I've been doing quite alot of Yoga these days and I know my body loves it. I could literally hear my muscles having party of stretching, burning and working out. and they really love it. My strength are all gone from the years of training. These days I end the class with my muscles still vibrating... ;( this is so shameful to even write it down.

I have been neglecting my fitness altogether. I hung up my running shoes, kept the dri-tech and ipod and I guess they won't recognise me anymore too. Wait a min... I can't even remember when's the last run.

One day I called Mr Yip and blah how I have neglected about myself, my passion and progressiveness in life. I want to do so many things yet my body is not willing...

oh God, please help me to work my unwillingness, my laziness and all excuses!!!

I've been trying a hand at the kitchen to whip up some decent dishes and having a critic at home is good cos' it makes you a better cook the next time. Being so much a chinese, I remembered alot of dishes from my experience at home with mommy. Mainly stir fry, boil soup and thats about all.

I need ideas - recipe book gives me alot of oven baking stuff.

anyone any input?

You start feeling younger. You start living another 20 years longer. You laugh even in your dream.

I just uploaded whole set of outdated photos and here's one that make me smile.



Be happy and blessed from this very day my dear Jo. ;)

So, how was Sydney? Eric's BIL asked me to sum up Sydney in three words - BEAUTIFUL, RELAXING and FAMILY



You wouldn't believe that on first day of arrival, we were already fighting. So much for a good start huh? But we tried cooling off before the parents came to pick us up and off we go from airport.

So, you might ask, how was meeting the parents for the first time? It was definitely fun but not without the stress. Recalling what my GM said: "Ellen, you gotta behave and be a good gal when you meet the parent. Mum is a sharp person and never treat yourself like a guest. Remember, your future is in your hand"

Hahaha, but the Dad and Mom and Sister and BIL was such bunch of nice people. They took us out (I like to think more of me) to see Sydney the way they want me to see. We toured the markets, Paddinton, Opera house, Harbour Bridge, Botanical garden, Leichhardt and not to forget the home cook meals. Not to forget to mention meeting Dianne and Geof (two of Yip's best friend) who was two best looking people and nicest company anyone have.

And on the last full day of Sydney, Yip took me for a train ride and we tuup tuup to the city and walked through the streets, sipping coffee and talking about all places where Yip had worked, his favourite hangout and his favourite shoes shop. We ended the day with strained soles, took the train and walked back home.

Killara was a quiet suburb. We walked through the rows and rows of houses, not talkng much and just enjoying the walk hand-in-hand.


My postmodem of the trip described it most - Sydney is a beautiful place and it takes your mind off everything. Relaxing, wind blowing on your face and you care about nothing but where's next. And of cos to complete with the icing on the cake, the friends and family made it perfect and warm.

So I asked Yip one night before sleeping - does he think that his parents and sistas like me? Hahaha.... (again, I like to think they do, hehehe)



I like to go back again...and again...and again...

Ever since back from trip, work has been never enough, not enough and can't be enough. But I am happy because I want to be happy.

A trip like Langkawi did alot of good to me and yip. We breathed fresher air, cling closer to the nature and literally no reference to our phone... very laidback.

Of cos as a couple, we faced the crossroad of making decisions, compromising each other's travelling habit and striking a balance when to stop when to go. Yip for example, is one free spirirted traveller. He enjoys getting lost, being impromptu and just go with the flow. Me enjoy impromptu but with enough plannings, must know where we are going next and big no no to getting lost. So we had alot of fun getting around with two different characters. hehe...

We had a few lost and found encounters. Lost the 'supposed' destination but found another awesome destination. Like we were on way to cablecar, but ended climbing 500 steps to see waterfall. On way to a beach but ended in Datai hotel having beer and gourmet cashew nuts. Found a nicer beach in Datai and decided to do a spa (but we didn't in the end cos it's fully booked). Then on way to black sand beach (literally a beach covered by black sand) but ditch the place and found a awesome four seasons resort to watch sunset. So we ended the second day chilling on a hanging chair, companied by beer, nuts, musiq and our laughters.

But hey, it's not all nice and smooth. I had my stress in the plane with babies wailing through the journey, yip had funny heck care attitude and  etc. Just like uninvited  Ms. Emotional was with me as companion as well. sigh...

Watever it is, both of us evaluated our trip during one of the night where we cooked and dine and we both gave this trip a 5 out of 5! Happy are we!!

Anyhoo, this weekend is a special weekend cos my dear left left jo is getting married. Sorry gal that we didn't help much but not to worry cos we gonna make the day avery special day for u and raymond ee...

I am looking forward to Sydney next weekend! Yayii!

its just nice knowing your friendship is going somewhere, your relationship is going somewhere and your hardship is going somewhere TOO!

meanwhile, me and yippie man are so looking forward to the few weekend trip (which is why he bought me the bag)... Here's the plans:-

1. Langkawi this weekend
2. Jo's wedding
3. Sydney over the National day hols (i'm nervous)
4. Safra 6KM run
5. Terengganu end Aug with Yip's sistas and friends
6. Siem Reap

Yip and I are looking at things we both enjoy doing and by doing, we can experience life in different ways. Hoping to build things which we call our own, memories we can laugh atand quarrels we will not forget... But if anyone wanna join us, you are very welcome to do so cos' we realised we enjoy company of friends and growing with it

we might want to also include friends into our life which I WILL PUT IN PLAN of the bbq for our friends (mainly mine)... so stay tune.

Yesterday just before I slept, Mr Yippy turned around and said to me :'baby, can you return the box for the present to me just so i can reuse next time"

hahaha. i was laughing all the way to myself whenever i thought of this.

That is how silly an 'smart' Yippy is.

BeforeI left the office, Mr Yip smsed me saying he got me something and hope I like rats. I reckon its a stuffy toy or something... but with hopeful mind.

So i came home and spotted a box. Without even closing the door, I opened it up and guess what, it's the Le SportSac bag that I've always wanted, with lots of rat prints.

So i text him saying how much i love it and he replied: " ;)...Because we are going to do many weekend trips!!!"

He's not a person you would expect surprise from and least to even wrap his gifts.

So, I guess tonight I'm gonna sleep grinning away in sweet rhapsody

i was on this topic while driving back home earlier on -

putting your care and priority to people who I care and who cares about me.

I was reviewing at some 'friends' i knew recently becuase of various linked up, relationship and network and I was concerned of the health of that friendship. But something remind me to be focus and convert those feeling to giving attention to people who really care.

So, i'm feeling very much better now, preparing to shut for the day.

I'm thinking of Mr. Yip now... He has been away too often now.

this is cute....

Hello all,

seems like I've stopped writing again. bad me, bad.. i came back feeling booo.... was screaming and whining in the car with eric... such embarassing moment....

BUT.......things changed....

I am feeling really happy now after reading a good news from perth and I think the best thing that can happen to anyone at her stage is to receive the joy of life. I can't wait......

my leftie is getting married in 3 months time

a dearest gf is singing and serving more in KL

a guy friend is back, but flying around, enjoying life (not working)

eric got his latest LED TV

GF planning to go korea or japan

i am planning for another dive trip

the girls are planning for FIRST overseas trip (big scale)

a old friend got attached (finally)

life is definitely worth celebrating for....than being sad =)  

ok?ok... =)

Good night all.

funnily enough, eric and I are seated with our back facing each other, working on our own PC. And, what's showing on his Mac are all photogrpahy stuff and mine are all dance stuff...


looks like we both need some tender loving care for our passions.....

Its been awhile since I felt really good stepping in God's house. Looking back at the last entry, things didn't really change much in the atmosphere of work and life. There's just too many each day can handle. But wihle I was standing, lifting my hands and heart, I felt noone can judge me - I was liberated to enjoy and do anything in His presence. Isnt that wonderful? I guess no one in the end, not even Eric, can give me such unlimited and unconditioned acceptance.

Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with God.

I've been catching up with a couple of things and losing some at the same time - doing a few weekend trip these da, taking a break from work stress and load. It really work well for both of us; building understanding, getting to know us and take a look at other thing in the world that we are missing...

Losing....a friend who said I have no time for her. Sometimes, it's just never enough and not enough that I've done for others. I've said this many times and as I reflect on, I think, they are so right about me. sigh...

Few things to look forward:
Dive trip in May
Leftie wedding in Aug
ZL wedding in Sep

XOXO

...a break or never? I choose BREAK!

Vietnam - 13th - 15th
Traveller - Ellen + Eric  + many more...

Come back show u guys more fun stuff.... =)

i am stress.

THIS IS A HAPPY POST BECAUSE I AM FEELING HAPPY WHILE WRITING IT...

is that the effect of dancing? =)

if only she will disappear forever in my life...

isiz possible?

i was a little soppy today. in the morning i found an email that said company closed down and is going to be jobless and has a family of 5 to feed. evening i was on tv and watch a family of 7 struggling with $800 per month. then another story of how a kid was sent to childcare home because the parent didnt want him and how he grew up being inward

me boss and few colleagues was talking about adoption of children in unfortunate countries like myanmar, africa, sri lanka, etc...

my wish for this xmas - to be able to help them (at least 1) and bring a smile unto their face this christmas. and i will adopt one kid...origin/sex/age of kid has not be determined, but will keep you posted...

i feel so fortunate. so so fortunate and I thank God for every bit that He has provided and blessed me with. I am really grateful for this life..

sorry that i'm writting in weird manner.... but cos' i wanted to let it alll out... and if you read this, i hope you do your bit too to make the world a better place to be in. my sincere thanks...

I am finally announcing OVER for the last two weeks! YAY! i was swamped by work, thrown away by the flying plus i was sick during my trip...entire week was bad. I had to leave halfway on jimmy's birthday gathering and decline a best friend invitation to her place to stay over. I'm sorry babe... I am just...too tired..brain is too fried. next time next time...

earlier, my colleague was asking me if I have any prayer request. I was kind of caught in surprise cos' that was my colleague and... having someone(whom she is just someone i work with) who care about your spiritual life is just nice...

I'm leaving this space to catch up with sleep! Tommorrow company is having BBQ function... gonna be tiring too...haha...I'm talking in tired language


OKIE BYEBYE

As much as i wanna be a nonchalant writer, more than often I turned melacholic. Beats me why.

It's been 2 weeks since June got married, 2 weeks since Shania returned to Brissy, a day since I'm back from Manila and eons since I had a good rest.

I was down with the buggy flu and sore throat. Thought the stupid bugger will take a short holiday when I was in manila. Not that it didnn't, it went on strike. I arrived Manila with a transvertile voice (of cos with my curly hair and boho skirt, I didnt turn out mistake). I thank God for sustaining me and bring a good colleague with me who really took care of me.

I turned down Asia Conference's perf cos' initially might be scheduled to Vietnam. Now that it didn't, I can concentrate in completing this week's work. =S

You know what Im loking forward now that it really keep my spirit up? Meeting my bunch, going Tango, meeting JO and Diane and counting down to Christmas.

Being hopeful is a bliss...

 
The beautiful Bride


With the beloved Ah yees and Beautiful June

There's always a take home and learning phrase in everything.

today:

to give and take at the right time

..and to the right person
..and with the right motive
Don't dive with everythign you have
taking precautious is the way to go.
Hesitation sometimes is good
they keep you safe from insanity.