Happy New Year 2009

2009 is at our doorsteps!!!! Yikes! Am I ready for a new year? I'm kind of attached to 2008, though I do not know why. It seems that so much has happened in this past year. Malaysia went through lots of elections, lots of accusations were thrown around, silly antics of local politicians were shown on national TV, crime rates were still alarming. Political situations around the world were not much better. Thailand is still chaotic, Myanmar had strikes by monks. However, Obama was elected! Hey hey!! And then, there was the Beijing Olympics!! What a proud moment it was for Chinese people all over! Yes yes, there were glitches but then again, it proves that "yellow-skinned, black haired" people can pull it off! Hah!


Anyway, I recently had a haircut. My friend, who accompanied me, said it was cool. I think it was rubbish. Why would anyone want their hair cut super short and leaving a few strands of long hair hanging down?? I'm a nurse for goodness sake! I need to project a professional image and I can hardly even tie it up properly without the aid of a dozen pins or so! So much for starting the year with a bang..... Look on the bright side, this disastrous hair cut gave me another reason to chop off my hair in a few months time^_^ Hahaha!! I should thank the hairdresser then^_^ Kakaka!

Well, then tonight is the last night of 2008. I'll be working, but I don't mind. Maybe something special will happen. But all in all this was a lovely year. I found Toma, I rekindled my interest in Japanese entertainment, I started my degree with two of my lovely friends accompanying me, and lots more actually ^_^ I wonder what the year ahead will hold for me. It's not scary. No. Not when I have my family and friends surrounding me. I'm sure I'll be fine regardless what it throws me (what can be worse than a disastrous haircut right??). ^ ^

So, heads up to all my lovelies. A toast for the new year, new beginings, new life, new assignments (sigh..), new love, new friends, new adventures, and new haircuts!! Shall we hold a private new year party this time next year?? Hmm... We have a whole year to plan then!

Love, hugs, wet sloppery kisses, and lots of champagne to all my beautiful friends!!
Cheers,
Joycey!

Merry Christmas!

We wish you a merry X'mas, we wish you a merry x'mas, we wish you a merry x'mas..... Haha!! Boy was I gone from here for a long long time. It's X'mas!! You know, THAT time of the year, where presents abound and romance is in the air (sniff sniff..) Who wouldn't want to kiss under the mistletoe? I wouldn't mind some holly either.. but for what purpose, I have no idea..

Anyway, I was working this X'mas morning. But it wasn't so bad! We had cakes from the doctors and the ward ws really peaceful. Even my Madam wasn't screeching like she used to. Silent and peaceful, just like how a hospital should feel. Not busy, noisy, crampy, and crazy... But I really wished that the hospital band would do some carolling.. Nice wouldn't it?

Well, after X'mas, New Year's coming up! A short roll back of the year that was. It was a smooth year actually. I didn't have any bumps. Or maybe I did, but I overcame them and they were too minor for me to recall. Otherwise, it was lovely. ^_^ Work wise, I think I improved slightly. Financially, I did manage to save money. Socially, I met up with most of my old classmates than I did last year. However, I didn't really make many new friends. Romantically, it's stuck at ZERO, so far. However, something suspicious is cooking...i think.....

Any New Year resolutions for me? Not really, as I am not in the habit of making new year resolutions. Though I won't mind if I save more money.. and stop a bad habit or two...and surf less internet.

New Year wishes? Lots! I wish for romance, more money, less workload, better (as in understanding) doctors, new friends, better spiritual growth, good weather (rain!!), and more concerts that I can attend! More actually, but I shall not succumb to greed.

With that, I wish everyone the best of Christmasses and lots of mistletoe for everyone! May each one find their own mistletoe moment and savour it! Enjoy people!!!
Cheers!!!

I'm home!

Finally, I'm home! Wow! Unpacking my things was so fast! Anyway, I'm super grateful that I'm living in Penang and not in KL. Sigh... I wouldn't have survived the traffic jams there and to take the monorail and trains to get to places everyday and not being able to enjoy driving will make me depressed... but I guess I will adapt to the lifestyle too if I'm being deported there. What did I do in KL? Other than conventions, lectures, talks.... I went shopping and came back..empty handed. Not really, I did buy books! Of course I had to visit Kinokuniya and wonder why aren't they opening up a branch in Penang. Then we went to every shopping centre available in KL, and still ended up empty handed..... I was supposed to do my CNY shopping! And I got more books instead...

Secondly, I had the most painful body massage ever!! My back still aches now!!! That was like 3 days ago! I thought my lumbar disc almost popped out when she elbowed me. And oh yes, I almost got molested had not my supervisor spotted the idiot and elbowed him in his chest, HARD! Served him right!! Thank God we were all safe. He ran away fast after he got elbowed.... Other than that, the pillows in Concorde Hotel were horrible! They were not fluffy, instead they sank! My neck still is stiff now. Stiff neck plus painful back = lazy me... That's a really good excuse.

But my trips to places like the Pavilion and Starhill Gallery made me think. In times of economic hardships like now, are they really able to survive, or is it true as what the experts say, that Asia will replace USA as the market with the biggest buying power?? Are we Asians really that not affected by the economic downturn? I think that buying a watch for RM200,000 in times like these, is pretty silly. But looking at the news, fashion giants like Dior and LV aren't the least worried by the horrible economy. Instead they now target Asia as most sales are coming from us Asians! It is indeed true that the west was hit the hardest by the economic crisis (unless Obamy does something), and everyone is tightening their belts, but it looks like Asian countries are still spending.

Perhaps it's not fair to say that all Asians are big spenders. I'm sure there are people who will now think twice before purchasing luxury items. Although it's pretty silly, but I think middle-income families will thrive better than anyone. I'm not sure why but, I think these families have grown up knowing how to spend in moderation and how to make the best of everything.

Anyhow, I shall not go further. I ain't a professor in this area. I am truly grateful that I have a job and is still drawing a pay home every month. In previous times, some people will say, "what?!! your salary is only xxxx??!!!". But come to think of it, I am grateful and satisfied. I give 3/4 of it to my family and still have a nice sum to spend (of course I'm not into LV and everything luxurious) on food and some lovely little shopping. So to those who loves to change your mobile every month and is still living on your parents' money... HAH!!!

Cheers!!