Farewell, Willie.

Another fellow friend has just left to continue his study overseas for another couple of years or so.

Recently, a few friends have left KL in pursuit of degrees or for job opportunities.

Jinqyi had just quit her job and will be moving to Singapore for a job opening.

There goes one of my movie buddy.

On Sunday, we had a farewell lunch for William who is leaving for New Zealand to continue his study.

[Farewell lunch @ Italiannies]

[Jimbo and Willie.]

The Shidio gang went to Italiannies for his farewell lunch. 12 of us officially attended the gathering. Those were James, Sammie, Eve, Julie, Ben, Cal, May, Chrystal, Chin Hou, JT, moi and the guest of honour himself, Willie.

[The Shidios @ early period]

Food was great, atmosphere was great. Everyone had a great time mingling and joking about. It’s the last time in the next few months or years that we can make fun of William. And no matter how often the Shidios see each other, we always have something to joke or talk about. Things never gets old.

[The later part of lunch]

Willie will always be one of the most outgoing and funny guys to be friends with. His humour and (sometimes lame) jokes can have you in stitches and possibly rolling on the floor laughing.

Willie    : Kuli!!
Ben        : Chibi!!
Willie    : Kuli!!
Ben        : Chibi!!
Willie    : Ta kao arr??? (Wanna fight?)
Ben        : Chui fu la!!! (Take off your pants lah)

Yes, the good ol’ days. Where we will always have something to laugh about in class because of his antics.

[Eve with nice posing smile]

But, everyone needs to fulfil their own desires and ambitions.

[Us drawing on Willie’s gift.]

[Willie with his original Shidio-designed stationery pouch gift.]

So, this year, there will be more leaving and some possibly leaving. Therefore, the number of friends around me will slowly decrease until they someday finally return home.

[More of the Shidios. Eve wondering what else to photograph.]

Those on the list who’ll be leaving are Sammie, JT and possibly James. 3 more great friends in the Shidio gang. Going off by the end of this year. (I think Ashlei left also)

[Sammie, who arrived late that day.]

Less 3 birthday celebrations. Less Shidio gatherings. Increase in farewell gatherings.

Monday, I went with James and JT to KLIA to send William off.

[Willie looking happy to be leaving Malaysia.]

Savoured some last moments of jokes and playfulness before he goes off.

[Take care dude. Best of wishes for your studies there. Don’t let the All Blacks trample over you and make sure the sheeps aren’t extinct by winter. And don’t accidentally shave off their nipples.]

I wonder when will it be my turn to go overseas to pursue my ambition.

Happy Valentines

Valentines.

The time for endless spending in this festival of romance. For most of you, at least.

For those who’re single, I do understand that some find this the loneliest time of the year. What more when it coincidentally falls on a Saturday.

For those of you who can still find a date to spend the day, great for you. For those who didn’t, like me, there’s no need to be feeling down or lonely.

I only asked one person out. But since that person wasn’t free, I was lazy to ask anyone else. Most of my close friends have partners or have other plans or are too far to meet up.

On the bright side, I saved heaps by not spending on flowers or chocolates or gifts that you schmucks think is a MUST have. Too many of you have been eating up commercialism, if you haven’t noticed it yet.

Okay, back to the topic.

It’s not all about romance and gifts and whatnots on this day. Sometimes people go so overboard with this day and forget the whole meaning of it.

This day should not only be about dating or being with your other half. In my opinion, it should also be a day to remember and acknowledge the people who loved you.

[Saint Valentine was a Roman who was killed for his faith on February 14, 269 A.D. He had refused to worship pagan gods, and some stories say he was a priest who would marry young couples in secret who loved each other but who did not have parental permission. In 496, his 'saint day' was established. He is associated with love because he fell in love with the daughter of his jailer, and would pass notes to her. His final note, before he was executed, read 'from your Valentine'.]

There are people who do bring their girlfriends or boyfriends home and celebrate Valentines. Sure, they may buy individual gifts for their partners. But for dinner, they bring their partners home to have a dinner with their families at nice restaurants. There’s nothing wrong with it.

So, for those of you who are single, dateless and have parents around, why not spend some time with them?

On a totally unrelated note, I was dating a China national woman on that day. And she gave me a great massage on our first date.

Okay, fine. I went to a massage parlour. And, no, not that type that you think. Even my parents went. And I got myself a nice, relaxing massage for my tired back.

The lady even pants me and massaged MY ASS.

I don’t know it but I may have just been sexually violated.

Vacation plans

Well, 2 months into a new year and I’m glad that I’ve been able to fulfil some of my resolutions.

When the clock struck 12am into 1st of January, I made several resolutions/tasks/to-dos that I would fulfil within this year. And now, I can cross off some.

1. Improve myself physically and mentally
2. Face my demons
3. Save some money for a rainy day/investments
4. TRY to be punctual for work
5. Complete all undone tasks
6. Contribute more to things that matters
7. Try to mend some broken friendships
8. Improve my cooking skills
9. Vacation to AT LEAST one good holiday destination

The most recent achievement would be a vacation to a nice holiday destination. And I finally mapped it out yesterday.

I browsed several websites online, surfed into Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia for flight rates and travel periods and finally made my decisions.

I booked a 5 days, 4 nights trip to Phuket on the 1st of May.

This trip costs me RM406 for a two way flight and RM530 for a five nights accommodation. Not bad considering this is one of the hottest tourist destinations. With MAS’s Low Fares, tickets are now more affordable. It was even more affordable than Air Asia…for the time being.

I opted to stay around the Kata Beach area rather than Patong because, it seems that Patong is normally the more crowded beaches in Phuket.

After looking up several (super expensive) hotels, I came across a hotel which looks great and at an affordable price. Very affordable.

Anyway, why bother for such a high class hotel when, at a place with so much activities available, you should be out enjoying the vacation and not be cooped in your room half the vacation.

If you wanna do so, just get a room at your local hotel and stay there. Why bother going away for a vacation to live in a room?

The highlight of this vacation is that I’ll be travelling alone.

Yes, ALONE.

Some already asked me why I’m travelling alone and not with friends or family. Some gave me a suggestion to quickly get another girlfriend and bring her along for the trip.

Well, the answer is simple. Because I wanted to go by myself.

See, first of all, this is not a matter of just a 200-300 Ringgit trip where I can easily pull someone to tag along. This trip costs almost a thousand. And that’s not including spending money. Unless I’m surrounded by millionaires, anyone would find it hard to commit to travelling with you. Or unless, both or more parties had been planning together for this trip.

Secondly, I wouldn’t have to synchronize my travel period to suit the other person. Almost nobody’s schedule and plans are perfect and I don’t want the hassle of “I’m sorry, something came up and I can’t go with you. Find someone else.” or “Sorry, my girlfriend grounded me in my OWN house.” It’s irritating and frustrating to deal with those situations.

Thirdly, I can do almost anything I want. And with no one to cramp my tempo. I like and do tend to do things that I want to do quickly and I don’t really prefer to sit around in the hotel room relaxing, while waiting for dinner time. Relaxing can be done at the end of the day once most of the shops in town are closed. And when you’re finally burnt out for the day.

As I’ve Googled and surfed around the net, I found that there’re tonnes of things to do in Phuket and not just water activities. There were also jungle trekking, elephant tours, ATV rides, kayaking, Thai boxing matches and many more. So, yes, I don’t want anyone to slow me down. I paid for the trip and I am going to enjoy it to the fullest. At the expense of my wallet and bank account, though.

But I think this would be a worthwhile trip. It’s not like I have millions in my account and can come and go whenever I want. Since I am able to go, I better make the best of it. Hopefully with tonnes of photos (anybody can loan me a water-proof camera? Doubt my DSLR or my C905 is water-resistant.)

Any of you with experience going to Phuket, I do hope you can spare some tips and maybe some recommendations.

I don’t guarantee souvenirs.

Think I’ll go to Boston…..

Everyday that I continue living here, I get more and more frustrated.

Frustrated with some of the people around me.

And every time those frustrations pop up again, my priority of moving out of my house goes higher and higher towards Top Priority. I’d probably move out at the first chance I get.

And what’s my plan if I DO move out?

First possibility : Move to another house, away from my family.

Second possibility : Move away to another country to either study or work.

I’m just so sick being here. Some people here are so FUCKING stubborn that I’m through and fed up with seeing them everyday.

Why should I have to suffer anger almost everyday when I could risk just going away to live a lonely,PEACEFUL life. Best of all, I can do whatever the heck I want. And I wouldn’t have to face some pain in the ass everyday.

At least when I’m lonely, I won’t be going around with a sulk on my face and anger in my heart. The least I can do there is find one new friend. Not an impossible thing for me.

What’s the point in living in your own home and not feel happy being there?

I think I'll go to Boston...
I think I'll start a new life,
I think I'll start it over, where no one knows my name

I think I'll go to Boston,
I think that I'm just tired
I think I need a new town, to leave this all behind...
I think I need a sunrise, I'm tired of the sunset,
I hear it's nice in the Summer, some snow would be nice...

That’ll just be great.

Isn’t moving out part of growing up?

Sometimes, I just feel like quitting everything.

Quit my job.

Quit the people around me.

Leave this house.

And move away to another place where no one knows me and I don’t know anybody.

A decent place far far away from here. A place to just start over.

And the only communication would be a postcard from me saying, “Yes, I’m still alive.”

I wonder if anyone would even bother.

Maybe my dog who comes into my room every morning would.

Pre Chinese New Year analysis

Think I would just stick back to this font..seeing so many people being comfortable with it.

Well, after almost a week of not blogging, I should be able to stretch this post a little more than my usual.

First of, for those who were checking my blog for updates, I’m back and I have finally updated.

For those who come back occasionally, I send you the same greeting.

For those who don’t like the way I blog, TOO BAD. I’m back.

Well, the whole festivity joy started for everyone even before the actual date of CNY. The whole experience of CNY shopping, getting together with friends and even for some, house decorations. It’s a full process that makes the actual day enjoyable and happening.

Well, first of for this post is, updating the things that I did and bought leading to Chinese New Year.

For the past few weeks, I find myself clubbing and drinking more than I usually do. Maybe it’s because of my friend who gets me into Bar Celona for free and drinks at good prices. But still, the fact remains that I’ve upped my activity of going to clubs. And more to follow. Not good? Hmmm…depends.

Next, material things that I’ve gained so far.

Firstly, I bought ONE t-shirt for CNY. It’s bright red, feels cooling, light, has 3 logos on it and costs RM250.

If you haven’t guessed it already, yes, I bought an MU jersey. I love the team and I love the jersey design.

Next on my list, this item was a real dilemma.

With the small bonus I had, I had to choose to either get the phone I was drooling over for the past few months or to get this item.

But then, I decided to split my money up – some for my family, some for savings (vacation, here I come!!) and the rest, to get this item.

I’m talking about a watch.

I got myself a Fossil watch. Cost only RM378 (minus the RM50 rebate for purchasing over Rm400)

I liked the design, less bothered about the price. It’s a bargain if you ask me because Fossil watch designs are beautiful.

For those of you who think only Tag Heuer or Omega or Tissot watches with their overblown prices have good designs, think again.

That wasn’t all.

As if God was watching over me and heard my wants, He decided to bless me with the following item that I purchased. (although I eventually still have to PAY for it)

As if by total coincidence that I decided to go to Summit on that fateful day. As if by coincidence (although I’ve already given up all hopes of buying that item) that I decided to walk into Sony Ericsson in Summit to take a last glance at the phone on my wish list. And as if by total coincidence, I stumbled upon a promotion which includes one for my phone and it allows me to pay by Monthly Instalments, a day before the promotion end, which is 2 days away from CNY.

How much more coincidental can that be?

Yes, folks. I finally got it. I finally got my C905.

I had totally given up hope on it, seeing I could no longer fork out RM2k for that phone after the other expenditures. And then this promotion came around. And I got the last black model available.

Loved the phone’s functions. And its 8.1MP camera. It’s like carrying a compact digital camera in your pocket. Literally.

It IS bulky but I DON’T CARE.

The last few pictures were taken with this phone and so are the following few.

*No, the phone picture and the Lion Dance picture weren’t taken by this phone. Don’t kid yourself. It’s not a DSLR. The Lion Dance is in Vancouver. And I couldn’t have taken the phone’s own picture either.*

On Saturday, took Evon, my neighbour, out for lunch. To repay my debt for being my fashion model for my photography project back during college. Stalled my payback for almost a year now, so I figure, what better time to repay her than before the New Year.

Went to Paddington House of Pancakes in One Utama. Food wasn’t bad but pricey. Good to say it was well worth it.

Sunday. Reunion dinner for most Chinese families. But mine was almost always unusual every year.

Last year, we decided to have TGI Fridays instead of Chinese food. And this year, we wanted to have Japanese.

Plan foiled. Went to Tony Roma’s in Pyramid instead.

First time going there, actually. Given I was in a college not too far from there, I should’ve gone there at least once instead of constantly going back to TGI Fridays. The food in Tony Roma’s is so much more worth the money.

I tried their Ribs Combo (which comes with my order of a Tony Roma’s Sirloin steak) and it was great. Wasn’t enough to fill my stomach but it was satisfying.

Picture a little dark cuz I didn’t opt for the flash

Mum ordered a salad which could turn anyone who THINKS eating salad will make you slim, grow fatter than having a steak meal.

It looked as if they served my mum her salad right out of the mixing bowl.

The total costs of RM200plus was a decent price for a 6 pax table. Could’ve cost much more to go to a Chinese restaurant, where they inflate the price several times over because of the occasion. And I would still NOT be full.

The rest of the night is filled with cleaning and preparing our home for the festival.

HAPPY CHINESE “NIU” YEAR, my dear readers.

*For those of you REAL bananas, “Niu” in mandarin means “Cow”. Capesh?*

Female flasher

Was in One Utama on Sunday with the family for some CNY shopping.

Encountered a very devastating (and indeed funny) incident.

It made a lot of people’s jaw drop open and some even took their time admiring the incident.

It was improper. It was immoral. It was shameful.

A small girl had pulled down that poor cheongsam-wearing doll’s top.

Public flashing is a criminal offence.

Would you pose?

Friday. The end of the week.

Went to Subang Parade with mum at night for dinner since she was alone at home.

Such a good son, right. I know.

Self-praise is an international disgrace.

Had a brief dinner at Nandos and mum wanted to walk around and maybe look at some things in Parkson.

We then passed by the main center area nearing Parkson and that is the place where they usually hold special events or really big promotions.

And the promotion that week was by a lingerie brand called Valisere. Sure, sounds pretty normal. Nothing to get steamed up about. Lingerie isn’t really a BIG thing to be hyperventilating over. Except for you perv.

But right behind some fitting rooms, I discovered this….

A mirror. A clear, full body MIRROR.

Why would there be a mirror on the OUTSIDE of the fitting rooms of a female underwear sale event??

They expecting someone to walk out with just their underwear on and admire themselves in that mirror?

Not that I mind.

Random

On Tuesday, got to follow a Sales Personnel to visit a liquor customer. And no visit to a liquor customer is without free booze and nonsense chats.

Immediately after returning to office, went home and straight to the futsal court. And I managed to score some goals that day. And pass out right after.

Nowadays, there is something bothering me about some people who are in a relationship.

Why do people nowadays seem to think that constant arguments and quarrels while in a relationship is an Okay thing? Like as if it has to happen or else it’s not a relationship.

Once or twice is fine. But if it’s constant, then in my opinion, it’s a sign that two people cannot tolerate each other well. What more after they get married, live together and face each other everyday? What would happen to that marriage?

Like I quote a famous blogger, a relationship shouldn’t take so much work. Or else it wouldn’t be called “a relationship”.

Both are supposed to try to understand each other’s wants and needs and have to be able to tolerate each other instead of starting arguments with each other over petty things.

Sticking to someone who treats you like crap and saying “that’s love” is a whole load of bullshit.

Therefore, I find it hard to give relationship advice to some people. It’s just wasting breath and time. They complain and complain but yet, choose to stay in that situation.

Not like that’s the only bloody fish in the whole damn ocean.

This time, I’m going to take my own sweet time to search for another. Random dating maybe?

Screw New Year’s kiss. Screw Valentines Day. Screw weekend dates. I can occupy myself well enough.

Of schools, sister and police....

Know how I said in another post that I hate the morning traffic?

Well, I'm please to know that they have now deployed more traffic police to ensure that the flow of traffic within USJ and the road heading to the old Subang Airport.

It used to take me about 30 minutes to get to work during rush hour.

Now it takes me about 50 minutes.

What went wrong?? I know in the midst of the new school term starting that traffic will be slightly heavier but this is ridiculous. What's this stupid link between "new school term" and "going to work on a routine basis"?? The only difference is that people who have kids just get up slightly earlier to send their kids off to school. So why is there extra congestion after 7.30am when all kids should already be in school half an hour ago??

Preposterous.

On a related note, I also did mention in my New Year's Resolution that I would TRY my best to get to work on time. Therefore, since I'm a heavy sleeper and one who finds it hard to get up in the morning, nowadays I set my alarm for 6.30am to wake myself up.

That would give me about 20-30minutes of snoozing or rolling around and come 7am, I'd be up and on time for work. Hopefully.

Today, I manage to prep myself up at 7.05am....only to find my sis had entered the bathroom. And all my toothbrush and all were in there. So I had to wait til she finishes.

But she took a whole 25 minutes in the bathroom getting ready and thus, my whole plan of getting up early had been single-handedly screwed up delayed by her.

Boy, was I furious.

And the resulting consequences from that made me exit my house at 7.40am (I only took 10 minutes in the bathroom and 5 minutes to get everything I need and rush out) and I reached work 20 minutes late although I drove at 120kmh.

Yeesh.

And I didn't even get to test my theory out.

On an entirely different note, I'm thinking about changing the font used in my blog.

Does this Century Gothic font look better than the normal Georgia?

Or maybe this Papyrus?

*cough**cough**hack**cough*

For the past week or so, I've fallen victim to the nasty cough and sore throat bug.

Well, actually more like the sore throat bug invited the cough bug along to play.

The sore throat I had was so out-going that, last week, it even had its friend, Fever, along to join in the fun. And fever only came at night and didn't join the other bugs in the day.

But then, the daily activity for me was still normal. I still went to work and coughed my lungs out. I even had to bail early from my company's New Year celebration dinner. That made me miss out on the bottles of wine and liquor that was there.

The bug even got me down when New Year came around and the whole joyous mood, even now, wasn't around since I spend half the bloody time coughing until I feel like my stomach and lungs were literally going to pop out from my throat.

That totally dampened my whole mood, even when I sat at home. I can't eat good food, can't really go out dating for fear some "innocent" girl might just get caught with these bugs and I can't go gym or do strenuous exercises because the air flow through my body isn't really well and my body really feels down. 5 minutes on the treadmill or on the bike and I'd probably be out of breath and pass out.

But throughout the time I was caught with these nasty bugs, there were those who were around to give me advice, ate my Christmas chocolates, took care of me and even pester me to get well.

First off was my mum who tried her best to get me well, Estela who keeps keeping my lunch menu in-check, my boss Ken for continuously asking me to seek a doctor and bill it to the company and Jinqyi for checking to see if I'm okay and giving me the same advice I gave her when she got sick.

Actually, the whole point of this post was me trying out this Windows Live Writer which I've just installed on my computer. Trying the feel of writing with it instead of blogging directly on Blogger.

Anyhuu..Kthxbai for dropping by.

Lost and Found

Opening case file.

Item coded as #003 under Found item.

Now, which one of you girls left this in my car??

One bra strap.

Contact me to reclaim your belonging.

Betul-betul sweat. Of all things to leave in my car.

And what's more, it's on my back seat.

2009

Goodbye to ol' 2008.

Goodbye to heartaches. Goodbye to broken friendships.

Goodbye to sucky education systems.

Last year was a year of misery for a lot of people. Financial crisis. Relationship problems. Landslides. Lots had happened within a space of one year. There were bombings around the world, chaos in Thailand, retrenchments and unemployments. So, it's adequate to say it wasn't a good year.

For me personally, I've experienced two relationships come and gone. Also, there was a lost of trust among friends and rekindling with some old, long-lost friends. There was an unstable friendship bond between friends in 2008. There were arguments, dissatisfaction, unhappiness and technical problems around. Somehow, I didn't feel too happy being around friends this past year, especially with one friend who just came back from overseas.

In terms of financial, my bank was pretty broke in the last year due to high spending on things that I want and need. Safe to say, I haven't had any money put away for a rainy day and both my bank accounts are suffering from aneroxia now.

The good thing was, amidst the whole financial crisis glooming the world now, I could still manage to find employment. It may not be a field which I am particularly familiar with but, it's a good experience. The pay here isn't all that bad either but it may not be sufficient for me to be thinking about investments.

Overall, I can say that the year 2008 was pretty balanced to me since I had my fair share of happiness and unhappiness. It has taken a wicked swipe at my emotions but had also provided me with joy and provision.

So, my New Year's resolution for this year would be:
1. Improve myself physically and mentally
2. Face my demons
3. Save some money for a rainy day/investments
4. TRY to be punctual for work
5. Complete all undone tasks
6. Contribute more to things that matters
7. Try to mend some broken friendships
8. Improve my cooking skills
9. Vacation to AT LEAST one good holiday destination

For the friends who stuck by me, treated me like a true friend and gave me great advice and support, I thank you with all my heart and we will be friends for a long time to come.

For those who failed my trust and didn't appreciate the things I've done for you, may we one day find truce and I pray to God that you will learn to be more grateful.

For my enemies................sorry, no clean comment.

I hope and pray for the world that 2009 will be better and brighter. I hope some friends would come down to earth and appreciate the things they have and the people around them. I pray that I'm more able to stick to the resolutions I put up here.

Happy 2009. May it bring out the best in everyone.

Smoke clouds up my lungs.....

I sometimes wonder what's this world coming to.

When females are overtaking males in the quest for more buds in their mouth. Seriously.

What the hell is happening actually? I wish someone would give me a good answer.

Why are more and more girls smoking nowadays?

That isn't a good way to show the whole "what guys can do, girls can do better" shit, you know?

That's one of the most disgusting habits to ever be adopted by anyone. In this time now, there is a slight increase in the percentage of guys NOT leaning towards the smoking habit. However, the percentage of girls leaning towards that stupid habit is bloody increasing.

Do you think it makes you look cool holding the cigarette in your mouth and blowing smoke all over the place? Think that's the best way to fit into a crowd? Think it'll help overcome stress? Think that's the best way to keep fit? Think maybe poison tastes better?

Imagine kissing a girl who smells of nicotine. Might as well pay for a bottle of poison to die sooner rather than waiting to slowly die in the future when the cancer cells starts developing.

I'm telling you frankly, if I know any of your girls personally and you hold out a cigarette and start puffing in front of me, my whole perception of you will change totally. And I don't mean it in a good way. I don't even want to talk to you if I have a choice.

No matter how hot or cute you are, if I spot you with a cigarette, you're no different than a common prostitute to me. Yes, you read right. It is harsh. And I DON'T BLOODY CARE.

Yes, I'm discriminating you girls who smoke. Since most of you didn't choose to use your brains to think rationally, I might as well discriminate you. That's almost as dumb as people who invest in drugs and get themselves overdosed. At least they die half happy and fast. People who smoke die slowly from years of continuous nicotine intake and you ARE going to suffer from it. And NO, cigarettes can NEVER be good for health. At least they can even use morphin in hospitals as painkillers.

I met a "friend" the other day. Haven't seen her since high school. For all I can remember, she looks quite cute back in my schooling days and through photos and all, still looks quite cute. That made me quite hyped in meeting her again. But the whole thing was so freaking disappointing when I got there and found out that she smokes. WTF wei.

It was lucky I got a phone call to go "do something" and I got to leave early.

If you think it makes you feel rebellious, you're still not using your bloody brains. Might as well just flush it down the toilet if you can't use it right. There so many ways to show how rebellious you can be and it doesn't have to involve killing yourself slowly.

Of all the things I can stand seeing a girl do - drink, partying, clubbing, swearing - I can NEVER stand a girl who smokes. EVER.

So, think it over. Still think it'll make you look cool among your "buddies"?

Any of you young ones thinks you'd like to adopt this habit in the future? Prepare to face my discrimination and our lost of friendship.

Thankiu bai.

TGIF and an event

Since my boss isn't around, gonna take this opportunity to blog a quick update from the weekend.

Firstly, on Friday, came home from work and went out with Lionel. Had TGI Fridays for dinner and the treat was on moi since I promised him a meal when he gets back. Then we just hung around Pyramid and walk around randomly.

On Saturday, got up super late. Lazing on my bed so much.

It was the day my church had our Youth Christmas Event. Quite a lot of young people attended the event. The youths' preparations for the past two months stumbled upon the problem concerning the weather. It rained, though for just a while. But it did put a slight damper into the coordinators' plans and they had to switch some placements around.

Now, I wouldn't say the event was a 100% successful. But given the circumstances, it went quite well and everyone still had fun. Thank God for that. Hopefully we did plant some new seeds regarding the true meaning of Christmas.

It's not just a time for gifts (although that just makes it more fun). It's not about money. It's not about the mistletoe. And it's definitely NOT about Santa.

It's a time of rejoicing. Of being with loved ones. And of sharing and giving.

It's a time to remember Christ and the purpose He is born to this world.

Anyway, there was one thing that disappointed me AFTER the event. A certain someone was so quick to jump up to take center stage when they were calling for a photoshoot of those who DID participate fully in the setting up of the event. Yes, there may be those who're just in the photo as guests, but that's not the point I'm pointing out.

For me, since I didn't really help out much for this event, don't even want to be in the photo and would rather volunteer to handle the camera. I find it shameful to accept a general gratitude when, deep inside, I know I didn't do much. I certainly wouldn't be the first to jump on stage to take any credit.

Screw the point of coming out with a design. Anyone else could've done it, what more when it's just a 2D drawing. It's those who spent nights after nights and days getting the event set up who deserved the full credit.

Therefore, I send my highest credits and recognition to Kevin Chan, Rueben Looi, Jessie Looi, Reuben Pak aka Pope Jackie Pak, Sarah Wong, my sis, Johnston "Tonton" Wang, Jonathan, Xin Wei, Qi Ren and Samantha Wang for a job well done.

Did get to fellowship a lot with some of the young people who attended.

Okay, now better get back to work before the boss gets back. Buh bai.

Like I've said always.

I hate the morning jam.

Especially those people who clog up (they are rubbish!) the lane leading to the Subang Airport road.

It gets so irritating for people who're rushing to work. And they just delay my journey for a further 10-20 minutes banggang stupid idiots sampahmasyarakat jahanam dumbo.

The jam scene within Subang Jaya is bad enough. So I expect at least the sole lane heading to my workplace to be smooth flowing since not everyone on the road is using that road.

But noooo........people just HAD to use that road to cut queue and the worse are the buses.

Oh, and might I add that I hate people who DELIBERATELY jump queue. It's uncivilized. This whole Malaysian mindset that people can't wait in line. Everyone's been lining up in the right lane for a long while and there goes one idiot after one idiot who keeps thinking he SHOULD go ahead in line.

BLOODY.SCREW.YOU.

I will NOT be considerate and let people jump queue in front of me. Unless you can tell me you're going to die soon if you don't reach a hospital a.s.a.p. or that your car will explode if you don't reach your Point B in time. And you have to show me that bomb.

Or else, GET IN LINE!!!

Edeote.

Black beauties

Sigh. Sure wished the weekend wouldn't end just yet.

I miss sleeping late and sleeping in.

Also in the weekend: a trip down to good ol' crowded-like-hell PC Fair. I sort of have a love hate relationship for this fair.

It takes place in KL CC (note that it's not connected cuz it's "Convention Center" and not "City Center") and tens of thousands of people flock there to get their digital and computing needs. Also present are hundreds of dealers from Low Yat, opening stores and making a market of the scene. Only idiots crowd themselves there to get their computing stuffs and try bargaining for prices to get good deals.

Unfortunately, I'm one of those idiots.

The other thing that attracted people (mostly guys) are the hot female promoters there. One of them even had a ton of guys crowding to get a photograph of her.

But hey, I don't go down there to get things like laptops or desktops because, those products are a waste of time because there won't be much price reduction for those items. Dealers mainly bring their old stocks in order to clear them off their racks. Only rare booths such as Sony, Toshiba and other good brands would bring their new products to market them to the public. It's more of a one time, 3-day push of sales.Twice a year.

Well, the only reason I went there is to get some computing accessories. And the only reason I don't get it from the shops on normal days are because, I hate walking past their shops and salesmen going "Yesh canIhelpyousir?" I find it very irritating. Leave me alone and let me browse for what I want. If I found something that hits my fancy, THEN I will ask for assistance. Don't pester me. I will most likely walk off than to even stop to look for anything.

Anyway, I was there for a reason. Just a few items on my list.

Firstly, I got myself a new 320GB WD My Passport external hard drive.

I must say it looks super sexy and small. It cost me RM265 and it came with a nice padded glove to keep it in.


Next, I bought a Logitech Pro Internet Black keyboard. It actually came with a Logitech mouse but I gave it to my dad. The set cost RM49 only and I'm gonna use it for gaming.

Yea, I know. Should've bought a gaming keyboard. But you know how much those cost, you bloody idiotic gaming hardware fanatics?

Last on my list was a mouse. Not just any mouse, it's a gaming mouse. And not just any gaming mouse. It's a Razer. Specifically named Razer Krait. This baby is super sensitive and beautiful and it ONLY cost me RM99.

All in all, spent RM400plus on computing accessories. But hey, at least they're more worth it than people who go there to buy thumb drives.

Oh wait, I bought those too.

And I just realised that everything I bought are in black. Damn they rawk.

Can't wait for the holidays to start next week.

I'm soooo bloody broke. Dammit.

About cars, cars and more cars.

I'm going to skip all intros and go straight to the point. Here are some updates for the weekend.

Saturday
Helped my family in painting the hall and that took the whole day. Got pissed at my sis and dad during dinner that, when I got home, I immediately took my car keys and drove off.

Sunday
Church as usual. Then, went over to Tim's house to help with the Christmas deco project. Dinner came much later at around 10pm in Asia Cafe and Uncle Alvin treated us.

Monday
T'was a public holiday. And I made plans. Most of the church members set off for their youth camp, which I was supposed to go but *ahem* did not get leave off from work. Instead, accompanied Ityra to Midvalley to watch Twilight...AGAIN. As much as I said it sucked the first time, the second time was a little better now that I had already expected the plot.

And mind most of you, I'm looking at this movie at a very plot-driven view. I don't care what is written in the novel and how much girls swoon to this movie. But if the play doesn't come out right and isn't cheesy on screen, then it still gets my approval. Movies such as A Walk To Remember or Pride & Prejudice is very much taken from romance novels but it didn't bombed on screen and it made a lot....and I repeat, in a different way, A LOT of people tear at the romantic experience.

And I'm not the only person who thinks Twilight didn't come out nice on screen. A newspaper reviewer gave the same thought. (Hint: do check out the reviewer's name. lol)

Maybe a lot of girls can let their romantic dreams run free in their imagination when they read. But I don't really see that dreamy fantasy showing on screen apart from finding a "hot" guy to play the character. And that's all that clouds the female viewers from watching the actual plot. And it's more of a neutral judgement seeing that I've not read the novel and am watching the movie. The plot should make me imagine almost as clear as how it appeared in the novel...not the other way around.

Had Sushi Zanmai...AGAIN. For the third time in 2 weeks.

Then, went for our second movie...Transporter 3 (it's Transporter, Ityra. Not Terminator)

Now this is what I'm waiting for. Some nice adrenaline-rushed movie. This movie is a wall to wall action movie. What made me like this movie so much especially was the minimal romance scenes between the hero and the "maiden in distress". This movie is more relatable than, say, Twilight.

Guy given project to transport girl, guy defends girl with his superb fighting ability and hot body, girl swoons over him and makes him strip his shirt and kiss her in order to get his car keys back.

Nothing hard to relate. But at least he did something to earn that attention rather than just pure looks/pale face/red lips/cold skin/funny hairstyle.

The cinematic action of the car chase is always the main point in all Transporter series. The things that he could do with the car (and the bicycle, in one scene) seems so impossible, but not unrealistic. It is a car we're talking about. Not high-flying vampires (okay, now I'm just taking hits at laiyee).

But seriously, this movie is recommended for all action-movie enthusiasts. The martial arts choreographer, Cory Yuen (hey, same surname) did a fantastic job in choreographing the fight sequences in a way that it looks possible for someone to look the part and not bullshit about having learnt kungfu or something.

At the end of the day, sent Ityra back to Cheras. On my way home, some asshole in a Fortuner almost ran me into traffic when he came flying into the highway and me on the first lane (unbelievable? believe it). So, after the toll, I took it to block his way on the fast lane time and time again just to frustrate him a little. But after a while, my 1.3 couldn't frustrate his 2.5 enough. But, hey, at least I tried.

If you're in a bloody rush to meet your maker, drive properly and let people know you're in a rush and to give way PROPERLY. Not zoom in and out of traffic and rush right up to people and to intimidate them to give way on the first move.

As most of you know, I like to drive fast as well...even at times when I'm not in a rush. I don't like dilly-dallying on the road because it's a waste of precious time. But when I speed, I do it with consideration. I will only speed when I'm on the last lane (which is the fast lane for those of you non drivers) and I will flash for people to give way if they're going slowly on that lane. That is the main purpose of having a FAST LANE. If after a few attempts and the driver still doesn't move aside on an open road, then I MAY just use provocation to get their attention that they're blocking the lane. If I'm not in a rush, I still won't mind slowing down a bit. But if I'm in a rush, BLOODY GET OUT OF MY WAY.

Time is money. And every second lost, we can never get back.

Idunnowhattitletoputoverherehelpdieswtf

I find I don't have much to blog these days. Nothing interesting at all to write over here. It sucks like that.

So, let me bore you with more of my day to day life.

Well, for the past 4 days, I've attended an AutoCAD (Auto Computer-Aided Design, for you noobs out there) training course all the way in Jalan Semarak. Bear in mind that that place is all the way near KLCC and I'm staying in Subang Jaya. Therefore, I have to endure almost an hours journey to and fro everyday. And that means I have to wake up at 6am every morning and leave my house before 7am to reach there in time.

The training facility and instructor was okay. But the food around that area sucks. The canteen food is just a single row of Malay-cooked meat and vege which dunno looks like what and they have noodles which did not fill me enough to get past an hour. So, the second day, I brought a subway there for lunch but that wasn't sufficient. The third day, I drove further out to have lunch at a mamak shop. So cham okay that area got no chinese food to eat. I was spared for the last day as I was only there for half a day.

During the training, some of the participants are really not concentrating in class and they simply just forget all that was taught on a daily basis. Teach this thing one day and the next day, cam asking me "how did you do this already ahh??". Wtf wei. The training costs RM900, at least learn to remember la.

Along the way for 4 days, I witnessed 6 accidents, 3 roadblocks, 1 accident casualty and the Agong. Yes, you read right. No other rolls royce has gold emblems as number plates and is surrounded by 3 police bikes and 2 police proton perdana.

Today, finally back at the office and I couldn't sit down peacefully at my desk for 10 minutes without being called for meeting and to liaise with my technical designer for a drawing. And when that was done, straight out to Glenmarie to meet a customer regarding new product and designs.

But overall, I'm sort of happy to be back in the office. I missed chicken rice and my colleagues when I was away for ONLY 4 days.

Oh well, back to writing my report. Kthxbai.

Of sushi and vampires

Saturday. The weekend. A day to be enjoyed outside with friends and loved ones.

But the morning usually starts off with some small chores. Chores such as laundry, cleaning, bathing the dogs, etc etc etc wth.

Then comes the afternoon and evening. Time to be heading out.

Picked Jinqyi up at about 3.40pm and we headed out to One Utama. Silly me forgot to retrieve my movie booking reservation number when I left the house. So, it took some time for me to call home and ask mum to turn on my laptop, sign in my MSN (which I don't know why the programme has been acting out on my Vista cuz it kept shutting the programme down over and over and over again yeesh babi bedebah jahanam wtf) and then open my email box and SMS me the reservation number.

Once that task was completed, we walked around for her to go do some window (and actual) shopping around.

There was a problem. I hadn't had anything to eat since morning til then. She kept asking me to get something to eat but I kept refusing. A little diet wouldn't hurt wtf gonna die of malnutrition. But then, we just continued shopping and I bought a pair of football shorts from Nike.

Then, we went for dinner (which was about 6.30pm) at Sushi Zanmai. We were surprised to see a queue to enter since it's still early for dinner for a lot of people. Apparently, we were wrong. So, lined up to get in and, after about half an hour, we finally got our places.

I have to say, the variety of sushi there is fantastic. I especially liked the mayonaise crabsticks which costs only RM3.80 for 4 pieces. We also ordered a plate of mini California Maki, a bowl of Salmon Don and a Beef Teppanyaki Don. Bill total wasn't too bad.

Then, we proceed up to watch Twilight.

Now, I know a lot of people (particularly girls) had read the novel and are highly anticipating this movie to be released. As much as they are interested in it, so was I. I was lazy to read the book so I opted to wait for the movie to be released and watch it from there instead.

And all I've got to say, in my honest opinion, for this movie is.......

It kinda sucked. No offence to those who liked the novel (not that I bloody care) but I find the plot of the movie really messy. Maybe it was intended to be this way, I don't know. From the moment Bella touched down on Forks and entered school, it just seemed like she's already waiting to fall in love with Edward (who doesn't even look hot, according to Jinqyi). Come on, wth. The way she stares at him on the first sight is like a whole sick puppy love.

Overall, I think the movie bombed. Sure there may be exciting parts to it but this looks like a work of an amateur director and producer combination. I came out of the cinema feeling lame all over. Should've opted to watch some other movie.....like Antoo Fighter, maybe. And I HATE malay movies.

After movies, we went over to McDonalds in Centrepoint for supper since I was still hungry. Forgot why but we started to chat about the comparison between football and basketball. She wouldn't let me force her to eat Sundae so cham feel rejected wtf. Then, fetched her home to Kepong and came home around 1something a.m.

And that was how a Saturday was spent. Kthxbai.