Life Altering Moment

Have you ever experienced a moment when adreline-rush overwhelmed you, and things that happened around you moved in slow motion? I've been told that during critical moments, the adrenaline rush would catalyse your mind to work faster sometimes beyond human capability to deal with a situation. Hence, you'll realise that the happenings around you move slower as your mind is moving faster that lightning speed.


That was what happened to me.


Last Thursday night, my colleagues and I were on our way to KL for our company teambuilding on Friday. We started our journey at about 4pm. On our way we even stopped by Kampar to sample the famous chicken curry wrapped in a bun! After the sumptious meal, we continued on our journey South.

Along the way it started to rain. Raining cats and dogs it was. There were 4 of us in the car including the driver, and we're chatting, giggling happily, oblivious to the rain.
As we're approaching Slim River, suddenly the driver turned to me and said he couldn't control the vehicle. I noticed the car seemed to be out-of-control when the steering wheel is not responding to how it was steered. I was on the front passenger seat.

At that moment, a weird sensation overwhelmed me. It was like a dream. I knew the car spunned about 360 degrees (I don't know how many rounds) and hit the road divider on its rear. The impact was pretty strong, I could feel my body jerked forward. If not for the seat belt, any of us would have flung forward. I was bracing myself for the worst the next moment, perhaps preparing for a head-on collision with the divider or another vehicle from behind. In my mind, I actually thought the end is nigh, that was it. Mind you, the rain wasn't subsiding, it was pouring its heart out.

The next thing we knew, the car then gradually stopped. My eyes was distracted. When we gained our composure, I realised our car was in the middle of the highway! The oncoming cars would be coming straight to me where I was seated hence the car headlights were shining on me!! I could see cars approaching directly to us!.

As the driver was still in a state of shock, we cajoled him to try to manoeuvour the car to the side of the road. We were lucky as the area was well lighted since we're near to an exit. We're very lucky as the cars behind us were driving slowly and could avoid hiting us. We're lucky because the car did not get hit anywhere apart from the rear which was damaged. We're lucky because non of us were injured.

I guess things happen for a reason. We were given a second chance. To me, divine intervention definitely helps! I shall not forget my faith...We ought to be thankful of what we got...And this serves as a stern reminder. To cherish our life, and not to take life for granted. Imagine being in a situation as helpless as this, and all you could do is just to hope and pray for the best.
I always remember the song by Tim McGraw, "Live like you were dying".
Life is short, cherish it, live to the fullest!

This experience definitely changed my life perspective.
I hope it does serve as a reminder to everyone here too, sometimes we're too busy chasing our dreams that we forget our roots, our family our loved ones. Do spare a moment each day to hug your love one, or call them if you're away from them. Also, when you're driving, never ever neglect on checking your car condition. Tyres are the utmost importance in a car, make sure it is in good condition. Seat belts are there to protect your life, so wear it!Just imagine the outcome if any of us were not wearing seatbelts! Safety should always be your utmost priority.

Take good care everyone and God Bless! :)

Happy Birthday Bloggie!

I can't believe it...It's been a year!
Last year today, is the day I started this blog.
That time, I was at Scotland for a business trip.
Time really flies huh?

I shall keep writing on you dear bloggie...:)
No more procrastination!

Farewells...

I know it's a little bit late to post up these pictures..but better be late then never eh?

I just wanna say a big THANK YOU to everyone here for all the lovely farewell lunches/dinners. :)

@Double Good

Back Row: BooEik,SueAnne,TitMin,WenLing,YuehChin,XinZu,SeongTee,ChangWan,Alvin

Front Row: LiShih,SiewKee,Myself,BuiKee

Farewell lunch @ Kapitan's in town...Guess who's holding the camera? :P

Too busy eating to smile for the camera!

@ Chilli's - Thanks to CW for the fantastic meal :)

CT displaying her hamburger set..hehe

@Kim Gary - I was coerced into settling the bill for this one! not fair!!.... (j/k :P)

TM was dreaming away....

Still @ Kim Gary - CW busy with the menu and SK posing :)...

@Baskin Robbins Restaurant - Department lunch

Yeah, I didn't know they serve food here too..

Seated from left:MingYih,YingXuan,BoonKean

Seated from right:ChongLam,Alan,ChinKeat,Eric

From left: BooEik,WengFook,Azlan

From right:SayAun, YengSeng(myboss ;))

Scratt Mania

My department caught a bug..No, no no..Not H1N1..

It all started with this.

One early morning, we saw this.

Gasp! We're surrounded by Scratttttts! They're everywhere!

Next think we knew, they started the "Internet Age"

One by one, they attacked our lappies!

Sometimes, they try to sneak into our lappies in disguised!

When we tried calling for help, they managed to stop us in time! :(

Then, in our lappies, they started to replicate themselves!

Replicating....replicating..

More and more....

And more...........!!!



What are they doing here?

What are they looking for?????????????

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They found it, they found it!

(-.-)

Revelation time

Well well..I guess it's time that I should let the cat out of the bag.
I was refering to this.

Most of you might have already guessed it (especially dear CF, yeah smart boy!).

So, after 5 years, 1 month working in this company, I have alas decided to move on. Yes, I have resigned and today indeed is my last working day.

Looking back, I, myself could not believe that I've made the decision. Most people were shocked when they heard about this too. One thing for sure, I think I am crazy enough to do this as I just cannot accept the fact that I'm too comfortable at work! haha.... Another way to put it, I'm already in my "comfort zone". Somehow, I felt I was too young to be in this position, and I should actually try taking on more challenges in life rather than to rot stay put in just one company till my retirement. So I took a leap of faith, and yes I did it...! :)

Now, come Monday, I shall face a new life, one with so much uncertainties and risks...sound scary huh? I guess I'm a risk-taker. I'm anxious to know if I could survive in the "world" outside my current company walls. There's no turning back now!

Anyway, one thing for sure, I'll definitely miss all my fellow colleagues :(.
That's one thing that I'll cherish alot apart from the nice and relaxing working environment. *sigh* What have I got myself into?

As I left the company today, my mind was overwhelmed with thoughts.
...Have my work benefited any one?
...Have I learned what I wanted to learn?
....Have I passed down/transitioned my tasks well?
....Will I regret it?
....Will I miss this place?

Hmm...I guess all that's left are plain memories now...I do hope that what I left was a legacy rather than a nightmare. One thing for sure, I know that I've tried my very best.
And I know that no one is irreplaceable. Now it's time to move forward, take the path less travelled and live with it.

Goodbye MBO!
Goodbye my colleagues!
I'll miss you all!

My gang

One of them is my boss, take a wild guess :)

Colleagues in my group

The MBO Dream Team , keep shining!

Rescue Mission

I have 4 pots of plants that I was nurturing late last year. It used to be healty and happy and green. Like this.

But sadly, two of them died a tragic death...One of them lost all its "hairs" (topmost) while the other one was looked famished and dried up (third from top) . :(

Although two of em' died, I wasn't giving up.

I am trying again.

So, I "stole" a money plant and a "god-knows what name?" plant from my apartment landscaping initiative ( abit only ok) and will try to plant them..Of course I will try to keep them alive this time.

They seemed to be doing well so far...please don't die!!! *fingers crossed*

The potties sunbathing by the balcony.

New additions are the first and last one from the right.

A long delayed Birthday present :D

...This was what supposed to be my birthday present for the year 2007.
I did not "claim" in until recently (a reason which I will reveal in my future postings). Long delayed right? :)
So here's what have I got? (thanks to darling again :))

It is this.

Still in the box.

Hehehe.....what else?...It's a lappie of course!!!!!!!!!!.

A lappie that was ordered and delivered straight from the factory...Obvious enough it is from DELL. I can't believe how easy it is to purchase the lappie online, fuss free and all done with a simple click of a mouse.Well ok..not exactly just one click,as you still would have to browse through the specs and perform some customizations of course...
Ok to cut a long story short..here it is..
Presenting my....................BLUE DELL STUDIO!!!

Still in the box

Hopefully I'll make full use of this :D

First time boot up!