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Check out my other blog at www.scooponlayne.blogspot.com for the story of the 6th Vedablu outlet opening in Tawau.

Cheers!

Can’t believe I am adding this quiz here At 2am this morning… but this quiz is really quite fun and detailed. Brother, Eugene asked me to take the test as he did the test by adding this application into his Facebook.

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After the 70 plus questions I am a ‘The Sonnet’. Pretty good assessment of me actually. The quiz also tells you what type of love profile is your complete opposites, what type of love profiles suits your profile and what profiles to avoid. Very rational and logical reasons of course. Still, there will be lots of us out there who I am sure do not realize the above because they often never analyse their ownselves and we keep getting into relationships for the wrong reasons just because it may be the right reasons for other people.

Good night!

The rain is still pouring outside. I am still in the office at 7pm, still considered early. Just got back from KL, where I had the luxury of having my own big bed and the house to myself. Now… am back to the family home in KK. Room sharing and alot of ppl to entertain. I have put my place in Puchong up for rent or sale.To see it, click on the following link. http://www.iproperty.com.my/property/listing.asp?pid=104734

Not so good photos taken by the agent. I could have seriously done better but oh well, its done.

Busy times ahead for me, got lots of things to do with work, my head is already spinning from the thoughts flying. Don’t know if its the lack of food or just dizzy from thoughts.

I am munching on this fried snacks someone gave for CNY. Its pretty addictive, but then I keep getting reminded of how poisonous this deep fried snack could be. I just read this email I got from my dad, that most deep fried food like the banana fritters are fried with melted plastic in the oil so that the fried food retain its crispiness. I wonder how much of this story is true, but if it is, it is a scary thought. I better drink more water to flush it out of my system.

It rained so heavy today. Alot of areas are flooded and I worry for few of my friends that live in these flood prone areas. Right now, I can hear my dad exiting his office next door. We are the two last ones left here. Downstairs, I hear the roar of his car engines, and he is off.

I need food

SO so hungry. I better go and continue work later at home. Right now, am also thinking that there are so many nice movies to watch starting this Thursday. 10,000 BC…. must watch. In KL I watched Vantage Point and Assembly. Vantage Point kept me at the edge of my sit and Assembly was touching in some way but a little boring. Wanted to go the The Gardens and didn’t. Wanted to try out the K-box plus and also didn’t. Also had a few friends whom I didn’t manage to call or meet. Well…next trip then guys. Its just that, I seldom have the time to be alone in my own space, I would rather be alone in my house.

Got so many things running through my mind, that I have got to a stage where I used to say whatever is running through my mind to becoming very quiet and just let the thoughts run through. I don’t know why I am explaining it here but its just the thoughts are too fast for me to mouth and its random things all coming at once. I find myself staring off at the distance sometimes, and even walking the shopping mall or eating on my own, I am oblivious to the world around me, absorbed in my thoughts. I know that thinking too much is no good. It makes me have sleepless nights sometimes. I sleep and feel like I was not sleeping because its like my spirit is doing all the things I didn’t do or thought of doing in my dreams. I wake up and feel more tired.

The rain is pouring harder. I shall make a run for the car. Don’t think the rain will be stopping anytime soon.

My goodness….at 12:50am in the morning. Still doing work, I decided to check on my air asia flight time. Phew! Luckily I checked, I was so sure that my flight was on thursday. Its Wednesday instead, meaning tomorrow! Yikes!  Now I am starting to panic a little. This means I only have tomorrow to complete work of 2 days!

Back to work….

My routine day… run around the outlets and get some errands done. I arrive at my office at 4:30pm to 5pm when everyone else is ready to head home. I arrive to start paper work. I stay till 8pm normally and go back to one of the outlets.

On a day like this after tired running around, I turn on my lap top and log on into friendster and face book. I used to log on everyday because I was more office based. Now… I log on once a week? Or less… Anyhow… one thing led to another. I wanted to blog about something that was going across my mind but now I don’t remember because I was busy reading other blogger’s blogs. One thing led to another,  meaning…I read one blog and she linked her post to another friend blogger’s blog that led me to another blogger’s blog and on and on and on. Man… how can a person ever say that he/she is bored. I just can spent the last 2 hours reading blogs. No kidding…. Maybe you get bored if you do it daily. Then again blog surfing can be very very addictive.

I used to know what boredom is but now, I don’t have the time to be bored at all, between the paper work, operation work, phone calls, sms-es, friends, family, being online, reading my 5 books (yes I am reading 5 different books simultaneously), watching movie, etc…how can I ever have the time to be bored. I look forward to the weekend mornings where I have the house to myself…and I just can lay down on my comfy sofa and watch a little TV on my own. I like being alone…because I don’t have time being alone. I have a million things I wish I could do if I just found the time.

For instance… I decided to sign up for Y Fitness nin Citymall and still haven’t got to it. Reading this post now, I am thinking, am I kidding myself? Do I have time to go to Y Fitness for some much needed exercise? People say "Make time!"… I used to do belly dancing and latin and quit because I am always missing the darn classes… hmm… sigh sigh. I will just sign on. That burn in my wallet will probably psyche me into going to gym!

Signing off… going for dinner with my two little brothers. Thinking japanese.

Been awhile since the last post. Yes… I still remember I have yet to post my 2008 resolutions. I have to rush off to CityMall Outlet so this one will be a quick one.

I would like to wish everybody GONG XI FATT CHAI! May 2008 bring more happiness and prosperity. ”More ong, more ong…” Thats the thought that is going over and over in my head as I fold ang pow’s (red packets) into ang pow lanterns and balls for decor for my outlets. Been hunting for ang pow packets everywhere. I actually don’t really want to over-decorate Vedablu Outlets. Sometimes simple is beautiful. But no matter what we have to have some reds and oranges.

I was in KL last week to pack up some things from my condo. Moving them back to KK so I can rent out my place there. Renting it out fully furnished. If anyone looking for a place please drop me a message. One of the things on my agenda is looking for a place to rent in KK. Been flipping newspapers but have yet to see something I like. Dad says…better to buy. But unless I sell off my place in KL… don’t think I will be able to do that just yet. Furthermore, no property has interest me yet. But I really need to move out. Its like part of growing up, at this age, I just feel I need my own ‘Elaine time’, a space of my own, just to keep my sanity. Of course its always nice staying at home, we have our angelic Maid… who does a tremendous job with the house cleaning, laundry, cooking, etc. We never need to worry, no rentals to pay and at least my mum is happy because she knows all her children are home with her.

I read my zodiacs for 2008. I believe there is some truth in them but everybody has a hand in changing their fate. So I only use them as a guideline. 2008 is supposed to be a good year for the Monkey. But there is more sowing to be done. I will only start harvesting the fruits of my labour in 2009. That said.. I told myself that I must hang in there and give my all in 2008, so I have bucket loads to harvest in 2009.

Ok… small announcement. All Ex-All Saints students, class of 1998, the reunion will be held at Vedablu Citymall on the 9th Feb (Sat) starting at 7pm. A more casual reunion because we had much difficulty getting cencus in organizing a more formal dinner reunion with all of you. I got a lot of msg asking me where do they deposit the RM50 and if they could pay upon arrival. Just to clarify, there is no need to pay and deposit anymore to join the reunion. Just join us, and of course if you feel like drinking or eating then just purchase from Vedablu. Looking forward to see everybody!!

         Happy New Year 2008 everybody! 2007 has been one hectic year for business and also one of the most strenous times emotionally and mentally for me. But here I am still standing strong. Hooray! You know what they say, "what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger". To read more about Vedablu and our business in 2007, I have posted some pictures in my other blog, scooponlayne.

          Personally, I think I have grown emotionally and mentally stronger after facing few rough patches. I think again and again, I learnt that you have to have patience but in the end always not to expect too much from people. Have hope and faith in GOD instead and when things turn out how they turn out to be Trust there is a reason. Again, I did not complete any of my personal resolutions of 2007. Sigh~~~ So my 2008 resolution is to give more attention to my personal life. You work but you still need to have a life sometimes. That also means this year I will complete my 2007 resolutions before its too late.

November and December, has been my toughest times but somehow out of this all has turn out well. Good friends are very important in your life and I thank them for appearing not knowingly that I needed their companionship. HAHA! I have been going out again a few times with all old friends from All Saints… some who I have not met for 10 years. It’s incredible how we are still all very much the same people as back in highschool but only all in a different phase of lifeSome engaged, some married and with children (these are the ones that have truly achieved something).  If 10 years is long, I also met my primary school friends and my favourite primary school teacher. Cikgu Al-Beari! Amidst all this, at the end of this year I discovered that nothing lasts forever even when coming to friendships, but some friendships are better after that long. I met new friends too who are very enlightening and hope that we can hang out more often together.

          Hiew, is one interesting person who I knew through my good friend Simon but never really hung out togehter until we went to this board game cafe in citymall. He loves board games and his board game blog is superb. Makes me want to leave my outlet in City Mall and go play. Then half way I remember I can’t play board games alone. Simon and I could go…but then they would just be the two of us and most games has a min 4 -6 players. So announcement time…. "Calling for board gamers, if you want 2 spare beginner players please call on us!"

         It has been 1 year and 4 months since I returned to KK. It’s still all good and beautiful. KK is a growing city and I must say this is the place to be. Although I am staying now for a different reason from what I came back for, it’s all worth it. Live with no regrets. That’s always my believe. Back to personal resolutions of 2007. I did my Belly Dancing and stopped after 2 months. I did the Latin dance and stopped after just 2 weeks, also you need a partner and I had none. I did not sign up to any Mandarin Classes yet because I just have no time. But this month I will as I am getting tired of hearing Lawrence say “don’t speak to her in malay, she perfectly understands mandarin” to his family. I feel such a failure in languages. Besides that did no traveling besides KL. I shall commit to do all my resolutions and shall post it up here on my blog as everybody’s witness. The Things to do List and Places to Visit List.

          Gosh I have so many things to say… For New Year this year did pretty much the same thing last year. No complains, as a friend put it, “New Year is all about Drinking and Kissing Loved Ones”. Small party at Lawrence’s house, he says KK to crowded, don’t want to go down to town. We did check some parts of town out on his bike (thank goodness we were on the bike) and true enough KK and Tg Aru was crowded and jammed. So we went back watched X-men on TV while waiting for countdown. At the countdown, we went to the porch… he had his last cigarette. He is quitting! I hope it lasts this time. He threw the remainder of his pack into the drain. I’m proud of him. This year is a very important year for him just like it was important for me in 2007. This year is the start of his own business and his focus on his private practice. I know for sure he will do extremely well.

          I really look forward to 2008 and whatever that unfolds I am thankful for the life I have, the true friends I have, old friends that are now back in contact, new friends, my family and loved ones. Not being negative but, even if in the end things don’t go to well in all aspects, I have found the strength and courage from 2007 to stand tall. 2007 has really been a character growing year.

          Lastly, a remembrance for Cikgu Norita who passed away in the last quarter of 2007. Great Teachers like her leave a great imprint in our lives. May the Lord give her family patience and strength.

Before we know it, another year has nearly passed. We are now 24 days short of celebrating 2008! So much has happened that I really didn’t feel 2007. I noticed that I got sick alot in 2007. I am now also sick. The all in one sickness package. Fever, flu, cough, sorethroat and headaches. I was sick last month and recovered and now I am sick again. Sigh~~~

December… worries worries. Not only work aspect but I sometimes freak out during christmas month as my gift list gets longer and longer every year. Shopping is really not one of my hobbies and  Xmas gift shopping can really stress me out.

There are lots to be done for Vedablu and I keep my fingers cross for now and pray for continuous blessings in 2008. There is more hard work to come… triple hard work! But the ground work is done, now only the polishing of things in operations. We always have to continually improve. I am always too stressed out because I fret the worse… but at the same time I know as always I just need to dive in and concentrate on the matter and issues will resolve as we move along. Picture on the left is taken during our event at the PROPEX 07.

Vedablu will be having a  9  day (24th Dec to 1st Jan) all-day Christmas Ice cream and dessert buffet  starting 24th of Dec. So all of you who wants to chance to sample our ala carte dessert menu and all our ice cream flavours may try it all by getting our buffet package at a  value for money price.

I have started a blog to attempt to answer to some questions customers always ask about our ice cream.   The blog is still sort of in development but I have blogged on 2 frequent asked questions. I am really a blogging newbie, so took me hours to put up banners and widgets. You can visit my personal vedablu blog by clicking here. This blog is not a formal website of Vedablu Global Sdn Bhd, and it attempts to answer questions in a more casual but informative manner. I try to explain technical terms of ice cream production as simply as possible so hopefully our customers can understand certain aspects of our ice cream and what makes it different from others.

On a more personal note things are rather complicated. I hope 2008 will bring some good news and more time for me and partner to spend on personal life as we have left it in the back seat. It takes two to clap. Meanwhile neither of us are clapping. =) In the end I think we really need a balance in life to be truly happy. I think 2007 I met alot of different people and have gained lots of insights from these people. I am blessed to know them as friends.  2007 is really a growing year for me in terms of character. I look in the mirror and I really see myself ageing and maturing sometimes.

Maldives have always been my dream destination. I really want to go and experience staying on one of their lagoon suites. I researched and air ticket plus 4 nights accomodation would come up to RM20K min. Something I am not able to afford right now. Then, recently about a week ago my Japanese god sister came to KK for the purpose of visiting Mantanani Island. Today she uploaded the picture I saw in her Digital Camera when she was in KK onto her blog. I think I found Maldives in Sabah. The best thing is, its just 45 mins drive plus an hour’s speed boat ride away from KK! This is my next destination! Can’t wait till the rainy season passes us by.

Its 7:56pm, still in the office. I keep reminding myself I have to attend our 1998 All Saints High School 10 Year reunion meeting at 8:30pm. Just as I was about to leave… it just started to pour. Its really pouring heavy right now. I guess I’ll have to wait.

One thing good… at least the mud stuck to my car tyres will be washed away. Wait… there is a few bad things. For one, I think I will be late to that meeting and I’m sure just 15 minutes of this heavy downpour will lead to a slight flooding in Jalan Kelombong. Not good~~~

This past 2 months have really been rough on me but this 2 weeks have been even tougher. I just don’t want to go into the details but has anyone out there felt so sad, alone and depressed that there are times which your tears just fall uncontrollably. Trust me, if I could control them I would. No…crying is not my hobby. I feel like a silly girl sometimes. I drive and I cry, I look at pictures and I cry, I hear a song and I cry. The human heart really has no boundaries when it comes to love and understanding. It stretches to accomodate almost anything just if you want it to. The love you feel for someone or something can really overwhelm a person sometimes. Could it just be hormones?

Anyway, I have my own philosophy in dealing with sadness and hurt. If you can’t forget and let go, then don’t force yourself. Embrace those feelings and try to think from the other perspective. Sooner or later you will understand, accept and be empowered after you have truly moved on. I don’t know if I make sense for lack of better words to explain at this current moment.  I have never felt this way in my whole life. I really am hurt but I don’t mind the hurt because I have high believes and hope that everything will be alright. I also have lots of heart and love. Even if things don’t go the way I wanted it to go its okay because we built memories.

The world can eat you up sometimes. We sometimes work too hard just to earn better and afford more material things that we forget to nurture the relationships around us. The irony is I was that person and now my darling’s that person. My time to be understanding when he needs his cave time. But you know what, I wouldn’t change any bit of him. I love a guy who works hard and has big dreams. I really emphatize with him. He is just always so so tired and stressed. If there is anyone who understands his tiredness its me. Constant pressure and worries.

Now, I am thankful for my work. Being busy is the best way to not think too much and not to worry too much. Time will take care of everything. In the end if nothing else works you can only make the business better.

Although we don’t look good in this photo (we both are vain ppl to a certain extent), but of all the photos I have I love this photo of US. It gives me solace and makes me smile even in my most troubled moments. Something about his photo captures what we have. A picture really captures a thousand words.

My heart’s prayer, let the rain wash all these sad feelings away.

Note: 8:29pm.. hmmm rain is still pouring… ok enough of washing away. I’m late to that meeting.