Fun Saturday

What a fun Saturday! The day started off with going to Scenic Valley Railroad in Boone at 3 pm. We initially planned to go for the train at 1.30 pm but we could not make it. We had a party that ran 'till early morning on Friday night. haha..so some of us had a hard time waking up early(including me) to catch the train at 1 pm. Thus..4 pm train ride sounded better.. :)) About 14 of us went soo it was a blastttttttt...

The train ride was super fun..We chose Valley View car which means, we got to sit outside for the whole ride. Since the price is more expensive than Coach class ($4 more :P), they let us sit inside (Coach class) too for the ride in case it rains or got too hot, and we did sit inside for the trip back to the station since it was very dirty!! The coal dust poured down on us like mad!
I will post some pictures once I get it from my friends who brought camera..

After the ride, we went to New China Restaurant to have some dinner, yum yumm..but I just can't stand the wait. We waited for almost 1 hour for the whole dishes to come out.
Then, we headed back to Ames for some games of tennis. I think the right sentence for this is, I did not play tennis; The tennis played me. LOL.. I just sucked at sports. But, it was still fun anyway because everyone seemed to have a good time.

At night, we hung out at one of our friends' house to watch a horror movie..'Cello'..
blah blah blah.. It was alright.. The ghost was so pretty that it did not feel too scarry to watch..Usually I would have to close my eyes and ears .. :P
I still think Shutter (the Thai version) is still #1 for the creepiest, scarriest movie ever and no other movies can beat Shutter yet..

Funn funnnn dayyyyyyyy.. wouldn't you say? Thanks everyone for coming out with us and made the day super fun.. :))

Sunday- nothing big..just spent most of my time in the house ..We had a farewell dinner for one of our friends at night and that's about it.
So sad, DJ has left us again.. I always enjoy her companion.. :((

Alrighty..it's Monday again.. :((((
Good luck!!

Ames Shooting 7/27/2008

Source: Des Moines Register

Man takes own life after killing Casey's clerk

Ames police said a man who shot and killed a convenience store clerk today took his own life after stealing a squad car and leading police on a high-speed chase.Police said the man just before 4:30 p.m. shot a female clerk at a Casey’s General Store at 428 Lincoln Way, just south of the business district in Ames. The clerk, who has not been identified, died at the store. The man who shot her allegedly was her boyfriend, according to a news release sent out by officials with Casey’s General Stores Inc. The man has not been identified by police.The man fled the area on foot, and employees and customers at the store were able to describe the man to police, said Cmdr. Jim Robinson with the Ames Police Department.Nevada police later spotted the suspect riding a bicycle near the Lincolnway Energy ethanol plant. An officer tried to stop him, but a gunbattle broke out and the man got away in the officer’s squad car.

The Iowa State Patrol and other officers chased the man on U.S. Highway 30 east of Nevada. Officers stopped the car by deflating its tires with stop sticks, and the car went into a ditch near State Center about 6:15 p.m., said Lt. Jeff Dodds of the Story County sheriff’s office.“It’s looking like he committed suicide immediately by shooting himself,” Dodds said.No one else was injured in the chase and gunfire.The Casey’s store is closed until further notice, company officials said.
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Whoa.. I am so glad I did not go to Target yesterday (Target is located near where the shooting took place).
Luckily, during the shooting, I was lazying around in the house, cooked 'Nasi Tim Ayam' and watched 'Kawin Kontrak'. hehehehehe..

Hmphh..

*Sigh*..
I know it's Friday and we're supposed to be happy..
But, for some reason..something feels not quite right.. I can't tell you why coz I don't have the answer either..
Hmphhh...I'm just not in a happy place yet right now..
I feel like going somewhere far, maybe on top of a building, or go to green pasture where I can lay down and scream like mad..
blahhhhhhhhhh blahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Last night I watched an episode of Sex and the City..the story where Mr.Big had to go to Paris without telling Carrie until the last minute. Carrie was upset because she was not even a factor in his decision making process. After a gruelsome week without Mr. Big, Carrie said to him that she wanted to work it out by maybe visiting Mr.Big once in a month or something to Paris, but he then said that he did not want her to move to Paris just because of him. Weww...then..the expected gesture from Carrie, throwing Le Big Mac (Mc.D's Big Mac) and Le Fish Le Fillet to Mr. Big was very hillarious! Hmmmm....the episode ended with them breaking apart again (out of their millions on and off relationship).

"If a relationship is not painful, is the relationship not worth having?"...

Despite their ups and downs, constant on and off relationship, we all know that they ended up married to each other...very romantic ending, I must say.
It makes me think...boyy..do we really have to go through the ugly part of a relationship to get to that happy place?
If that is the case, I must be a very happy wife in the future then.. LOL.

Tomorrow we are planning to go on a train ride in Boone. It's called Scenic Valley Railroad. We will go on 1 hour & 45 minute ride through the picturesque Des Moines River valley. Travel from Boone to the old mining town of Fraser (and return) in 1920's era coach cars. This is supposed to be exciting as I did not know that such small city like Boone can have a ride like this.
About 10 of us are going tomorrow...sooo..tooottt..tooottttt.. All Aboardddddddd..

TGIF, everyone..
let's party like a rock star.. I need it!..hauhuhauaha

Momogi Snack

I just found out 3 days ago that there is a new snack from Indonesia that could be the next Chiki.
It's called Momogi Stick Snack..and I so love it, especially "Grilled Corn" flavor. The taste is super strong and it's shaped like short sticks..maybe about 3 inches.. But I can't eat it too much coz I know if I do, I will catch sore throat easily..

I am still planning for my vacation to Orlando... still debating when should I go but I think I'd go there sometime in August..the only thing I have to wait is the hotel confirmation from my cousin..We are planning to stay at one of Disney Hotels so I don't have to rent a car. We can go anywhere around Walt Disney World by bus..yayyy..(note: I always try to avoid driving if I don't have to) hehehe..I just like to sit in passanger seat and look around the view and relaxxxx... hihihi.
Hmmm.. I am thinking of going to Epcot coz last time I went there, we did not have enough time to coast the whole world, and I have to drag her to try the ride "Mission to Mars" lol..
Then she'll show me where she works and maybe go to SeaWorld. Wow..I can't waitt!!!
By the way, I don't have to pay for the park's ticket coz she can let me in for free..isn't that awesome? :))))

On another note, I just found out recently that we are assigned to another big project in Scottsdale, AZ. This means that I get to stay in DSM again until next year. Initially, I thought that I would have to leave IA by the end of this year since all my projects are scheduled to finish by then..but..I guess somehow God might want me to stay here for a little longer..isn't that something? What is up about IA that God wants me here so bad? hmmm...
Maybe some of you wonder why do I always refer to God for anything that happens in my life? Well, for this case, I know that this is His plan because I don't have controls over it.. I don't have any control whatsoever on what projects I am going to be assigned to and where the projects are located at. It's a good feeling to know that Someone cares, ya know? :)
However, things could change..so we'll see wherever life might lead me in the future..

BTW, one of my girlfriends is visiting from NY, so I'm gonna have a lunch date with her this coming weekend. Yay..I just want to tell the world that I am so proud of her for what she's been through and where she is at right now. Go D.J! :)

Monday again.. :(

Seriously, why can't they make Friday a day off too.. I can never get enough of weekend time!
I hate waking up on Monday morning and realize that I still have 5 days to go before weekend comes..*big sighhhh*..

I did not get enough sleep last night, I think I only slept for 3.5 hours..
Last night we had some heavy storms in Ames, pretty heavy rain, wind, accompanied by hail! Very loud!! Mann..what is going on with this weather? I think we have the worst weather ever this year.. Winter was sooo cold..colder than any other winters I've had so far..and Summer is full of rains and thunderstorms.. geezz..
For those of you who have left IA, aren't you glad you moved out yet? LOL..

Anyhow, I met this old friend of mine.. I think I have not talked to him since we were 11 years old!! hahahahaa.. then he found me in Fb..and I was like, whoaaa..this is weird!! We share a desk when were still in 6th grade and we liked to joke around along with our other friend. So, it was really good "meeting" and talking with him again..makes me feel nostalgic and wanna go back to those good old days where we did no thave to worry about anything..all we did was play play play and all we think about was boys!! ahahaha..

Well, time to go home noww..
Happy Monday..*try to be*

Count your blessings!

Few days ago I watched a show in TLC called "Half man, Half Tree". It's about Indonesian guy who has a skin disease that made his body full of warts and his hands shaped like tree branches/roots.
Argggh...poor guy! He has 2 children that are very normal.
Another guy has warts all over his body, shaped like small balloons covering his skins.
The other guys has a droopy nose along with the warts..
Oohh goodness..I can't believe there is such disease.
You can clik here if you would like to see the video in Youtube. I am not embedding anything because I don't want to see it anymore... once is enough.. :(

Another scarry thing.. my friend gave me this link about a Snake Baby (i.e. a baby whose face is shaped like a snake). This is even worse!!
It was told that when the mom found out that she carried another baby girl in her womb, she was very disappointed. She got 7 girls and she hoped to get a boy. Whenever someone asked her if the baby is girl or boy, the mom would say that her baby was a snake (too disappointed that she cursed her own baby?). Thus, when the baby was born..she looked like a snake.
You can look at the video here

Then..my sweet friend did some research because she could not get this out of her mind for days! hahaha.. it turned out that there is a medical explanation for this phenomena.
That poor baby actually has a skin disease called Harlequin-type ichthyosis .
"In sufferers of the disease, the skin contains massive, diamond-shaped scales, and tends to give off a reddish color. In addition, the eyes, ears, mouth, and other appendages may be abnormally contracted. The scaly keratin greatly limits the child's movement. Because the skin is cracked where normal skin would fold, it is easily pregnable by bacteria and other contaminants, resulting in serious risk of fatal infection. The harlequin-type designation comes from both the baby's apparent facial expression and the diamond-shape of the scales (resembling the costume of Arlecchino), which are caused by severe hyperkeratosis. The disease can be diagnosed in the uterus by way of fetal skin biopsy or by morphologic analysis of amniotic fluid cells obtained by amniocentesis. In addition, doctors can now usually recognize common features of the disease through ultrasound, and follow up with 3D ultrasound can diagnose the condition."

Oh my my my....Why does this happen?
When I watched that video, I am just very thankful that I have a normal eyes, nose, lips, ears, etc.. Eventhough I may not be perfect but at least I am healthy.
It was said that the snake baby passed away 1 hour after she was born...I kinna think that it was probably better that the baby lives somewhere outside of this world.. I could not imagine what would happen if she has to go though life with that condition in this cold world.. brrrrrrr..

Let's count our blessings...

It's going to be a longggg dayyy

Good morning! It's 6 am CST , I am sitting at my desk in the office. I've been up since 4 am CST coz I gotta drive Ip to the airport which is about 45 minutes from where I live. Very very sleepy at the moment, I must say.. pppfffttt...thus, hence the title..it is going to be a super duper long day ahead of me.. :(
*yawnnnnnn*

Another sad day for us, one of our friends is leaving for good to the Big Apple (N.Y.C) today in a quest to look for a job. Another friend of ours is leaving to LA for good as well next week..
And.. another friend moved into the same building as Ip yesterday so we got a newbie in the block, tee..hee..hee..
Wewww..so many people come and go..Ames is truly a port/harbor for most of us, eh?

Hmm..People keep leaving Ames for good in search for a better life, while I am still here for whatever reason I am not sure I know yet..but hopefully it'd be a good reason.. lol
I have tried to leave Ames too ya know, but that has never been successful..
When I graduated last year, I looked for jobs outside of IA..I never ever applied for jobs in IA coz I kinda wanted to spread my wings too like the rest of the troops..
But, after months of interviewing, multiple rejections, tons of anxiety, depression, and all those things that can make your stomach hurt (you can read my struggles in last year's posting), still I am finally back to my sweet old IA "unexpectedly".. LOL..
(Note: I said "unexpectedly" because I did not even apply for my current job, but somehow somewhere the company saw my Resume online and decided to interview me for Des Moines position.. and here I am today..)

*yawnnnn*
Oh by the way, yesterday I made an attempt to write in Indonesian..coz I was "inspired" by my other friends' blogs and I kinda miss writing in Indo..

*yawnnnn*
Oooo 2 nights ago, I had a dream about my twin's ex.. (not again!)..it was a very weird dream...she said that she still miss and love my twin and she tried to hug him but then I kinda yelled at her for doing that "what are you doing!? you have a husband!" *me being over protective of my twin*..hahahaha..
Dangggg.....weird, huh?
Anyway..I knew that my twin must have dreamed about her recently coz I always dream about her after my twin actually dreams about her too.. It can't be explained why, but I guess maybe this is just one of the perks of being twins.. LOL..
We don't have that super power like in the movies where we can talk to each other through minds..or feel sick whenever the other gets sick.. ahaha..we're just plain regular twin *ga neko-neko dahh*..

Anyway, that's my story for today..gotta go back to work.. *sigh*..and maybe yawning for the rest of the day.. *yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn*

Pengalaman Seruu..tapi deg-deg-an

Hari ini gua mo ngeblog pake bahasa indo aja ah, soale terinspirasi ama temen2 indo gua yang kalo nge-blog betawi abis bahasanyee..ahuahua..gawl abis deh.. hauhaua..
Yah bagemanapun juga, walopun uda tinggal di negeri Paman Sam bertaon2...teteplah, paling asik kalo ngomong indo....ya ga seh? plus lebih bebas berexpresi nih kalo pake indo..hauahua
Di kantor uda cukup deh seharian cas cis cus inggris terus..hehehe

Eniwei, gua mo ceritain pengalaman seru kemaren...ceritanya tuh malem2 kita ke East Hyvee buat tukerin coin yg uda suksesnya terkumpulkan selama 5 taon (katanya dia). Di mobil, gua lagi cerita2 nih kalo perasaan gua lagi rada ga enak..gundah gulana gitu deh, gelisahh ajaa...kayak sedih tapi ga tau apa yg disedihin..kalo monthly fairy uda lewat, jadi kan bingung kenape ini hati kok sedih/gelisah...Eniwei, dia bilang ga usa dipikirin, ya udee kita ngobrol2 soal laen...
Nyampe di Hyvee, kita tukerin di coin2nya Coinstar and ternyata ada fee loh! Sekitar 8c for $1. Yahh..it's ok deh..daripada musti bolak balik ke Bank lagi.. Setelah 5 menit kincring2 tumplekin coin2 ke mesinnya, akhirnya dapet receiptnya..eng ing eng.. dapet $140 net!! cihuii..hehehe

Terus pas lagi jalan pulang..tiba2 hp gua bunyi..terus temen kita tiba2 ngomong kalo si "beruang kecil" a.k.a Goldie ilang melanglang buana keluar (alias kabur)!!..
Mateng nakkk!!! gua pusing deh...ternyata perasaan ga enak gua jadi kenyataann..duhhh..gimane yee..gua tambah pusing lagi kalo misalkan chloe juga ikutan kabur..soale kalo di rumah si chloe ga pake name-tag..(soale berisik kerincing2 terus)..
Langsung deh tancep gasssss!!

Nyampe di rumah, gua uda celingak celinguk nyari Chloe....ga ada mann!!! sutris deh..terus buru2 gua telp temen2 yg lagi dalam usaha mencari goldie...untungnya chloe dibawa pergi ama mereka..ceritanya berharap chloe untuk mengeluarkan superpower untuk mencari goldie..
Gua uda bilang ama chloe neh "chloe, u gotta find Goldie ok!"..terus chloe lari2 tuh..wahh gua pikir beneran nih si chloe ngerti what's goin on..
tapi ternyata..setelah lari2 kecill, gua baru sadar..si Chloe ngejer kelinci!! geeeezzz.. -_-''
yah sedih sekali deh..

Eniwei..kita uda 2 jem deh lari2, nyebar ke pelosok2 dalem skitar apartment...ada yg naek mobil kiter2, ada yg jalan...akhirnya gua decide buat telp Ames Police..
Tapi ternyata mereka ga bisa bantu...sebel banget..
Eniwei, akhirnya kita decide buat ke Animal Shelter tomorrow morning...

Terus lagi duduk2nya dgn lesu..tiba2 2 orang temen kita masuk dgn bawa Goldie....oh myy..gila deh..gua ga bisa describe betapa leganya hati gua pas ngeliat Goldie..
Walopun Goldie nakalnya ampun2 deh..tapi still he is special in my heart..ehehehhee..

Ceritanya temen kita itu ketemu si Goldie di sebrang jalanan, lagi deket2 trash bin....ewwww..
Yah tapi daripada ilang, rela deh ya Goldie dekil kumel dulu..heuheuehuhe..

So the morale of the story..Tuhan itu baekk lohhh..Dia dengerin keluh kesah kita..gua uda doa terusss dehh minta tolong ama Tuhan....soale kalo dipikir pake otak manusia..terlalu banyak possibilities what could happen to Goldie..huhuhuh apalagi ini kan malem2 gitu..skitar jem 10-11an deh...otak gua uda mikir ntar kalo Goldie nyebrang ke Highway gimana..apalagi tiap kali kalo gua ke kantor, pasti ngeliat ada animals yang di pinggir2 highway, yang mate dilindes ama mobil2..hiiiiii..*tengking tengking*
Second, temen2 juga baek and setia kawan abis..pada bantuin nyari Goldie loh di malam gelap gulita..huhuhu

In conclusion..thank you God and thank you buat temen2 kita yang uda rela lari2, panas2an di luar selama 2 jem but nyari Goldie...hehehee
thank you buat 2 uncles ( -Y- and -P-)yg uda ketemuin Goldie.. *Woof woof* :)

PS: sorry ya masih rada uncomfortable buat nyebut nama di sini soalnya takut melanggar privacy orang. hauahuaha....

Break-Up Letter a.k.a Resignation Letter

Dear *company name*,

We have been together for a little over a year now, we’ve had our ups and downs, our laughs and our good times… That’s why it is so difficult for me to say this.. but I can’t hold onto it any longer, because you’re a great company and you deserve the truth.

*Company name*, I love you, but i’m no longer IN love with you. We have the perfect love at the wrong time…I’m so sorry. I have a lot of growing up to do. I can’t give you the commitment you deserve and you can’t give me the passion and liberty that I am drawn to.
Don’t be upset, you’ve done nothing wrong because It’s not you, it’s me. I need to make some changes and get on with my life. Things here have been hard and I need to move on, and work in new places, try out different things.

You have been an important part of my life, Everything happens for a reason and I will never forget you, and I hope you won’t forget me also. We can still be friends.
I’m leaving the state, to give me and yourself some time to deal with this, I will call you when Im ready. We’ve come a long way but we are two different people and I can’t keep on lying to myself. You were a great company and Im sure you will find someone new just around the corner who will make you as happy as you made me.

I am leaving in a week. On Wednesday the 25th. I will miss you.

Sincerely,


xxxxx

footprints in my heart..

Today I talked with one of my good friends..she and I went back a long way when we were still in college. She now lives in London (how cool is that?). Anyhow, I told her about my silly story. I wished a happy "super belated" birthday to someone who used to be a special person in my life. I thought his birthday was July 15th, whereas actually his birthday was June 15th! I emailed him and and just simply said happy birthday and how have u been doing, yada yada yada...but then.. that evening, I talked to my friend and he told me that this guy's birthday is actually in June! Danggg!! Talk about being embarassed!....especially..I used to remember everything about him...but now.. I can't even remember his birthday! Could time really vanish our memory about our special people?

Anyhow back to my story..so I was talking to my best friend in London and I told her that this guy is totally different (the way he speaks to me, acts, jokes, etc), ..I feel that I don't think I know him anymore. But then, she said something that striked me. She said..maybe he is still the same person, but he is just different to us because we are not in his priority/thoughts anymore. We are just 2 regular gals to him whom he forgot and didn't even bother to keep in touch (or is that a typical guy behavior? LOL). Now, don't get me wrong.. I don't have any special feeling for him anymore other than I only think of him as my good friend..but it's just sad to think about how time and distance really make friendship fade away.
On the other hand, it makes me appreciate friends who make an effort to keep in touch even though we have not met/talked for such a long time. One simple text message/ email meant a lot to me..so thank you for those of you who still think of me as your friend.

Ahhh.. talking about this makes me miss certain people...huhuhuhu..
People that have left footprints on the sand of my heart...thus, I would like declare to the world today that I miss you guys (en,kate,wei,katepiyo,vin,lltse,squirry). :'(

I found my new Chiki Chocolate Stick!!

Last Saturday I went to Super-Walmart and got the Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks Chocolate for my snack in the office...

On Sunday night I opened the bag, tried it and didn't like it at first. I think it tasted rather weird at first bite..but then..the more I tried it.. the more I realized..it tastes similar with Chiki Chocolate Stick , my snack when I was a lil' girl!! Weeewww...talk about being nostalgic! Me Likey now!

Hum..hum..sooo for those of you wanna eat Chiki Chocolate Stick in the US..just try the Quakes Chocolate.. LOL..

love..can't live with it, can't live without it..

Why am I happy today? Is it because today is Friday? true true..
I am just happy because I am grateful with what I have..
There are things going on in my personal life which could distract me and quite bothersome, but I decided to keep my head high, keep my faith and live on.. :) hopefully the storm shall pass and the rainbow will shine..

Anyhow, I just watched the last episode of Tila Tequila Season 2- one shot too many...(you should watch it if you have time to kill)
All I can say is..that was a total entertainment...full of drama...ohhh how my head hurts watching that episode, but yet I can't keep my eyes off the tv.. hahaha.. *curious mony*.
ooOooo..Especially on the scene where they bitched out to each other.....very scary..
It's always hard when we get a rejection..especially if you were lead to believe that that person has the same feeling as you do.. I guess that's what ticked Tila off.
But, at the same time, I don't think Krissy should say "what goes around, comes around"..that was quite harsh..
oh well..but who am I to judge? I feel bad for both of them....
Anyway, here is the part that I think you should watch... 00OOooo




Love can make people go nuts and crazy and hopeless and angry..but love can also make people go happy, loveydovey, content, smiley, all the good stuffs.
You just have to let go your "old" love and gotta move on, right? Let yourself and the other person find another love and happiness.
love..love..so complicated..

"Relationships are like glass. Sometimes it's better to leave them broken than try to hurt yourself putting it back together." ~Author Unknown

"When love is lost, do not bow your head in sadness; instead keep your head up high and gaze into heaven for that is where your broken heart has been sent to heal. " ~Author Unknown

Top 10 Biggest Interview Mistakes

by Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources, CareerBuilder.com


Hiring managers don't want to hear a lot of things during an interview – confessions of a violent past, a cell phone ring, a toilet flush. Yet job seekers have committed these interview gaffes and worse, according to CareerBuilder.com's annual survey of the worst interview mistakes.
Odd behavior isn't the only way to ruin your chances of landing a job. When hiring managers were asked to name the most common and damaging interview mistakes a candidate can make, 51 percent listed dressing inappropriately. Forty-nine percent cited badmouthing a former boss as the worst offense, while 48 percent said appearing disinterested. Arrogance (44 percent), insufficient answers (30 percent) and not asking good questions (29 percent) were also top answers.

To ensure your interview is smooth and error-free, follow these five tips.

Do some research: When you walk into a job interview, knowledge of the company's history, goals and current activity proves to the interviewer that you are not only prepared for the interview, but also that you want to be a part of the organization.

Don't lie: If the conversation drifts to a topic you're not knowledgeable about, admit you don't know the answer and then explain how you would go about finding a solution. Displaying your problem-solving skills is better than babbling about something you don't understand.

Keep it professional: Although interviewers often try to create a comfortable setting to ease the job seeker's nerves, business decorum shouldn't disappear. Avoid offering personal details that can be controversial or have no relevance to the position, such as political and religious beliefs or stories about a recent break-up.

Know what to expect: Expect to hear staple interview questions: "What's your biggest weakness?" "Why do you want to work here?" "Tell me about yourself." "Why did you leave your last job?" These open-ended questions are harder to answer than they sound, so think about your responses before the interview.

Put on a happy face: The interview is not the time to air your grievances about being wronged by a past boss. How you speak about a previous employer gives the hiring manager an idea of how you'll speak about him or her once you've moved on.

Unfortunately, many job seekers are not only ignoring these tips, they're making mistakes that leave unforgettable impressions for all the wrong reasons. Here are 10 real-life examples from this year's survey:

Candidate answered cell phone and asked the interviewer to leave her own office because it was a "private" conversation.

Applicant told the interviewer he wouldn't be able to stay with the job long because he thought he might get an inheritance if his uncle died and his uncle wasn't "looking too good."

The job seeker asked the interviewer for a ride home after the interview.

The applicant smelled his armpits on the way to the interview room.

Candidate said she could not provide a writing sample because all of her writing had been for the CIA and it was "classified."

Candidate told the interviewer he was fired for beating up his last boss.

When the applicant was offered food before the interview, he declined saying he didn't want to line his stomach with grease before going out drinking.

An applicant said she was a "people person" not a "numbers person" – in her interview for an accounting position.

During a phone interview the candidate flushed the toilet while talking to hiring manager.

The applicant took out a hair brush and brushed her hair.

Rosemary Haefner is the vice president of human resources for CareerBuilder.com. She is an expert in recruitment trends and tactics, job seeker behavior, workplace issues, employee attitudes and HR initiatives.

Happy 4th of July..

Many great things happened on July 4th, 2008:



1. Happy Birthday Goldie! ..2 years old.. you are a big boy now... woof woofff... Goldie's birthday cake consists of 4 dog treats..which Goldie finished all up very quickly..and for the birthday breakfast is Alpo Filet Mignon with Angus Beef..yummm yummmmmmmm













2. Happy Birthday Icha!...1 year old.. awww.. auntie mony loves your cake!! hihih lutunaa..especially when icha ate it waktu tel-bul..*telanjang bulat* (completely naked).. lol lol lol..














3. My brother got engaged!! yayy.. I am still waiting for the picture of the rock!! haha..
Congratulations!! :)

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee!

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.

The sand is everything else---the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

'Pay attention to the things that are really critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'

The coffee just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'

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I JUST DID

my pet peeve

More than enough people have complained about my pet peeve..or should I say, making fun of me.. :P
I just hate itchy label-tag at the back of my shirts.. I had to cover that up with a tissue.. and sometimes I did not realized that a tiny piece of white tissue was showing up at the top of my shirt..and my friend(s) had to pull it down for me or pull it all the way up and threw it away.. (-_-'')
or..if I truly hate that tag, I had to cut it off with a scissor.
Thus, I really loveeeeeeee tag-less shirts.. I would definitely buy those shirts in a heart beat.

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Yesterday, I had to go to DMV to renew my driver license. I soo hate that place. My stomach hurts and I am getting stressed out whenever I am in that room, waiting for my turn. I just hate the vision screening. I don't know what's wrong with me but I keep getting blurry vision for the first 2-3 minutes of the test so I always said two or more wrong numbers. Luckily, my eyes quickly adapted to that screening machine after 4 minutes of embarassing moments. The lady asked me to read different lines twice.. :(
The weird thing is I checked my eyes last year and the doctor said that I have a normal eye-sight. Maybe I was just too nervous yesterday.. ('.' ) ( '.')
Anyhow.. I am just glad that I got my license and I don't have to worry about this for the next 2 years.