Living My Life Today

So Far In 2012

2012-01-15T21:19:00.000+08:00

This is the second week of 2012 and things happened, even before 2012...

For those who know, 28th Dec was my 31st birthday. It can be consider an happy occasion with dinner with friends and people wishing me "Happy Birthday". That is definitely enough for me (I am a simple guy). But what happened the day after was totally unexpected. My grandma passed away on 29th. It was unexpected, really, cause she has been in a very good health all this while. Nevertheless, it is part of life that I have already accepted.

Initially, I didnt plan of getting anything for myself for last year's birthday but after much bugging by koklim, I decided to get myself a Samsung Galaxy Note.

It is white in colour and it is darn big.

Next is my first 10km run for the year, Mizuno Wave Run 2012 @ UPM

That's me with my bite the finisher medal photo... I did this too all my finisher medal... lolz

Happy Winter Solstice 2011

2011-12-22T14:16:00.001+08:00

Happy Winter Solstice 2011

Wicked

2011-12-16T01:09:00.000+08:00

Finally home from a super short trip to Singapore, with the main goal of watching Wicked: The Musical. This is my first official musical, so I cant really compare it but I must say that I do enjoy it alot. And the story is really really very good. You would not have imagine that it was like that when it all started... :)

More about it after I come back from Mitra DYC 16: Invisible Belongings.

Free Beats

2011-07-24T22:07:00.000+08:00

When Videogame meet Real Life

2011-05-29T22:48:00.000+08:00

Looking at these photos brings me back to the time when the digital era was just started... Many of you may not know some of these figures but believe me when I say that they are a big hit back then... really!

The abonimable snowman from that retro Windows 3.1 skiing game.

Bowser enjoying the surf.

Donkey Kong in his natural habitat.

Double Dragon brothers looking for trouble.

Ecco enjoying a 3d lagoon.

Excitebiking it across London Bridge.

Honda getting some bonus points and future warrants.

Link enjoying the green.

Sonic speeding across Drab Desert Zone.

That a-hole dog doing what he does best.

Originals by Aled Lewis via Awesome Robo!

Kechara Soup Kitchen Music Video

2011-05-20T22:46:00.002+08:00

Three more days...

2011-04-13T21:09:00.000+08:00

Three more days until my first competitive run of the year and my body is not in the best condition it can be. I was sick for the past one week, started with sore throat, then fever and now a flu that just dont want to stop.

I hope I would be able to get better soon and I definitely want to finish the run.

Wish me luck.

2011 Movies

2011-04-04T21:29:00.001+08:00

These are 2011's movies that I want to watch. I have watched a few but there are just too many of them.

Soul Surfer

A movie inspired by a real event of a 13 years old girl who lose her left arm during a shark attack. I always love these type of movie.

Sanctum

A movie about man versus nature and in this case, the nature has the upper hand.

Puss in Boots

Tell me... Who doesnt love this cute cat. Furthermore, he swashbuckling his way to the heart of many, including me

Cowboys & Aliens

Two great men from two era (Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig) move in together for this movie. It happened back in the old west but with a twist of aliens. What else do you need?

I am Number Four

One of my favourite movie so far, I am Number Four is just marvelous. I watched the movie twice (once at home, the other time in the cinema)

Green Lantern

A right that can become anything of your imagination. I want one as well.

Kung Fu Panda 2

Who dont love the panda who does cool kung fu moves? Need me to say more...

Conan the Barbarian

The movie that bring Arnold to the eyes of the world. Can it bring another man to the eyes of the world.

Captain America: The First Avenger

The first super soldier of America. This is exciting.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

The movie that makes Johnny Depp, Johnny Depp.

The Priest

Not an usual movie but it would makes you think twice if I tell you Maggie Q would be in it. See, I told you..

Scream 4

Scream for your life...

Transformer 3: Dark of the Moon

Actually the last on my list. But if I dont post this, people may kill me...

Thor

How often you would see the god of thunder himself?

The Green Hornet

I dont like Seth Rogen but I find Jay Chou's fighting cool...

Training for my next Run

2011-03-31T21:05:00.000+08:00

Some of you may know that I love to run, even though I cant really run far due to my knee injury from a long time ago. So far, I have joined three event, Setia Alam Half Marathon, SCB Kuala Lumpur Marathon and Nike City 10km Kuala Lumpur. I am also proud to say that I am a finisher for all three in either the 10km or 11km run.

Moving into my third year of running, I am looking forward for three events this year. In so far, I have already set my mind for the following:

Energizer Night Marathon @ Sepang International Circuit in April 2011
Penang Bridge International Marathon @ Penang in November 2011

I have yet to finalize my third event but most probably, I am looking at Adidas' King of the Road event. hopefully they would organize it. Else, I would be looking for some other events.

Okay. For now, I am doing my training for the Energizer Night Marathon. It is not an easy one since it is just a short while after CNY and my trip to China where I couldnt do any training. Last week, I started with a 3 laps in the stadium and it almost killed me. My leg was so weak after the run that I couldnt walk properly. And it was a week after that I could resume my training.

So far, I have been running 3 laps on Tuesday and Thursday. It does feel good that I am able to run the distance again but I do hope to increase my distance this Saturday and I will increase my training frequency to daily next week. At least, this is the best that I could do for now. Even if I cannot run, it would be okay for me to at least walk and built up my stamina. Lastly, I need to skip the lift. It would definitely help alot overall.

So, have you been training lately?

Updates on my life

2011-03-13T16:37:00.000+08:00

Hey guys....

It has been a while since I update this blog. Sorry if you have been waiting.

Life has been exceptionally busy due to work in office. But I guess I am lucky enough to managed one backpacking trip so far. Yes, I went backpacking to China and I visited three cities there. The three cities are Ningbo, Shaoxing and Hangzhou. It is one great experience since China is where my root is, even though I am more Malaysian.

And, going there when spring is just starting to move in, I experience something I never experience before, Subzero temperature. One word would explained that particular experience... FREEZING.

I thought my trip to Paris would have prepared me for it but I was darn wrong. The coldness can really make me freeze there.

The places that I visited is definitely worth it and I must says Hangzhou is the best of it all...

Happy Chinese New Year 2011

2011-01-31T16:16:00.001+08:00

Just a quick message to all my friends, Happy Chinese New Year 2011.

What is a flashpacker, anyway?

2010-12-01T14:30:00.000+08:00

Those who know me know that I would not hesitate to hop onto a plane one day and go to a place that is completely new to me. To many people, I am like a backpacker, going anywhere for a trip with just a backpack with me. But backpacker define half of me only. In real term, I am a flashpacker more than a backpacker.

"What is a flashpacker?" you are asking in your head now...

In short, flashpacker is a backpacker who has the ability to spend abit more so that more comfort could be attained during the trip.

Flashpacker would:

opt for a private room instead of sharing the dorm
travel on a plane instead of overland transportation like trains or buses
eat at mid-range restaurant or cafe instead of stall by the roadside

* these are some things that flashpacker may do but it still depend on the person himself

Another way of identifying a flashpacker would be the amount of electronic gadgets he would bring on a trip. While a backpacker might not bring much, a flashpacker would most likely to have the following with him:

Camera - dSLR or EVIL are the choice of flashpackers. While some may opt for a compact point and shoot, it would have to be on the higher end camera. Flashpacker would not settle for average. They want the photos to be better.
Cellphone / Mobile phone - Another essential for flashpacker as the prefer to be able to stay connected to the world all the time. It helps to be able to contact the hostel or even arrange meetings with friends. Some smart phones are capable to act as a music player, video player or even access to the internet.
Laptop - While it is possible to get connected to the internet via your smart phone, its function is still very limited. A laptop would be a better option to connect to the internet. With many hotels, hostels or even public places offering free internet connection via wifi, why not use it to the fullest. Still, some older laptop may be heavy to carry around. Another alternative would the netbook, which is getting more popular nowadays.
External hard drive - photos in memory cards is okay but why take the risk? External hard drive offer a great option to back-up the photos, making sure it would be there when you come back. Sure you can use the harddisk drive on the laptop but even that would have its limit.
Power adapter - a travel essential since all the electronic gadgets need electric to operate. While you can rely on the long life battery provided with the gadget, sooner or later, it would drain dry. That is where the power adapter comes in. It make sure your electronic gadget would be alive when you need it.

Big Bad Wolf Book Fair

2010-11-11T21:47:00.001+08:00

A great event is coming...

And I am going for it...

You are interested in it as well?

Here are the details:

Date: 12-17 November 2010
Time: 10am-9pm
Venue: Ground floor, South City Plaza, Seri Kembangan

All books are priced at 70-90% off the recommended retail price!

Have a look here.

Itchy

2010-11-01T17:23:00.002+08:00

Remember I was writing about those leech bites I got from the trip to Sg Pisang Waterfall? Well, the wounds are healing well but it is so darn itchy. I read it in the internet the other day about how itchy it would be but I dismissed it as I remember it wasnt that bad the last time I got some leech bites...

But now, I am actually "enjoying" the itchiness to the fullest, since I got 6 bites from the trip...

*scratch scratch*

The Mexican Fisherman

2010-10-27T12:08:00.000+08:00

In a quiet Mexican fishing village, an American on vacation was watching a local fisherman unload his morning catch. The American, a successful professor at a prestigious US business school, couldn't resist giving the Mexican fisherman a little bit of free advice.

"Hey!" began the American. "Why are you finishing so early?"

"Since I have caught enough fish, Senor", replied the genial Mexican, "enough to feed my family and a little extra to sell. Now I will take some lunch with my wife and after a little siesta in the afternoon, I will play with my children. Then, after dinner, I will go to the cantina, drink a little tequila and play some guitar with my friends. It is enough for me, Senor."

"Listen to me, my friend." said the business professor. "If you stay out at sea until late afternoon, you will easily catch twice as much fish. You can sell the extra, save up the money, and in six months, maybe nine, you'll be able to buy a bigger and better boat and hire some crew. Then you'll be able to catch four times as many fish. Think of the extra money you will make! In another year or two, you will have the capital to buy second fishing boat and hire another crew. If you follow this business plan, in six or seven years you will be the proud owner of a large fishing fleet. Just imagine that! Then you should move your head office to Mexico office, or even to LA. After only three or four years in LA,you float your company on the stockmarket giving yourself, as CEO, aqa generous salary package with substantial share options. In a few more years - listen to this! - you initiate a company share buy-back scheme, which will make you a multi-millionaire! Guaranteed! I'm a well-known professor at a US business school. I know these things."

The Mexican fisherman listened thoughtfully at what the animated American had to say. When the professor had finished, the Mexican asked him, "But, Senor Professor, what will I do with so many millions of dollars?"

Surprisingly, the American professor hadn't thought the business plan through that far. So he quickly figured out what a person would do with a millions of dollars.

"Amigo! With all the dough, you can retire! Yeah! Retire for life. You can buy a little villa in a picturesque fishing village like this one, and purchase a small boat for going fishing in the morning. You can have lunch with your wife every day, and siesta afterwards with nothing to worry you. In the afternoon you can spend quality time with your kids anad, after dinner in the evening, play guitar with your friends in the cantina,drinking tequila. Yeah, with all that money, my friend, you can retire and take it easy."

"But, Senor Professor, I do all that already."

WHY DO WE BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE TO WORK SO HARD AND GET RICH FIRST, BEFORE WE CAN FIND CONTENTMENT?

~from Opening the door of your heart by Ajahn Brahm

Sg Pisang Waterfall, Gombak

2010-10-24T20:45:00.000+08:00

Went to Sg Pisang Waterfall, Gombak with weoili, lijin, hanxue and meeleng today. It was supposedly not hard to get to the waterfall but we took longer than expected due to my mistake on the route taken...

Luckily, we managed to find the correct path and reach the waterfall.

Main waterfall

Side waterfall

If we had more time, I would definitely stay back to take more photos. But we were hungry and pressed of time. Thus, I believe I would be going there again...

Nike City 10K KL

2010-10-10T15:15:00.002+08:00

I went for the second run for 2010. I was looking forward for it for weeks even though there were a time when the prospect of going for the run was almost down the drain. Had a injury on my left leg about 2 weeks back when I hit my knee when trying to save a smash during a badminton game.

Luckily, it was not as bad as I have expected and I managed to recover to at least 80% and a day before the run, I decided to go for it. I did promised myself that I would not continue if the pain become unbearable.

I managed to run the first 3km with a few short walk but by the time I reached 4km, I have no choice but to walk only as the pain from the old injury (from 10 years back) makes it impossible for me to continue running. Still I walk faster than usual and in the end, I managed to finish the run in 1 hour 30 minutes.

At the starting point...

Glowing people

this show that I finished the run

Well... one last thing I should says... I didnt expect myself to be able to go for 2 runs in one year... it is definitely better than last year... Cant wait for the next one (next year)

** 13th October 2010 - Suddenly, I remember a few interesting runners atthe run. There was a guy that has this message at the back of his t-shirt. It was written that he is running for his birthday that day. I wished him happy birthday and I was glad that he is happy about it. I also saw an elderly man getting ready for the run before the start of the run and half way thru the run (after my knee start giving me pains), he overtake me then... From what I can see, he dont run. Instead, he walk extremely fast. I must respect him for this.

Giant Camera - Samsung

2010-10-10T14:35:00.000+08:00

This is not an actual video taken by an innocent person.... It is actually a viral video by Samsung itself to promote their products. Nevertheless, it is fun to look at how people react to it...

Copied from PetaPixel about something that you should realize when watching the video:

The video was posted by cr8yourworld, which looks like an account created specifically for this campaign by Samsung.
Can you imagine the lawsuits Samsung would face if this thing were actually real, and people started falling off the container while pressing the “shutter”?
There’s a square helicopter at the end

(From Petapixel here)
I do wish I would be able to come across a camera this big one day...

Tiny dSLR

2010-10-09T11:10:00.000+08:00

Found some very interesting photos in the internet... here is one of them... more to come..

Donkey in a Hole

2010-10-07T01:55:00.000+08:00

There once was a little donkey that worked on a very large farm. This donkey was a very hard worker, and was very much appreciated by his master who knew he could count on him do any manner of odd jobs and farm duties.

One day while hard at work, this donkey fell into a deep pit that the farmer had been digging to use as a well. The donkey cried and cried, and the farmer frantically tried to figure out a way to get the donkey out of the deep hole. However the sides were just too unstable to lower someone down with a rope to tie around the donkey, and as the donkey was panicky and thrashing about, the farmer had the additional concern of one of his farm hands being injured and stuck down the hole too.

Finally, with a heavy heart, the farmer decided it was best to bury the donkey and put it out of its misery. So he and several of his farm hands started shoveling dirt back into the pit.

However, after a few minutes of shoveling, the farmer noticed something. The donkey was shaking off the dirt and stomping it into the ground below him. As it dawned on the farmer what was happening, he called the rest of his farm hands to help shovel, and shovel-full after shovel-full of dirt, the donkey stomped it into the ground making the hole shallower by the minute. Soon the well became nearly filled with dirt and the donkey climbed out to the great relief of the farmer and his workers.

The story of the donkey in the well is timeless, and has circulated the internet more than I can even count. Its message is enduring, for many of us, too, have found ourselves stuck in a situation where we just didn’t know how we’d get through. The metaphorical dirt was poured over our heads, and we either got buried by our problems with no hope of rescue, or we shook the dirt from us and pounded it into the ground to rise victorious.

We always have the choice to be victim or victor. So next time it feels as if you are in that well with no chance of being freed, think of the little donkey who refused to accept that his circumstances were beyond his control; he didn’t give up and he didn’t give in, and you don’t have to either!

*I look up for this story in the middle of the night because I am in need of inspiration...

你不知道的事 (All The Things You Never Knew)

2010-10-01T23:45:00.001+08:00

你不知道的事 (All The Things You Never Knew) is one of the song that is being featured in Wang LeeHom’s latest album "十八般武藝".

Below is the lyrics and pinyin and the translation at the bottom.

Lyricist：Leehom Wang & Rui Ye

Composer：Leehom Wang
Director: Leehom Wang

蝴蝶眨几次眼睛
Hu die zha ji chi yan jing
才学会飞行
Cai xue hui fei xing
夜空洒满了星星
Ye kong sai man le xing xing
但几颗会落地
Dan ji ke hui luo di

我飞行当你坠落之际
Wo fei xing Dang ni zui luo zhi ji
很靠近还听见呼吸
Hen kao jing Hai ting jian hu xi
对不起我却没捉紧你
Dui bu qi Wo que mei zhuo jin ni

你不知道我为什么离开你
Ni bu zhi dao wo wei shen me li kai ni
我坚持不能说放任你哭泣
Wo jian chi bu neng shuo fang ren ni ku qi
你的泪滴想倾盆大雨碎落满地
Ni de lei di xiang qing pen da yu Sui luo man di
在心里清晰
Zai xin li qing xi
你不知道我为什么狠下心
Ni bu zhi dao wo wei shen me hen xia xin
盘旋在你看不见的高空里
Pan xuan zai ni kan bu jian de gao kong li
多的是你不知道的事
Duo de shi Ni bu zi dao de shi

蝴蝶眨几次眼睛
Hu die zha ji chi yan jing
才学会飞行
Cai xue hui fei xing
夜空洒满了星星
Ye kong sai man le xing xing
但几颗会落地
Dan ji ke hui luo di

我飞行当你坠落之际
Wo fei xing Dang ni zui luo zhi ji
很靠近还听见呼吸
Hen kao jing Hai ting jian hu xi
对不起我却没捉紧你
Dui bu qi Wo que mei zhuo jin ni

你不知道我为什么离开你
Ni bu zhi dao wo wei shen me li kai ni
我坚持不能说放任你哭泣
Wo jian chi bu neng shuo fang ren ni ku qi
你的泪滴想倾盆大雨碎落满地
Ni de lei di xiang qing pen da yu Sui luo man di
在心里清晰
Zai xin li qing xi
你不知道我为什么狠下心
Ni bu zhi dao wo wei shen me hen xia xin
盘旋在你看不见的高空里
Pan xuan zai ni kan bu jian de gao kong li
多的是你不知道的事
Duo de shi Ni bu zi dao de shi

我飞行当你坠落之际
Wo fei xing Dang ni zui luo zhi ji
噢噢~
o o

你不知道我为什么离开你
Ni bu zhi dao wo wei shen me li kai ni
我坚持不能说放任你哭泣
Wo jian chi bu neng shuo fang ren ni ku qi
你的泪滴想倾盆大雨碎落满地
Ni de lei di xiang qing pen da yu Sui luo man di
在心里清晰
Zai xin li qing xi
你不知道我为什么狠下心
Ni bu zhi dao wo wei shen me hen xia xin
盘旋在你看不见的高空里
Pan xuan zai ni kan bu jian de gao kong li
多的是你不知道的事
Duo de shi Ni bu zi dao de shi

How many times does a butterfly blink

Before it learns to fly?

The sky is sprinkled over with countless stars

But how many there will remain?

Even as I fly, you fall

So close I can hear you breathe

So sorry I didn't keep hold of you

You don't know why I had to leave you

How could I ignore your every cry

All the while the downpour of your tears shattering the ground

So clearly pierced my heart

You don't know why I had to keep away

Circling in the sky above, just out of sight

So many are the things you never knew

How many times does a butterfly blink

Before it learns to fly?

The sky is sprinkled over with countless stars

But how many there will remain?

Even as I fly, you fall

So close I can hear you breathe

So sorry I didn't keep hold of you

You don't know why I had to leave you

How could I ignore your every cry

All the while the downpour of your tears shattering the ground

So clearly pierced my heart

You don't know why I had to keep away

Circling in the sky above, just out of sight

So many are the things you never knew

Even as I fly, you fall

Oh… oh…

You don't know why I had to leave you

How could I ignore your every cry

All the while the downpour of your tears shattering the ground

So clearly pierced my heart

You don't know why I had to keep away

Circling in the sky above, just out of sight

So many are the things you never knew

My Current Songlist 20101001

2010-10-01T23:08:00.002+08:00

Here is a list of songs that I like and listening to at the moment:

The Only Exception - Paramore
Airplanes - B.o.B. ft Hayley Williams Of Paramore
Love the Way You Lie - Eminem ft Rihanna
You and Me - Olivia Ong
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
Life Is Cool - Sweetbox
Never Grow Old - The Cranberries
Something More - Secondhand Serenade
你不知道的事 (The Things You Don't Know) - Wang LeeHom

Knee's Injury

2010-09-26T23:38:00.000+08:00

I have been suspecting the seriousness of the injury and even though it is not being confirmed by a doctor, I understand very well that it is very serious.

I have been having problem trying to sit in crossed-leg posture since that incident and the more that I am thinking about it, the more that I think I should retire from running and all the other sports. Maybe I should take up swimming...

Let's just see what is in store for me...

Food Huntz

2010-09-26T12:16:00.003+08:00

I am starting another blog which focus mainly on foods… It would show restaurants that I went to and foods that I have tasted which is highly recommended.

If you are interested, please visit Food Huntz blog regularly.

I have already posted one post there about one of my favourite restaurant in Mutiara Damansara call Craft Brews. If you wanna know what is so special about this restaurant, click into the blog to have a look.

Nike City 10K KL

2010-09-15T10:43:00.000+08:00

I will be participating in Nike City 10K Kuala Lumpur.

Some basic details of the event is as below:
Venue: Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Date: 10 October 2010
Time: 7am onwards
Are you interested to join me? Sign up today… (link)

Chinese Hungry Ghost Month

2010-08-24T18:31:00.002+08:00

Chinese believe that ghost would roam the earth during the 7th month of the lunar calender. It seems that many strange things would happen during this month of Hungry Ghost.

My family got one experience this year and I am going to share it with you here...

It actually happened to my sister two days ago when at night she came into the living room after her shower and join my mum to watch the TV.

While watching, she suddenly asked my mum if she got see something. My mum was dumbfold and she reply that she didnt see anything. My sister comment that she see something black "flying" outside the house and not believing her, she asked her if it is on the floor. Maybe it is a dog or a cat. But my sister's reply really give her a goosebump. She said that the flying black thing is high above the ground.

Not someone who is scared of paranormal, my sister concentrate her sight to look at what is that flying black thing.

It turn out that it is actually a monkey climbing up the tree to get some mango for dessert. The flying thing that my sister saw is actually the monkey's tail.

We had a good laugh at the event....

HAHAHAHAHA

StarCraft 2: Diamondback

2010-08-19T11:28:00.000+08:00

Another one of my favorite unit... the Ghost

"Boo!"
"Nucular (sic.) launch detected..."
"You call down the thunder..."
"...now deal with it!"
"Almost counts in horseshoes AND nuclear strikes!"
"I think the female ghosts have nicer equipment."
"Did you see that? (pause) Exactly..."
"Pain don't hurt... (painful grunt)"
"Today's forecast is...extra bomby, slight chance of mushroom clouds."
"I see live people. (two shots are heard) I see dead people."
"Whenever I see a world untouched by war, a world of innocence, a world of lush forests and clear rivers. (pause) I really just wanna nuke the crap out of it!"
"You have something on your face. (gunshot) Got it."
"I'll paint the town...dead."
"Feeling lucky, punk?"
"We all got it coming, kid."
"Make my day."
"I know what you're thinkin'..."

Armless Pianist

2010-08-18T14:03:00.000+08:00

Watch this...

StarCraft 2: Battlecruiser

2010-08-18T09:00:00.005+08:00

This is my favourite unit in the game... :D

"Let's go this way really, really fast! If something gets in our way, shoot it!"
"We are running low on synergy..."
"This battlecruiser shoots, it destroys, but wait! It does more..."
"Let's hurry up and finish this attack, it's raid night..."
"What's with all these blinky lights?"
"Flying this low always makes me nervous."
"Do svidaniya. Don't get any on ya!"
"I've lost my hat! Swing around, we'll pick it up."
"We're going down. Stay with the ship. I'm out! Where's my escape pod?"
"The Yamato is loaded and so am I..."
"I'm seeing double! Shoot them both!"
"Ah, it's happy hour. Wonderful!"
"What do you mean we're out of olives?!"
"I have an announcement! I am drunk!"
"Don't panic, just grab ahold of the nearest crew member! Oh, sorry dear..."

StarCraft 2: Banshee

2010-08-17T15:47:00.000+08:00

One of the thing that amused me about StarCraft Series is those quote that each one of the different unit has. You would hear the usual quote when you click on the unit when you play the game. But if you click on the unit repeatly, you will be amused by what these units got to say.

As there are so many unit in the game, I would have to feature them here one by one. I wont post those regular quotes (when they were being trained, selected, when attacked, move order or attack order. Instead, only those that they would says when they are repeatedly being selected would be showcased here. Again, if you are interested to know the rest, you can check out websites that have them all together.

Nevertheless, I would showcase them here one by one.... Enjoy!

Banshee

"We ain't got all day."
"I'm burning fuel here, smart guy."
"This is the 'Give-em-hell-o-copter'!"
"What is with you monkeys in command?"
"Thanks for the...props."
"You can only tie the record for low flight."
"In space, everyone can hear me scream... (pause) ...cause I'm the Banshee, get it?"
"Today's in-flight movie will be Ghost Academy: The Musical, starring Zac Efron and Corbin Green."
"Please turn off all cell phones, gauss rifles, EMPs, psionic waveform emitters, and plasma-based perdition flamethrowers. Thanks, and have a great flight!"
"What's the vector, Victor? Give me the clearance, Clarence."
"Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit StimPacks..."
"Anyone else know how to fly this thing? No? I'll wing it..."

StarCraft 2

2010-08-14T11:50:00.000+08:00

I was a fan of the original game back in the old days and I, just like every other fan of them, have been waiting for it for buddha-know-how-long... In the end, it finally came out...

Hell, it is about time...

And it didnt disappoint me or any one that is playing this game... In fact, I am loving it...

Chiling Waterfall

2010-08-13T12:49:00.000+08:00

Chiling Waterfall is one of the nice waterfall that you find not far away from KL. It is located in Kuala Kubu Bharu, on the way up to Fraser's Hill.

The waterfall is part of a fish sanctuary and to get to the waterfall, you would need to trek for about 90 minutes from the Ranger's office.

The waterfall is not too much to shout about (maybe becoz I have seen something better but for Selangor's standard, it is good enough) but the journey to the waterfall is an unforgettable feat. I am not sure if they purposely do it as it is but to reach the waterfall, one would need to cross the river 6 times.

Depending on the water level, it could be as high as the waist of a full grown man. And the force of the river flow may be too strong that one would need rope to move across.

Nevertheless, the trek to the waterfall is not that hard. Mostly flat land. But to move to the 3rd level, one would have to work hard abit on the climbing. But the climb is most rewarding as the place is most of the time deserted.

Restart

2010-08-12T18:21:00.000+08:00

It has been so long since my last post....

I know I have neglected this blog for a very long time.

Alot of things happened since then but I guess I am back.

I have restart my other blog not too long ago and I guess it is fair for me to restart this one as well.

So, please stay tuned as I would post more frequently once my home's network start running.

:)

Unavailable

2010-03-31T17:29:00.000+08:00

Not that I wanna complain about it but I find this very funny and I just wanna share it with you….

Strange but true coincidents

2010-03-29T16:16:00.002+08:00

Talk Out Loud: Just came back from a holiday in Cherating... Enjoyed it...

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Strange but true coincidents.

After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch.
Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
When you dial a wrong number, you never get an engaged line.
If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the next morning you will have a flat tire.
In a very busy day, your boss only approaches you when you are taking a break.
If you change queues, the one you have left will start to move faster than the one you are in now.
When the body is immersed in water, the phone begins to ring.
The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don’t want to be seen with.
When you try to prove to someone that the machine will not work, it will.
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last
As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, the boss will ask you to do something that will last till your coffee is cold.
You remember you have to mail a letter when you are near the mail box.

From www.berro.com

101 small pleasures you can enjoy every day

2010-03-24T17:51:00.002+08:00

by Sarah McColl, Shine's Staff
Since one of the key tenets of happiness is being able to savor small pleasures, here's a list of 101 delights that are worth enjoying today (not all in one day, though!).

coloring (yes, grown-ups can do it, too)
crisp cotton sheets
soft skin
old family recipes
the first daffodils of spring
sleeping in
an exercise endorphin high
window boxes
a perfect cup of coffee
a genuine compliment (giving or receiving)
the way babies smell
a handwritten letter
waking up in a good mood...for no real reason
singing in the shower
finding a couple forgotten dollars in your pocket
doing something nice for your neighbor
a home cooked meal
laughing
movie theater popcorn
playing hookey
a bubble bath
swimming
an afternoon nap
street musicians
your favorite song
saying thank you
helping someone in need
old fashioned photo booths
fresh whipped cream
inspiring blogs
a glass of wine
rainy afternoons
the funny things kids say
a novel you can get lost in
finding the perfect piece of clothing...on sale
clean laundry
the wind in your hair
treating the person behind you at the drive-thru
sharing an umbrella
the smell of lavender
a long walk that clears your head
a bear hug
The Beatles
smiling at a stranger
eating with chopsticks (Chinese food optional)
butterflies
staying in your pj's all day
singing along to the radio and knowing all the words
fresh herbs
ordering in pizza
happy endings...even if they're fictional
flying a kite
puppies
root beer floats
holding open the door...
...or having someone hold the door for you
fountain soda
white, fluffy towels
sunshine
spending an afternoon at a museum
really great advice
green lights all the way home
the sound of rain hitting the windows
sitting in a booth
holding hands
a great hair day with no effort
building a fort with your kids
when someone falls asleep with their head on your shoulder
fireflies
the perfect taco
geraniums on a windowsill
slow dancing
the smell of fresh-baked bread
cheesy, uplifting musicals
great stories
the smell of gasoline
the cold side of the pillow
love letters
old friends...
...new friends
a pull-through parking space
a baguette -- crisp on the outside, airy on the inside
when a dog licks your hand
sitting at the counter at an old-fashioned diner
using your favorite dishes
reading your child a bedtime story
Girl Scout Cookies
flossing
kissing someone you love
the smell of onions and garlic cooking
hot chocolate
jumping in puddles
old photographs
birds hopping on the sidewalk
Ella Fitzgerald
a spoonful of peanut butter straight from the jar
your softest t-shirt
a new magazine in the mail
fireplaces
having exact change
bacon and pancakes cooking on Saturday morning

Original article here

Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2010

2010-03-16T16:28:00.000+08:00

Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2010

Date: 27th June 2010

Venue: Dataran Merdeka (Start and Finish)

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I am going for this one... the 10 km category

Last year, I have joined and finished the Setia Alam Half Marathon for the 11km run. This year, I am aiming for the 10km run in this marathon.

I know you people must be asking why not go for the next level, Half-Marathon??? Well, the answer is simple. I dont think I am ready yet for it. And for someone who dont run long distance, going for a 10km is good enough.

So, would you be interested to join me for the run?

2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2010

2010-03-15T14:40:00.002+08:00

Theme: 1World, 1Malaysia, 1Fiesta
Date: 18-21 March 2010
Time: 7am – 9pm
Venue: Precinct 2 (adjacent to the Monument Alaf Baru), Putrajaya, Malaysia

Activities include:

Balloon fun fly
Photographing sessions
Para motor showcase
Children colouring contest
Remote control flying aircraft display
Paper airplane contest
Tethered balloon display
Kite flying exhibition
Night glow (fireworks display)
Sphere rides and Waterball rides
Inflatables / bouncing world
Lake Cruise by Cruise Tasik Putrajaya
Auto show
Bazaar
and more…

I will be going... hope to see you there...

Malaysian English... Better...

2010-03-10T10:05:00.000+08:00

It is simple, short, concise, straight to the point, effective etc………
For example:-

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
Britons: I’m sorry, Sir, but we don’t seem to have the sweater in your size but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.
Malaysians: No Stock.

RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who page?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I’d like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kew me

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians:No-need, lah.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?

WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: Don’t be shy, lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don’t recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I’d prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind.
Malaysians: Don’t want la…

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you’re coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.
Malaysians: You mad, ah?

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I’m trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shut up lah!

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time �€� Do I know you?
Malaysians: See what, see what?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that….

WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn’t the way to do it �€� here let me show you
Malaysians: like that also don’t know how to do!!!!

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians:Celaka u

I was laughing all the way then I read the above… Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

The World Through My Lens

2010-03-05T10:06:00.003+08:00

My new photoblog....

The World Though My Lens

Please feel free to visit and give comments... Thanks in advance...

Good for Laugh

2010-03-05T10:04:00.000+08:00

A boss wondered why one of his most valued employees had not phoned in sick one day. Having an urgent problem with one of the main computers, he dialed the employee’s home phone number and was greeted with a child’s whisper. ” Hello ? “

“Is your daddy home?” he asked.

” Yes ,” whispered the small voice.

“May I talk with him?”

The child whispered, ” No .”

Surprised and wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, “Is your Mommy there?” ” Yes .”

“May I talk with her?” Again the small voice whispered, ” No .”

Hoping there was somebody with whom he could leave a message, the boss asked, “Is anybody else there?”

” Yes ,” whispered the child, ” a policeman .”

Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee’s home, the boss asked, “May I speak with the policeman?”

” No, he’s busy , ” whispered the child.

“Busy doing what?”

” Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the Fireman ,” came the whispered answer.

Growing more worried as he heard a loud noise in thebackground through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked, “What is that noise?”

” A helicopter ” answered the whispering voice.

“What is going on there?” demanded the boss, now truly apprehensive. Again, whispering, the child answered, ” The search team just landed a helicopter .”

Alarmed, concerned and a little frustrated the boss asked, “What are they searching for?”

Still whispering, the young voice replied with a muffled giggle…
” ME .”

I find this very funny…. the way it was written captured my attention and it becomes more and more alarming the more that I read…. And the final answer really just blew me away…

Golden Nikon

2009-08-15T09:25:00.002+08:00

Nikon FA and FM Special Edition in Gold

As a Canon user, I really am jealous about this...

200905 Trip to Penang

2009-07-28T09:56:00.004+08:00

Talk Out Loud: Too many thing running around my brain... hard to concentrate...

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Hanxue, Mee Leng, Fay Chin, Gee Way and me @ Khoo Kongsi, Penang

Was on a trip recently to Penang, thanks to Hanxue and Mee Leng for inviting me, for a 2-days holiday and food-hunt.

More photos coming up...

Solar Eclipse

2009-07-23T15:33:00.002+08:00

Did you see the total eclipse yesterday? Here is how it looks like somewhere in China.
Eclipse is a very nice name... hmm....

Celebrating Growing Old

2009-07-16T15:19:00.000+08:00

Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio.

“To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I’ve ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
When in doubt, just take the next small step.
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone…
Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
Pay off your credit cards every month.
You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
Save for retirement starting with your first pay cheque.
When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.
It’s OK to let your children see you cry..!
Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.
If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.
Everything can change in the blink of an eye.. But don’t worry; God never blinks.
Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful..
Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.
It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.
Burn the candles, use the nice sheets and wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion, today is special.
Over prepare, then go with the flow.
Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.
The most important sex organ is the brain.
No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
Frame every so-called disaster with these words ‘In five years, will this matter?’
Always choose life.
Forgive everyone everything.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
Time heals almost everything. Give time.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
Believe in miracles.
God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.
Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
Growing old beats the alternative — dying young.
Your children get only one childhood.
All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.
Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
The best is yet to come.
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
Yield.
Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.”

My say:

Some younger people may think that this article is irrelevant to them as they are still “young”. But if you think of it again, everyone is growing old as well. It is a fact of life that we may not realize…

Thus, I believe that many of the above lesson is very relevant to everyone (some apply to female readers only ) but that should not stop you from celebrating your life

Mini Camera

2009-07-07T13:58:00.002+08:00

Found this on the web recently... love it... and wish to get one as well, but alas, sold out already...

Transformer: Revenge of the Fallen

2009-06-29T11:00:00.001+08:00

Talk Out Loud: The rush to watch this movie is crazy. By 11.30 am, all tickets of the day (up until 12.30am midnight show of the same day), was sold out. I managed to get my two tickets but it was on first row...

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Transformer: Revenge of the Fallen is really a long movie... 2 hours 30 minutes with almost nonstop action is abit too much.

Story-wise, it looks okay but I must stress that it does not justify all those robots that are featured in the movie... First of all, these many new robots are there just to make a cameo appearance in the movie (some people comment that this is to give it a reason to be appear on the shelves in those toys stores). Also, maybe due to their cameo, there was no "introduction" about them except that they came to Earth when they received the signal sent by Optimus Primes at the end of the first movie. A good as the CGI is done, it actually did a bad job at differentiate the many Decepticons, since most of them are in about the same colours. I got confused as to who-is-who and who-the-h***-is-dat?

Maybe the director purposely choose not to follow the original storyline but I find that many of the robots (Autobots and Decepticons) does not really talk. This actually dehumanized those characters that was supposed to be very human-like in the original cartoon...

The fun part about the movie actually comes in from the Twins Autobots, Mudflap and Skids. Both are hyperactive and talk almost nonstop. They actually provide the comic-relief for the most part of the movie and for most of the time, I thought there are not really useful. It was until their "battle" with The Constructicons who combined to become Devastator... I like their attitute then when they seems like having fun even though they are facing a very big problem, the Devastator.

Another comic-relief was in a form of Wheelie. It is a blue radio-controlled toy monster truck. Initally, it served Decepticons but soon realized that he can choose to be on the forces of good. Initially caught by Mikaela, Wheelie soon become attached to her as he found her "hot".

Lens Mug

2009-06-22T17:01:00.001+08:00

A special mug that looks like a lens... found it in www.toxel.com...

Dengue

2009-06-13T14:22:00.001+08:00

Talk Out Loud: How I wish I can go out shooting...

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I couldnt believe it but yet, it happened.

I was so positive that I didnt hav dengue that my mind couldnt register how it could hav infected me. Anyway, in a twist of fate, I found out that I did hav dengue.

Difference is, it was a mild one and it didnt really affect me in anyway except for the rashes that suddenly become visible one afternoon.

But by then, I am already recovering, as what the doctor stated.

What surprise me is that I am able to run in a marathon for 11km when I am having that dengue.

As for the record, my platelets went down to 128 level only. (I cant remember the equation at the back...

Being a Photographer is not that easy

2009-06-05T10:27:00.001+08:00

Talk Out Loud: Boss went outstation and I am in charge of the dept... Muahahahaha... but that means I would do all the works... T.T some more, I have feeling feverish le.... no good no good...

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Believe me when I tell you that being a photographer is not that easy. Dont believe what I am saying? Take a look here and you should get the idea.

Me @ Bali

2009-05-26T11:33:00.003+08:00

Talk Out Loud: Wanna strangle that someone dat "destroy" my day.

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@ Kintamani, with Mount Batur in the background.

@ Turtle Island

@ Uluwatu

@ Tanah Lot

More photos in my other blog. Wanna see it? Click here.

Bali - A summary

2009-05-23T11:33:00.001+08:00

Talk Out Loud: I didnt realize I took so many photos. Now processing like hell…

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It is always good to be able to go to a foreign country (either for work or for holidays) and learn about a different culture.

Last Saturday, a group of friends and me departed from LCCT KLIA to Bali, Indonesia. The whole group, eight of us, consisted of Weoi Li, Li Jin, Ji Long, Ling Sze, Kok Lim, Wen Chai, Suk Fun and, of course, me!

It is a 5 days trip where we would be covering many place there.

I wont write much about the daily events. Instead, I would just put in a summary of where we went and what we did there.

Day 1:
Jimbaran Bay – Seafood dinner by the sea. Too bad didnt managed to catch the sunset. Ride to Lovina and check-in to the hotel and rest.

Day 2:
Lovina Beach – ride on boat to the middle of the sea to watch dolphin in the wild. Visited the Holy Hotspring and dip in the hotspring (not so hot actually), Brahma Vihara Temple (largest Buddhist temple in Bali). Went to Kintamani for lunch (forgotten what restaurant) before check-in to Lakeview Hotel with best view of Gunung Batur and Lake Batur. Visited Puncak Penulisan, Pura Ulun Danu. Dinner in hotel and slept early.

Day 3:
Woke up early again to watch sunrise but disappointed as there were many clouds. Visited Tirta Empul, Gunung Kawi before lunch in Denpasar. Went for water sport in Tanjung Benoa (tried Parasailing and visited the Turtle island where I hold onto a snake, turtles and iguana. Visited some craft shop (selling gold, silver, arts and souvenirs) in Denpasar before watching Kecak dance somewhere nearby). Had dinner in Bebek Bengil (must-try: crispy fried duck). Check-in at hotel at Kuta before going out for a stroll around the beach.

Day 4:
Visited Uluwatu, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary before dropping by Bu Oka for lunch (must try: Babi Guling aka suckling pig but not for those who are not adventurous). Continue with visit to Goa Gajah before going to Tanah Lot for the sea temple, sunset and of course, shopping. Managed to get a tattoo for myself plus some other souvenirs for colleagues. After dinner, went for another stroll at Legian Street. Should hav came here earlier… it was so happening.

Day 5:
Went for a walk at the beach before walking around Legian again, this time with a purpose – find a place for Balinese massage. It does feel great and maybe, I am hooked. Also visited a coffee factory and a shop selling Bali layer cake before going to the airport to check in.

So, here is a list of new things that I managed to do:

See dolphins in the wild
Parasailing
Touch a turtle
Hold onto a python (I hold a green snake before)
Watch kecak dance
Eat crispy fried duck
Get a tattoo
Got a Balinese massage

Photos would be available soon. Some already available in Facebook but more to come soon.

Back from Bali

2009-05-21T09:39:00.000+08:00

Talk Out Loud: Holidays over! Back to reality.

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As some of you may know, I went to Bali last Saturday.

After a five days holidays, I am finally back in Malaysia yesterday night.

It is another one of those great trip that I went on…

More posts and photos on the trip soon… (I captured all the photos in RAW mode… Thus I would need more time to work on it… Will start my work later today!)

I did many new things there… more info? wait for my upcoming posts…

Significant of Wesak

2009-05-06T11:21:00.004+08:00

Talk Out Loud: Coming Saturday is Wesak Day in Malaysia. Would be very busy then... Got assignment as well...

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Vesak is also known as the Thrice-Blessed Day because it commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of the Buddha. It is observed by Buddhists all over the world on the full moon day in the month of Visakha, from which it derives its name and which usually corresponds to May. Variations of the name are Wesak, Vaisakha, and Vesakha. Vesak (or Vesakha) is the Pali form and Vaisakha is the Sanskrit form of the name of a month in the Indian lunar calendar.

Buddhists who follow the Mahayana tradition observe the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautama Buddha on separate days. For example in China, Taiwan and some South-East Asian countries like Malaysia, the birth is celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th Moon, the enlightenment on the 8th day of the 12th Moon and the passing away on the 15th day of the 2nd Moon according to the Chinese lunar calendar. In Japan, Buddha Day (the birth) is observed on 8th April, the enlightenment is marked at Jodo-e in December and the passing away at Nehan-e in February.

The Birth

The following is reproduced from The Life of the Buddha by Venerable Dr. H. Saddhatissa (Unwin Mandala 1988)

In the year 560 BC there was great excitement in the land of the Sakyans because Queen Mahamaya was to bear a child. According to the custom of the time a woman expecting a baby would return to her parents' home for the birth, and in due course it was arranged for Queen Mahamaya to make the journey to the neighbouring kingdom of her father. The King sent soldiers ahead to prepare the way and the Queen set out, carried in a decorated palanquin and attended by a large company of guards and retainers.

On the way to Koliya the party passed by a garden called Lumbini Park where, attracted by the trees and flowers, the Queen ordered a halt. It was intended to be only a rest, but while the Queen was lying in the leafy and fragrant shade of a Sala tree in full blossom she went into labour and gave birth to a son.

There was no longer any reason to continue the journey to Koliya and the party returned to Kapilavastu, where the new prince was greeted with great rejoicing. He was named Siddhartha (which means `wish fulfilled') by a proud and doting father.

Note: there are many legendary and symbolic elements in the accounts of the birth of Siddharta Gautama, who was to become the Buddha. Two of these are quoted here from Edward Conze's translation of the Buddhacarita by the first century Indian poet Ashvagosha

* He came out of his mother's side, without causing her pain or injury. His birth was as miraculous as that of Aurva, Prithu, Mandhatri, and Kakshivat, heroes of old who were born respectively from the thigh, from the hand, the head or the armpit. So he issued from the womb as befits a Buddha.

* When born, he was so lustrous and steadfast that it appeared as if the young sun had come down to earth. And yet, when people gazed at his dazzling brilliance he held their eyes like the moon. His limbs shone with the radiant hue of precious gold, and lit up the space all around. Instantly he walked seven steps, firmly and with long strides. In that he was like the constellation of the Seven Seers. With the bearing of a lion he surveyed the four quarters and spoke these words full of meaning for the future:`For enlightenment I was born, for the good of all that lives. This is the last time that I have been born into this world of becoming.'

The Enlightenment

To quote again from Ven. Saddhatissa

The time had indeed come for Gautama to achieve what he had been seeking for so many years, and the events of that day as described in the texts, are imbued not only with symbolic meaning but with peculiar calm and dignity. Taking the offering (ed: a very special bowl of milk rice prepared by Sujata), he went to a nearby river called Neranjara, and putting the bowl on the bank he entered the water to bathe himself. He then returned to the bank, sat down with the bowl in his lap and began his last meal as an aspirant to Buddhahood. The meal over, he washed his hands and the bowl and placed the bowl on the water to float. Then he said:`If today I am to attain full enlightenment, may this golden bowl swim upstream.' The bowl immediately did so. Gautama spent the rest of the day relaxing in the woodland along the river bank.

In the evening Gautama got up and made his way to the Bodhi tree -the `Ficus Religiosa', another tree sacred in India and known as the `Tree of Enlightenment' -which he had chosen as the place for his great act of meditation. On the way he met a grass cutter called Sotthiya who gave him some bundles of `kusa grass'. This grass was regarded as sacred and was used by Brahmins for sitting on. Gautama spread this grass at the foot of the Bodhi tree, turned to face the East and sat down in a meditating posture. Thus began the great trance from which he was to emerge on the full moon day of the month of Vesak as a Fully Enlightened One, a Buddha.

The course of Gautama's meditation is elaborately recounted in the ancient texts. At an early stage he was confronted with worldly temptations in the form of demons -an episode markedly similar to the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. He then moved through various stages of spiritual ecstasy, called to mind all his previous forms of existence, and pondered how things come into being and disappear. With his mind purified, he then considered the nature of defilement, how it is caused and how it can be destroyed. In doing so he shed from his mind the various forms of defilement -the defilement of sensual desire, of the wish for continued existence, of delusion - and finally achieved the deliverance that he had sought for so long. `Now the cycle of rebirth is ended for me,' he said afterwards, when talking about his experience. `For me this world no longer matters.'

Note: this took place at what is now called Bodhgaya. There are also legendary and symbolic elements in the accounts of the Buddha's enlightenment. We quote again from Edward Conze's translation of the Buddhacarita in his book Buddhist Scriptures.

* Because the great Sage, the scion of a line of royal seers, had made his vow to win emancipation, and had seated himself in the effort to carry it out, the whole world rejoiced - but Mara, the inveterate foe of the true Dharma, shook with fright. People address him gladly as the God of Love, the one who shoots with flower-arrows, and yet they dread this Mara as the one who rules events connected with a life of passion, as one who hates the very thought of freedom. He had with him his three sons - Flurry, Gaiety, and Sullen Pride - and his three daughters - Discontent, Delight, and Thirst.

But Mara could achieve nothing against the Bodhisattva, and he and his army were defeated, and fled in all directions - their elation gone, their toil rendered fruitless, their rocks, logs, and trees scattered everywhere. They behaved like a hostile army whose commander had been slain in battle. So Mara, defeated, ran away together with his followers. The great seer, free from the dust of passion, victorious over darkness' gloom, had vanquished him. And the moon, like a maiden's gentle smile, lit up the heavens, while a rain of sweet-scented flowers, filled with moisture, fell down on the earth from above.

*When, through his Buddhahood, he had cognized this fact, the earth swayed like a woman drunken with wine, the sky shone bright with the Siddhas who appeared in crowds in all the directions, and the mighty drums of thunder resounded through the air. Pleasant breezes blew softly, rain fell from a cloudless sky, flowers and fruits dropped from the trees out of season - in an effort, as it were, to show reverence for him. Mandarava flowers and lotus blossoms, and also water lilies made of gold and beryl, fell from the sky on to the ground near the Shakya sage, so that it looked like a place in the world of the gods. At that moment no one anywhere was angry, ill, or sad; no one did evil, none was proud; the world became quite quiet, as though it had reached full perfection. Joy spread through the ranks of those gods who longed for salvation; joy also spread among those who lived in the regions below. Everywhere the virtuous were strengthened, the influence of Dharma increased, and the world rose from the dirt of the passions and the darkness of ignorance. Filled with joy and wonder at the Sage's work the seers of the solar race who had been protectors of men, who had been royal seers, who had been great seers, stood in their mansions in the heavens and showed him their reverence. The great seers among the hosts of invisible beings could be heard widely proclaiming his fame. All living things rejoiced and sensed that things went well. Mara alone felt deep displeasure, as though subjected to a sudden fall.

The Passing Away (Parinirvana)

Again quoting from Ven. Saddhatissa

The Buddha carried out his ministry for forty-five years. The first intimation that he could not continue for much longer came while he was visiting a village called Beluva to spend the rainy season. During his stay there he fell ill, and began to suffer severe pain. He bore the pain uncomplainingly, but he thought to himself:`It is not right for me to pass away and finally attain nirvana until I have spoken to my attendants and taken leave of the Sangha.' So by force of will he fought the illness and found the strength to go on.

Then the Buddha summoned Ananda and said to him:`Ananda, what does the Sangha need from me? The Law I have taught is clear, there is no secret version of it distinct from the one I have explained; I have not kept a closed fist on anything. Now I am old, Ananda, I am past eighty. So, Ananda, let each of you make a refuge for himself, an island; and let that refuge be the Law and nothing else.'

Their retreat ended, the Community once more set out and in due course came to a mango grove belonging to a man called Chunda. On learning that the Buddha was present, Chunda went to see him, and after hearing instruction from him invited the Community to take food with him the next day. The following morning the Buddha went with his followers to Chunda's house, where they were served a rich meal which included mushrooms. It was after, and perhaps because of, this meal that the Buddha's sickness returned. This time there was to be no recovery.

Despite his illness, the Buddha went on his way, coming eventually to a place called Kusinara. Here he settled in a grove of sala trees on the bank of the river Hirannavati. Ananda prepared a couch for him between two sala trees and the Buddha lay down. Then, addressing Ananda, he again make the point that it was not he himself, but what he said, that mattered. `It may be, Ananda,' he said,`that in some of you the thought will arise "the word of the Master is ended; we have no teacher any more". But that is not the way to look at it, Ananda. The Law which I have explained and laid down for you all, let that, afer I am gone, be your teacher.'

The Buddha then addressed the monks around him. `It is in the nature of all things that take form to dissolve again. Strive earnestly'(to attain perfection). These were the last words of the Buddha who then, it is said, moved through various rapturous stages of meditation until he passed away. His remains were cremated with the honours due to a royal person.

Note: as with other significant events in the life of the Buddha, there are many symbolic and legendary embellishments to the story of the Parinirvana. Again we quote from Conze's translation of the Buddhacarita by Ashvagosha

* And when the Sage entered Nirvana, the earth quivered like a ship struck by a squall, and firebrands fell from the sky. The heavens were lit up by a preternatural fire, which burned without fuel, without smoke, without being fanned by the wind. Fearsome thunderbolts crashed down on the earth, and violent winds raged in the sky. The moon's light waned, and in spite of a cloudless sky, an uncanny darkness spread everywhere. The rivers, as if overcome with grief, were filled with boiling water. Beautiful flowers grew out of season on the Sal trees above the Buddha's couch, and the trees bent down over him and showered his golden body with their flowers. Like as many gods the five-headed Nagas stood motionless in the sky, their eyes reddened with grief, their hoods closed and their bodies kept in restraint, and with deep devotion they gazed upon the body of the Sage. But, well-established in the practive of the supreme Dharma, the gathering of the gods round king Vaishravana was not grieved and shed no tears, so great was their attachment to the Dhamma. The Gods of the Pure Abode, though they had great reverence for the Great Seer, remained composed, and their minds were unaffected; for they hold the things of this world in the utmost contempt. The kings of the Gandharvas and Nagas, as well as the Yakshas and the Devas who rejoice in the true Dharma - they all stood in the sky, mourning and absorbed in the utmost grief. But Mara's hosts felt that they had obtained their heart's desire. Overjoyed they uttered loud laughs, danced about, hissed like snakes, and triumphantly made a frightful din by beating drums, gongs and tom-toms. And the world, when the Prince of Seers had passed beyond, became like a mountain whose peak has been shattered by a thunderbolt; it became like the sky without the moon, like a pond whose lotuses the frost has withered, or like learning rendered ineffective by lack of wealth.

Want to go for a movie

2009-05-05T17:48:00.001+08:00

Talk Out Loud: Feeling sick again... why......

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I have not step into a cinema for a very very long time. I cant remember when was the last time either. I guess it has been too long...

Now that "Summer" is here, alot of new release of movies that could be consider good are starting to show in cinema. And I wanna go to watch...

Sniper (Cantonese) - Now showing
Knowing (English) - Now showing
Angels and Demons (English) - 14 May 2009
Terminator Salvation (English) - 28 May 2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (English) 26 June 2009

I may consider the below as well...
Push (English) - 14 May 2009
Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian (English) - 21 May 2009
Monsters vs Aliens (English) - 28 May 2009

So, if you are going for any one of the above and you dont mind a company, let me know...

The Climb - Miley Cyrus

2009-05-04T12:23:00.000+08:00

Talk Out Loud: 12 more dayz… Bali, here I come!

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Heard this song a few days ago and find it very meaningful. Decided to check it out and was surprise that Miley Cyrus sang it…

I can almost see it
That dream I’m dreaming but
There’s a voice inside my head sayin,
You’ll never reach it,
Every step I’m taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking but I
I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high

There’s always gonna be another mountain

I’m always gonna wanna make it move

Always gonna be an up-hill battle
Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose
Ain’t about how fast I get there
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb

The struggles I’m facing
The chances I’m taking
Sometimes might knock me down but
No I’m not breaking
*I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I’m gonna remember most yeah
Just gotta keep going
And I, I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on
Cause…

There’s always gonna be another mountain
I’m always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an up-hill battle
Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose
Ain’t about how fast I get there
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb

Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith baby
It’s all about
It’s all about
The climb
Keep the faith
Keep your faith

2km

2009-04-29T09:18:00.000+08:00

Talk Out Loud: Shutterbug biting again…

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I never would have imagined that I could do it so fast. Last week, I was not even near my previous record of 1.7km. Yet, I managed to hit 2km yesterday and somehow, I believe I can push it some more…

Still, believing that I have done enough for my training, I slow down and stopped. Alas, I suddenly felt some pain on my ankle. It was painful as I still need to walk that one last lap to cool down and drive back home… Luckily, it is not as bad as I have thought

The week that was...

2009-04-13T12:49:00.001+08:00

Talk Out Loud: Ny mum said that I am moody these few days... is it? If yes, maybe I didnt have enough sleep...

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The weekend that was...

I am RM220 poorer on Saturday... The story started during the weekdays when I suddenly realize that my car's air-con system is not working properly. There are wind that come out but just the type of cooling that I usually get... Thus, on Saturday, I decided to bring my car for a check somewhere, instead of sleeping which I really need... I was driving my car around and when I noticed an open shop with the word Air-Con, I just parked my car at the front of the shop and ask one of the fella there to help me check it out... After a while, he gave me a diagnosis and told me how much I need to pay... RM220! Whattudo! I need that air-con...

Sunday start with dhamma discussion in KCBA with the committee members of DYC2009. For someone that started preparing the topic to talk about the day before, it is really a miracle... haha... I asked for feedback afterwards and they say it was good enough... I believe it can be better...

Have BKT with them after the meeting. We went for the Fey Kay BKT in Bayu... Not sure how they feel about the BKT here but I love it...

Verdict: Highly recommended!

Went for steamboat with family for dinner and we tried the Ori Crab Steamboat near Klang Parade... Nothing to shout about... In fact, the soap for both chicken and tomyam are mere miserable... We ordered for three person and the stuff that they gave is not enough at all... (We usually order for three and that would make us very full by the time we finish). I have to order an extra dish...

Verdict: I wont recommend anyone to go... just not worth it...

988 Cruiser @ Klang

2009-04-06T10:34:00.006+08:00

Talk Out Loud: Seriously thinking about getting a camera bag... but it is gonna cost me a fortune... Should I???

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What started out as a photo-shooting trip went totally different yesterday...

Initially, I was thinking of driving to Tanjung Sepat or Bagan Lalang to take some photos of sunset or anything... But while I was just starting out on my journey, I heard on the radio that the 988's Happy Cruiser is here in Klang (actual position at that time is at Station 1, behind Klang Parade).

As I have never been to their "stop" before (I met up with the MyFM's Cruiser and Hitz.fm's Cruiser before), I turn my wheel around and get there as soon as possible... Not sure why but there werent much of people there. Nevertheless, it is still fun having able to see them.

There are three cruisers this time but I only remember one of their name: Karen. She looks very cute...

Karen is the one on the right!

Anyway, I got a bottle of Twister's Orange Juice, a magazine (Reno and Deco), a RM50 voucher from Miko Hair Studio (who want this? I dont have the need for it just yet) and some car stickers...

So, this is another first for this year, I guess...

Run, Alex, Run

2009-04-02T16:53:00.010+08:00

Talk Out Loud: I realized that alot of people still visit my old blog... Guess, I should continue running it and the new one as well...

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I am sorry if I disappointed you but this is not a post about an upcoming movie or something.

Instead, this is a post about running.

Yes, running as in using your two (under utilized) legs to move yourself from one place to another in a faster pace than your usual walking speed.

It is very hard to believe but I am sure that most of you who are reading this, have not been running recently. Yeah, maybe that 5 meters dash to catch a lift but that hardly count as running.

By no mean, if you want to consider it a decent run, at least try to do a 400m run... If you want to do a 100m run, by all means do it but dont tell me you are going to take your time to do it... 100m is meant for speed and you should be running as fast as you can in it...

But if you are going to run further, then it is okay to conserve abit of energy but run at a constant good speed.

What I am trying to say here is that life goes on no matter what you do (or didnt). Would you rather just sit there all day and do nothing or would you try to do something about it while you still can?

I used to be someone who just sit around throughout the day but I decided to change it early last year. Instead of doing nothing for myself, I start picking up activities that would benefit me somehow...

And one of the activities that I took up is running. Many of my friends didnt know but I have been running since the beginning of last year... In the beginning, I can hardly do 100m, even when I am jogging very slowly. But as times goes by (with constant run), I managed to improve my stamina alot (compare to the starting time) and somehow help in keeping my body fit (although there is still alot more that I can do to improve my body).

But after some injuries in the middle of last year, my running frequency become less and less. In the end, the running has been replace by badminton session...

Recently however, I found out that badminton alone couldnt help me get my body to a better shape. When a friend suggest that I start running again, I decided to give it a try, this time a more serious determination...

Currently, I am running twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday, after work. It was kinda hard initially as I found out that my stamina has went back to the bare minimum level but again, with constant run, I have managed to do three laps without stopping.

For those who run alot, I know this is nothing much but for me, it is a good progress. But I am not going to satisfy here... I am hoping that by the end of the year, I can do 10 laps without stopping. That would be another one of my aims for this year...

So, have you been working on your aims lately?

Sunset @ Bukit Malawati (HDR)

2009-04-02T12:09:00.000+08:00

2009-02-14T16:58:00.002+08:00

Some time, some people would just do something that other would not expect one to do... something like this...

Dont understand what I am trying to say? Here is how I look a while before, hehe...

Guess, you understand now...

Happy Chinese New Year 2009

2009-01-21T15:32:00.002+08:00

Year of the Ox
Gong Xi Fa Chai

Migrating to Wordpress...

2008-12-04T12:21:00.000+08:00

I have been hesitating for a very long while to do this but I guess, when things has to happen, it has to happen, no matter what...

So, what is this all about?

I am migrating.................. my blog to wordpress...

So, you can consider this post as my last post in Blogger.com. I would continue to use my gmail and this blog would still be around... just that it would no longer be updated...

If you want to continue to follow my "updates", please go here.

p.s. I know I have "migrate" my blog many times but this time, it is different... I am not sticking to Blogger.com anymore...

Disappointed with Blogger

2008-12-04T11:16:00.002+08:00

Blogger kinda disappointing....

I tried to post photos here and even with the Medium setup, the photo still over size...

Sigh...

really disappointed with Blogger...

New Version of Christmas Song

2008-12-02T16:40:00.002+08:00

Whispers: Paintball is superbly fun... Cant wait to go there again...

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Got this from a friend... Can't stop laughing...

You'd better watch out
You'd better not cry
You'd better keep cash
I'm telling you why:
Recession is coming to town.

It's hitting you once,
It's hitting you twice
It doesn't care if you've been careful and wise
Recession is coming to town

It's worthless if you've got shares
It's worthless if you've got bonds
It's safe when you've got cash in hand
So keep cash for goodness sake, HEY

You'd better watch out
You'd better not cry
You'd better keep cash
I'm telling you why:
Recession is coming to town!

Finance products are confusing
Finance products are so vague
The banks make you bear the cost of risk
So keep out for goodness sake, OH

You'd better watch out
You'd better not cry
You'd better keep cash
I'm telling you why:
Recession is coming to town.....

Funny Way to Answer a Call

2008-11-28T15:39:00.002+08:00

Whispers: the blogger's blog is still around... but I hope I can get over it soon...

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Heard this from a colleague:

When someone call you, instead of greeting him using "Hello" like usual, answer with the following:

"Nice Feeling Chicken Shop, We serve only the best feeling chicken just for you. How may I help you?"

Surely you would be getting a silence response from the other side... but I guess it would be kinda fun... :P

Never try it though...

Blogger's Block

2008-11-20T17:57:00.002+08:00

Whispers: yes... I find this very funny.

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I am experiencing blogger's block...

explaining why I am not updating this blog...

sigh.....

Mamak's Stall - Daylight Robbery

2008-11-10T11:21:00.002+08:00

Whispers: For those who have been waiting for my Paris photographs, I think you would still need to wait as I am experiencing technical glitches every time I upload it... not sure why but will try to get it up soon...

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Mamak's stall, which used to be a very great place for gathering or supper, mainly because of the cheap but really good food, are no longer that "heaven" nowadays... at least at the one that I went to yesterday...

Shanmuga Restoran, the one near Berkeley round-a-bout, is currently on my banned-list just because of yesterday...

I would understand if the price for food at these mamak's stall went up abit nowadays but it is really ridiculous to charge people twice the money people are paying for the same food at other places...

Yesterday, I ordered a cup of Milo Ice and I piece of Tandoori Chicken. The Milo ice is really full of ice and the chicken taste okay but I was really surprise when the bill comes in... I was charged a whopping RM8 for the Milo Ice and Tandoori chicken... When I enquire the fella, he told me that the tandoori cost RM6.40...

RM6.40
for a piece of Tandoori chicken
(the normal price I paid for better taste tandoori chicken is about RM3.50 only)

That is way too much to charge a Tandoori Chicken and I told that fella straight in the face that it is too expensive and I would never come back to eat there again... He just give me a blank face...

Another friend was ripped off as well: 1 Milo Ice kosong and 1 Pasembar plus 1 pack of nasi lemak biasa = RM5 something... my instinct is telling me that the nasi lemak biasa cost him about RM2.50 (other place sell at max: RM2 for the same thing...)

So, now... I am asking you all to spread the news that that mamak's stall is conducting daylight robbery and hope that everyone would just boycott that place...

Back from Paris

2008-10-31T17:50:00.003+08:00

Whispers: Appraisal is here... what am I gonna do???

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Glass Pyramid @ Musee de Louvre

Just a quick one before I load up more photos of the trip, maybe next week... keep my fingers crossed.

Bonjour de la part de Paris

2008-10-18T23:03:00.002+08:00

Whispers: Paris is so darn foreign to me... cant understand them at all...

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Yes... you read it right... I am blogging from Paris right now...

For those who dont know, I am actually on a "business trip" to this City of Light to participate in an exhibition (name SIAL, dun believe me?? google for SIAL.fr) to promote my company's products and name.

So, I would be here for one whole week, beginning today (18 Oct 2008) until next Friday (24 October 2008). Taking MAS plane, I would be back to Malaisie (how French write Malaysia) on 25 October 2008.

By now, many of you would be thinking of asking me for souveniers... I know but please understand that my budget to come here is very limited... 1 Euro = RM 4.85... I would try to get some but it would be on first-come-first-serve basis, except for the few that are special cases la...

Anyway, taking that 12 hours plus flight is really a great experience... will talk about that later...

I am blogging at KLIA

2008-10-17T21:10:00.000+08:00

Say what you like but I do admit that this is my first time going oversea, apart from South China Sea that I cross to go to KK for study...

Yes, I am a "katak di bawah tempurung" but it is never too late to learn...

So, this is what I learnt today... I can blog at KLIA... hahaha...

Just a quick one before my flight...

Jason and San San

2008-10-13T10:52:00.005+08:00

Whispers: Had a long meeting with the Youth Camp committee members... Was informed that we already received 12 confirmed participants... better than I expected... GAMBATTE!!!

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It was a joyious day last saturday... My godsister, San San, got married with her long-time sweetheart, Jason.

Jason and Alyssa

I, as one of the godbrother (the other would be Weoi Li), went over early in the morning to help out... As the "sisters" were low in number, Weoi Li and I was being recruited to join into the "sisterhood"... The funniest thing is that I was such an effective "sister" that the "brothers" were furious of me for making their "jobs" so hard...

The rest of the time, I function as photographer for the wedding. But then again, I feel so inferior among the two Nikon dSLR... I have made up my mind that I am going to get my very own dSLR in November...

In the evening, I am still one of the photographer for the wedding dinner... Being of of the invitee to the dinner, I was being sit with the rest of my gang... Weoi Li, Li Jin, Fook Ming, Ji Long, Ling Sze, Gee Way, Fay Chin, Hanxue and Mee Leng... By the end of the dinner, the couple went around the restaurant "cheering" every table. My table was one of the first few and the brother that I "kena" earlier of the day actually take their revenge on me by making me drink one cup of red wine at one go... It was okay initially, until the alcohol start kicking in...

Most of my gang went back early and I was one of the last one to leave the restaurant. Knowing that I am a little drunk, I drove slowly. Knowing how many of my kalyana mitras would be worried about me, I sent a message to each of them. Here is the message I wrote yesterday...

To my kalyana mitras,
In case you are concern about me, rest in peace. I hav finally reach home in one piece. Throu

ghout the journey, I drove 180km/h only (oops, please take away the 1). Yeah, I know... I am so bad. Good nite.

Here are those reply that I got from my kalyana mitras... Hope they dont mind me showing them out...

Ji Long: Good night! Dun Drink so much next time kay.
Gee Way: Glad to hear tat. Good nite.
Ling Sze: Hey, good to hear you're safe home. But Don't alwys drink so much la. Take care.
Fay Chin: U must be psychic:-P! Nite nite, sleep tight.
Mee Leng: Thanx 4 ur sms, wei Han. Ur sms came on time as we were wondering about u. Good 2 know u r safely home. Good nite. :)
Hanxue: :) who concerned about you? You always take good care of yourself. (remind self to stock up alcohol)
Li Jin: Wow now I know when u r drunk u can rhyme a poem. Omg! U shld drink more.who knows u'll bcom d modern cao cao?

Well, guys... That is one of the few occassions that I take in so much at one go... normally, I wont do it... I prefer to enjoy it slowly...

Anyway, thanks for your concern... I will take care of myself :) maybe we can come out and drink again someday... :P

The couple and the gang...

San San and me...

Fanily and Friends

2008-10-06T08:54:00.000+08:00

Whispers: My manager is not around... He is flying to Morocco on a business trip...

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Something that I saw triggered me to write this post...

As like any other Sunday for the past few weeks, I went to work as a part-time instructor yesterday at Skytrex. What caught my attention the most yesterday is the second last group that came in. It was not the leader's bad attitude but rather the group of people that he bought in.

The whole group consisted of 45 person (more or less, as I didnt have the privilage to count) with some as young as 6 years old to someone who is as old as 40-something... From what I can see, the older-generation people are good friends from those-were-the-days and it is already remarkable to see friendship that last so long...

But what is even more remarkable about this group is the younger-generation... Clearly, their age ranged from 6 to 16 or 17 years old but somehow, their relationship with each other are actually very good. I could see that they are actually very closely bonded together. Even though the boys are more wild (as expected) and the girls are more shy (more of the expected), they encourage each other (at the same time, tease one another as well).

It was really a very heart-warming time seeing how these families get together to do something (I am sure skytrex is just one of the many activities that they do together) and many, if not all, of their children joined in to have fun, great and value time together...

And it actually makes me wonder if my friends and I would move towards this direction in the future... I sure hope so as I dont really have this type of experience when I was young (yes, I am jealous... so what) but I do hope that my children wont go through the same thing as I am...

Disclaimer: I am not blaming my parent or anything because I am grateful that they have given me a very good childhood and I want to give my children the same plus something extra... :)

Hard @ Work

2008-09-29T15:56:00.001+08:00

Whispers: I need to keep my mouth shut in front of one of my colleague. He would simply tell the rest of the world what I said and that include every single detail I mentioned... THIS IS BAD!!! He dont know when to shut up...

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Working as an instructor at Skytrex is actually an easy most of the time. But once in a while, an instructor would need to spring into action in order to "save" the day.

I was stationed at the big net yesterday and I have to do the "saving" 4 times yesterday. 3 of it is easy job as it is only pulling the participants to the end point using a rope. But that "different" save yesterday is really a "hard work".

Working at the big net, what I, as an instructor is mostly afraid of is big size fella unable to continue to climb the big net towards the platform. As there is no way that we can lower the fella to the ground, we must get him to the platform no matter what.

Yesterday, while I was watching the big net, a super-size fella came and after trying to climb the big net to the platform, he declared that he cannot continue and would want us to lower him to the ground.

Since it is impossible to do so, I keep on encouraging him to continue climb toward the net but to no avail. Knowing that the other instructors have their plate full, I move up to "save" that guy.

Believe me that this is no easy job. As the super-sized fella was hanging onto the middle of the net, I myself have to move away from the platform just to reach him. Using my two carabiners, I move towards him slowly (it is really scary as I am afraid of height and it is about 5 to 6 meters above the ground). It has a while when I managed to get to him (thankfully, he was still able to hold onto the net when I reached him).

Using one of the carabiner, I locked his carabiner and began climbing back to the platform (I have to pull myself plus that super-size fella up and it feels like forever).

Even as I reached the the platform, my "work" is far from over... the super-sized fella was still hanging there and I have to pull him up. Luckily, there was another guy at the platform and with his help, we managed to pull him up.

I was completely exhausted and dehyrated at that time... Hope I wont have to do it again in the future...

Vivien and Eugene

2008-09-29T12:32:00.004+08:00

Whispers: There is no easy money in this world... more details in my next post :P

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Went for a wedding dinner last Saturday.

Congrats, Vivien and Eugene!

Vivien and Eugene

Vivien is my course-mate back in the days when I was still studying in UMS, Sabah.

Anyway, the dinner also function as a reunion for our group of course-mates / university-mates. Even though only some of us were present, it does feel great to be able to meet with each other again...

Those present that day: Lian, Teh, Ka Siang, Oi Kuen, Fui Pin, Chai Lim, Amy, Pei Wei and her fiance...

Hope to see you all again soon...

Applying for Passport

2008-09-26T16:31:00.000+08:00

Whispers: I am going to Paris, not for vacation but for work... Still, I am speechless... I dunno what to say...

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Well, this is actually my first time applying for a passport and surprisingly, the experience with the Immigration Department (the one in Port Klang) is a very good one...

In case you still dont know, you would need the following to be ready before going there to apply:

2 passport photo
2 copy of your birth cert.
2 copy of your IC
1 completed form (you can buy it at the counter @ RM1 per piece)

Remember to bring your original birth cert and IC as well cause they need it for the process... if you forgotten to make copies of the above or to take a passport photo, there is still hopes as there is a makcik that operates a photocopy centre and a passport photo machine inside the office.

As usual, I reached the office early and was one of the first few to apply for a passport. The whole process is hassle-free and the best thing is that, I could get my passport in 2 hours time after I pay for it...

Kudos to all the Immigration officers in the Port Klang office and Selamat Berbuka Puasa...

Keep up the good works...

Skytrex Adventures

2008-09-22T09:28:00.001+08:00

Whispers: A friend introduce me to Secondhand Serenade...

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Remember the post that I wrote about me becoming an instructor for the Skytrex Adventures not long ago??? Well, I am no longer that person.

Why? The answer is simple...

I WENT UP AND CONQUERED THE SKYTREX LIAO!!!!

It was not something that I thought I would be doing that fast as many people know that I am afraid of height... As usual, I was working today when the storm came yesterday's afternoon. The two group that was suppose to go up decided not to wait.

But by the time the last group move in, Julien was kind enough to offer all of us (part time instructors) to go up FREE!!!

An opportunity not to be missed, I was one of the first to take up the offer...

By the time I move up the "Ladder", I was actually starting to get the "regret" feeling and keep on wondering what have I did to put myself in that position???

For someone who is really afraid of height, it was really a scary experience all the way... but having faith in the gears that I used and "myself" [the best self-help way for me when I was up there was to constantly telling myself that I am no longer afraid of height! (Denial :P )], I move from one platform to another.

The worst thing about the whole journey around the Skytrex is that my two co-workers' (also part-time instructor) idea of disturbing me while going all around it. They constantly shake the "bridge" while I was crossing it...

In the end, I finished the whole Skytrex and yes, I am still in one piece.

So, anyone want to go up????

Torturing myself???

2008-09-18T17:25:00.001+08:00

Whispers: A friend is coming to Klang this Saturday...

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On one of those rare day of the month were I got a chance of resting (due to a public holiday), I continued to "torture" myself by doing several things that I seldom do.

I woke up very early to join my mum for a morning walk up the nearby hill. I was "deceived" by my mum that I would be able to see the sunrise from the top of the hill. I was abit disappointed as it was kinda cloudly that morning but since I was up there, I might as well make the best out of it... taking photographs of Klang.

Afterward, I drove around Klang to take more photographs as part of my personal project before heading back home for a rest (watching the movie "Shooter" and sleep). But the craziest thing that I did on that day was going over to Setia Alam for a jog (something that I have not been doing for a while) which end up having me playing a game of basketball with a group of young teenager boys...

This game really push me to the limit as half way through the game, I was breathing hard through my mouth. My "teammate" and I lost the game 5-8 with me managing to score 2 out of the five with two baskets... Not a very bad score considering that I have not played a basketball game for more than 10 years...

However, directly after the game, I found my body weak, especially my leg...

Nighttime came and I received a call from Weng Phoon saying that a friend, Chun Jiat, is back in Malaysia and wish to meet up with me and the others... Joining them at Sungai U Restaurant later, I really enjoyed the companionship of these friends, Chun Jiat, Weng Phoon, Wei Loong, Kean Hua, Weoi Li, Li Jin, Huey Ying, Pei Yun and Ling Sze...

Alvin and Adeline

2008-09-16T09:01:00.002+08:00

Whispers: Burning midnight oil to get the works done as soon as possible...

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Last Sunday was the wedding day for my colleague, Alvin and his long-time aweet heart, Adeline. Even though they would not be reading this, I would still want to congratulate them and to thank them for giving me this wonderful opportunity to participate in one of the most important day of their lives.

Again, congrats to both of you...

Limits

2008-09-16T08:59:00.000+08:00

Whispers: Public holiday on Wednesday... But still have to work...

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One of the best thing about becoming friend is having the privilege of joking with each other and having fun/laugh while doing it.

But as with everything else, there would always be a limit to everything and it is always the best that one should know where this limit is. Most of the time, everything are joke-able but there are always some sensitive topics which should never be touch.

Going over the limit once can be forgiven but going over it more than once would spell trouble for both side.

This is the experience that I got recently.

I am a Part-time Skytrex Instructor

2008-09-08T10:21:00.002+08:00

Whispers: One of the lamest thing that I ever did in my entire life: Went into the cinema and sit there for 10 minutes before realizing that I was in the wrong one...

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Like the most recent movie by Jack Neo, "Money Still Not Enough", I am trying every way that I can to create extra income...

I have approached Skytrex Adventures for some part-time job when I was there on 30th August and yesterday (Sunday) I was one of the few part-time instructors there, taking care of part of the whole Skytrex.

It was an easy job as the most important thing is to keep an eye on those "customers", making sure they are following the instruction correctly. The only thing that you might feel would be the a strain on the neck and on the eyes...

It is basically a very easy job and the pay is consider good as food is provided as well.

Well, the irony of this whole thing is that I have never been on the Skytrex as of now...

(I would go up soon... :P )

Picture of Rafting Trip @ Sg Kampar (31st August 2008)

2008-09-06T10:26:00.006+08:00

Whispers: I support "Hari Malaysia" to be declare as a public holiday.

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Me, getting ready to conquer Sg Kampar (somehow, I look like those ancient chinese god holding his weapon... just that I looked kinda silly here :P)

Weng Phoon and his friends...

Bee Chuen, Yee Han, Pick Koon, Wei Lyn, Ai June and Hui Phing

Pei Yun and Huey Ying

Fay Chin and Gee Way

Weoi Li, Li Jin, Mee Leng and Hanxue

Andrew and Pei Yi

The girls...

more girls...

them again...

many of us...

my raftmates (Yee Han, Bee Chuen, Pick Koon, Ai June, Ling Chong) and me...

Conquering Sg Kampar

my raftmates...

Forward!!!

Half-time...

Moving on...

Reat for a while...

We are having fun....

Tiring le.... Cheeze!

Weoi Li and me...

Everyone shouting YEAH!

What now?

Pei Yun and Mee Leng

Huey Ying thinking "Why did I come here to torture myself???"... hav to make a fake smile for the camera somemore... (Just kidding...)

Where are those people going???

Come, mari come...

Paddle forward!!!

The guides...

More guides...

Having lunch as the reward of conquering Sg Kampar...

The people that make it happens...

Adventurous Weekend

2008-09-02T15:59:00.001+08:00

Whispers: I got pain on my a** after hitting onto a rock during the rafting trip...

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It was a great weekend...

On Saturday, I purposely took a half day leave to join my friends for their adventure on Skytrex in Taman Pertanian Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam.

Imagine climbing up to 17 meter above ground... moving from one tree to another across some man-made track and doing some flying fox stunts to complete the track.

On Sunday, things get more extreme... 2 1/2 hours of drive bring us from Klang to Gua Tempurung for an adventure like no other... We went for a white water river rafting adventure in Kampar River...

Imagine riding a raft that may capside anytime while going through those rapids. The only thing that keep you on the raft is your feet, trying to hold you from going overboard plus the paddle that you use to move the raft, sometimes against the current... Water flashing from all over and before you realize, you are floating in the river and the guides would try to save you by throwing ropes to you...

*Photographs coming soon... promised...

Sempurna - Andra & The Back Bone

2008-08-25T15:53:00.002+08:00

Whispers: I got 27 people (including myself) going for white water river rafting in Sg Kampar this Sunday... Thanks for the support!

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Kau begitu sempurna
Dimataku kau begitu indah
Kau membuat diriku akan slalu memujimu

Disetiap langkahku
Kukan slalu memikirkan dirimu
Tak bisa kubayangkan hidupku tanpa cintamu

Janganlah kau tinggalkan diriku
Takkan mampu menghadapi semua
Hanya bersamamu ku akan bisa

Chorus:
Kau adalah darahku
Kau adalah jantungku
Kau adalah hidupku
Lengkapi diriku
Oh sayangku, kau begitu
Sempurna... Sempurna...

Kau genggam tanganku
Saat diriku lemah dan terjatuh
Kau bisikkan kata dan hapus semua sesalku

Janganlah kau tinggalkan diriku
Takkan mampu menghadapi semua
Hanya bersamamu ku akan bisa

Chorus:
Kau adalah darahku
Kau adalah jantungku
Kau adalah hidupku
Lengkapi diriku
Oh sayangku, kau begitu
Sempurna... Sempurna...

Kau genggam tanganku
Saat diriku lemah dan terjatuh
Kau bisikkan kata dan hapus semua sesalku

My Say: I am sure that many people would surprise seeing me featuring a Malay song here as I believe no one would believe that I listen to Malay song... But then again, everything has it's exception and this is one of them... Yes, I do listen to some Malay song but those that I really interested are those superbly created... My other favourite Malay song that I love is Generasiku by OAG...

Superman - Five For Fighting

2008-08-23T09:56:00.004+08:00

Whispers: Funny that I believe that I got alot of topics to blog about but dunno why, it just couldn't be put in words...

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I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
I'm just out to find
The better part of me

I?m more than a bird, I'm more than a plane
More than some pretty face beside a train
It's not easy to be me

Wish that I could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
About a home I'll never see

It may sound absurd, but don't be naive
Even Heroes have the right to bleed
I may be disturbed, but won't you concede
Even Heroes have the right to dream
It's not easy to be me

Up, up and away, away from me
It's all right, You can all sleep sound tonight
I'm not crazy, or anything?

I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
Men weren't meant to ride
With clouds between their knees

I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
Only a man in a funny red sheet
Looking for special things inside of me

It's not easy to be me.

My Say: As a superfan of the Man of Steel, this song actually give me the feel that the song makes Superman more human than ever...

Empty - The Click Five

2008-08-22T17:18:00.004+08:00

Whispers: I realize that I have been posting really many post this year...

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Tried to take a picture
Of love
Didn't think I'd miss her
That much
I wanna fill this new frame
But it's Empty

Tried to write a letter
In ink
It's been getting better
I think
I've got a piece of paper
But it's Empty

It's Empty
Maybe we're trying
Trying to hard
Maybe we're torn apart
Maybe the timing
Is beating our hearts
We're Empty

And I even wonder
If we
Should be getting under
These sheets
We could lie in this bed
But it's Empty

It's Empty
Maybe we're trying
Trying too hard
Maybe we're torn apart
Maybe the timing
Is beating our hearts
We're Empty

Oh, oh.
Oh, oh.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Oh, oh.
Oh, oh.

Maybe we're trying
Trying too hard
Maybe we're torn apart
Maybe the timing
Is beating our hearts
We're Empty
(Maybe we're trying)
(Trying to hard)
(Maybe we're torn apart)
We're Empty
(Maybe the timing)
(Is beating our hearts)
We're Empty

My say: I like this song, mainly for the music and how the lead sing the song... Will add more lyrics that I like soon...

Doing a test...

2008-08-22T17:12:00.001+08:00

Whispers: Life is uncertain...

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Something that happened in a room somewhere in the hospital

Doing a test on a patient...
Doctor: Wah... your test shows that you heart there got sound wor...
Patient: Got sound? what does it means? Serious ah?
Doctor: Of course serious la...
Patient sweating liao... nervous to the max
Doctor: Your heart must make sound la... without the sound, you are dead already lor. When you are alive, your heart sure got sound one mah...
Patient:...........

Debate

2008-08-21T17:46:00.000+08:00

Whispers: Playing Nox every night...

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A debate between two politicians in the Malaysia is almost unheard of until recently when the current Information Minister, Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek face off with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the de facto leader of PKR, in a live televised debate entitled "Today We Form the Government, Tomorrow the Fuel Prices Will Go Down". However, I was busy at the time of the debate and didnt managed to catch it on TV...

Anyway, I managed to watch the second debate between two politicians yesterday when the former Penang Chief Minister, Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon take on the current Penang Chief Minister, Mr Lim Guan Eng in The True Story Behind the Land Controversy in Penang debate organised by online media Agenda Daily at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP).

I wont say much about whatever content there is in the debate because you can read it in the newspaper and Internet but I must say kudos for those who are willing to organize and participate in these type of debates.

I really hope that more and more debates can be organize as I believe these are the best time for Malaysian to see those good politicians in action and people would understand better what is really going on in the country.

After watching yesterday's debate, I have a few suggestions for the organizer (if you even come across this post of mine) that might make the debate better:
Increase the length of the debate - 1 hour is definitely not enough to get the a clearer picture of the issue at hand.
Provide an opportunity for the people to participate - people should be given a chance to ask the politician question in their mind, after all, the debate is to let the people see a clearer picture of the issue at hand.

To wrap up this post (I sound like I am in a debate pulak... hehe...), I want to point out that there was once a politician who condemned the need of a debate between politician as this is Malaysia, not US. Well, all I could see is that he is so wrong in his view and with yesterday's debate, I really hope that there would be more of it to come...

My final comment on that politician that gave the above comment is that this politician have no guts as I believe he understand perfectly well that if he is in one of the debate, he would have such a hard time that he actually believe all his friends in politics are just like him.

I know... I know... Many of you might not have the same view as me and you might not agree with what I have written here but I just want to express my view... :)

Real Professional vs Acting Like Professional

2008-08-19T11:55:00.005+08:00

Whispers: Stuck in that place for more than 13 hours... Darn...

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All type of people reside in this world. Most of them are very professional in doing their work but there would always be some that would try to act professionally. If you listen to these people after a while, you would understand what these people is trying to do. Most of the time, the things that come out from their mouth are useless and it is meant to take care of their a**.

Really want to do this to those useless people... Argh...

Sorry that I could say much about who are these people... Maybe, just maybe, in the future, I would reveal it to you...

Anyway, for those are really professional, I thank you and keep up the good work...

How to ask your Boss for a salary increase..?

2008-08-14T14:54:00.008+08:00

Whispers: CPO's price came down considerably... I got more and more work to be done... Not sure if I should be glad or want to complain... :P

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Received this in my e-mail today...

One day an employee sends a letter to her boss asking for an increase in her salary!!!

Dear Bo$$,

In thi$ life, we all need $ome thing mo$t de$perately.

I think you $hould be under$tanding of the need$ of u$ worker$ who have given $o much $upport including $weat and $ervice to your company.

I am $ure you will gue$$ what I mean and re$pond $oon.

Your$ $incerely,
Marian $oh

The next day, the employee recieved this letter of reply:

Dear Marian,

I kNOw you have been working very hard.

NOwadays, NOthing much has changed. You must have NOticed that our company is NOt doing NOticeably well as yet. NOw the newspaper are saying the world`s leading ecoNOmists are NOt sure if the United States may go into aNOther recession.

After the NOvember presidential elections things may turn bad. I have NOthing more to add NOw.

You kNOw what I mean.

Yours truly,
Mohd NOr

China Won Sabre Individual Gold

2008-08-13T11:34:00.003+08:00

Whispers: Addicted to Smiling Proud Wanderer

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Up until now, I have not post anything about the Olympic Games except for the opening...

Now, here is a different story...

We all know that sport fencing has always been dominated by the western fencers. This is very true as the only other time that a non-Western fencer won an Olympic gold was 24 years ago... But yesterday, the chinese does it again...

Zhong Man, a 25 years old sabre fencer, defeated Nicolas Lopez from France to win the sabre individual gold...

For the whole story, read below...

By Xinhua Sportswriter Liu Jie

BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Man stood proudly on the podium, becoming the first Chinese winning an Olympic fencing gold medal 24 years after the country's last crowning moment in Los Angeles Games.

The 25-year-old sabre fencer defeated Frenchman Nicolas Lopez 15-9 in the men's sabre individual event final at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

"Winning an Olympic gold only happened in my dream, but today my dream comes true!" said Zhong.

The match could hardly be an easy one for Zhong. In the final bout, it was the silver medalist Lopez who scored the first point, but he was caught up seconds later and overtaken quickly. The two tied at 4-4, then the Frenchman dominated the fight for a while, which dropped the Chinese audience into sheer silence.

Zhong managed to level the score at 6-6. He fell behind again, then made it 9-9. Cheers from the stands never stopped after this moment, as Zhong thrusted and slashed all the way on to 15-9, to the top podium and the realization of a long-awaited dream.

"I take today's competition as a good chance to learn from the world's fencing elites, so I was totally free from any pressure. I just tried my best to fence one bout after another, and then I completed my mission," he said at the press conference.

"I would like to dedicate this supreme honor to my French coach Chiristian Bauer, who brings the turning point to my life. He is the best sabre coach in the world," he said.

Foilst Luan Jujie won the unprecedented fencing gold medal for China 24 years ago. After that, China missed several chances for a fencing gold until Zhong's victory today. Luan, after her Olympic comeback performance representing Canada, said on Monday she really hoped there would be some Chinese could succeed her crown and recoup the long-awaited gold medal in fencing.

One day after, the historic mission was fulfilled by Zhong, who coincidentally came from the same eastern Jiangsu Province with Luan, and whose name was even not known by many people in the fencing circle.

Before Zhong became a fencer, he started his sports career as a mid-and-long distance runner. "I like playing basketball. Once when I was playing, a fencing coach was watching. After the game, he asked me whether I wanted to become a fencer, since my 190cm height was a big advantage. After thinking twice, I decided to transform into a fencer," he said.

He told reporters that his parents were not optmistic about his fencing career, but he himself kept going on.

Zhong's performance was hardly eye-catching before he won the Asian Championship title in Bangkok in 2008. "Zhong was pretty relaxed today, that's why he could thrive till the end," The French coach said. "Winners are those who can successfully handle the pressure."

Chiristian Bauer also attributed the success to the past two years of hard training. "Zhong has reached an outstanding, European level," said the Frenchman. His French rival also applauded him as the best fencer tonight.

Commenting on his teamates Wang Lei and Tan Xue's dissapointing performance in the Beijing Games, Zhong said they had mede their names, and were burdened with too much pressure, which is the main reason for their failure.

Even in earlier rounds, the "dark horse" has already surprised the home crowd by entering top eight, and made history by advancing to the semifinals. "The further I went, the more relaxed I became. Maybe I won the medal because I don't have so much pressure as some other people do," said the new champion, who watched TV soap opera Tuesday afternoon to relax himself.

"I clinched the gold when I was not given too much attention, which freed me from the unecessary pressure," he said.

Zhong's victory will certainly help popularize fencing sports in China as Zhong put it: "Fencing is not a popular sport in China where many people still have no idea of what fencing is. But my triumph today will help promote this sport in the country."

Disappointed... Frustrated...

2008-08-12T15:59:00.001+08:00

Whispers: Final call for anyone interested in going for white water river rafting... RM155 per pax (including rental of safety jacket and helmet, insurance coverage, entrance fee, certificate and lunch). This is excluding the transportation to go to Gua Tempurung, where we are gonna meet with the rafting people...

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I am really, really disappointed with the so-called "coverage" of Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games done my TV1 (part of RTM)... Even though they one of the two official broadcaster of the event (the other being Astro), they actually do nothing more than some reports abit of highlights everyday.

With less than 5 hours of "reports" and 1 hours of "highlight" on one channel and a two hours reports on another channel (which I think show the same things) everyday, wont it be better to let other channel actually work on it...

For someone who does not use Astro's service (which I find overcharging its customers due to their monopoly of the business), it is really a frustrating experience... even more so as I am actually interested in games that dont have any Malaysian compete in it and never actually gather much fan in Malaysia. I am talking about the sport fencing event in the games which actually offer at least one gold everyday.

Really... I am really, really frustrated with RTM...

Even if it is a replay of the event, I believe many people would not mind watching it and those many dramas, shows and whatever that you are broadcasting on TV1 and TV2 are really out of the session... I also believe that these dramas, shows and whatever that you are broadcasting, does not have much viewer. In fact, it is really a waste of time and money to keep you running...

Opening of Beijing 2008

2008-08-09T11:41:00.002+08:00

Whispers: Tired... Really tired...

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Did you watched the Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony yesterday??? I did and I was impress with the magnificient show put up by the the people of China...

Wont talk much here but I do want to put down some important fact about it...

2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremoney
Venue: Beijing National Stadium (nicknamed as the Bird's Nest)
Time: 8.00pm on 8 August 2008
Final ascent to the torch by Li Ning, a Olympic gold medalist
Producer: Zhang Yimou & Zhang Jigang
Performers:
Chinese pianist Lang Lang
British soprano Sarah Brightman
Chinese singer Liu Huan
No of countries taking part in Beijing 2008: 204 countries

08.08.08

2008-08-08T15:18:00.000+08:00

Whispers: A friend is moving to Singapore to work there next month...

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To many people, today is really a very auspicious day. Today is the day when everyone is going to be Fatt, Fatt and Fatt for today's is 08.08.08.

Chinese love the number 8 because it is the most fortunate number of them all. So, what do people like to do on this date?

Some would register for their wedding on this date... Others would make today the opening day of their activities, e.g. Beijing 2008...

This is meant to be a short post as I want to have a post on this date only :)

Beijing 2008

2008-08-06T16:02:00.003+08:00

Whispers: I have been under alot of pressure lately... Many things are happening and I just dont know how to cope with it while staying "normal" to the rest of the world. Really want a break... Really need a break... Luckily I am going for Thai massage later...

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Beijing 2008 is just around the corner...

It would be celebrated from 8th August 2008 to 24th August 2008 and 10,500 athletes are expected to compete in 302 events in 28 sports.

Some of the sports that would be contested and would be closely watch by Malaysians are Aquatics (Diving, Swimming), archery, athletics, badminton, cycling, sailing, shooting, taekwondo and weightlifting.

If you want to know more about who is competing in which event, please click here for more information.

I would try to follow up closely on all this but apart from these sport, I would be watching fencing as well... For those who have known me long enough, you would surely know how involved I used to be in sport fencing. Even though I may not be playing sport fencing anymore, my love for the game never die off. In fact, I do hope that maybe one day, one day in the future that I would fence again... until then, I would just have to watch it in Olympics...

The other question that I would like to ask is whether any Malaysian athletes would be able to bring a gold medal back to Malaysia...

Well, I sure hope they could...

The Dark Knight vs The Joker

2008-08-05T16:26:00.002+08:00

Whispers: I sold my recently acquired toy, the Samsung L100 digital camera I won in a lucky draw. It was with me for less than 2 weeks...

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I have not been into a cinema for a while until last Sunday, where I went with WL, LJ, GW and FC for The Dark Knight. There was so much hype about it and luckily, the movie didnt disappointed me...

I wont say much about the movie but I would like to mention that Heath Ledger really bring out the best of the Joker.

The psychopathic, mass murdering and schizophrenic clown with zero empathy is really in a class like no other... The Joker seems so real and the funny thing is that people seems to love him. I have to admit that I do feel connected to him in some ways...

It was funny though that even though he keep on calling Batman, Commissioner Gordon and many others a schemer while saying that he is the spontaneous type, the Joker himself is, in fact, the most brilliant schemer. I really admire him because of his superb detail planning to get what he want.

By the end of the movie, what I saw is that Batman and Joker is really like Ying and Yang.

Really love the movie and cant wait for the next one...

Empty

2008-07-31T15:49:00.001+08:00

Whispers: I have a bowling competition and badminton this Saturday but my ankle still hurt... *sob sob*

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I found a song that I have been searching for a while.

It is an English song and ironically, the first time I heard this song is in MyFM, a Chinese radio station...

So, what is the name of this song?

Empty by Click 5

I am injury-prone

2008-07-30T15:51:00.000+08:00

Whispers: I want to buy Canon EOS 400D. Hope my wish will come true soon.

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I suddenly realize that after my trip to Taman Negara, I have been experiencing minor injuries particularly every week.

Really, no joke here...

I hurt my leg muscles while going for a jog, I hurt my wrist in badminton, whole body was aching because of over-playing in my company's family day and yesterday, I twisted my ankle while playing badminton...

Seriously, I need to be more care from now on... Sigh.

Kung Fu Panda

2008-07-25T10:44:00.002+08:00

Whispers: Brushing up my bowling skill for the upcoming Sport Club Bowling Championship. I have yet to hit 100 points mark.

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I know, I know... I am a bit too lagging...

Kung Fu Panda have been screening for the past one month already and only now, I am writing about it. What can I say... I didnt have the chance to go and watch it in the cinema and it was only recently that I managed to get a copy of the movie.

So, I was watching it yesterday evening and I was surprise at how much I enjoyed it. What I have learned from that movie is that instead of trying hard to change oneself, one should learn about accepting who he really am and make the best out of it.

Another quote from the movie that I like was quoted by Master Ooguay (Master Turtle). He said,

"Yesterday, is history. Tomorrow, is mystery. One should be happy because today is present"

Definitely something taken from a quote from the Buddha that goes

"The past is history, the future has yet to come, what is important in now"

Living My Life Today

So Far In 2012

Happy Winter Solstice 2011

Wicked

Free Beats

When Videogame meet Real Life

Kechara Soup Kitchen Music Video

Three more days...

2011 Movies

Training for my next Run

Updates on my life

Happy Chinese New Year 2011

What is a flashpacker, anyway?

Big Bad Wolf Book Fair

Date: 12-17 November 2010Time: 10am-9pmVenue: Ground floor, South City Plaza, Seri KembanganAll books are priced at 70-90% off the recommended retail price!

Have a look here.

Itchy

The Mexican Fisherman

Sg Pisang Waterfall, Gombak

Nike City 10K KL

Giant Camera - Samsung

Tiny dSLR

Donkey in a Hole

你不知道的事 (All The Things You Never Knew)

My Current Songlist 20101001

Knee's Injury

Food Huntz

Nike City 10K KL

Chinese Hungry Ghost Month

StarCraft 2: Diamondback

Armless Pianist

StarCraft 2: Battlecruiser

StarCraft 2: Banshee

StarCraft 2

Chiling Waterfall

Restart

Unavailable

Strange but true coincidents

101 small pleasures you can enjoy every day

Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2010

2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2010

Malaysian English... Better...

The World Through My Lens

Good for Laugh

Golden Nikon

200905 Trip to Penang

Solar Eclipse

Celebrating Growing Old

Mini Camera

Transformer: Revenge of the Fallen

Lens Mug

Dengue

Being a Photographer is not that easy

Me @ Bali

Bali - A summary

Back from Bali

Significant of Wesak

Want to go for a movie

The Climb - Miley Cyrus

2km

The week that was...

988 Cruiser @ Klang

Run, Alex, Run

Sunset @ Bukit Malawati (HDR)

Happy Chinese New Year 2009

Migrating to Wordpress...

Disappointed with Blogger

New Version of Christmas Song

Funny Way to Answer a Call

Blogger's Block

Mamak's Stall - Daylight Robbery

Back from Paris

Bonjour de la part de Paris

I am blogging at KLIA

Jason and San San

Fanily and Friends

Hard @ Work

Vivien and Eugene

Applying for Passport

Skytrex Adventures

Date: 12-17 November 2010
Time: 10am-9pm
Venue: Ground floor, South City Plaza, Seri Kembangan

All books are priced at 70-90% off the recommended retail price!