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Challenge your fear

>> Monday, February 01, 2010

I love to spend my holiday at the beach. Because of my fear of animal (including fish) and deep water, It is a bit boring sometimes. It is my dream to swim in the sea and master all the water activities, i.e. scuba diving, surfing, etc.

To make my Malaysian life more excited, I decide to challenge my fear. I have checked out the course at 1U, the price is reasonable and it does not seem to be that hard. I have no fear when come to sky diving or bungy jump, I'm sure I have the confidence to do it.

Before Aug, I have to get my PADI certificate.

iPad

>> Friday, January 29, 2010

A new creation from Apple was launched two days ago - iPad. There are a lot of review, good and bad, has published in the last 48 hours. Even though a lot of people quite disappointed of the iPad, such as the name is lame, it is just an oversized iPhone, what is the point to have it; I still very excited about this new creation. Yes, I'm an Apple fan.

I think iPad could really change our way of reading, the way the publisher function in the next five years. It just like how iPod has change our way of listening and buy music, pretty much the entire music industry. We are reluctant to buy CDs or even burn CD. Since I have the iPhone, my car does not have to mess up with lots of CD or I could not find the CD I want when I am driving.

I believe iPad will have the same impact to our life in the future. I have to admit that I love to act of going to book shop and buy book, put at my bookshelf and start reading it. This is how I feel now. I used to love to go to CD shop, look for CD and buy CD but now I can't be bother. I always find myself could not find the CD I want in the CD shop.

I can just imagine my life with the iPad, reading the newspaper and TIME magazine while I am having breakfast. My house doesn't have to mess up with lots of newspaper and magazine, and mum won't get annoyed and start yelling at everyone. I can read the book on my bed or everywhere I go. I won't feel guilty when spending money on buying lots of book but no time to read it, it is going to be cheap at ibook shop. I carry my newspaper/book/mp3/photo album everywhere in my home. Another good feeling is I save more trees.

I love the iPad idea and I want to have it.

Obedience to the parent

>> Monday, January 25, 2010

As Asian/Chinese children, we seem to be obedience to our parent's order or wish. Even though we're not happy or disagree with their opinion, order or decision, we most likely will obey. Remember during high school (even now), I get very frustrated when friend make their decision based on their parent wish. The most common is their degree and at the end they don't even know why they are getting that degree.

I was trying very hard to live and do thing in my own way, however, I could not completely escape from this tradition or "responsibility". May be this is what they society has brain-wash us since young.

I am glad that my parent always give me lots of freedom in making decision. ~~may be i'm not listening~~ However, when they are getting older, they intend to persuade you to stay and live with them. You will feel bad/shit if you're not doing what they wish although deep down you prefer to go for your own path and way. I completely understand how they feel but I think parent should also take initiative when managing their elderly, like making new friends, join activities, etc. It can't just be their child's responsible of making sure they are happy. Pls putting so much hope on your children, it could reduced the indirect pressure to their child and both parties will be happier.

It is such a conflict feeling for me when deciding between parent's life and my life. Hopefully I'll remember how I feel now; so when I am getting old, I'll be a cool and happy old lady/mum without worrying my family.

Last Day of 2009

>> Thursday, December 31, 2009

It was not an impressive situation to start my last day of 2009 when you saw a body was lying on the floor (cause of car accidence obviously) on the way to work. I'm wondering what if I die on the last day of 20XX? Please drive carefully.

2009 is a transition year from one chapter to another chapter in my life journey. Changing environment, country, friends, culture, work, I could not say it was tough but it's definitely emotional. I'm thankful that I just have right amount of time in 2009, not too long or too short. And now, it is time to move on.

The very first time I'm not too sure what I really want for a new year. Traveling will definitely be the big part of 2010. I guess it will be the right time when I have not put myself to a situation with too much responsible yet. South East Asia and Europe will be the destination.

Other than travel, my career and retirement plan are always be my focus. I have been procrastinate in the second half of 2009. After receiving sugar cube from Chin, it does inspired me again. Sometimes a small action could make a huge impact, thanks Chin!

No matter what, I will ROCK 2010 in 1fan style!

My iphone

>> Thursday, November 05, 2009

Since the first i-phone launch in 2005, when I was in India, it became my dream phone. Every year I told myself to save up and buy it. Finally, I got it last month. It is worth for waiting. I feel like caring my MacBook everywhere, I can do whatever, wherever and whenever with my phone. It is only RM1500 to get a powerful and 'handsome' phone.

I guess there is nothing can stop me be a loyalty customer of Apple. Next goal: MacBook Pro

A video for myself - don't give up

>> Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Happy Birthday to ME x 3

>> Wednesday, October 14, 2009

I've celebrate my b'day in Malaysia for 5 years. I was not planning to celebrate my bday this year but thanks for friends who gave me 3 celebration. Of course, it was not as creazy as the party in NZ. However, it was warm and sweet.

1. Kiwi style with Annie Loo
Thanks for bring me to such an awesome place for dinner. Following by NZ Pinor Noir at best Jazz Bar in Malaysia. Especially for Annie and Yohei, I love the present - photo book - it brought back a lot of good memories and can't wait for Taiwan with a crazy night.