General Management

I recently attended a general management workshop in Seri Pacific KL, which was presented by Dr. Sufian. The workshop was very beneficial and provided a good opportunity to learn new things and also evaluate my understanding on management.

Some parts I like most about the workshop were being able to understand where my personality fit within the management, the food and enjoying the camaraderie.

We were divided into groups based on personality color, which was determined by questionnaires we have to answer. Blue represents analytical & rational; green represents systematic and procedural; purple represents spiritual and peaceful; red represents social and emotional; and orange represents innovative and entrepreneurial. Surprisingly, I was in ‘Yellow’ which represent “Creative and Imaginative” group.

We were challenged to produce a flying spaceship that can carry an egg using only the items given. The most important rules were the spaceship must fly at least 20 ft without breaking the egg. The ‘Yellow’ came up with a very creative design but wasn’t able to meet the deadline given. As what Dr. Sufian said, the creative people in the real world have the same personality and attitude. They are very creative in a sense, but tend to break rules. In the end, the ‘Blue’ won the challenge. ‘Yellow’ was announced the most creative design of all even though we had to try twice before it can really fly.

Overall, I’m really enjoying myself in the workshop and really looking forward for the next one.

Posing terlentok-lentok ...

Charlie's Angels ... and Charlie himself ... hehehe

Everybody ...

Catz: Seronok ...

It's a Small World After All

My last entry was more than a month ago. I need to update something, before crickets and dust take over my blog :)

KC went back to KL last nite. It’s been a while since the last episode of her bus riding days. She had no choice, the flights were fully booked and nobody was heading to KL. It wasn’t a bad idea after all; the bus looked quite comfy from outside.

This afternoon, we convoy from FSK to Nazlia’a (Yot) wedding in Manir, Terengganu. There were 6 cars altogether; boy led us the way since Sya had been there before. Fly shocked us with his new look. He looks 5 years younger.

It was my first Terengganu’s kenduri with tables. Yes! Tables!

Yot looks so pretty and the kenduri was so fine. Yot requested us to join her in a photography session near the pelamin. I’m kinda surprise to see Imran Abdul Jabar holding a camera as if he’s the photographer. Yes indeed he was. What a small world after all. Both Imran & Yot have no idea that they once work for the same company, MMSC.

The girls with the bride & groom

Bestnye ada meja ...

Afiq showing his new set of teeth

Cute Alia saying "nanak" (means tak nak) ...

A good bye pose from the bride ...

The tribe on the way out of the house ...

Catz: Ergh! too lazy to write ...

Doyang Fiesta

‘Duriang’, that’s what the locals call it but the tribe has been given it a new name, a fresh one, adding some spice to it. We call it ‘doyang’, sounds so manje kan? Tak sure who's idea was it. We have been craving for it for quite sometimes. So, today after work, we treat ourselves to a real Trengganu Durian Fiesta style at Payang. Since we’ve been waiting quite a while for the moment, durian Siam pun tasted so damn good.

Dua SME jemputan di sebelah kanan tgh buat sample tasting.

Brother tu belum kupas lagi, semua dah ready nak cekau se ulas ...

Ha .. yg tu bang! kupas yang tu! ...

Catz: Looking forward for durian kampung.

A Few Bucks Richer

And old friend of mine landed a lead role in one of TV3's drama slot recently. So proud of him! He used to work under me as a designer, and just look at him now. Last night he sms me asking if i'm still using my number and since i have no credit left, i gave him a call, yeah yeah ... all the way from KT using my home line. To my surprise, he's actually looking for me. There's an unfinished settlement he said, he owes me something. Frankly speaking, i really have no memory on what he's talking about until he mentioned a freelance job i did for him about 5-6 years ago. It's really nice to hear from him again, especially the news he brought me. I'm going to be a few $$$ richer this week.

Catz: hmm what to buy?

Streamyx

Now that I have my streamyx transferred to KT, I will be writing more often. So happy to finally have a broadband in da house and soon wifi in da house, it will pretty much help me with my latest ANTM collections. So, to those loyal ANTM fan, I'll update my collection soon for ya'all :)

Catz: am getting lazy to write lately ...

Kampung Bawah Atas Tol

I was at the iron-board when my dear neighbor called to inform that someone saw my completely flat rear tyre. I asked her “Empat-empat ke?”, and she answered. “No, satu jer”. Phew! What a relief, I thought the neighbors rejected me by poking something sharp into my tyres. It’s my fault, I really have problem with the parking space, too limited and I really need at least a few more inches for my Gentz to fit in.

Ckin came picked me up at PHA around 12:15pm, just on time as promised. Fetched Chuopa at FSK & transit to Fara’s 6211 before headed out to Ben’s house. Waited a few minutes before we drove our way to Nurzainab’s Wedding at Kampung Bawah Atas Tol. We arrived just on time for Majlis Bersanding. We got to see them bersanding before the bride her self came out and greeted us. The best thing of the day was the excellent food. Thanks Zainab for inviting us.

The bride and groom -Nurzainab & Muazam

Kampung Bawah Atas Tol

The bride herself came out and greeted us when we arrived. Rasa macam VIP pulak.

Souveniors from the bride ...

PHA - Permint Harmoni Apartment
FSK - Flat Seri Kolam

Catz: First time dengar nama such kampung.

Perkampungan Hadhari

We went down to check out the Perkampungan Hadhari at Kelab Teluk Warisan. The exhibition hall was so limited. I could make a few tawaf in no time. Luckily we had a booth under UPMN’s, next to D3D & Spike. At least there were places to leypark. The exhibition booth was quite small and can only cater for not more than 10 people at one time.

I asked Ben in the car, why did they call it ‘Perkampungan Hadhari’? Little that I know, it’s the version of ‘Sure Heboh’ for Terengganu … betul ke? or Ben’s just pulling my legs?

It's quite far! We had to walk back and forth in a semi-dark road to the parking lot.

The happy & tired faces of those yang bertugas untuk Co. & State. U go guys!!

Peak preview of the exhibition hall. Top-right was M2Farm's booth.

Catz: Still confuse on 'Perkampungan Hadhari'

Catz's Weird World Tagg

Bloggers are liars? I believe that I do not belong in that category. I only blog when I have something going on. All of my writings, even though were not perfect and interesting enough, they are nothing but the truth. I won’t lie back then and I won’t lie now as I’m gonna tell about six weird things of The Catz.

I have been tagged by Wahdi for this challenge to tell 6 weird things about myself on my own blog. Then I need to choose 6 other people to be tagged, and leave ‘you are tagged’ in their comments. So here goes … for fun sake …

First weird thing: I’m a Korean drama freak. I collected original K-drama box sets and few of them I have not watch till today. Owning them would give some self satisfaction. I can’t afford luxury clothes, but I can meet the expense of buying K-drama series.

Second weird thing: I can’t live without cable TV and broadband internet connection. I’m not addicted to ‘em, but I can’t leave without ‘em.

Third weird thing: My mom told me that I like to hide some parts oh my body when I sleep. Sometimes I hide my hands under the pillow, cover my ears and head, hide my fingers between my knees, fold my legs and hide my toes.

Fourth weird thing: I’m a star of tears when it comes to movies and tv shows. It could involve an unstoppable crying. Back when I was small, I had my mom comfort me when I can’t stop crying watching an Indonesian movie … “Ratapan Anak Tiri”. The legacy continues till now, I can even cry if it involves an overwhelming happiness and fortitude.

Fifth weird thing: I’m a frenzy driver. I’m loose cannon when I’m driving. I talk & sing to myself when I’m bored driving. No wonder I’ve experienced quite handful of accident cases.

Six weird thing: I don’t like chicken wings because it is also known as chicken’s armpit.

Lucky I’m not challenged to write down all the weird things I have in me. The worst will remain safe with me … and me only. *LOL*

The 6 chosen ones:

1. Shikeen - Branded Children Clothing
   
2. Aiai - Irdawati's Site
   
3. Chuop - Cupa Cupa Chuop
   
4. Munies - A day in my life
   
5. Qaseh - Semurni Qaseh
   
6. Ahar - clickmeudamn it!
   

Catz: No weird no life.

BBQ at Ibai Lagoon

The tribe decided to have a beach-BBQ get together yesterday. Everyone was there except Atras. We picked Kuala Ibai Lagoon because it’s close to Masjid Terapung for the guys to perfom their Friday Prayers. There were no planned activities other than enjoying the view & food, but we still had fun.

Waiting for PM ...

Nice location ...

Air surut ... sayup mata memandang, really nice view.

Dalam penantian ... tunggu ayam masak ke bang?

Seronoknya berkelah ...

BBQ grill buatan sendiri ... batu-bata dari rumah Fly & dawai by Azrul.

Sotong on the grill ... lazatz

Activity bermain layang-layang memakai pelikat ... Arin cekak pinggang marah uncle kain pelikat tu main layang-layang nye.

Future moms ...

Aksi Sinbad & Nujum Pak Belalang ...

Imagine Azrul & Ben berlaga pipi macam ni ... euwww, anyway Afiq cute

The guys ...

The girls ...

The comels ...

Aksi merenung masa depan ...

Tribute to Shonna ... Shonna & Firdaus's last day in Ganu ...

Bila nampak laut, wallet & handphone dicampak je ke tepi ...

Seronoknya bermain ombak di gigi air ...

Putihsalju on white sandy beach.

Click here for more pics.

Catz: Pantai ... ku kan datang lagi.

Kenduri at FLY's

Promise all the BBQ-marinate-crew to help them prepare for tomorrow’s event. Fly volunteered to have his house as the port. We gathered at Fly’s around 8:30pm, just at the right time before Diary AF started. It’s quite fun and I don’t know how to put it in words. Like a déjà vu, I’ve experienced it before. Just like a gathering we did overseas, when everybody was far away from home.

Let's the pictures tell the story ...

The kupas-bawang crew ... yang tak tahan pedih mata kena duduk jauh-jauh.

Berapa punya banyak cili untuk air asam ... lazatz

Macam ni lah, happy-happy jer ... tak bagus kalau sedih-sedih ...

The udang-crew ... tgh marinate udang

Mana satu baby ni?

Chef No. 1, Chief cook of the day ...

Chef No. 2, department nasi & blender bawang ...

Chef No.3, diimport khas dari Kelang, pakar telur dadar ...

Chef No. 4, kena paksa masak ...

Yang semangak, yang comey, yang kurus, yang lebar, yang hendek ... semua boleh dimuatkan sekaligus kat dapur ...

Lauk pauk yang berjaya disediakan ... mmg lazatz, compliment to the Chefs ...

Waktu menjamu selera selepas penat bekerja ...

Orang lain tak habis makan lagi, depa dua orang ni dah masuk SECOND round.

Catz: The States in memory.

Pengurusan Hati

Someone told me that I’m a stone cold when it comes to emotions. I would say I’m not 100% disagree on the statement. As a Cancerian, emotions and moods are the greatest assets I have which can easily affected by any unreasonable factor. I was trying to get out from the box, claiming that I can control my emotions. Somehow sometimes I got a little bit carried away. Now I understand that I’m just human, something is just meant to be.

Grab a new book recently, “Anggun di luar, serlah Pesona dari dalam”. I have no idea why I’m so attracted to the book. Somehow, I can get connected to the topics being discussed. Especially the one entitled “Pengurusan Hati”. Now I realize how important it is to take care of our emotions, not just to be emotionally unhurt but also helps to minimize the PHD (Perasaan hasad dengki) in oneself. Every one should have this called ‘heart management’, especially to those who like to talk about others behind their back.

Catz: Hati ku telah diurus :)

AF Vs EPL

Last nite we went to Tropix's with high hope of watching Tirai AF5 Bhg.2 featuring all the AF5 boys. Yeah of course, our wish was granted upon request, but not for long. They switched to ESPN on commercial break and “forgot” to switch back later, leaving us stranded and confused. Nothing much to say after that other than abide with their decision. After all, Tropix's is a soccer fan café, our mistake to request for the AF show. *LOL*

Anyway, thanks for the treat Shonna!

Catz: Org Ganu tak minat AF