TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN

August 4th, 2007 by jcliann

I shall not mince my words. I do not apologise for my bitchy reaction and here is why:

-         You were late even though we specified the time we will arrive to pick u up. We could not be delayed further as we had an 8.30pm show to catch. So excuse us, if we chose not to wait for Your Highness.

-         I smsed the exact directions that I myself used to find the place. Fyi, we had no prob finding the venue. And when u got lost, u lost your temper and disrespected my friends who were trying their best to direct you (giving the excuse that they gave bad directions). Excuse me if you could not understand simple English. Excuse me if the phone reception was bad and we couldn’t understand you (like THAT was our fault!). Fyi, pls throw away your phone cos I could hear you fine on the second line.

-         You even had the gall to demand my friend who was being very polite to come pick u up from where you were THERE & THEN, when all of us were already parked and seated. Why don’t we roll out the red carpet for your grand entrance too Your Highness? Excuse me if I raised my voice at your blatant rudeness and inconsideration towards my friend. Is taking a cab for that short distance such a big problem for you?

-         You arrived and announced that you had no mood to eat. You pulled a sour face and quietly sipped on your drink while we feasted and joked amongst ourselves. Eventually you ate anyway (hint: drama queen!). Excuse me if we did not show sympathy to you even though I personally thought you were acting like a selfish prima donna.

-         After the show, when we all gathered outside the theatre to decide where we would meet for drinks, you smiled sweetly and I thought all was well. Then you had the audacity to whip out donation booklets to distribute to MY friends about your Kiwanis cause! I have nothing against the Kiwanis and I don’t mind donating RM10 to a good cause. But I do take offence when you barely know these ppl and you started shoving those booklets in my friends’ faces, obligating them to buy it from you ON THE SPOT. Especially at a nice occasion whereby we all just wanted to catch up for drinks and chat. Excuse me if we declined to buy because of your blatant tactlessness.

-         And when some of my friends deliberated with the booklets, you asked them outright, “You’re holding on to the tickets for a long time, so are you buying it or not?!!”. And after they paid you, you had the nerve to say, “Are you coming for the event? If not, you can pass your tickets back to me!” Right there and then, I wished I had drove so that I could run u over  with my car (twice just to make sure) and dump your body in a stinky longkang.

-         After all that, I felt so used. Did you join in so that you could build contacts and get donations? Doing charity is good, but only if your heart is pure and with good intentions. And after tonight, I finally see your true colours. It is not my nature to judge or dislike ppl, but you’re such a FAKE!

Yes, we did hang out in the past. But the occasions were few thus I regarded you as just an acquaintance. But today’s episode has made me question even that. You can pull whatever emo nonsense/ crap on me but the one thing that I will NEVER tolerate is your disrespect towards my friends due to your inability to control your emotions.

Don’t you dare take it out on my friends esp when they were courteous to you. I love these great ppl and all their positive energy. Despite everything, they continued to joke and laugh to ignore the simmering tension and I salute them.

I don’t need your drama. All I have from you is this bitter aftertaste in my mouth that makes me wanna PUKE! You’re the Ned Flanders put on this earth to annoy the hell out of the Homer in me. Usually I ignore such idiots but you are such a rare exception, you deserve a special mention - a whole entry in my blog! BRAVO!!! *puke some more til nothing left of my Thai food dinner*

So now, I have said my peace and I make NO APOLOGY about it. You only have yourself to blame. Have a nice life Your Highness…

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FREAKY FRIDAY!

July 20th, 2007 by jcliann

On 7/20/07, sneexe wrote:

I think we found your doppleganger.

On 7/20/07, Choong Li-Ann wrote:
:) no problem at all.
i’m also from pg but now working in selangor.

On 7/20/07, sneexe wrote:

oops! thanks :)
Hrm.. the names are sooo close!
Sorry.
K :)

On 7/20/07, Choong Li-Ann wrote:
hi! i think you have written to the wrong person.
i just checked my email and i got this msg which i think was supposed to reach li ann choo.
it’s now a lil late though. but just to let you know.

On 7/4/07, sneexe wrote:

Nearly forgot HH is here too!
Well, if anyone wants to head back to Pg one of these weekends in July… I have to drive up. Not concrete yet, but if timing is suitable, would be good :)

K :)

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Li Ann CHOO

Date: Jul 4, 2007 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: Chat with sneexe
To: sneexe

no plan so far… but dun mind following u back if the timing is rite. im sure hui hsien wld join too :) july 13-15 will be in kuching. got a fren’s bday on 27th july. so when?

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STARSTRUCK!

June 11th, 2007 by jcliann

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Visit MyHeritage and see who u most resemble in the glam world of celebrities! Makes u wonder if u only had that golden ticket or window of opportunity, life now wld be pretty different innit? Good confidence booster this is… until I realised I most closely resemble Stephen Chow on my double attempts :P

Queen of Comedy?!! 2nd try sez I look like our very own Siti Nurhaliza. Hehe…. let me retreat to my alternate reality and doodle wif this fab site :)

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HAPPINESS IS:

May 31st, 2007 by jcliann

Pemanggil_019When you’re off for the wkend to a remote desert island resplendent with clear blue skies/seas and (most importantly) NO mobile signal

When u get something u’ve always wanted at a sale just cos u happened to be at the right place at the right time

When your long awaited claim is finally approved and there’s extra cash due in the pocket

When a manager recognizes/ compliments you by virtue of your online blogging

When creative work gets approved with flying colours (ie minimal changes) and you pray for good results

When your leave coincides with your boss bein away so he has no grounds to think you’re a slacker

When something unexpected falls on your lap and it’s good enough to finance that island getaway wkend

When there’s pending work but u dun give a rat’s ass *raspberry*

Unlike the previous wks, this wk has been goin swimmingly! I can’t wait for my island break! Bring on the sun, sea, sand and bronzed beach hunks ;P~~~ WOO HOO!!!

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COOL!

April 13th, 2007 by jcliann



FEEL THE EARTH MOVE WITH MADONNA

Madonna, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Razorlight are among the acts taking to the stage for a star-studded concert at the new Wembley Stadium to highlight the threat of climate change.

They will be joined by Keane, Snow Patrol, Duran Duran, the Black Eyed Peas and Genesis for the London leg of the global series of Live Earth concerts which take place on July 7.

The other performers announced today for the Wembley event were the Beastie Boys, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Damien Rice, David Gray, the Foo Fighters, James Blunt, John Legend and Paolo Nutini.

London is just one of the cities taking part in the event across the globe, along with Shanghai, Johannesburg and Sydney, while there will also be concerts in Japan, Brazil and the US.

The full line-up globally will feature more than 100 acts.

Announcing the details of the concert today, Live Earth founder Kevin Wall said: "This monster line-up will ensure Live Earth meets our goal of bringing together people from around the world to combat the climate crisis.

"Live Earth will not only span all seven continents, but the musicians who have answered our call span multiple genres and generations."

The concerts are forming part of a global publicity drive on climate change, tagged SOS (Save Our Selves), headed by former US vice president Al Gore.

Organisers hope that more than two billion people will be able to tune in to coverage of the 24-hour event on television, radio and online.

Mr Gore said: "By attracting an audience of billions we hope Live Earth will launch a global campaign giving a critical mass of people around the world the tools they need to help solve the climate crisis.

"But ultimately, corporations and governments must become global leaders taking decisive action to stop global warming."

Proceeds from the concerts will create a foundation to combat climate change led by The Alliance for Climate Protection, currently chaired by Mr Gore.

Registration for tickets to Live Earth London - which will all be priced at £55 - will open at midday on Friday, April 13 and close at midday on Monday, April 16.
Organisers are expecting overwhelming demand for the concert and will be allocating tickets by ballot, with successful buyers notified on Wednesday, April 18 about how to purchase their tickets.

Mr Wall also announced that Live Earth will stage gigs at Sydney’s Aussie Stadium, Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach, Johannesburg’s Cradle of Human Kind, Japan’s Tokyo Stadium, and the Steps of the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai.

The line-up and venue for the US leg of the event will be announced later today, Mr Wall said.

The concerts will be streamed live online by MSN, and broadcast on the BBC in the UK. They will also be shown on more than 120 networks around the world, the organisers said.

The Live Earth event will mark the beginning of the global campaign urging individuals, companies and governments to take action on climate change.

It will see organisers collaborating on the issue with international environmental coalitions The Climate Group, Stop Climate Chaos and The Alliance for Climate Protection.

Live Earth is also backed by Smart Car and organic yoghurt producer Stonyfield Farm.

:: Ticket applicants can register their details at http://www.livenation.co.uk/liveearth from midday on April 13 until midday on April 16.

Madonna Genesis Red Hot Chili Peppers Duran Duran David Gray Foo Fighters Snow Patrol ... and more

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Fat is phat… NOT!

April 4th, 2007 by jcliann

Dsc00033_1Was flipping thru the Star papers after my gym class and noticed this article in Section 2 highlighting ‘women with curves are hip!’ and as I was reading and looking at all these glowing testimonies and pictures of Jennifer Hudson and American Idol’s frontrunner favourite Lakesha Jones basking in their curvy glory…. LO AND BEHOLD, there’s a Marie France slimming ad inserted right smack next to the article!

It’s like a slap in the author’s face by the paper’s higher powers. Two radical schools of thought - one extolling the virtues of self-confidence and bein comfortable in your own skin. The other targeting insecure souls who are desperate to conform to society’s perception of beauty. So who wins?

In Star’s case, it’s just a matter of economics. Advertisers pay big bucks to advertise in the papers and the paper reaps the rewards. To the readers, it’s perplexing to say the least. One minute I’m happy with my own self, flaws and all… the next, I’m ridden with self-doubt and nitpicking/poking my thunder thighs and spare tire, ultimately succumbing to the ad’s hotline number!!

Unfortunately, to place a slimming ad right next to an article that promotes one’s natural beauty is quite a juxtapose innit. Then again, it could be pure genius! So dear Star, (as a controversial Australian politician once asked) pls explain…

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KO & OK in KK

April 3rd, 2007 by jcliann

Dsc00031_1 KK was so fab tho the climbing to MtKK was grueling and the weather was most undesirable. Nonetheless I wanna go up again via the Mersilau route but it all depends on availability. Ya, I’m a sucker for torture but I suppose that’s the only way to truly feel alive!

Pic above was taken at Manukan Island post-climb and only then did Mother Nature give us a break. Perfect blue skies and seas, I cld just laze at the beach n water all day!

Dsc00035_6 Ah well, guess this is all I have left to remind me of Mt KK. Hurt like hell after the climb (felt like the nail was gonna drop off), now it’s fairly painless n I can do my usual workout. Apologies if my blue-purple toenail looks gross, but I think it looks kinda funky ;)

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BINGO!

March 20th, 2007 by jcliann
This is guaranteed to liven up a boring meeting!

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Do you keep falling asleep in meetings & seminars? What about those long &
boring conference calls? Here’s a way to change all that:

1. Before (or during) your next meeting,seminar, or conference call, prepare
for the meeting by drawing a square - 5" x 5" is a good size.

2. Divide the square into columns - five across and five down. That will give you 25 one-inch blocks.

3. In each block, write one of the following words/phrases:

synergy
strategic fit
core competencies
best practice
bottom line
revisit
take that off-line
24/7
out of the loop
benchmark
value added
proactive
win-win
think outside the box
fast track
result-driven
empower(ment)
knowledge base
at the end of the day
touch base
mindset
client focus(ed)
ballpark
game plan
leverage

4. Whenever you hear any one of those words/phrases, check off the appropriate block.

5. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically,or diagonally, stand up
and shout "BULLSHIT!"

Testimonials from satisfied "Bullshit Bingo" players:

"I had been in the meeting for only five minutes when I won."


"My attention span at meetings has improved drastically."

"What a gas! Meetings will never be the same for me."


"The atmosphere was tense in our last process meeting as 14 of us waited for the fifth box."

"The speaker was stunned as eight of us screamed BULLSHIT! for the third time in two hours."
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SO A-MUSE!!!

February 27th, 2007 by jcliann

Dsc00026_5Man, it was sooo awesomeee!!! For those who didn’t go, u missed out on one helluva show! So bloody fantastic I bet red track suits will be flying off the shelves. Even mat motors were screaming "gila babi!!!" thru the show n singing the lyrics in perfect English n intonation. Now that’s an idea if our govt folks wanna buck up our Engrish amongst the youngsters :)

Our hopes and expectations, Black holes & revelations… Hold u in my arms, I just wanted to hold u in my armsssss…

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Happy Lurve Day y’all!

February 13th, 2007 by jcliann

A big thank u to my gfs for reminding me that it isn’t about having a significant other but bein blessed with love every day, whether from friends, family, yourself or even random strangers. So yes, check to all the above! Except for the bf bit, I must say that I’m still enjoying life as God intends me to :)

Dunno if this relates but after my usual evening walk at Kiara Hill last Sun, there was a bunch of good Samaritans distributing this book for free (of cos I take la! view cover above). You can also download the e-version. http://www.clovenclive.com/index.php?id=14,25,0,0,1,0 I’m just passing the good deed and spreading the lurve…

Here’s a heartwarming clip which I wonder if Msians wld be responsive to? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4 Imagine if there’s a random stranger who just offered to give free hugs in Msia… How wld the public respond to this? Will they welcome this gesture with open arms just like the Aussies or call in security to shoo this nutjob away? Isn’t it sad that we need to find reason to any random acts of kindness? Has this world become so jaded? But then again, nuthin’s perfect so having this lil booklet to flip thru when I’m down makes me feel all happy again!

Since it is the day of love, I wonder if anyone will have the guts to do this??? Hehe, let every day be VDay I say. HAPPY VDAY to y’all!

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