How to know when it gets a little too much…

• You can’t remember what you did yesterday
• You can’t remember what you need to do next
• You remember heading in to work on Monday and next, it’s already Friday
• You camp through work on Friday night and don’t even complain about it
• You can’t put in place what’s home and office

Seriously, I am enjoying what I do now. Don’t ask me why but the busier it gets, the happier I feel. Yes, I can do without dealing with the unnecessary, not forgetting more salary would be good. I seriously need to get air-conditioner for the house. It’s getting really warm and dusty these days. Also, I would like to invest more in Mom and Dad. Now that the siblings are all abroad, guess they only have me to ‘entertain’ them. Mom and dad think I’m too stressed up. Trust me, if there is anything to be worried, it would be losing weight the fastest now for Taurus’s wedding. How? Then I had many months and now it’s crunch time and I haven’t done anything *pokes on stomach repeatedly* How to get rid of my fats? How??!

Going back to the love of my life, this thing I call my career, I think I am going to be in this industry for quite a bit - unless someone decides to piss me the wrong way. The learning curve is really an exciting one and advancing opportunity is definitely there. If anyone is looking into the advertising line, I personally would recommend joining the digital site. Hey, as long as internet exists, the industry will boom. In fact, it’s thriving. It’s not as big here in South East Asia as yet and frankly, it’s hard to come by people who have passion or interest to grow in the industry. Man, sounds like I am promoting my job all the sudden. I’m not… I just want people to know that yes, I’ve been busy but most importantly I like what I do - even though I’ve threaten to ‘slash my wrist’ if THEY kept being unreasonable.

So don’t worry…I’m doing just fine.

Protection needed

Not the rubber or pill kind of protection, rather the very much talked about INSURANCE. Now, many know of it, many been cold called or pitch about it but how many people actually value the importance? For myself, I started investing on health policy including investment plan and lady illness coverage once I started working. The parents thought that I was crazy being that in certain months, I would need to put away close to one grand on health and life insurance. I know I am at the edge of being extreme but what I have is unfortunately just another basic coverage. At least, basic or no basic I have something to depend on if something unexpected does happen *touch wood*. But what I find shocking is, not many share the same sentiment as I have – which is to have at least basic coverage for unexpected illnesses.

For example, I have a friend who is only a year older than I am. The person had been in and out the hospital with ‘unexplained’ symptoms. I always assumed the insurance was helping the person to cope with expenses but imagine my surprise when I learn that the person is not covered and has been forking thousands of dollar to cover the medical expenses. In another scenario, a friend recently discovered cyst and the basic policy do not cover the expenses. Now additional cost has to be fork out for the operation. Is this plain ignorant or at this present day, many still think that nothing will ever ‘happen’ to them?

I’m not trying to lecture but why are people finding it so hard to allocate a couple of hundred bucks aside a month? It’s not that the money invested will no longer be recovered. Treat it as a ‘retirement’ plan. When the policy matures, the money will be returned. I really hope that people do not see insurance as a burden because it is not.

Now that we are on this insurance matter, I got to admit that I been ignorant as well when it comes to the parents. I mean, I always assume that the parents are insured for their golden age. My ‘Ah Long’ aka agent been advising me that with the new terms offered, the parents should consider extending their policy maturity to 80 years. The agent has a point, my grandparents have lived pass 70 years old and when they fall ill, a large sum of money needs to be collected. My grandparents are lucky, there is 8 of them sibling. Now, in my family there is only 3 of us and being the eldest, guess who is freaking out. Me, that is. Now going back to the parents, I pretty much freak out learning that the parents do not have a medical card. Life insurance – Yes. Health coverage – No. I’m pretty much running around like a headless chicken trying to get them a policy. I am not trying to say that they have many illnesses but they have hit the age where little problems will start cropping up here and there. And frankly, I don’t blame them for not thinking about themselves. They have been putting every penny they have for us the kids that they totally forgot to protect themselves.

So peeps, please take some time to consider getting yourself insured if you haven’t. I have an excellent agent who does brilliant client servicing if you need a contact. I am not saying just because the person is a friend but because the agent has never failed to advice for the right policy and recommendation. Also, please check if your loved one are insured. It’s never too late to start investing while you can.

Like Finally…

Don’t laugh okay…like seriously. *Cough* I finally went up to Genting a couple of weeks ago. I have shared this on my previous post and people found it unbelievable or rather amusing that I never been up there for a break. Yeah, I concluded the parents don’t love me as much as the siblings. Everyone seems to have a story of having their parents bringing them up there for the theme park. Mine? Well, they brought me to Sunway Lagoon…that is like what, 15 minutes drive from home. It doesn’t count, does it? Maybe they couldn’t stand having me in a closed area with them for a long journey being that I will either a. annoy them b. ignore them c. kill them (just kidding…)

Anyway, a close friend decided that he’ll be my first – not in bed, as in companion (not that kind of companion!) – driving buddy (stop thinking so much nonsense) to show me around Genting. Frankly, don’t think I missed out much. If I was in Genting during my younger year, I would have frozen my fats off (hoho…). There wasn’t much to do apart from the casino and theme park. Okay, perhaps the long drive up just for coffee (crazy people and the ‘cold’ weather theory) and chat. I don’t know, it just wasn’t that appealing. Anyway, leaving the rest of the post to the photos.

We pretty much left Subang at an ungodly hour of 7am to drive up to Genting. Not that it was that long of a drive but it's 7 freaking am on a weekend. I should be in bed. The journey was no doubt smooth (no traffic because it a. the weekend b.7am) and all I did was yawn along the way. Half way up, could see the mist descending but weather was cloudy and there was light drizzle.As usual, was under-dressed for the trip.First thing upon arrival - hot latte...thank goodness for Starbucks.

See, I wasn't lying. that was how strong the mist were that morning...

I'm cheap - Instead of entering the theme park, I took a shot at the entrance and will forever tell people that I've been there and done it!

Look at me! I'm tall enough to jump on all rides

I even had time to run off to the indoor park for more games *wink* It just meant I took more photos to pretend that I was there!

Yes, to all my fans out there, this is me walking down Star Walk (only saw posters of artists heading down Malaysia, where are all the stars?)

Just pretend that I was part of BEP

Who says that you need to travel all the way to United States for a shot with the statue of liberty?

This is me signing off, saying goodbye!

How's your Weekend?

Ever since returning from my short lil trip from downunder, the weekends were packed with weddings and Raya Open House. Not all pictures are up, too tiring to upload all of them I tell you but to highlight some happy occasion...

Adrian and Amanda's Wedding
Golden Dragonboat Restaurant at Kampung Pandan

-Miraculously, I am now consider a Sungai Long-ian thought I live at the other end of town just because all my darlings are from there, cheers to us!-

I love group picture, don't you? Top left - Cynthia of now P1, Jeremy my future boyfriend, Chris of TGI Kuala Lumpur, Aunty Cynthia my darling, Amanda the sweetheart, Nichol who never remembers me, Tricia who kept snapping my pictures, Tina the baby and Awang - what does Awang do again?

The leopard print and girls in black (Clock Wise) - Dot, me, Cyn Seow, Tricia and Tina

Cheers mate and Drink up - The little one has yet another odd expression on his face. Perhaps Victor has smiled for the both of them and if there was an award given out, I think Matthew beats me to lobster of the night.

Shahnez's Big Day

The bride of the day was definitely a radiant one and the decoration preparation was amazing. The family sent up gazebo throughout the street along with chandeliers and fabulous ribbons. Congratulations again babe!

Guess who I finally met?
Gabriel...

Visited the Suleimans for Hari Raya open house and finally had the opportunity to visit darling Gabby. The little one is now 3 months and is definitely generous with his smile. Schoo Cuteee...

Little Eva is getting more adorable by the day!

Peanut is 8 months now and LOOK AT HER!!! I melt whenever I see her and wonder how much longer will she lets me carry her before she starts recognizing people.

Wonder what were we looking at?

Not that it's a big deal...

...But I been featured in September Alumni Newsletter profile write up for Bond Uni -> can you see me blushing?

It goes:-

JOSEPHINE JEREMIAH PROFILE (ALUM 04)

Good news from Master of Communication alumnus, Josephine Jeremiah, who has recently been appointed Account Manager at Agenda Solution in Kuala Lumpur, Asia’s leading internet technology and interactive marketing services company.

Josephine’s career has gone from strength to strength since she graduated from Bond in 2005.

Her first position straight out of university was with a leading university college where, as a counsellor and trainer, Josephine was wholly responsible for the day-to-day operations of their counselling department.

The following year, she joined a multinational, business-to-business market research organisation as Conference Producer where she coordinated global business conferences and training programs throughout Singapore and Indonesia.

The company quickly promoted Josephine to Senior Conference Producer, focussing on the top industries and government departments in the Indonesian marketplace.

Her new role at Agenda represents a challenging switch from the conference industry to the brave new world of digital advertising.

Agenda has been involved in the interactive industry for ten years and they now boast well over 250 consulting staff, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong and Josephine’s current base, Kuala Lumpur.

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I’m definitely back…

Maybe it’s the festive season that might have cause some people to catch on some sort of short term memory loss but from what I last recalled, I have been back home – Malaysia – for a couple of years now (5 to be exact) and it amazes me when friends still come up and asked if I am back (in Malaysia that is) for a holiday. I definite been here, noticing every wrinkle and white hair growing on me. It’s now a fact that I no longer pass for a 21 year old and qualify for a 32 year old, sad I tell you. Someone in fact mentioned that I can even pass for a 42 year old *2 slaps I shall give*

Anyways, I was back in Downunder for a short trip. Main purpose of heading back on the Gold Coast was of course to attend Mary’s wedding registration. In between, went for a little weekend trip to Sydney to catch up with Vivian and some Uni mates. It was a good trip back and I shall leave you to the pictures, which says more after all…

Gold Coast

Mary the bride of the day and me in front of Southport Magistrate Court for the marriage signing. Aunty Alice prepared 3 dresses for her to choose from for the registration. That's Aunty Alice (Mary's mom) at the background. It was a 'blue' color coordinated theme...

Parents of the bride (Aunty Alice and Uncle Francis) and the Groom (Damien)

Collecting the cake from @Sweets - look at all the candies! Thank goodness I'm not much of a sweet-tooth person.

A small reception was held in Swinging Safari, that's where the couple first met and guess who was there being the 'lamp post'? Not that I wanted to but I was dragged along. But nice to know that I was there when it all started in the early stages. The bridal couple with Bhavish and me. There will be round 2 - church ceremony and Malaysia reception in January

Drove 2.5 hours from Brisbane to have lunch and hang around Byron Bay. Even visited the Tattoo parlor which I had my last tattoo done. Yeap, the shop was still there and still in existent. It's the same artist as well. This is me 'posing' by the bay. My sister said the photo 'showed off the legs'.

My sister's other 'lame' joke of the day 'Look Che, pineapples on trees'. We are definitely sisters judging from the randomness

As we were driving down to Nimbin (One happy town I heard where marijuana is legalize), we randomly stopped the car to take scenic photos. The sister 'nearly' picked up a hiker but imagine if we did, we wouldn't be stopping at random spots, right? That too not rob or killed picking up stranger by the road.

A visit to the Botanic Garden down the road of Mt Coot-tha. Actually, it was more of a visit to the carpark of Botanic Garden coz it was already closed...at 5pm

I love Spring, I really do. Flowers blooming, birds chirping and dogs going berserk chasing anything that moves...that will be Chica, my sister's puppy

At the peak of Mt Coot-tha, and that is Chica the pup who needs more attention than any baby I seen, seriously. She love licking,playing with water puddle, tailing other dogs, whining when left alone and needs to be touched at all time...

That's Brisbane city behind of me...tiny little dots aren't they?

This is my sister, Jolene. Yes, we don't look alike. People often say she looks older than me - she hates it but I love it! This is us by Surfers Paradise. It's Friday so there is usually a flea market by the beach and we are just posing with a random tree coz it looks unique

Studying on the Gold Coast made me realize that there are many things that I hardly took notice of. For example, these stone art by Surfers. It has been there for the longest time and only now I am taking notice...

One thing I miss is the 'Iced Coffee' in milk box. If they had this here in Malaysia, I will definitely drink this as a main meal anytime

Sydney

Hello everyone, this is me with Sydney Opera House at my back. I walked right up to the top expecting for some 'enlightening' to fall upon me but all I saw was busloads of tourist coming in streams

We must never leave out Sydney Harbor Bridge..OooOo, look at how touristy I am

And if you don't know, those are some of the high rise you will find in Sydney - Chunks of square boxes in rows

There is a park in every city, this goes the same here in Sydney. This here ladies and gentlemen is Hyde park, the closest nature you encounter nearest to city

And in every park, there must be a water fountain so that tourist like me could take photo and pose

Purple flower was definitely an 'in' thing here...and they are gorgeous. I wish Malaysia could have more of these...

Posing outside of Sydney Olympic park. Told you tourist like me will definitely take photos with background like these...

Dessert candle. If I had these, never would I lit it coz it's so beautiful...and it smells good too

More candles at my back

We were at the Flea market at The Rock and what better to do on a Sunday morning but to try some Mango beer at Lowenbrau

Meet up for dinner with some peeps from marcus evans - Elly, Mathuri and Vivian. We were at Pancakes on The Rocks. Guess those with sweet tooth would definitely love this place...Oh, and that's Cockle Bay Wharf scenic view from Darlington Harbour.Oh again, we are at Darlington Harbour if you didn't know

Devil's Delight - Need I say more? Chocolate Pancake with cream, strawberries, Vanilla ice-cream with chocolate syrup

Dessert to highlight at Pancakes on the Rock - Hot & Troppo, Pancake with friend banana, walnuts, cream and cholate ice-cream with chocolate syrup. It's super sinful!

A scenic walk at Cockle Bay Wharf landed me posing with yet another fountain

These are macaroons. Not just ANY macaroons, it's by the famous Adriano Zumbo. We had to queue 30 minutes for these little ones...

Dessert over at Adriano Zumbo Cafe - The Younger Years

This dessert was inspired by Adriano's memories of being ill as a child and getting carted off to the Emergency ward by his worried mum, only to be diagnosed with having eaten far too many stolen sweets from the shelves of the family's supermarket. Served in a kidney dish, this deliciously decadent chocolate fondant is served hot from the oven with scrumptious peanut butter gelato and an injection of vanilla anglaise and raspberry coulis, finished with a crunchy scattering of salty peanut caramel

More dessert at Adriano Zumbo cafe - It's not a hamburger! ...It's a macaron!

Created to mirror the flavours of a banoffee pie, one of Adriano's old school favourites. the "Hamburger" was created in honour of the many customers who commented that Adriano's macarons looked like "tiny little hamburgers". Two giant chocolate macarons filled with dulce de leche gelato and dark chocolate sauce, rested on a bed of banana and caramel rice pudding, finished with a sprinkle of bitter chocolate soil

Elly lives in Belmont has been a frequent visitor at this little cafe - how I envy. Wish I was just living around the corner of this fabulous cafe as well.

Ming and Chiu, two great people I knew back from Malaysia and Adelaide who now resides in Sydney. Great Malaccan to just talk crap with the whole day. Oh I miss those days... Chiu been a darling, picking me and sending me to the airport. Where-la to get friends like these now days?

So tell me, who wouldn't be in denial after coming back from a trip like this?

Fine...I know it is getting quiet in here

The weekend gave me 2 reasons to be excited:-

A. I finally got hold of of the wedding photographs I attended in Singapore on May 1st.
B. There's finally photos of Dot's surprise birthday party in June.

How fabulously delayed are they...Oh well, sometimes things can just get a wee bit hectic. We 'take it and go' - too much influence from Russel Peter's stand up comedy so if you don't get it, sorry.

Alphonso and Adelina's Wedding
I've known Adel since secondary school one and she is a 'dah-ling' ever so friendly. *Takes tissue and wipe tears* Oh, the amount of pranks we had up our sleeves then...Looking back those years, it's amazing that how time flies. I missed her the most when she moved back to Singapore. Sweet memories...

Church Ceremony: The wedding couple with the Seafield-ians
(Ashley, Jen Fi & partner, Adam and Jeremy)

Adelina and me

Dinner reception: Baby Ash and me

Wedding reception with the boys and partners

This was meant to be my Facebook profile picture then but sigh...guess we'll just show it here now

Darling AmanDOT gets old
Eric threw a surprise party for the birthday girl at Redbox, The Curve. How sweet right? Wished I myself have a partner for surprise birthdays and parties. When are my friends ever going to throw me one *Hint hint hint

Amanda being Dot did what she did best *drumroll...making a grand entrance but at least she was truly surprised.In the past someone would have give away and she would have figured out the party and it becomes so 'predictable'.

Amanda and her 'surprised' entrance

The mic hoggers - Katleen, me and Cynthia Seow

The girlfriends - Yuen Lai, Kat, Dot and Teresa

*Cough Yes, yes...Facebook profile picture...hohoho

Is this place abandon or what?

With my faithful twitterfox installed on Mozilla, I seem to have said everything I needed in my 140 word twitter box. It's feels easier, twitting more and writing less in here. Just read over tweet that with friends now all signed up on twitter, it feels as if twitter has evolve into IRC 2.0. I can't deny that... instead of having gchat or IM with @peichyi @peanutmomster & @amtaurus these days, I am twitting them all day long. I have even changed their nicks to twitter ID. How insane is that? If you haven't hop on the bandwagon, perhaps this is time to check out the big hype of twitter. Add me for more drama-ness on tweet.

Have you heard of my theory?

It's called the 3 friends theory. When it comes to meeting acquaintances I tend to to grow on the people easily - that too depending on situation as I can be rather anti-social on some occasion. And with the many people I call friends, there are only selected few that I open up to allowing them to be a part of my life. Saying so, I notice that as I move into the different phase in life, I unconsciously pick and select my close knit of friends who are my pillars of support. That too, they come in groups of three. They are the people I trust and ran to whenever I need a listening ear. How odd is that?

My HELP angels who have my back till today...

My HELP Institute Days with the angels - Mary, Cynthia and Bianca

Memoirs of Adelaide Airport - Look at us then...Bianca and Mary are getting married next year while Cynthia just tied the knot. Oh how time pass...

Rajan and his angels - The big brothers who was on the look out for us in Adelaide

My support circle when I first moved homeAmanda, me, Cynthia and Crystal who was on the phone all the way in Spain

The noisy clan of Kuala Lumpur - Cynthia, Crystal and me

Life works mysteriously like that. On daily basis, I now rely on @peanutmomster @amtaurus & @peichyi to keep me sane at work. I ran by them whenever I need to rant or bitch. I appreciate their patient with my whining and for always being there.

*Note, never post photo coz their photos are all over this blog anyway

I really appreciate all my three friends out there. I heart you guys!

iPhone QuadCamera

When I grow up and when I earn loads of money, I will get an iPhone installing my must-have application - the the multi-shot camera that really brought out the kid in me. The quality is not too great but it is the joy of posing that unites...

Ms Sensible, Emo King and Drama Princess UNITE

Drama Princess with her wannabe Asian pose

The poser trio - Black and Whites

The REALLY crazy ones cam-whoring to their glory

I wonder who this is...looking familiar

Drama Princess Birthday lunch at Bostan

More shots from drama princess's birthday lunch