Archive for November, 2006

Hectic Weekday

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

After a fun weekend with little rest, I wasn’t prepared what was install on Monday onwards. Monday I hardly got much rest. I got up at 5.30am and send Guoy to KTM. I then went home to have another 2 hours sleep before I went to meet Maurice and gave him a ride for his interview. Then I went to see the doctor for follow up. After that I went home to rest and get ready for class. Then Maurice called for he couldn’t get a taxi but less than 5 minutes later he manage to get a cab. Then I went out to meet him for lunch. After lunch I went to hand in my work then went to collect my results from the doctor. Results took a long time for it wasn’t good. Still having an infection and have to see the doctor again this Friday to confirm the results. Mean time I was given some medication also. Right after that I rush off to my first day at work in C E Instruments in OUG.

I got lost there. I miss the junction and the office person is very kind. She came to meet me and show me the way to the office. It is a small office but I enjoy my time there. The things I learn and the people there are friendly. Right after work, I headed back to campus to do my C programming assignment. I tried but couldn’t do. Then my parents arrive for my sister has an interview for her internship. She applied to a few places. Among them was Intel Penang. She was offered to go to Intel Penang but the time given to her for her internship clashed with the date she is to fly to Australia for her student exchange program. So she came to KL for her internship. It is in Shah Alam near Flextronic. Meet my parents for dinner then show them the way there. I got lost myself for I misread the signboards. My dad keep telling me follow Bukit Jelutong and Shah Alam till went wrong way. Haih…But manage to see roughly where the place is. Then I went back to meet Maurice and Louisa for a while. After that I went home. By the time I sleep it was 2am.

The next day I was working in the morning so have to be at work by 8.30am. Was late by 5 minutes due to jam and I was still very sleepy. After work I went home for lunch for I work morning shift only on Tuesday. Went back and have lunch with my parents and sister have to go run her errands. When they left, I took a short nap but I overslept. When my parents came home, I already miss my class. Then my mother ask me to go shopping with her but I can’t. I have a C Programming assignment to finish for due on Wednesday. During that time, my sister got a call where the company she went for interview just gave her a space to do her internship. I went to campus to do my assignment while my parents went to 1 Utama with my sister to shop. I continue to do assignment. I have to ask Winson to help me. I’m very thankful for his help especially I ask him last minute. He help me in the program and when I finish go through it and debug some parts it was 4am. Then I have to print the program out and put in envelope. It was 5am when I went to sleep.

This morning I woke up at 9am after Raveen call. If not I would have overslept. Hang in the assignment and was relieve. We presented the program at 10.30am. I would say things went well. Then I went to work in the afternoon since no one is free then to start our presentation for software engineering which is due tomorrow. Oncce finish work, I went to campus to do slides. Have to come up with different format for the current format isn’t suitable. Then we break for dinner. Went to KFC for dinner with Shirley, Linoth, Mahis and Tej but stuck there for it was pouring. Then we saw some girls carrying around life size dolls like baby. How come? Did I miss something? When rain stop, we went to pyramid to get some stuff before retreating back in campus to continue work. We then went to a mamak for drinks first with VJ. While we were there, we draught the structure of the presentation and get feedback on what might be ask by getting friends opinion.

Then we headed back to campus to do out work. We continue our discussion online. Once work is distributed, we start to plan on our part. But at that time, we lost our “oomph” to start work and chat and discuss what else to do for presentation. We are all very tired and some of us are not well still. Since we are all tired, we went back nearly 2am. Now I’m half dead so not sure if I can get over the rest of the week. Thank goodness I ask for leave on Saturday if not I sure die. Let’s hope tomorrow presentation would go well. Haih…Feeling dead tired so decided to write this blog in before I sleep and wake up early to do slides again. Hehe…^_^ All the best team. Let’s sell our car park system idea ^o^

What a Weekend…

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

What a weekend I had. I started work on Friday. It was my first day. There is nothing much to do but I learn a lot that day. I think I would eventually be fine at work =) Beginning to learn to be a sales person ^_^ Anyone who has tips to help me inprove are always welcome. Just don’t bully me ^_^

After work I meet King, Woon Shen, Elaine and King’s friends for a movie. Went to watch Casino Royale. Was excited on the movie but when the first scene start to show, I was disappointed at the new Bond. The actions are there but the new actor Daniel Craig just didn’t met my Bond standards. Hehe…Actions is fine but then the actor wasn’t up to what I expect. After the movie I was to meet Zhi Ren but was delayed. The movie lasted for 2 1/2 hours. The seats in pyramid isn’t that nice. I miss 1 Utama GSC. It is the best cinema so far where my leg won’t get numb during the movie for it is spacious and the seats are comfortable.

I was late to meet Zhi Ren at his place. I went to pick him from his house with the condition he gave me, I’m not to speed at all. Haih…Then meet Guoy, Louisa and Rajiv for counter strike in SS2 Mmorph. It was fun but as usual Rajiv have to kill me once. Why? -_-” After bout an hour plus, we went to HSBC for a drink. There we start to chat and talk bout the new Bond movie and how disappointed I am and other stuff =) It was pass 3 am when I went home. Zhi Ren came over for the weekend.

On Saturday morning, Zhi Ren wake up earlier than me. Once I wake up and got ready, we head to pyramid aat 11am. We walk to entire pyramid and bought a lot of things. We ate at Genki Sushi. Haven’t gone there for so long and there are changes there. After lunch we continue to walk till 3pm where we meet Guoy and Louisa for Initial D at the arcade. We didn’t play but watch Guoy and Louisa play. After that, we headed back home where we rest. Me and Zhi Ren then went to 1 Utama at night and continue to hang around. Zhi Ren then hand itchy to go play Initial D but it was in Version 3.

After that we head back home and hang around at home. We look for the anime jigsaw puzzle that I bought which I do not know the title of the anime. Haih…After that we plan what to do the next day. When we wake up we would head for The Curve and call Guoy and see if he wants to follow. The next day, we called Guoy but he didn’t pick up so we head off to The Curve but later go to MidValley only call Guoy. We are a bit broke that time so we ate in SS2 Mee Yoke then head for The Curve. Once there, we walk around and explore the place =) We went to Ikano also. After that, Zhi Ren really want to play Initial D so we head off to Amcorp Mall. We tried to call Guoy again but no answer so we went to play alone.

Once in Amcorp Mall, there isn’t that many people there but a bunch of high school boys who hog the machine. We waited till a machine was available then I help Zhi Ren purchase a car to play. He bought the white FC. When the other machine was available, the high school boys wanted to skip my turn. Then one of them realize it then allow me to play. I bought another car then for was going to challenge Zhi Ren =) Bought a yellow FD. Zhi Ren bought a manual car while I bought a auto car. We then race where it was all a close race. We had a lot of fun. I wanted to give him handicap but he say no need since we are both using new cars so we have the same disadvantage ^_^ Once done, I have a free run but then a guy challenge me and I have a bad feeling he is going to challenge me on a track I’m not sure of. I only play Usui and Myugi only. He challenge me Akagi track which I’m not familiar with. I over-steer a lot of times for I thought it was a U-turn when it is just a small turn -_-” I manage to catch up in the middle till I over-steer again for mistook a small curve for a hard U-turn. Haih…Lost but it was fun.

Before we head to MidValley, we went back to Sunway to look for Guoy. Since can’t get him still, we went off to Midvalley where we continue our outing. I bought a jigsaw frame for my jigsaw puzzle which I bought in Puzzle World last year, Zhi Ren bought a glue for his jigsaw also. Then when we were in Toys ‘R’ Us, he saw the die-cast star wars transformer and was tempted to get it. He bought 2 over the weekend already. Other than that, he bought a key chain and a Fate T-Shirt. Besides that, the got 2 jigsaw puzzle also from Anime Tech =) We then had dinner before we head for arcade where we play Time Crisis. I suck at it while he ace at it. After that I send him home. At his place, I then watch an episode of Kitchen Confidential. It is kinda funny and good for laughs but he doesn’t have CDs to burn them. After that I head home. It was then I got a call from Guoy who just woke up -_-” We then went out for a drink with Maurice and Louisa. Hahaha…What a weekend…Not much break. Was drained. Hope to have a better weekday ^o^

1 to 10

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Something from Su Ann ^_^ Don’t know how she get a hold on this interesting stories.

This is hilarious…even an Eng lishman could not construct sentences using numeric! Exclusively only to great Malaysian and Singaporean Chinese………..

Ah Lek was asked to construct a sentence using 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10. Not only did he do it 1 to 10, he did it in reverse. This was what he came up with… 1 day I go 2 climb up a 3 outside a house to peep. But the couple saw me, so I panic and 4 down. The man rush out and wanted to 5 with me. I run so fast until I fall 6 and throw up. So I go into 7 eleven and grab some 8 to throw at him.

Then I took a 9 and try to stab him. 10 God he run away. So, I put the 9 back and pay for the 8 and left 7 eleven. Next day, I call my boss and say I am 6.

He said 5, tomorrow also no need to come back 4 work. He also asks me to climb a 3 and jump down. I don’t understand, I so nice 2 him but I don’t know what he 1 .

First Day At Workt

Friday, November 24th, 2006

e wenFirst day at work and I am nervous. I was excited but then I became nervous and scare. When I arrive I was so scare but thank goodness Jinny was there so it wasn’t that bad. Went for lunch together then back to work. It was fun and get to learn a lot. It is then I realize that there are a lot of things that I do not know yet. I was happy to be given a chance to learn.

When Jinny left, I was scare. I was scare that I would make mistakes. I tried my best to remember the specs and try to get customers interested. So far I manage to do a ok job bout 6pm. Haih….Before that, I saw a few familiar people at the IT center. At first was the guy where I buy my hardware from. Then I saw Sony manager, Cheng Ho. Haha…They were shocked to see me here. But I think this would be a good experience =)

Anyway, now taking time off and write this blog. No customers at the moment and I do not have any PC but use their PC. Hahaha…But going to learn more now. Not going to disappoint my manager. I also do not know what time is my break also. Hahaha…I think if I am hungry I would ask then =)

Anyway, signing off now to continue to work instead of blog =)

Birthday Celebration

Thursday, November 23rd, 2006

Let’s say that this week there is a back to back birthday celebration. First it is Woon Shen’s birthday then follow by Kean Leng’s birthday the very next day. This means double celebration. So King organize a birthday gathering for them both. Our gathering start off in Asia Cafe. Before that, it was raining so heavily that we might have to change venue. But then all was solved when the rain stopped.

All of us meet up in Asia Cafe. Those that came was me, King, Elaine, Ken Jay, Faye, Teng Teng, Senan, Kah Wei (I think that is how his name is spell), Kean Leng, Kevin and Kavinash. Woon Shen came later after dinner with his family. We all ordered our food there and ate and catch up. It has been a long time since I see Faye and Kevin =) We were there for about an hour then we went to my place to cut the cake. I followed Ken Jay’s car since King pick me up earlier. Oh my goodness. I thought I would not have a chance to sit in the Airtrek. Damn…the car is so nice. The engine is so smooth. At least I get a chance to sit in an Airtrek. Ken Jay do you mind I drive your car ^_^

Senan and Teng Teng bought the cake. There are 2 different cake inside and it look good. The_cake_1 We relax and chit chat at my place while waiting for Woon Shen to arrive. When he came, we chit chat a while before we cut the cake. When the cake was open, one half of the cake has slide out of the board. King then say he would handle it. It is like sementing something. He took the knife and like a pro with Kavi’s help, push the cake back on the board.

We then start to sing birthday song for them and they blew the candles together. They also share the knife to cut the cake. After that, they distribute the cake to everyone. The cake was delicious. Why wouldn’t it be delicious expecialy they are from secret recipe =) Thank you Senan and Teng Teng for the good choice in selecting the cake. We then hang out a while longer till midnight when Kah Wei has to go back hostel. Then Senan and Teng Teng went back for they have to work tomorrow (which is today). Slowly everyone left by 12++. King, Elaine and Woon Shen stayed back to help me clean the place. I really appreciate it and thank you for helping. We then sat and chit chat a while till it was nearly 1 then they left.

It was a fun time where everyone met up after so long. Especially Ken Jay. He met up with his Magic Card friends. Hehe…Hope he had fun also. Was a fun night. Wonder when is our next gathering for celebration? Group_picture

Ping Pong meet up

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

It has been a long time since I last saw Ken Jay. Haha…I never would have guess that I meet him today in church. I normally play in church on Tuesday nights with Jeremy and other church members. Then Winson and Pablo came to join us. Since Ken Jay came back, I haven’t met him till today. I was shocked to see him. But he didn’t change a bit. He still look the same just that his hair is longer now. What a hairdo for a future doctor =)

It is normal that he beat me all the time before he went oversea to further his studies. I remember his services. Damn…and the way he play. One thing unique bout the way he play is when he topspin to attack, at times the way he shift the weight make the ground seem to shake =) Maybe my imagination =) Every player I see, there is a unique play in their game. For Jeremy, it is his backhand. For Winson, the way he blocks is different from others. For Pablo, haha…his is a special one. He is not to his play for he keep changing as he improves but one thing that is his trademark to me is his look when he plays. His face is full of expression compare to others =) As for me, I don’t know =)

Played till my whole body ache today. I started off with a game of doubles. I partner Winson to play against Pablo and Ken Jay. The first match they win but then we won the next three. One was due to Ken Jay haven’t get his service up yet. Another is he miss a lot of services. I remember what Jeremy and Winson told me. See how is your opponent before you serve. So I see how my opponent prepare for my service then I tell my partner what I want or suggest to him what to serve. That was how we won I think =) I didn’t attack much for one thing. The game was more on service then attack so it as short.

After that I played with one uncle. The first two matches was close score and was neck to neck. But I lost. The last set was the worst. I make more mistake then intended. That was the regret I have. The other two was the same also. Doesn’t matter. Still have a lot of chance to rematch =) Then my last match was with Ken Jay. I haven’t play against him for nearly 2 years. But I won. Out of luck. His services are not there. When he get back to form, he would beat me flat =) But it was a good game. I would call it a good game if I sweat a lot. If not it means I didn’t really put effort in the match. Looking forward for the next match with him. This time make sure I do not make mistakes and try to beat him again =) Learn to improve =) Going to have my whole body aching next Tuesday =) Wonder what is there to treat it =) Mamak session after that only make it worst for they make me laugh till can’t stop and stomach hurts.

Never Judge A Book By Its Cover

Friday, November 17th, 2006

Ever heard the phrase “Never judge a book by its cover”? There are times when we judge it by its cover, it shows exactly what they are no matter how they disguise it. Even when you know a person better, normally what you see is bout roughly what you get. But most of us love to live in a fantasy world and try to see something different when knowing a person. There is also another saying that first impression is important. What you show others is normally who you are. The way we act and present ourselves.

There are times when we think too highly of ourselves for we are doing so well that we get carried away. The power that we earn would lead us to a different path. Most of the time we would not admit it but once we have things going the way we want and aiming higher, we would forget our roots. We may deny it for why can’t we go further when we can? There is no one who can stop you from going further but do not forget where your roots are and forget yourself and be carried away. But no one would admit that for we are so comfortable at that position that it is so hard to move or make changes. If it upsets or hurt others, just blame it on others for can’t keep up with us. That is the best solution.

Sometimes we think we know the person well but we maybe wrong. People do change but change wouldn’t be that great for what we are taught young would always remain within us so the changes wouldn’t be like a leap. If it look like a leap, we might be blind not to see it. We normally would not want to believe what is true at times when we are comfortable with what we have. But there are times what we want to believe is really reality. It’s all in the mind on how we want to think. There is no right nor wrong how we think. But who would admit they are wrong? Sometimes admitting our mistakes are good and it helps us to be a better person even if we didn’t make that mistake.

Life is tough. We meet so many different people and we have to learn to deal with all of them. Sometimes it is easy but there are times it is hard. Being too nice is also a problem. Who is being who they are and who isn’t? There are times when each one would try to make the other look bad so how are we to know who is to be believe? I think it comes from the heart and how well we know that person. This is a risk but it is never wrong if the person is always truthful to you. Some might say you want to believe what you want so what? It’s our choice. If it is wrong, pick yourself back up and move on. There isn’t any one perfect till make no mistakes in life. We just have to learn and move on. Believe what you have to but challenge them if you know it might not be that. Don’t let fear stop you. If you lose this one friend, you can make more so you wouldn’t loose much. You would find others who would appreciate you. There is a saying, “Friends come and friends go but those who stay when you need them are you real friends”. Something like that I think =)

Wake Up Call

Friday, November 17th, 2006

There was a blind girl who hated herself just because she’s blind.

She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He’s always there for her.

She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry her boyfriend.

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she can see everything, including her boyfriend.

Her boyfriend asked her, “now that you can see the world, will you marry me?” The girl was shocked when she saw that her boyfriend is blind too, and refused to marry him.

Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and later wrote a letter to her saying. “Just take care of my eyes dear.”

This is how human brain changes when the status changed.

Only few remember what life was before, and who’s always been there even in the most painful situations.

Life Is A Gift

Today before you think of saying an unkind word - Think of someone who can’t speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who’s crying out to God for a companion.

Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who went too early to heaven.

Before you complain about your children - Think of someone who desires children but they’re barren.

Before you argue about your dirty house, someone didn’t clean or sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.

Before whining about the distance you drive - Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.

And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another - Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and still around.

Appreciate those around us that care for us and how we took them for granted. Don’t look too far away for who we might be looking for is just right in front of us and we do not realise it. Do not compare who is better than who for we are who we are and what we are make us special. One regret that all of us make it is we realize the importance of something when we loose them or not have them. Appreciate them even when we found what we lost or gain something we miss. Sometimes the things that we feel we lost or missing is actually that person or that something itself.

Life is a gift, Live it, Enjoy it, Celebrate it, And fulfill it.

Confession Of A Kid

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

This was taken from a mail send by Su Ann =) Hope everyone enjoy it.

Little Bobby came into the kitchen where his mother was making dinner. His birthday was coming up and he thought this was a good time to tell his mother what he wanted. “Mom, I want a bike for my birthday.” Little Bobby was a bit of a troublemaker. He had gotten into trouble at school and at home. Bobby’s mother asked him if he thought he deserved to get a bike for his birthday. Little Bobby, of course, thought he did.

Bobby’s mother wanted Bobby to reflect on his behavior over the last year.

“Go to your room, Bobby, and think about how you have behaved this year.

Then write a letter to God and tell him why you deserve a bike for your birthday.” Little Bobby stomped up the steps to his room and sat down to write God a letter.

Letter 1
Dear God, I have been a very good boy this year and I would like a bike for my birthday. I want a red one. Your friend, Bobby.
Bobby knew that this wasn’t true. He had not been a very good boy this year, so he tore up the letter and started over.

Letter 2
Dear God, This is your friend Bobby. I have been a good boy this year and I would like a red bike for my birthday. Thank you. Your friend Bobby. Bobby knew that this wasn’t true either. So, he tore up the letter and started again.

Letter 3
Dear God, I have been an “OK “boy this year. I still would really like a bike for my birthday. Bobby. Bobby knew he could not send this letter to God either. So, Bobby wrote a fourth letter.

Letter 4
Dear God, I know I haven’t been a good boy this year. I am very sorry. I will be a good boy if you just send me a bike for my birthday. Please! Thank you, Bobby. Bobby knew, even if it was true, this letter was not going to get him a bike.

Now, Bobby was very upset. He went downstairs and told his mom that he wanted to go to church. Bobby’s mother thought her plan had worked, as Bobby looked very sad. “Just be home in time for dinner,” Bobby’s mother told him.

Bobby walked down the street to the church on the corner. Little Bobby went into the church and up to the altar. He looked around to see if anyone was there. Bobby bent down and picked up a statue of the Mary. He slipped the statue under his shirt and ran out of the church, down the street, into the house, and up to his room. He shut the door to his room and sat down with a piece of paper and a pen. Bobby began to write his letter to God.

Letter 5
DEAR GOD, I’VE KIDNAPPED YOUR MAMA. IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER AGAIN, SEND THE BIKE!

How Can I Not Love You…

Tuesday, November 14th, 2006

Ever so often I wonder what is love? What is it called love? How do we define love? How does love really feel like? Is it all about chemistry? How do we know if we love the person? Is it when we can die for the other person?

There is a show of love in the TVB drama called Trimming Success. Even it is a show but it does teach us something in life. We normally say shows are shows and how can we compare to real life. We are taught to believe that those show in shows can’t happen but in raelity it does. It is up to us to challenge this believe. I do believe that those happen in shows does show certain things in real life that is happening. In this show, it shows what love can be define as.

Love is not all about chemistry. It is about how much you care for the other and how it is that you can’t life your life without that person. You can still go on with your own life as normal but when something happen and you look for someone to comfort, you tend to look for you very best friend. Many believes that good friends can’t become a couple. I dare to challenge that believe. Why can’t good friends become couple? There are a few people who manage to do so. But there are some who are just meant to be good friends.

Everything starts from being friends before anything can happen. There are times we bury our own feelings for it is more comfortable not to know then knowing. Our fears are the one that stop us from going further and come out of the comfortable zone we are at. It is like a burden if you unbury that feeling but it is not responded the way you want it to be. Waiting and having faith is an option but how many of us can do that? We hardly know who is important to us till something bad is to happen. I seem a lot of shows and also in real life, many of us just do not know how to appreciate what there is with us till we lose it. It is only then we would start to regret and want it back. There are times we are lucky and we have a chance to get it back but most of the time, once you lost it, you can’t get it back.

Let’s not say relationship, we normally complain about our parents and how bad they are. It is not till we need them most and have no where to turn only we realise how important they are to us. Other than that, maybe we are cold hearted. We would realise it when we know we are about to lose them. I seem it happening before. Love comes in a funy way and there is more than one way to define what love really it. For me I do not know how to define it. But from what I see and learn from others love is when you care a lot for a person where you can’t imagine living your life not having him around. It doesn’t mean you have to be glued together but not having that person there when you need them most.

Like in the show Trimming Success, the mother suddenly died in a car crash. The husband was so devastated. He couldn’t stop blaming himself and started to imagine she is still around. When she was alive, the husband took her for granted for she is always there to remind him things and do things for him. I won’t say he doesn’t love and care for his wife a lot but life is short. Never stop caring for the one you love for you would never know what might happen. You may think that you would be together forever but in reality, it is hard to tell. Spend those precious time togehter and take each day as there might not be a tomorrow. At least we would learn to appreciate the things and people around us.

As for relationship, in the show also shows that the two main character who is Jason and Ah Cheng, where they are both very close friends since primary school and they grew up together. Many would say how can they be together. If they are to be together, when they were young sure get together and why wait till they are both having their career only get together. They have like others along the way but never have the fulfillment that their partner really understand them. Even if they do, they felt they can’t be true to be who they are. Little did they know that deep down, it is each other that they like. Like a song title “How Can I Not Love You”. Love can be define in many ways. But to me, for a relationship to last, love is more on caring and sharing and the person who you think you can’t live without.