Women and Men :: Apples and Wine

A few weeks ago, I read a letter in the 'Dear Thelma' column from a career woman whom people say have got it all......... the 5C's - career, car, condo, cash and credit card. On the outside, she seems to be living it up and enjoying life - she lives a comfortable life and is able to buy whatever she wants and she gets along superbly with colleagues and friends. But... she is lonely on the inside, wondering why she has not met the Mr Right whom she could settle down with. She turned into a workaholic and goes back to work during weekends in order to climb higher still on the corporate ladder.

I think to myself, is it her fault that she is lonely (shutting herself up in her world and not making the effort to meet more people) or is it a result of life's cards dealt to her?

I've always believed that we are responsible for our own life, and how it turns out. I still do and this is the philosophy which I live by.

Some people may beg to differ, but whatever it is, I'd like to share this with everyone - someone sent me this passage and I would like to dedicate it to my friends and all out there who have yet to find their "special someone".

Apples and Wine

Women....
Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. Most men don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they sometimes take the apples from the ground that aren't as good, but easy. The apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, they're amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who's brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.

Now Men....
Men are like a fine wine. They begin as grapes, and it's up to women to stomp the mess out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

And... I'd like to add... for the rest who are taken/married, you are also at the top, but you have a 'barrier' that makes it more difficult for other men to reach and grab you!

Singapore - I WAS THERE

< Sculpture outside The Esplanade, Singapore

I just got back from Singapore on Monday, 25th night. It was a wonderful, enjoyable trip though a bit hectic. Des and I walked till our legs were gonna break (this reminds me of our Melbourne vacation) trying to see and snap all the sights (him) and shop all the shops (me...clothes & him...handphone).

Went back to work on Tuesday, and things got all screwed up from 10.15am onwards. Neglected to bring some very important documents for an important meeting with a very important client. You should've seen the look on my boss' face :-/

*Lesson learned* Never schedule a meeting with an important client first thing in the morning after coming back from a long trip! If you really must, then prepare BEFORE going on the trip!

Anyhow, have uploaded selected photos of my trip to Singapore here for you to have a look. Will post something about my adventures in S'pore later... Chaoz!

Palm Tungsten T

A friend offered to sell me a Palm Tungsten T at RM400. According to her, the original owner bought it 13 months ago and took care of it extremely well. She also bought many original software to use with it. The good thing is, this is a friend I can trust, so I know her word is true.

Unfortunately, I am a handheld-virgin, so I kinda need some advice on whether I should buy it or not. Some factors to consider:

1. I have never owned a tech gadget worth more than RM1,500, and I'm not sure if clumsy-me will drop it, spoil it, crash it, or corrupt it.
2. I've wanted a high-end handheld organiser for years, but never did save up enough to get one. RM400 is just nicely within my budget, as I thought of getting a low-end handheld at about RM600-800.
3. I've heard and read bad reviews about Tungsten T's screen, that it needs to be recalibrated frequently.
4. Tungsten T is a model that was release in 2002 so there are newer and better models in the market.

Well.... if anyone out there could give me some advice about this, I would really appreciate it! Please leave me some comments. Thanks!

Singapore, here I come!

Finally, I settled most of the arrangements for my Singapore trip from 22-25 July. Have booked the Air Asia ticket to JHB, got someone to commit to fetching me there, researched on how to get from Senai International Airport to Singapore, converted my MYR to SGD and of course, found a hotel for my 4D 3N stay there. Can't wait! 2 days more to go!!

Speaking of the hotel, wow, did I ever attempt the most roundabout way to book a hotel in a foreign country. At first I thought of bunking with my darling Desmond at his apartment (where he's staying during his 1-month work and training), but we discovered that he's staying with 3 males, 1 from China and 2 from Vietnam. There's really not much space left and I'm just not comfy being in the same apartment as 4 guys though one of them happens to be my boyfriend! Call me a traditionalist but for the Chinese, this is definitely a no-no!

So I looked up some deals on the Internet and chanced upon a travel package offered by a tour agency in KL. With some help from Desmond, I looked up the hotels' locations and original rates (he enquired from reception) . . . , and it's actually quite a good deal after all. So I decided to go with the package since time was running short. Had to make the payment in full 'cause I was going to arrive there in less than a weeks' time.

The next day, they called and said all the hotels offered under that package were fully booked. They offered 3 alternatives, but one was in Geylang area (I just don't feel comfortable staying there) and for the other two I had to pay a surcharge as it was an upgrade.

Well, to cut a long story short, with limited time and resources (read $$$) in my hands, I managed to finally secure an Internet booking for a reasonable hotel in a good area, and located near 3 MRT stations. Best thing is, it was even *RM136* cheaper than the tour agent's package for a similar class hotel! What a blessing, phew! I was really getting desperate to the point that I'd accept any hotel as long as it was within budget and near an MRT...

So, it's set then. All is done, so I'll be starting on my packing tonight and rest well too. Been really pushing myself lately and coming down with a sore throat, notwithstanding droopy eyes, a pale face and blurness associated with sleep deprivation. Nvm, the thought of seeing my darling in Singapore and all the bright neon and beckoning store lights will give me the strength to have a miraculous recovery in just 2 days time, hehehe. Don't you agree?

Shopaholic Ai Jou.... it's time to wake up from your long slumber!