Flu Fighter

It's April, and already I've been hit by a long spell of sickness. It's not anything serious, but fever and flu for 2 weeks?? Even I am getting tired of it. I’ve visited the doctor three times and brought back bucket-loads of medicines – but – obviously, it’s not really working, is it? I like playing mind-games (e.g. messing other people’s mind – and animals too, especially cats), so, as an added effort, I decided to use my brainpower and hopefully will be able to psych Mr. Virus to – well, die.

So, the first step is obvious. If you wanna mess with someone’s mind, u gotta know that person’s name, right? So, I tried to recall back Mr. Virus’s real name. I learnt about this ‘thing’ in primary school, like 20 years ago – so, after developing a headache just to recall, I decided to Google it. And there, I found it – Influenza Virus. I’m such a moron, it’s so obvious and popular – how could I’ve forgotten!? But… since I have my flu to blame, guess I’m not that moronic.

But anyway, I was thinking, Mr. Influenza’s just doing his job. It’s just that, instead of having a lifespan of, say, 3 days or so, this guy seem to have found the holy-grail to longevity to stay for more than 12 days – and still surviving. Gotta give him some credit. Or her. Hmm… virus is a uni-sel, right? So, I figure, the only explanation for its long-life is: it has found its feminine side and delved deep into it – as female, by fact, lives longer than male. In fact, Mr. Virus is probably not a Mister anymore. He is now probably better known as: Miss Influenza. And – hopefully - very-very old.

It’s never a gentleman-thing to harm a lady. Especially when Miss Flu is such a granny. So, I can’t seem to get myself to psych her to – well – die. Hopefully, with the amount of time that I spent watching Disney’s Playhouse Channel; la-la-ing with the Little Einsteins and cursing Swo-Swoosh for letting Honk hit the nail and punctured his tire – she’d probably grow tired of me and let the big boys of Aspirin County do their job – or just kill herself off.

Meanwhile, I’m just thankful that it’s just a plain ‘ol flu (even though it’s the “disco-mix extended version”). And that it has not developed into something more serious like pneumonia or bronchiolitis. And more importantly, that my family is unaffected (Marsha and her Nanny have got over it within few days – thank God!).

Right now, I’m sweating like a German having lunch at a food-stall with a zinc roof in hot and sunny Kulim - eating Salad with Sambal Belacan (Welcome to Kulim, Infineon!) – so, I must be getting better. I really hope to start work on Monday. I really miss being healthy.

Here's an educational link on flu from Yahoo!.

Nini's Art Exhibition... and I'm missing it *sigh

From the 15th to 29th April, my dear little sis will be exhibiting her art pieces at Gallery at DiDance, PJ. We're so happy for her. You go, girl! The exhibition is called harmonious5 where she'll join 4 other young contemporary artists. I'm just sad that I could not be there as Marsha and myself are still down with flu - not advisable to travel. We'll be missing Gwen's wedding too (the groom's side, this time) at Lake Club, KL... and also Disney on Ice in Penang.

Anyway, if you're in PJ, drop by Gallery at Didance in Section 17, PJ - and try to buy some of the art pieces - who knows, these young artists could be famous one day - and that little artpiece you buy - could be a collector's item ;-) *ka-ching!

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Sara’s birthday was on the 30th March. I planned for a "last-minute" surprise party where I invited all of my friends who lived nearby (well, I had to think of something – I forgot to buy her a card!).

She was not too impressed with the over-elaborated figures on the cake, oppss.

We had good food as Marsha’s nanny made some grilled chicken and beef (marinated by Carrefour, actually) and juices. But in the end, everyone had fun. Sara was very happy, so, that means a lot.

Congratulations, Gwen!

April 9. We drove down to Pantai, Negeri Sembilan (12kms from Seremban) to attend Gwen’s wedding. Ahhh… the bride and groom were SO stunning!

But Marsha was not smiling then coz she was down with flu and fever. We didn’t know at that time, until she vomitted twice on the way BACK from the wedding. We’re such insensitive parents. No wonder she was in a bad mood the whole day. Anyway, congratulations dear Mr. and Mrs. Bagak. It was a beautiful wedding (with good food)!

See! Not even a tiny smile from Marsha. Poor thing.

"Mommy and Aboo didn't know you're not well, Marsha, please believe us. We thought you were just being difficult and unfriendly, that's all... " *kneeling for forgiveness*

Stumbling Puma

Picture taken 2.4 seconds before someone fell down.

Ghetto Monkies

It's a weekend and I wanted to show Marsha some monkeys. But, instead of cute monkeys, we bumped onto a bunch of "wachalookingat-getouttamaface" type of monkeys. Not cute... but if you're living out of a dumpster, well, you can't really blame them. But hey! At least they cook their food first. "May you have a good life in the aftermath, dear monkeys! Cheers!"

The Grocery Conspiracy

Window shopping is a fun and good way to past time. And it's not gonna cost at all. But, there's an area in a supermarket that will definitely guarantee you parting with your money... the groceries section. Even if you think that you've got everything stocked-up at home for a nuclear heist... once you step into this area - you can shove that window-shopping principles down the escalator - coz, here, they've got a subconcious way to ensure that you BUY. So, if you're thinking of a day-out window shopping... avoid the groceries section.