Sunday, May 15, 2016

Spilling whats in mind

         I had a written draft earlier which is much more lengthy than the one now. As I was skimming through the earlier post, I felt it was perhaps too much negativity and I shouldn't spread too much of my grouchy vibes about. Remember the technique KISS? I guess this post is the KISS version of it. KISS as in keep it short and simple.

Feeling regretful over certain things:

1. Resit for UBS Course during the term break. It wasn't our fault that this happened. It was due to technical errors. I'm not sure what made me regret more. The fact that I missed my dad's birthday sitting for an exam that didn't even make it through or that I need to read up on everything again because I forgot the steps to generate those accounts. Aneyo!
2. My finals.
3. People. Why couldn't I be more pleasant that time? It wasn't about me being mean. It was just me not being very nice or cheerful to one or two people and I distanced myself away from them. Now that I realise it, I think its too late.
4. Focus. I was so caught up with things (meetings, assignments, etc) and spontaneous outings during the semester that I lost focus on my main priorities. Of course, I really did enjoy myself during those casual yumchas; outings what not, sprung out just like that. However, there were slightly too many distractions especially towards my finals that kept me away from preparing adequately well.


       Then, of course, on another note. Casual conversations with my mom end up to be pretty meaningful as well as cheeky ones. Haha. I found out that ants dislike lemons and cucumbers so that's why my mom places them in a row along the kitchen windows.

        She was telling me about a documentary which she came across and to my surprise, it really did got me thinking awhile. It was about Bargaining. How we bargain with roadside stalls, at morning markets (vegetable stalls, fruit stalls) and in night markets on holidays trips and stuff, with traders who are just trying to make a living out of what they sell. And when we get a discount, we walk away happily with our discounted goods without realizing how we've taken away the daily income they could have earn. Why do we so often bargain with them even if its for a few cents. Like 20,30 cents? We forget that they too need an income to sustain for their children, their families, or themselves, and we're delighted with the outcome of our bargains. And yet, when we walk into large retail shops like Padini, Toms and what not, we do not bargain with these businesses? We simply take up the discounts that they have on offer. Of course, there's nothing wrong to bargain because the truth it, who doesn't like cheaper things right?? Hahaha. And as an individual consumer for retail businesses, our purhcases are just a part of a large group of consumers. With that said, it does give an eye-opening reminder that makes us think about how such apparent events takes place in our everyday life and we don't really give much thought about them. Its also an important lesson about the way we lead our lives. So actually, if next time, if i happen to bargain something and can't get the price I want, I won't feel too upset about it because I'll think of this story. Haha :) Well, retail outlets are a totally different subject matter!! Hehee

        In the car today, we had another funny conversation too. How after cleaning the garden, my mom wanted to get McD's sundaes to cool down. She asked me if i had money with me as she left hers at home, I checked my purse and said I did. RM20 so okay. Off we go. Its enough to get the 3 sundaes that mom had in mind. We went for drive through and the staff took our order. I topped the 3 sundaes that with a medium fries. Then, I said 'That's all'. My mom then commented, 'Even if you wanted to order more, you can't'. (She meant I didn't have extra money left). I said 'Can la. Still got some money.' She said, 'Aiya, suffer in silence. Seeing my daughter treat me for sundae also need to check if she has enough money or not.' Hahhaa. It got me laughing. As we got our take away orders, we left McD and headed home. On the way near a junction (that previously sells durians by the roadside), my mom looked out for the shop and asked 'Oh, got durian or not?? I was looking out for it keenly too. Both of us were enthusiastic while spotting it. 'Oh, not open already mi..'. 'Aiya, cannot eat already. But if I want to buy also we no money what!' She said teasingly. 'Only can smell the smells that are free while the rest is not'. And at the back of my head, I was thinking ya horr. The last time we bought durians, it costed rm40++ and as I think of the change which I put back in my purse earlier. Hmm. about few ringgit left. That time, I just couldn't helped but laughed out loud. :D After some time, mom said, 'As we grow up, we realized how important money is'. I couldn't agree more. Haha.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Morning Joy

When you wake up to find that half-boiled eggs are served for breakfast on the table. What a delight!

Just a short entry before i continue studying. Three more papers to go and when time's ticking, you realize how precious every hour counts. Yes, you count by the hours and in fact, even by the minutes. Not so much of the days anymore. You plan and if it fails, you make a new plan.

My brothers and relatives were back in Ipoh for the weekend. That's the procrastination period. When you're trying to study at one corner and your second bro is playing 'Assassin Creed' at an adjacent table to yours. You just can't help but to admire awhile at the beautiful graphics, ask how the game works and even bob your head a little to the rhythm of the upbeat music that's playing as the background of the game. You feel like you're in Italy with those pieces. Hehe.

Its been really long since I last left a post here so here you go. Haha

That's it.

Til another time, take care blog. Take care people! :)