Experience The Pain, The Relief, The Sadness, The Joy

I've watched an elephant give birth on Animal Planet but i've never seen anything like this.

If you're not a fan of blood, i say watch it anyway. Yes, there will be blood but most importantly, there is also a story. A story that you can understand even if you don't speak elephant language. A story that speaks so much emotion even though there were no spoken words.

Be awed.

Ours May Not Be White But It's Still Awesome

How was your Christmas?



On Christmas eve, i was so exhausted. Had to bathe Zi and make him smell good for the big day, decided out of the blue to scrub the gate, washed the ingredients for salad, wrapped Zi's present and yet still found the stamina to make it through midnight mass without feeling sleepy! Christmas carols were sung so many times (and in such high-pitched melody) that i really thought i was going to lose my voice the next day.



And this is my awesome DPerkins dress and Santa hat! The dress is so simple yet so versatile. Allows me to play with my belts and accesories. I likey very much! Even thinking of getting it in different colours. Ren, Joyce, shopping at Pyramid?



It's weird that although my family does the same thing year in and year out for Christmas, it never bores me. Some people like to leave the country for a foreign Christmas experience. We usually gather at one of the family's home for a day of bonding. And awesomely, this year, my parents and I get to play host! The better part is, i made salad and nobody who ate it walked away sick!





I'm happy with my presents this year. Including a shocking one from the best boss one could possibly ever ask for. She gave me a friggin Coach key chain and Bobbi Brown makeup! For a mediocre girl who is contented with her Sungei Wang bag and Maybeline products, this is indeed a pleasant surprise. Where else lah to find such awesome boss like that? Now, if only i can figure out how to use the blusher without making myself look like a clown.



There's still New Year, a family day and Chinese New Year to go. Super stoked. The end and the start of a new year is always the best time for giving and sharing. Spread the love y'all!

Christmas Is In Town

After a super rush month (i think i continued working every night at home after work for two weeks in a row!), it's finally time to fully bask in this special holiday. May your hearts be filled with the joy and spirit of the season. I hope you have an awesome Christmas! I can't wait to open my presents!



Random fact: Dad made this little crib many years back! It's made from unwanted wood and an old plastic window blind that we no longer use. Even added an old cross from my old necklace at the top of it. Super dad indeed.



Happy birthday Jesus! I love you!

The Day Ten Voices Meet A Red Box

We fell on our bums while ice-skating. We screamed our lungs out at the Scream Park. Recently, we got together to pretend to be rock stars (and Bollywood dancers).

On this day, i learnt a few things.

I learnt that Red Box is no fun. You are made to endure the MTV channel for a minute or so after every song. What a waste of time. And though most of their songs come with the original music video, they don't have lyrics. Now, what the heck is the point of going to a karaoke when you have no lyrics to sing along to? Geez. I'll take Neway anyday!

I learnt that there are people in this world who don't know the Beauty and the Beast song! Oh what horror! I also realised that you should not judge a person's music taste by their age. Andrew may be 14 but he is very familiar with Elvis Presley's numbers - songs that are so old school even i don't know about them!

I learnt that any song can become a karaoke hit. Even one sung by a semi-naked frog who keeps flashing his dick. Even one which lyrics carry no meaning and are practically made up of a repetition of four words: ring, ding, brem, ba. (The blogger video application somehow made my video super dark. So just listen to the audio lah.)

I learnt that Jai Ho is the new Macarena. There are no standard moves. When you hear the song, all you have to do is stand up, pretend to turn a lightbulb above you, put your palm flat out and pretend to ask for money, and in Edaline's case, hold on to an imaginary motorcycle handlebar?



And finally, i learnt that my family is partially crazy (in a good way of course) and that's why i love them to pieces. Hmmm, maybe we can try sky diving on our next Cousins' Day Out?

When Work Gives You Stress, Look At Shoes

One of the prized furniture in my home is my shoe cabinet. No, it's not an award-winning design nor is it expensive. But i love to see my shoes organised instead of thrown into a pile. Pretty shoes deserve pretty treatment too!

So anyway, i spent one weekend cleaning and reorganising the cabinet. And when i start cleaning, i usually end up throwing things because i don't like to keep things that i no longer use, unless they have sentimental value. More unnecessary stuff = more things to clean!

Packed a few shoes for my cousin who has got big feet like me! And threw some away. My treasured boots from Aussie went to the dumps too because it has been left alone for too long, causing its PVC to wear out and tear. What a tragic moment! Darn Malaysian weather that is so not boots-friendly.

Once finished dusting and relabelling my shoes boxes, i realised that i now have a whole empty row to fill! Pretty shoes in size 9/10, come to me!

My Name Is Lea And I Like Bad Boys

When i watch TV or movies, i rarely get smittened by romantic characters like that guy in The Notebook, Jack in Titanic and honestly, those are the only two romantic characters besides Romeo, that i can think of right now.

What do tickle my fancy though, are the rough and tough characters. Think the Winchester brothers from Supernatural, Ari Gold from Entourage, Volchok and Trey from The OC and Chuck from Gossip Girls.

I remember how jealous i was at the forbidden romance between Phoebe and Cole in Charmed. One's a demon fighter while the other is a demon. Two contrasting worlds united with one passion: love. It's so dark but so sexy. So romantic. So exciting. So wrong yet so right.

Now, i'm not saying that i want my man to be on the other side of the law. I don't want a guy who creeps out at night to go kill people. But i like someone who is not exactly a goodie two shoe. Someone with an interesting story to tell. Someone who is not easy to understand.

I love the fact that Ari Gold curses like nobody's business. I love that he can be such a prick at times. I love that he checks out other girls. But most importantly, i love that ultimately, he loves his wife and hates people who cheat on their spouses. That's the twist that turns me on. Someone who is misunderstood. Someone who appears to be horrible on the outside yet sweet on the inside. Like a chocolate with a soft caramel filling in the middle. You just have to know how to find your way to the good part.

Can you please find me a demon busting guy who is slightly obnoxious and rude but is a good person at heart? It would help if he looks like Jensen Ackles too.

Yeah, i know. I watch way too much TV.

Scribble-Doodle-Doo

Yesterday was an awesome day because...

...I woke up from a nice dream about that fella who shall remain unnamed.

...Lu Yi (representing her client) dropped by my office with Starbucks for everyone. That girl is so ter rer, she's her own boss now. And she's only my age! Respect!

...I was not sleepy during colour-sep yesterday. Must be the two coffees i downed earlier. And i was so awake and at peace (must be the Christmas spirit) that i even found time to do something i haven't done in a long time, and can only do when i'm really calm - draw!


...after so many delays, I finally got to buy my parents dinner! One of the many things in my grown up to-do list can now be crossed off. I feel accomplished. They've spent so much on me and so little on themselves so now i want them to enjoy themselves.

...mum gave me money to buy that self-learn language CD i want as a birthday gift! Speaking of gifts, i want to hug Ren, Joyce and Louanne so tight until they cannot breathe. Thanks for the presents (i am loving the bags!) and for having dinner with me!

Life Is What You Make Of It

Wow. I'm 23. That's only 2 more years to go before i become a quarter of a century old.

But you know what? I am surprisingly okay with it. I don't want to turn back time. I don't want to be 18 again. I am comfortable.

Growing up means learning and experiencing things that a younger me would not understand. Without the disappointments, how will i know who i can really count on on a rainy day? If i did not get cut off my allowances, i will not know how to be financially semi-independent (i still live under my parents' roof so technically, i'm not all that independent yet).

Plus, i love the fact that i'm no longer schooling but am now working. They say enjoy school life because work is going to be hectic. I say, school is fun but work is a whole new experience to love too. I feel more in control of my life. And this may sound odd but i was so excited when i went for my first self-paid holiday this year and when i received my first bill ever! Responsibilities are scary but when fulfilled, they give you a sense of pride. A feeling that says, "Congratulations. You are now ready to take charge of how your future will turn out."

With that said, I'm still slightly disappointed because i have yet to learn how to drive. And i don't know if i'm making the right choice by choosing to spend on a holiday next year than on my first car.

Also, I've only got a little over 4 months before i hit the 2-year mark in my job. When i took on my current job, i gave myself 2-years to settle down into the working life before heading out to conquer my career goal or at least move into AMP. I've gotten comfortable with this job. I'm scared of change. What if my new boss is horrible? What if they don't like me? I talked to my editor about this and she said, "Don't get comfortable. You cannot lose sight of your goal!" Couldn't have said it better. Lord, please give me that chance and i'll take care of the rest.

So yeah, growing up is scary but it's just another step towards knowledge and life that i am more than willing to take. Bring on 24!