Out of procrastination

Why the hell do we have to do a thesis to graduate?

The floor around me is currently littered with heaps of hair from the excessive scratching of my head. I'm tearing my head out trying to figure out how to finish this bloody thesis.

Well, I reckon I'm a master in handling stress. Despite the time-constrain, I still managed to keep up with my drama series and updating this blog. Oh gosh, I'm such a lazy bum-bum.

Back 2 work ...

Some announcements

PTPTN has announced the reduction of PTPTN loan interest from 3% to 1 % per annum. However, the new rate will no longer be based on a reducing rate. Instead it will now be based on a flat rate. Click <here> to view the statement.
According to mum, they would be sending out the new agreement in December.

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Petrol prices have decreased to RM 2.00/litre ! Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir have indicated a possibility for further reduction. Another 15 cent reduction translates to cheaper petrol than before the petrol hike began (RM 1.92/litre). Now mum would certainly have to keep mum (see mothers are addressed as mums because they should keep quiet haha) about me driving the car too much.

That's two good news welcoming my debut into the working world !

Here comes the Bride

*Small talk: Oh no, Raymond Lam did not get the Best Actor Award in this year's TVB Awards Presentation. However, he was the only person who got 2 awards ! Favorite Male Character award and Most Viewed Blog award.*

November 15 was my cousin, Jerry's wedding.

Jerry, me & Serene (the bride)

Can't believe that the very same cousin whom always disturb me, whom I used to refer as 'pimple boy' is already married. Makes me feel so old. It seems like it wasn't too long ago that all 10 of us cousins had cuddled together in Ah Mah's room every school holidays.

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The day of the wedding started early. At 10.30 am, I was already at my uncle's place. We were there to witness the 'Cham Cha' session. This is where the bride and groom would pay respect to the elders by presenting them with a cup of Chinese tea. In return, the elders would present their blessings in the form of 'Ang Paus' (red packets) to the bride and groom.

Although it was scheduled to begin at 10.30 am, naturally we did it the old Malaysian style. The groom only arrived at around 11.30 am with the bride.

The arrival of the bride.


Gosh, I didn't know that my voice is that irritating.


'Cham Cha Session'



Then it was my turn to 'Cham Cha'

Haha, we totally sucked at the Chinese custom. Nobody was sure about how to correctly address the elders. Because in our family, all male elders are uncles and all female elders are aunties.

Godma & Godpa (Jerry's parents), Uncle Jeffrey and Auntie Janice

After that, we had lunch and just mingled around.

Come 2 something, MsRedd, Vanimon and me took leave to the hotel. We had to be there earlier to make some last minute preparations for the wedding. Actually, I just tagged along, I was only in charged of registration and the collection of angpaus. (Suddenly I feel richer, muahahaha)

My Workstation

This was the backdrop in the ballroom. It is supposed to be the interior of the Putra LRT. A very meaningful story behind it, which I will narrate in a moment.

Every table was named after the Putra stations' name: KL Sentral, Bangsar, Ampang Park, KLCC ...

You see, Jerry met Serene on the LRT. He was always on his Ipod, while Serene (the nerd, haha) was always reading a book. Although both of them always seemed busy doing their thing, each had notice one another. Then Jerry started to make sure that he was punctual, so that he could take the very same lrt that he knew Serene would be on. Slowly, they started dating. And now, they are married ! How unlikely !


Never in my wildest imagination would I have thought that you could actually marry someone you see in the lrt. It's like how do you make the first move ? And even if that person makes the first move, would you go out with him/her ?

The Family

Anyhow, in my cousin's case, it has become a happily ever after. (I guess I should start taking lrt again, muahahaha)

Ken & me

Then there was the throwing of bouquet session. This was for all single women. So bad lah my family members, kept forcing me to go out. See, they assume that I'm single. Maybe I'm not leh?

Congratulations Jerry & Serene !

Eventually

So mum was talking to me just now. As usual, she complains about having so many things to do, that employees keep leaving but the company refuses to get new staffs, thereby increasing her workload. Then there are customers that kept calling, the telephone refuses to stop ringing and how she was irritated with the customers, the boss and almost everyone except me.

Then came her worries about the future. That the company may be downsizing, what if they lay her off ? How could she find a job at the age 50 ? At 48, she sent out lots of application letter and receive no reply, what more at 50 ?

Like her, I'm worried too. How am I supposed to vomit 7000 words of assignments in less than 2 weeks ? I'm also disappointed and regretful too. How did I end up with only less than 2 weeks when I was given more than 3 months to prepare. 2 words, laziness and procrastination. What kind of quality work can I produce in such a short period ?

However, time and time I've been faced with such situations, when the task at hand seemed almost impossible. Yet I always get through.

There is no use being miserable now. I should not think about it being impossible. Rather, tell myself there is still chance. Eventually, I'll get through.

Just like mum's worries, I've heard it like so many years already. But we're still here. We did not die.

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Found this remedy for procrastination in Andrew Mattrew's 'Being a Happy Teenager'.

We sometimes think, "when I feel more enthusiastic, I'll do my homework." Wrong.

'You get the energy and enthusiasm for the job after you begin. You get the energy as a result of your involvement. The secret is to make a start.'

Happy Birthday Naoki !

November 7 was his birthday. We decided to celebrate at Izzi as they are currently having this crazy promotion.



Unlike previously, you don't need to have a particular kind of credit card to enjoy these discounts.
Large pizzas go for only RM 10 ++ ! That's even cheaper than Pizza Hut or even Dominos. And pastas, only RM 6 ++ !!! It's so goddamn cheap.

We each ordered a main course dish and shared two large pizzas. The bill only came up to RM 18 per person, taking into consideration that the amount includes the birthday boy's portion. Take note though that drinks are charged at regular prices.

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Anyways, we had great fun mingling around and chatting. Haha, especially the part where we were joking about Yuen Ting. That was so funny.


Save for the part we couldn't decide where to go after dinner, I know that the birthday boy was a little pissed off. Sorry that it did not turned out as perfect as you had wished it to be. I hope that you enjoyed yourself though.

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Thanks for being by my side. You have been the best friend I could ever have.

I could tell you anything and you would not judge me.
I could tell you my problems, and it'd almost become yours.

I wish you all the best in your future undertakings.


Happy Birthday, 汉良 !

One Chance

is all I had and I blew it ? M00nie oh M00nie ... why can't you control your emotions better ?

Never mind, it shall be a lesson to me. I can be a better person this way.

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Corporate Finance assignment due on 19/11
Thesis due on 24/11 (and that's considering if I don't pass up the 1st draft)
So I've gotta finish this by at least the 19/11, show it to the supervisor, so that it leaves me some time to make amendments.

I've really got to buck up.

Gambatei M00nie ! Gambatei cr4zyb3autiful !


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On a lighter note, eldest cousin Jerry's getting married on the 15th. Can't wait to attend the wedding !

To Ms Wu

To the most Lan Ci face I've ever seen:

I have a confession to make. Your face sometimes ignite huge urges from many to slap it. I'm sorry to say you have a very SLAPPABLE face. As your friend, it has been almost unbearable having to deal with such a face everyday. Being by your side, I sometimes fear that I may easily be a victim of slapping too.

In spite of that, you have certainly light up my university days. It has always been such a pleasure reminiscing about the silly things we've done together. Because of you, I have certainly had lots of practice on the extremely challenging skill of cam-whoring.

I love that you are a friend that could be my friend eventhough you already have a special someone. God, you would even spend Valentine's Singles' Day with us! And that's extremely hard to come-by.

I'm sorry that we could not celebrate your birthday with you today.

Anyhow, have a Happy Birthday ! nevertheless.