What a week this has been. Been super busy for the last few weeks basically pushing my vendors to get my parts out on time. So stressed out that it has become so normal for me to dream of work at night. In fact, it caught me by surprise when I didn't dream of work last night! haha! I guess all the praise that the bigman gave me during our weekly meeting has gone to my head!
Yar, you guys read right. It is not a typo. The bigman praised me during our weekly meeting instead of the usual critism that makes me want to dig a big hole and bury myself in. He really caught me by surprise and I think also my colleagues. Although, they didn't say it in the past, but from their body language, I can definitely see pity and wish that they can help me but at the same time, am glad that they are not at the receiving end. :P
So, yah, I am feeling light headed abit from that. I really thought I am under-performing and not making progress at all. And this feeling really demotivates me so much that I feel like just giving up and calling it quits. But I guess other than the 'pep' talk from bigman in the one-to-one session, I gave myself a pep talk too. I do believe with him when he said that it is all in the head. When someone feels demotivated to work or too stressed up, then the person will not be able to perform well.
Also, he said still be happy despite all the issues because when you are happy, you will be able to think more clearly and less tense. So, that was what I have trying to do the last few days. I have always work hard at everything that I do but I also play hard! But since a couple of months back, I think I must have shown signs of stress and burning out. But I am glad HE persevere (despite the hard lesson~ sigh).
OK! Enough about this! It is FRIDAY!!!!!!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Taking and Giving Constructive Critism
It was an extremely hard day at work on Monday. Mondays usually are but to make matter worse, my bigman decided it is a day to teach me lessons. I will not delve into what he said but suffice to say that instead of making me more motivated to work (as I am sure that was his intention), he actually making me feel numb that I can hardly think. The numbness from being informed too much about your incompetency in a short period of time (although the lessons lasted in total, more than 3hours in a few sessions.
Those that knew me in real life, especially my ex-colleagues and bosses will be able to tell you that I am one hell of an independent person that enjoy challenges and excel in problem solving. To me, it is not important how I do it, the most important thing is the result. That is the way I work. In the pass, I handle my subordinates the same way. I tell them what is the target and due dates. Then, I will give them a free hand to complete the task unless they ask me for help!
Right now, I really feel like a handicap. I mean, I know I am capable of doing it but my hands are being tied on one side and only allowed partial usage of my full capability. I seriously cannot perform as well as I want to be in this circumstances. To make matter worse, I am an almost perfectionist! Not a total perfectionist because that would make me unbalance and end up in the mental hospital. But I take pride in my work! However, after being bombarded and put down so many times, I seriously am getting so stressed and depressed that I think babe is at the receiving end of my bad mood (SORRY BABE!! MUCKS!)
But I guess there are some consolation in all this because I know that he is not targeting specifically. Actually, to be truthful, I actually admire bigman because he is full of wonderful and creative ideas that I believe others, including myself will not think of in that way. That is what I call really thinking out-of-box which I believe is from his many years of experience in our industry.
I know that whenever he nag, his intention is good. He just wants the best for the company because ultimately, whatever achievement we make for the company, we will benefit too in term of bonuses, increments, trainings and other benefits. HOWEVER, I think I will never be able to comprehend or agree with the way he deliver the message. No matter how hard I try not to take it to heart, as human being, it is really hard to not feel hurt when being criticize as if the world is going to end because of my action (or supposedly non-action).
Hence, that is why I say it is a love/hate situation.I love the challenge this job gives. I enjoy the colleagues and working evironment. I just hope my bigman will be able to understand the way I work and change his method of motivation! One of my colleague suggested that we should voice out what we think. But I seriously don't think bigman can accept criticism even when it is constructive. Even during meetings, sometimes when we try to explain things, he will comment to us not to try to proof him wrong. End up, we just feel better not to say anything and just go ahead to do whatever we do...
I really don't know if I will be able to last very long here with this kind of work condition. But as most people say, this is really not a good time to change job. A company might look rosy now but no one know what can happen with the world economic situation now. And worse come to worst, company will try to keep lean and retrench those last in as usual. So, I just have to bear with it, don't take things personally and use my blog as the sounding board! So, watch out people! You will be reading more posting complaining about bigman!!! :P HAHAHAHA!!!
Those that knew me in real life, especially my ex-colleagues and bosses will be able to tell you that I am one hell of an independent person that enjoy challenges and excel in problem solving. To me, it is not important how I do it, the most important thing is the result. That is the way I work. In the pass, I handle my subordinates the same way. I tell them what is the target and due dates. Then, I will give them a free hand to complete the task unless they ask me for help!
Right now, I really feel like a handicap. I mean, I know I am capable of doing it but my hands are being tied on one side and only allowed partial usage of my full capability. I seriously cannot perform as well as I want to be in this circumstances. To make matter worse, I am an almost perfectionist! Not a total perfectionist because that would make me unbalance and end up in the mental hospital. But I take pride in my work! However, after being bombarded and put down so many times, I seriously am getting so stressed and depressed that I think babe is at the receiving end of my bad mood (SORRY BABE!! MUCKS!)
But I guess there are some consolation in all this because I know that he is not targeting specifically. Actually, to be truthful, I actually admire bigman because he is full of wonderful and creative ideas that I believe others, including myself will not think of in that way. That is what I call really thinking out-of-box which I believe is from his many years of experience in our industry.
I know that whenever he nag, his intention is good. He just wants the best for the company because ultimately, whatever achievement we make for the company, we will benefit too in term of bonuses, increments, trainings and other benefits. HOWEVER, I think I will never be able to comprehend or agree with the way he deliver the message. No matter how hard I try not to take it to heart, as human being, it is really hard to not feel hurt when being criticize as if the world is going to end because of my action (or supposedly non-action).
Hence, that is why I say it is a love/hate situation.I love the challenge this job gives. I enjoy the colleagues and working evironment. I just hope my bigman will be able to understand the way I work and change his method of motivation! One of my colleague suggested that we should voice out what we think. But I seriously don't think bigman can accept criticism even when it is constructive. Even during meetings, sometimes when we try to explain things, he will comment to us not to try to proof him wrong. End up, we just feel better not to say anything and just go ahead to do whatever we do...
I really don't know if I will be able to last very long here with this kind of work condition. But as most people say, this is really not a good time to change job. A company might look rosy now but no one know what can happen with the world economic situation now. And worse come to worst, company will try to keep lean and retrench those last in as usual. So, I just have to bear with it, don't take things personally and use my blog as the sounding board! So, watch out people! You will be reading more posting complaining about bigman!!! :P HAHAHAHA!!!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Being Professionals: What does that mean?
What a day to come to work... I don't know about the rest of you but this morning, when I woke up, the first thing that I thought of is, gosh..it's Monday. And the only that got me out of bed today is the fact that this weekend will be a long one since next Monday is Deepavali holiday. So, that mean that I will have Saturday, Sunday and Monday off. For friends in Sarawak and Sabah, do not despair because when you are having you Gawai holiday, we here still have to work ~T_T~
Anyway, what have I been doing the last few days? Let me see. Oh, yah! We went to the bridal house to choose our photos for the album, frame, etc on Saturday. Our appointment was suppose to be 12 noon but babe being babe, we woke up at 11am-ish and only left the house at around 12noon. Then we went for breakfast/lunch/brunch at Taman Megah. Babe have his usual fried tomato kueh teow and me, I ate the crispy pork kueh teow. We also managed to tapau two packets of kolo kueh teow for later.
We arrived at the bridal house around 1pm and immediately, the lady usher us to a flat screen computer and to my surprise because there were well over 100 pieces of photos for us to choose. Based on my initial calculation, I thought we have about 80+ only. Anyway, we were abit irritated because the lady seem to be in a hurry and keep pushing us to be fast. But as this is not something that you nickels for, we took our sweet time in deciding which pic to choose from.
After looking at the pictures for more than 2 hours and FINALLY agreed on the which 45pieces of photos to choose from, we came to the following conclusions:
1. The photographer always have a theme in mind. So, if you have anything specific, discuss it with your photographer. A good photographer will always ASK what you prefer. Our photographer didn't do that! While doing make up, the photographer of the other couple would actually come into the make up room and chat with us, i.e. getting acquianted. We only see our photographer when everything is done!
2. It was pretty easy for us to choose just 45 photos out of the 100+. Reason? The photos were not that great and hence, making it easy for us to eliminate the other 2/3 of the photos. Although there are a few that we like very much but I was not expecting to be able to decide on 45 photos just like that. I mean, shouldn't I at least have some dissappointment that I can only have 45? Granted there are a few that I would like to have in the album on top of the 45 but it is not as if I really must have them! Babe agreed with me. Conclusion, lousy photographer...
3. Good customer service and professionalism by everyone else can easily be destroyed by just a single person.
As I mentioned, the photographer is pretty cranky and impatient. Giving instructions as if we are dummies but how in the world would we know what does the phrase "I am your mirror" meant! Or please turn to your left, right, bla bla bla and when you did turn to left, he will be making comments such as "Haiyooo..why put your hand that way, etc". At the time, we just bear with it and attribute his behaviour to being essentric as some artist can be. But now, I think he was just not putting his heart into taking our photo!
I know myself very well and that I am not as pretty (or have the slim figure!) like most brides but I thought that is the challenge? If I am able to take good satisfactory photos of myself with my handphone (for babe last time lar when he was in KL and me in Kch), shouldn't an expert with a superbly expensive camera be able to take even better photos? I guess through all this, my greatest regret was not being more assertive and tell them exactly what I wanted. But the bottomline is, someone that has choosen photography as a profession, should at least be more professional right?
I know I shouldn't let a single person upset me and spoil what I think of the bridal shop. Because to be frank, everyone and everything else was perfect. The make up artist was wonderfully friendly and gave me alot of advice on how to take care of my skin to ensure that it will glow on he actual day. The lady that helped me dressed never once give up when the clothes does not fit right. Instead, try to think of ways to make it look great. The seamstress, bless her, was able to repair the tear caused by previous wearer and make it totally invisible!
But with so many competition in the bridal market, I am expecting the bridal shop to be very careful in choosing one of the most important person in their whole package, i.e. the photographer...the one that will churn out their product and in turn the pull-factor for future customers. So, I can only say this, will I recommend Love Vision Bridal House to my friends? The answer is: If any of my friends are interested, Love Vision will not be the first thing that came to my mind.
Now that I got that out, I am feeling much better. I wonder if K and S would be interested to test their photography skill and take some photos during our wedding day! I mean, photos with pose, i.e. arranged pose and not those candid ones... HAHA! Who knows, we can start up a partnership and do freelance photography? Sigh....Now I can understand why some of my friends are talking about doing another photoshoot during their anniversaries!
Anyway, what have I been doing the last few days? Let me see. Oh, yah! We went to the bridal house to choose our photos for the album, frame, etc on Saturday. Our appointment was suppose to be 12 noon but babe being babe, we woke up at 11am-ish and only left the house at around 12noon. Then we went for breakfast/lunch/brunch at Taman Megah. Babe have his usual fried tomato kueh teow and me, I ate the crispy pork kueh teow. We also managed to tapau two packets of kolo kueh teow for later.
We arrived at the bridal house around 1pm and immediately, the lady usher us to a flat screen computer and to my surprise because there were well over 100 pieces of photos for us to choose. Based on my initial calculation, I thought we have about 80+ only. Anyway, we were abit irritated because the lady seem to be in a hurry and keep pushing us to be fast. But as this is not something that you nickels for, we took our sweet time in deciding which pic to choose from.
After looking at the pictures for more than 2 hours and FINALLY agreed on the which 45pieces of photos to choose from, we came to the following conclusions:
1. The photographer always have a theme in mind. So, if you have anything specific, discuss it with your photographer. A good photographer will always ASK what you prefer. Our photographer didn't do that! While doing make up, the photographer of the other couple would actually come into the make up room and chat with us, i.e. getting acquianted. We only see our photographer when everything is done!
2. It was pretty easy for us to choose just 45 photos out of the 100+. Reason? The photos were not that great and hence, making it easy for us to eliminate the other 2/3 of the photos. Although there are a few that we like very much but I was not expecting to be able to decide on 45 photos just like that. I mean, shouldn't I at least have some dissappointment that I can only have 45? Granted there are a few that I would like to have in the album on top of the 45 but it is not as if I really must have them! Babe agreed with me. Conclusion, lousy photographer...
3. Good customer service and professionalism by everyone else can easily be destroyed by just a single person.
As I mentioned, the photographer is pretty cranky and impatient. Giving instructions as if we are dummies but how in the world would we know what does the phrase "I am your mirror" meant! Or please turn to your left, right, bla bla bla and when you did turn to left, he will be making comments such as "Haiyooo..why put your hand that way, etc". At the time, we just bear with it and attribute his behaviour to being essentric as some artist can be. But now, I think he was just not putting his heart into taking our photo!
I know myself very well and that I am not as pretty (or have the slim figure!) like most brides but I thought that is the challenge? If I am able to take good satisfactory photos of myself with my handphone (for babe last time lar when he was in KL and me in Kch), shouldn't an expert with a superbly expensive camera be able to take even better photos? I guess through all this, my greatest regret was not being more assertive and tell them exactly what I wanted. But the bottomline is, someone that has choosen photography as a profession, should at least be more professional right?
I know I shouldn't let a single person upset me and spoil what I think of the bridal shop. Because to be frank, everyone and everything else was perfect. The make up artist was wonderfully friendly and gave me alot of advice on how to take care of my skin to ensure that it will glow on he actual day. The lady that helped me dressed never once give up when the clothes does not fit right. Instead, try to think of ways to make it look great. The seamstress, bless her, was able to repair the tear caused by previous wearer and make it totally invisible!
But with so many competition in the bridal market, I am expecting the bridal shop to be very careful in choosing one of the most important person in their whole package, i.e. the photographer...the one that will churn out their product and in turn the pull-factor for future customers. So, I can only say this, will I recommend Love Vision Bridal House to my friends? The answer is: If any of my friends are interested, Love Vision will not be the first thing that came to my mind.
Now that I got that out, I am feeling much better. I wonder if K and S would be interested to test their photography skill and take some photos during our wedding day! I mean, photos with pose, i.e. arranged pose and not those candid ones... HAHA! Who knows, we can start up a partnership and do freelance photography? Sigh....Now I can understand why some of my friends are talking about doing another photoshoot during their anniversaries!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Moaning, Groaning, Estasy?
I often wonder what is the meaning to our life. I mean for at least 5 days a week, we will force ourselves to wake up at the crack of dawn. And then force the depressing thought of having to go to work out of our mind and then while on the way to work, trying really hard to keep our cool and not swear at the other road users.
When we are finally in our office, we look forward to lunchtime. During lunchtime, we will be hoping that when lunch is over, we won't fall asleep from being too full. Once lunch is over and we are back in the office again, we will count down to when it is time to go home! Of course, when it is finally time to go home, then it will be wondering what to have for dinner, i.e. buy food, cook or not. Next, if you are like babe and I, we will be arguing who will clean up after dinner and who will iron HIS work clothes for next day and who put the laundry into the washing machine.
All the while, when this happens, we will glue ourselves to whatever tv program that is on and caught our interest at the moment. When the clock strike 11pm, we will tell ourselves, just finish the last part of the movie then go off to bed. And of course, the whole routine start itself again the next day, IF it is a workday!
No wonder we girls are always dreaming of marrying golden tortoise whereby we can be sau nai nai (housewives) and simply relax at home or do whatever we want at whenever we feel like it. (Of course, the reality is fulltime housewives have plenty to do!). And the guys I suspect will forever be hoping to strike it rich with the lottery or suddenly inherit unmentionable amount from their long lost relatives somewhere in the world.
Having said all those depressing things up there, I am actually pretty happy with my life now. Seriously, I am! It is true! How can I not be happy when I have great friends all over the place that sincerely cares about me. How can I not be when I have parents that is forever supportive and love me very much. How can I not be when I will be married to the man that I love. How can I not be ....and the list goes on. I guess I need to learn to be thankful for what I have instead of moaning for what I couldn't have.......
When we are finally in our office, we look forward to lunchtime. During lunchtime, we will be hoping that when lunch is over, we won't fall asleep from being too full. Once lunch is over and we are back in the office again, we will count down to when it is time to go home! Of course, when it is finally time to go home, then it will be wondering what to have for dinner, i.e. buy food, cook or not. Next, if you are like babe and I, we will be arguing who will clean up after dinner and who will iron HIS work clothes for next day and who put the laundry into the washing machine.
All the while, when this happens, we will glue ourselves to whatever tv program that is on and caught our interest at the moment. When the clock strike 11pm, we will tell ourselves, just finish the last part of the movie then go off to bed. And of course, the whole routine start itself again the next day, IF it is a workday!
No wonder we girls are always dreaming of marrying golden tortoise whereby we can be sau nai nai (housewives) and simply relax at home or do whatever we want at whenever we feel like it. (Of course, the reality is fulltime housewives have plenty to do!). And the guys I suspect will forever be hoping to strike it rich with the lottery or suddenly inherit unmentionable amount from their long lost relatives somewhere in the world.
Having said all those depressing things up there, I am actually pretty happy with my life now. Seriously, I am! It is true! How can I not be happy when I have great friends all over the place that sincerely cares about me. How can I not be when I have parents that is forever supportive and love me very much. How can I not be when I will be married to the man that I love. How can I not be ....and the list goes on. I guess I need to learn to be thankful for what I have instead of moaning for what I couldn't have.......
Wedding Photo Shoot Day!
Errr, Is this really only Wednesday? It felt much longer than that this week already although the time seems to be flying by. I think I am contradicting myself but some of you will know what I meant. The week is moving so slowly but time seems to be flying so fast daily that there seems to be not enough hours in a day to complete everything. The last few days starting Sunday has been crazy.
Sunday, 12 Oct, as most of you know if my wedding photo shoot day. Babe and I cleverly went to bed at 11pm on Saturday so that we can wake up nice and early the next day but well rested. Woke up at 9am, shower and get all our things, then off we go for our breakfast at Tmn Megah. Babe have his usual fried tomato kueh teow from our friend stall selling Sarawak laksa and stuff there. I opt to have something lighter, 2 slices of toast with kaya and 2 half boiled eggs with super thick coffee and milk.
If given the choice, I would chose not to eat anything but we were specifically instructed to have our breakfast. Guess they don't want either of us to faint from lack of sugar or something! But the thing is, I have this tiny iny little problem that if I have anything before 12noon, I will definitely need to visit the loo! Sigh.....
Anyway, by the time we are done with breakfast, it was only 10.30am and our appointment with the bridal house (BH) is at 11am. Taman Megah to SS2 takes about 10minutes drive only. But since we are not willing to sit at the coffee shop for too long especially with the crowd that day (seems that everyone misses local food after being back from their hometown!), we decided to drive to the BH and wait there lor.
We arrive outside BH around 10.40am and true enough, its not open yet. But there are a few of the staffs waiting outside having their breakfast. The owner of the BH arrived at 11am sharp. The first thing that they ask me to do when I got there was to changed into my white wedding gown that I want to wear for my outdoor photoshoot. I chose the one that I planned to wear for my church on 29 Dec.
But thinking back, I kinda regret choosing that because I should have worn the tea ceremony dress instead for outdoor shoots since outdoor is suppose to be more casual. Babe was wearing his white shirt and jeans. Gosh, I really don't want to imagine how the photos will turn out. Me in the full glory of the wedding gown, with full makeup, hairdo and veil in the garden, sweating! Thank god the makeup artist put something on my face to reduce sweating and oil, or else for sure all the makeup melted.
Oh did I tell you that the one tiny bottle of thing cost RM25 and that is for one time use only? YUP, RM25! I don't know about the rest of you but I cannot imagine one time application on the face that cost RM25. Anyway, I rather not think too much because if I do, then I will be thinking, GOSH! we paid RM3188 not just for the photos but for the experience as well. I mean, with the advanced technology of photoshop, I am pretty sure someone somewhere out there could have just crop your face from a pic somewhere and paste to a photo with someone wearing a wedding gown.....
So, like I said, we are actually also paying for the experience, i.e. for the many first times such as:
1. I got fake eyelashes
2. Got my eyebrows shaved and shaped
3. Babe got his eyebrows shaved and shaped too (GRIN!)
4. Full make up although my face itch after that..ugh!
5. Wearing wedding gowns instead of just seeing them in photos or on someone else! (What else!)
6. Know what the photographer meant when he said 'mirror me
and bla bla bla bla. If I list down everything, I think you guys will fall asleep.
We finally only finished at around 6.30-7pm. Mean 7-8hours of makeup,photoshoot, fake smiles and so on. Oh, and being scolded by the photographer. Although I don't think he is as mean as what I hear the photographer from Jackie Studio in Kuching can be, I would have preferred if he is more understanding and patient! Oh well, I guess if the photo turn out fantastic, I will forgive him. Will be going to BH again this Saturday to select the photos so that they can touch up with photoshop and put them into album or frame or whatever.
Through all this, I learned a few things. Hope this will help others that is planning for their photo shoot.
1. Packed something for lunch. Sandwiches would be the easiest. Some BH have delivery service from cafe around but usually those are super over priced. Anyway, you don't need the added stress of thinking what to eat...
2. If you have something in mind or would like to wear your own clothes for some of the shoots, tell the makeup artist in advance as she will be the one planning your whole journey.
3. Ladies, invest in a stick on bra unless you don't mind letting those helping you dress see your assets^_^
Oh gosh!I think I better stop here. Will continue again when I have time to tell you about the last two days. Better not continue in this posting or else it will be super long! MUCKS!
Sunday, 12 Oct, as most of you know if my wedding photo shoot day. Babe and I cleverly went to bed at 11pm on Saturday so that we can wake up nice and early the next day but well rested. Woke up at 9am, shower and get all our things, then off we go for our breakfast at Tmn Megah. Babe have his usual fried tomato kueh teow from our friend stall selling Sarawak laksa and stuff there. I opt to have something lighter, 2 slices of toast with kaya and 2 half boiled eggs with super thick coffee and milk.
If given the choice, I would chose not to eat anything but we were specifically instructed to have our breakfast. Guess they don't want either of us to faint from lack of sugar or something! But the thing is, I have this tiny iny little problem that if I have anything before 12noon, I will definitely need to visit the loo! Sigh.....
Anyway, by the time we are done with breakfast, it was only 10.30am and our appointment with the bridal house (BH) is at 11am. Taman Megah to SS2 takes about 10minutes drive only. But since we are not willing to sit at the coffee shop for too long especially with the crowd that day (seems that everyone misses local food after being back from their hometown!), we decided to drive to the BH and wait there lor.
We arrive outside BH around 10.40am and true enough, its not open yet. But there are a few of the staffs waiting outside having their breakfast. The owner of the BH arrived at 11am sharp. The first thing that they ask me to do when I got there was to changed into my white wedding gown that I want to wear for my outdoor photoshoot. I chose the one that I planned to wear for my church on 29 Dec.
But thinking back, I kinda regret choosing that because I should have worn the tea ceremony dress instead for outdoor shoots since outdoor is suppose to be more casual. Babe was wearing his white shirt and jeans. Gosh, I really don't want to imagine how the photos will turn out. Me in the full glory of the wedding gown, with full makeup, hairdo and veil in the garden, sweating! Thank god the makeup artist put something on my face to reduce sweating and oil, or else for sure all the makeup melted.
Oh did I tell you that the one tiny bottle of thing cost RM25 and that is for one time use only? YUP, RM25! I don't know about the rest of you but I cannot imagine one time application on the face that cost RM25. Anyway, I rather not think too much because if I do, then I will be thinking, GOSH! we paid RM3188 not just for the photos but for the experience as well. I mean, with the advanced technology of photoshop, I am pretty sure someone somewhere out there could have just crop your face from a pic somewhere and paste to a photo with someone wearing a wedding gown.....
So, like I said, we are actually also paying for the experience, i.e. for the many first times such as:
1. I got fake eyelashes
2. Got my eyebrows shaved and shaped
3. Babe got his eyebrows shaved and shaped too (GRIN!)
4. Full make up although my face itch after that..ugh!
5. Wearing wedding gowns instead of just seeing them in photos or on someone else! (What else!)
6. Know what the photographer meant when he said 'mirror me
and bla bla bla bla. If I list down everything, I think you guys will fall asleep.
We finally only finished at around 6.30-7pm. Mean 7-8hours of makeup,photoshoot, fake smiles and so on. Oh, and being scolded by the photographer. Although I don't think he is as mean as what I hear the photographer from Jackie Studio in Kuching can be, I would have preferred if he is more understanding and patient! Oh well, I guess if the photo turn out fantastic, I will forgive him. Will be going to BH again this Saturday to select the photos so that they can touch up with photoshop and put them into album or frame or whatever.
Through all this, I learned a few things. Hope this will help others that is planning for their photo shoot.
1. Packed something for lunch. Sandwiches would be the easiest. Some BH have delivery service from cafe around but usually those are super over priced. Anyway, you don't need the added stress of thinking what to eat...
2. If you have something in mind or would like to wear your own clothes for some of the shoots, tell the makeup artist in advance as she will be the one planning your whole journey.
3. Ladies, invest in a stick on bra unless you don't mind letting those helping you dress see your assets^_^
Oh gosh!I think I better stop here. Will continue again when I have time to tell you about the last two days. Better not continue in this posting or else it will be super long! MUCKS!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
My Tea Ceremony Dress?
WOOHOO!!! Finally got the dress that I will wear for the tea ceremony at my house after church on 29 Dec 08. Not only it is in white, it is also the design that I want but also super cheap! RM49 only after discount. I did saw something at Forever21, a white dress that is for sale at RM199! The dress is pretty versatile and unique because you can make it into a normal straight dress or into a fluffy dress. The secret? A few string on the inside of the dress allow you to tie the bottom part of the dress to makes it look fluffy and hence more elegant!
But, although this is a once in a lifetime experience, ie. getting married, I am not sure I want to spend RM199 for a dress that most likely I will only wear it once or twice. I am glad I hesitated because I did almost decided to just buy the dress from Forever21. In fact, I would say I am extremely lucky and the angels must be looking out for me^_^
I intend to wear a scarf over the dress to jazz it up abit. Perhaps something in powder pink or baby blue? HHhhmmm or maybe romantic purple? HAHAHA! Have not decided yet. But I will go light with the jelwery though because I think some of the relatives will be presenting jelwery during the tea ceremony. So, the dress:
I am already imagining wearing this with my white strappy for outings! HAIYAAAAA HAVE TO TAHAN AND KEEP FOR TWO MONTHS!!! BLUEK!!! hahaha
But, although this is a once in a lifetime experience, ie. getting married, I am not sure I want to spend RM199 for a dress that most likely I will only wear it once or twice. I am glad I hesitated because I did almost decided to just buy the dress from Forever21. In fact, I would say I am extremely lucky and the angels must be looking out for me^_^
I intend to wear a scarf over the dress to jazz it up abit. Perhaps something in powder pink or baby blue? HHhhmmm or maybe romantic purple? HAHAHA! Have not decided yet. But I will go light with the jelwery though because I think some of the relatives will be presenting jelwery during the tea ceremony. So, the dress:
I am already imagining wearing this with my white strappy for outings! HAIYAAAAA HAVE TO TAHAN AND KEEP FOR TWO MONTHS!!! BLUEK!!! hahaha
Friday, October 10, 2008
Short Talk: ASTRO!
WAHAHHAAH! I suddenly realised that we will be having our Astro installed next week!!! We applied just now at 1U when we were shopping for our stuff. Astro were having a roadshow there together with Crime Investigation network! So, FINALLY LAR! Ada Astro next week!! HAHAHA! I AM CRAZY!!
ShOeS sHoEs ShOeS sHoEs
MAMAMIA!!! I can't begin to tell you how busy I have been. Work has been crazy. Rushing from one thing after another and basically not much time to do anything else, including blogging. It has gotten so stressful that I have even begin to leave the stupid laptop in the office so that it won't taunt me when I am at home trying to take a rest! Thank God weekend is finally here. Although time seems to fly and seems that there is never enough hours in a day to do everything, time is also not moving fast enough to get to the day that I want it to be.
Get what I mean? No? Then you have never experience what we call the ultimate BUSY-NESS! And I hope that you are thankful for that everyday that you not experience the full sensation of super busy! Even back when I was in Kuching, there were pressure and stressed but I think even that has not reached the ultimate level. I think it has something to do with the fact that there are others that I can refer to for help.
Here, basically, my boss told me in not as many words that he will not defend me if anything goes wrong. He will definitely let me take the rap if anything goes wrong and it is my fault. He will also nag and talk about everything that he thinks is right although it was obvious incorrect! But who give a damn about that now right? I am getting married in less than 2 months!! And having the photoshoot this Sunday!!!
We have actually started hunting for the stuff that we need for the photoshoot since last weekend. It is not much things to get but in our quest to find the perfect everything, it seems to be taking longer. Although babe was able to get all his stuff within 2 outings, I am still short of a dress to wear for the tea ceremony and another shoe to wear with the evening gowns. But all is well, since I did get the super high heels (high for me anyways) in white at a super reasonable price.
My white strappy from Escarli, RM38.85 after 50% discount. Cheap hor? And it is simple enough for my taste. I didn't realised that it is on 50% until I pay for these babies!
From the toes and feet mark on the shoes, you can see that this is an old shoe. I seldom wear this except for special occassions. So, if I still can't find something suitable that babe likes as well, will either just get another strappy or wear this with my maroons and blue evening gowns
This is from Nose and I don't remember how much it cost but I only worn it once because it is rather uncomfortable! Babe say so ugly and look like slipper. Haiyaaa... I like it because of the shiny bling bling. Thinking of bringing this as well tomorrow in case we need it^_^
Actually, I did see a few strappy in gold or silver or black that I like but babe say why not get one that is covered all, i.e. pumps. Those that knows me will know that I HATE pumps but since babe like it, and if we can find something that I like and will wear again after the wedding, why not...
Wish I can take pic of the wedding gowns and evening gowns I chose and put it here. Oh well, just have to wait till AFTER I get my photoshoot touched up pic :P
Get what I mean? No? Then you have never experience what we call the ultimate BUSY-NESS! And I hope that you are thankful for that everyday that you not experience the full sensation of super busy! Even back when I was in Kuching, there were pressure and stressed but I think even that has not reached the ultimate level. I think it has something to do with the fact that there are others that I can refer to for help.
Here, basically, my boss told me in not as many words that he will not defend me if anything goes wrong. He will definitely let me take the rap if anything goes wrong and it is my fault. He will also nag and talk about everything that he thinks is right although it was obvious incorrect! But who give a damn about that now right? I am getting married in less than 2 months!! And having the photoshoot this Sunday!!!
We have actually started hunting for the stuff that we need for the photoshoot since last weekend. It is not much things to get but in our quest to find the perfect everything, it seems to be taking longer. Although babe was able to get all his stuff within 2 outings, I am still short of a dress to wear for the tea ceremony and another shoe to wear with the evening gowns. But all is well, since I did get the super high heels (high for me anyways) in white at a super reasonable price.
My white strappy from Escarli, RM38.85 after 50% discount. Cheap hor? And it is simple enough for my taste. I didn't realised that it is on 50% until I pay for these babies!
From the toes and feet mark on the shoes, you can see that this is an old shoe. I seldom wear this except for special occassions. So, if I still can't find something suitable that babe likes as well, will either just get another strappy or wear this with my maroons and blue evening gowns
This is from Nose and I don't remember how much it cost but I only worn it once because it is rather uncomfortable! Babe say so ugly and look like slipper. Haiyaaa... I like it because of the shiny bling bling. Thinking of bringing this as well tomorrow in case we need it^_^Actually, I did see a few strappy in gold or silver or black that I like but babe say why not get one that is covered all, i.e. pumps. Those that knows me will know that I HATE pumps but since babe like it, and if we can find something that I like and will wear again after the wedding, why not...
Wish I can take pic of the wedding gowns and evening gowns I chose and put it here. Oh well, just have to wait till AFTER I get my photoshoot touched up pic :P
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Let Get Mean
Busy busy busy drowning drowning drowning fainting fainting fainting palpitating palpitating palpitating insomnia insomnia insomnia stress stress stress! ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
PHEW! Glad to have that out of the way. Now I can type properly for the next 15minutes or so I guess. As you guys can see from the above, it has been a super duper busy week at the office. Hang on, it is only TUESDAY!!! SHIT!~ I am so looking forward to the weekend. Not only because it is the weekend but because the photoshoot is this Sunday. Wait a minute, I am not looking forward to it. This mean that my weekend is basically gone?
Have not even found my white or cream color shoes yet for the photoshoot. Babe of course got all his stuff already, white shirts, black pants, socks and shoes. I need to go get my shoes but damn lazy lar. I guess I will either just go around during lunch or go to The Curve after work today or tomorrow and just grab that pair of shoes that I saw there.
I was initially thinking of getting extra pair perhaps in silver just because I feel like getting an extra one. But in the end, decided to forget it. Too much hassle and time involve and definitely not enough energy and even less free-time available. In fact, I feel so blurred out that guess how I am actually releasing my stress.. COOK! Yap, babe says I am insane because here I was complaining I am super tired and starting to feel sick, and I insist on cooking dinner on workday.
Well, I am more sick of eating outside food and paying crazy price even for economy fastfood. So, yesterday marinated ikan kembong with salt, pepper, assam jawa and tapioca flour. Then fry those. And made soup with pork, pickled salted vege, cabbage and tomato. Surprisingly, babe actually had two bowl of rice. I guess he must be very sick of eating out too.
So, tonight, depending on my mood, might be cooking again. I took the chicken out from the freezer already last night and left it in the fridge. So, by the time we got back this evening, it should be all thaw out. Was thinking of marinating it with some sauces and put it in the oven to bake. But on second thought, perhaps I will just steam it and turn the rice into chicken rice. Oh well, see my mood tonight. I might just change my mind and ask babe to drop at the economy fastfood and pack food home...
Hei, I am a girl ok. A girl is entitle to change her mind whenever she want. It is our birth right! hahahaha!! OK, I better stop here before I insulted even more people.......
PHEW! Glad to have that out of the way. Now I can type properly for the next 15minutes or so I guess. As you guys can see from the above, it has been a super duper busy week at the office. Hang on, it is only TUESDAY!!! SHIT!~ I am so looking forward to the weekend. Not only because it is the weekend but because the photoshoot is this Sunday. Wait a minute, I am not looking forward to it. This mean that my weekend is basically gone?
Have not even found my white or cream color shoes yet for the photoshoot. Babe of course got all his stuff already, white shirts, black pants, socks and shoes. I need to go get my shoes but damn lazy lar. I guess I will either just go around during lunch or go to The Curve after work today or tomorrow and just grab that pair of shoes that I saw there.
I was initially thinking of getting extra pair perhaps in silver just because I feel like getting an extra one. But in the end, decided to forget it. Too much hassle and time involve and definitely not enough energy and even less free-time available. In fact, I feel so blurred out that guess how I am actually releasing my stress.. COOK! Yap, babe says I am insane because here I was complaining I am super tired and starting to feel sick, and I insist on cooking dinner on workday.
Well, I am more sick of eating outside food and paying crazy price even for economy fastfood. So, yesterday marinated ikan kembong with salt, pepper, assam jawa and tapioca flour. Then fry those. And made soup with pork, pickled salted vege, cabbage and tomato. Surprisingly, babe actually had two bowl of rice. I guess he must be very sick of eating out too.
So, tonight, depending on my mood, might be cooking again. I took the chicken out from the freezer already last night and left it in the fridge. So, by the time we got back this evening, it should be all thaw out. Was thinking of marinating it with some sauces and put it in the oven to bake. But on second thought, perhaps I will just steam it and turn the rice into chicken rice. Oh well, see my mood tonight. I might just change my mind and ask babe to drop at the economy fastfood and pack food home...
Hei, I am a girl ok. A girl is entitle to change her mind whenever she want. It is our birth right! hahahaha!! OK, I better stop here before I insulted even more people.......
Friday, October 3, 2008
I am INSANE!
WAHH REALLY NO MOOD TO WORK! It is Friday morning, 7.42am and I am all alone in the office as usual for this time of the day. And although it is a Friday, which usually you will see me jumping up and down with joy in my blog. But today is one of those sluggish day that I absolutely wish that I am at home doing absolutely nothing. The last two days seems to have passed in a daze with so much to do and overdose on sleep. I am not even sure I can recall fully what I did except that I slept till 2pm yesterday! *Sigh~!*
Of course, I can give excuse and say that it was because the day before I slept at 3am but errmm..that would mean 11 hours of sleep without waking up? And after 2 days of waking up when I feel like it, suddenly having to be yanked awake by the alarm clock this morning was not pleasant at all! ARGGH!! I hate work!! LOL~!!!!
I guess I can at least look forward to tomorrow and sleep in while babe have to go to work. It was suppose to be his weekend off but his malay colleague swapped with him. That mean next Saturday would be an off week for him. GAWD!! All I feel like doing now is SLEEP! As I was walking into the dark office just now, I was even contemplating just dozing off at my desk for an hour or so before everyone else arrive.
Been out shopping or rather attempt to shop to hunt for the stuff that we need for the photoshoot on 12 Oct. We have everything now or rather babe has all his white shirts, black pants and shoes. I just need to find my white high heels! I saw one at The Curve for RM55+ but was hesitate to get it yet in case I see something better. I guess I should have just bought it in the first place and save the time running here and there.
ARGHH!! Still have 10hours and 9minutes before I can officially forget all work and say HOORAY!! IT IS THE WEEKENDS!!! SOMEONE SLAP ME!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!
Of course, I can give excuse and say that it was because the day before I slept at 3am but errmm..that would mean 11 hours of sleep without waking up? And after 2 days of waking up when I feel like it, suddenly having to be yanked awake by the alarm clock this morning was not pleasant at all! ARGGH!! I hate work!! LOL~!!!!
I guess I can at least look forward to tomorrow and sleep in while babe have to go to work. It was suppose to be his weekend off but his malay colleague swapped with him. That mean next Saturday would be an off week for him. GAWD!! All I feel like doing now is SLEEP! As I was walking into the dark office just now, I was even contemplating just dozing off at my desk for an hour or so before everyone else arrive.
Been out shopping or rather attempt to shop to hunt for the stuff that we need for the photoshoot on 12 Oct. We have everything now or rather babe has all his white shirts, black pants and shoes. I just need to find my white high heels! I saw one at The Curve for RM55+ but was hesitate to get it yet in case I see something better. I guess I should have just bought it in the first place and save the time running here and there.
ARGHH!! Still have 10hours and 9minutes before I can officially forget all work and say HOORAY!! IT IS THE WEEKENDS!!! SOMEONE SLAP ME!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)