I Have A Dream

I was 8 when Mom spoke to me at the Penampang Union Transport (PUT) bus station in KK.

"I'm only going to teach you this once. So listen carefully. After today, you take the red bus from home that we took just now & when you reach this station, you take on the second bus over there which sign state to Luyang & you'll reach your school. It's the same when you're going back."

"But Mom, what if i get lost? or took the wrong bus?"

"If you follow exactly what i've told you, it's going to be alright."

"Ok."

"Remember, look at the sign of the bus carefully. Don't sleep in the bus. And don't stay back too late after school or you'll reach home when it's already dark."

"Ok Mom."

That's when i first Dream of being a Bus Driver. My very own bus.


It was 3 years after that, I was 11. I joined the Bintang Kecil singing competition in Dewan Masyarakat KK & even tho only winning the 4th place, that was when i Dream of becoming a Rockstar. Well, i wanted to sing the song 'Teringin' by Shima but ended up singing Nora's song..what do you expect? The teacher made me switch songs. Served her right.

My Dream improved a few years later. I was 14. I shoot a sharp 3 pointer for the first time & Dream of changing my name to 'Michelle' Jordan & be a Professional Basketballers.


But fate took another twist when i sat for my PMR examination a year later. I was 15. Uncle Ben whom i always look up to & the closest for being my own father, involved in a serious car accident that hospitalized him for many months...that's when i Dream of becoming a Doctor. Thank God he survived & recovered just all right.


I would have studied hard in Biology and took up Medic if not because of what happen about two years after that. I was 17 when the Dream changed. Something comes up and i really need my father to sort things up for me. And he wasn't there. He never did. I was so frustrated, i vowed to become a Lawyer & make sure every men who called themselves a father would sign the damn paper for responsibility or pay the price if they don't.


I end up going to Engineering campus tho...to become an Engineer. Which i never Dream of.

Now, I am 24. A few more weeks and i'm going to hit the big 5. My name is still Clarice Gerard regardless of how many times i put an extra 'r' to make it spell out Gerarrd.



And i haven't stop....to Dream.

This Year

Just when i thought it's about time i spend some time & reflect my year of 2008, i had a rough start for the early days in 2009. For now, i guess my new year resolution would be quite simple and i got just the word to describe it.

Thrifty.

I spent quite a sum of money on unnecessary things during the Christmas celebration last year & there's not much left by the time to start a whole new year here in Penang. It would not be so much as a problem to me if everything else is normal & no drastic or immediate changes are going to happen. How wrong i was.

I received an email today from the management that for this month of January, all of the employee would have to take 5days (2nd, 12th, 28th, 29th and 30th January 2009) compulsory no pay leave in result of the low production & unclear orders from customers. For that kind of money worth, i can buy each of you bloggers a pair of matching pink skirt. That's how upset i am.

Professionally, i understand the circumstances & if it were my very own company i would have made the same decision. Nevertheless, understanding does not brush aside the fact that i'm unhappy & worried.

So, just incase the same thing happen for next month & the month after, i decided to set my mind on one thing only. That is to save as much money as i can get everyday.

1. No more happy hours every weekend unless it's free.
2. No more unnecessary shopping.
3. No more branded product.
4. Staying true to my word on the investment plan.
5. Read more books = staying more at home.
6. Keep fit & toned = pay less for food + it's a joint resolution with Mell to look like Elle or Alba by the end of this year... wink2
7. Stop bad habits...biar la rahsia apa dia...hehe
8. Keeping my feet on the ground as often as i can.
9. Love more, laugh often, smile everyday & live life less seriously. It's cheaper.
10. Last year lists of failed attempt........

What do you think? ;) It does not look too bad to me. As long as i don't lose my crazy side & dreamy moments...i'm content in my own free world. Ceria ba sy...hahaha

I'm single. I'm young. And i'm beautiful.
What's so good about that? Flirting is a hobby. [hihihi]

Good day everyone.....yeay~! hehe

p/s see how quick i can change my mood...by the end of the post, i'm all smiley smile again....hehe