Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Long Holiday & New Year

Just dropping a note telling you guys that I will be on a long holiday... Going where the water is going (hehehe to the south!!). So I'll only be seeing you next year.

Happy holidays & happy new year!! Take good care of yourself & head's up!!

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Printer Breakdown Day

It's been a boring day... what's with the start of the Aspect - Impact Analysis... huuuuuhhhh sooo bored & nobody's there.

I think today is a printer breakdown day. My printer head was clogged. I tried cleaning it off with methanol, tried printing but to no avail. The cartridge is fine, there is ink, but it got smudge all over in between the circuit & the nozzle. So, yes, have to change to new one.

As for the printer at the office, the feeder paper got stuck! Haih....

Talk about feeder... can anybody explain what's an RSS Feed??? I can't seem to understand it even though I've read it so many times before!

Monday, December 25, 2006

Lone Ranger

Ever heard the usage of Lone Ranger? I've been using it since I first came across it (which was eons ago) - on myself. Yes, I'm a sad pessimist that spite at the world & considered I'm lonely and will always be on my own. In a way I am...

This feeling stops for a while when I met a special someone.

However, I realised that I'm too dependent on him and the world that they started to see me in a different way (sneers, ingnorance, etc.). So I guess I'm back to my old self. Back when I was a lone ranger and only depend on Him. When you rely on Him, He'd never sneers at you and say that you're taking advantage of others or forget that I should be included in any decision making process. Most importantly He'd never tried to ask what I had contributed in return for all the favours...

I'm on my own.

Hollywood's Wheels

These are from an e-mail forwarded to me! ;) I'm not a big fan of cars (maybe because I still didn't experience driving a great car. Hehehe) but nice & cute cars still caught my attention once in a while. So what's your favourite?












Sunday, December 24, 2006

Hati ini...


Hati yang sedih... lara...
Mata yang pedih... duka...

Kata yang disalaherti
Sakitnya perit
Menanggung semua ini
Bersendirian

Confuscious Confusion...

Seawal 8:30 am tadi aku dah menunggu di depan Masjid Al-Hidayah tuk Cikgu (aku panggil Pakcik jer...) Karim pick me up there (Hish... apesal tetiba aku guna bahasa Melayu nih? ni mesti sebab puisi jiwang karat tu masih bersisa dalam template blog aku nih :p). Today is the day for the 6 hours of theoretical/practical class for driving!

After quite a long wait (usual-lah about 1 hour) baru la kelas bermula... The instructor introduced himself as "MEC" wallahua'lam is it his real name or not. But he IS such a confusing teacher. As a matter of fact, today is full of confusing people & things. The analogy he used was so confusing that if one stops listening for a while, one cannot get the meaning of what he is trying to relay. For example he used his (so-called) name MEC in a sentence to make us remember the 6 major errors done by students. The sentence goes like this; "MEC Dah Tak Suka", so the 6 errors are MECDTS which are actually for M=meter (as in > 50 km/hr), E=enjin (stalled, etc.), C=cermin (forgot to check the rear & side mirrors), D=divider, T=traffic lights, S=simpang. Can you catch it or not?

Altogether it was so confusing that we paid so much attention to it that we remember almost all of the lessons (huh, I guess his objective of catching our attention paid off afterall). After that it was the other 3 hours of workshop class where we were tought how to service the car, change tires, lubricating oil, etc. I was in a class of 10 people (7 females + 3 males) with a Kancil and an Indian instructor (quite old, around 48-55). You can imagine how the instructor would talk. Indian-slang Malay mixed with the technical terms of the engine. Sooooooooo confusing! I thank God so much that I've learnt about engine when I was in Form 3, learnt about it again when I took NGV class with Dr. Zul in UTM, thank God 'coz I've been exposed to servicing a car by my dearest Papa since I was a child. And thank God again for His wonderful gift of a great intuition and brain. Or else I don't think I'll survive that class 'coz I won't be able to understand what the hell the instructor was babbling about.

All in all, although I'm tired (wrecking my brain to max limit to understand everything) and hungry (yeah, thinking took a LOOOOOTTTT of efforts, that's why you rarely see a huge/fat/ college professor), I came back home with a lot of new information for me to use in another 2 weeks... on the track. Huhuhuhu... couldn't wait!!

And talk about confusion... I am currently reading 3 books (my usual habit ever since I started working). 1st book is One for The Money my Evanovich. This one is an e-book so I only read it during lunch hours at the office or when I really had nothing tangible to read on hand. So far as expected of the Stephanie Plum bounty hunter series, it was hilarious. Some confusion in there but still understandable by the ever so complex mind of mine. I really wish I had a PDA or a tablet so that I can read the e-book anywhere because I had nearly 500 (I think) titles of e-book that I downloaded over the net. It's hard to read them all or even one without a computer and a Microsoft Reader (it's in Lit. format).

Another book is a Malay novel called Rengsa by Zharulnizam Shah. Just started this one last night. The introduction was a bit confusing but after a few more pages I started to understand the whole picture if not the motive of murder (O yeah... I tend to like mysteries, murder & science. Romance I layan juga.... hey, I have TWO sides of brain to satisfy, OK!).
And the most confusing of all is the novel by Michael Crichton called The Andromeda Strain. I bought this piece at the Payless Books last week (you can check out the rest of my collection here) for RM 2.40 and I'm beginning to think that this one worth every damn cents. Well, to tell you the truth Michael Crichton novel made your money worth it (even if you buy it firsthand at about RM 50). I'm quite a big fan of his novels (not him). Actually I just started this book this morning while waiting for Cikgu Karim to pick me up and continued reading during the breaks & boring minutes I was at the institute. I'm currently at the 3rd chapter & I already found a binary code to crack. Fuuuuhhhh... Really exciting and mind boggling + yessss... confusing. For simple minded people who are looking for light reading material... don't ever touch Michael Crichton's. Or 2 pages you'll doze off to lala land. Heheheh...

OK, to bookworms, happy reading this nice weekend! To the people who's taking classes for their P driving license like me, Good Luck! (Suddenly I remember Takuya Kimura... never mind I'll talk about Good Luck in another post). Happy holiday to all, we'll face a new year in just about a week, stay alive!!

Saturday, December 23, 2006

C.I.N.T.A.

Buat cintaku di sana yang kurasa semakin jauh....


UNTUK **** CINTAKU
Kau lafazkan CINTA kepadaku
Kau katakan RINDU terhadapku
Kau janjikan keabadian bersamaku
Namun...
Kesepian yang kudengar darimu
Kesunyian yang menemaniku
Kelelahan menantimu
Menuntunku
ke jalan
cinta
mu

LULUS UJIAN BERKOMPUTER KPP!

Yay!! After the long wait (more than an hour after registering), I finally finished taking the KPP Computer Test and passed at 46/50. Got 4 questions wrong in the B section. Hehhe... So, tomorrow will be the starting of the real driving lessons! Fuuuhh... wish me luck!

Thank God today is pay day. I'm nearly out of $ (my worn out wallet had only RM 8.86 in it for about an hour). I usually kept extra RM10 hidden somewhere in there for emergencies but that emergency $ was also used (yeah, emergency la, no more money & still have to pay for taking the test maaa). So I've settled all the PTPTN, savings & extra $ for the driving lessons. Then the fund transfer for Ibu & Papa at home online. Unfortunately my printer's nozzles stuck, so I didn't get to print my receipt like usual. Even after cleaning it up with alcohol swabs (actually it was a facial toner hehehe) it is still not working (maybe I can cilok some methanol from the QC lab next Tuesday to REALLY clean it... hmmm). Or more money to change that as well... *sigh...*

Friday, December 22, 2006

Computer Help?


Anybody needs any computer help? Contact these numbers!

Dinas Jumkhairi Putra
017-7057993
putra_quantiera@yahoo.com.sg

My Damaged Hair

Good morning!

Such a great Friday after a good night rest (yeah la... I was so damn tired yesterday that the moment my head hit the pillow I dozed off). Feels refreshed though there's a worry that keeps nudging at my mind (I haven't finished revising for the computer test for KPP (Kurikulum Pendidikan Pemandu)). Heheheh...

Early morning I was given a short training on the Aspect & Impact on the Environmental. Fuuuuhhhh... this is going to be my next big project. I think I'll be staying late for work next month to finish off this project. Basically we're handling the studies for the whole plant (as in F&NCC Beverage) and the administration bit as well (as in F&NCC Malaysia S/B).

Well anyway that's not the main topic for today. Today I'm going to brag about my hair and its problems. If you read
this article, you'll know that I've been having hair structure problems since more than a year ago. It started to sorta bear fruit (heheh) like grainy and all that. The popular reason for this is to contain your hair (like inside a scarf, etc.) when it is damp. But I don't think that's the real problem.

I've been using Pantene for Dry Hair all my life. Then after I finished my degree I shifted to Rejoice. I used it like 3 times & felt that it is REALLLLYYY not suitable for my hair. Dried it off, becomes lifeless & all. Then I stopped and back to Pantene up until 2 weeks ago. If all of you notice, Pantene had changed its packaging a few times before. For an international manufacturing company, changing packaging does not mean changing packaging per se. Usually there are changes in formulation, ingredients, names and policy as well. For example, the Pantene for Dry Hair which was in a green labelled bottle had changed its name into Balance (or something like that) then recently it changed again (into new bottle with the dark blue cap, name changed too!). Although the packaging & name changed I still stupidly stick to the green bottle Pantene thinking that the formulation is the same. But it is essentially NOT because the aftereffects are different. After shampooing my hair usually feels like it is over dry. And the tutty fruity hair persist (if not getting worse).

So 2 weeks ago I changed to Loreal Elseve Anti-Breakage.

The first impression:
Smells (for shampoo & conditioner): great fruity smell, but while applying it smells like when you are in a hair salon. I've always hated that smell. However thank God after rinsing it off the smells revert back to its original. I figured it must be the chemical doing its job on the hair.

Lathering: The shampoo lather up quite good. But you still have to use quite a lot of quantity. As for the conditioner, it is not so milky and sticky as Pantene's (which is good) and it rinses off perfectly. Plus it spreads evenly even though you're only using a little bit amount of it.

Cleansing effects (shampoo): It cleanses off good, it does not made your hair feels like its been stripped off your scalp. However, I've been having this itchy scalp episode lately. Maybe because I used so little amount of the shampoo. These few days when I apply more quantity, I'm not having itchy scalp anymore. The conditioner just feels great. Even at the 1st application you can feel the difference of your hair. Feels smooth and all that.

Overall review: Altogether aside from several downside I'd still give this shampoo & conditioner 4 out of 5 stars! Hehehh... I'm still waiting to see either this shampoo will get rid of the fruity problem of my hair. Anybody who's trying to treat their damaged hair, use THIS!

P/s: I'll be trying the Smooth-Intense soon after I finished off the Anti-Breakage. So look forward for its review of the combination of Smooth-Intense shampoo & conditioner, Anti-Breakage masque.

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Tired, exhausted, pancit day!

A very tiring end of the day... I was home at 8:30 pm tonight. When I finally arrived home I've no energy anymore. And to top it off BOTH the lights in the hall cannot be switched on. *sigh...* Life can get nasty sometimes...

I still have the KPP book to study because I'll be sitting for the computer test this Saturday at 8:30am. God... help me. Right now I just feel like dozing off. Thank God so much that tomorrow's Friday!! I love Friday so much! Plus I'll be having a long weekend! Yay!!! Think positive!


I haven't received any reply from Kak Min (she's a bag stockist). I told her that I want to go to KL with her to see (and maybe grab) some bags to start my business here (as in ONLINE). Maybe I'll call her up tomorrow. You guys just watch out ya!

I wanted to talk about the hair products I'm using right now. But I am too tired, so I just give you the sneak peak of it ya!!! Here goes... Loreal Elseve Anti-Breakage for Dry & Damaged Hair!!!



Cheers!

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

I'm Too Upfront

I AM too upfront. When I'm commenting on others, I really say what I have in my mind. Everyone says so too. My parents for instance (they're like your most reliable 'mirror' of your own self!). Ibu selalu pesan, "Cakap jangan main sedap mulut aje... Jaga sikit hati orang" & I always ignore it. Well... sometimes I remember la those wisdom words but unfortunately tonight I forgot the talisman to good relationship - by being too upfront with my boyfriend.

I just told him that he's too... (this post has been edited after several consideration not to mention complaints by the subject).

Hmmm... "Honesty is the best policy" but being too honest you just get yourself into trouble. Like the 'carpool episode', I just complicated my life further *sigh...*

To my dearest Hafiz... I'm really sorry for what I've said that hurt you so... I'm in a mess and trying to gather my life back one by one... I hope you'll be patient with me. I love you!



"I got too big. I had to deflate myself. I needed to come back down to earth"

-Yusuf Islam-

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Breast Cancer Detection

Did you guys heard the news (TV3's Buletin Utama; 18/12/06) last night? A breakthrough in detecting breast cancer apart from using mammograph - checking using your hair cells. It catched my attention (and alarmed it) so much because I am having this problem with my hair that I couldn't find any solution (nor the name for the hair problem) for it. The usual "rambut berbuah".

You might say "Alaaaa... tu sebab you suka pakai tudung masa rambut you basah2..." Bear in mind ladies... this rambut of mine started to 'bear fruits' during the looong hiatus of unemployment (where I rarely went out & thus rarely wear tudung). I've done a lot of things, cut it, change treatment, etc. Not working AT ALL. Scary... I did look up on it over the internet, no scientific name to the problem, no remedies.

So, when I heard about that news, I was pulled to do some research on it. Wonder if the problem actually lies elsewhere... And I found this;

Breast cancer screening made easy
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. A team of Australian, American, and Japanese researchers report the development of a new, highly-accurate test for breast cancer. The test uses a single scalp or pubic hair and was found to be 100 per cent accurate in predicting the presence of breast cancer. The hair sample is examined by X-ray diffraction using synchrotron radiation. Hair samples from breast cancer patients exhibit a characteristic change in their X-ray scattering patterns. In one trial, 23 out of 23 hair samples from breast cancer patients showed the characteristic pattern while only four out of 28 samples from healthy women had an abnormal scattering pattern. The test was also found to be useful in identifying women who were at greater risk of developing breast cancer either because of the presence of a genetic mutation or because of a family history of breast cancer. The researchers recommend further research into the sensitivity and specificity of the new test and conclude that this may lead to a simple and reliable screening method for breast cancer using a single hair.
James, Veronica, et al. Using hair to screen for breast cancer. Nature, Vol. 398, March 4, 1999, pp. 33-4 (scientific correspondence)

From: http://www.yourhealthbase.com/breast_cancer_detection.html

This is probably the 1st research regarding the usage of hair to detect breast cancer. But on the other hand, after further research by several others, it was claimed that the link between hair cells & cancer cells is dubious because hair cells growth themselves are not fully studied. So?? I was left with nothing else but more things to worry... heheheh...

Monday, December 18, 2006

Books! Books!! And MORE BOOKS!

I've ALWAYS been hooked on books. Ever since I was little, starting when I was 4. My dad took a picture of me reading (or TRYING to read). Actually my dad just bought us a whole series of books on the history of Malaya (told in story books so as to attract children). I still remember the book I took and (tried) to read was the red book about Mahsuri & Langkawi with a woman tied to a tree as the front cover. It was the starting point of all things... probably the point in life that shaped who I am today.

When I grew a little bit older and picked that red book again to read (really read it this time!), it had felt very familiar & real. As if I have actually read the book when I was holding it as a 4 year-old. The mutual feelings made me feel very connected with books until today. Amazing how little things can change and shape your whole life... Anyway, last weekend there was another of Payless Books booksale! Yeah and as an avid reader I didn't miss the chance to further 'koyakkan' lagi my old worn out wallet. Hehehhe... I spent RM 62 that day and get 14 books! Cheap bargain right??? The titles although a little bit outdated (it's second hand afterall... duh...) were really great especially on home & crafts (favourite subject in our family), so that is why most of the books I borong was on this particular subject. Heheh...

To my 'salivating' sister... check out these titles!!! I snapped the pictures especially for you to drool over! Hehehehhe


Family & Brands of LOVE

Ever think that your parents sucks 'coz they nag all the time? Your sister likes to bully you? Your brother keeps on using your stuff without asking? The cats littered on your favourite shoes? In short you just feels like you don't want your family now and if they can be replaced with something you will surely replace them? Think again... because they are irreplaceable. This time let's see things in a better light...

Your parents nag 'coz they love you, and ONLY wants the best for you... (because they know you're prone to trouble)



Your eldest brother never forgets you, he is just occupied...



Your sister bullies you because she loves you so much and cannot part with you...



And that brother who keeps using your things without asking is actually trying to teach you the meaning of 'sharing'...



All of them have their own way of showing that they love you, that they care for you. So, love them back by showing your own brand of love!!



P/S: That cat that littered on my shoes died a few years back... She just wanted some attention... A tribute to Nenet!! I missed you!

The Wheel of Positive Living

Like a tree needs water, human being, in order to prosper, to live to the fullest and to keep the momentum of seeing everything positively in each day of our life, we need... MOTIVATION. It could come in various forms, love, friendship, money, just about anything be it a tangible thing or abstract. In fact, LIFE itself can also be a motivation.

One most important thing to keep ourselves motivated is to see things positively. Because once you did that, nothing will become impossible for you. BUT!! There are also negative things that can drive you, motivate you in a good way, if you know how to channel the negativity of it la...

As of now, my life has turned upside down and sideways in a lot of areas & I was honestly very depressed at one point, but somehow I pulled through and surfaced to a very highly concentrated oxygen (apa aku merepek daaaa..). The point is, you can change all your life problems into a very productive outcome once you just STOP thinking of the pink elephant and FOCUS more to how to remove the elephant out of your way. In short, stop crying start thinking positively! Start to think that YOU CAN PASS THIS LIFE HURDLE!

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Hurdles & pain

When there is new resolution, there must be a hurdle as well... I am not sure why my post before this keeps on dissappearing whenever I viewed my blog. I hope the script is oK... anybody wants to help??

Positively positive!


It's a positive & productive Sunday and I've made a new resolution (don't have to wait until New Year to make any!) to update my blog EVERYDAY (insyaAllah...) because recently I just found a way to make $$$$$ through this lame blog I have. Hehehe... I'm NOT going to disclose it yet. Wait until I have seen the result then I'll map it out for all of you!

Anyway I bought books (again) yesterday. Used books at the Payless Books Sales in USJ. Altogether RM 61.77 for 14 books! This is probably a reason I'm so ecstatic & positive today. Hehehh... I will definitely upload the picture later... (for my salivating sister's benefit). As for now... I leave you all to wonder what kind of books do I like...