~*Motivation*~

Having been an angry-crazy woman from my last post; a month later I have learnt to be a more positive and wiser person.

For the past couples of months, I have encountered a lot of different bizzare cases and been dealing with all sorts of different people. It has been a wonderful experience after all, which I do believe not a lot of people will go through the same path as I did.

As for now, I have finally have a chance to think about my plan for the near future. Really, a lot have been changed. My initial intentions and plan to come back to my hometown, doesn't seem like it have serve much of a purpose right now. As my thinking and what I am doing right now have a significant variance from my previous thinking.

1. I am not living with my immediate family. I only get to see them every fortnight for a weekend. (No I'm not in a rehab centre)

2. I do not think of moving over to Singapore for now. (yes, it's because of the recession and my current thinking have been changed)

3. I have not been to travelling with mum since I got back. (simple don't have the time)

I was once confused and angry, but I'm not anymore.

To share: Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail. ~ Someone

~*When I should be...*~

When I should be talking about crystals and nice bracelets;
I am stuck with truck tyres and bearings...
When I should be talking about handbags and perfurmes;
I am stuck with vehicle lubricants and diesel...
When I should be talking about shoppings and high-tea;
I am stuck in the jungle and looking at crops...

Where I should be having appointments for facial and haircut;
I am stuck in discussions talking about different types of heavy mahinery...

When I should be having a nice glass of wine after a day of work;
I was fast asleep by 9pm with my hair still wet...

When I should be a nice person and taking things easy;

instead I have yelled and made a lot of noises in front of four ground staff and one operator at a supermarket.

Yes... I think I am getting mad...

~*Brunei- Eva's Wedding*~

Wow, it has been a busy month of January. In the month of January 2009, the time has just gone past like taken a ride in the space rocket. (Not that I have been into one...)

One of the highlights of the month is of course Eva's wedding that I have attended in Brunei. The wedding took place on the 18th Jan 09. I arrived at Brunei Darussalam four days before the wedding, mainly to help out with the set-up of the wedding and also to take this chance and have a good look at this Royal country.

Though it was just 24mins away (by air) from my hometown, Kota Kinabalu. It is still a different country, with their own yet very similiar set of culture and norms.
.Like their mosques are their tallest and the most grand buildings in the city, as by law, no buildings can be taller than the mosques.

Then, you will see a lot of cars but not a lot of shopers and it's rare to see anyone walking along the streets. The local usually drive their car and park right in front of the restaurant/shops then walk in. Once they finished, they got back in their car and drive home. Being one of the country that export petroleum, petrol comes in at a very affordable price, which is BN$0.50 per litre.(approx. USD$0.33).

With no pubs and clubs, for sure with no alcohol available in this country. One of the favourite past time would be self-pamering. The bridal party went for a manicure and pedicure treat at the local saloon.
Yes, that's my feet and my hand. We even got ourself a back massage at the same time for a cost of BN$30 (roughly).

Pamering doesn't stop there, we stayed at the The Empire Resort two days before the wedding. The size of the bathroom is as big as my own room.

The bed and the duvet was so comfy that I wish I can bring them home. The colour theme of the resort was basically gold and ceiling is really high so it give you a sense of spacial and grand.

The afternoon tea that the resort has available will be something that I would try on my next trip. The dessert look so elegantly prepared and are nicely decorated.



TBC...

~*Hello 2009*~

Bye bye 2008! Hello 2009.
It's been a loooong year, as in lots of things have happend within the year 2008.
From making the decision of leaving AKL to actually the planning of leaving.
Then finally left the country and backed with the family; then family wedding and moving.

Really, I am not the kind of person who always keep the bad things in mind. After went through my blog, I saw how mtself exoeriencing and going through a lot of different stages throughout the year. Like, stressing out at work; then finding directions in life.... feeling lonely at times and then found God's love. Once again, I have put my trust in HIM to lead me. Of course, the fun and memorable times that I have spent with my closest friends and family. Those are the precious times that no one can ever take away from me.

First time ever in Piha. :) Love it!!!

Auckland truckies blockade. (We have to be at work by 7:30am to avoid the traffic...)

Picked up flute again after 10 years. Enjoyed it so much!

Hello Miss Levia~~

Sydney trip... fun fun fun~~~
Waiheke Trip - Wine + food + companies = DIVINE

Farewell at work and church....

I believe what have happened, have happened. Whatever bad and unfortunate things have been and past. So bring on the new year of 2009!

From the bottom of my heart, I wish everyone that I know, my closest family and friends to have a prosperous year ahead of them. Good health!

~*It's 2am in the Morning*~

I'm sitting on the bed and have the fan turned on to full blast. It's cool enough for me to just sit here and wondering what am I doing here on this hour of the day.

It's 2am in the morning, I have just logged out from Facebook, thinking that it's definitely a wonderful tool ever for year 2008. It helps you connecting with your friends; long lost friends; family members; ex boyfriends/girlfriends (whether you like it or not) and "maybe" your boss. It kinda make the line between privacy and publicity become blurer.

It's 2am in the morning, I just logged in to every blogs that I have been following. It's interesting to read how everyone of us are going through something different EVERYDAY! Some tragic things that might have happened; interesting view on relationships and exciting trips that they have just been to. Publicity greater than privacy...

It's 2am in the morning, it's bed time. But I am refusing to go to bed, only having the only source of light coming from my lap top screen. I am publicly sharing with the rest of the world (or at least to the people who is reading this blog) of my private life.

It's 2am in the morning and it is 7am NZT. I have turned on the ZM streaming. My favourite station in NZ. Listening to the ads and found out that COLDPLAY is going to NZ for a freaking concert!!!!!!!!! I'm down! Seriously! Listening to the news and am still up to date with the weather and news... (I don't miss home... NO I DON't!... sorry I lied...)
It's 2am in the morning, knowing NYE is tomorrow but have nothing planned. It's not like me, so is it going to be a "Have youself a little quiet NYE"..? Ha...

It's 2am in the morning; I am deciding on my New Year resolutions...

~*想念*~

好想念﹐
想念有你們陪伴在我的身邊。。。

好想念﹐
想念我們一起笑﹐一起顛的時刻。。。
不開心的時候﹐
對著你們訴苦。。

不停不停﹐
從復再從復告訴自己﹐
明天會更好~

~*Dennis & Irene Wedding*~

My dear 3rd sister's wedding was about three weeks ago, since then I have been trying to upload some photos to my facebook, however, for some reason it always fail to upload. Hence, the only way to share the photos with my friends and family (you know who you are...lol) is through here.

Then this can be a story telling blog in regards to this famiy wedding. Well, really, these photos were not really taken by me, some of them were from my sister and some by my cousin. I was just way too busy slaving to take any pictures.

We were hiding in this room while the groom came around to pick-up his bride. (well, just want to make it harder to get...) lol...
Apparently, the grooms and his "brothers" were searching around the house... every single rooms except this one.

So with no time wasted we took this opportunity to take some photos in the room. (Please excuse my fat arm). Yes, there were a few of us, there were more than a dozen of us in the room.

Dennis finally found his bride in the wardrobe after mistakenly thought she was in the bathroom and sang out loud "You are so beautiful to me~~~" at the wrong door.

The church decoration was well-donely done (sound a bit odd, but you get me) by my older sister Nora and my cousins.

Well, we got a biiiiit nervous at the start for this 1000+ guests wedding reception. I'm sure we pulled it off well at the end... Thanks to the red wine... *big smile*

Taking pictures with the family after the wedding reception.

Now, the MCs present you Mr. & Mrs Wong!!!!!! CONGRATS!
For more pics: http://anna-rina.com/blog/