Jul 3

feeling the frust in me. No way to be released.

Maybe there’s a way to cheer me up. But i refuse to. i hate the long awaitment without a confirmation, i hate the agony of waiting for an unknown future.

From May to August now to November. what’s next? Jan then March?

and some clients just dont have the working ethic to keep things professional. They take your proposal here and poof~ long gone disappear. You will never be able to call or contact them- they probably take your proposal and ask the others to quote a lower price. They love your concept but refuse to pay the budget. Thus they seek for alternatives with a lower budget- without even discussing with me.

There’s no copy rights in this industry. You attended and event and the next it might be your brand new presentation to another client. I’m so used to it- but i still dont like the idea of client refuse to pick up calls or confront with me. What’s so hard to tell me to my face that you are not using my event management services, or what is so hard to politely reject the proposal?

Of course i can take it easily- as long as you reply. I dont think it’s very ethical without updating what’s going on at your side after receiving my proposal and quotation, or probably after a few discussion sessions?

There’s another client- who has been urgingly telling me how important and urgent to get the quotation and venues as well as the whole concept done. I’ve really spent my time preparing all the necessary informations, including outstations prices. I’m so glad i didnt drive all the way up-north or down-south nationwide just to re-confirm venues, and thanks to my helpful friends around who have lend me a helping hand. But yes, this irritating client went totally disappeared after receiving all the necessary information. Probably hands on to handle things by their own without even informing me.

It’s unethical of course, but they see it as something ‘lucky’ that i stop calling them. I know where their office is, Low Yat plaza. but i dont want to go straight to their office- i dont see the need since they are avoiding me.

Yeah in business we face obstacles and hindrance like these which obviously defeated our confidence.

Just hope the next is better- and upon writing all these out i’m feeling better.

Hope i’m really feeling better.

Jul 1

I’m a piece of layered cake now.

lol sounds weird i know. I’ve just done something funky to my hair- yes it was the Egyptian look i had for the past one year and now its to another extreme which i would eventually laugh at myself when i look into the mirror.

It’s a not symmetrical cut from different edges and it might bring on some weird pick up lines like ‘Did your just got bitten by a dog which mainly focusing on your hair’.. ok quote V, my friend.

No pictures at the moment- but i will soon post it up once i’ve also highlighted my hair. It looks a lot nicer with some colors added onto it- i’m seriously considering shall i highlight each layered portion to one different color and that makes a beautiful rainbow above my head!

Looks a little childish though. But i’m young! and i want to look even younger! lol

well like what my hairdresser said, it’s gonna be difficult when it comes to trimming this hairstyle every time because its not symmetrical. She might have to cut everything off (Bald??) and re-style it, or just cut it even shorter. Or.. depending how’s my hair she will have to figure out a way.

In other words, if you want to see this piece of layered cake you will have to see me within this month!

Just as a teaser- i look something like the picture below :)

 Layered cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun 30

Waking up feeling miserable. Dont know what have happened. I really dont.

It was drizzling this morning. Maybe not exactly drizzling, more like a tiny winy of rain drops for that few minutes but eventually stopped. I wanted to do nothing this morning.. leave my work. Leave everything behind and have a lazy day.

But the responsibility i’m carrying forbids me from doing so- i conform to the reality fact that i’m no longer a ’student’ without any liabilities, i have to be seperated from my lovely comfy bed and off to work.

Sometimes it’s about making choices. I’ve chosen this path and gains all the time flexibility that i’ve been longing to have, but of course, the income management sometimes really defeats all my confidence. I work very hard to achieve where i am today, but i’m sure i can do much better.

We often say No Pain No Gain. Perhaps we should just change it to No Stress No Gain. We dont exactly get the ‘pain’ during work- there’s no physically neither mental injuries involved. But the stress level keeps arising- perhaps to a level that is beeping its risk alarm without us aware of it.

I dont sleep quite well recently. But that’s ok, lotsa things have been bothering me. I woke up to myself feeling lonely, my life is always about work and my laptop and clients. I long for a holiday after my last Bali trip but August seems so near yet far- h1n1 is reaching its peak infectious level globally.

I dont feel safe if i were to travel at this time, but neither i feel alright if i’m staying in KL.

I had a dream a couple of days ago. Not sure where was the destination in my dream- perhaps Bora-bora or Maldives. I’ve been wanting to spend a week or two in these two beautiful beaches without having to worry about work.. but i know its not the right time to travel at this moment. Time and Money, both kill.

But then again, why is work stress gradually killing my interest? And why is my work still haunting me in dreams? I dreamt that i was enjoying the beautiful sea, sand and sun but client called up to ask if i’ve done my proposal to be submited and presentation will be next day.

F*. Such potong stim incident occurs. Even in dreams!

Sigh.

Anyways, gonna off to work soon. Hopefully its a fruitful day today to receive more confirmations. Else i will just be spending time updating blogs because i will have no work!

Hugs!

Jun 17

*edited*

I started this post earlier, like about a week ago, but didnt know how to continue. It’s like so many things that i can write about, to share my opinions and thoughts, but the next second it just vanish in the air like i’ve never even have such thought.

Was wanting to write about a long-distance-relationship that i’ve known with this couple which last for 9 years.. neither long nor short period of time. What has time shaped the couple into? The environment changed, the feelings, the love, the worldview, the culture.. so many more.

But then again, i’m in no position to write things about LDR. How do you define LDR? Long could be a very far distance which is only accesible via flights across the straits, or even further across the oceans.  It could also mean different States the couple stay in, but generally, it means a relationship which sustains in the endurance of unable to meet that often.

Of 100 cases i’ve met, i guess you know the outcome. It turns sour after a couple of years, or even just months. How many people out there can bear with the fact that distance kills? Why is that?

We live in a totally different world. We see different things everyday. We meet our colleagues/friends, we share the ups and downs in life with the people around us. But when the dearest to you isnt right next to you, do you still have the exact same feeling which you were undergoing the evening before with some lame jokes while you are now sharing it over Skype?

*post edited again*

i’m just emo, dont quite feel like / not knowing how to resume the writing.

‘你相信天长地久的爱情吗’

‘天长地久不是以时日来计算,长的,可以是一辈子,但却无法让人懂得去爱。短的,哪怕是一阵子,也可以很刻骨铭心地让人心甘情愿去守着一个诺言’。

It gives me the inspiration i need.. i want .. and have been searching for.

 

 * on the other note, something is wrong with my blog comments moderation. sorry to all my friends if you see your previous comments have been removed- wasnt my fault- i could see it in the moderation column though i’ve approved- and it’s still not being displayed. Thank you everyone for your kind concern :)

Jun 12

这是我第一次以华文在这儿写下我的心情。 不是每一个人都看得懂,但没关系。

有些时候, 有些事情,不是你我都必须知道。有一种感情,很凄美。越是失去了,越会珍惜。

什么是爱情字典。有人可以告诉我吗。。 是否是有一个这么样的字典让我参考, 如何去忘掉一个人。

今天是他走了的第二天。天空很灰暗。 我的心,还是无法平复。

越努力的去做一件事, 却永远也无法成功。

原来那就是一颗受伤的心,残缺了的心情。

我想要。。我还是不想要了。

在我想念你的时候,我会狠狠地刮醒自己,梦,是时候该醒了。

人,在这儿。心,早已被遗忘在某个角落。

被遗弃。

-凯嘉-

Jun 9

Feeling the bitterness today. Not exactly bitter but just not feeling quite right with the surroundings and happenings.

Being defeated over certain issues that happened recently which seemed to be so contradict with the current reality. I tried not to conform, but obviously, in vain. I tried to convey the ideas, yes My ideas, but werent being accepted.

I dislike the feeling when we are at such bottleneck and there’s no way out. Which the only solution is to make me conform, again.

Was it because i’m new to such? Is there an unwritten rule that I have to obey these rules and thus, be in the game? No.. can I say no?

I also receive a parking summon today - but thats due to my habit of not purchasing the parking ticket according to the time - the reason stated on the summon was ‘ displaying an unvalid ticket’. But who cares? I was trying to conform to such rule that I, as a Malaysian, driving a Malaysia-made car, driving on a Malaysia road, obeying the Malaysia traffic rules, and parking in such compound but still need to pay..

I dont understand.

But i finallyhad to go through the conventional way. Such a terrible conformation. I went to pay the damn RM0.60 at the 9th minute after the summon being issued. And i got mycompound waived.

Just some random ruminations. I feel irritated over what have happened today. I felt disgusted to see what i’ve witnessed this arvo. The umpire for the game is showing its favoritism.. It’s an obstacle to professionalism. I dislike such situation.. But I could do nothing to change..

Some people have such inferiority complex, they can’t accept themselves for who they are.. thus whenever they have a chance to flaunt their left-over values they will be boosting around..

Maybe its just me who cant accept.

Suddenly feel old.

Jun 7

I’ve got a new printer! Yeah a new printer! ;)

Have it long ago when i was still working part time bits of here and there, and there was once i received this Lexmark printer as an incentive for my highest sales target achieved within 3 consecutive days (see, i aint a bad sales person, right?)

Happily received it, but i left it in my storeroom for 2 entire years before my previous aging printer which has been serving me for 12 years decided to end its life. I remember thehassles i had to go through in the middle of the night trying to fix it, and finally realise that ‘oh, there’s this brand new color printing is awaiting me to open its packaging since years ago!’

So i set it up, to mysurprise to realise there’s no cable connecting the laptop and the damn printer. What is this free gift then when its incomplete? Sigh. I had to get Lion’s help to print all my documents in the middle of the night and sent Alfred to pick them all up again before passing to me in wee hours.

Bad timing. Bad machine.

Later days Stephen went over to Low Yat, found me the exact cable and now my brand new printer is back to serve! I’ve just completed the test-printing and now happily printing all my necessary documents for tomorrow’s meeting.

So that’s my printer’s stories. Hoping that a new printer will bring me some good lucks too for future jobs? Sounds lame but i’m also looking for a break-through!

Good niteys everyone!

Jun 4

Quite some things have been completed as per scheduled.

Felt the sense of achievement. Seriously, i do. There were times that i felt so defeated when i couldnt finish my work or tasks. The pressure that i got was enormous. So strong that i couldnt even breathe.

Perhaps my emotions swing like a roller coaster. I need more time to adapt to it before i could react onto anything- but it changes so quick in that blink of second merely because of certain issues that arise.

It’s 4th of June today. Exactly 2 years ago on this date, i was struggling should i go to work in TAR College for their IT Roadshow- as i was thinking for a nice sleep in the morning instead of that incompatible pay offered by the agent. Yeah i was stilla student back then. I worked to earn - and was able to sustain myself. Since i was on holiday, i decided to just go over.

It was a small booth which i was stationed at.I just did my part as an event promoter to represent my client’s brand. When it’s almost 5pm, i was excited as it’s time to go home. Someone came to me to ask for my number, i remembered all others were calling me Mr. Boss. He said he would hire me again if there’s other roadshow, he’s the marketing manager he claimed. I asked for his number. But no, he didnt offer. So i thought, ok that’s alright too. If he really wanted me to work, he would call me eventually.

On the last day of the event, he hid behind of the counter under the speaker to call me. Ianswered toan unknown number, with that someone asking ‘Hey why did you pick up calls while working?’ Obviously i got to find him under the speaker. That was funny though. I remembered. We laughed over it and he told me I can have his number- thats the reasonwhy he called. He looked much younger than his age. Very much. I found him humorous. He’s witty. He’s got the something i thought i was long looking for, from someone that i’ve been waiting but eventually left…

Obviously we didnt keep in touch after work. Once a while i received his call, with some lame questions like whether i touched his pda during the roadshow because he found my name saved under his contacts with the ‘anniversary date’ or so- No i dont know much about pda. I was using my SE k700i and there’s no need to set such kind of things under contacts. But i thought.. you know, i thought he’s getting some topics to chat about.

Girls’ instinct could always fail. We are not always right. At least, i’ve been wrong, so wrong over these 2 years.

On the dayi had to work late night, i requested if he could come to accompany me. He came, of coursei was happy. The next day which i had to work in Zouk, he was nice enough to pick me up in noon though he’s working and sent me home after midnight. Probably he’s been nice to every single girl that he knows - i aint sure. But obviously that gave me and led me to a situation that i thought, there was chances between us.

I really thought so.

But i was wrong. Very wrong.

Just after he told me we could only be friends, i was disappointed.I started to drink a lil, i wanted to pick up smoking again. But there’s no need to be sad or mourning over someone who doesnt appreciate you. I love myself, i’m sure i can stand up strong.

Then i made the most-wrongful-choice in my life. Since then, i gave up entirely. I was constantly living a miserable life. I didnt want to care what happened, what were the consequences ahead, what would life lead me to. I took things as they came, i let them off when they had to leave. I didnt treasure my life. My friends. The people around me. I let myself drown in some disasters and didnt want to face the outcome..

and i left. I left without saying a word.

I came back with some shits still, hanging half way which left unsettled. I then got myself into some troubles again.. again and again. I suddenly realised, over the year, exactly a year i hadnt done much. I was only wasting time. I took my one whole year trying to forget, but i failed. I was still at the exact same position where i was a year ago, i hadnt move forward, even a step.

I started to focus in work. I tried not to think too much. I tried not to let the past disturb my thoughts, but i was getting a lil more emo. I could easily drop tears. I was so badly affected by such incident. I felt spiritless. I felt down almost every night. I tried ways to hypnotize myself, i even tried to practically use what i’ve learnt in my theoritical class back in University times.

All in vain. all in vain…

It’s again, 4th of June. Exactly 2 years ago on this date, we became friends. Over the last 2 years, things happened around us seemed to be like a dream. I woke up from my dreams, realising that i havent been living in real, whilst you’ve left all these behind to live your life.

And after these 2 years, exactly on this date, you said we can be friends again, and we shall merely remain as friendsbut never lovers. I took 2 years to come back to where we started, if we had made this clear and i could wake up from my dreams much earlier- we wouldnt need to go through all these to come back to the starting point. There’s never a cross between our lines, we were and will be safely walking on two straight lines heading to two ends… two different ends which shall never met.

If only, life is with no regrets.. I have no regrets loving you, but will stop doing so on the date we become friends again. It’s a promise i made to you, I shall keep it full-heartedly.

If one day i realize i cant do so anymore, with the agony of still loving you but unable to have you, i will leave.. i will still leave with no regrets.

To love is to surpass oneself. I think i did, have you?

Take care my friend. Please take care.

Jun 2

Things happen when you came least expected- sometimes i hope this phrase applies only onto good stuffs.

But it came when i least expected- really never expected it.

I was rushing my way today to Old Klang Road for an appointment. Was running late, but didnt make my go any faster asi’ve gotten some police summons because of speeding over the years, hence i was still on a very safe speed at 70km/h.

On a highway after paying thepainful RM1.50 for that short distance, i overtook a Proton Saga under the drizzle confident enough with 80km/h. I came near toa left corner, so i moved my right feet from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal, slightly stepping onto it to slower my speed.

It wasnt a dreadful turn- i thought. I’d been on this road for n times and lost count of the sum of money i’ve contributed to the tolls.. The moment i stepped onto the brake pedal, i felt my ass skided. oH My God, was i drifting?

I immediately released whatever i was stepping, and tried a lil more on the brake system.I failed, yes you are right, i made the wrong choice. I felt myself turning, as i saw MidValley ahead but the next 0.01 second i saw those cars which were behind of me were coming towards my way.

I WAS ON THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION! Shit!

and so the car did not stop. It continued with his dreadful turns. My steering was locked. My mind was shut.

All i heard was, numerous cars honking, jam breaking, maybe people saying ohmygod or screaming, i saw the repetition of what i’ve seen earlier, MidValley mall and then the cars again- okays i’m giving up this time. It’s my second turn and my car didnt seem to want to stop!

It finally ended, with i-dont-know-how to have stopped right in the middle of the two lanes, horizontally, blocking everyone. My car engine was shut in that second, i went blank when i was looking at TM building.

I thought i was gone. I seriously thought i’ve left the world without feeling the pain. Then i turned to my left- another car coming my way speeding its way, the driver probably saw me this hopeless lady gasping heavily trying to survive, he honked as loud as possible because he might not be able to stop in time. He was probably thinking he’ll die this time banging onto me, and both our cars will sparkle into some explotion.

I closed my eyes, i felt tears rolling down. I saw my parents, i saw him. I dont know why would i have that sense of ‘given up’, maybe i’ve been too stressed recently. I’ve undergone ‘mentally exhausted mode’ and its time for a shut down. Perhaps i was a coward, i wanted to close my eyes and leave things behind.. all hassles behind.

and start a new life.

I thought i couldnt escape anymore. I last felt the tears.. on my cheek. onto my skin.

He finally stopped in time. I didnt hearany loudbang, i opened my eyes. I’M ALIVE! I’M STILL ALIVE!

thats why i should treasure my life! I wasnt destined to die 5 years ago on the same day when i re-opened my eyes after being unconscious for 2 days which i’ve spent in ICU not knowing what had happened, i shouldnt die right now after 5 years on the same day!

I suddenly woke up, i used a hand signal to apologize to the cars behind, i started my engine again and did the three-point-turn to make my way back to the same highway direction. My heart shrunk, i could feel every organ in me was shrinking. I was trembling, i shivered when i made the call to someone i trusted, but i didn’t cry..

becausea reborn shouldnt involve tears. Unless it is thetears of joy…

I’m alright now, mates. I didnt even bang my car, merely tyres and car alignment which i would need the technicians to check again tomorrow.

Wishing everyone to be safe on the road. Please love yourself, and love the people around you.

-KJ-

May 30

it’s June soon! omg i cannot believe that time flies and now i’m walking my way into the 2nd half of the year. It’s nearing to event industry’s peak season- i’m slowly picking up on what i’m doing and feel good again.

Money motivation. Sorry mates :P i know i’m just being very realistic. But yes, tell me, will you work for clients if it doesnt generate incomes at all? Lets not talk about charity work here, its something from your heart and how you wanna contribute to the society/ certain community. So it’s not part of ‘work’, i would say its part of your life if you are like what you are doing it now.

4 consequtive days i’ve only slept a total of 14 hours. Maybe that’s quite a lot to you all but its rather torturing for me. I guess since early this year i’ve been waking up late and taking my own sweet time to work according to my pace, i dont need to wakie alarms or so just to remind myself i’m rushing for time. Though i know i wasted quite a lot of time sleeping, but i feel good to enjoy what i’ve been doing.

Anyway, gotten to know a good news! A friend is getting married soon! Congrats to Swan Wui and Alex :) Well they are both my age, both were from the same primary school as i was but we kinda lost contact after some transition period. It’s good to know friends around me are settling down - oh wait, how old i am? I dont think i’m that old yet but why do people around me keep on reminding me of my age and the urge to get someone who can take care of me?

Hello i can do it myself .. alone :D lol i know it’s one good way to console myself. But i thank friends around me who have been so supportive over things that happened around me recently. Thanks for the facebook messages though some were really crappy. But i appreciate you ppl’s effort wanting to cheer me up :)

I’m certified healthy, cheerful, and happy at this moment of time :) Thanks!

Was planning a trip to either Maldives or Bora-bora island. Maldives, i’m sure most of you have heard of it. Bora-bora is located at French Polynesia and it’s a beautiful island for a relaxing honeymoon- ok wait, i mean, it’s also all good for a girl likeme wanting to wake up to the waves and stare into the bluish sea and sky without its borderline.

I have lotsa friends who share the same interest as i - lying on the beach and start dreaming. Oh yes, i love dreaming. It can go very wild and far- and after waking up to a lovely sweet dream i felt a brand new me. And this time.. yes, i’m planning to go Bora-bora. Anyone out there who is interested to go? :D

Pay your own expenses obviously! lol

Ok enough of mental ruminations. lol, time to take a short nap before my dinner. Take care ppl!

*i’m just randomly feeling really good!*

-kj-

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