Monday, July 14, 2008

Oops, I did it again!!

Another emergency room visitation. Well, I'm not proud to say it isn't my first time. It happened in KL, Shanghai, Taipei and now in Bangsar. I've to admit I am highly accident prone.

I was walking under the bright sun towards Telawi and suddenly my vision blackout. I hurried towards Joyce as I see her walking from across the road. The next thing I know, I got knocked down and injured my head.
Joyce saw me stumbled to the pavement and thought I was making it dramatic entrance as the bag I was holding was quite heavy. Then she came over to hold me and saw blood on my hand. When she lift up my head, all she see was just blood dripping all over.
For 5 minutes, she was looking for my handphone and she got a panic attack herself. I was mourning..Pain..Dizzy...In my head, I was thinking... send me to the clinic or hospital. But I can't say it out loud.

Then some bystanders cameover and offered to send us to the clinic. The clinic doctor reckon I should get my wound stitched up. Luckily, Joyce was around to look after me and settle my errands while waiting for M to come send me to the hospital.
Half an hour later, M arrived and succesfully sent me to Pantai Bangsar after a few wrong turnings. Come on, how can you trust a injured woman's instinct and directions?

As we entered the Emergency Room, the nurses quickly hurried me into the minor surgery room. I was pale and my eyes were pretty swollen due to excessive crying. It is very very very painful.
Later, Renee arrived. Funny is..my aura transfered to M too. He left his car key locked inside the boot. Hahaha..Bryan has to send him back to get the keys.
While waiting for the examination. Joyce and Renee tried to cheer me up and pulled off some rather silly yet ridiculous stunts. I still hope there weren't any CCTV in the surgery room. Well, we had a good laugh. And the best thing is, I get to eat whatever I want, and BaskinRobbins is just around the corner. Joyce got me 3 scoops of ice cream for my breakfast! YEAY...I just couldn't get my hands off it until the nurse urged me to the X-ray room to check my skull. People around were looking at my weirdly as I wheeled through the hall. Maybe because of my silly smile and the ice cream in an emergency room just doesn't fit. Then, we had a picnic acompannied with 1901 hotdogs and Starbucks coffee in the surgery room before the nurse shooed them out off the 'sterile room'. I was given exception to eat in the steriled room with the 'serangan mata bersinar-sinar'/ 'puss-a-boots' big round eyes attack!

I still don't get it, why people just like to play with the wheel chair. Renee started first then M, Bryan was waiting for the chance. He immediately lay his butt on it then moment M got up. Joyce initially find no fun in it then later, she joined the herd.
After a few hours, the doctor arrived to stitch my wound. And gave me a Anti Tetanus jab. Although the doctor tried to calm me and make it as less painful than it already is but still, it was a very awful procedure.
Funny is, the doctor ran out of topic to talk about and I know I need something to divert my attention from the pain during the surgery. So, I started questioning him about his career as a surgeon. And we talked about the doctors in Nip/Tuck (one of my fav drama). He claims it only happen in dramas. Being a doctor is silly, his life is all about the patients, none left for himself.
After 15 minutes, I couldn't bear the pain anymore, I was laughing and talking in high pitch tone. I can literally feel the hook poking through my flesh and thread pulling through. 20 minutes in there was really tiring. I just wanna get home asap and rest.

Now back at home, my only aid to pain is sleeping. Remember, I am allergy to ALL pills form of painkillers. My daily menu is just one color...White.
  • Podridge.
  • Fish.
  • Vitagen LB flavor.

Mum says I need more protein to speed up the recovery. I cancelled a lot of things due to this accident. So, I'll be good and lock myself up at home to lower my risk of infection and more injuries.



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Saturday, July 5, 2008

Hold on to your manners

I've been sitting here at the lobby for about 1 hour now, and I saw eight arguements between the security guards and the residents. Well, I am a regular too.
Almost every other single person that passes by the guard has a problem.
Most cases are residents passes the security to the mall for a quick while but are not allowed to go back into the apartments without a valid ID. Furthermore, some have difficulties communicating with each other as the guards has low level of literacy. Thus, the people get frustrated and just walked off.
Worst still, some residents who are apparently close to the guards get to walk in and out freely without being checked . Therefore, it raises the anger of the person who got blocked where else he/she just walk through the security 10 minutes ago. It isn't fair!
There is one who the resident moved the chair from the pool over to the shade but got yelled at for doing so. Apparently, we can't move the portable chairs around even if it is just like less than 5 metres away.
Words like 'bodoh', 'tak faham bahasa' and ... are heard at the lobby. A guy apparently the superior scolding the guards. It is not fine to unabashedly insult someone’s nationality, appearance, or vocation in the public.
If only the guards would approach the residents with a better manner/ being polite. Residents wouldn't get mad so easily.
But overall, it is a good thing that the security here is tight.

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Monday, June 16, 2008

I do not have a choice, I am allergy to it

Thanks to many late and sleepless night for the past 2 weeks, I met Mr Cough, Mr Flu, and Mr Sore Throat.

Not just me alone, Joyce got it first. We both have been sick all week but still, we are out and about all the time. As if we can't waste even a minute in life. Everyday, I'd promise myself to have some rest later but it didn't happen.

Today, G couldn't bear my annoying cough, constant sneeze and strangely silent behavior. He turned up at my doorstep holding a plastic bag filled with medication from a pharmacy.

My thought as I look through the bag.
  • Please, tell me he got me anti histamine too
  • How to tell him I won't take any of the medication

Not that I don't want to, but really, I can't.

I am allergy to NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) and paracetamol, almost all types of common pain killers. Meaning, even if I am sick, the doctor cannot do anything about it. All I can do is to drink lots of water and get more rest.

Unfortunately, I have not got the time to do the rest but I have been drinking at least 3 litres of water for the past 2 days. Seriously, tonight I am going to bed early as in early before midnight. Promise! Thanks, G!

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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

It is My (May's) Party~!

Birthdays? Fun? Sure, when I was, like, five. Now that I am a big tough grown-up, a birthday is just another candle on the cake. Worse, more and more candles on every year.



But back when I was little, it was so much more. It was the one day of the year when it was my inalienable right to gorge on cake, get gifts and generally boss my sister around. But her birthday is just a few days later than mine, so it is a backfire effect.

However, I still make it a big deal! Come on, it is an absolute pass to drag "self-abandoned" friends to come out.

This year, I am double dipping on my birthday celebration, I had a whole month of celebrations from January till Feb and another celebration on May (this month is named after me, of course I have all my right to celebrate it) =p

Where? Crown Princess, 11th floor
What? Buffet Dinner
When? 31 May 2008
Why? Celebrate my month (May) and the babies
Who?Jerry, Nick, Steve, Yuki, and Johnny
How? Starts eatin' at 6pm and gorge themselves till 11pm. Taking silly pictures. Lucky draw for presents.



  • Esmond, Jackson, Nick, Steve, Johnny, KK Pan, Goh, Nelson, Sai Wah, AppleCat
  • Ken Yeoh, Jerry

  • kyanmay, Joyce, Renee, Suet Yee, Danielle Chiam, Pau, Yuki, Rachel, ?, Ovidia
This is what I mean by silly pictures. Chiam, please strangle him harder, on behalf of me too!

"Kero kero kero" Eat all I can tonight!

Well, the feedback on the food. The presentation itself was neither scrumptious nor delectable as described but after all rating is 2 star (over 5).




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Monday, June 2, 2008

V.S.O.P. Rising Personalities Awards 2008


What? V.S.O.P. Rising Personalities Awards 2008 Dinner
Where? KL PAC, Sentul West
Why? to recognize individuals who have risen above competition, life's challenges and their own expectations in pursuit of career advancement and life.
When? 30 May 2008, Friday
Who? Nominated finalist


  • violinist and lecturer Joanne Yeoh (Winner)
  • publisher Adrian Yap,
  • film director Bernard Chauly,
  • music producer and entrepreneur DJ Blink Lau,
  • fashion stylist Cris Yong,
  • recording artiste Jaclyn Victor,
  • TV host, producer and broadcast journalist Jonathan Putra,
  • actor and music producer Justin Chan,
  • photographer Sharon Lam,
  • artiste and song composer Vince Chong.

Well, me? I am bore to death at the back stage..luckily esmond is around to keep me awake.

I think you can tell how boring is it based on the picture.

Cris Yong - The most creative one!

The theme for the fashion show is 'Birds of Paradise'. Every model has feathers on them except for me. Esmond says mine is more like egg on top of my nest/ head.

Jaclyn Victor - She seems to be a pretty nice person.

DJ Blink

It is pretty tough walking down the staircase wearing a pair of platform high heels that doesn't fit me. Luckily I made it through. Someone almost fell I heard, the heels broke.


Emmeline, kyanmay, Hanna

I am surprise to bump into Em. We are right next to each other's room for the past 4 hours but don't realise it! Time wouldn't be so dreadful if I see her earlier.
All pictures courtesy of Esmond Goh

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Friday, May 23, 2008

Fully Engaged

Yeah, there he goes popped the question… And here comes bride~!

Wedding planning has never been what I’d call a relaxing pursuit. Where? When? Cake? Silk? Satin? Flowers? Pictures? Videos? Night? Day?

Gosh, so many things to do and I'm so excited about it!

The Wedding Coordinator
First of all, I’ll make her sign this.
I, Chloe, will hire wedding coordinator cum sister, May, to wear the bossy pants and keep overbearing mothers, chatty maids, and drunken groomsmen in check.

The Registry
Okay, Malaysia does not have very clear Return-Policy except for IKEA (30 Days Return). Thus, getting the right gifts for this perfect couple is quite risky. Ask and you shall receive. I found out that Parkson@Pavilion has registry service. Sis, wanna go shopping?

The Invitations
The lovely guests need plenty of time to plan ahead for such big event. I should come up with a stunning save-the-date invitation with all the pertinent details. Seal them with a kiss and have them sent early. Wondering if I am allowed to invite my friends too.

The Informal Thank-You
Well, this better to give than to receive Or, at the very least, giving something back makes receiving sweeter. I’m suggesting her to print out informal thank you together with the invitation.

The Florist
Well, although I’m not looking forward to catch the bouquet after the ceremony but it is essential as it serves as one of the accessories. Moreover, Wan Shen’s sister is a florist; the place will be covered with petals!

The Photographer and Videographer
I proposed to have at least 3 person to photograph and capture the couple, me (duh), and every aspect of the wedding. And just so they will never forget a single thing about this day.
On top of that, anyone has done short film before who is free to help me out? I wanna document their love story with a personalized video.

Cake
Oh, DESSERT~! Can’t live with it, can’t live without it. At the reception, I will celebrate the crazy brideorexic diet on her behalf with a fancy cake from either Bakerzin or CeliCakes. Or maybe a tower of cupcakes with cute icing drawings on it. Oh, decisions, decisions.

Bridesmaids
ME? But I guess she already have a long list of applicants for this task. So, I’ll stick to the wedding coordinator.

Hair & Makeup
Just being there on the wedding day is not enough. She got to be there with a face that will look stunning after applying makeup in that I’m-so-naturally-beautiful way. So, fixing those crooked eyebrows, bad skin, and the heartbreak she engender (if she has any) are essential.

The Gown
She need gown that accentuates her assets and hides her flaws. I’ve been to a few wedding fashion shows and Carven Ong never fail to catch my attention.

The Venue and Caterer
Who should I leave the menu with? A delicious food and stunning presentation will ensure that the guests don’t go hungry, any idea? And the groom request for a stage with no karaoke facility (or at least made unavailable on that night)! As far as I remember, my dad was the only one singing on my brother’s wedding. It was good but just not my cup of tea.

The Entertainment
Well, she likes PeterPan (Indonesian Band). He shouldn’t spend a fortune hiring the superstar band. Any friends who would like to play for the night?

Oppss, I got too excited as if it is my wedding but anyway since weddings are a family affair, I am definitely in the friends-and-family plan.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Mum is the Word!

I have a puzzle: On a holiday invented by cheesy greeting card and flower companies, it’s strangely unacceptable to buy the celebrated party (Mum) a cheesy greeting card and flowers.

Why? Because she said so. Mum told me, “You better shop around~! Watya waiting for?”

This year, Chloe and I will buy mum a comfort chair. It’s neither Osim nor Ogawa, just a chair from Ikea. She has been complaining on the sofa’s depth is too deep; left the leg hanging out half way. Eventually, it causes her back pain and calf discomfort. Nevertheless, Mum’s first priority is a kitchen revamp with more table top equipped induction cooker. Neither of us can afford this.
So, we’ll leave it to Dad to deal with it.

My Mum? She’s one cool yet talkative mum. She knows a lot of things as she watches TV all the time. She’d update me the news or something new she learned everyday when I get home. She knows the right thing to do whenever I am down, she’d cook something nice and smells so good with the intention to distract me from my sorrow and drown into her delicacies. Most of the time, I will clear up the plate before she could even lay her hand on it. She has total trust in me in the way I do things; hardly questions me on the decisions I made. I’d always turn to her when I need to get something easy yet I’m clueless on it, she knows all the details of small little things that I normally never take note on.


The two people I could never live without.

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

World Press Freedom Day

Well, we have Printing Presses and Publication Act 1984 that states publishes and owners of printing presses must have licenses from the Home Ministry. Publishers must also renew their licenses every year. Licensing of the media has been seen as a violation of the right to free speech and Malaysia stands out prominently as a recalcitrant especially when in many countries in the region everyone is free to publish newspaper.

Thus, is it welcome news that the ministry for a start, is looking at the possibility of doing away with the annual renewal of licenses of the country’s over regulated media. Therefore Malaysians will have more transparency in their information.

Just a highlight of recent incident regarding media licensing.

  • Makkal Osai loses license.
    • The Home Ministry has rejected an application for renewal of the publishing license of Tamil daily, Makkal Osai.
    • License has been restored, thanks to readers and media colleagues supports.

Last year, the Tamil Daily reportedly published on its front page this picture of Jesus with a cigarette in one hand and a beer can in another, captioned “if a person repents of his mistakes, then heaven awaits him.” Well, the Home Minister did not state any reason for not renewing the license but I personally think this might be one of the reasons.

What? workshops on Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Information
Sat - Towards an Ethical Media forum
Sun - Media Law Reform forum
Who? World Press Freedom Day by the Centre for Independent Journalism
When? May 3 + 4, 12.30-2.00pm
Where? The Annexe @ Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi Kuala Lumpur
Why? in conjunction with the World Press Freedom Day and Art for Grabs - Now Everyone Can Afford Art!
How? by offering you more than you can grab, with arty delights filling up two whole galleries, the loft and both studios too!

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