Read here about the lady ‘tester’ who snapped picture of her during testing the iPhone and ‘perhaps forgot to delete it’…(read)
Now, when I buy a new wallet next time, I hope somebody would leave a cold hard cash in it… hahaha
Robbers ran off with mooncakes instead of $$$$ (read)
Ha ha ha... perhaps they are cursing their luck now, but at least they got the mooncakes lah... ha ha ha
(I don't know, but I can help but laugh after reading this news... it really tickles my 'funny sensors'... ha ha ha)
Tagged by Aza who did a posting about ‘Tarap’… .
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Two names you go by
(I don’t remember being called with any other names other than my real name. Perhaps due to my real name being sooooo short – three letter only… but I try to answer the question here.. hehehe)
1. Kisi’ (my nieces and nephews call me with this name)
2. unfortunately… only the above..
Two things you are wearing right now
1. Checquered short sleeve shirt
2. Black trousers
Two things you want very badly at the moment
1. Lose my ‘gontit badoh’
2. finish all my outstanding tasks… (tonnes of them on my table and my ‘head’… aaarrrggghhh!!)
Two things you did last night just before bed
1. Watched Korean drama ‘Chilwu, The Mighty’
2. Kissed my son’s on the cheek…
Two things you ate today
1. ‘Tapau-ed’ fried mee hoon and fish cake
2. ‘Tapau-ed’ rice and home-fried chicken
Two people you just spoke with
1. Friend Calista
2. My dear wifey (but by text.. can this be considered?)
Two things you are doing tomorrow
1. Watch Liverpool’s match at 3am (M’sian time)
2. Work, work, work
Two longest car rides
1. KK to Semporna (about 9 hours)
2. Sandakan to KK
Two favourite beverages
1. Kupi, kupi, kupii…. (freshly brewed one)
2. Plain water… (can this be considered?)
2+1 persons who are chosen to do this tag
1. Lab Papa
2. Kadusmama
3. Rin-chan
(if you haven't do this tag.. please do...hehe)
I was sleepy today and tried to find something to amuse myself, then I found the following proverbs, ‘hiding’ on some corners of my desk calendar, which I did not noticed before…. So I share my ‘cup of coffee’ this sleepy afternoon..
(perhaps these proverbs are translated from another language i.e. Chinese because I found some of them quite funny..)
Idea – idea comes when you are not aware [is it?]
Time – never put off till tomorrow what you can do today [true. Try my best no to procrastinate.. but sometimes I can’t help it]
Imitation – no man ever yet became great by imitation [perhaps what this proverbs mean is that we must be ‘original’ or ‘be ourself. Or don’t ‘ciplak-menciplak’…LOL’]
Leadership – a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way [some call themselves ‘leaders’ but ‘lost’ along the way because of stupid mistakes or too proud of themselves…]
Education – when the student is ready, the master appears. [What?]
Optimism – the pessimist see the difficulty in every opportunity; the optimist see the opportunity in every difficulty [I agree 100%]
Innovation – success or failure, is often determined on the drawing board [errr… well… yea… (a bit confued)]
Teamwork – where there is unity, there is always victory [tho’, sometimes there will be some ‘kaki tumpang’ in a team, right?]
Wisdom – wisdom is to understand that the world is ever-changing [do you need wisdom to realize that the world is ever-changing??]
Motivation – satisfaction lies in the effort not the attainment. Full effort is full victory. [I might agree there…]
Tenacity – giving up is the ultimate tragedy… [okay..]
Attitude – there is nothing wether good or bad, but your attitude make it so. [err… yes… yeah..]
So there you go… hey! It’s Monday folks!!! Yippeeeee…..
Today is a sad day, at least for me...
Firstly, I've just read in Rin-chan's blog that one of our fave hero in Chilwu The Mighty (Korean drama currently playing in KBS World) has died from an accident..
Then, this morning I read in the newspaper that my favourite hypermarket - Servay - at Penampang Baru has burned down...
What a sad day... :<
Read here about about how the colour of underwear becomes an issue in the Beijing 2008
I never knew there was such a thing though..
I have never come across such ‘dress codes’ when I was playing cricket at school and college. For all of you who don’t know, the traditional cricket attire is all white. Never did I remember my manager, coaches or captain to instruct us to wear knickers (or underwear) with the same colour as the pants. Once, I saw someone wearing an underwear which is too ‘revealing’ under the pants, but nobody made it an issue. I even wear an array of colours (hahaha) but it never did me any harm (though don't think of me purposely wants to show my undies yaa... hahaha)
Perhaps the Olympics certain codes to follow on dressing or grooming of an athlete…
As usual, been very busy the last couple of days (if not a week!!).. thus a lack of ramblings of mine…
During that time until the weekend and today, a lot of things happened..
Angry : It’s been almost 5 days that we have water problems in my house. They said it’s only for 2-days, but now it’s already more than that!! Last Tuesday we were forced to ‘evacuate’ ourselves to my mom’s house. Lucky it’s not that far away. I cannot seem to be able to carry out my normal daily life if there’s no water, especially to have a proper bath and washing. I remember during school days (hostel life), we use to have regular water problems. It was troublesome, but it was good also as I have learned (and perfected) the skill of bathing with minimal water. Yea, I can bath with half of a medium sized pail. Though, some friends can sleep during the night without taking a bath!!!
Mad and furious : my maid of two days. We have every reason to believe that she has done something to JJ (it was later confirmed by my mother last Sunday. But she did not see it according to her but JJ cried loudly at one time he was with the maid and she suspected something amiss). We noticed that there’s a small wound just below his nose. We actually left JJ and the maid at my mom’s house (after our evacuation due to water problem) and were thinking of staying there until the weekend since my mom is alone also. Furthermore, on Wednesday’s afternoon, she asked if she can go home to take care of her mom who is sick. It turns out that she is lying after my dear wifey called her so-called ‘mum’. But, she was very adamant and wants to go home. So we sent her back. We only noticed the wound on Thursday morning when I was bathing JJ and get him ready for ‘school’. We are supposed to pick her up on Saturday afternoon (at her request), but we never did…
Happy and relieved : The English Premier League officially commence with it’s first games of the season. Liverpool managed to edge past Sunderland, thanks to a beautidul strike by none other than, possibly the best striker in the world currently, Fernando Torres. Although it was onlt the first game of the season, in my opinion, Liverpool’s play was a bit ‘depressing’ to me. Their passing and game play, I would say, is quite poor of their standard. Though Fernando Torres is quite anonymous the whole game through, he took his only chance at the 83rd minute with a superb shot into the back of the net. Despite my worries, a win is a win and 3 points is in the bag. C’mon you Reds!!!!
Sad : Malaysia’s only Gold medal prospect – Lee Chong Wei – lost to Lin Dan. I, and perhaps all Malaysians, was hoping Lee Chong Wei gives his best shot at the gold medal. But it didn’t materialized as Lin Dan was in his elements and won in straight set. He outplayed Chong Wei and IMO, Chong Wei loose his focus. He kept on doing unforced errors. Lin Dan was good also in his psychology games e.g. changing the shuttle cock on each serves. The partisan Chinese crowd also, I believe, was also a factor. BUT, well done to Chong Wei as he becomes our nations first medalist, perhaps the only one in Beijing 2008.
Shocked and later bemused : Today, heard from a colleague of mine that there is a ‘bomb scare’ at Centre Point. Apparently her husband is working there. Don’t really know the overall story. Must have been a hoax though as I haven’t heard any explosion yet (my office is a good distance away from Centrepoint). Or that it is just a ‘bomb drill’, similar to ‘fire drill’ perhaps. But what amused me is that when I peeked through the window, during the purported ‘bomb scare’ and that the main doors of the complex are locked, some people are waiting outside the ‘entrance’ (if my sight doesn’t fail me). I told my friend “gilakah tunggu di luar pintu.. macamana kalau betul-betul meletup?”. Nah, we just wait for the news tomorrow – must be a hoax of that my friend’s husband misinformed?...
Have a great day to day to you all, thank God it’s Monday!!! Yippeeee….
It's already middle of the month, but I realised that it's very rare to find cars, motorcycle etc. flying the Jalur Gemilang. In and around KK, I mean.
If I look back about more than 5 years ago, during Bulan Merdeka, there will be lots, if not all, cars and motocycles especially, adorned with Jalur Gemilang, including our very own Sabah flags. At that time, it will be rare to see cars without at least one small flag. But, nowadays, its the other way round. There's lesser and lesser each year.
I wonder why? Is it because of the current political situation in our country? or is it because there are less free flags given nowadays? or that the cost of the flags are more expensive now (due to sellers taking advantage as many people wants to buy it during Merdeka Month)? Perhaps, there's a long list of reasons...
I am a football fan and I support Liverpool FC will all my heart and soul. Urang bilang Penyukung Susah Mati.
For me I am supporting Liverpool FC - the club. The Club is not about just one person, but the whole team. Players come and go. Say if Steven Gerrard opts to go to another club (touch wood!!!), though I idolised Stevie G, I will still support Liverpool FC. If you are a true supporter of a particular club and not just 'skin deep supporter' only, you will know what I mean.
Another example, to Man Utd fans, if C. Ronaldo go to Real Madrid, will you change allegiance and support Real Madrid? No, I don't think so. (unless you are supporting the player and not the club lah)
Now, if you say you don't don't want to fly the Jalur Gemilang because you don't like the current ruling Government because of some political reasons... I believe you are dead wrong man. Are you nuts for saying something like that? if you still believe that what you say is correct, then maybe you better go and change your citizenship, ASAP. Even the Opposition parties will not say such a thing. FGS, this is our country man!!
Just like supporting a football club (as I have explained earlier), feelings towards our Country is more or less the same (unless you are speaking about Malaysian footie team lah...). Our Country, is not about the ruling Government or even, perhaps, the Opposition Parties. Again, it's your country, FGS dude!!
Even the Penduduk Tempatan Istimewa are flying and waving the Jalur Gemilang with joy, which I saw with my own eyes last year. Why? Is it just for fun to them? or is it because because they really love their adopted country as they are living their 'dreams' here?
I know, I know, loving or showing your patriotism towards your country is not necessarily by flying the flags. But to those people who say "I don't don't want to fly the Jalur Gemilang because I don't like the current ruling Government"... please re-think your views dude...
Am I being patriotic this morning? Just overheard people on the bus chatting on this matter, so I couldn't help to post my views here (Well, it would be a folly if I told them my views right on their face, aren't I.. hehe)
"Tanggal 31, Bulan Lapan, '57...." (aaaa Sudirman's song..)
20 April 1997, about ten years ago, Alain ‘Spiderman’ Robert managed to climb up the Yayasan Sabah building, albeit from level 6th till the top floor (if I am not mistaken). But he did it twice though and this time, without the authorities stopping him. If you all still remember, Spiderman tried to climb Petronas Twin Towers previously, but was stopped when he was half-way up. His feat in Sabah was jointly organized by local organizations. One of the main objectives is to raise funds for charity. I read that they managed to collect RM400k. 90% goes to charity and 10% for Spiderman for his 'troubles'.
Spiderman was unable to climb from the ground floor because the structures of the external ceiling (I believe it was aluminium louvers) was deemed unsafe after inspecting it himself. I concur with him because the structures of ceilings are not normally built to carry heavy loads.
Some says he is ‘crazy’, because he likes to climb buildings, especially high rise ones. Others call him daredevil – ‘berani mati’. But I believe, he is just like anyone else. He’s just become very passionate in climbing. I remember when interviewed in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, he says he likes to climb even when he was a little kid and later becomes his hobby and perhaps, his lifetime carreer. Now, he even teaches his children in climbing.
Yes, I was there with my elder brother and late dad (maybe also my sis-in-law). I was on semester holiday at that time, so I was very curious to see someone like Spiderman with my own eyes. We manage to get a good spot to view all the climbings done by Alain.
There were a lot people who came to see Spiderman-show at YS that day. All are very curious and enthusiastic to see his exploits, which is also can be considered once in a lifetime happening in Sabah. I also overheard concerns like “what if he falls down…” kind of thing. But most, I believe, wish him good luck for the climb.
Well, he did manage to climb YS quite easily. Though he did say (on the paper the next day) that ‘although YS is not very high, but one of the difficult one’ because, I believe, of the vertical walls of the building and without any columns or windows sills or copings to hang on. Furthermore, the walls are glass walls. he has to 'clip' his fingers to the jointings of the glass walls.
Remembering that day, it was one of those rare moments going out with my brother and late dad. You see, my family is a ‘traditional old-fashioned’ family who do not express things like ‘I love you’, ‘I miss you’, etc openly, unlike most ‘modern’ families nowadays (including mine). But deep down in our hearts, we know those things, only that we don’t express it openly or regularly, for that matter. We know our parents loved us, and they know we love them. That’s why I call my family ‘traditionally old-fashioned’. Perhaps also because of my parents background. They are simple kampung folks and may not be very exposed to these ‘openness kind of thing’. Furthermore they are not very highly educated. My father did go to school but my mom was, well, in those old days, women are not very privileged to have an education. Maybe it’s the culture of the old days. Though, my parents value education highly and always encourage us to do better in school and put it first and foremost in our lives.
We do not have many outings like that, so that’s why I say its ‘rare’. Though, I remember vividly, my dad always brings me to many places, like the old Putatan town, even up to KK and many weddings receptions, when I was very small. In those days, there's no transport to Putatan, so we had to walk and make shortcuts. He must have carried me when I got tired...
Well, it just happens that this part of my memories of my late dad pops out. He passed away about four months ago. It still makes me sad, whenever I this kind of memories come by… I miss you dad.
I managed to watch ‘completely’ Chilwu, The Mighty - Episode 7, last night. Completely – because my JJ has gone to sleep. Oh ya, my wifey joined me half-way too. Anyway, this period drama is ‘suitable to 15 years above’ only (according to Astro’s KBS channel)... hahaha.
Well, this is something different to watch as I am very fond of watching Cantonese Kung Fu dramas on tv.. (yea.. another Wong Fei Hung version ended last night also but the overall plot are quite dissapointing though... but that is another story)
Chilwu has been introduced by Rin-chan in her blogs a couple of weeks ago. So, I have tried to watch it. So far I have managed to watch Episode 6 before, but is interrupted in between by JJ who loves to run here and there and even tries his climbing skills on the dinner table besides shoving anything he can get his hands on into his mouth. (Hmmm… mentang-mentang papa dia tidak pernah naik Gunung Kinabalu..heheh)
This is the first time I’ve watched a Korean TV drama which is in the 'kung fu' genre. I only know Taekwondo is from Korea, but I don't think it can be associated with a period drama, so I am not sure what form of martial arts they have long time ago. This is a period drama (cerita zaman dulu-dulu) where a group of ‘heroes’ is trying to help the common people. Thus, Chilwu, a government officer by day, leads a rag-tag heroes (assassins.. as they called the group) to help the commoners against injustice and persecution. So far, from what I know, the group ‘official’ members are Scholar Seung-guk, who uses a sword and Jaja, who wields two axes on both hands. And of course, Chilwu the leader, who uses a whip to subdue his opponents. He also has some acrobatic ‘kung fu’ skills too - e.g. flying here and there like Wong Fei Hung's 'no shadow kick' skills.
I am not quite sure, but I think the cute little girl, Yeon Doo, is not yet an official member (yet), though she tries to accepted as one, in Ep. 7. In the last Ep. 6, she uses the elephant to tramples the ‘bad corrupt government officer’ to …. you know where… hehehe.
Last night’s episode is more of a serious plot overall, until the last battle against the Janggun gangsters. In the last episodes I’ve watched, I noticed that whenever they start a ‘battle’, background music will starts with what seem to be the intro of ‘Ice Ice Baby’ song (I can't remember the singer's name though). The music is very suitable and quite nice for the fighting scenes, where Chilwu and gang will fight and eventually (of course) wins the battle. I believe the people behind the drama wanted it to be serious but at the same time funny. Me and wifey can’t help but laugh at the funny actions.
Another funny thing I've noticed about this Chilwu drama is that whenever anybody wants to get their help, they person just have to go to a room with louvred walls and talk to Chilwu's dad (of course, they can't see Chilwu's dad face) and insert a paper fan as a fee inside a small hole. (they are actually a 'secret group' and the common people only herad this group as 'rumours'). This is like you are going to an information counter and asking for help or direction... hahaha, very funny. (yea.. there are many ridiculous scenes and actings in here, whether unintentional of not, but hey, I just look at the funny sides of it and still a good drama to watch)
(Note to Rin-chan : do you have the ‘battle’ music?.. if you do, link it on your blogs so that our friends can sample the song themselves)
That’s my review version of Chilwu The Mighty.. Rin-chan, kindly correct me if the facts I have written is wrong, since you are the expert.
Looking forward to watch Ep. 8 tonite....
Another quick post from me about SLEEP again, since I believe it is one of the important thing in our lives because it affects our health.
This article (news) is about how late night checking of e-mails before going to sleep could deprive us quality sleep. This is caused by the intense light from laptops and PDAs that can reduce the hormone that aids our sleep, according to the research done. So, click the link above to read, if you haven't come across this article.
I think this article is good knowledge and relevant to us bloggers... haha. I believe most of us, not only read e-mails before going to sleep, but also post their blogs, 'bergayut' at other people's blog or just blog-hopping, like me.. hehehe
So, I hope this is a good bit of knowledge for us today...
"The best solution for a good night's sleep is just "switch-off and relax"..."
Kepada mereka-mereka yang minat dengan Doraemon serta lagu temanya yang famous itu.. anda pasti tertanya-tanya apakah maksud liriknya kan?
Jan susah, kini anda boleh mengetahui maksudnya di blog kawan baik sia, si Lab Papa. Lab Papa sudah kasi post lirik Doraemon versi Sabah..
Sama seperti kamu, akhirnya sia sudah tau maksud lagi tersebut dan tidak payah lagi nyanyi dalam bahasa Jipun... hahahaha
La la la suka betul bah.. sama Doraemon
hop hop hombidai...
Ok.. the title may be too suggestive that I am 'Anti-Govt'... am I?
(Just before we go on... I hope I don't offend my friends who is working with the Government. I know my friends are good servant of the Government... but not the guy whom I will 'slaughter' in this posting..hehe)
Actually, no. I just hate it when those who are working with the Government shows their 'temberangness' as if they are the 'boss'. That they thought they are above everyone else.
Yes, I am very 'panas' now. Because I've just experienced this 'bikin panas' thing with one of those 'cilaka' guy from one the recently closed Federal Department in Sabah.
Ok, this Roslan guy maybe 'one in a million' that have such a bad attitude and 'temberangness'. Maybe he think himself as THE MAN, THE BOSS or whatever he may think he is. Maybe that's why he was very cocky towards me.
I was actually taking care of of the project under this now-defunct Federal Department. I called him this afternoon as I have been told that he asking for 'some' documents from us and was 'marah-marah' in the phone, while calling our office.
Okay, we do need to submit some documents to the consultants. Of course, some of them are a bit late. But you know lah.. sometimes, some documents need time to prepare.
But, that doesn't mean he can call us up whenever he feels to and 'marah-marah' isn't it? No need to 'marah-marah' and be 'kasar-kasar' la brother... "Nanti tercekik pula tulang ikan tu..." (hahaha.. when I called him, it's around 2pm, and he said he is 'sedang makan')..
In a 'kasar' and 'marah-marah' tone, he told me he needs 'this and that' to be submitted ASAP. So, I told him some of the 'this and that' he is asking is already forwarded to the consultants. He paused for a while and then started to say about other things... (while munching his 'ikan masin' I believe...). I was 'panas' already, I told him to issue some kind of checklist or letter or whatever deemed necessary to us. I nearly told him off by saying, "jangan sebarang cakap saja dalam telefon, kasi issue kami itu apa yang kau mau lah..". But my mind was quick to cut it off before it comes out from my mouth.
In my point of view, it seems he is asking for those 'small' things lah. We have provided car, computer, printers and other major items. He even asked me 'kertas belum bagi?'. In my mind, I want to say "What the..." but again manage to cut if off before I spurts it out..
I've deal with many Government servants in my works but I never encounter anyone such as this Roslan guy who is cocky and 'temberang', ' mau tunjuk dialah yang ada kuasa', 'bos' or whatever @#%*ing thing he think of himself... bikin panas!!!!
Enough lah... cish!!
| Your Expression Number is 9 |
 You do your best when you follow your feelings and sense of compassion. Deep down, you dream of being loved by many. You are capable of much human understanding and have a lot to give to others. While you are very ambitious, you never lose site of perspective. You have an abundance of creative talents... you just need to tap into them. Although you are a giving person, you can become selfish if you are ignored. If you are not able to help people, you tend to shelf your talents. Without others, you become aloof and start to lack sensitivity. |
In case you didn't know, Queen Nicol David won her sixth title in the Singapore Women Squash Master 2008 last Saturday, beating regular 'foe' Rachael Grinham... wooowieee!!!
She won the game in just over an hour. Last week, in the Malaysian Open, she also beat the other Grinham, Natalie.
Read what she says here (quoted from Yahoo.com news) -
"Like today. Rachael is always a touch opponent and she has a variety of shots in her armoury.
"But because I was patient and kept plugging away I was rewarded in the end," said Nicol.
Notice that Nicol always says the humblest of thing against her oopo, rain or shine.. some people may have a different view, but this is one thing why I like her!! Also, great champions character there...
Now, have a good break at home and we hope you will be lifting the Dutch Open title next month.. (fingers crossed everybody)...
Read the news linked below... IMPORTANT in my opinion :-
It's about computer hacks and critical flaws in our computers that may jeopardize us...
Hackers get hold of critical Internet flaw
http://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/afp/20080725/tts-us-it-internet-software-crime-972e412.html
