Christmas Eve - Shinichi Japanese Buffet Dinner

Again, I am supposed to write this entry on christmas day but I was so sick and lazy to type. I promised my family to bring them for the japanese buffet dinner at Shinichi Restaurant which is located opposite my office building. Everyone enjoyed. I hardly enjoyed because I was so busy with my nose - was having terrible flu. But I am glad I kep my promise. Family does matter the most!

I'll post some photos here and let them do the talking...

The Wedding Dinner

Last night I went to Mr.s Tong's Wedding dinner. we had a blast. He invited those who had done our FYP under his supervision to his wedding. So there are a few of us attended the wedding dinner : Darren, Boon Koon, Kwan, Allen, Shirley, Nicholas and I.

Before the wedding I am still reluctant to attend the dinner as I might be the only one from my group to be there. And it might be awkward to sit with strangers and have dinner together. But it turned out alright. Nicholas called me in the morning and told me that he is going as well. Goodness!

He took KTM and I picked him up at Kepong station and we went to the wedding dinner which was held in Cheras. He is still that cheerful and happening person I used to know. We haven't met each other since our gradation. It had been more than 1 year! Thanks to Mr. Tong for bringing us together again.

When we arrived at the restaurant in Cheras, we made our way into the restaurant and greeted Mr Tong who was smiling very happily. No doubt it's his big day! Then we were told that our table is number 30. So we went further inside and look for our table and seat. Yeah, it's not so difficult and there were three men already sitting there : Darren, Boon Koon and Kwan. We greeted and introduced ourselves. Everyone was so glad to meet each other. After all we graduated from the same university. There're some, if not all, things that we have in common.

We chatted about out career and current life situation. Life isn't so bad after all. At least all of us has got a job. We made fun and joking around. Yes it was fun. The dinner started pretty late that night. The food was not so bad nor too good. Just nice. But since there're only seven of us, we hardly finished the food after the third or fourth dishes. Oh Mr. Tong sang two songs that night for his wife : 在我生命中的每一天 and 爱拼才能赢.

The greatest moment was when Mr. Tong asked us to ... ehhh what we call that... make a toast? We basically went to each and every table and shouted "Yam Seng". I forgot how many tables there were that night. But we were screaming and yelling from talbe to table just to make sure everyone shouted and screaming as well! At the end of the day, I had a sore throat as expected.

We exchanged phone number and email so that we can keep in touch. It was fun to attend the wedding dinner.

Christmas is coming soon...

I have no mood to work today! Yes I've said it! Maybe because today is Friday, or perhaps it is because of the christmas season.

During lunch time, Yeong Yeong, Panacie and I went to have our lunch at Mc Donald. Wee Wen was suppose to be there too as she was the one who asked us to be there. She wanted to give us the christmas gift she promised. Well, three of us went there excitedly. Not so excited for me when I found out that Panacie and Yeong Yeong will go to buy some christmas hampers and gifts for tonight company christmas party. Not that I don't like it but thinking of carrying all the stuff just scares me off! Besides my lunch time will be wasted on carrying stuff and choosing stuff. I thought of window shopping for awhile after lunch. But I guess my plan was screwed! Never mind!

Wee Wen didn't show up during lunch time. Perhaps she was too busy with her work. Then we went to shop for the hampers and gifts for the party. We went to Guardian first. I've got myself "Maximum Weight Gain" which I wanted for a long time. I bought the big bottle and I got one small bottle for free. It cost me around RM 100++. People are crazy about losing weight, yet I am struggling to put on weight. How funny it is! Anyway, I hope the powder or supplement will help me gain muscle and gain weight.

After that we went to Isetan to shop. We bought lotsa things there. Some alcohols, chocolates and cookies for the hampers and gifts. And we requested the staff in Isetan to wrap the hamper and gift for us. And then there is the section in Isetan that offer free gift wrapping. I brought all the small tiny little stuff like chocolate and coffee to the section to wrap up all the things. Gosh there were so many and so many people were waiting behind me. Embarrasing! It took quite some times to wrap up all the gifts and we were late to go back to the office. We took the monorail and got back to the office. Yes, many staff watching us walked into the office bringing in big and small bags. But who cares?!

But guess what, Wee Wen met us there in Isetan and brought us christmas present. I got my Lum Hyung Joo CD!! So happy!

Breakfast

Yes these days I have my breakfast everyday! I did not take breakfast during my university life. Maybe because I woke up too late. So I normally had brunch (breakfast + lunch). And late in the night I would have supper. So basically lunch was my breakfast, dinner was my lunch and supper was my dinner. Ehhh... sounds reasonable.

I was told that not having breakfast is one of the reason that cause my health to deteriote and caused my depression. Well, perhaps it's true. So I need to eat breakfast no matter how paranoid I can be about the hygience issue. To make thing easy, I always buy this breakfast and eat - NASI LEMAK!

To direct translate ' NASI LEMAK', it should be RICE OIL. Yes rice full of petrol/oil. I know it is not good to always eat those oily food, but the nasi lemak stall is just right in front of the monorail station and I could just buy it straight away with just RM 1!!! Cheap and convenient! So without much further thinking, I bought it almost every day! Yeah this week I think I ate nasi leamk for my breakfast!

Then today I suddenly feel very uncomfortable eating it. Maybe it's because of the oil. I suddenly feel that my cholesterol is getting higher and my face was like full of oil. Yucks! I hardly finish the nasi lemak and I just packed and threw into the garbage bin. Having that said, now I wonder what should I have for my breakfast then for the following days to come. I would love to have American breakfast. Yummy! With all the bacons, ham, fresh milk, orange juices... the list never end!

The Naughty Piano Player

Reading Hsin Ni's latest entry reminds me of how eager I was to play piano during my university life. I still remember I was sent to Multimedia University, Malacca Campus in year 2001. I was very excited as it was the first time I was so far away from home for 1 year. Yeah no parent's supervision and I was... basically FREE!!!

In my university, there is a piano in the Multi-Purpose Hall. Sometime, the hall will be open and students like us may go in and play on the piano. Imagine thousands of students are there in the campus, it is not always easy to get the chance to play on the piano. So normally I never thought of going to play piano in the hall.

Not until the last two trimesters for my foundation year. I suddenly very eager to play piano. I often went to check if the hall is open. And if it is, I would walk into the hall and play. Sometime my friends would follow. I even brought some of my scores from Kelantan so that I could play more songs. I never practice new songs. Just be there and play my favourite songs. Basically showing off!

Then I remember before the final exam of the second trimester, I went into the hall during the day to unlock the back door so that I could play piano in the night. Then later at night. I was studying or doing revision with my friends. After having supper, we suddenly thought of going to play the piano. Yes! I forgot how many of us sneaked into the multi-purpose hall in the middle of the night! It was 2am if I am not mistaken. We got into the hall, turned on the dim light and played the piano. The atmosphere was romantic. It was really cool to play piano in the silent night. The piano sounded so much different at night. Perhaps because of the quietness and calmness of the night. While we were enjoying, we were shocked by the urgent knocks on the door. Then we realised the security guards had heard us.

We quickly turned off the light and got out from the hall through the back door. Yes the door was opened and the security guards found us. They asked for our student ID and we are to be reported at the security office the next morning. Gosh, we were so in trouble! That night I could hardly sleep. I thought I might be expelled from the university for breaking into the multi-purpose hall. Beside, I was the one who unlock the door during the day.


The next morning, I chant for awhile and went to the security office with my friends who were involved. We were there to meet the security officer. We waited for a few minutes and the officer's secretary came and met us. We were told that the officer was not around that day and she basically scolded us and scared us that we might be blacklisted and would be having problem finding jobs later bla bla bla... And yeah, we were truly scared. Well, I was frightened! Then we need to pay RM 25 for the summon. Oh we got a receipt for that too. Reason for being summon : Break into the Multi-pupose hall! I suffer from anxiety for around one whole week scaring that the security guards might found out that I was the one who un-lock the door during the day. There might be CCTV in the hall bla bla bla... Gosh I was a pessimist! Then my friend helped me to figure out there was no CCTV etc and that I don't need to worry.

I swore I would never do that again in my life!

Yeah right, guess what, during my final year last trimester (I was in Cyberjaya campus), my friend persuaded me to go the music room (which was not locked) and play on the electric piano without permission. When we got out of the room, the person on duty caught us and request for our student ID number. I was having depression that time. So, that incident never really affect me much. It does make me anxious for awhile but I was more depressed over other things. So I got over it very quickly. Luckily we were not called for any security officer or received any summon. Thank goodness!

All in all, playing piano was my passion. Even though I hardly have the chance to play piano now, I would never stop playing whenever possible. I plan to have my solo piano diploma exam next year. You bet I vow to make it happen!

I've got my Bonus

I recevied my bonus for the first time after working in the company for around 1 year and 3 months. Although the amount is not much, less than a month , I am all excited and happy. At least I got my bonus! After all I can't demand for so much as I am still a new and young staff in the company. There are a lot more for me to contribute and learn in and from this company.

Anyway, back to the bonus. Bonus is something extra. That's why it's call bonus, right?! Well, bonus is a reward from the company to appreciate the staff's hardwork and good performance. Well, I heard there is this contractual bonus, which will be given to the staff every year no matter what (unless the company is closed down); And there is bonus given based on staff's performance. As for my company, I think it's a little more on contractual bonus. Where all the staff will receive bonus every year and how much will very much depend on the company's profit for the year. Well fair enough for young company like this.

When compare to other company, the bonus given in this company is considered very low. I know I shouldn't compare. But I have to admit I have friends who got so much for their bonus. However, I also have friends who doesn't get any bonus yet so far after working for more than a year. Hmmm... my condition is not so bad I guess.

Bonus is not only a reward, it is also an appreciation the company show to their staff. Yes, the appreciation is very important. Sometime we tend to work very hard without knowing what is the point. Is it really because to get a better bonus next year? Maybe yes. Who doesn't want a better bonus?! Hmm... But I guess that should not be our ultimate goal.

I think I should improve myself. My technical/programming skills, people skill and writing skill etc. Those are very crucial. Sometime we do not really need to work so hard. It is when you improved yourself and be a skillful person, you'll have the weapons and wisdom to deal with any problem and issues easily. We need to work hard because we're not good enough. When we're not good enough, we can hardly contribute to the company or society. So the solution for getting better bonus is actually to improve yourself. Of course, to improve yourself, it needs hard works! Hahahaha...

So, I need to work hard to improve myself now so that next time I do not need to work too hard to get a better bonus! Hahaha... sounds reasonable, right?! Anyway, I've got my bonus! :p

Gripe over KTM Commuter

It always make me angry when talk about KTM in Malaysia.

This morning, I decided to take KTM again for work as I want to sleep more. So I wake up around 7:30am today and I thought of catching the 8 or 8:30pm KTM commuter to work. After taking a shower and haveing a very light breakfast, my mom brought me to the Kepong KTM station. The station was crowded. "Great!" The commuter must be late or delay again this time. "Never mind!" I kept myself calm and just bought the ticket and waited for the commuterto come.

After waiting for around 10 minutes, I could see the commuterwas coming from afar. I happily watched the commuter approaching the station and the crowd was moving towards the commuter. But when the stopping commuter passed by in front of me, I saw the passengers inside were already squeezing. Disappointed! When the door opened, I tried to get myself into the commuter and the people behind me were pushing me into the commuter. Gosh! It was uncomfortably disgusting! Thinking of squeezing all the way in the next 20 minutes scared me off. So I got out of the commuter, again need some "hard works" to do that! Then I waited for the next commuter to come.

Luckily it didn't take long to see the next commuter arrive and it was not that bad as the commuter still have some empty space to fit the remaining crowd inside. Yeah no more seat but have some empty space for us to stand at least. Well, at least it is better than the previous one. I stood in the train and wondering when will such condition improve? Are we going to endure squeezing with other people as long as we need to go to work? Now I understand why so many people rather buy a car and drive to work on their own even though they know that they need to stuck in the traffic jam. Even though they need to get up earlier (one hour or more) to spend (or waste) some times in the traffic congestion, at least they are in their own car without the need to squeeze with other people. Besides they can enjoy the music or radio they have in the car more comfortably. But for those people without car (like me), we have no choice but to squeeze with other people and pray that the condition will get better someday in the near future.

Traffic jam... KTM poor service quality... no wonder people nowadays are so frustrated! Sometimes it is not working that annoy us, but the troubles I need to get through when going to and from work that gives us headache! It gets worse when our work loads are high and I can easily got stress-up and tensed up! And I gotta say my productivity will definitely go down the hill as expected! Here you go, imagine if all the people were having the same problem/condition like me, it will be another reason why Malaysia improve so slow! "Malaysia Boleh?!" I doubt so! Not in this case.

Corporate Training

I have had the corporate training for the past three days in Technology Park Malaysia. This is my first time having such formal and proper course training. I did attend a few seminars conducted by Microsoft, but this time it is a real course training. It was exciting and beneficial for me.

The Course I took : MOC 2779 - Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Venue : Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT Sdn. Bhd.) Corporate Training

The funny part was that I am the only participant for that course. So basically we have a one-to-one training session for three days. The trainer/speaker is Rasudin. He is ok. At least I understand everything he said and we manage to communicate well.

Oh we have two boffee breaks each day and a lunch break. This training reminds me of my student life in university. Although it is not really the same thing that I experienced during my university life, but at least I don't have the tension and stresses I get in my working life. I just need to be there and absord whatever offered. Just like attending lectures. It's good. No complicated problems awaiting for solution, just knowledge that feed your empty space in your brain. What the hack?!

Well, I think I was not totally enjoying my "study session" there as I still constantly check my company's email to make sure customers do not "make noise" during my absence these few days. Yes there were some customers needed this and that. I have no choice but to ask my colleague to help out. Sigh... Headache!

Anyway, three days passed by very quickly. I received my cource attendance certification yesterday. The certificate looks nice. By Microsoft!! Hopefully I have chances to go for another corporate training!

Tango Night Chamber Performance

Tango Night Performance

I was supposed to write this entry last week after the performance but I thought I should download all the photos taken to my computer first so that I can have some photo to put on within this entries.

Well, I guess it was a usual chamber performance. Nothing extra-ordinary or special. But I felt good to have the opportunity to perform again. We once had too many performances and it seems like we couldn't give our best. Maybe because too many performances and we couldn't concentrate on any of them. So we ended up screwing everything up. I still remember the performances at WK GCC after our Choir Competition in Singapore. Both were not good.

Since then, we kinda 'stopped' for a while. Not really stopped. We did have some performances for some exhibition. But were not so satisfying. And here we go... Chamber performance for Tango Night. We sang only one song. We always call the song - "The roses song". But actually that's not the real name. Anyway, it's about roses and some jealousy theme.

Of course the Tango Night got some professional dancers who are the real stars of the night and we were just invited to perform between some dances so that the dancers can change their costume. We performed two nights with the same song. First night didn't go so well perhaps we're still not ready and a little stage-fright. We were not really enjoying. Then the second night was much more better. Perhaps because we were more 'daring'. But as for me, I was thrilled by David's voice (the solo singer, the chamber choir teacher) - dramatic and a little sexy! Wish I could sing like him.

For both two nights, David brought me home and we had the opportunities to chat a little bit. He did advise me to learn some singing techniques and he said that I could be a better "German-style" Tenor. He promised to borrow me some CDs so that I can exposed to those kinda of voices and see if I like it.

Learning is a journey...

Lunch ~ Dialogue

We had a normal lunch today. But what it so special was two colleagues (who don't usually join us) joined us to have lunch together. They are Nicholas and Audrey. Nicholas has been working in the company for nine months already while Audrey is just working here for about a week. Both of them working in same team (while we are working in another team) under Merina. Today, they joined us for lunch.

It's good that I have the chance to speak to them and to know them better. Sometimes it's so bad of us to just leave both of them having lunch on their own. We should have lunch together. The more the merrier. Besides, dialogue is good. Create better understanding and prevent misunderstanding. Bla bla bla... Moreover, Ikeda Sensei has wanted us to become the dialogue expert. Dialogue is so important that it is one of the way to attain world peace. Hmm... Guess it is time for me to brush up my speaking skill and people skill now.

"Buddhism teaches that 'the voice does the Buddha’s work' (cf. OTT, 4). Our voice is important. We should speak in a way that reaches people’s hearts. And whatever we say should be accurate, true, and to the point. Mr. Toda was adamant about this." ~ Daisaku Ikeda

Anyway, I enjoyed having conversation with them. Since they are english-educated (or they were just speaking english to me), I finally found someone that can speak english with me in this company. I think I only speak english with Merina and Sim (Ms. Poh). Since I hardly have the chance to speak with them, so I normally speak mandarin or cantonese with other colleagues. That's why my english is getting worse. That's not good! Anyway, now I have Nicholas and Audrey to speak english with me... Hahahaha... crazy fella!

Gary

My colleague want to borrow a CD from me : Gary Barlow - Open Road.

The album used to be my favourite album and I kept listening to it over and over again. After I got bored of that, I kept the CD somewhere in my room and never listen since then. Sometimes I wonder where shall I keep my CDs as I will be keeping on buying new CD as new artist, new music are released every once in a while. Anyway, back to the Gary Barlow. Yeah, he was the lead singer of the famous group - Take That. And he's got good voice. Pure and clean. That's what I like. He later released the second album which I forgot the name of the album. I don't really enjoy the second album. Still prefer the first one.


If I am not mistaken, Gary Barlow then was having cancer or some serious illness that he need to go through some medical treatment. He never release any album after the second one. Kinda sad actually. He is a talented singer. I think he can do better than Robbie William. Not to say Robbie William is not good, but I still love Gary.

The album Open Road consists of some popular song / hits such as "Love Won't Wait", "So Help Me Girl" and "Forever Love". Before I borrow the CD to my colleague, I got the chance to listen to the songs again and gosh, it brings back so many bitter-sweet memories of mine. I still remember I bought the CD when I was still living in Kelantan. And I just realised the CD was released in year 1997, when Malaysia was having the Economic downturn/crisis. And that year if I am not mistaken, I was in Form 2 and I was the monitor in my class. LOL...


Life was simple and enjoyable then. I still remember watching the MTV Hits on TV2 or TV3 (as we didn't have Astro yet then). Of course, Gary Barlow MTV was one of the MTV I was looking for everytime the show was shown. Love the "Love Won't Wait" MTV. But prefer love the song "Forever Love". So sentimental and touching. Perhaps I was those sentimental kind of guy. And still am a sensitive guy. :p

Listening to this album, I enjoy remembering those bitter-sweet memories...

Jazz/Swing Night with JAVA Five

I was lucky to have the opportunity to attend a vocal concert by JAVA Five last night. A German vocal group consist of five members. All male voice with one guitarist. I forgot how many songs they have sung but I really enjoyed the show. It was interesting to see them not only singing songs in the 20's or 30's, but they also use their voice to imitate music instruments such as bass, trumpet and trombone. I was deeply impressed by how well they can imitate the music instrument and how natural they can sing. They basically enjoyed themselves on the stage and we enjoyed watching them performing, even though I didn't really get some of the jokes they made last night in between their songs. It doesn't really matter, actually.

I still remember how funny the bass sound while the other were basically telling stories through their voices and also acts. I wonder how they practice. It was as though they performed spontaneously without any rehearsal. It was natural. The way they moved and responded to each other were so natural and true. And I love that. They did not look awkward or very-much-prepared. Or perhaps they were spending so much time together and practising together that even a single wink of the eye they could understand each other very well and responded accodingly. That's very artistic! Not to mention their music instrument imitation had made the whole performance much richer and more lively! Oh they even did tap dance! Great great performers!

Since I have to wait for my dad, I stayed there after the show and enjoyed the refreshment provided. And I thought I could take the chance to have an exchange with the performers. Unfortunately I did not have the chance to talk directly with any of the performers. Too many people there and I were kind of exhausted to even start a conversation. However, I got the chance to listen some of the conversation between the performers and other people.

I got to know that the group has been established for 6 years. Still a young group, isn't it? They live in a small town. So all the single guys or bachelors basically know each other. The passion for music has got them together. And they found that the music during early 20's or 30's are very nice, but it seems like those kind of swing music has faded away. So they thought of keeping that music alive by re-introducing it to the people through their performance. That's how JAVA Five is born. And they don't really practice together everyday. They sort of have sectional practice on their own and come together once a week to practice or rehearse together for around 6 to 7 hours.

So they have the passion, they have the mission and they have the objective that keeps them going. As a member of Renaissance Choir, somehow I wonder where have our passion, mission and objective been going? Have we forgotten or still holding them tightly? I wonder...

Anyway, I got to take some photos with the performers before I left. Something to remember though... Nice!

Unproductive

I have been very unproductive recently. I found myself turning into someone useless and ... just not good. I am little scared of doing reflection lately as I am afriad too much of thinking will allow negativities to surround me or conquer me once again in my life which might result to another depression that I definitely DO NOT want to experience again.

Anyway, back to my unproductivity. Perhaps I have been worry too much, thinking too much and have too much fear within me. As a recocovering patient, I am glad that things are getting better where I don't worry too much or think too much. But, while casting away all my worries and fears, I started to realised there are so much things that I have to do are not done. Worries and fears have prevented me from doing them.

I used to be so courageous and always in high-spirit. Challenges and obstacles were never a problem to me. Believing that as long as I walk even one step further, I will eventually reach my goal. Like preparing my grade 8 solo piano examination. I have no fear or imagining and dreaming that I will pass my piano as long as I keep practising whenever I have time. And yes, I was busy with my university assignment and only will be able to be at home with my piano during the weekend. Within 3 months time, I managed to prepare all the repertoirs and passed my examination. It was something great! Something to be proud of. I dare to dream and I dare to face the obstacles.

And now, after the depression I had, I feel that I have been a weak person. Like a falling leave that can be easily blown away by a soft wind. Yes, I have been weak. I have been drifted away. No direction. No objective. No target or what-so-ever. Simply live a life like a normal person. Constantly reminding myself not to act stupid and be careful of the steps I take. It's funny that the more careful I am, the more dumb or stupid I will be. Also, I have been constantly reminding myself not to be too excited not too devasted. Whatever happened, just face it with a normal heart. It'll be easier, I guess. Or perhaps, I think this will be more secure. Happy it is, Sad it may be... guess that's life.

Of course, knowing that I have been weak is not enough. I must become stronger. I need to be productive. Need to be someone who can contribute. I can't be drifting away all my life. I must have a direction, an objective and something to achieve in life. I have been worry too much and that makes me weak! I know it take times to cast away all my worries and fears. I need to be patient. Step by step, bit by bit, I am sure I will come out of the darkness and soar into the big blue sky.

Don't know what to write...

I typed and deleted and typed and deleted. I tried and tried to write a new entry but nothing come up. I used to write a lot. I had no problem writing anything. But now I have problem writing the thing I want to express and that really sucks! Being able to see and feel a lot of thing are good. But it is lonely. Being able to share whatever you see and feel, that's rich!

These days I tried to write something for this blog. I thought about many things that I want to write. But after typing a few sentences. I found it crappy and I delete everything. Not only did I tried to write at night before I sleep, I have also tried to type during my working hours as I thought I might be too tired at night to think or type anything. But it turns out that even during my working hours, I can't write a proper article.

So what happened actually? There are a few causes that I can think of :
1) I haven't been reading lately.
2) I seldom write anything after graduating from university.
3) I hardly talk or chit chat with anyone longer than an hour.

Yes the read, write and speak. Those three things should be exercised and practiced everyday to improve your language. And yet, I totally ignored them. Is it because I am too busy working lately? I think it has become my excuses for many things! Urgh! I hate myself when I do that!

A Sense of Victory

My sister has not been able to access to the internet for a few days. Something wrong with her network configuration and setting. I've also tried my best to help investigate the cause of the problem and have been checking the connection for a few days. And today, I finally solve the problem and sister can now access to the internet. It was the DNS Server configuration. The DNS Server address were not defined. That's why she couldn't connect to the internet.

I totally understand the feeling of not being able to access to the internet. So manything were done through internet nowadays. I wonder how my life would be without internet. I suddenly realised how much my life has got to do with internet. Download movies, songs, chatting with friend, writing blog entries, surfing internet bla bla bla. Gosh, that's what I do daily! What am I to do without internet. Life would be very boring!

Hmm... I wonder if this is a good sign. Am I depending too much on the internet?! Is it good to be attached to, or depending on the internet so much? How should I spice up my life without internet?

Spending my pastime watching movies downloaded from the internet are great. I enjoy my personal space there and of course I also enjoyed the movies/drama series. I have also downloaded lotsa mp3s. I can listen to variety of songs from classical to funky pop and sometimes I don't know what kinda of songs I really love and want to listen to. Writing blog is something interesting for me too. Even though most of the time I am lazy to write (type), but I enjoy reading my own "works". I also enjoy reading other's blog and it's interesting to see how people write about their life or their thoughts.

Many more things can be done with the internet facility. But surely there are some disadvantages if we're too hookep up with internet. A person would be more dull. Our people skill will be going down the hill. Health would be deterioting as well if spend too much time in front of the pc. And the list never end here. Internet may spice up our life, but let's not let it be our whole life!

Anyway, I am glad I managed to help my sister to get access to the internet. I felt great. I contributed. I manage to help. I am not the dumb and stupid person. It boost up my confident. I feel a sense of victory. And I am feeling good!

Ryan's Celebrity Look-A-Like

Look how funny (and stupid) it can be?!

How are you?

"How are you?"

How simple and plain it is. I could not remember I was properly taught about the phrase. What's the meaning? Why we need to ask that when we meet someone? We know how to use it, but the question is, do we mean it?

There're so many time I receive email or when I chat online, and I have to answer the question "How are you?". Normally I would just response with a "I am fine.", or to be a little more polite, I would add "Thank you! How about you?". I sometime find it awkward to be asked that question, especially by a not so close friend or a total stranger. How would I response? If I am good, well, I would just say :" I am fine." But if I am not so good? I couldn't just say I am not good, could I? I wouldn't want to share my sorrows or troubles, or problems with a stranger.

However, that simple and plain little phrase can mean so much when asked correctly and sincerely. It is a way for you to show your love and care to your friend or the one you're close to. I remember being asked that question when I was down and low by a friend. I didn't know how to response, but I felt warm. At least, I would smile to response to the sincerity and kindness.

It's Friday...

Checked my mail this morning and got the following Sensei's Guidance. It's such a good guidance to start the day...

"Living as we do in an age of intensifying turmoil and complexity, it is all the more essential that we launch—with a powerful rhythm of hope and a stirring song of courage—a fresh, vibrant, new momentum pervaded by the noble qualities of eternity, happiness, true self, and purity." ~ Daisaku Ikeda

My Vacation In Thailand

I am just so lazy to talk about my Thailand Trip. I tried very hard to write (type) but I just couldn't continue. Nothing much to talk about seriously. The only thing I enjoyed doing was taking photos and have my vacation there.

If you wanna know about what kinda show I went, alright I went to see Aqua Show and also some 3 in 1 18SX adult show. Enjoyed the first show. The Aqua are beautiful as expected and the performance was grand and happening! I am not sure if they're really talented. Most of the song performed were lip-sync. So, not their true voice. However, the show was OK.

The second show (3 in 1 thing) were yucks! Not that I don't enjoy porn or what. But some of the item in the show were just too rediculous and pointless! Besides, I felt very uncomfortable watching them doing stuff with all the crowds there!! What make it worse was that, some of the audience were "invited" to perform with them on stage! Urghh!! Not my type! Anyway, it's truly an eye-opening session! Luckily I never go to watch Tiger-show. I heard it's more extreme!

Hmm... anything else? OK, I went for the para-shoot (what's the correct spelling anyway?) Yeah, that was FUN! I was nervous at first. But when I was up there in the sky, I spread my hands and fly as if I have wings! It was an amazing experience. Only RM 35 for one round! I guess it worth the price as I felt good flying in the wide blue sky!

Bangkok was just a normal city to me. In fact I feel KL is more developed than Bangkok. Perhaps the places I visited was not that developed yet. :p The tour guide was right : There are only one time that Bangkok will have traffic jammed. That's from morning till night! Anyway, the city was OK for me.

Pattaya. Hmm... I thought Pattaya has a nice beach. But the beach I went was so crowded. Not actually crowded by people but the chair and the shade for the tourist to rest. However, I had a great time playing ball in the water with my colleagues. We were playing the "Monkey" game where one of us will be a monkey to catch the ball from others. We had fun! Yeah there're a lot of pubs and bar. But they're just not my type. And girls standing beside the road trying to "gain some money". Very "yucky" for me! Don't like that! Too unclean! I noticed some pubs playing good music (those sentimental music), but it's just too late and I doubt anyone were interested to join me to go there. Besides, we were so broken. Lack of Vitmain M!

Alright, can't write too much. It's getting late. 12:32am already! I'll include some photos with caption. This will briefy explain my vacation in Thailand.

We catch an early bus at KL Sentral to LCC Terminal.

That's the flight we took when we left for Thailand.

Before we enter the immigration.

Have dinner on a boat. Felt like cruising. It was great!
The guy with red Box shirt was our tour guide.

The 5 photos below were taken in Grand Palace

Angkor Wat model in Grand Palace

Nice flowers.

Clockwise : Pei Nee, Siew Chyn, Pui Chen,
Ji Qian, Jian Ping, Brad, Chia Ming & me.

At the beach in Pattaya

Bangkok City

MRT in Bangkok City

The only white in the black crowds.

In Safari World