From 2004-2008 , my birthday has been cold.
Well, literally.
I remember it being windy, brrr-ry, and just… cold.
Ok I’ll stop rubbing it in but I’m glad I’m now able to celebrate my birthday in the warm rainy muddy weather! Yes la.
From 24 years old to 25. What has changed?
1) From being the eldest sibling at home to being the only child.
- Both brothers are now having the time of their lives in Iowa (and enjoying Sushi House!!) A little different from last year’s lifestyle, from 1 to 3 (or 4).
2) Back in the same industry. Company is now 5 minutes away from home. Can’t complain.
3) Got to experience being a waitress/cashier/helper for about 1 month in April.

- It was really quite fun, albeit tiring after the lunch/dinner rush. Got to meet a lot of different people and it is refreshing to stand at the other side and learning how to say “sorry” to customers. You really have to be humble even though they probably only earn peanuts and you are earning big bucks, when they’re in your shop, they are the customers and customers are always right.
P/S: A new Pappa Rich outlet is opening in Bandar Sri Damansara NEXT WEEK ! If you live nearby, please stop by. =) I er.. won’t be doing part-time jobs there anymore. Not hired this time around.
4) AI-YUIN the pretty girl got married !!
- Highlight of the year! My best friend got married. And she moved to Ipoh. Now she said she’s waiting for me to get married before she plans to get pregnant (her reason ? So that she can totally help out with my wedding, and not be resting at home with her kids). But personally, I think she wants to have it later so that our kids’ age gap won’t be too big. KM, please don’t hate me for this – I didn’t ask your wife to wait for me. And AY, don’t push the blame on me!!!
5) Spent a fortune on the Forex course
- Finally I know how Forex works. It’s not so difficult after all, and it is kinda fun. Very interested in knowing more on it,but I’m still learning in early stages.
6) SCUBA DIVING IN TIOMAN
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- Still can’t believe how adventurous I could be. I feel like I’m Elizabeth Wakefield learning how to surf (LOL – think only tim understands this). It was a fun experience – under water is very calm and although I still think the equipments are way too heavy, I think I am still on for scuba diving trips. It should be very fun with a group of friends.
Can’t wait for both my brothers to get the license !! Hehehe, I already have mine! Can’t believe I’m the first in the Cheang family to get one.
7) Badminton – every week
- It’s my new sports. Or rather, everybody’s new sports thanks to Andrew. Been playing it consistently every week since August and now everyone has badminton fever in my department. Well, almost everyone la the regular few.
8 ) Tim has officially return!
- and she will be residing in Malaysia from now on. I will help her make the decision if she’s not sure. Malaysia’s the best place to be, it has warm beautiful weather all year round (no snow no earthquakes no flood no tsunami no hurricanes), it has the best food, and all your best friends are here (e.g. me, and CY next year). And mcseifu trips could be more easily planned now that we’re closer to each other. (ok or maybe not? hehehe)
9) Went to BALI
The only trip overseas this year!
Kinda sad isn’t it, after Paris, London, Copenhagen, Germany, New York, LA, and Stockholm in 2008, this year’s kinda bland. Well, I gotta work for a living. >< I have a big mouth to feed. Luckily Siti is taking up my share next year.
But Bali was fun. It was my first time seeing a live semi-active volcano right before my eyes. It was magnificent. Beautiful.
Alright, I only have 9 major things instead of 26 things in other people’s blogs. Right, it was loosely inspired by other blogs. Oh well, Happy birthday! I’m turning 25 today.
p/s: didn’t write this in my computer so no pics yet. I know, I still haven’t posted anything on Bali. I will, one day!