Goodbye 2013!!!

My best moments of 2013!!!

18.1.2013

OMG look at me... this photo was taken during Viknes's sister ROM.

Ipoh Thaipusam Chariot '13

 

I went to Penang and Ipoh for Thaipusam celebrations. It was fun and I think it is a blessing to see chariots.



 

My brother and his priceless pose

 

My brother. I hope 2014 brings him success and luck. 

 

ROM 19.7.2013

 

 

The only family photo that I got during my ROM. Sad, my brother is not in the photo... he took this photo.

 

19.7.2013

 

Awkward moments posing for studio photos...:)

 

My parents

 

 It is very hard to get a picture of my parents. My mother always close her eyes and my father don't normally look at camera. So, at least this could do for 2013.

My favourite picture with my mother

 

This was during our Deepavali trip to Cameron Highlands. This was taken at Lata Iskandar (I think so). It was an unexpected stop nearby the waterfall and that's the reason for the inappropriate attire.



 

Christmas '13

 

This year, I didn't get to see beautiful Christmas decorations at any shopping complexes. This was at IOI Mall Puchong.

Deepavali '13

My lousy kolam. The 'kumbam' and the lotus flower design was not my idea, my mother's. She used a stencil box (not sure of the name). I am working on getting a beautiful kolam.

 

My colleagues... happy faces because of the good people and good food...

 



 

 

Gift from business this year for Christmas...i ate the missing chocolate because it was so tempting!!!

Another 12 hours for 2014!!!

Goodbye 2013!!!

2014 Resolutions

Hi,

I have finished reviewing my resolutions for 2013 and time to list down 2014 goals.

Okay...

1. Have a healthy hair and skin

All this years, I did not pay attention or care about my hair. I rebond it every 6 months and as long it is not frizzy, I am fine with it. But throughout 2013, I tried to embrace my natural curls, thanks to Internet, I did a lot of web browsing and figured out what type of curly hair mine is and how to take care of it. I hope with all the knowledge, I can get beautiful, at least healthy curly hair before 2014 ends.

My face and body is included in skin care. I am trying to switch to more nature based product and I hope it goes well.

2. Lose 10 kg

I am not fat. I am not overweight. I am at the border to be overweight. I just have extra fat at certain areas which I am trying to reduce and hopefully I will lose 10 kg by end of 2014. I am trying to lose weight in a healthy way, strictly no diet.

3. Pass JPJ test

I passed my computer test on December and I have driving lessons on January. I hope I can pass my JPJ test and yes be a good driver.

4. Spend more time on cooking

I can only cook simple dishes based on recipes. I would like to explore more dishes, not only Indian dishes.

5. Less time on social networking

I log in to facebook almost everyday, everytime to be exact. I would like to stop that and limit myself. I would like spend time on real life.

 

This are my 5 major resolutions. I have other 5 which I would like to keep it personal.

Happy New Year 2014!!!

My 2013!!!

I wrote about my resolutions for 2013 here.

It is time for me to review it. I will be happy if I accomplish it but if I don't, I will try my best again this year.

1. Lead a healthy lifestyle

I did put effort to reduce weight and eat in a healthy way. Thanks to FitnessBlender videos and iVillage daily tips. I subscribed iVillage's newsletter and everyday they have easy tips to either switch your food to a more healthier option or what exercise you can do at your desk in office. I was determined for first 2 months and then I started back last 2 months. I was lost in between. I did not exercise but as I say I reduced fast food, I used staircase instead of lift and I reduced sugar intake in my drinks.

I tried to change my hair and face products which contains less chemical than previous one. I also did not rebond my hair for a year, yeah so happy!!!

2. Spend less, save more

I budget my expenses carefully this year but my ROM was on 19/7/2013 and yes, I spend money on my saree, accessories, travelling, the henna and the food. I bought a smartphone and Ipod Shuffle 4 with my savings. So, it was basically savings which I used to do things or buy things required. I know this is not a good thing but I will put more initiative to save. I did save new RM1 everyday, I save coins...next year going to be a very challenging year in terms of financial stability but I have to go through it.

3. Do the best in my job

I really worked hard for a good performance this year. There are times I was demotivated or lazy which put my performance score down but I hope I can give my 100% to my work next year. I am not sure if I will stay at the same work or change, but wherever it is, I will work hard.

4. Move to a better place

I planned to move from my rented room here to a better house or room. I have to consider many things before I do that and yeah, I am actually writing this from my same old room where I wrote the last year's resolutions.

5. Vacations!!!

I am stressed over this. I really wanted to go for one but there were so many restrictions. I got lazy fighting and being emotionally attacked by someone who is dear to me, not my husband...and I am waiting to go for one.

I already have my resolutions for 2014 and the best self achievement was passing the computer test for my licence. I also reached my goal of being MC free at work and I got my marriage registered this year.

I do not have planning to take licence but I am happy I went ahead despite my fear of road.

:)

Notable Death 2013 #3

And in Malaysia Tamil entertainment industry...

Anterra Motorsport Vice President and a singer for No Entry, Rahna died in a car crash.

 

May all wonderful souls who passed away on 2013 rest in peace.

Notable Death 2013 #2

And in Kollywood...

Manjula Vijayakumar (9/9/1953-23/7/2013)

She is a veteran actress.

Vaali (29/10/1931-18/7/2013

He is a lyricist and a poet.

Raghuram (1949 - 30/11/2013)

He is a choreographer.

Manivannan (31/7/1954-15/6/2013)

He is a versatile actor and director.


Chitti Babu (10/1/1964-8/11/2013)

He is a comedian and actor.

Notable Death 2013 #1

2013 is going to end in one week time and definitely it is time to look at achievements, the good and the bad.

I have my own resolutions to look at and to have one for 2014, but I wanted to write this post for some time and let me do it first before I forget.

We have lost actors and legends who are very famous in their own way.

Nelson Mandela (18/7/1918 - 5/12/2013)

More about him : http://www.nelsonmandela.org/


Paul Walker ( 12/9/1973 - 30/11/2013)

Margaret Thatcher (13/10/1925 - 8/4/2013)

 

 



These people with no doubt has captured many hearts. Many people have them as their idol. Their loss, for me, is a notable and great loss for the world.

Inspirational Quotes #2

Hi,

I just heard bad news related to work yesterday and I feel so demotivated. I searched for quotes that I can relate so I can go through the feeling. And it is time to look for another job.

 

 

I want a new job with better pay.

 

 

 

 

Yes, money is not the most important thing in life but we need it. There is increase in price for everything; fuel, electricity, public transport fee...must work towards it!!!

 

 

 

 

I felt so comfortable working at this place with the people and everything but hmm it is time for me to step out.

 

 

Best new year gift ever!!!