About Me:
Causes close to my heart are those that: enhance the well being of youth through sport, enhance sufficiency (to help alleviate poverty), are against discrimination, promote animal welfare, and those that provide opportunities to children through education.
I seek to put my organizational and trouble shooting skills combined with my honesty, passion, behind-the-scenes persona and loyalty towards more charitable causes.
I am a police brat from Malaysia 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, drama series 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. Education in any form is empowerment to one's self. Lessen poverty & discimination. The welfare & prevention of cruelty to animals.
An Issue I Would Like to Learn More About
Poverty and how we can help alleviate this worldwide problem. It's a root of all evil. Animal welfare. Discrimination.
My Personal Hero(s)
My late dad, my mum and my husband.
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., Wall-E, The Dark Knight, Cactus.
My Favorite Music
Basically anything goes (punk rock, R&B, classical, jazz, hip hop, rock, pop, country), current or past, 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, Eat, The Key, Pray and Love..... and way too many cookbooks!
Schools
University of New Haven
New Haven, CT
From: 1984
Graduation: 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: 1981
Graduation: 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: 1978
Graduation: 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 employ two single mothers to help me.
I have an event management part of the business and have helped sponsor together with my husband, a tennis clinic for around 400 kids and a junior tennis scholarship. Having worked at IMG (International Management Group) for the late Mark H. McCormack in organizing their sports and corporate events 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. I have also organized corporate dinners for businesses.
