Office Life

Finally, I changed my job. The company that I'm working is doing inbound tourism. It's a small company which consists of 10 people.

I'm the youngest in this family. They treated me well.. Friendly, co-operate, helpful, etc.. =) This family is a multi-racial.. chinese, malay, indian, kenyah, iban and mat salleh(guai lou).. Haha.. Sound wonderful right?

Activities at Night
One of the nights is Comedy night at Zouk Club.. Please dont misunderstood me.. It's not those clubbing place.. Just sat there and listen the comedies. I met Harif Iskandar (M'sian comedian) and his wife there!! He offered seats to us and we sat beside him.. Feeling lucky.. ^^

Sometimes we watch movies at KLCC.. So now, KLCC becomes my 2nd home.. I miss Mid Valley very much.. Haha..

Besides, we also went Karaoke K just recently. We sang from 7pm till 1am!! The next morning we came out with Panda Eyes.. @.@

A small Christmas party.. exchanged gifts, ate cakes and drank some wine.. Quite enjoyable.. I received a new bracelet. ^^



Workings
Quite challenging.. as this is a tourism company, it involves some knowledge in taxes such as Withholding Tax, Tax Resident, Exemption in Tourism, etc..

For accounting wise, it involves foreign currency rates, Euro..
The practical is different from Construction Line. Last time I learned the Construction Accounting.. Progress Billing.. Stage of completion.. Recognition of revenue is different from tourism accounting.. Hopefully I'll be able to catch up more the knowledge and gaining experience.

Ok.. That's all about my office life..
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2011!!

22nd Festival Of Sports, Singapore

This festival of sport (FOS) is held once for every two years. It was my first time to participate in this event from 5th Nov to 7th Nov.

All the games were held in Singapore Sport School, Woodlands. We were lucky to use their facilities as where the recent Youth Olympic is taken place.
On the first day, we walked around Orchard Road. The place is full of shopping complexes. This is Singaporean's favourite hang out place.

The FOS's opening ceremony was started at 7pm. There were a few contingents such as YMCA Penang, YMCA Kota Kinabalu, YMCA Taipei, YMCA Metropolitan, YMCA Singapore, YMCA Manila and YMCA KL.

Our team, YMCAKL consisted of 17 participants and we have an Iranian guy in our team. Haha.. Where should I begin to mix around? Of course, the first move is to understand my team mates. Haha..

After the dinner, we had a tour visit around Marina Bay Sand. The structural of building is unique whereby there is a sub-marine on top of the building. This sub-marine is a swimming pool and it is the highest swimming pool in the world. It has 2650 rooms. Wow... The room rate range from $400 to $ in Thousand.. Another wow.. Haha.. This Marina Bay Sand is owned by the boss of Las Vegas Casino.

The next visiting place is Melayan. The statue has a lion head and fish body. Singapore is named as White Lion (Singa in Malay). Formerly, Singapore is known as Temasik-Island surrounded with fish.

On the next day, the competitions started at 9am. Table Tennis has been scheduled to 1pm. I went to watch Badminton and give my moral support to them. We lost to Penang Team in Final.

Table Tennis Hall is more spacious compared to our Bukit Jalil Sport School. There are thirty tables and they are using Donic.

We emerged as Champion for table tennis. Honestly, not to be boost, they are not my real competitor but I enjoyed playing with them. After all, this is a friendly match. ^^

Over a dinner, Singaporean girl and I became a buddy. She is friendly and nice. She was supposed to go home after the dinner but accompany me to go shopping at Causeway. Actually, we walked and talked all the time. To my surprised, she also knows table tennis. It is too bad that I didn't have a chance to play a game with her.

Back to domitry, I went to know my room mates. Actually it was not easy to know a person who is deaf . Pen and paper are the only way to communicate with her. I also learned a few of Sign Language.

On the last day, we have a prize giving ceremony. The result of overall games is YMCAKL, the Champion. Hurray.. ^^

It's time to say "Goodbye" to each other. We will see each other in Penang in another two years time.

It's hard to say Goodbye

I'm having hard feelings.. It like a stone put on my heart.. I wish I could tell them.. Letting them know about it would probably a surprise news. Monday is D-Day and wish that day won't come by.

Wondering why I sounded so glommy? There was an interview yesterday and it went well. Just that the new co. wanted to fill up the vacancy immediately as the person will be leaving at the end of this month. That means I have to submit my resignation by next Monday and giving 24 hours notification. The new job is involving in tourism industry and I could gain more knowledge and exposure to working environment. For salary wise, it considered quite attractive. Although they agree to pay out the one-month compensation, it makes me think twice. Despite my current employer treating me well, I feel bad for leaving in such a short notice.

Thus, we're going to attend our colleagues' weddings tomorrow. I heard that they will organise a karaoke session between the break. Inside my heart, I feel sorry and what should I do? I've to act with Happy Face like I always do. Trying to hide my feelings... It's hard to say Goodbye.. I'm gonna MISS THEM.. =(

My mum discharge from hospital

Yesterday I went to pick my mum from hospital. Finally she could discharge. Haha.. We're so happy to see her... We have lots of talking to do.. Hehe.. Started planning for next year trip.. Gonna go overseas.. Hehe.. Can't wait any longer.. But where ar?

6th Day Without My Mum at Home

I was happy to hear that my mum is able to walk without pain and can discharge from hospital. However, she has fever last night. Hopefully her fever will be gone soon.. I miss her very much.. Wish to see her now...

My dad still feels the pain in his leg and has to take one week off from coaching. Hopefully he will be able to recover soon.

Pray and pray for them... I wish my parents are healthy always...

5th Day without my mum at Home

I thought my mum is going to stand up yesterday. Actually, it's not that fast.. The doctor just took out the stitches. Probably my dad said wrongly. I wonder when my mum can discharge from hospital. Wish I could visit her after working but have to take care of the house. =(

Nowadays, I felt tired easily at night. Yet, I need to put extra concentration on driving at night. May God give me the strength...

4th Day without my mum at home

My dad and brother went to visit my mum. She could sleep well last night and could take some food. Her specialist doctor advised her to stand up tomorrow. This is crucial as the success of operation depends on this moment. We kept praying for her…

When I came back from office, all the clothes were wet outside the house. I already knew my brother forgot to do it. Spoons and forks were left on the table. A few drinking cups were on the table and some in the basin without washing. It takes some time for us to familiarize the changes without my mum at home. However, my brother prepared the dinner.

It was a busy night for me. I helped my dad to coach a kid as he has leg injury. after that I picked up my brother from his tuition class at night. I'm learning to drive independently.

3rd day without my mum at home

Today is the operation day. I was in the bus to work and kept worrying my mum's operation.

I took half day leave and went to visit her with my dad. At first, she found difficulties talking to us. Her voice was bad like having sore throat. After some time, she talked to us slowly.

The operation was conducted at 7.45am and it ended at 1pm. They put anesthetic drug on her. Once she awake from the surgery, she was not feeling well. Dare not to eat or drink and just rest. Her blood pressure is very low and they gave her blood transfusion.

My dad asked her whether she could have the senses on her legs. She replied, "Yes". It is considered a good news for us. Really Thank You God that He answer our prayers. =) I started to give her some water and let her eat the food slowly.

But, we still need to pray for her fully recovery. For normal people, it would take three months to recover but for my mum's case is different. She might need a longer period due to her ill sickness. Anyway, it just a matter of time.

Her specialist doctor will be seeing her tomorrow so we hope to hear more good news from him.

2nd day without my mum at home

Just left a few hours, my mum will be undergoing the operation.

Today, we visited her at the hospital in the afternoon. She was happy and cheerful. It seems like my mum doesn't have any fear for this operation. Yet, all of us are worried. My mum told us about 5 patients who are in the same ward. A girl who is 25 years old has to put a titanium at her whole spinal as her spinal has grown till in "S" shape. She will be operated on the same day with my mum. Another old Chinese lady has to put three screw on her broken spinal. Another two ladies also have to operate her spinal. The fifth lady was quite serious as she has broken leg.

We also shared some funny and interesting stories. Before leaving, we told her to be strong and tough. Finally, I uttered the three words, "Mum, we love you."

Back to home, I cooked the mushroom chicken for dinner. For the first time, my brother made Wan Tan Mee as lunch for us. He also washed the dishes. It's glad to see him helping me to do the household chores. Hopefully he will keep it up.

Events in September

On the first day of Hari Raya (10/9), I went Genting with a group of Secondary friends. There were 13 of us-YK, KS, KY, CF, Lionel, ST, VW, MY, ML, KH, WM and WM’s son. It was organized by KSheng, KY and YK. The package is RM45 which included bus, cable car and choose either theme park or buffet. We chose Theme Park.

The weather wasn’t our day. It was cloudy and kept raining. Besides, Theme Park was crowded and packed. We’ve been queuing up for an hour and just played 30 seconds games! It’s not tired of playing but tired of waiting.

There was a happy moment. The guys kept teasing MY by shouting Fatteh when they played the games.. Haha.. All of us laughed happily. We, girls tried to shout their names but unsuccessfully.

After lunch, they were waiting this moment to claim money from Uncle Lim. Haha.. KH joined us in the afternoon. We entered Casino successfully without checking ID except Lionel. We teased him as he couldn’t clear off his nickname-Dau Kei Wong.. =p All of us didn’t have any good luck except me and Lionel who don’t gambling. They blamed for taking cable car for bring bad luck – (缆车 = 烂车 means Junk Car)

I went hiking on 25/9 with colleagues. This is my first hiking with them. I didn’t expect that I’ll join them. Somehow, I’ve to thank Eunice for convincing Mr Tan to fetch me. Hehe..

Mr Hong and Angela would meet Mr Lim and Carole at their house by going a car whereas Mr Foong and his brother sat Mr Tan’s car. Broga Hill was their chosen place. This was my second attempt.

We reached there at 5.30am. There were cars parking at the road side. Mr Foong wore a torchlight cap. I followed him behind because I needed his light to shine the path. On the way, I saw some of youngsters gave up.

When I reached the first station, I was exhausted. Carole was staying with me. However, we were able to reach second station. Mr Lim, Mr Hong and Angela were there. I heard that Foong brothers reached the third station. Wow… They were tough. The sky was dark and cloudy. Mr Lim and Mr Hong were disappointed because they brought their professional camera to catch the sun rise pictures. We have a conversation. Mr Tan asked me, “When did you come here?” “Last time and about this time,” I replied. Mr Lim added, “Consider an annual event?” We just laughed.

After hiking, I was energetic. Although I couldn’t reach the third station, it was an enjoyable trip with a group of colleagues. =) I’m looking forward to the next hiking.

1st day without my mum at home

My mum checked-in the hospital yesterday.

Before I was leaving for work, I gave her a big hug. By hugging her, my tears started rolling down my chicks. How I wish I could say, "Mummy, I LOVE YOU.." But I was afraid that she would know I was crying. I told myself that I've to be tough so I tried to dry up my tears.

Being the eldest, I've to carry out my responsibilities to take care of this family. All these years, the title "princess" has to come an end. Be mature and responsible.

I spent almost an hour in the kitchen despite my mum prepared the ingredients of tou fu pok soup. Dad and brother didn't complain the dinner as I guess they knew I was not as good as mum. Although I feel that I don't have the potential in cooking, I will try my level best. So, "Sook Yee, pls keep it up!!" =)

Feelings...

It has been some time that I left my blog quietly.

This blog contains my feelings...

About mum
Her heart scanning's results showed some improvement so her operation will be conducted on 4th October. All of us give fully support to her. Probably I will accompany her throughout the operation eventhough I know my mum would refuse me to take leave. Nowadays, my mum requested to do this and that, I would definitely say yes.. Last time, I was rebellious and I would give all sort of replies, "Wait ar.."; "Later, I will do.." or "Why me?"

My dad asked me, "Have you prepared the worst senario for your mum?" Whenever he asked this question, I tried to avoid answering. Honestly, I'm not ready myself to accept any consequences!! I should say,"Nobody would wish bad things happen, right?" Somehow, I know I'm the eldest and have to prepare it. Praying for her mum is the best thing that I could do. Trying to make her happy each day...

About exam
Results just reviewed out and full of disappointment... :(
I'm tired of studying and wish to a break.. Probably will do it again next year.

About job
Since my senior resigned, I'm taking over her place but with another senior's guidance. At first, I was excited to handle full set of account for two companies. However, recently, my boss told me that one of companies will employ a new staff to handle the account so I have to pass over. Feeling happy or sad? Happy that I will be less burden as I wont be doing admin stuff for that co. but at the same time I'm sad as my learning scope is limited. "How long would I stay in this co?" I asked myself sometimes..

About trip
Thought of going to S'pore trip would be an adventurous as this is my first experience to hang out with friends.. Due to lack of budgetting, this trip is postponed to next year. But.. I will be taking part in Table Tennis Competition in S'pore with my dad in Nov. Not so bad afterall? Haha.. :)

23rd Birthday

Yesterday was my special day.. I wish that I could make my day longer in order to enjoy it the fullest.. Haha..

My friends organised this event specially for me..(touching) Although it was not a big party, I still enjoyed it with them. Manhattan Fish Market was the chosen place. The reason they chose this restaurant, I guess it is because of my name-Sook Yee (In Cantonese). Haha.. The best part was all the staff in the restaurant kept mentioning my name. Sounded like I'm the famous. Haha.. Thus, they sang birthday song.

Inception was our chosen movie since I watched Twilight-Elipse. The movie is quite different from the usual one. Dreaming could turn out as real as reality. It made you believe it. The main actor is Leonardo Di Caprio.

After dinner, the time show at 9pm. Yet my kai gor insisted to bring us to I-City, Klang. By the time we reach there, it was around 10pm. I-City is famous of colourful lightings. It is one of the attraction area for either local or foreign tourist. Families would love to bring their children to watch this beautiful night decoration such as Christmas and Chinese New Year, while youngster like us, love to have photo shootings non-stop. Haha..

I reached home at 11.50pm. Another 10 minutes would be another new day. Hopefully this coming new days would change my life become better. Once again, thank you very much to my family and friends.

Farewell Dinner To My Senior

For the very first time, I went out dinner with my colleagues after working last Wednesday (7th July). This event only allowed ladies to take part. Haha.. For guys, they went hiking at Kota Kinabalu. My lady boss suggested the place called, "Yuen Steamboat" which is located at Sunway.

I heard that their specialty is chicken wings. At first, I didn't believe that the container of chicken wings would be empty once the staff place it on the table. Yes, it was. Everyone would try to grab as much as possible. It was like hungry wolf trying to eat as much as possible.

On the table, there were two types of soup-origin and tomyam. It was like a buffet style whereby you could take as much as possible. But...The management will charge the leftover food for more than 5kg (not very sure). The price is reasonable and food is fine.

We had a photo session especially with my senior, Charine who she is resigned.

Birthday Celebration To Ah Gor

Last year I organised a birthday celebration for Ah Gor so would be this year too. A few of us joined the event-Qy, Ky, Cf and ST.

St suggested the place called Ninja Jones. It was located at North Point of Mid Valley. The restaurant was quite ambiance with Japanese Decoration. However, they only open the restaurant for certain hours. The food is a little different from the normal dishes in Sushi King and Sushi Zanmai.

We were lucky to have a photo shooting at the stage of Mid Valley whereby they're promoting Toy Story 3. This is because St's sister is the organiser of the event. Vw and Yk were working there and that day was their last day.

After that we watched Karate Kid. Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith were the actors in the movie. Jaden Smith is a talent actor due to his father, Will Smith. Haha...

Prayer for my mum

In these days when I think about my mum, I'm worried. There are many things could be happened but I wish it won't be.

As previous post, I mentioned about the operation. It has to delay in next two months due to her health condition. The result for Lung and Heart were not good. I cant describe deeper as I afraid my tears dropping.

God, I seek your help for my mum. Pls heal her heart and lung as she need to under-go the operation. Thank you very much. Amen.

Exam days - Tax and Finance Management

On 7th June was my Tax exam. I just realised that my seat number is 164 (In Cantonese-means die along). Once I received my question paper, I flicked through the paper.

Normally I don't read the 1st question as it is a long story. So I looked at other pages. Stamp Duty, Share Option, Venture Company and Financing Method are the option questions. I chose Stamp Duty and Financing Method as I didn't study Venture Company.

I was happy to see the question on Pioneer Status and I started it as my 1st question. When I started, I messed up my computation. CAPEX is confusing me!! Even though it sounded easy but not at all.

So, I tried others first. Some know (70%).. some just guessing (30%).. After doing it, I went to finish off the beginning.

Hopefully I can pass this round as this is my 3rd attempt.. I keep my finger crossed. *** Studying three times for the same subject is torturing. =(

Today (10th June) is my Finance Management. This is my 1st attempt. Among all, I only have confidence on one question-netting. Most are computations. For theory, I fried it up.

So... Results will review out in Aug.. Can't say too much.. PASS is my only HOPE...

Worries.. Worries.. Worries..

I haven’t been sleeping well these days. I could say some matters are mumbling inside my thoughts when I tried to close my eyes. There are three matters occurred at the same time.

As you know, the ACCA exam days are getting closer and I’m trying to cover all my syllabus. Memorizing Tax facts and complicated of calculation and tough theory from Finance Management. All these are going to crash my head. =(

Secondly is my mum’s health is not good. She suffers back pain for a long period and couldn’t walk well. Doctor said that her bone's structure is interesting (means they have not come across with this special case). This might due to osteoporosis and her old "sickness". She need to go through the operation which is on 16th June. Doctor stated that 70% of success in this operation. It sounded like not so risky but my mum has the old sickness. What if the outcome turned out to be another way, she could not walk anymore... Haiz... I miss the days when my mum and I always go shopping together at the mall. I have to pray hard for my mum. Hopefully she can go through the operation.

Lastly is about my job. Handling new account is supposed a good news for me but it’s also sad that my senior is resigned from this company. Hopefully I can learn as much as possible.

What can I do to release my worries? EXAM..FAMILY..JOB… 3 came at one time.

Getting pressure for ACCA exam

ACCA exam is getting closer by each day.. Countdown from the date.. I only have less than 2 months.. It sounds scary to me as I lack of confident to sit for these 2 papers.. I wish something can push me harder, something to inspire me to study well.

After using up my energy in my work, I don't have the concentrated mind to study so thinking of doing revision in the morning. It works a bit but not much. I always feel sleepy and tired..

My mum started nagging me to study.. She says "No more outing.. No more TV.." -meaning I'm being grounded in the house for these two months.. House rules are implemented..!!

She also suggested to take one month leave to do my revision. But does a company approve your leave?! --> unless submit your resignation letter..

Walao.. what a huge pressure..

For my future, I know that passing ACCA is important. So what should I do? --> "Add Oil" and think about my future.. I have to tell myself, "I can DO IT..."

Friends, I need your support too. Thanks alot.. =)

Lack of Motivation :(

Recently, I found out that there is a bug inside me. It’s called LAZY BUG!!!

Eventhough I’m working, I still have to complete my ACCA course. Advanced in Financial Management is a very tough subject. It involves calculations and theories. There are many types of formulae which need MEMORIZING. In order to pass this subject, it required lots of practice in writing skills.

Since I’m working, I don’t feel like studying. Every night after working, I have to open my book. I felt sleepy and tired. Thus, I didn’t perform well for my Tax paper last sitting. Really disappointed!! T.T No longer have the motivation…. Now i understand why some people always resit the papers for a few times!!

In order to pass the subjects, I have to wake myself. TWO SUBJECTS TO GO only.. PASS ONCE and FINISH IT FOREVER.

Kill the bug for me pls!!!! H3LP M3!!!

Ang Pows

Chap Goh Mei just passed a few days ago. My bro and I always conducted “opening ceremony” ang pows. Therefore, we have done it yesterday. Haha..

When my brother started to check out each of the ang pows, he was shock and show me the packet of ang pow.

I asked him, “Is it an empty ang pow?”

He replied, “No, che. It contained big notes.” I checked the same packet of ang pows but found none. Both of us started wondering who the person is so generous. However, I couldn’t recall anything.

My mum came to interrupt our discussion and opened another ang pow which has a piece of paper. Another surprises to my bro, “Why there is 4 ekor inside this ang pow?”

After hearing what he mentioned out, I realized that the two ang pows are actually belong to me as it was my lucky draw from my company. Haha... My ang pow mixed up with my brother’s ang pow.

I was laughing non-stop. It was my mistake. Luckily, my bro was honest enough. If not, I would not realize it.

Summary of year 2009

Entering to another year seems new and unpredictable future. But....
What did I do last year? Was it a good year to me? Let's me see..

January
On 1st, I went to Bukit Cahaya..

My leg was injured at that time and then suffered fever for one week. Quite bad luck for me.. :(

During CNY, I went to house visiting with my secondary schoolmates almost every year.. Pot some luck in friends' house and sharing time with each other. The picture was taken when we had dinner at Shabu Shabu.


February
I had a few assignments for my final semester. One of the assignments was Finance Decision Making. It was related to Business Analysis for our previous semester's subject. There were 6 of us in a team-YP, KL, SL, CK, AQ and me.

March
My group was the first to do presentation for Assignment 1 of FDM. All of us acted like a team by wearing black attire smartly. Unfortunately, we didn't manage to have a group photo after presentation. After that, we have to start discussion for the second assignment. I like the memory where everyone contributes ideas by imaging we were doing business. Haha..

Besides this assignment, we-YP, AQ, PM and I had Moral assignment. So this month was our group discussion month. Haha..

Mun Fatt invited me to his church-FGA and knew a group of friends.


April
I had 2 presentations-FDM and Moral on the same day. Wow.. One whole shot.. These would be our last presentations.
(with Moral tutor-Ms Chew)
(With FDM tutor-Mr Chiau)
On the last day of class, all of us made an album at the college.
We had lunch at Happy Seasons. This was the first time that all of us have lunch together.. =) Sound like happy family. Haha..
Although I have exam, I managed to join my secondary school gathering at William's house for BBQ.


May
Exam weeks finished so I have some free time before starting my revision for ACCA. By having spare time, I became my dad's assistant coach in MBS.

I also visited my Yee Ma with my mum. I love this cute kid.. Hehe..

Almost forgot.. AFA 3 outing at Mid Valley. I was their guide and they were my tourist. Haha

June
After ACCA exam, I attended YN's birthday at One Utama.

Pulau Tioman was our class trip after completion of Advanced Diploma.
I went to Genting for my secondary school's trip and celebrated William's birthday.
This time I hang out with a few of my college mates for Karoake, Red Box.

I organised a birthday party for my "kai gor". Haha.. 1st time organised such an event.

July
We had a farewell party for JL before leaving to UK for Master Degree.
I got my first job near Tropicana Mall and working as accounts assistant. Yeah.. My boss is generous. He always treat us luxury restaurant. Haha..

My best friend organised a birthday party for me. Thanks to her.

September
Nothing special happened in August. Hehe.. First time for me to go hiking at Broga Hill. ^^


October
Celebration of tang lung festival in my house.


November
Convocation for my Advanced Diploma in TAR college hall.


1st time treat my "kai gor" and best friend in Vary Pasta Restaurant.


December
Company trip to Zhang Jia Jie with my colleagues.


After running through my blog, I realised these became my history which contains sweet and sour memories.. Cow has just gone.. Now here comes the tiger.. Haha.. =)