around the world in 365 days

For the past couple of years I’ve been talking about taking one year off for my backpacking trip. Few weeks go, during one of those conversation that I had with my heart, I suddenly had this revelation to do it when I hit 35! 35 couldn’t have been more perfect timing. By then, I would have saved enough money and be well prepared for the countries that I intent to travel to.

Of cause, I can’t stop myself from thinking about whether my parents would agree to that, or what’s gonna happened after my travels. I would be 36 and how the hell am I gonna compete with younger professionals for jobs?

Well, I don’t have an answer to that. I don’t know what’s gonna happened. What I do know is that I probably wouldn’t want to stick to 9-5 job in the corporate world anymore. Perhaps, when the time come, I would be capable of doing things that I love. Like photography, travel writing, freelance in Interactive marketing or even have my own cozy little guesthouse in Bali or something :D

For now, I just need to commit to saving at least RMx a month, plan for the countries I want to visit, brush up my photography and travel writing skills. And not forgetting, be religious about my commitment ->click.

the now

The truth is, I really like him. A lot. But I am also trying to keep my cool. Something that I am not really good at. But I guess… it gets better with age. 10 years ago, I would have make my move with my then all time favorite motto of ‘It’s now or never’; gotten my heart broken, cried a little and move on with life.

But as I grow into my 30s, I think I am beginning to understand that some thing(or person) in life is worth the wait. Not so much of waiting for things to happen. Much to the contrary, move on and carry on with life.

We all have our personal dreams and aspiration. And the worst thing that could happen, is to put our dreams or other people’s dream on hold for something that is so uncertain.

I can choose to be emo about the whole issue, have all the ‘what-if’ fuck my brain off, slack at work and not being able to function mentally and emotionally. Or I can excel and be the best that I can.

Maybe…one day things will work out. But until then, I’m just gonna be kind to myself and live in the now.

the thing about today

What a day! Reach office at 7.30am again today. Not that I deliberately wake up earlier than 5am. Just so happen that the bus came 10 minutes earlier and I managed to reach KL Sentral at 6.30am! What a difference 10 minutes can make huh?

Well, the good thing about arriving early is that I am at least an hour ahead of everyone. Which gives me ample time to plan for my daily to do list, read my subscribed newsletters so that I can be “smarter” than industry average haha.

So yeah, I am not complaining.

Anyway, today is a tad bit draining. I can’t really pin point the issues I find frustrating (maybe it’s the time of my period again), but I guess that’s how it’s like working in a corporation.

Whatever it is, it’s not as bad as having lazy people sitting around waiting for things to happen, so for that, I am grateful. And the fact is, I LOVE the brand! Everytime I see the red plane soaring high in the sky, I get all emotional inside. Because I am now a part of the team that brings the world closers to a lot of people.

And having that transpired in the smiles I get from passengers at LCCT, it’s definitely an awesome feeling.

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the morning after

I reached the office at 7.30am today! Am I for real? I surprise myself sometimes.

*update* The Queen and my boss love the viral idea! It’s gonna be a hit! Can’t wait to get it live!

tired

It’s 10pm and I’ve just got home.

I am exhausted…

On my way back home, I thought of a brilliant idea for a wacky viral campaign. I hope the Queen buys it. It’s gonna be one of a kind, SEXY and controversial too!

*Fingers crossed*

the island the the new job

Finally! I am back in blogsphere! Apologize for the absence, I’ve been sans laptop and internet for the past week :( But well I’m back! With more juicy stuff to share haha!

But first, lets talk about Pangkor Island. It has been GREAT! Made lotsa friends, learn a magic card trick and learn how to play this card game called ‘cangkul’. Drank lotsa vodka, juice made from kratom leafs and ‘tuak’ otherwise known as the coconut wine. Cycled from Teluk nipah to pangkor town with remi while I was still having a mild hangover; nearly died of exhaustion, swam(or rather ‘remdam’ in the open sea) and fell head over heals with an Italian whom I clicked so scarily well!

The passed week has been great. The new job and the new office has been GREAT! First I was worried if I could ever wake up at 5am, catch the 6am bus to Jelatak Station, then to KL Sentral and board the shuttle bus to LCCT. But so far, it has been a breeze! And the best part is I reach the office at 8am! it’s early and I am not complaining. At least I get a head start on everything :p

Anyway, I feel so damned empowered in AA. Everyone is so driven and passionate about the brand it’s impossible not to jump onto the bandwagon with the same intention in mind.

This is definitely one of the best bday gift the universe has given to me.

I hail from Beijing

Princess Shu Shu

Last weekend, I went over to my cousin’s to photograph princess shu shu – who is back for a one month holiday :p

Such a cute ‘lil thing! Must photograph her again in Beijing next year!

[More photos here]

November my lucky charm

I know I should be sleeping, the body is craving for slumber land but the mind refuses to oblige. Truth is, I wished I could stay awake forever but who am I to kid that I will be sans moody if I don’t get my obligatory 7 hours sleep?

I entertain my thoughts a lot when I am up late at night. And these days, I am particularly excited – because it’s November again. A month where I re-evaluate my priorities in life and my to do list for the next 12 months. It’s gonna be an exciting year ahead.
For a start, I am finally realizing my passion with AA. A gift from the universe which could not be more perfect in its timing. A part from doing what I love most professionally, it’s gonna open a lot of opportunity where photography and travel writing is concerned.

Oh yes! If this year is all about building portfolio, next year is all about making big bucks and being famous! haha! As the wise man says, “Don’t worry about the How, start thinking about the What.”
Next year, I want to be able to take more emotionally provoking photographs, have my photos appear in travel + photography magazines, attend Jonathan Taylor’s photography course in Bangkok and write more travel guide!

Other to do list include getting my own apartment in June and of course(!) my travel plans to India, China and Myanmar!

Life is great and November is awesome :)