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On Saturday, I started having sharp pain in my left abdomen which comes and goes through the whole day. Since it was on and off, it didn’t bother me much, so I proceeded with the day’s plans. Took Mom out for lunch and shopping, then to Talenthub for dance social. Ika even dropped by a bit for a round at the nearby mamak. Everything was a-ok, until later that night. The pain got worse when I lied down. So intense that I couldn’t sleep as there was no comfortable position. Ended up just shuffling around and groaning in pain. Got up to get warm water to drink, wrote about it in my diary, posted a few status updates on Facebook via mobile… I was exhausted but I couldn’t sleep! Eventually I did manage to catch a few winks, but didn’t sleep well at all.

Came morning, and I went to the clinic after a quick breakfast. It wasn’t my regular doctor’s shift =_= A little annoyed that she didn’t know what was wrong. Even suggested constipation or ovulation. Whaaaat? Well, whatever it was, all I got was painkillers. Which, by the way, didn’t work. It was so mild that Mom called the painkillers “childish” lol. What a Sunday! Napped in the later afternoon because was lacking sleep badly from the restless night. Was hoping to sleep more comfortably that night, but no. Not as intense as the night before, but still the pain persisted. At least this time, there was one position that was painless.

Monday morning, woke up for work. Oh, the pain! It was gone! Suddenly, just like that, yippee! I had never been so glad to get up and get to work before lol. Yea yea yea, Monday blues and all that, but I was just glad that the pain was gone XD I was worried that I might have to go to the hospital or something, that would not be my idea of fun… Phew!

Then there’s today. Tuesday… Sigh. Morning started feeling like one of those days. Then the mood improved when I met up with Mark for lunch and Starbucks. Good to catch up again with him After he left, I stayed a bit more for some retail therapy by myself. Not a good idea to go shopping when you’re bloated, you just seem to look fat in everything lol. Wanted to add some colour to my wardrobe, but ended up buying everything in black :/ ah well, just so happens that the black ones are the nicer ones lol.

That was that, and made my way home. That’s when it happened… It had rained before, so the road was kinda wet. I was on the bend from Sprint into Duke. Then I lost control of the car, totally panicked that the car swerved right more than I turned, and got really near to the divider. I made a slight adjustment to the left, and again it swerved more than I turned, almost hitting the car in the next lane. Avoiding collision, once again I adjusted a little back to the right side, and again the car oversteered. BAM! I hit the divider T_T

I’m ok, it was only a minor accident between the car’s right front corner and the divider. A dent, some paint scraped off. But I was shaken enough… I stopped at the side of the road for a good 15 minutes, just to calm down, before I proceeded with my journey back home. I got home, explained the accident to my parents, and went to chill in my room. Lying on my bed, staring at the ceiling, I thought about what happened. It was lucky, to say the least. It could’ve been much worse. Being at the bend, it was quite dangerous for me to be stalled at that area. Oncoming cars couldn’t see me and I could’ve been hit. Who knows what the damage might be.

To the car.

To me.

I started crying for no actual firm reason. That got me thinking about the things that I want to do/say, but the time has not yet to come. Like finally seeing my sister get married. Seeing my brother graduate. Following through with Ika as she succeeds as a writer. And so much more. What if I never get my chance to do so? Oh, the sort of regrets I would have. Especially the things/words that I’ve been holding back on. Things that I could actually do something about now. Like go travelling. And family days where everyone is together in the same country. And more heartfelt talks with my chicas. And telling him about how I feel about him…

Lol I have failed to mention that I got another haircut on Saturday. So anyway, Mom was on video call via Skype with Sis and Bro just now.

Mom: Oh, Julie cut her hair again.
Sis: See see!
(Mom called and I jogged over to the front of the webcam)
Sis: Oooh!!
Bro: Waahahahahahaaa!!
Me: Woi~!
Bro: What? I’m not laughing at you. (Snickers)
Me: =___=
Sis: Nice la, nice.
Me: (Ruffles hair with fingers, unconvinced)

My brother is such an ass XD

Went to my first dance social last Friday! Finally attended TalentHub’s monthly dance social, and I’m glad I did hehe. I went in jeans and soon enough felt really out of place as most of the other ladies were in skirts and dresses! If that wasn’t enough, I didn’t know any social dances haha. Izra, Fiona and Omar took turns and taught me how to salsa x) Awkward at first, but kinda fun once I got the hang of it. Salsa 101 crash course XD Stayed til about 1am or so? Man, that was fun hehe. Fudge being requested for the next social, so ok!

Spent Saturday chilling at home. I love non-working Saturdays! First thing in the morning, take Roxiie for her morning walk. Morning walks are so much nicer than evening walks, because the weather is still sort of cool. Then decided to make potato omelette with minced pork for breakfast. I have a thing for omelettes lately hehe. Enjoyed the gourmet breakfast while watching Coraline on HBO. Finally managed to watch it, been meaning to for a long time! Took a power nap, had a peanut butter toasted sandwich lunch, and spent some time playing the electric guitar.

That night after dinner, went out for a drink with someone. A little ticked that it was so last minute, but nevermind. I suppose it was the universe’s hint for me that it wasn’t right. True enough, I can’t explain it, but my gut feeling just told me that something was off. Feel kinda bad about it, but what can I do about it, right? In any case, I saw a few little red flags that it won’t work out, and I just don’t wanna waste anybody’s time trying to pursue something that doesn’t feel right. At least now I know instead of just wondering the what-ifs. Now, time to move forward!

Sunday was nice. Had omelette for breakfast again while watching How I Met Your Mother marathon on Starworld. Gave Roxiie her weekly bath, and since my clothes were wet already, I decided to give my car a much-needed wash. How productive haha. Rested a bit and then got ready to go out and meet Jocey for lunch. Updated her with a few things that she’s been missing, and we carpooled to Pyramid to hunt for a baby gift for our pet nephew’s full moon dinner that night. We didn’t take long to find a nice hamper, so we went for quick round of shopping to get stuff we need. OMG megasale! Wrong timing, we were kinda broke haha. But ended up buying more stuff that we didn’t intend to anyway Ahhh girls will be girls! We went nuts at Sasa, you won’t believe it. Suisse Programme makeup foundation, Skin Doctor face cream, and an eyelash serum, for only RM75 in total! Don’t tell me that it wasn’t a MUST-BUY moment XD

Left for Jaya One a little earlier so that we could chill at Starbucks before the dinner. We had about an hour to kill lol. The dinner was at Overseas Restaurant, about a dozen tables to celebrate the full moon. The food for the full moon course meal was different from the typical wedding course meal. But not bad, nonetheless. As always, baby Ricardo is so adorable ^^

Oh, funny thing happened at the end of the day. After dinner, Jocey drove us back to my car before we went home. Just a few minutes after driving off in our own cars, I realised something important and immediately stopped at the bus stop and hit the hazard lights to give Jocey a call. I hollered, “My stuff in your car!!!” Haha, she had to wait for me in front of Summit as I made a detour there to get my stuff. Aiyo, sorry Darling XD

It was a working Saturday yesterday, so boring lol. After work, got home to an empty house. Well, except for Roxiie la lol. The weather was nice and not very hot, so I took her to for a quick walk to tire her out a little bit before taking her to the vet. I made my own lunch. Raided the fridge and decided to cook potato omelette. I’ve never had potato omelette before, and this is my first time cooking it too. So I’m just guessing that’s how you’re supposed to cook la la lol. Yummy! It’s actually very nice XD

Then took Roxiie for her first vet visit. Nothing much about it, just a normal visit to a clinic. She’s healthy ^^

Rested a bit, took her for her evening walk, fed her dinner, then got ready to go out. Max picked me up and we went to Wangsa Walk for dinner and movie. Wanted to catch Sorcerer’s Apprentice, but no good seatings and timings were available, so we got Despicable Me instead. It’s so hilarious that everytime I watch a movie with Max, it’s always animation haha. First Shrek Forever After, then Toy Story 3, now Despicable Me. He will kill me if the next movie we watch together is an animation again XD

We had 2 hours for dinner before the movie, and he decided to go for TGI Friday’s. I didn’t feel like having meat at the time, so finally I decided on salmon. He had the JD burger. I was pretty entertained to see him enjoying it so much, as he said that it was the BEST burger ever. Orgasmic? Haha I wish I got a picture of it XD Even insisted that I try it, so I had my first bite of beef after many years. Ooh indeedy, it really was very good. So having a little beef once in a while is not so bad after all hehe.

The movie was good! I like Gru, he’s funny hehe. And Agnes was soooo adorable. I especially love it when she grunted in excitement, “it’s so FLUFFEHHH~!!!” The funniest bits must be the little yellow minions. Whatever the heck they’re supposed to be, with their weird gibberish language. And kinda sweet how Gru got attached to the little girls. “Clink” hehe.

Ahhh that was a good night out. Really needed that sort of time off from my life issues

This was my fourth Bon Odori visit, but the first one that all 3 of the chicas went together ^^ It was fun~! Earlier in the day, we all met up for quick lunch first and quick round of shopping at Pyramid because Jocey urgently needed some new shoes for work. Aaand then we’re off! I volunteered as driver of the day because I’ve never driven to Shah Alam before, and Jocey was the GPS manager XD

On the way!

We arrived at the area at 5pm, the time where the schedule says that the gates would be opened. There was already a jam and we parked sooo far away! And the festival officially starts at 7pm lol. Seriously what time do these people come?? Maybe we have to come earlier next year then >.<

We’re here!

First things first, foooood! Japanese food and drinks galore! We surveyed first what’s around, then we squeezed through the crowd and made our purchases. Then it’s picnic time!

Tea, Onigiri, Maki, Takoyaki, Mochi~

Oh the weather was beautiful! Last year was humid and hazy, but I loved this year hehe.  The evening sun was shining, the sky was lightly cloudy, and it was moderately windy. Perfect weather for Bon Odori! Took some photos ^^

Happy ladies!

And cute kiddies in yukata, kawaii!

Hung around the stage, waiting for the opening ceremony with some Japanese boys playing the traditional drums.

It’s the same every year.

Then it’s cultural dancing time! No photos of this, because 1) too busy dancing; 2) too crowded in the field. We accidentally bumped into a middle-aged man during one of the dances. We apologised but he stood firmly at his spot with an angry face not saying a word, refusing to budge at all, when everyone else around him was laughing and dancing (or trying to lol). Someone’s BOUND to bump into him, duh. Question was, why was he even in that area of the field if he’s being such a spoilsport? His feet must be planted in the middle of the field.

Oh well. Shall not let that ruin our day! After the first round of cultural dance was over, we left the place and took a loooong walk back to the car. Headed back to SS15 and we had dinner at PappaRich, yummy. Didn’t stay too long cause all of us were exhausted lol. It was so much fun, we must do this again every year ^^

Lol cheesy title, I know

I know I’ve been missing for a while. Missed me? Lol. Been pretty occupied… One reason or another :/ What more with Fifa World Cup going on at the moment haha. I know right, I don’t know much about football, and I’m not exactly much of a sports fan either. But I get all the buzz and excitement about World Cup, so yes, I watch the matches lol.

Last Saturday was another chicahood meet up. It’s different this time around because it was the first time that we did nothing all day. Really, did nothing lol. We were having lunch and tea at OldTown in SS15 for about 4 hours. Then about dinner time, we moved to Pappa Rich around the corner for another 2 hours. We just sat around with food and drinks, and talked the day away. Lepak culture? Lol. To some people, maybe it seemed like we were wasting time by doing nothing for so many hours. But for us, it’s just another bonding moment I love my girls, they keep me from shattering myself!

You know who else I love? Hehe no question, it’s Roxiie! Here, a clearer photo of my beautiful girl.

Finally got her to settle down for a proper photo haha. Her unique look is that ‘mohawk’ thingie along her back. Cute huh?? The difference with her now and when she was a puppy are that… Her tail is much bushier than before… Her ears stand up now, previously they were completely drooped… She’s more golden now than her previous dirt colour. Remember?

Back when she was known as Hailey.

First of all, I’m not talking about the overly hyped up musical series thingie. I really just mean that I feel glee from what happened at work today hehe. It’s a minor thing, but to me, it made my day hehe. I was wondering since last week where exactly do I stand in the department. I know, I just came back after a looong hiatus. But do I start over or do I just continue from where I left off? Since my memory and skills are refreshing quicker than expected anyway. The type of guidance I need is just to remind me of standard formulas and inform me on new ones. NOT to take orders even though I disagree based on my own knowledge and opinion. So finally today I asked the manager about this issue. She clarified that yes, I can proceed with my own decisions and I don’t have to follow the senior’s orders. Apparently I am not under her, so I guess I can considered to be an independent patterner? Yay hehe. Gleeeee… x)

Having an awesome weekend ^^

Yesterday was Saturday, and a public holiday. It’s been a while since I had a non-working Saturday, so I was all like, yay! And a day well spent indeed! Woke up earlier to see Sis before she left for the airport. Then got ready and left for Leisure Mall to meet Max for a movie. We had lunch first at Wong Kok, my favorite cheese-baked rice, yummm… Then to the movie! Shrek Forever After. Not as hilarious as the previous sequel, but still funny nonetheless. Puss is even funnier as a fat ass lol. After movie, we had a drink at Starbucks. Just chilling and chatting. Good way to spend a Saturday afternoon hehe. Went home to shower and have dinner. Then I was out again! To Asia Cafe for a session of pool with dancemates and other friends. What a blast lol. I forgot my cue stick, so that was my excuse for playing badly But had fun nonetheless. Then supper time! And more laughs. Naturally XD

It’s another lazy Sunday and I’m just enjoying my time doing nothing much at home. Finally time to chill after an eventful week. Quite the opposite than the week before when I was on break with nothing to do daily lol.

Ohhh man… I sure miss being online all day on MSN and Facebook lol. Sure I could get unlimited connection on mobile, but no point also. Because the battery will run out quickly, plus I’m usually on the go around the office. From desk to CAD room to sample sewing room to cutting department to store to etc etc… I really don’t really have time to snake lol! XD The only thing I do online during the day nowadays is update my status on Facebook now and then. Wanna chat? Wait til night when I’m using the PC at home.

Hmm… In just 4 days, I think I’ve been catching up quite nicely at work Didn’t take as long as I had expected to refresh my memory and skills hehe. I guess this is one of those special skills that you won’t lose, no matter how long it has been since the last time you’ve done it. You know, kinda like cycling and swimming hehe. I guess I can say now that as far as the work life is concerned, I’m feeling… content

Ooh ooh ooh, the awesomest moment in this job so far was the special VIP guest of Datuk’s who was visiting the building to looksee. I was downstairs in the cutting department to do some, well, cutting lol. As I was slowly and carefully cutting using the machine with full concentration so that I won’t slice off my fingers, I noticed silhouettes of people in the corner of my eyes. I was cutting halfway, so I ignored it, thinking that it was just the worker waiting for me to be done with the machine. Then when I finished cutting that piece, I put it aside, and did a quick glance at whoever was standing there. Then in a split second, I looked back straight at them, slightly bewildered. Siapa tu, you asked? Well… My boss, the Datuk, aaaaand… wait for it… Jimmy Choo!!! I recognised him instantly from pictures I’ve seen in magazines. I was like, omigooosh x) He said hi to me hehe. How cool is that!

So sleepy this week. Not getting enough sleep. I guess the body got trouble adjusting to the earlier waketime, but maintaining the same bedtime. Hmm I think I better head to bed soon. It’s a Saturday tomorrow, not working yay! But I still have to wake up a bit early to see Sis before she heads to the airport to fly back to Melbourne. No nap after that either, cause meeting Max for lunch and movie. Gonna take a break and chill at home all day on Sunday, probably with my guitar, so nobody kacau me ok!!

First of all… Of all the nights to suffer insomnia, I had to have trouble falling asleep on the night before my first day back at work! Hailey was on my mind all night, I just miss her so much. I really wish I can have her After rolling around in bed for over an hour, it got a little uncomfortable. So I got up, wrote in my diary, then played the guitar a little bit to pass the time. Then I tried to sleep again. I don’t know what time it was when I eventually dozed off, but I know I was still pretty much awake at 3am. It wasn’t proper night’s sleep anyway. I woke up again a few times and took a bit longer to doze off again. Then the alarm went off. Damn it, it felt like just a nap! Sigh, had to get up and get ready for work.

So, first day! Felt kind of awkward lol. To return to an old workplace which I’m familiar with, but with some new faces that I’m not acquainted to before. Also, I’m still in the same department, which looks exactly the same since 2 years ago, but my work station now is not the same as my original spot lol. I’m now placed at my senior’s station On top of that, though I do the same kind of jobscope as before but I’m really kinda blur because it has been 2 years! Half of the morning was spent doing orientation-like stuff (yeah, I still had to because despite being ‘old’ staff, I’m considered new to some people there). Another half of the morning was spent ’studying’ lol. Got my old training notes back from a colleague Staring at my own notes in my own handwriting and my own sketching, I was like… What the hell is this again?? Hahaha.

Already got my first project to get started on. Started in the afternoon. Stared blankly at the tracings and patterns, and also at the CAD system and hardwares. Trying hard to recall how to operate them lol. But you know what, I was more productive than expected I modified, digitized, and even managed to do some grading. Ok, you won’t even understand what the heck I’m talking about, but yeah! I recalled enough to slowly pick it up again XD The software and related hardware were no big deal. It’s just the knowledge and experience that need a lot of work.

Well, if I could successfully digitize a 95% accurate tracing on my first try in 2 years, then I can refresh and pick up everything else soon enough Gambate to me! Ike ike ike! (That’s ‘go go go’ in Japanese lol). Gotta go catch some winks now. It’s another day at work tomorrow! I ish the determined!