SONICTHOLOGY - ma vie mon sonique's archive (my life's my sonic's archive)

Finally............

2009-11-03T20:24:00.000+08:00

Yes, finally I have master the art of sleeping while working, seems funny right. I just cannot stop it from happening, I’m tired, I’m bored, I’m sick with my daily routine. Everyone seems to be telling what they want, how fast they want it, non stop mumbling, left and right, and can’t they just stop for a while. Do I even manage to execute such a task? Am I capable of doing everything together?
Let me tell you what I want, stop bothering me, I will try my best in doing it, Don’t tell me when you want it, let me tell you when I can give it to you. Don’t tell me how you felt, let me tell you how I fell. In other words, don’t talk to me at all, and I won’t even bother talking to you. This is the real pressure I am facing everyday. F@#%ker, I’m nobody but somebody there, yet they are treating me without respect, maybe RESPECT I should be showing them, stop wasting my time.

Holiday's needed

2009-10-22T20:28:00.000+08:00

It’s back to normal for me, Louise is asking for us to go somewhere for a short holiday. Should us? It’s being like eight months since we have any breaks or holidays. Louise prefer somewhere local, somewhere near the beach or an island, I prefer somewhere far away from the beach, far away from the sun, far away from getting a tan. Should I go for a weekend getaway? A short break, 3 days 2 nights kind of things?
I just do not know if I have that kind of time, as year end is coming soon and X’mas is like 2 months away, as usually it would be a hectic schedule for us. Maybe I should ask first, who knows right, maybe they approve my leave right.
It’s so difficult to keep everyone happy these days, what about I? Who is making me happy???

Sautant Paradis

2009-10-21T20:20:00.001+08:00

I was wondering why kids love to jump, jump and jump on the sofa? Is it a universal understanding between kids from the age of 2 to 10 that they can jump on the sofa? Warning has been verbally issue, yet still these kids are jumping on the sofa? What should I do next? A spank? A slap? What should I do next, I’m getting frustrated by this stupid behavior by this young kids, can’t they sit still don’t fucking move at all, do something else other than jumping on the sofa, maybe they should jump from their balcony, why not yeah? Am I too evil by saying such? Just imagine you have someone in front of you right at this moment, jumping non stop despite someone is yelling at their back, but they are ignoring it and keep on jumping like there is no tomorrow. What should I do next? It’s very annoying. It’s not funny ok…………..

170909 - What A Nice Day

2009-09-17T09:15:00.003+08:00

What a nice day, can’t really do much today, kind a lazy this few months, being working non stop 6 days a week, 13 hours a day. Is this my life? Reality check!!!! This is really me life, its all about the money, money, money and money. Where the hell is this??? Somewhere nearby? On the west coast

Je suis malheureux (I’m unhappy) 04052009

2009-05-04T10:30:00.000+08:00

What is happening?
I’m very confused lately, it seems that problems are pouring in non stop, first my parents, now is L. Life is always uncertain, it’s either you are on the side up or it is either you are on the way down.
Why unpleasant things always happen to the one you loved most, what is what anymore; I just could not answer this simple question. Who am I, who are we actually, why can’t we control faith, why can’t god answer to us directly? Who we are or who are we? It is just a simple question, but in the end complicated answer. I just do not know anymore? I just have to cross my fingers and see what will happens in the next few days, good answer? Or bad answer? Nobody can answer me right now; all I know is that our life has only just begun and why it has to be in such situation, I’m sad.

Sonic Youth To Release New Material On Matador in 2009

2009-04-23T10:55:00.002+08:00

After rampant speculation, Matador Records can confirm the label will be releasing a new studio album from Sonic Youth sometime in 2009. Having fulfilled their contractual obligations to the Universal Music Group, Sonic Youth recently reached an agreement with Matador to release the band’s 16th album of new material in all worldwide territories, save for Japan.
While Sonic Youth’s status as one of the more innovative and influential bands of the past 30 years needs little explanation, the group’s most recent recordings for Geffen — 2006’s ‘Rather Ripped’ being their final for the label — rank amongst the current decade’s best.
For Matador, the opportunity to work in partnership with a group who’ve made such an profound impact on our roster/hometown/collective consciousness was one to jump at. Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo and Steve Shelley will commence recording the new Sonic Youth LP/CD this autumn and we look forward to sharing further details in the very near future.
Please check out sonicyouth.com for details about their many recent and upcoming pursuits, including the travelling museum exhibition “Sonic Youth Etc.: Sensational Fix”, which focusses on the multidisciplinary activities of the band since 1981, and the recently self-released CD “Andre Side Af Sonic Youth”.

Save The Date : Sonic Youth - ‘The Eternal’, ‘Buy Early Get Now’ Preorders Begin March 2
(all SY photos in this post by Chris Habib)

As announced previously, the new Sonic Youth double LP/CD/digital album, ‘The Eternal’ is coming out on June 9. However, the album will be available to those taking part in Matador’s Buy Early Get Now campaign on April 28.

Along with your preorder of ‘The Eternal’ on LP or CD, you’ll get an instant stream of the album when BEGN launches on April 28, and later (either picking it up at your fave local record store or through the auspices of the U.S. Postal Service) a bonus limited edition live LP* culled from Sonic Youth’s July 4, 2008 show in Battery Park at the River To River Festival, which will contain an exclusive poster. Additional MP3’s will be delivered via the BEGN site before or after the album’s physical release date (June 9).

The album can be preordered from a trusted local retailer starting March 24 or directly from Matador on April 28.

Sonic Youth’s 16th album, ‘The Eternal’, will be released on vinyl, compact disc, and digital album by Matador Records on June 9. Produced by John Agnello and the band, ‘The Eternal’ not only marks Sonic Youth’s return to the independent label sphere (titles on their own SYR label excepted) after a long association with Geffen, but more importantly, ranks as one of their more inspired efforts in a 28 year career.
Recorded through November and December of last year at the band’s Echo Canyon West studio in Hoboken, NJ, ‘The Eternal’ features many firsts for a Sonic Youth album, including a number of shared vocals between Kim, Thurston, and Lee, and the studio debut of former Pavement/Dustdevils bassist Mark Ibold, a member of Sonic Youth’s touring band for the past few years. They will be touring throughout the summer in support of the new album.
Of ‘The Eternal’, Matador’s Gerard Cosloy says, “We’ve not had a record in our recent history that’s been the subject of nearly as much speculation and anticipation. Suffice to say we’re pretty amazed at the way the band delivered something this neoteric while still sounding like, well, themselves. Less of a reinvention and perhaps more to do with a particularly awesome dozen songs.”
Matador will shortly announce a Buy Early Get Now opportunity for the album with some very interesting bonus material.

Tracklisting:
1. Sacred Trickster
2. Anti-Orgasm
3. Leaky Lifeboat(for Gregory Corso)
4. Antenna
5. What We Know
6. Calming The Snake
7. Poison Arrow
8. Malibu Gas Station
9. Thunderclap For Bobby Pyn
10. No Way
11. Walkin Blue
12. Massage The History

quel est l'avenir? (What is the future) - 22-04-2009

2009-04-22T11:40:00.000+08:00

After few months of absence I’m finally back, not that thing are going great for me this few weeks, in fact things are getting worse for me. This conversation happens on Monday.

Person A: Currently we are facing some difficulties.

Person B: What difficulties is that?

Person A: There might be possibility that deductions of leave are requiring from staff.

Person B: What type of leave, annual leave, unpaid leave, or compulsory leave?

Person A: Those who still have leave, are require to take so, those who don’t have will fall under unpaid leave.

Person B: Does this involve the whole organization or just certain department?

Person A: Only certain departments are involved, your departments are involved in this planning

Person B: Well definitely this is really unfair for those who are involved.

This is really a joke; any how life still needs to be carried on, no matter how bad the economy is affecting us, are employers taking opportunity to carry out some nasty implementation in order to safe a few more bucks for themselves or for the benefit of the company? You tell me, all I felt is that during bad times, majority of the people will say its really bad, but does the economy really affected everyone’s life, I mean everyone. But during good times, all they said is, economy turmoil is coming, we must prepare ourselves, but in what way we are preparing ourselves?

The Historical City - 18102008

2008-10-23T20:17:00.002+08:00

Woke up extremely early today. My intention is not to head to office this morning; finally I'm having an off day this Saturday, something I seldom enjoy for the past 1 and a half month. I was a bit reluctant at first, but I need to keep my promises. It will be a one day trip down south and it should be fun.
Waited at the southern toll exit at 7.30 sharp for Nic, Justin, Foong and Adaa. It's not my first trip to this historical city, it's always about work. After 1 hour and 45 minutes, we reached the Malacca toll, and with another 20 minutes we reached our destination.
This trip will be more on food, food, food and food. Yeah also on historical side. For breakfast, Nic brought us to this Hainan toast bread. A'Famosa is next. The only remaining of the Portuguese fortress, up to the hill to the St Paul's church remaining. Next stop, down the hill to the Museums of Historical Malacca, the church and the clock tower.
Next stop Jonker Street, the remaining of old reconstruct structure. UNICEF recently declared historical heritage are.
Again its food, food and food. Lunch we had Hainan’s chicken rice, which I think its so so only, over publicity I guess for this place. After lunch down the street we had some desert, the famous cendol with its brown sugar or 'gula melaka'. I was extremely full. No more food I said, luckily we decided to stop for a break at a nearby cafe.
At night Nic again brought us to this Baba & Nyonya cafe, again all of us eat like no tomorrow. The food was delicious and yummy. We drove back to town and decided not to head to the Jonker Street night market as everyone is extremely tired

À nouveau (Again) - 15102008

2008-10-15T20:19:00.003+08:00

What is the purpose? I just don’t know anymore. A lot has change since the past five years, especially my commitment in life, what is the meaning of life? I can tell you, the purpose of my life is clearing my installment before the dateline every month, house loan, car loan and blah, blah, blah. Am I stress? I don’t know? Mid-life crisis? I’m still in the early 3.0, and then what’s the problem with me? I couldn’t sleep hat particular well lately, waking up a few times in the middle of the night, early morning, is it me that woke up or I’m just imaging stuff.
I admit that I spend more time at the office, then spending my time with Louise lately. Is it true when you see the sign that you are losing something valuable besides you, that means that you are climbing up the corporate ladder? Maybe I should bring along my sleeping bag to the office; in fact the sofa at the office is actually my bed lately. I felt much more comfortable sleeping at my office, far away from the noise pollution. Lately I can even all asleep at my desk, fatigue is killing me. Luckily I will have two weeks break before the next big one, double up the size, the quantity, the value and this means double up my working hours, double up my time spend at the office and two months consecutive non-stop again?

Rétrogradation (Demotion) - 26092008

2008-09-26T08:12:00.001+08:00

After four weeks of non stop working, my body is telling me to stop, cannot take it anymore, cannot resist the tiredness, in fact I was so tired that I fall asleep in the office everyday. 1 more to go, that’s what everyone was telling us, after 5 huge 40 footers contenna, this would be the last one at least for this month.
Nick was telling me, its better for me to “restructure” my posture as I’m having pain at the back lately. Again same old excuse “Bro, I’m so busy lately, even I have time I should be seeing Louise” but I’m still feeling the pain on my back, is it something wrong? Too tired? Or am I getting old each day? Or my bodies are no longer able to withstand heavy load items.
Everyday in the office, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., this is what I’ve been dealing with for the period of 1 month, does it worth it? Then came this stupid “restructuring” program from the management. It seems with the new grading system I’ve been demoted. What??????????? Demoted, what the fxxk, I was asking myself? What the fxxk, I was swearing for a good 30 minutes, what the hell did I done? Straight I stormed into my “M” office, what the fxxk is this?
Although I did received increment for my hard work, but I’ve been demoted, of course I’m furious and sad, but what can I do, it’s not the positions or the so call title that I’m concerned about, it’s the big fxxking benefits that comes together with the title, from all of sudden everything has been taking back, or being cut short.
Blah, blah, blah they explain to me, my “M” and my big “B” explained the same thing, they promise me this and they promise me that, I just told them directly, how would you felt when all of a sudden, no wrong doings, no unprofessional errors, you found yourself in some stupid situations, does it fair for me???????

My Big 3.0

2008-09-05T08:04:00.009+08:00

How lovely it is, a mango cake for my birthday during last May. Yup I’m 30, yup the important big 3 and a 0. I would not be doing anything this whole month except work, from Monday to Sunday, from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Stress, yes I’m stress, I’ve been getting complains that I’ve been swearing in my dreams. Is that a good sign? Maybe I’m really too stresses lately, really need a long holiday, nope not year end. It’s the busiest time for me. When? I really don’t know. Only times would let me know.

Mouvementée Calendrier (Hectic Schedule) - 21082008

2008-08-21T19:51:00.002+08:00

What is it that I’m being up to? Guess it’s the normal answer eat, sleep & work. Nothing interesting happens this few months. Off to work when the sun are yet to rise and back home only almost midnight. Guess this is my fate. With more works coming in, I just do not know if I ever can beat the dateline. You know what, I‘m just too lazy to blog at this moment, pardon me ok, hopefully I can have some time off from my hectic schedule.

Tout ce que je peux dire, c'est que je suis paresseux (All I can say is that I'm lazy) - 15072008

2008-07-15T13:32:00.004+08:00

I was doing nothing all day, it’s either I’m sleeping, eating, or shitting during my weekends. With my apartment almost complete, the question of “M” support is here. No more holiday’s break at this moment, no more fun at this point, it’s all serious matters. I’m scratching my head now, should I or shouldn’t I.
It’s always a difficult choice for me to choose. I just couldn’t decide, what is best for me, the issue of me getting my own transportation arises again, should I? Or shouldn’t I? Just couldn’t decide at all. The timing was not right, why things always happen when you found yourself undecided in between things.
Should I, or should I not?
Arguments and arguments, I just hated it, arguments in the office, or should I said, debates of opinion in enhancing the working environment. Arguments with family members, or should I said, to understand deeper the relationship between two parties that both really cares. Arguments with friends, how should I describe it? Conflicts of interest?

Lion City

2008-06-10T18:00:00.001+08:00

Day 1 (05-June-2008)
Woke up really early today, just couldn't sleep that particular well. Keep on thinking bout my journey down south. The best thing is that I’ve forgotten to bring along my shoes to Louise place. Have to trouble MIL to send me back at 5 am to collect my shoes. It was traffic jam everywhere due to the stupid announcement by the PM; jam caused by queuing up to the petrol station.
By the time we arrived at the train station, it was only 6a.m. And the best part the train will only reached the station 45 min later. It was only 7 a.m. By the time we reached to our intended station. I was surprised to see uncle ken there, it seems that his whole family is heading to the same destination as we are.
Another worse thing happens; our bus has been rescheduled to 45 min later. Luckily the bus is on time. After 5 hours of sitting at the moving vehicles, we finally reached. No problem at the immigration but just a bit congested due to school holidays.
Took the taxi straight to the hotel at Scotts road. After a quick bath to freshen up, we are heading to our first intended destination, the Raffles Place by mrt, Sir Stamford Raffles statue, the landing place, the oldest place, the Merlion, the river, the building, the monuments to remember the visit of governor from India, the park and most important thing the view, it is really astonishing in how this country has developed. Feeling hungry we want to the food centre at Lau Pa Sat an old Victorian building. Food was yummy, too many varieties to choose from.
At around 8 we headed back to Orchard for some light shopping. Our shopping trip finishes almost at mid-night. Louise manages to get some beauty products for herself which I believe she is really addicted to it.

Day 2 (06-June-2008)
Woke up at 6.30 a.m. Took our breakfast at the hotel around 8a.m. After some cleaning up we departed from the hotel round 9a.m. We took the bus no. 143 to our destination: Haw Par Villa, the journey took 45 to 50 minutes, it pass through Chinatown, HarbourFront and the outskirt before finally reaches our intended destination.
We spend around 2 hours at this place, studying the sculptures, snapping some pictures. Haw Par Villa, ancient Chinese mythology and legends, it teaches us into becoming a good and wise person, think carefully before you act. Every action we takes lead us to another, in which it might benefit us or harm us. We took the same bus and headed back to Orchard.
Next stop Bugis, experience the shopping ways of the locals, after Bugis we headed to City Hall. Again it is shopping time for Louise, Raffles City shopping centre, City Link, Marina Square and bla bla.
From there we headed towards Chinatown. Main purpose, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. It was astonishing; it is not only a Buddhist temple for its devotee but also a museum which exhibits the life and art of Buddha.
It was almost evening; we decided to have our dinner at Maxwell Food Centre. I’m a bit disappointed that some of the recommended stalls are closed. Hainan chicken rice, porridge are some of the famous recommended dish at this centre.
From Chinatown we headed back to orchard for some shopping again before we quit the day at 11. Damn tiring, it was non stop walking for us. Yeah one thing I do found strange, its the position of certain station which requires its passenger to walk on the right side, as all of us knew being a Commonthwealth member, we have the custom of walking and driving on the left. What is wrong? I believe it was only introduce a few years back? Why a? Strong American influences?

Day 3 (07-June-2008)
The weather wasn’t good today after breakfast at the hotel. We took a gamble to Chinese garden today and unfortunately the rain was so heavy and it seems that it just wouldn’t stop.
Decided to take the train and heads to HarbourFront mrt, main purpose Vivocity. It’s shopping time again. And around evening we headed back to Orchard again for some shopping. And the worse news, the rains keep on pouring. It seems that today is only shopping, shopping malls and walking. We took our lunch at this famous Korean Dish located at the Le Meridian Hotel's food court. I realize something today, rubbish bin or garbage dump are so difficult to be locate, maybe this is due to prevention of terrorist attack. The best part is the country is urging the people to be litter free. Yeah the prevention of terrorist attack is being highlighted at every screen available on the mrt station “report to the authorities if there is something or someone which is suspicious”. Then what is consider as suspicious? I can be suspicious too, am I a suspect then?

Day 4 (08-June-2008)
Woke up a bit late today, after breakfast took a cab direct to Chinatown, walk up the Ann Sang Hill, again some historical lesson to all of us. Fro Ann Sang Hill we visited the oldest temple in Chinatown, Thian Hock Kheng Temple. From there we headed back to the Maxwell food centre. Main purpose the famous Hainan’s Chicken Rice: the Tian Tian Hainan’s Chicken Rice, even tough business hour only started around 11 a.m. But a long queue is already there, not only locals are lining up but tourist from Japan, HK and Taiwan are lining up. Yup its yummy and delicious no wonder there is such a long queue. There is another stall located at the same centre, it sells porridge which has the similar long queue like the chicken rice, but unfortunately I'm already full. One thing I do realize is that the hawker centre here not only serves good food but price are reasonable and they don't overcharged their food to foreigners or tourist. Every stall will put up a price list and menu list for everyone's info.
At around noon we headed to Dhobby Ghaut station, again its some shopping again at Orchard Road. We started our journey at Atria Plaza, Plaza Singapura, walk pass the President House, so many shopping complexes in which I just cant remember all of them, by the way how do these retailers able to survive, with the new shopping complexes on their way up and the current mall is upgrading itself. Majority of the mall do have the same tenant mix, what makes them unique? What makes the shopper shop here and not other places?
By evening time we headed back to the hotel to get some rest, our feet are killing us, too much walking it seems, ha ha ha anyway its worth it.
As the night falls we were getting hungry, what to eat leah? Louise was unsure should we head to Geylang for Crabs? Wait no more I said lets go. We took the cab from our hotel (Orchard Road) to Geylang, Lorong 24 in which the famous No Signboard Seafood Restaurant is located. The taxi fare should be less than SGD 10, don’t worry the taxi here would not take you for a ride. Just mention to them that you wish to go to the restaurant and they will stop in front of it for your convenient. Yes Geylang is a red light district where prostitution is legal here, and at the same time this is where all the famous food is located. We ordered the two famous dishes, the Chili Crab, Pepper Crab then we ordered the cereal prawn and fried rice. Yup it’s delicious, Louise prefers the pepper crab more than the chili crab but I'm on the other way round. We did make a mistake: we ordered the dish as if there are 4 people who are consuming, big mistake. No wonder people on the other tables are staring at us.
Anyway we managed to consume all our food without any waste, the bills tops up to somewhere around SGD 110. Still I said it’s cheap with the portion that they are serving, yum yum I said. By the time we finish our dinner it’s almost midnight again took the taxi back to our hotel, again it cost us less than SGD 10. Do take note that this area is located outside of the city you can either take the mrt to Aljunied Station or another mrt station which I cant remember, this will definitely save you a lot but walking is needed. And also good news for everyone who is travelling there on weekends. The public transport is extending their service till 3a.m. On weekends but at the same do check with the ticketing office again.

Day 5 (09-June-2008)
Woke up very late today, as we were very tired. After breakfast back to the hotel to pack our luggage. After packing we decided to walk around for an hour before checking out.By the time we check out, it was almost noon. Took the taxi to the station, as we are 2 hours early before our transport arrived, tried our luck to change to an earlier transport, and yes we are in luck. After 5 hours passing through the immigration, the long journey we finally back to where we are. It’s back to reality, back to work, back to my mess in life. Yup I did enjoy this trip though it’s more in shopping and eating. Can’t wait for my next break.

Wedding Frenzy - 02062008

2008-06-02T20:30:00.001+08:00

I take the effort to drive all the way down to Seremban last two weeks after work during Sunday for Kat & long wedding's dinner. It took us 45 minutes to reach from where we are.
Almost kat’s entire friend that I knew was there. Luckily we are not seated with other aliens. Felt happy for Kat, it her big day and as the host she is doing the best she can. Hopping from one table to another table thanking everyone and forcing everyone to drink with her.
The dinner, food was good but the service was extremely bad. Not up to any standard of a restaurant, maybe this happen whenever a big function is held at any of the restaurant. We have to wait for almost half an hour for the next dish.
I thought that people there are very punctual as I remember during my last visit. But in the end the dinner started around 9 and ended round 11.

SONIC YOUTH ETC. : SENSATIONAL FIX

2008-05-23T21:05:00.002+08:00

The exhibition SONIC YOUTH ETC. :

SENSATIONAL FIX focuses on the multidisciplinary activities of the groundbreaking experimental guitar band Sonic Youth since its formation in 1981. It features the band's collaborations with visual artists, filmmakers, designers and musicians, as well as a choice of other works selected by the band. Through the multidisciplinary output of Sonic Youth and related works by other artists in the exhibition, an alternative history of contemporary culture is being uncovered in which the division between 'high art' and 'low art' is being called into question, while issues are explored such as teenage rebellion, adolescent wanderlust, gender, fame, fashion, sexuality, and religion. In the exhibition, those different themes related to the band are presented in several chapters based on Sonic Youth song titles, which form satellites around a central space that focuses on Sonic Youth paraphernalia.

CENTRAL SECTION

The central section of the exhibition focuses on the band's activities and contains an ample selection of Sonic Youth paraphernalia that illustrates their comprehensive heterogeneous output and collaborations with other artists, while at the same time it already introduces themes that are explored in depth in further sections of the exhibition. Among the materials exhibited are: all artwork for Sonic Youth album covers, a selection of early flyers, fanzines, posters, t-shirts, and writings by the band members, as well as photos of the band by artists such as James Welling, Spike Jonze, Sofia Coppola, and Richard Kern, among others. A video compilation of live material of essential Sonic Youth performances of the last 25 years, selected by Thurston Moore, is projected in this space.

SATELLITE 1

By the early 1980s, an alternative scene emerged in downtown New York City in which music and visual art were tightly connected. Both the raw and rebellious attitude of punk and the atonal, violent guitar music with abstract lyrics of no-wave inspired artists like Robert Longo, Richard Prince, Lee Ranaldo and Kim Gordon to play in bands, while performances by these 'art-rock' bands were held in exhibition spaces and so-called 'art lofts'. Kim Gordon not only played in bands but also worked off and on for New York art galleries, as well as on her own curatorial projects, while also regularly contributing essays on art and music to magazines such as Artforum. The natural crossover between art and experimental music, as was apparent in those days, laid the foundations for the multidisciplinary activities of Sonic Youth. Since then, the band has been true to their attitude to amalgamate punk's rebellious posture with experimental music and conceptual art in their comprehensive output. Up until today this productivity - of which many in collaboration with other artists - remains unrivalled in its complexity by any other band or artists' collective. This section of the exhibition connects works by artists who were active in the late 1970s and early 1980s downtown New York art scene, and relevant to the early history of Sonic Youth, with works by subsequent generations of New York based artists whose work and/or collaborations with Sonic Youth fuelled the band's activities at later stages in their career. This section of the exhibition furthermore comprises works by young noise artists, selected by Thurston Moore. Artists in this section include: Dan Graham; Richard Prince; John Miller; Christian Marclay; Tony Oursler; Richard Kern; Patti Smith; Jutta Koether; Rita Ackermann; John Olsen; Dennis Tyfus; and others.

SATELLITE 2

Already in the early days of their existence, Sonic Youth would rent a van to hit the road and play gigs outside of New York City. The band was given such opportunity because a new generation of kids living in suburbia became aware of the latest music scene from New York City. The band's on the road experiences led among others to the writing and publishing of journals by the individual band members, and later to filmed material by Lee Ranaldo. The 'on the road' feel has been apparent in the band's output ever since they first hit the road together, both in their music and visual art projects. This section of the exhibition encompasses works dealing with suburbia, (teenage) wanderlust, and the vast landscapes of the Great West, while protagonists as diverse as beatniks, hitchhiking youngsters and cowboys impart these stories. This section of the exhibition is partly dedicated to a selection of lyrics, musical scores, diaries and writings by musicians. Furthermore, a vast selection of underground poetry, broadsheets and fanzines by artists from Thurston Moore's collection, and selected by him, is shown in this section as well. Artists in this section include: Jack Kerouac; William S. Burroughs; Allen Ginsberg; D.A. Levy; Vito Acconci; Robert Smithson; Thurston Moore; Lee Ranaldo; Tom Verlaine; Richard Hell; Mark Gonzales; John Cage; Steve Reich; Glenn Branca, and others.

SATELLITE 3

Kim Gordon was born in New York State but grew up and studied art in LA. When she, in the late 1970s, undertook a journey by car from the West Coast to the East Coast, Mike Kelley - who she had met during a Dan Graham lecture at Cal Arts - accompanied her on this cross state drive that brought her to New York City. Gordon settled there to work as an artist, but instead found herself playing in several bands before she, Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo formed Sonic Youth in 1981. In the early 1980s, Moore's curiosity for LA hardcore and Gordon's background in the West Coast art scene led them back to LA, where they befriended artists and musicians such as Raymond Pettibon and Mike Watt. Soon after, Sonic Youth played their first West Coast gigs. For these artists, as for later generations of West Coast artists, late 1960s society - when the Hippie culture came up against the harsh and brutal reality of the culture of evil, which ended the Summer of Love in bloodshed with the Manson ordered murders - is an important point of departure for their artistic production. This section of the exhibition includes works that contrast Californian culture, like Hollywood's superficial glamour world, with violent radical subjects like the Manson Family, and subcultures such as the skate culture and the West Coast hardcore scene of the early 1980s. Among the protagonists of these works are icons as diverse as Charles Manson, Karen Carpenter and Joan Crawford. Artists in this section include: Mike Kelley; Mark Gonzales; Spike Jonze; Todd Haynes, Dave Markey; Raymond Pettibon; Cameron Jamie; and Kim Gordon, among others.

SATELLITE 4

While the band already played European gigs in their early days, the band's connections with artists worldwide have been apparent since they expanded the touring of lesser-visited locations on the globe from the late 1980s onwards - up until China, where they played for the first time in 2007. This section brings together works by artists that live and work outside of the US scene, such as Gerhard Richter; Tacita Dean; Yamataka Eye; Isa Genzken; Michael Morley; and others.

SATELLITE 5

A choice of sound released by Sonic Youth and its members, as well as videos for these songs (whenever existing) and a selection of releases on the labels Smells Like Records (drummer Steve Shelley's label) and Ecstatic Peace! (guitarist/vocalist Thurston Moore's label) are made available for the visitor's selection and listening/viewing in a pavilion especially designed for this purpose by Dan Graham. In this pavilion, the visitor could also consult a selection of digitised audiocassettes, recorded by Graham during live performances of late 1970s and early 1980s punk bands.A number of monitors with headphones and a DVD video library, situated in a comfortable lounge-setting, offer the visitor access to a collection of films and videos selected by Sonic Youth, among which all videos shown on monitors or as projections in the exhibition. A choice of books and magazines with contributions by or on Sonic Youth and the artists participating in the exhibition, as well as a selection of fiction writing influential for the band could also be consulted in this space.

SATELLITE 6

Film and live music are essential components of both Sonic Youth's inspiration and output. This section of the exhibition encompasses a series of film screenings and performances to take place in parallel with the exhibition and in spaces best equipped for this type of work. The selection of films and performers (musicians, artists...) is done by Sonic Youth. The film program includes a wide range of cinematographic works by American avant-garde filmmakers, visual artists and punk filmmakers, while performances among others feature collaborations of Sonic Youth members with other musicians and artists. Artists in the film program include: Stan Brakhage; Jonas Mekas; Jack Goldstein; Jim O'Rourke; Gus Van Sant; Dave Markey; Leah Singer, and others.

Je vais fou (I'm going crazy) - 22052008

2008-05-22T18:58:00.004+08:00

Guess everyone will have a period when things aren’t working that particular well for them. In fact things aren’t that particular well for me today. I haven’t have such a feeling since I left my previous company, the feeling of uncertainties, unknown what is going to happen next, the big question mark? What will happens tomorrow? What is happening on the next hour, the next minute, and the next second? Is this feeling healthy? Am I going crazy? Am I putting too much pressure on my own self? I’m feeling so up tight, the world is so small. I just can’t sit still at this moment. My minds are thinking too much, too much thoughts are not good, too little thoughts will make you go bizarre.

Have I really gone to a stage where I’m not having fun anymore, all the things seems to be against me, just what is wrong with me?

travail jusqu'à ce que vous mourir (Working until you die) - 18052008

2008-05-18T10:38:00.001+08:00

Blah, blah, blah, blah & blah.

Where the hell I am?
I’m here, just that I’m busy.

Busy with what?
MYOFB ok.

I’m just busy that’s all, nothing wrong with me, nothing has changes just that I’m gaining weight again. Yeah the weight issue again. It’s so difficult for me to loose weight, but it’s so easy for me to gain a few more pounds, no more junk & fast food.

Just have to stay healthy, eat healthy, sleep healthy and do everything in a healthy way.
Just see how’s everything goes. Too much staying at office will kill me, woke up, work, weekdays –work, weekends – work, all my life – work. Sounds horrible right, wait till you get to my stage. Yes I’m at the office today, so what?

Victoire pour tous? (Victory for all?) - 10042008

2008-04-10T20:13:00.002+08:00

I was sitting here at my office last weekend. The higher you climb the ladder of an organization more and more politics you get yourself involved.
Since this country has gone through some political changes, it seems that more and more issues are being raised. The paper are getting thicker the voice are louder from the people. The leaders are like unsure of his decision. The people are asking the looser to step down, previous leader are voicing out their unsatisfactory.
Yes its good for this country that something are changing, but think of all of it, does this all about politic? Is there something behind all of this? It’s all about something, power? Or money?
I found it funny, after a month since the shocking results. The blaming game is still continuing. Party members are blaming the current leaders, the people and also other races. The funny of all current leader blaming the ex leader. For me it’s easy. What have you done for the pervious term for the benefit of your people? What a? Where is the promise? Why the people are suffering? Instead we should be enjoying something we call development in life in this country. Paying something that shouldn’t be a burden. The people are not stupid. Don’t blame others just blame yourself for not understanding. If a fire is dying all it needs is a new wood to keep the fire burning.

SY dernières nouvelles

2008-03-11T20:02:00.002+08:00

MASTER-DIK - FIRST TIME ON CD

Sonic Youth's 'Master-Dik' EP has been released on CD for the first time and is available exclusively through sonicyouth.com. Originally released between Sister and Daydream Nation this re-mastered EP includes the title track, a cover of the Ramones 'Beat on the Brat' and a sound collage of psycho-distorto-soundscapes recorded by the band while on tour and at Wharton's Palace of Confusion.

Track List:
1. Master-Dik
2. Beat on the Brat
3. Under the Influence of The Jesus and Mary Chain/Ticket To Ride/Master-Dik(version)/Introducing the Stars
4. Ringo/He's On Fire/Florida Oil Drums/Westminster Chimes
5. Chinese Jam
6. Vibrato/Guitar Lick/Funky Fresh
7. Our Backyard
8. Traffik.

SYR 7 AVAILABLE APRIL 22

The seventh installment of Sonic Youth's series of experimental + sometimes instrumental releases will be available on April 22, 2008 in a vinyl-only edition self-released on the band's own SYR label.

The A-side, 'J'accuse Ted Hughes' is a previously unreleased 22 minute drone-piece recorded by Sonic Youth at the All Tomorrows Parties Festival in the UK April 2001. At ATP the band previewed instrumental and early versions of songs from the then soon-to-be recorded 'NYC Ghosts and Flowers' and performed this premiere + exclusive performance of 'J'accuse Ted Hughes'.

The B-side, 'Agnes B Musique' is a soundtrack-style piece recorded at the band's own Murray Street Studio in 2001 for a never-to-be realized collaboration with French clothing designer Agnes B. This 18 minute long musical piece was recorded with a 5-piece version of SY, the 4 members of SY being joined by Jim O'Rourke who also mixed 'Agnes B Musique'.

Élection ou la transition? (Election or transition?) - 07032008

2008-03-07T19:13:00.002+08:00

Guess everyone has their own story, their own tale to tell everyone. It was a sad moment for the Chinese society all over the world; the kindest person of the HK entertainment who leads the charity organization was finally laid to rest and was given a tribute for her contribution to the entertainment & charity industry. It was indeed a sad day for the Chinese society all over the globe. It does indeed have an impact in my life; I believe this goes the same with everyone.
I was thinking if this country has such a person, it would indeed make this place a better place to live at. With election in just a day time, banners, posters and all sorts of propaganda has been wasted in terms of financially to attract voters. If this fund were to allocate to certain channels of charity organization, I strongly believe this country would be heading to a right track in becoming a developed country.

- transition period???

Voter pour des changements (Vote for change) - 25022008

2008-02-25T07:17:00.003+08:00

Was in town the other day, and was stuck in the jam during rush hour, bad mistake I guess. Again as I always said to myself, the public transport system really needs improvement, no wonder more and more people are getting their own transportation. As I was stuck here, I do realize my fellow countrymen do ignore the rules and regulation of this country. As I was heading towards the tunnels, the sign clearly stated that two wheels are not allowed to use this passage, there was at least 10 signage that stated clearly about it, but it seems no one really bothers about it, the authorities is not taking any action, the public are not doing the right things. Who is to blame for all of this? No wonder rules are meant to be broken, what is happening to this country?

Election is only two weeks away, it’s that time again where empty promises are promise to all of us, no matter what as a citizen of this country, and we should do the right thing. Vote for something you believe in, vote for something you trust, vote for the future. If you think it’s time for a change do so, if not remain the same. One person can really make a difference, no matter what you think, it’s our responsibility as the citizen of this country.

Où sera la prochaine étape? (What's next?) - 20022008

2008-02-20T07:03:00.002+08:00

It’s been quite sometimes since I posted anything here, main reason! I’ve been so busy lately, with my work la. It seems that my festive holidays this year lasted only 4 days; I just can’t wait for my next big break from work. I just couldn’t decide where should my next holiday be? Local destination or overseas trip, can someone please advise me?
Weekend is almost here again, hope I’m able to get some needed rest as I know this coming 11 months, would be a hectic and tough challenge for me, with datelines here and there. I just wonder, what happens to planning and controlling, does it ever exist? Maybe I’m still lack of certain skills. Yet I love this job so much, I’m actually doing something I love and the best part is, I’m getting paid for it, hahhahahahahah.

Essayez à vos risques et périls (Try at your own risk) - 01022008

2008-02-01T11:37:00.000+08:00

All I can say, festive seasons is killing me. Festive season is not even there and with the price of things going up. Ha, ha, ha, all I can say is that majority of the people is suffering. Louise is back, but certain things are not that smooth for her, hope things can be resolve for her immediately.

After 29 years of receiving, it’s finally time for me to be on the giving part. Maybe festive seasons are only for the children, I don’t even have the mood for celebration, and all I’m thinking at this moment is holiday, holiday and holiday. Avalanche will be back from Newcastle for a total of 24 days, it’s been more than a year since we catch up, really hope of seeing him again this year. Guess he is one of the closest members from my mom’s side.
Elections, election, have you register yourself? My prediction, the election will happens on March this year during the school brake. I really found something really effective especially during the period where the elections would occur. I’ve been writing via official complain letter, verbal complain and also via their official website to this local authorities regarding certain things in my neighborhood. The problem keep on occurring no mater what, and usually the repairing process would only take place after 1 month or so, but this time has gone beyond this period and all of us are really fed up with this type of attitude. What we did was that, we went directly to the district politic office and voice out our grievances, guess what, within a few hours, workers are being deported to the problem area to resolve the matter immediately. Do not believe me, try it but at your own risk.

Mon Dimanche (My Sunday) 13012008

2008-01-13T12:13:00.000+08:00

How I wish ‘m in LA at this moment. Louise is heading to Disneyland, how exciting it must be for her. It will be another week before she is heading home. She told me it might not be for long as she needs to head back there. Hopefully she will be in town for CNY before she heads back there.

-My Sunday Morning
Finally I was able to taste Carl’s Jr yesterday. The price is much higher compare to the big 2, and this depends what you order. As I did not have my breakfast I thought why I don’t order a large combo meal, with the size of the burger and the portion of the fries. I can tell you honestly I could not finish everything. Yes I couldn’t finish everything. No wonder the price is much more expensive.
Finally took my haircut, the more they cut my hair the more realistic it has become to me that I’m aging. Should I dye my hair all black? Would it look like a wig if I were to dye my hair with black? No wonder I felt lazy today, it’s Sunday morning, I should be staying in bed at this moment. Maybe I should.

Lutte pour mes droits (Fight for my rights) - 05012008

2008-01-05T16:45:00.000+08:00

It’s the 5th day of the year. Another 361 days to go before we finally call it a year. 2007? Looking back at it, it seems a lot of stuff happens to me, directly and indirectly affected my life. What will this year brings me? All I can say is that, to continue my fight for my rights. It’s a new year, a new beginning, a new chapter in their life for everyone but do remember a new beginning means that everyone is aging and aging is not a good sign. On the eve of the new year itself, rumors were flying around that the local authorities has decided to increase the price of oil, no wonder people are lining up at gas stations. All I can said, 2008 would be a tough year for everyone, with economist predicted that this year economy is not in the growth. What goes up must comes down.

As some predicted elections might be somewhere in March or April this year, do I have anything to say? NOPE, I don’t think so, everyone knows who our leader is, how capable he is. No comment, sorry, politic is something I love to read about in general but I dislike discussing in public due to the sensitivity of it. I remember an old pak cik told me once, “politik itu bagaikan permainan yang dilarangkan”, it translated as “Politic is a forbidden game” and I totally agreed with the old pak cik. Wish everyone a good start this year and I will continue my struggle to fight for my rights.

SONIC YOUTH MADE IT OK TO...

2007-12-25T15:35:00.000+08:00

A poster designed by JDK is featured in the November 2007 issue of Communication Arts. This issue, the magazine's 48th design annual, highlights the best design work of the previous year. JDK created the poster for a performance by the legendary avant-garde band, Sonic Youth, at South Burlington, VT's Higher Ground club. Its design was meant to serve as an invitation to Sonic Youth's fans to express their own thoughts and emotions about the band. The poster was printed in six different colors—red, pink, green, blue, dark blue, and brown. All six versions were handed out at the end of the show and fans were encouraged to write personal statements about how the band had affected their lives. A selection of posters, along with fan responses, can be seen at the link below.

Où est le miracle? (Where is the miracle?) - 25122007

2007-12-25T14:53:00.000+08:00

Its X’mas today, Party all night last night? No, it was all night work for me. A few invitations to make merry last night but I turned it down. Nothing it should be, and nothing it will be today. Since switching majority of people should be relaxing for the first months, but for me this isn’t the case. It’s like I’m trying to beat the odds, or the odds is trying to beat me? Another dateline for me this week, need to ensure the whole operation is running smoothly and delivery is on time. It’s like unpack and repack again. Just need to keep my finger cross, hope things are on schedule for me.

Maybe should take this time for me to relax a bit, get some rest if I could, it’s only a day off, not that I’m taking off for the whole week. No it’s not a white X’mas here, in fact it’s a wet X’mas here, and the rain just stops this morning. I still have this thought, that X’mas is not special and it’s not merry at all. It’s just another holiday to me, all I know the kids loves it. Maybe Santa does exist in Finland, exist in every kid’s heart. Well Santa, if you are listening, why the poor are getting poorer and the rich are getting richer? Take a look around you, what do you see? Kids are bagging for money, homeless people on the street; do you think they believe in Santa? You tell me. Yes, X’mas is one of the reasons that WWI ended. But where the hell is the miracle when everyone’s needed one? Or does it exist only in X’mas. All I can say, X’mas is just for the fortunate and wealthy. It’s time for giving and sharing? If that’s so why wait till X’mas, there’s lot of desperate needed people out here, who needs our help in terms of financial and mental support. If X’mas is that good, I guess donation would be pouring in like waterfall to this welfare organization especially during X’mas. But the truth is, none. The truth behind all of this, we humans really don’t give a shit about others. Is their problem not mine? I’m not anti X’mas, but this is just a fact in live.

C'est cette époque de l'année nouveau (It's that time of year again) - 20122007

2007-12-20T19:07:00.000+08:00

The Christmas spirit is here again, and I can tell you sincerely it’s not much a celebration to me. I never celebrated Christmas due to my religion and also due to the way my parents brought me up. Maybe a couple of Christmas Eve party, that’s all I guess. Hannah & Joel are excited about Christmas, they are telling everyone that Christmas will be here soon; guess they are letting us know indirectly “don’t forget about our Christmas present.” Even Nick invited me to his place for a small Christmas dinner, but unfortunately I do have other dinner to attend to. Thousand apologies, Nick, guess Justin must be saying this guy is really an anti social. Maybe this is me after all, anti social.

I’ve been really busy for the past three weeks, sometimes I stayed till the morning before I head back home, kind a tiring but I’m really happy at this point. Everything seems to be perfect to me at this moment, and I do hope it continues this way. Someone did forward to me about the luck that I would be expecting for next year. I do feel unhappy that next year wouldn’t be smooth as this year. All I know I need to work extremely hard for the coming years. And also to remind myself, don’t forget to party and relax as well. I do really hope I could join Louise next year in US, she would be heading to Yellowstone this weekend. Really miss her a lot; it’s being 2 months now since I last saw her.

SONIC YOUTH ON 'FROM THE BASEMENT' ON SKY ARTS

2007-12-18T07:56:00.000+08:00

A Sonic Youth performance will be broadcast on Dec. 22 on the 'From the Basement' show on Sky Arts. The premise for the show is simple - there's no audience, no host. Just performance, click on the link for further info.

La limite maximale (The maximum limit) - 08122007

2007-12-08T15:28:00.000+08:00

All I can say is that, it’s non stop action. Kind a relief that I’m not require to go back today to finish the job. I’m pushing to the limit everyday, stretching myself to the maximum. Despite all of this, I’m actually happy that this is something hat I wanted. I don’t really like sitting like what I did previously. As what a philosopher said “the best part of doing something you like, is being paid for doing it.” I guess what they said is truth after all, I’m happy that I’m doing something I like now, the best pat is the paid is not bad at all. I might be happy for now, I might not know what is next for me, as all of you know, and as a human being we just can’t stop our self from demanding something new, a new needs & demands. I’m glad that I have decided o switch.

Some of the artwork done by Kim Gordon, I just love her stuff. Who is she? Figure it out yourself.

La première journée (The first day) - 03122007

2007-12-03T21:13:00.000+08:00

After 4 days of doing nothing, I’m finally backed to where I am. It’s being 4 years since I left, everyone has moved forward so does me. It’s a new beginning for me, or it’s just some same old shit? I’m happy that a lot of things have changed; as usual the fist day is always the hardest and the toughest. I’m glad everyone supported me for the first day, at least for now I think. Quite tiring on the first day, unsure what is the reason? Need to rest early today, as tomorrow will be a long and tiring day again.My wife still in LA at this moment, the weather is definitely better than Chicago, it seems that everyone wants to get out from Chicago; they call it, that damn city. Chicago, what can I think off? The Bulls of course, but at this point of time, the Bulls had passed its peaks, not reaching the playoff since the Jordan, Pipen & Rodman area. Still I believe it’s a place someone should go, the windy city.

National Zoological Park / Zoo Negara @ KL - 29112007

2007-11-29T17:57:00.000+08:00

Woke up 6.30 today, my intention is to head to the ZOO, yup the ZOO. Its being ages since I last visited. With better transportation and rail connection it's at easier to reach there. I still remember how my parents bring me there when I'm still at the age of 5.

I reached there at 8.35 am. Yes the ZOO opens at 9am. How I get there? Take the train to wangsa maju station from there hop into bus U34. The journey will takes less than RM5 for a single trip. The entrance fee to the ZOO is RM15 for adults while others, what I meant is the kids and the elderly is RM6.
As usual I prefer to walk and roam around the area. As you know, once inside the zoo, humans would behave like animals, making all sots of funny sounds, imitating the animals. The animals would be thinking what's wrong with the humans? What’s wrong with us by the way?

It took me 3 hours to complete my round, I still regretted that I’ve never visited the ZOO in Taipei, maybe I should during my next journey. Although the selection of animals here is not as great as what other countries might have, but I’m really satisfied with my visit. The only thing I’m not satisfied is that I’m not able to view clearly on the mouse dear species, as tiny as a rabbit; it is really a shy animal and always in hiding. I’ve waited almost half an hour to view clearly but the only things that pop out in the end; it’s the head, this also through patience and details searching.

Should have bought a better camera which enables me to zoom nearer. My trip ends at 3pm, as happy as a kid; I’m still having memories of the animals that I’ve seen, heheheheh. Anyway below are the clips of the brown bear in which I’m able to record while the workers are feeding them.

La fin pour le moment. (The end for the moment.) - 28112007

2007-11-28T07:03:00.000+08:00

Saying goodbye it can be said a difficult task, but for me I’m happy that finally it’s all over. An old chapter would end, a new chapter would begin. I’m glad that it’s finally over, over. Big full stops. Yes I do admit that I do have ups and downs here, bitter and sweet memories would always be remembered.
After 819 days, a new chapter will begin. From nobody I’ve become somebody, yeah I do have to admit, without opportunity given to me, I would not have become what I am today. A big thank you, to all of you who helped me and guide me through this journey.

Stupidité (Stupidity) - 23112007

2007-11-23T10:39:00.000+08:00

There will comes a time in one’s life where you just snap, you just couldn’t take it anymore. You know that certain thing cannot goes on the way it is right now, but what can you do? In one’s life there is no exact answer to what is right or what is wrong, how do we determine it? Do you felt that there is something deep inside your hearts that are causing discomfort? Do you ever question yourself why certain thing happens in your life and you think that it is not your fault.
Maybe we should take life easy, but is this the way? If life is so easy, then no one should be suffering at first place, the internal factors? Or you can say it’s all because of the external force? No one really can answer it? Do you think you have the answer?

Trois jours et retour (Three days and back) - 19112007

2007-11-19T09:52:00.000+08:00

Back to work after 3 days lying on my bed, while I was recovering, my wife was at Grand Canyon and Las Vegas for the weekend. Damn it, how I wish I were there as well.
The air ventilation here is really causing me problem, it seems that every quarter of the year, I would be having illness, what is wrong with the maintenance department? Can’t they do something about it? The medicine wasn’t helping me at all, it just cause my dizziness through out this few days. Luckily it would be another 8 days, before I finally call it a history.

I was too damn tired to concentrate on the things that are happenings this few days. Jane was getting a false alarm that she is delivering, Aunt Angie must be the most excited one. The wedding would happen in April, father was complaining that, why does everyone needs to wear formal, why so westernize? As usual dad was nagging, why things have to be such, now I know where I get the nagging part. Aunt S.P, S.M and Uncle C.Y visited us during the weekend, the most important is that everyone is staying healthy. Maybe this is the topic that most elders are talking.
I’m still feeling the effects of the medicine that I’ve consumed, maybe my anti body is lacking this days. How I wish I can lay in bed now.

C'en est assez (Enough is enough) - 12112007

2007-11-12T08:17:00.000+08:00

My mind is totally blank today. I’m not sure about the things I’m going to do. I just hope today end fast. I don’t think it’s worth it anymore. Until this point, respect was not shown, I really hated the attitude of certain people here. No, it’s not because of Monday, some times I do feel that people to take me for granted. I don’t come here to serve others, I’m here to do my job, other than my job, please do not ask me any favor, as I’m sick of it. I don’t mind helping others, but some people to climb over my head.

Certain people would not know what is wrong with their own attitude, but when others do the same things towards them, they would be furious. How come it never come across their mind that it’s actually the same action that they are giving others? But went they are on the receiving side, they will show the unpleasant of receiving it. Can you help me with this stuff? Can you assist me on this? Get lost, buzz off all of you. No more favors, no more Mr. Nice Guy.
Where are their brains? Brainless? The best part is that, the older you get, the more selfish you would become, or is it? Maybe, but it all depends very much on a person’s attitude.

Il pleut encore (It's raining again) - 09112007

2007-11-09T09:18:00.000+08:00

I was so lazy to wake up at all, it’s freaking Friday. I was having headache all night long. No, not that reason, no consumption of booze last night. It might be the weather, or it might be my body that causes all this discomfort. No, I’m not heading to BKK. A bit disappointed but what the hack. I’m planning something on my own. But yet I’m not sure what I should be doing.

It was raining the day before, yesterday and today. Should it be raining this time of year? Maybe it should. I’m still feeling the effect of dizziness, not sure why, maybe I should conduct my check immediately. I don’t have the mood to work today, the holiday mood is in my mind. I’m too bloody lazy to do anything at all. It will be another 3 more weeks to go before I say my farewell to those blood sucking stupid idiot. Fork off you bastard. Bye bye, hope all of you burn in hell, well not all but a tiny portion.
Again I have to say, I felt that I’ve make the right choice in not continuing here, it’s time for me to move forward, a big giant leap. Adios amigos.

Découverte choquante (Shocking discovery) - 05112007

2007-11-05T09:11:00.000+08:00

Was at the airport on Saturday, we woke up around 4 in the morning. After an hour of this and that, finally the airport limo arrived at our doorsteps. The journey to the airport was quite interesting, as usual, as all of you might know, majority of the this drivers are very friendly, they tend to talk along the journey. Some topics are interesting but some are so, so only.

We did come across a very interesting topic, it’s about the concern of somee passengers on the drivers of this airport limo. Though it was never published anywhere before, but I personally believe in what the driver told us. A frequent user of the airport limo would ask the driver a first question whenever they boarded into one of these airport limo, especially during the morning trip. "Is this your first stop? Or you are here from somewhere? What is it that the passengers are trying to ask? It seems that, the passengers are concern, that the driver has spend overnight at the airport, they might have waited the whole night at the airport before it finally reaches their turn to pick up their passengers. I totally agreed with the driver, as I had encountered a very bad situation before. The limo driver that is in charge was falling asleep while he is driving. I was shaking and trembling OMG, what the hell is wrong with this guy? Is he on drugs or what? We were so relief when we finally reaches our destination safely. This limo driver was telling me that, usually the driver will wait at the airport either whole day or whole night before reaches their turn.

Usually it would be a first come first basis for this entire driver, but in reality this does not apply fairly, due to certain quota implemented by the company. Don’t ask me here, after hearing the quota, I do feel disappointed that such things are not fair to everyone. After 45 minutes we reaches the airport.

Louise would be heading to LA, again she will stuck at the plane for another 17 to 18 hours, luckily the train are stopping at Taipei. She will be there for awhile, I just don’t understand why her company needs her to be there for such a long period? As we entered the airport, a very interesting banner greeted us. "The best airport for the year 2005 & 2006". Cut the B.S. no point highlighting it, despite all of us knows that this airport is still very far behind, improvements are needed. From my monitoring all this year, my beloved country is very good in building new things, but they are very poor in maintaining it.

Les ordures, c'est tout proférer des ordures (Garbage, it’s all utter rubbish) - 31102007

2007-10-31T12:27:00.000+08:00

After listening to some complains, I belief certain workplaces does sucks in terms of their management, and some even worse, they are so fucking calculate. Big corporation acts like small china man style company. Yes, majority of the company does follow the terms of "Minimize Cost, Maximize Profits" But does this affect the well fare of their staff?
Yes, one cannot argue that nothing is perfect in this world. Ever heard the story of a bright young future person working in a Multi National Company, which does have nice pay but quit halfway. The No. 1 reason, poor management skill from them. Imagine your future is bright, you are hard working, your pay is good, enable you to cover your mortgage and all your commitment in life for the next 5 years with a year salary. Why does a person walk out from their so call envy by others type of job? Simple reason, a person is not able to adapt with the poor management skill provided by their own company.

Majority of the company here does have a poor management skill in terms of the top-level management. Companies in the capitol is even worse, there are trying to lower down your salary range, they tend to hire cheap workmanship. Majority of the companies in the capitol will give you reasons like "You are lucky to have a job at this point, as we still yet to implement VSS to all of you." "The economy is really bad, that’s why we are suffering", despite them telling you this, how true are they? If you really belief what they said, then your brain is not functioning properly. How many of the top management level will inform their staff about the true scenarios. The answer is "None". 95% statement out from the top-level management is utter garbage. We have to think the way they think, why do they do such an act? It’s easy, if their staff knows the truth about everything, then their staff might start to demand things.
Yes a company might release their Annual Report, Annual General Meetings will be held, profit and loss will be shown for the pass 12 months of their operations. But how genuine are these reports? Yes the auditor might done their job, but how much are the top-level management people are willing to let this known to the public, again the answer is "NO".
But once you reached that top level, would you act the same? The answer is yes, you would. Why? Only you can tell. Maybe it’s the survival of the fittest, or maybe it’s just about the money.

Suivant Destination? Bangkok? (Next Destination? Bangkok?) - 29102007

2007-10-29T12:30:00.000+08:00

Everything is confirmed, Louise is heading to LA for Christmas, while I would be staying here. It’s a sad case for me, but this is the fact of life. My sis-in-law will be heading to Georgia this January, and there is suggestion that I should follow too. No, it’s not easy for any tom, dick and harry to get their visa’s approved. Since that incident, they have actually tightened and straighten the procedure in visa’s application and all those stuff. Not to blame them, it seems that almost half of the citizen of the world hated their government, but not on their culture.

- Louise favourite - UNAGI (Nippon meal)

- My favourite, beef.(Nippon Meal)
Thought of heading to Bangkok with ∆∑˚∑ & Company this end November. Never being to this place did intend to go there next year with Louise. Maybe I should, as it’s being ages since I hang out with them. Again will be heading to the airport again this weekend, Louise is flying to LA. Hopefully with different Airlines Company, the service would be better and much friendlier.
Sometimes, certain people do behave like illiterate when it comes to free food. I do found it funny, a grown up would act childish. Come on, have you not eaten before? Some are not considerate at all, I just do not what else to say. It’s a shame, act of shame to these people.

Il Est Temps De Blogs (It Is Time To Blogs) - 26102007

2007-10-26T08:36:00.000+08:00

Finally after 384 hours, I have decided to blog again.
As I was sitting here, I was chatting with someone, it seems that majority of the people does love the way I work and they really believe in what I’m doing. High expectation is on me? My, oh my, I really do feel the pressure at this point. Usually things will be difficult and a lot of learning and catch up.

- Yummy, delicious Taiwan beef noodles.
The news of my wife heading to US soon did caught me by surprise, I just hope it will be another 3 months only for her. By the time she is back in town, it will be CNY. Fortunately this time it will be LA, no more cold dark winter experience for her. And hopefully she enjoys her time there. Come to it, I just wish I could be there with her.
Glad that it’s gonna be Saturday tomorrow. With all the major issues settled, now it’s really time for me to enjoy my weekend.

Un autre long week-end (Another long weekend) - 11102007

2007-10-11T10:30:00.000+08:00

I was a bit jet lagged, though it was just a five hour flight, but due to the tiredness from my trip, I really need a good sleep and some extra rest. Luckily tomorrow is a day off for me, guess everyone is having a free day tomorrow. I really miss my trip, hopefully next year we would be able to fly there again. Hopefully this time, it will be a longer period for us 12 days or more this time. Need to sharpen my mother tongue this time, don’t want to have another communications barrier. The one thing I really dislike is the cabin pressure that I’m feeling when the plane was on the way up and when it’s on it’s way down. Really felt dizzy, and the pressure from high altitude is really affecting me.
It has been raining this few days, maybe due to the monsoon rain that are expected in the year-end. Bought a few bottles of garlic sauce for Polly, we really appreciate her hospitality during our stay in taichung. Hopefully this will surprise her and makes her happy at the mean time.
A bit disappointed with my parents, it seems that some of the biscuit and cookies we bought from taiwan are out from their preference. They don’t really like the strong smell of butter.
Kevin will be coming back to town this Friday, he rang me up on Tuesday, telling me to seek permission from my big boss, for me to go out to have a drink with him. Only god knows what are those ladies are up to? Guess they must have been talking about us. Kind a sad that the big "B" does not goes the way I wanted. Maybe sometimes what they said is truth "you need to loose some in order to gain some." Am I really matured? I really don’t know, I just do not know what is lying in front of me. I still remember how I felt when I’m at the age of twenty one, not really sure what will happens to me, all I know is that I don’t want to waste my life anymore. It was really uncertain for me, not sure what will be the next step for me. I did makes a few mistakes here and there, but it’s a learning process for everyone. Till today I’m still learning.

TAIWAN:- Taipei & Taichung

2007-10-08T18:30:00.000+08:00

Day One (30-September-2007)
WC fetched us from our home to the airport transit train. Though I was tired from last nite big day. I was happy that it is actually over. Im feeling relief and happy, my life will be different from now onwards. The journey from the transit station to the airport was quite fast actually. Though it can be said this is my first international flight out. Well boarding an airbus is different, it does have a wider seats and of cause better services. Anyway experienced a few rough turbulence but after 5 hours we finally reached our destination. Taipei.
My first impression was that, it is a small city with no high rise building. As we are uses driving on the left side. Driving on the right side is totally something new to me though I’m not driving. After another hour on the road we finally reached our accommodation. Well the highway is totally different compare to the one back home. It does have five lanes on the freeway. One can really speed non stop. By the time we reached to the mrt stations we are were damn tired. Since I’m abc type of person i was so lucky to have Louise who is fluent in “C”. Finally after another twenty minutes we reached our accommodations. My stomach was yelling at me already, I’m so hungry but after trying out some of the local delicacies we went back to our hotel to call it a day. Anyway there is porn showing on tv ha ha ha ha. But I’m too tired to take notice so we went to bed straight away.

Day Two (01-October-2007)
Woke up at seven today. Bit tired and excited, went straight to the spa for some treatment of spring mineral water. Ha ha ha 39 degrees boiling my own egg. But I just cannot stand it jump out straight away. No more I said. Anyway really love the place I’m staying. It’s a Spa type of vacations hotel. After breakfast went straight to yangmingsan. Took the train from xinbeitou to jiantan and took the no. 5 bus. The great things about the bus service here is they do have signage informing passengers on the next location the bus is stopping. Though they are few different company buses but its all act the same just that some busses collects its fair upon boarding while some other acted in the opposite directions. After almost twenty minutes going through the hills road we finally reached. Wow the view was so so unbelievable. It’s really beautiful but you have to walk all the way up to the park. It took almost 20 minutes to reached. After an hour there and capturing and admiring the nature we decided to head to another destination, danshui.
Danshui, my first impression is just another Chinatown. They do have many things to choose, from traditional to modern stuff that you never heard off or even see before in your entire life. Really love going there. Streets are fill with traders and hawkers. Wow it’s really unbelievable. It’s actually located next to a harbor. The view was marvelous. From danshui we took the bus no. 26 to this fish village. The weather was so good till we can’t take any picture as it is too bright. What a waste. Located at the harbor, you could actually notice that the fisherman repairing their nets. Wow what I really admire is how clean this area is. If back home it will look like some rubbish dump. Yeah another thing, they could actually fish in the river, no matter how dirty it is, there is some living being ready to be catch. After an hour we left and head back to our hotel. Yeah one funny thing is that they called their hotel as "big restaurant" or something like that. After bath and some rest its action again, next stop shilin night market.
For me is just another night market back home but it’s actually a daily night market located at the same area. Or I can say it’s just another Chinatown back home. Ok, ok, they do have some stuff that back home don’t have. After an hour an a half back to hotel as it’s already 10 pm. Yeah one thing here really amazed me is that the usage of scooter is very high. Not bikes but scooter. Even 18 something kid to the elderly regardless of gender are using it daily. Another thing the sun does rise very early and night falls very early too. Another thing there is a lot of convenient stores here. I don think people here will ever get hungry or thirsty as their convenient stores offer varieties of selections.

Day Three (02-October-2007)
Woke up around 9 today, still, feeling the tiredness of yesterday journey. Took our breakfast, but went back to our room as we are heading to a different accommodation. I’m sorry to say I wasted my time at the hot spring. Never really like the hot spring as I never really like hot bath hahahahahaaa. Maybe all my life I’m so used with cold water bath. The only occasion I took hot bath is during when I feel sick. Anyway took the mrt again and this time we are heading to taipei main station.
It’s bigger than Singapore’s city hall station. All I can say it is crowded and people are everywhere. The hotel I’m staying is actually located next to the exit of the station and it is really convenient. Yes there is wifi service available but I believe subscription is needed. Hope the hotel I’m staying does have a free wifi service.
Nope, after checking in. No. No free wifi service at all. Damn it. Anyway after a quick bath n some rest we headed to ximenting. Of coorse by the rail again. Just follow the sign and you will reached to your destination. Anyway before that we bought our bus ticket that are heading to Taichung for tomorrow’s trip. It’s a morning bus around nine. Ximenting is just another bugis in singapore or their on harajuku of nippon. Yeah maybe due to the closeness with the country of the rising sun, a lot of nippon people can be seen here. Its shopping here and there again. Guess its being ages for me to shop hahahahaaa.
From there we headed to Longshan Temple, of course we used the most convenient transport, the mrt. The temple was so beautiful; with 300 year’s history you could only amazed with how they manage to preserve this historical side. From this temple we headed to huaxi and wuzhou night market. All I can say is that huaxi is more on artifacts and exotic food. Really exotic foods if you know what I meant. While wuzhou is more on food, anyway majority who visits this place are mostly in their late 20 or above.
We decided to head to zhongxiao danhua station as the Sogo departmental store is located. Funny thing is that they are 3 Sogo’s departmental store located at the same area. I wonder why?
From there we headed back to the main station. Went back for a quick shower before went out for some light shopping before we call it a day.

Day Four (03-October-2007)
My alarm woke me up at 6 am today. We are heading to taichung by bus. It will take 2 hours from Taipei main station. The ticket price is NTD 190 per person. Anyway had our breakfast at the hotel, as usual Taiwanese mix with American style breakfast. We had some difficulties while heading back to our room. It seems the key is not functioning at all. Luckily the hotel staff are so willingly to assist us, however this resulted us to be late for our preparations. Luckily we did pack our stuff last night. From our hotel we rushed to the bus station, luckily it’s very near and it took us 20 min to reach. Pheww felt relief as there is still 10 min to go before the bus arrive. Yup manage to get some sleep at the bus.
After two hours we finally reached the bus station. We contacted Polly at the station, within 10 minutes she reached the station. Its being half year since we last saw her. Again, all I can said is that she has loose some weight. Anyway she bought us to this wonderful beef noodles near her home. From there she drove us to the sun moon lake. It took about one and a half hour. Before we proceed to sun moon lake, Polly brought us to this beer manufacturing factory of Taipei, bought a few bottles of liquor for my parents. From there we proceed to sun moon lake, wow all I can said its so beautiful. Wow, wow, luckily we decided to come to taichung. Sun moon lake is not something that it is easy to access. All I can said is that one must visit this lake if you are here in taichung. I really enjoy the natural beauty of this lake. From there we proceed to another destination, another night market. Again different food and beverages were she bought for us to try. Really appreciated Polly’s hospitality. After two hours on the night market. We headed back to Polly’s place to call it a day.

Day Five (04-October-2007)
Nothing to talk about today, it’s just shopping and shopping for my wife. Woke up around 7 and we proceed to breakfast around 8. Their American and English breakfast are totally different from the one back home. All I can said is that, it’s very nutritious and healthy. Once again we are very grateful with Polly’s hospitality. She drove us here and there. I felt a bit uncomfortable with the way she treated us. I just do not know when I can repay her kindness. I just hope everything goes well between Kevin and Polly, hope they all are able to get their happiness together. Kevin if I were you, sometimes you need to sacrifice certain things in life to get something in return. It was food, shopping and exploring. Our non stop activities reached to an end round 6. Polly was so kind, she helps my wife to locate a pair of sneakers that she wants. She bought us to a few stores before my wife were able to get the pair she wanted. At night Polly drove us to the high speed railway station at taichung. The journey back to Taipei will takes an hour, it cost around NTD 700 per person. The stations design is so beautiful and its look much better than the one back home for any railway stations. The high speed train took only 45 min to reach Taipei main station. Even there are a 7-11 convenient stores available inside the train. Security oficer and customer service officer do their round quite often. This really makes me felt so comfortable and relax.
Reached Taipei main station on schedule, from there we headed straight back to our hotel. Left our stuff at the hotel then we proceed to another destination. This time we plan to head to zhongxiao fuxing station, but in the end we ended at Taipei city hall station. The main purpose is to do some quick survey on the shopping mall there. It’s the main shopping district of Taipei; even Taipei 101 is located here. Snap a few pictures there, and then we decided to head to another night market. Again we used the mrt from Taipei city hall to houshanpi station. From there it’s actually very far to proceed to raohe night market. We did pass by wufenpu fashion shops but decided not to stop by as per Pollys advice. It’s actually very very far to walk from the mrt stations. My suggestion is to get a train from Taipei railway station from the main station and head to songshan railway station. This is what we did in the opposite way. The night market is located very near, its actually in front of the station. After some shopping, yes I did bought my pair of birkenstock here and also a pair to Louise as what I promised. Luckily we are able to catch the last train back to Taipei, the last train left from Songshan to Taipei at 11.33 pm. Though the station is a bit rundown but still their service in terms of maintenance and assistance is much better compare to the one back home. On our way back to the hotel from the railway stations, I did notice they are actually a lot of homeless person here. Maybe they are more, some even sleeping inside the railway station. Felt really tired at this point. Once reached our room, straight away bath and rest.

Day Six (05-Ocotber-2007)
Woke up this morning around 8, after cleaning up straight to breakfast. We were told that heavy thunderstorm will hit Taiwan today. Yes we could feel the effect of strong wind and cloudy skies. From our hotel we proceed to sun yat sen memorial hall. We depart from the Taipei main station and it took less than 10 minutes to reach. Its really a huge building, took a quick tour and snap a few pictures there. We were so lucky that at that time the Taipei guard was in time for shift change. It’s a wonderful experience for me, and I really enjoy it. I’m really amazed with the huge bronze statue of sun yat sen. From there we proceed to Taipei city hall for some shopping again. Our main purpose is Taipei 101. The store can be said are full of designers range which is beyond my affordability. Snap some pictures again. From there we proceed to zhongxiao fuxing station to Sogo departmental store. Had our lunch here and we proceed to do some shopping again.
From there we head back to Taipei main station as we wanted to leave some stuff back to our room. Polly was so kind, she insisted that she post to us a few packet of the famous Taiwan tea. Yes it did reached our hotel, its not one or two packet but six. I just do not know what to said. I felt we owe her so many. I just do not know how to repay her. All I can said is thank you. A thousand thank you to her. I’ve never meet anyone that is so kind like her.
After a quick bath we proceed to do some shopping again at the nearby departmental store, yup I could feel the strong wind. It was so strong till I could feel my body being move by the strong wind. The whole city’s traffic is congested and it is jam packed with vehicles, peoples are rushing back from work. I did buy a few shirts for myself. Maybe age is really catching up with me. Anyway on our way back to our hotel strong winds are blowing from all directions. Once we reached our room, we decided to on our tv set, to see the latest status and news. It seems that Taiwan is on red alert for this thunderstorm. We are worried that tomorrow flights might be delay and also we might not get to the airport on time. Really felt worry at this time, I just hope everything goes well tomorrow for us. The thunderstorms are expected to get worse on sat and sun.

Day Seven (06-October-2007)
Couldnt sleep at all. Keep on waking up. I could hear the strong wind blowing outside. Woke up around 4 am today. Need to make sure that I did not left everything behind when i check out. At the lobby it seems that the street is empty. All I could hear is the sound of sirens of police, ambulance and the sound of strong winds. At 5.30 am, the taxi that we booked arrived. The journey to the airport will took another 45 to 60 minutes. On our journey back home, it seems the wind was blowing very strong, the trees are shaking. Reached the airport two hours before our flight departs, check in to the boarding area, do some shopping at the duty free area. Bought a few stuff, but still our mind is on the storm outside, it seems the storm is getting nearer and nearer to Taiwan.
We boarded our plane; however it was delay for 30 minutes before it was given green light to take off from the airport. We could feel the strong wind blowing against the airplane when it stops at the runway. Felt relief when after 20 to 30 minutes on the air, and it was confirm by the captain that our plane has left Taiwan for good. After 5 hours we touch down back home and life is back to normal for us.
What a wonderful experience we had and I really enjoy the trip so so so much.

BOON BOON CAFE

2007-09-25T14:16:00.000+08:00

Never thought I would be blogging about food and beverages, anyway I was at Taman Desa last Sunday for lunch. It’s not really lunch actually, just that my wife happens to be meeting a friend there on that day. To be truth I was here for the past three weeks continuously.

Located next to Faber Tower, you just couldn’t miss the shop. Though the name of the café does sound funny "Boon Boon Café", but the menu is really an eye opener for me.

One of its owners, Alex, a young chap in his late twenties is a friendly fella, if you having difficulties in choosing the food, he is willing to recommend to you a few. From what I heard from him, he travels occasionally outstation to try out new ideas and things and bring it back here. He is no ordinary guy, he does have a background in the F&B line, before he decided to start his own.

Ambience was great, food was excellent and do try out their beverages. Some of the food and beverages serve here is really out of the ordinary and yet it does not taste strange, it’s acceptable. Recommended that you guys try out some of their menus, as it’s only available at this cafe.

Their address:
29A & 30A
Jalan Desa Jaya
Taman Desa
58100 KL

6 Jours Davantage (6 Days More) - 24092007

2007-09-24T12:09:00.000+08:00

Waking up today does feel different for me. Another six more days to go before the big day. If you ask me "Am I anxious? I’m more excited than anxious.
Hey! Skinn3r & ∆∑˚∑, thanks for hanging out, and the patience you show to both of us, sorry to makes you guys follow my wife for foundation hunting. Will forward the picture we took to you guys once I have the time. Yeah forgotten another things, thanks for the food, it’s really delicious and yummy. It’s been ages since I’ve been to any proper nippon food. Thank you, thank you for kasi muka.
Glad that Kevin & HF decided to become my bro. thanks a lot for the effort. Just hope everything and anything goes well for me. Yeah, collected my album, not that 100% satisfied but still it is acceptable.

- just a sneak peek for you guys.

1 Plus de Semaine (1 More Week) - 21092007

2007-09-21T11:37:00.000+08:00

After my recent blood pressure test, I can be said, it’s very alarming to me. Need to trim down on the way I’m consuming food, need to sweat more I guess. I’m schedule for another test for a complete full body check. Damn it, this news isn’t good at all. My lifestyles have to change, no higher calorie food, without me sweating. Boy, it’s really time for me to go on a diet, need to loose around 13kgs. Though it sounds simple, but will I able to do it? Keep my fingers cross.

- How shinning my shoe is, hahaha
I don’t think the pressure is pilling up for me for my big day. I totally belief what I’ve decided in moving forward, is something which will benefit me in terms of health and also the big vitamin "C" issues. It will be another week to go for my big day, pheww really sweating now. To make matter worse, it’s the big vitamin "C" issues again. When will I get stability on this issue? This weekend is going to be hectic again, just wish to settle all the issues straight away.

Week-end Merveilleux (Marvellous Weekend) - 17092007

2007-09-17T16:20:00.000+08:00

My weekend was full of activities, with 2 more weeks to go I really need to settle down everything. Weekends weather was not attractive at all, it was cloudy all day and few drops of rains here and there. Meet up with YH, KT, KS and his wife. Our last meeting was during Kevin’s wedding. Lot of stuff we did chat, from internal to external issues. From serious stuff to bullshit. Glad we did meet up eventually, and it seems that everyone is doing fine. Spend 5 hours chit chatting non-stop, congratulations each other.

- Nice weather to stay in bed.
Roasted pig, food and more food on Sunday. Visiting relatives, lunch with family members. Here, there, nowhere but some where. Really makes my head turn that day. Food, whole lot of food on Sunday. Thanx Aunt Mui, Ping & Uncle Yew for helping out my mom on Sunday. Thanx, thanx everyone. Mama & Papa decided to bring us to this "old-Chinese style" restaurant for lunch on Sunday. Can’t really remember whether I was there before, but from what my papa told me, I was there before, at the age of 6 or something like that, tiuuuuuuuuuu. Who can remember neah hahahahahhahah. Food was excellent, it’s a perfect place if you love food, located at this "UDUP" you will not miss it. But you get a shock coz it’s really old-skool. The guy who took our order is around the age of 60, the chef is at the same age. No, it’s not air-condition, but still it’s not a street hawker. It’s a bit run down, but what the hack, food was excellent, hope to bring my mom & dad again. Yeah, papa insisted that he pay for the bill also. Thanx papa

-Old skool anyone?

14 Jours Davantage (14 Days More) - 14092007

2007-09-14T16:19:00.000+08:00

This few days, I had been slamming my keyboard hard. Damn frustrated with the network connections, can’t even log into my remote desktop to do my stuff. Fuck !!! Spends the whole afternoon trying to log in. Aiyoh, really frustrated for me. Trying to finish all my stuff before I left for home, I don’t think so, I don’t think I can finish all my stuff today. Damn lousy this local internet service provider, never even reached to the subscribed bandwidth. Damn kao stupid, trying to cheat our hard earn money. It seems we just can’t do anything at all. Other service provider, provide their service on selected areas. Market leader sucks, really sucksss. Anyway has anyone in this country ever reach to the bandwidth they subscribed? I don’think so, I don’t mind paying the charges, but if you were to pay something that you are not satisfy? What would you do? Do nothing gua? There’s nothing I can do actually, as they are the only service provider in my area, all I can say, is I’m so disappointed.
I’m actually feeling rebellious this few days, I’m sick and tired of something and with someone. I feel like shouting back at that person, I feel like taking over, I feel like, like, like nothing.

3 Semaines Plus (3 more weeks) - 10092007

2007-09-10T10:41:00.000+08:00

I just don’t feel like waking up this morning. The weather was so nice for me to stay in bed. 3 more weeks, that’s all I know. My life would be change forever, though it’s already changed at this moment, but still it’s not officially heheheh. I felt guilty that I "FFK" again, despite I’m the one who sets up the appointment with Joyce, yet I "FFK" again, sorry Joyce & Justin, thousand, thousand apologies.
I’ve ordered 4 more cartons of beer in case, just in case. Dad was asking me what sort of guys that I’m inviting? 4 cartons of beer for 1 table? 7 males & 3 females, consuming 96 cans of beer with an average of 9.6 cans per person? Hahahahahahahaha, dad was asking me all type of funny questions. My replies was "In case, just in case, that’s all." 2 more weeks for us to get our much anticipated album, keeping our finger crossed, just wish everything turns out the way we wants.
We were having this conversation, should we migrate? Migrate to another country "The Golden Mountain?" I just do not know? Should we or should not? I don’t think I’m that capable of, the rules and regulations are getting straighter and straighter each year. I still remember hearing it from my parents that their friends, who went there as an illegal, returning home as a legal citizen of that country. Must be a lot easier in those days.

Le Jeu De Attente (The Waiting Game) - 07092007

2007-09-07T13:44:00.000+08:00

I’ve decided that I’m not going to wait any longer, I don’t give a fuck any more, enough means enough. I’m not going to delay something which going to affect my future. I hate the waiting game, it’s too much, it’s not worth it, and it’s ridiculous. The attitude was definitely not sincere at all, we have to show to everyone that we are committed, but why can’t they do the same to us. Then they said it’s the culture or what they said the environment. Well, they just have to learn that something is not right somewhere. Then they said that the important person is always not around, so not able to decide, what is what and when is what, it’s all fucking excuses. If you deem to do something and sincere about it, sure there is a way, don give me stupid fucking excuses. Well what really pissed me off, is the action shown by this person. I’m getting double standard reaction, just because I’m not that "tinggi" that doesn’t mean I’m no one. Others do think that I’m those soft type of person, no mood swing or what so ever, well, guess everyone is wrong. When people treat me with nasty attitude, hhhahahah, then nasty it would be in return.
A lot is going on this few days, it’s decision making, calling up everyone for my big day, kind a sad actually that SKINN3R & ∆∑˚∑ decided not to attend due to personal reasons. SKINN3R & ∆∑˚∑! Thanks anyway for wishing me well on my big day, but I do hope both of you would be able to turn up on that day. Then it was pairing whom with whom to sit, luckily it’s just a few if not, damn my world would turn upside down. Kena "bombard" by some of my friends, complaining that I’m anti-social. It’s just me, too lazy to pick up the phone and call them up. Actually I do deserve it, hahahahhahaaaaaaaa.

Black Flag – "Slip It In"
Legendary Hardcore Punk Rock Band – Black Flag

Le plaisir de la pression (The pleasure of pressure) - 03092007

2007-09-03T12:48:00.000+08:00

After two weeks, I’m still feeling like shit. I’m tired and exhausted, lack of rest. I just wish that at this moment everything went the way I wish. I’m still waiting for that "moment" to happen. I’m dragging myself up daily, force myself to come to …… All I wish now, is a miracle!
I’m still feeling the effect from last week’s medication, wow my blood pressure went up to 160, damn! Too much pressure? or am I really having this disease. Lack of exercising, consuming too much junk, and sitting here all day staring at you. Gosh, what is really wrong with me?
I spend the whole Friday at the "AEKI: store. HF was back in town for the weekend, he must be extremely bored that day. Accompany both of us for bed hunting, hahahahhaha. Yup it was crowded, bought our stuff, and left. It was jam-packed, vehicles are lining up along the highway trying to squeeze into the store. Later we meet up with Kelvin & Sandy, OMG Sandy has doubled her size since she give birth to a healthy baby girl and she is back to her old habit of puffing. She told us she couldn’t slim down at this moment, her doctor advised her to wait another 6 months. It seems this time our conversation has turn into a serious affair, no more bull shitting, no more on good old days, it has turn into matters related to our futures, weddings, family planning, property and blah, blah. Maybe age is really catching up with us, it’s all about serious matters, with commitment on this and that, guess everyone’s mind is on the big vitamin "M" issues.
Anyway, as I was sitting here, with the mood of "MERDEKA" (Independence) still around, one of my colleagues was joking that, to everyone that is getting married this month we should greet them with the same mood, shouting "MENIKAH" (Engagement), well it does rhythm after all, heheheh.
My weekends was full of activities, it was packing, unpacking, assembling, dismantling and shopping. Did manage to have one on one conversation with HF, it seems something is not right somewhere for him. He is much stress compare to me. Maybe it’s also because of the long distance relationship he is having, families in the capitol, while he is working in the island. Guess it must be very stressful for him. His commitment is getting bigger and bigger, loan repayment of property, transportation and also renting of property in the island. I’m also having this same dilemma, what should I do? I’m wondering should I get my own transportation? It will be another heavy commitment for me. Should I wait or should I not? If you wait, you will never get it done, if I done wait, damn it will be another commitment for me. I just do not know, what should be the right step for me.

No, it'sot that 2nd largest national car maker.

"谁你现" - 24082007

2007-08-24T09:55:00.000+08:00

The waiting game is something I really don’t like. Wait, wait and wait, I’m really sick and tired of this game. I don’t feel like staying here anymore, I just do not know why? I’m already de-motivated by their actions. One thing I really do not like is being call "谁你现" direct translation of canton, in english –"whoever you are." Despite that person knowing your name, why is it they still call you by this name? I really don’t understand at all. It’s like waiting for a time bomb to explode, sitting here daily it’s not fun at all. Really miss the old me, not to worry the old me will rise again one day.
I’m sitting here, thinking a lot, why, when, how, where, what, who, which, ………………….. I kind of tired asking myself daily, all this stupid nonsense. I just wish I had the power to make it all goes away. Anyway how good are you in taking others comments? Can you really take it? Obviously, all of us would have this natural response, what the hell are they criticizing me for? But come to think of it, we should take it positively, not negatively. If we take others comments in a positive ways, sure things would turn out +, same goes to -, if we take it -, everything will turn -.

Looks familiar? The Melvins version of single album, one of my favourite grunge band of all time.

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Reflection of my frustration - 20082007

2007-08-20T09:40:00.000+08:00

How do you talk to a stubborn person? You don’t talk to them at all, just let them do whatever they want, as there is no point arguing or trying to make your statement to them. They just don’t listen. You can’t get through, you just can’t. My point is that, what is actually on their mind, until they resist in accepting others view? I personally believe they don’t see the outcome of such behavior, they treated others with lack of respect from the first day, and they will continue doing so till the days they die. They don’t talk, they shouted at people when things are not as what they wanted, they want everybody to listen to them without any objections, it was: "just shut up and listen what I have to say, no! I don’t need your view" I was like wtf! People give their view to others, so that others would know what the others felt on certain things. It’s not because they love argument. I just feel like giving up on certain things, I really hated argument, argument wouldn’t bring you anything. Do you get the satisfaction out of it? I don’t think so, all you get is hatred in return.

- My own refelction, through the eyes of my.........
My "D day" is drawing nearer every day. What else I need to do a? No I’m not inviting certain peoples, no point inviting them. It’s my "D day" not theirs, I know they are going to talk bout it, but what the hack, you think I care, I’m the one who is spending the vitamin "M", not them. I don’t think my future lies here, even if I ever continue here, it will only be a short period of time. I’m sad, as I was only a substitute here, bench warming is not something I like, and I hated such feelings. I really felt the sense of insecurity at this point. I just do not know how long I can resist myself from bursting. I was never a main player, I was told I was a main player, but it’s all lies, lies & lies. If I was not treated as a substitute, I could really see myself here committed with them. I’m doing something totally different from what I expected or told at the first place, I just could not take it anymore, I no longer carry this burden of telling myself " Bro, you need to take it easy, you can’t always get what you wanted." There are actually two type of person here which I really dislikes, one who thinks they are magnificent, just because they are here when it all started and another who believes they are so fucking great, and treated others with lack of respects. Hey even if I like you, fuck you too.

Enough is enough - 17082007

2007-08-17T08:46:00.000+08:00

- Back to the nature
Enough is enough, I had enough of the attitude I’m getting lately. There’s no point in uttering a statement, without you using the function of your big brain. There’s no point for you to regret in the latter stage, realizing that what you had done, shouldn’t be done at all. I’m not getting the comfort I should be getting, why? Am I demanding so much, or just it’s me, never getting enough in what I want. I’m really exhausted in satisfying others, others don’t look at me with total respect. I was always treated like I’m some kind of substitute, substitute for everything.

- F@#$king delicious
I did what I wanted to last week, I ask the big fucking questions "WHAT IS THE PLAN FOR ME FOR THIS COMING 12 OR 24 MONTHS?"
All I can say the reaction was marvelous, yup staring back at me with their eyes wide upon, man I should have snap their reactions for you guys. It seems that they are not prepare for me to ask such a question, then where the hell is planning and control from their side? From that point onwards, my decision is correct, I realize that I need to do what I need to do.My question was never answer at all, all I get is some stupid fucking questions in return. Damn stupid, why a? why a? For funlah cibai.

- The first train of the day.
One wanted to be on top, while the other is actually on top. It was like, man you don’t even qualify to be on top. Yeah right, I was here since it was started and I’m old skool. I do remember what I was told "It’s not how long, it’s how capable you are." Nope I’m not referring myself, I’m referring to someone…… No matter where I end up, I believe there will always this someone who thought they are smarter, wiser than others. Don’t use your small head to think use your big head. If I ever move on, similar things might happens as well. There will always be this someone.
I have worked with one of these company for almost 9 years, all I get is nothing, I was never consider somebody, I was always nobody, nobody wanted me, nobody really thinks I’m that capable enough, until certain person left, then they only begin to feel I’m the candidate, I’m the future for them, I’m now the savior.

- My ride to eternity

Join the KISS ARMY now !

2007-08-16T08:49:00.000+08:00

The Kiss Army is the official fan club for the American rock band Kiss, as well as the unofficial name used to refer to Kiss fans in general. It was started unofficially in 1975, by fans Bill Starkey and Jay Evans.
In January 1975, Starkey and Evans, two teenage Kiss fans from Terre Haute, Indiana, began contacting local radio station WVTS in an effort to get Kiss music played. After being repeatedly turned down by program director Rich Dickerson (who now hosts the Love Doctors on WZZR in South Florida), Starkey and Evans began calling WVTS claiming to be "the Kiss Army." Additionally, they sent letters to the station and signed them, "Bill Starkey–President of the Kiss Army," and "Jay Evans–Field Marshall." By July 1975, WVTS had begun to play Kiss records, often referring to the Kiss Army. Some of the letters included threats to blow up the station. Before long, listeners started calling the station asking how they could enlist.
Dickerson worked with Starkey and Evans to provide advance promotion for a Kiss concert at the new Hulman Civic-University Center in Terre Haute. Before the show, Kiss publicist Alan Miller contacted Starkey to discuss the Kiss Army. At Miller's request, Starkey and Evans took phone calls on the air at WVTS to recruit as many members as possible for the Kiss Army. As a result of these efforts, the November 21 show sold out (10,000 seats). During the concert, Starkey was brought on stage and given a plaque by Kiss.
Soon after the Terre Haute concert, the Kiss Army became the official fan club of the group. Order forms for the Kiss Army first appeared in November 1976's Rock and Roll Over. Former head of Kiss merchandising Ron Boutwell estimated that the fan club (at its peak) earned US$ 5,000 per day, and had nearly 100,000 members. Kiss Army is also the name of several Kiss tribute bands, the most prominently among them based in Louisville, KY www.kissarmyrules.com

Frustration - 13082007

2007-08-13T10:50:00.000+08:00

There will come a time, when you are require to give up on certain things in life. It can be a difficult decision in life, but what the hack, you do certain things that you don’t want to, but for the sake of others. You do feel that it’s not in the best of interest for yourself but you still do it, why ah? What about your own needs and wants? Don’t you have any? I can said I’m doing a lot of things I don’t feel like I should be doing, I’m giving up a lot of my own dreams, my own needs, but still I’m not sure if it’s the right decisions? But think of it, why do I need to sacrifice, why can’t other sacrifice their dreams, why it has to be mine. I’ve not done a single thing in 3 years in satisfying myself. I’m feeling tired and exhausted at this point. No one is willing to listen to my misery, they always have their own thoughts, I just could not voice out my opinion freely, I have to self censor myself. Why a? When will others will start listen to me? It’s not that I don’t voice it out, it’s just that the surrounding don’t accept my thoughts. I wanted something really bad, but in the end I have to give it up, but when others want it so bad, they will have it in a glimpse of a second. I just don’t see the point, why is it I have to give up my own needs so that others can have theirs?
Yes, I’m complaining a lot these days, but I’m frustrated here, I just do not know, who I can talk to? I feel like screaming out loud now. I always found myself talking to a wall, it’s always others that comes first, what about mine. When will my priority come first?

Hahahahaaaaaa - 10082007

2007-08-10T10:38:00.000+08:00

Where’s my big fucking “B”?

Why can’t they just release it? I’ve been waiting and waiting for almost 5 months now, not a word, a sentence. Acted like it’s some kind MMC, but it’s still a chinaman style. Celaka, waited, waited & waited still no news. Maybe they are loaded, but not me, tiu lei mah. Mahai a, why holding back the big “B”, it’s either you announced it to everyone that there’s no big “B”.

We are humans too, I really hope they will announce it by this month, manyak lagi barang need to settle. Wasted 5 months here even thought of not getting the big “B”, in order for me to move forward. But I’m getting what I should be entitling of mah.

Was going through some of my photo’s yesterday, some was really funny, especially those picture taken during my teen years. Hey I’m still a teen mah, aren’t you? Everyone is a teen mah. Growing up in the 90’s was excellence, cult movie like Forest Gump was a memorable movie for me, “Stupid as stupid does”. With the end of the “hair rock’ genre, being replace with the grunge scene, yeah music does influence me a lot, no wonder my wife are telling me to stop buying CD’s.

I still remember my first CD that I bought, I don’t even know who they are, all I know they are really, really, really hardcore, their music was banned here and they appeared on the Jim Carrey’s Ace Ventura movie, it must be cool I thought to myself. Yup, Cannibal Corpses is pretty hardcore, until I don’t even know what the hell are they singing at all, are they mumbling?

Anyway, there were this few incidents that happens during my secondary school year, which I will never forget: -

Incident 1
We were attending this English Literature class, Mrs. V was a fierce lady, she was ano-nonsense type of person, but still she is very sporting when it comes to certain things. Being huge in size, you can imagine everyone would be scared while attending her class, she always told us to study up or we will end up being sat by her.
Anyway, as we were having our usual session, suddenly strong wind blew through our class, resulting the door being shut, my classmate, a malay guy, A, that was the nearest decided to do something about it. He was looking for something in order to hold the door from shutting again.

Mrs. V: What are you doing there?

A: (He replied in malay) Saya tengah cari lubang cikgu.
If direct translation: Looking for teacher’s hole.
What he really meant was: Teacher, I’m searching for a hole.

Mrs. V: What?

All of us could not withhold our laughter we were laughing non-stop. I believe A was trying to look for a hole, so that he could do something with the door. It’s a genuine mistake and he has no other intentions, luckily so does Mrs. V.

Incident 2
We were having our year end exam, from no where my classmate took out a pin. What he did was that, he stuck the pin into another classmate buttocks, just imagine what the scenario would be. Off course la, that guy in front of him would scream out loud in agony mah, some more it’s examination time, I just do not know what struck that guys mind at that point, making him to perform such stupidities.

Incident 3
They were 16 of us in the class, and there was this OCBC (orang cina buka cina) studying in our class, we decided to do a prank on him, all 15 of us. It was p.e. time, we usually just change to our tees and shorts in our class, yup it’s all boy’s school, so nothing to hide, he has what I have, nothing to be shy about. Usually we will bring our packs together, as the next subjects are held in another class.
What we did was that, in the middle of changing, we stole that guys pack, all his clothes, he is left only with his brief, hahahhahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. He was left inside the class for the whole p.e. session, man he was damn furious with all of us. Luckily he did not goes to the HM or our discipline teacher, if not I can imagine 15 of us being treated as golf practice. If these things were to happen today it is consider as bullying.

Monday madness - 06082007

2007-08-06T14:10:00.000+08:00

Waking up daily at 5.30 a.m. is something that I’ve never imagined myself doing it. What the hell do you have to be that early? I do ask myself sometimes, what the hell is going on with me? Am I too energetic? Sleep early wake early? Or Sleep late wake early? No, I don’t think I can give myself a good explanation. Maybe it’s due to too much thought of unnecessary subjects, well I can really see clearly now, that I’m getting older and older, more and more greys on my head, clearly noticeable on my last haircut session.
Anyway, glad it’s Monday again, able to put my mind off for awhile from the headache.

The lousy"T@#$%" - 03082007

2007-08-03T13:42:00.000+08:00

I just do not know what is in my mind these days? I do felt I’m gaining weight, less exercise to cut down my weight and also I just consumed whatever I want. I used to be conscious in whatever I took, not to oily, no deep fried, not much red meat, but it has all stopped. It seems that I’m getting tired on certain things, well the older you get, the more commitment you commit, the more stress you will have.

It's early morning, yup it's the first train arriving.
I never like to bad mouth about some one or something, but I do felt disappointed with the service we are getting from this Bridal Studio located at Jalan Loke Yew, it’s one of the most popular starting with the letter "T". Yes everyone that went to this studio usually would come back with good results, nice photo blah, blah, blah all those crap. Anyway after hunting and searching for almost 2 to 3 months, we finally decided to use their service, though it’s not my first choice, it’s actually my other half first choice.
We actually committed ourselves with theirs service during a bridal fair, and problems started here.
Yup, they promise everything can be done, whatever we want, they can do it for us, salesman tactics in sealing a deal, all this promises all those promises, in the end it’s all empty promises.
We are not aware that the bridal fair was actually having a so-call instant deductions of RM 200, on the spot upon signing up during the fair. I mean as one of the fair participants, they should have the courtesy to inform their customers on the ongoing thing mah, to our surprise we were not given the so-call discounts as we are not aware of it. By the time we had found out bout this thing from one of the event organizers, we were pretty piss with their actions. They give all kind of excuses blah this blah that, it’s all bull shit why they did not give us an instant rebate.
Again problem arises during our photo taking session, please, please let me warn you guys out there, please do not use the service of a photographer by the name of David, from my understanding they are four of them at this branch, let them know you do not wish this guy as your photographer when you sign up. Why? The most important aspect in photo session is the communication between you and the photographer, but with this guy, I don’t think he is able to take or receive any comment, his style is mati mati papan, heheheh (translate yourself in canto), we wanted this he said not good, we wanted that, he said not suitable. Then his style and his ways are always right. Aiyoh, dielah hai mai. He is unprofessional and always late, early morning late, during indoor session disappear halfway, we had to wait for him to come back to continue with our session. However the photographer who is in charge on another couple that day, does look creative and professional enough. I can see that that photographer is doing what the other couple wanted, they talk he listened. If it’s ok he goes ahead, but if things is not ok, he will let the couple know his opinion then let them decide. We really wanted to "exchange" our photographer at that time. But what to do, can’t do anything already assigned by them, while others are unavailable.
When it times comes for the photo selection for our album, again the photographer was having this problem, this one not nice la, that one not ok la. Come on la, we are paying for it mah, why can’t we do what we want. My wife really had enough of this guy’s attitude, she finally exploded " We are paying for it mah, it’s not a showcase or exhibition, if the album’s design does not look nice, then it’s our money mah". Why? Because the photographer wanted us to make design, fulls 100% design. And f.y.i. It does not come cheap leah to add photo, it’s like RM100++ per photo, I was like what? Then he tried to psycho us. Luckily both of us had agreed that money spend on this session is enough, phewwwwwww I felt relief. Anyway that guy does have an attitude problem, he just left to the other table without saying anything as he could not take the comment we are giving. Mahai a, don’t provide us with this type of service, if you were to service anyone, please make sure you are there all the time (from start till the end), you are reflecting and representing your company’s image. Luckily the guy who replaced him does not have this type of attitude, he was much better in terms of his assistance and service.
After we told that we wanted to view the design board before proceeding with the printing, again the photographer was giving all sorts of stupid excuses to us, he is not helpful at all. Blah, blah, blahhhhhhhhhhhh
Another thing, is the slide show problem, we demanded that their company’s name to be removed from the slide show, he told us it cannot be done, I was liked "what? Am I a fool? All this are done using software, don’t tell me nonsense that it cannot be removed using the same software, I’m not going to advertise freely for your company, what shit is this leah? I really had enough with this guy’s attitude. I’m going to do my own slideshow, some more their slideshow does look lousy, anyone who is pc literate would be able to do much better than theirs.
My recommendation to you all, if you ever visited or decided to use their service, never, never, never use the photographer by the name of DAVID, remember its D,A,V,I,D. He does have a brother that looks exactly like him, yup working at the same place.
My wife are planning for a second photo session with another studio once our big days end. I do agree but still it depends very much on our big vitamin "C".

It's two and a half - 31072007

2007-07-31T11:58:00.000+08:00

Gena is telling me that she is getting marry this September, well despite her inviting me to her wedding, I have to decline her invitation as I was busy during that month, furthermore it’s not near leah, all the way up, up, up, up, up north. Nope, can’t go with 4 wheels on land. Anyway congratulation to you Gena.
Yes, yes finally I’ve packed my room, repaint it. This was done in less than 8 hours, but actually I did spend a few extra hours on packing my treasure. I was feeling relief, that I did complete something.
However at this moment I’m having this unbearable headache, not sure what is the cause of it, but I just can’t really concentrate on my things.
Finally accomplish something, booked my flight, hotel reservation but yet to confirm on the hot spring. New problem rises from something I have never notice before, aiyohhhhhhhh why can’t things.. Calm, calm, stay calm, things will eventually turn out the way we wanted.

Bad weather, bad, bad, bad week .... - 27072007

2007-07-27T12:37:00.001+08:00

Finally I’m packing my stuff, actually I started to pack my treasure last night. Clean all my treasures, dry it and store it inside a nice "little" box. I can say it was a sad occasion for me, I’m not sure when will I see my treasure again (out from the box la). I can say it’s a sad occasion for me, the end of my "B" days. Dust was everywhere, still feeling a bit discomfort this morning, though I clean my room every week, it’s the hidden corner or untouched areas that are making me crazy, spider web leah. I only thought spider web only appears in haunted house, or deserted home hahahhaha.
Received a comfort call this week, "Don’t worry to much, it is definitely reserve for you, just let me know when." A sign of relief at this moment, I really hated the waiting game, I just do not know what will happen next? Then I received a so-called rumor that the big "B" would only be given if one of our big "Z" decided to pays up. I was like what? Mahai how can such things happens? I hope it’s just a rumors, an untrue rumors, if this ever happens then I have no choice but to move forward without getting any big "B". Sad, sad case, they have actually delaying it in paying up for a period 4 months. God I just wish, just wish everything will be settle before my "biggest day" in end Sept.
Again I received a call from a so call "local governing authorities" moderator, reasons – "Encik, jikalau aduan encik masih lagi buka, bermakna aduan encik masih lagi dikendalikan, tidak perlu encik membuat aduan baru." The reason behind this entire sheet is because the complaint I put in, to this local governing authority was rejected, I was asking why it was rejected, and the moderator decided to call me after seeing my reply remarks. (funny right?) The problem was never solve, it keeps on repeating over and over again. I was so pissed with this moderator, he was like…… I just do not know how to describe him, at that point something does comes to my mind, am I’m not going to say it out here, it’s true what the old folks said and I totally agree.
Come on if you were to set up a complaint site, common sense, and if a complaint being lodged last month and until now, no replies, feedback’s or anything from their side, one would assume jobs has not being done. After waited for 1 month I decided to lodge another complaint again yesterday. I was given these wonderful explanations:

Moderator: "Encik aduan encik masih lagi terbuka, jangan Encik mengulang aduan sekali lagi untuk perkara yang sama, tidak perlu buat aduan baru."
I tried to answer back, but he keeps on repeating this sheet. Aiyoh if that guy were to work in the customer service, he will get a hell of roasting.

Me: "Apakah tujuan panggilan anda?"

Moderator: "Encik telah membuat banyak kali aduan mengenai perkara ini, setiap aduan akan dijadikan sebagai satu kes, jikalau Encik mengulangi dengan membuat aduan baru, ini bermakna akan terdapat banyak kes di dalam perkara yang sama. Jikalau Encik hendak menambah apa apa, Encik hanya perlu menambahkan ia di ruangan tambahan tidak perlu membuat aduan baru"

Me: "Betul ka? Tetapi aduan ini telah dibuat bulan lalu, dan sampai sekarang tidak ada apa apa tindakan diambil, pada anggapan saya, perkara ini telah ditutup oleh pihak tuan." (Nothing was stated that action will be taken or anything in reply, so I assumed either they ignore this complaint or decided to do nothing)

Moderator: "Itulah sebab, Encik tidak meneliti panduan penggunaaan. Jikalau kes belum ditutup, bermakna, pihak kami masih memperhatikan kes ini." (He is blaming me liao, but from what I know, nothing was said on their website, no instruction. I really wanted to raise my voice, but at that point – no point in educating unprofessional & unreasonable people. Yes I did double check again if there is any so call "panduan", but nothing there besides the instruction of how to fill in their complaint form.)

Me: (in my mind) Yeah, yeah, yeah you are full of sheet la. This type of attitude is really unacceptable.

Moderator: "Sebenarnya, adalah baik jikalau Encik membuat aduan terus ke pejabat kecil kami yang ada di kawasan anda, kerana aduan dibuat melalui internet hanya akan ditujukan kepada ibu pejabat, jikalau tiada apa apa aduan yang sama diterima daripada pejabat kecil daerah anda, kes anda tidak akan diambil tindakan. Kes anda perlu direkodkan di pejabat kecil daerah anda terdahulu sebelum aduan dikemukakan ke ibu pejabat" (WTF, what is this? now you are telling me sheet again, then what’s the purpose of setting up this website, to show off a? Mahai he tries to pass the responsibilities to other people. And if what he describe it’s true, then it’s really a waste of resources, and it’s a disappointment the way they handle the complaint department.)

Me: "Encik perlu faham, cuba bayangkan Encik berada di situasi saya, masalah kerap kali berulang, tentu Encik akan membuat aduan seperti saya"

Moderator: (He cut through before I could finish my sentences) "Saya cuma moderator sahaja, jikalau encik merasakan aduan dibuat melalui internet tidak berhasil, Encik boleh membuat aduan secara lisan, sms ataupun panggilan." (He was giving me numbers and all sorts of stupid department number as well, aiyohhhhhhh again he is showing he is not keen on his work, at that point I know, NO POINT TALKING TO FOOL LIKE HIM, I decided to end the conversation at once.)

My conclusion – local government are all the same, they wouldn’t improve, always direct you to others, in order for them to have less work, true or not? You figure it out yourself that’s why no one likes going to any of this department. If improvements were not being done, sooner or later the whole country would collapse.
It was raining all day this whole week, the end result of me – very, very bad flu. Help me, help!!!!!!!!!!!

Another tiring weekend - 24072007

2007-07-24T10:00:00.000+08:00

Glad to be back in the office after few days of non-stop action. At least something is on the right track, really felt tired. Really stretching my body to the limit, pls position your body to the other angel, your head on the opposite direction while your eyes on the other direction. I was like, what? Am I a mannequin? Come on, I can’t really stretch myself like that….. blah, blah, Try to put some natural smile on your face, you are so stiff leah, what? What stiff, I’m doing my best here, all I heard is that, this is not good enough, that is not good enough. Smile, smile, blah, blah. Move Your body here, your body there. Look here, look there. Stretch your head out, stretch, stretch, and stretch. Luckily it was only one session, if this keeps on, I can really strangle that guy. Not sure if the end result is what we wanted, really panic at this moment. Just have to wait until next weekend to find out, what is the results. Keeping my finger cross-here.
I was really tired, extremely tired that day, posing as if I’m some kind of a supermodel, though I enjoy myself, put I do felt something was a miss here, that guy was blocking all sorts of comments we had. We wanted this, but he said it’s bettered the other way. It was like one way communications. Man we are the one who is paying you to do this sheet, if you can’t take any comments or feedback’s, buck up and jalan lah.
I’m really feeling things right now are not the one I wanted, just hope the big "B" comes now. So I can move forward, move forward. I do felt myself as a substitute only, not really holding any role. "Anything for me to follow up, while you are not in tomorrow?" I do hope things will goes the way I wanted, where is the big f@#king "B". mahai it’s already July leah, financial year end it’s in March.
I realized this few months, I have been spending money like no tomorrow, my new headache, my room and the new king size bed. Aiyoh, I really forgotten about this stuff, I need to repaint my room, pack all of my unnecessary stuff. Hope I’m able to finish it this weekend. Reshuffle my bed’s position, see feng shui sifu I guess. Though it’s just a temporary "hub" for us, still I need it to be perfect. Bought some important stuff liao, but all I need to work on now, is to pack my treasure and repaint my room. Need to set my mind, pack my treasure and repaint my room, pack my treasure and repaint my room. Repeat, repeat and repeat.
Need to save as much money as I could. Should I go to taipei this September? Or maybe I should save extra money for the renovation?

Sad & Relax - 20072007

2007-07-20T12:06:00.000+08:00

Feeling so relax today, no one in the office except a few of us. Everyone went for the annual company trip. I decided to stay behind as I’m having an important appointment this weekend. I was shocked to hear the news that one of my schoolmates was killed while on board of the RMAF helicopter. Though I’m not a close friend of him but we did knew each other. I first meet him in 1994, when he was transferred from another school to mine. I knew he is an active guy, involved in many sports and outdoor activities during school days. He is a wonderful and friendly guy. After graduating, we did meet again on the street, guess it was in 2004 or 2003, if I’m not mistaken. Keep on recalling the memory of him, it was like flashbacks, keep on flashing in my minds non-stop. It was definitely sad news to everyone, who knew him,
Once an old-boys always an old-boys, my deepest condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.
With such news, it does come to my mind that life is very fragile, and you might never know what would hit you next. Life is unpredictable, you don’t know what lies in front of you.
Got to stay cheerful now, need to stay focus on tomorrow’s assignment. Need to put my big smile tomorrow, maybe I should practice it in front of the mirror. Put a big smile with my teeth showing, hehehheheh.

- some of the food my bro. prepared last week.
Aiyoh the application for housing loan is making me headache, sometimes really have to be extra careful with those loan officer from bank. It’s really pain in the ass dealing with them. They talk others but do different things. Headache la, promise u this but to other things. Then what is the purpose leah? They are testing my patience, die loh.
As I was on my way to work today, something did come to my mind. Why is it these days, school kids just love to sit on the back of the bus? I remember during my schooling days, I to love to seat on the last seat. Just do not know what I was thinking at that time, maybe it’s a trend, and it’s always the male gender.

R.I.P - Capt. Norazlan Termuzi (1978 - 2007)

2007-07-18T07:20:00.000+08:00

To the family of Captain Norazlan Termuzi (MBSSKL 1995),
May God give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace!
Please accept our condolences and be strong!
In deep Sympathy!

Captain Norazlan Termuzi
1978 - 2007

* crash victim of the recent missing NURI helicopter on Friday (13-Jul-2007) in Genting.

* I really hope RMAF or the Malaysia Government do something on this NURI helicopter as this is not the first time, this machine is having problem.

Thurston Moore – “Trees Outside The Academy”

2007-07-17T08:30:00.000+08:00

September 2007 and the summer shall wane and the leaves will glow their death state and school bells will peal forth dream desires and wild wishes and oh yeh: It’s Thurston’s first solo outing since 1995’s Psychic Hearts. Of course, Thurston’s been releasing records here, there and everywhere mostly in the context of rowdy and rambunctious noise/improv escapades but this new one is killer diller SONGS! Unlike Psychic Hearts’ skeletal trio rock, this new jammer, 12 years post, has a far fuller bouquet of sonic depth and proves this Sonic dude to have a very real songwriting life outside of the legendary Sonic Youth (of which he is a founding figure, duh).This newborn disc is 12 songs long. Thurston recorded primarily on acoustic guitar and bass, laying down the core of the tunes with drummer compatriot Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelly and violinist Samara Lubelski, a noted player from MV/EE and The Golden Road, Hall of Fame and other awesome gatherings as well as solo artiste.Thurston grabbed John Agnello to record and mix the sucker after having a helluva good time with the bro from working on Sonic Youth’s 2006 killer Rather Ripped. They decided to work in Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis’ Bisquiteen studio (the top floor in J’s Amherst house actually) where Dino did their Beyond album. This worked out very nicely as it allowed Thurston to yell down the stairs every time he needed a shredding guitar solo and J would trundle up, plug in and BURN. Other guests on "trees outside..." are Christina Carter, she of Charalambides, and she of the most beatific, beautific voice on land, sea and air.One track called Honest James has Thurston and Christina singing duet against a single acoustic guitar and it is a naked groove. The otherworldly Canadian musician Andrew Macgregor aka "Gown" plays some spectacularly understated and incredible guitar and Sunburned Hand of The Man’s John Moloney takes over the drum stool to absolutely flail on the pit snarling Wonderful Witches. And then there’s the 20 seconds or so of primal noise wave courtesy of American noise underground genius Leslie Keffer on Off Work.Most of the tunes are lyric driven but there are a couple of majestic instrumentals like Trees Outside The Academy, which brings the album to a musical and breathless close. There’s also some weird cassette tape that Thurston found at his mom’s of him at 13 years old in the early 70s making some kind of sound-theatre. It’s kinda nuts, and it’s the last "hidden" track. Tracks like Frozen Gtr, The Shape Is In A Trance, Silver>Blue, Never Day and Fri/end (a theme song to the hippest TV show yet to be broadcast) will lead you in to a sparkling and heavy new world of Thurston’s heart, mind and soul.Thurston Moore, for those of you just visiting planet Earth, has been playing music and liberating whatever ossifying standards rock n’ roll becomes threatened by since the late 70s when he walked the downtown jungle of punk/post-punk/no wave NYC and started the band Sonic Youth. Ever since he and the band have consistently stayed true to the authenticity and creativity of radical rock n roll idealism. From the experience of a life touring, writing, having a magical daughter with his amazing wife and partner Kim Gordon, Thurston has poured a heady brew into whatever speakers this new CD flows from. Take a sip, and pass it around.

Thurston Moore: gtr, bass, vox

Steve Shelley: drums

Samara Lubelski: violin

with: j mascis, christina carter, andrew macgregor, john moloney, leslie keffer

thurston "trees outside the academy"

1. Frozen Gtr 4:06

2. The Shape Is In A Trance 4:39

3. Honest James 3:49

4. Silver>Blue 5:51

5. Fri/End 3:19

6. American Coffin 3:56

7. Wonderful Witches 2:24

8. Off Work 4:12

9. Never Day 4:01

10. Free Noise Among Friends :34

11. Trees Outside The Academy 5:50

12. Thurston@13 2:37

produced by john agnello and thurston moorerecorded

mixed by john agnello at bisqueteen, amherst ma, spring 2007

mastered by greg calbi at sterling sound

courtesy of ecstaticpeace.com

Back again - 16072007

2007-07-16T12:24:00.000+08:00

Can’t really remember many bouts last week. Again is not that kind off weekend you want. How I wish there is not a need for me to do anything at all. Relax, relax and relax.
Celebrated someone’s specials birthday on Saturday. It was food, food and food. Luckily my bro, volunteer to help me out, if not I would be in deep sheet hehehehhehe. As always my bro would prepare all sorts of magnificent food for us, hehehehhe. Just love eat, love the food everything. Just love the food my bro prepared for us that day.
Did not went for the dentist consultation as what I had originally plan that day, called them up" did you make any appointment?" "What appointment? Need appointment? I dunno who, so how, no appointment, no consultation a?" "Yup." Aiyah luckily I called them if not waste my time again.
Sunday, was food session again. No wonder I do look like a giant this day. Food was lousy, maybe it’s because it’s weekend gua, it was my dad’s favorite restaurant and it’s his birthday. Waited for 30 minutes for the first dish, another 30 minutes for the next dish. No wonder my stomachs are shouting. Lousy food, even my bro or I can prepare better dishes. This is the first time in my entire life I hated something wish I really consumed.
Passed by the previous property that I intend to buy, phewwwwww, sense of relief was with me, as I did not purchased that property, why? Hope is not another "Projek Terbengkalai", as until this points nothing being done no pilling, nothing at all.
F@#k, need to reformat my pc, mahai hope my hdd is not corrupted, vitamin m is not enough these days. I do have other plans for my viamin, aiyohhhh why is it sheet only happens at such wonderful time in one’s life? Stay cool, cool, everything will be fine, balik rumah, first thing back up everything then format my pc. Lots of stuff inside my pc, cannot afford to loose any information like that. Help leah, how I wish Ava is here right now. Ava tolong la, apahal lu kerja sampai manyak jauh, ELTSACWEN sana, manyak jauh leahhhh. Can’t even afford pergi sana at this point.
Gena drop me a mail saying she is heading to Dubai for work, all the best for her also. Need to prepare my most important list of my life now.

Invasion - 13072007

2007-07-13T08:18:00.000+08:00

I was wondering to myself, what is wrong with people these days? I just do not know where went wrong, is it their mentality? Is it truth laws are meant to be broken? Or just the authority is closing one eye? It seems that these days I do have a problem with others, not that I want it to be such but I just felt that something is wrong some where and things shouldn’t be such. Or I’m the biggest problem of all?
It’s dentist appointment tomorrow, not that comfortable at all. Never felt comfortable with the feelings of something drilling in your mouth. It’s not comfortable at all when you are require to stretch you mouth wide in order for them to have a closer look. Hope I wouldn’t last long, but it’s not something I can control, as I’ve not consulted them for a very long period.

- yum, yum bbq pork, just can't resist it.
Talking about identity, it was on the paper that a resident’s of "BATUPADANG" is upset that this area is losing its identity, as number of foreigners there is getting larger. This scenario is not new, first was the migration of cheap workforce from our neighboring country in the early 1990’s. As time goes by more and more foreign work force are heading to this country.
I was born and raised in "SULTAN STREET", same scenario is happening there, though I no longer stay at that area, but I do pass by there once a while. Imagine going to CHINATOWN of one country, but you realized something is not right somewhere, all you notice is that majority of the foreigners are doing all the transactions buying and selling. Maybe "DBKL" should opt to change the name to "FOREIGNTOWN". The same scenario occurred at "BATU ROAD", where are the locals? Maybe it’s not something new, but thing are getting out of hand.
I still remember in those days, sitting in front of the windows, watching traders pushing their cart out to "CHINATOWN" to do their trading, it was all locals. Locals regardless of races dominated the scene at the biggest wet market in town, Central Market, yup CM (it used to be a wet market, before it was turn into a cultural art market in the 1980’s). But now all I can notice is foreigners sitting there.
I have nothing against foreigners in my country, is just that things are getting out of hand. Majorities of the foreigners here are illegal or overstay or misuse their social visit pass for other purposes. Legal and illegal are wondering on the street together, my personal opinion reduce, reduce and reduce. Monitor, monitor and monitor. Really study the effect that it is affecting our country, not only economically but also cultural, social, political and blah, blah, blah. We do have enough problems in our country, crimes are rising and report shows that 50% to 60% are committed by, and you know whom. Not that our countrymen are good, but we do have enough of internal problem we don’t need any additional headache. Every time I walk on the street all I can see is foreigners leah. Even hawker’s centers are full with them, they are now invading and taking over all trades that locals use to run, what is happening to the locals?
I know everyone are searching for a better life, but if you are originated from country A and planning to work illegally in country B, you cannot turn a country B into a country A. Show some respect to country B, do what others in country B does.

Glad it's Monday - 09072007

2007-07-09T12:42:00.000+08:00

For the first time in my life, I’m glad that is Monday. Weekends are really tough for me this few weeks. It was like non-stop marathon, wake up early in the morning hit the street, only to be back home late in the evening. No wonder mom are telling" what is this? You treat your home as if it’s a hotel?" Anyway felt glad that it’s Monday, though need to wake up early, at least it’s five days rest for my brain on personal stuff. Though I’m still tired at this moment, but what the hell.
Though weekend was tiring, but able to squeeze some time for the latest robotic movie, the summer hit movie, you guys know which movie is it. I’m having back pain again after more than 2 hours of entertainment at the cinema. Really hated those seats, my wife was telling me if you ever fly international flight you would also be complaining a lot as the seats for economical seats are really, how do you say it, tiny? Or maybe a better term, it’s economical, so don’t expect gold or diamond class services or seats. Not to mention if you ever decided to travel a very long distance.
Jane’s wedding was perfect, perfect in the sense that everything went smoothly. It was another family affair. Anyway the gown that she wore that day was simple and nice. It was design especially for her. How lucky she is. Aunt Angie was so busy, since there’s lack of helping hands, I have to sweat myself that day and help out. Food was fantastic, though it’s just catering but everything can be said as "Thumbs Up". Aunt Angie was so happy, I could see her eyes glowing with happiness. However due to certain reason, wedding dinner arrangement would only be done during the month of Dec.
I could sense everyone was tired that day, though such occasion could be tiring and boring but since it’s a family affair, everyone must participate, must "kasi muka sikit". At this point I’m still feeling the pain on my back due to force I have given into becoming a "kuli" hehehehhehehe.

Blah, blah, blah - 06072007

2007-07-06T09:49:00.000+08:00

Felt strange these days, the weather is making everyone really uncomfortable. It hasn’t rain for a week now. It was predicted that the situation will worsen in the coming weeks. Haze is hitting the northern part, yeah thank you very much. Can’t the government do something about it, all I read in the paper is that, without the signing of "MOU" between my country and our neighboring country, nothing can be done. So who is to be blame here? I really hate "NATO" people. Nothing can be done, blah, blah, blah cut the bullsheet neah, act on it. The first excuse was last two years, nothing can be done since nothing been sign by the relevant parties. Thank you everyone for wasting their own government resources. The situation has worsen year by year, my first experience in the capital was back in 1992, and yet till now nothing has been done to reduce such situation in repeating itself again. Yeah thank you everyone for contributing to haze. At this point of time, the weather on this part of the world is the worse, but we are still lucky compare to other countries. Please go away, I don’t need it, we don’t need it.
Tuesday night was tiring for me, I guess it was even tiring for my wife, she has to try numerous gowns. Anyway it took almost 2 hours just for selections. I guess in 3 weeks time, everyone would be even more exhausted. With everything agreed and confirmed, just wish everything would be smooth and nicely done in the end.
I really hate someone that I known, it can be said, she is the queen of gossiper. I just hate it, she can talk sheet on everything and she can talk behind people. Mah haiiiiii a, can’t anyone teach her a lesson. All she knows is gossip, gossip and gossip all day. Everyday on the phone gossip, breakfast gossip, lunch time gossip, I guess even the time she dreams & sleep she might be gossiping also. I just do not know how her soul mate can stand this type of person, felt pity and sorry for him. Man I wish you lucked oh. Another thing she love finger pointing at people, Yeah he is the best one to do, tiu, did you ask the person’s opinion before? Never involved herself in things, just now how to point at people. This is type of people who are so scared that I believe she never takes any responsibilities in life, her life must be sucks, heheheheheheh. Yeah I might be gossiping about her, but what the hell, I know she had talk behind me, so what, I know she had gossip about me, so what. All my life I have never talk shit about people behind their backs. I’m kind of person that takes it and swallow it all. Anyway she is not my major concern, I’m glad that I would be moving forward and no more listening to gossiping. Yeah another thing, I don’t mind people talking in dialect that I don’t understand in front of me, but please, please if you ever mention one’s name please, please talk in language that people will understand loh. I personally found it very rude, and I swear to myself to talk in languages that everyone would understand.
My weekend’s schedule would be very pack, it seems nowadays my weekends are full with activities. I don'’ sleep till late in the morning during weekends, and only hit my bed late in the evening.
Loans, loans, it’s a very difficult task for me to choose for the best loan package. Think, think, think and decide. It's a tiring process.

Tired, tired - 03072007

2007-07-03T10:42:00.000+08:00

Damn I was busy today, after 3 days of rest, doesn’t have the mind to work. Really look tired today, lots and lots of travelling. Though it’s short distance travel but do really feel tired and exhausted. It was non-stop action for this three days, waking up early in the morning only to rest late in the evening. It resulted my eyes feeling uncomfortable at all this few days.

Settling all my personal matters in one day seems tiring, imagine you have to rush from one place to another place in less than an hour. Luckily everything went smoothly. Anyway did manage to stop by at the oldest western restaurant in the capital for lunch. The feelings of nostalgia surface once you enter the restaurant. Located at the street formerly known as "Batu Road", it’s one of the oldest local run western restaurants, it was open probably since the 1920’s. Though it’s not as grand as it is during its peak. It’s a place worth visiting while you are in the capital. The interiors are a bit runs down, is still one of the best place to visit. But if you were expecting a total western style waiter, dress in suit, you would be disappointed. It still as it when I first visited this place, that was during my childhood time, that is the waiter speaking in local languages, it can be local dialect and a bit of english. (Chinaman style)

It was ages since I walk down the street of "Batu Road", it brings back sweet memories to me, school days, and my parents would bring me to shop for new school uniforms at this place. Everyone from the capital would turn up at this place, as it is one of the heavens of those days. My parents love to visit "EBOLG KLIS EROTS." It was like an annual trip for us, new clothes for school and for the New Year. Everyone was there, even once I saw the "PM" and his wife doing their shopping there.
Again, while I was taking the rail, I noticed this guy which looks familiar to me. Oh my god, that guy is a cutpurse while I was in "AYARUDUP." Please take note of guys or ladies that is always on the look out. Be aware of your surroundings. This type of scumbag is always holding a coat, jacket or anything that they can use to cover up their hands. I wanted to catch him while he is on his act, but he moves from coaches to coaches. At that point, I was talking to myself, "why is it till this days nobody able to caught him? I wanted to snap his picture and post it here, but I’m not able too. I just wish I get my chances next time and I hope that guy will be caught. For your info, he is dark skin, around 5 feet, quite chubby fellow, always wearing glasses or shades. Hair is curly, always have something on his hand. If I’m not mistaken I had seen him with a few fellows, I don’t think they are local, looks like from the neighboring country (that’s my assumption, not to offend anyone) I assume that they will only act if the coaches are pack with people or when people are rushing to board the busses or even anywhere where it is crowded.

Here I am again - 28062007

2007-06-28T08:56:00.001+08:00

I was yawning all day, felt strange today. Really hated the noise generated by some of this so call occupants. Damn chitchat non-stop, talk, and talk only, can’t they stop generating pollution’s? The weather is bloody warm, can’t get a good sleep last night to worsen my situation, I have yet to consume anything down my stomach, just a cup of dark coffee for breakfast.
As I was having a conversation just now with my cousin who resides in the land of Geordies about the cost of living this days, something funny did come up in my mind. Heard of easyjet or airasia before? I was talking with him, maybe I should venture into a budget bridal photo or budget funeral services, easywed or easydie. Damn the high cost of living is killing everyone, it’s really affecting me. Bridal photo session these days is quite expensive, if you were to add additional photo, they will chop, chop, chop and chop you. Maybe a budgeted type for the lower income group, is it possible. Everything is possible these days. Just cracking a bit. As usual it’s family matters between both of us.
It would be a second consultation for my wife tomorrow, hopefully this time, it wouldn’t take up so much time just for waiting, as I needed to rush back for another appointment. At least something is moving in the way we wanted. Feeling happy this point.
However I’m a bit disappointed as I’m not able to attend ‘KY’s" daughter "full moon’ as I know, there would be ex-classmates and friends since childhood time that would be attending. Why? Jane is getting married and also Auntie Angie house warming on the same day. If I were to skip this function, sure my parents would nag me for the whole week. Anyway never come to my mind that I would miss my Auntie Angie house warming, and her only daughter wedding.
Talking about handbags, I mean designer handbags. Why is it that, girls loves so much of this stuff a? It seems that everyone nowadays needs a "VL" or "ICCUG". My wife is no different, she now had her eyes on "LENNAHC" signature bag "2.55". I’m wondering how much does this 2005 re-released bag cost? Definitely I can’t afford the 1955 collection.

With minor paper works and legal issue left, it will be our own property in no time. Let me present to you my so call little humble "crib" layout. With a total build up area of 1,043 sq. ft, it’s something everyone in the capital would dream of.
Living: 11.9’ x 20.5’
Dining: 9.5’ x 10’
Kitchen: 15" x 6’
Balcony: 3‘ x 11.5’
Dry Area: 12’ x 6’
Master Bedroom: 20.5’ x 10’
Bedroom 2: 9.5’ x 11.5’
Bedroom 3: 10’ x 10’
Bathroom 1: 6’ x 7’
Bathroom 2: 6’ x 7’

One more to go - 25062007

2007-06-25T14:42:00.000+08:00

Heheheheh, I’m so happy and cheerful today. Yes, yes, yes finally I’m able to secure the property that I wanted. It was worth the waiting, despite my wife telling me not to “camp” there, as it’s too early. I’m glad that I actually “camp” at the property office, waiting it to be open. Yes, I’m the no. 1, yup let me repeat again NUMBER ONE. Anyway everything went smooth and clear for me today; I’m so happy, need something to celebrate with. My wife and families are glad that I’m able to secure this so called piece of property. With 20 units available, guess everyone’s are fighting for it. By the time I left, more and more people reaches, phewww, damn lucky to be no. 1, and able to choose the lot I wanted. Hope I can settle the rest of this issue by end of this week, signing of S&P and loan application as well. Just left with another major issue.

Finally on Saturday, I have purchased the digital camera that my wife wanted. It’s not that expensive from my point of view, RM 1,280.00, with free 2GB memory, 1 mini tripod, 1 original casing, & 1 screen protector. Did think of not purchasing it at that moment, but what the hack, sooner or later, I still need to fork out money, why not now. Yup, my wife loved it so much, she begin snapping picture as soon as the battery is fully charged. A reminder, anyone who is not using their camera or any electrical appliances, kindly remove the battery from the electronics unit, as leakage of battery might occur.

Equipped with the new digital camera, we went for spot hunting, for my photo shooting loh. Went very early on Sunday, unfortunately we did not bring along any towel to wipe off our sweat; it was bloody sunny that day. Spend almost an hour at both of the park in the capital.

In the end, the conclusion, “EKAL NEDRAG” should be our choice. Main reason, not just green, more colors compare to the other park in the capital.

Is it number two for me? - 22062007

2007-06-22T07:49:00.000+08:00

Man, I waited 45 minutes for my bus to come today. I was jam packed, I can’t even move. Damn it, this situation is really killing me, thought boarding the 1st bus of the day would be different, but it seems that nothing much has change. What about the so call scheduled every 5 minutes bus? Man, if this continuous sooner or later I need to put in money for transportation, that is my own mode of transport.
Blah, blah, blah, "LKDIPAR" only knows how to blah, blah, blah. After less than 12 months of implementing the new system, another new system is being implemented. Blah, blah, blah, everything not reliable at all. Information & scheduled provided are inaccurate. BS only. "LKDIPAR", where is the promise, I don’t see anything at all? Why don’t you conduct a better survey and analysis before proceeding with new implementation? I’m expecting a better service, something value for money. Paying but not getting the service you want, what is the point? The main thing is the attitude of the employee, majority of its employee do have an attitude problem, it’s not about transportation service anymore it’s more than that. What has happened to the so call friendly customer service?

As I was waiting for my transporter to come yesterday, the wind suddenly becomes so strong. The skies turn from bright to dark. It’s a frightening scene neah. The wind was blowing that strong, I could feel that every step I’m taking is like walking in the air, not touching the ground at all. It was a crazy situation, I just could not predict the weather. It was sunshine at one moment, the next moment it’s chaos. Heavy rain started to pour down, the whole skies turn black, rain was dropping heavily, but I manage to escape. A great escape for me despite being hit by a few heavies drops of rain. Felt really, really lucky as I was not that wet or soak, if not the whole night I might be in bed.

At last, the "GP" developer is launching its property next Monday. I’m happy that finally they have decided to launch the last phase, but with only 28 units available, I still afraid that I might lose out on it. My bro, even suggested me to go to the developer office at 5 a.m. in order to materialize my dream. Wait, 5 a.m. sounds like a race to the end for me. I just hope they would allow early booking, If not I have to wait from 5 a.m. onwards and an extra day off for me. Just don’t feel like wasting my leave like that, but what to do, it’s parts of ups and downs in life. A 10% down payment are require in order to secure the property, luckily I do have financial assistance from someone who is willing to help.
Another day of rest for me, yeah, yeah. Can anyone tell me what is the meaning of "Emergency Leave" Some people just don’t really understand the definition of it. My understanding is 24 hours notification of your leave is consider "EL" I do felt funny and sorry for certain peoples. As what people always said "humans have life, things do not" (direct translation from my mother tongue)

Daydream Nation 2xCD/4XLP Deluxe Edition Available JUNE 12 Featuring Unreleased Live Material And Rare Covers

2007-06-19T08:09:00.000+08:00

Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All-Time' and honored as one of the first 200 albums chosen by the Library of Congress to be included in the National Recording Registry for their historic, cultural or aesthetic importance, Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation will be issued by Geffen Records in a two-disc Deluxe Edition with bonus tracks, new liner notes, and unseen band photos on June 12, 2007 and on a super-special 4-disc vinyl set issued by the band's own Goofin' Records soon after. The CD version is available in Europe June 18 (Germany June 15, UK July 2).
Daydream Nation Deluxe Edition:
Disc One features the original 1988 album, remastered from the original tapes under the band's supervision, plus a bonus home demo of 'Eric's Trip.'
The 'Live Daydream' Disc two, comprised largely of previously unreleased tracks, features 15 live tracks from the band's 'Daydream Nation' Tour. Culled from performances at several venues including hallowed grounds such as CBGB's in New York and The Paradiso in Amsterdam, 'Live Daydream' includes live versions of every song on the original album. Added to that are four studio bonuses: 'Within You, Without You,' from Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father - an NME-sponsored charity Beatles Tribute album, 'Computer Age' from the critically-acclaimed Neil Young tribute album The Bridge; 'Electricity' from the Captain Beefheart tribute album Fast And Bulbous, and a cover of Mudhoney's 'Touch Me, I'm Sick,' originally released as a Sub Pop single.
The bonus materials are an aural treat for the discerning aficionado and the casual listener alike, and provide new insight into an album widely considered to be Sonic Youth's watershed moment. Celebrating the re-release of Daydream Nation, the band will perform the entire album live at several select shows in North America and Europe.

Disc One

The Original Album (Released 10/88)

1. Teen Age Riot

2. Silver Rocket

3. The Sprawl

4. 'Cross the Breeze

5. Eric's Trip

6. Total Trash

7. Hey Joni

8. Providence

9. Candle

10. Rain King

11. KissabilityTrilogy:

12. a) The Wonder

13. b) Hyperstation

14. z) Eliminator Jr.

Bonus Demo Track

15. Eric's Trip (home demo)

Disc Two

Live Daydream

1. The Sprawl

2. 'Cross the Breeze

3. Hey Joni

4. Silver Rocket

5. Kissability

6. Eric's Trip

7. Candle

8. The Wonder

9. Hyperstation

10. Eliminator Jr.

11. Providence

12. Teen Age Riot

13. Rain King

14. Totally Trashed

15. Total TrashCover Songs

16. Within You, Without You

17. Touch Me, I'm Sick

18. Computer Age

19. Electricity

SONIC YOUTH CHINA BLOG
Recently in April, Sonic Youth was in China for their first ever gig, Archie Hamilton, the Bristish-born, China-based promoter who brought Sonic Youth to China kept a blog of his experience. Click on the pict below for the ultimate Sonic Youth’s Chinese experience.

One down, two to go - 18062007

2007-06-18T09:53:00.000+08:00

Back, yeah I’m back. Gaining more weight than ever, an extra 5 kg on the weekend. I really need to shape up, shade some weight before the "P" session. My wife is already dieting for this purpose, another month to go. Maybe I’m sitting too much here, or maybe lack of exercises that are transforming me. Great transformation for me. My mom & dad were going on a one-day trip to Malacca with my bro. and his family. Dad was so happy and cheerful, that night we went for dinner to celebrate dad’s birthday & father’s day, what a coincidence.
I was with my wife on Saturday, as she wanted to get consultation from a skin specialist back in the capital, since not sure where to go, we went straight into a specialist located at town, the business district of the capital. We reached there around 9.30 a.m. The notice board stated that the consultation hours for this Skin and Laser Clinic is from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Thought we were earlier so wouldn’t be any problem. By the time my wife finish filling up the all the necessary, upon her submission she was told that it will took 3 (three) more hours before our turn. What? 3 (three) hours? What is this government clinic? We were there 9.30 a.m. and yet we are require to wait another 3 (three) hours, that is 12.30 p.m. Decided to go the nearby mall, to waste some time, no point waiting there. At 12.30 p.m. we returned back to the clinic again. And again we were told that there is 12 person to go before out turn, we waited and waited. Again I approached the front counter asking for clarification. I told her it’s already 1.30 p.m. how long does I need to wait? Is the consultation by appointment only? In a rude way the front counter reply back to me that, it will be two more person before our turn. The reason for such long queue here is due to the trend here that the patients would usually register first for their friend and relatives. In doing do, this resulted a very long queue. What? I was telling to myself, do I need to sleep at outside of the clinic in order to be the first one? After 5 hours and 55 minutes, it’s our turn.
The doctor, who consulted us, is around the age of early 60’s. Man, he was rough in the way he handles the consultation and examination. He would not informed anyone that he is planning to inject you. The way he handles is very different, he will only spoke unless he is asks. Usually doctors would provide information why certain thing happens and what causes it, this doctor no, nothing at all. I think his mouth must be full of gold teeth, or even diamond inside. What’s the point for us getting consultation? Purposely waste money mah, and waste my time mah. I just hope his consultation is worth it, though the fees are below what we expected, we only interested in the results, yup the end results.
I loose my stupid temper again this week in front of my wife, and I did one of the most unthinkable things that I’ve done in my entire life. Shouldn’t have done so, but I just do not know what came through my mind at that moment, bang! Off I walk. Really regretted it, again I’m telling u b, I’m SORRY.
My plan on Sunday was to finalize the "P" thing. Our original plan was to go to PJ and sign with DCM, but eventually we ended up in MV, as there is a "BF" there. Again we bump into this girl who attended us during our visit to their studio. After talking and discussing we decided to commit ourselves with this studio, the most famous of all at town. One thing did piss me off at that moment, is that we were not given an instant rebate immediately. The organizers informed us that the rebate voucher has already being collected using my name, feeling dissatisfy we went back to the promotion booth demanding why is it we were not given an instant rebate, and where is the f@#king voucher? My wife told me not to loose my temper, as she will do the talking. I felt that we have been cheated; though the rebate is in the amount of RM 200.00. This is not the way to conduct business right, not only they did not informed me on the ongoing promotion, but their staff redeemed the voucher for us and keep a secret about it. RM 200.00 can be say is not a lot to some, but is this the right way to conduct a business? I felt sad, we thought we had struck a good deal. I just hope the end results is what we wanted, my wife was telling me that there is no point arguing with them, since full payment has been made, it’s best for us to stay calm. In the end they told us that the instant rebate would be turn into cash voucher for different things. Just for extra precaution, a black and white was given to us. I just hope they honor their words. I remember learning the lessons from watching "Jerry Macquire", an agreement is only valid through paper and pen and not through mouth.

Again, again & again - 15062007

2007-06-15T09:31:00.000+08:00

Aiyoh shit leah, I have this kind of feeling that I’m not going anywhere if I were to continue here. I do have this type of feelings a long, long time ago. How I just wish I can move forward now.
I’m also worried bout my mom’s condition. She is complaining that she is tired. Really hope that she will get well soon. She is having this problem sleeping at night. Constantly waking up can’t really rest at all. Though she has this problem since I was a child, but I never affected her very much. Since her age are catching up with her, she is having this so call "calcium problem" with her bones. Fyi, there are two type of person in this world, one who loves milk (fresh milk that is, not condensed milk) and another person that hated milk all her life. My mom never touches "THE MILK" all her life until three years ago. She hated the smell of the milk, it makes her uncomfortable and she would vomit out. Due to the advice of our family doctor, she has no choice but to consume milk daily. Seeing her drinking milk is like seeing a 3 years old kid reluctantly taking medicine. Since the calcium level inside her bones has deteriorate, consuming daily medicines and milk would only maintain her current calcium level. No miracles would happen, as the problems with her started since young. So important lesson in life no. one, pls, pls encourages your kids to consume milk from the very young age, fresh milk that is.
Finally went to meet with Mr. Z, the meeting was quite fruitful. But still I’m a bit cautious with their intention. Both of them (Mr. Z and ex-colleague) are convincing me that their intentions are honest this time, despite some previous so called "setbacks." However something funny did cross my mind when Mr. Z told me that the reason behind the previous "setback" is because he strongly belief that I would not grow / excel in that department despite being the right candidate. Ha? What the hell is he trying to tell me? Aiyah, maybe the polite way of saying you are not good enough. Then, am I good enough this time? The meeting started with blah, blah, blah and ended with blah, blah, blah. However some of the question I asked was not answer. This session was more like a convincing me that is the right choice for me to return. Is there, where I should belong? Financial issue is not a problem, despite this is what coming out from their mouth, but is it? Can they afford my services at this stage? Though I have not touch that issue yet, I doubt it, why? Previous experienced loh, what else, my earning is beyond their expectation. Though they are searching for someone that are capable in managing the whole operation and also the newly migrated operation software, but I still doubt it. The way they wanted me even adds more pressure to me, the candidate they wanted must be IT savvy, constant knowledge of IT prefer, what the hell am I? Solutions Engineer? Network Consultants? Come on la, why still the same old chinaman style, one leg kick a? However I still have one final fear, the "A." I remember after C left, they hired another girl to take over C jobs. Wah low yeah, the "A" was complaining like hell, why she is not chosen by the management to replace C. My ex-colleague did offer me the position but I decline straight away, as I do not want any confrontation with "A" and also at that point I’m still fresh at this scene.
Another RM 100 million is to be allocated to tackle the flood problem in the capital. After last Sunday incident, is this all the "G" can think off? RM 100 million, what’s next, another RM 200 million? First is the SMART tunnel being build to tackle the current problem, diverting flood water to the holding ponds. If diverting the water to the holding ponds, I was thinking to myself, do they actually study the flow of it? General knowledge, even a seven-year-old kid would know this. Diverting non-stop water traffic from one place to different holding place. What happens when it reached to the maximum capacity? Overflow? No other place to divert, this holding place will become a problem, why? Some of it is being built inside housing areas. Majority of the holding ponds has no other exits beside the incoming area. If reached to the maximum it must look for a place to dispose, simple basic example; just like human being consuming fluid to our body, after consuming too much, we are require to dispose out. A human being cannot reject this natural process. Sooner or later he or she are require to dispose it all out. Yup the current project will solve the problem inside the city, what about futures problems? The possibility of flooding at the area of the holding ponds. Has the "OFFICE" come out with a plan yet? I just hope it’s not another "MALAYSIAN" way of thinking: TUNNGGU DAN LIHAT (WAIT & SEE)
Simple experiment.
You drink 2 liters of water non-stop at once, after 5 minutes you feel like you need to go, try fighting it, cannot right? You need to release it all out. Get it?

Since my beloved "OFFICE" retired, things have become out of control. Thing’s you don’t see in the previous "OFFICE" :
- Everything is going up, but not our own salary.
- Price hike on the most consumed natural resources.
- Poor QC & Maintenance. Best example; you all know loh, the kourk house.
- Allocating of additional funds to certain department.
More & more "PEOPLE’s REPRESENTATIVE" talking nonsense in the public.
Is not that I’m against current "OFFICE" management. Something is wrong somewhere, I’m not going to talk in public, talking nonsense about the current running "OFFICE." ISA & MCMC is watching hahhahahahhaa. I’m not an opposition "OFFICE" representative.

F@#%ing Monday - 11062007

2007-06-11T08:39:00.000+08:00

What am I thinking? Breakfast, I do hate eating breakfast. But I was told the best way to stay healthy is to consume breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I have not been taking breakfast since I’m in school. I’m gaining more and more weight lately, to my shock I now weight more than 90 Kilograms that is 198.45 Pounds. What is happening to me? Maybe I’m sitting too much, sit at my cube daily, my routine: sit then eat. My wife was telling me, as guys were to reach the age of 30’s, they will face a difficulty in losing their weight. If this fact is true, then I’m in deep, deep shet loh. Talking bout food, I went to this famous family run restaurant located at HAPPY GARDEN, the new garden. Had the most delicious wan tan mee, and chicken hor fun. My wife recommended me, she told me this restaurant started more than a decade ago. Other varieties such as roasted pork and chicken are also available.

Really need to shape up my life, not to mumble only, action, I really need some action. Exercise action, hope u guys don’t get me wrong. At one point I did imagine myself being a huge big fatso, laying on my couch eating, eating, eating and eating. What’s that movie, yeah Austin Power. Remember the character played by Mike Myers? In which that huge guy keep on asking everyone "Do I Look Sexy" while he is rubbing his own teeeettttttttttttssssssss. Hahahah so gross right. At that point, I was telling myself "I’M NOT GOING TO BE LIKE THAT, I DON’T WANT PEOPLE CALLING ME NAMES" At that point I decided to loose some weight, my belly is not showing, I have become a full-time vegetarian. My parents were curious with me, why all the suddenly I am losing weight. They started to ask me if I’m on drugs. I said no, I told them I wanted a healthy lifestyles that’s all. Yup, I did look healthy for 3 years. Due to my current work, I’m gaining more weight than before. Maybe also is because the delicious food that I’m consuming during weekends. Pork noodles is one of my favorites. I just do not know why, I love pork noodles so, so much. One of my favorite pork noodles stall is the one located behind STEVEN CORNER in OUG. Yum, yum, yum.

As I was sitting here, I found something very funny right in front of my eyes at this point. When comes to free and delicious food, no matter how educated you are, people will do all sorts of funny stuff. People would push and rush in order to get food, what laaaaaaaaaa. Is this what societies has become? No matter what position you are in a so call today’s society, when comes to food hahahhahhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaa. I can tell you that everyone is the same when it comes to free food.
People are really selfish, just because they have commitment, they can give all stupid fucking excuses, come on lah, they can give stupid excusses to everyone but what about others, others not human mah? fuck off la this type of people, go to hell la, tiew nei mah koh chow hai a, fuck kau nei loh moh la. Why I’m so angry at this point, a so call human being approached me in asking whether, it’s ok for "HER" to nominate my name to be the group leader for certain activities. I told her I’m not interested, and I informed her not to put my name. In return she told me all the "FEMALE" gender are not free, as they have others commitment in life, that’s why it’s not wise to participate or nominate their names. WTF, she nominated my name, even after seeking my disapproval. What would you do? Sure you are so fucking piss off right. Imagine she is the one who "kena" from me, sure she also would not be happy. Is this the show how disrespect a person is? Fuck her, go to hell lah, nei mah koh chow hai ah. Go to hell lah. I’m so piss, very, very, very, very piss with the kind of attitude I’m getting here. I now strongly believe its time for me to move forward again. Please lah, show some respect to others la.
What a way to start your Monday, fuck off lah, ham kah ling fa hai.

Help needed, a replacement of me wanted - 08062007

2007-06-08T07:49:00.000+08:00

So, so, so sleepy today, what is wrong with me? Maybe I spend too much time thinking on unnecessary stuff. Yup during my recent haircut sessions, I realized that there’s a lot of Grey’s on my head, it’s noticeable from far. Am I getting old? Maybe not, maybe I concern too much on this thing. Put on a wet look then everything will be back to normal. What about dyeing my hair? Maybe……………

By the time I reached office today, I realized the street was empty, is it a public holiday today?? I was talking to myself, be the announcement being made last night? If so sure some one must have text me or alerted me. It’s only 7 a.m. I can’t really think of much except the on going school holidays. Yeah, maybe so.
As I was reading the paper a few days back, there’s a debate if the completion of the SMART Tunnel in the capital is causing the current flash flood. What flash flood again? I thought the purpose of the SMART Tunnel is to reduce such incident. Maybe the reason behind all this is the incomplete works on the SMART Tunnel which diverting floodwater to another channel. Anyway there’s no point finger pointing on each other. Analyze and resolve this matter ASAP loh. NGO and GO should work together in resolving such matters. Billions of RM has been used, but if current project fail to deliver, the public will lose faith on the "G". With rumors that the election is just around the corner, I just hope the "G" will be able to put back some faith on the people.
Finally received the call that I’ve been waiting for, my wife’s heel has been repair with F.O.C. Maybe I will collect it this weekend. Funny thing is that, until this point I have yet to receive anything from the studio, why is it taking so long? Just a confirmation to my wife that they have the type of gowns that my wife wanted and also another appointment for us to go through again the selections.
Again I’m yawning, how I wish I could take a nap now. Again I was not able to sleep well. I was thinking on a lot of things, my mind just keep on running, running and processing. Every time I shut my eyes, there will be something up on my mind. Issues like money keep popping up in my mind, how I wish I had won a lottery with billions RM pays out. I wouldn’t be that lucky as good luck was never on my side. Stop dreaming dude! Aiyah, it looks like it’s going to rain again. The cloud are merging and forming on top. I just hope it wouldn’t rain this noon when I’m rushing back home.

I was thinking this morning about the stuff I have done. FYI, I’m very hot temper kind of person, but I really need to change for the benefit of my own and also for others. How can anyone change? If you are what you are, forever you are what you are. You can’t change from A to B, A is always A, B is always B. This is my old stubborn way of thinking. One can change, from A to become AB. A is always a part of you, all you have do is to add B elements in to your life. Is this crap am I talking? I still remember the talk we had, between GENERALURSUS & I – both of us were classic sneakers freak (thanks to GENERALURSUS). I remember we were talking about "how sucks life is", how we regret throwing away certain things in life that easily, if we put in effort like the effort we put in, like the research on sneakers & jeans, we would have accomplish our targets. Aiyah just stop this rubbish talks leah, just try my best not to become a microwave or water heater hahahhahaha.
The "PM" is remarrying again this Saturday. That means the rumors that have been circulated for so long its true la. Is everyone invited to the ceremony??
As I was reading the paper on Wednesday I come across this news that two the famous DJ of a radio show from my neighboring country was fined for the so call bra show. It was quoted "The broadcasting of such a contest, requiring the removal of bras by young women, has a negative influence on young impressionable listeners" by the neighboring authorities. Wow! Howard Stern shows in S.E.A? I believe the video clip of the show was widely circulated here and also it could also be found on the most popular video streaming side on the www. I guess majority of us in ASIA never heard of Howard Stern right? Maybe I’m wrong, if you guys never heard of him, and then it’s time for you guys to put in effort on this research. Hahahahha, then only you know why I relate this bra show to Howard Stern.
Talking of bra, I was told that padded bra’s is the most fast selling item and, an important aspect in one girl’s life in ASIA. ASIAN girls would not leave their home without their padded bra,s, true a? I don’t know leah coz I’m not a girl, maybe I should question my wife on this let me see what is her reaction. Hope my opinion is not indecent or vulgar, if not MCMC would be watching me.

What goes around, comes around - 04062007

2007-06-04T12:24:00.000+08:00

Woke up around 5 a.m. this morning, my so call weekend escape has passed me so, so, so bloody fast. I was extremely tired this morning, maybe because its Monday. I actually woke up very early this few days, Don’t really know what is it on my mind this few days. I need some extra hours for me to sleep.

6.00 a.m. - what am I thinking of??
Friday, yeah Friday, I thought that I would get some additional hours of rest that morning, instead I was awake at 4 a.m., it’s actually my additional off day, but I just do not know what is on my mind that time. Went for dim sum breakfast at 6 a.m., however the dim sum shop only started to operate around 7 a.m. What to do, sit there and wait loh. Maybe it’s because the on-going school holidays, that are why they only started to operate on 7 a.m. Food was so so only, can’t really said the food is extremely good. If you guys ever tried dim sum from Ipoh, you would realize that the dim sum there is much much better compare to the one in the capital. Anyway my Friday was full of activities, went for bank’s account cancellation. With the info provided by the online bank officer, we reached the designated area only to discover that the bank has actually move to a different location. Not knowing where the bank’s new location is situated, I tried contacting the bank’s number, which they put up on the notice board, but my call was not answer. I was so disappointed with the lack of updated information provided by the bank. Despite trying to search for the new locations, it ended with point blank for us. After that we headed straight to MV, in which we spend the whole day there, from morning to evening, watching POTCIII, do some survey, purchase some stuff and also makan there loh.
- simple, but yet it's so so only.
Talking about eating, my wife loves eating at this HK style restaurant, KG whenever we visit MV. Not that I don’t like the food there, for all of you guys information, the food there are not freshly prepare. Why do I said such a thing, I found out that the food there is actually prepare weeks or months before, after that the food was quickly frozen up. They will only heat it up upon you ordering. Yeah maybe majority of the food and beverages outlets are practicing such way, but for consumer like us, it is not something we want. It’s like you going to the supermarket purchasing your favorite frozen food only and heat it up when you feel like consuming it. But not only you are paying the price of the frozen food, additional charges like the cost of heating up, service charges and government service tax. Anyway, I might sound like I am complaining a lot, but I do prefer my food serve fresh not from some frozen department. How truth is this fact, why don’t you figure it out yourself?

- HK style restaurant, famous in MV.

On Saturday I was awaken by the noise of helicopter hovering above my wife’s home, then only I remember it’s the celebration of Agong’s Birthday. Again we went to MV as some of the stuff that I purchased from HN was faulty. The staff replaces me with a new unit and I’m glad that they handle it very professionally. Talking about customer service, until this point, I have yet to receive any reply for wife’s heels that I’ve returned back to Bangsar Village, and again my wife is getting a lousy customer service from one of the studio. They promise to give my wife a call regarding the gown, but until this point…. It seems that they are too busy, or don’t bother. That evening it rained heavily, I heard numerous locations were hit by flood. It rains again on Sunday, exactly the same time. Despite this is what I wish for, but I did not wish for flooding.
Yeah, we did view for the apartment in BJ, but it’s not the ideal type of apartment we wanted, the master bed room was so small, the only thing that is huge in size, is the living room. Its property hunting again, what a headache for us.
Five more days to go, need to think positively, and I just wish everything’s will goes the way we wanted. Think + + + always.

Thursday - 31052007, My Impression.

2007-05-31T10:08:00.000+08:00

I should be happy at this moment, as I would not be working tomorrow. Deep inside of me, I’m feeling tired with my own self. I just do not know why I have such feelings? Maybe I’m pressuring myself too much at this point, I’m starting to worry about all the preparations, my big day, owning a property, the trip and my future with my current company. I just do not know where I’m going at this point. Sometimes I do wish someone would be able to guide me. What is it that I should be doing now?
I received a call on Monday, from one of my ex-colleague, sound strange to me, why? We seldom spoke on the phone and I have not spoken to her for 2 years since I left and now she is calling me. However I was too busy with my work on Monday, resulting me not able to speak to her. Again on evening time she tried contacting me and unfortunately again I’m busy with my work. Finally I return my call on Tuesday, it seems that she is looking for someone that are able to handle the task of warehousing. Since they are expanding they really require someone with that kind of skills to handle the workload.
My impression at that point, come on I’m not going to believe this sort of crap anymore, why? I still remember how things end up 2 years ago. Not to say I’m mad at them but it’s so unprofessional the way I was treated. Imagine you have been promise for a nice meal, instead you being serve with SHIT. I’m not talking about money here, I’m not talking about the job function, I’m talking about how someone promises you certain things but in the end you are being told about other things that totally divert from the original plan. Honestly speaking I’m very sad and angry back then, but now I don’t feel the same anymore. After receiving the call and talking to myself, I guess I should be happy with the fact that there’s someone who likes the way you work.
In the end, I told her that I will think about it and will let her know if I’m interested or not on it before we proceed to the next step.

- my KISS studio album collections.

Despite still tired from not enough rest last night, I’m actually feeling many fresher than before, maybe due to the mood I’m in. Anyway last night I was thinking about my KISS stuff, I don’t actually know what to do with it. Never regret in the way I’ve spends for my KISS collections, maybe this is the process of growing up from teenager to young adults to now. I still remember during my childhood in the early days, growing up in a not so wealthy family in Chinatown. I always wonder to the next door toys store, staring for hours on the toys on display. I love passing by the store after school, standing there, staring at it. Despite my parents was not rich they do flourish me with love and pamper more than my brothers. I still recall, once I told them that I wanted a figurine, they decline me. However within a fortnight they bought it for me. Both of my parents are born before independence, they have go through a lot in bringing us up, witnessing the changes in us as well as society. I wonder how was it back then? How I wish I could travel back in time and witness the difficulty in life my parents was facing back then, yup just like Michael J. Fox’s Back to the Future.
Anyway, at last I’m able to book the POTCIII ticket, despite having an extra off day tomorrow, there are still plenty of things I need to settle, closing my wife’s account. I just hate going to the bank here, a 10 to 15 minutes would take up to an hour, I just could not accept the ways they handle things here. Manyak red tape lahhh.
The weather is so warm at this point, and I just hope it will rain in order to cold down the temperatures, no wonder more and more people are turning into air-condition at their home.

The Controversial Doc. Martens Ads

2007-05-29T16:22:00.000+08:00

The controversial advertisement has actually resulted Courtney Love, widow of Kurt Cobain to lashed out at shoe manufacturer Doc. Martens. It resulted Doc. Martens to issue a public apology to Cobain’s widow Love and it resulted Doc. Martens in terminated their advertisement agency, Saatchi & Saatchi London. In response Saatchi & Saatchi London issue a statement stating that the ads are edgy but not offensive.
I just don’t quite understand with Doc. Martens intentions, despite all this controversy why does they approved the whole thing at the first place, its not only Cobain, they are using numerous of Punk Rock Icon in order promote their brand. Talking about 18 holes Doc Martens boots on the ads, I use to have a pair of it in red and a pair in black. Back to this controversy issue, why waste billion of pounds now, where in the beginning, both parties can seek legal approval from all of the Punk Rock Icon’s family that appear on Doc. Martens ads before proceeding in publishing the ads out to the public.
Though Doc. Martens stated that this advertisement is actually a one-time campaign affair, but I believe such controversy can be avoided if proper procedures being done. Anyway this is my personal point of view. Yup the ads do looks nice, but sadly it has created such controversy.

- Kurt Cobain, Nirvana

- Sid Vicious, Sex Pistol

- Joey Ramone, The Ramones

- Joe Strummer, The Clash

Boring Monday

2007-05-28T15:10:00.000+08:00

The traffic was clear today, maybe due to the current ongoing school break. Anyway I have to pull myself up from bed this morning, as I was searching to see what time is it? As I am feeling dizzy and my eyes are feeling tired, I’m trying to figure out what day is it today? Agggggghhhhhhhhhhhh, it’s Monday again. I was speaking to myself "why does weekends pass me by so quickly?" On my way to office, the skies are turning gray and it is getting darker every second and the sound of thunder striking from the skies makes me want to move much faster. Why does this happen only in weekdays? How I wish I’m now in bed at this moment… fortunately, by the time I reached office, it’s has yet to rain.
I’m having a bad day on Saturday, nearly hit my wife’s car to the lamppost, why? I almost hit a bike, for all of a sudden he appear on the left side of my car, then straight in front of me and his intention is to turn into the right corner, forcing me to break immediately, as I was trying to figure out, "what the hack is this guy trying to do?" I lost my concentration for a second, suddenly my wife was screaming to me, then only I realize that the right hand side of my wheels has actually hit into the road divider and there’s a lamp post is just a seconds a way from me hitting it. Luckily there was no vehicle on the left side, and I was able to steer the vehicle to the left side avoiding the lamppost. I felt so lucky and thankful at that point, no one was hurt physically, and to add to my joy, no scratches were found on the vehicle as well. I was thinking to myself, why does every MALAYSIAN on the bike love to do such dangerous act, I really don’t understand? Why can’t that guy on the bike tail my back before making a right turn, why must he appear suddenly on the left, then in front of me then make a right turn, without putting the right signal on. The biker was in the area of early twenties, I could tell you honestly at that point I was swearing to him " I HOPE YOU GO TO HELL." Then I realized I shouldn’t be swearing like that. There’s no point for me in being so angry, this is what most of the MALAYSIAN in bike might do, their intentions is to show off their bike skill. Anyway there’s no point for me to be angry now, no one was injured or hurt, just hope people will think maturely and be more conscious about others feelings before they act.

Sorry for the quality of the video, as I'm using my mobile's camera.

It was studio hunting again, does feel the pressure at this moment, visited two this weekend, one located at town and the other one located at PJ, SS2. Some of my wife’s friends were telling her that, we can actually demand how many photo, just demand, demand and demand. As I’m new to this thing, I’m not aware of what we can do and we can’t, that’s why I’m relying very much on others feedback’s. Well from my experience, I realized the sales people are always pushy in making us settling our decision on the spot straight away. Anyway both of the studios are offering almost the same stuff, and again we have yet to decide. The sales people are always on the look out in trying to catch our weaknesses, what weaknesses do I mean? Always trying to "PSYCHO" either my wife or myself, for e.g.
- "You guys better hurry up, your big day is coming and you have yet to finalize?"
- " It’s better for you to take now, so when your big day comes, people can actually see the photo"
- " I offer you so much stuff, why don’t you decide it now"
- " We are famous already, if you go to others, you will not get the same amount of things"
Luckily both of us has agree not to make any decision, we have actually komplot with each other not to show our so call weakness out. But I can say my wife prefers the studio at the city center, and I have to agree with it, not because for the sake of agreeing but I believe they can produce something in which we wanted. Yes we are still deciding at this point, but hopefully we can make a decision by next week. Manage to send the wife’s heels back to the shop for their so call QC inspection before they decide on the next step of action.
Trip to the mall was chaotic, due to the current school holidays in the country and SG it was packed with people. I wanted to go the mall to get some stuff, while my wife wanted to get some magazines or books. It was long queue everywhere. Maybe we had make a wrong decision at that point, our trip to twin towers on Saturday was not smooth, I was tired, my ankles are hurting me at that point. As I was looking for a place to rest my leg, my ex-colleague, Justin was at the same mall as well. We did have a long chat, talking bout our personal life to our professional life. Anyway the dinner we had at the twin towers was not up to our expectations. The food at the food court was tasteless and it’s not freshly done yukkkkkkkkkkkkk. The spaghetti and chicken chop taste so horrible. End of story for this sheet. Anyway I was so bored that night on my way home I decided to record one of the stupidest clip, that is using SMART, hahahhahaha. I was too tired to drive that night; I’m doing the recording while my wife is driving. Again on Sunday we want to another mall, MV as I wanted to get a new pair of pants for work. MV was the destination and again the mall was crowded, we search for parking for almost half an hour, before we get one. I was so tired, too much of walking. Yeah, another thing does come to my mind. During our trip to the twin tower, as we were passing through the cosmetic & beauty counter. I realized one of these sales girls at the counter was staring at my wife, her stare was not a normal stare, and it looks weird. My point is that, why does one have to stare at others in such manners, if you are going to promote approach us, not staring in such a way. I was so disgusted with her action in return I gave back the same stare to her, yet the same stare I received back from her. I immediately told my wife bout it. Maybe this is the way she looks at others but I do find it irritating.

My favorite weekday - Friday

2007-05-25T07:45:00.000+08:00

It’s only 7am, and I’ve reached office, well need to get early to office today and settle some work, of course it’s work related. Anyway glad it’s weekend tomorrow, few places need to visit to settle some stuff, especially for my big day. Studio hunting, returning the heels my wife bought, what else??? Yup, searching for a new pair of heels for my wife for the occasions of her friends wedding. Even some shopping for me if possible as MJ is having sales starting today.
Being a local here in the capital sometimes does makes me feel that there’s no other place I can go to visit, my relatives are local, my mum and dad family are locals, unless you are talking about my ancestor, my great, great ancestors are from Guangdong or Quanxi, China, in which I have no idea. (However, my parents told me that, they have never contacted any of our relatives in China) Sometimes I found myself being ask by my friends and colleague, if I’m local here in the capital? Is that important? Maybe I should go to China to search for my origins, really need to sharpen up my language, really regrets my decision not to learn more on my mother tongue during my younger days.
Finally I’m on medication for my nostril problem. The way of usage for this medicine is really like sniffing cocaine up to my nose. Feeling better at this moment, despite the medication liquids does makes me felt uneasy at first, hopefully with this it will eventually help me reduce my current pain.

- my sniffing medication / drugs / ?????

Talking about trips, I was so envy with my wife, as she is able to spend more than 3 months at The States, courtesy of her company. Weekdays was work, weekends was leisure, how I wish my company does assign me somewhere else, maybe Europe……….. stop dreaming, and go back to work dude.

- Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco - its winter time, not summer

- Niagara Falls - winter time

- Lake Michigan, Chicago - winter time

My coming trip to 臺北市 Taipei, Taiwan in end Sept, what am I going to do, I don’t really know how to read the language of my mother tongue, I’m very dependable on my wife on this trip. Again I’m talking about my coming trip. Can’t you stop talking bout, people will be bored, just let others know only, when you have actually went there and see it on your own eyes. Anyway my visit to travel agencies seems to be wasting my time, though should have visited MATTA fair in March, but unfortunately I wasn’t in the capital at that point. The only replies I get from the travel agencies is that their schedules for end Sept, early Oct are yet to be release. The best time to visit them is during end July or early August. Even my bro & sis in law constantly asking me, how is my planning for the trip…………….. ehhh in reply, no not yet.
I was thinking, maybe…… better not to say it out. Aiyoh headache la boss, is there anything that can cure me instantly a?? I need vitamin C, the big C everyone needs, I’m lack of C, maybe not only me that are lacking of C, everyone in this world are lack of this vitamin. If anyone kind enough to donate some VITAMIN C, kindly let me know, as I’m desperate in need of. Anyway the alternative property that I’m looking at, is actually completed with CF, and it is ready to be move in once legal issue has been settle, however there’s only one concern. MY EX-BOSS is staying at the next block, what a coincidence. My wife actually did mention that she prefer it better than our first choice, maybe it is a wise decision also, but let us see what goes from there. Anyway after a call to their management office, I was told that the reason it’s up vacant now, is because that the property was being leased out previously by the management to the golf resort for their hostel purposes. Again, my parent wasn’t up to the idea of me in purchasing any second hand property without knowing the backgrounds of the previous owner or its residents. In reply I told them "Let me tengok dulu before I decide, you can’t really judge something before seeing it yourself." Anyway I was told by their staff that the property might be a bit run out, as the first completion was dated back in the year 1999 or 2000, while the latest was in the year 2004. But the property viewing would only be happening next Sunday, not this weekend. Anyway can this be consider second hand / used property??? Would the price RM180K to RM200K worth it????
I was thinking at this moment should I go for POTCIII this weekend?? Or should I wait for another week?? Anyway I thought of purchasing the tickets online today, unfortunately all the great and strategic seats has been taken up, then next week it should be. I’m just too lazy to think at this point, feeling sleepy lor. But happy that it’s Friday heheheheheheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Shop shop, shop ........ it's Monday again.

2007-05-21T14:06:00.000+08:00

Finally after weekend break I’m back, back to reality, back to my common self. Yup, we managed to used the SMART Tunnel on Saturday, it was a quick way and definitely a short cut, however funny thing is that, though it stated FREE USAGE, the barrier of the toll was not up, we are require to produce our T&G card or SmartTag to pass through if we were using that lane, in which I did make a mistake by using the SmartTag lane. D@mn it, I had to reversed my vehicle back to the T&G lane, and the notice informing this procedure was only printed in an A3 size paper on the entrance of this lane (again this is the MALAYSIAN way), and was not put up on the electronic announcement board. Luckily there was not much vehicle on the back of me, and I was able to reverse successfully and also there is no personal to assist us also (again need I remind you, this is the MALAYSIAN way). However not to spoil my day, the journey using the SMART Tunnel was an eye opener, no motorcycle or heavy vehicle allowed, one are required to switch on their vehicle light upon entering the tunnel. It was one of the alternative ways to escape heavy traffic, the journey took us 3 minutes to complete from SH exiting out to JTR, however we have yet to try using the JSI exit. Just hope the toll would still be affordable and below RM2 per usage, as it is one of the fastest way to enter the city center at this point.

a) entry to the tunnel from JTR

b) entry to the tunnel from JTR

c) inside the tunnel, heading towards the SH

d) inside the tunnel, notice the vehicle in front of me started to break.. why?? because of one jual ikan guy.

e) exiting into SR, on the left is the exit to Cheras / Petaling Jaya

As what I promised Joyce, I would be meeting her with my wife at the Twin Towers this Saturday, yup I kept my promise, no more FFK. Joyce was reminding me not to, and again checking with me where I was an hour prior to our schedule time, hehheheheheheh. I felt sorry for Joyce, as she has to carry the 20kg or more album from her home to the twin towers, luckily she did ask her husband to send her, if not………… Despite staying quite near to her home, I have yet to visit her new apartment. Talking about apartments, just do not know when will get my own. Its really a frustrating time for meat this point.
Went for sashimi and sushi lunch with them, however Joyce was not a great fan of sashimi, in the end, she consumed a small portion of it only. Anyway would like to thanks her for bringing the album and letting my wife browses through it, thanks Joyce, terima kasih banyak banyak.
As usual, my wife is back to her old self, its shopping time again. While I was surveying a new pair of shades, I do like something in square, but my wife wanted me to go for the "fly look". Actually I do have 2 pairs previously in the so-called "fly look". However my survey on that day was not successful. I did decide on a pair at this famous store at Twin Towers (authorized dealer of O), however there’s a permanent scratch or stain on this pair which eventually my wife persuaded me not to go for it and look at other stores which those offer the similar modal.
On our journey back using the tunnel, we were stuck inside a slow moving traffic at the tunnel, as there is this Stooppid foool decided to take picture of the tunnel while he is driving, what is this? (again need I remind all of you, this is the MALAYSIAN way) He was too busy doing his sight seeing and looking for a best spot to take his picture. Anyway by the time we pass him and exiting out to the SH, we were caught up in a jam.
My phone was ringing on early Sunday morning, what time is it? it’s 8.oo am. Who is calling, as I was thinking…it’s my Aunt. My parents are with them and there are heading to my wife’s place, luckily I have taken my bath & my wife was in the middle of it, the purpose morning tea and dim sum session. Within 5 minutes, they reached my wife’s place. We were having our dim sum as usual as this Kuchai’s place, can’t remember the name of it, despite me visiting them in several occasions. Anyway my aunt, insist that she paid for the food, despite me objecting it with her. After breakfast, we parted ways, they were heading to the wet market together with my parents, while both of us were heading towards MV. Despite having breakfast I was craving for a cup of coffee. My wife wanted to treat me with a slice of cake, for some particular reason, but I rejected her, it’s only 9.00 am, too early for cake and in the end we ended up me consuming my favorite Latte’ Coffee.

f) my first cup of Latte of the year - ☺

After roaming and surveying within MV, finally I’ve purchased my third pair of shades in my life, hahahhaaaaaaaaaaaaa. My wife was telling she is giving it to me as a gift, Thanx, thanx. Anyway in return I purchased for her a nice dress from DP. However my wife was not feeling well, as she is having flu, yet till today she is still in the same condition. Hope she get well soon.
Anyway we were so disappointed that the pair of heels from, Montreal, Quebec that my wife bought from Bangsar Village II, turns out to be a defect, though it’s a Value Buy but I don’t think that they should be selling such a thing to customer. My call to their store was greeted by busy tone, after calling their other outlets, only I was told the phone number publish on the website is actually no longer functioning (aiyohhhhh, another MALAYSIAN thinking) At last, I manage to call through, the sales person who attended me. Doesn’t sound friendly at all, despite this is a genuine manufacturing defect, I was told that there would be no exchange, as the heels was under Special Clearance Price and it was already 3 weeks since my wife purchased it. I believe I was given a standard reply in Malaysia. However manage to spoke to the manager, she insist that I return the heels for their inspection, before she can proceed with further action. It’s fair for both parties with her decisions, hopefully there will be a positive return in the end.

Beautiful Friday, is here.

2007-05-18T09:58:00.000+08:00

After long & exhausted 5 days, finally its going to be weekend again. Still having this cold, can’t really kick it off me. Did consult my family doctor, again the same old thing he describes to me: ”DUE TO THE SENSITIVITY OF YOUR NOSE, IT’S BEST THAT YOU ARE ON MEDICATION ALWAYS” I was thinking to myself, is that really bad? Am I really in critical condition? Anyway I’m planning to take the medication first upon my doctor’s advice, let’s see what goes from there.
Finally, the people in the capital can now enjoyed the newly open "Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel" or "SMART Tunnel” It was officially open on Monday, May 14th, 2007 and free usage until June 14th, 2007. For more info click here. (funny thing is that their webmaster has yet to update the latest info into their website) I just hope with this new project, it does really benefit the capital and not another “semi-value” project, as I remember seeing an email fwd by my friend, the storm that hit MJ LRT Station. It was a jaw dropping situation and eye opener for me. Unfortunately I have deleted the images from my pc, if not definitely I would have share it out.
Can’t think much, what I’m planning to do this weekend. All I know, I need to go to this studio, to check out the quality of their picture before I decide which studio I’m planning to use for my big day…. Sometimes I just can’t believe myself that I’m already reaching the age of 30. I’m not impressed with it, but at this point, looking back on certain things does makes me wonder a lot. Anyway this is life, you just have to move forward no matter how. The most important thing is that enjoys your life to the limit. It has been raining on wed, on thus and not today (maybe not for now). Just hope that rain will drop from the sky during weekend, as the capital really needs some H2O to cool out the heat of the city. Again I really need to pack my stuff, especially my so call ”GARBAGE”, and I’m really having headache, in where I should be putting the stuff that I’ve packed? Wah! if I were to list down my stuff to be pack, it will be a headache for me. Again, I need to pack my stuff if I were to move out from my current place; pack and pack later unpack.
Hope I will have a great weekend this week, wish everything goes the way I plan. I’m actually a bit lazy, my plan for weekends is to stay in bed and do nothing at all. Hahahahaaaaaaaaaaa eat, sleep, eat again, sleep again and eat once more and sleep once more. No la not like that, just hope can stay in bed a little bit longer compare to weekdays. Really wanted to know my weekdays routine??? Some other times…….. as I’m looking forward to this weekend. Hooray, hooray, hooray.

What else to do........

2007-05-15T08:32:00.000+08:00

The position of the seating wasn’t bad, the plot wasn’t bad at all. Maybe the thing that sucks the most is I. Maybe this is the last of the episode, not really a huge spidey fan. Summer is here, more and more summer movies are set to be release soon, maybe from now onwards weekend outing would be movies. Spend almost 7 hours at MV, as usual my wife would do her shopping on you know what loh, and for me as usual, I would be acting as a bodyguard to her, giving her a helping hands. Maybe we shouldn’t shop that much, really need to save up some money, saves up a huge chunk of money for our future.

i) finally we reached………..

ii) moving upwards…………

iii) top of the chain………….

Finally went to the TH Temple as what I have planed a long long time ago. Not really a constant religious type of guy, but maybe environments has really makes me understand one thing, we need something or someone to voice our thoughts and feelings. Anyway the visit reminds us of out registration day. Really need to say a big sorry to my wife, as I was losing my mind al the time recently. I’m SORRY. We did our prayers, stay there for a while. TH Temple, one of the tourist attraction of the capital, but why isn’t there any direct link of public transportation up to the hill, the stop to this attraction is only at the main FH road, doesn’t it look strange?? Though this temple is not fill with history as compare to the one near Chinatown, yet it attracts millions of visitors each year.
My MILaw wanted to have SB dinner, I always fancy Talipon Restaurant, but my wife and my MILaw never really like there, so we headed to TDesa, to try out a new SB Restaurant. It actually located at the famous Fish Head & Fish Paste noodles at TDesa. Not really my ideal type of SB dish, anyway did enjoy the food, put no special preference or return visit in mind. Disaster happened that night, however things were back to normal again later.
Sunday morning headed to a HAKKA restaurant with my wife and family for lunch, its located near PGRM and the under construction of CITY TOWER service residence.. I’ve been there numerous occasions, as I was the one who introduces it to my parents to try it out there. Anyway it’s MDay today. A great respect and salutes to the entire mom out there, who sacrifices half of their life in taking care and bringing up their kids. Thanks mom. Food wasn’t great this time, below our expectation. The final bill is around RM120 for 6 dishes for 8 adults and 5 kids. What we have? Ok ok here’s the list:
- Claypot lamb belly
- Claypot chicken wine
- Claypot pork leg vinegar
- Fish head steam with dark soya sauce
- Fried vegetables
- Assorted Yoong Tau Foo
- Toong Pohh Meat
Aiyah too busy eating that’s why forget picture loh, and I always forget the name of the restaurant. Surelahhh only know how to eat. Actually I wasn’t keen on eating that much that day, as my stomach was not feeling that well. And again my wives are complaining that I’ve gain weight again. So chammmmm kena complain again hahahhah. Fun weekend and exciting weekend I had.
Manage to have a nice conversation with my parents and my wife, guess everyone was talking about the past, my childhood time, and the time we really enjoy in the past. Luckily it rains that day, if not it will be high and dry again. Finally send my wife’s pc to repair and she finally took all her heels to me for repair.

Friday.....hoorayyyyyyyyyyy

2007-05-11T08:38:00.000+08:00

How can anyone say that I don’t plan things well enough, do I? I really don’t know what does others see in me. Do I sleep too much? I don’t really know about this, guess this is really what I am, can’t really change my behavior as its comes naturally. Another 5 more months to go before my big day still people saying I’m going too easy on certain things. I’ve yet to locate a property for my own family, still yet to do my photo, and worse still yet to plan for my trip. Guess this is why my wife is so piss off with me. What else??? My list of invitation is almost done. What else? What else, can’t really think, maybe I’m too lazy to think, what else…………… aiyah, what is wrong with me, am I too lazy to think, or just its me, my same old me.
3 days of medication really makes me dizzy and tired, still feeling the effect of the medication, feeling so tired and lazy, help, help anyone please help me. What else? Can’t really concentrate on the things I should be sorting out.

Again I’m staring at my monitor, don’t actually know what exactly on my mind at this point, clueless I guess, maybe foolish also. Just wish weekend would come soon. At last able to book for Saturday’s movie the much anticipated SPM3, heard from fellow friends that it’s not that nice at all, but what the hack, tengok, tengok lah, since long time no movie. If I FFK again, my wife would be furious at me again, talk only no action at all. Actually the main reason I don’t like going to the movie is because the seat are so uncomfortable, and I don’t really like to seat still type of person, as my big a$$ would like to roam around, hahahhahahah.
Feeling hungry again at this point, its only 8.17am and I have yet to eat a single thing, just a cup of coffee, yeah I know, my wife would be saying " It’s not healthy at all, you should be eating something beside coffee" I know, but I usually skip breakfast, my first meal would only be my lunch, which usually consist of vegetarian dishes. Need to slim down a bit in order to look good. I realize I’m gaining more and more weight these days. Maybe I eat a lot, or maybe I straight away sleep after my dinner. Anyway need to loose some more weight, at least to look much more slimmer during my big day.
What the hell, Friday is here again and I can relax a bit, just a bit. Looking forward for weekends, time to spend with my own family. Thanks mom & dad for taking care of me, and my wife for always there for me, taking care of me, loving me, heheheheh. Anyway Mother’s Day are here, what is my plan? Think hard, think hard, and need to compress my brain to think again.

Feeling sick again.

2007-05-08T16:15:00.000+08:00

Dizzy, all I can say now is that I’m feeling dizzy. Too much medicine again. Skip Monday, but now its Tuesday. Just hope time pass by fast, so that I’m able to get back to my bed. Dizzy!!!!! help me please. Can’t really open my eyes, can’t really concentrate in what I’m at this moment. My eyes are closing, can’t see properly, and think properly, I’m sober but dizzy. I’m not taking any drugs, maybe drugs for medication.2 pills for antibiotic, 2 pills for phlegm, 1 for throat, 1 for fever, 1 for flu and 2 teaspoon for cough. It’s like taking M&M’s and drinking coke at the same time. Hahahahahahhaaaaaaaa Weekend was enjoying, meet up with HF and his gf, PH from Taiwan. Shock on weekend but disaster on Monday, stay in bed for whole day. Those medications are really making me dizzy.

This things will kill you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, here I come.

2007-05-04T08:21:00.000+08:00

Finally after 5 long days of rest, I’m back.
Yup! I’m lazy xx xxxx, but it’s part of my responsibility in life, can’t really complain much. After 5 long days of rest and rest, I guess I’ve recharge myself to the maximum.
Saturday was whole day shopping with my wife. Went to 1U, however not able to get what my wife wanted, as she has targeted a skirt from WH, however at that time it cost around RM400++. Finally, WH was having sales, however the skirt was no where to be found, guess after 50% off, everyone targeted that piece of skirt. However my wife did manage to cure her disappointment, instead of a skirt she bought a top from F21.
Sunday, where do we go on Sunday? It’s our usual destination, MV. Again my wife bought a facial cleanser from SU, as MV was having promotion, any purchase above RM250, we are entitle to redeem a tote bag. Of course, we redeemed it, FREE Mahhhhhhh. At afternoon, we went to do some survey on Wedding Photo. Went to a place in Setapak, it was recommended by my friend, thought was a Bridal store, but it turn out to be a image studio. However that place was closed for 4 days, guess we have to come back again next weekend. Went to another Bridal store in Loke Yew Road, the famous of all in town. The sales consultant was very nice, but a bit pushy. Guess they were trains in such a way, trying to push the sales and finalize it on that day it self. Trying to catch our weakness, they were trying to control the situation. My brother advise us, try to control the situation, let us do the talking, let us demand what we wanted and not them, it’s easy try not to show our weakness, be total control in it. Hahahahah, sounds easy but it’s difficult. Thanks bro. for the advise.

(I'm gaining weight again, help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Monday, my wife wanted to go for a Karaoke session, but I wanted to go to the ZOO. Finally I decided to stick with my wife’s plan. Can’t ask for more RM17++ for 2 person for a session of 2 hours, unfortunately not much of English selection songs with lyrics for Karaoke, but I do enjoy my session, guess it has being 7 or 8 years since the last one. Again, my wife was doing some light shopping. Went to a few travel agencies, found out that the cheapest flight to Taipei is still Taiwan’s China Airline.
Tuesday, not much stuff on that day, just that my eldest brother treated us for a dinner, not bad on the food. Ordered ten dishes for 8 adults and 5 kiddy. In the end the bill end up around RM270++.

Yup look delicious. yum yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, where the hell did we went? Bangsar, yup Bangsar Village & Jalan Telawi. My wife wanted to do some shopping and wanted to shop in a new environment. Finally she bought the AD shoes, the one we went around from the island back to the capital, and finally she decided to purchase it.
Finally what goes around comes around, as it’s Friday again. It’s bloody warm in here, no rain for few days. It looks like the whole city is all dry up, can’t wait for the weekend to come. Come and catch me I’m waiting.

It's Friday Again, Freedom Time

2007-04-27T17:25:00.000+08:00

It’s Friday again, and I’m bloody cheerful on it. It will be a long stretch holiday for me, as I’m taking off from work on Monday as well while Tuesday and Wednesday would be a holiday here. Yeah yeah yeah, I’m able to spend some times sleeping, hahahhahahaha. My wife will be furious with me if she read this, sleeping again a?
I’m glad that my wife has decided to make an important decision in her life, which will benefit both of us, thank you. She will be heading back to the capitol tonight. Can’t wait to welcome her back tonight.
This few months will definitely be hectic with our plans. Lots of lots of stuff to be completed before September. Just hope everything goes the way we wanted and I really mean it.
Still feeling the effect of last night, still having a little headache here, NO, definitely not hang over from last night. Ah Yew called me yesterday, asking me if I’m interested in a property located in Damansara, I can straight away answer back to him that it’s not that kind of area I wanted to stay. Anyway thanks for his intention and awareness for me. Anyway I have set my eyes on one of the project located at Happy Garden. No, it’s not Kuchai Avenue or Dynasty Garden. It’s 1043 sq. apartment located in Happy Garden, however funny thing is that until now, they have yet to decide when to launch this project though I can see that construction has been completed up to the 4th Floor, in which it will consist of 8th Floor for this Apartment. Yup, I did call to the developer office numerous occasions, the last call was recently indicating that it will be launched in June, yet they not dare to confirm on this afraid of delay again.
Ah Yew was telling me that HF would be back from the island also this weekend, as he is travelling to Redang Island for holiday. Island to island hehhehe sound strange. Maybe to getaway from his work stress, as he did mentioned a bit to me while we were having a drink during CNY. Hope everything went smoothly for him and his gf. Yeah my wife wanted to meet up with his gf, wonder why? Maybe girls talk I guess, or maybe asking her on stuff of her homeland, as we are planning to travel there in September end.
Anyway it’s Friday again, and I just hope it wouldn’t like last week. My wife would be driving back from the island tonight, hope it wouldn’t rain again. Hope everything I plan for this 5 days would turn out the way I wanted and settles some of the important stuff as well.

Sonic Youth: Superstar (The Carpenter's Cover Song)

2007-04-24T20:48:00.000+08:00

Superstar is a 1969 song written by Leon Russell and Bonnie Bramlett, that has been a hit for many artist in different genres and interpretations in the year since; the most known version is by The Carpenters in 1971. In 1994, distortion masters Sonic Youth, who always had a Carpenters fixation, covered the song Superstar for the tribute album, If I Were a Carpenter. This is the only non-lp song for which a video exists. It depicts footage of Karen Carpenter playing drums along w/ SY (all looking rather elegant) performing the song on a stage (Lee plays keyboards and guitar, Kim plays bass and drums, Steve plays drums and guitar, and Thurston stands alone with a microphone). Yes I'm a great fan of Sonic Youth and also The Carpenters, though I'm not a fanatic fan of The Carpenters, but it is highly recommended to anyone who loves melodic pop. The performance by Sonic Youth on this song are clearly shown by mixing No Wave nature, DIY ethic sound, alternate guitar tunings with melodic pop. Noise-jam sections influence was clearly shown on this song as well. Enjoy the video

My Trip up North

2007-04-23T12:09:00.000+08:00

My worse nightmare finally hits me on my last journey up north, all of a sudden it started to rain at 5.30pm. I was rushing to the train station, it was just 50m away to the nearest shelter, maybe luck wasn’t on my side. Rain started to pour down heavily. I was not prepared, it resulted me soaked and wet, my shirt was wet, my pant was wet, my shoe was wet, and everything was wet. Luckily I did bring an extra tee shirt for the trip. Once I reached Puduraya, I change my wet clothes into my extra dry clothes. However Puduraya was flooded at this time, it’s not the first time and it definitely wouldn’t be the last time. After an hour wait at the platform finally my mode of transportation to the north reaches and I boarded it without any hassle, despite trying to be aware of my surroundings in case any pickpockets trying to pull a trick on me while I was boarding the bus, after 4 hours and 30 minutes I finally reach my destination.

KULIM – Fish Breeding Pond

My Saturday in the North started differently this time, my wife has plan for us. She has actually wanted to go to Kulim in Kedah for lunch, the famous Kulim Fish Farm Restaurant (Restoran Kolam Ikan). I did not know much about its location, as I only thought it would be a short journey. We started our trip at 10 am as the trip took requires a 45 minutes drives from the island using the expressway and another 30 minutes using the states road in Kulim. The spot was quite isolated, it’s located in the middle of a Palm Oil Plantation. Actually the so call directory was so tiny, as you can’t even notice it. Luckily the speed we were in was not that fast, the directory board to its location was actually very small and it is place on the right hand side of the road before a petrol station (can’t really remember if it’s actually a Caltex, Esso or Mobile) but I do remember there is a Petronas Petrol Station on the left side of the road, so guys if you are heading there try not to speed.

From the states road heading towards our destination, the ride was quite bumpy as the road was not tiled and it cut straight into the Palm Oil Plantation, yet it is still reachable by any 4 wheels.

Finally we reached our destination (Restoran Kolam Ikan) at almost noon that day, after cutting through the Palm Oil Plantation and going through rough bumpy ride, the final destination was well worth it. We were greeted by a sign board “ AWAS ANJING DILARANG MASUK”, which direct translation would be CAUTION DOGS NO ENTRY, I was thinking to myself, does it mean dogs no entry, or asking us to be cautious with dogs or no entry at all, never mind what does it mean. The restaurant does not assemble any 5 star restaurant in the capital, it’s just an ordinary family run type of fish farm turn into restaurant build from simple woods and bricks. The fish farm was actually quite large, acquiring few hectares of land and we are allowed to roam freely around the fish farm. Though the farm was heavily guarded with FIERCE LOOKING, MEN BEST FRIENDS (almost 10 to 15 dogs), yet it does not even bark at you or chases you away from the farm. The were 6 to 7 fish ponds at that area, I guess their main supply of fresh water is from this crystal clear stream which cut through the farm.

After roaming the pond we decided to settle down and order our lunch for 5 person (the menu only consist of fish and selected vegetables), which consist of 1 deep fried fish, 1 steam fish and 1 oil vegetable. I’m not a great fan of fish, but yet the fish is fresh, the meat was so tender and most importantly fresh and one important thing is that it does not have any scent of the soil, in which most of the fresh water fish do have this scent. The reason behind the freshness of the fish is because the fish will only be caught upon ordering. After filling up our tummy, the bill came to RM 75 in total, though it does still consider expensive. Why? Maybe we do not speak any hokkien as we are from the capital (it usually happens, if you are not local you would be paying a higher price for the food compare to the locals) Why am I saying this? My wife was saying that the couple on the next table was charged a total of RM 41 for the same kind of dishes, even same portion of fish. I was scratching my head at that point. At RM 75, I could order a nice reasonable dish for 8 person in the capital consists of a dish of fish, pork, chicken and a vegetables. As I also remember the last time we went to a seafood restaurant in the island, we order dishes consist of crabs, prawn, fish, vegetables and one more seafood dishes which I couldn’t remember for a meal for 4 person, we were only charge RM 78. Anyway this is my own personal opinion, maybe some might have better experience compare to us. During the course of our meal, the almighty flies are visiting us. However no mosquitoes were presents.

By the time we finish our meal and decided to head back to the island, more and more people are pouring in. Some in fancy cars, some from as far as Ipoh, guess we are the only one from the capital, and most of their customers are from the island.

This is how I rate it.
Food: (4/5)
Value: (3/5)
Cleanliness: (3/5)
Services: (3/5) *come on this is not a 5 star restaurant.
Location: (3/5) *a bigger signboard should be put on the state road, and also signboard for guest to exit.
Ambience: (3/5) *for a family run restaurant
Overall: (3/5)

Remember this is my own personal rating, my own personal opinion.

It's Friday, Freedom Friday.

2007-04-20T11:11:00.000+08:00

It’s Friday again, yup! heading north tonight. Just hope that the weather would be on my side. Sick & tired that it always rains whenever I plan to go up north. My wife knows that I’m upset whenever it rains on Friday, especially when I have plan and when I’m rushing down to Puduraya. Guess my wife was right you can’t really control the weather, and there is nothing much I can do about it, so stop complaining that much. Guess this will be my last trip heading up north. Louise is planning to Kulim this Saturday for dinner with her colleague can’t wait for the trip, excited. Excited because I’m meeting Louise, hehehehehhehe.

Yesterday was Hannah’s birthday, she is announcing to everyone that it’s her birthday. Informing everyone but not me, maybe she knows I’m a bit different compare others. Funny thing is that she keep telling my mum & dad, even her daddy & mummy daily, and she ask my mum for presents…let me repeat again, a 5 years old kid asking an adult for presents. It’s sounds weird, but at the same time, isn’t she not supposed to do that??? I remember when I was a kid, I never ask anyone for birthday gifts. Maybe kids today are different, much more spoken out.

As I reached office this morning, I was checking out my bus ticket, just to ensured that everything is in order, the date, the time and the destination. Then suddenly I realized this picture is seating inside my wallet for quite some times. It was taken 4 years ago if I’m not mistaken. It was when that time Rory was taking a trip here and the rest were in the middle of setting up SHOWROOM. One kui low & five chinese kid crowded inside a cute Japanese Photo Snapping Machine. Imagine that, doesn’t it look weird? And funny as well? Since that day, everyone was busy with his own stuff, but we still communicate once a while. Checking out how is each other is doing.

SONIC YOUTH: Rather Ripped Lyric Book

2007-04-18T08:09:00.000+08:00

"Rather Ripped"

by: Thurston Moore

Monday Again.

2007-04-16T15:00:00.000+08:00

Weekend over, it's monday again. Again I'm feeling exhausted as it is Monday again. Need to recharge myself again.

Funny thing is that, why does it have to rain on Monday & Friday??

Meet up with SKINN3R & JWKW with my wife for a quick brunch at KLCC last Saturday. They all still look the same, same old up to date trendy style. I can say I'm really out dated a bit compare to them. Glad we finally meet up, as SKINN3R was complaining that I spend too much time away. Well he is right, but at least they undertstand that, life sometimes changes a person's personality. Maybe age is catching up with me, couple of grey's are well noticed by them.

Aaaiyyyah I forgotten that it's PC Fair at KLCC, but luckily we were able to get a cab to runaway from there, as my wife was complaining that she has yet to complete her wedding's shopping list. Well it's true, maybe because majority of the time we spend outside of Klang Valley.

And, finally I was able to watch the UNPLUGGED Session of KOЯN wwwwoooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, it was electricfying. Imagine a nu-metal band doing unplugged, impossible right. No electronic guitar, no special effects, its all about acoustic instrument and your magnificient vocals., damn it, it was a jaw dropping performance by them. Though I can't remember how many songs that they played, but I do hope I would be able to lend a hand on their UNPLUGGED album soon.

MTV UNPLUGGED: KOЯN

Track listing
"Blind"
"Hollow Life"
"Freak on a Leash" (featuring Amy Lee of Evanescence)
"Falling Away from Me"
"Creep" (Radiohead cover)
"Love Song"

"Got the Life"
"Twisted Transistor"
"Coming Undone"
"Make Me Bad/In Between Days" (featuring The Cure)

"Throw Me Away"
B-Sides:
"No One's There"
"Thoughtless"
"Dirty" (MTV Virtual Hills leak)

"THE DESTROYED ROOM: B-SIDES AND RARITIES" AVAILABLE NOW

2007-04-11T12:06:00.000+08:00

The Destroyed Room: B-sides And Rarities, a band-chosen collection of near-hidden Sonic Youth gems, is now available on Geffen Records. The album brings together songs from throughout the band's career with Geffen, focusing on tracks previously available only on vinyl, limited-release compilations, or as b-sides to international singles. The tracks were hand picked by the band and also include material that has never before been released. A double vinyl LP edition is now available on the band's own Goofin' Records label. The vinyl features two bonus tracks: 'Doctor's Orders (T vox)' and 'Is it my Body?' and is available April 3.

The complete track listing for The Destroyed Room: B-sides And Rarities is:

- Fire Engine Dream - (2003) outtake from "Sonic Nurse;" previously unreleased

- Fauxhemians - (2001) from The Noho Furniture Sessions; originally released on the "All Tomorrow's Parties 1.1" compilation ATP Records.

- Razor Blade - (1994) b-side from the "Bull in the Heather" single

- Blink - (1999) from the "Pola X" soundtrack

- Campfire - (2000) from the "At Home With The Groovebox" compilation originally released on Grand Royal Records.

- Loop Cat - (2003) from the "You Can Never Go Fast Enough" compilation originally released on Plain Recordings.

- Kim's Chords - (2003) Japanese bonus track from "Sonic Nurse"

- Beautiful Plateau - (2003) Japanese bonus track from "Sonic Nurse"

- Three Part Sectional Love Seat- (2001) from The Noho Furniture Sessions; previously unreleased

- Queen Anne Chair - (2001) from The Noho Furniture Sessions; previously unreleased

- The Diamond Sea - (1995) LP version with alternate ending, b-side from The Diamond Sea CD single

Phewwwww!!!

2007-04-06T11:13:00.000+08:00

Tired and sleepy this few days.

Finally visited the grave for Ching Ming.

Started my journey on Saturday to Louise side, damn traffic was heavy, by the time we reached the road linking with Nirwana Memorial Park, damn traffic jam in and out.

Finally after an hour drive we reached, again we need to look for place to park.

Again it's praying at the big temple before heading towards the small temple then only we are allowed to visit the grave.

Unfortunately the weather isn't helping us abit. After doing all the necessary we left for home, however this time, we decided to take another road to avoid the traffic jam. Rely very much on the signboard, but unfortunately we are not lost. We pass by the Hulu Langat Damm, and it is so beautiful. It was so beautiful, the green, the air & the surroundings, still unpolluted. Round 1 finished.

Now it's round 2, Sunday, my visit to my Grandfather & grandmother's grave. I'm happy that Louise decided to come along this time, well I guess maybe she felt it's time gua???

Anyway I really appreciate very much that she decided to follow us.

Our sunday expedition started at 6 am, unfortunately my brother who is in charge of driving take the wrong direction resulting one huge round we have to take.

By the time we reached, traffic started to pile up, dad was so pissed off with bro, started to throw his tantrum.

He is really unhappy as traffic was not moving at all at thet time, by 6.45am we are still stuck at the main, yet to reach Alice Smith International School.

By 7 am, we decided it's best we walk inside, yup its fruitful, but mom decided to stay put with bro, maybe age is catching up with her, pain here and there.

As usual dad, was walking like as if he is in a competition. By 7.15am we reached the temple, dad was in charge. After temple, we (my elder brother, dad, Louise & I) decided to head to the grave, we know it would be a challenge to look for my grandmother's grave, as during the old days, grave are scatter around and not systematicaaly place. Fortunately WHang able to locate it, or maybe dad, can't remember. Usually it would be me who are able to locate it, as I always remember where is it situated. Anyway glad we manage to locate it without any hassle.

Dad was hands on everything, reluctantly to pass the job to us to clean the grave, I understand how dad's feel at that time, I guess I would also might react the same thing. About half an hour at the grave, my bro the driver call up saying that Mom decided to walk up, its a 10 to 15 min walks from her side. My elder bro decided to look for her, and I decided to replace my bro(pee time I guess) After 2 hours stranded on the traffic, my bro finally reach the destination , ahahhahahah, guess he must be swearing alot.

By 11.00 am, we were able to finish everything, visited my Grandfather's grave as well. It can be said everything went smoothly for us this year, Mom was saying if she can't come next year she will pass this responsibility to me. And Dad was making fun on me to. Guess I can say this year everything went smoothly.

It's Thursday.

2007-03-29T23:56:00.000+08:00

Feeling tired and sleepy today, again it's raining again by the time I'm out of my bed. Luckily by the time I'm on my way to work it's only drizzling.

It's Thursday morning, another day to go before my weekend break. Yup, it's going to be a family picnic this weekend (in my dreams, picnic). It's grave visit again - Qing Ming festival.

This would be Hannah & Joel's first grave visit.

I realised how beautiful it is the view from my office, full view of Kuala Lumpur.

i) Kuala Lumpur Tower
ii) Kuala Lumpur Tower & Petronas Twin Tower (KLCC)
iii) Kuala Lumpur Tower & Petronas Twin Tower (KLCC)

My Collection of KISS stuffs.

2007-03-29T08:31:00.000+08:00

I guess I started to collect rubbist (as they all described to me) since 1996 after KISS reunited for the first time. From there onwards it's an obsession and no turning back.

A must have for every KISS Figurines lover: KISS by Mego, manufactured in 1978.

I've collected numerous stuff, vinyls, vintage rock tees, cds, books, figurines, comics and other rubbish.

Here are some of my personal KISS collections:

a) KISS - Gene Simmons 12 Inch
b) KISS - Lego Like

c) KISS - Solo Album
d) KISS - Alive
My favourite of all from McFarlane
e) KISS - Creatures
f) KISS - Psycho Circus
g) KISS - Headliners & FigureHead