Wah...

* Yawn. Nothing much happened today at work except this:


Han Dynasty (206BC - AD 220)

BACKGROUND
* Empress Dowager Lü and Consort Qi are both Emperor Gao's wives. But since Empress Dowager's son Li Ying (Emperor Hui) was crowned king after the husband's death, she is of higher authority than Consort Qi.


A SHORT ACCOUNT OF WHAT HAPPENED
Emperor Hui (Empress Dowager Lü's son) resided Ruyi (Consort Qi's 12 year old son) in the palace and checked for poison in any aliment delivered to him. Emperor Hui also brought Ruyi with him wherever he went.

In one early morning in the twelfth month of the first year of Emperor Hui, the emperor had to attend a shooting ritual; this time Ruyi was left alone since he could not wake up early.

Emperor Hui supposed his mother would not plot against his brother as several months had passed without incident. Nevertheless Dowager Lü had someone force venom down Ruyi's throat...

After she killed Ruyi, she then chopped off Consort Qi's hands and feet, blinded her by scooping out her eyes, cut out her tongue and abandoned her to live in a toilet, and insulted her as "the Human Pig" (人彘).

Several days after, Empress Dowager Lü summoned her own son, Emperor Hui to have a look of "the Human Pig". After he saw and realised who "the Human Pig" was, the weak emperor was so sick of his mother's cruelty that he virtually relinquished his authority, withdrew himself to carnal pleasures. (Paraphrased quotation from the Records of the Grand Historian, chapter 9)


EFFECTS ON ME
This is the reason why I can still be wide awake on a boring Tuesday afternoon. Yucks... got gruesome picture in my head now. Truly, there's nothing like a woman on a deadly course.

Happy Feet's distant cousins.

They are in love.

They are happy.

They are also gay.

And, they are not alone.

Wendell and Cass

On a Monday, little interesting stories add more life to my day. This is one of them.

These two penguins that made headlines in the New York Aquarium a couple of years ago. Wendell and Cass has been together for close to 8 years now. And "neither of them has ever been with anyone else," says their keeper, Stephanie Mitchell. (Aww...)

Among the 22 male and 10 female African black-footed penguins in the aquarium, no one suspected Wendell and Cass were gay when they first bonded. Penguins don't have external sex organs, so visually there's no surefire way to tell whether they are male or female. But over time, people began to wonder.

In all the years they had been together, neither Wendell nor Cass laid an egg. This was unusual because the keepers knew they copulated regularly. They had often seen Wendell submit to Cass, the more dominating of the two. But one day, a keeper saw Wendell on top.

Wendell and Cass are not the only gay penguin couples. Apparently there are many more gay penguins in our zoos than we realise. This is because of the disproportionate male-female ratio.

In another zoo (Central Park Zoo), Roy and Silo - another gay penguin couple, have been together for 4 years.

When they were given an egg to hatch because an inexperienced couple failed to hatch their own egg, Silo and Roy were super excited at the 'opportunity' to become parents. And they took care of the egg really well. It eventually hatched into a chick.

However, their relationship fell apart when Silo fell in love with Scrappy, a female penguin that recently came into the zoo.

Ever since then, Roy was often seen sitting at the edge of the penguin area... alone, staring at the wall.

Sigh... I think 'Happy Feet' aside, this is real penguin drama.

DRAW 4!

Hooray! Weekend is here again. And we're now half way through the Lucky Draw.
This week's theme is 'Bona fide'.

If you want this 16 ounces (473 ml) of Honesty. Send me an email now! Results will be out next Thursday.

Bumper Harvest

Uncontested.

Unrivalled.

Unchallenged.

Undisputed.

Unquestioned.

The winner is indeed Wendy.

Congratulations and here's an early Happy Christmas from me!

Everything below is yours.

This marks the end of the 3rd draw.

4th draw coming up tomorrow!

New theme.

New chance.

New opportunity.

New prospect.

New probability.

Aiks!

So sorry. The 'TIPS' video just wouldn't load.
I've decided to scrap it.

Anyway, this whole week has been mad. I can almost feel my soul being swallowed up by boiling fear and worries.

Life still goes on. No choice. I'm PAID to go through this (let's hope I live long enough to enjoy the money I've earned). Dang!

Oh well, the draw people, the lucky draw! What happened?

Only one has sent me an email so far. That'll be an easy win. If no one else send me an email to challenge that ONE PARTICIPANT for my lucky draw, that person is having a 100% chance to take away 2 week's worth of draw prizes! Uncontested, literally.

Midnight is the deadline my friends, send those emails in NOW if you want the lucky draw gifts!

New Draw!

The theme of Draw 3 is 'Sweet like a Kiss'.

For those of you with a sweet tooth, this is your chance. Plus, last week's draw has been snowballed. So, if you win this week, you get EVERYTHING from 'Sweet like a Kiss' (Draw 3) & 'Survivor' (Draw 2).

Have fun y'all! Send me an email now! (Don't forget to include your name, mailing address & why you want the gift!)

And the winner is...

Yup, no one. Zilch. Nada.

Since there are no takers for this week's draw, I'll SNOWBALL IT. Next draw's winner will get the 'Survivor' + next week's gifts! So, check out what is next week's gifts tomorrow & send your emails in!

In life, not everything has an answer.

I'm back.

I'm still alive.

Thanks to all who were concerned.


Sunday night, 11pm
I felt a sharp pain right above my pelvic bone on my right side. Tossed and turned the entire night.

My sleepy brain said: Faster go to sleep.


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Monday morning, 9:30am
(After examining me)
Doctor: I think it's early appendicitis. If the pain persists tomorrow, check yourself in to the hospital, k?

My brain said: Ouch... But yay, I think can get more than a week of MC! WOOHOO!


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Monday afternoon, 2pm
Me: Mummy, I think I have to go for surgery. Doctor said I might have early appendicitis.
Mummy: Huh? You fly back to Sabah now. If not, who's going to take care of you after the operation?

My brain said: WHAT!? Sabah is 2 hrs flight from here! What if the appendix burst in the plane? *Gulp.


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Monday afternoon, 3pm till 8pm

Many many phone calls & sms-es came in. "How are you?", "Are you ok?", "What did the doctor say?"

My dizzy brain said: Oh no, maybe I'm dying...


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Monday night, 9pm
(Went to University Hospital for 2nd opinion, just in case)

Nurse: You have to wait for very long.
Me: How long?
Nurse: Very long. 20 over patients.
Me: Ok. I'll wait.

My brain said: Ok. Since I'm here already. Might as well just get it over and done with.


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Monday night, 11:30pm
Nurse: I need your urine.
Me: Ok.

(Few minutes later)
Nurse: Put it there. Go outside and wait.

My brain said: Ok. Shouldn't be too long before I get to see doctor.


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Tuesday morning, 2am (2 and a half hours later)
Nurse: Miss XXXXXXXXXXX
Me: (Muttering under my breath) Ahh... Finally.

Doctor: So how?
Me: I think I might have early appendicitis. Here got pain (pointing on the pain spot)
Doctor: Cannot be. What are you doing here?

My brain said: WHAT THE??! I am here to SEE DOCTOR lah!
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Doctor: If you have appendicitis, you won't be walking in already. You don't look sick. So how?
(*ARGGHH!)
Me: But I have pain here (I opened my eyes big big and point at the spot)
Doctor: Lie down.
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(While examining me in the presence of a nurse)
Doctor: Where got pain?
Me: Here (showing him the spot)
Doctor: What about here? (Pressing another spot)
Me: Ouch! (It also hurts)
Doctor: You better DECIDE now. Where got pain? HERE or here?
Me: Both.
Doctor: Cannot be. This doesn't make sense.

My brain said: Kick him, faster. Kick him!
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(After examining me)
Doctor: Ok. Your urine test shows you have 75 white blood cells in your urine.
Me: Erm... ok. So meaning?

(He gave me the "what? I don't believe you don't understand what that means" look)
Doctor: It's not normal lah.
Me: So what is normal?
Doctor: (Staring at me) Normal is ZERO white blood cells.
Me: Oohh...

My brain said: HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW! IF I KNOW, I WON'T BE ASKING YOU DY! Grrr...
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Doctor: I'll take your blood now to run a blood test. I think it's not appendicitis.
Me: Then what is it?

He didn't answer, took out needle. *Gulp. BIG needle.

(While trying to find my veins)
Me: Can you take from my right? I am left-handed.
Doctor: (*slap, slap, slap) I cannot find your veins. (Checking my both arms)

(He gave up after a while)
Doctor: There's a vein here. (Mind you, he's pointing at my WRIST!)
Me: No, you cannot take there!
Doctor: Why not?

My brain said: ARgghhhh!! Crazy doctor! Only when people commit suicide then only they cut their wrists! You wanna take blood from there? Might as well take from my NECK!

Me: (*Sigh) Take from the back of my hand lah.

He needed about 2 small tubes of blood. But he took about 4 tubes' amount. I think he purposely wanna 'kena' (get back at) me for back-talking him and keep asking questions.
Sniff sniff... I saw he throwing away my extra blood. Wasted. You vampire doctor!

Doctor: Go outside and wait for your blood test.


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Tuesday morning, 3am
Doctor: Your blood is ok. I think maybe you have kidney infection.
Me: But I have no problem passing water. If I have kidney infection, passing water should be very painful right?
Doctor: Er... then maybe you have kidney stone.

My brain said: Ok. That's it! Stone him!
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Me: How come you say maybe? So what is it?
Doctor: In life, not everything has an answer.

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I gave up.

Still got pain.

Donno what it is.


P/S So far, no one emailed me for this week's Lucky Draw. Haha... If no one emails in by end of today, then no winner. If you want the Survival Kit, email now!

DRAW 2!

Outeat, Outplay, Outlast.

That's right. The theme for this week's draw is Survivor!

What you can get is a Waterproof Pouch (good for outdoor stuffs to put handphone, money or other small items). You can use it when you're crossing the river, playing water sports or while bathing in your bath tub!

Next is two boxes of Crumpler matchsticks. These are really cute! They are mini in size but functional. However, the lady at the counter told me that each stick can only burn for about 2 seconds. Haha. So, it takes skills man! Or you'll be BBQ-ing fingers. Alternatively, keep them at home and just admire them.

Last but not least, an Oreo Wafer Stick. It's nothing extraordinary. But if you're going to be killing tigers in the jungle (sorry, that's illegal), hunting down Big Foot (erm, it's fictional) or getting kidnapped by monkeys in a dense rainforest (ahh.. it's possible!), then I think you better equip yourself with a bar of chocolate that comes in a handy size!

Like I said before, if you want this, send an email to me at cissieau@gmail.com, include your name, your mailing address and the reason why you want this gift! Have a nice weekend, y'all.



P/S After I blogged about the ghost the other day, my company's WORLDWIDE network firewall blocked 'www.blogspot.com'. (Coincidence? Hhhmm...) Sigh... So now, I can only post blogs but cannot view my own blog in office. Haha... Stupid ghost.

Mickey? Mandy? Mary?

Nope. Not Mickey, Mandy or Mary... but MELODY, the Winner of the Draw 1 - Chocolicious. Congratulations. Here's an early MERRY CHRISTMAS to you! I'll pass the gift to you tomorrow!

Only four of you participated in Draw 1. So, each had a 25% chance of winning. For those who didn't participate this round, don't worry, there are 6 more draws to go for you to win something!

Draw 2 coming up tomorrow! Till then, have a fantabulous day ahead!

DRAW 1 Results Tomorrow!

You have from now till midnight to send me an email to participate in Lucky Draw 1 - CHOCOLICIOUS.

At 12am, I will pick out the winner. Hurry, you only have few more hours left!

Very hardworking.

Recently, two of my colleagues told me something very 'interesting'. L was complainng that he worked till very late every night because of this stupid client, blah blah blah. Even though sometimes he can't finish his work, he said he'll always make a point to leave office to avoid being the last one left.

My partner at work asked him why (because my partner likes to be alone in the office... he claims that it's easier to work when no one else is around, can focus more.)

L said: "You dare to stay alone in the office ah? Didn't you hear funny sounds?"
My partner shook his head.

WARNING: IF YOU ARE VERY SCARED OF 'THOSE THINGS'. I SUGGEST YOU STOP READING NOW.
(but then again, I think you'll be too curious to stop... up to you lah, I warned you already)


L told us that about 6 months ago (he just joined the company about a year), he was working late. Everyone has left. When he was about to leave (shutting down his computer and all), he heard someone typing on the keyboard. He KNEW no one was in the office because he had to switch off all the lights in the company. So, curious, he followed the sound and came to my department. The whole office was dark but the typing sound continues (somemore, he said there were a lot of space bar and backspace sounds).

HE NEVER STAY LATE TILL ALONE ANYMORE AFTER THAT.

S has been working here for ages (she's with my company for about 10 years). She said she occasionally hears that. But she said whenever she hears that, she'll take the 'hint' and quickly leave.

Two weeks ago, she was the last one left in the office (about 2am). She had to rush out something and was quite frustrated about some costings. Then, she hears the keyboard sound again. Because she still hasn't finished her work yet and was really frustrated, so she continued to stay on.

She said she was ok with the sound at that time. All she felt was that the sound was super irritating, that's all. She wasn't scared. Maybe used to it. However, that 'thing' did something after that which caused her to immediately packed her bags and left.


Below is what she told me. IF YOU KNOW YOU'LL BE SCARED, PLEASE STOP READING NOW.


She said, suddenly, the keyboard sounds stopped. Then, the 'fella' came near her. From behind her ear, this is what he (guy's voice) said to her: "Eh, tomorrow holiday ah?"

That was a Wednesday. The next day was NOT a holiday.




WHAT I HAVE LEARNT THROUGH THIS:
1) It's ok to be very hardworking. But don't be too hardworking.
2) Even ghosts long for a holiday after a hard day's work.
3) The more you tell people to stop reading, the more they'll want to read it.


Comforting thought: He who is in us is greater that he who is in the world. Shalom.

The same trail of sorrow can be the trail of joy.

Tears. The heavy salty streams that bows the head.

Words from someone you love can either warm or pierce the heart. When the latter happens, tears follow.

Sigh... No wonder I cry so easily. I've discovered that words from anyone as long as from a HUMAN can affect me! Arrghhh... (Of course, the same principle applies, the closer I am to the person, the longer or more 'teruk' (terrible) my crying is).

Why? This is the result of having too much love & love too much.

The most recent cry happened this morning at around 2am while watching America's Next Top Model (latest season). A girl called home (during the competition, when America is watching) to tell her mum that she might be gay. Silence. She passed to phone to her sister out of fear. Her mum requested that the phone be passed back to her.

Over the phone, this is what her mum said: "Honey, it's ok. We love you. Don't be scared. We'll love you no matter what".

Then I cry lor.

Research says: Women cry five times more frequently than men (and average five crying spells a month). I've counted. This week alone, I think I've cried about 6 times, all for very different reasons.

"A happy cry averages two minutes; a sad cry, seven." (Mine can go up to hours, e.g. When my pet fish, Bluey died during my 2nd semester in college, I cried for 5 hours / my personal crying record is a whopping 5 days when my pet dog, Rocky died when I was in Form 2).

Women's tears also flow more than men's (which usually well up in the eyes rather than stream down the face like women's tears). Yeah, my entire life, I've only seen my dad cry once. Never seen bf cry before (not yet).

Sadness, followed by anger, sympathy, and fear are the reasons most adults give for crying. (Nah, one more reason - slicing onion... sure cry)

On a side note, thanks to those who have sent in your emails to participate in the lucky draw for Chocolicious. I think not many of you fancy chocolate, that's why not many 'entries'.

Hhmmm... Nevermind, those who are interested, you still have time. Send in your email to me by Wednesday 11:59pm. Results will be out this Thursday. Friday's draw will be on other items. So, stay tuned!

My 100th Blog Entry!

Feewww paaaaaappp. Feeewww paaappp. (Sound effects of fireworks)

Yay! Ini dia (translation: this is it), the long-awaited 100th post is here. Which means, LUCKY DRAW STARTS TODAY!

The theme for this week's draw is 'Chocolicious'.

To win the goodies, send me an email NOW to cissieau@gmail.com, include your name, mailing address and why you want the gift! That's all, won't cost you a single cent.

Results will be out on next Thursday, follow by Draw 2 (different theme) on Friday! If you are the lucky winner, I'll wrap up the gifts nicely and hand it/mail it to you!

This lucky draw is held to celebrate my 100th post and also as a 'countdown' to CHRISTMAS (Gosh! It's only 7 weeks away!) So, treat these lucky draw gifts as my 'Ho Ho Ho gift' to you, ya?


Psst... Not many people read my blog! So, your chance of winning is very high. Fast fast, don't last minute (whoa, super redundant) Email me now!

99th POST! Draw One starts tomorrow!

Alright. Shopping is DONE.

Woohoo... All set and ready to go!
Tomorrow is THE BIG DAY. My 100th post will be up tomorrow together with the gifts to be lucky drawn.

To get the perks and freebies, remember to email me at cissieau@gmail.com , include your
1) Name
2) Mailing address (make sure it can fit parcels!)
3) Why do you want the gift

That's all folks. This marks the end of my NINETY-NINth post. Gifts await.

More pictures on Sipadan (98th post Part II)

Hhhmmm... lots of patience + sharp eyes + superb underwater photography.

Wow... I need a holiday again.

At work, I'm slowly picking up the momentum again after a long sluggish Deeparaya holiday and lazy weekend (aiks... makes me sound so SLOTHFUL!). Everthing was looking good as I was pumping more power into work until suddenly, my friend sent me these pictures.

I feel like a deflated balloon again. I want holidays... But November has none...
(I can feel myself oozing with craftiness & schemes, the word "M.C." is flashing in my head. To take or not to take?)



Inilah tulisan blog yang ke-98! (Translation - This is the 98th post! 2 more to go!)

This is super freaky!

I think this is the freakiest picture I've ever seen in a long time.

Stare at it.

Can you see anything weird in the picture?

Is it just an old woman looking at a young one?

Eww... this is so disturbing.

Can you tell why I am so freaked out by the picture?

Answer

The 'woman' on the left is a ROBOT! (Arggghhh! Look so real!) This is madness. This android is called Repliee Q2, 'it' is developed in Osaka University. The young girl on the right is checking 'it' out.

Next time, when one of 'these' walk on the streets next to you, you won't be able to tell whether it is a real human or a distant relative of R2D2.

Scary...

Ho Ho Ho

To prepare myself for the start of 'Prezzie Time'- next week, this weekend will be my 'Shopping Time'!

By the way, this is my 96th post! Wuahahaha.... remember, when Ichthus hits the 100th post mark, THE LUCKY DRAW STARTS!

If you have not visited this blog before or have no idea what I am talking about, refer to my earlier posts (or click here to go to link).

Alrighty then, remember to stay tuned!

95th post and still counting!

Since this is the 95th post, let me share with you something that I've found on the net:

95 Reasons why it's better to be a man

1. Your ass is never a factor in a job interview.
2. Your orgasms are real..... Always.
3. Your last name stays put.
4. Your children carry your last name.
5. Wedding plans take care of themselves.
6. You never feel compelled to stop a friend from getting laid.
7. Car mechanics tell you the truth.
8. You don't give a damn if someone notices your new haircut.
9. Hot wax never comes near your pubic area.
10. Same work... more pay.
11. Wrinkles add character.
12. You scratch your crotch in public because of itch.
13. Wedding Dress $2000; Tux rental $100.
14. If you retain water, it's in a bottle, not your body.
15. People never glance at your chest when you're talking to them.
16. New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
17. Your socks can have holes and you still wear them.
18. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds.
19. A five-day vacation requires only 1 suitcase.
20. You can open all your own jars.
21. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
22. Your underwear is $10 for a three-pack.
23. If you are 34 and single, nobody notices.
24. You can quietly enjoy a car ride from the passenger's seat.
25. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
26. You can quietly watch a game with your buddy for hours without ever thinking "He must be mad at me."
27. No maxi-pads.
28. If another guy shows up at the party in the same outfit, you just might become lifelong friends.
29. You are not expected to know the names of more than five colors.
30. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
31. You are unable to see wrinkles in clothes.
32. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
33. Your belly usually hides your big hips.
34. One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color, all seasons.
35. You can "do" your nails with a pocketknife.
36. Christmas shopping can be accomplished for 25 relatives, on December 24th, in minutes.
37. The world is your urinal.
38. You understand why The Three Stooges are funny.
39. You know stuff about tanks.
40. No one expects you to know how to sew.
41. You don't have to monitor your friends' sex lives.
42. You don't cry during movies.
43. You pay less for haircuts.
44. You can live with just one channel on tv - ESPN.
45. You don't have to lug a bag of useful stuff around everywhere you go.
46. Movie nudity is always female.
47. You can go to the bathroom without a support group.
48. You can leave the hotel bed unmade.
49. When your work is criticized, you don't have to panic that everyone secretly hates you.
50. You can kill your own food.
51. You can burp as loud as you want.
52. Nobody secretly wonders if you are struggling with your weight.
53. You never have to clean a toilet.
54. You can dig your nose in public and still get a girlfriend.
55. If someone forgets to invite you to something, he or she can still be your friend.
56. You don't have to shave any hair below your neck.
57. None of your co-workers has the power to make you cry.
58. You don't have to curl up next to a hairy butt every night.
59. You can write your name in the snow (with pee of course).
60. You can have pee-ing contest anytime with your buddy.
61. Everything on your face gets to stay its original color.
62. Chocolate is just another snack.
63. You can be president (in this lifetime.)
64. Flowers fix everything.
65. You get to think about sex 90% of your waking hours.
66. You can wear a white shirt to a water park.
67. You know what are the names of almost all the tools in the hardware store.
68. You can say anything ("Wow, do my balls hurt!") and not worry about what people will think.
69. Foreplay is optional.
70. Michael Bolton doesn't live in your universe.
71. Nobody stops telling a good dirty joke when you walk into a room.
72. You can go topless on a hot day.
73. You don't have to clean your apartment if a friend is visiting.
74. You get to eat your girlfriend's cooking and not feel the pressure of doing the same for her.
75. You get to jump up and slap stuff.
76. You can admire great-looking celebrity without having the urge to starve yourself to look like him.
77. If a guy looks at you in a 'funny' way, you STARE back.
78. You know at least 20 ways to open a beer bottle.
79. You can sit with you knees apart no matter what you're wearing.
80. You don't care if someone's talking about you behind you back.
81. With 400 million sperm per shot, you could double the Earth's population in 15 tries, at least in theory.
82. You are expected to start reading the newspaper from back to front (sports page first).
83. You can drop by to see a friend without having to bring a little gift.
84. Bachelor parties kick ass over bridal showers.
85. You have a normal and healthy relationship with your mother.
86. You can buy condoms without the shopkeeper imagining you naked.
87. You needn't pretend you're "Freshening up" to go to the bathroom.
88. If you don't call your buddy when you say you will, he won't tell your other friends you've changed.
89. Someday you'll be a dirty old man.
90. You can rationalize any behavior with the handy phrase "Screw it."
91. You can tell others 'baldheads' are cool because your hairline is receding
92. You never have to miss a sexual opportunity because you're not funny.
93. If something mechanical doesn't work, you can bash it with a hammer or throw it across the room.
94. Porn movies are designed with your mind in mind.
95. You don't have to remember everyone's birthdays and anniversaries.


Hhhmmm... now, I have to consider posting 96 reasons why it's better to be a WOMAN tomorrow. Haha... we'll see how it goes.

Announcements... Announcements...

This is the 94th post that I've made since I first started this blog. So, SIX MORE to go before I reach the 100 mark.

In order to celebrate my perseverance and your faithful reading. I have to decided to do something really special with all of you.

On my 100th post, it will the start of a little 'lucky draw' (I've counted, if I'm not lazy and blog everyday, except Saturday & Sunday of course, my 100th post will fall on next Thursday on the 9th of November).

On that day, I will announce the first item to be given away. For example, 'a hermit crab' (EXAMPLE ONLY!). After I declare who is the winner of the 'hermit crab', I will then add another item to be drawn the next week, the week after next and so on so forth until CHRISTMAS! 7 weeks in total till Christmas.

Hehe... I'll gladly sponsor all those items. And if u're staying outside of Malaysia, I will mail it to you, promise.

Here's how it works:
1. Every time I announce a new item to be lucky drawn, you email me at cissieau@gmail.com

2. Write your name, mailing address (will be kept confidential of course) and WHY DO YOU WANT THE GIFT (just in case you want it for bad bad reasons) to qualify for the lucky draw. Make sure the address that you give me can fit parcels. Coz the items may vary in size.

3. I will announce the draw before I post another new item to be drawn.


FAQ
How do you plan to do the lucky draw so that it is fair?
Well, good question, I've thought about it. And have decided that everyone can only WIN ONCE! Secondly, it doesn't matter whether I know you personally or not (no favouritism) because after receiving the email from you, I will write down all your names on pieces of papers. Throw them in the air and pick. So, I myself won't know whose name is on the paper until I pick it out from the lot and open it.

Why are you doing this?
Like I say before, this is to celebrate my blog's 100th post because I never knew it will last that long (this means I am quite consistent and I deserve to give myself a pat on the back), secondly, it is to celebrate CHRISTMAS with all of you!

How do you plan to give out the items/gifts? Who will bear the cost?
Me me me. I will bear the cost. But I will not be responsible if the items reach your hands damaged or faulty (this is more for the overseas cases or those that I have to mail the items to.) Because I can't tell if the postman will handle the item with care or not. Hopefully it's still in one piece when it gets to you.

If you are staying very near me or I see you in church every Sunday, I will personally hand it to you (will still pack it nicely).

If you stay within Malaysia but too far for me to give it to you personally (Darn!Haha) I will mail it to you.

If you stay overseas, OUTSIDE OF MALAYSIA, I will also mail it to you (Yikes! Sure cost a bomb).

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? (leave a comment if you have)

Alrighty then, stay tuned! Reminder: this is the 94th post!
SIX more to go before the lucky draw starts! Woohoo... I am excited. Better start going out to source for gifts now.




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Say hello to everyone...

Sorry for the irregular posts recently. The lazy streak in me took over. Somehow, just feel so tired and de-motivated to do anything. Anyway, workload from office didn't help too. It's been crazy.

Back to my crab. I didn't show you any of Kermit's pictures after he successfully molted because he caught WORMS right after his molt. So, since I think it's not very nice for me to show you pictures of him with slimy creatures on him, I thought I'll show you his progress AFTER I DEWORM HIM.

Which is precisely what this post will be doing. TADA! Kermit, free from wormies. He's grown a lot bigger now - which means his pinch also super sakit (painful o). I have decided not to get a new hermit friend for him. (Since Hermie died, he's been alone).

So, if Kermit dies too... then, NO MORE! I don't want anymore. My heart cannot bear the sight of losing anymore pets (for now at least). Hhmmm... maybe getting a squirrel as a pet next is a cool idea. No? Haha... (I think my roommate won't 'permit' me rearing anymore pet I think... she'll be too tired to comfort me everytime it dies) =P

Okie dokie, check out the healthy (also naughty) Kermit in his new shell (He's been changing clothes recently, different shell everyday).

He's very strong. If he decides not to let go, HE WON'T. Check out how he hangs on to my finger... in the middle of the air. Scary... Super crab.

Travel Destination of the Year - Croatia

Yup. Croatia it is. National Geographic conducted a poll and Croatia received the most votes. So, people (who's got extra in their wallet, pack your bags! Croatia, here they go!)

I mention 'they' because I am OBVIOUSLY going to be stuck here in Malaysia. In my office. In my own little stressful cubicle. I soooo super wish I can get out of my office and go travel. After that, come back and don't need to work anymore because someone might tell me that I've won a million dollars, so I can sleep, watch tv, eat then sleep again for the rest of my life. (I think this is resulted from the long holidays... Body is rejecting WORK!)

Weekend, PLEASE COME BACK FAST!

Woohoo!

Work 2 days, get the whole week off! Here's to a hillarious Friday!

Relief.

Alright everyone, after two years of being in this line of work, I say to you:
WELCOME to ADvertising.

Worked until 5am yesterday. 3am the day before yesterday (not my record yet, in previous company, I didn't sleep for 3 days straight). It's one record I don't intend to break.

Now, I am seriously zombi-fied. However, I feel blessed out of my socks! Furthermore, next week is holiday! WOOHOO...

Many thanks to bf who woke up at 5am to fetch me home, to roommate who keeps reassuring me, checking if I'm ok and praying for me, housemate who MSN me to urge me to rest. And, to my boss who probably will never ever read this.

From my 20-minute conversation with her just now, I can sense she really wants to empower me. She really shocked me. Past few days I keep having really horrible thoughts of her trying to destroy me. But she was so patient just now! It's scary. So not like the person I've heard about from my colleagues. She's really changed. Thank God!

Yes, I want to thank Him for making all these happen.

After lunch feeling...

That's right... this video so aptly describes how I feel right now. Hehe... Have been so busy, (that explains why I didn't blog yesterday) didn't have enough sleep... Sniff sniff... Holidays, please come faster!

She literally nailed it...

Lee Redmond's (65 years old) name is entered into the Guinness World Records for having the longest fingernails on both hands (25 feet long!) She stopped filing her nails since 1979.

Her nails 'brought' her special treatments because when she travels by air, they have to upgrade her to a first class seat so that her nails can have space.

Sigh... life's unfair. Mine will break if too long. If not, I'll grow also. Hehe.

Hhhmm... what to wear?

I don't know if it's true. But it's a pretty interesting read.

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Women dress to impress when they are at their most fertile, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday in a study they say shows that signs of human ovulation may not be as mysterious as some scientists believe.

A study of young college women showed they frequently wore more fashionable or flashier clothing and jewelry when they were ovulating, as assessed by a panel of men and women looking at their photographs.

"They tend to put on skirts instead of pants, show more skin and generally dress more fashionably," said Martie Haselton, a communication studies and psychology expert at the University of California Los Angeles who led the study.

While some animals release powerful scents when ready to mate and display skin color changes, human ovulation is notoriously difficult to detect. This is attested to by the frequency of unintended pregnancy, as well as test kits marketed to women wishing to become pregnant but unaware of the likeliest time to conceive.

Haselton's team said their study showed the cues are there, even if men and women are not consciously aware of them.

Women usually ovulate on the 15th day of their menstrual cycles, and this day is when they are the most fertile. Ovulation is easily detected using urine tests, and Haselton's team used such a test to check fertility in their study.

Thursday o!

Haha... Kids really do say the darnest things! The kid's answers are real but just reworded slightly to bring out their meaning.

WHAT, EXACTLY, IS MARIAGE?
"Marriage is when you get to keep your girl and don't have to give her back to her parents!" -Eric, age 6.

HOW DOES A PERSON DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY?
"You flip a nickel, and heads means you stay with him and tails means you try the next one." Kally, age 9.
"My mother says to look for a man who is kind. That's what I'll do. I'll find somebody who's kinda tall and handsome." Carolyn, age 8.

CONCERNING THE PROPER AGE TO GET MARRIED:
"Eighty-four! Because at that age, you don't have to work anymore, and you can spend all your time loving each other." Carolyn, age 8.
"Once I'm done with kindergarten, I'm going to find me a wife!" Bert, age 5.

HOW DID YOUR MOM AND DAD MEET?
"They were at a dance party at a friend's house. Then they went for a drive, but their car broke down. It was a good thing, because it gave them a chance to find out about each other's values." Lottie, age 9.

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
"On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date." Martin, age 10.
"They just eat pork chops and french fries and talk about love." Craig, age 9.

Smile!

Hillarious, couldn't resist to share this with you all. =)
Enjoy smiling!

I need tissue...

Great acting... Haha. This is done by BBDO Thailand.

What do you see?

You saw a couple in an intimate pose, right? Ok. I am not "hamsap" (perverted) but I just find it very interesting because research has shown that young children cannot identify the intimate couple because they do not have prior memory associated with such a scenario.

What they WILL see, however, is the nine dolphins in the picture!

So, we (including myself unless you straight away see dolphins) are not a young innocent child (sniff sniff... our minds are polluted).

If it's hard for you to find the dolphins within 6 seconds, your mind is indeed corrupted and you may need help. Good luck in finding the dolphins! =)

(Suggestion: For parents who want to know if your child has been surfing porn & stuff, this is a good test of their innocence)

Friday nonsense

Because it's Friday, I am somewhat over-excited. Nonetheless, enjoy this day! It's super blessed (coz weekend is near!)

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If the cops arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent?
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A boy was bagging groceries at a supermarket. One day the store installed a machine for squeezing fresh orange juice. Intrigued, the young man asked if he could be allowed to work the machine, but his request was denied. Said the store manager, "Sorry, kid, but baggers can't be juicers."

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"Time's fun when you're having flies." -- Kermit the Frog

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I fed some lemon to my cat and now I have a sour puss.

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The most important things in life aren't things.

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From an ex-nazi SS interrogator, now a watchmaker, to the clock that won't run and which he is repairing: "Ve haf vays off making you tock!"

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Two robins are lying on their backs, soaking up some sun.
A Mama cat and her kitten come walking by.
The kitten complains, "Mama, I'm sooo hungry, what can we eat?"
The Mama cat, spying the 2 birds replies, "How about some baskin' robins?"

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Two guys sitting at a bar, chatting about dogs,
and trying to out-do each other.
1st guy : ''I taught my dog to read.''
2nd guy : ''I know. My dog told me that yesterday.

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What kind of flowers do you give to King Tut? ... chrysanthemummies.

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What is the difference between a flashing red traffic light
and a flashing yellow traffic light?
A: The colour.

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Every writer has received rejection slips; too many of them for most. This may be the "mother of all rejection slips," translated from a Chinese economic journal. It goes like this:
"We have read your manuscript with boundless delight. If we were to publish your paper, it would be impossible for us to publish any work of lower standard. And as it is unthinkable that in the next thousand years we shall see its equal, we are, to our regret, compelled to return your divine composition, and to beg you a thousand times to overlook our short sight and timidity."

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When I die I want to be asleep like my grandfather was. Not screaming like the passengers in his car.

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What did one eye say to the other ?
A. Just between you and me ... there's something that smells.

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Shopping for clothes

This is one of the shells that I've picked out atthe Philippino Market in Sabah. I intended to get it for my crabs so that they can change clothes. However, after looking at it left, right and centre... I find that it might be a bit too small (and too spikey) for them.

So, I chose the one below instead. Hehe. Since Hermie has passed on, I have decided to give it to Kermit as his after-molt gift. I've already put the shell is in his tank. But don't know if he'll 'wear' it, he can be quite picky about clothes. We'll see...

In moments like this...

Sigh... sitting in my office almost suffocated (donno why can't really breathe today), I wish this could happen to me now.

Ahh... How wonderful and refreshing would that be.
Argghhh! Away from me, you smoke & haze!

Dolly...

Incidentally, my ex-boss is called Elmo. =P






In case you're wondering, I'm not the one who did this to the doll, k? Haha... Found these pix from the net. Since it's quite interesting, thought I should share with you.

Btw, if you have any unwanted dollies, give me! I'll pass them to some people who are in need of anger management.

The OTHER one

Ahem... my other crab, Kermit (my one and only still alive hermit crab) has molted!

Yup... so weird. He just molted in August (click here to see post). Now, molt again. Anyway, this morning when I check, he's still alive and has already eaten 70% of his exoskeleton (the old skin that he shed outside his shell).

Hope he won't die. (I've been trying to disturb him as little as I can)