12.30 p.m.

It's Wednesday. It's my off day (no classes for the day).

However, unlike any other Wednesdays, I have managed to settle tons of things before lunch.

What have I done so far?


- Called the Insurance company to arrange for my car's policy to be renewed (everything is settled and paid for.. Now I just have to wait for them to send me the new road tax)

- Called the new company to arrange for the date for me to pick up the offer letter for the new job

- Called to secure another part-time teaching gig (I might be teaching accounting this time around.. rosak lar budak2 tuh nanti... hehehe...)

- Cooked lunch for Mom (well.. just the rice actually)

- Consult a friend on Group Consolidation (I can't believe that I can still recall all the technical stuffs on consol... wohoo...!)


That's a lot for someone who usually laze in bed till late afternoon on a typical Wednesday.

Now I'm off to hit the books. After getting an encouraging result for my mock exam, I am so determined to put a closure for this up coming exam. Dah tak larat dah duk repeat the same thing over and over again.

How's your day thus far?




binx: caffeine induced...

How old are YOU? (Part II)

Scene 1

I was training the new girl that was going to take-over my position at the Centre last Thursday. And as always, the conversation leads to the age subject.

Girl: How long have you been working here?
Me: I've been here for the past 5 months.
Girl: I see... You baru graduate ke?
Me: Ermmm... Not exactly...
Girl: Then?
Me: Well, I've been working else where for the past 3 years... yada yada yada...
Girl: Oh oook... How old are you actually?
Me: How old do you think I am?
Girl: At least a year younger than me...
Me: How old are you?
Girl: I'm 23...
Me: *big grin* alright... Well... nope, I'm not 22...
Girl: Really?
Me: Yups.. I'm 28 actually...
Girl: Wow.. You seriously don't look 28...
Me: *really HUGE grin*


Scene 2

A conversation with one of my favourite student last Friday...

Student: Teacher.. how old are you? (referring to the new girl)
New girl: I'm 23...
Student: And you? (asking me)
Me: How old do you think I am?
Student: Well, you are definitely younger than the other teacher...
Me: hahahaha... oh yeah?
Student: Betul laa kan? You're 21 kan?
Me: hahahaha... wow.. I look that young eh?
Student: Bukan ke? then 19?
Me: *geleng kepala*
Student: 18?
Me: *rotflol* nope... Alaaa I takde chocolate nak bagi you lar...
Me: I'm wayyyy older than that lar, my dear...
Student: How old are you, then?
Me: I'm 28 this year...
Student: *ternganga*
Me: Kenapa? Tak percaya ka?
Student: Serious teacher tipu...
Me: Nah.. tengok my I/C...
Student: Oh my god... oook...


*ahem* *ahem*

Maybe I don't look my age because I don't dress my age. I'm always in my jeans and t-shirts plus little or no make-up.

Hmmm.. Is that good or bad?




binx: awet muda... :D

Of being selfish...

Scenario 1

I've put in extra hours at the Centre since the owner had promised me an increase in salary for last month. Furthermore, she needed my help (with pictures and slides and what not) in order to prepare for the up-coming Centre Visit at the end of this month. However, at the end of the day, I still get the same pay as usual (which is very ciput) plus a cold-shoulder from her. All because I told her that I will be leaving the Centre at the end of this month.

All my effort, manning the fort alone for the whole of last month was for nothing. I mean, yeah of course I did it dengan ikhlas hati, but a little appreciation would help to reduce the stress level. Luckily the kids' antics never cease to bore me. If not memang dah lama dah I angkat kaki.

My selfish act: I told her that my last day would be in the middle of the month, before my exam, instead of at the end of the month. I couldn't care less about the Centre Visit anymore. Not if she keeps on giving me the cold shoulder and low pay. So now I have 2 weeks to relax and maybe take a short trip somewhere before I start with my new venture.


Scenario 2

An old school mate-turned-diva is getting married this weekend and apparently I was invited. I was surprised that I got an invite since I was not even close to her during the 3 years while I was in that school. However, imagine my shocked when I received my invitation card along with a stack of empty invites (ada lar around 15 kut to be addressed by ME) to be circulated to people. Plus, there were 2 invitations for 2 teachers from the school!! What THE lar rite...

I mean, firstly, we are not even close to begin with, so why me? Secondly, to my knowledge, her dad has a driver that can actually drive around and deliver the invites. Thirdly, she still has siblings that goes to that school... So again I ask, WHY ME?

The friend that passed me the stack of invites (no she didn't passed it to me herself) had SMS'ed her telling her to call me for further instructions. However, I still haven't heard anything from her up till now. I am so NOT going to call her to ask for instructions because I am not her slave. If she wants my help, she's suppose to call lar rite?

My selfish act: Just leave the stack of invites on the dining table. Am thinking of putting it in one big envelope and dropping it into her postbox soon. However, since she had addressed the 2 cards to the teachers, I take it as an amanah to make sure they get it.

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Usually I would just do whatever that people ask me to do. Selagi boleh buat or tolong, I will do it. However, I think I've been too nice that people dah start nak pijak my head. I can't take it anymore. Hence, now I think it's time for me to be selfish...!




binx: lima linggit sekilo... lelong! lelong!

Shopping, movies and a decision to make...

Don't you just love it when you finally can break free and just shop, shop, shop... Well, I wasn't on a shopping spree expedition, however, I've finally made a few purchase after months of refraining myself from shopping. The 4 hours trip to Petaling Street was the highlight of it all... And it was greaaaat!

Caught Sipdey 3 last night. It was alright. However, I just wished that Spidey could've been more manly and not cry in every scene of the movie.. Boo-hoo... That's just not a superhero quality lar, dude... Now I'd have to wait 20 more days before I can finally watch Sumo-Lah and POTC 3... For now, I have to divert my attention from the screens to the books. :(

I didn't know that I can enjoy one person's company so much that spending time just playing UNO with the person can become the highlight of the day. Oh well, I guess that's just how it is when you've caught the bug... Just sit and do nothing pun can be great with the right person next to you, right?

If you were given a choice between money and perks, which criteria would you choose? I am soooo torn rite now...




binx: tummy ache :(

R.I.P.

Inna lillah wa inna ilayhi rojiun...

Mom's uncle passed away after Zuhur today.

Tok Ayah Su was the closest person we had to a grandfather since our paternal grandfather passed away when I was around 2 or 3 years old and our maternal grandfather passed away way before my elder sister was born.

May he rest in peace. Al-Fatihah...

The drama queen is back....!

See... I just can't stay away for long...

Thanks for all the well wishes... *hugs*.. And also thanks to those of you who kept on visiting this space every single day, looking for updates... Not forgetting to the new readers that are digging their way into my archives...

I'm OK now... Insyaallah... Just hope that things will fall into place soon, if not later.



Now, on to a lighter topic... I've been tagged again by this new rugby fan... And since I've been going to the movies quite often now (I seriously think that D'sara Cineleisure should give us a loyalty discount by now.. hehehe), this would be a fun tag to answer...


Name movies that you have seen more than 10 times

All the Bujang Lapuk series
Sleepless in Seatle
While You Were Sleeping
Reality Bites
Dead Poet Society
Sound of Music
You've Got Mail
Beetlejuice (My Uncle Bus used to play this movie every single day while transporting us to and from primary school...)

Name a movie that you have seen multiple times in the theater

My Best Friend's Wedding (the 2nd time was to accompany a friend, so my ticket was free)
CINTA (the 2nd time was to teman Mom & Sisters)
Click! (I don't mind watching Adam Sandler again and again and again)

Name actors & actresses that would make you more inclined to see a movie

Afdlin Shauki (can't wait for SUMO-LAH to be released)
Adam Sandler
Drew Barrymore
Sandra Bullock
Ashley Judd
Will Smith

Name an actor that would make you less likely to see a movie

Fasha Sanda
Saiful Apek
Mawi
(Opps... only one ek? Oh well...)

Name a movie that you can do a quote from

Guy: What about you? Is there someone else?
Girl: No.. No.. But, there's the dream of someone else...
~ You've Got Mail
*sigh* That quote gets to me every single time...

Ouwh.. one more.. one more...

"I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her"
~Notting Hill

Name a movie musical that you know the lyrics to all songs featured

The Sound of Music
"When the dog barks, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad... I simply remember my favourite things.. And now I don't feel... so saaaaaaaaaaad...."

Name a movie that you would recommend everyone to see

The Pursuit of HappYness

Name a movie that you own

I think the last original movie that I bought was 'Sepet'
The last movie that I downloaded was 'Speed'

Name an actor that started in another medium but has surprised you with his/her performance

Definitely Jennifer Hudson... She was superb in Dreamgirls...

Have you ever seen a movie in a drive-in? If so, which one?

Never been to a drive-in before.. Kat Malaysia mana ada drive-in.. Open air cinema ada lar...

Ever made out at a movie?

Nope...

Name a movie that you keep meaning to see but just have not yet gotten around to it

Braveheart
Legends of the Fall
(I still have lots on my list lar...)

Ever walked out from a movie?

Nope.. I've even sat through the whole 2 hours of the sucky 'Seeds of Darkness'... Hahaha.. It was dreadful... really.. (kan Eddie kan kan... *winks*)

Name a movie that made you cry in the theater

Only one? I even cry while watching cartoons... Seriously...
Here's some of the titles that I can recall at this moment in time...

The Pursuit of HappYness
CINTA
My Best Friend's Wedding
Finding Nemo (seriously...)

What was the last movie you saw in the theater?

This week....
Turning Pages (French)
Wild Hogs

What is your favourite/preferred genre of a movie?

Romantic/comedy/drama
No horror flick please... unless you want to see me with both of my feet on the chair and my hands covering my face... hehehe...

What was the first movie you remember seeing in the theater?

The first 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle' at the State, PJ with all the empty ground nut and kuaci shells scattered on the cement floor...

What movie do you wish you had never seen?

The Seed of Darkness... urgghh...

What is the weirdest movie you enjoyed?

Weird eh... Hmmm....
Beetlejuice?

What is the scariest movie you have ever seen?

The Ring - with both of my feet on the chair and my hands covering my face/eyes... hehehe...

What is the funniest movie you have ever seen?

Monsters Inc. (boo...!)


Phewh... That's the last of it...

I'm in an evil mood rite now and feel like passing this tag on to these (un)lucky people:-

Mrs Fairygodmother
Mr. Bad Clad in Black (I know you have ample time to do this)
Mrs Ninja Moo
Ms Princess that loves to reflects

Yeah.. all the TTDI clan-turned-blogger... Have fun...!




binx: when the dog bites... when the bee stings...

L.O.S.T.

I am an expert when it comes to hearing out people's problems and giving out advice. However, things are different when the situation is reversed.

I'M LOST!

So I guess I need to take some time off from everything. I need to think things through. I need to sort things out. I need to get a new perspective. I need to get away...

I'll be back soon... Maybe in a few days time... Maybe a little bit later than that. But I'll definitely be back!

binx: finding the voice within...