Health Check??? Argh!!!

Mom is bugging me to get my health checked. The whole she-bang with the blood and urine tests... Been putting it off for too long. Well, I don't blame them for being very concerned about health since my family members have history of hypertension, renal disease, arthritis, gout, diabetes and heart problems. I must admit that I had my share of bronchitis, sinus problems and this and that. But I just can't bring myself to get my health checked. The last time i went for the health exam (which was 11 frickin' years ago), the nurse (or assitant or whatever the job designation was) drew my blood out using a syringe and caused internal haemorraging that left a big bruise on my arm. I looked freaky and got fed up with everyone kepoh-ing about 'Eeei, what happen to your arm?'

Tsk.

and I don't like needles, k... anything about drawing out my bodily fluids feels like an intrusion and ugh, i just don't like it.

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I am back home now. Wah, now even got wi-fi at home lah. Don't dare play-play a...heheh.but due to some problem, i only access use dad's laptop (which is waaaayyyy cooler than mine). eh, Dad, want to trade laptop?hehehe

went back to my village. and on Sunday, Dad, Mum and my nieces went to the other longhouse to welcome the Ms Tourism finalists. I didn't go... Didn't feel like it also. Rather stay at home than be somewhere crowded and smelling nasty B.O.'s...haha.

Tag & Results

I've been tagged by Kim Wang..
Here are the Rules that have to be followed:
1. Link your tagger and post three rules.
2. List eight (random) facts about yourself.
3. Tag eight people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them).
4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving them a comment on their blogs.

8 Random Facts about me

1. I punched the lights out of a dentist when I was 6 years old.
2. My cat's name is 'Kecik' but he weighs at 6 kg.
3. I am claustrophobic. Tights, small, dark places scares the sh!t out of me.
4. I can be violent when provoked. I have nasssssty temper sometimes.my bad.
5. I hate karaoke singing.
6. My brothers used to call me 'ang kau'. It means 'long'.
7. I spent a month in ICU when I was born.
8. I have garang face..haha

Who I'm gonna tag? nah, anyone want to do it, u r welcome..hehehe

p/s: Just got my result. I am the top student again and CGPA = 3.73 which means I am in the Dean's List Award again. Yay!!!

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.