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The Sanguine – of which I am IMHO..

2009-10-28T11:53:00.001+08:00

I am, I believe, a sanguine person.. I agree all of the things stated below, however I don’t believe i am an extrovert.. i am the opposite of it. But well, it is good to know my strengths as a sanguine person… what about you my friends?

The Extrovert | The Talker | The Optimist

The Sanguine's Emotions

Appealing personality
Talkative, Storyteller
Life of the Party
Good sense of humor
Memory for color
Physically holds on to listener
Emotional and demonstrative
Enthusiastic and expressive
Cheerful and bubbling over
Curious
Good on stage
Wide-eyed and innocent
Lives in the present
Changeable disposition
Sincere at heart
Always a child

The Sanguine As A Parent

Makes Home Fun
Is liked by children's friends
Turns disaster into humor
Is the circus master

The Sanguine At Work

Volunteers for Jobs
thinks up new activities
Looks great on the Surface
Creative and colorful
Has energy and enthusiasm
Starts in a flashy way
Inspires others to join
charms others to work

taken from here

The Old Man Has Done It Again… leaving his son inside a steaming hot car

2009-10-27T09:07:00.001+08:00

Remember my previous posting about the old man who left his son inside a locked car on a hot day? Read back here

He has done it again and in the news… again, today :-

The son was left in a locked car and was parked at a petrol station near the LHDN building. According to the workers there, the man has done this a few times. It was reported that the man a.k.a. the dad went to the direction of the EPF building. The news reported that the son is drenched with sweat inside the car, although he is quiet.

From the picture, this one is a little bit better compared to when he left his son in August at the mercy of the hot sun at Lintas, but still this act is uncalled for. How come he do this to his own son??????

Will Power

2009-09-29T16:32:00.001+08:00

Perhaps most of you have read this.. but i just love to post this one. hehe

An old man lived alone in Minnesota. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was very hard work.

His only son, who would have helped him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and mentioned his situation.

Dear Son, I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't be able to plant my potato garden this year.

I hate to miss doing the garden, because your mother always loved planting time. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot.If you were here, all my troubles would be over. I know you would dig the plot for me, if you weren't in prison.

Love, Dad

..........

Shortly, the old man received this telegram:

"For Heaven's sake, Dad,don't dig up the garden!! That's where I buried the GUNS!" At 4a.m.

The next morning,

A dozen FBI agents and local police officers showed up and dug up the entire garden without finding any guns.

Confused, the old man wrote another note to his son telling him what happened, and a sked him what to do next.

His son's reply was: "Go ahead and plant your potatoes, Dad. It's the best I could do for you from here."

It’s ON!!!!……….

2009-08-15T11:37:00.001+08:00

Yepp.. you heard me right, EPL is backkk!!! Surely all footie fans of the EPL will be in a buzz. Those who didn’t pay their satellite TV on time, will surely ensure that they will not get disconnected during these ‘football mad’ season hehehe.. (however, you can always go to the mamak stalls etc. If you really miss out paying and you haven’t get re-connected on time)

But for Liverpool’s fans, don’t worry if you are one of those guys mentioned above (hope not lah!!) because we have our very own Sabah’s Liverpool Supporter’s Club outlet for watching live games – Eclipse at Donggongon town and Jade at Api-api centre. (Kindly note that this is a pub though..). So, you Liverpool fans out there, you don’t have to ‘wonder’ whether Liverpool’s match will be shown or not at these places – as long as Liverpool’s are playing, you will get to watch our team in play Live!!. Also for those don’ t have Astro, this should be good news to you all..

Also, I am proud to inform that we are the FIRST official football supporters club in Sabah. Thanks to the wonderful works of our founders. You can visit our Facebook page and get to know the founders and the committee members and of course, link-up with other Sabahan Liverpool supporters, if you haven’t done so.

Okay.. so about Liverpool FC, despite the indifferent pre-season matches, the now-concluded Xabi Alonso transfer saga and injuries to our skipper and centre-backs, the want-away Mascherano, I, as always keep my faith.

Of course I want the team to be champions again. Who doesn’t? if you are a supporter of the Top Four of EPL clubs, and you don’t have that hope, you are a useless fan of your club.

And if you don’t believe and keep the faith on your team, stick with them through high and lows, thick and thin… geroff and don’t become a supporter of your club!! You are not a real supporter in this case.. I despise these kinds of people. Supporter konon..ceh!!

So anyway, I keep my faith on the team and hopefully we will win no. 19 this season. Yeah yeah.. ManU’s supporters will definitely give me stick for this but that is normal for someone who supports a club who didn’t win the league for almost 20 years!! But mind you, I am a real and passionate supporter of Liverpool, my blood is Red, my hearts beats for Liverpool.. Liverpool till I die!! Hehehe

So, as I said earlier, despite the indifferent pre-season and no big-name signings, I say to you all footie fans – BRING IT ON!! We’ll take it head on!!

And of coure to all Sabahan’s Liverpool supporters, hear this :-

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart

And you’ll never walk alone

You’ll never walk alone

(and yes, you will not watch the game alone again… hehehehe)

Good news indeed to Liverpool’s fans in Penampang, KK and places nearby. Hopefully, soon we will be able to “open up” outlets in other towns, all over Sabah, and make our presence felt.

Let us enjoy the time together with fellow Liverpool’s supporters - watch games, sing Liverpool’s songs, celebrate goals, feel the sadness if we lose (touch wood!!), berate the ref for bad decisions, mock other teams (hehehe), banters and of course get to know each other a little bit well and etc lahhh kan.. hehehe

Bah!!

P/s: To other supporters… all the best for the new season.. whatever we may “gaduh-gaduh” during the season, let me remind you that it’s just a banter.. bukan mau cari gaduh butul-butul bah.. hehehe..(it’s because we’re passionate with our Club)

Good or Bad?..

2009-08-07T10:55:00.001+08:00

Read here about the ‘consideration’ by the Malaysian Government for internet filter, something what China has. Well China have the Great Wall, at least.

Good or bad?..

As for me, there is always two sides of the coins.. always..

She didn’t deserve to be called with that words..

2009-08-05T10:38:00.001+08:00

Finding good paying job is difficult when you don’t have paper qualifications. My wife found jobs dealing with children with disabilities some 10 years ago. Over the years, she has gained considerable knowledge in this field. And what I admire is that she has become “one” with it. She does not do it just for the sake of the salary but because she has grown to like it. Though, working with NGO’s, the salary isn’t that good either. But again, she is fated to be in this line of job. She have her hearts desire but this is what she do now – teaching children with disabilities.

Currently, she works as a teacher to children with Down syndrome in one of the NGO centre in town. Dealing with children with Down syndrome is one thing, but dealing with their parents is another headache. Though most of the parents are understanding and willing to listen to advice, there are a few ‘bad apples’ too.

Yesterday, she informed me that one of the parent of the kid she is teaching uttered bad words to her “bumiputra are p*k*m*k”. I was so mad when she informed me about it. It;’s like I want to ‘sekeh’ the head of this old retired-man at that moment. How unkind that is towards a person who is trying her best to teach his kid, even more so a kid with Down syndrome.

She told me that this guy is a ‘difficult’ parent. Everyone in the place she works knows about him, including other parents. But it never occurs to her that he will utter such words. And worst is – she didn’t do anything to offend him IMHO.

What happened is like this. Last Sunday, there was the closing of the Bulan Kebajikan at a leading hotel in town. All teachers (including my wife) including parents had to accompany the children who are going to perform that night. Since it ended quite late at night, it was decided and agreed that the centre will be closed on Monday, since the children are tired. Therefore, they inform all parents of whom they can contact about the closure.

However, being a responsible teacher, my wife remembers that one of her children (who did not perform for that night) is not informed. She also did not have the numbers with her. Her other two colleagues didn’t have it too. Therefore, on Monday morning, she takes the effort to go to the Centre, because she believes this knuckle-head parent will come to send his son.

True enough, he was there in the morning waiting at the Centre. She informed and explained to him about the closure. As usual this man will argue “why this and that” etc. That is his nature I suppose. But she ignored whatever he says since she already explained why.

Yesterday, in the front page of a local newspaper, we were shocked to find front-page news that a man had left his son in a locked car under the scorching heat!! Bomba had to be called to rescue the child who is “red and sweating”. Lucky a passer-by saw the child and informed Bomba. Otherwise, as the newspaper wrote, the kid kid could have died!! And you will guess who the guy is. The passer-by also claimed that the man left the child alone in the car and went somewhere else!! (Coincidently I didn’t manage to buy a news that morning)

Yesterday morning that old-man came and uttered the bad words I’ve mentioned to my wife. He blamed my wife for the incident and so on. She was mad of course. She called me and told me about it.

I was angry too, I would like to find the man at that very moment and give him a good “pile-breaker”!! but I told her not to be worried because she has done her job. She came that morning just to check if anyone came, especially the old man. She did it because she is a responsible teacher and not just “forget about it, don’t care” kind of attitude. She did it out of concern and kindness too.

Furthermore I told her that after she informed him about the closure of that centre that morning to the man, she has done her job. Things happened after that is not her responsibility and she can’t be blamed or anything.

But the damage has been done by this very words - “bumiputra p*k*m*k”. What kind of attitude is that? And for an old senior people to utter such words is shocking?? There’s a note of racism in there too!! Shame on him!!

This very person is really a ‘bad apple’ in our society. If it was down to me, they should not be among our community at all.

You see, he is very unkind most of the times, as I was informed. The Centre is put up to assist and help people like him who have children with disabilities particularly Down syndrome. This is not the Peninsular where there are a lot of centres like this. Here in KK or Sabah for that matter, this kind of Center is rare. I believe there’s only one in Sabah for Down syndrome too.

So the act of that man is uncalled for. My wife sense of responsibility and act of kindness is rewarded with “bumiputra p*k*m*k” words. For all she has done to his kid (she is his teacher), my wife do not deserve that..

She didn’t even do anything wrong… cishh!!

Exciting Season Ahead..

2009-08-04T14:43:00.001+08:00

Yuppp.. in about two weeks time, Liverpool FC will kick-off the season at White Hart Lane. It’s the time I’ve been waiting for. Of course, for a real footie fan, life is “eat, sleep and live” football ha ha ha..

The off-season was of course a real bore, but lucky there are some friendlies shown on the satellite TV towards the end of off-season.

I didn’t manage to go to Singapore to watch the Red men play to a 5 nil win. That would have been a great experience. But of course there are many things that is beyond my control, so I was unable to see them first hand. (Maybe next time..)

Nevertheless, the excitement of the new season is getting stronger and unbearable because of the newly established Official Liverpool Supporters Club of Sabah.

Yes, it’s true. we Liverpool supporters in Sabah will never walk or rather watch TV alone again because we have our very own Fans club here. Although it is still in early stages of formation but the excitement is already there.

I didn’t know about the first gathering though, but thanks to Facebook, a friend tipped me off on the 2nd gathering. So, I attended the 2nd gathering on 31st August 2009 at Eclipse in Donggongon.

I came alone since my friend Terry is in Semporna. I was a bit ‘lonely’ at first since i don’t know anyone. but with the knowledge that I am meeting people who have the same passion as me, I just “barge” into the place. LOL.

I sat there less than a minute and I was greeted by one of the organising team, Alex. I believe I was one of the early birds (except the organising team), so I chatted with Alex and get to know him.. (Thanks to Alex – the Vice President (Sponsorship))

Soon, people with Liverpool tops starts filling the place. And that is where the excitement started. I know a few of them also like Roland who is my senior at school. I also had the privilege of getting to know Jude and Grace. Jude happened to be a super-senior in school and he is the elder brother of Roland, while Grace is the elder sister of a senior in school too.

We started off by singing the legendary song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” to the top of our lungs. At this moment I feel really proud singing it with my fellow Kopites, I normally sing it on my own at home during matches (of course most of them are those “muted” version ha ha ha). This will not be the first I am singing it though…

There are prizes to be won that night sponsored by Carlsberg that night. My eagerness and effort to attend this gathering was rewarded as I manage to find the ‘treasure’ and won a shirt – Liverpool-printed shirt sponsored by Carlsberg. As for the trivia questions, I didn’t really joined in because I was already satisfied with what I get, besides I was busy taking photos myself. I did “study” before coming though as I want to win those Liverpool’s merchandise – by reading some facts and statistics of Liverpool he he

However, the grand prize was what everyone is targeting – a long-sleeved Liverpool Adidas home jersey, which in the market worth RM250 bucks!! That is a lot of money!! The trivia question asked was very hard, I never heard about that one either. The question was “which country is the flower on Shankly’s gate belongs to..??”. It was so difficult that many are just “shooting”.. in the end a fellow Kopites who actually helping others for the previous trivia question answered it. Well, salute to Patrick, he deserves the grand prize!!

Picture shows Patrick wearing the jersey he won. He was asked to don the jersey straight away that night. He is flanked by the emcees, Clifford (who happened to be Lab Papa’s geng karas) and Perry, who is also our Ambassador.

Well, they are many prizes given away that night.. I myself am satisfied with what I won. But that is beside the case, whether I win something or not it doesn’t matter, my main intention and ‘hearts desire’ is to watch Liverpool games in the coming season with fellow Liverpudlians, discuss the games, on-goings in the club etc. The is the very reason I am joining the club.

For those of you fellow Kopites who come across this blog, there’ll be another “pre-season warm-up gathering” (as Patrick put it) 8 pm this Saturday, 8th August 2009 at Jade Cafe, Api-Api Centre (Above Restoran Banu II, which is next to EON car sales centre).

Check out for updates in the Club’s Facebook fan page here. The page is called Borneo Liverpool Fan Club, if you can’t find it via the link.

Well, well, well what an exciting season this will be…

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart

And you’ll never walk alone… you’ll never walk alone

21 Guns..

2009-07-31T10:06:00.001+08:00

Cool song from Green Day..

I always loved the way Green Day composed their songs.

I loved the melody progression of their songs. Most of all, they liked to combined acoustic and electric guitars. The riffs, climax and ending are to my liking. I consider Green Day’s compositions are “simple”. Well, at least that is what I think. If I go for bands like Helloween and Metallica, their composition are more complicated with combinations of riffs, solos etc. very very complicated.

I guess this is due to me not being ‘terrer’ in playing guitar. I learned on my own by watching other ‘sifus’ do it. I can never follow exactly how they do it, so I compensate by creating my own style based on what I see and learn.

Yes, I can never imitate them because I play “upside down left-handed” due to a ‘technical’ reason of my body parts. That’s why I can never learn how to do complicated solos or even other more advanced guitar fingering method.

But despite that, I am glad that I am able to play the guitar. Better than can’t play at all. Credits to my elder brother who guided me on how to do upside-down chords. He gave me the idea and I learned on my own and even perhaps perfected it with of course, my own style.

I was also lucky to have great friends who taught and shared with me over the years on how to play guitars. Of course they taught me in the ‘normal’ way and then I reverse it and create my own style, as I will not be able to follow 100%.

So after that, I dabbled in song composition. I never had any formal training though. I just hear, listen, watch, read and ask friends who knows. I loved heavy metal music but as I have said earlier, it’s too complicated to follow and also I don’t have proper knowledge. Then Green Day came. So I thought their music and song composition influence me one way or another.

However, believe it or not, most of my composed songs are spiritual Christian songs. I have quite a number of them composed over the years, enough to make an album. I have a few songs which are non-spiritual but they are what I consider ‘bida’ ha ha.

Well, once I am able to buy a proper electric guitar, I am going to composed some songs something like Green Day do.. ha ha ha.

And once my JJ old enough to learn, I am going to ask Lab Papa to teach him how to play drums. He likes to ‘ketuk ketuk’ the cans, containers etc in the house nowadays ha ha. Maybe he got what it takes to become a proper musician than his dad. Perhaps, I am going to buy him a kiddie drum soon.. I saw one in Toys ‘R us the other day.. haha

About Kadus Mama entry…

2009-07-28T12:08:00.001+08:00

After reading Kadus Mama’s blog entry today, my heart was suddenly filled with anger. If I could and have the power, I would straight away run to Kadus Mama’s ‘rescue’ and ‘attack’ and ‘fight’ – for things not right need to be made right. I have always ‘fought for the just and right’. I don’t want to see other people to being marginalised, discriminated for being what they are, for what they believe.. Lucky God did not give me such power otherwise I will misuse it. Haha

But I calm down, breathe in and out, to give more oxygen to the brain due to being submerged by carbon dioxide ha ha ha. So I can think ‘straight’ and ‘normal’ again. I know this is just my ‘human nature’ – very quick to get angry – especially those kind of ‘unjust’ kind-of-thing happening around me.

I am no hero; I am no “rights” activist. I can’t fly over to Kadus Mama’s rescue like Superman or Ultraman for that matter. No, Ultraman will be too big, I will squash everything on sight and hurt innocent people..

I am not strong. Yes, I do have a brown belt in karate but karate did not teach its students to ‘go offensive’ but rather for use it for ‘self-defence’. Anyway, I learned karate not because of those two things but just for fun. I get to spar with my good friend Suresh and tease Ajay Chong. Though Donald Lim did give me good kick once in awhile. But it was fun. Yes, merely for fun.

Now I think normally…

It is very sad thing that there are people out there who are overzealous. Overzealous in their beliefs that they offend and hurt other people. Sometimes not in feelings but physically also. They are eager to hurt people of other religion, beliefs, race, culture etc. Sometimes too, being a zealot they are, they too offend people of their same religion, race, culture etc.

I can’t deny this is the reality we are facing in our everyday life. But I do believe that most people, if not all, are against all things that are not right or correct, especially in terms of religion and beliefs – faiths, as you may call them. Even atheist, do not simply wants to hurt or offend other people’s belief, IMHO.

Thus, acknowledging that this is the challenges of every day life, it disheartening and sad to read what Kadus Mama faced recently. We all have our own opinions. But judging from the response to her entries, all her friends condemn the act of the person concerned.

Of what we can do to the person who made Kadus mama ‘panasssss’.. Physically, I am not sure.

But hope that we can support her in prayers and through comments in her blogs.

You have your family around you. Let their love surround you and make you at ease from this “trials”. And of course, you can always turn to Him any time, any place… whenever you want it.. He is always there for you.

“A man reaps what he sows… let us not be weary for doing good, for the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up”

Be strong Kadus Mama…

New blog linked...

2009-07-24T08:39:00.004+08:00

Hi all.. I've just linked a new blog by a friend - Kengkaru Kong and his photoblogs here

So please feel free to visit his blog ya..

Cheers

(Hombidai will be back.. don't worry.. he's just hopping on another field where the pastures is greener.. he he he.. but I have more to tell you all when I'm back... yayyyy!!)

“Arrrhghhhh.. there are zombies on my lawns!!!”

2009-07-21T15:33:00.001+08:00

A few days ago, I got may hands on a game called “Plants vs Zombies”..

At first, it looks to be a very simple game to play but when you actually play it, it’s quite hard. You will need to make some kind of strategy in order to win the levels, which are getting harder and harder of course.

To play the game, you will have to plant your defenses (consisting of many types of plants like sunflowers, pea-shooter etc) on your lawns and swimming pools to prevent the zombies entering your house. If they manage to break your defences – they will eat your brains!! Ha ha ha..

What I like about this game is that it is very original and I have never played any games quite like it. The plants are cute and the zombies are funny. Some zombies are ex-American football player, ex-lawn mower man, ex-swimmer – when they are still alive, I believe.. he he he. They even have azombie in tribute to MJ – Mike Jackson that is. And some zombies says they like your tricycle. “We’re the undead”!!! they sang..

Well, you have to play it yourself to know.. but it’s sure is fun to play this game. Simple but not quite simple…

You should listen to the theme song. Go to here and download the mp3 – in English and Japanese version. It’s funny and I like the song too.. hahaha. The singer’s voice – Laura Shigihara – is cute..

I suggest you watch the promotional video to here to arouse your interest.

You can download the tiral game here but you can only play one-hour. You will need to purchase to play the full game.. he he he

So, happy playing, if you do play it anyway..

Solar Eclipse

2009-07-21T14:51:00.001+08:00

Read about the solar eclipse here

Wow!! though we may not be directly under it’s path, i guess ada juga tempias-tempias kali he he he..

I believe Lab Papa will be ready with his gadget to record this rare occurrence. Just take note from this:-

"We'll have to wait a few hundred years for another opportunity to observe a solar eclipse that lasts this long, so it's a very special opportunity," said Shao Zhenyi, an astronomer at the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory.

See.. the scientist says a few hundred years!!!

In my lifetime up to now, I remember experiencing moon eclipse. I was very small then – maybe 4 –5 years old but I can still remember because the people in my kampong beat gongs and whatever they can use to ‘scare’ Talob.

Talob, in the Kadazandusun’s belief, or so the orang tua-tua says, is the culprit who cause the moon eclipse. Talob was a guy who never stops eating. He eat and eat and eat until his kampong ran out of anything to eat. So this wise guy Talob went berzerk and ate the moon.. nice guy indeed.

So, the kampong people had to chase him away by beating gongs or whatever items that can make loud noise..

Well, that’s a story told by mom when i experience the solar eclipse when I was a kid..

Anywany, I was wondering if there is a Kadazandusun story or myth about solar eclipse? I never did hear people beating gongs or anything when it occurs..

Well, can’t wait for tomorrow to experience the ‘tempias’… I guess people in Shanghai are very lucky to see it..

Nincompoops

2009-07-16T10:59:00.001+08:00

Read this article first and you will be amazed..

I’ve decided to just delete my long write up earlier and just post this simple blog… as I will offend many people due my ‘hurt feelings’ caused by this two nincompoops…

They are a handful of people out there, like these two nincompoops, who have nothing better to do than ‘hurt’ the feelings of their fellow human being.. are we not human too??

FULL STOP!!

Read but forgive me for my digression… sorry :(

2009-04-01T14:54:00.001+08:00

These past few days, I seemed to feel very edgy and restless.

I don’t know why. Tried to find the cause or causes.. but I couldn’t zoomed in into one particular thing. perhaps it was a ‘mish-mash’ of all…

Maybe I was so stressed out by my works. Yeah, my project’s completion time is a month away. Of course I have a lot of works to catch up besides the daily interruptions from my site people.

Sometime they pissed me off. Site matters should have to be settled on site with the Consultant’s Resident engineer and CoWs. But they keep on pestering me with matters, which sometimes I feel a very simple matter. Yes, I am not an Engineer but based on my experience and pure logic, those things can be simply ‘tackled’.

Sometimes I want to shout “Oh common guys!! Why can’t you all settle these simple issues??”. “Why do you all have to come back to me? Yes, yes I can help you all to solve it but my time for my REAL works is being pushed aside, just to help you all!!” – ha ha.. that’s my inner consciousness speaking, but it will never be heard by them. But I really don’t want to let that ‘inner feelings’ to go out… maybe not now.

But frankly, even with these problems and my inner feelings, I really do don’t feel stressed actually.. That’s why I am puzzled why I feel restless.. Sometimes the heart pounds like somebody who just completed a 100 metre race!! Crazy!!

Perhaps it’s because of my own doing also. You see, I am quite a positive person. I tried to see the good sides of any bad things. If possible I want to draw out every little bit of happiness in a sad situation. I tried to search the light at the end of every dark paths I walked in this life.

Because of that perhaps, my mind always be positive for every breath I take. But my body – or inner feelings – doesn’t quite concur with what my mind is trying to do. So, sometimes things get quite complicated and in the end cause a real mess inside. Perhaps that makes me feel edgy and restless without reasons.. hmm

Ah well.. just writing something to get my mind sorted out..

See ya friends.. hope you all have a great day today

And just to inform you all, today is the first anniversary of my Dad’s passing. May his soul be in peace with the Lord.

Yes, I do miss him. Whenever there is a gathering at home or even at my relatives place, he will always be the person who makes everyone cheerful especially the young ones – my niece and nephews. But for this past one year, without him around the house when I visit my mom.. it seems very ‘different’. I sometimes feel empty. Poor Mom, he is alone at the house.. guess I missed him so much…

Well, I guess I have to accept that he has gone now to a better place for him, away from all the hassles of every day human life and problems. Even more, he now has been released from the pain he endure for almost a year before eventually succumbed to it..

I can’t go on writing this… I am in tears now if I think more and more of my Dad.. shishhh.. oh man..

I initially wanted to write about my edginess and restlessness… but…I digress.. sorry

Ha ha.. forgive my digression friends…

Rock Sembulans Blues & Gasak dan Guring Saja Buss..

2009-03-28T09:09:00.001+08:00

Siapakah mereka-mereka ini? sila jawab..

JJ’s first drawings or writings..

2009-03-28T06:54:00.001+08:00

These are JJ’s very first drawings or writings at slightly less than a few weeks into his 2 years age.. ha ha.. done on his Papa’s birthday.. perhaps it was his gift to his Papa.. haha

You may notice that the papers are ‘crunched’, it’s because I was fighting to get the paper from him before he tear them apart ha ha

What amazes me is that he is holding the pen or pencil in a way adults do.. holding with two fingers. I don’t know where he learn it because we never taught him hw to hold a pen or pencil..

He love to use a pen but I only give him pencil. It’s because when he is done with his artworks on paper, he will continue his drawings on his palms, legs and face!!! LOL

Worthless Architect Firm…

2009-03-26T15:59:00.001+08:00

I nearly died laughing at this particular Architect firm today, of whom – well, as you all already know – I really despise with.

Today we had a meeting with the Client in regards to Extension of Time. There are three projects with three teams of consultants. This particular worthless Architect firm was lucky because they are number two to do presentations.

Okay, maybe I am a bit harsh in my words… but I tell you, this Architect doesn’t even know how to do a presentation. Even my nieces and nephews know how to do a presentation. So that makes them worthless.

Lucky – because they were the second team to do a presentation. So they manage to “copy” entirely how the first team did their presentation. Yes, they did just that. Lucky there was a white board, so they just draw their presentation on the white board which reminds me when I was doing some lecturing in my early working days. Buruknya!!

You see – this Architect firm – comes empty handed. Okay lah, not really. But they came with only pieces of papers and documents. The other consultant team are equipped with a notebook, of which they just turn on and ta da – there goes their very detailed presentation!!!

As for this worthless Architect firm – when it was their time to present – the wife just go to the white board and starts drawing whatever they want to present and in the full glare of the crowd, it was very obvious that they have just drawn up the presentation on a piece of paper – last minute. And I have said earlier, the presentation was copied entirely from the first team. Lucky the first team ‘style’ is very simple. Imagine if the 3trd team presented first – their presentation was really detailed that doing last minute ‘copying’ as what the worthless Architect firm did, would be impossible. Lucky them.

Lucky there are no competition for presentation.. hahaha.. they would have come last place.

Last time I complained that this Architect firm couldn’t even write a proper letter. The other day, they wrote again replying to our letter and their answer is laughable – we wrote about something else and they replied totally a different thing. I read what I have written and wondered how come these so-called professionals can’t even answer a simple question, which even a kid can understand.

Today, they can’t even do a proper presentation to the Client.

What I labelled them is harsh but they are IMHO a worthless Architect firm!!

The Principal also is truly worthless. I have been coming for the meeting numerous times and he still doesn’t know me. This morning, we met before the meeting. He look hard at me.. and I already know he don’t recognise me. Then he said “Ahh.. you’re the one who likes to write us many letters..”

I wanted to told him this “Yes. It is me. It also good for you so that you can practice how to write and answering letters.. since you don’t even know how to..” hahaha… but I didn’t because I am just “makan gaji punya orang”.

I’ve written countless letters, be it a complicated one or simple letters. And mind you, practice make perfect. My ex-boss once advise me to really give a thought to what we write, even though how simple it is, as a letter can have many consequences..

Well. What a worthless Architect firm!!! I wonder why they still get projects…

Time flies fast for me…

2009-03-20T12:22:00.001+08:00

Time flies really really fast for me.. and I mean really really fast like a speeding Kancil along the Penampang by-pass road..

Can you imagine, I usually come early to the office, around 745am like that, and as soon as I turn my PC on, I will be engrossed in whatever I want or need to do.

Suddenly when I ‘awoke’ from whatever I am doing.. it’s already noon!!! Time for lunch and rest!! Wow!!

Sometimes I told myself like “Eh? baru belek-belek drawings, sudah tengahari? Belum buat apa-apa pun..”..

And now.. we are already at the end of March!! I feel like January 1^st was last week!!. Of course, most people including myself, will be very happy when the month’s end comes very very fast. Ha ha, all ‘makan gaji’ people will surely understand what I mean…

Perhaps, this was down to the tonnes of works I needed to clear off. Some more, my project’s completion date is in a month’s time.. arrgghhhhh!!!

Sometimes I wish I can slow down time.. ha ha ha.. but thank God that He never give me any special power.. otherwise I will abuse it… ha ha ha

Oh well, I have to do what I have to do… time doesn’t wait for me… I have no choice

(BUT… there is goodness that time flies fast.. - EVIL GRIN.. hehehe – one week school holiday is coming to an end and how I wish all teachers out there feel “oh cepatnya satu minggu berlalu.. belum puas cuti…” hehehe… and this goes especially to Chegu Carol… hahahaha (evil laughter!!!)

Jahatnya sia kannn… J

I can’t accept your “I am sorry..”.. not in my lifetime!!

2009-03-19T11:52:00.001+08:00

Read here about Josef Fritzl..

After what he has done, this is what he has to say “I plead guilty to the crimes I've been charged with. I'm sorry." Damn!! and ‘tearful’??? what??

Hello!! I can’t accept that as an answer. And ‘tearful’???? C’mon!!!

I can’t even put words together to describe this ‘scum’!!

He should rot in hell and not some mental facilities!! serves you good!!

We mowed them good time…

2009-03-17T23:11:00.001+08:00

Watch this..

It made me laugh, I nearly vomitted… hahahaha

Credit to my mate Kevin Cassar.. yeah!!

Liverpool mowed them at their own turf….good time!!!

Just for fun.. don’t ever do this..

2009-03-13T18:09:00.001+08:00

A little ha ha on Friday the 13^th..

Read

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2009-03-05T16:14:00.001+08:00

manyageh naega gandamyeon
naega dagagandamyeon
neon eoddeogeh saenggakhalgga
yonginaelsu eobtgo

manyageh niga gandamyeon
niga ddeonagandamyeon
neol eoddeogeh bonaeyahalji
jaggoo geobi naneun geol

naega babo gataseo
barabolsu bakkeman eobtneungeon amado
wemyeon haljidomoreul ni maeumgwa
ddo keuraeseo deo meoreojil saiga dwelggabwa

jeongmal babo gataseo
saranghanda haji mothaneungeon amado
mannam dwiyeh gidarineun apeumeh
seulpeun nanaldeuri dooryeowoseo ingabwa

manyageh niga ondamyeon
niga dagaondamyeon
nan eoddeogeh haeyamanhalji
jeongmal alsu eobtneungeol

naega babo gataseo
barabolsu bakkeman eobtneungeon amado
wemyeon haljidomoreul ni maeumgwa
ddo keuraeseo deo meoreojil saiga dwelggabwa

jeongmal babo gataseo
saranghanda haji mothaneungeon amado
mannam dwiyeh gidarineun apeumeh
seulpeun nanaldeuri dooryeowoseo ingabwa

naega babo gataseo
saranghanda haji mothaneungeon amado
mannam dwiyeh gidarineun apeumeh
seulpeun nanaldeuri dooryeowoseo ingabwa

--- just goes to show how much I miss Hong Gil-dong and his rag-tag Hwalbindang gang and of course the chemistry between him and Ryu Yi-nok :( --

Go Esther.. go Esther.. go Esther go…

2009-03-04T12:35:00.001+08:00

Reality singing competitions are back!!.

Yes, One In A Million started about two weeks ago along with the greatest show in the US of A – American Idols (or so they claimed it to be). Coming soon too will be Akademi Fantasia. So, many individuals will be trying their luck to become instant artiste and somebody popular.. well, if they got it, they got it.

Frankly speaking, I am not really into AF as I am not too keen on their format. I am interested only for the ‘singing’ part. It bores me really watching the diaries, the gossips, whatever they want to show us viewers. I also do not really like watching the dancing and so on. As I said, I just want to listen to them sing, good or bad, karaoke or tone-deaf. Sometimes I don’t need to view the people singing; I just put the volumes loudly and do other things like play Football Manager 2009. (Okay, this is wasting electricity lah hahaha… don’t do this at home). What really attracts me is a singer with good voice, the greater the better. I don’t care how he/she looks. Take Clay Aiken as an example. I mean, during audition he really look very ‘kampungan’ IMHO…

I am sure, very very sure too that they will be thousands (and millions in the US) who will try their best to be like Simon, Randy, Paula and Kara or Paul Moss and Shafinaz. (Not too sure about AF though or what ‘evolution’ they want to make this year), albeit from the comfort of their living room. That will include Monsieur Hombidai… hehehe. Some people too are keen to show off their judging talents in the mamak restaurants. Believe me, I’ve seen and heard one guy before doing this one or two years back. Nutters, IMHO.

Last week, one particular comment that really makes me wonder whether its appropriate or not is Syafinaz’s comment to one rocker guy a la 80s rocker, Azweera. After listening to him singing painfully (I believe), Syafinaz commented “Ini bukan lagi menyanyi tapi menjerit. Menjerit pun bukan tapi menyalak..”..

Hmm.. frankly, I was taken aback on Syafinaz’s comment. It feels like a personal attack to that guy. And the look on that Azweera’s face was really hurt mixed with anger. Kesian. The way she said every bit of words also makes the comments very strong.

I think Paul Moss gives the best comments compared to Syafinaz, it doesn’t matter good or bad comments. If they are good, they are good. If not, then it’s not. Though many people especially the audience doesn’t like Paul Moss comments most of the times.

Well, it’s one’s own personal view, and this is my personal view on the judges. Like Simon Cowell said, “He is trying to say what the viewers expect to say on the contestants”. Meaning, if you’re not good, you don’t say he is good or he is okay. Just plain simple “Not good!!”

Anyway, all the best to Sabah’s sole representative Esther. She got what it takes to be next OIAM champion after Ayu (OAIM Season 2 Winner)… you go girl!!

Now I need to go and tapau some lunch..

(pic credit as mentioned on it…)

Some things that amused me…

2009-02-27T17:37:00.001+08:00

Here are the few things I found that amused me that I manage to capture…

I think the word should be ‘multi-purpose’? am I right?

This is a site plan of KDCA, which holds the yearly State Level Tadau Kaamatan. Isn’t this embarrassing? hmmm…

Do you know any Government clinic in KK called “Klinik Luyong”? I don’t think so. Another embarrassing thing IMHO. I’ve been there 3 years ago and last month (this picture is taken on that day), and it is still called ‘Klinik Luyong’. Okaylah.. they’re too busy attending to sick people.. hmmm

Mind your what? I don’t think ‘overhead’ is the correct word, though I get the message. This is at Kompleks Asia City..

Quite creative.. and funny. Hahaha… though I noticed this has been vandalised for quite a long time… no time to ‘clean it up’? Oh yeah.. maybe it’s funny and worth leaving it like that… but I don’t hope to see this come May 2009!!! Bikin malu bah..

Ha ha ha.. Hope more will come during my journeys and walkabout in this beloved land..

But surely, this one amused him…

I bet he couldn’t finish it alone… haha

Pure digression from the original intention...

2009-02-27T16:39:00.001+08:00

I do have a lot of tasks to finish but my mind is so jammed up now. So let me just typed a thing that just conjured up in my mind quickly before I am lazy to type and share them with you all…

Have you all ever thought what you will be if you are not doing what you are doing now? I mean, what will Lab Papa, a scientist, or Chegu Carol, an educator, be doing now if they never get to do what they are doing now?

I was thinking about it just now (yeah.. my mind is jammed so I was trying to think of something else just to clear my mind hehe so I digress here), but belive me or not, I can’t even think of any!! Perhaps my mind was in a mess, but really, I can’t relate to do something meaningful other than what I am doing now.

When I was schooling, my parents never ‘told’ me to do something like become a doctor or a lawyer or an engineer unlike other friends parents (overheard sometimes.. bukan menyibuk lah hehehe). My mother always advice me to “just do well in school”, and I suppose she wanted to say “and good things will surely follow suit”. Perhaps because my mother is not an educated person (she never goes to school), she never have ideas like ‘become a doctor or lawyer when you grow up”. May be that too is a blessing in disguise, as I never have any pressure during school days to become ‘somebody’, all I wanted to do was ‘just do well’. Because of that too, I never thought of any career to take up as one. Although when there is a question of ‘what do you wan to become when you grow up?” – I simply answer anything, ranging from policemen, fire fighter, army etc.

I carried this mentality when I moved on to a ‘lovely’ school on a hill, of which sometimes requires it’s students to carry water from down hill to have a bath. Some cool dudes will, however have other ideas – like going to the ‘kolam’ or take a bath near the guard house with only their ‘seluar katak’. Forgive my digression.

Anyway, it’s true that I never really thought of what career I want to do. I just want to do well for my exams and whatever I want to do like sports. Though I admit I am not a bright or talented person. Never good in cricket or football or hockey. Academic-wise also the same. Perhaps jack of all trades but master of none… hahaha.. blimey!!

Only when I befriended Lab Papa that I started to ‘see things’. We were in F4 at that time and we are good friends. I started to think what I want to do. But I never ‘finalised’ what I want to do as a career, as everything seems unsuitable for me. Perhaps ‘unreachable’ too as I know my own capabilities academically. I thought I tried too hard to find a career that I tried meddling in astronomy. I always go to the library and read those kinds of books. Two other friends always joins me – Cliff and Jason. Though Cliff usually looks for chess books and Jason, martial arts. Haha.. those were the days. Maybe they wanted to be the heir to Kasparov or Bruce Lee.. hahaha

I was really into astronomy that I declared to one teacher one afternoon – I want to become an astronomer!! CRAP!!! The teacher – I forgot who he is – shot down my ‘absurd’ idea right at that moment and it really go down the drain. “Where on earth (Malaysia) you will find a job for an astronomer” he says and said many other ‘advices’ to me. I have forgotten whether Lab Papa was with me… hehehe

So, when I finished Form 5, I tried to ‘survey’ what I wanted to do. Architecture and science seems a good bet for me as I am aware of my capabilities, but again never really ‘finalised’ it. Luckily my SPM result was okay. What luck!!!

I remember Lab Papa suggested to me to apply for RPKJ. But later I said I just want to go for the normal pre-U. For the two years in pre-U, I think I ‘worked’ hard to find what I wanted to take up as a career. Eventually, I ‘found’ my strength and weaknesses. I’ve consulted close friends, seniors and lecturers, did some serious reading and ‘analysis’ and finally ‘finalised’ what I wanted to do!! Yay!!

But sadly, eventhough I was offered the place, someone else has taken it!!! Thanks to the postal service that sent my offer letter very very late!! I don’t want to go into details about this incident though..hehehe.. as my mind is already cleared up

To summarize, I applied to do something I want to do, got offered a place, but was taken up by someone else, end up doing a different course, but grown to love it.. though in the end, I was am doing something else right now, different from the course I have taken… hahahaha…

Wow, I have digressed so much. Initially I was trying to ask you all what will you be if you are not doing what you are doing now, isn’t it… hahaha.. and I end up telling something else.. really this is pure ramblings of me… cheers friends!!

Well, at least this has cleared up my jammed mind.. heheheee

Kadazan, Dusun or Kadazandusun?

2009-02-27T13:04:00.001+08:00

This one is another thing that provokes my sanity..

This issue has resurfaced ‘again’ a few months back and has become a favourite topic is the Daily Express’ Forums. Whatever the argument is, I don’t give a damn thing. Yes, I don’t give a damn thing whether my race should be Kadazan, Dusun or Kadazandusun. Some people may ‘blast’ me for this but this is my stance.

Why should the community bicker about this issue which is never-ending since time immemorial, especially the community leaders? Why waste time? I mean the KadazanDusun (okay lets me use this term to make my life easier.. I mean my posting) is basically quite behind the other races, especially the three main races in Malaysia – the Malay, Chinese and Indians in terms of economy and politics. Why bicker about this, IMHO, "small thing”? the community and its leaders should be bickering about how we can advance as ONE COMMUNITY economically, politically or wherever there is an opportunity?

Okay, I’ve read about how “Kadazan” came about, plenty of them in the newspapers. A lot things been said. Some people like to dwell on the past, but perhaps has forgotten other important things, I believe. Some people will ‘argue on this matter like there are no other things to do or to argue about.. why waste time?

In my opinion, the community should be ‘arguing’ about why their children can’t speak the kadazandusun language, why they can’t even dance dance their traditional dance like sumazau while other people of other races can do it gracefully, or how come they don’t know about their traditional customs? These are the few things they, especially the community leaders should be bickering about. And I haven’t include issues like why kadazandusun people still “behind” in many ways, how can we become a great and respectable community etc..

Oh well, some people just like to bask in the limelights for controversial issues and/or like to dwell in the past and talk on and on and on, blaming this and that.... crap talking!!!

Talk and waste time if they want to on this issue, but my stance will still be the same, I don’t give a damn s#@t about it.

Okay, some people may ‘attack’ me, go on. Many people may harp things like they are much better than the other – dusun singers and songs are much better, proud to be a Kadazan, Kadazan live in towns, there are many dusun politicians etc. They may be right or wrong. But the thing that makes it crap-talk is that one community thought they’re better than the other. CRAP!!!

Why can’t we just be like the Malay community as an example.. eventhough Malays in KL may not be able to understand most things said by a Kelantanese, they are still ‘Melayu’. Just like myself, a “kadazan” as stated in my IC, may not be able to understand some of the words by Dusun Aroma when he speaks in his Tambunan dialect, but still we are of the same people and community aren’t we? Like my first cousins who lives in Membakut, they speak a different dialect, but that doesn’t make them a different people from me, isn’t it?

I don’t want to bat an eye on these craps and nonsense.

I’ve talked with Dusun Aroma briefly on this issue and I agree with him that as for the race we should use – just follow the IC/Mykad i.e. Kadazan, Dusun, Kadazandusun– but hope you are not listed as ‘Lain-lain’.. that would be something else altogether..

Now I am talking crap myself..

The main thing I want to say to the community is, let’s us speak or discuss or argue about other things instead of this small issues of whether who should be a “kadazan or dusun or kadazandusun or whatever”…

Geezzz!!!

Thank You Cikgu Faridah…

2009-02-27T11:19:00.001+08:00

It’s been a while I have not posted anything here. Haha..

Sometimes, when my mind isn’t occupied from the daily works, something will conjure up in my mind – be it an issue or two regarding public matters which often arise from things I read in the medias, or my son’s progress in life that normally relates to his naughtiness or just pure ramblings of the mind of Monsieur Hombidai… but putting something in the mind into a written or typed thing is another matter. Perhaps I was too lazy too. But I think it’s purely a matter of ‘finding the time’ to do it as my current project which I am handling now is 2 months into it’s completion.

I actually like to write the things in my mind, especially when it provokes my sanity and creativity or whatever I may call it hahaha (temberang gia sia ni). But, this interest of mine of writing anything, especially in English is down to one teacher of whom I really want to thank from deep inside my heart. She is the one who ‘unearth’ this interest of mine to ‘just write whatever you can think of’. Of course she encourages us to do it so that we can improve our written English. (Though I admit I don’t write good articles, I just like to do it in my own way and style haha)

When I was in Form One, we had a new English teacher. Her name is Cikgu Faridah Abdullah (But don’t be mistaken with another Cikgu Faridah who is the wife of Cikgu Awe’ heheheee). Maybe Black Kid still remember her. I am not sure if she taught other classes at that time. I think not, as there is another Mr Gerry. Any of you remember Cikgu Faridah? Maybe she taught Sigma class too.. is it correct Lab Papa?

But she is a great teacher for me. Kind hearted and understanding. I was terrible in English at that time – spoken and written. I admit I couldn’t speak a word in English in when i enter Form One!! Ha ha.. but she had a great idea for us to improve – she asked us to write a “Journal”. Yes, a journal to write anything – it can be some sort of a diary, or just pure ‘ramblings’. Just write anything you can think of, she said. It was not formal, according to her. It is up to you to do, if you want to do it. But she will check our journal and correct and comment on it. I do not know about my other classmates whether they do the Journal or not, but I remember Cikgu Faridah said something that I was one of a few persons who is ‘rajin’ to do it. I always send my journal once a week so that she can check and comment.

I really loved the idea, so I started off with one book. I wrote many things - my ideas from the articles I read in Reader’s Digest, even tried to translate some easy articles in BM into English to incidents happened to me. At one time, I wrote about how I got my head into stitches – it was an article with some cartoons to illustrate what happened. She commented, “nice cartoons. Now I know how you get those bandages on your head”. Ha ha. Yepp, I was playing goalkeeper and I hit my head on the goal post trying to save someone’s scoring a goal. I manage to save the ball but I didn’t manage to save my head!!! Hahaha

She was always giving good comments and correcting my writings. That encourages me I suppose and end up completing 3 books full of my ramblings (I called it Vol 1, 2 and 3). The things I have written there is something like the things I am writing in this blog, though that was kid’s stuffs at that time.

Actually, a few months back, me and my family was cleaning and clearing unwanted things in my Mom’s house. Then I came across my Journal – though only one of them. Then it invoke my memories when I was studying on one of the ‘sot’test school in town (ha ha ha). Too bad I couldn’t find the other two volumes. Now the surviving journal is in the hands of my niece, Andrea Gracia (who won state-level NST spelling contest last year). My brother told me that she has read my Journal and is doing her own journal too. Good for her.

To Cikgu Faridah Abdullah, wherever you are.. Thank you many zillion times. I don’t think this is enough how I feel very thankful to what you have done to me, especially. You may not remember me, the small skinny kid in Form One Beta… hahaha… but i do remember you Cikgu..

I wasn’t able to say thank you to her as I think she left suddenly. I think she was transferred elsewhere and dind’t stay for a whole year teaching us (this I remember because our Beta class joined the Alpha class with by Mr Gerry who taught us to sing a song.. what was that song again.. errr.. can’t remember..oooh yeah “Where Do We Go From Here” is it?)

She may not have realised what impact she has done to the English of Monsiuer Hombidai, the little skinny kid. Although I still need to improve a lot in my writings, in my mind, she has direct impact to me.

Thank you again Cikgu Faridah…

KITT is back..!!!

2009-02-06T13:41:00.001+08:00

You heard me right. I watched the season premier last night at Star World.

I was in primary school when I watched the original TV series. I more of KITT’s fan rather than David Hasselhoff (Michael Knight). Who wouldn’t if you have a talking car with an attitude and some cool built-in gadgets. And the car itself, Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, was really awesome at that time!! Because I really loved the car design, I managed to get my school friend to part with his toy car that resembles KITT… huhuhuhu.

That’s why I was excited when I saw its preview a week back and eagerly anticipated last night’s show. The new Knight Rider didn’t disappointment me. KITT is now a cool Ford Mustang and a new nanotech body which can ‘heals’ itself and transforms temporarily into another vehicle of choice. Woohooo. Cool dude!!! KITT nanotech body also is as strong as a 10 foot thick concrete wall!! Although, the computer is turned off, KITT will become a normal car and subject to damages. Uhhuuuu..

And the new driver is Michael Traucer, son of the first KITT driver, Michael Long aka Michael Knight. David Hasselhoff also made a cameo in last night’s season premier as the original Mike Knightey..

Nice one people…

2009-01-29T11:05:00.001+08:00

I got this from an e-mail forwarded by my friend and I don’t know the source either. But just look at this photo.. yeah, great, justttt great idea people… (funny too hahaha)

I suppose they will have a better ‘aramaitieeee’ if they get electrocuted!!!

Aramaitiiieeeeee!!! to the guys having fun in there..

Diary of Mr Mama (Day 1) …

2009-01-29T10:21:00.001+08:00

Today, I become Mr Mama. Perhaps Rin-chan was the earliest to know hehehe. Anyway, I am typing away using the latest version of Winodw Live Writer while my JJ is sleeping… (curi-curi lah konon.. kehehehe)

06.00am - JJ wakes up. Mr Mama hasn’t. But JJ woke me up by ‘slapping’ my face. His Mama is busy preparing the breakfast I asked her (for me an JJ) before she goes off

06.30am – JJ runs to the balcony and surveyed the situations this morning. Pretty quite. Perhaps most people still sleeping or still away on holiday. I had to accompany him, scared that he will fall off from the chair we put there for ‘lepaking’..

07.00am – His Mama goes off.. JJ just waved ‘bye bye’ at his Mama. We went to the balcony again..

07.30am - JJ gets bored. So I went to turn on the TV and his favourite channel. I went to turn on this computer to check Liverpool’s match result. Dissapointing. Drew again.

JJ came to join me, let him sit on my lap. Suddenly I heard the all familiar song of Bunny Town… JJ was ‘hmmm hmmm’ and pull my fingers, asking me to bring him to watch it. And yes Linachu – we love Bunny Town!! yayyy!!

08.00am – I let him watch by himself, while I go to reheat the ‘nasi goreng kampung’ Mama JJ’s version. We had our breakfast shortly after. In between, I sip my coffee, JJ saw me and asked for it. But I said no and gave him water to drink instead.. (and yes, my coffee gets cold as I was busy feeding JJ.. well, nevermind)

08.00am – 09.30am - Can’t remember what he is watching in PHDC but once in a while I will join him – it’s Pocoyo, Words World, Danny and Daddy, and an alien father and son etc… but they’re all good shows. Adults like me will love them too just as my JJ love them…

09.30am – JJ shows signs of sleepiness. Requested for his milk. Prepared and gave him some. didn’t finish it as usual. I thought he was going to sleep, so I brought him to lie on the bed. Nope, not yet.. so he went to play with his toys and cycles – especially his Harley Rabbitson.. more of this in the next blog…

10.00am – He seemed to be sleepy. I carried him to bed. Yes.. he really is. Lie down with him until he went into dreamland… after a while, I come and write this… luckily the download has just finished and I got the chance to use this nifty programme the first time…

Cheerio….

What Animal Are You??…

2009-01-24T11:13:00.001+08:00

I believe most of you already know “what animal you all are” based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar and most of my friends here are Dragons, which will be “coming” in the year 2012 (when we are about 36 years old!!).

Anyway, it’s really interesting to know about the animals and the meaning behind it.. there’s a lot of them out there. Here is one I found from www.fortune-cookies.co.uk …

The Animals of the Chinese Year
Chinese years are named after one of twelve animals. People born in the appropriate year are said to have the personality of the animal:

Rats: are cheerful, charming and welcome everywhere
Oxen: are hardworking and patient
Tigers: have a forceful personality and are adventurous and confident
Rabbits: are home lovers, peaceable and sociable
Dragons: have strong personalities, love their freedom and hate routine
Snakes: are sensitive with a strong sense of responsibility
Horses: are hardworking, admirable and ambitious
Rams: are gentle, caring and achieve what they want by kindness
Monkeys: are charming, cheeky and clever
Roosters: are faithful to family and friends
Dogs: are loyal and caring with a feerless streak
Pigs: are peace loving, trusting and strong

Rat   1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996
Ox   1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009
Tiger   1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998
Rabbit   1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999
Dragon   1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000
Snake   1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001
Horse   1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002
Ram   1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003
Monkey   1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004
Rooster   1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005
Dog   1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006
Pig   1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007

Way to go Year of the Ox !!

(picture from http://braxana.livejournal.com/)

Would you like to know about the stories of how the animals are named according to the years and which one is the first? there’s a lot out there and here is one of them.. read..

Cheerio everyone…

Gong Xi Fa Chai….

2009-01-24T10:41:00.001+08:00

Wishing all my fellow friends who is celebrating Chinese New Year ..

GONG XI FA CHAI!!!

May the New Year ahead brings abundant luck, tonnes of joy & laughters and unimaginable numbers of blessings to you all..

Dedicated especially to (of whom I know will be celebrating it) :-

WMSiew of NicolDavidOnline

Chegu Carol

KDMama…

Happy holidays to all my other friends.. I am very sure we are celebrating CNY too. We are Malaysians and we all celebrate each other’s festivities – , one way or another… oh yeah!!!!

Cheeriooo everyone….

(picture from Alan Baxter’s The Word ..)

True CNY story..

2009-01-21T12:07:00.001+08:00

I don’t want to reveal too much about the people involved here, but this is a true story, which had me in stitches and had a stomach ache. I was ‘warned’ not to “spread” this story, but I am hahaha.. Hombidai just wanna have fun today

Clerk : Boss, we will have a week-long holiday (24^th – 31^st). But at the same time, it’s the end of the month. Err.. it’s about the pay-cheques..

Boss : So? You are coming back for work to bank it in?

Clerk : Hehe.. No Boss. But I suggest you sign it early and bank-in this week i.e. 23^rd, much earlier would be better..

Boss : No, no, that’s not a good idea. But you can prepare the cheques today and I can sign it next week..

Clerk : Err Boss.. we are on holiday next week.. remember?

Boss : It’s okay..

Clerk : (don’t actually want Boss to ask her to come back for work but just pretended to…pura-pura konon) Errr.. so you want me to come back to bank-in the thing?

Boss : No, no.. I will bank it in…

Clerk : ……. (lost for words)

Okay.. this may not sound funny to you all. But would you imagine your big boss aka the company’s owner to go and bank-in your salary? Furthermore, there will be about 20 cheques and it will need to be banked in 3 to 4 different banks!! Imagine that… some people may say this can only happen in your dream.. but this is a real story to tell!!!

And I did tell the colleague this - “Wah!!! Kau jahat ooo.. kau suruh boss kau kasi bank-in gaji ko…!!!” hahahaha

My New Toy..

2009-01-21T08:23:00.001+08:00

Got my new toy more than a month ago. But I only got to use it last Sunday. Cost? RM70 only. Sale price the shop told me… since it was considered cheap and I really need it, I quickly tapau-ed it. Here it is…

500W impact drill… wooohooo (well, nothing to shout about there, isn’t it?.. hehe)

In my previous posting, I told you about my ‘wait’ for the wiremen right? so, while waiting for them, I unpacked my new toy. Though this is a stupid idea. I should have unpacked and tested it right away after buying it as they only guarantee for 3 days!!! (I was confident that the simple test done in the shop was enough heheheheee)

So, my first project was fixing my wifey’s new PVC blinds – bought about two weeks ago from the new Putatan Servay Hypermarket. It’s a loooong way from my home since the Penampamng Servay was burnt down last year. But I love shopping in Servay as i find items there a bit cheaper than Giant.

Anyway, coming back to my project, I was excited to do it since I really love DIY. It satisfies me, my heart and soul… :)

However, when I unpacked the PVC blind.. it is not as simple as what the instructions in the manual says. Actually, I couldn’t understand what it was trying to say. The English is okay (I’ve read many manuals from China’s product which has a very very ‘interesting’ instruction in English) but it’s toooooo simple. I end up throwing the so-called instructions and try to figure out myself how to fix it. It took me almost an hour!!!

Now, the second part is a bit easy – taking off the old ‘mish mash’ of curtain done by my wife and the curtain rails.

The third part is a bit tricky. I need to mark the holes for the screws of the blind’s bracket before drilling its holes. What makes it more harder is that I need to fix it on the ceiling. To do that, I needed help and help did I get – who else, my wifey. lucky my JJ was sleeping at that time. It was around 11am on Sunday. Marking and all was tricky so it took me about half an hour!!

This is the part I’ve been waiting for!! At last!! I will get to use my new toy. Drilling the holes is as easy as eating an ice cream… woooowiieee!! I enjoyed it buy I guess the neighbour above is a bit annoyed. I heard him knocking on their floor aka my ceiling when I was drilling. Who cares!!! It’s almost noon lah. Besides, they are I never complained when they always drag their tables, chairs etc. even in the middle of the night!! The only time I was annoyed with them is that when we find our clothes full of cigarettes ashes, thrown down from their balcony!!! I confronted that guy but he nonchalantly says it’s not him. Nevermind I say.. just keep your ashes inside your house I told him!! Drilling takes not more than an hour. It took me longer as I was playing around with the guy knocking above. I will stop a while and then started drilling again. He will start knocking. I will stop and drill again and again, just to make fun of him.

The last part will be fixing the whole system into place, firstly fixing the brackets and the the blinds itself. Job done!! All in all it took me about 3 hours to fix it!! It took me along time but I was satisfied with my end product… yippeeee!!

Here are some pictures I have taken AFTER I have finished, as I never had any intention to blog this in the first place. Anyway, it will distract me also if I go and take pictures in between. I usually don’t like something else come in between when I do work – yepp, I am not really good in multi-tasking – but I am trying to improve myself in this area, as my job requires me to do so…

I rather not ask my wifey also… anyway, she is with JJ when I did the drilling, in case he woke up and get scared by the drilling sound.

This is the end product…

These are the tools involved, the idea to blog this is ‘realised’ when I was clearing up all the mess. You would have thought that I purposely arranged those tools that way, but actually no. I like to work when my tools are all order – easier for me and make my mind ‘clear’

Some explanation on the tools used (L – R, bottom – top):-

Calculator : to calculate the centre of the window

Pencils : for marking holes (should have bought the special pencil hehe)

The manual is under the calculator

Scissors and cutter : cutting open the pvc blinds box and etc

ruler : for making straight lines hahaha.. I can’t draw straight lines without a ruler, some people can, like architects

The Toy and accessories : self explanatory

Measuring tape : …

Hammer : to hammer in the lug into the drilled holes before you can screw

A bottle of drinking water (top centre) : I don’t have to explain.. hehehee

My next project with my Toy will be to ‘dress-up’ the naked walls in my living room and of course my Liverpool Wall… I plan to hang pictures of the family there and i need to ‘relocate’ my Liverpool Wall somewhere else as it has been ‘taken over’ by my Library Shelves… until next time, cheerioooo!!

Just a thought...

2009-01-20T15:59:00.002+08:00

CNY is a few days away. The festive and holiday mood is also already in place. Most of my colleagues also can’t wait for next week as they are all be missing from the office for a week.

For these past few days, if you look in the newspapers, you will read about many people visiting and handing variety of gifts to the old folks, disabled, orphans etc. This is the norm and expected during festive seasons, be it Christmas, Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year or Deepavali (and some others). There will be long queues of organisations, YBs and prominent people visiting centres or homes for those people in need. And of course, there will be much news like these coming up in the newspapers, TV etc. These people in needs will also have their hands full of gifts, ang pows and many more. They will be shaking hands with big guns of whom they only knew only from TV or the papers.

They may also be chatting with crowd of strangers. Their homes or centres will be filled with the festive mood during that time. Some, like children will be happy because they will receive a lot of attention, gifts and money. Perhaps too, there are people like old folks will just pass those visitors a nuisance. They too may end up in the news like some important people. Of course, these people are treated like royalties during these very season.

Ironically, when the season is over, the crowd goes missing. The big guns is nowhere to be seen. The laughter and joy died. These places becomes quite. All back to ‘normal’ mode. And perhaps these special and people in need will be forgotten, left in the dark, until the next festive season comes around again….

I don’t complain about this situation. It’s the norm everywhere, I suppose. The people in need also used to these situations. In fact we are all are used to this ideas – whenever a festive season comes around, it’s time to ‘give’ to the people in need. Yes. Me too. I am one, not until what I’ve encounter a few years back. That ‘experience’ really opened up my mind, heart and soul…

When I was studying in university a couple years back, I was actively involved in a student’s organisation. We were, as expected from young people, doing lots of activities all year round. And one of them is visiting people in need especially children during Christmas time. We, like many organisations, were buzzing during Christmas and will start looking for centres or homes to visit. We will invite or encouraged members to join in – it doesn’t matter where your heart is – as long as there is a crowd and the visit is successfully carried out.

And it all happens on one particular appointment with a centre administrator of a children’s home, of which we are trying to make as one of our place to visit during Christmas. She spoke these very words, which until today still lingers in my mind:

“We appreciate what you all are doing and we are more than happy for that – visiting us during this merry and joyful season. However, as you all know, other organisations are doing the same too. We actually have 20 groups visiting us this Christmas. Not to mention CNY and other festivities. But once the season is over, it’s all over.

There will be no more visits from anyone until the next festivities, or worse, until next Christmass, apart from visits by a few small groups that is smaller yours, who will come occasionally to be with the children and entertain them. You don’t need to bring lots of gifts or money or anything. Just being with them, organised games, chatting will be just enough and wonderful for them. They are kids after all…

So, why not you all come sometimes when there is no festive season around. There are too many groups already visiting us and sometimes it’s too much for the children. I sincerely hope you all can come when there are no one coming.. we are of course, lonely during these times.. and we are seemed to be a forgotten lot.. until the next festive season comes…”

This very words has open up our mind, especially me. We end up not visiting the centre during Christmas time but we went there at a later date. It’s a weird experience at first, doing this kind of thing out of the norm. But when we did it a few times, it was actually more meaningful than actually doing it during the festive season. We found out that when we visit during festive season, our mind is more or less focussed on the season itself but not the recipients of our visit. By visiting them during off-season, we can focus more on them and it’s really meaningful and beautiful.

Another advantage we found is that when organise our visits off-season, we actually can get more members to join. If we do it during festive season, many have gone back to their hometown for holidays and so on.

That’s one thing that I have learned which really open up my mind. Thanks to the centre administrator who gave us the words or advice and her opinion.

We still do visits during festive season though as there’s nothing wrong with it but our visits during off-season is our main priority. We wanted to make a difference. A difference we did make. Although the idea seemed absurd by many, but after a few visits.. our members did understand.

When I left U, I had the chance organise the same thing during off-season to the youths at my hometown. Perhaps some members find the idea absurd. Some objected it (but behind my back and out of my earshot) although I tried in vain to make them understand. Perhaps there are members who loved it. Maybe the Centre we visited at Sembulan too finds it amusing and out of the norm… but never mind…

I have nothing against visits during the festive season. It is good. It is the norm. Mind you, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is nine months away…

Of wiremen and my disappointment with my own people…

2009-01-19T17:22:00.001+08:00

I wanted to do some wiring in my house e.g. points for water heater, additional switches and sockets etc. I am not keen in electrical matters or rather have any talent for it. Give me hammers, drills, timbers, cement, paint.. I can construct or do something out of it, well, at least something. Don’t talk about the end product. But with electrical matters like wiring, it needs special skill and knowledge. I believe it can be learned but as I mentioned earlier, I am not quite keen on them.

So, coming back to the things I wanted to do in my house, I looked for wiremen to carry it out for me. So, I called for the guy who has done the wiring for my brother’s house. My brother suggested him because he said he is good and furthermore, he is a Kadazan. So I thought it will be good since he knows my brother and he is a Kadazan. Then one fine Friday morning, I called him to ask whether he can come and see and quote the job to be done. He told me that he will only be able to make it on Sunday noon, a.k.a. 12 noon. So, I waited on Sunday, around 11, I texted him if he is coming (just to confirm back). He replied he will only be there at 3pm!!! I was a bit upset as I have made the appointment and he didn’t come. So, asked him to come the coming week. He said “Bah.”. So, I waited for another week. It’s now Friday but I resisted calling this guy. Come Saturday, I still resisted calling him. Okay, let me explain why I didn’t call him. Firstly he has promise that he will come the week after. Secondly, if he really wanted to take this job, he will surely have called me. He never contacted me, even until today.

So I said to myself, perhaps he don’t want the job. Maybe it’s too small a job for him. I don’t know. Then I start looking for another guy. My wife told me she has a relative who can do wiring. So in my mind, better!! That guy is a relative of her and at least they can have some side income doing this job. I don’t mind paying a little bit more since they’re relatives too.

Then my wife called this relative and arranged for them to come. It’s supposed to be last Sunday i.e. yesterday around 1pm like that. We waited. We purposely cancelled all appointments outside. We actually are prepared to take them to do it, whatever the reasonable price they want to offer. We waited….. and it’s like déjà vu. It’s the same thing happened like two weeks back. No phone call. No text. No nothing. Just like that. They never showed up. Grrr.. I end up installing my adjustable louvers (next posting perhaps).

Me and my wife was disappointed by all this. We wanted our own people to do it. Just to give them some ‘business’ or side income. But they are not seemed to be interested. OK, they may have their reasons but at least they told us that they can’t come or do not want to do it at all. I am not seeking for them to say “sorry”. No, it’s not my intention. I was actually disappointed with the attitude of my own race. Your own people are giving you some kind of opportunities but not taking it. Again, perhaps, this job I am offering is too small a job. But, believe me, if I ask a Chinese to do it, they will come and response fast. Of course we don’t talk about the costs first, but they will act fast. I have experienced once before. I called this Chinese guy which I got from a shop. It’s on a Sunday and I just bought a fan that very morning. Yes one fan. This Chinese guy responded fast. It’s an RM80 job but he still does it nonetheless. Too bad I lost his contact number when I lost ‘Little Buddy’ aka handphone in Semporna sometimes last year.

Well, the point I am talking is that I am disappointed with my own people’s attitude. Of course not all, there are some good ones out there, but based on this experience, I was disappointed. I am not saying that I am good or better than them, but if I have a skill e.g. wiring, I surely will use it to as much as I can to get extra income. I am not highly paid, even if people may say otherwise, but with the economic conditions nowadays; it’s good to have some extra income. And that extra income can lift a little bit of your financial burden… well, the two guys did not take this opportunity, perhaps others will…

AJL 23 Finals - view from my couch...

2009-01-19T09:00:00.001+08:00

I watched AJL 23 last night as my wife wanted to watch it. Furthermore, Liverpool’s match will only be on Tuesday morning. Anyway, from the performance of the 14 finalists, the only performance I really liked was from Faizal Tahir and Stacy (AF). Faizal’s was unique while stacy’s was energetic. Great performance and showmanship from those two, though I have expected it from them after what I have seen they can do in One in a Million and Akademi Fantasia.

Ayu of OIAM2 was a bit shaky, Aizat need to improve his vocals, while Elyana can’t win anything if she just sits on a mock-up staircase singing her song while flaunting her legs… lucky she wore stockings, otherwise it will become a big story to tell today. Last time in MTV Asia's Award (I think), Elyana was just stomping her 'naked' foot to the stage while singing!! (I mean she wasn't wearing a shoe or anything... perhaps she scared she will slipped on the stage..)

Apart from Faizal and Stacy, in my point of view, there was nothing else. Comparing last year’s AJL, last years was way better than last night’s. Estranged was not in their element, while Rich’s vocals was not up to it. But don’t get me wrong, I like Estranged.

In the end, as with last year’s champion which was unexpected (Estranged), this time Meet Uncle Hussein won the coveted Juara Lagu.t. Another indie band becomes the winner after Estranged paved the way last year. I was expecting Faizal Tahir to win it though, but it didn’t come true. However, he did win three of the six titles.

The full winner’s list are as follows:-

Anugerah Juara Lagu:

Lagu Untukmu (Meet Uncle Hussein)

Juara Kategori Pop Rock:

Lagu Untukmu (Meet Uncle Hussein)

Juara Kategori Balada:

Sampai Syurga (Faizal Tahir)

Juara Kategori Etnik Kreatif:

Persoalan Cinta (Farahwahida)

Juara PersembahanTerbaik:

Faizal Tahir

Juara Vokal Terbaik:

Faizal Tahir

As with the performances, One Nation Emcees opening act was lively, as expected from them who is the winner of last year’s Gangstarz. However, what really made me ‘sit down’ were the closing acts by the combined performance by M. Nasir, Jamal Abdillah and Jaclyn Victor together with 3 kids singer. That performance was really awesome. If you missed it, make sure you watch it back (IF TV3 make a re-run, if not, you have missed one really really great show by these three singers).the voice combination and harmony is second to none in the last part of the performance. You’ll have to watch and listen to it to judge yourself.

Another singer I really admired is Wada, the little girl who sang a few lines of Gemilang before introducing Jaclyn Victor. She has talents and a lovely lovely voice!! Would like to see her more singing many songs.. yeah!!

In conclusion, the last performance called Iluminasi Muzik, made up from the ‘dour’ (IMHO) performance by the finalists, apart from Faizal and Stacy.

Throw your PC... Boycott, boycott, boycott...!!!

2009-01-17T11:01:00.001+08:00

I have not been rambling for sometimes.. so I may have lost some of my ‘skills’. Here goes..

Recently, leaders and people in this country have been calling for boycott to US products due to their stance on the Gaza issue. Boycott Coca-cola is one of the ‘loudest’ cries I’ve read and hear in the medias. KFC, MacD’s and Burger King are also targeted. Looks like it only targeted food, as far as my reading of the news concern. Some did not agree. Some support the call. Some even do not buy or drink Coca-Cola from the mamak restaurant.

To my shallow knowledge, if want to boycott the US and its products. Let’s boycott in entirely, don’t just ‘half-half’ or ’50-50’ some says. Why target some specific brands? In my honest opinion and shallow knowledge, it won’t affect anything to the US (I guess)…

If they’re really serious to boycott, let’s do it whole-heartedly. In its entirerity.

So now, at this very moment.. let’s erase all traces of Microsoft products in our computers, don’t use Yahoo (well, if you don’t have an operating system to run your computer… you can’t go surfing, can’t we). Maybe use Linux.. err.. is it a US product too? Well, well, well… If we can't figure it out, just turn off your computer and throw it in the dustbin.. all of them. Err.. well, at least you can save some of your hardwares since some of them comes from Taiwan or China..

How am I going to write my blogs???… any idea??

“If the people with and in power wants to go to war… just go to ahead then. BUT LEAVE THE INNOCENT PEOPLE ESPECIALLY CHILDREN ALONE. STOP IT!!”

Some people knows how talk only.. like me.. well, I need to improve on that..

Tag : Handwriting

2009-01-15T21:32:00.001+08:00

I seldom write texts nowadays... I rely completely on the keyboard to do the 'talking'.. though I mostly write numbers if the need comes...

Here is my tag... receive from my good friend Lab Papa... don't laugh at my handwritings ya..

Dedicated to my friends...

2009-01-09T16:20:00.001+08:00

LEMONS and SUGAR

This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror

where one could read it every day.

You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.

1. There are at least two people in this world

that you would die for.

2. At least 15 people in this world

love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you

is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,

even if they don't like you.

5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you

before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.

7. You are special and unique.

8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,

something good comes from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you

take another look.

11. Always remember the compliments you received.

Forget about the rude remarks.

So.........

If you are a loving friend,

send this to everyone,

including the one that sent it to you.

If you get it back, then they really do love you.

And always remember....

when life hands you Lemons,

ask for Sugar and call me over!

Good friends are like stars.

You don't always see them,

But you know they are always there.

'Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though

Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway'

I would rather have one rose and a kind word

from a friend while I'm here

than a whole truckload when I'm gone.

Forward to all your friends.

And don't tell me you're too busy for this..

Don't you know the phrase

'stop and smell the flowers'?

See how many 'bouquets' you

end up with.

Happiness keeps You Sweet,

Trials keep You Strong,

Sorrows keep You Human,

Life keeps You Humble,

Success keeps You Glowing,

But Only

God keeps You Going

(I've got this from friend through an e-mail and I found it cute... though I've should send via e-mails, I would rather post it here and dedicate it to my fellow blogger friends... (in no particular order) LAB PAPA & NIKA, RIN-CHAN, AZA, CHEGU CAROL, POPPET, WMSIEW & TEAM NICOL DAVID ONLINE, RIZWAN & LINACHU, KADUSMAMA, AJIE, DRAGONN ANGEL & BLACK KIDD.. Cheers!!)

A New Year Has Come...

2008-12-31T15:13:00.001+08:00

Just a short wish to all my fellow friends...

Lab Papa & Nika & Little W

Rin-chan

Aza

Chegu Carol

Ajie

Rizwan Hawk & Linachu

Poppet

Kadusmama

WMSiew and Team Nicol David Online

Dragonn Angel

Black Kid

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!!

(tomorrow.. hehehe)

Hope we all will have a positive year ahead of us, lots of laughters and fun..

Despite being overwhelmed with whatever it is we are facing - works, family, relationships, people full of 'garbage', etc., just carry on and hopefully things will get better.. (Though, happy are those who don't have that hahaha.. lucky you!!)

I know this should be posted tomorrow but.. I won't be able to visit this space tomorrow.. probably busy celebrating it... hahaha

Christmas Crumbs...

2008-12-26T17:25:00.001+08:00

On 19/12/2008, the three of us went to Donggongon town for a dinner. We intended to have it at the place we always go, but we didn’t believe what we saw - it was “under renovation”!! the whole shop is totally stripped to bare. Perhaps they are going for a total renovation…

So we went to the next shop across the building. While waiting for food to be served, I noticed two of the stalls which were previously ‘stationed’ in the original “under renovation” shop plying their business there… I wonder if the restaurant closed down. I wanted to ask the guy manning the grilled fish, but my son kept me busy…

At the same time, I noticed that there was some kind of function being held at Buhavan Square. I decided to have a look while my wife had her dinner first. I took my son with me as I have already feed him and he seems to be ‘full’. I know he wanted to have some 'running' in the open space..haha

This is what I saw :-

Perhaps this is the highest Christmas tree in.. err... well.. Penampang.

It's decorated with green and red clothings, with ribbons and big boxes of 'presents' hung around it. And of course, some decorative lights..

I appreciate the effort but I've seen much better Christmas tree from this one..

It's too "rigid" and too "flat", at least in my point of view

This 'screen' is supposed to show the 'going on' on the stage inside. But I've been here for about an hour and the only thing I can see is a blue screen. I pity those people who wanted to watch via the screen..

The audio is a also terrible. From outside of Buhavan Square, people are getting irritated with the 'echos' and 'delays'. From my point of 'hearing', the terrible sound system/set up makes the singers as if they're singing out of tune and out of tempo. Or perhaps they actually sing that way?

Perhaps that's why few people go and 'really' attend the so-called "Penampang District Inaugural Christmas 2008" event. Maybe, there are less publicity for this event? What I saw is only a handful of people standing. Some of them are only "passer-by" like me. I bet the organisers and their families are the ones who fill up those empty chairs

The veterans singers sang Kadazan oldies songs, which in my opinion, do not reflect the Christmas occasion they are organising. It became more of alike a wedding party to me. At one time, the emcee suddenly announce "Penyayi seterusnya adalah.. Velvet!!!" (I think it's Velvet Lawrence of AF4). But the actual "singer" who came on stage is not Velvet but an "underground" band (I think) who sang Awie's song...

Is the emcee trying to attract people outside to the place? maybe.. but it's cheap publicity and "cheating" the public too. Anyway, if it's reallt Velvet, the people outside won't hear him because the sound system as I mentioned earlier is really "great"...

I don't want to be harsh in my comments but I do hope the "Organisers" organised it in more organised manner. It's the Penampang District's event after all. It's not a small function and it's done in the public too. I do not know about publicity, as I myself haven't heard of the event.. maybe I didn't noticed or hear about it.

ahh well.. they won't read this anyway.. but my nieces and nephew organised our recent family Christmas celebration much better them.. hmm..

Blessed Christmas My Friends...

2008-12-24T07:41:00.001+08:00

I'm going to do a li'l bit of carolling here, those who knows please sing with me.. haha..

"O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.

He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!"

To all my Christian friends, have a blessed Christmas and may the true reason of Christmas enlivened within us during this Holy season and forever..

And to my non-Christian friends, have a great holiday ya!!!

Cheers from Hombidai Boibud the Rambler and family

New blogger on the prowl...

2008-12-23T13:04:00.002+08:00

Haha..

Just to inform everyone that I have added a new blog link from a friend of mine - Ajie..

Feel free to visit her blogs ya...

Go.. go.. Ajie... (tu lah ko lupa ID and password ko, harap ko tidak lupa lagi kali ni.. ho ho ho)

Throw Durians at Them...

2008-12-22T11:22:00.001+08:00

The shoe throwing incident on the outgoing US President, Mr George Bush has received a lot of attention worldwide. A lot of people, I believe, are praising the journalist who throws the shoes while shouting "This is your farewell kiss, you dog!", although there are, perhaps, some out there who condemn the act too.

Our Foreign Minister also praised it by saying, "That shoe-throwing episode, in my view, is truly the best weapon of mass destruction to the leader who coined the phrase 'axis of evil' to denote Iran, Iraq and North Korea"…

Well, I don’t want to comment on that incident or the reactions to it. I better leave it at that...

As a culminations to that, I was actually wondering if we can we throw shoes to those people who insult women. Read my previous post here ... we may even use something of “local culture/taste”… like durians, eggs, etc.. how about that? If that guy can throw something at someone as powerful as Mr President Bush, why can’t we throw something at someone who is not as big as the US President?

And I wonder if the person who throws such things gets praise for that act?

Will someone say "That durian-throwing episode, in my view, is truly the best weapon of insult to the person who insulted women by their acts or words like ‘bocor’, ‘gua’ etc., treat women as though they are mere ‘things’,"…

I wonder…

Did I insult anyone?... if yes, I may get thrown at with something I suppose…

True Reason for the Season...

2008-12-19T15:32:00.001+08:00

“Jingle bells.. jingle bells.. jingle all the way...”

“I’m dreaming of a white christmas…”

“O Christmas.. o christmas tree…”

“Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh…”

“You better watch out.. you better not cry.. Santa Claus is coming to town..”

“Rudolf the red nose reindeer, have a very shiny nose…”

Aaaah… those were some of the songs that we always hear on the radio, TV, shopping malls etc when Christmas is near… yes, it makes it merrier and sets the mood before 25^th December… I love those songs...

Decorating christmas tree is fun, of which I had for the first time in my life this year, together with my wife. My son just sit and watch us setting up and decorating the tree… but once we finish, he starts un-doing the decorations… haha. I also had my first carolling at home this year, thanks to some friends who still remember us. They made the effort to drive some kilometres away from the kampong just to serenade us with carols and yes, they sang beautifully. Nice!! Thanks my friends…

Oh noo.. I haven’t bought my son any new clothes. My wife has been reminding me from early this month. Look like I’ll be doing some late shopping…

But the “jingle bells”, christmas tree, buying new clothes and all those merry things sometimes let us forgets the true reason of Christmas. Yes, it happens to many people and it happens to me too. I do know the true reason and it’s engraved in my mind.. but things around me keeps on ‘dirtying’ the place where it is ‘engraved’ and I will ‘lose sight of it’. Only when I go and ‘clean’ the ‘rubbish’ that makes that place dirty, sometimes beyond recognition, then only I will ‘remember’ back what it is. Of course IT will still be there for the rest of my life. It’s up to me to always go there and ‘clean’ it.

That’s why the Church has a season called ‘Advent’, which is about a month (or four Sundays) before Christmas. Advent is a time of preparation for and anticipation of the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, of whom we celebrate on Christmas day. It's not about "santa claus coming to town" or "rudolf the red nose reindeer" or the worse, "christmas tree with lots of blings".

In my opinion, Advent is a way to makes us remember the true reason for Christmas. Again in my opinion, the Church does not forbid us to make Christmas a fun and merry occasion, but the Church also want to keep us always reminded the true reason why there is Christmas in the first place.

I am not writing this because I am pious or what. I am just an ordinary person and human. It’s just that I only want to remind all of us (including myself) who celebrate Christmas, not to forget the true reason for the Season while we are having fun, good times etc…

Cheers everybody…

Pissed-off again...

2008-12-16T15:27:00.001+08:00

Now they really really really pissed me off… (well, it’s the same architect firm who made my life really ‘wonderful’ on two previous occasions!!! )

During the first discussion a few weeks back, they commented that our roof truss drawings are ‘wrong’, not according to theirs. And they asked us to go back and check and clarify whether our dimensions are correct in relevance to the structural drawings of the roof beams. We, of course, went back and rectify our drawings as per their requirements/ instructions/ comments. Not to say that our drawings are totally wrong, but being two young guy whom I would say still quite ‘lacking’ in experience, we are quite unprepared to justify our drawings at that time (a lesson learned well IMO)

Yesterday, we arranged for a second discussion on the same matter but unfortunately they are having a meeting, so it was postponed until today. At the same time, they requested for us to fax the roof structure shop drawings in advance for them to have a look. Well, I complied and faxed to them later in the evening, as I was having a meeting myself in the morning yesterday.

This morning, I receive a call from one of their technical staff. He commented that “we receive your drawings and I found that it is the same with the drawings you submitted to us previously”….

FGS!!! Of course it is still the same, dude!!! In the last discussion, we were told to clarify how we get the dimensions as indicated in our roof truss shop drawings and have made checks in reference to the architectural and structural drawings.

Then that ‘dude’ said “we wan’t the correct set-off drawing”. I asked “what is that?” (I confess I don’t know what is a ‘set-off drawing’, never heard of it before).

He didn’t explain what is a set-off drawing but said further, “we need it to see whether your drawing is correct or not, whether it is according to their drawings and the structural one. We won’t know if your drawing is correct or not as it has to follow the architectural and structural drawings”.

I told that dude, “I am not very sure what a ‘set-off’ drawing is. But what I am very sure we have designed the roof truss based on the architectural and structural drawings. It is foolish of us not to draw against the construction drawings and it is pure lunacy to design something which is taken from the sky!!” So I asked him, “why you didn’t say so in the previous discussion…?”.

To add my anger further.. during the last meeting they only pointed on one particular thing only – one wrong dimension, yea one only!! And they keep on ‘attacking’ us on the one wrong dimension. (It supposed to be 1500mm but we put there 1400mm – of which we could explain why but I won’t go and explain it here). And because of that, our shop drawing is ‘not the same with their drawing’…. And yes, they never mentioned about other things i.e. set-off drawings.. then the principal started blabbing about other things unrelevant to the main objective of the discussion…

I was very angry of course but I tried to be professional about this matter. So I asked the ‘dude’ who talked to me to write their comments and list out all they want us to do and fax to us so that we can take the necessary action. I told him, our main intention was to settle this not-so-big problem quickly so that we can finalised this particular section of the problematic roof. That’s all what’s matter to us most – to settle it once and for all and not doing a ‘ding-dong’ here and there..

You know what he said to me? “I will come back to you later”. Of course he never called me back, so I called him an hour or two ago and he told me this – “we (they) will discuss again among themselves and will come out with their comments”. Oh man, what is that? They confidently call me this morning and told me my drawing is not correct, need this and that… haven’t they already discussed/ commented our one piece of shop drawing?

Maybe, they just simply look at that drawing, see it as ‘still the same as previously’ and didn’t really check thoroughly. And when I tell them we can justify that, they ask for other things… oooh man, I am tired of this…

Why can’t they approach this matter professionally instead of always pushing it back to us? It doesn’t mean that they are the consultant and they can simply say this is right or that is wrong. We also need them to justify their comments. Or perhaps they have made a mistake and try to cover-up their mistake?

Well, for me, a mistake is a mistake… no point of ‘beating around the bush’ to cover up their mess and furthermore, try to push it to other parties. (I learn this from an Architect also, of whom I really respect… of which I had the chance to work with during my tenure in my previous job/ projects. Though I cannot say what I feel for this current architect or firm…)

Now I am even tired of typing this post…

They simply pissed me off today!!! Oh mannnn…

Bowling at 1Borneo...

2008-12-02T07:49:00.001+08:00

For those who loves to play bowling – a new outlet called U-Bowl were opened recently at 1 Borneo. I found out about it during my recent visit there last Sunday. It's located at 2nd floor (above the South Atrium, if I am not mistaken)

I didn’t play though as my JJ is tagging along.. though I will ‘train’ him when he is able to carry those pesky light bowling balls in a few years time.. haha.. and the whole family can play bowling together!!! (though i will have to wait a few more years and well, my bowling balls will furhter accumulate dust.. haha)

I have not been to CPS Bowl for two years, so I do not know how the charges are now like. But at U-bowl, they are charging RM5.50 per game for walk-in customer and RM4.80/ game for members. You can become a member by buying a prepaid card worth RM50. It will be deducted when you play games and it will only expire in a 100 years time haha. (Actually, they said it won't expire) But, the shoes will be charged at RM2 though – whether you are member or non-member!!

I was told also that they will be opening a café soon there as well and as a member, you will be able to enjoy a 10% discount. There are also K-box and Internet café inside the bowling centre (though I didn't really check it out as my JJ is getting restless.. he wants to run around the big empty space). And for those with children, you can just ‘dump’ them in the U-playground while you try to strike those bowling pins, but you will have to play RM5 per child though and a further RM2 for anyone who accompanies the child.

Here are some low quality pictures for you..

Ahh.. the bowling lanes. 30 of them, though I have not tried how good are they.. haha

The U-playground on the right and the internet cafe on the background (actually I am trying to get a picture of JJ.. but he has just zipped pass me..)

The space that will become the cafetaria soon..

I finally 'caught' him.. hahaha

Well... at least when you are bored at 1Borneo, you can always try your hands at striking the pin balls at U-bowl..

Mumbai Terror..

2008-11-28T08:36:00.001+08:00

My hearts and prayers goes to all the innocent people involved in this terrible incident and their families...

"Bengong"...

2008-11-27T09:30:00.001+08:00

A few days ago, I wrote to an architect firm who is the consultant for our project (name withheld for obvious reasons.. haha) about problems with the roof design. In that submission, our roof designer clearly explained that the roof edges do not ‘meet’ at the same level (found out about this while they are designing the roof trusses for that particular part of the building) if they follow the pitch of the roof as specified in the architectural drawings.

I have attached the roof truss drawings (Lampiran 1) with the comments of the designer on it so as to transfer the message to the architect clearly.

Though my memo is in Bahasa Malaysia, as this is our official correspondence language for the project concerned, our Designer’s comments is in English.

Then a day later, I received the architect firms’ memo with this comments:-

“Di dalam lampiran “1” yang dikemukakan adalah lukisan (the name of our designer) dan ianya berbeza dengan lukisan kami”

When I first read the memo… my mind goes ‘blank’ for a few seconds.. I couldn’t understand what they are talking about. Then I read it twice… and I laughed!!

I clearly wrote in my letter that we are asking for their advice/ comments on the roof design problem based on the findings by our roof truss designer. Well, if that person couldn’t really understand BM, then I believe she will understand the designer’s comments as it is in English.. yupp.. plain English. It doesn’t take a rocket science to understand what we are asking about…

And if you read back the above comment by them.. do you think they have answered my queries?

Of course the drawings attached are not the same with their drawings as it is the roof truss drawings. Anybody will surely understand that. It is only attached to highlight/ indicate the problems concerned so that the architect understand what we are talking about. Nevertheless, the roof truss design is based on the architectural drawings drawn by the said architect firm..

The architect firm or the person who replied our queries is, I am sorry to say this, is ‘bengong’. As I have said earlier, it doesn’t take a rocket science to understand our queries.

Or perhaps that person did not really read through our query and simply reply just for the sake of replying us quickly? (note : they reply within a day)

If I am that person and I don’t understand what the letter is all about, I will surely contact the originator of the query and get further explanation/ clarification before replying. (Hence, I normally write at the end of my letter – “If you have further query, kindly contact the undersigned” – be it in English or BM.

Otherwise that reply letter will look stupid.

Haiyaaa…

Steven Gerard week...

2008-11-26T12:55:00.001+08:00

LSCM (Liverpool Supporters Club of Malaysia) has posted an article about Steven Gerard's 10th Year Anniversary from his first team appearance..

So, to all fans of Setevie G, you can read all about him here.

YNWA

Anpan-man at City Mall...

2008-11-26T12:19:00.001+08:00

Haha.. just 'found' Anpan-man flying in circles at City Mall amusement centre.. and JJ had lots of fun riding him..

(though I am not sure why Anpan-man has white square patches to his cheeks and nose)

I found that City Mall is a good place for family to go. The spaces are quite spacious for kids to run around and have fun. One sport shop even has a table with some toys for childrens to play with (at 1st floor). Then at the same floor you have a few seats to sit when you are tired and/or chat or just watch your kids run around.

My JJ surely loves CT Department store, he loves to run around and at one time I was chasing him around the store. Well, I don't care what people think of me at that time but I just want JJ to have fun. But, lo.. other kids too are doing the same thing..

Popular Books and Giants also a good place for me to patronise.. haha

Well, City Mall is doing quite well there. Lots and lots of people are patronising the shops there each and every day. I guess one of the reasons maybe is that you won't find (or very rare) "Penduduk Tempatan Istimewa" there... which has become the 'trademark' of Centre Point nowadays, especially during weekends and worse during holidays...

Kudos to City Mall Management for setting up a shopping mall good environment. Perhaps more and more shops will opened there soon..

Anpan-man in Sabah..

2008-11-22T13:37:00.001+08:00

Yupp.. he is in Sabah!! Anpan-man..

Found him in one of those shops that sells "China-mari" items..

Well, nevermind, though he's cheap, he sticks to my rear view mirror and hasn't fall as yet to this day.. oh my, he is in the workshop now with my Kalabau..

I am sure Lab Papa remembers him.. I've shown it to him when he got back here recently..

(Hint : look closely.. you may find something interesting in this picture too.. hehehe)

Thank you Lord..

2008-11-21T13:12:00.001+08:00

In all my 32 years of life in this beautiful world we call home.. I have met with two car accidents (thank God.. balis-balis). The second one happened yesterday noon..

It’s definitely not my fault. I know it and the guy who hit me (or rather my good ol’ Kalabau) did admit it too.

It happened at the traffic light in front of the Karamunsing Police station. I was from Jalan Bukit Nenas (I think that is the road name) and was just passing the road heading towards KK/ Asia City when suddenly, I saw from the corner of my eyes, a black thing zooming like a bullet.. and suddenly crash boom bang!!! Hit my Kalabau’s rear wheel section… (He is coming down from KK).

In a few moments I feel like … I don’t know.. I can’t really describe it. Maybe it was something like an emptiness and blankness from the ‘blink-of-an-eye’ moment. My Kalabau had turned and now I was facing the opposite direction on the wrong lane… “oh my” I said in my mind..

After that, I opened my door and saw the guy at the other side screaming and yelling at me.. as if it my fault. When I recovered from that few seconds, I walk towards him, without even caring about the cars passing me by and shouted and yelled back at him.. giving a piece of my mind. I believe I have never been angrier than this my whole life (but It never come to my mind to punch him though.. It was surprising I was able to control myself in this situation..).

In that few minutes or so.. that guy tried to ‘subdue’ me by saying his was right and I am not. But I am very confident I went off during green light. I am also very sure, as when my car is turning to face the wrong direction, all the other cars has not moved yet. And I realised that the guy sneaked through the emergency lane without even stopping at the red!!

Well.. thinking back during the whole episode, I realised that I become more calmed and focused during that very moment (luckily). Managed to analyse the whole situation quickly and decide on my actions… Though, when I came back home, I really couldn’t sleep at all thinking about what happened yesterday..

But I am okay now, still shakenbut not stirred.. my good ol’ Kalabau is only dented just above the rear wheel but it sure cost RM600 to repair!!

I thank God because although I am a sinner, He loves me and still allow me to live in this beautiful place for another day… Thank you Lord.

Thinking back, if I was a little bit slower… I don’t think I am able to post this and perhaps won’t be able to updates my blogs for a long time or visit my friends’ blog.. or even, you won’t be reading my ramblings here anymore….

Thank you God..

(I am not a good writer, so I can’t really describe the whole episode here.. sorry)

Cerita si Gontit Badoh...

2008-11-19T18:39:00.007+08:00

Ada saturang manusia bijak, nama dia si Gontit Badoh.. dia mengalami kesusahan dalam kewangan dia.. tapi dia bijak, memang bijak..

Satu hari si Gontit pi jumpa dengan Tuhan.. (tejumpa juga lah kali dia tu..)

Si Gontit tau perkara ini - bagi Tuhan, duit $100 ribu di dunia, macam 10 sen saja, dan duit $1 juta pula macam $1 ringgit (cam gitu lah bah tu kali) - tu lah sebab sia bilang si Gontit Badoh bijak... memang bijak...

Jadi si Gontit pi minta tulung sama Tuhan.. dia bilang "Tuhan.. sia mo minta tulung.."

Jadi Tuhan pun jawablah.. "Hmmm.. basar juga gontit ko tu Gontit, macam gontit itu badoh.."

Si Gontit pun cakap lagi, sebab dia bijak kan.. "Tuhan.. jan ber'digression' bah.. ko tau.. ni gontit ni simbolik ni..." (sori, si pencerita yang ada 'digress' sikit.. hehe)

Tuhan jawab lagi... "Hmm.. apa gia tu Gontit?" sambil meningu gontit si Gontit yang memang .. atuukoi.. besar..

"Minta tulung sikit, Tuhan... bulih sia minta pinjam $1?".. bilang si Gontit

Tuhan gusuk-gusuk hidung dia... "Hmm... bah bulihlah..." bilang Tuhan...

Tapi si Gontit yang bijak tidak tau seperkara - bagi Tuhan satu saat di dunia adalah10 tahun, dan 1 minit pula adalah 100 tahun... (kurang lebih cam tu lah kali tu)

Tuhan sambung lagi... "hmm.. Gontit.. teda masalah bah tu, bulih bah kalau ko" Tuhan bilang

"Tapi tunggu kijap aaa.. sia mo pi ambil wallet dulu... bagi sia satu minit bulih? mana suadah sia simpan wallet sia tu..." Tuhan bilang

Jadi si Gontit dengan hati yang sangat gembira sekali pun menunggu lah Tuhan pi ambil wallet dia sebab Tuhan sudah setuju sama apa yang dia minta..

Bijak, memang si Gontit Badoh bijak...

It's "TADAU KAAMATAN" fgs!!!

2008-11-19T11:52:00.001+08:00

If I am not mistaken, I believe that I have read it somewhere that the harvest festival celebrated on 30th & 31st May every year has been officially recognised and named as "Tadau Kaamatan" some years back. Even the National Open House is called as "TADAU KAAMATAN NATIONAL OPEN HOUSE" organised by the Ministry of Culture, Arts & Heritage. No more mentioned as 'harvest festival' or 'pesta menuai' ...

but still I noticed it is still wrongly written in advertisements and newspapers!!! Even many products advertisement wrongly associate it with the Gawai celebration in Sarawak, as I noticed a lot of times the background photographs are of the Gawai celebration but the wordings is for the Kaamatan...

Read this article from Yahoo!! News Malaysia.. check para. 2 , line 8..

You will read this - TADAU KEAMATAN!!!!

FGS Bernama and the reporter.. get your facts right!!! such a shame to Bernama!!! Shame on you Reporter!! Ignorant creep!!

Hey... even if Kaamatan is not officially named that way... GO AND CHECK the correct word lah FGS!!!! Isn't BERNAMA suppose to be - Berita Nasional Malaysia?... and you are suppose to know this kind of thing? FGS!!! Mayne you have to check the correct words to use with our Minister.

(I can't understand why people 'ignore us' most of the times...). (yeah, this is not a national issue that can threaten national security... you can't be ISA'ed for that.. bla bla bla, but how ignorant is the reporter from a reputable news agency)

Cehh!! Bikin malu kamurang ni... nda sikul kah.. bosukon, bagus lagi si Ampal!!

Now I don't even want to know what and how they spent almost RM1 million in Putatan for festive celebrations.. perhaps they organised a lot of Tadau Keamatans there!!! FGS!!!

Beautiful love song..

2008-11-19T10:43:00.001+08:00

IF (by Taeyon) OST from Hong Gil-dong, The Hero

(Airing every Wednesday & Thursday, 9pm at KBS World - Ch. 303)

Another version :-

I feel lovey dovey today.. that's why I posted this.. it's a beautiful love song.. really. even more if you watch the series itself as you will understand and feel more about the story and meaning behind the song..

(I got this from googling - so thanks to the person/s who provided the lyrics and translations..)

Jiayou..!!

Something amusing...

2008-11-17T09:43:00.001+08:00

An amusing poster I saw during my recent trip to Kundasang...

Unique Sabahan song...

2008-11-15T18:37:00.001+08:00

My friend Hassan introduced me this song, s i quickly searched the web and found the Youtube version ... listen and enjoy...

"Kanapa" by Baha Tungau

watch and listen here (can't embed though, haha)

Some people commented this song is for a particular ethnic only, i.e. Kadazandusun, but I believe this song is pure Sabahan's - no matter who you are.

At first is does sounds strange, some of my friends commented as "bida' " - but 'you just listen a few times' I said to them.. and yeah, true enough, they like it after listening to it & reading the lyrics

The composer - Baha Tungau - is a pure creative guy... so "mari kita kasi famous dia..."

Thanks to Baha Tungau who composed a truly 'uniqe' song..

My oh my...

2008-11-14T15:45:00.001+08:00

My oh my… my JJ is getting naughtier by the day…

He runs here and there

He climbs the chairs and tables

He plays with the water inside the toilet bowl

He explores the balcony and under the table

He scatters all his toys all over the floor

He plays with the TV and radio remote controls

He gets bored in the house

He know how to request to go outside the house for a walk

He cries if we don’t entertain his request

He ignores his parents when we say "don't do that"

He makes me and my wife’s hands full

Yupp.. though JJ is only one little ‘kid’, two grown up adults – his parents – could not even handle him alone.. LOL!!

When he was still a little baby… both of his parents could not wait for him to grow up faster – we have been warned though!!!

So, when he started his first steps, his parents were very delighted. His mom quickly bought him a pair of walking shoes – again we have been warned!!

Now, when he is running all by himself… wow!!! (you can read back the above list, though it’s only some of them, yes, only some of them… hahaha)

In about 5 months time, JJ will be two years old. My brother has ‘informed’ me that this period of time is called - The Terrible Two. Why? Because children will start talking. And when they can talk to you, they can answer you back whatever you say to them. So imagine if you told them not to do something or ‘scolded’ them – they talk back to you!! Question you why cannot do this or that. (that is what I have been warned!! LOL!!)

Ahhh yess… I can’t wait for JJ to talk and I want to hear how his voice sounds and what kind of words he will ‘say’ to me and his mom. Yeah… I’ve taken care of my niece and nephews when they are small… but I was in primary school at that time and I don’t quite remember how they speak to me. Now, I am a dad to JJ and I am looking forward for that day…

I know it’s not an easy thing to take care of children, especially your own and they test your patience, sometimes, to the maximum!!

But I am looking forward to all that … (but please JJ, don’t be too naughty… hehehe)

It's Roslan's story again...

2008-11-08T10:13:00.001+08:00

It’s him again – Mr Roslan – a guy who really cheesed me off in my previous posting sometime ago..

Attended a meeting and he was present. He is of course on the Client side. He is not the chairman though but his actions and ‘mouth’ tells me as if he is the MAN at the moment. He talks loud (or can I call it shouting?); he talks as if he is all powerful, etc. what a show-off!! He talked like he knows everything – though at the meeting also, there are 3 other more senior officers. (These three senior officer also one kind, when asked to introduce themselves, they just whisper or murmur - we can't even hear them!! my goodness!! and throughout the meeting, they looked disinterested. They only come 'alive' when they have something to 'shoot' at us!! then, there is no point of them attending the meeting, IMO)

The chairman though is all humble and is respectful of us the contractors and consultants. He talked sense. And he conducts the meeting in a positive environment, at least that what I think, but this Mr Roslan, he just blew it. I pity the chairman, IMO.

Yes Mr Roslan, I understand that you want to get your message across but not with that way. You talked loudly, as if we are deaf. Don’t just blow off like a mad man lah.., we are not school children. (macam kami ni orang buduh yang tia tau apa-apa) Among us also are professional engineers, more senior and more knowledgeable than you. And you are not even an Engineer!!

The first words that come our from Mr Roslan’s mouth when it is his turn to speak (or perhaps it was not his turn?) is - “mana claim? Kenapa tidak hantar claim? Sudah berbulan-bulan tidak hantar claim” and goes off like a mad man, talked loudly, blabbing about why we didn’t submit a single cents to claim. I looked at the Chairman and I think he looked a bit embarrassed by Mr Roslan’s actions. The professional engineer just laughed off and said “ooo Kontraktor kaya bah…”. But this Roslan don’t want to ‘kalah’ and keep on blabbing that claims need to be submitted monthly bla la bla, with a loud voice and disrespectful tone…

Mr Roslan, Mr Roslan – all you ‘shout’ about in the meeting is “mana claim, mana claim” only, like it is a big big problem. Why didn’t you ‘shout’ about other more important things like why we are delayed/ behind progress etc? Is that the only thing of your concern or it is the only thing you know? tell me..

Mr Roslan – we are not demanding respect or anything but your actions are much to be desired. I’ve heard from many people outside, and you know what they say about you? – A big show-off!! – haha.. baru kau tau!!

Or is it you who actually demand respect? You want us to respect (and scared) of you through your ‘brilliant’ actions and way of doing things? Not!!! I only respect Mr Chairman – that is a person whom I will respect if you ask me. He didn’t asked for it but he gets it. Well done Mr Chairman. As for you Mr Roslan… you just keep on doing the way you want to do things and to hell I will respect you!!.. not in my lifetime lah. I think badly of you. I don’t know about others…maybe you get their respect. But I doubt it.

And I can confirm that you are a big show-off and big-mouthed fella. When the other contractor told the meeting that it is dangerous to take a boat to the islands on rainy seasons as the waves is big.. you just burst off by saying that you’ve been to Pulau Redang, Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Tioman in Semenanjung. Go ‘memancing’ and you are not scared of the big waves. “biasa tu”, “oklah tu”. “tiada masalah” you said. Just list out all the Pulau’s in Semenajung lah Roslan… as if we are some nincompoop who doesn’t know about your ‘Semenanjung’ (no disrespect to others ya..)

I am not a ‘nelayan’ but I’ve heard that you mustn’t talk big about not scared of the waves etc… it is a ‘pantang’ I guess. Must respect the sea, I’ve been told once. Same with the forest/ jungle. What if it really happens that a big wave strikes when you are in the ocean? “you will be crying in your pants” as the Engineer told you.

Mr Roslan – you are a big show-off and loud-mouth guy. I hope the seas didn’t hear what you have said… You kept quite (and lloked quite blur or disinterested when we are discussing about the fine engineering and management aspect of the project. Though you did ‘menyelit’ once in a while but it was nonsense and you went out of the meeting room quite often during that time. To the toilet maybe, whatever, but all you know is your “claim issue” ..

You really have ‘cheesed’ me off Roslan, you really have. You want me to respect you? Not in my lifetime…

'Healthy drinks' at Lintas Plaza...

2008-11-08T08:22:00.001+08:00

Re-told based on my wife’s account on her recent experience …

If you ever go to Lintas Plaza, there is this new so-called ‘restaurant’ selling so-called ‘healthy drinks'. Base on her description of the location, it should be located along Lorong Lintas Plaza 3, the block opposite Salim 2 and Restoran Sempelang. My wife and her friend saw this ‘new’ ‘restaurant’ and according to her a lot of people patronize it. Normally, if a restaurant has a lot of customers, usually the food is good.

So they decided to go in try. They found out that this restaurant is offering healthy/ diet drinks. According to my wife, it is a powder mixed with a variety of flavours to choose – chocolate, orange,etc. And they were offered a ‘promotion’ package at RM12 for 3-days i.e. they will go there every morning to drink the so-called diet drink for breakfast for three consecutive days. They were told that the will lose weight in 3-days time and were asked to have their weight taken. According to the ‘promoter’, the ‘health drink’ is full of vitamins etc blab bla bla.

So, they took the 3-days promotion programme and the last drink is yesterday. So after the drink, they were asked to be weighted again. Funnily enough, the shop ‘lost’ their record. But in actual fact, my wife and her friend took their record back as according to her, the people there was very busy attending to other customers back then that the have forgotten to keep the record in their file!! They quietly took it as they think that the shop may change their record!! Ha ha ha and my wife told me that they actually didn’t lose weight!! And you know what?.. they were asked to take another 10-days ‘promotion package’!!!

So, after the last weighting.. the promoter then started to comment on my wife’s and her friend’s ‘health problems’. The promoter told my wife that her system is not good, there are lots of problems, lots of cholesterol blab la bla (you can imagine the promoter blabbing about your health conditions as though she is your personal doctor). For you info, my wife is bit overweight, so that is maybe one point the promoter tried to exploit. I asked my wife: how did she know your overall health conditions by just checking on your weight? This is not checking, I told her. This is a ‘prediction’ of your health!!!

Secondly, according to wife, this particular promoter told her that the health drink can make her skin beautiful as it is full of 100% vitamins!!! But my wife observed that this particular promoter didn’t have a ‘good’ skin condition like there are red spots all over her body!! (hah!!! Is this what you call as a good advertisement? They should have used a more proper promoter!!)

Now, the most intriguing of all – since they do not want to take the 10-days programme, the promoter offered a health tea – which she claimed can ‘wash your body from all the ‘kotoran’ bla blab bla… at first the promoter talked to my wife’s friend in Chinese. (but my wife did understand some of the conversations and later told by her friend). My wife’s friend end up buying the tea at RM4 and a 2L bottle to prepare the tea at RM20!!! (total RM24!!). but my wife is smart, she did not fall for it. So again I asked my wife these two questions :-

Are they actually selling the so-called ‘health drink’ or the bottles? (the bottle is more expensive than the tea itself!! My wife did asked her friend later why she bought the bottle as she can always use the soft drink bottles or just buy a cheaper one… she couldn’t advice her as they were talking in Chinese, mind you)
Why didn’t the shop offer to sell the so-called ‘health drink’ to them instead of the ‘health tea’ since that is the thing they promoted initially? According to my wife, they mixed the powder with fruit juices etc. so after the ‘health tea’ issue, I believe the powder only costs, say RM1 and the juices they mixed it with cost RM3, hence the RM4 per glass!!

This ‘business’ seems to be questionable, at least to me. I don’t want to comment about whether the health drink is really a health drink as claimed by them or the products that they are selling there.. but just this – be warned and do not be duped into buying things you do not need i.e. the 2L bottle that cost RM20 and also, we must check whatever health products offered before consuming or buying it.

Let us be a more knowledgeable and smart consumer.. IMHO.

I hope this can be a good information to all..

Urban legends...??

2008-11-07T17:38:00.001+08:00

I've just finish sharpening my pencil...

When I was in primary school, I remember a friend who scolded me for blowing the pencil sharpener right after sharpening a pencil to clean the leftovers. He told me I should never do that as the pencil sharpeners’ blades will ‘tidak tajam lagi’. And true enough, those pencil sharpeners that I ‘blow on’ will no longer be sharp. And can you imagine, until now I never do it again.

Perhaps, the ‘lay-men’ explanation to this is that the air from our lungs contain water vapours. And when we blow the sharpener, water vapour will stick on the blades. I’ve seen some becomes rusty...

Though, nowadays, we can buy those sharpeners with rotating hands and you won’t ever need to ‘blow’ them anymore..

Cheers and happy weekends to all!!

Watch for yourself...

2008-11-06T16:27:00.001+08:00

Is this funny? or gross? or just pure laughter? or is this what we call talent? just watch it yourself and decide....

Where on earth is the World's best public toilets located?...

2008-11-06T12:51:00.001+08:00

Here : Seongbuk, which is part of Seoul, and the city of Jinju in South Korea.

Read here and here too

Will KK or any other towns in Sabah and generally, Malaysia will ever win this award by WHO?

"The provision of public toilets is not just a service to the public but promotes a cleaner and more healthful urban environment. On the other hand, a lack of toilets may, to some extent, discourage some people from leaving their homes for long periods of time or visitors from venturing far from their hotels, with a loss of income for local businesses." - WHO

Although bad habits die hard - I believe we can change. Though, it'll be harder for us in Sabah as we have to also 'accomodate' all those 'Penduduk Tempatan Istimewa' too..

Gerigitan...

2008-11-05T16:22:00.001+08:00

Adehh… draw lagi.. What is this my Liverpool?

I watched an anticipated a win against the Rojiblancos this morning.. (Though I didn’t watch it in my full Liverpool attire Chegu Carol… hehe. Though I have my Liverpool muffler around my neck. Just bought in Ranau, of all places.. yay!!)

But I was frustrated, very very frustrated. Gerigitan!! Liverpool lacks the finishing in the final third. They cannot seem to find the back of the net and/or their shooting is wayward. Daniel Agger had three chances with his head but it’s either weak or into the Kop End. Stevie G got a few too but he muffs it. Dirk oh Dirk, why can’t you shoot straight!! Oh my….

About the Ref? hmmm.. he had a bad day this morning to both sides.. his decision are not favoured by both teams…

Yeah.. we did controlled the game, just like when we played Spurs the other day. But controlling the game is not enough. We need to put the ball into the back of the net.

Atletico Madrid didn’t have much chances on goal, unlike Spurs, they were defending like mad and only do counter attacks.. and in one of their counter attack, they manage to sneak one in before half-time. (If I had a steel foot, I would have broken the tiles or even the concrete floor this morning. Gerigitan betul!!)

Luckily, Stevie G got a penalty at the death and converted it. A draw is what we had. Gerigitan!!

I am praying so that Liverpool’s No. 9 - Fernando Torres will be back soon from his injury. Looks like we will have to rely on him again to get the goals… C’mon Nando!!

Gerigitan lah….

Watch Queen Nicol's win in Doha, Qatar for 'free'...

2008-11-05T15:36:00.001+08:00

Wanna watch our dear Queen in action in Qatar? Go to nicoldavidonline..

You also have the chance to guess what our Queen's cellphone is.. though you won't get any prizes for that.. hahaha

(my wild guess is a Motorola Razr?)

(Tips : if you want to watch it again and again.. just grab it with a Youtube grabber... hehehehe.. like what I did.. :) )

GOD Created Women as Equal to Men..

2008-11-05T12:59:00.001+08:00

I wanted to 'react' actually after reading the news about this - “Malacca may give RM1,000 to men who take them as second wives” - but I hesitated and never posted my 'reactions'...

I just want you all read this and the reaction .... and give it a thought...

In my opinion, my very honest opinion - it IS an insult and THEY (you know who) seem to look down on women more and more...

THEY even look down on women in the Parliament... almost everywhere...

WHY????

GOD CREATED WOMEN AS EQUAL TO MEN!!! (I am a believer of this very words..)

But 'Men' distort the facts and treated women according to their whims and fancies

These very people is probably those who supported the 'bocor', 'gua'.. or whatever...

SHAME ON YOU!!!! (but they are never ashamed of it I believe... and THEY are still 'blabbing' in the Parliament at every opportunity..

If you are ever my friend (any one of you).. the very moment your mouth utter insult to women (or whatever you do or say in that kind).. I will give you a good punch (wherever it may land or wherever it really hurts) - maybe the plural will be better..

I wanted to type obscenities here but I better don't.. otherwise, I will be like THEM... do whatever THEY like to do according to THEIR whims and fancies..

@#$%!!

Happy Born Day My Love...

2008-11-04T15:53:00.001+08:00

To my dear wife... Happy Born day to you (1st of November)..

Here is a song I would like to dedicate to you my love..

The words says it all...

"A Better Man"

(by Shayne Warde)

Until the oceans all run dry
Until the stars fall from the sky
Even if words don't seem to rhyme
I'll be addicted to your smile

And if the wind blows out the sun
I'll still believe you are the one
No matter what we're going through
I'll plan to spend my nights with you

I promise you my heart wont fade
I swear to you my soul always
It isn't hard to understand
You're making me a better man

Baby my love will say it all
I'll always catch you when you fall
And if the hard times get too much
I'll still be craving for your touch

I promise you my heart wont fade
I swear to you my soul always
It isn't hard to understand
You're making me a better man

I dedicate my world
I dedicate my all
For every moment
Your leaving me breathless

I dedicate my touch
Forevers not enough
I wanna hold on
I just wanna hold on to you

I promise you my heart won't fade
I swear to you my soul always
It isn't hard to understand
You're making me a better man

It isn't hard to understand, your making me a better man

.....

2008-11-04T15:11:00.001+08:00

Something out of the ordinary..

2008-11-04T12:53:00.001+08:00

Want to see something out of the ordinary & funny...

I found this from eXtreMESH while doing my round (as usual for Hombidai the Hopper). Too bad I don't know Tamil, otherwise I will typed out the dialogues here.. but it's a funny thing

Sabahan Bloggers - let's make a difference... now!!

2008-11-03T14:47:00.001+08:00

Good for them.. at least they have an Olympic to change their habits – read - (and oh my!! It needs an Olympic to change them!!)..

But what about our Sabahans ‘bad habits’ (or Malaysian generally)? Will it take an Olympic or perhaps the World Cup to change us? If that is so.. then I won't be able to see Sabah without people with bad habits... duh!!

I don’t think KK will one day host an Olympic… well, not in my lifetime I guess!! Then, if we need a world event to change us… that sounds really bad isn’t it? Even a world event like Mount Kinabalu Climbathon fails – as I’ve read in the news recently that they are still rubbish all around Kinabalu Parks and Kundasang etc...

“Bulih bah kalo ko…” – we always hear that and I’ve seen a T-shirt with that words printed on it in Greg a.k.a teekay’s of Kupi O Kaw Kaw – bah, kalau bulih tu, marilah ramai-ramai tukar itu ‘bad habits’ – starting with all of us Sabahan bloggers and let us just spread the ‘anti-bad habits disease’ (or whatever you may want to call it) around….

Just a list of those bad habits we usually encounter (or do it ourselves!!)

Jumping queues – cars on the road or people queuing up (e.g. when going for food during wedding receptions)
Driving slow on the fast lane
Talk loudly on the phone including in the cinema during movie
Throw rubbish indiscriminately – even from moving vehicles!!
Spitting everywhere
They don’t put their rubbish in a plastic, instead, they just throw it into the public rubbish bin without the plastic bags!! (for those people who lives in housing estates especially apartments)
many more.. it's and endless list..

The list could go on and on… so I won’t list them here. I believe you know or encountered many of them…

In the last general election, blogs proved to be a powerful/ influential thing… so I am hoping blogs will again prove to be a powerful/ influential thing to ‘educate’ Sabahans, particularly and Malaysians in general – not just as political tools.

You can see more and more politicians on the blogs nowadays.. well, I hope politicians too can help ‘educate’ the people and not just post something for their own benefits… hey you, politicians (even the ‘kedai kopi’ politicians – do something ‘lah’!! – don’t just talk and talk and talk bah…)

So what say you my friends? (even better if a politician read this… or perhaps they polticians just don’t care about these so-called little things?)

Bah!!!... bulih bah kalo kita? - can we make a difference?

Are you one of them?...

2008-11-01T12:14:00.001+08:00

Read here the interesting news I always find on Yahoo...

So.. what say you?...

As for me.... well, I have to be honest here :-

I am in this group - "Eight percent use their work computer to update their personal blog or comment on other blogs"

but also in this group - "But if employees are using their work computers for personal activities they're also using their home computers for work.."

So.. I hope I won't get the sack because of this...

5 minutes more...

2008-10-24T18:39:00.004+08:00

Hehe... don't believe the title.

Just before I 'chow' from my beloved table... I would like to share a joke which I read more than 10 years back in Reader's Digests' Laughter's The Best Medicine.

It goes something like this, though it may not be exactly the same but the meaning is there :-

A science teacher asked a student during a science experiment.

Teacher : What is the name of the chemical you are preparing now?

Student : Errr... errr...

Teacher : C'mon. What is it?

Student : Err.. err..

Teacher : Well? do you know or not?

Student : Err.. well sir, I do know it but.. err.. it's on the tip of my tongue..

Teacher : Well then.. if that is so, you better spit it out quickly because it Hydrochloric Acid!!!

LOL!!!

(This joke is dedicated to all educators out there and hmmm... Chegu Carol - she says she had a bright day today... good for you Chegu..)

Good day to all and have a great weekend...

Hombidai is giving out awards...

2008-10-24T16:55:00.001+08:00

I was presented with these two awards by my blogger friend - Nika & Rin-chan. So, Rambler will be giving out these two awards too...

(drum roll....)

ROLL OF HONOUR

I sincerely present these two awards to the following blog and bloggers:-

Journal of Lab Papa by Lab Papa

Initially called as the ‘Journal of An Enthusiastic Lab Papa’. I never asked him why he omitted the word ‘enthusiastic’ though. His blog is all about his the many things he adventure in his ‘second homecoming’ to Japan. He has had much experience there before, but this second time will be more exciting and challenging for him as he is accompanied by his wife and his son, was born there… all the best to you Lab Papa.

Pieces by Rin-chan

Korean-oriented blog by the Rin-chan. She is not a Korean though, she is very much a Sabahan but loves many things about Korea – movies and dramas especially. She is my source of information on what to see and what not. She introduced to me Chilwu, The Mighty and Hong Gil-dong, The Hero, of which genre of movie I like to watch… Jiayo Rin-chan!!

Random Thoughts by Aza

Here is really a random thoughts that comes out from the mind (and fingers) of Aza.. who works in the US.. if I am not mistaken, she is there for 7 years already (am I correct, Aza?). Read her everyday thoughts about her life as Sabahan in the US, workwise and many things US-mari… and she does sometimes (or many times, Aza?) blogs about her longing for our Land of Borneo…

Mixed Cultures Mama’s Blog by Kadus_mama

Kadus_mama is, IMHO, someone who loves and enjoyed her life very much and of course her family. You can feel it if you read her blog… all kinds of emotions are there – sad, happy, to name a few. But I believe she is a happy person (based on her blogs posting) except on Monday as she hated Monday (but I think she is trying to like Monday, though...) hahaha … good for you Kdmama..

A Recipe A Week by Poppet (the Baker)

Lab Papa have strong reason that Poppet is in the chocolate industry as most of her recipe’s are mostly chocolates.. hahaha. Poppet’s kitchen (as I may call her blog) is one of my fave hopping grounds. I tried to lose weight just by looking at her posting, but I failed… Not only you can salivate at all those recipe’s posted there, you can actually ‘ciplak’ it and do it yourself (or if you really lazy or pure-non-cooker, ask your wife or mother or girlfriend or sister or whoever to do it for you)…let’s go to Poppet’s kitchen (and wipe your own saliva yourselves.. otherwise you’ll ruin your keyboard…LOL)

MJ Diaries by MJ Diaries aka Black Kid (BK on the blog – as lab papa call her)

As the title suggest, this blog is a diary of MJ.. though, perhaps she is like me. I used to keep a diary long time ago (like I was really old, duh!!) but I seldom put anything in it. Scribble here, scribble there… at one time I have a blank diary at the end of the year. Ahhh, forgive my digression. But MJ is like me… she updates her diaries ‘once in a while’. Hey MJ.. you’re suppose to fill your diary everyday.. hahaha I’m only joking. MJ do have a weird job though – she works when we are at home enjoying some TV programs or sleeping. But there is a reason…. If you want to find out, you have to get her yourself (if you can...)

Rizwan & Hazeman The Space Explorer by Rizwan

This is a place where, IMHO, Rizwan spills out his mind and words… be sure to check out his blogs once in while and read what he has in mind for us…

In Blissful Wonderment by Linachu

I agree with Linachu that there is a lot of wonders in this world. We only need to find it. Most of the times people see wonders in big things, but some people also see wonders in small things. So, IMHO, Linachu’s posting are things that she cherishes the most – big or small... which is why Hombidai like to hop there. Bliss (noun) = perfect happiness, delight, ecstasy, euphoria, glee, felicity, happiness, joy, pleasure… you name it and you will find it in Linachu’s blog….

The Guru-guru Life by Chegu Carol

I consider myself new to Chegu Carol’s blog. I’ve read a few of her postings, and they are all truly very interesting. For me, IMHO, she radiates happiness and joys through her blogs… and I do believe too, IMHO again, she is a very happy and positive person… and if you make her happy, she will give you ‘markah kesian’ in next exam.. LOL.

Jipp’s blog

Jipp is a friend of mine. He blogs on many things and hoped that there are people out there – like me – will read and like what he posted…

Nicol David Online by Nicol David Online Team

A blog dedicated to our Queen Nicol David – Champion and World No. 1. Enough said. Great dedication by the Team to record and report on Nicol’s career. And we get them fast too…. That’s why I present these awards to Nicol David Online Team esp. wmsiew… great to have people like you.!!

Kounsikaan Id Koposion by Nika

This is a very fast growing furiously blog, believe me. She only ‘opened her house’ only recently and BOOM!!!! It’s growing without us noticing it and I was amazed… . But truly, her blogs are unique as she also posts in Dusun. She is blogging all the way from Land of the Rising Sun – so expect her post about her adventures there and of course her longing to home – Land of the Wind… ganbatte Nika…

Kupi ‘O kaw-kaw by Greg a.k.a teekay

I just hopped here accidently, like a few days ago, .. and I couldn’t help but come again. The Kupi is great, hilarious and wacky served by the towkay himself… I still need to visit this kupi shop often to really taste his Kupi and also get to know the towkay… hehehe.. who knows, perhaps I will get some discount on the Kupi… “kupi o ping kaw satu bos!!”

So there you go…. The Roll of Honor.

Sincerely,

Hombidai Boibud

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Pink Sisterhood tag

2008-10-24T11:38:00.001+08:00

A tag I receive from Aza..

I love to tag all my fellow blogger friends - they may or may have not receive this tag though. But I am thinking of giving this tag to fellow male blogger - Lab Papa, Rizwan and Jipp.

Guys, if you haven't receive this tag yet.. well. please do the honor of spreading the tag around.. thanks

The rules to place this logo are pretty much simple. You must:
1. Put the logo on your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who shared it with you.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Add links to these blogs on your blog.
5. Leave a message for your nominee on their blog.

Nifty New feature for Bloggers...

2008-10-24T08:31:00.004+08:00

Hey friend, have you found out about this?

Check out my blogs comment form. See any difference?

Yup. Now we can have our comment form below our posts like the one they have in wordpress...

just go to settings > comments > comment form placement - select 'embedded below post'... nifty eh?

Misinformed....

2008-10-24T08:05:00.003+08:00

Met with Dr Ramesh yesterday afternoon... and I he told us it's Hepatitis B...

Hmm.. the officer of the company who handles the foreign workers medical check up misinformed me. He told me it was Hep. A... so I misinformed you all in my previous posting. Doctor confirmed it's Hepatitis B. So I don't have to worry about JJ or wifey, as it is not contagious. Dr Ramesh explained everything clearly to us.. so thanks very much to Dr Ramesh

But whatever it is, it's our Government regulations that any foreign worker with this kind of disease will not be permitted to work in our country. Full stop.

Now, I have to find solutions to my problem again.

Pity my wife. Pity my JJ...

Oh man!!! … not another one…. bummer!!!

2008-10-23T15:16:00.001+08:00

I just got information from the clinic today that the maid I intend to employ have Hepatitis A!!!

Oh man..

I have thought that we finally find a solution to our dilemma after several ‘unsuccessful’ applicants. She was quite good and seems to have the desire to work.

But it is inevitable that I have to send her back tonight after an appointment with Dr Ramesh. He requested for this as probably he has something to say since this is quite a dangerous disease. I do know what Hepatitis A is and its consequences being with a person who has it.

Pity the maid-to-be and we are facing a dilemma yet again…

I pity my wife. I pity my son…if I am getting six figures salary monthly, long have I ask my wife to just take care of our little JJ at home. But I am not and I can’t do anything about that either. Hah!!

We have phobia to nurseries. We sent JJ to a nursery before this but he nearly gets pneumonia!!! So much for the cleanliness there and perhaps my JJ do not have strong antibodies to cope with the bacteria and viruses. Furthermore, we were advised not to forego the option of sending JJ to a nursery. So no more nurseries for us.

Hiring a maid is the only options there is for us. We know and heard too lots of stories about maids et al, but we have no choice…and there are good maids out there.

Bummer.. bummer.. bummer.. bummer.. bummer…!!!

Now we have to find somebody to take care of JJ tomorrow…

Now my wife will be truly worried again…. Oh man!!

Bummer!!

Today is turning to be a great day for me... great!!!

Bummer!!

Bummer!!!! Bummer!!! Bummer!!!

2008-10-23T08:06:00.010+08:00

Okay... I just read Chegu Carol's blog with the same title... i wanted a different title actually, but well... this one's reflect my kind of feeling after watching Liverpool's game this morning. BUMMER!!!!

Liverpool played like @#$% this morning against Club Atletico de Madrid. If I am not a fan or not a 'TRUE LIVERPOOL FAN', i will just close the TV at half time.. they suck!!! I would like to berate Benayoun, Arbeloa & Dossena. C'mon Rafa, you should have played Kuyt and Babel from the beginning... Aurelio should have played instead of Dossena too...

Benayoun did nothing to help the attack. everytime he gets the ball, he either lose it staraight away or pass to the rainbow...

Dossena should not even in the line-up.. where was the 'quality crosses' needed? Keano is dying to score but the services is not coming...

Arbeloa.. not consistent.. keeps doing mistake.. always leave his position... what is this man!!!!

Should have won the game at least with two goals!! they didn't take their chances well and the services for the attackers are poor...

Argghhhh... though it's 1-1 draw game, Liverpool should have topped the table... what is this my beloved Liverpool!!!

Bummer!!!!!! Bummer!!! Bummer!!!

Liverpool v Atletico Madrid...

2008-10-22T18:39:00.006+08:00

Tomorrow morning at 2.45am (Malaysian time), Liverpool will face Atletico Madrid in Vicente Calderon - the home of Atletico, in Champions League Group D match.

As usual, I will be up against my no. 1 enemy - sleepy hombidai. But last season, I've never missed any early morning Liverpool matches like this one.. so, before I battle with my nerves watching my beloved team against another team who is favourite to advance to the next stage, I must battle my 'sleepiness' first.

I have never 'lost' the battle when the team playing is Liverpool. (The other day, tried to watch England match.. I ended up watching a different match, as I slept the whole England game.. hahaha)

So.. my hope and prediction - Liverpool to win (of course!) against Fernando Torres ex-club. Robbie Keane to score. C'mon Keano!!!

Too bad he is injured. It would be interesting to see his reaction if he scores against hi former team - where the fans still idolises him.

Read one comment in the net by a 'Rojiblancos' fan - "Fernando Torres is Atletico. He means very much to the club... forgetting him will be like Liverpool fans forgetting Ian Rush..."

Go Reds!!!!

Triple Joy....

2008-10-21T14:53:00.001+08:00

Had triple joy during the weekend (though my heart still go to Lab Papa and Family..)

Joy #1 – Liverpool wins yet again…

Another dramatic Reds victory after Manchester City. This time coming back and winning the game after trailing during half time against Wigan. Dirk Kuyt provided the winner yet again. Though, many Liverpoolians including will not want this to repeat for the third time…

Besides the win, there’s another plus for me – Daniel Agger. He return to the team after almost a year on the sideline due to injury to replace Martin Skrtle who is also injured during the win at Man City. Although Agger made a mistake in the first half, which lead to Wigan’s opening goal, he made amend by making a fantastic run from his area to set up Dirk Kuyt’s (aka Kunyit as my wife’s calls him) goal to level at 1-1. That’s why I like Daniel Agger. He is what I call as a ‘ball-playing’ defender.

Yesireee!!!!! Next game will be a Champion’s League game against Fernando Torres club – Athletico Madrid..

Joy #2 – Nicole David’s captures World crown…

Yippeee… Nicol is Queen again. Captured the World Open crown in Manchester. Congrats Nicol. Read all about it in Nicol David Online

Joy #3 – Lloyd and Janice end bachelor life…

”For better or worse, in good health or sickness, till death do us part” they promise. Lloyd Sinsua and Janice Blasius got married on Saturday. Congratulations to both of them.

My wife and me was invited to attend the Groom’s reception at STAR. It was a joyous night. To the two wacky guys at table 49, thanks for making both of us feel welcome on Table 49 with your good humor… we didn’t know who you are but still you make us feel great that night. Thanks.

Congrats to Lloyd and Janice… have a great journey in your married life...

(Note : will reply all your comments soon my friends. I am posting this via Windows Live.. hahaha)

Visiting Lab Papa...

2008-10-20T13:06:00.001+08:00

Last Saturday, Rizwan, me, my dear wifey and naughty JJ visited Lab Papa at his family house. We actually came unnoticed.. I wanted to contact Lab Papa first but somehow I didn’t. Rizwan asked me if Lab Papa know we are coming, I told him ‘we just barge in.. ’ (jokingly. haha). So, I apologize to Lab Papa for the inconveniences I have caused you…

If you noticed, I wasn’t ‘in’ my ramblings or hopping around the blogosphere for the past few days. I’m sorry for not replying you all also. There's a reason though...

We chatted with Lab Papa on many things… and one of the best parts is our chat on parenting. The three of us, who was in the same school together, has evolved to be a dad to a child. Rizwan has a 3-year old daughter; my JJ is 1 year 6 months while Lab Papa’s son is coming to 5-months. We had a good chat about our experiences on being a ‘daddy’.

Rizwan talked about how their shelves and tables are now empty – otherwise his daughter will ‘empty’ it for them hahaha. . Same case with my JJ, he is starting to ‘explore’ our tiny apartment day in and day out. Lab Papa – your time will come once your son is ‘ready’ to ‘help out’ around the house … hahaha

Lab Papa told us that his son is now like to grab his spectacles. (I have forgotten to tell Lab Papa that his son progress is very fast. My JJ only starts grabbing mine and wifey just before he turned one). Rizwan also told how his daughter have made his wife’s glasses ‘tekangkang’.. hahaha

Handphones is a necessity nowadays. I can’t imagine how’s Linachu handphone looks like now. Rizwan told us that she left her handphoe as it is after their daughter pluck off the key pads instead of repeatedly sending it for repair which costs about RM60!!! Rizwan did give us tips though – buy handphones which doesn’t have a sticking-out key pads – like his. It’s something like the Motorola Razr key-pads – just flat.

As you can see, Rizwan is more ‘experienced’ than me and Lab Papa, hence we enjoyed his stories shared. We had a good laugh that night. Thus, with our visit and the laughs and all can, at least, lighten Lab Papa’s ‘sad’ heart… I know he is. Who wouldn’t, isn’t it? I can see it at times, from his eyes and body language, that night. It is understandable. We are also very sad for his and his family loss.

Furthermore, I believe he is worried for his wife and son whom he is 'forced' to leave behind for a while in the Land of The Rising Sun. Thanks to technology, we are able to speak to his wife and son through the internet, real time. Since the computer is in the living room, it feels like they are with us all the time in the house.

Again, I hope that our visit has lightened the ‘burden’ inside Lab Papa’s heart... a little bit.

Poem for My Friend...

2008-10-14T12:54:00.001+08:00

This poem is dedicated to my friend - Lab Papa...

Lab Papa - your dad will live in you forever...

I also do believe that he will be looking up from heaven and say

"My son, I'm very proud of you..."

Liven In My Heart

I thought there would always be time,

time to tell you just how much you mean to me,

time to tell you thank you for everything,

time to tell you that all you've taught me remains in my heart,

time to tell you no matter where I go your love is with me in my heart.

As time kept passing by I never stopped to realize that someday there would be no more time, no more time.

Even though someday took away the time I thought would always be,

I will always feel the warmth of your love,

always see your kind smile, always hear your laughter

cause you will always keep on liven in my heart.

In my heart you will always be.

This beautiful poem by Dacotah & originally posted here, which I have taken it from.

Takziah..

2008-10-14T08:21:00.001+08:00

Just read in Lab Papa's blog a couple of minutes ago and found out that his father has passed away...

My heart saddened for his lost. More so when he is so far away from home..

Yes Lab Papa - as you said : "Allah loves him more..."

He will be released from suffering and pain.. and "semoga allayarham ditempatkan bersama-sama orang yang beriman"

I know he is deeply sad, losing a dear one. But I am also sure his late father is praying for Lab Papa and is proud of his son achievement..

I am lost for words now..

'Takziah' my friend - my hearts and prayers goes to you and family during this difficult times...

Nothing better than a good Monday… Cheer up!!

2008-10-13T09:30:00.002+08:00

Its Monday again folks!! Cheer up and let us have a great day today, no matter what we are going through. Rain or shine, we can make Monday a good day if not great. C’mon!!

I am not making this up just to get attention or anything. I do like Monday. I know some people really do not like Mondays because of so many factors – loads of work, one of them. For ages, I’ve heard people say bad things about Mondays, including me at one point of my life – ‘Monday sucks’, ‘I hate Monday’ are two famous ones.

Come to think of it, Monday is actually just Monday. Yea, you heard me right. Monday it’s just a day of the week. The emotions behind it are made by us humans. Good or bad, great or sour Mondays are made by us. So, IMHO, if we made it happen e.g. bad monday, then we can undo the ‘bad’ make it ‘good’ too, right?

As I said before, I am not making this up. I, too, have despised Mondays before. Poor Monday, it do nothing but people call them ‘bad’, ‘sucks’, ’despicable’, ‘disgusting’, ‘loathing’ etc. There can be many factors people do not like Mondays. One of them is perhaps they hated their job or the people in their office. So, sometimes you have to drag yourself going to work. Well, honestly, this situation happened to me. I dreaded and loathed Mondays and rejoiced when it’s Friday.

I remember one of Datuk Dr. Fazilah Kamsah’s (favourite motivational guru) advice. It’s something like this - We must fill in our minds and thoughts with positive things, thoughts and words etc. Especially like we want to do something like going for a competition. If we say like ‘I won’t be able to do it’ or ‘the other competitor is great’, then we are filling our minds with negative things. We were already ‘lost’ before even starting the competition.

Similarly for a great day like Monday. If you fill your thoughts with words like ‘I hate…’, ‘it sucks..’, ‘bloody hell..’, etc, then you yourselves ‘made’ Monday bad, suck, bloody (LOL).

I understand, due to many factors, you may not say ‘I LOVE MONDAY!’ out loud just like that. But just try to say simple positive things on Mondays like ‘it’s a great day today’. ‘I will be okay today’, ‘things will be all right’ etc. whatever it is, it should be positive. I am very sure it will make a difference a little bit, if not much. Who knows, your Monday will turn out to be great, if not good. There’s no harm doing that, I believe.

I also have another view on why people hated Mondays – it’s been hyped up or ‘commercialised’. Hence, the famous sentence ‘IHM – I hate Monday!’. So, because of that, even if you actually do not have any issue about Mondays, you try to ‘make an issue about it or try to make Monday as bad as you can, without realising it perhaps, so as to be ‘in consistent with IHM-kinda thing’.

Why not try to make a difference in your Monday-life, ‘little by little, every Mondays’ by filling your thoughts and minds with positive things – starting today!

Cheer up, bozzzz!!!

Welcome to blogosphere...

2008-10-11T13:13:00.001+08:00

I stumbled upon a new blog created by Nika @ Kounsikaan id koposion (Happiness in life... correct kah Nika?)... and I was happy for her.

Thus, it was fitting to give her a a big

WELCOME!!!!!

Hope you have a great fun and exciting 'journey' with your blogs....

Great to have you on board!!! Happy blogging....

David J. Pollay mentioned me in his blogs... yayyy!!!

2008-10-11T12:59:00.001+08:00

Do you all remember about my posting on The Law of Garbage Truck?

Well, I was googling around and was very surprised to see my name on his blogs.. initially I though I am going to be sued or something bad...

But, no. You can read it here... (phew!!)

To enlighten you all, David J. Pollay is the author of "The Law of The Garbage Truck"...

On his blog header - "Enjoy everyday. Do what you love. Make a difference" - that's was a good message isn't it?

Anyway, happy weekends to you all my friends and remember the about the Garbage Truck Law...

As David J. Pollay say - "Let's make the world a beautiful place to live...."

Hong Gil-dong, The Hero

2008-10-11T10:52:00.001+08:00

After Chilwu, The Mighty (Choi-kang Chilwu) ended two weeks back, I thought that was the last time I will watch any Korean TV shows on KBS World. Yes, they do have others but it’s mostly modern setting (correct me if I am wrong Rin-chan). I actually enjoy watching those old-setting kind of TV shows especially those with kung fu, sword fighting, fly here and there et al.

But on the night of 1^st Syawal, I received a text from Rin-chan telling me there’s a new show – Hong Gil-dong, The Hero – playing on Channel 303. so I quickly changed channel and watched it. Two weeks have passed and I have watched four episodes. I loved it already, well frankly, in the first episode also, I’ve already took a liking to Gil-dong. Rin-chan was right, she said that I may liked this new show. Indeed I am… hahaha. Thanks to Rin-chan

As I have said before, I wanted to find something different from my appetite for Chinese drama on TV. I still love them though but Korean drama with the genre like Chilwu and Gil-dong are something fresh for me. I can even afford not to watch The Seven Swordsman currently playing on TV2 at 7pm. Yes, Seven Swordsman is a good drama. The only thing is that Gil-dong is only shown on Wednesday and Thursday at 9pm, unlike Chinese drama which is shown everyday on weekdays.

Well, here’s a what I think about Hong Gil-dong, The Hero – based on what I have seen from the four episodes so far (Rin-chan, please correct me if I am wrong J).

Hong Gil-dong is the ‘illegitimate’ son of the Yipan Minister in Joseon. His mother was murdered by his mother-in-law. Gil-dong’s has a half brother (about the same age with him), who, IMHO, was a total spoiled brat!! But Gil-dong has many talents – one of them is in martial arts – after he was ‘taught’ by Monk Hamyeong who found him weeping at his mother’s grave (who laugh like a donkey, hmmm, but his laugh is surely weird though). Okay, Monk Hamyeong may think that he ‘taught’ Gil-dong all his skills but Gil-dong may think otherwise. But Gil-dong did admit to Yinol that he did ‘learn something’ from the Monk. His everyday activity is going round the city harassing all the ‘bad people’– thieves, bad merchants and vendors et al. Though, Gil-dong never admit to helping people and he openly admit he is lazy. This is interesting, why is he lazy? Gil-dong told Yinok that his teacher (Monk Hamyeong) that ‘even if you work hard, you won’t be achieve anything anyway’ – thus, he is being lazy.

The decription from Astro is “Hong Gildong is famous for his robbing the rich to feed the poor (much like the English folk hero Robin Hood)”.. though I haven’t seen him helping the poor or even robbing the rich so far.

And there’s Yinok. Yinok is a mobile vendor aka con-artist – together with her ‘Grandpa’. From selling medicines to playing ‘dancing snakes’. Unfortunately the snake was ‘killed’ by Gil-dong LOL. One funny thing about Yinok is that she eats a lot!! Always hungry… and something interesting is that she may turn to be the daughter of a noble…

Compared to Chilwu, this Gil-dong drama is much better laid out. No ridiculous scenes so far. But I do believe the people behind them are funny people because this show is very funny. All the four episodes I’ve watched tickled me and I can’t help laughing. Some modern things are incorporated into this drama – besides Gil-dong who sports a sunglasses a la Fong-Sai Yuk, there’s also modern dancing in the local night tavern (they’re also clubbing in those days… hahaha) and in episode 3, the King of Jaseon is playing golf!!! Albeit, the golf club looks like a sword’s hilt.

Rin-chan did mentioned something about the ending though, but let’s not think about the ending as yet, because it’s only beginning.

So, whoever wish to watch this Korean costume drama, make sure you are tuned to KBS World (Channekl 303) on Wednesdays and Thursdays… have fun ya!!

Hmmm... what if it happen to you?

2008-10-09T15:56:00.001+08:00

Hmmm.... please read

Of course I don't want to politicise this. But, things do happen no matter what... okay, we may to look all factors concerned why it happened, but again.... hmmm...

Just think - what if the same situation happens to you or your family members, 'cos we never know when we will lose our Mykad..

Please spare a thought for this poor lady and what she has to say :

"...I got this blue MyKad in just three minutes and I have been waiting two years for it.

“I want to know why they put me through all this.”

Do we want to go through the same thing this poor lady faced?

'Nuff said...

Of being a Witness, a 'bidan terjun' Emcee and Prayer-guy for Makan...

2008-10-09T12:04:00.001+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRIS & EVONNY (hurrayy!!!)

Last Saturday, 4th September 2008, was THE day for my cousin Christopher William & my wife's cousin, Evonny Jintara... yupp, you got it right, it's their wedding day. Congratulations to both of you.. may both of you have a blessed and great life together, until the end of time...

I hope that both of you will 'live' the Vow that you has spoken before God, all throughout your life ahead. It's not just words, but it is about being true, of your undying love to each other and honoring one another..

"I, ___ take you, ___ for my wife/husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part."

Me and my wife were their witness, because of that, I had to take a one-day leave from work (lucky those who have 5-day working week ya...) to attend the Wedding Mass. But, for this big occasion of them, I am glad to do it, no problemo, though now, my leave balance for this year is only 1/2-day left.. hahaha. Can't go for holiday during Christmas, I suppose.. hmmm

The ceremony was solemnised at held St Michael's Church, Penampang then proceeded to the reception at KDCA.

Well, after the Mass, I thought that I have done my duty as witness after signing the dotted lines (though, in actual fact, the responsibilities as a witness does not stop here, it's only the beginning....) and this day will be just another ordinary day besides my cousin's wedding. Who would've thought that last Saturday and Sunday will be quite an eventful day for me.

At KDCA, while waiting for the arrivals of guests and the program to start, I was busy snapping pictures of JJ with my old faithful 3.1 megapixels camera (though this camera is already showing signs of wear and tear), I was approached by Chris. They needed help... Apparently, Chris friend who is supposed to be the Emcee had met with an accident. "Alalala..." I said. But they needed help and fast, not to go and 'rescue' the friend but to replace him instead!!

I am not an expert in emceeing functions, but I do have some little experience coupled with some knowledge gained through watching many master of ceremonies doing their job 'live' or on TV. The last one being my niece's wedding last year.. I did a quick thinking - "can I do it? with the few experience I have? I don't want to spoil the wedding with my inexperienced emceeing and certainly do not want to be a laughing stock!..".. Well, help they needed and help they get from me. So, I was the emcee of the day..hahaha. Anyway, I don't want to go into the details but the event turn out to be great - great couple, great crowd, great food, great "Diompong Old School Village" kulintangan and tagung team and great band with Martha Ginun on the mike. Everybody had a great day that day. Chris and Evonny wanted a great day, and a great day they get...

The reception at KDCA ended around 6pm. But, there will be another small reception for close friends and families at the Bride's house that night. So, we rushed off home to have a bath and dashed again to Evonny's parents house. A good 25km away from my place. But, this is their big day and we want it both of them to be happy, so I don't care too much about the distance. Luckily, JJ, my very naughty son, was so understanding today. He was not too naughty at all, according to his mom.

We arrived at the bride's house around 830pm. Everybody are sitting or chatting and the food's on the table are ready. I didn't realised that no one is eating. Dinner is served but no one is eating - a peculiar scene here. Well, I was getting hungry anyway. Then quite suddenly, someone asked me to do the prayer over the food. I rejected as IMHO I am not worthy.. someone more senior than me should do it, since this is a 'big' occasion. After a good 5 minutes, my wife persuaded me because according to her, nobody wants to do it.. a bit reluctantly, I did the prayer over the food (but again I did it in the spirit of joy and happines today for Chris and Evonny)... and you know lah what happened after that.... everyone is rushing to get their share of the food, it seems to me that they are waiting for this very moment for quite sometime. I was wondering, what if I came very very late.. or didn't come at all.... hmmm. Nobody wants to say a simple 'makan' prayer but everybody 'berebut-rebut for makan'.

But hey, I don't mind about it lah, at least I can do a little bit to make a great day for Chris & Evonny..

This ramblings is getting ridiculously long... very very long indeed... so I put a full stop here. Perhaps I will post some of the pictures I manage to take in a later post..

Congratulations again to Chris & Evonny... may you lead a great life ahead as a family. Cheers!!

Torres didn't want to rot at manure....

2008-10-06T11:57:00.001+08:00

Last night match between Liverpool and Manchester City (the other half of Manure) was like The Miracle of Istanbul 2005 Revisited, almost.

To enlighten those of you who do not know what Istanbul 2005 was, it's the Final of Champions League 2005 between AC Milan and Liverpool. At half-time, Liverpool were three nil down. And majority of people, even Liverpool's own fans like myself think that it's all gone, Liverpool is going to lose that Final because AC Milan was the favourite to win the Cup.

But in the second half, there was a dramatic come back by Liverpool and after extra time, the game is tied at 3-3. Then Liverpool went on to win on penalties. Liverpool fans dubbed the game as the Miracle of Istanbul. Who would've thought any team can come back from 3 nil down and against a great team like AC Milan!! Read more here and another story.

On last night's game, Liverpool's play was good, got a few chances of scoring too but made a number of mistakes are done, which led to Man City leading 2 zero at half time.

In the second half, Liverpool's player showed character and managed to get two good goals from Torres. At the dying minute, Dirk Kuyt got the winner that breaks the home fans (Man City). Of course, some may say it was helped by the sending-off of one Man City player but again in my opinion, it was due to the great character and desire by Liverpool's player to carry on to win. This is what we Liverpool's fans want, winning when we are not playing well. Some may say also that this is what Champion's is made of.

As usual, my friend Henry will send me text messages during the game, either to taunt me or praise my team, but usually is the former. Last night's was the second time he send the same message - "Torres should play for Manure...". I know what Henry means - that Liverpool's No. 9, Fernando Torres, should play for a great team - Manure, as Henry consider Liverpool not that great.

The first time he send me the text, I answered - "all his life, Torres wanted to play for Liverpool.." and that Alex Ferguson didn't bat an eye for Torres when he was in Athletico Madrid in La Liga. My last night's reply was - "Torres didn't want to rot at Manure...". Hahaha.. that was my ultimate answer to Henry.

I do believe that LFC's No.9 wanted to play for Liverpool all his life due to many factors - Rafael Benitez is one of Spain's great managers, there are a lot of Spanish players at Liverpool, Liverpool's rich history, to play with Steven Gerrard, who is currently one of the best and great player around, etc. He was once spotted wearing an armband with "You'll Never Walk Alone" printed on it when he was playing his last games for Athletico Madrid.

Thus, one creative LFC fan penned the now famous Torres Song, where it starts like this :

His armband proved he was a Red, Torres, Torres,

"You'll never walk alone" it says Torres, Torres..etc

Though Fernando Torres will never really admit about the 'armband issue' (he was reported to say that it was given by a friend) and we will never know, it was not important. The important thing now is that he is now a Red and Liverpool's No. 9!!!

(Henry - siapa suruh Alex F tidak peduli sama Fernando Torres dulu.. sekarang menyesal pun tiada guna.. kah kah kah!!!)

"Jingle Raya" dedicated to my dear friends...

2008-09-30T10:10:00.001+08:00

To Lab Papa, his dear Wifey and Lab Papa Jr – when you come back here in Sabah.. be sure to invite me for Raya aaa.. lama sudah nda makan ‘yellow river’ (tapi kali ni kena buat banyak sikit, sebab mulut dah bertambah, and errr, Lab Papa wifey sudah belajar masak yellow river kah? Hehehehe)… hahaha. Anyway, my warm wish for you and family there during this beautiful celebration…

Rin-chan – I hope you have a wonderful Raya with friends and family… our Chilwu will end tonight… any other good Korean drama to recommend? Hehehe… be sure to link those chilwu songs I’ve requested though when you comes back after raya… hahaha..

Aza – have a great Raya in the States, I am sure you also will have a wonderful celebration there, isn’t.. btw, how long have you been celebrating Raya there?

MJ Diaries aka Black Kid aka Mata – was delighted we’ve meet again in this virtual space after so long a time. And now you’re a mama to great kids and wife to your dear husband… say, a very happy raya to you and your family there. Nanti sia pi sana, kita lawan main bowling kah kah kah… Have a safe journey to your hubby kampung and back to KL...

Rizwan Hawk and Linachu – my warm wish to both of you and family on this great occasion..

And also to all my muslim friends visiting my ‘ramblings’ of whom I may not know, wishing you all a very happy Hari Raya Aidilfitri…. Maaf Zahir Batin

Here is a song I have composed (in less than 5 minutes) to the tune of 'Jingle Bells', especially dedicated to you my dear friends. Hope you like it and have a good fun singing it… (FYI - 'Jingle Bells' and 'White Christmas' (the one I've posted in Lab Papa's Journal) are commercial songs, so I don't think it will create any fuss. Besides it's just for fun and dedicated to my friend only... :). anyone in doubt, just google for the lyrics and read it..)...well, hey!! it's Raya lah bosss... :)

Jingle Raya

(To the tune of ‘Jingle Bells’)

(Words by Hombidai Boibud)

Cho 1:

Hari raya, hari raya sudah lah tiba

Mari kita ramai-ramai sambut Aidifitri.. yeah!!

Duit raya, duit raya budak-budak suka

Tapi kalau sudah besar tak boleh minta lagi…

Verse:

Bila Syawal tiba

Semua orang gembira

Sebab Raya Aidilfitri

Sudah lah tiba

Kunjung-mengunjungi

Antara sesama

Adat kebiasaan kita

Rakyat Malaysia.. yeah!!

Cho 2:

Hari raya, hari raya sudah lah tiba

Mari kita ramai-ramai sambut Aidifitri.. yeah!!

Mari kita bergembira serta bermaafan

Kalau ada silap dan salah maaf zahir batin… yeah!!

The Reds won the mother of all derbies...

2008-09-29T08:16:00.001+08:00

Yesireee!!!!

Liverpool won against the Blue-side of Merseyside, Everton hands down. Two well taken and superb goals by none other than Liverpool's Number 9 - Fernando Torres...

Overall, this was a great passing game of Liverpool and controlled the game, though Everton does create some goal-scoring opportunities for themselves.

Another thing to note is that a great derby does not become a great derby without a red card. So off you go Tim Cahill...

What a great feeling last Saturday, though the 7.45pm kick-off did spoiled my dinner but a big fan like me will never miss a big game like this.

For the record, last season 2007-2008, I've never missed any Liverpool live games on TV. I will try to keep this record intact this year and hope Liverpool's title ambition will materialise sooner than later and lift No.19!!

Walk on all you Reds out there...

Anpan-Man Pt 2 : Spread the good news...

2008-09-25T13:03:00.001+08:00

Ever since I saw Anpan-Man pictures at Lab Papa's Journal, I have been fascinated with this character. Perhap's nobody paid much attention to this 'hero' in Lab Papa's posting but I'm glad I did. (most commented about the guy with less underpants... hahahaha).

In short, here's what Lab Papa info about Anpan-man :

"Anpan-man ni sebenarnya kuih kacang hitam. So kalau dia lawan dia punya musuh, baikin-man (bacteria-man), mula2 mesti kepala dia jadi buruk mcm kuih basi. Kemudian datang lah tukang buat dia, jyamu-ojisan (Uncle Jam), bawa kepala baru dan ganti. Baru la si anpan-man kuat.
So serita anpan-man ni semua berkisar dengan roti2 dan kuih2. Kawan2 dia termasuk Shokupan-man (bread-man) dan melonpanma-chan (kuih melon)."

So I did a little bit of research aka 'googling' around as advised by my good friend, Lab Papa... to my surprise, Anpan-Man is everywhere...

Anpanman on Wikipedia - read all about this character from A to Z

Anpan-man is a very nice guy and self-less - "When Anpanman comes across a starving creature or person, he lets the unfortunate creature or person eat part of his head" - excerpt from Wiki. A fascinating fact indeed my friend.. no superhero do that!!

A clip on Anpan-man from Youtube - though some of them have been taken out due to copyrights..

Anpan-Man is 'HOT' (because he is a 'kuih') and 'SADAP' (tasty) (Sadap - according to Poppet). I've suggested to Poppet to take Anpan-man as mascot to Poppet's blog, since it's all about food and of course - kuih'.

Whenever you are in distress or hungry, wherever you are, don't call Superman or Batman or whatever, they can't hear you. Just call Anpan-man as "He also has super hearing in that he can respond to anyone that calls his name out in distress from anywhere in the world" (excerpt from Wiki again..). He may let you eat his head if you are hungry!!!

OOOhhhh.. now I am getting more fascinated with this guy.

All thanks to Lab Papa for introducing this kind-hearted superhero. Well, have you ever seen a superhero let his head to be eaten?...

Wondering when will Anpan-man be aired on our local satellite tv... hmmm...

It's written by a Japanese writer of children story, so it's suitable for our children also. This is what Poppet has to say about Anpan-man "..disamping belajar moral drg tau juga bahasa jipun.. at least drg tau jenis-jenis kuih la hehehe"

So, let's spread the good news about Anpan-man. (I am drafting a letter to write to our local satellite tv to get this aired... hehehe)

Anpan-Man.. we need you...

2008-09-22T13:04:00.001+08:00

Okay.. it's Monday so anything can happen. Here goes...

Last Sunday, while my son is running around the house, trying his best to 'kacau' whatever he can get his hands on, I was actually bored and nothing to do. So I turned on the tv and hey, it's Ultraman Tiga (ウルトラマンティガ). Well, Ultraman used to be my favourite show on tv, and perhaps, I still have 'it' in me because I actually turned my attention to watch it..

In short, Ultraman 3 turned into a lifeless stone statue as he can't beat the humongous 'siput babi' who lives in the sea... so, that's where the episode ends..

Hence the title of this ramblings... I hope, or rather the entire human race, hope that Anpan-Man will come and rescue the Earth as Tiga has been defeated... I don't know how to find him, but he is last seen on Uchino Matsuri, leading the 'ondo' dance.. perhaps Lab Papa can help us..

Yeah.. that's Anpan-man for you (Thanks to Lab Papa for introducing us to this new Hero....)

I hope you have a good laugh this Monday, my friends... hahahaha

IMO, We don't need "IT" too in Sabah...

2008-09-20T13:12:00.002+08:00

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Just writing my own personal opinion... nothing else... but myself too, in my very honest opinion, that we do not need it, well, in Sabah.

As reported in the linked news.. Sabah too doesn't have racial problems, IMO.

When I was in UM, my senior who is a student leader in PERMASA - Persatuan Mahasiswa Sabah once told me that he was once asked by one of the Univerity officers who is in-charged of students's relations - why we, Sabahan students, can mix together in our PERMASA although we are multi-racial and religions. The senior told me his answer... "Orang Sabah memang macam tu.."

Just my own personal opinion bah...

(I have edited my title a bit as it have mislead two of my friend here.. hehehe.. un-intentionally bah.. ~ teringat pula lagu "I.T."..)

I am going to Japan....yippeeee!!!

2008-09-20T08:15:00.001+08:00

hehehe.. the title may suggest that I will be meeting Lab Papa soon... yes, very soon but will have to wait until next year, 2009.

Reported in my favourite local daily today that the red budget airline - Air Asia - is coming to Japan next year. Airfares is reported to be 50 - 60% less than major airlines fare. For the launching, a 25-dollar one-way ticket is being offered. The flights will, initially, land at Tokyo International Airport. Other major cities may follow soon as reported. But, I am not sure if they will (ever) go to Niigata, where Lab Papa is.

Seem like good news, can save 50-60% on airline fare to meet Lab Papa and 'look-see look-see' Japan.. hahaha. Will this mean I can dream my 'dream' of going there? we'll see...

Well, I suppose Lab Papa have something in mind about this new development also, since he is the 'expert' on this kind of matter..hmmm

Breaking news....

2008-09-18T17:03:00.001+08:00

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I've experienced it when I was in KL for the first few months... but after I got use to using buses and learned the ways and 'shortcuts' around KL, no more taxis for me... hah!!

Music to my cochlea...

2008-09-18T15:00:00.001+08:00

I was watching Ben 10 cartoon last weekend as I have nothing better to watch (aside from playing Diablo II : Lord of Destruction).. then one of the cartoon chief baddies say this “music to my cochlea..” when he was very happy as his baddiness is in progress in one of the scene…

These words – music to ears – are one of the few that my Red-devil friend, Henry, used to tease me when my Liverpool lost or play poorly. I hate those very words as he said it to me last season, when we lost to Manures at Anfield… ceisshh

On Sept. 13, we beat Manures good time… so Henry, that is “music to my cochlea…” hahahaha

But Henry is a good friend. He is not the typical Manure fans I meet around the globe. Typical – when their team lose (esp. to Liverpool, Arsenal or Chelsea), they always give many excuses and reasons, same like their manager – Alex F. Just look at what Alex F said in the news when they lost last Saturday… I am cheesed off with his remarks etc. Common lah Uncle Alex… just admit you lost to a better team. At least Henry my friend shakes my hand when I meet him in the office the other. Gentlemen, that Henry.

To all manures fans… just be gentlemen like Henry. He is a Red Devil through and through, I tell you.

LIVERPOOL 2 – 1 MANURES

MUSIC TO MY COCHLEA….. hahahahahahahahahahaha

(although a bit late, I am still celebrating though as my cochlea are still vibrating from last Saturday game.. then continued on with a Champions League win against Marseille…)

note : and oh ya, my friend Rizwan is also cursing his team failure to dominate and win despite having a goal up in 3 minutes of kick-off...