Lemme see...
I should:

1. Get a haircut.
2. Pay my credit card
3. Pay bills
4. Terminate gym membership (don't ask)
5. Stop eating junk food
6. Call Streamyx helpline about ADSL problem
7. Stop eating carbs
8. Throw out students' old assignments
9. Reorganize my office
10. Stop eating all together....

Geezzz..

I did my Industrial Training visit today. I went around and evaluated how students adapt themselves in the industry, how they cope and so on. Stepping into those corporate buildings made me realize that that was where I had dreamt of working. Those tall office buildings with cubicles and conference rooms and a pantry and all... I had once imagined that was where I would end up. I guess life does throw some surprises my way. Never once did I fantasize on becoming a lecturer. Not that I'm complaining but it would have been nice to dress up in a power-suit, go for power-lunches... hehehhe... Life in the academics lane is fun too once I got the hang of it. It is more relaxing but as taxing to the brains as any other high profiled corporate job. I'm lucky to be in my line...

This morning I got a wake up call. Not the kind that calls you up to actually wake you up but the one that makes you suddenly sit up and ask yourself "What the **** have you been doing with your life? Why are you letting this happen?". Yes, I admit. I have been sitting back and just watching the days go by. I have been too comfortable being where I am and too satisfied with what I have. No worries, nothing to lose. But now, things have changed. I am no longer gonna just settle... That is what I think I have been doing all this while... I am settling for the average, the mediocre. I no longer try as hard to really stand on my tip toes and stretch myself thin to grab the highest star up there. I'm comfortably settling. Thanks to my friend this morning... I will no longer do that. I'm gonna be more pro-active. Do something with my life. Make things happen... not just wait.

Anyway, will start blogging again. This is a good outlet for me to vent my frustration and anger, share my hopes and laughter. I'm gonna make something out of myself. Gonna start making that list I have been putting off. The list of "Things to do before I'm 30". When I get that list done, I'll be focusing on crossing out items one by one. Wish me luck... :)

Wow!! I can access blogspot from work. Wonder how long since the embargo was lifted.

Anyway, met Nurul Qma yesterday. She looked all smiley and happy. Went for lunch. We had lots of catching up to do. She's a Puan now so that leaves me with this Cik title that is beginning to lose its mark of pride. Ye la, muda2 masa baru start keje bangga la sbb pakai Cik. Nampak la mudanya. Hehehhe.. but now when people are shedding the title like leaves in autumn, the Cik in front of my name is an attention grabber which I can do without. It seems to shout out to the world "Hey people!!! This one is still available!! Single!! Solo!! ALONE!!!". Hehehhe.. a bit dramatic even for me but time is ticking. I can actually hear my biological clock going TICK TOCK and it really gets annoying at times.

Well, enough about me. Hehehhe..

Went to Pulau Perhentian on Labour Day. I went snorkelling. It was awesome!!! I felt like Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Seriously! It was like a whole different kingdom down there. I saw Nemo the clown fish. So cute... Held a sea cucumber in my hand. An experience diver dove and brought one up for me. I couldnt dive to get it because I was wearing a lifevest (as if I could anyway). The waves were hellish that day... Anyway, when I was heading towards the boat to go back, 2 feet from it, I got a cramp. Typical...

Am planning to go there again with friends this time. Didn't prepare myself well the first time because I didnt know I would be going snorkelling. Ingat nak pergi mencandat sotong je. And by the way, I didn't manage to get any sotong... vommited just as the fishing boat reached the jetty. *Sigh*

My sister is on the Atkins Diet. I think she'd kill me if she finds out I'm telling the world this. Anyway, I may follow suit but self control is just not one of my strong traits. But I am getting worried about my weight. And my cheeks are so puffy that I look like I'm holding my breath 24/7. Hehehhe..

Lastly... "Don't eat too much on an island where running water in the loo is available at odd hours only". (you'll thank me.. :D)