Calvinsanity

FML....

2010-03-18T09:20:00.002+08:00

I've been feeling kinda shitty, moody, no appetite, and most of all the urge to pick fights...I think its all due to the loss in direction at some point of time in life that everyone faces. Also, the daily routine of waking up for work, eating and sleeping is killing the shit out of me. Just being myself, at times like this, i usually try to make an effort to do something different just to see how it would change things and get myself out of this stupid cycle (Hint: It's time like this that you ask for favours and expect the unexpected. It's time like this that I usually say yes to things that I usually say no)

So yesterday night, I made 2 offers.
1. To get breakfast for everyone.
2. To safe keep XX's laptop for a day since XX forgotten to take it home.

This morning, I woke up at 7 (I usually wakes up at 8.30 or so). I took half an hour to get ready and without much lepak-ing around the room, I dash out the house by 7.45. I knew I needed to reach the nasi lemak stall early in order to get the fried egg. When I left the house, I had so much on my mind. My hands are usually full when I leave the house. I need to make sure I packed my clothes, socks, towel, shoes, bottle, badminton gear, wallet, ipod, phone, sandals, etc when I leave the house. That's alot of things but I usually don't leave out any.

Then I reached the stall and there it was, the final few pieces of fried egg. I quickly tapao-ed and left. I thought I was pretty smart to tell the lady to pack the fried eggs and boiled eggs in different packets. I even think I was pretty organized in the way I placed them in the car so that they don't get mixed up. I was feeling pretty alright then. I happily drove and reach the office by 8.10am (I usually clock in like 9.30 without breakfast?) and I even got a sweet parking spot!

Then, everything started to go wrong....
When I was taking my stuff out of the car, I realized....Fuck, I've forgotten about XX's laptop! I quickly grab everything from the car with the intention to deliver the nasi lemak's first before going back to grab XX's laptop. Major mistake....I just took the packets without thinking which was which and now I'm not sure which are the fried eggs and which are the boiled eggs! I had to open up one and took a bet...I hope I got it right.....there goes my wake up early effort if I didn't.

Then I placed everything and left for home. It was already 8.30am by the time I reach home. I grab XX's stuff and quickly left. Got caught in the 8.30 jam in which I didn't had to go through at 8...Reached the office at 9.20am. How different! There were no parking left and I had to go for the underground parking.

But that was not all to it. Unlike every other day where I usually have no problems parking there, today I was blocking someone's car who was about to leave the moment I came back up to my cubicle. I then had to go all the way down again to move my car to another spot....

I'm not sitting at my place. It's 9.35am. My nasi lemak is cold and I am hungry and moody again....somehow this just feels like yesterday.

I'm sorry, but what was different again?

A weekend of nothingness....

2010-03-17T20:14:00.003+08:00

That's what I think I would need.....A place to chill out with my ipod, red wine, and a book. I'll love to spend my hours at one of these places below...Can you figure out where the hell these are??? And make your selection!

I really don't mind sitting down to these things for a whole day you know.....like seriously...

Short story......

2010-03-14T19:46:00.003+08:00

Wanna tell you guys a story with a moral value in it....

It happens like this. Yesterday, I was at this esprit shop. I wanted to get something to wear cause you know, I haven't bought anything for CNY so I've practically run out of clothes to wear. I spotted this collar tee which was quite nice and it has a 30% discount. I also spotted this tee shirt that has NO discount. So, when it was time to checkout, I paid with my debit card. As the payment was pretty complicated (need to purchase 3 E to Y type products to get the 30% discount and my friend bought 2 while I took 1 which is the collar tee), and we were trying to split the bill having my friend pay for his stuff using credit card and my stuff using debit, I suppose the cashier accidentally gave me a 30% discount for the tee shirt!

Naturally, being happy and all, I quickly took the stuff and left before he realizes his mistake. When I left, I told my friend I felt a bit guilty cos the cashier was pretty nice and friendly and I think he will have to fork out the difference if he made the mistake. I did wanted to turn back but then I guess it's okay because it was only like a RM10++. So I went off feeling happy about my purchase.

That was when I finally arrived in Genting and started betting. Due to some 'unforeseen circumstances', I had to withdraw some money from the ATM. It was then that I realized how fcked I was cause I was too busy trying to run away with RM10++ that I left my debit card there in esprit! It totally took my mood away and I was so worried that someone had already been using it. I quickly run to starbucks and log in my internet banking to check since that stupid Maybank front desk say they are able to cancel but not check my account for me.

Luckily, there wasn't any transaction since the last one I made. It was almsot 5.15 then and I asked if there were any maybank branch in Genting so that I can immediately get a replacement card cos I have got 0 bucks in my wallet already! I quickly rushed to the one in Genting resort and they closed at exactly 5.15pm........ I ended up borrowing a lot that night. Luckily today, the maybank in Sunway was open so I manage to get my replacement card.

However, the amount for the replacement card, cost just as much as the money I was trying to run away with.....

I will not be a cheapo again, I promise!

Pai Ti Gong.....

2010-02-28T13:15:00.005+08:00

Today is already 'chap goh' and I hope its not too late to blog about something 1 week old when everyone has already put up their Pai Ti Gong pictures. Having said that, I've just noticed that everybody else's Pai Ti Gong method might be different! So I'm going to blog about this regardless.

Well, PTG for me is never complete without the 'non halal' and 'non vege' factor. Yeap, we're talking about not just roast meat, but the entire roast pig itself! It's probably the one thing that we, need to carry it downstairs to pray and back up to eat because it will send the maids flee-ing for their lifes...

I went down to grandma's place in the evening for dinner. So, I manage to get a good shot on all the food that's going to be used for prayers. And that, is a lot of food....

Like all other years, we will have at least 2 big plates of meat comprising fish, duck and chicken, all which we don't usually feast on the night after prayers.... So it doesn't really matter to me since I won't be around for the next few days to eat those when its given out to all the families. But what really matters, is what we get to eat on that very night itself!

Yes, the prawns! Prawns are like seasonal. Some years you have it large ones, some years you have small ones and some years, you don't even get the prawn tail! But this year's, is GINORMAGANTUAN!

We will also usually have those kuih which I really hate (I hate dry stuff)

And the really large ones that we make ourselves that I SUPERB HATE! Till this day, I will always relate this kuih to those schooling days. Hear me out a bit will you? This kuih has always been my childhood disaster. Because it is so big, and only a few families to divide, we usually get a big piece of it. In order to make sure the big piece is finished before it turns bad, the three of us (sis and bro) usually are forced to take this to school as our meals! I mean, WTH! People are having fried noodles and fried rice for god sake and we are suppose to choke this dry stuff down our throats??? Damn, I hate this stuff......

Then there's the noodles, which is also cooked and eat that very night and ang ku which I don't really like. And I suppose that wraps up all the food left in the office downstairs.

Basically, that's like all the meat stuff. I hope you know about the 3 layers and arrangements on the PTG table. Cos if you don't, let me refer you to my fren Calvin who thinks he knows a lot about it! :P Anyway, upstairs, is where we put all the fruits and vege stuff which god knows what happens to them after the prayers. I certainly don't keep track of them.

There's the jelly which seems to be the most dangerous stuff to bring down cos the stairs are so steep that if you 'street pok', you will not be forgiven!

There's my favourite red eggs! Taste superb with soy sauce and can be eaten that very night!

And there's the rest of the unimportant stuffs on the table.... I don't even know what they are or how they are being used...

So after being humiliated by Calvin for not knowing how these items are placed on the table, this year I plan to ask my grandma if the placing matters and here's what I've learned. Apparently, fruits its at the front row, follow by the 'chai wa' (vegetable plates i guess) then follow by the meat. Yes, we don't have mee ku (those red tortoise) but I've confirmed that the reason is because we already have some other items to replace them. I suppose is the ang ku and something else.

Oh, and Ti Gong need to drink Martell....

And when night falls, we were all dressed up (except for me) and started praying. Some pics of dad, mum and sis lighting up joss sticks. Wait, where's mine? See, sometimes its bad to be the one who knows how to take pictures, because a picture of you always turns out like crap when you pass your camera to some one else to take a picture of you! That's why I didn't wanna get a DSLR! hmph....

Bro's busy playing mahjong inside. Yea, its one of the activities we do while we wait for the time to pack up. What was I doing then? To be really honest, I was just outside tweaking my camera to get the best shot of views....

Yea, I've bought this camera for sometime now but I've never really spend time using the manual function to tweak the aperture and shutter settings. Turns out, the pictures are much better than using the AI function! :) Although a bit over exposed at times....

It's also the first time we actually took a family picture for PTG.

I remembered clearly last year's candles, we had numbers that will appear on them after they are burned. Looks like this year got no 4D number to buy!

The kids, were feasting on the packets of oh chien! To be honest, there were 9 packets in total and I only had a little. I think Kimberly ate the most!!! And some more wanna keep open another packet. But I had a lot of black coffee that night! Yum........

When the clock passes 12, its time to wrap up. It's time to start the bonfire! There's really a lot to burn and if all the other shops along the street is up for this tradition, pretty sure it will be a smoky area!

While that is being done, the important stuffs(red eggs, prawns, noodles) are being moved upstairs for the designated chef every year to work on. I just decided this year we need to give some credits to the one cooking our meals every year although in her most terrible look! :P

Oklar, I already purposely choose the darker picture so that it doesn't reveal too much details. As for me, I had to help out in the cleaning up and carrying of the heavy stuff back upstairs. For e.g, these 2 candles that looks like a sword! Okay, don't ask me what I'm doing. I'm just high from the coffee.... :)

Sigh...it's Sunday already. I've just checked my calendar and if not mistaken, there are no more holidays from now till May....... :( Till then...

Happy CNY 2010....

2010-02-21T12:57:00.008+08:00

I'm back! I know I have abandon this blog for the longest time but it couldn't be helped! I'm just too busy working, playing, stoning, (insert any applicable excuses) that I have no time to update the blog at all! Or maybe should i say, I don't have anything to update...Also, cos my laptop has been formatted and I do not have admin rights to install any crap (company laptop lar u know...) especially adobe flash, firefox etc etc has made blogging so much more difficult for me.

Anyway, I know its already the 8th day of CNY but I still wanna wish those whom I have not wish, a Happy Chinese New Year! Hope it will be a wonderful year for all! First things first, a family picture!

Family pictures are a like taken once every year. And that once, is chinese new year. I've been questioned about how I don't put my family pictures up which is so damn not true! Last year, a family picture was taken too....but if you remembered my sad sad story from last year, you will know that it was a sucky new year...hence no family pictures, or any cny pictures at all...

As usual, every chinese new year, we'll have a open house. The open house to me, its like a chance to get all my friends whom I don't see frequently, to come hang out and do some catching up. A lot of them, I don't really see them anymore after they moved outstation to work, or moved out of this world with their girlfriends. So, really, its the only time I get to see them.

Unfortunately, the turn out this year was far more less than last year. Last year, we had catered for 110 people, and there were leftovers. This year, we had reduced to 80 people and there were still leftovers.

I'm thankful for all those made it! In fact, I've got to see a lot of soon to be unfamiliar faces this year that I have not seen last year! Thanks for coming. Hm...I was thinking that this is perhaps the last year that I am going to do open house. Not because emo or anything but the fact that having open house is pretty expensive, tiring and the worst is all the nagging you get from your relatives that have to suffer from managing the leftover food......

Every year also, we never fail to have lion dance. Even before we started the open house tradition, I usually set a day for all of me friends to come visit me and I will arrange for the lion dance to arrive the same time. Erm...to me, CNY feels incomplete without lion dance. It's like something you only get to see once a year and I just love it somehow...kiddy i guess!

But I always remember the times when our parents will have to wake us up early in the morning to rush down to my grandma's place, just to watch lion dance. Back then, only at my grandma's place have lion dance cause its like good luck for business?!?!?! Now? It's like, "argh...lazy lar...i wanna sleep" :| but that's cos my house now also have lion dance...and its nicer than the DAP lion dance that my grandma usually calls which is usually old and fugly...

There's always one thing that I've wanted about the lion dance that has never been materialized till today...which is, I've always wanted a complete set which usually is hard to get or expensive. A complete set is, a lion dance with the furry leg and the lion leg shoe! I mean, as much as this is cute, the leg still is some red pants without fur and shoe is some black bata shoe! Grr....

CNY without firecrackers is nothing too....Firecrackers is a must and a challenging task when it comes to buying it! Love firecrackers!

Okay, i guess I had written enough for the first post after a long long time....Happy CNY all! Today is pai ti kong....hopefully I will have the mood to take more pictures and blog as well....

My parents wishing you all happy CNY also! Ok lar, I made them pose this one...it looks damn funny...got banner some more...LOL

Dead from the back....

2010-01-18T22:18:00.003+08:00

It's weird, but I actually find myself thinking much more these days....in fact, I think my brains are processing much more information than my brain can actually handle...Everyday, I either find my self too moody or mood-less. I'm either hyperactive or emotionless...

It's weird....its just weird....

At times, the things that goes through my mind, I couldn't comprehend even a tiny fraction of it....Even my mum once said to me, "I can't read your mind. It's like I don't even know what you are thinking and what's going through your mind"....is it good? is it bad? or maybe i'm just not used to it....being that one child that the family adores the most, they always say "You only need to move your finger and I know what you are thinking..."

Is it true?

Of course! You are my son.....

And that's what they always say....

I feel so lethargic these days...I wonder if its from all the thinking. I detest working my brains. But these things, they just keep coming and coming and my mind processes them at its free will....I don't want to think....

Perhaps, the mind is working closely with the heart....perhaps, both are tightly coupled.....there is a desire...a 'want'....and that's got the brain thinking....

But I'm just want everything to be simple.....I only have to address the 'needs'.....I don't need to address the 'wants'.....

Or maybe, myself isn't really myself..........myself doesn't really want to be myself..........it wants to be something more.....something the 'me', will never come to agree to......

Merry X'Mas 2009....

2009-12-24T20:11:00.004+08:00

First of all, I wanna wish everyone of you a merry x'mas! I've got no plans tonight so its not too late to ask me out! :) Oh, and I haven't received any gifts yet this year (not that I have ever received any...) so its not too late to be the first too! After all, Xmas is all about gifts :P Cassandra just told me to forget about putting myself into a DHL box and give it to someone as a gift! Cruel...

I went and run some errands for my dad yesterday. Apparently, I was to pick up some costume/mascot. You know as a kid, I've always like to challenge my siblings to do something stupid/embarrassing or at least put them in a difficult situation and make them choose which one they will do. But what I really wanted to know all this while is how does the person inside feel?

I wanted to try myself.

It's not easy getting into it and I needed quite a lot of help. Firstly, I needed to get my legs in. There's like leg straps in there and I had to make sure my foot is tightly secured else I'll fall flat like a potato.

Then I have to wear those straps. It's like those clown pants that clowns wear. The whole process is extremely funny. I can't stop laughing.

When all the straps are tightly secure, I hook up the batteries. Basically, the wearer needs to carry the battery around. The battery pins are connected to a fan. No, the fan is not to provide ventilation. It's to blow up the doll! Yea, I'm in a blow up doll.

Then, it was time to go in. Initially, I was damn scared. Didn't know I was claustrophobic! It's like you will suffocate inside. There's no gap or hole or anything for you to breath from! It's a really scary feeling especially when its inflated some more. The worst part is, the zip is really small and its not really easy to get out of it if you suddenly panic!

But you know, its all about the mind. I just need to overcome it. So I went in, zip up and the mascot starts growing. It's funny!

And blooming...

And that my friends, is the final product!

Here's a video of me moving in it...

I hope you had your laughs! Merry X'mas all. :)

Car ...

2009-12-20T16:31:00.005+08:00

As you all already probably know, I'm clearing my leave this entire month. I've been on leave since the 4th this month till next year. Throughout this period of time at home, a lot has happened (thats what you get when you're supervised by your parents). At least, a lot has happened to my car. I've send my car for repair twice this month. The tint on the glass has ripples already. The paint on the car is coming off.

It's not new actually. I get constant nagging but it always go away after a day or two. Of course, that's because I am only back for a day or two. But not this time...
Well, the fact is that the car is getting old. It's in its 8th year I think. Respraying the car its gonna cost a few 'k' at least. Changing the tint, easily another 'k' if its gonna be a good one. Then there's the constant repairs and the argument that the insurance is going to hike after it's 10th year or so which usually happens.

Initially I was at disagreement of the idea. I'm not giving up on the car until it gives up on me. A car is a liability, we all know that. This is a free car and I don't pay anything for it so its not really a liability to me. I have NGV installed and I don't pay for it. I pay for it's usage though which is least of my concern. I'm more concern of the tolls I'm paying everytime I travel. And I love the car! But the fact is, which guy would not want to own a nice car? Which guy are not into cars?

So, I gave some thought into it (for the sake of layan-ing my parents). If I would to buy a car, it's gotta be the Skyline GTR. But the one that I'm into cost 700k. That is why it is a 'dream' car. My next would be the Camry. Looks a bit too mature for me but well, I think the sports spec one is pretty cool. That's still out of my budget! I'm not willing to settle for a local car due to safety. Then i turned my head and looked at a car in which I have never fancied the brand for it's name.

The Kia Forte. I must agree that it is quite astonishing. It looks great, both front and back and the interior is sort of packed with technology. The price is competitive, below 100k for a 2.0 and only cost approx 80k plus for a 1.6SX. Seriously I would get one. Nice pick, Ez! This is going to be one sweet ride. But the only problem that I had with Kia is that I never liked the brand. I think the resale value of the car is bad. Sure enough, they made some adjustments to compensate for that, such as high trade in price for another Kia and a 9 to 12 years repayment scheme.

But even at 9 years, I'm looking at about 900 or so every month for a 1.6SX with down payment of maybe 10%? No way I can afford that....and I'm so not going to pay for a car for 9 years. It's like driving my Iswara now and still haven't complete paying for it! So, we're at this lunch table and the topic was brought up again. And I said, here's how much I earn. Half of it, went to my study loan (not even including the PTPTN) and insurance, here's how much I contributed to home, here's how much I need for rent and utilities, and I'm left with this much for food and miscellaneous. The result came out to be less than 500 worth of savings every month! And that was without shopping!

Dad was saying how we could reduce the monthly payment if we can fetch a higher price for the Iswara. But then again, I will be paying more for petrol than NGV or if I would to get the system installed (as predicted by Han Min..LOL), I'm looking at almost the same or higher expenditure every month. Comes back to the same thing! Finally, the whole idea was put on hold.....Phew!

Almost burned a hole in my pocket...I'm looking at getting a house next year so hopefully no interruptions! Seriously, what do you guys think? I should change my car? I know I'm not gonna pick up chicks with this car la but I'm not going to with the new car also...

Anyway, I'm gonna go back to kl next week into hiding from my parents a bit until the topic becomes stale (but mainly to do some shopping) :P

Smyrna - Part 7 ...

2009-12-15T11:17:00.001+08:00

I've seen this on the tele many times...It's like a must to have on discovery channel or animal planet if the topic is about fishes. The view is always beautiful. or at least, the aquarium will be setup beautifully to make this fish look as interesting as possible. I spent a lot of time here trying to take beautiful pictures of it but I think it all turned out ugly. Watching it on video is so so soothing...

This jellyfish is one of the deadliest but yet it still look so cool!

Ok ok..I heard you! I know you're not as fascinated about it like me. I won't bored you with jellyfish pictures then.... :|

I took 2 shots of the next aquarium and just quickly walk passed it. To me, it was nothing more than an oversize aquarium with artificial waves. I have no idea why people are so fascinated about it.

That was what I thought until I watch an episode on Discovery Channel about this section in Georgia Aquarium. I didn't know that the corals are REAL! I mean, this are not taken from the ocean. They are sort of 'breed'. Samples were injected into these coral stones, and they were placed under the ocean for approx 8 yrs etc. Then they were transported here and there was plenty of work required in order to maintain them. The artificial waves wasn't really artificial. Everything was made as natural as possible. Even the amount of light required to reach the corals.... I didn't know it was this difficult. I could have spend a little more time here...sigh...How stupid....

And you know what, all this shipping of live stock and stuff, were done by UPS! Where's DHL man....

Here's another huge huge huge aquarium! Its like really freaking huge if you compare it to the size of the people sitting right in front of it. And that 20 feet long whale coming right at you!

It's huge rite!!!!

This is quite a funny picture....Fish also know how to pose for picture!!!

Last post already next....

Smyrna - Part 6..

2009-12-12T16:39:00.003+08:00

I'm sorry if this bores you but the fact that I just had to finish posting all that happens in the US. I started the blog with the intention of treating it like an open diary. A place where sometime, somewhere, I can come back and refer to 'myself'. Of course, you can also trace the trails of my life via this blog. The ups and downs, the sweet and sad etc etc, but I wish you didn't!

Anyway, the Ocean Voyager has got to be one of the most interesting section here (if I was 10 yrs younger). Back then when I first hop on the conveyor belt (not DHL service area conveyor belt) and went through the tunnel of fishes, it was like I have seen the entire ocean. How naive!

This is one underwater tunnel that I have never seen before. It is so long it felt like it would have never ended. The fact that they are able to host dinner tables on the conveyor belt proved to be even more fascinating!

The view? Splendid. They have 20 feet long whales and the biggest fishes I have ever seen in any of the underwater tunnels. Come to think of it, I didn't expect to be still as thrilled and excited as a kid when coming across things like these. Imagine if I was still that small little boy, this thing would look like a sky of fishes to me!

I only had a few shots of this place. I have a couple of HD videos but I don't think I will put them up.

It was almost time to see some penguins. I always had shit luck when it comes to penguins. I have never seen one in my life.....(except for those here in Malaysia if you know what that means :P). I thought I would have got a chance when I first when to Underwater World in Australia. They didn't have any. Then I thought maybe its at SeaWorld. But they were working on something and the penguins were placed elsewhere. Now its Georgia Aquarium, and I still had to queue up just to view penguin's in some safe chilled room because they are renovating it's enclosure!

I didn't like it. I didn't like it at all....Someday I'm gonna go back to Aus and watch the penguins march!

The tropical diver too had some of the things I have never seen.

Like this worm like fish...It was my first time seeing this. But then I realized that Singapore also has it... boring! LOL.

I don't know where ya looking but its not the fish that is swimming on top that I am referring to. It's those things sticking out the sand floor...It looks like grass if you see it from a far. I wonder what it feeds on. Yeah, don't blame me for not reading the descriptions of the fish placed on the display area. The place is huge and I have no time for that :P

Cuttlefish are cool and they are even more cool when they swim. Unfortunately, this one is pretty tired...

To be continued....I believe I can close of Smyrna in another 2 post!

WorkStation....

2009-12-01T21:04:00.004+08:00

It took me a while to finish writing this post because I was searching high and low for a previous post in which I clearly remembered, had a shot of my previous work station. I used to sit like right in front of my boss (notice those covered cubicles). I don't anymore.

Regardless, it didn't bothered me much because I was practically away in some project room for the past 2 years. I haven't been sitting at my designated work station for more than 4 months in total since I joined the company.

There has been some major changes since the day I've joined, up to now. And the signs are pretty clear by simply observing my workstation. Like they always say, 'a picture tells a thousand lies!'

Previous Work Station

New Work Station

Differences
1. Reduced number of carbonated drinks and increase in mineral water - More focused on healthy lifestyle
2. Increased number junk food - Increasing workload forces lunched to be skipped
3. Same old sweater - No progress in financial sector. Unable to purchase new clothes
4. Crystal picture of us - We are over and I want to put 'us' behind 'us'. Life goes on.
5. Panda - I've been shown love and care by colleagues.
6. No longer in front of boss cubicle - Economy downturn forces organization restructure. Under a new boss now.
7. Correct Name - I now know who the department admin is and she now knows who am I too.

The last one is my personal favourite. And something I just got today.

8. Sign board that says (私家重地,閒人免進,美女除外) - Clearer picture and more selective of my needs!!!

At times I wonder, how much lifeless can I get....In office at this hour, blogging about office related stuff....

Sorry if you can't read chinese....Not like I can either! But I can understand these few words :P

Ipod + Phone != Iphone....

2009-11-27T23:17:00.002+08:00

A lot of people used to question why I rather get an Ipod rather than a Iphone. The fact is, I've never really liked an all in one item (apart from 3 in 1 coffee and stuffs). Most of the time, I think that dedicated items are better.

But today, I can tell you why having an Ipod and a phone is better than having an Iphone. I'm the kind of guy that usually have at least 4 things on me at any time when I leave the house. My car keys, my wallet, my ipod and my phone. Today, as I was ready to leave the house, I realized that I misplaced my phone somewhere and I have no idea where.

Naturally, the first thing that comes to mind is to get someone to call your mobile phone and trace it from the ringing tone. But how do you call that someone without your phone??? My house obviously doesn't have a landline and none of my housemates were in. My laptop is all packed in the car and I would be too lazy to open it up and go online.

That's when the Ipod comes into picture! You pull it out right away, connect to Palringo and get anybody on facebook or msn to call your mobile!

Of course, if you misplace your Ipod and left with your phone, I have no idea how you're going to find your Ipod.....

Smyrna - Part 5 ...

2009-11-19T14:47:00.000+08:00

Cold Water Quest I believe has the least number of stuffs on display but they have unique fishes...I some more thought it will be cold inside but looks like only the water is cold...How disappointed!

They also have a section for touch and feel where they display a lot of sea urchin's and what not.

I like the feeling of this thing. I don't know what it is called. It's really soft and nice the feeling of it. I have touched a few before but not as huge as this.

Crabs I like! But this one looks exceptionally brutal don't you think? It's huge and it looks nasty. I think its called Japanese Spider Crab or something.

Watch out kid! May bite your head off!

Jess, if I can dedicate the aquarium, I wanna dedicate this one to you. It's the huge-est! I mean, the biggest :P They have plenty of white belugas inside!!!

I think this picture will do more justice on the size of the aquarium!

Continue next post....(These days putting up post desperately in an act to save my dying blog traffic....)

Smyrna - Part 4 ...

2009-11-10T11:08:00.000+08:00

When I first got to the entrance, a lot of people was standing there. I figured this must be some serious attraction that is so pack until people can't even move in. River Scout...Are they going to have a river in there? Got rides?

Jes, large aquarium you wan? Filled with Discus! The Discus are one of many beautiful fishes from the Amazon River in South America. Hm...I do know something about fishes....

African Cichlids are mostly mouth brooders. The female protect the eggs in their mouths until hatched. Again, proven I do more than just staring at the fishes like the kid!

And if you think the aquariums are still small, look at that! On top of the head also got fish okay! Everywhere you look also is fish! You don't get this elsewhere. And this is not those tunnel where you have a conveyor belt for you to stand on. We're not even there yet!

This is the first time I actually see an alligator this close, so I was pretty stunned like this kid. Plus, I can actually see what's above the water and what's below. Pretty cool.

Some fish that can produce electricity....

So is this...but I remember the name of this fish. I think they call it elephant fish or something. No joke! I remember cos it has the trunk...

Piranha's I think.....They don't look that scary actually....

Stay tuned for ColdWater Quest next!

Smyrna - Part 3 (For Jessica) ...

2009-11-07T14:19:00.001+08:00

*I've continue this post like I promised...more to come :)

There was another small pool for touching sea creatures not too far from here. In this pool, we have a bunch of sea urchins, sea cucumbers, starfishes etc that are pretty similar to that of underwater world. I've touched them before.

But there was one that left me feeling pretty guilty. I don't know if I like them better this way....

Or this way (Duyong)....

I know...damn sadistic right? Swear I will not eat them again..... :|

Really didn't know what is so fun about the next section...I mean, it's just prawns...unless kid's these days really have never seen a real fish before and assume that fishes that are swimming in the sea are exactly those that is sandwich between the breads in their Filet-O-Fish...If you laugh, then tell me what's the difference between a white and a brown shrimp!

Weird though, I don't think its sadistic eating prawns :P

Then there was the familiar face. Seriously, I think you'll find the lion fish in any marine parks. Like any......It's an interesting fish but also a common one I suppose.

And here's the stupidest section in the entire marine park. A freaking boat like playground. Frankly, after paying that kind of money, I will never forgive my kid if he spends hours here... I mean, what the hell? What is this thing doing here? Can you comprehend?

Finally, geico (some famous car insurance company in the US), sponsored some gecko's just because that's their mascot...Great view from behind, ladies :)

Next up, the River Scout!

TheStar and me......

2009-10-22T23:20:00.001+08:00

I love taking random pictures. So random that most of the time, when I wanna shoot a picture, my camera is never with me. Luckily for my Sony Ericsson K800 that I have bought sometime back and never wanted to change, I manage to snap some acceptable pictures....

At times, I put it up The Star for fun. Try and see my luck if I can earn that RM50 and take all my readers on a trip to.....well, wherever RM50 can get us to :P
But often, I don't get lucky enough to win it. Or shall I say, I NEVER WON IT!

Sometime back, I manage take a picture of a cat aiming for a fish at a market in Malacca. I sent it to the star, and it made it to the papers but didn't take the winning spot...I blogged about it here. The original picture can be found here. Can't believe I lost to a freaking leg!

And yet again a few weeks ago I posted another picture. Didn't expect it to make it to the papers again and lost!

This time lost to a stupid policeman! Get out!!!!

Food I heart.............!!!!!!!

2009-10-19T19:18:00.001+08:00

Out of all my posts on seafood, I kinda left out one which I really heart but have never blogged about it.....Probably because I always do not have my camera with me. In fact, it made it into my list of cravings at one time when I was still in Australia (here)!

Not this time! I have my camera with me! Everyone was pretty hungry by the time we reached cos of the massive jam heading down to Summit area....what the fish man....it was like crazy crazy jam....from holiday villa, i took a nap (too tired after swimming...) and when i woke up like some half an hour later, we just only passed the damn roundabout!

Anyway, the food was good, no doubt...not because we were extra hungry or anything like...We had one big plate of my favorite 'Sang Har Meen'....What is 'Sang Har' btw? Its definitely not 'live prawns' because otherwise everything will be Sang Har also.... But I really really like this...and when I ask the guy if I can have 4 prawns instead of 3 for 6 people, he babbled some stuff which we have no intention of hearing so, whatever!!!!!!!!!!!! Just bring the food already!

Damn hungry already where got time to listen to the explanations!

Then the bread came....It looks damn appetizing. But of course, the bread is nothing without that bowl of sauce right behind it. They used to charge for additional sauce! Seriously don't know if the bread is appetizer or dessert because you find yourself eating it at the beginning and also after you finish all the crabs...

And finally, the most awaited dish of the day, the butter crabs! Damn, my mouth is watering while I am blogging this. It is the best best best way of cooking crabs! We have 6 people on the table and waiter asked if 3 crabs would be enough....you say?

Of course not enough lar! 6 people = 6 crabs lar at least! If not enough I will tambah some more.... The regular family really take the number of heads divide by 2 to order the number of crabs one meh?

Satisfying dinner! Wanna go again!

Singapore - Part 4...

2009-09-28T13:33:00.001+08:00

Singapore is a gay city....why? Event he merlion is half male half female. Actually, I think I know what is a merlion. Is just that Joey suddenly ask me, I can't remember what the hell is that. And her description was just simply puking water. This merlion never puked water. Can even go up and take pictures lor which we didn't.

As it was getting too dark to get any more pictures, failed to get anyone with me and the merlion. Vickey left after that. Myself and Alvin went on to the Songs of the Sea show. It was quite good seriously. Its a display of water and light projection + sound + music + etc etc....

Sorry no pictures cos it was quite dark and also I want to enjoy the show rather than snap pictures for you people :P

After the show, we went for LUGE!!!!! Fun ride! First time I sit those like open air cable car. Those where people usually take it up the mountains for ski.

Here comes our LUGE!

For safety purposes, we have to wear the stupid helmet. I have a picture taken with that but I look really stupid! No way I'm going to put that up! No way...as a compensation, I just put Alvin's one up :P

The usual rules.... No racing....but you think we actually care? LOL. Seriously, the breaks doesn't look like its going to actually save us if we forced it but this guy I tell you, went all out! I actually freaked out after trying to take the first corner at high speed....OK, u win!

Back to Vivo after that where Alvin did some light shopping.

Light for him..not light for me :|

I just stand around and camwhore abit...

He said this shirt is nice but too expensive. I agree its expensive but disagree that it is nice! He didn't end up buying anyway...

After shopping, we went for lunch at Thai Express! Hm...all this Express stuff keeps reminding me of the things in US like Panda Express and Tony Romas Express....But the food is pretty good!

We've got some taufu stuff....

Soft shell crab!

And some tomyam stuff...got prawns!

Satisfied ler!!! And its not that pricey actually. Damn...hungry!!!

I guess that sums up my entire SG trip. Didn't manage to go anyway the next day because it was bloody hell raining....

Singapore - Part 3...

2009-09-25T14:51:00.001+08:00

I think this picture kinda get lots of comments on my facebook! I think its exceptionally cool. Even someone said that I got potential to be a model. LOL. Calvin, remember that i wanna be the main star in your next video!

So what actually inspired this picture? Ehem....well, 2 things.

First of all, of course, the bus was pretty full. But of course, I also need to be standing at the best position to be able to pull of such a pose right?

But the most important! Most important of all is this cute little thing that was staring at me. I am damn sure he was staring at me. At that moment, all I wanted to do is to look really good. I want him to know that there is 'beauty' in this ugly world! Ha Ha.

I bet he is thinking, "Fuck! Got so leng zai one meh? I will be so leng zai or not next time?" Agree rite?

Nothing about chicks alrite? That was way way before we went to meet up with Alvin's sister. She's kinda cute no? Too bad! Taken!

We went for a couple of lame 3D rides. Don't go there! Bluff money one...But shortly after, we had to rush for the dolphin show. Damn love dolphins. Surely you didn't forget the hype I made after I first see a dolphin back in SeaWorld! What more, this time people telling me pink dolphin ler...I thought its really pink and stuff. (I was searching for my SeaWorld post but seems like I didn't blogged about it!!! Damn...I need to go back and search for my pics again...)

Hm...pink is pink...but looks a bit ugly though. However, they never fail to amaze me. I thought this was my one chance to touch one and grab a photo at an affordable price. Too bad, my attire doesn't permit me to do so that day. :(

Satisfied?

Yes, until the show ended. The queue to get out of that place was freaking long! And its hot!

Alvin of course happy lar! The more time we waste waiting, the lesser he need to spend. LOL.

To be continued.....

Boring holiday.....

2009-09-23T12:40:00.002+08:00

For those of you that are overseas, we just had our Raya holidays. Such a long boring weekend for me... People not around lor! So what have I been doing? Seriously apart from watching 'Guai Tam' (Those ghost reality show like 'Taps', 'Most Haunted', etc except that it is a HK production), did a lot of shopping. By shopping I meant like browser shopping. Not even window shopping.

Browser shopping is seriously bad for health because I've been lying on my stomach, back or sitting on my ass more than walking on my feet! My list of 'Most Wanted' just kept growing and growing.

First, I started with my usual favourite site, A|X and I ended up looking at this hoodie. Discounted some more!

Then I tried and put my attention away to something else like reading some funny stuff in forum.lowyat.net. Guess what, I ended up in a WTS thread selling Burberry wallet! basket....

I quickly moved away and try to stay focus on the things that I already plan to buy. For example, the Seiko watch which I have already decided to postpone a little bit further until I meet up with my hairstylist. He bought one Seiko watch which I felt was quite nice.

Since the watch is out of the way, I start looking at the next thing, my running shoes. But somehow or rather, I ended up looking at another stunning stuff!

I was about to call it the quits when I decided to shut down the computer so that I don't wander deeper. It was then that the computer hang and it triggered me that its about time to get a new one....

Haiz...yet another thing on the list...

Somehow I feel like God trying to tell me something lor :P

Nola jk....I need to be strong! With that, I officially start to puasa from WTS threads, shoppingnsales.com, branded clothes websites and shopping centres....

Don't tempt me anymore!

Singapore - Part 2...

2009-09-18T11:45:00.001+08:00

So right after makan, we went and get tickets to, I can't remember where. And then train tickets to get over to Sentosa. While Alvin was queue-ing, I went and take all the brochures which I often never make use of...

Damn wanted to look like Eva holding the Toshiba notebook... :P You guys damn lucky that you get to see pictures like this of me. Usually these pictures will not make it out of the camera's memory card!

In Singapore, everything moves fast. The escalator also faster than normal one! So is the bus....Kinda freak me out when the bus went down the hill...

Alvin say have to get Songs Of The Sea and the dolphin show thingy before we start going around. So we went and did just that before we went to Underwater World.

I remember Underwater World used to be pretty huge the last time I came. But then again, things have changed so much. I guess I used to be really little then...or maybe I have seen bigger thats why. Really, I think KLCC's Aquaria thingy thing is better than Underwater World. Of course, nothing beats the Georgia Aquarium. Hor Jessica? :P Oh yea btw...this one will be continued after SG post...LOL

What made me remember I was here? Actually its just this thing.

I think they call it leafy seahorse or sea dragon or some shit like that. But thats all to it that I can remember the last time I came here. Now that I am no longer a kid, it takes more than just the seahorse to intrigue me! Tell, how is this even possible? Sorry lar. I was never good in Science or Physics and stuff. Pretty sure that there's plenty of people out there who can't wait to enlighten me.

No, I'm not interested in the fish lar. I have this at home. But how come, the case which is filled up to that level, the water will not pour out? See, I can even put my hand inside wor. Something about pressure? Tekanan air? WTF?

This is like damn cruel...I don't know if its alive or not but I can actually see the embryo moving....I hope its not real...very very cruel I feel...

Not going to show you much pictures about fishes lar...All those available in my Georgia Aquarium post.

But there's this one thing Georgia Aquarium don't have. It's called Sea Angel!

Like damn small and cute thing. Get this straight. Sea Angel != Sea Monkey okay? Sea Monkey damn lame. My pictures not so nice lar...poor camera and lighting. You have to see it for real or google it! It's seriously damn chunted.

Also first time I see a real life Coconut Crab! Remember this post?

Hm..dad? It looks really cute ler! LOL

3D Shark!!!!!!!!!

Hm...and of course not forgetting. The best picture of all time taken in Underwater World.....

Thanks Alvin! I like this shot a lot!

Singapore - Part 1...

2009-09-15T21:46:00.002+08:00

**Warning : Plenty of poser pics up ahead. Please quit now if you do not wish to see them :P

It has been years! Maybe donkey years since I last went to SG. I was still a kid then. I only remember going to the underwater world and night safari because I remember seeing the sea dragon and ant eater. And that was all I can remember about Singapore.

What made me decided to go back to SG all of a sudden? Of course, a long weekend and the most important thing, the BANK is open on a weekend!

See, it says BANK on the forehead! Thanks for sponsoring the trip!

Frankly, I didn't spend anything near 30sgd for this entire trip. Well, except for the bus ticket that is. I left the office that Friday right before lunch. I had to rush back to pack my stuff and shoot down to Malacca to catch the bus. Yes...bus...how stupid.

If I had plan this out earlier, I wouldn't have to waste all the bloody time!!! Arrived somewhere close to 11pm and was taken to Clarke Quay almost immediately. It was pretty pack with chicks and stuff so we didn't manage to get to any good drinking places. We just had to settle for anything.

I think the place is call Jello something. Had quite a good time laughing at Shin. She's the girl on the left. This gurl, seriously drinker. She was the one ordering buckets after buckets or Corona. Something funny happen that night. We all toasted the first bottle and everyone already had their limes pushed down the bottle. Seriously, doesn't look like there's anyway that the lime can come off the bottle after it is forced down. But by the end of the drink, Shin's lime was gone! Accused us of stealing your lime when you swallow it! :P

Leave the beer to the guys lar...you should stick to eating lemon :P

It was a pretty short night. We took the cab home at 2am...

Next morning was bright and sunny! But Alvin had no idea where to take me. Yah...unplanned and unorganized!!!

But he was almost certain that Sentosa is the place to be! I mean, where else? Shin didn't wanna join us like she PROMISED! But anyway, Alvin alone was good enough. So we took the MRT to Vivo and had lunch there in Food Republic. I wonder if the Food Republic here is same with the one in Pavillion?

I remember Joey said have to try local food and according to Alvin, this something-noodle-prawn only available in SG. Really looks like a lot of people is eating this crap.

The one thing that we are really alike is the fact that we don't scrap on food and we tend to order more than we can eat! But damn...all oily food...

Some random shots of me taking some shots...

I notice I look best in pictures when my face cannot be seen... :S

BANK asking for money!

You are the best!!!

2009-08-31T14:46:00.003+08:00

I'm not gay or metro....just another typical guy that cares about his looks and am probably the one guy that outdo the number of times the average girl goes for facial *ashame*. Anyway, this is a short post just as a thank you note to my sister for being my major sponsor in exterior products! :P You are the best! Also as a warm up post to warm up my blog after so long....

As my cleanser and moisturizer is running out (L'Oreal Man Expert Anti Dullness Cream which is also bought by her), here comes the latest from Bio-Essence. Lets see if this is good...hehe..Btw, jie, I got no toner lerrrr....LOL

Coming up next, is my SG trip!

Wait, this picture looks more scandalous.....

Stay tuned!

Smyrna - Part 2...

2009-07-20T10:23:00.001+08:00

There was nothing much to do in Smyrna and so I thought I'd venture to the nearest city, Atlanta. Heard that Georgia Aquarium there is the world's biggest aquarium. It was quite a stupid thing to do to pay for the trip to come here, considering the fact that after San Francisco, my next stop is Atlanta which nearby...

When I first got here, I wasn't expecting much out of it. I thought it was just another KLCC Aquaria thingy. But it actually turn out pretty good, and it would have been better if the people helping me to take pictures would take a better picture! Some take without the leg or without the full background...I mean, wtf? You guys are born without a camera meh....For that, I'm not putting any pictures with me in it lar...

Bought the tickets from the automatic counter outside and dash right in. A bit envy those that have their family or partner with them...oh well, that's the setback of this entire trip. After all, couldn't ask for anything more...

The dugong at the top of course is fake, but the fishes aren't. It's huge! I was expecting my camera to fail me under these low light conditions but personally, I think it did a good job.

It was quite early when I reached. Got something to eat from the cafeteria, took a seat and look at all the happy faces...except for mine..

How to not Nemo!

Anyway, the first stop was the 'Georgia Explorer'. There was plenty of people circulating the pool. I couldn't help wondering what is going on there.

Well, apparently they have a pool of stingray's and sharks to be touched. The last time in Underwater World, we only got to see the stingrays but not touch them. How can I miss this! We were only given somewhat about 10 minutes to touch and then we will have to leave them alone for a couple of minutes to cool down.... Kesian these animals at times...

It was a fun beginning!

Mango Tree....

2009-07-12T13:31:00.001+08:00

Living in a corner lot, there are plenty of land which one can make use of. Unlike the rich family, we do not have the capacity to maintain a beautiful garden with carpet grass and such. However, we do have the capacity to grow flowers and trees in the garden.

Plenty of plants and trees has been grown on this garden of ours. I clearly remembered that we had sugar canes, mangoes, papaya, langsat, and there was once, we were talking about having a durian tree since our family spends quite a fair bit of money on durians. The talk never did materialize because of the fact that the roots of the durian tree can uproot the house's foundation. So we had to put the topic to rest.

As the years went by, the trees that we planted, inspite bearing fruits and stuff, had to be chopped off. The sugar cane tree was removed as it was attracting a lot of ants. The papaya tree was growing towards the ground instead of upwards after i buried my dead hamster below it etc etc... And now, both the apple mango and the normal mango tree...

That sunday morning, the excavator came and took down the tree...Oh god...No more mangoes to go around..

The garden is now left nothing but a couple of vegetable plants like ladies finger which unfortunately, not one of the vegetables that I eat...

Well, not like I liked vegetables anyway...

Nothing beats emotional pain....

2009-07-08T22:48:00.003+08:00

Last Friday, I went and did something that I had no guts to do more than a decade ago. Don't ask me what triggered because I myself don't know. I was simply more brave to do it with the perception that I can mask away the physical pain and mental fear of the surgery, with all the emotional pain that I am going through. It was a simple procedure to be exact, but I had to do it the complicated way. Ideally, this could have been done under local anesthetic in a clinic but I decided to do it under general anesthetic in a operation theater.

Checked in the hospital on Friday morning. Performed all the necessary procedures and was checked in to a ward which is suppose to be my room. As much as I refuse to let fear overtake me, I won't deny that it was a 'balls shrinking' moment for me. If I wasn't afraid of these things, I wouldn't have waited for more than 10 years to perform this simple procedure.

But then I recalled Joey saying, "Think of the person you love dearest and you will forget about the fear and pain". True enough, I cannot afford to show that I was afraid, because then my parents would have been even more worried for me. My dad, he's got a lot of fear I know, but enough pride inside not to let it show. So I treated it as a joke. I kept making fun of it, till a point where I totally forgotten about my fear. It was even funnier when I had to change into the operation 'dress' (bareback) and was forced to put on the stupid shower cap (which I am not showing a picture of).

It was all smooth until the nurse pushed the wheel chair into the room. Then, fear hit me again. It was time to go. I was wheeled to the 1st floor and into the operation theater's waiting area. There I was, lying on the bed, waiting for my turn to be pushed into the operation theater, all the old memories start flashing by one by one. I know, it's not like I was going for something major. Neither was it a life threatening surgery. But you just couldn't help being emotional looking at those lying right next to you. They were all there for reasons not being made known to me.

Some looked pretty relaxed. Some looked like they were just waiting for God to call their name. I simply couldn't help feeling lucky, but at the same time sorry for them. Finally, '8b' was called. The anesthetist, came and push me into the operation theater and rolled me over to the operation bed. It was extremely cold in there. I was shivering. But I didn't knew if it was because I was afraid or because it was cold.

Here I am now, lying on the bed, staring at the big spotlights right above me, while the surgeons were drown away in their conversation on how to position me for the surgery. The anesthetist, trying to put me to sleep using both gas and injection. My mind wasn't functioning. I couldn't comprehend what was going on. But I was waiting..waiting for the double images, and the blurring noises before I get knocked out. Breath after breath of the anesthetic, I didn't go out. No double images, no blurring noises...

The next thing I know, "Boy, operation is over yah...".

Where's the tremendous pain I was waiting for? Where was the unbearable pain that will help me forget about the emotional pain I was going through? There wasn't any. Yes, the pain was there. But it was far from unbearable...

All I was left with is nothing but 3 'siham' which cost slightly more than 1k each.

So much for disappointment, I checked out on the spot...

Death Note....

2009-06-29T21:45:00.002+08:00

If tomorrow never comes, I would like to;

1. Play my favorite sport one last time
2. Catch a movie with my friends one last time
3. Go shopping for clothes that I can never afford
4. Have lunch and dinner with my friends one last time

It's weird that this is all I can come up with, given 2 minutes to think of the things I want to do before I die. No, I'm not dying. I'm not even thinking of committing suicide. I'm just playing make believe so don't go all panicking over this note :)

But truely and surely, for the one thing that matters, I'm happy. I'm happy of every single thing that has happen in this life, be it the good or the bad. If the time has come for me to pass, I'll say, that I have no regrets.

Given a second chance to do this life all over again, I'd guess I'll do it all the same...

** If you never see me again, then take this note for real...

Smyrna - Part 1...

2009-06-18T08:58:00.002+08:00

Smyrna is practically a small town in Georgia. Probably one of the best town of my 3 visits to the state of Georgia. Not to mention that I freaking hate it. It was pretty cold in Smyrna too that time but I figured that it wasn't as cold as Reno. Practically felt numb after flying from east to west and west back to east and I needed a perfect room to rest.

Glad that the room was pretty comfortable. Big as usual (not that I needed the space) but it was pretty comfortable despite

As usual, comfy beds are the only thing that I look forward to everytime I am in a new hotel. After my bad experience in Fort Myers, I start to pay more attention to the beds I sleep in.

There was a lousy mall behind the hotel. But despite having a lousy mall, the best 2 restaurants are also right behind the hotel.

This was where I first had PF Chang's. The so called famous chinese food franchise restaurant.

And I guess the EGAP junior's team, or at least, my favourite Cheesecake Factory...

Cheesecake was where we had our last dinner before the team was dispersed to the entire state.....

Reno - Part 2...

2009-06-05T08:44:00.003+08:00

Wasn't expect to see any snow in this trip. Not too sure if the term to use is 'fortunately' or 'unfortunately'. I've never seen snow in my life. Or at least, not in this life, yet. Reno was cold. Perhaps maybe one of the coldest places so far as it was at a higher altitude. But not high enough to bring in the snow. As much as snow is concern, I am only able to see it from my room.

I remember that morning, I had to call the airlines twice to check if my baggage had arrived. I was super pissed when they told me that they will call when it arrives at the hotel but nobody ever 'wtf' called. So I called up the bell boy and they said it arrived this morning and I had to come down to get it. Now that was so going to make my blood boil. Who doesn't know that Calvin doesn't leaves the room until he gets his shower?

After the whole drama, I needed to get something to eat and this time, fortunately, after a month without proper chinese food, there was a 'wtf' DUCK HOUSE across the hotel.

Looking rather shady from the outside, inside is pretty much the typical run down chinese restaurant. The food was pretty okay though. I've come to learn soon enough that Reno has actually plenty of chinese restaurants.

Too bad, my stay in Reno was a mere 4 days. I didn't had time to go down to Las Vegas or take a trip around the area. All I had was time to walk around the hotel and visit the casino in which I lost, as usual...

My flight was 6am in the morning that day. Good bye Reno.

Reno - Part 1...

2009-05-28T06:15:00.004+08:00

Sorry I stalled for damn long. More like I was sorry that I 'stoned' for that long. Didn't really had the mood to do anything these days. I think its shown all over my face that even people who don't really know me noticed that something was wrong. By the way, I'm in Guam right now. In fact, I opted to come here despite knowing that there's tones of shit work here. I just need to get out or rather getaway and do something different...somehow...

Anyway, after Orlando, I was in Reno. Getting to Reno wasn't easy at all. My ordeal started when I flew out of Orlando. I had a layover in Georgia Airport. Everytime I come here, I just hate it. Mainly because I never once had an on time flight. I don't even know why they will wanna built a major stopover in this shit state that has bad weather all the time.

It was a long flight from Orlando to Reno. It's practically flying from the East to the West. To make things worst, my plane from Orlando to Reno was delayed and I almost didn't make my Reno flight due to that. But it almost turn into a flight that I didn't wanna be on. We were close to landing in Reno, probably only 50 feet above ground. I could see the runway lights trailing on my window and all of a sudden, the plane decided to take off again. Everyone was puzzled for the next 15 minutes as the idiot pilot didn't say a word. But I had a feeling it was a super last minute call not to land as the plane was still swinging from left to right at the very last moment. We made a second attempt to land and this time despite the strong wind, we forced landing.

Lucky for me I didn't die. Because if I did, there will be no one to pickup my bags the next day. YES THE NEXT DAY! Although I manage to make my flight to Reno, apparently my bags didn't and everything was in there! The hotel is not capable of taking care of my needs for the day but it was pretty good for its price. The cheapest hotel ever stayed so far at only 49USD a night. It's those typical casino type rooms where everything is bling bling and gold.

They gave me a 2 bed room knowing that I am alone and a TV in the bathroom so that I don't feel bored even when I'm bathing.

They had everything you need in the fridge. J.D, Chivas, all sorts of beer etc...and everything at the bar top like peanuts, sweets, even a camera if you forget yours. That was so weird and strange. And just before I knew it, I removed one of the items to have a closer look.... Then I saw this.

I was like, WTF? *Quickly puts it back*. Then run to my bed and turn on my TV trying to retrieve my invoice. Notice the TV has my name on it :P

Luckily, there wasn't a charge. I remember the day was so bad that I went to sleep without doing anything further...

Not that I can do anything since my lugagge is still somewhere in freaking Atlanta...

Dead blog...

2009-05-17T13:05:00.003+08:00

First and foremost, for those who didn't know, I am already back in Malaysia. Was back since last weekend. And for those who do know, well, it doesn't make a difference. Anyway, its not like nothing happened after Disney. It just that I am pretty lazy to blog about it. Plus, now that I'm back, I have to be careful of what I have to say and post for whatever reasons. :)

Anyhow, I'm glad to be back. There's plenty of things that I have yet to do to get myself fitted back to this working environment. So, bear with me for a while, while I get adjusted back to this Malaysian life. Meanwhile, I'm up for any activities that you can think of.

Fun stuff just helps me keep my focus.

DisneyWorld - Part 12...

2009-05-08T23:19:00.000+08:00

I always fancy Japanese stuff. I mean, they produce like the best stuff in the world! Apart from fashion and clothes that is. Anyway, there's this so called Japanese structure (I know Calvin will beg to differ) that is actually a gift shop selling lots of Japanese stuff.

Well, more like self-proclaimed Japanese stuff that was made in China.

But at least, give them some credit for trying to look authentic. They had this creepy structure outside of the building. What's this? An oil lamp ah Calvin? Don't tell me is their 'dei ju gong'(jaga land one god) altar. LOL

And what the hell is this lamp post doing here? Like usually got ghost one ler these things.

Luckily, the shop inside was pretty bright. Like I said, they sell lots of cool Japanese stuff. See if you can spot anything cool...

Do you know what these gurls are doing in the shop?

They're selling some Oyster pearls. No idea how it works but you're suppose to buy a oyster and open up. Gurantee got pearl inside. Or not...I don't know. I saw it at a few other places actually but I didn't really bother to ask them how it works because I'm just not into pearls or corals unlike Jaime :P

Yet another scary sculpture at the exit.

Almost 9pm now, and its getting dark. I was already walking back to where I started but there were still a few more buildings to go.

You also, just look at the picture and don't ask questions la har? I've never felt so lazy to blog like this before....

What's this? Looks mexican to me....Swine flu wei! Get out!

Okay, I'm done! I know I'm back at the entrance when I see this beautiful ball.

Well, after 1 whole day and 3 parks, I cannot describe to you how much I have walked...And after all that, I must have got something for myself right? You bet it! Here comes the souvenir.

Sore feet with bruises! Stayed in bed the day after...

That's all! Watch out for DisneyWorld - Part 13 next!

Just kidding :)

DisneyWorld - Part 11...

2009-05-05T04:28:00.002+08:00

How dark was it by then? Dark enough to make my pictures sucky...Can hardly see the teapot already...

Actually, there are a few more rides at the front but I missed it. Because I was late, I didn't bother to get a map so I didn't know there were more rides there. At the back, its all replica of places around the world. More like replica of buildings. And they were restaurants and souvenir shops actually...So, if you go to Epcot, you practically like visited all those attractions already.

For a start, there's this thing I don't know what it is. Looks like a Zigurat in Kajian Tempatan.

Then, there was this like Chinatown thing. The typical arch that every China Town must have!

But they have more than just the arch. They had this emperor palace look alike thing too. The inside of it looks pretty similar than the actual one except that the size looks small. Not that I have seen the actual one but I've seen it on Discovery Channel though...

Then there was the miniature emperor soldiers thingy that I think appeared in The Mummy. I never watch that movie but I somehow know about these soldiers thing.

Can't really remember what this one was, but aren't all western like buildings look the same?

My camera's battery was almost dying already because I keep switching between flash and no flash to see which was better. Obviously, no flash is better la...not like my flash strong enough to bounce back enough light for a good picture. But I was just doing it cos I'm stubborn!

If you haven't notice in this post, I was just trying to slam all the pictures in so that I can get over with it. I myself find it bored already.... LOL

DisneyWorld - Part 10...

2009-05-01T18:20:00.000+08:00

Sun is coming down, pictures gonna suck...But yet, I still squeeze my way through to Epcot. Epcot is where I so wanna go with a group of people. In fact, it would have been great if everyone was here. I don't mind just hanging out in this park for the whole day. Walking in and out of every restaurant just to get a taste of everything....

That's me and my regular emotionless look. You know you're in Epcot when you see that huge ball. At first I thought it was just nothing, but there was something inside actually. But before that, notice the walls at the back of me that are covered in metal plates at some point and its just blank at the other? Well, guess what's on it?

Looks like you can actually get your picture on it and there's still a lot of empty spaces! Well, if I had that one picture with me, I would have get that immortalized. Too bad I didn't. Anyway, I was in Magic Kingdom before this but how come I've never seen anything that Disney like this?

How come is it in Epcot? To be honest, no idea what Epcot's theme was about but I sure like it. Back to the big ball, there was a tiny entrance below it.

Actually, its a ride through time to learn about human civilization. You board the spaceship and it keeps going round and round up the ball. Along the way, there's human like statues that really look real along with speech and movement and a narration on what takes place when and where. Informative!

On the peak of the room is a pitch black space with stars that looks so cool. Its like you're really in space or something.

After that wasn't that cool. We were put into a fallback position so that they can get us back down. What's not cool is that is very steep, you can't see what's behind you and the thing keep stopping due to some reasons. Scary...

Anyway, upon getting off the ride, there's a room filled with cool stuff. Notice the big screen near the ceiling and the earth ball.

Notice my face on it!

And then there was also this mine sweeping game....All this fun, brought to you by Siemens...I'm not working for Siemens else I'll be damn proud wei...its like they are so into the future :)

By the time I got out, it was already dark....Oh man......

Book...

2009-04-30T02:09:00.002+08:00

I can still remember the pain of waking up at 4am in the morning yesterday. I had to go to work at 5.45...It would have been much better if I was only waking up to wake someone else up and go back to sleep. But no, I had to force myself up after hardly less than 2 hours of sleep. 'That' has contributed to my mood a lot...

Today was different though. We had to go 'live' tonight which means staying back late. Therefore, we're going in only at 11.30. I didn't had to wake up at 8 today but I decided to. I need to do my laundry. First time doing my laundry in the morning. But it was okay. I got it all planned out. I'm going to take my book with me and wait by the pool for my laundry to be done.

I can hardly remember when was the last time I read a book. Was it one of the vampire stories by R.L. Stine? Or was it the other one with a lot of sexual content. I think its the latter. Anyway, what would I be doing with a book? How did I get it? Why so hardworking?

Sitting on the conveyor belt
Tric : Hey, heard about the movie twilight? OMG its so romantic. I love, love stories.
Cal : That's kinda absurd cause I just watched it randomly over the weekends.
Tric : It was good isn't it?
Cal : Pretty much. People don't seem to like it as much as I do but frankly, I love it.
Tric: I actually have the book. I have both part 1 and part 2.
Cal : Did you really?
Tric: Yea...It's good.

I walked off shortly after to finish up some work.

Then, on the way to the elevator back in the hotel...
Cal : Trish, speaking of the book, was it different from the movie?
Tric: The movie was about the first book. The second is the continuation of the story.
Cal: Oh..
Tric: I'm done reading it though. You can have it. Hang on a second.

She walks into the magazine shop and came out empty.

Tric: I so wanna get the next book. Can't wait to read it...
Cal: Really? Erm okay. Pass it to me over dinner later.
Tric: No, I'm going over to the gym and then straight to dinner after that. Come pick it up from my room now. It's close to the elevator and 1 floor below yours only. Don't be a bum.
Cal: I'm not! Okay...

And so I walked off with the book. That was yesterday....I was always a slow reader..always...I finished 1/4 of the book yesterday but I didn't think I was going to finish it by Friday and she is leaving this Friday. So, today....

Cal : Hey, what do you do with books that you have finished reading?
Tric: Erm...I guess I just keep it somewhere and then read it again when I feel like it.
Cal: And if you don't? That's going to be a waste...
Tric: Why?
Cal: Nah, I just felt like I'm not going to finish reading this by the end of the week.
Tric: Oh you slow little asian reader...
Cal: Wtf?
Dave : Oh, isn't that being typical American? Just because you've been speaking English all your life you can't give this asian guy some leeway for reading it slow. Calvin, hand her one of your fucking asian books and make her read it in a week

He said in his british accent...
I kept quiet though. I have no idea how a Asian book is different than a Western book. I didn't wanna be part of the argument anyway. Triccia just kept laughing.

Cal: You know what Trish, I feel like keeping the book with me.
Tric: What???
Cal: I've decided not to return it. Can I?
Tric: What? Urgh...Well...alright. Let it be my gift to you, asian. DHL pays for it anyway.

Then she twist her neck so that she can flash me that grin from the front seat of the car.

And that's how I get things for free...

I've decided to push my luck further today...

Cal: Hey, you think you're gonna get the 3rd book today, finish reading it by tomorrow and then pass that to me as well?
Tric: Well, I'm getting the book sent to me today, I'll probably finish it by tomorrow but you're not having it because thats my friend's.
Cal: Oh....
Tric: I have the first book too..I would have gave that to you. Too bad its in NY. Na Na Na Na :P
Cal: Well, lets just say if I get to go to ZYP, I'll pay you a visit, then you can pass me the first book. Right?
Tric: Well, lets just say if you go to ZYP, you pay me a visit, you'll be able to finish the 2nd book by then and return it to me!
Cal: Bitch...
Tric: Ouch.... :(

Deny my wishes, and that's what you get :P

DisneyWorld - Part 9...

2009-04-28T11:41:00.000+08:00

So I jump on the raft and got across the river to that Sawyer guys island with promising thoughts that there's going to be some fun things over there. Its suppose to be a Pirate's Lair with some mystery on it. I like it!

After getting off the raft, the first thing was this. It says 'Old Scratch Mystery Mine'. See what it says on the board.

"I have explored many old mines, but this one is the best ever! Strange things happen in here so keep a sharp eye out and don't stop for nothing!"

And there was this one kid who came out crying! How nice is that! So I quickly ran in and I didn't stop and I came out safe and sound. If I had a spray with red ink on it, I would do something to the signboard. Something like this...

"I have explored many old mines, but this one is the ~~best~~ worst ever! ~~Strange~~ Nothings happen in here so keep ~~a sharp eye out~~ walking and don't stop ~~for~~ because there's nothing!"

Seriously, there is nothing in this shit! I mean you go in and come out. Really just an empty tunnel! So what's the kid crying about? Apparently her brother scared her on the way out of the cave! Damn... The other sections on the islands were seriously nothing too.. Like an abandon light house...screw that! I'm leaving!

And so I did got off the island and got on to the big boat. I've always wanted to go on to a boat that uses paddles like this to move. I saw one in Brissy but didn't get to go onto it because its like a sunset watch boat which was quite pricey.

I guess I need to show you more section in Magic Kingdom so that you know what I'm talking about...

KIDS indoor rides..

KIDS merry-go-round ride!

And finally, something that is more like a big boy ride!!!!!! Speedway? Cars? Racing?

I was lining up yet again until I saw that there were tracks on the runway! In other words, the car is not free to move! They are attach to the tracks....and none of the cars were actually faster than 20 miles per hour? I mean....TAKE THE WORD 'SPEED' OUT! Super pissed by now...

6pm already! Need to go! Need to go!

Nothing else left to do here...In fact there are 2 more but the queue is 45 minutes long! Never gonna make it!

Left for Epcot. Regret that I didn't leave earlier. I mean, I should at least gave Epcot 3 hours. I can do everything in Epcot for 3 hours if the line was being lenient. Seriously! Argh....regret...regret....

Twilight...

2009-04-27T01:06:00.003+08:00

I've just watched Twilight. I spent at least 4 hours trying to wait for it to stream and complete watching the show. I know there's been a lot of bad reviews about the movie but there's just something I like about vampire-human interaction kinda movie. I actually think this movie is really good! Not to mention, the guys in this movie is extremely hot! Yea, gay...but what the f*ck? You dare say the guys in the Cullen family is not hot? Come on...

I actually think Edward is damn hot. I just love everything about him. He's a bit under built though. But he looks so good in that shirt, that jacket, that sweater that jeans....damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love the Cullen's house too...So like my dream house...You've gotta watch it. :) I think its pretty romantic although the ending wasn't that good but it started well though...

DisneyWorld - Part 8...

2009-04-25T00:22:00.001+08:00

I went to grab quick lunch at a sucky place. Can't believe they charged me more than 10 usd for shit stuffed between 2 burgers and a soda. I mean, WTF? I can eat so much better for that freaking price. Guess what? I didn't tip those effers!

I took a couple of bites and left the place. Just right outside was this Pirates of the Carribean thing. Didn't look like a long queue so I guessed I just go. What are you staring at b*tch! I am not trying to take your picture! Get out! Damn Americans are so not friendly!

Well, its basically just some dark boat ride. Another one of those boat rides that bring you go and see patung one...waste time! mou liu! And what is this guy doing outside of the restaurant?

Shit! 4.30 already! Go Go Go! Saw goofy on the way to the next section. Wanted to grab a picture but I can't! I said its the last already at Animal Kingdom! I cannot deny another kid in line to get a picture with Goofy! I don't really like goofy anyway and it was late already. Ok, heck it.

The next section was a waterpark. A water park that can get you wet even without going on the water rides. Just standing there to watch the water coaster come down can get you all wet. So I quickly run across no rides is coming down.

The next section had a coaster! Like a mining area kinda thing. Stood for half and hour and went on it. More like wasted half an hour! Yet another mild coaster...

According to the map, there is a Tam Sawyer's island or something that I must get across using a boat.

Didn't look like there's a long line again. So I quickly queue up and there comes my boat!

But it just cruised by. Hello? Passenger *point to self* They left me behind? Wtf? Wait, doesn't make much sense to have such a big boat carry me across the river that I can easily swim across.....eh...WTF is this coming my way???? Oiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Raft desu ka?

DisneyWorld - Part 7...

2009-04-22T22:15:00.001+08:00

It's almost 4pm and I had to wait for the second bus because the first one was filled up. That was not that bad because I was still trying to decide between Epcot and Magic Kingdom. As I got on to the bus, I made a decision have a go at Magic Kingdom since the taxi driver said that was nice. A decision in which I regret!

So, I finally reached Magic Kingdom after 2 transits. I was already freaking hungry by then. Hate Magic Kingdom! Argh....Can you spot the Mickey Mouse?

To be honest, I do not know what the theme of this theme park is suppose to be. They go by names like Main Street USA, Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasy Land and Tomorrowland. The only one section that I see has something to do with Disney is called Mickey Toontown Fair but thats the really lame shit section for kiddos.

I didn't bother to look where I was going or what section I was in because apart from nice buildings, there's like nothing there that is suitable for me. I stopped a bit when I see something going on somewhere.

And took pictures of the main street where the parade is suppose to happen. Didn't make it for the parade too because it was over by the time I got there. But I was pretty much looking forward to get a picture of the only building in this theme park that attracts me.

Isn't this building great? It's like an actual castle that you see in Disney shows! They were having some musical performance when I was there. Omg, I just kept gazing at the building. I don't know why, it felt awkward but superb at the same time. Looks damn majestic to me and huge although its not that I've not seen any buildings this huge. But this is a freaking dream castle for god's sake!

Poof~! Fireworks in the middle of the day. It would have been so great if it is at night! But then again, the crowd is really huge today....

And when the performance is over, and everyone left, I just needed to take a picture of course! The spanish gurl who took this picture was also a single visitor. Although she is freaking hot, I have 2 words to say about her picture taking skills. F*ck Y*u!!!!!!!!! Sucks man....

The next section is probably Frontier land or something. It's just those Arcades and shooting games like you can get at the cheapo funfair in Malaysia. Plus, so what if I win the soft toy shit? I'm not gonna carry that along with me wherever I go! No way!

Yet another performance...

Yawnnnnn.....

DisneyWorld - Part 6...

2009-04-21T20:54:00.001+08:00

Never had so many parts in a post before! But, the show must go on whether there are readers or not :) Its finally time for the next attraction, The Maharajah Jungle Trek. It's not really jungle trekking. Just some man made rough paths to walk along and discover some animals.

When I first saw the bats, I was pretty thrilled. That was until I realized that there was nothing separating us from the bats. I freaked out and ran out of the room right away. I mean, you will not understand the kind of fear for bats that I have. When I was a boy, I lived with my grandma at her place. And during the night, there are bats that somehow manage to find its way into the house and they keep flying and flying and flying while the ceiling fan is turned on. I can never forget the MANY times that these bats get hit by the fan and drop right on me.... how can I not freak out now?

There's a tiger drawing on the wall. Hopefully, I will not walk into another room that has nothing separating us from the tigers. Not that I will freak out and run out of the room. I'm just afraid I can't hold back and had to go pet it :)

There are monkeys swinging on this 'Zigurat' thingy...can you see them?

Thats about it for the jungle trek. The time has come for the this....the majestic Expedition Mount Everest! It looks really cool from the video and the pictures on the website. Mount Everest in the US!

Practically, it's a ride. A roller coaster I mean. I was expecting it to be damn good because it looked high and full of mystery. Also, from the previews on the website, like got Yeti inside the cave that will scare the shit out of you.

OMFG...look at the damn line. I've skipped a lot of rides because of the line already. I'm not going to skip it this time. Oh yes, and did I just forget? I'm a single rider! Single riders move faster and have their own lines. Although may look a little pathetic....

Anyway, the single rider line is as slow as hell! Like no difference! Fcuk! Should I just skip it? It's almost 3pm already!

Err...No way! I've got to try this!

Thoughts? The ride wasn't scary at all except for the one part that the rails was broken and the trolley stop right before it falls off and started rolling backwards. Other than that, the ride is pretty mild....Again, expectations too high.

Ok, I'm done with Animal Kingdom. Going to Magic Kingdom next...So gonna regret this...Urgh

DisneyWorld - Part 5...

2009-04-19T11:55:00.000+08:00

Forgive my excitement and thrill, but an orang utan, is nothing like this! I feel so intimidated looking at this creature. He looked so pissed and I don't wanna be anywhere near that thing.

But its really an amazing sight. Not for him I think.

I continue going on another ride. It looks like a sightseeing train ride. For some reasons, there are no line at all on this ride. And I mean, NO line at all. The train that just arrived was packed with people though. I didn't know why, but it didn't take me too long to find out.

Well, the train actually takes you to another section of Animal Kingdom. This section is only accessible by this train and its totally secluded. Guess what's the hidden treasure there?

WTF? It's just a frigging petting zoo! Damn. I thought they could do much better than that. All they had were goats and lambs and stuff. Steve Irwin's petting zoo was so much better! I was so pissed I felt cheated being shipped here. 10 minutes, and I was out of here.

I was pretty much done with Animal Kingdom except for the one ride that look so good on the website that I wanna go onto. But on the way to the ride, there was a bird show that was about to start in 5 minutes. So, I just hopped in. I first realized that birds can be trained when I was at Steve Irwin's zoo. So, I wasn't that impressed with the performance. However, I really enjoyed seeing some species of birds that I have never seen. Look at this picture I took when the hawk flew right on top of my head.

Welcome to America! The bald eagle!

Thats the cool bird and here's the cute bird. It looks so blur and furry. Did I tell you how much I just love furry stuff? And the owl look so cute.

Done with the show, ready to go!

DisneyWorld - Part 4...

2009-04-18T00:03:00.001+08:00

Story continues with more animals.

Horny antelope

Giraffe! I remember the last time I saw a giraffe at the Malacca zoo, I was like so excited. Never think that they were so tall! It's like looking at some dinosaur..Okay, I'm childish. Now you know. I love this picture that I took though.

I know this is call 'dubuk' in BM. No idea in English is call what.

Elephant tracks!

Dinoceros! Damn 7 big and close up! Nice

Actually there are a lot more of animals in the safari but I'll skipped that as I'm getting bored of my own animal pictures :P

I think this fish tank looks pretty cool! Do you? Well, not as cool as Georgia Aquarium's but its still cool.

I must have something like this in my tropical home next time.

And the animal that I get to see with my very eyes for the first time!

Next up!

DisneyWorld - Part 3...

2009-04-15T12:32:00.000+08:00

This part I think it's call Asia. They segregate the park by regions. Well, not really...more like some region, some country, and some fantasy land. Anyway, I think this part is called Asia.

It has a lot of buildings that is nothing like Malaysia's, although we are also Asia, in case you forget. Lots of sculpture. I think to them, only Indonesia is Asia. Anyway, there is a ride call the magic carpet which I have no idea what it is. It was closed unfortunately.

They've got lots of buildings like this along the way. But, they are not attractions or anything! They're just stalls selling food! Crappy food for exorbitant prices! But nothing to complain, in fact, most of the theme parks in US is like that...40% rides, 60% stores! WTF rite? Hate it...

Along the way, there's this tree that was moving in a rather sluggish manner. It's like a worm. I don't know how to describe it. And it went to rest on a tree. Many of us were very curious. We went around to see what it is. In fact, none of us know what it is. I for a second thought it was a robot or something. But the movement was so natural it didn't felt like it. And because there are so many stuff in the US that I have not seen before, I didn't wanna rule that possibility out. I even thought it might be some kind of tree that I have never seen.

Okay, I know I am probably stupid not to notice but I'm not the only one! Many of them didn't know what it is too okay! A lot of them went over to touch it! I can tell they have no idea what it is la!

The next section was Africa!

I was trying to look for this ride that they call the Kilimanjaro Safari. It is suppose to be the ride the main attraction of the park. How do I know?

Well, it definitely is if you have to queue up more than a farking hour for it! You'll bet my ass that even if it is not nice, I will say it's nice after I queue up for an hour rite??? Just to save my face! LOL. But honestly, its pretty much the kind of thing I wanna do.

Actually, this is just like one of those Safar rides in Africa where you hop onto one of those jeeps and off you go into the wild. Unlike a zoo, the animals are all running free so that's the nice part.

People who have no sense of humor should just see the pictures.
Here's the first animal. It's call the zebra deer.

And there's a dino...

This one.... Nohorn antelope.

Hippo and bangau! This one for sure I know.

And that's me... :)

Nice? Continue next post.

DisneyWorld - Part 2...

2009-04-14T00:14:00.000+08:00

So, after presenting my tickets for scanning, there's this lady that came to take my details. Asking me for my address, and which country I came from etc. No idea why they need to scrutinize me like that. It's not like they are going to personalize a mickey for me or something.

Anyway, the first animal that I saw on the way in was a freaking pig! This pig is not cute at all! In fact its not a pig. I think its more like a boar. Oh yes, I don't bother reading descriptions on the board anyway.

Then there were some parrots making out. Ah....common...

Next up, was this huge tree that seems to be the most mesmerizing thing in the park. It's not real la of course! Although the world largest tree is as big too...I think...I'll let you know when I visit it in my San Fransisco trip :)

Anyway, if you zoom up closer, you'll see that they have lots of carvings on it. That's what makes it so cool apart from being big.

As I moved on, I came across another animal from The Lion King. Seriously, if it wasn't for the lion king, I won't even know got such animal. The guy was just stoning like me when I took the picture. Sorry for the blur picture cos I had to zoom..too far.

As I walk closer and closer to the tree, there was a attraction nearby that says "It's tough to be a bug". At a first glance, it was just another 3D simulation ride. I was like, "Not another one...I had enough in Universal"...but then, to get to the ride, you actually get to go really close, in fact under the big tree! So I decided to go for it.

Some of the awesome carvings that can be found on the tree...

Argh! Bugs! To be honest, I hate bugs! I'm petrified by them....I know...such a wuss right?

But did I enjoy the 3D show?

Oh yes I did! In fact, I'll rate it as not one of the best, but the best 3D shows I have gone to! They user a combination of mechanics (robot puppets) that looks so real and scary and also great visual and simulation techniques. There was one part where the screen goes off and the bad grasshopper robot jump out right from the corner. That freaked everyone out. Not only that, when they were introducing that bug that releases the stinky smell, you can actually smell it from your seat and that's horrible. There also spiders dropping onto your laps and there one time when they release thick gas and wind in the theater you can't even see the guy next to you! OMG that was superb freaky! Definitely not for the weak hearted and bug haters! And at the end of the show, when you thought it was all save, you better lift ur legs up for the bugs to leave the theater first! You can feel a stream of things touching your legs shortly after you were told to leave the theater.

Nice!

DisneyWorld - Part 1...

2009-04-12T00:06:00.000+08:00

The day after Joe and Jaime left for their hometown, I decided to go down to Disney World. Disney World is a freaking huge place. Unlike Universal, their tickets are freaking expensive. No wonder everyone hates Disney. It is such a blood sucker. Due to the fact that I only had 1 day, I had to try and cover as much as possible with my Park Hopper ticket. In fact, I had to make a choice between 6 parks (typically, just 4 parks as 2 of them are water parks) which is not easy at all.

One place I was sure that I will want to go, is Disney Animal Kingdom. Don't ask me why. When I see the word animal there, you know I will wanna go. As all parks are separated pretty far, there are 3 modes of transportation to get to each. You can either take the ferry, the bus, or the monorail.

And here I was...my first stop in Disney World.

You know, if there is someone that you will want to be with at a place that has animals, its gotta be Jaecy. He thrill and excitement will get you so into the mood. Even if its just a common animal. This place however is very much like a super lousy zoo.

Before Joe left on Friday, he had gave me a stern warning that he doesn't want to see me hugging Mickey or any of that sort. I'm sorry Joe, couldn't help it. :P

In fact, it felt a little embarrassing to queue up in a line of kids. It make you seem like you're denying them a chance to grab these pictures...

Okay, I'll just take this one more and I won't take anymore!!!

Damn you kids! Let's head in now...

In the next post that is.... :)

Universal Studios - Finale...

2009-04-09T22:27:00.001+08:00

There wasn't much rides left for us and so we decided to go on the raft. I really like rides like this. I did one in A'Famos water world the last time and I loved it. Plus, you can't really get wet with rides like this. Can you?

No, I was wrong....We actually asked the lady earlier how wet can we get with this ride, and she said 'soaked'! We took that at first and went off to Jurassic Park. But on the way back, we were tempted to try. None of us actually believed that we can get real wet. But I've got a seriously bad feeling...and yes, we were soaked. In fact, I was soaked! I keep getting all the water all the time. Everytime there's a waterfall or squirts, i will be just at the right position at the right time....

I had practically taken a bath with my clothes on by the end of the ride. Joe didn't get much but that's how wet he was.

I should have known that we can get wet when I saw this...It's a human dryer...5 freaking bucks to dry yourself. I don't even know if I can get dry after paying 20..so I just decided to stay under the sun. Obviously, it took a freaking long time to get myself dry.

That wasn't a pretty good idea though. It was cloudy that day and the wind was blowing. It's chilling! I catch a cold after that. Also, thanks to this whole event, I walked into an Oakley's shop trying to avoid the cold wind, and ended up buying one! There goes my credit limit...

After being all soaked wet, I was prepared to go home. But Joe wanted to try that solero shot look-alike ride. I just accompany him for the sake of it. It's pretty much similar with Genting's so, nothing great.

Goodbye Universal...

We had dinner at Olive Garden. I actually saw advertisements of this restaurant in Fort Myers but there wasn't one nearby.

I think the food is pretty good and I wanted to take an awesome picture of it so I changed seats so that I have a better lighting and took a shot. I think a good food deserve a good picture :) I think it looked pretty yummy...no?

But I feel like demolishing this picture after having to defecate the whole night....

Universal Studios - Part 3...

2009-04-06T05:51:00.001+08:00

Just a few blocks away from Hard Rock, there's a NBA city restaurant. It's basically a restaurant with a basketball as it's theme. They hold 3 point shootout competitions there too. There's a indoor 3 point shootout section where you can try to beat the score on the board within 45 minutes. It's like an arcade game except you really get to shoot some real 3 pointers. Real ball, real hoops, and real 3 point perimeter at the cost of 2usd!

You all should know basketball is my game! I'll definitely challenge Joe to it! And like you all would have already expected, I dominated him! No doubt about that! Joe was panting after a few shots! Okay... I was fantasizing again...He dominated me, yet again...I don't know why he keeps dominating meeeee!!!! Fine, I was the one panting after a few shots...damn, it is really some time after I actually touched basketball. I'm gonna start playing again when I get back to Malaysia! I promise!

After all that, we've decided to go to Island of Adventure because I was tired of motion simulators. I guessed its more for me. At least, there are some coasters there. You know how I'm a sucker for coasters. Islands of Adventure is just another theme park under the same company with Universal Studios. We've got a park hopper ticket so we can access both.

This is known as 'The Incredible Hulk' coaster.

This looks like a pretty bad ass coaster but I would say the scare factor is medium. I prefer coaster's that have a lot of vertical drops, like the superman coaster in movie world. I don't really like those with a lot of swirls and overturns because you won't feel anything. But this coaster is just as fast and its pretty lengthy, approx 3 minutes.

I think someone fell off the coaster before...Absolutely no idea what's with the netting...

The next section was like a Marvel city. All the Spiderman rides and Wolverine cafes. Actually, one thing I notice about the parks here is that they have more restaurants and gift shops than rides. US is so commercialize!!!!!!!!!! Argh....

I have no idea what the hell that is and Joe sucks at taking pictures!

But the next ride was pretty awesome. It's a motion simulator alright, but its pretty scary and for the first time, it felt pretty real! They use a combination of wind and fire, plus water to make it so real. Also, there was one part that actually felt like you were going down in a coaster. That's pretty cool.

The next section was pretty much water rides. I didn't want to get wet so I'd skipped. Although it look pretty fun...

To be honest, I'm more afraid of water rides than the scariest coaster. For some reasons, the more scary the coaster is, I feel more protected with the way the seats and belts are designed to strap you on the coaster. As for water coasters, they usually just have that metal bar over your legs up to your waist and that's about it. If you have one monster sitting next to you, there's no way you are fasten up at all! Catch my drift?

Skipping, that, we head on to Jurassic Park! One of my favourite movies of all times! The first part, not the 2nd... I just love movies like these because I like to picture myself in their position and feel the thrill of it. I know..crazy me..

I like this picture except that it is over exposed! Also, the idiot doesn't know how to take pictures. Why does he have to take like so far away and everything so small? I think this is one of the downside to having a wide angle camera.

But its still a great photo right? I think this is like the one group photo we have...

Universal Studios - Part 2...

2009-04-03T01:53:00.001+08:00

We went for Jaws after that but it wasn't open yet. Did I tell you how lazy American's are? Its freaking 11 and 60% of the rides in the parks are not even started. That's so American...

Anyway, we went on to MIB! This used to be one of my favourite movies. The thing that flashes and erase people memories are one thing that I would love to have. No, not that I will go around raping people and flash their memories. I'll just flash away all the memories that I don't wanna have...

Okay, I better get back to the point. This is a cool ride too. Upon getting into the building, you'll go into the elevator (just like the movies!) and then walk passed all these creatures laughing at you (just like the movies too! they move and talk so real!) and the massive guns (that look so fake).

There's also the guys that does the computer work.

And when you come to the end, you are seated into a small car of 3 people and there was a gun for each and a monitor. I said to Joe, I said "If the monitor displays the number of monsters each of us hit, I'll dominate over you that's for sure" and to my amazement, they did! We were suppose to be MIBs on training. The carts started moving and there were monsters hanging from the street lamps, appearing from the dustbin and stuff (just exactly like the training they had for MIB in the movies!)

And we kept shooting and shooting and at the end, I was dominating a 185-80 points over Joe! By now you should know I was lying rite? Okay...he dominated me a 185-89. But I'm pretty sure that the system was faulty! But at least I dominated Jamie 89-45 la.... LOL. This one no lie!

This has got to be one of the hottest ride according to reviews. Sadly I missed it because it was a 30 minute wait and I didn't know it was good.... :(

Next was the Jaws ride. We got into the boats where we're suppose to have Jaws coming at us like in the movies.

Sadly, I don't think the ride is as interesting. There's sightings of Jaws.

Holy Shit...did you see that shit just swam right next to our boat?

Apart from that, its not really that interesting at all...really...I think they could have done better...

We went to have lunch at Hard Rock. This has got to be one of the coolest Hard Rock that I have visited.

The ambiance inside is pretty nice and price of the food doesn't differ much than the standard lunch that I have been having...The waiter looks a little goofy but the waitresses are pretty hot with their emo make up and outfit.

I bet this would be a pretty cool place when the sun goes down....

Universal Studios - Part 1...

2009-03-31T07:33:00.002+08:00

I spent the Saturday's lepak-ing at hotel and visited an outlet that is suppose to have Armani which doesn't. I felt damn cheated! I've went into at least 4 shades shop and came out dry; as usual. Joe was already lamenting to Jamie on how I went in to at least 15 stores and tried at least 90 pairs and couldn't find the right one...

So on Sunday, I decided to do something else other than shopping. I went to Universal Studios.

I'm pretty lucky that I've got cool team mates this week. If I happen to have anyone other than these people this week, I'd kill myself! Anyway, this is Jaime.

I wasn't that hungry that time so its not really hard to decide between Universal Studios and Panda Express!

The nickelodeon building is pretty familiar. I think there is one in Movie World too...

Actually, that was our first ride. It was a motion simulator. In fact most of the rides in Universal Studios are motion simulators which are not really my thing. Sometimes, these 3D things freak me out more than my fav roller coasters.

But the next one, was a pretty cool roller coaster. Its from the movie "The Mummy". What's cool about it is that its a really dark, and there's one point where they had those mummy soldiers and fire, it looks super cool and real. Love it. Took this picture right outside the ride with Joe.

The next one is a totally new experience for me. Disaster! starts with people entering a room, and they handpick a number of people from the crowd to be main actor/actress. Then we are led into a room where you'll see a hologram of a director known as Frank Kincaid. Its my first time seeing a hologram and it looks really cool and real!

Practically, the director is having some issues completing his disaster movie and needed our help to be his actor/actress. After the introduction, we are led into another room where the main actor/actress are told to do some light acting. We are also told to do some acting while there were cameras shooting us.

Just when I thought it was over, we are led into another room where we get into a train that ferry us to a place that looks like a underground train station scene. While seating in the train, a series of event happened like explosion just right next to us, a crack at the ceiling which led to a truck sliding right down at us and there's a gush of water coming down from the stairways.

I was pretty freaked out when I saw that amount of water coming down the stairs. That's really a lot of water and I thought we were gonna be drowned. But it's exactly like those natural disaster movies that you see in the movies.

At the end of the day, we are presented with a movie with us in it. That's pretty cool rite? Not everyday you get to be a movie star :)

Orlando, Florida....

2009-03-25T02:20:00.000+08:00

Arrived in Orlando early morning Saturday. The airport is very much like KLIA such that you have two sections of the airport connected by the train with the exception that you have a beautiful lake view while getting across in Orlando.

The airport is huge but not as spacious compare to KLIA. They even have, what I believe to be a hotel within the airport.

You know you have arrived in Orlando when everything you see, has a theme to it. Although you're not in Seaworld, you'll have a Seaworld counter out of nowhere. I don't think the Seaworld here is any different from the one in Gold Coast. Everything pretty much looks the same.

Upon exiting the airport however, it is not as grand anymore. It is just like any ordinary cheapo bus station in Malaysia.

Everything is so Disney...Believe me when I tell you that they have advertisements selling 'Disney Eggs'. They sell you eggs with the disney shape cutter so that you can break your egg into it and it will form a mickey shape. WTF rite?

Since Orlando is such a fantastic place, no doubt that my hotel has to be one of the best too! I checked into Sheraton Suites.

My room is fantastic. Nice desk.

Free starbucks in the room.

3 seater sofa with a HD lcd tv.

And my comfy king size bed! I've learn that nothing is more important than a comfortable bed in my last trip!

I'll be here for 2 weeks alright..

Great place! But then again, no great company just spoils everything...

Work Place @ FMY...

2009-03-22T19:39:00.001+08:00

The workplace at fort myers was worst than Savannah. It was under construction and everything was in a mess. There was definitely more work for me to do too..

Everything is so messy...!!!

I didn't even have a proper table to sit and I had to place my laptop on the conveyor belt...

And here are some weird thing to have in your office...

And what is my network printer outside here!!!

Just abit of DHL knowledge, this area is called HIC - Held Inventory Control. Damn a lot of things being held in there huh....Yea..lots of rubbish...

And this is Joe. Can you believe his 24? WTF? Same age with me??????????? No wayyyyyyyyy!!! Urgh, I just hate his grin..

Fort Myers, Florida....

2009-03-19T10:15:00.001+08:00

Just when I thought Savannah was bad, I was checked in to this super lame 'inn'. I'm not even going to acknowledge it as a suite.

Everything just suck in there! The food, the room, and even the person at the front desk! In fact, it suck so bad that I don't want to talk about it! The picture above is like the only picture I have off that hotel.

Luckily, god was being fair this time. I had a beautiful room but sucky team mates when I was in Savannah. Here in Fort Myers, I had a sucky room but great team mates. Jamie and Joe are so cool that I wished we can be together for the rest of the service centres. Although that's not gonna happen, I'm thankful enough that we will be going to Orlando together! I'm so gonna kill myself if I was paired up with another.

Anyway, back to Fort Myers, the only place I visited was an outlet call Miromar.

It's quite a nice outlet with the same usual brands which I have already bought in Fort Lauderdale. In fact its very much like Harbour Town in Brissy. Yea yea, there I go again....

I think it is very much the same because it had like these huge fountains at every cross junction of the mall.

I came up empty at this shopping mall because I was trying to refrain myself from doing unnecessary shopping. I was trying to save up because I know I will spend a lot in Orlando. Plus, I'm far from completing my shopping yet and I have at least another month or so to go here in the US.

But one thing I don't do is that I don't scrap on food. So I went to this Italian restaurant. Sitting down alone to this much of bread!!!

Like I can finish it....alone.... *emo*

But this 'Shrimp ala Vodka' was pretty nice. The sauce was out of this world but somehow, I don't think it blended with the Shrimp well enough. No idea why, I sort of had this fetish for Italian food ever since I arrived in the US. Perhaps, its like the closest thing to noodles(exc. Maggie).

Regardless, I was still enjoying my food until an idiot pull up and start singing all the oldies emo songs right in front of my face! He came right up to me and sort of sang it to me!!! I have to admit he has a great voice and its nice but I mean you almost make me weep and thats bad!

Let's see you can spot the idiot in the picture above...

Mummy, I have been eating vegetables....

2009-03-16T11:23:00.003+08:00

This is like a everyday thing and I'm starting to like it... :)

Done with Savannah....

2009-03-13T22:57:00.001+08:00

Savannah just sound like a dessert huh....Well, its very much like a dessert in fact, but a cold one...It was 30F when I arrived...yea yea, its not as cold as your place whoever that is reading this right now...anyway, it was cold for me. Not to mention that loneliness amplified it...

Checked in to Sheraton. Oops...Four Points by Sheraton to be exact.

It was surely a rainy day. My plane who was on arriving from Atlanta to pick me was struck by lightning that caused havoc to my entire flight plan. The plane that arrived from to Savannah before me skidded off the runway while landing.

Couldn't be bothered, I checked in the hotel at approx 9pm. I wasn't really excited about the place at first. It was rainy, dark, deserted and what could you be looking forward to when your elevator is like the size of a single door?

But I was so glad when I saw the bed. To be honest, both hotels that I've stayed at so far has like the most comfortable beds ever! Seriously, I've stayed in a lot and I mean FREAKING A LOT of hotels in Malaysia before and these beds are nothing like those of a 5 star deluxe room hotel in Malaysia. How disgraceful.

Also had a nice a nice LCD tv to help get me through the night...

I also had some space to host guests in my room. But you know what? I'd trade it for my friends to be around.... Whats the use of having these...

This is where i have breakfast and supper. Was referring to the bar at the far end for supper...

How was work? It was okay. Before you start thinking that we were all in some nice office with aircon and office ladies, I'm sorry to disappoint you. This is my workplace. I sit behind those glass window.

Outside is where the shipments are processed. Its basically a service centre, or rather a warehouse whichever you wanna call it.

Don't ask me what is the dustbin doing there....I was just trying to weight it....

Also manage to visit the infamous Walmart here in Savannah. Not that I didn't visit it when I was in Fort Lauderdale.

Guess what? I have successfully walk you through Savannah! Yeap, thats about it. You have finished visiting Savannah through my blog! Cool?

What's that? Not happy? Okay la. Got some more actually...

Savannah Tree!

Savannah Road!

Seriously, that's the end! There really is nothing here at all! Uh...screw it..I'm done with Savannah. Chaos~~!!!

@work......

2009-03-11T09:25:00.002+08:00

I've probably blog too much about our leisure time that my readers might have thought that we're having a good time here in the US. Not too sure if my superiors are reading this but we sure are not having a good time, I can assure you that!

Back in FLL, we were like some factory workers. We were told 'Not to be creative and just be robots'. That was sooooooooooooooo asian mentality. Everyday when I go to the office, the first thing I do is to get to my work station.

Yes. That's my workstation! Amazing huh? I can definitely feel the effects of the whole US restructure. Eric who was also part of the group who went to the US with me on the first week also manage to get his work station.

Our job every single day was to play with those scanners. There are like thousands of them! By the end of each day, your hand would be covered with like a gazillion bacteria! God knows what have come in contact with those scanners. We don't even know where they are coming from.

Achinta was busy with providing trainings to a bunch of FES guys.

And the leader of the pack for all this robotic job, is our very famous 'Scanner Wang'.

When the guys arrived the 2nd week, we were all set to pass some of this shit for them to process. Eric was doing some 'debrief' for them near the 'cubiscan rw' area (great, I learn something) on their job for the following days.

I think they were all very shocked with what we have been doing here because obviously, we did not sign up for this! We are suppose to be degree holders with IT knowledge and not factory workers with robotic skills! But anyway, we proceed without complains. Each and everyone of them was given their very own workstation.

Leaders obviously don't need no work station. The job of the leader is to keep channels of communication open, with his blackberry, and to keep team spirits high by cracking lame jokes! It's really fun to have him on board!

If you're think that we're all just sitting at our workstation, you're wrong again. We actually had to do some boxing of the scanners for shipping. Do you even know how freaking heavy one of those damn scanners are? And you have like half a hundred of them in one box.

And the routine goes on and on each single day. And by Friday, we were all done. But you can tell that the final meeting was gloomy.....Although I have absolutely no idea what David is smiling for...

Now that we're all on our own scattered across the US, don't you just miss those days?

Take me back to FLL...I swear I'd take back all the bitching for the first 2 weeks...I promise...........

Sawgrass...

2009-03-08T11:27:00.001+08:00

It was Sunday morning. The 2nd batch of people would have already arrived in the hotel. I was still asleep. When I was awake, my gang was already all prepared to go to Sawgrass Recreation Park.

Its one of the attractions in Florida. Its actually a prairie where we get to seat these things call airboat.

They sort of give you these ear plugs to stuff it in your ears because the sounds of the propellers can be quite damaging. But no doubt, these boats can really speed like super fast. And its cool cause you can move on the grass and all. The experience is really nice la...minus the sunburn that I got.

By right, we are suppose to see some crocodiles along these grasses but we didn't. How sad rite? Apparently its not the right season or something that they hide themselves up or shits.

We were only given an introduction to what is a saw grass and lots of stupid birds and trees. Other than that, we didn't get to see any crocodiles. But the water is quite shallow and we can see some fishes!

I mean, its gotta be shallow for these air boats to work. If it isn't its not going to move. I can tell you that the area is huge and they all look the same. I wonder how they even navigate these stuff. If your boat dies in the middle of nowhere, you better be praying you're not in one of those annaconda scenes.

Well, we didn't get to see any crocodiles but the navigator allow me to get a picture so that's good enough for me already.

And it's not like we've never get to see a crocodile. There's plenty in the confined area next to the building. I even got to touch one!

Cute right? Wait, is that a crocodile or a lizzard?

Weekend in Florida - Part 2....

2009-03-05T10:10:00.001+08:00

We left for downtown miami after lunch...its suppose to be like a happening place but it isn't! Just like a rundown area...everything seems to be under construction...

We had no idea where to go and parking was a problem. So we just took the free LRT alike.

First stop, Freedom Tower. No idea what the hell is that but it doesn't look interesting at all. Its a landmark though....

Across the street is another landmark. On the way there, there was a huge crowd and we thought something happening was going on. I thought it was a famous tourist attraction spot or something. Left disappointed. Its only crowded because its an arena and the Phil 76ers is having a game against the Miami Heat. Damn Wang for taking us to these 2 places...

Apart from that, its just streets and high rise buildings..

Perhaps the only cool place is Bayside. It's like this market place that is similar to south bank...No idea why I keep relating everything back to brisbane!

But still, there really isn't anything nice to see! Its just like a very quiet Saturday...

We left shortly thereafter. Not to mention that we forgotten where we parked our cars!

Achinta then took us for dinner at Las Olas. Las Olas is a cool place with all the restaurants and stuff. Nothing much to see but if you wanna hang out for food, I think it makes a great place.

We went to this Irish Pub where Achinta bought us drinks and food...Thanks!

After dinner, we left for the casino in hard rock city. I wished I could take some pictures but I forgotten my camera. Its okay! I still don't really like the US anyway!

Weekend in Florida - Part 1....

2009-03-02T19:30:00.001+08:00

Before I left for Savannah, I had a weekend spend in Florida. That Saturday, we've decided to go to the great Miami beach. We went to the airport to rent a car as Taxi charges here are crazy...

When we arrive at the airport, we were like, "Lets get this car man". A freaking Dodge! And so we left off with it....

liar! we just got a mazda la...

Anyway, on the way there, I saw my very first drawbridge live! Luckily, there was yacht coming through so I manage to see it moving up...really cool...the first time I saw it was in "Who Am I" movie by Jackie Chan...

Frankly speaking, Miami beach is overrated as claimed by Jaclyn...It is no where near Surfers Paradise! Not the crowd, not the sand, not the waves and not even the scenery. Though they have these nice chairs on the beach...but they are chargeable so we can cancel them off as well!

Also, it is so damn difficult to even get a parking! They have like plenty of valet along the streets that charge up to 40usd to park your damn car!

But all the world's most expensive cars are there, so I guess like USD40 to them means nothing...but why there? There's nothing nice!

I even had to grab my beer and move out from my comfort zone with Eric to look for something 'nice to see' or do...but found nothing...only for the emo-ness

We left the beach after getting enough of sun burn...

For lunch, there was no debate the moment I saw this super small shop...

Ahh..............rice at last!

Savannah emo...

2009-03-01T09:43:00.005+08:00

the breeze was exceptionally cold this morning....or was i missing the warmth from yesterday's night.....

a rough year ahead for the ox as told....from last minute travel plans to flight disruption by natural disaster....how can i not worry?

but the worry isn't about me....somehow...

2 weeks just flew by....there's no need for calendars....there's no need for watches.....we can tell, that the day has come for us to scatter across the States....

a telephone line and an internet connection is all we have between us......

it feels nostalgic traveling alone again....

how i wish...if tomorrow comes yesterday.....

4 days in US...

2009-02-19T20:16:00.002+08:00

It's 8:12am now and I'm here blogging this shit...I haven't eaten rice or noodles for 5 days now! Damn, how I miss those stuff...In fact, I'm starting to skip meals already because I am so sick of the food here. Let me give you an insight....

So far, the only thing I ate here that is normal were KFC, McD, and Subway. I also did tried the DHL cafeteria and it is freakingly small. Even the choice of food is either salad or bread and stuffs. I seriously didn't have any appetite after seeing this shit and so I settled down for something called empanadas.

I thank the FES team for buying lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday but seriously the food is freaking scary. I wonder how these people eat this stuff. They told us they would be buying everyone sandwiches so I was expecting something less full and healthy but I don't think this is healthy...

These are farking huge, no matter how you see it. It's like the size of my palm and its pack with MEAT! I really have no idea how to eat it because it won't feed in my mouth. Not even having a bite!

Couldn't finish it. And I have another problem. We were eating in this pantry cum xerox area and there's no where to throw it! Its like trying to hide a chunk of MEAT!

The only dustbin is a recycle bin....

So where did it go? *dunno*...

When the trainees decided to buy us lunch yesterday, I knew it is going to have the same traits...FATTY and HUGE! And it is just as I expected...They took us for Ninja Turtles! And it amazes me that they can have more than 2 piece of those because I was struggling to even finish 1! that is like the biggest piece of shit I've ever seen...

And the only thing paid by the company is the breakfast. Initially, the idea was to whack the buffet at breakfast so that we can eat lesser or skip lunch because its difficult to get anything here for lunch. Also simply because breakfast in the hotel can be claimed.

But it's been 4 days now and the menu hasn't change one bit! Everyday its the same bacon, sausage, potatoe, cornflakes, milk, bread, fruits. And I tell you, it looks like this everyday! Didn't change one bit!

The only thing you can change is your omelette! You decide what goes into it...but everyday eggs? Cholestrol is gonna kill you man! And its not one small piece...

So much for the great Renaissance...

Now if you excuse me, I'm going to wash up and go down to the lobby to have the same shit for breakfast....*sigh*

Double Vday!

2009-02-16T00:53:00.004+08:00

I'm in Plantation Florida already if you didn't know. Damn, the journey was freaking tired. Perhaps I should began from Sat 14th Feb KUL time. It was 9am in the morning. I woke up and did one final round of packing. Had breakfast with parents and off to one last round of shopping before I leave for KLIA.

Reached KLIA about 3ish and meet up with Eric/CheeKin who was suppose to travel with me. Left KLIA at approximately 6pm and arrived in HK 3 hours later. I was travelling with Cathay Pacific and I was like, WTF? What is all the thype with Cathay man....The seating is small, the food sucks and even the chick sucks! Plus, no remote control to play games!

Luckily its only a 3 hour flight and I was seated next to Eric...although, he was sleeping all the time...

Arrived at HK approximately 9pm and we went to get a drink.

That freaking Mango juice caused 28hkd! Slaughter mad one...but who cares. Eric paid for it :P

Boarded Cathay again at 10:45pm to LAX. This time, its a 12 hour flight and it better be good! And yes, it was indeed awesome! Don't mention the remote control, the interface also beat MAS/SIA hands down la okayyyyyy!

Their seats are cool, and even the menu is cool! Especially the drinks section, yes Alvin? LOL.

Everything was quite good except that I had to celebrate Vday twice! Damn...it is lonely...Plus, I was separated from Eric on this flight. Not like I needed him next to me but not even a familiar face! The hot chick was sitting in front of me not beside me!

Arrived in LAX approx 8pm and went to collect our bagages. With all these ang mo's around, I felt like I was back in Brisbane. Except one thing....Americans are definitely not as friendly as Australians! They are way way way behind! But what the heck, I don't wanna get whacked here so I better shut up...

The airport sux and worst still, it didn't felt like I was in US!!! Seriously, nothing great here at all...

The flight from LAX to MIA sucks. The plane is even worst than the stuff Cathay Pacific one! Plus, no food, no tv shows! And its freaking 4 hours! Eric is sleeping again...damn I am so bored cause I can't sleep!

Upon arriving in MIA, quickly took a cab to the hotel. Thanks to Amy's address, we went to the wrong Renaissance! Had to quickly catch another cab to the right hotel. Thankfully, its right this time. But my credit card wouldn't go through! So I had to pay 700USD cash! I better get this sorted out tomorrow before I starved....

There were no more deluxe room so we got checked-in into a twin sharing room, each. The room's awesome!

It even have a personal coffee brewer!

What's not cool is the shampoo and soap that are like partial dried sperm! I was a bit hesistant to apply it over my hair and body....

DHL office is damn cool! Look!

But what's not cool is that the scenery from room is also the damn office.....am I going to get some life here? Oh wait...I don't have one...

P/s: No pics of myself cause the long journey made me look like shit...although I memang look like shit with or without the long journey la...RITE????

A beautiful mess...

2009-02-14T01:37:00.004+08:00

Yes..yes...The title, I stole it from my favourite song on Jason Mraz album...but the content of this post, I can assure you that its nothing like the content of the song. It is as how the title spells. I'm not too sure about how the other Ox-es are doing but I am pretty sure myself that this year is not a smooth sailing year for myself.

Don't get me started on what happen the moment the clock strikes 12th on CNY as I have already covered that previously. This is just an addition to it...

I actually got to know that I'll be flying to the US for approx 9 weeks for some deployment projects which was not my forte. 14 of us are supposed to be trained here and fly there. This was excellent news for me! I mean, after all, I've always dreamed of a career that travels!

Why am I still bitching about it then?

Well, the good news came before CNY.... Its after CNY now...so here comes the bad news...

Tuesday - Training has already begin. We have 2 weeks to learn up before taking off on the 21st of Feb. Unfortunately, I was flooded with E4 tickets and was unable to attend the trainings! I missed quite a lot of the training session! Feeling super left out and unprepared, I had planned to stay back in Cyber over the weekend to do some brushing up.

Thursday - E-mail from US confirming that a small batch of people will be sent to US first for pre-deployment training. AND FUCKING HELL I WAS SELECTED OUT OF NO WHERE! What happened? I just died....I am just as junior as the rest...why do I have to go first??? What's worst is that its already Thursday. And I am suppose to fly the coming Saturday! That's like 3 days and I am far from prepared...went ahead with it anyway...

Friday - Just found out from travel desk that for my job grade, I am not entitled to fly on business class although the travel hours are more than 12! In fact its one freaking day! And 3 transits!

but guess wat...I wasn't furious/angry/disappointed... In fact I smiled, I laughed about it..I guess that I've grow to understand that this is a sucky year for the OX. Like it or not, its only going to get worst so I'm just going to take it....Not gonna bitch about it...Just gonna laugh at all the bad things that are coming my way and I'll learn to enjoy the finer things in life....

I will celebrate the smallest thing even from today onwards!

On the 6th day of CNY....

2009-02-07T01:10:00.002+08:00

David called and ask if I was okay. Due to the fact that I have been stoning for the whole day, in fact, the whole of CNY week, I just bluntly answered him that I was okay. The moment he got off the phone, he sms-ed me and it went something like this..

David: I don't like the sound of your voice. I'm coming down right now!
Calvin: I'm okay la! Don't do something stupid. I am already coming back tomorrow. We can chill then.
David: I'm already on the way!

That was already 9pm+ when the message came....and about 11pm+, not only 1, but 3 of my best-est frens came all the way from KL just to cheer me up!

They left about 3am in the morning. It was short, but I had lots of fun. Thanks for taking the effort. Never in my wildest dreams, that I will have someone doing something like that for me...

It really means alot..........Thanks again!

P/s: We could have took a better group picture. The one above is stupid la. Just that somebody wanted to showcase her new shoe....

Worst CNY 2009....

2009-01-30T11:32:00.003+08:00

Eve of CNY
Went to grandma's place for lunch and dinner. Went to temple for all night chanting and prayers. Clock strikes 3.30am, E4 ticket from US was raised. Had to support till 5am in the morning.

1st day of CNY
Woken up by the 'CNY alarm clock' of every year at 8.30am. Everyone dress up and proceed to take multiple pictures in the house with the family. Arrive at grandma's house. Took a picture of grandma's place and memory card error! All pictures taken earlier was wiped out. Nothing fun happen the day later.

2nd day of CNY
Woke up early again. Helped to prepare for the open house. Clock strikes 8pm. Catering still not arrived despite guest starting to fill up! The jelly was sucky! Food didn't finish and many didn't turn up... Took many pictures of the lion dance and open house. Memory card error again! All pictures wiped out...Burnt my hand while lighting the firecrackers...Cleared up and go to bed..

3rd day of CNY
Went to friends house for visiting. Not a close friend but I decided to be a 'dunno who' for a day and just play along. Felt left out. Proceed to dinner with EK and further dinner at a relative's open house. No food left...only satay...Left and went to movies with friends. Finish movie at 1.30am then went to mamak. My roti telur just arrive and Peter from the UK called to report an issue. Quickly finished and rushed back home to solve it. Issue solved at 5am+ in the morning...

4th day of CNY
Officially call the quits on CNY. Don't freaking even wish me happy cny...i'm so done with it...Proceed to get calls from company approx every half an hour till 11pm. Bro left for KL thus no CNY family picture this year...Went for snooker and later drinks at wings cafe. That's when I found out that my best friend have a hot cousin in which he hid for donkey years....bas3rd...Got a call at 2.30am from Peter from the UK again about another issue...Supported till 4am and proceed to bed....

5th day of CNY
No idea what is installed for me today. Going to pray Tai Sui and take photo for my visa application. Perhaps I'm going to light myself on fire when I'm lighting the josstick or the flash is going to burn my eye balls when I'm taking the pic.....

Happy New Year 2009!!!

2009-01-26T02:58:00.000+08:00

This eve of 2009, I spent it with a bunch of colleagues. Well, I can hardly remember how I spend my last eve but I sure know it doesn't feel that lonely....Anyway, friends is all I have now, and friends is what I need!

We went for dinner at Bangkok Jazz in Chulan Square. Yeap, it's dinner...I guess if I don't say dinner, people would have think that its some pub or bar and they'll start questioning my personality. We all know that CALVIN doesn't club or drink!

We had a room to ourselves and though the food was good, the lighting wasn't! I can't even get a nice shot! Or maybe can blame it on my camera....

I wasn't preparing to smoke..dunno what I was doing also. And that's not a lighter!

We took a stroll to the open area at Bukit Bintang after dinner to join the crowd for the countdown. That's when EeVon and Joey saw the horns and decided to get one. That's when I stupidly said, "If you can find the person selling it, I'll wear it". And to add to the stupidity, I was forced to go and ask a stranger where the hell she got the horns from!

And that explains that thing on my head. But hey, I'm born in the year of the Ox and its the Ox year! So, why not, just for one night....I played along strange enough...

And here's the controversial picture of me NOT SMOKING!

Smoking Re-defined!

10 seconds away from 12am. As I started counting down, memories of me and her for the past 3 yrs started flashing back....so quick yet so clear. The things that we had were all hitting me. It was the most painful 10 seconds of my life...It was just surreal...was shouting my lungs out. I wanted to get it all out and away from me. It's just to painful to carry those memories forward with me to 2009....In fact, it was the first of the many countdowns that I felt this way...apart from year 2000 countdown..

The clock strikes 12. I shed a tear and I said to myself, I'm not taking the memories with me. Just before any of my friends sees it, I wiped it off and turned to them with a smile on my face.

We proceed to Sunway for a drink, and that was about it.

First group shot for the Year 2009!

Oh btw, I love this picture, don't you? *grins*

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!!!

Cameron Trip - Part 3

2009-01-18T20:56:00.003+08:00

Continue from where I left off in Part 2, everyone got too full to clean up the mess after the steamboat. We were all practically lazing in front of the TV. I would love to take a stroll to Starbucks actually but it was already quite late that time. But that's not the major showstopper. It's the drizzle outside that was the main obstacle...So we practically lazed in front of the TV till bed time. Yes, without cleaning up the leftovers on the table...

The very next morning, the 3 J's (Joey, JB & Jen) went out camwhoring. While the rest continue to sleep...

We woke shortly after that and quickly clean up the mess.

Manage to grab another group pic before we left the apartment that morning.

We went for brunch and then headed for the market after that. Supposed to be morning market but it was already lunch when we went. Didn't get to grab any pictures though....

After the market, we went for some strawberry ice cream and scones....

Strawberry ice cream, scones, waffles, all are not really my kinda thing...but this was quite okay...maybe the weather and the company :P

As soon as we finish, it started to drizzle. We call it the end of trip and headed down the highlands.

I really thought it will be a smooth trip down but I guessed I was wrong. Ee Chia wanted to stop at almost every shop selling flowers and stuff on the way down! Regardless, we did stop at a few shops since I'm pretty sure we won't go there again in the near future..

We also stopped along the highway on the way down to enjoy the scenery one last time. Manage to grab another pic. I don't really like this pic but someone said its nice, so I'm putting it up.

I guess that's that and this time we're off for good.

Bye Bye Cameron....

*The rest of it did not occur or is just a figment of my imagination. Don't wanna see, hear, or know about it. May the sweet memories stays and the bad memories leave. But this trip, is one, that will stay in my memory and heart for many many years to come. Thank you guys! :)

Cameron Trip - Part 2

2009-01-11T21:41:00.004+08:00

Cameron was jam packed and I really didn't felt it until we started heading to our apartment (between Brinchang and Tanah Rata I think). Anyway, we split the group into two, with my car heading towards the market, while the other back to the apartment. EeVon has bought most of the meat and seafood already back in Taiping but we decided to get the vegetables up here. I think it is fresher and cheaper, isn't it? Anyway, I don't eat them so I don't care :P

It was jammed up all the way to the market and to the apartment. Therefore, as the voluntered driver this time, I didn't get to park my car and take a stroll at the market! Quite a sad thing for me as I love markets (dun believe ask my mum!). Anyway, I wasn't really feeling well so I guessed its good that I didn't go with them.

Everyone spring into action the moment we reach the apartment. It was already quite late and we had so much to do.

Woahaha terkena just bawang!

Food! Food!

Yes, we don't use those readily packet paste for the tomyam and plain soup ok! We can boil our very own!

Lepak-ing while waiting for the soup to boil...

As much as I enjoy the process (I'm not too sure about the rest), we were very hungry by the time we are ready to eat. It was already 9pm and we were only starting to put the food into the simmering pot!!!

Then we waited...

Waited...

And waited...

*** If you haven't noticed, everyone was eyeing on the food only! ***

But some idiot(singular, not plural) can still camwhore despite the hunger..

As the pot cover was lifted, everyone started attacking the food like there's no tomorrow! Frankly speaking, the best steamboat I ever had! He He!

Due to being overly hungered, we did not manage to finish the food we bought. There were a lot of left overs. Also, due to overly full, everyone just left the table after feasting and was practically lazing in front of the TV without cleaning up the place until the next day! That's so me :D

Only regret, was that I didn't get to go to Cameron's Starbucks! Damn, should have gone in for a cuppa while I was sent off to buy some cili padi, limau kasturi and mushrooms. Oh, I forgot to mention that I had to buy limau kasturi off a mamak stall instead of a provision shop!

Part 3 coming up..

Cameron Trip - Part 1

2009-01-11T13:06:00.005+08:00

I was suppose to start journey at about 8 am that morning. For that, the people whom I was suppose to pick up such as Joey, JB & Jen, Ezriq, and Ee Chia had to wake up approx 7+. That is way way earlier than the time we usually wake up to go to work and I can still remember Joey bitching about it. Regardless, everyone was awake by the time I pick them but no doubt, they would have looked super sienz due to lack of sleep...

We went to uptown and meet up Philip for quick breakfast then make a break for Cameron. We had to stop by simpang pulai to meet up with the organizer of the trip, Eevon. But more importantly, the dishes for steamboat later that night...

As all 8 members of the trip is comfortably seated and evenly distributed among the 2 cars, we started the climb up camerons! I love driving up winding roads although JB as the passenger would beg to differ! But heck it, he's not in my car anyway :P

Not going to go into the details of that hour long journey uphill but we were heading for the Boh Tea plantation as the first stop. It is really a nice place I think everyone who goes up to Cameron should try and visit the place! The journey up can be a little bit stressful for those who are not comfortable with their own driving skill yet. It's rather narrow and super dangerous.

But, it's all worth it when you are finally there. The scenery is beautiful and the setting was wonderful.

Won't you agree with me

They have this wonderful lookout area where you can just chillout for tea time.

With a weather and setting like that, everyone's mood was definitely good. Our professional photographer, JB also got into his photography mood. Below are some random pictures of the group.

The plantation closes at 4pm. As it was also getting dark, we headed down.

I'm ending this post with a group shot! Part 2 will be up soon.

From left : Calvin, Joey, EeVon, Ee Chia, Ezriq, Philip, JB, Jennifer

*** Usually, I don't do this. As in I do not segregate my posts to 'parts' if they are about the same thing. But I couldn't help it because these days, I can't afford to write long posts anymore due to time constraints, so here's part 1!

Goodbye 2008...

2009-01-02T03:13:00.005+08:00

It's already 2009. I have lived, yet another year. I can't say if its a good or bad year in 2008. Memories don't stay around long enough for me to remember. Or at least, I didn't want them.

As much as I don't want to remember, I won't deny that I can't just clear everything off my mind when I go to bed each night. The year started off with me stepping into the 3rd month of the working world. I still remember clearly back then, I told myself that I was there to make money and not friends. I guessed I got side tracked along the way...But it was one of those times that I felt thankful I got side tracked because somehow or rather, I made some really good friends along the way. Some who were good enough, it made me felt like my presence was appreciated. Some who were willing to go the distance to make sure I'm okay. I'm so glad it happened. Thank you all.

My career took off to a flying start. Or at least it felt that way to me. People were helpful towards me at the workplace and my team is appreciative of my efforts. I would argue that I was simply at the right time and place. I must say I worked for it. No, not only for the salary, but the workplace relations. In fact maybe I've worked too hard. Too hard that I've left out a very important person in the process. I'm not going to sigh here. I'm thankful. I'm thankful that we did it in a peaceful manner. I'm thankful that for that one chance to be with you. I'm thankful for the memories we had for the past 3 years and I'm thankful of the loved you showered me with.

Not too sure if its a year end thing, but it seems like all the bad things are happening at the end of the year. Not only to myself, but the people around me and I find it difficult to not let it bother me. I had to play my role as 'the best friend' just like what I've resolve to do in 2008 as my new year resolution, despite having a hard time myself. It was lethargic, exhausting and tiring but I really did try to pull through the hard times without leaving any of you behind. And I hope you felt it...... I guessed its very much like a marathon where you keep a constant pace at the beginning and increase the speed towards the finish line although you are almost out of steam. Except its different because I didn't want to cross it alone. I want cross it with each and everyone of you. I'm really sorry if you think I didn't do my best as your friend. I will try harder this year around.

I guessed I would just like to say sorry for all the hurtful things I've done in 2008 and I hoped you forgive me if ever did anything wrong or hurtful towards you. I would also like to thank all of you for being there for me.

Whichever, its 2009 now. A new beginning, a fresh start. I'm so done with last year and I'm moving forward.

I have crossed the finishing line...have you?

Finally touch the touch...

2008-11-15T22:01:00.005+08:00

Didn't had the time to touch it even though it has arrived for almost a week. Finally after the horrible 'working till 2am week', I finally took the time to sit down, put the damn shield on to the ipod and start raping the ipod.

First of all, still not forgetting Eelin, the person who help me buy this iPod. You wanted to see the engravings rite? There you go. It actually is just as what you see on the apple website. It is a little small but still cool!

Some pictures of my the screens.

And finally, facebook will never be the same again when you are doing it via your ipod! The only thing that I hate is the slow connection I have in this house. I wonder what is damn hell wrong with the internet in this house. If I can only have my Malacca connection....haiz....

Signing off - from my ipod....NOT!

P/s: I didn't go apple crazy didn't I? After all, I'm not Yuri...i dun really like fruits you know :P

Poor Yuri....

2008-11-13T01:53:00.004+08:00

Thanks to her owner that is working like a cow, more than 14 hours a day, she has been abandoned quite badly. When I was on the way to get my ipod however, I drop by the pet store I used to frequent to get some supplements for her.

These days, the supplement for gliders are like so well done. I know the picture might look abit disgusting, but it seriously smell like icecream and the colour rocks! I am so hungry rite now that I felt like eating this thing. Serious! I'm sure she's gonna like it.

Oh, btw, Yuri's still here.......she's not dead so don't speculate...........

Ipod Touch...

2008-11-12T01:54:00.002+08:00

Just got my ipod today! Just to inform you guys that I was am so happy that everything turn out nice, especially the price, thanks to Eelin! She's like the friendliest!!! :P

Anyway, I won't be touching my ipod yet. Sure enough, I have took it out to admire the engravings and stuff. I must say, unboxing an ipod is freaking tough job! Have to do so many things just to get it out! Fine, I wont be touching it until my shield arrives. Then, it will be the last time I am taking it out.

I was quite happy that I got it at a cheap price and with engravings until, wtf? That witch told me that now malaysia also got engraving! Apple Malaysia. But nvm la, I still got it like 300 bucks cheaper!!!! Sorry lor for those impatient ones who got it from apple reseller without engravings....

The apple store like cannot dl apps and pay in RM one right? Still need to pay in USD? Sien lor.....

As much as I want to say work sux, this is the minimum joy that work can bring to me. That is, work give me some money to spend on things I want to purchase without begging my dad for it :P

Updates...

2008-11-10T08:57:00.002+08:00

Done some template changes. Kinda hate the brownish template already so I changed to something blue-ish. Sure enough, this is quite dull and plain compare to the previous. Well, I've learn that life is so much more complicated these days so I try and keep everything else as simple as possible. Appreciate the simplicity in life!

This is a super short update. I hope you like the new banner. For all those who liked the other pictures that I took at the playground the other day, sulk it up and enjoy the picture I like the most everyday, now that its on my banner :P

PFB the culprit.......

2008-11-04T22:56:00.004+08:00

I left the office about 9.30pm today. As I was on my way back (actually I was almost 30% away from reaching home), I received a message from this gurl I call 'Witch' in my address book. It goes "Wei free or not?".... Immediately, it came to my mind "FREE TRANSPORT AGAIN!". I don't know if I have said this before but this gurl is the gurl that only calls me when she needs free transport from cyber to seri kembangan. It's like I'm her free shutter bus! And this is not the first time!!! FYI, Sin Ye is another gurl that uses me as the interstate bus (Melaka - Seri Kembangan line). But her case is diff cos she dun make me do extra round trips for her unlike you!

Fine, since today was a bad bad day at work, I thought it's my karma acting up. I need to do some good deeds. So I decided to go the extra mile and do a U-turn, which sadly, she lead me to a dead end somewhere on the highway! I was like, WTF? Damn scary ok! Still, after all this hassle, I went to fetch her from Cyberia. Finally reached cyberia and still had to wait for her to take her sweet walk to the car. FYI, buses don't wait for passengers okay?

After she got into the car, we took off and just about 500m away from Cyberia, her group mate called and said he/she wanted to do it tomorrow and so she no longer need to go SK. Seriously, being me, I would have take you all the way to SK and make you walk home from there. But you did the right thing for once in your life. You opened your mouth and say "Let's go have dinner first, then put me back". I really didn't expect something like that to come out from your mouth because you know, you are the most 'kayu' gurl I have ever met in my life. If you didn't mention about the dinner part, you'll be walking home tonite from SK. No joke.

So fine, she made me eat at Padi which is just opposite my office. Kinda sick wei...I really hate office and now even dinner also you make me eat opposite the office. I'll make an exception this time cos I don't want to drive so far. And also cos you are paying for it :P But hey, I deserve it okay? I fetched you twice so far! She argued and say "That time at INTI, you fetch me go KLIA and back also no complain. Why now so much complain?"

I've said it once, I'll say it again.

That time cos I minat. So I don't mind if you pay me in cash or kind or don't pay at all. But now cos tak minat d, you got no value. So please pay up in cash!!!! Ha Ha.

P/s: I am expecting one more free lunch before I answer to your next call for help. If I don't get my lunch, the next time I see 'witch' I won't be responding!!! Please take note.

Sunshine after the rain.....

2008-11-02T16:50:00.003+08:00

What a boring Sunday. Was in the office for a few hours just now but was not in the mood to work. The weather is awfully beautiful today. I decided to go home and take a walk around my neighborhood. Gosh, I missed those days where I had to walk wherever I go. I haven't been really walking ever since I got back to Malaysia.....I guess the only place I walk is the shopping mall....how lame.

I took a few pictures at the playground opposite my house. I'm putting it up here for comments :P
I'm no professional photographer, not even amateur so please be lenient :D

You can only see my neighbour's house from here. Not mine....

Believe it or not, I am claustrophobic so I've never played this thing when I was a kid.

I think this picture is the nicest?

Just testing a close up shot...Not really nice though.

Thats all!

Back....

2008-11-01T22:57:00.002+08:00

I will be working for exactly one year this coming 12th of November. Not to mention, its almost end of the year. It has been a crazy year for me. Stepping into the working world, stepping out of fantasy and blending in with reality, causing trouble to everybody, friendship bonds and breaks, relationships ups and downs etc etc....

Even up till the point where blog closes and reopens. I guess the blog got so boring that some people didn't notice it was closed until after several weeks! There might be some who didn't even realize that it was closed till now...haha

I'm going to do a wrap up of my life this year (I know its a bit early to wrap up the year..)

Work : Work has been from good to bad to good to bad to good to bad ...........Stress is tremendous. I didn't make it big in the company, but I guess I am doing quite well. I think I am surviving okay in the company. But somehow or rather, I am dragging my feet to work everyday. I love what I'm doing, but I think the stress is killing my motivation. My boss is nice, and he appreciates me but I don't think I work well with him. But every morning when I step through that door, I tell myself, I will do better today than what I did yesterday. I don't want to whine about my work because everytime I see the janitor or the tea lady, I know I'm lucky to be where I am today. So I don't wanna complain and I don't wanna whine to anybody. But at least let me do it on my facebook status la okay?

Family : If you watch money not enough 2 and actually understand it, you will know the importance of having a family. Ever since I started working, I cherish my family even more. Every week, I look forward to going home to my family. Sure, many argue that I go home to see my friends for fun time and not to see my family. Don't worry if you are one of them who said that because even my family says that too :P Regardless, I have many friends around here too but nothing feels closer than home. I really like having all my family members together. But it seems like its not the case these days. Everyone seems to be busy with something. It feels to difficult to just have the 5 of us seat down and have a proper dinner together. It's either my brother is not around or my sister has to work. Guess I'll just have to live with it. Or maybe, its just part of the process of growing up. Everyone have their own life now.

Friendship : I've made a lot of new friends this year. Wait, let me rephrase. I made a lot of new colleagues this year. Friends? Friends is when they have gain my trust that they are sincere towards this friendship. I have very little friends to begin with. Sure it seems like I know people where ever I go. But those are merely hie byes. I will never cross their mind for anything other than when they need help. Seriously! They will not go the distance to help me. They will not think of celebrating my birthday (not that I want them to..just trying to show an example of how they will not take the initiative to do something for me). I will never be on the top of their 'invite list' for anything. If its one or two of them who treats me like this, they have a problem. But if everyone is, then I have a problem. That is why I decided to make a change this year. I put it as one of my new year resolutions. I tell myself, I want to be everyone's friend. I guess I did quite well. I've made quite a few close friends, you know who you are...(Ez, Joey, Ling, JB, KY, eevon, philip, rina, han min, eddy, tmt, mark etc..) They made me felt like I was appreciated. They also are one reason why I'd go to work. I thank you all for making this year a wonderful one. I'm also really sorry if I have somehow caused disruption to your life.

Love : I guess I had too much stressed at work that I didn't put much effort into sustaining this. I think with work at hand and the level of stress I am having everyday makes me think about all the nonsense. All the worst, she's so far away. My brain is staring to discard all the good memories we had together and retaining all the bad memories. I guessed the 5 days wasn't good enough. MG and Calvin probably argued that they also had a few days only, the last time. But I don't think I had 5 days. To calculate the correct way, you guys got each other's attention for 5 full days. I only had hers for not more than 2 days. There was just too much things to do for 5 days, from the wedding to her friends. Anyway, life goes on. I'm not going to dwell about it.

Finance : I made some money this year, no doubt. Of course I need to be making money right since I am working? But I also spend some money this year! Trust me, when you start to have earning power, your spending power will also start to accumulate. All in all, I suffered from a few financial crisis this year. Unlike the 1997 economy crisis, I had the February Yuri crisis, April K800 crisis, July Lumix crisis, August 5day crisis and now is the November Ipod crisis. Still, I manage to save some money. I am expecting one more crisis which is the CNY crisis to arrive somewhere next month. I have actually started losing money already cos I have already bought a Espirit pants thanx to joey who talked me into buying it, you idiot!

Personal : Basically, I have no personal life apart from going online and working. That is why I need my ipod touch. No, it will not give me a life. It will enhance my 'no-life' by allowing me to go online anywhere i want and also to keep my spirits up when I am working :P

I guess that's all for now. The next post will come in roughly on Nov8. You know what big day is it? :P

Edy's Wedding Part 2

2008-09-17T22:30:00.005+08:00

Continue from where I left off, we were still waiting for Edy to arrive. We waited...

And waited..

But no one seems to arrive even though has passed the auspicious time....I recalled we saw a stalled car on the way to Seremban.. Wonder if it's Edy's...

Edy edy...you never learn even after so many years. You were never punctual during your school days, and you are not even punctual for your wedding!

Then we started hearing the sounds of the kompang...Oh! Edy's here!

I think he's quite cool la on his wedding....But what's with the sunglasses and leather shoes? Like tak sesuai dengan peredaran zaman. I mean the zaman that goes with your clothes! Since already like tak sesuai d, for what put keris there? Bring la colt45 or revolver. LOL :P

Sorry, I meant to say, quite HOT! Sweating wei.....haha

Both look so happy despite the weather

But some looks extremely not happy...I wonder why....(Alvin how you take picture wan!)

I think it has something to do with Edy. Edy, what you did la? Why he staring back at anger?

And that my friend, is Edy's sneaky look...

Suddenly ter-miss my other half when I saw Edy so happily getting married. So I decided to video call her. Manatau she's eating.....So can't disturb... -.-"

2nd batch of friends finally arrived. Took another group pic.

Musical chair again....Our favourite game!

I won! The rest stand behind!

Edy! Why so serious? Just cause we didn't give Ang Pao? Chill la! We M2U later!

Like that la cute! Behold the "big head" shots!

I'll end this post with the cut wedding cake shot. Congratulations on your wedding!

Edy's Wedding

2008-09-17T13:07:00.002+08:00

Super old post I reckon. Happened sometime ago but I am really lazy to blog la these days. No life!
I'm forcing myself on this one so don't blame me if its boring. Just go through the pictures taken by Alvin's D60. Is it ah? I also dunno....Anyway, if the pictures nicely taken, its me la. If not nice, its Alvin's skill. Ok?

Early morning, went to pick Alvin all the way from Kepong! Crazy right? Its like from SK go Kepong and then down to Seremban! From South to North then North to South. But what do you know? Alvin's like my best friend in INTI. Plus, these are miracles that you can do with NGV!

We all agreed to meet up at our alma mater, INTI college! Oh no, I think its now called INTI University College! No changes! What crappy college....

Anyway, from there, we head down to Seremban. Picked Catherine up on the way. Finally arrived with the help of my GPS. Took some group shots!

Zemien broke his vegetarian rule and started eating meat.

Some camwhored!

Some refused to camwhore!

And yet, the bridegroom has not arrived yet. So while waiting, we played musical chair!

Nola, just joking. All so old already some more musical chair meh? We are trying to solve some engineering problems by visualization. You know la, a bunch of IT people get together, thats what they do!

Ok, just joking! It was for a group picture while waiting for the 2nd batch of friends to arrive.

I looked fat in the group picture so I'm not posting that up.

To be continued................

***There you go! I have blogged! Stop complaining!!! ***

The man...

2008-08-17T19:02:00.005+08:00

Updates : I didn't know if you guys noticed...but when Lin Dan won, I saw something as he went down on his knees and lie facing the ceiling...I don't know if he himself noticed but he quickly turn and face the floor instead. Then when I googled for a picture of him, I confirm that I did not see wrongly....

Are you seeing what I am seeing?

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Lee Chong Wei is the man! I have always love to watch him play. Those days, I have always commented that he has a great start but a poor finish. My dad used to say that he is useless but I always defended the man by saying he is just too young. He's going to be great someday because he has quality in his game and me, or perhaps we can all see that.

He has proved himself today that he is indeed a great badminton player. Thumbs up to you! You have seriously matured up into a world class player. Your are more consistent in your games now. I also see patience in your game. You no longer rushes to finish the game yet you hold your nerves and emotions well enough. Your points are gained in a more solid manner.

Last Friday, I stayed back after work to watch your game and I arrived back in Melaka late. It was awfully scary as it was the 7th month. Nevertheless, it was worth it as you have displayed a wonderful performance. I hope you can take the gold from Lin Dan today. As much as I like you to win, I seriously think that you will be overpowered.

I've watched Dan's game in the olympics. He is extremely quick to begin with. I don't want to be advising the professional player but I think if you want to bag the gold, you will have to show more variety in your shots and be more deceptive. The best way to defeat a quick player is to outsmart and catch him off guard.

However, even if you don't win, its okay! I you have already shown the world that you worked really hard for what you want and that is an inspiration to all of us. I know, 1 million and 300k is so much different and I would rather have you take the 1k than giving it to the government that does nothing. with that being said, good luck for tonight's game! I'll be watching!

Can you all please give this man a big round of applause?

Seriously, I didn't know why this happen. I started writing this post as a blog but it ended up turning out into some personal letter to Chong Wei....weird -.-"
And funny at the same time! :P

There we go again.....

2008-08-11T22:19:00.004+08:00

5 days just flew by. It seems like just yesterday that I picked you up from the airport. And now you are back in the plane, on your way home. 5 days is short and I had a wonderful time with you. I hope you felt the same. I tried to provide you with everything I am capable of and I hope you are happy with it. The one thing I can't do, is to go back with you. And I'm sorry....

I know it is hard for you. It is for me too. I didn't shed a tear when I left you for Brisb, not even a single drop. You have left me twice now and I can't believe I will still cry over it. I will be here, counting down every second of every minute of every hour of everyday until we finally meet again...

I LOVE YOU!

I know this is so not my style....

Camera

2008-08-04T22:33:00.002+08:00

I've been trying to change my template into something darker, simple and more serious but I realized that something simple and nice is difficult to create. Don't ask me "Why so serious" please! Sick of that. But seriously, the movie is awesome. I think I like the fact that batman is not all goody hero. He can be brutal and sadistic at times and I seriously enjoy that.

Anyway, back to the topic which is pretty hot now, both on my MSN and Facebook, this picture!

Yes, I bought a new camera. I have been saying that for almost a month now! But I guess no one is actually bothered to find out what camera I bought. I bought a Lumix! The picture above is a Canon!

Everyone thought I bought a DSLR. Do I look like I have that much money? I admit I love taking pictures (not of myself) and I am very peculiar about photographs. You can ask my darling about that. But I do not have the cash to invest so much in a DSLR. More importantly, I don't have strength, (direct translation - tak kuasa) to carry that big thing around.

I bought a compact. LUMIX FX520 is what I bought. You know I've been hunting for one since the Sony T200 era and I've finally settled down with this camera! So don't mistaken my most expensive possession with that DSLR camera. My lumix will merajuk later and refuse to take nice pics. Here is a pic of my compact. Exactly the same colour :D

Oh, and as for the Canon, I'll tell you more later............