Congratulations, TJ!

My sister got her SPM results today.

10 A1's.

442,936 students sat for the SPM exam in 2008, 347,443 passed (78%), and 10,080 scored 10A's (2%).

Bravo, TJ! Now, for the next hurdle =)

R.I.P. Scooter (1998 - 2008)

I just found out that "my" dog, Scooter, passed away yesterday.

He was just over 10 years old (70 dog years).



My family had the privilege of having him as a puppy. He brought lots of joy, and never enjoyed his showers. We watched him grow, thought him how to sit, roll, jump and shake hands; then thought him how to race & jump off the gate pillar, and yet never quite figured out why he howled everytime the "paper lama" guy drove past.

He kept us company for 8 solid years. When we moved to Bangsar, we decided to give him up due to the space constraints. Thankfully, he was adopted by a loving family that cared for him and his mother, Snowy (who is still alive!).



I don't think we made the right choice in giving him up. Dogs really are a man's best friend, even if they bite your slippers over and over again.

Scooter - I hope you're barking from doggie heaven by now. Thank you for those good times!

30

34 Facebook shout outs, lots of SMS, the consistently fabulous blueberry cheesecake, (ful)filling meals all day long, a nap during office hours, booze with my buddies, a 30-things-I-love-about-you card from you-know-who, Ranga's German jokes and a Saturday to look forward to.

Yes, I've turned 30.

Thank you everyone!

It's been a great weekend, and one to remember (I didn't throw up - cue the big applause!)

18 people, 2 tables, 1 family

We're having steamboat tonight at Kelana Seafood Centre. 18 family members. Always a challenge but everyone's happy eating, so far.

Rest In Peace, Apatha

My paternal grandmother passed away peacefully last Friday, August 10, 2007. She was 84 years old.

Funeral rites were held at the family home in Kuantan, followed by a cremation in Gambang. Her ashes were scattered in the South China Sea (Telok Sisek) the following day.

The obituary was published in The Star (August 11, 2007):


Our family will be holding the Atma Shanti prayers (16th day ceremony) on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at the residence in Kuantan. Prayers will be held at 11am followed by lunch at 12:30pm. We welcome all relatives and friends to join us on that day.

Choco's growing up by the minute

Seen here with the my cousins Vajra and Varuna. She's learnt how to sit, "un-sit", and make a mess of their porch.

From Choco & the boys

Hello Choco!

My cousins, Vajra & Varuna, got themselves a new puppy over the weekend. They decided to name her Choco for obvious reasons =) Here are some photos of Choco and the boys:

From Choco & the boys

From Choco & the boys