And this is the video of the ExPlodIng BOx
I thought I'd upload one so I could guide "show off" Alvin's scrapbooking skills!
It's AWESOME!
PS: I got him to spill the beans on his source of inspiration, and it's been done before by this very creative young lady. Have a go! http://glitteradventure.blogspot.com/2006/11/exploding-box-class.html
Thank you once again Alvin!
-jade-
Monday, September 17, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
My 26th birthday EXPLOSION: 2007
Alvin did something totally unexpected this year.
ONE of the surprise gifts he sprung upon me - was a "heart"ful and thoughtful, and totally - cool four corner....! It's called the ExPLOdInG BoX!
check it out....
Not bad for a guy eh? I mean - he does is so well, scrapbooking + Guys + Alvin..hmmm...never really came to my mind, but he sure did well! Thanks to extra help from up north too! Thank you I Ming and Aster Mei!
The ExPLODing Box certainly takes the cake =)
He also did other stuff - like cook me an extra delicious basil,tomato omelette and prepared me brekkie for my birthday (though it was like 8.25am in the morning...totally lack of sleep man)..
And he got me a nice aromatherapy lavender bath/masage oil, loofa, foot cream, soap and basically the works from HARN and HARN...=) I am into all these stuff nowadays...its all sourced from Thailand..and i think i can get it cheaper direct from there lar! But I won't be a wet blanket!
Thank you very very much Alvin =) I truly have enjoyed the three years we have had. You have been a blessing and so much more! Plus, every birthday is always something to look out for cuz u are Totally creative..gosh, what am I gonna do for urs?
Arrgh!
ps: That's not all, I also wish to thank all those who remembered my birthday and who SMSed and called. Thank you =) Your well wishes are very much appreciated!
To those who missed it, it's oklar....im not too good at remembering birthdays...so u are forgiven! Just buy me a meal k!
And, thank you to my dear colleagues who got me: a FOOL PROOF water bottle ( i spilt my water one too many times!, and my EVITA PERONI HOT PINK hair band...i LOVE it! and the band, as well as the skinfood mask and the teeny tiny stuff that came with it...and also, TQ TQ TQ for the lovely thought of preparing breakfast for me at the office! How sweet!
Love always
-jade-
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Saturday, September 15, 2007
Ballet Crisis: HELP!
Some ballet nonos...
Which I practice...the above is the arched back...
- i have a tendency to stand like this..
- which is actually very normal for non dancers
- try standing straight...like really straight.. u might be standing like this!
- mebe it's more for me too as above cuz I have an arched back....as in a natural indent in my back due to hours of long sitting!
This is the nono for developpes or anything to do with ur grand battements to the side, or raising ur leg to the side
- try doing that
- fine, u can certainly raise it right?
- well, try doing this - dont move ur hips, yes I mean, dun even move it..
- try placing ur hand at the hip
- extend ur leg out to the side
- ur natural tendency is to move the entire leg, and hip, as per the pic above
= that looks pretty ugly
- what u need to do is to actually, raise it, with ur heel (yes, the rough part of ur foot - leading the way, with ur entire inside of the leg being turned out)
- hahaha...lost me there?
- well, ballet is tough!
Help help...Hmm...my ballet teacher wants me to go to another grade, which is the interfoundation, even though - i am not taking my intermediate foundation, and even though - i have just recently grasped the steps..Being an adult ballet dancer with the kids is tough - the kids are actually 12 - 16 year olds and they're really good!
It's tough..especially the part where she gives u free work - ughhhhh....free work is when she just choregraphs some terms WITH french ballet terms and expects u to do the choreography..its what they call "en chay maun" okk..thats how they pronounce it..but i believe the proper spelling goes something like: "en chaimaine"...
I think thats the toughest part...cuz i think like one step at one time..the kids can get the choreography real quick though! but i will go at my own pace..
I guess my worry is that..hmmm...if i go to the next grade..id probably forget the previous grade..and if i wanna take my exams (for the intermediate foundation), which she knows i would like to do (and she has subtly said) - i'd be confused doing two separate grades at one time..it's like learning your form 4 and 5 at one go..and wantng to go for the form 4 examinations!
Not too sure whether what she advised me is good....id rather i just stay back in the intermediate foundation and just continue - because i can concentrate more on my technique rather than get muddled up with the steps! BESIDES being confused by interfoundation steps..
Only catch here is that, the current intermediate foundation class - is really slow, and somehow - she thinks that they are too slow for me..and i wont be able to "learn" as much....I think she doesnt really like the intermediate foundation girls batch cuz they are quite tardy, as in miss classes, they're not even into pointe yettt........but if i stay in interfoundation (with the current batch) they are more dedicated..and all - i dunno lar..
option A: Take both interfoundation + intermediate foundation together - if she sees i can take exam, then later join back intermediate foundation, but meantime, be challenged and confused by interfoundation?
Option B: Just concentrate on intermediate foundation, and polish up
Option C: Try out interfoundation, and if i can't cope - go to intermediate foundation
Option D: Go find another studio and teacher (though, ive moved so many times...and so lazy to find another one)
Besides that, I am looking for a school with teachers who "emphatise" more with adult ballet students..i am one rare species in this school..the only adult with the kids! actually adult ballet in Malaysia is super rare...very rare..don't see many around
And I need to work on my flexibility...
Hmm.....decision...ur comments and opinions are valued if u have any advise...
ps: check this out: http://www.ballet-bible.com/
-jade-
Sunday, August 19, 2007
My letter to LIFE
Dear Life
It's been eight months....eight months of 2007 which just whooooooshed by. I thought it was just 2006 a blink of an eye ago. Your moments go by so fast that I don't realise the speed of things that go by. I thought you said you had 365 days, to a year?Or, 525,600 minutes, sang the troupe in RENT.
It doesn't feel that way, does it? It feels like everything is going so fast, so soon, so quickly - and I am 26! I miss my yesterdays with you. My yesterdays of - 12th floor girls only at Howitt Hall, my OCF Clayton days, my "I love economics" motivation drive, to trick my mind to believe that I really did love economics ( it worked...for 2 semesters, my mind kinda got the better of it the next semester!)
I misss....my school days, where I could walk in between the white washed pillars of MGS, smell the ancient, reeking toilets reigned and kept in tip top condition by my best friend (Jasmin), walk from the form 6 block to the Kemahiran Hidup block, and the canteen, wear the much envied prefects uniform, which I absolutely adored (at least from a young, fresh eyed 13 year old wanting to be like the older "che ches")..
Having said that..I also miss friends I made at Taylors...it was absolutely enjoyable..every single moment of AYA, and...SAM (hmmm...not entirely true, i kinda remember i did not sleep for 48 hours straight, and having cried in the 6.30 am Bangsar-Taylors bus, because of a very stressful IT project we had..I remember Poh Suan having submitted the project, her hair was super messy..the only time I saw her with uncombed (maybe) unwashed hair/face..etc
I also remember our IT teacher, Mr Chong - he said that I was doing really well in IT, but worried that i would not be able to focus with so many things to juggle - I was in the student council, involved in church, AYA, plus having to juggle SAM. OK..it was a struggle, I remember crying more than once during SAM, but it was well worth the effort and time..
I totally totally enjoyed myself! So, no regrets Mr Chong!
I misss tons of things..life..I miss my "dooona" bed, in Australia, I miss being greeted by clean, crsip air...and awakened by blue, blue skies and the sun, shining through my 12th floor window (which was the "tallest"building in Clayton) and I miss.....singing in the shower....I belted out song after song.....(great evangelical tool there!)
I miss life being lived..
Perhaps, I am missing even my moments now..where is my once GUNGHO ness, or my "JUST DO IT", "LETS DO IT", "I DON'T CARE, I WANT TO DO IT", NOW, kinda attitude...
I still have some in me, yes - i do..butI find myself playing middle fence more often now...must be the job influence =)
Life..we're in it together, 26 years old, 1/4 of 100 years old. I believe we have what we call - A quarter life crisis in our hands.. How shall we resolved the conflict? Refocus and realign our thoughts and strategy?
Life...telll me how we're in this forever? How is it all going to be like?
Too many questions at this juncture..and many recommendations..
But I need to be selective..
Pray, I make the right choices with God's guidance
Life, what say you - we just go chill now...
-jade-
It's been eight months....eight months of 2007 which just whooooooshed by. I thought it was just 2006 a blink of an eye ago. Your moments go by so fast that I don't realise the speed of things that go by. I thought you said you had 365 days, to a year?Or, 525,600 minutes, sang the troupe in RENT.
It doesn't feel that way, does it? It feels like everything is going so fast, so soon, so quickly - and I am 26! I miss my yesterdays with you. My yesterdays of - 12th floor girls only at Howitt Hall, my OCF Clayton days, my "I love economics" motivation drive, to trick my mind to believe that I really did love economics ( it worked...for 2 semesters, my mind kinda got the better of it the next semester!)
I misss....my school days, where I could walk in between the white washed pillars of MGS, smell the ancient, reeking toilets reigned and kept in tip top condition by my best friend (Jasmin), walk from the form 6 block to the Kemahiran Hidup block, and the canteen, wear the much envied prefects uniform, which I absolutely adored (at least from a young, fresh eyed 13 year old wanting to be like the older "che ches")..
Having said that..I also miss friends I made at Taylors...it was absolutely enjoyable..every single moment of AYA, and...SAM (hmmm...not entirely true, i kinda remember i did not sleep for 48 hours straight, and having cried in the 6.30 am Bangsar-Taylors bus, because of a very stressful IT project we had..I remember Poh Suan having submitted the project, her hair was super messy..the only time I saw her with uncombed (maybe) unwashed hair/face..etc
I also remember our IT teacher, Mr Chong - he said that I was doing really well in IT, but worried that i would not be able to focus with so many things to juggle - I was in the student council, involved in church, AYA, plus having to juggle SAM. OK..it was a struggle, I remember crying more than once during SAM, but it was well worth the effort and time..
I totally totally enjoyed myself! So, no regrets Mr Chong!
I misss tons of things..life..I miss my "dooona" bed, in Australia, I miss being greeted by clean, crsip air...and awakened by blue, blue skies and the sun, shining through my 12th floor window (which was the "tallest"building in Clayton) and I miss.....singing in the shower....I belted out song after song.....(great evangelical tool there!)
I miss life being lived..
Perhaps, I am missing even my moments now..where is my once GUNGHO ness, or my "JUST DO IT", "LETS DO IT", "I DON'T CARE, I WANT TO DO IT", NOW, kinda attitude...
I still have some in me, yes - i do..butI find myself playing middle fence more often now...must be the job influence =)
Life..we're in it together, 26 years old, 1/4 of 100 years old. I believe we have what we call - A quarter life crisis in our hands.. How shall we resolved the conflict? Refocus and realign our thoughts and strategy?
Life...telll me how we're in this forever? How is it all going to be like?
Too many questions at this juncture..and many recommendations..
But I need to be selective..
Pray, I make the right choices with God's guidance
Life, what say you - we just go chill now...
-jade-
Monday, March 05, 2007
Grand Jete
I so admire people who can do this.
Without so much of an effort =)
For me...it's like, one leg out, the other leg - oh gosh, tak tau mana pergi.
This is Grand Jete
But it's still fun to do..
I have to work on my flexibility...please motivate me! =)
Actually, most of the girls in my class - hmmm...i have only seen one girl do it quite effortlessly..the rest are like me..or better lar/ or worst!
Meanwhile, one of the more Malaysian inspiring extremely flexible and artistic person:
http://yogaiswheremyheartis.blogspot.com
-jade-
Saturday, March 03, 2007
My Callused & Blistered Feet
I just did my nails.
It's like....metallic blue spotted with silver stardust.
Looks very much like the star-spangled banner colour!
Though much more chic.
And....this is my first pedicure for 2007.
I can count the times I do pedicures or manicures.
Not a big fan because it takes too much effort!
(As in, I just have to sit there..and do nothing which to me is a waste of time)
But it's a good thing once in awhile.
Once your calluses starts accumulating at your feet, it's way rough - and it feels like your feet weighs so much more than it is..
I bought the calluse scraper for RM 32. Hopefully, not ripped offf..
Meanwhile, my feet (the bottom bit) are real smooth now!
The lady scrapped off, a lot of dead skin! As in, enough to fill the palm of your hand - not to the brim, but at least half of it!
Back to the point of feet, I had five blisters today from doing pointe work during ballet.
I used the Grishko toe pads, the gel type.
It's good in a sense because you get to feel the floor, and my pointe shoe doesn't seem so - PACKED or too STUFFED.
But the bad thing is - I still got my blisters...
It's like....metallic blue spotted with silver stardust.
Looks very much like the star-spangled banner colour!
Though much more chic.
And....this is my first pedicure for 2007.
I can count the times I do pedicures or manicures.
Not a big fan because it takes too much effort!
(As in, I just have to sit there..and do nothing which to me is a waste of time)
But it's a good thing once in awhile.
Once your calluses starts accumulating at your feet, it's way rough - and it feels like your feet weighs so much more than it is..
I bought the calluse scraper for RM 32. Hopefully, not ripped offf..
Meanwhile, my feet (the bottom bit) are real smooth now!
The lady scrapped off, a lot of dead skin! As in, enough to fill the palm of your hand - not to the brim, but at least half of it!
Back to the point of feet, I had five blisters today from doing pointe work during ballet.
I used the Grishko toe pads, the gel type.
It's good in a sense because you get to feel the floor, and my pointe shoe doesn't seem so - PACKED or too STUFFED.
But the bad thing is - I still got my blisters...
(This is not a photo of my feet. I got it off the net!) Heheh. Thank you to whoever who donated this photo - but yes, my feet did look quite similiar. Especially on the, fourth and fifth toe of the right leg. SIONG MAN!)
During my excursion to Sonata Dancewear at Mutiara Damansara, mainly to purchase ballet gear for Jo (Al's sis), I bought the ouch pouches and toe 'gel sticks' (those you can cut, and just put on your toes, the ones that are more prone to blisters).
It's so not cheap.
Ouch pouches (Sonata brand) = RM 59
Toe 'gel sticks' (Ouch Pouches brand) = RM 49
And the mail ordered Grishko toe pads from Singapore = RM 100 (inclusive of postage, and getting a friend to get his sister to pay it on my behalf. Thanks Nick!)
But it beats having to order it in from the US, I tried from www.discountdance.com
My transaction was ok, but when it came to delivery - they said transaction cancelled because they did not ship to this part of the world (as in Malaysia).
Malaysia's been blacklisted in terms of any online transactions,ebay because there's been too much fraud in terms of credit card scams. But I have an alternative now, a friend offered her address in US, her parents are residing there, so if they do travel back to Malaysia - they can bring my stuff for me back!
Meanwhile, there's enough on feet posting today!
ehehehe
-jade-
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Hair Biz in Sri Hartamas (RM 10K), interested?
Hey Guys
A friend of mine needs help - urgently.
Narae, My Friend
Narae (pronounced - Na-Ray) is a good friend of mine, she's 19 years old, super sweet and Korean.
Her mum operates the hair salon business, and being away for a good 5 years or more - she's made up her mind to return to Korea.
Narae, is a great girl, and she has grown to love Malaysia - from yong tau foo, nasi lemak to your very original char kwae teow.She is currently studying in Taylors College (CPU programme), but she is contemplating to stop her schooling to support herself financially.In short, they are cash strapped, foreigners in Malaysia.
Thus, if you know anybody who would be interested in buying the business - please let me know or they can contact Narae directly.
Alternatively, if you do not know anybody directly who would be interested in this, please forward to people who may know people who will be interested (six degrees of separation)
Details as follows:
Hair salon in Sri Hartamas (100K - Negotiable)
Expat returning to home country.
RM 100K for hairdressing business situated at Sri Hartamas, same row as Spicy Kitchen.
Great visibility, with high quality hair apparatus with latest technology from Korea.
Includes:
- perming machine
- styling machine
- curling and colouring machine
- and much more- (includes even facial steaming machine)
Steady stream of clients from expats to locals assured of.SMS/Email or call accordingly.posted by Narae/Jade
Price is negotiable
Phone: 0129318216 (Narae) / 0122195289 (Jade),
Narae: narae082@hotmail.com Jade: soyabeanmilk@gmail.com
Also posted here: http://www.kakiseni.com/notices/
-jade-
Friday, October 06, 2006
Water lettuces, gardens etc..& Vivid
I am currently "working" at Cziplee's counter...as a cashier.
Hehe. So much for working..
Ok time for some photo updates..
Yay!
The development was called I-Damansara or something to that effect. Basically multi million dollar houses for people who can afford the space, the address and the neighbours =) ( I was there as a kepo...)
I love water concepts! These are water lettuces in earthen ware...It is very easy to keep water lettuces. Just keep one, with guppies in a fish tank (to keep the mosquitoes away), and it will quickly multiply.
I remember buying the "mother plant" for just RM 5.00 and it multiplied...so fast. I had to flush some down the..drain =)
There was a pond that was linked from the outside to the inside, and the bedrooms - was furnished with very big, and comfy beds. Design wise, it was alright. Not fantastic but pretty cool.
And finally, one more photo to salute my former HKTB partner - Vivid =)
Hope you're doing well Mrs Riley! And Alisha..is on her left =)
Both my favourite people in the office...then again...most of my office colleagues are a darl to be with...phooooseh!
Hehe. So much for working..
Ok time for some photo updates..
Yay!
The development was called I-Damansara or something to that effect. Basically multi million dollar houses for people who can afford the space, the address and the neighbours =) ( I was there as a kepo...)
I love water concepts! These are water lettuces in earthen ware...It is very easy to keep water lettuces. Just keep one, with guppies in a fish tank (to keep the mosquitoes away), and it will quickly multiply.
I remember buying the "mother plant" for just RM 5.00 and it multiplied...so fast. I had to flush some down the..drain =)
There was a pond that was linked from the outside to the inside, and the bedrooms - was furnished with very big, and comfy beds. Design wise, it was alright. Not fantastic but pretty cool.
And finally, one more photo to salute my former HKTB partner - Vivid =)
Hope you're doing well Mrs Riley! And Alisha..is on her left =)
Both my favourite people in the office...then again...most of my office colleagues are a darl to be with...phooooseh!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Penang Trip (Satu hari sahaja)
I am in a mood for....posting photos!
Here are some pictures which are way long overdue!
Our 1 day "Business Trip" to Penang - via AirAsia
We left at 5.00 am in the morning and returned at 4pm in the afternoon.
It was a very fruitful journey. Got to travel interstate, discuss business and returned back to KL in the same day.
This is a yummy yummy breakfast that we had, or Alvin had at Penang. It was at Spice Garden!
The first is of course, english breakfast - protein power! We also had a pinch of very good bagel and cream cheese served with smoked salmon - pinched from I Ming.
Spice Garden is located at Batu Feringhi, and it was such a refreshing change and pace to KL.
The way people walk (gosh, it's way slower - more leisurely), and early in the morning - you could spot people fishing already by the seaside.
Anyway, Spice Garden is way cool - it's like a dedicated tropical paradise - with spices and herbs of all kinds growing.
Best of all was the cafe that we patronized...we had to walk up...a very steep slope...and lots of flights of stairs..(puff puff, jade not so fit!) but..
we were deliciously rewarded with breakfast overloooking sunny, blue sky Penang with beach to boot.
Absolutely heavenly! Not to mention, our tour guide, cum "business partner" who was good company lar...=)
Check out his work at: www.30dayartist.com
That's all for now!...Alvin is hogging the comp!
-jade-
Here are some pictures which are way long overdue!
Our 1 day "Business Trip" to Penang - via AirAsia
We left at 5.00 am in the morning and returned at 4pm in the afternoon.
It was a very fruitful journey. Got to travel interstate, discuss business and returned back to KL in the same day.
This is a yummy yummy breakfast that we had, or Alvin had at Penang. It was at Spice Garden!
The first is of course, english breakfast - protein power! We also had a pinch of very good bagel and cream cheese served with smoked salmon - pinched from I Ming.
Spice Garden is located at Batu Feringhi, and it was such a refreshing change and pace to KL.
The way people walk (gosh, it's way slower - more leisurely), and early in the morning - you could spot people fishing already by the seaside.
Anyway, Spice Garden is way cool - it's like a dedicated tropical paradise - with spices and herbs of all kinds growing.
Best of all was the cafe that we patronized...we had to walk up...a very steep slope...and lots of flights of stairs..(puff puff, jade not so fit!) but..
we were deliciously rewarded with breakfast overloooking sunny, blue sky Penang with beach to boot.
Absolutely heavenly! Not to mention, our tour guide, cum "business partner" who was good company lar...=)
Check out his work at: www.30dayartist.com
That's all for now!...Alvin is hogging the comp!
-jade-
Friday, September 29, 2006
Ballet - One year later...
Ballet has been good. I am taking three classes a week, and enjoying every class. Best of all - I know most of the steps because I've been taking it longer than the rest of the Grade 5 girls. It feels good to know stuff - to be ahead =)
The only thing that I really have to work on is my flexibility.
This is what I can do:
- I can touch my toes (when doing the curl down, or sitting down and touching toes)
- I can do my splits (right left) (it's not perfect as I am still bending my legs slightly)
- I can do my bridges! (when i started ballet, i couldn't do this at all. I attribute this to stronger arm muscles
- I can take my leg in front of me and extend it sideways (need to not bend the supporting leg though)
- I can do my centre split (but need to widen more)
- pirouttes ( i can do it, when i focus on my arm, and spot head) (if i don't ahaha...i just fall!) (but certainly still a WIP)
What I can't do yet:
- I can't do my arabesque with higher legs, and straigther back
- I can't go all the way down, and do my splits as in, it's perfect, no peek holes
- i can't arch as well (i'm still building on this)
Here are more photos of inspiration to me:
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(1st left) : this is a real nice pose.. i can't do it 90, but i can do it...45! =)
(2nd photo, middle): I believe this is called ponche? u need tons of poise, strength and control...
(3rd photo, right): This is arabesque with attitude on pointe (you see her, so composed - you have to have a very strong back, strong arches, metatuscle, and flexibility....=) so pretty!)
Meanwhile,
I am still training in soft leather ballet shoes, I prefer this much more than pointe. Somehow, pointe is so painful! It's like your toes are stuck in a mouse trap - and I blister super easily.
My goals:
I aim to be more flexible, train my arches till it's this good!
And I aim to take my Grade 5 exams next year (2007).
I was told that I could go for Intermediate Foundation, but I believe you got to get the basics right before anything else!
Ballet is a beautiful art which encourages you to keep your poise and keep healthy - for those who are adults, and think that it's way to late to do so - try it! It's really really very rewarding...
-jade-
Friday, September 22, 2006
PR = $$$$$$$$$ = Mid Life Crisis because of PEOPLE
Friday Slack -off
I am currently slacking at the office =)
It's a Friday and I feeel soo much like relaxing..which i am..ahaha!
To the tune of many who are getting married...congrats!
And..ahem..I might be a bridesmaid next year... yay! ...don't ask me when it's my turn..nonono....
This is turning out to be a shallow post..
other than that =)
Busy Months
what else have i done..ive been real busy for the last June - August period..
was doing prep work for HK..and it been a real good learning experience. I can safely say that I certainly know much more about radio campaigns, print campaigns, contest promotions.
In fact, i believe i am doing the job of an ad agency by placing different ads/advertorials/ running promotions.
It's quite fun too, because - i get to organize events, work with different people - and call on the Media...at which I have made some recent very cool friends.
$$$$$$$ in PR ...YES YES YES!
To boot, yesterday, a friend mentioned that he had this new staff come in - and she was formerly doing inhouse PR for one of the top beauty brands. I believe, to drive to work in a BMW, and get paid a $$$$$ figure - I have some glimmer of hope to expect some form of good & great remuneration and benefits once I pave my way to the top..FINGERS CROSSED.
Apparently she had a mid life crisis, and hated the hours - lack of seeing family and kids and now wanted a change, and was going to dive (nose first) into NGO work - mind you not dealing with beautiful faces or anything to do with tightening your pores, bum, removing lumps of fat - but was for the good cause of animal and forest preservation.
MNC vs NGO - I am MNC skewed & You go PR lady!
(Ps: I've volunteered for that NGO before - and it's way..messy. Not my type of work. Sorry..i no NGO kind. I ruthless MNC or private company kinda person).
To her credit, she's done a great job - with her portfolio being once again PR (public relations if you're reading the blog and still don't get what this two alphabets joinedtogether means) as well as fund raising. She got the NGO free spots, commercial airtime on TV, participation in some high end fund fair, a dinner etc as well as good write ups in the press.
Honestly...it boils down to C-O-N-T-A-C-T-S.
People - The Root of all Good & Evil, what does God say?
Relationships with other people. How you get along etc.
It's either you like or you don't like that person..I always believe first encounters tell loads..especially for client meetings. You can gage a lot from whether you would be able to gel with the person.
Anyways, in my course of work, I do admit that I have become more:
- untrusting of what people say/sceptic
eg: i never trust when people keep nodding their heads, and say YAH YAH YAH! or CAN! CAN! CAN!
this type of response gives me the jitters and i would always have a PLAN B for justincase situations
Out of which in these situations, 60% , PLAN B has to be carried out.
BEWARE!
- savvy
eg: When you meet difficult people, whom you know you HAVE to build a relationship with for the sake of the
business, if not you will suffer - I have had to literally be nice, accomodating and ahem - extremely patient
not to mention, be sweet on the words I use. This is quite a task, and I am learning it!
Sometimes I wonder, wow....how much more "ku wak" must you get to survive..
hahaha...im probably just a beginner compared to others..
but it's quite surreal too..like..is this what God/Jesus wants me to do? To be? Is this how I am supposed to act..
As of now, I have not been struck by a thunderbolt. I guess God is still holding his peace..=)
I am currently slacking at the office =)
It's a Friday and I feeel soo much like relaxing..which i am..ahaha!
To the tune of many who are getting married...congrats!
And..ahem..I might be a bridesmaid next year... yay! ...don't ask me when it's my turn..nonono....
This is turning out to be a shallow post..
other than that =)
Busy Months
what else have i done..ive been real busy for the last June - August period..
was doing prep work for HK..and it been a real good learning experience. I can safely say that I certainly know much more about radio campaigns, print campaigns, contest promotions.
In fact, i believe i am doing the job of an ad agency by placing different ads/advertorials/ running promotions.
It's quite fun too, because - i get to organize events, work with different people - and call on the Media...at which I have made some recent very cool friends.
$$$$$$$ in PR ...YES YES YES!
To boot, yesterday, a friend mentioned that he had this new staff come in - and she was formerly doing inhouse PR for one of the top beauty brands. I believe, to drive to work in a BMW, and get paid a $$$$$ figure - I have some glimmer of hope to expect some form of good & great remuneration and benefits once I pave my way to the top..FINGERS CROSSED.
Apparently she had a mid life crisis, and hated the hours - lack of seeing family and kids and now wanted a change, and was going to dive (nose first) into NGO work - mind you not dealing with beautiful faces or anything to do with tightening your pores, bum, removing lumps of fat - but was for the good cause of animal and forest preservation.
MNC vs NGO - I am MNC skewed & You go PR lady!
(Ps: I've volunteered for that NGO before - and it's way..messy. Not my type of work. Sorry..i no NGO kind. I ruthless MNC or private company kinda person).
To her credit, she's done a great job - with her portfolio being once again PR (public relations if you're reading the blog and still don't get what this two alphabets joinedtogether means) as well as fund raising. She got the NGO free spots, commercial airtime on TV, participation in some high end fund fair, a dinner etc as well as good write ups in the press.
Honestly...it boils down to C-O-N-T-A-C-T-S.
People - The Root of all Good & Evil, what does God say?
Relationships with other people. How you get along etc.
It's either you like or you don't like that person..I always believe first encounters tell loads..especially for client meetings. You can gage a lot from whether you would be able to gel with the person.
Anyways, in my course of work, I do admit that I have become more:
- untrusting of what people say/sceptic
eg: i never trust when people keep nodding their heads, and say YAH YAH YAH! or CAN! CAN! CAN!
this type of response gives me the jitters and i would always have a PLAN B for justincase situations
Out of which in these situations, 60% , PLAN B has to be carried out.
BEWARE!
- savvy
eg: When you meet difficult people, whom you know you HAVE to build a relationship with for the sake of the
business, if not you will suffer - I have had to literally be nice, accomodating and ahem - extremely patient
not to mention, be sweet on the words I use. This is quite a task, and I am learning it!
Sometimes I wonder, wow....how much more "ku wak" must you get to survive..
hahaha...im probably just a beginner compared to others..
but it's quite surreal too..like..is this what God/Jesus wants me to do? To be? Is this how I am supposed to act..
As of now, I have not been struck by a thunderbolt. I guess God is still holding his peace..=)
Monday, April 17, 2006
Move that Boulder!
Midnight is my perfect companion.
That's where the fun begins. In the solitude of the night, the whishing whirls of the fan (unique only to Asian countries, not in the West), and the chirping of "what's it called" bugs with high pitched, but yet soothing calls..I can finally sit down and pen my thoughts.
Today I've learnt new secrets to life's journey, in it's twist and turns...i've discovered new friends, lost old ones...and....slowly becoming perhaps, more subdued through time.
Let me talk about my new discoveries..
1. Geks, Ernest and a new found friend, Lionel (Or Mr Grrrr...) as Al and I would call him, were discussing about the Christian faith, and about the whole concept of Christianity as well as science..and how it matched, or did not match up.
I found out today, though with pinch of salt into what I discussed and heard, that in the high mountains of Tibet, where the Buddhist monks chant, there seems to be a "secret" to the way they chant, that beyond a point of entry - you can't exactly "tape" their chant. It's all white noise. Scratchy, incomprenhensible sounds.
What does chant have to do with the whole issue of discovery?
Open your ears, eyes and minds, friends...and foes alike.
Perhaps, it might have been - the chants could not be recorded for some strange reasons because there was a secret code that refused to be shared to the outside world, or could it be that it's more - a scientific/ technological default that the tape recorder did not work?
What is more interesting is that - the question is asked: How did these Buddhist monks build the maginificent temples, huge, sprawling in the vast and mountainered land of Nepal? How did they move the giant boulders? Same like the Egyptians? How did they, in ancient times - be able to construct amazing features - transport it , carve it to be the beautiful landmarks that still survive?
Some believe that it is in the secret - of the chants.
Is there, a certain click that happens, when a few monks gather and chant, and chant, to a similar tone - that when that tone resonates, the boulder starts moving, without having even a monk lift his finger - to move or touch that boulder.
Literally then, does the boulder move, and roll itself - because of the chant. As the monks chant, and it intensifies - with that same tone - it rolls...all the way to the desired location!
That means---chant to your boulder, and that will move!
I take that with a pinch of salt, but perhaps, it will help us understand how Buddhist monks actually levitate! Maybe it's not spiritual but more - an unlocking of a science theorem. Like how Shaolin monks levitate, fly in the air, do their superbly unnatural stunts - all because of the "chant", and unlocking of an ancient secret - that only the East knew about.
It's interesting to note....
For now, I shall resign to speculation....I believe we should not close our minds to theories, new discoveries...test it indeed..but don't shut out possibillities. God is an amazing God, He is beyond our grasp. A lot of things science has yet to give us answers. Whilst some of us are still stuck in our little hole, finding out the answer - others have already practiced those ancient secrets and answers - the only difference is that...we don't share information.
What is commercially available, is perhaps - not the entirely 100% correct version. Take everything with a pinch of salt, but don't close off options, lest we become ostriches.
One last thought, Jesus said: " You can move mountains if you have faith the size of a mustard seed". To think that, is not impossible, if I truly believed I could chant my way (chanting ha-le-lu-yah) and move Mount Kinabalu) for starters!
I shall try that next time I go East Malaysia..
-jade-
That's where the fun begins. In the solitude of the night, the whishing whirls of the fan (unique only to Asian countries, not in the West), and the chirping of "what's it called" bugs with high pitched, but yet soothing calls..I can finally sit down and pen my thoughts.
Today I've learnt new secrets to life's journey, in it's twist and turns...i've discovered new friends, lost old ones...and....slowly becoming perhaps, more subdued through time.
Let me talk about my new discoveries..
1. Geks, Ernest and a new found friend, Lionel (Or Mr Grrrr...) as Al and I would call him, were discussing about the Christian faith, and about the whole concept of Christianity as well as science..and how it matched, or did not match up.
I found out today, though with pinch of salt into what I discussed and heard, that in the high mountains of Tibet, where the Buddhist monks chant, there seems to be a "secret" to the way they chant, that beyond a point of entry - you can't exactly "tape" their chant. It's all white noise. Scratchy, incomprenhensible sounds.
What does chant have to do with the whole issue of discovery?
Open your ears, eyes and minds, friends...and foes alike.
Perhaps, it might have been - the chants could not be recorded for some strange reasons because there was a secret code that refused to be shared to the outside world, or could it be that it's more - a scientific/ technological default that the tape recorder did not work?
What is more interesting is that - the question is asked: How did these Buddhist monks build the maginificent temples, huge, sprawling in the vast and mountainered land of Nepal? How did they move the giant boulders? Same like the Egyptians? How did they, in ancient times - be able to construct amazing features - transport it , carve it to be the beautiful landmarks that still survive?
Some believe that it is in the secret - of the chants.
Is there, a certain click that happens, when a few monks gather and chant, and chant, to a similar tone - that when that tone resonates, the boulder starts moving, without having even a monk lift his finger - to move or touch that boulder.
Literally then, does the boulder move, and roll itself - because of the chant. As the monks chant, and it intensifies - with that same tone - it rolls...all the way to the desired location!
That means---chant to your boulder, and that will move!
I take that with a pinch of salt, but perhaps, it will help us understand how Buddhist monks actually levitate! Maybe it's not spiritual but more - an unlocking of a science theorem. Like how Shaolin monks levitate, fly in the air, do their superbly unnatural stunts - all because of the "chant", and unlocking of an ancient secret - that only the East knew about.
It's interesting to note....
For now, I shall resign to speculation....I believe we should not close our minds to theories, new discoveries...test it indeed..but don't shut out possibillities. God is an amazing God, He is beyond our grasp. A lot of things science has yet to give us answers. Whilst some of us are still stuck in our little hole, finding out the answer - others have already practiced those ancient secrets and answers - the only difference is that...we don't share information.
What is commercially available, is perhaps - not the entirely 100% correct version. Take everything with a pinch of salt, but don't close off options, lest we become ostriches.
One last thought, Jesus said: " You can move mountains if you have faith the size of a mustard seed". To think that, is not impossible, if I truly believed I could chant my way (chanting ha-le-lu-yah) and move Mount Kinabalu) for starters!
I shall try that next time I go East Malaysia..
-jade-
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Project Tampal Muka & Charms...
Yes, that;s me family on the left man. My bro looks like he graduated from Harry Potter's university of some kind. It was quite nice, summer and all. Not too cold, not too hot.
I remember having to "prettify" my brother with tons of tinted moisturizer. Bet you can't see his pimples cuz I covered it so well! Thank me Joni, you owe me for making you look that good!
Charmy Charms has quite a knack for pulling a face. I love the fact that she is SO SO SO organized. Can you imagine, she arranges all her hair clips, her plates, tea cups all in such delicate order!
Something I havta learn from her - being tidy! I am actually one of the "tidiest" at work. Colleagues, testify! Hahaa..but when it comes to my room, it's a totally different story.
One more thing about Charm's is that she's a planner. She already bought her *ahems* present for 2006, anniversary etc etc.
I recall her telling me this: "JADEEEE! You don't have any more petrol in your car! What if we break down half way? What if we can't go up the hill" says Charmy Loke rather exasperately.
"Aiyah..Charm..never hear of reserve tank ah? Sure got few drops left wan. No problem" Jade answers "selambarly"
"You know..my dad always taught me to pump extra, always in advance, must have contingency. Plan ahead! Just in case!" answers Cham, but she knows she can't do much if I don;t budge
Yes, we love each other - but please..we can't live together! =) Right Charms?
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Another twist to the story
7 March 2006, Kuala Lumpur - With recent reports that a government linked company has been consistently inefficient and "sweeping things under the carpet", there has been major concerns on Malaysian society's lack of efficiency and productivity.
Take for example, the situation at hand.
I am delayed for over hour due to the oversight of a IT personnel that did not load in the wireless system. Back and forth back and forth, we get lead here and there - and alas, a solution arises. With unclear directions on how to use the product being marketed, how can we Malaysians improve in our job scope!
We talk about being more efficient, productive with GDP currently rocketing up to 5% growth this year, but is that merely a "catch up " growth that is so normal for a developing country?
Take for example, the situation at hand.
I am delayed for over hour due to the oversight of a IT personnel that did not load in the wireless system. Back and forth back and forth, we get lead here and there - and alas, a solution arises. With unclear directions on how to use the product being marketed, how can we Malaysians improve in our job scope!
We talk about being more efficient, productive with GDP currently rocketing up to 5% growth this year, but is that merely a "catch up " growth that is so normal for a developing country?
I am WAITING.....
9.14 pm
Stuck in Mid Valley IT Centre.
Blasting Chinese music with the irritating drums giving out a hypnotizing beat.
A phone rings - high pitched.
More irritating Chinese music.
*Ting!*
"The guy says Al's media centre's network, wireless system is up"
I am happy.
Yay!
Oh wait, they go out, and now they return back in, a rush of movements.
I bet they are all wanting to "sau tong".
I hear metal shuttles being pulled down.
It's 4 minutes later.
Will I wait here till 9.30 pm?
I hope not.
Al's talking in pidgin Cantonese.
Some laughter, and now.....I hoep stuff are setlled.
Ahh....bargaining Al in the works.
Let's see whether he gets it!
Ok...time to go soon...=)
-jade-
Stuck in Mid Valley IT Centre.
Blasting Chinese music with the irritating drums giving out a hypnotizing beat.
A phone rings - high pitched.
More irritating Chinese music.
*Ting!*
"The guy says Al's media centre's network, wireless system is up"
I am happy.
Yay!
Oh wait, they go out, and now they return back in, a rush of movements.
I bet they are all wanting to "sau tong".
I hear metal shuttles being pulled down.
It's 4 minutes later.
Will I wait here till 9.30 pm?
I hope not.
Al's talking in pidgin Cantonese.
Some laughter, and now.....I hoep stuff are setlled.
Ahh....bargaining Al in the works.
Let's see whether he gets it!
Ok...time to go soon...=)
-jade-
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Hello World, with Weddings & more weddings..
Hello World,
It's 3 minutes past 6 pm. I am officially supposed to be out of the door, on the road, back home right now! It's been 3 months of silence and I am ready to blurt out my constipated news.
Q: What's been happening with u Jade?
A: Awww..was loads busy starting Sept - December 2005 and it's been hectic. It's only been this week that I've had proper time to do...clean up. Spring cleaning! So proud of myself
Q: Anything new?
A: Yes, I decorated my room. Haha. Yes with Ikea products. I finally got my built in shelves, my curtains (which I got from the kids dept) and a full length mirror, as well as a beetle bug from the kids section, yet again. I find the more "uppety" and "adults only" section so so boring. Then again, maybe I'm living out my childhood dream.
Q: Any trips around the world?
A: The most recent being last week, my expedition to Singapore for Jehsie's wedding. Was such a cool wedding. It was also a good time to catch up with friends whom I haven't seen in a long long time. And, I made a kebaya for the whole wedding theme which was " Peranakan" ie. baba nyonya
Q: Wow...that must have been eye opening. Did you learn any new terms?
A: Like nyonya for ladies and baba for guys =) Cecet I think it was for grandma...
Q: Fast forward to now, like NOW, what you up to after this?
A: I have Actor olympics to rush off to. Hopefully it'll be even better than last year. Hahaha....
(And there you have it, Jade aka the interviewer, having a one-on-one chat with Jade the "busy bee who finally had time to "b-r-e-a-t-h-e".
Did I mention that I need to start eating even more healthier. Cancers scary....and even more so when everyday I eat more meat than the recommended "dosage".
And some nice pics of (whichever order)
-jade-
It's 3 minutes past 6 pm. I am officially supposed to be out of the door, on the road, back home right now! It's been 3 months of silence and I am ready to blurt out my constipated news.
Q: What's been happening with u Jade?
A: Awww..was loads busy starting Sept - December 2005 and it's been hectic. It's only been this week that I've had proper time to do...clean up. Spring cleaning! So proud of myself
Q: Anything new?
A: Yes, I decorated my room. Haha. Yes with Ikea products. I finally got my built in shelves, my curtains (which I got from the kids dept) and a full length mirror, as well as a beetle bug from the kids section, yet again. I find the more "uppety" and "adults only" section so so boring. Then again, maybe I'm living out my childhood dream.
Q: Any trips around the world?
A: The most recent being last week, my expedition to Singapore for Jehsie's wedding. Was such a cool wedding. It was also a good time to catch up with friends whom I haven't seen in a long long time. And, I made a kebaya for the whole wedding theme which was " Peranakan" ie. baba nyonya
Q: Wow...that must have been eye opening. Did you learn any new terms?
A: Like nyonya for ladies and baba for guys =) Cecet I think it was for grandma...
Q: Fast forward to now, like NOW, what you up to after this?
A: I have Actor olympics to rush off to. Hopefully it'll be even better than last year. Hahaha....
(And there you have it, Jade aka the interviewer, having a one-on-one chat with Jade the "busy bee who finally had time to "b-r-e-a-t-h-e".
Did I mention that I need to start eating even more healthier. Cancers scary....and even more so when everyday I eat more meat than the recommended "dosage".
And some nice pics of (whichever order)
-jade-
Monday, November 14, 2005
Busy Beeee....
This is one rare post close to midnight.
It's been loads hectic, with my accounts ressurecting at the same time. I'm running around for an ice-cream launch, a free zone management and a property company. What a combi. Sounds, so non- typical.
Everything seems to be happening at the same time, with afterwork recceing of suitable places to hold events, gosh, i'm doubling up as an events person. Used to do it with choco, but now I get to do it with ice cream. Mind the lingo, I have colleagues (you know who you are =), and maybe bosses! or the stumbling upon of clients, like what they mention on Voldermort - he-who-must -not -be -mentioned.
Hahaha.....
I've got a thought though - it's been bugging me.
There's been 2 deaths/ 3 deaths that i know of, whom I know of ..wait it's four deaths now in less than 2 weeks.
The youngest being an 18 year old which I featured in one of my photo shoots. Never made the connection till I read back on the parents signature form which I got her to sign - and I realised the name in the newspaper column which they wrote about on her - matched the full name on the piece of paper she wrote for me.
Two others being the older generations in my church, with one dying on his wife's shoulder and uttering " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race"....and another, ....I'm not too sure how. But peacefully I'm sure. Makes me realise how the older "foggies" as I may affectionately know them as, they request ALL the old hymns and songs which are so not easy to play, and I absolutely do not like to play.
Sardonistic, or rather - morbid as I may sound, I'll play to the best of my abilities, especially hymns as of now, since realistically, every visit to church could be their last! And the least that I could do is to be God's vessel of playing some really nice, pleasant hymns - though most times, I like to funk it up a wee bit with some weird timings & jazz chords!
Catch all those singing with some off guard, non- conforming beats!
Another death would be one of my friend's father. I haven't had the opportunity to send my condolences, but I want to get around doing it. I'm sorry to hear about your dad's death, if you're reading this...
Being busy keeps one in denial about death doesn't it?
.......
-jade-
ps: On a lighter note, some photos of Al & Me when we did a facial in Adelaide. =) DIY!
It's been loads hectic, with my accounts ressurecting at the same time. I'm running around for an ice-cream launch, a free zone management and a property company. What a combi. Sounds, so non- typical.
Everything seems to be happening at the same time, with afterwork recceing of suitable places to hold events, gosh, i'm doubling up as an events person. Used to do it with choco, but now I get to do it with ice cream. Mind the lingo, I have colleagues (you know who you are =), and maybe bosses! or the stumbling upon of clients, like what they mention on Voldermort - he-who-must -not -be -mentioned.
Hahaha.....
I've got a thought though - it's been bugging me.
There's been 2 deaths/ 3 deaths that i know of, whom I know of ..wait it's four deaths now in less than 2 weeks.
The youngest being an 18 year old which I featured in one of my photo shoots. Never made the connection till I read back on the parents signature form which I got her to sign - and I realised the name in the newspaper column which they wrote about on her - matched the full name on the piece of paper she wrote for me.
Two others being the older generations in my church, with one dying on his wife's shoulder and uttering " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race"....and another, ....I'm not too sure how. But peacefully I'm sure. Makes me realise how the older "foggies" as I may affectionately know them as, they request ALL the old hymns and songs which are so not easy to play, and I absolutely do not like to play.
Sardonistic, or rather - morbid as I may sound, I'll play to the best of my abilities, especially hymns as of now, since realistically, every visit to church could be their last! And the least that I could do is to be God's vessel of playing some really nice, pleasant hymns - though most times, I like to funk it up a wee bit with some weird timings & jazz chords!
Catch all those singing with some off guard, non- conforming beats!
Another death would be one of my friend's father. I haven't had the opportunity to send my condolences, but I want to get around doing it. I'm sorry to hear about your dad's death, if you're reading this...
Being busy keeps one in denial about death doesn't it?
.......
-jade-
ps: On a lighter note, some photos of Al & Me when we did a facial in Adelaide. =) DIY!
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