Thursday, May 27, 2004
A Massage
My brother sprained his back 2 days ago. He blames it on me being too heavy but of course it's because he lifted me up the wrong way. He did not bend his knees which is what you're supposed to do when lifting up objects. Right? Anyway, his main purpose of carrying me was because I refused to get up from his bed. Dumb excuse I know but I think he was just trying to show off his non-existent strength.
So after 2 days of moaning, ouching, n groaning for the whole world to know, my mum decided to take him for a massage. Of course being the nosy sister that I am, I tagged along. After picking up my aunt n uncle who lives at Ampang, we made the 20 minute drive to the quaint little town known as Hulu Langat. The shop is nameless but extremely well known. We had to take a number and waited for about 45 minutes before being attended to. There was an article in The Star about Hulu Langat and this particular massage shop was featured in it. It's run by brothers n sisters who are apparently very distantly related to me.
My brother being the typical cynic that he is was complaining throughout the whole trip and refused to speak to any of us except the occasional mumbling of what a waste of time it was. But after he went in and got his massage, he actually enjoyed it. Well, he didn't exactly come right out and admit that he enjoyed it but I know he did. He was in a slightly better mood after that but according to the masseuse, he has to come back another 2 more times in order for his back to fully recover. My mum n aunt got massages too. The only bad thing about the whole thing was the journey back to Bangsar. Blardy 2 n 1/2 hours stuck in the blardy jam!!! So irritating n tiring n just absolutely horrible being stuck in a jam.
It cost RM85 for the 3 of them, including medicine. Money well spent I think as massages can be therapeutic. The next visit, I think I might get one too.
My brother sprained his back 2 days ago. He blames it on me being too heavy but of course it's because he lifted me up the wrong way. He did not bend his knees which is what you're supposed to do when lifting up objects. Right? Anyway, his main purpose of carrying me was because I refused to get up from his bed. Dumb excuse I know but I think he was just trying to show off his non-existent strength.
So after 2 days of moaning, ouching, n groaning for the whole world to know, my mum decided to take him for a massage. Of course being the nosy sister that I am, I tagged along. After picking up my aunt n uncle who lives at Ampang, we made the 20 minute drive to the quaint little town known as Hulu Langat. The shop is nameless but extremely well known. We had to take a number and waited for about 45 minutes before being attended to. There was an article in The Star about Hulu Langat and this particular massage shop was featured in it. It's run by brothers n sisters who are apparently very distantly related to me.
My brother being the typical cynic that he is was complaining throughout the whole trip and refused to speak to any of us except the occasional mumbling of what a waste of time it was. But after he went in and got his massage, he actually enjoyed it. Well, he didn't exactly come right out and admit that he enjoyed it but I know he did. He was in a slightly better mood after that but according to the masseuse, he has to come back another 2 more times in order for his back to fully recover. My mum n aunt got massages too. The only bad thing about the whole thing was the journey back to Bangsar. Blardy 2 n 1/2 hours stuck in the blardy jam!!! So irritating n tiring n just absolutely horrible being stuck in a jam.
It cost RM85 for the 3 of them, including medicine. Money well spent I think as massages can be therapeutic. The next visit, I think I might get one too.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
A person's 3 most important life events are birth, marriage n death.
Attending a relative's funeral is supposed to leave u feeling sad n empty or depressed n moody. But I've got no emotions running through me except the guilty thought that I'm supposed to feel more sad than this! She was my grandmother, someone who lived a ripe old age of 86, someone who shrunk in size day after day after day, someone who could no longer remember her family members because of Alzheimer's, but she was still someone who retained her witty sense of humour, someone who still enjoyed playing mahjong, someone who raised 7 happy and successful children. I'll continue to miss her but will always be thankful to God that she was blessed with such a wonderful, contented life.
Her passing has been an eye-opener for me and for my other relatives as well. The wake that we held, the customary funeral rites n prayers that each and everyone of us had to participate in has only enriched and bonded us deeper. For 2 days, we had at least 4-5 prayer sessions at night which was always different. They involved, kneeling, coins, sand, a chicken, chanting, singing, n of cos, the joss-stick. Oh and the burning of her house, car, servants n money as offerings. It was indeed an experience, although there were more tears shed than laughter.
But one thing's for sure, you will always be in my thoughts, Por Por.
Attending a relative's funeral is supposed to leave u feeling sad n empty or depressed n moody. But I've got no emotions running through me except the guilty thought that I'm supposed to feel more sad than this! She was my grandmother, someone who lived a ripe old age of 86, someone who shrunk in size day after day after day, someone who could no longer remember her family members because of Alzheimer's, but she was still someone who retained her witty sense of humour, someone who still enjoyed playing mahjong, someone who raised 7 happy and successful children. I'll continue to miss her but will always be thankful to God that she was blessed with such a wonderful, contented life.
Her passing has been an eye-opener for me and for my other relatives as well. The wake that we held, the customary funeral rites n prayers that each and everyone of us had to participate in has only enriched and bonded us deeper. For 2 days, we had at least 4-5 prayer sessions at night which was always different. They involved, kneeling, coins, sand, a chicken, chanting, singing, n of cos, the joss-stick. Oh and the burning of her house, car, servants n money as offerings. It was indeed an experience, although there were more tears shed than laughter.
But one thing's for sure, you will always be in my thoughts, Por Por.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Starlightcinema is back!! Starts on the 4th of June till the 10th of July at the Bukit Kiara Equestrian n Country Resort. Luckily I havent been going to the cinemas lately because their movie line-up is fantastic. They're going to be screening everything from Finding Nemo to 50 First Dates to Troy to A Day After Tomorrow...basically everything currently showing in the cinemas n more. I'm already planning to get the season pass for RM100 which allows me entry to every single show..except the preview of course, because I wanna catch at least 15 shows. Now to only hope I'm not scheduled for any midterms on those particular dates. Ooh..I can't wait!!! This is going to be better than last year!!
Last year it was held during the rainy season and the day we went to catch Final Destination 2, it drizzled...so there we were, Jac, Jeff, Marcus, Sitha, Vic n I, huddled under umbrellas n getting our feet soaking wet. Not forgetting our asses cos newspapers r not the best things to sit on esp on a wet ground
So this year, I'm going to go prepared for anything. Anyone care to join me?? I can't wait...
Last year it was held during the rainy season and the day we went to catch Final Destination 2, it drizzled...so there we were, Jac, Jeff, Marcus, Sitha, Vic n I, huddled under umbrellas n getting our feet soaking wet. Not forgetting our asses cos newspapers r not the best things to sit on esp on a wet ground
So this year, I'm going to go prepared for anything. Anyone care to join me?? I can't wait...
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Melissa sweetie sent me an invite to join hi5 which is something like friendster but has a more youthful approach. smth not so formal like friendster. and the only thing different abt it which is a plus point is that it allows me to make a journal entry. woo hoo. i'm gettting kinda hooked onto it which isnt so much a bad thing but for those who know me, well, i'm too bored with too much time on my hands so at least i've got smth new to play with. i'm a pathetic girl, i know.
anyway, keith is about to sit for his exam so i'm off to wish him tons of luck.
GOOD LUCK KEITH!! heading off to A&W later at night after his paper to get myself some of that yummy rootbeer..a waffle wont hurt either..:)
anyway, keith is about to sit for his exam so i'm off to wish him tons of luck.
GOOD LUCK KEITH!! heading off to A&W later at night after his paper to get myself some of that yummy rootbeer..a waffle wont hurt either..:)
Sunday, May 09, 2004
I've got nothing else better to do so I've editted the template of my blog. It's my first time doing anything remotely linked to managing a website so good for me. Hehehe...this is great ain't it?
Libra
(24 September - 23 October)
The sign of the scales. Librans typically need balance and stability in their lives to be completely happy. The slightest upset, will upset them. Librans hate to be mis-judged, and they really care what other people think of them. Librans want to settle down, they want marriage, kids and a harmonious life. Definitely the jolliest sign.
Woohoo..this describes me so well.
(24 September - 23 October)
The sign of the scales. Librans typically need balance and stability in their lives to be completely happy. The slightest upset, will upset them. Librans hate to be mis-judged, and they really care what other people think of them. Librans want to settle down, they want marriage, kids and a harmonious life. Definitely the jolliest sign.
Woohoo..this describes me so well.
it's been a week since penang. it took us 8 hours to reach penang which included a stop in ipoh for lunch n considering it only normally takes 3 n 1/2 hours, u can imagine the jam. my bro took a few pics depicting the insanity on the road n it was absolutely horrible. thank God for smart tag or it'd have taken maybe 10 hours.
anyway there was this stall we went to at lorong selamat whereby we had to queue up for nearly an hour just for a plate of char kuey teow. it was yummy with large prawns but not smth i'd queue up 45 mins for. oh well...at least i could say i tried it. all in all it was a boring yet stressful holiday. we stayed far away from the beach n every road was jammed. everyone in KL was in penang that weekend anyway. oh well...the next holiday will be spent at home.."knitting".. as my dad says. smart move i think.
holidays r coming to an end...thank God. one more week of hols n another semester shorter till graduation. still, i've got many more semesters to go so it doesnt really make any difference. oh well, mid year resolution is to reach my 80% attendance rate for every semester or i'll never be able to graduate before 30.
my life really sucks right now n i cant think of anything or anyone that would make me feel better. i'm that depressed. sigh...
anyway there was this stall we went to at lorong selamat whereby we had to queue up for nearly an hour just for a plate of char kuey teow. it was yummy with large prawns but not smth i'd queue up 45 mins for. oh well...at least i could say i tried it. all in all it was a boring yet stressful holiday. we stayed far away from the beach n every road was jammed. everyone in KL was in penang that weekend anyway. oh well...the next holiday will be spent at home.."knitting".. as my dad says. smart move i think.
holidays r coming to an end...thank God. one more week of hols n another semester shorter till graduation. still, i've got many more semesters to go so it doesnt really make any difference. oh well, mid year resolution is to reach my 80% attendance rate for every semester or i'll never be able to graduate before 30.
my life really sucks right now n i cant think of anything or anyone that would make me feel better. i'm that depressed. sigh...
