Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Dinner with Old Friends...

I went out with June Ying yesterday. I have promised her to ‘belanja’ her a Japanese meal last week as a birthday gift to her. She was very busy last week so we end up going out only yesterday.

Initially, she want to have Japanese food somewhere in Bandar Bukit Tinggi (BBT) but when we were somewhere nearby Aeon Jusco BBT, we decided to go there to look for our dinner. We called up Shii Yun to see whether she would be free to come out to join us for ‘makes’ or not but she says that she would need to work later.

From the floor plan that I got the other day, we saw that there is a Sakae Sushi in there and we decided to try our luck. The bad news is that Sakae Sushi is not open yet. We walked around and finally decided to try Che Go, a Korean restaurant nearby. While waiting for us to be serve, we saw Shii Yun and family walking nearby. They end up having dinner with us.

We also have Lian Sing joining us for dinner. He called June when we just reach Aeon Jusco BBT and by the time we sat on the table, he is with us already. We talked a lot about our friends, getting updates that would otherwise impossible to get. After the dinner, we walked around the shopping complex before heading home.

When we decided to contact Shii Yun, we also decided to play a prank with her. We used my mobile to call but June does the talking. Because it has been a while since Shii Yun talked to June, I told her to say that I went to Thailand to have a sex-change and that my voice changed to more feminine because of it… Dunno she fell for it or not but we were having fun at that time.

After Shii Yun knows that it is June who is talking to her, she curiously ask who else are there with us. To have more fun, we told her that there are only both of us and that we are going out on a date… Shii Yun reply saying that it that ever happened, it should have happened about 10 years ago when we were still young… haha…

P.S.: I end up at Aeon Jusco Bandar Bukit Tinggi again... Twice in three days... Not complaining though!

My 4th Wife




Introducing, my 4th wife…

Dell Inspiron 1520 Notebook. She arrived yesterday and she is everything that I expected she would be…

I will introduce to you my other wives soon, if you still have not met them yet… :P

Monday, November 26, 2007

HINDRAF March @ Jalan Dato Hamzah




As the event is currently unfolding, a large group of Indians are in a large parade around the Little India, Klang. I believe that this is because of the captured HINDRAF leader being brought to court in the nearby magistrate court.

KL Live and Loud

Actually, I got one thing that I forgot to mention in my previous post. While I was in Aeon Jusco Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2, I managed to caught up my MyFM Troopers... There were there to give out freebies and one of the freebies is the KL Live and Loud Concert ticket. In fact, there were giving out 2 tickets worth RM500++. Only three person want to attend the concert and I was one of them... The guy in charge, Jeffrey, makes us do some silly things before telling us that it is going to be given out on a very basic game. The game "Lat tali lat tali tam pong" (I know you are laughing now but it is really the thing that Jeffrey want us to do) will involved everyone and the one who used the different sign will win the tickets...

Sigh... did not manage to get it because the other guy used the same sign as me... (I really wanna **** the guy, just kidding)

Anyway, the ticket was won by a former colleague of mine, TingTing. It has been a while since I last saw her.

After a while, I realize that I am glad that she won the tickets... If it were me who won the tickets, I am not sure whether I will be able to go or not. And even if I am able to go, I also don't have anyone to join me to the concert...

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Updates for the week

Many things happened for the past week. In fact, it was too many that I still have not have the time to really write it in their respective post... Anyway, until I get the time, I am going to just summerize things that I want to write on...

The pictures from Weoi Li and Li Jin's wedding is ready and I am going to pass it to them tonight during a mamak get-together later on... Hopefully, I can upload it into Image Captured Studio soon by end of next week. I will post in here as well.

The day after the wedding, I was invited to MasterMind Training Centre's Open Day. I guess you must me wondering what is this MasterMind Training Centre. To keep it simple, it is actually a high-end computer-aided tuition centre opened by Shireen, a former colleague of mine. It is situated in Uptown, Damansara Utama. What is really great about this tuition centre would be the special concept it has taken upon, whereby a bit part of the tuition is done using computer. What is really dramatic about it is that, the system that is running throughout the tuition centre is actually going to give the parent a real-time report through sms to let you know about the progress of their tuition. The thing that is great about the centre for students is actually the concept that tuition in MasterMind gives them a status and it is more that a tuition centre. It is a place where students can interact with each other and at the same time have fun while learning.

From Monday until Thursday, I was really busy with the final touch-up of the Weoi Li and Li Jin's wedding and MasterMind Open Day's photos... It is really a lot of work since I am working on about 800 photos at one go but I am not complaining, really. It is part of the work, since I am in the 'business' of wedding photography now. In fact, I am honoured to be able to do these works and I really like taking photographs and the works behind it.

Also, on Thursday, I meet up with a few of my former colleagues from Comfori. The meet-up point is Marco's Pizza in Kelana Jaya. the place looked decent enough but if you really want to eat pizza, I would suggest that you go for Domino's or Pizza Hut. Jason Cho, who I have not seen for a while now, is now in the beauty salon business. He even give me a nice looking lighter. Thanks, Jason. Those that came includes Eric and wife, Carmen, Vynnie, Angie and of course me!

After meet-up at Marco's, I moved on to the next meet-up. This time, it was with Shireen and her bf, Jack. The reason I meet with them is to pass the MasterMind's photos to them... Of course, we talk about other things but I can't really write it here.

I can declare that last Friday is really a really special day for my family. It was one of the rare day when I can see that almost everyone of the family, my parents, uncles and aunties, cousins, nephew and of course our two special guests, both Wei Wen's and Si Mun's bf is around as well to celebrate my grandma's 83rd birthday. Even with the presence of these two special guests, the limelight was stolen by my nephew, Kok Ming. His everlasting energy while playing around really amazed alot of people and it really remind me of my old self when I was at the same age long lime ago. The great thing about Kok Ming is that he is the one that makes my grandma smile a lot when he ask her to smile when we were singing the birthday song and when she was about to cut the cake.

The company that I am working in now, Southern Edible Oil Industries Sdn Bhd is actually part of Southern Group. The reason I am talking about it is that last Satuday, the company's sport club organized a FitriVali celebration at Royal Klang Club. Almost everyone from the company is present and those present were supposed to wear traditional wears... It was a feast for the eyes as many, both male and female, of them really put in their effort to wear great-looking traditional wears. I on the other hand, just keep it simple. In fact, I think I cheated... I just wore the maroon batik shirt that was part of the package paid when I entered UMS. At least I am wearing traditional wear...

FitriVali ends about 2 pm and went to the new Aeon Jusco Shopping Centre at Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2. It is actually the Opening Day of the shopping centre and I have decided to meet up with a group of new friends that I have made in a forum that I came across not so long ago. The forum is called MyKlang and it is open to all who is related to Klang in one way or another. If you are interested, you can join in as well. Anyway, back to the meet-up at Aeon Jusco Shopping Centre. Many people actually said that they will come but I guess, due to the infinite possible, only four of us manage to show up. Kimmy, as the forum's owner, HijackQueen, Jimmy and me... It is really great to finally meet up with you guys (and girl) even though it is just a small group. Looking forward for the next one because HijackQueen and Kimmy have been telling about how great KurauKing is at recommending and bringing the rest to where great food is in Klang.

Hope that I can upload those photos soon...

Friday, November 23, 2007

Crazy price for Crude Palm Oil

At the time I am writing this, the price for Crude Palm Oil is hitting a new record high - RM3001 PMT...

This is crazy compare to the time when Crude Palm Oil is at the lowest price of less than RM800 PMT a few years back...

Great things about being Malaysian...

Actually there are a lot of great things about being a Malaysian...

One thing for sure would be our compatibility in terms of language. I believe that many Malaysians can actually converse in at least three language and a few other dialets...

Basic language that Malaysian are able to converse in includes Malay Language, English and Mandarin. There are some who are able to converse in other language such as Japanese language, Tamil, Spanish, Français and even Korean. It is true... really.

Dialets (mostly for Chinese) includes Hokkien, cantonese, Fuzhou, Hakka and Hainanese are all part of a Malaysian life. What is really great about it is that when two Malaysian is talking, they can use two different language/dialet and yet they are able to understand each other correctly.

The other great thing about being a Malaysian in term of language would be the ability to translate two different language in a blink of an eyes.

It happened to one of my uncle one day when he was in a business trip to China. He was at his Chinese friend's office when there another businessman is around. This businessman however is a Westerner and both side has a translator each. But is was funny, as my uncle says, that they are not able to communicate with each other.

The conversation lasted for a while and clearly it is not getting anywhere. So, my uncle interrupted the 'conversation' and help out. Within 5 minutes, everything has been settled. It seems that both the translators are very good with their work on paper only, not in conversation.

After the discussion, the Chinese businessman actually asked my uncle to look for anyone as good as my uncle to work with him.

That is one of the great thing about being a Malaysian. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let me know...

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

I have a Confession to make...

I need to make a confession.

I did sOMeThINg yesterday...

(what are you thinking?) I did not do anything bad or illegal or against my own principles... (If you are thinking something 'serong', you better go and cleanse your thought)

Actually, I have made a purchase... A purchase that can be consider the most expensive one I have ever taken by myself

**my car cannot be consider as one as my dad pay for the deposit, even though I have paid him back already... I think; and the apartment that I 'bought' with my ex-gf is not entirely my own purchase. In fact, I have 'sold' it to her... so, that one does not count as well...

Okay...

I will stop my long-winding blogging here and open the chest of the mystery...

I brought a LAPTOP!!! I bought a LAPTOP!!! I brought a LAPTOP!!! (forgive me for my burst of happiness... I couldn't sleep yesterday, thinking of what I can do with the laptop with me. I have a few plan that was put on hold because I don't have a computer to work on... what plan? cannot tell... secret... Will announce it once it is complete...)

Yes... I bought a laptop from Dell and if there is no problem, I should be getting it next week...

I just can't wait...

Monday, November 19, 2007

Weoi Li and Li Jin's Official Wedding (17th Nov 2007)

Finally, I have a Sister-in-law (sort of)...

As you all know, I don't really have a brother (I am the oldest in the family) and I have always taken Weoi Li as my big brother (and always will). In fact, I have been calling him "big brother" for more than 13 years already (since 1994 if I am not mistaken, when we are in the same class during Form 2).

Well, he got married last Saturday with his sweetheart, Li Jin, who is also another good friend of mine...

As one of the photographer who has been covering their registration on the 9th September 2007 (the other being Jason, SanSan's life partner - can't say husband yet cos they have registered but havn't go though the official ceremony yet), I continue my work by being the main photographer of the event again.

Went to Li Jin's place as early as 6.45 am to cover the make-up process. By 8.00 am, the 'chi mui' (sisters) started arriving. Fay Chin, Mee Leng, Pei Yun, Koh Pek, Huey Ying, Ling Sze, Haruka (from Japan), Ivy and some others are among the "chi mui"... Every 'chi mui' was shock to see me there but they came to accept that I need to be there to capture the bride's side of the journey... Funny that they even thought of asking me to wear a skirt to become one of them...

Well, by the time the groom arrive at the bride's place, the 'chi mui' already kick me out of the house (I guess they thought that I might pass the key out or something...).

With the influence of Hong Kong's Drama, 'chi mui' nowadays will try to give the 'heng tai' (brothers) a hard time before the groom can bring his wife home. 'Heng Tai' consist of Ji Long, Kok Lim, Gee Way, Tuck Bin, Kai Loong, Shyen, Wei Loong, Winfred, Chee Yong, Kean Hua and many more. Not forgetting ME!

First up, pysical test. Two 'heng tai', Weng Phoon and Shyen. Eating carrot while pumping. Weng Phoon lying down while holding a stick of carrot while Shyen bite the carrot while pumping directly on top of Weng Phoon.

Next up would be the "Tastes of Marriage" (Sweet, Sour, Bitter and Spicy). The 'chi mui' prepared the four different taste using chilli in fried wanton(for the Spicy), minced bittercout (for the Bitter), honey on some sweet "kueh" (for the sweet) and god-know what for the sour...

For the third test, the 'chi mui' asked who is the groom's best friend and everyone looked at me. Answering the challenge, I stepped up to take the challenge. Pei Yun said that it is a very simple task and he hand me an raw egg. What I need to do then is to roll the egg through my trousers. Hard to explain how it feels like except to say that it is cold. The 'heng tai' was joking that I should make sure that while one egg goes in, only one egg comes out and not three eggs... Another was advising me not to grab the egg too hard. By the time the egg passed halfway, Wei Loong was asking me to let to egg slide down. But since I don't have any extra trouser then, I keep it cool, letting the egg slide down slowly. Thanks Buddha that the egg come out in one piece.

Before we can go though the main door, the 'chi mui' asked for the "Door Opening Ang Pau". As we are following the tradition, Weoi Li gave it to them...

Initially thought that by this time, everything should be settled but halfway up the stairs, the girl blocked us saying that we need to answer some question, both general and personal... After these questions, Weoi Li have to do one last thing... He has to sign a Love Contract...

After doing all these, the groom finally got to meet with his bride...

Next up is the "Tea Ceremony" in the bride's place before moving to the groom's place for yet another round of "Tea Ceremony"...

So, from last Saturday onwards, I have Li Jin as my "tua soh", apart from Weoi Li as my 'big brother'...

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Along in TV?

(A man wearing singlet sitting slowly in a room with a fan blowing...)


*Peng yu, ho bo?*
Friend. How are you?

*Ai cho seng li ah?*
Want to do business?

*Bo lui*
No money?

*Ka gua kong la*
Tell me la.

*De ai lor chui*
How much you need?

*Gor cheng? Gua chio de*
RM5000? I lend to you.

*Chap cheng? Gua chio de*
RM10,000? I lend to you.

*Gor chap cheng? Gua pun eh sai chio de*
RM50,000? I also can lend to you.

......................................................

(Switch on the light and wear uniform)

*Gua lang me shi along*
We are not along...

*Gua lang ai tolong*
We are here to tolong...

* Read these in Hokkien....

Saw this in the TV... can't remember the name of the ministry but the way they do it is really catchy... I was laughing when I finished watching the advertisement...

To tell you the truth, I almost believe that the advertisement was done by along.... haha

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Trip to Ipoh (Again?)

Yupe...

Thinking about going to Ipoh again... Probably next month (December 2007) ... if got enough "kaki"...

Interested? Should be a short one though (Go on Saturday, come back on Sunday)...

Sleep Early...

As I was having trouble sleeping early on Sunday night, I manage to make up to it yesterday night. I couldn't believe myself that I slept about 9.00 pm... Woke up briefly at about 12.00 pm just to brush my teeth and wash my face before continuing with my ZZZZzzzzzz.....

Luckily still managed to switch on my alarm clock... Woke up fresh this morning...

Monday, November 12, 2007

Packed Year-End

I just realized that from this week onwards, most of my weekend is fully packed with activities... Don't believe? take a look at this

Week 46 (This week): Weoi Li and Li Jin's Wedding
Week 47 : Company's lunch for Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Deepavali
Week 48: Incovar Camp (Inter College and Varsity Camp by BGF) - tagging along, probably as a helper
Week 49: Long Yaw's Wedding (becoming brother)
Week 50: KCBA English Youth Camp
Week 51: Possible trip to Ipoh
Week 52: Dunno yet. Rest, I think... :P

All-You-Can-Eat Steamboat

My mum was telling me something that I found funny and true that I decided to share it here.

She was joking with me when I went over to fetch her from KCBA last Saturday when she told me that my breakup with my ex-gf was actually a blessing in disguise (at least for my family members) and I immediately understand what she means. Before the breakup, I would normally spend my weekend with my family once in a blue moon (normally during special occasion only) as most of my time then is allocated for her.

Now that I am single all over again, I am spending more and more time with them. In fact, I brought them here and there to eat different type of foods... I guess you understand what I am trying to say now, right....

Well, yesterday, I brought them over to an all-you-can-eat steamboat restaurant in Sunway area. The name of the shop? Yuen Steamboat!

As the concept goes, you are allowed to eat all that you want and the best thing is that the price for every person is RM18.80 excluding drinks and tax.

Five of us went yesterday and I need to pay less than RM104 for the whole dinner.

But one thing bad about it, is that three of us can't sleep yesterday either due to the tea or overeat. :P

Mum and dad...

My sister and Nick

The Ying-Yang soup

Friday, November 09, 2007

Holy Me?

My manager (also a good friend of mine) told me something the other day that makes me wonder...

Last Saturday, I told him that I would be going to Zouk that night and all the sudden, he give me a kind of look. I ask why and he just told me that he does not believe me that I would be going to these type of place. In fact, he even asked me to take some pictures as evidence that I have, in fact, been to Zouk.

I showed him the pictures that I upload in my earlier post (Happening@ZouK) later on Monday and I asked him why he does not believe that I would be going to these type of places? The answer that he gave me really show what type of people I am back at the time when I was still young and fresh. He says that for him, I am the very religious/holy type of people that I would not go to these places like disco or bar...

I am flatter indeed that people really thought me as that and I do think that I was someone like that then...

But, over times, I guess I have changed. Not totally but I have a different perspective on life and what I am doing now is to try things (things that are legal only) so that I would better understand the difference path of life and that I would not regret later for not doing something now.

For people that are worried about my recent changes, please rest assure that I am still my own self walking in a different style.

Pasta@Home

[Picture from Italian Recipes (http://www.italianrecipes.ws)]

Believe it or not, it has been about a year since I last went into the kitchen and cooked something. Yesterday however, I moved into my kitchen again to cook some pasta for my family.

My family know that I can cook pasta and they urged me to cook some for them... Since my mum was eating vegetarian yesterday, I made a simple serving of spaghetti with mushroom soup with potatoes...

Luckily, the pasta that I cooked is still edible and I am looking forward for more soon (maybe this Sunday - Macaroni, perhaps). Anyway, have been thinking about learning how to cook more dishes... anyone want to teach me and let me borrow their kitchen??? Will try to keep everything intact after I use your kitchen, though...

Monday, November 05, 2007

Happening@Zouk


Was in Zouk last Saturday for some special occasion with a group of friends.




Went there kinda late but by 2.30 am, everyone is tired... Went for midnight breakfast before heading home. Reached home at 4.00 am and went straight to sleep.

Again, did not managed a good sleep (happened twice before:wake up in the wee hour of the night if I was drunk the day before) and by 9 am, I am fully awake already. Sigh... another less than 5 hours of sleep.

Need to stay away from liquor more unless I want to wake up early the next day. Then I should get myself drunk :P