Time to revive

Didn't realise that it has been almost a year since my last post. Perhaps it's time to revive the blog.

Been really busy of late. Seriously not too sure why am I forever so busy. Must have been due to my poor management skills. Sigh.....

Btw I have been on cupcake baking craze. Not sure if this is just hangat hangat ayam or it will be a permanent hobby.

Oh well...enough of ranting. Back to work and will think of more to blog.

Another death

I guess I should stop grieving. Just when I was to think I should stop grieving, I heard of another death. Teo Beng Hock, whom I do not even know, one who is not even related to me. But I feel for his family. He died while under MACC's custody and his death has been unexplainable.

While I want him to rest in peace, I also wished he would appear into somebody's dream and relate what transpired during his last hours.

His fiancee's words to him on his funeral was enough to move everyone to tears. His sson-to-be mother-in-law was crying uncontrollably. So were his own parents.

I think I have blogged enough about death. Otherwise in time to come, my blog might be turned into an orbituary session.

Pray that justice will be served.

April's Fool

Was anyone of you fooled today? I was......early in the morning.

It was 6:35am when I heard my message tone. Wondered who could it be sending me such an early message. The message said "Tell Edrik today no school". I replied, "why?"

And that made me think hard...so hard.....squeezing all the juices in my brain wondering why. I recalled hearing the news last night. Nothing announced about a public holiday. Then I said to myself, did our Ruler passed away or something?. Why no school? Then I told Edrik....a message came from your grand aunt. She said no school today.

And Edrik asked. "why no school"? He quickly took the memo out from his schoolbag. His school has actually given him a memo on Public Holidays and class replacement dates. He went through it. He said," no ah...nothing mention about holiday today" "Aiyah..don't botherlah", I said and we left home.

Shortly, Edrik said, "Mi, I think I know why. It's April's Fool Day today". Just at the same time a message arrived on my phone. From my aunt who replied to my "Why?". She said, its 1st April...April's Fool.

Shucks!!! Who would have guessed a 50++ years old lady would pull such prank at such early hours of the morning!

Today is also the 6th death anniversary of Leslie Cheung, one of the most talented artiste I have ever come across. A handsome man with a beautiful voice. A singer, an actor who sings, dances and acts. He sings not just Cantopop but Chinese Opera as well. Unfortunately at the peak of his career, he died.

I learned about Leslie through a cousin of mine. He was so crazy over Leslie. He always play his songs and sang after him.

I still remember that fateful day. I was having dinner when my brother texted me and told me that Leslie had died. I choked on my food, not believing a word he said. I told him, please lah...it's April's Fool today. No good to pull such prank. He said it's all over the radio.

I rushed home. Don't know why I rushed home either. I turned on the tv, I called my friends, I listened to the radio. Yeah...radio was talking about it throughout.

Apparently Leslie committed suicide. Jumped from the 24th floor of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. A note was found on his body. Fans who heard about it rushed to the scene. Lots of us wondered why. Why did you have to do it?

I remembered watching the news. I saw someone with a broom and water scrubbing the spot where he landed. Must be washing away the blood.

I stayed at home to watch his funeral. I was sobbing in between. I wasn't even a diehard fan of his. I don't collect his albums and posters and etc. But I was deeply saddened. My mom who watched his concert from the DVD which my cousin bought after hearing about his death kept shaking her head. She kept saying...what a waste...why?

It's been 6 years. Till today, the radio stations still pay tribute to him. His fans still remember him dearly. I wonder if he ever regretted taking his own life.

Selfishness

Sometimes I cannot understand why some human beings can be so selfish. In fact, ihis selfish species can be someone who is really close to you, with blood connection, share the same DNA profile ...so selfish to the extent I think it is forgotten that we are ONE FAMILY!!!

It is so sad to note this. While there maybe communication breakdowns at times in our lives, while we may have different perspectives in our lives, while we have our differences, are we not still a family?

What does FAMILY mean to you? Just a name? Or a burden to you? Or people whom you once loved? Responsibility? You have been so selfish till I could feel if you can, you just want to get away from us. Avoid us and ignore us. This is so damn bloody hurtful to think that it came from you.

Your family does not look down upon you. In fact your family will always be there when you need them. Sometimes, advices are being misinterpreted as nagging and lectures. Misinterpreted as scoldings. Heed advices offered by the elderly. As the young ones, we have nothing to lose. As the saying goes, "they have eaten more salt than us eating rice".

Criticism from your family does not mean they want you dead. It is in fact for your own good. If you can't take it, then no one is able to help you further.

Happy New Year

I have had blogspot account for more than a year but never did blog here.

As we all usher in the New Year, I have decided to blog here instead of www.xanga.com/mahsusan

Will be updating more soon. Need some time to get familiarised with Blogspot.

HAPPY NEW YEAR people.

TGIF

Today is Friday. The day that I look forward to. I dread Sundays but I love Fridays. Does this feeling apply to you too?
Usually on Fridays, I have several reports to prepare. Come Monday, there will be meetings to attend. And these meetings at times are what we called "taruh session". Well, I guess it's a norm. It happens everywhere. Am I not right?

Countdown

14 days more to go before I start my new job. Minus off the weekends, I have exactly 10 days more to go. How do I feel? Am I looking forward to it?
Well, to be truthful, I am not so excited about joining the new workplace. I don't feel the ummpphhh!! I have met with the boss and a few new colleagues and they seemed pleasant. The offer for the new job is good. So, what's the problem??
I am attached to my current company for only a year. I was initially happy working here. I made several business trips to overseas and it was a fun learning experience. Gradually, things changed. I was given added responsibilities. Not that I mind. But I wasn't getting support from my superior any longer. I started receiving instructions from other Departmental Heads. I have people who overwrote, overlapped, crisscrossed their boundaries. I became confuse. Despite highlighting my concerns, my superior did nothing to improve the situation.
I am disappointed. I would like to learn further from this company. However I don't see any career advancement with this company.
Perhaps, luck was on my side. Before I could start looking for a new job, I receive this phone call. My new boss head hunted me and offered me a position. I was overjoyed!
I should thank God and my lucky stars. This could just be the beginning of a new chapter in my life.
Let's just wait and see.