Pacho and me

I recently acquired a dog and he is one of the best things that ever happened to me. Since returning to Malaysia, (I was working and studying in the States) I have been yearning for a pet. Cause I live with mum and she was dead-set against it I never got one. However my pooch came into my life by accident. My brother's friend was moving to Brisbane for work and couldn't afford to bring his dog over with him so my brother volunteered to help find him a home. We housed the dog here in my home for a little while... and my brother put an ad out on the internet. Several people came to see the dog, but because Pancho (that's the dog's name) is a very sensitive and temperamental he didn't really warm up to anyone except me :) (I think you know where this story is headed) So I begged and pleaded with mum to let me keep him and after 2/3 weeks of constant whining, she caved. Now Pancho is part of the family and is such a joy in my life. I love him very much although most don't. (cause he's not very friendly) But all that matters is that I have Pancho and he has me!

My darling Pancho

When It Rains It Pours

We have all gone through a stressful period in our life and sometimes it just feels like all the bad things in your life happens at once. Hence the term "When it rains. it pours!" I know that in no way I am special and have it particularly harder than most but it is hard to not get down on yourself when bad things happen. But here is where you know who truly loves you. When things get hard and times get bad, you rely on your loved ones to help you get through it and make you stronger. That's how I get by. I can only hope that you have the same.

So here's an ode to everyone who has helped me through my hard times:

We all have a cherished garden we tend -
It is planted with love of family and friends.
The memories and dreams we treasure and share
Are like beautiful roses found blooming there.
The comfort and care on which we depend
Is given with love between family and friends.
The sunshine of laughter and rain of a tear
Only make our love grow with each passing year.
We may all be ourselves with no need to pretend
Because of the love of family and friends;
They notice the rainbows and weather the showers.
They overlook weeds and praise all our flowers.
The most valuable thing is the time that we spend
Tending this garden with family and friends.
When counting our blessings, we know from the start
That family and friends come first in our heart.

© Jill Wolf

My Brother's Big Day

My brother got married a year ago in Singapore but since he moved to KL, he thought that it would be nice to relived the moment with his family and friends here. Needless to say the planning was painful but when it came together it was simply beautiful.

He married this angel who I now call my sister-in-law. This was one wedding that I really didn't have to do much. You wouldn't believe how relieved I was to know I wasn't emceeing it. Except that I had to give a speech as the Maid of Honour and what an honour indeed.

Since weddings warm my heart I thought I would share that moment with you and hopefully it will spread the warm and fuzzies to you too.

My brother and his two best men (Rim, My brother[Mark] and Gordon)



My beautiful sis-in-law, Cindy



The girls getting ready



Shereen, one of my best friends (She helped so much at the wedding)




Fast forward - Cake Cutting



My darlings from Red FM, there to support (Nick, Shareena, Mary, Terry and Aly)



Aly was our emcee that night! She did a fantastic job and made my mum her fan




Their first dance



My beautiful family



My brother-in-law and Cindy's cousins



Me and the sister I have always wanted

Welcome to the family Cindy!!

You should know better...well we don't

I have been getting complaints from my significant other that I am a lot like a guy. I am a little too relaxed when it comes to dealing with relationship issues. I am not really fussed about shopping and going for movies. Instead I am obsessed about going to the gym, eating way more than i should and salvaging an ego that is way too big for my own good.

Good thing the man that I have met is patient, sweet and willing to give in even when he knows he is right.

Every time I talk to my girlfriends and hear them complain about their boyfriends, they have the same complaints as mine boyfriend does about me. When I try to explain to them that this is simply the way we are. They get upset with me. But let me tell you something ladies and some gentlemen... you want us to be sensitive enough to know what you want without you telling us, yet when we get it wrong again you get angry. Its a lose-lose situation, there is simply no winning with that one. So do me a favour... don't expect, explain. Even if it seems like we should know by now, just humour us and say it anyway. Is it really that hard to do?

Summer Fest @ Hard Rock Penang

Last month we went up to Penang and had a blast at the Summer Fest 2010. What more could a girl ask for.... amazing bands throughout the day, good food, drink a flowing and company of amazing people. (I am in such a good mood that Terry is included in the group of amazing people there)

But I have to say the highlight of the whole event was Zainal Abidin, he is an amazing performer and a true professional. Here are some photos I thought I would share.....

These two boys are amazing talents, they play several instruments and they play it well!


Tommy Ong, the man who made it all possible in Hard Rock Penang

Terry enjoying his cocktail on a hot afternoon



Hydra, one of my favourite bands! They are soooo good!


Last but certainly not least, Zainal Abidin...the best part of SummerFest!