TESTS :-)

You Are Scary

You even scare scary people sometimes!

How Scary Are You?

Me? Scary??? Hmmm.... I guess the result is quite accurate. There's quite a few who said that I am scary. In fact some of my friend dare not to approach me at first because they perceive me as scary. Well, all I gotta say is that I may not look all sugar and spice and everything nice... I think of myself as fiery chilli, a taste that is acquired. But once one learns to like the taste of chilli, one simply can't get enough of it. That's me, the hot, fiery chilli. :)

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You Are An Intro-Extrovert!

Sometimes you're social - sometimes you're shy You've got a bit of an Introvert / Extrovert split going on You enjoy all sorts of situations. Parties, small groups, and alone time. Too much of one, and you'll long for the other. You need variety! Chances are, you've got both serious and fun friends - and they don't get along.

Are You An Extroverted or Introverted Girl?

Hmmm... I do value my alone time and I can spend a day alone just doing things that I enjoy. At the same time, I am not a hermit. I do enjoy having fun with friends... I'll balance my need for company and my alone time... :)

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You Are Boot Cut Jeans

You're fashionable and sexy - in an understated way. You're more about looking good than following the latest look of the week.

What Style of Womens Jeans Are You?

What coincidence... My jeans are boot cut jeans... heheh...

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You Are Trinity

"Touch me and that hand will never touch anything again."

What Superheroine Are You?

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You are Sneakers!

You're an active girl, who's all about function You dress for the occasion - comfort comes first Your perfect guy? Someone who can keep up with you. You'll find him - but you might have to slow down to see him!

What Kind Of Women's Shoe Are You?

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You Are the Ego

You take a balanced approach to your life. You definitely aren't afraid to act out on your desires - even crazy ones. But you usually think first. Morals drive you as much as hedonism does. You've been able to live a life of pleasure... without living a life of excess.

Are You Id, Ego, or Superego?

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Your Dominant Intelligence is Interpersonal Intelligence

You shine in your ability to realate to and understand others. Good at seeing others' points of view, you get how people think and feel. You have an uncanny ability to sense true feelings, intentions, and motivations. A natural born leader, you are great at teaching and mediating conflict. You would make a good counselor, salesperson, politician, or business person.

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

I think I'm in the right profession. :)

Change of address

Dear friends,

as of today, this blog's address is http://anakapai.blogspot.com

thanks

Reports due

..and sh!tty things are happening.

*sigh*

here we go again

Namesake & Family

Short note:
Had the most expensive lunch yesterday. RM 45 for a plate of mixed rice. I paid using RM50 note and forgot that I used RM50 note to pay for my lunch and happily accepted RM5 balance (there were lots of customers and I was frantically fighting for a seat). Didn't realize that I was RM40 short, until I've reached home. D*mn!

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The Namesake

To console myself over my being RM40 poorer, I watched this movie directed by Mira Nair (of Monsoon Weddings fame). I've long wanted to watch this movie but just managed to find the VCD (couldn't afford the DVD now, could we?). This story is about discovering roots, establishing new roots and the journey of understanding ourselves, our culture and what we are deep inside. The movie shows how a ‘new’ culture could be formed by an emulsion of different cultures that surrounds us.

One scene that touches me was when Gogol (played by Kal Penn of Harold and Kumar go to White Castle), went to his father’s apartment after he identified his father’s body in the hospital morgue. He went into his father’s room, tried his father’s shoes, and lay on his father’s bed and cried. That was when he really felt the grief of losing his father who he often took for granted. How often do we show appreciation to those we love? (I know this sound like a cliché, but honestly, when was the last time we called up our dear ones and show how much we appreciate them?). Are we going to wait until it’s a second too late?

I used to have conflicts with my siblings and parents when I was in ‘the ugly stage’ *read: teenage years*, you know, the age when parents misunderstood us and our siblings irritate the hell out of us. I almost got into a fistfight with my 2^nd brother (he is a big as a bear, literally) and some scuffles with my sister. But as I grow older, and wiser, I realized that although I have ‘issues’ with them, I was and still am fiercely protective of them. Woe to those who dared to mess around with them. Now I have a good relationship with my sister and my brothers. They do piss me off sometimes, but it is easier for me to let go of the anger. (Anger management therapy works, I guess). I try to call my family as often as I can.

(Note to self: with brothers try to make the gestures more obvious. Subtle signs won’t work, they can’t read subtle signs. In fact, make sure it’s something I can use to twist their arms later, especially when it’s servicing car time. Oooppss, old habits die hard.heheh)

Another scene that attracts me is the scene between Ashok and Ashima (played by Irrfan Khan and Tabu respectively) when they walk in the park. Although they did not show their affection physically in public, it shows in their eyes how much love and affection they have for each other. It reminds me of my mum and dad and also of my grandma and my late grandpa. They don’t show their affections publicly but the small gestures speak louder. I remembered how Grandpa would check and repair Grandma’s ‘Pua’ weaving equipment and Grandma brewing tea for Grandpa and coffee for herself because she could not drink tea and when she did the heavier work in the farm since Grandpa could not do strenuous work after recovering from tuberculosis. Also, Dad starting to eat bitter gourd that Mum cooks (he hates it as much as I do) or accompanying Mum on her diet. Mum scheming planning and nagging us to plan Father’s day party for Dad.

Accepting the sometimes quirky or irritating habits of the ones they love. Like how Dad complains every time Mum went shopping for 2 items and ended up with two bagfuls of things. How Mum complains about Dad spending hours in the hardware sections in the supermarket. I realized my parents’ acceptance and trust of me when they accepted my decisions to quit engineering and take the course of my interest. It was hard for them to understand but they supported me nevertheless.

After watching the movie, I realized that wherever we may be, whatever culture we may be in, we can never deny the influence and importance of our family and the values that we learn in our family. Although we may deny it, one day we will gain enough wisdom to understand it.

Self talk: Am planning something now. It is still in planning stage and feasibility assessment. I am going to getting opinions from some.

CARS, CARS, CARS

My dream car: Mitsubishi Triton.
this is one badass car...hehehe. Senang nak balik kampung :)
And I can stare down those who glared at me when I drove my SLK (Small lil' Kelisa).














Beautiful car! Feast your eyes!












I checked out one last July during my holiday and I fell in love with this car. It's very spacious and comfortable. Even though it's a 4WD, I didn't get my vertigo at all. I am terrified of 'tall' cars since I am afraid of heights, but with this one, there no fear at all. The interiors are very cool and sleek-looking, I am soooooo in lurve with this car...

or if I can't get Triton, I'll get this














(not sure about price range yet. Anyone know how much this baby cost in Sarawak???)

or












hehehe...as long as it's not Proton. Scared sh!t to drive a Proton... But Persona looks nice ain't it? Hmmm...

In the Wake of Nurin Jazlin Tragedy

Who has not heard about the gruesome case of child sexual abuse and murder of Little Nurin Jazlin? The news that shook the nation to its core. In the aftermath, there's a lot of tongue barkingwagging and finger pointing. While it was reckless to allow a small child to walk alone at night, isn't losing her the biggest pain? Does anyone need to pour salt, lime and chilli on their wounds? Enough already! If they want to prosecute negligent parents, then DO prosecute those who tied their child and put them on a fridge, or those who allow their children to be young 'mat rempits'-in-the-making.Why just aim to punish just as an example.

As for the devil incarnate (scum of the earth), once he's caught. He deserves capital punishment which should be mandatory death sentence without ever a chance of being pardoned (on the basis of insanity etc). How he should die? The same way he killed a helpless girl and torturing her, painfully and slowly. Ever read about the ancient Chinese way of torturing by dismemberment? That should work on him.

Why am I being so angry? Why shouldn't I? I have little nieces that are the centre of my world, and this incident, my dearest, could happen anywhere. Even in the sleepy rural town. What has come to humans? During my childhood, I could play outside ALL day without worries. But now, *sigh*

My deepest condolence to late Nurin's family. The hearts of all Malaysians are with you now. Be strong and have faith that God's justice always prevails.

May her soul rest in eternal peace. Amen.