Einstein @ Work

I have been thinking. Much more than usual.

I think it's about time for me to make a change. The what and how are still unclear but something is about to happen. How soon, I am not sure.

I need luck on my side.

The Contemplative Me

You like to think of yourself as a fairly modest person. And it's true that you don't talk yourself up... but you're also pretty happy with who you are.You are a pretty cautious person. You look before you leap, and you don't leap often. There's a bit of a wild child within you, but it doesn't get out often.

You are a somewhat open minded person, but deep down you're fairly conservative. You don't like trying new things very much. And if you do find something new you like, you stick with it.

You are a natural multitasker. You feel alive when you're doing more than one thing at a time.You are a serious and contemplative person. You definitely do your own thing in life.

- Ice Cream Personality Test from Facebook -

Oh my. It described me to the core..

Of An Eventful Week

It's been a hectic one and a half week.

The daycare center was closed from July 1st by the Department of Health. Four infants contracted hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and the premise was turned upside down with cleaning and the sort until the relevant department advised that it was safe to resume business on the 6th.

I took half day leave for each of the day the center was closed to chauffer the kids to/from schools. It was a very tiring affair, braving through lunch-time traffic and finding lunch spots for the picky eaters. Despite the complaints, i gained some pounds from joining the kids' heavenly lunches. Dang.

On a different note, adik has been sick since Monday. His temperature roller-costered until he got really sick on Wednesday. The good doctor said that it's nothing to be worried about. That's a relieve.

On Thursday however, he was sick again after school and i had to rush back from the office to get him. He slept the whole after after downing his meds and his temp dropped. We brought him to see the doctor again and he was cleared for dengue and the sort. A big relieve indeed but constant monitoring is essential to really ensure his state of health.

As if the episodes are not enough to keep me on my toes, i had to save the demsel in distress who missed the bus. Again, i braved through lunch-time traffic, on a Friday. It was freakin tiring, i tell ya. I was too tired to nag at her by the time i reached the school. Sigh.

My heart goes out to my niece Kaisa, whom left arm is broken from a fall. She's wearing a cast and sling, though the sling is now nowhere to be found - according to her mom.

Also to my nephew, Dhani who's in the hospital undergoing physio and making friends with the nebulizer. I have seen adik went through the same ordeal when he was just a baby. I can only imagine what my brother's going through right now.

I plan to make a trip down south for respective visits to the poor babies.

Kakak has a class today and both of the kids will have their taekwondo exam next week. They're going for green belts and have been practising hard for the exam. I did mention that they would need to pay me $50 each if the fail to bring back green belts. Fees are non-refundable - so it has to be worth the money i'm paying. Heheh.

So most probably i'll make that trip after everything's settled.

Meanwhile, let me just enjoy the weekend.

Young Socialites

The young socialites appeared in Kosmo newspaper today.

Anyone has a copy of the newspaper? I couldn't find one for the album. Bummer.

Saying Goodbye

Saying goodbye is never easy. Especially to those that matters in your life.

This week, I am saying goodbye to a dear friend and confidante - Yana. She's off to a 2 years stint around the globe. Hong Kong would be her first stop.

Dinner @ Chili's KLCC with Yune and Yana

Leaving the car park.. bye dear..

I hope to see you real soon!

Socialites in the Making

Whoa. I didn't realize it's been weeks since the last entry. Been extremely busy and lazy.

A couple of weeks back, the kids joined ING's Go Green Camp at Lake Garden. They were excited to get involved in the activites and mingling around with a new set of friends.

Adik and his usual doa recital in the lift

Kakak lining up before getting on the bus

Adik queuing along with the rest

The week after that, both of them apeared in the Star, making their debut in the news.

Kakak launching the rocket while adik is pictured in the bottom left.

The Much Needed Break

Had a short getaway last 2 weeks. We couldn't fit in a more elaborate vacation due to my and Deli's hectic schedule.

Apart from having some time off, I was also on an assignment. Took loads of picts to be submitted to my photography teacher. I still need to learn more, judging by the shots I took. Adehh... heheh.

I'll let the picts talk for themselves.

The majestic hotel interior

Another shot of the hotel

Happy kids having breakfast

Where I put up my feet and read

A rainbow of beach balls

Battered looking canoes

An iron bird way up in the sky

Scenic lagoon late in the evening

On A Roll

I must be a tad bit crazy - I finished reading My Sister's Keeper about an hour ago.

Took me 3 days to finish the book. I didn't need caffeine to get me to the very last page. The story itself took care of that.

I must say that this book is now one of my favorite. An unexpected ending, an exellent turn.

I am starting another book of Picoult's called A Perfect Match.

Catcha later!

Sweet Victory

I have been working on it for weeks and finally, last Saturday - VICTORY!

Schweet!!!

Another Gem Off The Shelves & Into My Hands

I am reading My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult (who else... hehe).

It's amazing that I couldn't put the book down and literally glued to it since the odd page of numero uno.

Started reading the book on Monday and am now half way through it. Gosh. I have got to slow down.

I am a picky reader and have set, sometimes insane standard of excellent reading material. I know that taste is a very tricky substance, so please don't take my words as your gauge in determining a good read. We are after all, of different moulds and preferences.

Now back to the book. I'm not a very good narrator, so bear with me, if you please.

I am impressed with the character Anna who's torn between keeping her sister alive, submitting to her parents' wishes and sticking up for herself. I am awed at how she could think of what she wanted for herself and how she's struggling to balance hope and dissapointment.

I don't even know if I could feel such combo of emotions at the age of 13. Let alone doing what she did. Amazing, amazing character indeed.

I am looking forward to finishing the book by Saturday.

Am hoping to get and start reading Handle with Care this weekend.

Oh, by the way, My Sister's Keeper will hit the theaters in UK and US on June 26th. Hope it screens in KL soon!


p/s: Happy birthday to Dol :)