About Me :
Causes close to my heart are those that: provide opportunities to children through education, enhance the well being of youth through sport, alleviate poverty and promote animal welfare.
I seek to put my organizational and trouble shooting skills as well as my honesty, dedication and determination towards more charitable causes. I am more a behind-the-scenes person. I would like to think myself as reliable, practical, compassionate and trustworthy.
I am a Malaysian residing in Switzerland. I trust both, my intuitions and common sense. I avoid being stifled by the lack of creativity & imagination, and the lack of a desire to explore and achieve. To give it my best is a constant goal of mine. I tend to be loyal and protective over my closest and dearest and I am thankful for all the people who have crossed my path and those who have stopped to stay.
Things I Like to Do For Fun
All things tennis, cooking for friends and family and experimenting with new cuisines, reading , watching sports and romantic comedies on the TV, my cats, movies & music, traveling and just chilling out with the hubby!
Issue(s) I am Passionate About
Sports and education for kids/young adults. Education in any form is empowerment to one's self. Lessen poverty and the prevention of cruelty to animals.
An Issue I Would Like to Learn More About
Poverty in the world and how we can help alleviate this problem. It's a root of all evil! And, 'Say NO to racism'.
My Personal Hero(s)
My late dad, and my mum.
My Favorite Movies
Remember the Titans, Goal, Bend It Like Beckham, Garfield, Ratatouille, Pirates of the Caribbean, All the Kings Men, Chocolat, Star Wars, Fame, La Vie En Rose, Amélie, Monsoon Wedding, Pretty Woman, Perfume, The Namesake, Sweet Home Alabama, A Walk to Remember, Scarface, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Enter the Dragon, Gridiron Gang, Bourne series, The Game Plan.
My Favorite Music
Basically anything goes (punk rock, R&B, classical, jazz, hip hop, rock, pop, country) as long as the tune grabs me.
My Favorite Books
Kitchen Confidential, Crossing Over, What They Dont Teach You at Harvard Business School, Angels & Demons, Marley and Me, A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Gift of the Rain, The Alchemist, The Railway Man, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, Breaking Back, The Green Mile, The Naming of the Dead, The Time Travelers Wife, The Company, Bravo Two Zero, Postmortem, Love in the Time of Cholera, Dont Sweat the Small Stuff, Follow your Heart, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, The Interpretation of Murder, How to Talk to a Widower, The Secret, The Key..... and way too many cookbooks!
Schools
University of New Haven
New Haven, CT
From Sep, 1984 to Jun, 1986
Met two wonderful people who are part of my life. The former Asst. Provost who is now the newly appointed President of Rhode Island College, and her husband, a music professor. Studied Finance and Computer Info Systems.
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
From Sep, 1981 to Jun, 1984
My first taste of American education, culture and football! A wonderful and memorable experience which will forever be in my heart. Studied Mathematics and was a pre-Med student, but decided that I was not cut out for medical school.
Tormead School
Gulidford Surrey, VI
From Sep, 1978 to Jun, 1980
Boarding school in England was a total eye opener.
What I Do For a Living
The Black Cat - Basel Switzerland VI
Title : Co-Owner - Retail /Event Management
I sell old and used (between 100-150 years old) Chinese furniture which are all refurbished. I have two single mothers helping me.
I have an event management part of the business and have sponsored, together with my husband, a tennis clinic for around 400 kids and a junior tennis scholarship. We hope to make it an annual affair. Having worked for IMG and the late Mark H. McCormack in organizing their sports and corporate events (ATP tennis, PGA golf, etc.) based in Asia and Europe, I am and will always be passionate about sports and how it can provide a life changing difference to our youth.
