Puxaping Life

2009

2008-12-04T16:50:00.000+08:00

I’ve been promising to myself to start blogging again. At first I wanted to start of with a new blog and a new identity. But that would take a lot of time and effort which I don’t have much anymore. Work is work but getting old is one thing. It seems that when you start to reach the big 30, every second counts and you want it to pass without any regret. Wish me luck. I hope I can restart this brain of mind again. See ya!

Why Oh Why?

2008-07-22T15:29:00.003+08:00

Ok, I’m moving out from my old place to a new one. First thing first, I want my internet excess transferred over there also. No need to end my internet subscription, just disconnect the telephone line from my old place and connect a new line over the new place. I don’t even have to change my phone number, the customer service told me. RM50 will be charge on my next bill and another RM30 for the technician to transfer the telephone line. Easy isn’t it? Well NOT if it was TM…they **forgot** to connect my jumper. Why am I not surprise…*sigh*

Why are you making scratch mark on my car bumper?

2008-07-21T16:48:00.004+08:00

I went to TMPoint Bayan Baru next to Sunshine Square today for some unresolved matter (you know how they work…slowly…). Anyway while I was trying to park my car, a young chap came out off no where and started fiddling around the car front bumper. He acted like he owns the car and frantically trying to rub something off. He was wearing a red shirt and was holding this peculiar black office bag.

I went to confront him as to why he was touching my property. To my annoyance, he was trying to promote some aerosol polishing stuff that I don’t want. He was fiddling with my front bumper because there was a small 5cm scratch mark on it and he wanted to demonstrate how ‘powerful’ his product was. Being late already, I scuffed away telling him that I wasn’t interested. It was a big mistake leaving the car unintended…

After going to TMPoint and taking my lunch, I went back to inspect the small scratch mark that the young chap had showed me earlier. AND BEHOLD…the small scratch mark that was originally 5cm diagonally has grown to a 15cm long scratch with some artistic stroke. It was man made and I suspected the young chap happily added it for me free of charge.

Luckily for me, the scratch can be removed easily by waxing it a bit.

So be careful when parking around the area. It wasn’t a deep scratch but who wants a stranger scratching your car just for the sake of showing off how great his product is? Let say his product wasn’t that powerful at all, what would you do?

The Best

2008-05-29T15:57:00.002+08:00

It’s been the best 2 weeks of my life…\(^-^)/

Sunshine

2008-03-17T15:18:00.003+08:00

Spray Can Shampoo?

2008-03-06T13:01:00.002+08:00

I use my shaving cream to wash my hair last night. It read on the spray can...'with Aloe Vera'. Since shampoo usually have Aloe Vera, I went for it.

Well the smell was ok, a lot more refreshing than shampoo. Oh, and my hair is softer than usual. Why isn't there any spray can shampoo out there? Just open, spray the cream out and you are on your way to a smooth silky hair.

Anyway I would not recommend anyone washing their hair with shaving cream. But if you want to shave your head bald, then go ahead.

On a more serious matter, this Saturday will be the day that we Malaysian stamp our authority and make our voice heard. Ask yourself sincerely and choose wisely. Another four years is a long time to wait.

PS: Remember my creepy post, well I manage to locate the source. Will post it latter ok.

Creepy...x2

2008-02-14T10:23:00.000+08:00

It happened again last night. I swear this time I heard knocking on the door and my left leg being push. I was half asleep but I felt it. I did turn on the webcam but nothing major, it was dark actually and I cannot see anything. I just wish that I had a microphone, at least I can verify the knocking sound. I chicken out and turn my table light on around 3:00am. I need to sleep, I have work in the office to finish. Damn!

Creepy...

2008-02-13T10:58:00.003+08:00

I cannot sleep last night. I felt like someone or something was watching me. Usually I just shrug it of but it was different this time. My bedroom was colder than usual and it did not rain yesterday evening. Ghost fanatics believe that spirit/ghost presence would alter the temperature around it. Tonight I will leave the webcam on and record whatever it was. This is just creepy…

Spare Tyres

2008-02-13T10:30:00.000+08:00

I remember the old days when spare car tyres are the same size as the normal tyre use by the car. Nowadays car maker tend to make the spare tyre thinner and a little bit smaller. I don’t know whether they do it on purposed to save cost but I heard that it’s for safety reason. Ironically, replacing punctured tyre manually sometimes render the tyre unbalanced. This will either make the spare tyre’s life span short or even making it dangerous to drive…I think they just want to save cost.

I had a punctured tyre last August but was reluctant to post about it (lazy). I just had my tyres balanced the other day when it happened. At first I thought it was the lousy workmanship of the guy who did the balancing but it was not. Some a**hole had left a big nail on the road and it happily struck my tyre…bummer. Why do people like to throw nails on the road sides???
I replace the punctured tyre with the spare one by the road side. My fiancée was my cheerleader during the whole process. I thought that Kelisa’s spare tyre was the same but I was wrong. Nobody bothered to tell me during the time me and my fiancée purchase the car that the spare/emergency tyre was indeed smaller the rest.

Fortunately I went to the tyre shop near Sg2 USM and got the punctured one fix. I was thinking of leaving the spare tyre on since the punctured one was kind of “botak”. Luckily the person in charge told me that it wasn’t possible and that the spare tyre was smaller. Persistently I ask why? It looks the same anyway. The guy calmly showed me the numbering on the tyre. The spare one was 155 and the one that got punctured was 163. The spare tyre can’t even be fitted with the tyre cap.

So folks, don’t use your spare tyre to long. Get the punctured one fix. I saw some Kelisa’s on the road using their spare tyre every day. It’s dangerous and it will shorten the life span of your other good tyres also.

Update: Replace all 4 rubber last week. It was kinda "botak" already.

Hell Parking

2007-10-25T11:11:00.000+08:00

The place that I’m renting now has a critical parking situation. It all started when the management ask us to replace the old car sticker to a new one (fugly). I have changed mind and the problem is some of the others have not and the security guard is confused and letting them in without really checking whether they are still renting there.

It got even worst when the security guards management hired new personals. The new guys are so stupid that they even let in those without sticker. Ask why they are not doing their job, one of them even have the courage to tell my fiancée that there were residents car who have not managed to get the new stickers and ask us to park outside. I don’t know where these guys are from but they are sure lazy and stupid. I myself can show you which car doesn’t have the right to park inside.

Today, people who have new stickers have to fight for parking spaces with those who have “expired” stickers and also those who “tak tahu malu” people who say that they a residents there when they are not. Plus that with retarded security guard who sleeps on the job, you get piss off people who just park their car anywhere they want.
There is a simple solution for all this trouble, change the dumb ass security guard and let professional ones blast those idiotic care owners who are still in love with their expired car stickers and also those faggots who forgotten where they live and have the nerve to park on other peoples parking lot.

I hope that the management solves this problem soon. I’m getting tired of going around the parking lot looking for an empty lot. To add to the pain, the stupid security guards presented me with a pink “Do Not Park Here” letter pasted on the rear car window. I had to peel it off slowly…bastards!

The Funds Are In (PayPal)

2007-10-05T10:31:00.000+08:00

I have successfully transferred my PayPal funds into my Citibank Visa credit card. The whole process took about 4 days to complete and it’s a good thing considering that PayPal estimated the whole process would take about 5 to 7 days to clear.

On Tuesday, I made a request to withdraw USD371.00 from my PayPal account to my Citibank Visa. Note that the credit card that I’m using is already verified by PayPal.

I don’t know how long it would take a non verified credit card to process but you still can withdraw using one. One more thing to remember, your credit card would offset any outstanding balance that you owed them with the funds that are going in.

Yesterday PayPal completed the process from their side and all I have to do is to wait for Citibank to credit the funds in. I thought it was going to be next week. But then again…

Today when I went in Citibank Online, I was greeted by the funds credited in my credit card accounts. They credited in RM1262.99 from the USD371.00 that I have transfer. That’s about the same exchange rate that the current rate the market is using.

You can always Google to find out the rate.

PS: I don’t know yet what I should do with extra funds in hand. I had always wanted an iPod. That’s the main reason why I did paid reviews. The iPod touch is here, maybe I should get one…

Withdrawal Completed (PayPal)

2007-10-04T09:23:00.000+08:00

From PayPal side, my withdrawal request has been completed. It took PayPal about 3 days to process the transfer to my verified credit card.

I then went to Citibank Online to confirm whether the funds where in or not. As of 9:24am this morning, there is yet any indication of the transfer. Maybe it will take a while for Citibank Malaysia to process the transfer.

Fingers Crossed (PayPal)

2007-10-02T16:15:00.000+08:00

I just confirm my PayPal withdrawal request this morning. It’s not much but I don’t want it to stay inside the account any longer. I had it since March this year and left it there because I believe sooner or later PayPal would open up, and they did.

PayPal said that it would take about 5 to 7 days to process. I have waited until now and I don't mind waiting a little bit more. Hopefully Citibank Malaysia would approve the transfer without any problem. As for the exchange rate, I’m not that very sure at all. If you refer to the internet, the exchange rate would be around (USD1.00 = RM3.41). But that also depends on the bank as they would go for the lowest rate they can go…I think. I just hope it wouldn't be lower then RM3.20.

PS: I will update again on this matter soon.

An Ape Jungle

2007-09-25T13:55:00.000+08:00

There use to be a jungle where an ape like me can run and hide from everything. It’s a great relief when you need time to think and recuperate after a day of being chased by angry farmers. Being the ape that I am, I tend to create more problems that solving it. Let’s just say that this reaffirmed my status as an ape.

But now after 1 year, there is no place for me to go and hide myself anymore. The jungles that use to be green a thick is now levelled to a pathetic bush that can’t even hide my reddish behind from harm. Angry farmers are after me, they are shouting aloud demanding to revenge their banana that was reduced to a peel by me. It’s not my fault, it’s your fault you farmers. Wasn’t it you who burn the green away. Wasn’t it you who planted the banana tree to replace the jungle. I thought it was for me, the banana I mean.

I’m trapped in this small corner of life. My life as an ape is in the hand of those who has taken away my precious jungle. Farmers! I hate you! You tie me on the neck. You force me to renounced my wildly behaviour. You domesticated me to a low life coconut plucking ape. I hate coconut! It’s not yellow!

When the moon shines, I ask myself again and again. Should I run? This is not life, this is hell. But where can I run to? The jungle is no more and there’s only concrete to welcome me if I go. An ape like me can’t make it in there. Those metal monsters would squash me to death. But I don’t want to stay here, I want to be free. I want to blog and blogging I have been. Happy belated birthday you ape, where ever you are inside my head...

No Mour "Special One"

2007-09-20T09:29:00.000+08:00

Jose Mourinho

The “Special One” has left Chelsea on Wednesday night. It was coming in such a way but I can’t believe that the match against Rosenborg would be his last. I’m not a Chelsea fan but I do have great respect for the man. I just wish he would stay until the match against United. So were would he go after this? Would he be tempted to guide a team playing in the EPL?

Whatever...

2007-09-19T15:09:00.000+08:00

Will it be the same? I don’t know? Maybe all our questions about tomorrow lay in us to answer. So far it isn’t easy at all. We argue, but after that we just continue with our life as usual. I got used to it, aren’t we all?

The more I step forward; the more I see the bad in me. I didn’t choose it to be this way. It came with time and I just let it take over. Maybe I’m destined to be the person I am, a life script waiting to be shoot.

It’s almost one year and I’m back here again, the point where it all started. Not much has change. It’s just dusty and such…

The Dream

2007-08-27T15:59:00.000+08:00

I need help…can anyone enlighten me a bit? I’ve been bombarded with the same kind of dream for a while now…It doesn’t always come in a perfect carbon copy shape every time, but it has the same message tuck in it… Here’s the variation of the dream that I’ve been having…

1. I suddenly realise that I haven’t been studying a single thing and there is an exam tomorrow.
2. I woke up late for my exam…
3. My assignment due date is near but I haven’t done anything…I can’t even remember what I’m suppose to do.
4. I forgot to submit my presentation…

It’s all about me being late for something and it’s always got to do with me during my Uni days…

Life Is...

2007-08-24T14:38:00.000+08:00

My eyes are hurting from too much mp3…I think it’s the headphones. Anyway…what do you know…another post for August….huh!? That was very fast… oh no...another month down the drain…well?

I like the smell of hamsters…I’m “addicted” to it…scoope the little buggers in my hands and sniff a bit…maybe it’s the sunflower seed (kuaci)…but then again…it’s just plain old hamster BO…ok that’s enough…

I’m trying my best to live a “Simple Life”. Cutting cost here and there…It’s kinda boring when you have to cut down on your outings…must be strong…cut cost on everything…but still it’s not enough…taking so much time…my life is…work…eat…work…eat…sleep…everyday…I think I’ll just make an excuse (buy kuaci for hamsters) and go out a bit…

Blerrgh!

2007-08-23T16:47:00.000+08:00

I needed some fresh air to clear off my mind from work and this unintended blog of mind... I need to do something else productive at least…and maybe lose some weight in the process. I can’t fit into my fav jeans anymore…dang! Everything is falling down the hill…my health, my work (passion)….except for my relationship…Its growing everyday…

I started walking up to my apartment bypassing the lift for some cheap thrills…who needs a “Fitness First” when you can get a 17th story staircase work out everyday for free (I’m tempted to go all the way up)…my wallet is bleeding dry anyway.

I haven’t been downloading my usual anime suspect…the broadband line was on snail mode again. Right now I’m looking forward on setting a low cost downloading server at home. All those years of collecting computer junk will finally do something good…I hope…wish that I can do something with the broadband…heck!

That’s my August post for now…

Hamster Babies

2007-07-21T23:20:00.000+08:00

One of the hamsters (Puteh) that I bought for my girlfriend for her birthday have given birth to 6 little baby hamster last Thursday (19/7/2007). Unfortunately 2 of them didn't make it after one night. I wish the other 4 will have a better chance. Here's some picture of the Puteh the hamster and her babies…

Puteh in action...

Sleepy again...

See the the babies?

Yup the tiny red baby hamsters...

A proud mother...

My sleeping position, what's yours?

2007-07-20T12:19:00.000+08:00

I like to sleep…who doesn't? I have my own position when I fall asleep and it isn't like sleeping beauty at all…more like an ogre I think. I can't sleep without placing my blanket over my head to cover my eye. I sleep on my side and I bend one of my knees while snoring with my mouth open…ugly huh. You should hear me snore…only then you'll appreciate the silence of the night.

A small step for Malaysian football (Malaysia 0 Iran 2)

2007-07-19T13:53:00.000+08:00

We didn’t win the game last night…but boy was it good to watch. For once I enjoyed seeing Ali Karimi “complaining” at the non stop leg chopping by our defenders. I think that he was kind of scared looking at the way our boys tackling their player one by one. I particularly don’t easily give out credits to any Malaysian footballer, but I saw some brilliance in Shukor Adan…he played his heart out without fear.

The Iranian players were a bit faze because they didn’t expect resistance in the shape of a Malaysian football team. Who wouldn’t…just look at our match records; we are not up to par with the other teams. Nevertheless after last night, the Iranian players would think twice…some of them where close to loosing their head…. I think some of them still feel the pain today.

It was a bold decision by the coach (Norizan) to field 6 defenders. Defending hard and always pressing the Iranians forward to make error…it could have finish better but at least with this kind of playing style, we could scare the hell out of any team. The intimidating way of defending looks to suite our players well. I think we should start building a team based on heavy tackling and built a reputation as the most aggressive team in Asia first. If we can’t be the best then we surely can be the baddest of all (not worst ok). I just wish that we can find a striker with the caliber of the late Mokhtar Dahari. Only then we can have a team with aggressive tackling and deadly counter attacks…that would be a dream come true.

PS: It was a rare sight but our keeper (Azizon) did a good job also.

It's time.

2007-07-18T16:42:00.000+08:00

There's a reason for everything in this world. Like it or not, every positive thing tend to create something negative. That's life…day and night. It's the only way the world tick…sometimes.

Do you believe in destiny? Do you feel like you're here for something?

Now that we don't have any chance in the Asian Cup, would our player throw the towel and give up? Will you...No! It's now or never!

How much does a Lamborghini Murcielago road tax cost?

2007-07-17T16:26:00.000+08:00

Compare that to my RM30.00 road tax, I feel kind of "blessed" right now…

So Be It.

2007-07-16T13:08:00.000+08:00

What can the players, coach and FAM do in this short period time to bring back our pride? With time ticking fast, Iran can't wait to play us this Wednesday. It's their chance to make it into the second round…a written fact that our team is going to be molested again for the third time.

The ball is round and anything can happen…unfortunately not for us. I don't know why are we cursed in such a way. We are the laughing stock of the whole world now. If this country of ours was Colombia, we would have had a new team and coach after the first game. It's just plain disgusting; the way our boys played the game. You are playing for Malaysia for sake…I doubt that you don't even have problems to go to sleep after the game.

So what can you do dear players? Coach any idea?

Beyond Words...

2007-07-15T23:44:00.000+08:00

Do we deserve this? You decide...

Malaysia Vs Uzbekistan (No Live Match On RTM)

2007-07-14T14:13:00.000+08:00

They are not going to show any live telecast of Malaysia going against Uzbekistan this afternoon on al-chepo TV channel. Yup, RTM won't be showing it…you can check it on the newspaper (I hope I'm wrong about this). For all I know, only ESPN (81) have it on their schedule. I want to see our team on local TV channel…and they say support our national team…right!?

The kick off time should be around 6:20pm today and it should be an interesting match for us. After China molested as last time, we should be able to try to defend ourselves this time around. I can't imagine another big spanking for us anymore. It's embarrassing for the country.

I'm not going to turn my back on the team…I never did. I'm not going to go and supports the Uzbekistan team when were down to a couple of goal. I just wish that our team understand that a lot of us supporters will still be by their side after countless of disappointment. I just wish the can win it today.

Good luck boys…

Vista After 4 Month

2007-07-13T11:42:00.000+08:00

I've been using Windows Vista for almost 4 month now. It was somewhat fun in the beginning but now I'm bored. Besides the eye candy, there's nothing much I can say about it. You feel like it lacks something. Maybe it's just me and my high expectations or maybe not. Here are some bad and good things about Vista from my personal experience.

The Bad

1. There is no progress indicator when you defrag your hardisk. You are left guessing and at the end of the day, you would just cancel the whole process because you feel stupid.

2. Whenever your transfer files, it automatically try to calculate how long the transfer time is and it takes more time in doing so.

3. The extra bucks you pay for the “Ultimate” version will ultimately go down the drain because you only get 1 extra game, a few nice language pack, security whatever and the ability to use video clips as your wallpaper. The later slows down your PC. I know this because I was duped in buying this version.

4. Lots and lots of free security patches from Microsoft that it has become a routine for me to let the computer update itself before I use it. That's about 10 to 15 minutes of my life.

5. Forget about using ReadyBoost. It only improve you system a “little bit” and the protruding USB stick is a hazard for children and also grown man.

6. You maybe have to buy a new computer in order to use Vista.

7. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 release is taking a long time.

8. I forgot what DirectX 10 was supposed to do…

9. Drivers, drivers and drivers…

The Good

1. Aero user interface look stunning.

2. Windows Vista Flip 3D.

3. The new icons. I like it when you can resize it to giant size icons and see a preview of what's inside.

4. Internet Explorer is simpler and I can open new tab just like Firefox.

5. It feels like Windows XP Professional a bit…if that is a good thing.

6. I still can use some old software and games. Example: EA Sports Football Manager 2002

7. Windows DVD burning…at last.

I just wish that SP1 can erase/improve those small annoying things in Vista…hopefully. I heard some rumors about a new operating system from Microsoft called Windows Seven (Windows 7)…

PS: Remember the formula I was talking about yesterday? I think, I'll tell you about it tomorrow…it's too early.

Even Fortune Teller Can't Predict Our Malaysian Football Team Future.

2007-07-12T13:12:00.000+08:00

Have you ever tried to get your future read by fortune teller? There’s a lot of version of them but lets look within our country…no need to go outsidelah ok. Those gipsy fortune teller can’t be trust anyway. They only predict people’s future in the movie only. Let us look at our local Chinese fortune teller.

I have no experience at all getting my fortune told before so I ask ducky about it when I was back in Sabah last May. For your information, ducky is Chinese but he can speak Kadazan far better then I…shame on me. Anyway ducky advised me to be careful when it comes to fortune teller.

He told me that he had once ask a fortune teller to teach him how to read peoples future (4D lah tu). At first the guy didn’t want to tell him anything but after a while…with ducky being persistent, he eventually opens up.

The fortune teller told ducky that he can somehow talk to your spirit. It’s kind of like talking to your inside (spirit) without you (body) being aware of it. From there the fortune teller can ask your spirit anything…like how old you are, your hamster’s name and other stuff that only you know (present time only). So by the time you sit down, he already know what to say to make you believe in him. In other word, he knows you and your past but knows nothing about your future.

Depend on you guys to believe in it…kind of hard for those 4D enthusiast who’s searching for short cuts…

Anyway now that I have told you a little bit about fortune telling, who can guest how many goals Malaysia will let go when they face Uzbekistan.

PS: I believe in numbers…that is why I’ve made a formula to predict our team performance for the next match. I’ll will post it tomorrow…

We Lost To China Because Of The Hair (Malaysia 1 China 5)

2007-07-11T11:14:00.000+08:00

By half time I was already watching Ugly Betty on 8TV. Did you know that last night episode was about Betty and her family in Mexico? Yup, and I like the funny part where Marc and Amanda team up to destroy Tavares carrier…upss! Sorry about that, I should be talking more about football then Ugly Betty here…thousand apology.

So last night Malaysia played well…not! If you say losing 5-1 to China is ok, then you are sick. The Malaysian supporters were awesome but the players were not…I just don't know where to start, it was just that awful. Only in the first 10 minute that we have some sense of player positioning. After that the defender was all over chasing the ball. When the first goal went in, it was all over for us. I'm not being unpatriotic here but the players just gave up after that…you can see it in their faces.

There were many factors to blame on. One of it was our players height…we were shorter then the Chinese player. But then again, the Vietnamese players also lack height but still can go against taller opponent and win. The sport commentators on TV2 also keep on saying that some of the Chinese players have EPL playing experience…so what? We have the “Super League” here in Malaysia, doesn't that count? Nevertheless kudos to both commentators, they were still giving compliment to the Malaysian players when they were playing like kindergarten children.

Beside me just complaining, here is an idea on how to improve our football team….ask Azizon (GK) to cut his “rebounded” long shining hair. Believe me, the hair is disturbing his sense off balance. That's why he is caught out of position every time the ball comes near the goalpost…anyway, is it only me or did anyone notice that Azizon looks like Jaime Foxx the US actor? (another reason for him to cut his long hair)

PS: I hope Indra Putra Mahayuddin is in the starting lineup for the second match.

Do We Have A Chance? (Malaysia Vs China)

2007-07-10T12:08:00.000+08:00

Malaysia will be playing China tonight. It’s hard to be positive when we lost all our friendly games before. I’m sure that I’m not the only one feeling like this…but we are left for the wolves to munch down you guys. I’ve been trying to keep positive about our national team…but I guess they are not. Wonder why Nanthakumar went to say that he’s not scared defending against China…he should be. Being confident when you are well prepared is another thing, but when you are not…it’s ignorance. For once, the Chinese captain didn’t brag at all. They know the possibilities of playing against the host…just look at the Vietnamese team. Being down to earth for a team with high credentials such as China…I wish we had a team like this.

I’ll be watching the game on TV2 8:30pm tonight. It will be shown live…we are the co-host for heaven sake. Now you know why Manchester United was denied a visit here earlier. So with no expectation at all, I’m just going to say this to our boys. What if we would have won the game tonight? What if we would advance to the next level? What if we won the cup? It’s not impossible if you have the hearts to. The pain and blood you guys sheds for the country will always be remembered well beyond you lifetime. Do you want to be remembered? The fate is in your hand guys, play as if there is no tomorrow. Yes, we support Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal. But imagine this; all the Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal supporters support you. We are Malaysians… 27,140,000 of us. Enough said...go kick some balls.

“I Believe” (official song by Tata Young) Download

Just Another Durian Post

2007-07-05T20:21:00.000+08:00

I like durians…who doesn't? My girlfriend adores it. So when we come across with these kings of fruit, she always gives me the “Shrek cute kitty eye thingy” stares. This would eventually end up with her eating 80% of whole thing. Seeing her happy is enough for me to agree with the 20% agreement. For your information, we usually buy them in bundle.

Last Saturday we did just that, a total of six medium size durians for RM10…a bargain you think? Not usually when it comes to quality. But eating durians from those plastic polystyrenes wrapping just doesn't cut it somehow. The true art of eating durians is too open the fruit yourself. You can say that “Life is like a durian, you never know what you're going to get”...And sometimes you get all kinds of stuff inside. Larva, ants, dead squirrels…

You can get durians all over Malaysia but Penang is the places where you can get the best of the best of this fruit. Want to buy durians using your credit cards? Just head over to Penang… seriously. There is even a place where you can pay a small amount of moolah and eat as much durian your stomach can support…pengsan!

Oh…I almost forgot. Did you know that you can get rid of the smell and heat by drinking from its skin? Anyway I found this on Wikipedia…this dude Richard Sterling a travel and food writer said that:

... its odor is best described as pig-shit, turpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock. It can be smelled from yards away. Despite its great local popularity, the raw fruit is forbidden from some establishments such as hotels, subways and airports, including public transportation in Southeast Asia.

Oh common, it's not that bad isn't it. I don't know why “ang moh” can't stand the smell. It's a pity that last month durian eating competition (Penang) was canceled because of the tourist participant surrender before the whole thing even started.

and no...that's not a Durian..

The Mission Continues

2007-07-04T19:52:00.000+08:00

What happen to that guy's hair? The one next to Ronaldo...

Blur Monday

2007-07-02T19:44:00.000+08:00

I'm tired…I don't know why, but it's just not the same today. Maybe it's the haze…just by watching the white blanket of smoke can make you feel depress. It's been hot this couple of days and getting to bed have been uncomfortable. How can you get to sleep when you are sweating like hell at 1am in the morning? Can you blame someone for this? Why are you burning things, you are killing us all every time you do so. Our government can't do anything. Just talk and talk…no action. I love it here so much, but if I have to suffer like this every year…?

July Sunday

2007-07-01T19:40:00.000+08:00

Wanted to watch Transformer today but ended up watching Die Hard 4.0 instead. Me and my girlfriend arrived at QueensBay Mall around 10.30am but both of us still can't get any good seats for the movie. There were only the front row seats and after the horrible experience last time…almost sprained my neck and back, we opted to postpone our kiddy infatuation to next week. I watched Transformer when I was a kid but I'm not that a big of a fan of it. I just can't get it when they transform into smaller thing…?

June?

2007-06-26T11:02:00.000+08:00

Its June already…Three more months and this blog will turn 1. I know that I haven't been as motivated as last time but I'm very happy with the way it is now. Imagine posting almost everyday…yikes!

Looking back at all the things that I've written here, I notice most of it is about me complaining. I do complain a lot and naturally it feels good after a session of letting out. No one gets hurt in the process, and I always try to protect their identity…hopefully.

I know that it's kind of lame for me to end this post here but "what to do”…maybe this afternoon I have some smart a** idea to post. Good luck in your work/studies or whatever you are doing now…

Believe It Or Not...

2007-06-20T16:26:00.000+08:00

Lately the weather here in Penang has been acting kind of crazy lately…especially in the afternoon. But yesterday was a different story….it was like a scene from the movie “Twister”…minus the tornadoes off course. As you can read it on the newspaper (The Star) this morning, the wind was blowing at 43 knots at Bayan Lepas…near the place I work.

The wind was so strong that it blew away a portion of the plasterboard wall outside my office. Curios about the extent of the damage, me and a few of my officemates went outside to see and photograph the damage so we can report it to our management. What happen next was entirely unexpected. The wind was blowing strong…I mean very strong…

My officemate trying to audition for Superman...

The aftermath...

Happy Birthday Dear...

2007-06-19T13:16:00.000+08:00

Just Another Day

2007-06-07T14:45:00.000+08:00

I didn't do much today, its only 2:38pm actually. I missed my lunch just now. I went to pay the car insurance and renew my road tax…plus going to the bank to pay the car monthly installment. I reach office around 1:15pm and their where only biscuit for me to munched down. Now I'm feeling the effect already, my tummy is drumming like crazy. Poor tummy…

So it's official already. Our PM is going to get married again this Saturday. Congratulation and may your days will be fill with joy and laughter. I wish you all the best dear PM.

Tonight will be a boring one I guest. Nothing much on TV this time around. For your information, I still don't have the luxury of having Astro in the house. Miss England's match last night. Heard that Beckham played an important role for England…and Owen scored...unbelievable isn't it…cheers!

29 May 2007

2007-06-06T15:57:00.000+08:00

It's not wrong to be imperfect and guilty. People will forgive, and they would forget. That's why we are humans…we forget. Sometimes it's just plain hard to follow the rules…what where they thinking when they jot down something stupid like that? Rules are meant to be broken…in the most creative way, I guess…

I went back to my hometown last month. It was that kind of holidays that seems normal on the outside but totally different inside. I went for something far more important. I went back with my girlfriend to get engaged. Yup…you heard me right. I'm officially engaged now…finally.

Part of the reason that I didn't post regularly (sorry) for this past two month is due to the new office... loads of unsettle work and me thinking to much about the engagement. Me and my girlfriend have been together for almost 7 years now. I met her while working during my semester break at Dell. She was there on the same circumstances also. Who ever guess a simple date to celebrate our pay day would end up as a relationship that would endure 7 years of uncertainty because of our religion. I'm a Catholic and she was a Christian (SIB).

It's kind of strange how we humans fight over something like religion. In order to get blessing from the church to get marry, one of us would have to give up our belief…why? I'm not willing to force her to follow me and she felt the same for me. For a time it was a cruel thing for us both when going to church wasn't on our Sunday plan anymore. Both of us are in love but the thought of getting our parents on a war path was unthinkable. We were both on a crossroad. We got into arguments…until one day, we decided that we would go to both churches on Sunday…

We are engaged now, I'm still a Catholic and she is still a Christian. When you love someone, religion “sometimes” isn't a barrier. Our family accepted that both of us are happier like this…learning and sharing one another opinions on our faith. Thank you God… thank you…

Going Home

2007-05-25T22:00:00.001+08:00

Seems that five month isn't that long at all. Me and my girlfriend are
on our way back home to Sabah again. We are now at Penang
International Airport. Unfortunately, me and my girlfriend have to
transit at LCCT before taking the morning flight to KK. I just wish
that we have taken the direct flight to KK. You just don't know how
much I hate staying there for a night.

Need A Holiday...Please

2007-05-12T12:39:00.000+08:00

Every now and then, I imagine myself on a holiday with my girlfriend somewhere down south while enjoying the food (my definition of a good holiday = good food). It's the only luxury that I have now (imagining), considering that we both are so busy with our own work and responsibility. If I have a choice, I would runaway with her to a far away land where you don't have to work to live happily (imagining). If only…

Jungle Talks: First they want, then they say they don't want…now they say they really want too…I think the love affair between Man U and Malaysia is a complicated one…add that with a third party (AFC)…you got yourself a love triangle…

Getting Enough Pay?

2007-05-09T17:30:00.000+08:00

You heard about the pay rise didn’t you. I wish that I could have been one of those lucky guys/gals working for the G. I mean, what’s wrong with giving anyway…you could give me a pay rise if you like too...(^-^)/

I have been thinking just now… How much salary would make a “normal” Malaysian happy? I like to say RM10K but that would be too much to ask. Let’s be realistic, let’s get down to the middle/normal/average standard. How much do you think, would be enough? Enough for us to eat healthy (Maggi doesn’t qualify ok) and also enough for us to have a small saving at the end of the month.

I know that different person have different needs but that doesn’t mean that you’ll need a lot of money to be happy. At least we can compare our ideal salary expectation and see whether we would feel lucky about our current pay…so, how much?

Jungle Talks: Did you know that MU wouldn’t be coming to Malaysia? I know that AFC is standing firm with its decision and its good that they are showing integrity. But who was the one who thought that they could get away with it knowing well it was breaching the agreement. I just hope that MU would not take this seriously and boycott Malaysia forever.

Being Older

2007-05-08T00:57:00.000+08:00

When you get older, it’s kind of hard for you to except advices from people around you. You developed this ego barrier that puts you higher then everyone around you. Be it your boss or even your friends. It hard for you’re to admit that you are wrong and that you need assistance. It’s even harder for you when you have to bow down to someone whom was under your administration last time.

Even though their intention is good, it’s just hard for you to just except their advice and help…thrust me it’s hard. You begin to make excuses about things that they want to help. It’s the way I do it, it’s my style, it’s just to hard for me to learn this…some of the excuses I always make when I feel intimidated. I guess, all of us have to go through this once in a while… I called it being a stupid ape.

I went to church the other day and I learn something useful . You have to be humble in life no matter what because it’s the only way for you to move forward in life. It’s hard to explain but I felt something about it and how true it was for me… maybe I should start making other peoples life easier.

Jungle Talks: Remember when I said about the girl that pass away playing games for 6 hours… well I read her blog and I felt that I have to do justice here and correct my mistake. The truth is, she was working hard when it happen. For a person just trying to make it in life…it’s just not fair. Bless her and rest in peace.

Bye Bye 4

2007-04-30T17:12:00.000+08:00

So tomorrow is holiday…what should I do? Spiderman 3...emm…nah…unless I'm prepared to waste my holiday queuing up for the movie tickets…hello…tomorrow is holiday…you crazy?

Oh ya, my Google PR went up one point today…hmmm and I haven't been blogging for almost a month…so does this mean if I don't blog the PR would go up lah…I wish it could…smack ape's on head would you…!!!SMACK!!!...thank you (^.^)\…

So…you want to know what I've been doing lately…sleeping…yup…sleeping a lot. My tooth problem was again back with a vengeance…totally made me think again about getting rid of it for good…period.

Got myself a new laptop with Windows Vista…Snail…Slow…Snail…Slow! Maybe it's the lack of humongous RAM size…add more I think. Anyway I'm not doing anything big with it either.

Surf…FIFA Manager…Surf…Torrent…Surf…Watch Anime/Movie…I shouldn't be doing this a lot…Heard that a girl died after playing computer games for 8 hour…And I once played StarCraft for 12 hour…smack ape's head again please…!!!SMACK!!!SMACK!!!...who said you can smack me 2 times…/(^_^)\

Jungle Talks: I told you so…My brother lost some “investment” money over the Internet a few weeks ago. What kind of company offers you 200% investment returns without doing anything?

Hi

2007-04-16T10:28:00.000+08:00

I haven't been blogging for a while now. It's a breath of fresh air for me I guess. It seems that having to post almost everyday since September last year made me unhealthy lately…yeah right /(^.^)\. It's been very busy in the office since management took the liberty to have a shuffle in its structure. I've been kept on the tip of my toe since last week but then again, I'm somewhat happy with all the changes that have been made.

For once I feel that the true purpose of me resigning from my old company to moving here in the new company have finally come true (after over a year). I'm not going to comment further about it but I would like to add that with the departure of a certain individual (long overdue), everything have become more organize and productive. I wish it had come much sooner but its better late the never…

There are a couple of changes that would be happening in this blog of mind. For once I won't be posting like crazy everyday just to keep up with what I've promised to myself last time. I will blog when I feel like it and when I have time to do so. It wouldn't mean a lot for me and this blog anyway because there aren't many visitors here except for my girlfriend…hi dear \(^-^)/…

The other change that I would like to do is to tone down a little bit of the advertisement and also less PPP. As you have notice, there is hardly any PPP post here since middle of February. I'm not saying that PPP isn't good; it's just that I'm taking it slow until PayPal let us Malaysian withdraw from them (if that is ever going to happen anyway). If you want to sign up for PPP, just sign up from my blog ok…he he he

So have a productive week ok…

F1 Future

2007-04-06T22:50:00.000+08:00

I've been snubbing F1 for a couple of years know because it suddenly became boring and a one way race. Alonso has been dominating the championship for 2 years (good for him) with Michael and Kimi following at the back. It seems that Alonso's first title wasn't a fluke at all, and he was the real deal when he won the title again last year. The only downside was that there were now genuine “new” contenders that were challenging these 3 drivers…until now…

Must watch event of the weekend…Happy Weekends you guys...

PS: PC Fair is here again and my stupid computer broke down again...What is the odd of the whole damn computer manufacturing circle having a bug inside you hardware triggered every quarter of the year?

Penang Bridge 5/4/2007

2007-04-05T23:20:00.000+08:00

My girlfriend forwarded a few pictures of yesterday bomb hoax to me this morning. It shows the extent of the jam and how the bridge look like when it's empty. It's kind of blur but you still can see the details clearly.

PS: Imagine if F1 organize a race on the bridge itself....nice

Penang Bridge 4/4/2007

2007-04-04T23:33:00.000+08:00

There wasn’t a single soul that wasn’t frustrated at the traffic jam that happen today. The police totally cut of Penang Bridge access during the afternoon causing a crawl from the island and also the mainland. People were given early warning about the cut off but it wasn’t enough. They want to go home and that made the jam biblical…

For you who didn’t heard about it, there was a bom threat that was issue for the bridge. The police had to cut off all access to comb the whole bridge for possible danger. Sure enough, the evening news on the TV confirm about the whole inccident. The bridge resume it’s normal operation around 7pm...

Congestion On Penang Bridge After Bomb Hoax

PENANG, April 4 (Bernama) -- A massive traffic jam lasting more than two hours occurred on the Penang Bridge from 4.45pm today when police closed both lanes on the bridge after receiving a call about a bomb being placed on the bridge this afternoon.

Timur Laut District Police Chief ACP Azam Abdul Hamid said the bridge was closed from 4.45 this afternoon to enable the bomb detection unit to carry out a check and prevent undesired incidents to befall on the public using the bridge.

He said the police had closed the bridge shortly after receiving the call about the bomb.
Upon inspection, police found a metal pipe measuring 30.48 cm long at the Km38 on the Penang-bound lane, he said when contacted by Bernama, here today.

The bomb detection unit later detonated the pipe at the site at about 6.30pm.
The bridge was reopened to the public at about 7pm after the police had ensured that the situation was safe.

BERNAMA

PS: Luckly I went to the toilet before driving off…

I Will Go On

2007-04-03T20:33:00.000+08:00

Something came up today that just made me feel uncertain. It's something like Romeo and Juliet, but in real life. I want to be strong and stern about this. I just don't want it to end like the movies…I need to clear my mind and start preparing now. I don't have much time but I will go on with the plan. It's our happiness and not others…

Eat Frogs and Suck Panadol

2007-04-02T17:09:00.000+08:00

So your life sucks like sucking “Panadol Soluble” with that little tad of sizzling feeling. You're enjoying it and you don't even care about the bubbles coming out of your month. It's been like for me that since the price of fuel went up…It's been crazy living off your little spare change at the end of the month. Remember McDonald's recent advertisement where people are paying their food with their loose change…That's how I'm living right now. That's how good McDonald understands Malaysian consumer…and they are taking opportunity of it brainwashing us with their feel good clips…Such an opportunist (not that I don't like them anyway)…

Have you tried to sink your teeth on frogs before? It's delicious I tell you…I'm not lying ok. When they “masak cili padi” the dam thing it's worth every single ringgit you pay…People have been talking about how good Penang's food is that I'm taking the opportunity to promote this delicacy. For those who are living around USM in Sungai Dua. There is a restaurant across the road where the Saturday “pasar malam” is located. It's and old wooden shop and you won't miss it that easily when you are near that area. Sorry for forgetting the name of the restaurant…silly ape. It opens around late in the afternoon until 10pm only. Beside the frogs they also serve food in big portion…try ordering a plate of fried rice if you don't believe me…

PS: I go here when the budget is tight…they can put McDonalds to shame.

True Story,Must Read!!!!!!!!!!

2007-04-01T15:36:00.000+08:00

This is a true story of a young college girl who passed away last month, at
Shah Alam. Her name is Priya; she was hit by a lorry.

I don't want to mention the name of the college. She had a boyfriend names
Shankar. He lives in Johore. Both of them are true lovers. They are always
on the phone with each other. You can never see her without her handphone.

She spends Â¾ of the day talking with Shankar. Priya's family knows about
their relationship. Shankar is very close with Priya's family (just imagine
their love). Before she passed away she always told her friends "If I pass
away please burn me with my handphone". She also said the same thing to her
parents.

After her death, people couldn't carry her coffin. I was there ~ a lot of
them tried to do so but still couldn't , everybody including me, had tried
to carry the coffin, the result was still the same.

Eventually, they called their neighbour, a "bomoh" from Thailand (pak
Darin), who is a friend of her father's. He took a seat and started
speaking
to himself slowly. After a few minutes, he said "this girl misses something
here". Then her friends told Darin bout her intentions to burn her with her
phone. He then opened the coffin and place her phone, together with the SIM
card inside the casket. After that they tried to carry the coffin. It could
now be moved and they carried it into the van easily. All of us were
shocked. (can you feel the fear? I'm shaking at this moment.)

Priya's parents didn't inform Shankar that Priya had passed away (pity
Shankar). After 2 weeks Shankar called Priya's mom.

Shankar: "Atte, I'm coming home today. Please cook something nice for me.
Don't tell Priya that I'm coming home today; I want to surprise her."

Her mother replied, "You come home first, I want to tell you something very
important."

After he arrived at Shah Alam, they told him
the truth about Priya.

Shankar thought that they were fooling around. He was laughing and said,
"Don't try to fool me ... tell Priya to come out ... I have a gift for her.
Please stop this nonsense."

Then they show him the Priya's death certificate; they gave him proof to
make him believe.

Shankar started to sweat profusely. He said, "It's not true. We spoke
yesterday. She still calls me."

Shankar was shaking so badly when suddenly, his phone rang.

"See this is from Priya. See this ...." he showed the phone to Priya's
family. All of them told him to answer. He used the loudspeaker mode. All
of
them heard this conversation, loud and clear. No cross lines, no humming.
It
was Priya's voice! And there was no way others could use her SIM card as it
was nailed inside the coffin! They were so shocked and asked for pak
Darin's
help.

Pak Darin brought his master (Tok Chen) to solve this matter. He and
pak
Darin worked for 5 hours ... then they discovered one thing .....

*DiGi. Best coverage ever, ONE LOW FLAT RATE~!!!!!!! Anyone, any network,
anytime, ANYWHERE!!!*
I WILL FOLLOW YOU... FOLLOW YOU WHEREVER YOU MAY GO...

PS: April Fool!

Dumb Bird

2007-03-31T15:23:00.000+08:00

A funny thing happened yesterday morning at my office. A bird flew full speed directly to our tinted glass window and hit it smack with it face. Everyone in the office was in shock when they heard the loud thump. As a summary, the glass was tempered and the bewildered bird had some bad headache…

What did happen actually to the bird? Did it get horny looking at its own reflection thinking it was some female bird ready for some shagging? Blame it on the tinted window that we have…

Just an image of what the bird may possibly look like...

PS: Thinking about it today, that dumb bird just made my day today…thanks you dumb bird…

Watch This!

2007-03-30T15:43:00.000+08:00

I really like TV commercials from Thailand. They like to use humor to sale their products. This is by far the funniest TV add that I have seen from our neighboring country...I just can't get enough of it...Enjoy (^-^)

Tak Lawa Tak Apa, Janji Baik Hati

2007-03-29T17:20:00.000+08:00

It's going to rain again this afternoon. So much for our meteorological department's forecast early this year. For all I know they didn't even manage to predict the heavy rains that flooded Johor last December. They only woke up when it was too late and ironically, they predicted a drought that was supposed to have started this month…ya right. The bomoh that they were courting with must have been a B class typed…and underpaid.

Enough about the weather already, let's talk about desperate men…not the one on TV ok. I'm talking about men… I hope that you get the right… How many of you out there who is desperate enough to do this in real life? This guy must have been really desperate I guess. Just to show what you can find here in Malaysia...yikes!

PS: Don't know whether this guy manage to find anyone who is “Baik Hati” enough for him.

New England Home Kit

2007-03-28T22:13:00.000+08:00

Forget about the new home kit, will England pull it off this time against Andorra?

Latest update: England 3 – Andorra 0…

PS: I like what Umbro did with the old home kit…the new one has no essence…

Support Our Local Football Team?

2007-03-27T17:34:00.000+08:00

Lately I’ve been hearing on the radio about how important it is to support your local football team in Malaysia. There's this couple of guys with western accent talking about how great the match between two local team that they witness last night followed by two local guys telling which EPL football club they support. It’s been aired again and again with the attention of getting us local to support our own local team and not those from EPL. It’s a good idea actually but how much exposure do these local teams have on TV (local media)…

Take for an example; how many times do you have the chance to see Sabah's state team playing live on TV? Sarawak? Melaka? Not much isn’t it…I dare say that I haven’t seen much of the smaller teams on TV at all. Even those matches between bigger team shown on TV are sometimes recorded ones. Do you still feel the excitement watching recorded matches knowing well how the score lines ends? I don’t…

As much as I want to, it’s just a pain in the @$$ when it comes to getting the latest information about the status of our league...try going to FAM website. Add that with the bewildered league system we have here in Malaysia, we get a blank pakcik that don’t know which league his state team is playing in. For all I know, we have the “Liga Super” that Sabah isn’t playing in. I miss the simple league system that we have before. Simple and tidy I might say. The new system/format isn’t producing any outstanding local player, only foreign ones (not that I don’t like them). Plus that with so many different leagues we have here in Malaysia, we really do have a lot of foreign players playing here. Why not ask them to wear our national jersey? We are loosing a lot of money on them anyway…

Just to let you all know, I'm not against the call to support local teams. I also know that there's a lot of us Malaysian here who really want to. It's just that it isn't making any sense to support a team that you can't even see playing on local TV station. And please...don't even ask me about the playing level of our local players...

Sanity?

2007-03-26T15:52:00.000+08:00

I feel alienated sometimes. People…walking around doing their stuffs…It seems that I'm invisible somehow. I don't know why…I feel alone. Tomorrow doesn't feel right…today just feel empty. I guess by tonight…nothing would matter anymore…tomorrow will be today and today will be just another wasted life.

All those dream that I had when I was young…it's not there anymore. When you are caught in the circle of adulthood, you forget who you are and the life before. You began thinking about yourself only…you for you and everything else evolve around you. Am I being selfish…I don't know.

I'm scared…I'm scared everyday…losing what I know…not able to get hold of myself…I'm going crazy I guess…

Never mind…it's just something in my head…stupid me...

Horror Movie

2007-03-25T13:32:00.000+08:00

Just got my hands on episode 1~11 of "Heroes." Don't ask me how I got it...Like you don't know (^_^)...Anyway me and my girlfriend will be doing some "Heroes" marathon watching today...See you guys tomorrow...

Shutdown Day

2007-03-24T00:02:00.000+08:00

PS: Good Luck Everyone!

Weekly Summary #1

2007-03-23T15:42:00.000+08:00

Wet Ape

2007-03-22T13:53:00.000+08:00

It rain yesterday afternoon here in Penang…part of it mostly. I was on my way to the place where I park the car when it suddenly rain. I got myself pretty wet I guest…It was freezing like Antarctica when I turn on the aircond. It was also stuffy inside since I can't open the car window for fresh air…

Nevertheless I wasn't complaining much…Maybe because I felt lucky because my underwear was still dry. I once “tumpang” a friend to work ridding a motorcycle and you can imagine how cold it would get down under when it rains. If it turns too cold you normally end up with the “kecut-kecut” effect. That's when you began to ponder how manly can a man be in the Antarctics? Bwahh! Just kidding….

Anyway to cut the story short, I got a fever right now. I was thinking of taking an MC this afternoon but never got the chances to. I just hope that I can last for a few hours longer. I'm an ape and I know I can…Bugger! I'm seeing stars already…

PS: Ape + Rain = One sick ape of course!

Naruto Time Again!

2007-03-21T15:48:00.000+08:00

I finally downloaded the latest installment for the anime Naruto (let's call it season 2 episode 1~5). I've been waiting for it for a long time already…I think since December 2005 (I think so…). It was that time that I got myself a copy of Naruto's new mangga.

I was already bored with the filler and almost gave up on this series for a couple of month. It's somewhat stupid when you somehow manage to make the main character so naïve and stupid. I need blood (Sarutobi Vs Orochimaru) and I need the action (Rock Lee Vs Gaara)…that's what Naruto is all about.

For what is worth, I hope they do cut down a little bit with the flashback thingy. It's apparently driving me crazy when the action just starting to heat up. I want more action ok.

PS: I know I'm somewhat old to watch this stuff…blame me for the ape I am…

Biblical Laziness

2007-03-20T15:50:00.000+08:00

As you can see I haven't been doing my normal PPP post this month (a great relieve to some of you). I don't know why, but since moving to a new office space I have lost interest in doing so (not that I'm doing it during office hour). PPP is a good program and I'm proud of being affiliated with it. I wish that I can do more sponsored post but I'm having this lazy attitude run this couple of weeks. It seems that I enjoyed sleeping more (+ Heroes) then thinking about what to write next.

It's not just about PPP I think but it's about the existence of this blog. Maybe it's just me thinking too much or maybe it's just the Feng Shui thingy that have been taking its path on me. So am I quitting already? Do I want to run away and hide in the jungle again? For all I know, this ape is not going anywhere. Even if I bored you all with my rants I'm still going to hang around here for a while. Different priority…yes…but does an ape have priority…I doubt so.

PS: Only a biblical size banana can lure this ape to back the jungle again…nah!

Waking Up Late To Reach Work 30 Minutes Early

2007-03-19T15:45:00.000+08:00

It was kind of a normal Monday for me. I woke up late but manage no reach my office 30 minutes earlier. It's hard to explain why, but I'm doing this everyday…normally I will doze off inside the car for 10 minutes before I go to work. So how do you wake up late and still manage to reach office early?

There's no secret actually in doing so. I used to come to work late a couple of times before this. However one thing lead to another, my girlfriend got herself a new job that required her to come to work 1 hour earlier then my working hour. So…I usually wake up late (girlfriend's time frame) but still have ample time to reach my office. Great isn't it…

PS: If I compliant about this, my girlfriend would kill me…I love you dear…

Wireless Setup

2007-03-18T12:06:00.000+08:00

I didn't go anyway today. I stayed at home setting up the wireless modem that I've bought yesterday after servicing the car. It started simple in the beginning but ended as a major upgrade overall. The thing is with computers is, small changes will be amplified to a bigger change…I'm turning off the old modem for now...bye!

PS: MU won again…

Car Service

2007-03-17T20:06:00.000+08:00

Half-day working hour is the best if you are doing you R&D. You get to surf around looking for ideas and it's a non stressful working environment. However today…somehow I'm picking myself slowly to some unfinished workloads that have been haunting me this few days. I believe that I can finished it by twelve or maybe early. I have no complaint about it but somehow I'm feeling a little bit tired this week.

After work today, me and my girlfriend went a sent the car for service. It was a RM120 service and it only takes about 1 hour to complete. I and my girlfriend enjoy servicing the car for one reason…non stop supply of ice cream while waiting the car at the service center. My girlfriend and I look like a pair of kids licking away our ice cream…what a day!

PS: Yesterday car wash was a waste…the new service guy kind of smeared the car with grease all over…

Friday Relax

2007-03-16T15:04:00.000+08:00

It's quite in the office. Almost all the staff had gone to the exhibition booth. It's somewhat nice actually; we have the whole office to ourselves. We would have partied all day long but the office surveillance camera spoiled it. I guess no one wanted to create a free movie for the boss.

It's cold in the office. I like it… fewer people the colder it gets. Have to enjoy really myself in the office today…but still…I have a few things to settle…argh! No happy hour a guess. Lucky me…Happy weekends everyone.

PS: Went to send the car for a carwash today…poor chap, the birds have been hard on it lately.

Why Complaint?

2007-03-15T15:42:00.000+08:00

Maybe we humans like to complaint a lot. It's in our genetic, I think? For good or for bad, it's important for us to think first before we do. Sometimes we don't know that the person sitting next to you is hurting more. Just be considerate before you complain ok...

Cost Cutting

2007-03-14T15:53:00.000+08:00

If only Proton can implement this to their logistic, maybe we can finally see a car worth RM10,000...I doubt so...

Lucky Number?

2007-03-13T15:13:00.000+08:00

It’s kind of suck being the eldest isn’t it? Somehow you’re destined to become the “Secretary” or “Treasurer” in the family. All the work will eventually be handed to you whether you like it or not. If you’re lucky, you can also act as the benefactor to your siblings. Trust me it isn’t pretty. I just blew a grand a couple of days ago for their ignorance. Why am I not born to a wealthy family…*sigh*

Anyway I’m keeping my finger cross hoping that all my siblings will someday graduate and find a good job. Maybe they can return the favor back…I hope so…

PS: I’m thinking of trying my luck on numbers again…any lucky number?

Puxaping Wireless

2007-03-12T15:20:00.000+08:00

I have two computers at home. The first one is connected to the Internet using a modem provided with Streamyx while the other one is mainly for playing games only. Because of the nature of the modem provided with Streamyx (1 connection port only), I can't connect both computers on the Internet at the same time. It's kind of frustrating indeed when I wanted to connect both computers on Streamyx.

Now here is the best part…I got a hold of a pair of Wireless USB and wanted to try to connect both computers to share the Internet excess. I don't know whether it's possible or not. So far I manage to set the network to share folder but other then that…nada. No Internet connection at all. Can anyone help me? I surf the Internet for information and found out that I need a wireless modem. Is this true?

PS: Can an ape set an Internet wireless connection? I doubt so…

After 25 Years

2007-03-11T10:58:00.000+08:00

You must love these guys so much. There play like there is no tomorrow. They played an attacking game without thinking too much, pure instinct and a blast to see them play. Just got me thinking, how much energy do they have inside them? From the look of it, it seems that they have a nuclear power plant built inside them. Congratulation on winning the All-England guys! And for the coach, thank you very much…

300

2007-03-10T20:30:00.000+08:00

I must say 300 is the best movie yet to come out this year. The graphic was unbelievable that I almost wet myself (forgot to go to the toilet) looking at the details. It was like something that was truly out of the normal blockbuster league. It was refreshing and it was something new to the eye. Like “The Matrix”...it's a one time feeling where you won't get the jitter again if you see another film with the same effect.

I give it a five star. It is worth every single cent of your money. I hope I'm not too late to say this, go and watch the movie with your girlfriend…she will love it…trust me…

Oh Wait! It's Friday Again

2007-03-09T15:41:00.000+08:00

It is Friday already, seems that times flies so fast that a week feel like a day. When you like your job so much you tend to lose a grip of time. It is not wrong to do so; it's a good thing anyway. I won't say much today. I just want to wish you all a happy weekend and for those who are going to the “Together Gather”…enjoy your night…I envy you all…

Want Some Pills?

2007-03-08T15:50:00.000+08:00

I've been taking these pills prescribe by the pharmacist to get rid off some skin infections. Is not that serious but I can't stand the white spots around my neck. Before this I've been using medicated cream to try to subdue the bloody thing but it's still there and growing.

The pharmacist told me that the pill that she was giving to me doesn't need a doctor's recommendation and it is widely used for sometime now. It has a very high successful rate of helping me get rid of my infection.

Normally if it was a doctor prescribing me the medicine I won't ask any question about it. This timed around, I took the chance to check in the Internet about the pills that was given to me. True enough the pills prescribe to me was specifically for my infection. It was noted that for a 200mg pill, it wasn't necessary for me to get the doctor's approval.

One thing did make me worried for a while. Here is the side effect of taking the pills that I was talking about.

What side effects can this medication cause?

The medicine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if either of these symptoms is severe or does not go away:

· stomach pain
· depression

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:

· rash
· hives
· itching
· difficulty breathing or swallowing
· thinking about harming or killing yourself or planning or trying to do so

A small number of patients who were taking high doses of “the medicine” for prostate cancer died soon after they began taking the medication. It is not known whether they died because of their disease or their treatment with “the medicine” or for other reasons.

The medicine may cause a decrease in the number of sperms (male reproductive cells) produced, especially if it is taken at high doses. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication if you are a man and would like to have children.

For a normal skin infection, the side effect is scaring me. Why the hell are prostate cancer patient taking it anyway? My k#k#ji@u is not having any trouble performing anyway. Decrease in number of sperms and not having children in the future?

And the best part is, thinking about harming of killing yourself or planning to do so…OMFG! Seriously…you want to cure me or kill my future. I think that I need to talk to the doctor and start using those medicated cream again…damn!

PS: I didn't disclose the name of the pills for safety reason. Some of you out there might give your boss some extra push since he lost big time on the recent market kamikaze…just joking…

I'm a Bad Ape

2007-03-07T23:24:00.000+08:00

How well do you cope with hatred? I'm not good at hiding my feelings. It's just so simple for others to see whether I'm happy or not. What is worst, my face looks like an ape that lost his banana when I'm angry. Sometimes it's good but most of the time it's just frustrating. It's a disadvantage more of a blessing for me. People are taking advantage of this weakness and I'm just stressed out by it.

I'm so jealous of people who can hide their expression and look happy when there are not. Some of them even misuse this ability to get people to do their dirty jobs. I won't go into misusing their ability more then I've said just now. What I want to know is how on earth I can train myself to control my expression so that I can manage myself and other people better. I want to be able to communicate with people without having fear of showing my true feelings. It's for a good cause and I don't go with misusing what I have.

I'm talking to myself again aren't I…?

Tremors

2007-03-06T20:11:00.000+08:00

The apartment where I rent is on the 17th floor. If the lift went down it would take about 10 minutes to get down the staircase and triple that time to climb back (for a normal healthy person). Unfortunately for me, going down would take about 12 minutes…while climbing up…well, it’s not that possible for me…normally I would run out of breath on the 7th floor.

I heard about the tremors in KL caused by the earthquakes in Sumatra this morning. Scary isn’t it…especially when you are working in a tall office building. One thing about tremors is that you won’t notice it at first. You will feel dizzy at first before you realize the shaking. By the time your officemates or friends ask about it, only then you’ll realize that it was a tremor. Imagine if it was a real earthquake…you won’t even have the time to think about it at all.

It was last year when I first got the chance to taste what a tremor feel like. I was scared that I didn’t sleep well for 2 days. It was around midnight when it struck. At first I though that I was having headache. Walking straight was a problem and I almost lost my balance. The first thing that comes into my mind was food poisoning. I once had food poisoning and it felt almost…dizzy. That is when I realize that the whole building was shaking. You can confirm this by looking at your open doors. I was shaking heavily.

Me and my housemates didn’t think much and ran to the nearest staircase. It was damn scary…making my way down the staircase I felt the whole building shake. I was praying alright…It was the only thing that I can do. By the time we all reach the car park. The whole incident has stopped already. We only went back to the apartment 1hour later. I didn’t sleep after that night.

PS: Is there any gadget that can be set onto detect tremors?

Monday Sunglasses

2007-03-05T10:51:00.000+08:00

I know its Monday…I mean we'll be getting it 53 times of it this year. Minus the 10 that we have already gotten through, there only going to be 43 of it left. That doesn't even count the ones that fall on a holiday. So how bad is it going to be? Its just Monday you know, it's not even the end of the world…I hope so.

Now that its Monday, I can start trying to get myself back into my normal routine. Since I move to a new office space, things have been out of tune lately. It has been hard for me to concentrate on my work. Ah…it must be the office windows. It's just too big and the glare from outside is blinding me. Tinted or not, it's still damn hard to see the workstation monitor…aaahhh! Give me my sunglasses will you…

Manchester United

2007-03-04T10:15:00.000+08:00

I won't comment more then the result (0-1). The only thing that I can add is that the scorer was O'Shea and it was on the 90 minute. Do you think that I'm happy? Nope…I'm ecstatic! I'm enjoying the moment right now…

Things Inside

2007-03-03T12:17:00.000+08:00

My heart feels numb right now. It's a feeling you get when you are in a crisis. You can't function well and it's hard to concentrate on specific task you want to do. You feel tired all the time and you begin to imagine bad things that you might encounter. I'm scared and I don't know what to do.

I know that I take small things for granted. I never imagine these small things would accumulate into a big thing. It's hard to explain and it's hard to except the replies. I just don't know what I can do to make things better. All I want is that things would turn back to what it was.

When I open my mouth, words that come out of it simply don't reflect what goes inside my heart. I'm sorry about this flaw of mind. I'm sorry about my existence. I will try to improve and try to be there with a smile all the time. I've taken this path once and I won't take it again because it hurts me to see you like this. I'm sorry and I wish I can make you smile again…

Success is Counted Sweetest

2007-03-02T17:24:00.000+08:00

Success is counted sweetest
By those who ne'er succeed.
To comprehend a nectar
Requires sorest need.

Not one of all the purple host
Who took the flag to-day
Can tell the definition,
So clear, of victory!

As he, defeated, dying,
On whose forbidden ear
The distant strains of triumph
Burst agonized and clear!

I still remember this poem by Emily Dickinson like it just yesterday when I heard it. I was in form four and I was in Literature class during that time. The teacher forced all of us in class to memorize it by heart. It was an experimental class, and it was to see if the school can include English Literature in our SPM paper besides the normal English paper and 1119.

There were only a few of us inside the class. Many would end up dropping the subject by end of form four. In the end, the whole class was disbanded and the idea of having a fulltime literature class never matured. I enjoyed the class very much as it didn't have that crowded feeling during lessons. The only draw back was it had to be conducted after normal schooling session.

True as it maybe, the loser knows the meaning of victory better than the winner. When there is a winner, there will be losers. The pain of losing and the anguish of defeat will give further understanding of how deep the meaning of victory to the loser. The winner on the other hand will never know how agonizing it is to be in the losing side and he will only know of his victory and never be able to appreciate truly.

I never won anything before, and I've never been on the top position in my entire life. There are people in front of me every time and I just can't find away to surpassed them. Maybe I was destined to be the number two or maybe I was just destined to loss in life. It's hard but the harder that I try the harder, I fall.

Nevertheless I never gave up. I know somewhere in the future there will be a time for me to be in front…on the top. It's the same with everyone else. It's just a waiting game for us all here on earth. Until that day comes (I hope soon), I will cherish my understanding of “success”

PS: My girlfriend will laugh at me when she read this.../(^_^)\

Reckless Motorcyclist

2007-03-01T15:50:00.000+08:00

I just curious to know what goes inside the mind of a reckless motorcyclist. I understand that not all motorcyclists ride their bike recklessly. It is just hard to imagine why some do so. Aren't they scared of losing their life? Don't they have someone waiting them at home? What's worst is that we have a more daring reckless motorcyclist that we call “Mat Rempit”.

I and my officemates almost ran over a motorcyclist during lunch. If the car didn't stop in time, the guy would six feet underground by today. What made me and my officemates feel disgusted is that the motorcyclist didn't even stop to see if we were ok. He just took of like that.

Tinted Windows Needed

2007-02-28T15:56:00.000+08:00

I need some getting use to the new surrounding. The new office is spacious and it's cooler then the old office space. There is one thing actually; the sunlight is spoiling it all. It's too bright inside the office. I'm having a hard time doing my work because I can't see my monitor clearly. Maybe facing the windows isn't a good idea at all. Anyway, it's to late now. The networking cables are all inside the network trunk already. No more changing places for the time being.

Our request to get the window tinted is already approved. They already came to measure the windows just now. Tomorrow they will come to tint the window. Hopefully they can tint the whole window tomorrow. I'm getting a bit dizzy looking at the monitor with a bright background. One of my officemates wanted to wear sunglasses in the offices…that would be great. Now we can look like the Men in Black…

Moving Up

2007-02-27T20:43:00.000+08:00

The whole department had move to a new office floor again today. We were on the fifth floor in the beginning and had just move to the second floor last year. Now we have gone up again to level eight. The place was nice so there wasn't any complaint at all. To think about it, we have a larger office space to play with. Our meeting room was somewhat colorful that we are naming it as the karaoke room (just among ourselves). If only the migrating part was easy…

To start of I tore my jeans while carrying the sofa up to the new meeting room…bummer! There was a tear the size of my thumb between my leg but fortunately for me…I was wearing a dark jean and also…*undies*. I ended up moving things the whole day with my tore jeans. A few of my officemates knew about it and tried to tease me the whole day. Thank you guys…

Puxaping Vista

2007-02-26T15:50:00.000+08:00

Do we really need a new computer operating system? Is Windows Vista going to make a lot of differences in our daily routine? If it isn’t broken, why replace it? I won’t argue about the cool interface but other then that what else can we expect if we choose to migrate to Vista? For a price that exceeds well beyond the 1K range, Windows Vista “Ultimate” would be the most expensive operating system by Microsoft to date. Is it worth all the effort and money?

First of all you will need to add your memory in order to run Vista. You will also need a graphic card that supports DX9 and above. If you have the *money*, you can opt for a DX10 graphic card instead. Vista was actually intended to use DX10 but it has been slow in development. What this means is that you will not only part your money for a new copy of Vista, but also with the new hardware that you need to accommodate Vista requirement. This is good for hardware developer but it’s just another push for us to ditch our old computer.

For me I won’t jump into uncertainty without any assurance. It’s a wait and see game for most of us who are patient enough to wait. For those who are brave enough to venture, it going to be a bumpy road ahead. Windows XP transition from Windows 98 was enough headaches for me to handle. We just have to wait to know whether this expensive piece of software is worth for its price.

SunApe

2007-02-25T22:30:00.000+08:00

What do you get when you add a lazy bum like me with Sunday? The answer is nothing productive. I mean it’s Sunday…you go to church (woke up late today), you go back home, turn the TV on and fall asleep. That is it…nothing more.

So I woke up around 12:30pm in the afternoon today. If the bedroom wasn’t hotter, I would have continued my hibernation a bit longer. Wash my face and continue my laziness in the living room. Lying flat on the floor I browse every free channel on the TV network. I wanted to subscribe to Astro at first but decided not to because I know I won’t be the one controlling the remote. There was nothing much on TV anyway.

I did somehow watch a few episodes of Eureka Seven. It’s a highly recommended anime from Japan. I downloaded the first three episode from the Internet before but end up being busy to continue my downloading frenzy when I move to a new place. But luckily one of my officemates manages to download every single episode of Eureka Seven. It’s a good anime believe me. It got me to inspire…an ape like me

Spring Cleaning

2007-02-24T20:42:00.000+08:00

Today I went to work as usual…half day only. It was my departments R&D day and there was less work but a lot of spring cleaning to do. My workstation hardisk space is getting smaller by the day and I doubt that it would be sufficient for next month. Whether I like it or not, I have to burn some of the old work inside a DVD disk. I don't like keeping things inside CD or DVD, data inside tend to do the 'Copperfield' vanishing act sometimes.

After work I and my girlfriend went out for our tea time at our favorite spot. Dim Sum was our main target…it yummy as expected. My girlfriend' company is having their annual dinner this 3rd of March and she was looking for a nice dinner outfit to go with. I ended up looking for that outfit with her. I hope that she find the right one…

A Suicide Attempt That Wasn’t

2007-02-23T15:52:00.000+08:00

I woke up early yesterday morning to send my girlfriend to work. I was still on holiday yesterday and after dropping her off at her workplace I went to the nearest mamak stall for breakfast. I went to the car wash center after that because I was feeling kind of lazy to wash the car myself that morning.

I reach my apartment's parking area around 9:21am and parked the car next to a dark Gen2. As I was coming out of the car, I noticed that the Gen2 engine was still running and when I peek inside the car I saw a lady lying on the driver seat. I didn't care after that because I thought that the lady was waiting for someone and decided to take a nap.

I can see the parking area clearly from my bedroom window. After taking my bath I went to hang my towel over the window. It was around 9:46am then and to my amazement the dark Gen2 was still on the same spot when I left it. It was then when I saw that the lady was still inside lying in the front seat. Thinking for the worst I continue observing the driver seat for 10 minutes more. There was no movement at all. There were a lot of suicide cases lately on the news that I thought that I stumbled into one.

By now I was thinking on what to do next. I wanted to call the security guard to check on it but I was scared that I might be wrong. I was also scared because if it was true, I would end up being questioned by the police about the whole incident. I don't want that, I want to sleep…ah!!!

About 10:00am I finally drag my sorry a** down to inspect the situation. Like before, the engine was still running. The lady was still lying in the driver seat but this time I got to see her face. Her eyes were close and she was somewhat pale. It couldn't be that she was taking a nap. Something must be wrong, really wrong…

I went to the security guard on duty that day and explain everything to him. I asked him to go and check whether the lady was ok or not. I told him I didn't care if I was wrong but I was more worried that if something happen.

Both of us went to the car slowly, we were scared and I can see it on the security guards face. The Gen2 was running when the security guard went and observes on the front passenger window. He was making sure of something, but I wasn't sure of what. He finally went to the driver's door. Slowly…he knocks the car's door window…

She woke up! OMFG! She woke up! How crazy was that? I was relieved off course; at least I know I can continue my sleep that morning. Nevertheless I was kind of piss off because she almost made me believe that she was *dead*. Who the hell would sleep inside their car with the engine still running early in the morning? And to think that she was sleeping like a zombie…ahh!!!

PS: She duped me alright…she duped me clean…

SingShot

2007-02-22T07:42:00.000+08:00

My girlfriend found this on the Internet last Tuesday and asks me to blog about it. If you like singing karaoke so much then you will love this. SingShot Beta is a website where you can register yourself and record your karaoke session instantly on the website itself. From there other registered members from all over the world can give comments and you are also in the running for the weekly USD25 iTunes prize.

If you don't have great voices like me, don't worry. Just join in and have fun ruining other peoples live…he he he. To think about it, this is like an online Idol audition where you can meet the worse and the best. The good thing is, you can try your luck or sit back and be the judge. Oh I almost forgot to tell you all, it's free.

PS: Luckily I don't have any microphone lying around…

Problems Are Forever

2007-02-21T16:06:00.000+08:00

I've been in a moody situation for couple of days. It seems that I've been left out from the biggest news in the office. I only knew it a few days before the holidays. There are going to be changes in the management and it involves the department that I'm working in. What's more disappointing is that I was kept in the dark about it since last year. Silly me, I'm not that important. I'm just a low class working bloke who isn't important enough to be included in the fellowship of ring. I accept that, even though it hurts.

I don't like office politics, which is why I left the old company. I was getting too comfortable there. The bosses knew me and that made some off my workmate uneasy. Well I work hard to reach that status, but it was my decision to leave it all. I wish I hadn't, but I don't careless. It was my mistake and whatever decision I have taken, I should live with it. There's no turning back, that's how life is. Just make do with what you have and try your best.

I don't know what changes would be made during the process. I just hope that it would be the best. More challenges… but it don't have to be a biblical one…but I welcome something that I can learn from and use it to improve myself. Whatever it is, I'm taking it one step at a time.

PS: You can't run from problem forever, you get old. It's ironic to see the person who gave me the reason to be brave in the first place turning his back on challenges. All the best to him…

MU Time Again

2007-02-20T16:01:00.000+08:00

So what did I do today that might excite you all? Well for once, I didn't sleep late last night. Why you might ask? Well I'm actually saving some energy for MU match early this morning. It should be a good one since it is the knockout stage already. So how would MU do this morning? I think that they would win, why? Well after resting some key player for the FA Cup match (they drew with Reading), I think they could pump up some strange in the front.

As usual the defender should not let their guards down until the last minute. You know what; I think this is one of the weaknesses that MU has this season. Until now they have been lucky not losing in some important games. This morning should be one of them. Red is lucky…

PS: Been a long holiday…so what…

Bloody Pigeon

2007-02-19T15:26:00.000+08:00

When its holiday, my body tend to automatically put itself into hibernation mode. I didn't move a lot today. I was planning to sleep all day because last night I went to bed late. Did I forget to tell you that I stay awake during the night and sleep during the day when it's holiday. You can say that I turn into a bat during holidays (^.^)…a bum out ape is more accurate.

So I was enjoying my holiday on my bed today when suddenly a pigeon woke me up from my slumber. The bloody pigeon was sitting on my open window and it looked at me like I was its food. It lasted for at least a few minute like that. Luckily it flew away because I thought of stir frying the dam thing for lunch. I'm broke already and I was hungry.

PS: I can't sleep after that because it was to hot…bloody pigeon

Ghost Rider

2007-02-18T22:53:00.000+08:00

I went to see Ghost Rider today at Queensbay Mall with my girlfriend today. After seeing the trailer on TV, I was excited that I got the chance to see it finally. There were not as many people at QueensBay Mall, not many shops opened their business during the first day of Chinese New Year.

Ghost Rider was ok…the opening was a typical Marvel comic movie opening. Sorry to say, the younger version of Johnny Blaze was much more better then the old one. I just can't get hold of the idea of Nicholas Cage playing the main character. You can't blame him actually; when he turns into the Ghost Rider, you just can't relate him with the character.

While there was a lot of CG in the movie (cool), there wasn't a strong story line to be proud of. I hoped that the bad guys would put a good fight, but I was disappointed. The hero was too strong that little effort was put into kill the bad guys. It was like taking a candy from a baby feeling.

Anyway if you think that I'm bluffing you, go to watch it for yourself. It was an ok movie…just barely. You just can't stop thinking that it should be more than that...

PS: Two star out of five…

Happy Chinese New Year!

2007-02-17T08:52:00.000+08:00

I didn’t do much today…I woke up around 11.20am in the morning. I was pooped out from yesterday’s annual company lunch. Like last year, it was drinking all the way. Imagine going out with a bang in the afternoon. Nevertheless I wasn’t that wasted, it was only a few glass of JW. I don’t know about lady luck but since I move to this company I had never won anything from the lucky draw. I was like striking gold with my former company…Oh, well…maybe next year.

It will be a long holiday for me this Chinese New Year. I start work this coming Friday…nice! Thank god that I’m not in the marketing department. They are going all out this holiday…

PS: American Idol audition was kind of fast…

Holiday Again

2007-02-16T03:02:00.000+08:00

I will be on holiday starting tomorrow and will only be back Friday next week. I don't celebrate Chinese New Year but I welcome holidays anytime. It's a good long rest from work. I might even join in the celebration if I get bored flattening my butt playing games at home…maybe I should…

I still remembered way back when I was a kid, we have Chinese relative and I use to stalk them for those red packet…sometimes if lucky…they would give me a box of firecrackers to play. It's a pity that they band them; it's all thanks to those dumb kids that don't know how to play firecrackers safely. If you want to play, please don't stick them up your a**…do really you think that you can fly if you lunch rockets up your a**…fu*k*ng retards…

Happy Chinese New Year \(^-^)/…have a safe journey home you guys.

If Tomorrow Never Comes

2007-02-15T15:24:00.000+08:00

I saw and accident in front of my eye just now. Luckily there was no fatality. A motorcycle was trying to overtake a car near a corner when suddenly the car in front slowed down, the motorcyclist lost control and she fell off from her motorcycle.

Somehow what happen just now got me thinking of tomorrow. What if something happen to you today? You can’t predict what the future hold for you. Bad or good, you can’t run away from it. I’m scared actually and each morning before I go to work I pray. Is it wrong to be scared everyday?

I started being like this when my grandmother fell ill. She was old…I know…and sooner or later, the outcome will come crawling slowly…you just can’t stop it. She passed away when I was in my second year of uni. I still remember being scared everyday during the ordeal… we were waiting…and it was painful. I didn’t want her to go away…and at the same time, I don’t want her to suffer more. I miss her…I miss her so much…To me, she was like my friend. A good friend and the best grandmother that anyone can have…I’m proud that I had the chance to be her grandson…I miss her…

Raining Today

2007-02-14T23:40:00.000+08:00

I have something important to do this couple of days. Hopefully things would return to normal soon. I can't tell you what actually I'm doing, but I can assure you that it won't be that long. I would be updating my post as usual when everything is settled…hopefully…

So where did you go with your other half today? Was it a fancy and expensive dinner? I wish mind could be better. They ways things are (financial) today, I'm just glad that I managed to celebrate Valentine's Day with my girlfriend.

PS: It rain just now…strange…

Busy Day

2007-02-13T23:52:00.000+08:00

I was a busy day today. First I have to clear up things in the office before this Chinese New Year and I also have to help my girlfriend do some last minute shopping for her workplace. I went out 7:30am this morning and finally reach home at 11.23pm. I still feel tired…have to go to sleep now…

PS: Happy Valentine's Day…

Aping Prepaid Number

2007-02-12T15:40:00.000+08:00

I’ve been using the same handphone prepaid number since 1999 and I’ve never had any problem with it I just can’t understand why teenagers need to change their handphone prepaid number at least twice a year. Is it some kind of ritual for them? Why can’t they just be satisfied with one number only? It’s not that they are being harassed by Ah Long? Don’t they find it hard to re-register their number again-and again?

I tried to call my brother last Saturday to ask him how he was doing. But to my amazement, an unknown guy picks up the call. I ask him where my brother was and he told me that I had made a mistake and that I might dial the wrong number. I check the number again and it was my brother’s number.

Confused, I called my mother. She gave me my brother’s new number. I finally got hold of my brother and ask him what happen with his old handphone number? He told me he change his handphone number last month because one of the famous telco companies was having a special promotion for his campus. He also told me that he didn’t inform me earlier because he knew I would call my mother sooner or later…this way I can save my money he said…

PS: An ape in the making…just like me last time…