Sunday, July 2, 2023

Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.


I did not post anything in 2022. The beginning of the year was great, but towards the end, it was a nightmare. I lost so many things and so many people. Being tested over and over again, things were taken away from me until I finally broke down and was defeated. Well, it changes who I am forever.  It is already halfway through 2023. I'm now fine with being ignored and invisible, rather than being hurt, disappointed, and betrayed over and over again. Maybe this is also a form of self-love. Idk. I don't want to try anymore.

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. 
Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
 — Jalaluddin Mevlana Rumi





 

Saturday, September 4, 2021

MyCSR!個人CSRが やった!

Although I enjoy my weekend routine evening walk, the garbage along the roadside is really sore to the eyes! So disappointed with Batu Gajah folks. Used face mask, water bottle, cigarette butt, just to name a few…😩A blogger friend of mine currently living in Kagawa posted about his rubbish collecting activity along the beach every week and it inspired me so much. So finally it’s ‘D-DAY!! 😁 I did it!! It’s not easy doing it alone I tell ya. Should have brought a bigger plastic bag though, but there’s always next time. 
やっと、初めての個人CSRがやった!恥ずかしいだけど、満足です。では、これからも頑張ります。よし。

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Saturday, December 12, 2020

SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK - Cover by Sion Jung (Joji)

Brilliant! I'm currently obsessed with this cover by a Korean-German dude. On repeat while I'm working my butt off my MBA assignments.

Saturday, December 5, 2020

CMCO resumes until 20 Dec? WFH or Work from HOTEL?!

Stressed from working from home aka your bedroom? Grab the Work-From-Hotel Deals in Ipoh! New experience and worth the money!
Other Work-From-Hotel deals in Ipoh: 1. Travelodge Ipoh - RM22 (no lunch) 2. Mu Hotel - RM25 (no lunch) 3. Symphony Suites - RM32 4. Casuarina Meru - RM35

Sunday, August 23, 2020

This too, shall pass..

I came back to this sanctuary of mine with mixed feelings. I've always wanted this blog to be a cheerful & silly space, a bed of roses, a breath of fresh air, a medium of escapism, a place where anyone (or myself at least) to drop by when the days are bad. I've tried so hard to arrange my words over and over in advance, way in advance it took me weeks, months, and almost a year, yet I can't seem to narrate even a simple beautiful sentence, when my heart is so much in aching, hurting, and I'm still on a long journey to heal. But how do you really move on from a betrayal of a friend? To be Sabr (patience) and Redha (to accept whole-heartedly) is still a struggle for me. But life experiences, bad things happen, Don’t Let It Stop You From Living! I am far too precious & important for this world. And there are lots of people who needs me and values me, be it a stranger just passing by. Allah has a BIG BIG plan for me. Still a long way to go, but I'm heading there, to a peaceful and contented state of mind. I'm on my way. May Allah Ease.
Morning at Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand. 2017.

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Japan Life : Sending Food to Japan by post

Hello, I'm back! Just a quick post. My colleagues are moving to Japan soon, so I've prepared this simple list for them and I'm sharing it here too. I know it's not the most comprehensive or perfect list, but I hope it can benefit any one of you who stumble of this blog as well :)
 
Sending Food to Japan by post?
When it comes to sending food items abroad via courier, the rules are relatively simple: You cannot send any food items that are classed as perishables (things that can go off or that can spoil during transit). This is the most important rule of all, and as long as you stick to this rule, you will be just fine.

 What Store Bought Food Can be shipped?
 1. Foods must be in the original manufacturers packaging.
 2. Food packaging must be sealed and not tampered with in any way.
 3. Food label must list all ingredients.
 4. Foods must have a shelf life of longer than 6 months from the date of shipping.
 5. All foods that have a shelf life of less than 6 months will be classed as perishables, and cannot be sent via courier, even if store bought.

 How to Ship Food Items
 1. Don’t send food items that must be kept in a temperature controlled environment in transit (refrigerated, frozen or chilled) as they will spoil by the time they reach their destination.
2. Don’t expect your food parcel to be kept ‘this way up’ during transit.
3. Don’t send foods that are restricted for import into the destination country.
4. Always ensure your food items have a label clearly displaying all the ingredients and the ‘use by date’ because customs authorities may check these upon import.
5. Always package your food items so that they can withstand the parcel being placed upside down during transit, and always wrap individual items separately inside your parcel for optimum protection.
6. Always check the import restrictions in the country you are shipping to, to avoid sending foods that are prohibited at the destination.

My notes (based on my past experiences)

1. Basically, ALL TYPE OF DRY food is OK to post @ courier to Japan.
2. Kicap/Sos/Jem : better choose the plastic bottle type. It’s quite risky to post those is glass bottle but if you wrap them properly with bubble sheet it should be OK.
3. Hazardous item, flammable – NOT OK
4. Some cases of posting MILO drink is NOT OK. Confiscated by Custom Japan, I'm not sure why.
5. Medicine from Malaysia – Panadol, balm, cough syrup, etc is OK for personal use. (From my personal experience, please bring some with you because Japan Hospital medicine is generally mild compared to Malaysia dosage)
6. Homemade biscuits, cakes, kerepek, etc – Pack them properly in container & seal them. If you put label it will be better too.
7. List out clearly what you put inside each boxes in the post office declaration form.
8. Different country, different rules. Check with your local post office too.
9. More useful forum website:
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