Thank you...
For all the good and (hardly) bad times...
For allowing all my once-in-a-month tantrums... (sometimes more than once...)
For all the gifts... (especially my lovely Bagman =D)
For all the good times we spent together travelling to different places...
Most importantly, for the future that we're going to build and cherish together...
Note: also thanks to le squid for her wishes...
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Grilled Beef Salad with Ratatouille "Puff"
4th January 2009 (Sunday)
After a long morning spent in Sentul East, we arrived at Bangsar for 2 hours of "rich people" lifestyle =P
Bangsar is a different kind of neighbourhood - it always give me the kinda not-so-Malaysia feel. Of course I still couldn't forget the experience that I had when I volunteered at the World Vision Gift of Hope booth at Bangsar Shopping Center. Lost count of how many LV bags that I saw, and of course, the 2 years old baby girl eating Haagen Daz! o.O" (sorry, HD ice cream is too luxurious even for myself)
Anyway back to topic - we had lunch at a nice Italian restaurant called Telawi Street Bistro. In total, we ordered 1 starter and 2 mains. But only this, the starter, which really caught my attention...
After a long morning spent in Sentul East, we arrived at Bangsar for 2 hours of "rich people" lifestyle =P
Bangsar is a different kind of neighbourhood - it always give me the kinda not-so-Malaysia feel. Of course I still couldn't forget the experience that I had when I volunteered at the World Vision Gift of Hope booth at Bangsar Shopping Center. Lost count of how many LV bags that I saw, and of course, the 2 years old baby girl eating Haagen Daz! o.O" (sorry, HD ice cream is too luxurious even for myself)
Anyway back to topic - we had lunch at a nice Italian restaurant called Telawi Street Bistro. In total, we ordered 1 starter and 2 mains. But only this, the starter, which really caught my attention...
Grilled Beef Salad with Ratatoiulle "Puff"
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(Macro shot taken using my Canon Ixus 70 - quite happy with the macro effect!)
This dish is good -medium done tender beef strips + salad + and the superb puff...
Saturday, January 3, 2009
eFixed Deposit
Got a "brilliant" idea to share with you all... introducing the "eFixed Deposit"!
Instead of letting your money rot in the savings account, why not put your in FD using the eFD service? Let me show you some calculation....
Assume we have RM 3000...
1. Normal savings account ~
Max interest rate = 1.51% p.a. (you'll get this interest rate if your deposit amount is above RM 500k o.O")
Interest per month = 1.51% x RM 3000 / 12 = RM 3.78
2. eFixed Deposit (tenure = 1 month, auto-renew) ~
Interest rate = 3.0%
Interest per month = 3% x RM 3000 / 12 = RM 7.50
Note: by using 1 month tenure with the auto-renew function, it's just like another savings account. You can uplift your eFD anytime you want without losing much interest.
That's almost double the amount of interest that you can gain!!
It doesn't seem to be a lot... but with a few clicks, you can get 98% extra interest compared to normal savings account, that's really "no pain sure gain" =)
Note: the above scenario is based on Maybank system; CIMB's eFD does not provide you with the auto-renew convenience, and I just found out that it doesn't allow FD placements from joint accounts.
Instead of letting your money rot in the savings account, why not put your in FD using the eFD service? Let me show you some calculation....
Assume we have RM 3000...
1. Normal savings account ~
Max interest rate = 1.51% p.a. (you'll get this interest rate if your deposit amount is above RM 500k o.O")
Interest per month = 1.51% x RM 3000 / 12 = RM 3.78
2. eFixed Deposit (tenure = 1 month, auto-renew) ~
Interest rate = 3.0%
Interest per month = 3% x RM 3000 / 12 = RM 7.50
Note: by using 1 month tenure with the auto-renew function, it's just like another savings account. You can uplift your eFD anytime you want without losing much interest.
That's almost double the amount of interest that you can gain!!
It doesn't seem to be a lot... but with a few clicks, you can get 98% extra interest compared to normal savings account, that's really "no pain sure gain" =)
Note: the above scenario is based on Maybank system; CIMB's eFD does not provide you with the auto-renew convenience, and I just found out that it doesn't allow FD placements from joint accounts.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Expensive Hobby
No more turning back... Cause I have started my (probably) endless "investment" in photography after I bought the EF-S 18-200mm lense on Xmas day... Most of the people's jaw dropped when they heard that I bought a lense before I actually have a camera... hahahaha....
*Garfield is still in "shock"... hasn't quite really accepted the fact that I'm pouring so much money in this....*
Procured:
1. Canon 400D - bought at USD 315 (RM 1100)
2. Hoya Pro1 Digital UV Filter (for my beloved lense....) - bought at RM 140
3. Canon EF-S 18-200mm IS lens
4. DIY Dry Box
5. Camera Bag
Shopping list:
1. Tripod - maybe RM 300
2. 50mm f/1.8
3. Remote control
4. ......... (to be continued)........
Guess that's all I need for now (at least for 1st 2 years...)
*YJ: still there? or pengsan ady? hahahaha.....*
*Garfield is still in "shock"... hasn't quite really accepted the fact that I'm pouring so much money in this....*
Procured:
1. Canon 400D - bought at USD 315 (RM 1100)
2. Hoya Pro1 Digital UV Filter (for my beloved lense....) - bought at RM 140
3. Canon EF-S 18-200mm IS lens
4. DIY Dry Box
5. Camera Bag
Shopping list:
1. Tripod - maybe RM 300
2. 50mm f/1.8
3. Remote control
4. ......... (to be continued)........
Guess that's all I need for now (at least for 1st 2 years...)
*YJ: still there? or pengsan ady? hahahaha.....*
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
My Boss
After working for 18 months, today is my 1st day at work - boss-less... My 70 years old Indian Santa boss has finally decided that he has had enough and it's time to retire again (probably for the 4th time). 2 weeks ago we brought him to Jogoya for his farewell lunch. And from now on whenever I am in trouble, I could only call him between 8am-12pm (that's 7pm - 11pm in Houston).
Wanna know how a 70 years old Indian Santa look like?
Posing happily with his shield....
Next thing you know...
Well, this is what we called as EDUCATION....
Monday, December 22, 2008
Nightmare
I think I need to write this down... I don't think I want to forget this dream....
Because in this dream, Garfield decided to dump me for another girl whom he only met for a day!
o.O"
But I guess the most shocking part of the story is - the dream scared me awake, and I woke up with tears on my cheek...
Hmm. For the past 2 years I have been self -defensive (and to a certain extent - selfish) when it comes to relationship. Maybe I was too afraid to over-commit like I once did. Or maybe subconsciously I was just too cynical. I wonder whether he has noticed - but I hardly used the word "love"...
But the tears on my cheek made me realized - no matter how cynical I was, I am now deeply attached to this man. Call it love... bond... whatever it is.
So, this day... is the day that I declare myself "deeply and happily in love"...
Because in this dream, Garfield decided to dump me for another girl whom he only met for a day!
o.O"
But I guess the most shocking part of the story is - the dream scared me awake, and I woke up with tears on my cheek...
Hmm. For the past 2 years I have been self -defensive (and to a certain extent - selfish) when it comes to relationship. Maybe I was too afraid to over-commit like I once did. Or maybe subconsciously I was just too cynical. I wonder whether he has noticed - but I hardly used the word "love"...
But the tears on my cheek made me realized - no matter how cynical I was, I am now deeply attached to this man. Call it love... bond... whatever it is.
So, this day... is the day that I declare myself "deeply and happily in love"...
Friday, November 28, 2008
PELTAC 2008
I guess I hold the record of attending the most PELTACs - very soon I'll be flying to JB for my 6th PELTAC =D (but my identity changes for each camp.)
Come to think of it, PELTAC has really shaped who I am today - my good old friends, my uni memories, and even my bf... they all have something to do with PELTAC.
Most of my friends whom I hold dearest to my heart are from PELTAC...
I still remember how I cried into YJ's big broad chest when I was slapped by a participant...
I still remember how I "dared" the SC to include cash flow game into the camp as long as I can find the money needed =P
Still remember how it felt to be DM... and I'm still very attached to many PELTAC DMs (my bf... YJ... and the upcoming DM)
Forever proud to be PELTACer!
p/s: If you don't understand the acronyms, just ignore this post =P but if you can understand what I'm writing here, it's time for you to give me a call and let's meet up for coffee =)
Come to think of it, PELTAC has really shaped who I am today - my good old friends, my uni memories, and even my bf... they all have something to do with PELTAC.
Most of my friends whom I hold dearest to my heart are from PELTAC...
I still remember how I cried into YJ's big broad chest when I was slapped by a participant...
I still remember how I "dared" the SC to include cash flow game into the camp as long as I can find the money needed =P
Still remember how it felt to be DM... and I'm still very attached to many PELTAC DMs (my bf... YJ... and the upcoming DM)
Forever proud to be PELTACer!
p/s: If you don't understand the acronyms, just ignore this post =P but if you can understand what I'm writing here, it's time for you to give me a call and let's meet up for coffee =)
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