Will you be there?

Terry Fox Run is happening in our very own backyard in KL this coming Sunday morning on the 4th November 2007. The venue will be Lake Gardens. Time 830 am.

Do you know who Terry Fox is and what the run is for? Terry Fox was a cancer patient. He was diagnosed with bone cancer at the tender age of 18. His right leg had to be amputated 15cm above the knee.

Moved by the suffering of fellow cancer patients, especially young children, he resolved to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. He trained for 18 months and ran with his prosthetic leg for 5,000km.

Fox started in Newfoundland on April 12, 1980, and ran about 42km (the length of a marathon) every day. He asked the Canadian Cancer Society to support his run. “I’m not a dreamer, and I’m not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to.”

I don’t feel that this is unfair. That’s the thing about cancer. I’m not the only one, it happens all the time to people. I’m not special. This just intensifies what I did. It gives it more meaning. It’ll inspire more people. I just wish people would realise that anything’s possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try.” – Terry Fox (1958-1981)

My grandfather passed away from colon cancer. But it's not solely because of him that I will be there. I will be there because I want to. I know I don't have the stamina to run the whole 6.5 km but I resolve walk till I reach the finish line. I know I can. Terry did more than that. What's 6.5 km?

No registration required. Just be at Lake Gardens at 830 am on the 4th November 2007.



I want to make a difference. Do you?


Quirky

Job Position-BOSS

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF BOSS

WHY I THINK I AM SUITABLE FOR THIS POSITION:


1. I LIKE TO BOSS PEOPLE AROUND

2. I REPORT FOR WORK LATE AND LEAVE EARLY, AS I WISH

3. I DON’T REALLY WORK DURING WORKING HOURS.

4. I MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS TODAY, FORGET THEM TOMORROW, AND BLAME YOU FOR IT.

5. I NEED A REALLY HOT CHICK AS A PERSONAL SECRETARY.


ADDITIONAL:

6. I CAN PRETEND TO LOOK LIKE I UNDERSTAND WHAT OTHERS TALK ABOUT REALLY WELL, BUT IM ACTUALLY DAYDREAMING ABOUT THAT HOT CHIC PERSONAL ASSISTANT. (REQUIRES PRE-REQUISITE NO.5)

7. I DON’T REALLY KNOW HOW THINGS WORKS, OR WHAT YOU DO, BUT I STILL SCOLD YOU FOR NOT DOING IT PROPERLY.

8. I CAN SIGN MY NAME WITHOUT LOOKING (VERY USEFUL SKILL, NO BOSS CAN SURVIVE WITHOUT IT) (MAY CAUSE NO.4 TO MALFUNCTION)

9. I CAN NAG NON STOP ABOUT A SINGLE SMALL MISTAKE OF MISPLACING A PLASTIC FOLDER FOR MORE THAN 1 HOUR.

10. I LIKE TO HAVE MY BOOTS LICKED.

This post is courtesy of Enegue.


Quirky ;)

Nip Tuck

I never really followed this series until recently. I don't even know what season it is in now but in today's episode, Dr. Christian Troy is just so mean.

I mean, yeah, he's good looking and all. I used to think that since he appeared in Charmed as Cole. Haha.. funny how he's always the slightly evil character. Maybe it's his look. Bad guys always look more dashing.

Dr. Troy was lefted at the altar by the woman he loved in the previous episode. And he's heartbroken. I think he's finally loved someone and to be left by someone you truly love.... sigh. Well, but the way he tries to get over it, by humiliating others and stripping others off their self-esteem. That's just so mean.

The way he asked a girl to put a brown paper bag over her head so that he can't see her face when he makes love to her. I pity the girl. But she seems fine over it. haha..I'm not into sadomachoism. Maybe that's why I think he's mean.

But what truly disturbs me is the scene where they show Kimber being locked up, face mutilated and forced to write Christian a letter saying she chose career over him. It disturbs me to see a person who loves so much being tortured. I really wish I can jump into that fictional world and save her.

A pity I can't. But who knows, sad things like that may really be happening somewhere in our world.


Quirky

What would you do if...

Your boyfriend (or girlfriend) cheats on you? What if they have someone else out there besides you? What would you do if you do eventually find out?

Someone I know actually cheats back. Hmmm. Her rationale? Well, since he can do it, why can't I? It's only fair.

And when I asked her why not just leave him, she said she knows that eventually they will end up together. huh? What kind of thinking is that?

If a guy (or girl) can cheat on you once, they can do it again. In whichever stage of the relationship. Do you really want to share your other half with someone else? Knowingly doing so?

I don't think I can. If Dear ever has another 'relationship' outside of ours that ain't anything platonic, I would call it quits. Because I know I won't cheat on him and if he does, then he doesn't deserve my love for him anymore. Why share? This is one thing I think no one should share. And there's no point in taking 'revenge' by going out with someone else. Who feels the hurt? Is that what you really want? Moreover, on moral grounds, I don't think that's a very right thing to do too. But then again, everyone has differing opinions on what's moral and not. So, I should just shaddup and go to bed.. haha.

Well, this is purely my opinion, but if someone cheats on you, leave the relationship. It is not going to be worth it unless both are committed to each other.

Yes, I do flirt. I enjoy doing that. It is my confidence booster, sometimes :P Dear knows about this. He knows I flirt. But he also knows that's about all I will do.

Tell me, what would you do?



Quirky

Tags, tags.. I love tags

Ooohh, I've been crafting last night. Made some tags. Not sure what kind of ribbons I wanna use yet and how I want to tie them up but I love them!

They are so pretty!

Oh, but of course I would say that they are pretty :P I'm biased. I made them. haha.. Will post up pictures later in the day and you can tell me if you think they are pretty or not. After I post them here, they will be found on my Etsy shop.

Custom orders will be welcomed. We can discuss color, size, quantity and cost. Malaysian customers who are interested, just leave me a comment. Don't be shy. I can calculate the costing for you before confirming order.

No problemo!


Quirky

Feverish

Have been feeling slightly feverish since last night... Been drinking water like a camel. Hopefully that will help with bringing down the fever.

Aaaarrrghhh.. I need more time to craft! I can't wait to upload another item *hearts*

I *heart* them so much!


Quirky

I'm no Snow White

Cos I don't have Seven Dwarfs. I've got a Forever Friends teddy, a Tigger, Eeyore and Stitch :)

Lovely cuddly, happy bouncy, moody but oh-so-cute and most annoying one who found the meaning of family.

Love them to bits. But nope, I don't sleep with them.

Guess who?


Quirky

Invest now, it's better than later

This is quite a good time for investment. And why do I say that?

Market has gone down slightly. It's going through another readjustment period. Which is good for new investors or investors who wants to take opportunity of lower unit prices to start investing. For existing investors, don't worry. Given time, Unit Trust will perform. But you have to give it TIME.

TIME is of the essence here.

If we compare the prices on KLCI when the index was 1345 last and now, the prices now are still higher. What this means is that the funds are performing even though it went through market readjustments.

Of course, when the KLCI went down due to subprime issues, most of the funds were reflecting 'red' growths (i.e prices slipped). But if you look at it, that was a good time to manage your investments. In investing, there's always a contingency method. Whether or not we decide to act on it is another issue.

I won't write too much about this. If you want to know more, we can talk :)
Soon.


Quirky

Making my $$ work for me

I believe in working smart more than working hard. Like how we should make our money work for us and not just resort to earning more money. Instead of being a slave to money, why not make the money our slave?

Good, right? Everyone likes the idea of our money working for us while we're sleeping?

No.. I'm not talking MLM (multi-level marketing) and I'm not asking you do anything illegal. I'm talking investment.

What investment, you say? Leave me a comment stating you want to know more and I'll get back to you via email.

Let's just say that I've been thrown out of my comfort zone a year and a half ago and I've come to the realization that no matter how much I earn, I can spend it faster. And because of the situations that I've been through since then, I've started to learn more about financial freedom, managing finances and investments of sorts.

God has His reasons for putting people at crossroads and for whatever path I choose, He's been there watching me and guiding me back to the path He wants me to trod.

I've fallen to the beaten path but He's brought me back. I took the wrong turn and He held my hands, leading me back. He's so patient. If it's me, I would have given up on me...haha.. That's why He's God and I'm just me :)

I'm blessed that I discovered financial management now and not anymore later. And I'm so blessed that He's rekindling my creativity. God gives us talents but it's up to us to make us of it and flourish it. My love for crafting simmered for a long time until now. I hope He helps me grow more and more in it :)

And I pray He guides me through as I become a consultant to people on their finances.


Quirky

I love snowflakes, don't you?

My first Moleskine cahier makeover :D

Moleskine is the legendary notebook used by European artists and thinkers. It has been used by Van Gogh to Picasso, from Ernest Hemingway to Bruce Chatwin.

To find out more, visit my Etsy store. Just click on the link at the sidebar to your left.

*winks*


Quirky

A broom, a pail & me

I dread waking up today. For a reason. My kitchen and laundry area is flooded. And the water went halfway to the living room as well as flow out from the front door. My housemate discovered it when she returned from work yesterday evening and she conveniently had to 'balik kampung' (go back to her hometown) this morning. The other one had to work and I totally understand cos of the nature of her job.

So, I have to contact the landlady, the Management and stay home waiting for them to come fix the problem. The landlady didn't bother coming but she will be tomorrow as she's not happy she has to pay the bill. She expects the Management to settle it.

Thank God the plumber came this morning. As he was checking the pipes, the water started rising again. Gasp! I cannot start to imagine the water flowing on my kitchen or living room floor again. Yuck!

They managed to unclog the pipes and the water subsided. Then he said I have to pay him RM 70 and so I called the landlady to check with her first. She is definitely not happy. They debated quite a bit on my phone (my phone bill -.-" ) and she decided that she will come over tomorrow to take a look and talk somemore with the plumber. Poor plumber. Well, poor me too. I have to standby for them.

The plumber left shortly after and I am left alone to clean up the mess. Put all the dirty, wet floor mats and clothes into the washing machine for a soak and wash. Then it's up to my trusty broom, the pail and me to wipe up the mess. Sigh.

What a way to start my day.


Quirky

Double Misfortune

I texted my housemates cos I wanted to meet them tonight to inform them that I will be moving out. My aunt has a place nearby. Not too big, just cozy. And I will be staying there pretty soon. I wanted to discuss with them on the transfer of tenancy and such.

Ekin texted me back saying the house is flooded -.-" We're staying on the 1st floor, by the way. sigh. This is the second time in 2 weeks. Exactly a week apart. The first time it happened was last Friday. A day before Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Both Kerry and I were cleaning the kitchen and laundry area till late. Some way to welcome the holidays, huh?

This time the flooding was much worse. I thank God it didn't seep into my room but both Ker's and Ekin's room were slightly affected. The water reached their door. We couldn't do anything as the water has not yet subsided. Will have to wait till the morning to inform the Management. Just got off the phone with the landlady. She's rather nice. Was actually apologetic that it happened. hehe.. My heart's very soft. Like that and I think she's nice :P

So, we're all not sleeping at home tonight.

On the way to my Dear's house, there was a sudden congestion at the traffic light. Kinda unusual at this hour. Saw a police car with the siren on and the policeman directing traffic. That's when we saw the accident.

A Kelisa on top of a motorcycle. The accident victims were already removed from the scene but one can guess how bad it was. From my view, I can only assume that the Kelisa was trying to U-turn at the traffic light and the motorcyclist went too fast and crashed under it. Have to see if tomorrow's newspaper reports it.

Two unfortunate events in one night. My apartment got flooded and an accident on the road.

I can only Thank God that we left earlier. If we had left later, we could have been involved. So, yes, Amen for keeping us safe.


Quirky

Cards, Tags, Postcards,Bookmarks

I have not actively started making all these yet but if any of you would like to purchase some cards (tags, bookmarks, postcards) and would like for me to make some samples, do let me know. Just leave me a comment or two :) and I'll get back to you.

Of course, you'll have to inform me of your theme, some minimal information so that I can customize for you. When I'm done, I will take pictures of it and post it on Etsy. You can then view and order from there :)

If you have more queries, e.g cost, shipping and etc... do drop me a mail -> angelicquirk@gmail.com

Quirky

Why decisions?

Why do we have to make decisions? The more mature we get (I refrain from using the word 'older') in life, the more there is for us to decide. What's with decisions? Where have the days gone where we just hop around and play without a care in the world? Ah, I've gotten more mature. That's where it has gone.With the wind.

The past year and a half has been one fraught with many decisions. Decisions that have altered my lifestyle, the way I think and so much more. I know there is no point in regretting decisions and I'm *trying* hard not to. I hope that everytime I look back, it's to gain something from it. An experience. A lesson I paid a price for.

It is that time again. For me to make a decision. Some people think that making decisions are easy. Maybe for me, I think too much. I consider the impact my decision would have on the people closest to me. But I have learned that making a decision based on that fact has caused me before. Many a times it has caused me. It's like I never learn. Once bitten, twice shy people say.

I guess I value them and place them high above on my list when I consider. And that's why I find it so hard to make my decision.

You think that you have a lot on their mind. I, too, have a lot on my mind and it's just not fair if you think by not caring, it's easier for me to decide. Well it isn't and it hurts me.

Quirky

Hold on please...

I got irritated talking over the phone with my credit card people. What's new, right? Well, I know it's wrong of me to raise my voice at them sometimes but they can get soooooo irritating. Add that to the amount of time they always puts me on hold. Enough poison to kill a rat.. hehe.

I'm purchasing something that is kinda on a one time offer and I need the credit limit on my card increased. Nope, I didn't overspend (well, not yet..haha), I just have not cleared the amount due since it's not my due date yet. I'm one of those people who prefers the money sitting in my account rather than in some other's. Besides, it's not due yet!

At first they put me on hold for the longest time. Then they said they can't process my request because it's not an emergency. Well, to me it is! And I got so fed up. I hung up on them.

When I checked my account the next day, I noticed that the limit was increased. But they didn't inform me and I didn't make my purchase *grrrr* And when I did my purchase last night, those funny a*s has already decreased the limit. AAArrrrghhh. Can you imagine my frustration?

I just got off the phone with them AGAIN this morning and that girl raised her voice at me. I told her calmly not to do that as I have not raised mine. Supposedly she will 'assist' me to process the temporary increase. Have not seen it reflected in my account yet. Hopefully the vendor has not charged me yet. I don't want the transaction to bounce. I want my item!

and yup, I got so mad, I just paid up to clear my account WAY before the due date...


Quirky

Merry Mix Wine Charms

My very first Etsy sale :D
A set of wine charms. But already I'm elated.
Blogging at the moment. Will be crafting more this weekend.
Have some new items that will be posted on Etsy very soon :)

Quirky

I <3 Etsy

I heart Etsy. Absolutely totally heart Etsy. I'm already addicted to it. haha.. As is my addiction to coffee but that is kinda well known in my circle of close friends. Or maybe not. Oh well...

To those who don't know what Etsy is, Etsy is a place where people buy and sell handmade items. I had wanted to keep it my 'secret garden', treasure trove of some kind.Made it harder contemplating on whether I should *tell* the world about my latest obsession but, heck, sharing is caring? And besides, maybe some of you already know this site exists :)

I'm going to love browsing the pages, searching for items to buy as well as crafting and listing my items for sale. I need a way to release built-up tension. One of the ways I've identified to keep me happily bouncing along is to craft and draw.

And that's what I'm gonna do.

*smiles*

Quirky

My first blogspot post

My very first post on Blogspot :) Been blogging and cataloging my life in Multiply mostly but there are certain restrictions which annoy me. I can't seem to find out how I can put up widgets and have since given up :P

I will still be blogging there, albeit in less consistency than I used to . Will still be posting photos there. Haven't tried flikr yet. Haha.. If I get addicted to flikr then maybe even less posting in Multiply? I don't even dare peek at Facebook. Received a few invites to join but, nah, I don't need that much attention.

*rolls eyes*

In my little space here, I will be blogging about the happenings in my life, the companion whom I'm going to spend all my life with, the job that feeds me (hopefully not for long :P ), the things that tickles my funnybones, things that infuriates the h*ll out of me, my love for all things beautiful, my thirst for financial freedom, my quest to get there, pundits on local happenings, drawing, crafting and more crafting.

This is my space. You can comment but this is my outlet of expression. Not yours :)

Quirky