Christmas Dinner @ Sheraton Subang

Before the dinner, Justin and Meng Hong came to pick my sis and I up. Dad was in his cameraman mood as usual so we took a couple of shots. Some inside the home. Some outside. Love the outside shots.

Last night was a blast. As it was every year, the church will organise a Christmas Dinner. Last night was slightly different due to a number of reasons. Firstly I had the privilege of 2 of my best buds attending the dinner with me namely Yom Sharina and Pritam. It was sweet.

We had performances by several people. Enjoyed this the item shared by 2 of my youths, Su Ann and Abel. Can't exactly remember the lyrics of the song but simply loved the ambience as they sat by the staircase of the stage and sang their lungs out.

And then my all time favourite was Uncle Larry....

There was another "stunt" that night which was unusual. Basically 4 dudes, 3 were Africans and one so called Malaysia black. Behold the stunt.

The food was relatively ok. Suffered from gastric though hence making the evening a tad bit unpleasant. Thank God for friends on the table to chit chat with. I felt really enjoyed the evening. It was sweet.

The evening ended with our usual photo taking session. Guess having a dad that loves taking pics has made it such a norm to pose in front of the camera.

Definitely a night to remember.

Tomorrow's Christmas!!!!

Family Dinner @ Chilis

Nope, they aint brothers...

Fajita filling

Lamb chop

Friends since high school

Picture of Us

Meng Chern feeding dad =P

One's mouth cant be that big to fit this...

Isn't he just adorable???

Nachos - the best in town

Group Pic (without dad)

Summary => Great time PIGGING OUT!!!!

Another day coming to an end....

From the title above, you would think it's a good thing. Well not with the deadline getting nearer and the work still substantially not done.

Worked through lunch only to realise that my tummy was empty when about 4 plus I felt pukey and went to the toilet to throw up mostly air and I think abit of coffee. At around half past 4, my colleague and I decided we needed a quick break so ventured downstairs to the sundry shop. Bought Mamee to fill the tummy. Still coughing like nobody's business.

Discoveries of the day:
(a) I badly need a massage. Actually badly need sleep but that is near impossible so why bother mentioning, right?
(b) Mum messaged and told me she wants to buy me a dress for Christmas Dinner. So very sweet of her. She volunteered to pick and since she has better taste than me, I think it's a brilliant idea.
(c) I miss my family and friends.
(d) Messaged my manager today asking him whether it's ok if I hand up my work after camp giving time to work during camp (though that is not exactly an ideal plan). He said ok to my relief. Now need to compile and pick on my client's brains before I leave Sg.Petani.
(e) An S1's scope in EY is different from that in PwC.
(f) I look so "chan". I mean I noticed that the last 2 days but today when I stared at myself, I was shocked. Hopefully hubby has enough money for me to pay for cosmetics and spa treatments. If not, I am doomed =(
(g) Ugliness is very subjective. A friend sent me a pic of a guy she was ranting about being ugly. When I opened the pic, I had a hard time trying to figure out which part of him was ugly till he deserved the continous complaint.

Hopefully tomorrow will be better. If not, at least I have something to look forward to in the evening. And since my battery charger fiused, I can't be working on my laptop for more than an hour. Maybe it's God's way of giving me a break for a night.

Well that's it for the day. Back to Purchases and Payments controls testing and more AR.

Feel like fainting....

Slept at 3am plus. Didn't sleep well as had too much caffeine inside my body. Been working straight non stop since morning. Only time I drank any form of liquid was during lunch - "suit cha". Toilet break - twice. Computer hanged - 2 times (i think). Tummy feels a little bit painful. Sigh. God, I can't wait till Friday evening. Friend is coming to visit me. Yippee....A familiar face finally. Trying very hard to finish my work so I will have time on Saturday evening to pack for camp and just do minor touch ups to my work. Need to upload to the office server on Sunday before church means have to wake up early on Sunday and drive all the way to D'sara Heights.

Highlights of the day:
(a) Best friend 1 called me and told me that her boyfriend and her have decided to do some business for extra income. And if it goes well, she will quit her job permanently in2 years time.
(b) Best friend 2 was commenting that audit firms are no place for pregnant women. Totally agree.
(c) Best friend 3 was commenting that I need to relax and not force myself to work. Is that even remotely possible?
(4) Youth pastor (not sure which one though as it was online and he/she didn't tell me which one he/she is) asked me for updates. **wink**wink**None whatsoever.

My current desire at this very moment is to take a warm shower.........to stand (or sit) in the bathtub and let the water run thru my hair all the way down to my toes. If I could scream, that would be a bonus.

Back to work. Got a whole load to do. Kill me.......if you have no solution. Hug me.....if you love me. Hug me like you really feel for me. I'm not even hungry. Just so need to sleep.

The Layer Tag

Presently doing this to destress....hopefully it works.

Layer ONE : On the Outside
Name : Grace Eu Swee Leng
Birthdate : 3rd November 1981
Current Status : Single and availability is subjective
Eye Color : Dark Brown
Hair Color : Dark Brown
Righty or Lefty : A definite right handed person
Zodiac Sign : A mysterious Scorpio

Layer TWO : On the Inside
Your heritage : Full of professionals ie lawyers/ engineers/ accountants
Your fears : Pain and sickness
Your weakness : Sometimes short tempered lor
Your perfect pizza : Island Supreme from Pizza Hut

Layer THREE : Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Your first thoughts when waking up in the morning : I wish I didn't have to work.
Your bedtime : Depends whether I have to work or not.
Your most missed memory : Walking in the park with someone I cannot be with.

Layer FOUR : Your Pick
Pepsi or Coke : Coke gua.
Mcdonalds or Burger King : Definitely McDs.
Single or group dates : Depends.
Adidas or Nike : Nike.
Lipton Tea or Nestea : Lipton.
Chocolate or Vanilla : Chocolate.
Cappucino or Coffee : Cappucino.

Layer FIVE
Do you smoke : Never.
Curse : No.
Take a shower : Don't be an idiot, of course I do.
Have a crush : As in now....crush would mean feelings for someone but depth undetermined right? If that is the case then yes gua.
Think you've been in love : Yes.
Go to school : Not now dy.
Want to get married : Yes.
Believe in yourself : I have my moments.
Think you're a health freak : If I say yes to this, I will get stoned for lying publicly.

Layer SIX : In the past month
Drank alcohol : Took a sip of Pritam's cocktail in Fridays. Didn't like it. Generally I don't drink. Don't like the taste and prefer not to be on middle ground in these matters.
Gone to the mall : Yes.
Been on stage : As in walked on the stage then yes. Every Sunday when I do offering =)
Eaten sushi : Sigh. No. So miss it.
Dyed your hair : Nope.

Layer SEVEN : Have you ever?
Played a stripping game : Yes.
Changed who you were to fit in : I think when I was younger I did.

Layer EIGHT :
Age you're hoping to get married : 27 years old.

Layer NINE : In a guy
Best eye colour : Dark brown.
Best hair colour : Brown or black.
Long or short hair : Definitely short . ( a special note to Yoyo).

Layer TEN : What were you doing....
1 minute ago : answering the tag
1 hour ago : Working.
4.5 hours ago : Working.
1 month ago : Was in church actually.
1 year ago : Working in Seremban.

Layer ELEVEN : Finish the sentence
I love : potatoes
I feel : stressed
I hate : work sometimes.
I hide : my fears.
I miss : at the moment too numb to miss anyone.
I need : some sleep.

Back to work.

A different view from Sg Petani

I arrived in Penang around 9 plus last night. Boy, were we starving. Had a quick bite at New Lane before heading to my colleague's place in Kampung Melayu to spend the night.

We arrived at my client's place in Sg Petani this morning. What can I say? It's full of paddy fields and terribly peaceful. To say life here is different would be an understatement. However, it's a good change.

Still recovering from a horrid flu. Client's place is awfully cold. I am freezing here. Sigh. This is not the ideal environment to get well. Badly want to get well as I want to be able to enjoy camp and technically it's difficult to teach and pray for others when one is on medication.

Have yet to check into the hotel. Guess it should be ok. It has a bowling alley next to it. Not that I am a bowling fan. Can't bowl even if you paid me to =P

Missing my bed very much. While in Penang yesterday and early this morning, I am reminded why I love it so much. Love water and the scenery. Gives me a feeling that words can't possibly describe. Water does mesmerize me in some ways. Makes me step back and take stock about what counts in life.

I asked my colleague whether it's true that Penangnites don't appreciate the sea as much as us outsiders do cos they had it with them all their lives. She said yes. Haahaahaaa.....we're always like that, I suppose. We only appreciate something/ someone when it/ he/ she is not around us often. Absence makes the heart grow fonder huh?

I think I could be bias but if I had the opportunity to be mesmerized by the sea every day, I would go for it if not for the lack of time. Silly people to live on an island and yet take it for granted. I would buy a condo overlooking the sea and just bask in its beauty.

Rather tired dy. Been working non-stop the whole day. Tonight is another long night working at the hotel and looking through camp stuff. Quite looking forward to it. Bet the rest of the youths are. Hope they are la cos the comm has been working their butts off.

Ok, it's back to work. Can't wait till Sat. Possibly the only duh thing is I am so near Penang yet I can't go to the beach =(

But I am reminded yet again that absence makes the heart grow fonder.