I've been blogged about!

It isn’t everyday that you get featured in a blog with over a million readers, albeit indirectly. It wasn’t so much of a particular feature about yours truly here but just a snapshot with one of a discerning member of the blogsphere. None other than Vernon, Mr. Manager himself. At the risk of sounding & acting like a crazy teenage bopper, I am attaching a link here to Mr. M's blog that has moi featured as one of his fans! Ha!ha! Anything for a brief escape from my normal 8-5 life in front of the computer (even though some of us in our department have been "blessed" with 2 LCD screens see pic., (the better to work with multiple worksheets my dear!!!)) in my exciting life in the Budgeting and Planning World.

You see, a bunch of us has taken to visiting his blog rather frequently, even on a daily basis when we are not in a crazy cycle, to see how other people in a totally different industry works or rather just simply live! Besides, Mr. M provides really good updates on American Idol episodes that we missed and also as much as I hate to admit, the AF concerts too! The period leading up to Ning Baizura's wedding was very intersting too, so that we get to ooohs! and aaahs! looking at the wedding preparation and all. As good as reality tv. So back to my point, so we have been dropping in at his blog every so often, when the opportunity for us to attend the Sectetaries Week in JV Marriot that had Ning Baizura as the artist, we figured, being her manager and all there is certainly a good chance that Mr. M would be there. When we spotted Vernon all alone smoking we thought, why not??? We just wanted to have a picture with him so that I could post it in my blog, didn't expect he would reciprocate. Nice one! So just wanted to share with you my 2 seconds of fame. As if!!!

Weekends nowadays

One of the To-Do-List for weekends nowadays is to ensure that the kids finish their homework. When I say kids, I also meant my 4 year old! Goodness, I cannot remember having to finish any homework when I was four. Well I was not even in school when I was 4. Nowadays even this little guy feels stressed out. He asked me on Saturday evening, is the next day still a holiday. When I said yes it is, he said, while his sister is doing her homework, he also needs to do some work. But he will need my help with the letter e cause it is a bit tricky for him. My poor boy.

An Inconvenient Truth

Last night, as I was channel surfing, I stumbled upon, Al Gore's documentary/movie on HBO regarding Global Warming. It was a truly disturbing and an eye-opener for me. The truth is really scary, and what is more distubing is the fact that the movie was produced in 2006, already the earth was in a pretty bad shape then, and if you listen to the facts presented, our Mother earth is deteriorating at such an alarming rate daily, I wonder what the stats are showing now, just about 2 years later. Check the website and the trailer of the movie if you missed it.

This next two paragraphs are taken directly from the website:

WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?

Carbon dioxide and other gases warm the surface of the planet naturally by trapping solar heat in the atmosphere. This is a good thing because it keeps our planet habitable. However, by burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil and clearing forests we have dramatically increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere and temperatures are rising.

The vast majority of scientists agree that global warming is real, it’s already happening and that it is the result of our activities and not a natural occurrence. The evidence is overwhelming and undeniable.
We’re already seeing changes. Glaciers are melting, plants and animals are being forced from their habitat, and the number of severe storms and droughts is increasing.

.... click the weblink above for more facts about global warming

It makes me wonder how as one individual I could contribute to reduce pollution. Even though we may think that we are not contributing much each time we take action to "go green", I guess if each and everyone of us do our part, it would definitely add up to something.

This website, also has a section that provides good information on how we can take action. They have points broken up under these categories:

1) reducing impact at home

2) reducing impact while on the move

3) bringing about change locally, nationally and internationally

4) 10 simple tips to take with you

Some of the tips as a quick reference are:

- Use an energy saving light bulb

- Drive less

- Recycle more

- Check your tires more - it seems that a properly inflated tyre could improve gas mileage

- Use less hot water

- Avoid products with lots of packaging

- Plant a tree

- Turn off electronic devices

Let's do our part to save the world for our future generation.

Reading while eating

Do you have this habit? I do, well at least when I am eating alone, even at home and especially when I am in a restaurant alone. If it is the latter, I will make sure that I have a reading material with me before I will allow myself to be in that situation, eating alone in a restaurant that is. Nothing is sadder than eating alone, if you have to stare at other people having a good conversation at the other tables throughout your meal.

I came across this website that discussed the Best and Worst Food to eat while reading!! Check out the website for the western version, below is my Malaysianised one:

Best food to eat while reading:

1) Food that can be eaten with fork and spoons like nasi goreng, pasta, spaghetti etc
2) Chocolates
3) Toasts
4) Cereals
5) Curry Puff and other kuehs

Worst food to eat while reading:

1) Roti canai, Thosai, Puree and the likes
2) Nasi campur with fish that was not de-boned (asking for trouble here), or any other dish that requires you to look down at your plate before taking a bite
3) Chips /crisps – it tends to get oily
4) Fried chicken from the well known fast food company – eventually you’d end using both hands
5) Kuaci( Sunflower seeds) and Pistachios – you need to shell them and again you will end up using both hands

Do you have any other food that you can think of to add to the list?

Birthday Greetings

It's my hubby's birthday today! Happy Birthday Dahlink and many happy returns of the day. There's nothing more that I can give you other than a dedicated blog post to you.

Here's a poem for you on your special day.

The things we feel the deepest,

Are the hardest things to say,

But dear husband you must know,

How much I love you anyway.

And now that it's your 34th,

I'm hoping you'll know too,

How much I'm wishing happiness,

With all my heart for you.

My Dearest Jack,

My Darling, with a capital D,

Just a little poem to tell you,

You mean the World to me.

You're thoughtful and caring in so many ways,

Nayli and Zarif are lucky to have you as their Dad,

That you're my wonderful husband,

Makes me daily feel so glad.

Because you're such a good man,

In spirit, and in charm.

I'm so lucky to be your wife,

By your side, arm in arm.

Our family will be joyous,

Our hearts forever one.

I'm thrilled for us - it's glorious,

A life that's good and fun.

Jack dear, I'll say again,

Without prompting, without cue,

You mean the world to me,

My love, I'll be forever loving you.