Those were the days

今天一个人去看了那些年。虽然没有人陪，戏院也只剩下最前排的位子，但是下了决心就一定要看。

简单的剧情，感觉却很震撼！仿佛回到了十多岁时的日子，幼稚单纯，却也有当时的烦恼。有时上课不认真、爱讲是非、喜欢讨论谁暗恋谁、考试和做ASSIGNMENT都是等到LAST MINUTE要交了才做。被老师和父母亲唠叨的时候，就很想赶快变成大人，做自己喜欢做的事。

在念大学的日子，经历了一段很深刻、暧昧的友情。谢谢你对我的好，它刻骨铭心。

感谢自己还没过３０，也还是单身。那些年的梦想虽然没有一一实现，但沿途的风景已很美丽。

感谢我的青春里，有你们每一个人。

今晚，我要好好睡。

好久没有给自己写些东西了。

因为这几个月里，我马不停蹄地为一个工作上的理想而奋斗着。繁重的工作量，让我分秒必争，我越战越勇，不允许自己停顿下来。

以为尽了力，一切很完美。

回头一看，才发觉其实并不然。

我在认真应战的当儿，忽略了身边人的感受。我走得太快，又期望 TEAMMATE 们也一样可以全力应战。

然后大家互相指责，推卸责任。可以不去开会就不去，能迟来的就迟来。我的工作也从原本的经营及规划扩大到必须 TAKE CARE 整组人的时间，MAKE SURE 大家每一天都准时出席，到为不首信用的人找借口。退到了后线，还得撑起腰，睁大眼睛，细心地把那些密密麻麻的数字给搞好。

原来大家都累了，需要充电。

我不累吗？终于崩溃了。

今晚，我要好好睡。

That's what I call advertising!

Have been very, very busy lately.

I have embarked on an amazing journey of self-empowerment, just seven months' into my new working relationship with Lucideas.

From tweens to old ladies; from parents to lower-income parents to caregiver and incontinence patients, we have looked into the insights of each TA, and worked out a complete communication strategy for each of the brand.

Right after the first wave, the second wave hit us and we were challenged to submit three proposals- all in two weeks.

And so, the team again dived into the sea to dig out more information.

What makes this happen, is a team of unsung heroes behind the scene. Zac, Kel, Gwyn, Mel, Balan, Fiona, Paula and Edwin.

And of course, once again, I am amused by my determination.

At times, I asked where I get my strengths from.

And then it has become clear that, when you know your direction, you can sail anywhere you want.

TGIF!

Me:  Hi... I think you're quite good looking.
Him: Come on, tell me something that I don't know, please.
Me:  ....... Is that why you never tell me I'm pretty?
Him: .......................


Thank God it's Friday!

Cycling day @ Taman Pertanian, Shah Alam

Very tiring, but it is a good way to destress!

Hate the call centre? Tell me about it!

You had some problems with your flight booking, you called the help line, nobody answered.

You needed to change your booking details, you called again, nobody answered.

............................ and it goes on and on.

Many of us have had the same experience with Air Asia. The hot line never seems to work!

And guess what Tony's team did?

I could relate soooo well with the way Tony appears here saying "Hate the call centre?" Yes, who doesn't hate AA's call centre? Almost everyone has got a bad experience! Tell me about it!

AA has turned the table now by launching a FAQ site, inviting users to read up if they can't reach the people behind the telephones. Nice work!

Edward de Bono- [Teach Youself To Think]

"Our happiness and success depend on clear thinking. But too many of us are compromised by confusion, trying to do too much at once, and not knowing what to do next.

...... Because thinking and intelligence are quite separate. Intelligence is like the horsepower of a car. Thinking is like the skill of the car driver. Many highly intelligent people are poor thinkers and get caught in the 'intelligence trap'. Many less intelligent people have developed a high degree of skill in thinking."

Another book from Bono. 

Wanted to read this to find out how I can operate my left and right brains together. Having studied pure science in school, IT in college, and now, being in an account management role, I tend to do things in my ways- I like to follow a set of logic in everything I do.

This is also because, the conventional education system has taught us to favour left-brain mode of thinking.

Over the years, I've strayed from the path, I chose to put on my red hat, refused to think logically, I've become capricious and over-bearing. 

That is why 2010 did not turn out to be a year to remember.

Then, I've received a calling to return to what I do best. Taking one step at a time, I rediscovered my inner strengths, rebuilt my belief, and dived myself into the world of creativity again.

It takes time to be whole-brained. I am doing it. :)

Nissan Teana outsold other D-segment cars in Jan 2011

Latest statistics from Malaysian Automotive Association shows that Nissan Teana and Hyundai Sonata have both outsold Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, in the month of January.

Nissan has sold 1,394 units of Teana and Hyundai sold 532 units of Sonata. Camry and Accord have no mention in the chart at all.

Could it be an indication that the monopoly of Camry and Accord in the D-segment market is over? With the introduction of Teana and Sonata, one's need to be differentiated can now be fulfilled. People no longer buy a car for its practicality; they start to think of it as an emotional need.

Some main reasons I could figure:

1) People are getting bored with Camry and Accord.

2) A person who can afford a D-segment car generally does not care about after sale service/ resale value.

3) The Toyota's global recall (2009-2010) has resulted in a decrease in sales.

4) Nissan is finally making a come back by introducing a D-segment car, after its Cefiro went obsolete. For years, Camry and Accord have been dominating the D-segment market.

5) Teana has almost the same specs as its competitors. But in addition, the interior introduces a totally different luxury experience. It is a class higher. (But some people do find that the level of luxury equals to an old man's car, which I do not disagree...)

6) Without a big ad spend nor a big brand name, Sonata's design speaks for itself. It is not that kind of car you would buy simply by just hearing the name. However, a visit to the showroom and a test-drive would change how you feel.

I am not a target audience for any of these four cars. But, given the budget, I would love to own a Sonata.

Kotex- WOW me please!

I seem to be looking forward to having my period nowadays. :)

Most probably because there are just too many brands out there that I needed to try out!

And so... I bought a pack of Kotex LUXE today.

The 20-ultrathin regular pack is priced at RM15.90. It comes with a breakthrough fusion technology, micro max core, longer wings, anti-leak channels, and some attractive designs. 

Honestly speaking, buying pads should be like buying clothes. It's like love at first sight. If I've spotted it, I won't care how much it cost, I will find a reason to buy. Likewise, if I don't like it, I will find a thousand reasons not to buy.

So for girls like me, sales-talks don't work. The product has to speak for itself. :)

I am waiting to be amazed.

Personalized mugs!

Something new in the office- everyone's got a personalized mug!

Deadlines

It's amazing how people perceive deadlines.

A: I better do it now and submit before the date.

B: Sorry, I've got things on my plate, I need another day.

C: Hmm I know we're late. Can I have an indication of what the consequences are, IF we cannot submit on time?

Which one are you?

Latin Rumba: Bronze Routine 1

Practice makes perfect. I hated some of the moments practising it, as I have not being doing it for years! Fortunately I have a partner who never gave up on me. Thanks, Shaw!

Basic X 3
Into fan
Alemana
Hand to hand X 2
Spot turn X 2
Shoulder to shoulder X 2
New York X 2
Basic X 3
Into fan
Hockey stick
Cuban rock X 3
Progressive walk (aka Rumba walk)
Natural top X 3
Closed hip twist
Into fan
Underarm turn

Repeat

Latin Cha-Cha-Cha: Bronze Routine 1

Just to post this up so that I have a digital record of it. It's pretty long routine that covers most of the steps. No video though, can consider to make one. :P

Quarter turn X 5
Into fan
Alemana
Hand to hand X 3
3 cha-chas (man and lady together)
Spot turn
Time step
Spot turn X 2
3 cha-chas (to & back)
Basic
Alemana (stop at the right side of man)
Opening out
Close hip twist
Into fan
Hockey stick (270 deg turn, prepare for New York)
New York X 3
Spot turn
There & back
Side step
Spot turn

Repeat

A Princess at Heart

  
Another year has passed. Another winter has come.

So many things happened. So many people left.

Looking back, it was a challenging year.

But I know, with what I've been through, I can handle what life throws me now, in a better way.

'Cos I've been to the mountain top.

I've learned to see diets as a business of the past; a perfect partner as an enchantment; a tough life as challenging; and most importantly, I've learned to prioritize things in life.

More beautiful sceneries. More dancing activities. Thank you life for always throwing me surprises.

Still the same old me. One who either laughs out loud, or cries out hard.

And the friendship I've gained is invaluable.

In the end, it is not how many years in your life that count. It is the life in your years.

Thank you too, my parents dearest.