Annual Dance and Dinner Event 2015

Over the weekend I had the privilege to travel to Ipoh and spent one night there in conjunction with my company's Annual Dance and Dinner. The first day started with seven of us meeting at Uptown and heading to Ipoh. The drive took us 2 hours and a half. Miraculously I didn't sleep throughout the journey as some of you know, I abruptly become exhausted in car rides. 

We could only checked into Weil Hotel at 4.30PM so my female colleagues and I decided to go do our hair. I had mine curled and set which cost RM 45. We then relaxed in Starbucks for a little while before we finally we took our keys and checked in. 

I became a pig and slept for a good 20 minutes before reluctantly waking up and getting ready for the event.

The night was eventful, it started off with opening act which consists singing from the Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and the Finance Head. Followed by opening performance by one of my colleague whom we refer to as CJ. Then dinner was finally served.

I missed out the mushroom with veggie, noddles and dessert picture because I couldn't e bothered after that. Being a typical hotel, the food wasn't as tasty as outside Chinese food. 

Along our course, we wee entertained by SHC's got talent performances, lucky draw (which sadly I wasn't chosen) and a thai lady Boi performance. She - or shall I refer to he- did a marvelous job in portraying such a character. 

I ended the night by having supper with my colleagues about five minutes walk from the hotel and slept peacefully like a baby. 

Truly one of my achievements to be able to wear this dress again after 2 years. 

The MT's of SHC -Missing Kiang

My colleagues and CJ's Girlfriend, Tiffany. 

 The next day, I was woken up by my colleague as we had to checked out the hotel by 12.00pm. After we had checked out, we ate chicken rice at Pak Kong.

Pak Kong - I thought the only dish worth shouting was the roast pork and BBQ pork. 

We -being Ipoh tourists- went to queue up like idiots to be kaya puff at Sin Eng Heong. Which we gave up after 30 minutes and decided to go to the newer Sin End Heong to buy kaya puff. We then had our second lunch at Lou Wong chicken rice where we had it with Hor Fun instead. 

It has been two eventful days and I'm glad I got to witness my first ever Company Dinner. 

Marriage

Image obtained from http://wishestrumpet.com/funny-quotes-about-good-marriage-25702/

So I didn't quite have time to update my blog for the past few weeks. I recently attended two weddings. One was my uncle's and another was my colleague's wedding. Weddings always make me so emotional, to see happily married couples walking down the aisle together is truly a blessing. I also love weddings because of the food!!! Their scrumptious Chinese food and dessert! You can never get anything better than Chinese food! I mean... just take a look at the food below and you will drool yourself wet.

My uncle's wedding theme was shorts. So we all had to dress in shorts. This includes the bride! XD 

Some of my colleagues and Ex-colleague :D

On another note, it'll be pretty soon until I see this bubbly guy's face again ^_^

why?

I apologize that today's post will be a bit different. As I sit here starring at the blank page and slowly writing whatever I can think of the one only image that pops into my mind is you.

Are You Alright?
Do you need time off?
Am I a burden to you?

I can't help but feel slightly depress that you think so shallow of me and how I am. Why date me in the first place if you have those thoughts in your mind? Shouldn't I be the one erasing them instead? To boast your confident and trust? Why be with me if you still suspect with great intent on me? Stop doubting me because I'm not your second choice. You either make me your priority or you don't at all.

Image obtained from http://picsonica.com/long-distance-relationship-quotes/

Hidden Gems

Imaged obtained from http://shesaid.com/pms-diet-fight-cravings/

Today for the first part of this update, I'll be writing a little bit on PMS (Premenstrual syndrome). So fellow male readers, you may all skip this section and scroll down to the later part *Highlighted in blue onward* to avoid this bloody topic. 

I recently did a horrible, appalling and abominable thing to my boyfriend, Kelvin Wong. That was I threw my frustration on him for no apparent reason. For those who know me, I'm a very empathetic person. So what happened last Thursday was Mr.Wong was jokingly remarking a phrase, I became overly depressed at his comment and took my frustration out of him. After calming down with the help from him, I realized that it was rather silly and foolish of me, also the monthly lady herself paid me a little special visit. 

Image obtained from http://www.integrativewellnessgroup.com/nutrition-wellness-blog-nj/2014/8/8/can-anything-be-done-about-your-horrible-pms

So this got me to search up on google 'weirdest cravings during PMS'. Results varied but they were all pretty standard. From wanting sex to food -such as chocolate and carbs- cravings. So i dug furthered on why these cravings occurred. 

According to http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20020003 :

PMS has many symptoms which includes physical and emotional changes. Some physical changes are breast tenderness, abdominal bloating, fatigue. While emotional changes could vary from depression to joyful as well as food cravings *coughs* boys please watch your girls *coughs*.

Image obtained from http://ecocatlady.blogspot.my/2012_01_01_archive.html

Emotional changes and food cravings are said to be due to low level of serotonin in the brain -which is a feel good chemical that the brain needs. One of my weirdest cravings from what I remembered was needing to eat spicy food for one whole week. Since then, I haven't had any other weird cravings besides wanting sugary food. 

For those of you who skipped the first section, this will be a bloody free topic for now. We all know Gen Y loves spending money due to the unlimited entertainment we have. I came across an article about a debt perspective. It was quite an interesting read and I learned a thing or two from reading the article. It may be a long read but it is actually quite interesting and I assure you it isn't as boring as it sounds. 

http://nomoreharvarddebt.com/2014/01/29/teaching-a-debt-perspective-to-12-year-olds/

Today mom and I went to have brunch at Bofe cafe at SS 19 (near SS 2). It was a new brunch discovery and I have to say I am very delighted to have been introduced by sis on this place. Before you enter the cafe, on the door you will be greeted with a sign saying 'This is not a place for diet'. 

We were seated immediately and given two menus. They have various food selections ranging from breakfast to meats, burgers and pastas. I ordered a smoked salmon sandwich -which comes with chips- while mom ordered a Dubious Duck. 

Smoke Salmon Sandwich. I truly enjoyed this dish because the salmon was fresh and scrambled eggs were cooked just perfectly. I'm not quite sure what bread they used but I have a hunch it was bruschetta. The bread was well toasted. I love how they weren't stingy with their rockets and chips as sides.
(RM 16.90)  

Dubious Duck. The salad was tasteless but if you add the sauce from the duck on to the salad it taste quite good. The duck confit was cooked tenderly though it was a bit tiny. (RM 21.90)

The ambience was cozy and relaxing. Despite it being an air conditioned cafe, I love how it wasn't too cold and freezing. The service was superb as well with them serving water on our table without us asking. They were fast, efficient and friendly. 

Overall enjoyed this new hidden gem and I urged you all to definitely give this cafe a try. 

Business hours as follows:
Mondays: Closed

Tuesday - Thursday: 11.00 AM - 10.00 PM

Friday - 11.00 AM - 11.00 PM
Saturday: 9.00 AM - 11.00 PM

Sunday: 11.00 AM - 10.00 PM 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bofe-656011381119506/info/?tab=overview

Time waits for no one, so use your time wisely

Today as I productively started my day by heading the gym, washing my car and buying necessary working clothing, I headed to Pacific Coffee store to get a Mocha and relaxed while reading my book. It didn't hit me as hard as today where I realize this book is exceptionally addictive and practical to my everyday life. It may bore some of you because it isn't an ordinary fairy tale or fiction book, it is a self reflecting book.

I know right? Why read such a book when I don't have problems? Well, it is good knowledge and I believe the ones whom condemned, criticized or as they say it 'judge a book by its cover' without even reading it are the ones whom should start reading it first.

Image taken from https://arbinger.com/book/

So just a brief introduction of this book. As I mentioned earlier it is a Self reflection Book. I received it from my company by attending the workshop 2 months ago. I have to say as I'm trying my best to convince you all to read this book, I myself am a victim of my own judgement. I thought that this book would be of no use to my life especially my work life. I have a great starting job, a family that loves me, a loving partner and friends whom supported me, why should I waste my time in reading such a nonsensical book? 

It started only just a week ago when I decided to lower my ego and give this book a chance. An hour goes by and I found myself flipping through the pages effortlessly. Each page left me wanting to read more. 

It describes how people are all self-betrayals (being in the box) in our own way and we invite others to follow us. 

It gives you examples and stories of how this self-betrayals can be a threat to your own life.

It explains the theory of why this happens and how we, as humans, can overcome our own betrayals. 

I truly enjoyed this book. Though the content was a bit on the raw side, it was the first ever self reflection book I have ever read and I enjoyed it immensely. 

I went on to do a bit more research on this content and stumbled upon big 5 personalities of a human. These personalities are explaining that each and every individual are only made up from this 5 personalities. Wikipedia explains it in a very simple manner where these 5 personalities can be sum up in one word OCEAN.

O - Openness (Reflects the degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity and a preference of novertly and variety a person has)
High openness can be perceived as unpredictable and unfocused. Low openness people are pragmatic and data-driven, sometimes perceived to be dogmatic and closed-minded.

C - Conscientiousness (Tendency to be organized and dependable)
High conscientiousness often perceived as stubborn and obsessive. Low conscientiousness are flexible and spontaneous, but can be perceived as sloppy and unreliable

E - Extraversion (Sociability and tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others)

High extraversion is often perceived as attention-seeking, and domineering. Low extraversion causes a reserved, reflective personality, which can be perceived as aloof or self-absorbed

A - Agreeableness (Tendency to be compassionate and cooperative)

High agreeableness is often seen as naive or submissive. Low agreeableness personalities are often competitive or challenging people, which can be seen as argumentative or untrustworthy

N - Neuroticism (Tendency to experience unpleasant emotions)

A high need for stability manifest as stable and calm personality, but can be seen as uninspiring and unconcerned. A low need for stability causes a reactive and excitable personality, often very dynamic individuals, but they can be perceived as unstable or insecure

For more read please follow link  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits#cite_note-sloanreview.mit.edu-6

Image obtained from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goosebumps_(film)

Last Friday mom and I went to watched Goosebumps. It was more of a comedy/family movie rather than a horrifying one. The only monster I remembered from Goosebumps was Slappy the -sorry slappy- Dummy. Kudos to Jack Black for being such a great actor in this movie. Before I knew it, an hour and a half flew by and the movie was over. It was an interesting movie to me, but I wouldn't have gone to the cinema to watch it. 

As explained by Jack Black, every story needs 3 main elements:

1) The Beginning

2) The Body

3) The twist/suspends

So as I wrap up today's thought of the day, stay tune for more updates as you will never know what life has plans for you.