Story of a missironic

Simple Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:26:00 +0000

Christmas this year was celebrated in a small scale. Meaning, didn't party till the wee morning. Instead, we all booked a condo and had pot luck. Not bad for a gathering with all our friends. This Christmas, I told myself not to do one thing, which I didn't do it. Reason being I don't want to continue being a fool. Don't ask me what it is as I don't really plan to tell. :P Anyway, I didn't do it, but.... I received it in return. Something different, perhaps. :)

Well, next round of celebration is for the New Year! Hope I'll be celebrating it with a bang! :D

P/S: I'm blogging on my mum's laptop. Imagine mother got laptop but daughter still using an old PC. Aih~~ :P

A Quickie Christmas Wish

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:28:00 +0000

Would like to take this opportunity to wish all my friends and fellow bloggers a blessed Christmas. Cheers!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

My Thoughts...

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:59:00 +0000

Currently work has been hectic, especially when we so don't want to work during Christmas which is coming REAL SOON! We really have been pouring the extra oil just so we will have that one week break that we so deserved. All of us are really tired! Lately, I felt I can hardly bring myself up from the bed each morning. Fortunately, my sick didn't went downhill. I'm getting better each day. My cough has lessen and my voice is gradually coming back. Thank God!

The past week has been a bit crazy, aside from work. So many things popped up that needed me to handle them one by one. Because of work and I was sick, I weren't able to handle them and they just bogged me down. I don't know whether to credit my maturity or not, but this time, I really didn't get all pissed off when facing these issues. Somehow, I was calm. Though the issues still exist but I told myself that I'll handle them one at a time as they go. So, next month I'm going to be super busy handling these issues. God bless me!

I've all along has this source that can make my day, almost always. But nowadays, the source is not working its magic anymore. Let's just put that I've got tired of pretending not to see what is in front of me. I think I got tired of being the good and patient person. In fact, I got pissed! So pissed that I feel like giving up. Right now, I told myself to be numb. To not have any emotion and to don't care much. Yes, it is sad. But, I should not let myself be sad. It's not worth it. Sometimes I just don't understand why is it so hard to treat people right. I guess this is one of God's trials and tribulations for me to go through. To make me a much better person.

In God's hands, I wish I can find peace. I won't hope for happiness as happiness is short-lived. I just hope for peace at heart. I just want a calm and peaceful life. I guess it's not such a difficult wish, ya? :)

Lost My Voice Again!

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:58:00 +0000

Oddly enough I always must fall sick at the wrong time and I weren't able to MC. Lucky thing this time wasn't as bad as the time I was sick for a month. That was truly suffering! However, just like that time, I lost my voice this time too! Although I wasn't coughing my lungs out as before, yet today morning I woke up with no voice! Amazing how that can happen!

Now, I'm feeling a little bit like a mute girl. LoL! Hope my voice will come back soon although I just visited the doctor who didn't seem professional. I preferred the doctor I went before this. Although he talked a lot, he really explained what caused my sickness and everything. And he's friendly and funny too. This one just asked me, what's wrong and just quietly prescribed me medicine without telling me what is what. He didn't really thoroughly check whether I have other sickness or not which made me feel doubtful if I will recover or not. Well, will see how. Cross my fingers!

On another note, you know how sometimes you already told yourself that you want to be different this time because circumstances showed that it is the best way possible. But, when you were changing towards that, the circumstances turned better, making you wanting to go back to how you was before. And so, you reverted to that but... you are afraid that this "better" is just temporarily. What if, the circumstances turn bad again, how should you handle then? Is seriously mind boggling sometimes. Can't things just go on smoothly and well and... just perhaps happily for once? I seriously at odds at times... *shrugs*

The Time I Was In Paris

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:46:00 +0000

I should have blogged about my Paris trip 2 weeks ago but I was just too lazy to blog. Now also feeling a tad lazy. LOL! Anyways, yes, it's my third time to the city of love and this time, we managed to do some sight-seeing for a complete whole day. As those who have seen my Facebook, can see the photos of the trip (taken with my only source of camera - N97).

First thing first, I never like to sit plane. Not to say I got so much of experience in sitting one, but each time I'm on flight I'll definitely have either headache or nausea. And with this long flight, I experienced quite a terrible jet-lag. I all the while thought jet-lag only refers to sleeping disorder, it turns out it can also cause nausea, headache and etc. My flight to Paris made me experienced a stomach-full of wind. It lasted for one whole day with a little pain. So you can imagine how discomfort it was. And when I came back to Malaysia, I felt like vomiting and I did once I reached home. I controlled myself when I was in the taxi although I almost wanted to puke. Terrible! That's why... I hate sitting planes.

Nevertheless, overall my trip there was quite OK. Most of the days we are working in the exhibition hall. And the weather this time wasn't that cold compared to previous years. Probably due to global warming. As I mentioned, we managed to do some sight-seeing this time because we took MAS instead of SIA as we always do. As MAS do not have any flight to Malaysia on Friday (the day we supposed to be flying home), we took the opportunity to walk around Paris.

My artistry-view of Notre Dame Church

We started off by heading to the famous Notre Dame Church. Well, I suggested to go there actually as I wanted to visit such a historical place. The church's architecture is really amazing when you look closely. To know that the church has been holding up for centuries is truly remarkable! Once you entered the church, you will be welcomed by the serene background music that will make you truly feel that you ARE in a church. Although it is a famous tourist spot, they still practice their daily church activities. So you can do your confessions, praying and etc. there. As I'm not Catholic, I'm just there to see how the church looks like. As we didn't pay to go to the tower tour where you can go up the church to see more of it, we only managed to tour at the bottom of the church.

The Louvre as seen in Da Vinci Code

After the Notre Dame, our next stop is the Louvre. I also wanted to go to the Louvre since last year. And it's not because of Da Vinci Code. I know about the museum before I read the book. ;) Anyway, we went to the normal exhibition instead of the Da Vinci Walk and the normal one cost Euro 9. In the museum, you'll see these incredible paintings and sculptures all exhibited there. As I don't really know how to appreciate art, I can't really tell how exquisite all of them are. But what I can tell you, last time nudity is something that can be portrayed openly. Most of the sculptures are 18SX kind of thing. So, it's true that artists those days are very open about sexuality and what's behind that. LOL!

And of course, we saw Mona Lisa, the painting. Unfortunately, we can't get a upclose look of it as I think because it was so famous, the painting itself was heavily guarded by barriers. So I can't really appreciate her beauty. One thing I noticed, the women that were drawn on the paintings then are actually voluptuous type of woman. Which means last time the women are much fleshier than what society is today. How much things has changed, eh?

After the Louvre, we went down to Avenue des Champs-Elysees. I think I have repeated this street for 3 times already. This is the famous street to know when you want to get Louis Vuitton. This was the time where my colleagues really went shopping. We went into a shop that sells Longchamp (we think they are the distributor), which is really cheap there. OK, this might sound a little embarrassing, but the fold-able bag from Longchamp that seems to be the trend now, I didn't know it was from Longchamp till my colleague told me. When I saw like everyone has it, I was thinking how... not-very-nice looking the bag is. I find that it's just so simple but why everyone is buying it? Are they... excuse me for saying this... blind?

But, when I know that it is from Longchamp, then I know why people will buy it. Again, it's about the brand. But seriously, the bag doesn't look expensive. If me, I would rather buy something that look expensive so that the money I pay will be so much worth it. No offence to those who have that bag, OK! You are free to buy it. And that bag in Paris, it cost about Euro 55. I know, tempting right? Hahaha...

And so, my colleagues bought Longchamp, Gucci and Louis Vuitton for themselves and friends. I just watch them buy. Hahaha... I don't even have the moolah to buy a LV. One LV is equivalent to my salary, so forget it. Wait till I earn 10K a month then I'll consider. :P But seriously, buying LV in Paris can save you more or less RM1K (include tax refund). So, place your order to those who are going to Paris to help you buy! Hahaha... The only thing I bought for myself (which my colleague tempted me) was a Disney Princess figurines set that cost Euro 16. So about RM80. Told myself not to spend anything, I went and spend. Aihhh.... Oh ya, we witnessed a fight when we want to cross the street. They really use their fist to fight! We quickly run before anything! Better safe than sorry. Hahaha...

Oh, what I always look for when I was in Paris was hot food!! Their sandwiches are cold and they really love that hard long bread. Sorry, not my kind of thing. It seems their lunch are always sandwiches and bread while their dinners are really heavy ones like steak. So, yes. When dinner time, I always felt happy to be eating a good full meal. I can also actually miss rice while I was there. When I reached Malaysia, the first thing I ate was Nasi Goreng Kampung! Hahaha...

So, basically that's my wrap up of my Paris trip. :)

A Quickie...

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:42:00 +0000

Yes, sometimes you really wish that you have that switch in your mind where you can just flick whatever you don't wish to think about, off at that instant. It can be annoying to constantly having the thought to be in your mind when you just don't want to think about it. Well, if only such switch ever exist. Maybe should ask Santa for this. Hahaha!

The Great Escape

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:12:00 +0000

The long weekend was great!

Friday started off shopping with LiLi! Well, more like hunting 2 things that she needs for this coming weekend - a wedding and a company function, both with themes. That's what made the hunt started in the first place! At least we got one of them covered - a dress that suits the theme of the wedding at a cheap price! Hahaha.. Then at night, we went to party at one of the new "in" places called Rootz at Lot 10. I don't even know it exist in the first place until LiLi told me about it. What I can say about Rootz is... it could have been an awesome place to party if only it wasn't too small in terms of size or, they limit the number of people inside. Seriously, it's hard to find a table and it was really packed like sardine. It was so difficult to dance. That's the downfall which made it wasn't an entirely enjoyable night but it was alright because get to party with friends! :D

The next day I started the day quite awfully because of the rain. I sent my car for a wash. But as soon as I put my car at the car wash and walked to the nearest mamak to have my lunch, I heard the sky drumming, signalling it was going to rain. I prayed that it won't rain so soon but guess my prayers weren't answered as it rained heavily. I have no choice but to wait for 1 hour plus for the rain to stop. During that time, I managed to read 2 magazines and the rain still wasn't slowing down. And that alone, really is a torture, well sort of. Wrong time to rain!! After I saw that it was slowing down, I quickly went and take my car and head back home where I faced a massive terrible jam right outside my house! I think it was due to flash flood which happened often each time it rained heavily. I got stucked for half an hour for a 2-minute drive back home. Worst, the petrol signal started to blink indicating, going to run out of petrol! Thankfully, I managed to get home safely! Phew!

However, the second part of the day was good. At night, we went to this place at a top of the hill where it was popular for its view of the KL city. It's far from where I stay but, when we reached the top, the view was really great! For those who want to know what am I referring to, it's Look-out Point in Ampang. Great place for a romantic night-out. Tips to couples! Hahaha.. After that, we head down to Library at the Curve for chill-out time. First time there and it was not bad. But, according to friends, the drinks (referring to the alcohol drinks) were a bit expensive compared to others. I don't drink so I wouldn't know. Hahaha...

On Sunday morning, I attended a homestay to Japan orientation to learn what's homestay is all about. I was interested to join this programme if given I got the time and money. What I learned was, homestay is seriously not like travelling. You have an image to take care of when you're in a foreign country living with a foreign family. So, you really got to portray yourself well as you'll be representing your country. But other than that, I feel it's a good experience to go to such programme. And should do it when you're young. Wait till I have the money first! LOL! And I met Ping here who has signed up to the programme to Hokkaido next month! Have fun, girl! :D

In the evening was movie time! Went and catch the second installation of Twilight, New Moon. Well, the movie was as I expected. I never really put high expectation to this movie as the first one wasn't that superbly great to begin with. Before the twilight fans come and butcher me, I read 4 of the Twilight books and I love all of them. But, what's in the books wasn't really captured in the movie. Well, that is what to expect when you bring the story to life in films. You can't show everything that was written. Thus, the movie lack the depth of the story and Bella, Edward, Jacob were given just a surface kind of character development. When I watched the movies, I felt Bella, Edward and Jacob lacked of that extra something that made us fans go crazy over the books. That is why, the Edward that I love in the book is just not the same with the Edward that I see in the movie. I for one, am always on Team Edward! LOL! Nevertheless, I'll still watch Eclipse and Breaking Dawn (if they are making it). And, I'll still love Edward! LOL! :P

P/S: I know I should have blogged about my Paris trip, but I was too lazy to blog about it. I shall blog about it soon! :)

When...

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:16:00 +0000

Sometimes you think you are of what importance because you feel somehow, somewhere what you have done will make worth of that importance. However, when you are slapped with the reality that shows what you have been denying all this time is true, you tend to wonder what should you do now? Shrugs to me now. SIGH!

And So...

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:42:00 +0000

I was such a wet blanket 2 days ago. I feel I can eat up a person even though he or she wasn't doing anything wrong. I know, it seems like I got attitude problem. LoL! Anyways, I always have this moment when I found out something is wrong and I don't know how to solve it. And, I was bitter over it. Make it, VERY bitter.

Although now I'm no longer a wet blanket as I can make jokes, smile, laugh without eating anyone up, the issue still doesn't seem to have any solution. Well, sort of. I did kind of came up with a plan. But to know whether the plan would work to solve my issue, that's entirely a different story. And also, I'm not too confident in it as my plan might backfire, due to I'm a softy no matter what.

The plan is simple... what you do to others, will do to you too. Yeah, it sounds so bitterly revengeful right? But, actually... it's more like showing what is wrong rather than telling it is wrong. Some people just need to be put in other people's shoes to know how it feels. However, me being a softy, given time I might just forget all about it and back to square one. And that is what I'm afraid of. So... I need to pull this off successfully without making it worst. Sounds like a challenge which... I also not sure how am I going to do it successfully. Seriously, what's so hard to sometimes make yourself think of others? Gosh!

And You Thought You Know Best

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:26:00 +0000

Sometimes you thought you know the person so well after many years. But seriously, how well do you know the person? After all the years you know the person, of course you feel the person will be concern or care for you. That is what everyone will assume, isn't it? But how come there are loop holes that indicate otherwise? How come suddenly you feel the person has turn so selfish? Has turn into someone who has full-heartedly been receiving but not giving? What went wrong?

Is it wrong to think that if you are kind to others, somehow the kindness will rub onto the person? In reality, does it ever work? All the while I've been trying my best to be the good person that I am, even to the extend that the person tell me I was near perfect but somehow, I don't feel the perfectness. I feel I'm still on the losing end. How can that be?

Is it ever wrong to ask for someone to show a little bit of concern. Is it ever wrong? If it's not wrong why some people just won't show it? No matter how much you have been giving and yet, there's simply no receiving anything back. Then what's the point of giving so much? In the end, will just end up being so stupid facing the selfish reality. And that alone, truly hurts.

The Problem With Anger

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:17:00 +0000

Would you believe me if I say I have anger issues? Yes, most of the time I can be damn relax, happy-go-lucky feeling but when my anger strikes, is like all hell breaks loose. Probably some don't know that when I'm so pissed off I feel like throwing things (and it happened before). The anger just kept on building up until I feel I need to release it out and throwing things seems to suit my situation. I know it's bad that's why I've all along tried to control my temper whenever I felt the anger is coming. You can call this episode as "almost to detonation". And today, I felt it.

I was angry because a promise wasn't fulfilled which is not something new actually. I even told myself, don't expect it to happen. But, even though I told myself that, I still look forward to it. Stupid, I know. So, when it REALLY didn't happen, the anger just strike up. Of course I felt like yelling, demanding for explanation but I didn't do that as I was still in control. I got my explanation and apology but I felt the "sorry" that was given far too many times doesn't help ease the anger anymore. The first few times, yes, I was considerate but after too often, the word is just a meaningless word that won't make things better. Seriously, I don't want the apology. It will make things way, way better if... the promise was fulfilled eventually, no matter when.

I guess half of the anger was also towards myself. Felt angry because I was too stupid to ever believe it. When will I ever learn, seriously? So yeah, the anger didn't subside after few hours. I really felt like detonating. I seriously hate this feeling. I hate when my anger kept on building up as it will bring back all the negative emotions. I hate it so much but yet people will still make me pissed off. I'm not so easily pissed but why would people push me till that stage? I'm afraid one day my anger will overwhelm me. Hoping that the time won't come. If only people will uphold their promises.

Anyway, after going out to get some "fresh air", I felt much better but still... a tiny bit of anger is still there. But at least I don't feel like detonating! Too much of disappointment is seriously, NOT HEALTHY! Sigh... when will I ever get over my stupidity? *shrugs*

My Top 5 Treat List

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:38:00 +0000

I'm sure everyone has their list of things they want to get be it, a gorgeous dress they saw at a shop but can't afford it, a book they are so into it but the price is over their budget, holidaying at a sunny beach of California but the expenditure is overbearing. This kind of list just gives us an aim and motivation to achieve what we have always wanted. And so, here is my special Top 5 Treat List which I really should treat myself to. I rarely ever treat myself, only occasionally. Let's kickstart to the first on the list!

#1 Discovering Japan with good friends

Ohayo, Japan!

I have always LOVE to visit Japan. It is one of my top list countries that I want to go since... FOREVER. Experiencing a different culture, learning a few Japanese words, eating those oishii Japanese food and being in a totally vast technological country seem to be the ideal treat for a getaway! I couldn't ask for more than THIS! :D

#2 A karaoke session with friends

Let's sing along!

Alright, I may sound super alien here but I HAVE NEVER been to a karaoke session. Never once and I've been dying to go to one. So, treating myself to a first-time singing my lungs out, is such a good thing, isn't it? It will be great if my birthday is to be held in a karaoke room with friends going crazy in the room. Just somehow reminded me of a scene in the Korean drama, My Name is Kim Sam Soon where the couple and the girl's mother and sister went crazy karaoke-ing. I would love that! LOL!

#3 A tub of Baskin Robbins or Haagen Dazs

Yummy-licious!

After trying my best to keep on budgeting and budgeting, I rarely had any Baskin Robbins or Haagen Dazs. For me, that's luxury ice-cream. The one thing that I can indulge in is McDonald's RM1 ice-cream cone or IKEA's RM1 ice-cream cone. Sounds cheapskate but times are bad. *shrugs*. So for once, I really would love to indulge myself in a tub of Baskin Robbins or Haagen Dazs. And after finishing the whole tub, my face will be planted with that HUGE satisfying smile which just shows how YUMMY the ice-cream is. Aahhh... heaven!

#4 Stuffing myself with Korean BBQ and other Korean delicacies

Oh-so sumptuous. Drooling!

Korean BBQ is just THE BOMB! Thinking about it already made me salivating. Damn! Each time I watch any Korean drama, my urge to eat those Korean food will instantly appear. The kimbap, bibimbap, bbq beef/pork, kimchi ramen... OMG! I really, seriously need to treat myself to that! *slurps*

#5 Sipping Starbucks coffee while surfing the net

Just right for me!

I never have the privilege of enjoying a cup of iced latte in Starbucks while surfing the net there. Alright, I may be able to do that on my smart phone BUT with a laptop is so much better and easier! And I never own a laptop before to enjoy the benefits (SERIOUSLY). If I have a Dell Inspiron 13, my idea of treating myself to enjoy a cool iced latte on a sunny, hot Sunday afternoon while chatting with friends on MSN and blogging will be materialised! How cool is that? I can basically online anywhere. I can even enjoy my coffee/tea while doing my work at Starbucks, Old Town and etc., and when I'm sick of doing my work, just click onto YouTube! I can online when I go back to my hometown too! How convenient! All I need is the sleek-looking Dell Inspiron 13. *grins*

So, there goes my Top 5 Treat List! Sounds achievable? Well, I DO hope to achieve all that! *cross my fingers* Dell has a special coupon code for those who purchase the Dell Inspiron 13. Present the code and you'll get a RM100 Instant Cash Redemption. It is only available online or by calling them. The coupon will only valid until 10 November 2009, which is SOON! The code: 7ZQVQF2RLZRKW3, So, hurry hurry!

Green Eyes Monster

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:09:00 +0000

So yeah I'm having green eyes now. Big deal. But I can't help it when I hear my friends each and everyone has something going on during this weekend. One had gone up to Genting with friends to party, another is already at Poppy tonight and have plans during the weekend, another went back hometown because out-of-town friends are coming down and another has farewell party today & friend's birthday tomorrow at Velvet. And me, plan-less. So why not the green eyes?

I heard on radio that they are having a blood donation drive tomorrow at the Curve. Since I got nothing to do and I'm not on any medication, probably I can go donate some blood. I've been wanting to do it for so many times but each time I'm always on medication. It looks like an excuse but it's true!! I was on antibiotics at that time. So yeah, maybe I'll do some charity. Will see how!

But I'm still having that green eyes! :P

Updated: Note to self - google first before simply heading to anywhere. The blood donation drive is only happening next week, 15 November! Me, being so smart, went to the Curve today thinking I can go and donate blood. Turns out, it was such a waste of time and money (I had to pay my parking for nothing!). Sigh! Should have checked before going.

AAR Gives A Rocking Concert

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:05:00 +0000

As usual after every production, I'll take a break to rest back home. And this time, I spent 4 days at home doing nothing but eat, sleep and watch my TVB marathon. I managed to finish 2 TVB dramas! And on Saturday, I came back up to catch the All American Rejects (AAR) concert organised by DiGi Music. The concert was initially to be scheduled on 10 October but because the lead singer, Tyson Ritter had a knee injury, it was postponed to yesterday.

Alright, I got to be upfront. I wasn't very keen to watch AAR as I wasn't their biggest fan. I do have a few of their songs from their first album but I'm definitely not a devoted fan. But since it's free as I'm a DiGi user and my friends are going, so why not. However, this I got to add. On the day the concert was to go on, I was re-thinking whether I should go or not. But because there's no reason to convince me not to, I went in the end!

We waited for quite awhile for it to start as you know, international stars can't be on time. Oh ya, before that, there were also our local acts performing but we skipped all that to get to the main event - AAR. When the band finally appeared, everyone went wild. I would say they have great showmanship. They interact with the crowd well. Actually, Tyson knows how to entertain the crowd. Thumbs up! Overall, it was a rocking concert although I felt it was quite a short one. And what we observed, there were lots of youngsters as in teenagers attending. We felt a tiny bit "old". Hahahaha.. Despite the drizzle, it was quite an awesome concert on a Halloween Day! Cheers to that! :D

The Day I Saw Lee Min Ho

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:08:00 +0000

When I heard that Lee Min Ho from the Korean F4 drama, Boys Over Flowers is coming to Malaysia, I was quite excited. He's currently one of my favourite Korean actors for obvious reasons - he's tall and cute, and his acting is quite OK. :P I was contemplating to go and see him since it's not every day I'll be able to see my favourite stars.

There was a point where I was in a dilemma as a friend asked me out for movie on the same day that Min Ho will be down in Malaysia (Sungei Wang to be precise). I was in dilemma because I know there will definitely be lots of fans who want to catch Min Ho. And if I go and wouldn't be able to see him then it will be a waste of time which I could just go and watch the movie instead. So, what I did was... I flipped a coin to decide. LOL! The results was... to see Lee Min Ho!

And so, I took the LRT all the way to Sungei Wang. I decided not to drive because, I'm not very sure how to go to Sungei Wang and besides, taking the LRT is way cheaper and much more convenient. I can't imagine finding parking on a weekend. It's been 1 year plus since I took the LRT and nothing has changed from what I observed. Hahaha...

When I reached Sungei Wang, the concourse area where Min Ho will make his appearance was already swarm with his fans. I was trying to squeeze through to find a perfect spot for me to stand to see him and take photos. I have to tell you, in this kind of scenario, if you have the height, is seriously an advantage! Luckily, I have a little of that. So, even from quite a distance I could see the stage clearly, so means... I can see Min Ho clearly. ;)

As always with stars, they can't make their appearance on time. So, the fans and I waited about 40-45minutes for it to start. Ok, the reason he was down in Malaysia was because he's a spokesperson for a Korean comestic/skincare brand called Etude House and they have just launch a new product (or 2, didn't pay much attention to that). And so, Min Ho was down to launch the product(s). But I think it's more like showing his oh-so-cute face so that fans will buy the products. It's a marketing gimmick. Oh ya... apparently if you want to get his autograph, you can purchase their products, rm20 and above to get a free poster which he will only sign on. Marketing tactic, wouldn't you say? I was tempted to buy and get the poster, I admit. But I was thinking what am I going to buy when I already have what I want (although from another brand) and even if I have the poster, there's no guarantee that I'll be able to get his signature. Oh ya.. I was also kind of lazy to drop by the store to see what I can buy. So, in the end I told myself, save it. Just go and see his oh-so-cute face, that's enough!

How the poster would look like

After waited while I played my sudoku, he finally made his appearance. I tell you, at this moment, fans went crazy (not me, mind you)!! They literary screamed and pushed just so they can get nearer to the stage. And boy, he is seriously TALL AND CUTE!! Those smile can just swoon you over. Unfortunately for me, people kept on pushing me here and there, it was really difficult to take a perfect shot. Thus, my shots weren't that good, some even blurry and all photos are taken from my N97. But somehow, because of the push, I kept on getting closer and closer to the stage that I can see him even much clearer! Whooopeee! He really looked like in the drama. So means... he's no fake! He is genuinely good looking!! :D

Lee Min Ho during the product launching

Although I was young at heart in wanting to come to see him, I seriously not THAT young to continue ga-ga over there for such a long time. The fans screamed their lungs out while I just kept my mouth shut and they seriously pushed real hard just so they can be closer to him while I really not that crazy to do that BUT somehow, got no choice but to follow the flow. At that moment, it's like being in a sauna. I sweat like nobody business and trying my very best to get some nice shots. When it was time for his autograph signing, I was quite close to the stage that I can see him much upfront. But because of the sweat and heat, I couldn't stand anymore, I told myself one last time to see him and I'm getting out of there. Oh ya, forgot to mention, before he made his appearance I saw a girl almost fainted. She looked so pale. Poor thing.

Lee Min Ho during the autograph signing session

Anyway, after I managed my way out from the swarm of fans, I initially wanted to leave the place. However, right at that moment he was about to leave already. Luckily I didn't get the poster. The autograph signing session was kind of short. He said his goodbye and I was able to see him for the very last time. After that, as he leaves, fans went chasing towards his direction but not me, I went the opposite. LOL! But I got to say this, he didn't really make my heart flutter unlike Jien. Though I do like to see Min Ho, my idolising for Jien is much more (probably because it has gone on for 10 over years!). LOL! So, that's my experience seeing Lee Min Ho. How I wish I will be able to see my top favourite Korean actor, Lee Dong Gun too! Time will tell, perhaps. :P

Lee Min Ho saying his goodbye

My Date With Spring

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:06:00 +0000

I Have A Date With Spring

I have always love watching I Have A Date With Spring. The last I watch was the drama starring our TVB veteran darlings today - Sheren Tang and Kiki Sheung. The drama was made by TVB counterpart, ATV where Sheren and Kiki were formally under that station that time. When I watched that drama, I instantly fell in love with it that I just couldn't miss any single episode! The icing of the cake was, the male lead was acted by Kong Wa! I just love to see him act as he has that charisma on screen. And believe me, the chemistry between Kong Wa and Sheren Tang was so good on screen that eventually off-screen she became the third party in Kong Wa's own marriage! However, that was the in the past...

To those who don't know what's the story about, just need to click here. The songs in the drama were superb also. All four of them sang really well especially Sheren and Kiki (I didn't know they can sing so good!) that I regretted I didn't buy the soundtrack the time it was out. Now, it is so difficult to get it! Is like finding a needle in the haystack! So anybody knows how to get it, please tell me!! :P

Apparently before the drama was out, there was a Hong Kong movie on it too starring Alice Lau and David Wu. When I was watching the movie snippets on youtube yesterday, I somehow find that the movie was very familiar. I think I might have watched it before when I was very young which is why it was difficult for me to recall, unlike the drama. I can still remember it clearly! When I was way younger, David Wu was one of my favourite actors so IT IS possible that I've seen the movie. ;)

So, when I got to know there will be a musical adaptation of I Have A Date With Spring at KLPac (told by Cik LiLi, thanks to her!), I just simply want to watch it! Initially we wanted to watch it together but because our time schedule clashed, we couldn't go together and I have to keep finding for people to watch it with me and it wasn't an easy task . In the end, one of my close friends from college said she will watch it with me. Yeay! Straightaway I went and bought the tickets as during that time it was the last day of the 20% discount promotion period.

My "Golden" Tickets

And so, yesterday I went and watched it. To sum it all up, it was AWESOME! I totally love it and enjoy it. Listening to the songs really gave me flashbacks from the drama. Our Malaysian actors and actresses are really talented as they belted out the songs so amazingly, especially Tan Soo Suan who held the lead role of Buttefly Yiu and I didn't know Steve Yap could play the saxophone so well! Oh ya, the guy (I don't know the name) who acted as Fung Ping's son sang really good too. The whole musical was done in Cantonese except for most of the songs were sang in Mandarin. They do have surtitles (is like subtitles) displayed at the top of the stage for those who don't understand. I tried to look at the surtitles and also look down at them acting but I find it so difficult. Luckily I understand what they were saying so I chose not to look at the surtitles after that. So, I guess those who don't know Cantonese, it could create a slight problem.

This is my first time watching a musical live. I've always wanted to watch such performances like musicals, theaters, plays and etc. but not many people my age are into it. So, it can be difficult to find people to go with unless I choose to go alone. During the show yesterday, I was able to glimpse (they switched the light off during this period) how they kept on moving the settings here and there which made me feel so intrigued to know how they came up with the whole concept setting and what happened behind the stage. It somehow brought back my passion to want to go back to the production line. As most of you know, I'm a Mass Communication graduate, majoring in Film & TV. What made me chose the course in the first place was I like to learn about what's going on behind the scene. To put that creativity and effort to produce something so amazing and entertaining is something I always know I really like to do. However, due to some circumstances, I chose my other passion which is writing. That is why I never regret studying what I studied and also never regret getting into publishing line. If only these two passions can be joined together. Someday, perhaps. :)

Something surprising happened during the show. I never thought I will watch it happened in Malaysia. Elsewhere yes, but not in Malaysia. Get this... the actors and actresses during the romantic moment, they ACTUALLY kissed lips to lips, on stage. Amazing, ya? Well, it wasn't the passionate kiss kind but the sweet, gentle kiss on the lips. And I saw this happened 3 times! Bravo! Seriously brought out the real feelings of the characters.

As I mentioned, I love the songs in I Have A Date With Spring. My ultimate favourite was the song with the same title which in the drama, it is very rare to hear it being played often unlike the rest. The reason being, this song is written specially by the male lead for the female lead as a declaration of love and so she doesn't sing it publicly. In the musical, when Soo Suan sang this song, I was blown away. It was simply surreal. And now, I can't get it out of my head. I think it will be going on for few days. I so want the song! Anybody who got it, please send to me!!! Hahahaha...

Next in line: Empress Wu The Musical

After watching my first musical, I can't wait to watch more! In the booklet that the organisers gave to us, there will be a musical on the story of Empress Wu in October 2010. Woohoo! I would like to watch it! Will see how I can make it next year. And I think Tan Soo Suan has just became my idol. LOL! Great show, great night! Awesome-ness!!! :D

After The Episode

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:56:00 +0000

Just a quick one before I'm off to bed. Regarding my boiling episode, well... the steam has all gone off. I was still mad the next day actually. So mad that I seriously felt like throwing things. But of course, I didn't do it. I successfully managed to suppress it without anyone realising it! Superb, right? Hahaha...

Anyways, I re-evaluated whether I should continue to be mad and why is it bothering me so much. In the end, I came out with no answer and I was still feeling mad. But, after a quick IM from the person, the mad feeling just flew out of the window. Damn it! I can't stay mad for long, I guess. *shrugs*

Oh about me being unwell, I felt much better now. I didn't get the symptoms anymore and doesn't feel like sick is coming anytime soon. Even if it does, it's a good time to come now. Last week was bad timing.

Actually, there are things that I want to blog about but my mind is so groggy now that I can't think of anything to type. I guess I better off to bed... *Poof*

Boiling Moment Despite Being Unwell

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:01:00 +0000

I've been quite unwell lately. I think it could be lethargic. However, funny thing is... it comes and goes. Sometimes I feel so weak, feeling like feverish, having cloudy mind and can't really think straight. Other times, I feel quite OK although a bit tired.

The worst thing that happened during my "weak moment" was... I lost control, lost patient and you can say, quite down. But, I wasn't angry or irritated with anything. Just, I lost control of my words as my mind not working properly and I may say something that doesn't feel nice or in short sentences only. I was weak, what do you expect?

However, some person doesn't seem to understand that. Asking me why am I moody. I told that person why BUT the person doesn't seem to be concern about it. Instead, can joke with me. Seriously, I'm not well, which part of the sentence that's so hard to understand??!! Instead of asking, "are you OK?", can make a joke out of it. Have I ever done that to that person when the person is sick? NO! I was concern, checking whether the person is OK and resting well or not.

Seriously, I really feel that when want something from me, can be so terribly nice to me. But when I was so unwell, it feels like it doesn't concern the person at all. I think if I landed in the hospital or if I'm dead, also the person won't bloody care. Then, don't bloody ask me what happen to me if do not care at all. The stab of the heart was... the person said "I'm always like that." Yeah... If I ever do that to the person, I GUARANTEE the person will question me greatly why am I being like that.

It feels like... the person do is OK but when I do it, IT'S NOT OK! I'm also a person, which part of it that's difficult to understand. I can't always be cheerful. I also need someone to cheer me up. And when I'm not well, can't show a little concern? At least, say.. "have a good rest" or "take care" is good enough. This feels like... " you're not well, SO????" Yeah, the topic will always be the person but can't be me at all. Who am I? A piece of dirt?

Yes, I'm seriously f**king mad because the insensitivity is beyond words! I also don't know why I f**king care. Oh ya... because I got soft heart. Oh wait... that person also said got soft heart. I SERIOUSLY DOUBT IT! Don't push me to do what I don't want to do. If push till that extend, then it is the person's loss for not knowing how to appreciate and care. For now, I still can be patient, PROBABLY...

P/S: Yes, this a rant for me to let it out. So what?

A New Silver Lining

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:17:00 +0000

Somehow things seem to be clear after meeting up and talking. I got a grasp of what I feel and what I should do. Well... kind of. But it's a start. At least the emotions aren't all built up waiting for the right moment to BOOM! Somehow, I felt at ease, I guess... But how long will this last, I'm not sure. I just hope this new silver lining that I'm looking at won't just be an illusion that I created in my mind.

Nevertheless, having the time to sit down and really talk is worth it. Wouldn't know when will be the next round. Somehow, I appreciate for the time given to me. Thank you. :)

Hoo-ha Monday

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:26:00 +0000

Monday morning started off with such a drama that I was feeling so bad. The night before my phone battery was draining out, which I didn't know at all. I suspect there might be application running which I don't know about. So, in the morning, when the time my alarm should ring, the phone was already shut off which resulted me in waking up late. No wonder I feel why I slept so long the alarm still didn't ring.

When I woke up, it was already 10am! I was like... "SHIT!!". I wanted to call my office BUT the phone cannot start. So, I rushed all the way to office. Once reached office, my boss said to me, "Auntie, you're alive!". They felt relieved. Well, while I was sleeping, my boss and colleagues were worried for me as it is not like me to not inform them that I was going to be late. Usually I'll notify one of my colleagues if I'm going to be late. The worst scenario happened was, they thought I was being kidnapped! One of my colleagues said he saw my car in the basement - super blur of him. So another colleague went down and said didn't see my car at all. Then, when my another colleague called me, she can get through the first time but not the times after that. So, led to the suspicion of me being kidnapped. Coincidentally, the day before my colleague was telling us how there was this guy who was bashed up and robbed at Western Digital near LDP. And since I was working the day before and do pass the Western Digital on my way home, it really sealed the whole suspicion. -.- They were so worried, they even called my brother 3 times.

When I got to know all these, I felt so utterly bad! I apologised to all of them. Boss suggested to treat them to tea-time, I agreed but... boss's wife said don't need for me to pay as it was not my fault at all. And another colleague also said, no need for me to pay. So, in the end... the treat wasn't on me. Now, I have to go get an alarm clock! Such a dangerous thing to happen. Even these 2 days when I sleep I have a bit phobia of won't be able to wake up. Sigh! This incident reminded me of the time when my old Nokia 8250 went dead, and I was late for my Chinese spelling test (I had to take Chinese lessons during my college years). I arrived late and couldn't do the test at all. Same case, alarm didn't ring. :(

On a side note, on Monday night, I was quite pissed about something (won't go into details). I felt stupid. But even if my eyes are open right now, I realised I can still continue to be stupid. I just don't know how to be different now. Supporter said people find me useful, that's why they always come to "use" me. So, it's a compliment rather than a negative thing. Looking from that point of view, I must be a hell of a super useful person. LOL! I think being "used" always is alright as I know I will be able to help them here and there. And also, I did do all those free-willingly. :) However, the sad part that I observed is... I'm only looked for or cared for when they need to "use" me. In conclusion, not appreciative. Now, here's where my stupidity lies. I know it happened to me, I still allow it. So, I got pissed. I talked differently. Sigh... I'm still searching how am I to do things differently now, but yet not lose those people. I don't mean to end anything here, just want to make things better. Sometimes, it's hard to know or to see which is real and which is not. Life is complicated, and that because people made it that way. Don't you think so?

Where's The Money?

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:07:00 +0000

Of late the issue of money is seriously bugging my mind. I need more money!!! I'm not sure is because I spend a lot or things just get much more expensive. I know there's one option that I can take for me to solve this issue. However, I'm not quite ready to take that yet. But I know, deep down... sooner or later I need to move in that direction. I can't forever be stuck in my current situation. I got big plans to achieve that needs more moolah. If only there's a windfall. Yeah... dream on! LOL! I hope for the rest of this year I wouldn't need to spend much. I really, really want to save as much as possible! *prays*

The Day I Chicked Out

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:56:00 +0000

I'm not really an outdoor adventure kind of person but if given a chance, I don't mind to try out some outdoor activities. And so, I decided to go and try the Extreme Challenge at SkyTrex. Knowing that this is the toughest course among the 3 courses that they have, I was kind of scared to try it out. I browsed their website and found out that Extreme Challenge comprises of 22 challenges with 22m high platforms. So basically, we are about 7-storey high. Furthermore, I have the fear of height too. Despite the fear, I still want to try it out! And so, I did it today!

We started by learning how to hook ourselves the proper way on the cables as we will be very high from the ground. A single mistake can literary means death. Then, after practicing on the lower ground, we started on the real thing. And boy, the real thing is seriously high! Climbing the ladder is already streneous as it's pretty high! I can barely take it. I have to stop each time to rest. I guess, when they say I'm lampung, it's true. When it comes to flying fox time, I was really quite scared to let go and just slide down. To those who are not sure what is flying fox, it is actually you hooking on the cable and just release yourself up in the air as you are flying (more like sliding) to the next platform.

So, what I did was... I close my eyes and just let go! When in the air already, I open my eyes and felt, is actually quite OK. However, when I reached to the next platform, I didn't manage to land properly, I was pulled back and got stuck in the middle of the cable. Yes, my first flying fox experience was already so embarrassing. The instructor had to come and rescue me. But, after that... I managed to get the hang it, and guess what, I really like doing it. It was fun! However, after reached the second platform, is time to climb another high ladder. And that's equally tiring again! When I climbed the ladder, I felt my body is going to give up anytime. When I reached the top, I just took a breather right away! I can't go on continuously. After I felt quite OK already, I go on flying again.

The most challenging part for me was, the one where we had to balance ourselves on some round stool-lookalikes, tied together. Although we have a cable for us to hold on, the balancing seriously is not easy. After that, swinging on the rope to the other platform. And that seems like a fear factor challenge to me although it is easy. Guess my fear of height kicked in during that time. After telling myself to just do it, I managed to swing to the other side (that also I almost fell!). Then, came the one crossing/walking on the ropes. You are allowed to only put one foot onto the rope and put the other on the next. So, it requires balancing again. And guess what, at this part... I was practically panicking. I really lost control. But after awhile I got the hang of it. At this point, I really felt like puking! I guess my strength and energy have maxed out. But, I told myself I can do it!

And so, the next one was... the stepping on tube after tube to cross to another platform. And this, I seriously felt like giving up. I lost balance quite a few times and I literary want to puke. My energy and strength have all drained out. And guess what, upon reaching the platform, I lose control and I fell! Luckily, I was hooked onto the cable and was left hanging. But the instructor is nowhere to be found to save me this time! Luckily, a kind civilian helped me out. I tried to pull myself towards him by pulling on the rope nearby. After catching my hand, he tried to pull me towards him and was almost successful, until I managed to sit on the platform a bit but still unstable. He had to forcely pulled me up on the platform and that, I felt so terrible and embarrassing. Terrible because he had to pull the heavy me and embarrasing as I felt seriously so useless and helpless then! After that, I told myself, that's it! I can't climb another ladder or do anything anymore. I'm seriously MAXED OUT! So, I took the Chicken Exit (they are called that, seriously) and quit halfway. Actually, before that, there's a shortcut, to cut all those. If I had gone that, probably I will have some energy left to complete the rest. PROBABLY.

Yes, kind of sad that I couldn't finish it while my other friends made it till the end. My friends were worried for me too, kept on calling where am I and I've also slowed down some people behind me. :( Apparently, after another high climb up the ladder and few more challenges, you're done. But I know, I really can't make it anymore. Really lampung! My upper body strength is completely drained out! So, in order for me to do it again, I need to train my upper body. We plan to do another challenge which is the Big Thrill. In this challenge, lesser climbing on ladders but more on flying fox, which is good. But until then, I really got to buck up and lose more weight! Too heavy to even carry myself, I guess. :P And guess what, my arms are all bruises now, as if I've been abused. LOL! All in all, to me, this is seriously test your strength, fear and agility and... I lose out to strength and agility. I managed to overcome my fear (somehow or rather). At least I can say I chickened out not because I was scared but because, I was completely drained out! :P

Us backed by the forest: 8 successful, 1 failed

P/S: Apparently, the first time they launched the Extreme Challenge, it was 5 hours long (ours about 2+ hours long) and only 3 people managed to complete till the end. The rest have to be saved. Imagine me, long time already collapsed! LOL!

The Day I Batted

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:48:00 +0000

There are 2 games that I love to play but I'm not very pro at them. One is basketball (I'm quite suck at it) and the other is baseball (same, suck at it). When I was in Form 1, I did joined my school basketball team. But I guess the trainings were too streneous and made all of us girls turned darker easily, my friends decided to quit the team and so, I followed. However, during my college days, I joined the basketball team for our extra co-curiculum activity and I did learn some hoop shots which I can admit, I've totally forgotten today! LoL...

Meanwhile, in Form 4, I joined our school softball team. I learned to bat, pitch and catch. It was cool, I'll say. But, I weren't very pro at the game either. Nonetheless, I love the game! So, when I heard 1 Utama, Rooftop has a batting cage, I was very excited to go and try it! Been waiting for quite some time, and I managed to do it yesterday! And the results.. it was cool!!!

All of us tried the softball and baseball batting. Softball is easier to bat because the ball is bigger but, for baseball, the ball is smaller so it can be quite difficult to see it coming towards you. So, how was my performance yesterday? I was not bad! Hahahaha.. Want to try it again the next time!

Patience Probably Pays...

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:52:00 +0000

I've all the while have high tolerance and patience. Especially dealing with those I care about. I try not to be mad at them but instead continue to be the nice person that I am although deep down, I was disappointed with certain things that occurred. Don't get mistaken with hypocrisy ya. I'm definitely not doing that. I just feel, getting angry will just make things uglier. Being calm and talk in a composed manner will make your thoughts to go through effectively.

And so, what happened was... I discovered something that I wished the person had told me personally (bear in mind, the person had said countlessly that will always tell me everything). Instead, I heard it from other source. Of course, I was disappointed. But, I waited because I believe the person WILL tell me eventually. I even went to the extend of bringing up the subject matter so that it will be easy to talk about that story. Sadly, nothing was mentioned. So, I kept it inside me. I treat like nothing has happened.

However, after waited for quite a while and still nothing happened, I took action. I wasn't mad. I said nicely what I think of it and I stopped there. Not wanting to do anything more. Then, instead of apologising for not telling me, I was just told that now problem occurred. So, I wished good luck for solving it. I said since I wasn't told about, I don't think it's appropriate that I got involved. Then, I was accused that I acted like not wanting to know (as if I weren't concern). I was bewildered. I said I've waited and given chances to let the cat out of the bag, but it didn't happen. And now said I weren't interested to know?

So yeah, I was kind of upset BUT I was calm throughout the whole ordeal. However, the other party seemed to be quite freak out which came as a surprise for me. I never expect the person to react that way. The whole situation was projected as if I was going to stay away from that person completely. Even asked me whether things will stay the same anymore. At that point, I realised I had indeed played quite a big part in the person's life. Never have I saw such panic moment happened. Usually, I'm the one being panic all the time!

Although things seemed to settle back to the way it was all the while, I'm still trying out the water whether ways have been changed or not. I really wouldn't want to be slapped by news from other sources. I really want to hear from the horse's mouth! So, probably patience does pay. We'll see... :)

It's Sunday... Crap!

noreply@blogger.com (missironic) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:48:00 +0000

I wish my friend hasn't asked me the question before (referring to the previous post). Now, I felt like shit crap because... I didn't do anything during my weekend. Before this, I was real OK about it, now I felt so wasted. Great! And thanks to this feeling... I'm going to cultivate my foul mood soon. Double great!

Watching Naruto doesn't help either. :( And, tomorrow will be Monday and guess what.... I have no mood to work! Can anything gets any better? Argh! Suddenly I hate this pathetic life. FML!

P/S: At least I use the uber popular "FML" right. :P