Confessions of a Shop-a-Holic

Woke up today to have a sudden urge to tell my mind that it is still time to sleep. But it is so bright outside and I know to the fact that my violin class is at 1030am. I reach for the phone and sms'ed my tutor and said "I don't feel so well today, can we shift our class to Thursday instead?"

And so, that was how I thought my morning will be. As I was sleeping in my bed - a thing I tend to do when there's too much things to worry about. And so an sms came in and I see that Ms. Unagi dropped me an sms. And so it said, "Going out with Ms. Ocha to the mall. Want to come?". And I said "yes" as thought I had some mind power to actually type that in the phone with my mind and went to sleep.

Knowing me very well (hehe), Ms. Unagi called after 1 minute. Yes, she knows me too well and knows it even more when I say I am not asleep with my half woken voice. I remember walking to the bathroom and then to the living room and dozing off. And knowing me too well again, Ms. Unagi messaged and say "Don't you sleep again!" hahaha.

I went to Sunway Pyramid at 1130 am - and we were to meet up at 11 pm. Ms. Ocha wasn't too impressed. Nonetheless, today was the day I finally got my Whatsapp! I recalled Ms. Ocha saying "finally, this auntie is entering the 21st century'. I mean, is it really a must having Whatsapp these days?

And so, I would like to write a confession that today's shopping was bad :( I bought quite a number of clothes and clothes... sob sobs *bites on handkerchief*

I never did buy from this shop.. but they had peplum skirts!! *________*

And then who buys from this store as well? I mean I am 26 anyway.. Then again, they had a rainbow singlet *___________________*

And yes, this overpriced store. But.. they had 60% off *____________________*

Ahhh, no one will understand us and where our salary goes missing every month. Such a sad thing. Owh, and my self conscious has told me to get a book! Well, what's left of brainy jac says, "Jacyln.. you need to read more because your English is getting bad......woooooooooooo0000oooo... ghost sound"... And so, I saw this book on sale and I bought it! haha. Ok fine, it was on sale (it's this thing being Chinese) and well, I read the first book which wasn't that bad. :)

A story about some Chinese queen that does some karate chop to emerge as the Empress of China. Gurl poweeeeerrrr.... HAHAHA...

And so, after two shopping malls and calling it a day, I guess staying at home wasn't really a good idea at all. Fun yet damaging. But hey, at least I learnt how to use Whatsapp (yes.. every friend reading this... please pm meeeee!!!) and also the sushi team has decided to go to Vietnam or Taiwan this year! 

Owh I hope we can get good rates for them *_________________*

Ms. Unagi, Ms. Ocha & Ms. Sashimi out!

2012: Year in Review as Jacyln Ong

As the 2012 closes by, I spend more time looking at my old blogs and wonder what have I done ever since I have stopped blogging. It does bring me to times where I strive on being independent, to be certain of what I want in life. Nowadays, I find myself figuring out what is right or wrong - living practically a limbo-listic life. I find that I need to do something. But have I done anything at all?

So here's to a 2012 review of my life.

1. I left my job of 3 years to dream big
I woke up one day and I realized that I just need something bigger. So I left my beautiful colleagues with a heavy heart.

And I have decided to join the largest IT-shopping site in Malaysia, xxdxx.my. Yes, a big secret it is seeing that I know how they monitor their digital presence :)

But it made me learn, we will meet a lot of people in life. And I was lucky. Because I met the very best.

2. My sad new passport has FINALLY three stamps
I finally figure that passports are like collecting pokemon cards. Only able when you have the cash! haha. I made it to Hong Kong, Bali and Singapore.

And I would say, I am not holding his hands. Just incase David's gf bumps into this photo! lol

I still have a jawline!! So it gives me hope that I have not gone into fatter levels.

And I learn that backpacking isn't that bad. And I am not a princess!!! I am pretty much an adventure princess. So yes, I am more like Xena than Princess Aurora! So I can live in a backpacking hostel! Also one painful lesson - always plan way before you end up in the country.. lol. Don't ask why!

Next stop: Thailand for Bachelorette's and perhaps a trip to Taiwan for a mind break :)

3. I am a Malaysian, who has FINALLY step foot in another state in Malaysia
Yes, I yearn to travel the world but never the ones near me? And so, I set on a road trip to Johor and Penang with my loved ones.

A trip to Penang for a short cultural sight-seeing moment

With a trip to Johor to dramatize my friend's wedding :)

Due to work, we sometimes forget the most simplest things. And we tend to dream about getting whisked away somewhere far, but the truth is. Nothing is ever better than spending time with your loved ones, no matter where you are.

4. I took up an old man sport - Fishing
People cringe at the fact that I love fishing. My girlfriend gave up and said "Hey, here take my boyfriend to fishing too. And remember to give him back for dinner". Yes, indeed fishing has made me a little tanner than I am already.

And this was the very first fish I caught.

And my T-shirt said "Sour Puss", so I believed that it Feng-shui-ed myself to catching that tiny fish! lol. I was pretty sour the whole day to be honest. But it made me learn that we can never get what we want always and if we really wanted something good - perhaps we would need to wait a little longer.

5. I passed my violin exams and joined the Selangor Philharmonics
Countless of errors and finger sprains (if such exist), I managed to get a Grade 4 in violin and well, 2013 will be my Grade 5. Hope it's an improvement that I managed to join the Selangor Philharmonics as well! Exciting :)

And opps, let me play the ukelele. Yes, I am still great at procrastinating.

Okay fine, at least some picture proof that I am still playing my violin :p

Learning the violin is almost impossible at first. But hey, I made it halfway. So it's 3 more grades to go.

6. My beautiful friend, Jill is getting married
We studied and survive college and university together. And for her to get married, well who can ever be happier than her friend? Even happier when she asked me to be her bridesmaid!

7. And I believe that I still look good at parties! 
Never really did wear much make up. Too lazy so practically it's always a Cinderella moment when I am at parties :)

This is before... snooze snoozee...

And walah!!

Owh, still alive~~~~...

To be honest, never learnt anything from putting make up. hahahaha.. but hey, I still have my Miss Melaka wanna-be looks right?

8. I am still the undefeated Drama Queen!
A little over the top and annoying, I am still the Drama Queen among my family, ex colleagues, colleagues and friends! So yes, I feel victorious! :p

And so it wraps my 2012 review. I loved, I learnt and I worked. As the most ungrateful brat everyone knows I am, I know I can do better. You can do better. Everyone can do better. I am never going to give up on myself. And this year 2013, I am aiming for the stars!

Love,
Jacyln Ong