CIQ complex

JB new customs is finally in operation. For those who don't know its name. It's called CIQ complex.

C - Customs
I - Immigration
Q - Quarantine

This building has taken a very long time to complete...around 5 years? Forgot already! Anyway, I am quite impressed by it. It's not easy to build such a building like that but it's even tougher to maintain it. Hopefully, the officials will do a good job for the maintenance in the next few decades. There is a Chinese saying: 创业难，守业更难. Gambate!

Fruitful Sunday @ JB

I followed darling to JB to run his errands today. We hang around at City Square the whole day. I had my hair trimmed and coloured at Jantzen (RM144) and also had a facial at Jean Yip (RM70). I also made darling do facial with me. Hehe...it's his first time!! He complained that was really painful as he was not used to being squeezed so hard for his black heads on the nose. :p Guys, so now you know how much we suffer in order to stay pretty huh? Haha...

Besides, I bought 2 shoes today, one from Vincci and another from Summit (both RM60). I really love shoes that are made in Malaysia (my motherland). Especially these few years, I almost bought all my shoes from Malaysia and none from Singapore. Woo...suddenly feel proud of myself for my loyalty. :p

Lastly, I bought one shirt at 50% discount from Padini (RM49). This is my favourite local brand for working shirt. Again, I think all my shirts are from this brand. :)

Today is very different from my usual lazy Sundays and that's why I say it's fruitful. Darling hopes that our activities today will exhaust my energy so that I can have a good sleep tonight. But, he is the one who is sleeping like pig now! :D

New bag for 2009

In 2008, I had been working so hard that I think I should deserve a present from myself. So, I bought a new bag. At first, I was thinking to get myself a Louis Vuitton. But, after few hours shopping, I still prefer Burberry and this was what I got...simple and nice! I got 35% subsidy from darling for this bag. He said he didn't wanna subsidize in full as he was afraid that would spoil me. Hehe! He always has his 'excuse'... :p

Sleepless...

I have been troubled by insomnia lately. I can't sleep before 3am. I really need good rest but darling forbids me to take sleeping pill. Instead, he hopes that I can overcome insomnia by doing more exercises. He thinks I just need to get myself physically tired during day time so that I can have good sleep at nights. Tomorrow, we are going to try his method. If it works, hooray!! Otherwise, I just gonna rely on medication. :(

Some of my colleagues also suffer from insomnia. Most of them are on pills now. Darling asks me why is that so? It should be work stress. For those people who are envious about bankers' life, we are not as good life as you think we are! Everything comes with a price, alright?

Lay's potato chip

Him: See what I got for you? (flashing Lay's to me)
NQ: Wow....Lay's! You always discourage me to eat junk food. Why are you so nice to buy me that?
Him: I missed you when you were not around yesterday. I wondered if you would feel like eating it when you are back. :)

So sweet....That's my dearest darling.

Bad lot

What would you do when you draw a bad lot? I choose to believe.

2 weeks ago, I drew a bad lot at Waterloo St temple. I was asking about my health and career. The lot said I shouldn't force too hard on myself as there would be danger if I go further.

So, I decided to give up on pursuing the target. I thought I would be sad as I was actually very near to the target. However, I was not sad at all. I was glad that I could finally pace down myself. I felt relief after putting the pressure down. :)

Love is....

Love is....
when you can't sleep, he stays awake to accompany you....

Happy 2009!

I love new year. It represents a brand new chapter for me and I can write different stories in this chapter. So, what would I do differently in 2009?

1. Work life balance
I overworked in 2008. This year, I am going to restrict myself for overtime up to 3 times a week. If not necessary, I will leave work on time. Overtime is a bad habit for workaholic like me. :p

2. Healthier lifestyle
More exercise, better sleep quality, less salty/sweet/oily food in 2009. Seriously, my health is deteriorating. My knees are very stiff recently. Sometimes, I can even hear the cracking sound when I try to bend my knees. Also, perhaps due to low blood pressure, I feel dizzy easily. I have neglected my health for the past few years. It's time to emphasize on this now because after all I am not young anymore.

3. Self enhancement courses
For those who know me very well, I guess you all have been hearing from me that I wanna attend cooking and dancing classes since many years ago. This year, I am finally going to make it happen. I swear!

4. Pass all CLSB (Commercial Loans to Small Businesses) modules
I failed all modules in my first attempt to CLSB in Nov 2008. Due to hectic schedule, I actually attended the exam without preparation. It should be my biggest shame and regret in 2008. This year, I gonna study hard and pass all modules.

5. Save more $$$
2 ways to save more money:
a. earn more;
b. spend less.
Know which one would I choose? I choose c. both!! :D

6. Quality time with loved ones
More trips to be planned for my family this year. During CNY, we will have Macau/HK trip which was suspended last year. In July/August, we will proceed to Adelaide for youngest sis's graduation. As for darling, we will have some short breaks as his schedule will be quite tight. We already have some destinations in mind like Bintan and Sipadan.

7. Career progress
Promotion/increment is for sure as I will continue working hard towards it. Besides, I am setting these challenges for myself:
a. strengthen alliance network
b. widen product knowledge
c. improve punctuality

8. Make good investments
Simply blue chip stocks!! Buy low, sell high. :)

That's all I can think of now. Hopefully, I can accomplish all during next year review. :p