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2009-10-12T21:43:00.002+08:00

どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう

2009-10-12T21:22:00.003+08:00

どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう
Doushite kimi o suki ni natte shimatta n darou
东方神起
Tohoshinki

どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう
doushite kimi o suki ni natte shimattan darou
どんなに時が流れても
donna ni toki ga nagarete mo
君はずっとここにいると思ってたのに
kimi wa zutto koko ni iru to omotteta no ni

でも君が選んだのは違う道
demo kimi ga eranda no wa chigau michi

どうして君に何も伝えられなかったんだろう
doushite kimi ni nani mo tsutaerarenakattan darou
毎日毎晩募ってく思い
mainichi maiban tsunotteku omoi
あふれ出す言葉わかってたのに
afuredasu kotoba wakatteta no ni

もう届かない
mou todokanai

はじめて出会ったその日から
hajimete deatta sono hi kara
君を知っていた気がしたんだ
kimi o shitte ita ki ga shitan da
あまりに自然に溶け込んでしまった二人
amari ni shizen ni tokekonde shimatta futari

どこへ行くのにも一緒で
doko e iku no ni mo issho de
君がいることが当然で
kimi o shitte ita ki ga shita n da
僕らは二人で大人になってきた
bokura wa futari de otona ni natte kita

でも君が選んだのは違う道
demo kimi ga eranda no wa chigau michi

どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう
doushite kimi o suki ni natte shimattan darou
どんなに時が流れても
donna ni toki ga nagarete mo
君はずっとここにいると思ってたのに
kimi wa zutto koko ni iru to omotteta no ni

もう帰れない
mou kaerenai

特別な意味を持つ今日を
tokubetsu na imi o motsu kyou o
幸せ顔で立つ今日を
shiawase kao de tatsu kyou o
きれいな姿で神様に違ってる君を
kirei na sugata de kamisama ni chigatteru kimi o

僕じゃない人の隣で祝福されてる姿を
boku ja nai hito no tonari de shukufuku sarete ru sugata o
僕はどうやって見送ればいいのだろう
boku wa douyatte miokureba ii no darou

もうどうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう
mou doushite kimi o suki ni natte shimattan darou
あの頃の僕らのこともう戻れない（考えた）
ano koro no bokura no koto mou modorenai (kangaeta)
もう戻れない（考えた）
mou modorenai (kangaeta)

どうして君の手をつかみ奪えなかったんだろう
doushite kimi no te o tsukami ubaenakattan darou
どんなに時が流れても
donna ni toki ga nagarete mo
君はずっと僕の横にいるはずだった（もう叶わない）
kimi wa zutto boku no yoko ni iru hazu datta (mou kanawanai)

それでも君が僕のそば離れていても
sore demo kimi ga boku no soba hanarete ite mo
永遠に君が幸せであることただ願ってる
eien ni kimi ga shiawase de aru koto tada negatteru

たとえそれがどんなに寂しくても（辛くても）
tatoe sore ga donna ni samishikute mo (tsurakute mo)

The Calling

2009-07-26T08:13:00.001+08:00

The most un-wished phone call has finally came....

Everything I Own

2009-07-25T06:46:00.002+08:00

Everything I Own - Bread (David Gates)

You sheltered me from harm
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Were all the years I had with you
And...

(Chorus:)
I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give ev'rything I own
Just to have you back again

You taught me how to love
What it's of, what it's of
You never said too much
But still you showed the way
And I knew from watching you
Nobody else could ever know
The part of me that can't let go
And...

(Chorus:)
I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give ev'rything I own
Just to have you back again

(Bridge:)Is there someone you know
You're loving them so
But taking them all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And they don't hear
The words you long to say

(Chorus:)
I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give ev'rything I own
Just to have you back again

Just to touch you once again

Written for fun

2009-07-23T22:13:00.002+08:00

The double-layered brick walls scaling up fast, covering every inches of the opening, blocking every array of light, vacumming the once fresh air, choking in this dark confine space, dying lonely in misery, regreting what have been done and what have not, wondering if this is the final chapter of this journey. God forbid.

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Phuket Hiatus

2009-07-18T22:45:00.005+08:00

Phuket 4D3N Hiatus 20090711-14

* It is getting further day by day, almost cant sense it anymore, am i losing it? *

The trip was initialized by jcengoh after surfing the airasia website last year. Since the ticket price was considered worth to buy at that moment, 13 of the highly enthusiastic joyful fellowships agreed to be part of the trip to Phuket.

Tasks were given to each individual to cover the accommodation, transportations, programs / activities, F&B and itinerary. Basically everyone have their own responsibility. Mine as usual is in the itinerary group portion - a JDFR task.

Few weeks before the trip, most of us were uncertainly whether to go or to forfeit our ticket as now is the pandemic of H1N1 Flu. We monitor the situation almost every day and i felt like we are a bunch of paranoid kiasi ppl. Even i was being advised to be careful coz there are ‘important’ tasks for me to attend to after I come back from my vacation. Nay....I don’t think the flu will infect us. I know the Lord will protect us.

2009 July 10

We flew to LCCT on Friday nite from PIA. Only 11 of us going as MF & hubby decided not to go due to flip flop decision. :P. Initially want to go, then don’t want, then want to go again, and then don’t want to go. Since the group assessed that PIA to LCCT is not high risk, so we didn’t wear mask. This is a relieved if you have experienced in wearing those ‘hog like’ thick mask. Since Air Asia introduced the seating number on the ticket, i don’t even bother to queue upfront. Feel like kiasu idiot still queuing up front. 3 of us just wait for the queue to subside and then we board the plane.

We arrived in LCCT quite punctual. 6 of us booked room in the Tune hotel which is 7minutes walk from LCCT terminal. They went straight to the hotel. While 5 of us decided to stay in McD till morning. I bought a book by Daniel Goleman to read so that i won’t feel bored.

2009 July 11

After 6hrs of semi-conscious type of sleep-seating in McD, we went to Old Town to refill our energy. Did some wash up & clean up in the WC. Checked in and took some pictures with the N95 mask on. Now guess who have the most beautiful smile???

When i was going to my seat, 2 of the passengers already took our seats. The passengers said some one took their seat. Beh tahan. -_-|| Ppl took your seat then you took other ppl’s seat??!! Please lar. Go clean up you mess and don’t cause collateral damage! Managed to ask them to go take back their seat and continue the happy mood.

Just few minutes into the flight, I already feel like getting asthma attack. So d-gas, i took off the mask. What a relieved! We were received by Mr. AEAK & Mr Lim in Phuket Airport with 2 vans. I am eager to see the signboard of ‘Best seafood in Phuket’ . Coz in Phuket, every place is providing the best seafood. Only nuts would have believed this!

We arrived in our Chada Guest House. Now i knew i was conned. This is not a gay hostel. Luckily....heehee. The place is quite nice and worth for money except that our rooms are all in the top floor, 4th flr. The workers there are also friendly.

Since we have planned to have light and easy for the first day, so we walked around and looking for tour bargain. We didn’t confirm our tour package booking as some of us uncertain whether to proceed with the trip before this. Marcus and the guys did most of the bargaining. We have a good laugh as some of the English pronunciations by the local are funny. ‘to lunch’ pronounced as ‘to lan’, ‘choose’ as ‘shoose’ etc.

We continue our walk along the street interwoven with power transmission wires on top of the electrical pole. I wonder how did the electrician / wireman able to deal with such a complex wiring connection. Sure give a hell of headache. The transmission lines releases a switching sound once a while which make me cautious.

While we were walking along the street, suddenly JY got ‘jackpot’. Thanks to the bird from the transmission wire. He had to bear with the white patches on his shoulder even after wiping it up with tissue paper.

We had our first lunch in DD’s Cafe around Patong. The serving size was surprisingly.....xs but the snooker pool game was free. The sky by then is already spewing rain. After the lunch, we proceed to Phuket Surprise Tour to bargain for islands trip and the fantasea show. While they doing the bargaining, I cross over the street and buy some hotdog & mineral water from Family Mart.

We manage to get good bargain on phi phi island trip and also for the fantasea show in Kamala for the second day in Phuket. We didn’t finalize the Panga Bay trip as she reluctant to give us cheaper bargain.

We took the tut tut to the Wat Chalong temple and i have to sit infront with the driver. When we arrived there, its still raining. So we ran from one building to another building to snap some pictures. Visited the main temple, the tower and the place where they immortalize the abbots. Felt spocky when entering the dimly light and air-conditioned wooden temple with the abbots and urns collection there.

During the journey back, i changed my seating to the behind as i don’t want to have duck and chicken conversation with the driver. Very tiring.

After relishing shower and short nap, it is time to venture around for dinner. We walk around Bangla Street and the beach side. The wave is strong, certainly unsuitable to do any activity near it. Some of them bought crepe from the mobile stall. There are various selections of flavour. The crepe sold here is quite different compare to the one I have in Shinjuku. Here they cut the crepe like roti pisang. But the taste is good.

Just when we walk along the bangle street, searching for place for dinner, we were swamped by the waiters asking us to eat at their stall. Felt like being swamped by piranha. Wah.... Go away you flies. We just walked away. While walking around the street, suddenly the waiters block our way and ask us to go to their stall. It is like play cat and mouse game. I managed to runaway when the waiter caught CF. Poor CF.

The rain started to pour heavily and we decide to take shelter in one of the abandoned pub. 3 of the us walk around to search for suitable place to eat. So we decided to take dinner at one of the stall near the 7/11. As expected, the serving is XS. Pity this hungry ghost. After the dinner, few of us decided to buy rain coat. We continue our journey to Jungceylon shopping centre and look for Carefour to buy some food, mineral water and beer. Of course the Surprise plan by Shim also being kicked off. I leave that portion for him to tell.

After all the shopping, we wade off the rain and go back to our hostel. Everyone refreshed and gathered at the 2nd floor to play cards, drink and eat some junkies. Then...Sir plised!!! Ice cream cakes laced with 12 red chocolate coated cherries, supported by cream, garnished with frozen strawberries and pineapples, glorified by the 2 candles make its way to the room. I ate some if not alot of the cake since I was still hungry. Gulp my first beer after few months. Felt relaxing when i surrender myself to rest.

2009 July 12

All of us woke up early and eager to go to Phi Phi Island. We were waiting for our transport in the lobby while having our tea/coffee and bread breakfast. It’s still raining at this time. Since the tour is from Phuket Surprise Tour, it’s not hard to predict they will give us a surprise. The trip is cancelled due to the bad weather.

We changed our plan and searched for the Banzaan. We passed thru Jungceylon before reaching the market. The fresh meat and seafood section is very clean. The cockles are still alive, shooting water like playing symphony. I saw one type of fruit like bambangan but not sure what it is. The stall owner said it is sour. We bought some local food for breakfast. Also not sure what are their names. Ate the food at the upper deck of the banzaan and have some rest. Some of them looking at the map to decide what is the backup plan for today. Some playing hp games, some read e-book etc. Around 10am, we made our way to the Surprise tour to negotiate for new tour. The petrol station for motorcycle here is quite different. It’s like selling drafted beer. Quite creative kind of business.

Marcus and the geng did the bargain again, and the phi phi island tour will be replaced with the panga bay for tomorrow. So we will proceed the day with visit to the Big Buddha statue. Each one of us forked out Baht200 for the transportation. Since CF left us for the beach while they did the bargaining, we mischievously told CF each one of us needs to pay Baht2200. And surprisingly he believed it and paid up without hesitation. Huhuhu....Sui yue.

Man was our van driver for the day tour to Big Buddha Statue. He is a nice fella. We went up to the statue but it is still raining with strong wind and foggy. The experience is quite memorable.
After that Man brought us to one of the stall for our lunch. When i walk in to the stall, a long hair lady like fella greeted me. Suddenly my ear received a wrong tune of voice and I made a U turn and walk back. Later we have our seat and Man explaining the menu as it is written in Siamese language. Cant figure out what is written. We asked Man to seat and eat with us but he kindly reject and have his meal at the other table.

The food is good and reasonable. The mildly hot tom yam is indeed...very spicy... Pak Hussein will have to throw the towel for this. After that, Man brought us to the cashew nut and jewellery factory to kill some time. The tour continues with the visit to the Gypsy village. Man said that they are poor and working as fisherman for the rich Chinese businessman. Not pretty body but have good heart. Happy go lucky type of people. They like to karaoke and socialised.

Next stop was at the monkey observatory place. There are stalls around selling banana for the monkey. But we didn’t buy any or feed them as there are monkeys all over Malaysia that we won’t be surprised of.

After that we stop by at the nite market, buying some food and some t-shirt. While we were walking around, suddenly, a pale of water pouring on my head. What a jackpot!! The gals in sync to buy the same shirt design but different colour. I bought one blue coloured shirt from the Chinese speaking Siamese.

Around 6pm, we prepared ourselves for the Phuket Fantasy at Kamala. The place looks grandeur with lots of photo taking worth of scenery. The buffet has various varieties but the taste is so so. This is the first time in Phuket that i am really feeling full. The show started with splendid entrance but the story line lack of continual syn. Some of us nearly doze off. I think they should learn from China.

2009 July 13

Luckily today there is no surprise news. Our plan executed as usual and we made a stop at the Ao Por port for our speed boat. The toilet fee there is Baht5. Tough life.

On the board, the host explain what to do and whatnot.

‘We will go to James Bond island. He is 007 and i am 008. In Thailand, when the gal greet you, they will say..sawa deka. The guy will say sawadekap. And the lady boys is say...sawadeekaaaa.....’

‘At the cave canoing later, for those gal with big coconut, pls cover them with ur hands. For those guys with big brother, hold your brother with your hand. For the lady boy, cover top and bottom. I don’t know how coz i am not’

We made our first stop in James Bond Island after roughly 45mins of journey. Not much to do except taking pictures and shopping. I have my slipper snapped during the photo taking as I was doing a stupid stunt. ‘padan muka’. After that we have our buffet lunch on top of the double decker speedboat while heading to the other Isles.

When the boat stop, our host inform us that for those want to jump into the water, we can do so. Some made their way to the canoe. Few of them jump into the water. I was hesitated to jump as I don’t know how to float. After being affirmed that they will save me if i were to sink, I jump off from the speedboat. It’s felt like forever before I touch the water and i managed to float for a while. Then I decided to go to the nearest canoe with frog style. Suddenly, I gulped the sea water and start to sink. Tried hard to kick up and push my body up but yet I am still sinking deeper. Panicked and my sight getting dimmer, I pulled / pushed whatever I could get hold with. I think I pushed Shim’ and Marcus’ heads before i manage to get hold of the canoe. That is the split second before I nearly feel unconscious. JY shouted for help but no other ppl coming.

What was I thinking before the jump? Fun and adventurous.

What was I thinking when i am sinking? Flash back to my childhood time when I also almost drown at the sea and at the pool. Same type of scenario. That’s why I am being forbidden to go near water.

What was I thinking after the jump? Thanks God. I am still alive. Sorry to Shim & Marcus.

Luckily I am not end up in the body bag. After that one of the Middle East tourists scolded me. ‘You don’t know how to swim. You want to die?’ After going up onboard the boat, my goggle strap snapped.

3rd stop is into the cave with canoe. We use torch light to see the stalactite. The paddler constantly navigates the canoe along the tight entrance and releases some of the canoe air to fit us into the cave. Luckily for me I place my elbow in front of my chin as my elbow hit the stalactite. Else there goes my chin and nose.

4th stop is for us to canoe around and swim. We were playing pirates with our canoe, attacking CF & Marcus. I didn’t jump down to swim and stayed with the canoe. Still shivering from the almost drown experience.

We went back to Chada and take quick clean up. Walk around Patong to find place for dinner. Manage to find one good restaurant to eat. After that we walk around to for shopping. Wanted to go for massage but decided to go for it the next morning.

2009 July 14

Woke Up early when CF knocked on my door to go to the beach side for morning walk. Still blur and tired, I follow him to the beach side around 8am and search for breakfast. (Oh..no... forgot to do my homework. What is it?? Err...) we decided to settle in burger king. After that, we walk along the patong beach, CF busy with photo taking with his Canon DSLR. Around 10am, we walk back to Chada and taking picture with Hard Rock Cafe signboard along the way.

Only 3 of us decided to go for massage in Let’s Relax Massage and spa. The ambient is good but the massage is without power. I think the massager didn’t take her breakfast. :P
After that we leave for Airport. It is time to don with the N95 mask again. While waiting for our delayed flight, we mingle around at the liquor duty free shop. The liquor is cheaper compare to in Malaysia. So we decided to buy and I get mine too.

Upon arrival in Penang airport after the transit in LCCT, we went to the liquor shop again. Since some of them didn’t buy, so i use their passport to buy additional bottles. ‘liquor ghost’? Nope. They are for next year CNY and special occasion.

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2D1N Hatyai Trip

2008-07-12T00:56:00.009+08:00

*** Last minute plan when i found out that we have 3 days holiday due to the replacement holiday ***
*** for TYT Birthday on Saturday. ***

Jngoh managed to gather total of 9 ppl for this 2D1N trip to Hatyai. 8 of us are taking the package of RM125 which include transport and accommodation at The Regency Hotel. JY will be coming alone with another van and we will meet him at our Hotel lobby.

I have been doing researching and reading on Hatyai for past few days to check whats the interesting stuff in Hatyai. This is not my first time though to Hatyai. Been there on 1989 and 2000. I manage to compile the itinerary and other information in the xls file as my documentation.

When i told my guy frens that i am going to Hatyai for these weekends, their respond was... " The pussy there is cheap, but pls do wear protection". When i told my gal frens that i am going to Hatyai, their reaction was...." The bra there is cheap" Diu nei ah seng!!! I am going there to have massage, makan2, booze and watching show. I read that the massage there cost as cheap as RM20/2hrs. Beer as cheap as RM3. Show??? Just go to any pub and watch pole dance better. No crap Tiger show, ah gua show or gentleman show....all disgusting.

Just manage to do a last minute packing. I think the most important thing to bring is passport and CA$H. Other stuff i can buy there, if i forget to bring. Going to travel there in light and easy. Hehe... anyone wearing metal undergarment with padlock??

Challenge to Shim, take pictures with nude chick at Hatyai....hehehhee....wonder if Jngoh will let him do that.

Okay, time to stop writing. It is late now and i have to wake up at 6am tomorrow! :P

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Hong Kong Trip 1_Departure

2007-09-14T14:00:00.000+08:00

I will go for short vacation to Hong Kong and Shen Zhen. Catching my flight now...More story after i come back. Stay tune.

Career Goals

2007-09-05T00:38:00.000+08:00

Been lost for a while and still in twilight zone. So just got this from the web to re-establish the career goals.
spider.ukc.ac.uk/PDP/sitefiles/Keynote_PDP-sitefiles/worddocs/goals_c.doc

Dunno how much it will help but really lost.

Blessing Of The House

2007-09-05T00:22:00.000+08:00

Today Father Henry came to bless 3 houses. We started quite late around 8:40pm from my neighbour house. Then at my house around 9:00pm. I have lit up the candle earlier and luckily the candle managed to stay alite throughout the prayer. I recited PSALM 23 during the prayer.

PSALM 23

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

He leads me beside quiet waters,

He restores my soul.

He guides me in paths of righteousness

for his name's sake.

Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies

You anoint my head with oil

my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD

forever.

Farewell Lunch for Chia Hoay

2007-06-22T16:29:00.000+08:00

Today 17 of us went to Goh Teo Kee Restaurant located at Sg. Ara for our collegue's farewell lunch. We ordered package set lunch which consist of 'social' crabs, satay bbq meat, and others which i couldn't recall the name.

We ate happily with the good environment. All were with happy faces coz one of us finally leaving the 'prison' of brain power.

There is nothing permanent in this world. All are not constant and always changing. Just like the H20. It can be in ice or liquid form. So maybe next time is one of us to leave the company...

Photo Tales

2007-06-18T00:03:00.000+08:00

Some time on April/May?

Frenz Cafe --> Hao You Seafood Restaurant

Some will say that Paulaner is good, some will say Kilkenny better. But I definetely go for Kilkenny. Maybe they didnt serve the Paulaner with the frozen big mug. If not, i may change my mind.

Having seafood for dinner right after a drink with the sunset view is very nice indeed.

16 June 2007

Villa Emas -->Balik Pulau --> Teluk Bahang --> Sg. Pinang --> 1818 Durian --> Sunway Tunas --> Chai Leng Park --> Tesco

14 stooges in 3 cars brazen the heat of the afternoon sun, drove all the way to sg. pinang to eat durian. I manage to wallup all the served durian, from orange colour to yellow to cream colour meat of the durian. Diu...Dont ask what are the durian's name. But definitely they are very nice to eat. If not how come i eating it non-stop. The total cost per person only RM12.50. :) I bought mangosteen too, 2kg for RM8 + free 2 mangosteens. But poor me....a big fruit fly bit my hand till bleeding. Curse that fly.

After that we went to the observation place near balik pulau and spend some time to view the scenery. After that we decided to take our dinner at Chai Leng Park.

Before we depart to Chai Leng Park, we stop by at Sunway Tunas to rest and wait for the time to pass coz it is still early. We notice this house with his 3 rabbits stand on top of the gate with the umbrella. They are very tame and just sit tight. Luckily the owner place the umbrella there, else the rabbit will be burnt like the poor little black pillow... haahha.

We order Tai Luk Mee and Yue Kuang Hor Fun for our first dinner meal. Then they proceed with lok lok while i was enjoying my 3 donuts.

After the dinner, we went to Tesco to buy the Steam boat items for sunday. Lots of ppl there as there are sales for lots of items. But one thing for sure, the pricing is confusing.

2 June 2007

CH&LK's Wedding Dinner --> SS

Happy Birthday To Lung Lung

2007-04-13T11:30:00.000+08:00

Happy Birhtday to Lung Lung!

The Most Important Date of the Year

2007-04-12T00:01:00.000+08:00

Today is one of the most important date/day that i will remember. I will not forget this date, 12 April. I can forget all the other occassions but not this one. It is the birthday date of the most important woman in my life. She been supporting me, going throw every up and down in my life.

Cocooning in her for around 9 months. Just after my 1yr-old birthday, i was involved in a freaking accident that almost cost my life. I still have blur memory of the incident. The memory of this has been my childhood flash back. I often ask her what had happened to me last time as i keep on recalling my head was covered with bloodied towel coupled with tremendous pain. She was running around looking for help as my dad was outstation during the incident.

1cm. Thats the length between death and life. The distance of the sharp stick that poke into my head to my brain. My doc will mention this whenever seeing me in his clinic. He says i am the most lucky kid that survived the most freaking accident that he had ever received.

She was with me throughout all the ordeal. As long as i can remember, i was hospitalized in the pediatric ICU ward for 1 year. From fat and hugable baby to skinny and fragile baby.

I would like to dedicate the following song especially to her:

无法可修饰的一对手

带出温暖永远在背后

总是罗嗦始终关注

不懂珍惜太内疚

沉醉于音阶她不赞赏

母亲的爱却永远未退让

决心冲开心中挣扎

亲恩终可报答

春风化雨暖透我的心

一生眷顾无言地送赠

是你多么温馨的目光

教我坚毅望着前路

叮嘱我跌倒不应放弃

没法解释怎可报尽亲恩

爱意宽大是无限

请准我说声真的爱你

仍记起温馨的一对手

始终给我照顾未变样

理想今天终于等到

分享光辉盼做到

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Prayer in Kadazan version

2007-04-10T00:27:00.000+08:00

TAMA ZA

Tama za doid surga,
apantang daa oo ngaan nu,
koikot no daa kopomolintaan nu,
kaandak nu,
adadi doiti id tana miaga doid Surga.
Pataako dagai do tadau diti,
oh takanon za do tikid tadau,
om pohiongo zikoi do douso za,
miaga dagai do popohiong di pinapakaus doid dagai.
Kada zikoi no do pohogoso doid ponginaman,
katapi pahapaso zikoi do mantad kalaatan.
Amen.

AVE MARIA

Ave Maria, noponu' do graasia,
miampai diau o Kinoingan,
obitua ko do id saviavi' tondu,
om obitua o tuva' tinan nu Jesus.
Sangti Maria, tina' do Kinoingan,
pokiinsianai zikoi tu' tuhun do momimidouso,
baino om ontok jaam do kapatazon za.
Amen.

Good Friday

2007-04-06T00:03:00.000+08:00

A large number of people followed him,

including women who mourned and wailed for him.

Jesus turned and said to them, "Daughters of Jerusalem,

do not weep for me;

weep for yourselves and for your children.

For the time will come when you will say,

'Blessed are the barren women,

the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!'

Then " 'they will say to the mountains,

"Fall on us!" and to the hills,

"Cover us!" '

For if men do these things when the tree is green,

what will happen when it is dry?"

Luke 23:27-31

Later, knowing that all was now completed,

and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled,

Jesus said, "I am thirsty."

A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it,

put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips.

When he had received the drink,

Jesus said, "It is finished."

With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

John 19:28-30

O LORD, our Lord,

how majestic is your name in all the earth!

You have set your glory

above the heavens.

From the lips of children and infants

you have ordained praise

because of your enemies,

to silence the foe and the avenger.

When I consider your heavens,

the work of your fingers,

the moon and the stars,

which you have set in place

Psalm 8:1-3

Good Friday is the first day of the triduum. It is to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus at Calvary. Good Friday is a fast day for Roman Catholic Christians. The fasting is defined as only having one full meal or two small ones.

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Holy Thursday / Maundy Thursday

2007-04-05T05:01:00.000+08:00

Holy Thursday is the institution of Communion and the betrayal by Judas. Communion is the feast or holy day on the Thursday before Easter that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.

The washing of the Disciples' feet by Jesus Christ; The institution of the Mystery of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper; The agony of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane; and the betrayal of Christ by Judas are the four events commemorated during Holy Thursday.

The evening celebration of these events marks the beginning of what is called the Easter Triduum or Sacred Triduum. The Latin word "triduum" means a three-day period, and the triduum in question is that of the three days from the death to the resurrection of Jesus.

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Genting Outing

2007-04-04T03:03:00.000+08:00

Its been 5 years that i havent step a foot on Genting. My frens from PDC pre-plan this event before CNY. So why not join them for this outing on April Fool's day. We departed from Penang at 8:30am. The bus made 2 stops, one at Taiping and another one at Tapah. The Taiping stop is just for a short toilet break but i guess it is unplanned stop since the bus driver was 'quarrelling' with the travel company at that stop. The stop at Tapah was for Lunch break. The bus driver gave us 30mins but we took 45mins. It pissed the driver off. Our 'ciken' rice lunch was bad. Seem like they dont know how to prepare it. But the fried chicken was good. Good until we pack 3 of it for the journey. It took us 7 long tiring hrs to reach Genting. What a hack of journey! Throughout the journey, the plum guy that sit beside me snoring when he is sleeping. I keep on poking fun of him coz he snore like trumpet.

We took our number for the queue to register for our room at First World hotel. I met some of my colleagues/frens there too. What a coincidence! After dropping our luggages at our rooms, we made our way to the outdoor theme park. I tried the Space Shoot, Spinner, Corkscrew, Pirate Ship and Flying Coaster a.k.a Superman ride. I was eating all the way after the Space Shoot. Maybe the alien in my stomach crave for foods. To make things fun, i was simply shouting and made other ppl scared. HF even close her eyes throughout the corkscrew ride. Leo said i am a whimp as i simply shouting histerically. :P . I am familiar with the outdoor games since i was working my 'ass' out here last time during my college break for 21 contract days. All the games were free for me last time. I was simply not really scare of the ride. Not to show off but i have been playing the games many times already. If it is 6 Flags, then different story. I may give it a pass.

After the games, we went to Burger King for dinner. I injured my right leg as the chair has sharp rusty edge from the broken back support. I informed the Burger King staff but they only say sorry without covering that sharp edges. ehmmm.... We went back to our rooms to take shower and wear our 'Yao Yeng' clothing. Spray our hair with removal red hair dye. We spend our nite at the Karaoke, Casinos and Starbuck till 3am. The walk to the open area after the drink is so good. Cold and refreshing.

At 8:17am, my handphone rang with a call from Leo inviting me for breakfast. I only have 10mins to get ready. We settle our breakfast with nasi lemak@RM3.50. I have additional teh tarik. After that went to pack our bags and deposit them at the bell service area. Wil & WM went to Karaoke with JW & Invincible. Chow Kong, HF, Leo and me went for 11am Mr. Bean on Holiday movie. We are seated at the front row with OSIM Massage chair. It cost us RM15each for that. Throughout the movie, i keep on turning on the full body massage program. I cant concentrate on the movies but the movie is funny with crappy scene. By the time the movie is going to wrap up. I was controlling my urinary bladder. With the exit door inched open, i dash my way to the loo. It was really great. The Massage chair really make me to do small & big business. I wont choose full body massage for the full movie next time. Learnt my lesson.

After the movies, we went for short shopping. Leo bought his jacket and i bough the 'US tag chain' for national cancer society malaysia. We took our lunch at nonetheless...KFC. We took our luggage and made our way to the bus terminal. It was raining. In the bus, there are full of 'idiots' from the same company. The ladies sitting at the middle of the bus talking nonestop. I was very unsettle with my headache and also their nonsense loud conversation. We reached Penang around 8:30pm and have our lunch at pantai Jerjak area.

Overall, the trip is good for once a while but i am not looking forward to go there again in near future. :P

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5 Years Working Anniversary

2007-04-04T03:02:00.000+08:00

1 April 2007 is my official 5 years in this company. The first full time work that i got after graduated from university. I have seen ppl come and go. I have changed supervisors/managers almost one for every year. Have my Job R&R changed once due to personal preferability.

In this 5yrs anniversary, 2 things will changed. There will no more breakfast subsidies: 3in1 coffee and bun/cracker. I also have to move cube.

I hope my 2nd 5yr plan will go smooth. With determination and perseverance, any obtacle will be possible. God bless!

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Leonard's Cooking

2007-03-31T12:16:00.000+08:00

Date: March 17 2007, Saturday （土)
Time: Lunch Time
Venue: Leo's Lair & Jalan Tengah

Synopsis:
I was initially not call to the lunch as i have taken my 'to go' lunch. But last minute i was called up. It is not because of the lunch but they want to pay a visit to my 'future' bird cage'. As usual, Leo and Co. cook variety of ala Baba Nyonya food style. The food is good for a King!

After the lunch, we plan to go to RH to look see look see but we are not able to enter as i havent get the 'key' yet. So we divert to Jalan Tengah for tea break.

Certainly, everyone was happy with the food, cendul & drinks.

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Dreadful Traffic Jam at Coastal Highway

2007-03-31T10:55:00.000+08:00

Everytime, when there is a festival/holiday approaching or friday evening, the road leading to Penang bridge will suffer the most dreadful jam that Penangites will ever imagine. The Jam stretches up to few kilometers. Through years of complaints from the road users lead to no improvement or a tortoise pace respond. As one of the road users, i feel frustrated with the traffic conditions.

Just imagine the flyover (from Pesta to PSDC) on the Sultan Azlan Shah took more than 5 years to build. Not to mention the 'shortest bridge in the world' connecting the main road near the Bayan Baru Big roundabout to the FIZ phase 3 took 2years just to have the structure ready and yet to complete.

This is definitely a 'FIRST WORLD' Standard from our country to achieve Vision 2020. Keep up the good work. Maybe we can submit the record breaking event for the most expensive shortest bridge in the world, the longest traffic jam in the world, the most money wasting project in the world, etc etc.

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Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

2007-03-31T00:20:00.000+08:00

I would like to extend my wishes to all my fellow muslim friends who is celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The celebration is also known as Mawlid an-Nabi ( مولد، مولد النبي‎ ), Milaad-un-Nabi, Mevlid Serif, Maulood Shareef, Eid al-Mawlid an-Nabawi, Eid-e-Milaad-un-Nabi, Mawlid En-Nabaoui, Yaum an-Nabi or Mawalid.

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Palm/Passion Sunday April 1 2007

2007-03-30T23:50:00.000+08:00

Lift up your heads, O you gates;

be lifted up, you ancient doors,

that the King of glory may come in

--Psalm 24:7

This coming April 1 is the Palm/Passion Sunday. The marking of triump & victory entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem prior to his passion. The passion here is referring to the mental & physical suffering endured by Jesus from his capture in Gethsemane to the crucification process.

The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.

What can man do to me?

The LORD is with me; he is my helper.

I will look in triumph on my enemies.

-- Psalm 118:6~7

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Quote

2007-03-17T23:51:00.000+08:00

If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant;
If what is said is not what is meant, then what must be done remains undone;
If this remains undone, morals and art will deteriorate;
If justice goes astray, the people will stand about in helpless confusion.
Hence, there must be no arbitrariness in what is said.
This matters above everything.
--- Confucius

300

2007-03-17T01:30:00.000+08:00

10 of us went to watch 300 at QB on Wednesday right after work. The gals are looking forward to watch the semi nude 8 packs of protruded abdominal muscles. The epic story is about the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army.

KH mentioned to me jokingly that the scenery of the movie is quite blur. Maybe due to the haze. :P . After the movie, we talked about the 'Huu' and the 'Haa' shouted by the spartan and also the dudes around are motivated to go to gym after this in order to get those 8 packs. :).

I would rate this movie as 6/10. Worth to watch but can live without it.

I watched The pursuit of Happiness once i came back to my house. The story is inspired by true story of Chris Gardner. The lines that i remember most are 'You got to dream, you got to protect it' and 'If you want it, go get it'.

If you want something do you 顺其自然? or just berserah kepada Tuhan? I dont think so. When the heart goes weary, the feeling goes plain, the minds will certainly unsettled, lost in transition. Everything will not matter anymore.

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JT & CH House Warming

2007-03-11T22:59:00.000+08:00

Today another round of 2 House Warming sessions for JT & CH. Fortunately it is at 1pm coz i wuz exhausted with the house warming, late supper and FA cup match yesterday. Woke up around 11am with my mind still unsettled. Manage to grab a bun and drinks to get quick energy.
After my refreshing shower, i sing nonchalantly and have chats with frens online. We went to JT house around 1pm with almost everyone already there. 6 boxes of Large Domino Pizza, plates of Jelly and flows of drinks are waiting for us on the dining table. I am possessed by the food coz my stomach already playing drums. As usual, i captures candid shot of pics around and get some idea on house deco stuff. JT house is renovated nicely and practically. I like some of the ideas coz they are practical. :)

After 1hr at JT house, we proceed to CH house at the other block. CH house is like a show room house. It is better than the developer's show room house. The beauty and elegant of his house come with high price. He hired an interior designer.

Once we opened the fridge door, few big and loud 'WOW!!!' were utterred. We are amassed by the number of Baskin Robbins and Haagendaz ice cream boxes. Surely the appetite creeps forward. We self service on the ice cream while browse through their well manage and well documented vacation or journey pictures.

FootNote: Minimal pictures of the houses internal due to privacy.

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Minister Misperception on Women Bloggers

2007-03-11T00:01:00.000+08:00

Are you a jobless woman blogger and write lies in your blog? Our Tourism minister was reported to say " Bloggers are liar, they are using all sort of ways to cheat people. According to my understanding, 10 thousand bloggers are jobless, 8 thousand of them are women."

This remark came after nilatanzil.blogspot.com related what she went through while filming Floral Festival 2007, one of the programs of Visit Malaysia 2007.

The minister also reported to say that " Blogger hate to see our country unity. Our country can achieve we have today because our citizen tolerance, else civil war will happen, Malay will kill Chinese, Chinese will avenge & kill Malay, Indian will kill everyone."

This is the least we want to hear from our Tourism Malaysia.

source from Sin Chew Jit Poh.

東姑安南：80%是失業女人網站部落客是騙子
updated:2007-03-08 20:11:32 MYT

（吉隆坡訊）旅遊部長東姑安南今日（週四，3月8日）抨擊網站上所有的部落客是騙子，其中有80%的部落客是失業女人。“部落客都是騙子，以種種方法欺騙別人。根據我的瞭解，一萬名沒有工作的部落客當中，有8000名是女人。”

東姑安南為2007年大馬GP銷售主持新聞發佈會，針對一名前電視台女工作人員在部落客指責政府官僚主義時，如此表示。出席的嘉賓聽後呆了一下，隨即哄堂大笑。東姑安南隨後自嘲自己可能因此而失去了部份女選票，不過並沒有向在場嘉賓表示此言論純屬開玩笑。他也抨擊部落客散播謠言，破壞國民團結，許多部落客是在冤枉及欺騙其他人。

“部落客都不喜歡看到國人團結。我們的國家有今日的地位也是因為大家互相妥協及容忍，否則就會發生內戰，馬來人就會殺華人、華人又殺回馬來人、印度人就會殺所有人。” 他呼吁國人不要輕信部落客，拿大家的將來作為賭注，因為大馬獨立50年來的成就是不容易得來的。“我們要向世人展示我們正面的態度，如果世界向我們學習互相妥協及容忍，世界就會變得和平，沒有戰爭及內戰。”

他說，旅遊部積極為大馬推銷，目的也是為了全民的利益，並沒有只為了本身部門的利益。他表示，大馬旅遊業目前處於非常關鍵時期，因為附近的鄰國如越南、柬埔寨及菲律賓的旅遊業開始崛起，因此大馬必須積極行動。東姑安南：指遊客人數“軟弱”土著旅遊社公會指責不公

東姑安南抨擊大馬土著旅遊社公會（BUMITRA）指外國來馬人數“軟弱”（lembik），並表示這種指責對旅遊部不公平。“怎樣才叫軟弱？他們做出這種種指責，對我們是不公平的。如果要知道外國旅遊人數，應該看酒店的住客率，而且也不要只看一兩個月。” 他說，大馬80%的旅客來自亞洲國家，其中的60%是東盟國家的遊客，原因是地緣性，附近的國家都願意到大馬旅遊。“他們就只會講。這麼聰明的話，不如叫他們去想辦法吸引歐洲遊客來馬。他們根本不知道我們面對的問題。”
他說，要鑒定來馬的遊客人數，白天可到吉隆坡國際機場算排隊的大馬遊客，晚上可到吉隆坡星光大道觀光。

“不要破壞我們的國家。如果需要甚麼數據，我們可以提供或糾正。” 新聞背景：通過個人部落格印尼女主持抨馬旅遊部官僚印尼一名女電視節目主持人妮拉於今年1月31日，在其部落格nilatanzil.blogspot.com發表抨擊旅遊部官僚主義的言論。

據她的部落格指出，她是與其他190名外國記者受大馬旅游部邀請出席“和諧色彩”花卉展。不過，卻面對種種官僚主義的作風如不准拍攝及須兩周時間來向旅遊部申請拍攝等。她的言論引起大馬媒體的關注，其中《星報》副集團總編輯拿督黃振威更在其專欄中呼吁旅遊部關注此事，並調查涉及官員。
（星洲日報‧2007.03.08)

Joyee House Warming

2007-03-10T20:37:00.000+08:00

Right after badminton session, we departed from my apt around 1:10pm. JY driving his car with 2 gals & me following him. 100m away from Joyee apt, suddenly a small quake with big 'BOOM' hit his car. I am not sure where is the source or direction came from. JY stop his car and we saw a bike fall on the road with the young rider on it.

The rider is only sufferred a minor bruises while his bike almost unscratched. JY car sufferred a punch hole under the rear door and scratches. The kids are very reluctant to give us their parents phone number as we want to settle the payment. All sort of reasons given just not to let his parents know this. He even willingly offer to give his IC, Student card and library card. JY took his HP number & library card while i took picture of him, the car and the motorcycle. Hopefully he wont change his hp# when JY claim the repair cost from him.

We reach Joyee house around 2pm with our stomach playing unsynchronize drum rythms. The steamboat foods are already on the tables waiting for the soup to boil. I ate the jelly with lychees and other junk foods. Actually i finished off the pistachios and doritos. :) Hopefully Joyee wont angry. The steamboat is nice and drank most of the soup.

After the steamboat, JY slept on the sofa, KK playing rubic's cube while ah miao watching the cartoon attentively. Me? I am snapping photo

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Entering 30yr-old

2007-03-08T01:07:00.000+08:00

Have u ever think what is to feel like when u are entering 30yr-old? It should be same right? Still kicking ass and have a sharp mind, boozing at pubs and disco, swimming for lapses, hiking for hours, jogging for rounds. Dont you feel fatique easily?

Never have i though that entering 30yr-old will have much impact on physical and mind. I used to remember lots of information ranging from passwords to formulae. But recently i found that i even have difficulty to remember my own online network password. I have been calling the customer services frequently as i had problem even to remember my login ID and my answer to the favourite question. Sleeping for 4hrs a day is acceptable previously but now it is a big NO NO.

But again, maybe it is just a hallucination. A perceive scenario. Strong mind and will overcome mountainous obstacles. However, this must be supported with a healthy lifestyle.

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绿岛小夜曲

2007-03-06T14:58:00.000+08:00

最近想起小学三年级经唱的歌。幸好JW知道这首歌名曲。

这绿岛像一只船
在月夜里摇呀摇
姑娘哟
你也在我的心海里飘呀飘
让我的歌声随那微风
吹开了你的窗帘
让我的衷情随那流水
不断地向你倾诉
椰子树的长影
掩不住我的情意
明媚的月光
更照亮了我的心
这绿岛的夜已经这样沉静
姑娘哟
你为什么还是默默无语

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If You're Not The One

2007-03-05T21:30:00.000+08:00

A very touching song that i heard recently from someone N73 mobile phone..
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If you're not the one then why does my soul feel glad today?
If you're not the one then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine then why does your heart return my call?
If you are not mine would I have the strength to stand at all?

I never know what the future brings
But I know you are here with me now
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with

I don't wanna run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

If I don't need you then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don't need you then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me then why does this distance maim my life?
If you're not for me then why do I dream of you as my wife?

I don't know why you're so far away
But I know that this much is true
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I'm praying you're the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life

I don't wanna run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

'Cause I miss you, body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away
And I breathe you into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today
'Cause I love you, whether it's wrong or right
And though I can't be with you tonight
You know my heart is by your side

I don’t wanna run away but I can’t take it, I don’t understand
If I’m not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

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2007 CNY Last Weekends Outing

2007-03-04T23:23:00.000+08:00

March 2, 2007 Friday (金）

Activities:
18:45 Office to Apt
20:05 Holy Spirit Chatheral
21:45 Pulau Tikus Market Eatery
22:40 Gurney Condominium
23:30 Segafredo Zanetti near SS

Expenses:

Motorcyle Tyre Tube Repair RM15.00 (Paid by WM)
Dinner RM05.10
Donation to Freelance singer RM02.00
Siambalak RM20.00
Parking Fee RM05.00
1 Jug of Tiger Beer RM34.00

Synopsis:

Left Office around 6:45pm after doing some nonsense stuff at cube. I am forced to ride my housemate 'dilapitated' bike back to my apt as i was the one rode the bike to office couple of weeks ago. Since i am not familiar with the choke and the petrol flow setting, i just rode the bike using the back road. The bike stalled whenever i stop at the traffice lights. I manage to pump petrol at Petronas but the air pump was not functioning. I though i will reach home on time but the day is not stand by my side. The bike start moving like drunken kia. I know i have to stop as the tyre just lost its last breath.

In panic i call 'SOS' to my housemate to fetch me back as i have to rush for my date with 'JC & Mary' at 8pm. I think God is watching me as help came. A motor repair guy happen to be passing around and helping me to change the tyre tube and pump both tire. He even tell me how to set the petrol and choke. I feel so dumbfolded. He charged me RM15. Thats is way too expensive but what to do when it is in emergency?

Manage to reach home only at 7:30pm. I just drop my stuff at home and rush to Church with JP racing his Waja. By the time we reach HSC, Way of the Cross prayer already at the 4th station. We missed the first 3 station prayers. I have to move front to back, left to right to see the projector slides as we are seated at the last row and the CNY decoration in the Chatheral blocking the slides. The Way of the Cross and the subsequent Mass finished around 9pm.

JP & I took our dinner at Pulau Tikus Market Eatery place around 9:45pm. We ordered 2 plates of Char Kuey Teow and 4 glasses of Soya drink. The food is so so and not really filling. JP ordered extra 1 otak otak but i guess the taste is sucks as he only took 2 bite of it. The atmosphere was enlighted with a freelance singer singing multi language songs. I guess none of the old aunties and ahpek appreciate his songs as they were busy kiasuing their lok lok. After Jason came and have his soya drink, we left to WC Condo for a visit.

We asked the condo guard to escort us so that he can open the door for us to the escalator. The entrance to each building is equipped with the security system. A person need to have the smart card in order to enter and exit the place. JT play with baby Janice while we chat with WC. I didnt dare to hold baby Janice as she is only 4month old. After a while, we played 'siambalak' with Jackies and frens. I was blur from the start to the end. Thats explain why i lost RM20. That is small amount but it is the first time in i gamble during CNY. Too many things are broken during this lent season. I shall replace them after Easter and hope God forgive me.

As the nite still young, 3 of us head for drink. We parked the car at the parking area which cost us RM5 per entry. What a blood sucking place. After scouting for place to drink, we settle down at Segafredo. We seated outside in the open air with nice 'scenery'. Manage to see pretty chicks, brainless chick with dog, shemale, pickpocket etc. What a day! We engaged conversation with the tall and 'pity' waitress. She told us that she is an 18-yr-old beautician and grads from school at 15. I am not sure whether she though we are drunk or dumb. Anyway, we left the place around 2am after long chit chat.

I only have my sleep around 4am after taking cold refreshing shower. Tomorrow i need to wake up early for sport.

March 3, 2007 Saturday (土）

Activities:
10:05 N-Park
12:30 USM Cafe
14:00 Wescourt Furniture
15:30 PISA Fella Design Furniture
16:30 Sunshine Bayan Baru
17:00 Sunway Tunas
20:00 Golden Bayan Restaurant

Expenses:
Badminton Fee RM10:00
Lunch RM04.40
Coconut Drink RM01.00
Fruits RM02.50
Siambalak -RM05.00
Dinner RM25.00

Synopsis:

I manage to wake up around 9am and prepare for sport. JP and I reached N-Park around 10:05am for the 2hrs badminton session. Surprisingly this time there are 15 ppl came to play with only 1 court. I manage to play 3 games while most of them only 2 games. The waiting time is killing everybody. JY tried to book extra court but there is no court available. We have to utilize only 1 court until end of March. Hopefully there will be 2 courts to use in future.

After the badminton session, we went to have our lunch at USM cafe. The entrance is watch by 2 guards. It is rather unusual but we manage to enter to the cafe. The cafe is quit quite with only 5 of us heating the atmosphere.

We went to fetch CK after dropping our gears and clean up at my apt. manage to sneak out for cold coconut drink at the road side on the way to town. Thanks to the confusing furniture shop map, we end up in unknown places. I made few calls to ask direction. At the end, we found the shop by pure luck. There are lot of furnitures in wescourt but the handwork quality is not that good. What do you expect with that kind of pricing?

We also stop by at PISA to 'look look see see' the furnitures in the shop. The quality of the furnitures is good but pricy. One good deal is that for every RM1K spent, they will give RM500 voucher. This is only valid till end of March 2007. I am keen on the Japanese bed but it will burn a hole in my pocket.

As we will go to KK house for CNY visit, we stop by at Sunshine to buy 'Kam' and 'Ong Lai'. I think that is a good 'buah tangan' cos it means gold and good fortune coming. As per plan, there will be lots of ppl coming but only 4 of us pay a visit to KK's in his house. For the first 10mins, we were watching NBA replay match and munching nuts and goodies. After a while, we start the Siambalak card games. HS reluctantly became the banker. My luck was really good as i keep on winning with many double, 1 triple and 1 fiple. But at the end i nearly lost. Luckily i still win RM5.

HS, KC, JP and I headed for dinner at Golden Bayan around 8pm. We ordered 3 dishes comprising of Groupe Fish, Vege and Bean Curd. The food is so so but the price is unbelievable. It is not worth to eat here with that kind of price to pay.

By the time we reach home. JP auto 'hibernating' at the couch before making up his bed to sleep. It is a very tiring day. We been out since morning.

March 4, 2007 Sunday (日）

Activities:

07:00 Holy Spirit Chatheral
09:00 Dim Sum Breakfast near SEC around Queensbay Mall
12:30 Cambell Street
16:30 GCfurniture
20:00 Soon Lai Restaurant, Jelutung
21:00 Air Itam

Expenses:

Church Donation RM04.00
Church Book, Book marker & pen RM08.00
Breakfast RM09.00
Lunch RM15.50
Cendol RM01.50
Coconut Drink RM01.00
Dinner RM15.50
Drink concoction RM13.90
Drink RM02.30

Synopsis:

I lazily woke up at 6:10am and prepare for the early morning Mass. TE, BL, JP and I reached just about when the Mass started. HH & MH sat with us at the same row too. As usual, i have trouble to stay alert during the early morning Mass. I constantly fighting with my sleepiness in order to listen to the readings and sermon.

After the Mass, Its time for breakfast. 4 of us decided to go to the Dim Sum near the SEC around Queensbay Mall. They have discount promotion which make the price almost the same as the other Dim Sum eatery place. The porridge is rich and the dim sum is good. Just nice to fill the hungry stomach.

I doze off for few hrs after the breakfast. Still sleepy and tired of yesterday outing. By 12:30pm, BL, JP and I went to Cambell Street and meet up with Jason for lunch. The dark sauce siu nyiuk is tasty and fatty. The assam fish is fresh and spicy. The vege is only enuf for me alone with that small portion, The tauhu is undeniably good. After the lunch, we went for our dessert: Penang Road Teo Chew Cendol. It is revitalizing in such a hot weather. But i noticed that the price has went up to RM1.50 per bowl.

After a short stop at my apt, we dashed off to fetch CK for furniture hunting again. But JP's car got flat rear left tire and we only notice when we reached at KC's house. These 3 engineer tried hard to figure out how to change the tyre. after 15mins of trying, we still unable to take off the flat tire. Oh well, lets the tyreman do his job tomorrow then. We continue our journey with KC's beloved car and get coconut drink.

I am impressed with gcfurniture kitchen design but the bedroom furniture is not what i am looking for. Of course, the price for good kitchen design come with high price which i think i need to think many many times. I am thinking...why am i indulge in this? Renovation, furnitures, electrical appliances and other stuff for the house will cost me almost half of the unit cost. Maybe i have to start selling my 'chicken bishop head' to get those $$. hahahah...Just joking.

JP left for home around 6:30pm. WM, JW, JC, Leo, LS, SW, XS, KL&BF, LS&BF, Wil, CN and me went to Jelutong for dinner. They ordered 7 dishes complete with my favourite dish...:). The food is very satisfying but dry. We went to buy 1 bottle of Chardonay for SJ as we will go to her house for visit.

In SJ house, we play chinese version Torat cards. 1 card can predict 4 categories including career and love. I am quit blur with the explaination but some i have to take note as it really predict what my situation now. To believe or not, It is just a game. I will take note but not too fanatic about it. We mould our own future and fate is in our own hands.

As today is the last day of CNY (元宵节), we walked to Kek Lok Si Temple near SJ house to take a glimpse of the beautifully lighted temple. Manage to snap few pics of the temple before we headed home.

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TC's Wedding Dinner

2007-02-02T22:59:00.000+08:00

Just came back from TC's wedding dinner. 7 of us seated at the 10persons' table, 4 gals and 3 guys. However, these few devils manage to wallup every dishes squeacky clean. Our table had the most wine.

JY drank till his face blushed to apple red. KH & I drank the most but we are still able to make some sense. If not, i wont be writing now.

When we 'Yum Seng' with TC, to our amazement, the 4 gals in our table able to hold their voice for so loud and long till the other guess start clapping their hands. We are certainly making the environment warm and happening.

We having fun jokes all the way during the dinner. Seems like i havent have this kind of fun dinner for so long.

Death Note 2

2007-02-01T21:26:00.000+08:00

With high expectation from Death Note 1 movies, i went to watch the 2nd sequel of it at Queensbay Mall.

I was abit disappointed with the storyline as the directory have altered the story to suit the audience and also to end the story in this sequel. Instead of L エル (Ken'ichi Matsuyama) lost in the mind games, Light 夜神月(Tatsuya Fujiwara) lost in the battle. Comparing these 2 character, i prefer L personality compare to Light.

But i am impressed with Rem レム animation. Very nice job indeed. I preferred Rem compare to Ryuk リューク in term of the drawing. However, Ryuk is much more smarter and cunning compare to the soft hearted Rem.

Rating: 5/10

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Queensbay Mall New Parking Ticket System

2007-02-01T21:14:00.000+08:00

The new parking ticket system will be implemented today 1 February 2007. RM1 will be charged per entry. Pretty reasonable but one thing catch my attention is that customer is only given 20mins to exit once they paid up the RM1 at the automated ticketing payment machine.

I am not sure what is the logic behind this. Maybe it is a hint for another wave of ticket payment increment? Lets time reveal..

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Japan Trip #1

2007-02-01T14:14:00.000+08:00

Penang-Singapore-Bangkok-Osaka Journey

19 Jan 2007 (金)
Flight Itinerary:
10:30pm Penang Airport --> Changi Airport
19:25pm Changi Airport --> Bangkok Airport
22:30pm Bangkok Airport --> Kansai Airport

Expenses:
Taxi RM16 (waived)
Lunch SGD$6.70
Earphone SGD$37

Synopsis:
I didnt sleep much last nite as i went to watch 生日快乐 nite movie and did last minute packing. Woke up around 5am to make sure everything is in order. Checked my mails, set my out of office reply, chat with my frens in US and listen to music.

My housemates bade me goodbye as i will only see them in 9months time. They are going to oversea for long term assignment.

BL & I checked in in Penang Airport around 08:30am. I met 3 colleagues from my company. 2 of them work together with me in same projects 3years ago. Happy for them as they are going to Chandler for 1 week assignment.

While waiting for boarding, BL re-assessed the daily plan for this trip. I was only playing with my camera and snapping photo.

As usual, SIA served the wrap-up food like crepe with meat. It is much better than what MAS can offer.

While in Changi airport, I snapped some photo of the kooi pond. Managed to snap 9 kooi in a pic.

We spent our time mostly in the iconnect area at the 3rd flr to connect to internet. What else we can do to waste 7hrs while waiting for the next connecting flight. I read news, msg friends and did my office work. I let BL use my laptop as his laptop's having 'blue screen' sickness. So i walked around and get some water from the water dispenser.
I saw this shop at Changi Airport at the 3rd floor near the i-connect that really have a catchy sign board. My mind having a wild though after reading the sign board. Maybe there are shops like YOUR HEAD psychology, or YOUR ASS slimming centre.. Who knows. World is full of unexpected things.
We reached Bangkok International Airport around 21:30. The airport seems like just having renovation. Certainly i feel, this airport is much better than KLIA.But one thing for sure. You wont want to drink the water from the water dispenser. You can try it if you eager to know the reason. I think you are smart enough to know the answer. We continue our journey to Kansai for 6hrs. I was sitting alone comfortly on the 3 seats-right side of the plane. I manage to watch 2 movies and listen to few musics.

Once the plane landed and docked to the tarmac, all the passenger take their luggages from the overhead compartment. I was the only one wearing thin T-shirt. Seems like every 'EYES' are pointing at my direction like a sharp shooter aiming at enemy. One of the Japanese passenger asked and uttered something to me. Something like "anata samui desu ka?". I dont know how to reply to her but we use sign language, trying hard to tell her that i left my jacket in my check in luggage. By this time, i still feeling warm from my 2 glasses of red wine.

As we walk out the plane, the chilling effect slowly creeps into my bones. Ah ha..now i know how cold it is. But anyway, i got my luggage and wore those bulky winter jacket in no time. We cleared the immigration check point and walked into the Kansai Airport area.

to be continued...

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Prior to Japan Travel

2007-01-23T08:40:00.000+08:00

Task:
1. Buy Flight Ticket
2. Thorough Plan for 8-day logistic in Japan
3. Apply for Japan Visa
4. Buy Travel Insurance
5. Change RM to Yen

Expenses:
1. Flight Airport Taxes: RM697.38
2. Agent Fee for Japan Visa: RM15
3. Travel Insurance: RM43
4. RM to Yen: RM2.95K to ¥100K

Synopsis:
I manage to buy my flight ticket to Japan using my Krysflyer Mileage claim. My housemate is kind enough to give me his mileage for the return ticket. How lucky am i. :)

As for the planning for the Japan trip, most of the information we obtain through Japan National Tourist Organization and also from Lonely Planet and travel guide books. The planning is mostly done intensively by BL.

Japan Visa application form can be retrived from the web but it has to be printed using A4 paper. Several supporting documents must be enclosed together with the application form. The supporting documents are:
01. Passport
03. Pasport size photo for visa application
04. Company letter
05. Financial proof
06. Bank statement

I paid RM15 for the travel agent (Mayflower) to help me to apply for the visa as i am lazy to go to the embassy. The visa application process only takes 3 working days. For vacation or business trip, the approved visa is only valid for 4 months.

Travel with insurance will give us peace in mind especially when travelling to country that have high medical expenses. BL brought me to Tokio Marine Insurans (M) Berhad at Menara Kobay, Jalan Rangoon.

After work on WW03, we went to change RM3K to Yen. Manage to get 100K Yen for RM2950. I also bought 1 small black pouch for RM65...Aduh!! My pocket is suffering. Howerver, i cant find any camera shop to clean my Ixus lens. Nevermind then.

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Japan Travel Idea & Planning

2007-01-23T08:11:00.000+08:00

BL informed me on WW1 that he will go to Japan for 8 days trips on WW3.5 to WW5.1. It is like 'Pucuk dicita, ulam mendatang'. I have waiting for 3 years to go to Japan. This is indeed a golden opportunity. Oh...Yeah..!!

He has spent lots of time planning and obtaining information on this Japan trip. We spend 6hrs at Queensbay's Border Starbuck to plan for the locations, transportation, and cost estimation. I was just doing the typing in the excel while he do the planning.

Just opposite to our table was a lady with Mac Laptop and SLR camera. I cant help noticing she is writing something and capturing pictures. So in my wild guess, i am sure she owned a blog. While BL went to rest room, she talked to me. Actually she been eavesdropping our conversation. She did appologized. . She did gave some pointer for the Japan trip. Good Samaritan. I got chance to ask for her blog link and she gave me. But i have forgotten her name. Typical of me to forget ppl's name...Cant blame me if i only met ppl for 1 time. She left earlier. Maybe irritated by the noisy kids beside. After that, bunch of my company staffs came, so i think thats the time to make a move out of the place.

Around 5pm, BL & I went to Gym to relax and squeeze some sweat. Hahah. Today is very mental taxing day.

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New Year 2007 (Back Dated, Repost)

2007-01-23T08:07:00.000+08:00

Today is the beginning of Year’07 and the end of Year’06. I went to Church for the New Year Eve Mass for countdown. Today's service will be different from usual. It will be incharged by the youth. The songs are mostly modern christian pop songs and the presentation are more lifely. I enjoyed much of the songs and the service as it reminded me of Capital Christian Centre. It makes me fell good and rejoice.

Today is also the launching of the much waited Holy Spirit Cathedral own website. Father Henry was given the honor to launch it on this New Year Eve. It marked the beginning of new era for us to share the good news of God’s teaching.This year I have 10 resolutions that I wish I can achieve. I wrote them down in my diary after deep thoughts. I knew that to achieve these, ones need to have strong discipline and determination.

One of the resolution is to start my own blog. To share with others my thoughts.I am sure everyone have their own resolutions. If you yet to think about it, its never too late to do it now. Happy New Year'07 and God Bless.

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Recreate Blog

2007-01-23T07:59:00.000+08:00

I have forgotten my blog login name and also password for my previous blog. Dang! Shame on me! This is what happen when you have too many accounts and passwords to remember. This time i will write it down somewhere to ensure no calamity will happen again.

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