Friday, October 31, 2003
running update
Ran Last night.
10 rounds in 23 mins and 25 seconds
Don't know why I am slowing down..
My shins and my calf muscles is really hurting...
It feels like that I have injured my bones rather than pulling my muscles....
Maybe it will go aways with further training....we will see...
10 rounds in 23 mins and 25 seconds
Don't know why I am slowing down..
My shins and my calf muscles is really hurting...
It feels like that I have injured my bones rather than pulling my muscles....
Maybe it will go aways with further training....we will see...
New Medical studies to combat Breast Cancer
The wonders of Medical Research! What would find out next?CNN Health
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Beer and Reflection
Since the start of the Rugby World Cup, the beer sales has been amazing in Oz. Some bars has even reported that they nearly ran out of beer!!
Currently the favourite beer is Heineken.
This is because Heineken is the offical sponsor of the World Cup. Imagine sports and beer together in their drunken embrace!! Lets get this straight, Alcohol company can sponsor sporting activities, but Tobacco company can't... Weird?
Oh also during my experience with my liquor, I also try to be artistic and take a pic of my reflection =P
Pretty lame eh?
And yes that is my digi-camera. I know it is not much, but is was a pressie from my wife =)
I have been thinking of getting a new one.... but which one?
Any Digi expert ? Advise Please?
Currently the favourite beer is Heineken.
This is because Heineken is the offical sponsor of the World Cup. Imagine sports and beer together in their drunken embrace!! Lets get this straight, Alcohol company can sponsor sporting activities, but Tobacco company can't... Weird?
Oh also during my experience with my liquor, I also try to be artistic and take a pic of my reflection =P
Pretty lame eh?
And yes that is my digi-camera. I know it is not much, but is was a pressie from my wife =)
I have been thinking of getting a new one.... but which one?
Any Digi expert ? Advise Please?
I am Ev1L .....HAHAHAHAH
Blackadder: (to Baldrik) You wouldn't know a cunning plan if it painted itself purple and danced naked on the table in front of you singing "cunning plans are here again."
got this via mum-mum
Bitching about work.
Got to love Management!!
Why do they love making us waste our time and ignore our advise.
I spend 2 weeks to create a detail test case and test over a dozen wireless hardware. I emailed my results to my bosses last week, and one of them had the nerve to come to me yesterday to ask me resend it again, because he could not bother to check his inbox for the old email. And today to add to the insult, I have found out that they are planning to make a deal with the hw company which has the worst results in my test case.
SO WHY??
Why make me waste my time if they don't even read it?!
Why do they love making us waste our time and ignore our advise.
I spend 2 weeks to create a detail test case and test over a dozen wireless hardware. I emailed my results to my bosses last week, and one of them had the nerve to come to me yesterday to ask me resend it again, because he could not bother to check his inbox for the old email. And today to add to the insult, I have found out that they are planning to make a deal with the hw company which has the worst results in my test case.
SO WHY??
Why make me waste my time if they don't even read it?!
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Australian Lo Mein?
I was too lazy to cook today, so after my usual run, I went to the local noodle shop "Noodle King" and tried their "Lo Mein" . As you can see it looks nothing like the Lo Mein you find in Malaysia and trust me it taste nothing like it. I think they were using some kind of Korean rice noodles. In any case I was famish after my run, so I ate it all =)
As for my run, it was nothing exciting. I only ran for 5 rounds in 11 minutes. I think my body is trying to tell me to slow down with the training, since it was very hard to do even 5 rounds. My calf muscles were really burning!!
I think I might have to slow down before I burn myself out before the competition.
Say No To VC News
There was a protest new my work today. The protesters were protesting that SBS (The Australian Multi-Cultural Channel) is allowing direct broadcasting of news programs from Vietnam TV. They believe that this news program only produces biased news from governing Communist Party.
I was told that there was approximately 3000 people involve in the protest, and since this was my first involvement in any kind of protest, I was eager to take some happy shots =P
As you can see although there were a large contigent of police, it was not necessary as this was a peaceful crowd. Unfortunately the speakers were all speaking in vietnamese so I had no idea what they were talking about.
I was only there for a few minutes during my lunch break, so I had to quickly take my shots and leave. Anyway atleast it was an interesting tuesday afternoon.
Monday, October 27, 2003
Monday-itis
For those who are bored and can't get the motivation to work/study, here is a good place to waste your time on. The REAL White House
Friday, October 24, 2003
Happy Deepavali
Happy Deepavali
One of the many thing I miss about Malaysia is the celebration of the Multi-cultural festivity (of course the public holiday always helps). All Malaysian celebrates Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali, Christmas, etc. All Malaysian recognise and understand the different believes and celebrate each others religious celebrations.
Whereas in Oz it is just another day for us. 22nd of January 2004 (CNY) is just another day for most Aussies. For a country which boast its tolerance and understanding (eg Different Colours, One People), aussies are just like every other Western country. The only religious celebration celebrated are Good Friday and Christmas.
Multi-Cultural Australia or just White-Australia?
One of the many thing I miss about Malaysia is the celebration of the Multi-cultural festivity (of course the public holiday always helps). All Malaysian celebrates Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali, Christmas, etc. All Malaysian recognise and understand the different believes and celebrate each others religious celebrations.
Whereas in Oz it is just another day for us. 22nd of January 2004 (CNY) is just another day for most Aussies. For a country which boast its tolerance and understanding (eg Different Colours, One People), aussies are just like every other Western country. The only religious celebration celebrated are Good Friday and Christmas.
Multi-Cultural Australia or just White-Australia?
Melting Pot
Since Wena is so stressful, I thought I would find something to help us all to combat stress. Lord and behold I got an email from Heart 2000 Australia telling me how to cope with Stress. So here there are:
# Don’t explode at every minor delay - have backup activity ready so that you can shift your attention when a delay arises
# Act immediately when something annoys you rather than keeping your feelings bottled up. If you do feel ready to explode, try a physical activity to offset your anger / emotions
# Plan your time ahead to try and get some order in your life. This will help re-establish control, and give a sense of achievement
# Arrange things so that you do them at your own pace without feeling rushed. Above all, don’t over-commit yourself as this will only exacerbate things
# If someone is doing something other than how you would do it, walk away from the situation rather than provoke a confrontation
# Set priorities for the tasks you have at hand. Decide which tasks are more important and address them first
#Life isn’t fair : you can’t right all the wrongs, and there are social injustices. Focus your attention on things you can solve, so you feel you are making a contribution
# Learn to enjoy the simple things in life - like sunshine on a sunny day
# Seek the opinions of others before you make a major decision. This may prevent impulsive actions which could lead to later stress.
# Don’t explode at every minor delay - have backup activity ready so that you can shift your attention when a delay arises
# Act immediately when something annoys you rather than keeping your feelings bottled up. If you do feel ready to explode, try a physical activity to offset your anger / emotions
# Plan your time ahead to try and get some order in your life. This will help re-establish control, and give a sense of achievement
# Arrange things so that you do them at your own pace without feeling rushed. Above all, don’t over-commit yourself as this will only exacerbate things
# If someone is doing something other than how you would do it, walk away from the situation rather than provoke a confrontation
# Set priorities for the tasks you have at hand. Decide which tasks are more important and address them first
#Life isn’t fair : you can’t right all the wrongs, and there are social injustices. Focus your attention on things you can solve, so you feel you are making a contribution
# Learn to enjoy the simple things in life - like sunshine on a sunny day
# Seek the opinions of others before you make a major decision. This may prevent impulsive actions which could lead to later stress.
Thursday, October 23, 2003
Record Time
Tonights run!
10 rounds in 20 mins and 10 seconds!!
Av 2 mins per 500m circuit.
So now my question is, for the last few runs did I just slow down or did I lose count on the number of circuit I ran??....emmmm
I think I am losing my memory in my old age =P
10 rounds in 20 mins and 10 seconds!!
Av 2 mins per 500m circuit.
So now my question is, for the last few runs did I just slow down or did I lose count on the number of circuit I ran??....emmmm
I think I am losing my memory in my old age =P
In My Life
While I was running last night, I had this sound coming into my head In My Life. I tried to sing it in my head, since it is pretty hard to sing it out loud when you are out of breath. I don't know why this sound came in my head, but I have always liked this song. I reminds me of the past and how each person you have met always touched and changed you.
It reminds me of my Uni friends, which I have haven't seen for months. The time we spend at the cafeteria just talking about life and what we are going to do... Oh what big dreams we have.
It reminds me of my High School, the bitter-sweet memory. The time when I felt like such an outcast. How I am reminded that I am different and lower than all those big "Quai low". But in the end I survived, I rise above it and had some great friends.
It reminds me of my friends in Malaysia. The good old days, where we played with ice-pop sticks and bottle caps. When I met my ex. The great food, the awesome night life and the family.
In My life, tears and joy has come and gone, but memories will always remain.
Anyway here is the lyrics to the song, maybe it will help you remember something you have forgotten, as I have.
In My Life - John Lennon
There are places I'll remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
It reminds me of my Uni friends, which I have haven't seen for months. The time we spend at the cafeteria just talking about life and what we are going to do... Oh what big dreams we have.
It reminds me of my High School, the bitter-sweet memory. The time when I felt like such an outcast. How I am reminded that I am different and lower than all those big "Quai low". But in the end I survived, I rise above it and had some great friends.
It reminds me of my friends in Malaysia. The good old days, where we played with ice-pop sticks and bottle caps. When I met my ex. The great food, the awesome night life and the family.
In My life, tears and joy has come and gone, but memories will always remain.
Anyway here is the lyrics to the song, maybe it will help you remember something you have forgotten, as I have.
In My Life - John Lennon
There are places I'll remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
Welcome President Bush ...
President Bush landed on Australian Soil today. He is only here for less than 24 hours and he had already created controversies. Of course in great aussie traditions, when President Bush addressed the Australian Parliament, he was heckle by our anti-war senators!
I am glad to see that our senators know how to behave when we have guess around =)
I wonder what would happen if Mr Bush addresses the Malaysian Parliament?? Would he even be invited.
It seems there is no love lost between Mr Bush and Dr M. It is weird that in most western countries news, Dr M. is portrayed as a Tyrant, whereas most Malaysian would believe he is one of the best Prime Minister that Malaysia ever had.
So which is true? Who do you trust?
I am glad to see that our senators know how to behave when we have guess around =)
I wonder what would happen if Mr Bush addresses the Malaysian Parliament?? Would he even be invited.
It seems there is no love lost between Mr Bush and Dr M. It is weird that in most western countries news, Dr M. is portrayed as a Tyrant, whereas most Malaysian would believe he is one of the best Prime Minister that Malaysia ever had.
So which is true? Who do you trust?
I am a PeaceMaker
free enneagram test
The Peacemaker
The easy-going, self-effacing type. Nines are accepting, trusting, and stable. They are usually creative, optimistic, and supportive, but can also be too willing to go along with others to keep the peace. They want everything to go smoothly and be without conflict, but they can also tend to be complacent, simplifying problems and minimizing anything upsetting. They typically have problems with inertia and stubbornness. At their Best: indomitable and all-embracing, they are able to bring people together and heal conflicts.
Got the link from stressful Wena
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Strange time
I had my training today.
14 rounds in 34mins and 34 seconds!
This is really bad!!
Either I am losing my count when I am running or I have really slown down!
If I assume that it takes me on average 4 mins to go 2 rounds, I should complete 14 circuits in 28 mins.
Am I slowing down that much??!!
I 'll need to try again tomorrow to see what my time is.
What is happening??!!
14 rounds in 34mins and 34 seconds!
This is really bad!!
Either I am losing my count when I am running or I have really slown down!
If I assume that it takes me on average 4 mins to go 2 rounds, I should complete 14 circuits in 28 mins.
Am I slowing down that much??!!
I 'll need to try again tomorrow to see what my time is.
What is happening??!!
Running
All day in the office I would think about my training and my running. I am eager to run and try to push myself and improve my time, make myself stronger. I go home and change into my running cloths and run towards my local park.
I do some standard stretches and I can feel my tensions on my legs and my backs. I body feels ready for the run. My mind is eager to start. I am thinking I’ll be faster today, I will run further today.
Round 1
By now I am confident that I can do this with my eyes close. This is easy. My legs is still strong.
Round 3
Lactic acid is building up in my muscle systems. Pain.
My mind is now creating doubts in my mind.
My Mind is creating excuse for me to stop.
Round 5
I am close to halfway, I have not cross the pain barrier. I am sweating.
I am breathing hard. I need a drink. I need a rest.
Can I stop just for a minute for a drink…
NO!
Round 7
I can feel my muscle on fire.
My throat is dry.
My mind tells me that this is enough, I can stop now.
My mind tells me that can I do better tomorrow.
My mind tells me that You have to push yourself!!
You have to prove to them all, that you are not a weakling
Use your anger to feed your need
Round 10
I have lost count how many rounds I have run.
The ground looks so inviting.
I want to stop!
I want to rest!
NO!!
2 more rounds!
Round 12
Yes! This is the final round!
Do it. Push it!
Stop complaining and just do it!
After this you can stop and rest, but not before.
Arggghhhh!!!
FINISH!!
YES!
Lets do it again......tomorrow
I do some standard stretches and I can feel my tensions on my legs and my backs. I body feels ready for the run. My mind is eager to start. I am thinking I’ll be faster today, I will run further today.
Round 1
By now I am confident that I can do this with my eyes close. This is easy. My legs is still strong.
Round 3
Lactic acid is building up in my muscle systems. Pain.
My mind is now creating doubts in my mind.
My Mind is creating excuse for me to stop.
Round 5
I am close to halfway, I have not cross the pain barrier. I am sweating.
I am breathing hard. I need a drink. I need a rest.
Can I stop just for a minute for a drink…
NO!
Round 7
I can feel my muscle on fire.
My throat is dry.
My mind tells me that this is enough, I can stop now.
My mind tells me that can I do better tomorrow.
My mind tells me that You have to push yourself!!
You have to prove to them all, that you are not a weakling
Use your anger to feed your need
Round 10
I have lost count how many rounds I have run.
The ground looks so inviting.
I want to stop!
I want to rest!
NO!!
2 more rounds!
Round 12
Yes! This is the final round!
Do it. Push it!
Stop complaining and just do it!
After this you can stop and rest, but not before.
Arggghhhh!!!
FINISH!!
YES!
Lets do it again......tomorrow
Tuesday Training
12 rounds in 26mins and 21 seconds
I think I am doing a good time, but the strain is getting to me. I may have to decrease the increments. I lost counts between the 9th or 10th rounds so the time could be for 12 rounds or 11 rounds, but either way it felt like my leg was made of lead....yikes!
I think my plans will be it improve my stamina this week by increasing my distance and then next week I'll try to strengthen my legs.
Anyone have any advise?
I think I am doing a good time, but the strain is getting to me. I may have to decrease the increments. I lost counts between the 9th or 10th rounds so the time could be for 12 rounds or 11 rounds, but either way it felt like my leg was made of lead....yikes!
I think my plans will be it improve my stamina this week by increasing my distance and then next week I'll try to strengthen my legs.
Anyone have any advise?
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
GO SUPERHEROS
Great little flash movie online.Super Hero, So if you are bored check it out =)
Dodgey modems
I can't believe some of the hw coming out in the market nowadays. I was given a box full of dsl/router modems today to test and it amazes me how bad it is. Don't this company have a QA to test this crap before they send it out to the public.
They want to bundle a DSL modem and a router together, cool that is great. Like most router and modem they all have a default IP address which you need to connect to the hw and configure it. So what does the manufacture do? They setup so that both the router and modem has the same IP! This means that if they are both connected together, you would not be able to talk to one of the hw!!
I would understand if the hw are from different manufacturer.....but they are not! Both the modem and the router are made by the same people!
So I spend most of my time today detailling what is the issue with the hw rather than testing it with our network. Bloody hell!! The manufacturer should pay me to troubleshoot their problems.
Thank you Net###m for wasting my time.
They want to bundle a DSL modem and a router together, cool that is great. Like most router and modem they all have a default IP address which you need to connect to the hw and configure it. So what does the manufacture do? They setup so that both the router and modem has the same IP! This means that if they are both connected together, you would not be able to talk to one of the hw!!
I would understand if the hw are from different manufacturer.....but they are not! Both the modem and the router are made by the same people!
So I spend most of my time today detailling what is the issue with the hw rather than testing it with our network. Bloody hell!! The manufacturer should pay me to troubleshoot their problems.
Thank you Net###m for wasting my time.
Monday Training
10 rounds in 22mins 27 seconds
I think that is an awesome time. Man it is amazing how 2 days of rest really help your body recupperate. So now I can approximately run 5 kM in 22 mins.
My Plan is to increase my distance to 10 kM (20 rounds) and once I reach the goal, I'll cut down on the distance and focus on the speed.
Fingers cross, I only have 3 weeks to increase my fitness to compete on the run
I think that is an awesome time. Man it is amazing how 2 days of rest really help your body recupperate. So now I can approximately run 5 kM in 22 mins.
My Plan is to increase my distance to 10 kM (20 rounds) and once I reach the goal, I'll cut down on the distance and focus on the speed.
Fingers cross, I only have 3 weeks to increase my fitness to compete on the run
Monday, October 20, 2003
Roast Pig
YUMMY!!
Nothing beats a newly roasted pig!
I bet this pig would even impress Mistress Wena
We got this little piggy for my Grandma's 80th birthday recently. Man I could not believe how quickly the pig disappear. I swear in less than 30 mins the whole pig was gone!
This is a Young suckling Pig, so the best bit is the crackling (or pig skin). Not the most healthy food in the world, but when who cares, you only live once.
Nothing beats a newly roasted pig!
I bet this pig would even impress Mistress Wena
We got this little piggy for my Grandma's 80th birthday recently. Man I could not believe how quickly the pig disappear. I swear in less than 30 mins the whole pig was gone!
This is a Young suckling Pig, so the best bit is the crackling (or pig skin). Not the most healthy food in the world, but when who cares, you only live once.
Departures and Arrivals
This is my First ArtHouse Play "Departures and Arrivals".
We were invited by a friend who was in the play. The play was created by the Actors factory, where our friend was studying. I must confess that I had no real expectations of the play.
Atleast they have a booklet, so atleast now I know what the play was about.
The plot sounded good.
The Warehouse
This is the warehouse where the play will be staged. It was a bit freaky since the only noise I could here was the nearby dogs barking. It was dark and cold and the only light we had was the moonlight...
(Slasher movie in the making...yikes!)
The Entrance.
What can I say, my expectation of the play was getting less and less.
We had to climb up a flight of creaky old stairs and search of the stage. The place smells like a run down building too!
The Stage.
Impressive isn't it?
What you see is basically all the props that was used in the play. Improvisation was the key I guess.
The Seatings.
7 seats per row and there was 3 rows on each side of the aisle. We were late so we were seated on the front row! Great seating eh?! All I have to say is that the seats were not made for big people, it reminded me of the tiny seat in primary school.
The Actors
Pic of our Actor friend. I was was too close to the stage to take any more pics during the play. I thought the flash might be too distracting the the actors. Each actors played multiple roles, so you can really see the range of each actors talent.
All in all I must say that I was surprise that I actually enjoyed the play. It was funny and the characters were actually believable.
We were invited by a friend who was in the play. The play was created by the Actors factory, where our friend was studying. I must confess that I had no real expectations of the play.
Atleast they have a booklet, so atleast now I know what the play was about.
The plot sounded good.
The Warehouse
This is the warehouse where the play will be staged. It was a bit freaky since the only noise I could here was the nearby dogs barking. It was dark and cold and the only light we had was the moonlight...
(Slasher movie in the making...yikes!)
The Entrance.
What can I say, my expectation of the play was getting less and less.
We had to climb up a flight of creaky old stairs and search of the stage. The place smells like a run down building too!
The Stage.
Impressive isn't it?
What you see is basically all the props that was used in the play. Improvisation was the key I guess.
The Seatings.
7 seats per row and there was 3 rows on each side of the aisle. We were late so we were seated on the front row! Great seating eh?! All I have to say is that the seats were not made for big people, it reminded me of the tiny seat in primary school.
The Actors
Pic of our Actor friend. I was was too close to the stage to take any more pics during the play. I thought the flash might be too distracting the the actors. Each actors played multiple roles, so you can really see the range of each actors talent.
All in all I must say that I was surprise that I actually enjoyed the play. It was funny and the characters were actually believable.
Which Mythological Form Are You?
You are Form 0, Phoenix: The Eternal.
"And The Phoenix's cycle had reached
zenith, so he consumed himself in fire. He
emerged from his own ashes, to be forever
immortal."
Some examples of the Phoenix Form are Quetzalcoatl
(Aztec), Shiva (Indian), and Ra-Atum
(Egyptian).
The Phoenix is associated with the concept of life,
the number 0, and the element of fire.
His sign is the eclipsed sun.
As a member of Form 0, you are a determined
individual. You tend to keep your sense of
optomism, even through tough times and have a
positive outlook on most situations. You have
a way of looking at going through life as a
journey that you can constantly learn from.
Phoenixes are the best friends to have because
they cheer people up easily.
Which Mythological Form Are You?
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Got this site from Wena
Friday Training Update
8 rounds in 19mins and 02 seconds.
I guess I am not surprise that this time I gain another minute for the extra 2 rounds.
I didn't train for the weekend. Yeah I know I am lazy but I really needed my body to rest after 4 days of pushing it.
I'll have to do 10 rounds today.
I guess I am not surprise that this time I gain another minute for the extra 2 rounds.
I didn't train for the weekend. Yeah I know I am lazy but I really needed my body to rest after 4 days of pushing it.
I'll have to do 10 rounds today.
Friday, October 17, 2003
Interesting read
If you are geeking around and you want something to read, check this out "DOS" This is an awesome story about Denial of Service.
FRIDAY!! YEAH
It is closing time for me. Everyone is already out for drinks so I can log out early and go for my job =)
Plans for the weekend?
Going to an amatuer play tonight
Birthday party tomorrow night
Probably dinner with the "inlaws" on sunday ...yikes!
Hopefully I will get some pics and do some show and tell on monday.
Have a nice weekends fellow bloggers!!
Plans for the weekend?
Going to an amatuer play tonight
Birthday party tomorrow night
Probably dinner with the "inlaws" on sunday ...yikes!
Hopefully I will get some pics and do some show and tell on monday.
Have a nice weekends fellow bloggers!!
Thursday, October 16, 2003
3rd of Training
Made good progress today.
Ran 6 rounds around the field in 14mins and 07 sec
This means I did not slow down as much in the last 2 circuit! awesome...Hopefully I can keep this up.
It is strange but after the 3rd run I was in the running grove.... I could not remember what I was thinking or how many rounds I have done. I had to check my stopwatch to estimate how many rounds I had ran. This was a good feeling since I felt that if I wanted to I could run for another couple of rounds!
But I've got to remember to keep it an even pace and not to push myself too much. We shall see how my body copes with additional 2 circuits!
Till tomorrow.
Ran 6 rounds around the field in 14mins and 07 sec
This means I did not slow down as much in the last 2 circuit! awesome...Hopefully I can keep this up.
It is strange but after the 3rd run I was in the running grove.... I could not remember what I was thinking or how many rounds I have done. I had to check my stopwatch to estimate how many rounds I had ran. This was a good feeling since I felt that if I wanted to I could run for another couple of rounds!
But I've got to remember to keep it an even pace and not to push myself too much. We shall see how my body copes with additional 2 circuits!
Till tomorrow.
One of my Favourite quote ...
I am William Wallace, and before me, I see a whole ARMY of my countrymen here to battle the English. Ay, fight and you may die, run and you'll live. At least a while. And dying in your beds many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives.... but they'll never take our FREEDOM!!
I remembered when I was in Scotland, I was travelling with a bunch of kids from US and we had a chance to visit one of the battle site where William Wallace fought. We were divided into 2 groups, the English and the Scots, and we replayed the scenes from the movieBraveHeart. God it was amazing. In the midst of the Scottish Highlands, you can really feel the battle which have long pass.
Everytime I hear the speech from the movie, I still feel goose bumps on my arm and neck.
what a movie!
What a Man!!
What a Country!!!
I remembered when I was in Scotland, I was travelling with a bunch of kids from US and we had a chance to visit one of the battle site where William Wallace fought. We were divided into 2 groups, the English and the Scots, and we replayed the scenes from the movieBraveHeart. God it was amazing. In the midst of the Scottish Highlands, you can really feel the battle which have long pass.
Everytime I hear the speech from the movie, I still feel goose bumps on my arm and neck.
what a movie!
What a Man!!
What a Country!!!
Thursday, another day ...
It's nearly time to knock off. My boss is already off to take his train off.
I am pretty much by myself now.
Just like any other day at work... Work till lunch and we have a quick game of touch footy on the local field. I scored twice! yeah!!
I have a few scratches from the dive but it was well worth it.
After running around for 40 mins, I had my sandwiches for lunch. Ham, lettuce, mushrooms and cheese sandwiches. Man I miss Malaysian food!! Even the worst food in Malaysia with be less bland than what I am having now..... But I guess it is healtier!
I think I have been sitting infront of the computer for too long... I am gradually getting a "gut" ...yikes!!
The running will hopefully help me. I am thinking of a Gym again, but it is just bloody expensive and I can never invest a couple of hours everyday ....
what should I do ?
Just get off my arse and do something, as Bruce Lee said "Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points".
I am pretty much by myself now.
Just like any other day at work... Work till lunch and we have a quick game of touch footy on the local field. I scored twice! yeah!!
I have a few scratches from the dive but it was well worth it.
After running around for 40 mins, I had my sandwiches for lunch. Ham, lettuce, mushrooms and cheese sandwiches. Man I miss Malaysian food!! Even the worst food in Malaysia with be less bland than what I am having now..... But I guess it is healtier!
I think I have been sitting infront of the computer for too long... I am gradually getting a "gut" ...yikes!!
The running will hopefully help me. I am thinking of a Gym again, but it is just bloody expensive and I can never invest a couple of hours everyday ....
what should I do ?
Just get off my arse and do something, as Bruce Lee said "Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points".
Training
First night:
2 circuit: 4mins 33 seconds
Second Day:
4 circuit: 9mins 23 seconds
I am hoping to increase 2 circuit everyday, since 1 circuit is approximately 1 kM. I need to able to run 6kM in 20 mins and I only have 1 month to train.
wish me luck
2 circuit: 4mins 33 seconds
Second Day:
4 circuit: 9mins 23 seconds
I am hoping to increase 2 circuit everyday, since 1 circuit is approximately 1 kM. I need to able to run 6kM in 20 mins and I only have 1 month to train.
wish me luck
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Lost...
It is strange but lately I have been feeling that I am lost in a maze and I don't really know where I am going. I have a good job with an ok pay, I have a lovely partner who loves me dearly and I have a good circle of friends who would do anything for me and vice verse.
Yet I feel incomplete.
Yet I feel like I have not achieve anything in my life.
I can't see myself doing the same thing I am doing now for the rest of my life. I know that a life span of a IT person is not that long anyway, so I know that one day my usefulness for this company will expired, or my company will disappear.
If I leave this sorry world now, what would I have contributed to this world. Who have I touched?
I fear that one day people will realise my uselessness and I will be thrown away like used garbage.
This are the question which echo and resound in my head.
Sometimes I wish I am already an old man with his grandkids sitting next to him, to know that I do not need to prove anything anymore. All I do is relax and enjoy life.
Whereas sometimes I wish I was a teenager again so that I could choose the road less travel. To go back to Malaysia and see how my life would pan out.
Is this just crazy talk or just the greener pasture syndrome?
Yet I feel incomplete.
Yet I feel like I have not achieve anything in my life.
I can't see myself doing the same thing I am doing now for the rest of my life. I know that a life span of a IT person is not that long anyway, so I know that one day my usefulness for this company will expired, or my company will disappear.
If I leave this sorry world now, what would I have contributed to this world. Who have I touched?
I fear that one day people will realise my uselessness and I will be thrown away like used garbage.
This are the question which echo and resound in my head.
Sometimes I wish I am already an old man with his grandkids sitting next to him, to know that I do not need to prove anything anymore. All I do is relax and enjoy life.
Whereas sometimes I wish I was a teenager again so that I could choose the road less travel. To go back to Malaysia and see how my life would pan out.
Is this just crazy talk or just the greener pasture syndrome?
John Ross: The Silhouette Man
Met this amazing man on Saturday in the city. He is an 83 year old Detroit born gentleman. John is still doing what he loves best, which is meeting new people and cutting silhouette of people. With just a pair of scissors, a sheet of black paper he can create a silhouette of you in 2 minutes.
On his display he has created silhouette of Bill Clinton, The late Princess Diana and the irreplacable Picolo!
So here it is, my ugly mug... =P
What amazes me is not only is skills but his tenacity for life. He says that he still travels around the country and world.
He has a shop in literraly every state, so his next stop is Tassie. He has been doing this for the last 64 years and he still loves it. His life story would be an amazing read!
I feel blessed to have met such a man.
On his display he has created silhouette of Bill Clinton, The late Princess Diana and the irreplacable Picolo!
So here it is, my ugly mug... =P
What amazes me is not only is skills but his tenacity for life. He says that he still travels around the country and world.
He has a shop in literraly every state, so his next stop is Tassie. He has been doing this for the last 64 years and he still loves it. His life story would be an amazing read!
I feel blessed to have met such a man.
Tuesday, October 14, 2003
HitchHikers Guide to the Galaxy
Disney is planing to make a move adaptation to the awesome HitchHikers Guide series. But it seems that they have a few hurdles to overcome. I am sure bloody Hollywood will try to change the story...BBC News
Early Morning start
I hate my early morning start!
5 AM !! Just to test some web code on the net. Who cares about customer impact =P
I am sure they won't mind if they can check their emails for a few hours ...heh heh ....
My biggest problem is that if I wake up early and check the code at home, I have to go to work the same time and work for 8 hours, whereas if I go to the office and check the code there...I can go home early. Logic??
And of course once I wake up, I can't go back to bed. Now it is the afternoon and I am cranky and tired and all I want to do is go home and sleep....
emmm....maybe chocolate will help....
5 AM !! Just to test some web code on the net. Who cares about customer impact =P
I am sure they won't mind if they can check their emails for a few hours ...heh heh ....
My biggest problem is that if I wake up early and check the code at home, I have to go to work the same time and work for 8 hours, whereas if I go to the office and check the code there...I can go home early. Logic??
And of course once I wake up, I can't go back to bed. Now it is the afternoon and I am cranky and tired and all I want to do is go home and sleep....
emmm....maybe chocolate will help....
Group Hug
Just found a nifty site: grouphug.us. A site where you can anonymously confess till your hearts contend....
It is like an online confessions =P
I think this is perfect for the immaculate minishorts.
It is like an online confessions =P
I think this is perfect for the immaculate minishorts.
Monday, October 13, 2003
It is bloody cold and wet!
Here I am, lunch time and I am thinking this is a great day to start my Training for the JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge (yeah I know it is a bit late, but I think I still have time). It was slightly cloudy when I started my run. Then lord and behold the sky turned black and it poured! I managed to run 2 rounds on the football field before I had to call it quits...
Jeez it is cold! Thank god the A/C in the office is warm and I am cowering in my little cubicle and try to warm up. I think I'll get something warm to eat now....
So how was everyones weekend?
Jeez it is cold! Thank god the A/C in the office is warm and I am cowering in my little cubicle and try to warm up. I think I'll get something warm to eat now....
So how was everyones weekend?
Sunday, October 12, 2003
Lion King The Musical
This is the most amazing and colourful musical I have ever seen! The singing was soul wrenching and the costume and the set was breathtaking!
The theatre was pack with eager fans and I was lucky enough to get some tickets for the dress rehersals. It cost a bomb but I think it was well worth it.
We sat on the top left hand section.
It was not the best view in the world but it was close enough to the action. There were tribal dancing, singing, action, romance and comedy. I think that it might be a bit scary in some sections for the kiddies. The lady who played Rafiki was amazing. Her voice was haunting!
I tried to see it when I was in London a couple of years ago and it was sold out, so when it was out in Sydney, I had to check it out. I can't believe that it could beat the movie but after I saw the musical, I have to say that it rules.
They did change some of the songs and scenes from the movie, but it generally follow the same story.
If you ever have an opportunity to check this musical out, do yourself a favour and go!
Friday, October 10, 2003
images??
Hey Does anyone know where I can get free hosting for images?
You know what they say ... A picture paints a thousand words.
You know what they say ... A picture paints a thousand words.
Who said size matters ....
I just had a chance to finally played with one of this beauty! A 12 inch Apple Power Book. If you have a chance to play with one, I dearly recommend it. I am PC user, but hell this baby rocks! Titanium casing, Small and Compact. I think it looks better and slimmer than the Sony Vaio. It has inbuilt WI-FI capability, USB, Firewire etc.... I think I am in love!
I know I sound like a sales-man, but I have to say that this baby rocks! Now all I need is get a pay rise, save up 4 grand and then I maybe able to afford it.
On second thought, I'll just stay with my desktop... and my pirated software =P
I know I sound like a sales-man, but I have to say that this baby rocks! Now all I need is get a pay rise, save up 4 grand and then I maybe able to afford it.
On second thought, I'll just stay with my desktop... and my pirated software =P
Opening games for the World Cup
The rest of the world may think that the World Cup means soccer, but in Oz the World Cup is The Rugby World Cup. In a few hours we will be celebrating the month long competition of the World Cup.
20 teams all around the World is here in Oz to compete for this coverted prize!
Giant men going head to head with each other!
ROCK ON!!
Tonight Oz is going against Argentina!
Aussie Aussie Aussie!!
20 teams all around the World is here in Oz to compete for this coverted prize!
Giant men going head to head with each other!
ROCK ON!!
Tonight Oz is going against Argentina!
Aussie Aussie Aussie!!
Thursday, October 09, 2003
Last night dinner ....
I had one of the most diverse group of people together yesterday for dinner.
We had the newly married couple.
The Single friend
The Married couple with a young 1 year old daughter
and a recently divorce male friend.
It is amazing how we are see things and how we interact. All of the around the same age around the 20's
It was a great dinner, some home cook meal (from yours truly, which I think wena would be proud). Our conversations went from the dating scene now, family and of course Governor Arnie.
Metrosexual is the key word for guys. You have to be metrosexual to pick up now. You have to wear labels, shave (everywhere!!) and definitely workout and of course money. You go and have facials and used the solarium.
Clubbing and bars is the norm on the weekends and weekdays!
It seems that we no longer look for the quite ones who work hard, but we look for those who can play hard and dress like Brad pitt.
But when you are married, that is when everything changed. You want someone who is hardworking and caring.
You want to save up so that you can pay for your mortgage. Have you seen the cost of baby's clothings?
Jeez!! louise!! it is atrocious!
The baby may only wear it for 3 months for the clothings and it will cost you 60 to 100 bucks!
I can never understand how you can justify buying label cloths for your babies... it is just not logical.
Nothing is cheap now a days and if you are not a high paying executive... all you can do it work your butt off.
Welcome to the Rat Race.
We had the newly married couple.
The Single friend
The Married couple with a young 1 year old daughter
and a recently divorce male friend.
It is amazing how we are see things and how we interact. All of the around the same age around the 20's
It was a great dinner, some home cook meal (from yours truly, which I think wena would be proud). Our conversations went from the dating scene now, family and of course Governor Arnie.
Metrosexual is the key word for guys. You have to be metrosexual to pick up now. You have to wear labels, shave (everywhere!!) and definitely workout and of course money. You go and have facials and used the solarium.
Clubbing and bars is the norm on the weekends and weekdays!
It seems that we no longer look for the quite ones who work hard, but we look for those who can play hard and dress like Brad pitt.
But when you are married, that is when everything changed. You want someone who is hardworking and caring.
You want to save up so that you can pay for your mortgage. Have you seen the cost of baby's clothings?
Jeez!! louise!! it is atrocious!
The baby may only wear it for 3 months for the clothings and it will cost you 60 to 100 bucks!
I can never understand how you can justify buying label cloths for your babies... it is just not logical.
Nothing is cheap now a days and if you are not a high paying executive... all you can do it work your butt off.
Welcome to the Rat Race.
So which tribe are you with ?
Generation Y tribes
Glitterazi: Largely conscience free and only interested in themselves.
Burbanites: Traditional values, with an emphasis on relationships, religion and family.
Drifters: Detached, introverted, and lacking drive.
Life junkies: Relationships and sex appeal are priorities as they pack as much into life as possible.
Walleteers: Focused on career and financial security.
Renegades: Live life on the edge, rejecting responsible behaviour in favour of adventure.
Stole this from News
Glitterazi: Largely conscience free and only interested in themselves.
Burbanites: Traditional values, with an emphasis on relationships, religion and family.
Drifters: Detached, introverted, and lacking drive.
Life junkies: Relationships and sex appeal are priorities as they pack as much into life as possible.
Walleteers: Focused on career and financial security.
Renegades: Live life on the edge, rejecting responsible behaviour in favour of adventure.
Stole this from News
My 2 cents ...
I find myself disturbed by the statement she said, "People are sadistic fools, hungry for sad stories". I don't believe that, I can't believe that everyone is a bad as she thinks. I agree that we are all kehpoh, it is in our nature to stop and look if there is an accident, it is our nature to stop and listen when there is a loud argument occurring, but it is also our nature to celebrate when there is something to celebrate.
How many times have you been a restaurant where a birthday party is on and when they sing "Happy Birthday ..." and clap, you would clap too?
We are just a curious species of animal. Let’s say you walk pass your neighbour’s house everyday and you see their child playing on the driveway. You see her playing literally everyday. As time goes by you see her learn how to walk and learn how to cycle and you think wow she is pretty good. Then imagine if one day you saw her on the ground crying...what do you do?
I would stop and ask her if she was alright... I would stop and see if I could do anything to help her.
I am not stopping because I was SADISTIC.
I am not stopping because I am a FOOL
I am not stopping because I am hungry for a sad story.
I stop because I care enough for this little girl to find out if I could help her in her hour of need. Nothing more, Nothing less.
And If she thinks that makes me a FOOL, then I am happy to be a FOOL.
How many times have you been a restaurant where a birthday party is on and when they sing "Happy Birthday ..." and clap, you would clap too?
We are just a curious species of animal. Let’s say you walk pass your neighbour’s house everyday and you see their child playing on the driveway. You see her playing literally everyday. As time goes by you see her learn how to walk and learn how to cycle and you think wow she is pretty good. Then imagine if one day you saw her on the ground crying...what do you do?
I would stop and ask her if she was alright... I would stop and see if I could do anything to help her.
I am not stopping because I was SADISTIC.
I am not stopping because I am a FOOL
I am not stopping because I am hungry for a sad story.
I stop because I care enough for this little girl to find out if I could help her in her hour of need. Nothing more, Nothing less.
And If she thinks that makes me a FOOL, then I am happy to be a FOOL.
Tuesday, October 07, 2003
Sunday - Another Engagement Party
First is was birthday, then it was graduations.... now it is engagement parties and Weddings!! Yikes!!
Are we getting that old? In the last 12 months I have attended over half a dozens weddings and engagements!!
Whats with the deal? Don't they have anything else they want to spend their money on?
Most of my friends is already married... so that meants the next gathering would probably be baby showers!!.... ;)
The only good thing about such gatherings are the food ... Lots of food and drinks... Yummy for the tummy!
Are we getting that old? In the last 12 months I have attended over half a dozens weddings and engagements!!
Whats with the deal? Don't they have anything else they want to spend their money on?
Most of my friends is already married... so that meants the next gathering would probably be baby showers!!.... ;)
The only good thing about such gatherings are the food ... Lots of food and drinks... Yummy for the tummy!
Delay posting...
I can see that most bloggers have been busy posting all weekend ;) and as for me I have been silent. Well that is because I only have a 56K connection at home and I can be bother to wait for the uploads and download ... very impatient lah !
After 4 years, where I spend 5 days a week, 9 to 10 hours a day infront of a computer and access the internet I made a rule not to spend my weekend on the internet. I try to interact with other people and try to enjoy the outdoors if I can and even get a tan if I can =P I think my monitor tan is getting a bit too much for me.
Also the Rugby League Grand Final was on sunday, Sydney Rosters vs Penrith Panthers! We can't miss that can we!
After 4 years, where I spend 5 days a week, 9 to 10 hours a day infront of a computer and access the internet I made a rule not to spend my weekend on the internet. I try to interact with other people and try to enjoy the outdoors if I can and even get a tan if I can =P I think my monitor tan is getting a bit too much for me.
Also the Rugby League Grand Final was on sunday, Sydney Rosters vs Penrith Panthers! We can't miss that can we!
I am a CoOl Blue Drag0n
A BLUE Dragon Lies Beneath!
My inner dragon is the Water Elemental dragon. If there ever was a draconic example of a supple attitude, my inner dragon is it. Just sit back and go with the flow. *contented sigh* Click the image to try the Inner Dragon Online Quiz for yourself.
Friday, October 03, 2003
Friday night on the TV
Wanted to go out after work, but my partner and I were too lazy and it was raining like cats and dogs...So we decided to rent a couple of videos and vege out. The first movie was
One HOur Photo. Robin Williams is trying to diversify again and I think he succeeded again. I think that the trailer for the movie was a red herring, which is a great idea. I love Robin williams movies so I can't really critique his movies =P But I must say that the bloody eyes were FREAKY!!!..... Yikes!
The second movie was Cradle 2 the Grave. I know, the movie is old, but didn't have the time to check it out when it came out of the cinema. Jet Li, DMX and Mark Dacascos.. Wats up my brother ! I think that Mark a way better actor than most martial Artist / actor and it is sad to see him play some weak ass character. Some nice action, but you can't really beat HK action movies!
The only upside to the movie is when Gabrielle Union started doing a strip tease ....Youch!! Hubba hubba.... Of course at the time I was not gawking... because if I was ... I would have been blinded by the boss lady sitting next to me.
Hey my question is, if they flaunt it ... why can't I see it =P
All in all a lazy night out, but quite enjoyable =P
One HOur Photo. Robin Williams is trying to diversify again and I think he succeeded again. I think that the trailer for the movie was a red herring, which is a great idea. I love Robin williams movies so I can't really critique his movies =P But I must say that the bloody eyes were FREAKY!!!..... Yikes!
The second movie was Cradle 2 the Grave. I know, the movie is old, but didn't have the time to check it out when it came out of the cinema. Jet Li, DMX and Mark Dacascos.. Wats up my brother ! I think that Mark a way better actor than most martial Artist / actor and it is sad to see him play some weak ass character. Some nice action, but you can't really beat HK action movies!
The only upside to the movie is when Gabrielle Union started doing a strip tease ....Youch!! Hubba hubba.... Of course at the time I was not gawking... because if I was ... I would have been blinded by the boss lady sitting next to me.
Hey my question is, if they flaunt it ... why can't I see it =P
All in all a lazy night out, but quite enjoyable =P
Long weekend...
Its a long weekend for me... so I wish all my new found bloggers a beautiful weekend and I'll see you all in a few days.
May God Stand between you and harms way.
Picolo
May God Stand between you and harms way.
Picolo
Soccer with the Nerds
With an eerie quietness, the men filed on to the field. The sun has left these fools, the cool and wet wind drives cool stakes into hearts of men. These men are no warriors, they have no skills on this field and yet they enter with heads held high and determinations with their eyes...."Strength and Honour me brothers..."
The battle began with no fanfare and soon bodies clashes like a slow beating drum. There were no weapons, just their legs and their arms and their BLOOD. Hagged breath soon filled the sky.
The battle soon became a massacre and before it began, it was over. The cries of victory could be heard from the heaven and the tears of weak seeps into the hollow earth.
We won 6 to 4.
Oh how sweet is victory....
The battle began with no fanfare and soon bodies clashes like a slow beating drum. There were no weapons, just their legs and their arms and their BLOOD. Hagged breath soon filled the sky.
The battle soon became a massacre and before it began, it was over. The cries of victory could be heard from the heaven and the tears of weak seeps into the hollow earth.
We won 6 to 4.
Oh how sweet is victory....
Late night shopping.
There is one thing I hate about Australia is the ridiculous time the retail shops are open. Most of the retail shops closes at 5.30 pm and the only time the it is extended is on Thursday (till 9.00pm - That is why we call Thursday Night shopping)
What this means is that every joe who is working on normal hours (9 to 5) has one day to shop. This means everything shopping centre is packed with people, the pay counter is 20 man deep and car parking is hell. It is time like this I wish I was back in malaysia where all the shops are open till late.. and normal people can shop after work.
I really don't know how retail shops here justify their opening times. They must see that most sales occurs after office hours, and yet they only open during office hours! Don't they want to make more money?? Where is the logic?
Thats my rant for the day... I am now off to play friday afternoon soccer =) I let you know how we go....
What this means is that every joe who is working on normal hours (9 to 5) has one day to shop. This means everything shopping centre is packed with people, the pay counter is 20 man deep and car parking is hell. It is time like this I wish I was back in malaysia where all the shops are open till late.. and normal people can shop after work.
I really don't know how retail shops here justify their opening times. They must see that most sales occurs after office hours, and yet they only open during office hours! Don't they want to make more money?? Where is the logic?
Thats my rant for the day... I am now off to play friday afternoon soccer =) I let you know how we go....
Thursday, October 02, 2003
Now I have seen it all.... There is a World Championship for Rock Paper Scissors in Toronto this month!
Does anyone know someone who live in Canada, who can confirm this phenomena??
I want to know how they survive high school when all their friends finds out that he/she was in the comp.
Does anyone know someone who live in Canada, who can confirm this phenomena??
I want to know how they survive high school when all their friends finds out that he/she was in the comp.
Check this out!! Halle Berry is going to be Catwoman and LOTR: Return of the King preview is out!! UGO.com
I can't wait for the finale. Finally Fantasy fans can enjoy an A grade film rather than suffer another crap like D&D, Willow and Beowulf.
I can't wait for the finale. Finally Fantasy fans can enjoy an A grade film rather than suffer another crap like D&D, Willow and Beowulf.
Well what can I say, I had a few comments on my Q&A yesterday, and I think I made someone *blush* too... I think that is a good thing. This must be my first time. I think this is also my first time I ever really thought about the questions before I answer. I try to answer it as truthfully as I can.
One can ask what is the truth, isn't it true that one mans truth is another man lies. We all wear emotional masks. Different facade for each occasion, one for work, one for family, one for friends and one on the web. We all uses half truth in our everyday life... we even have a word for it...White Lies.
From my very limited experience with blogging,I find that it is hard to share, it is hard to write down your feeling, your thoughts, your hope and your dreams. We hide behind our alias, so that we can find the courage to overcome our fears.
I think Mark Twain put it best:
"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear."
I think that is why I am intrigue by the ramblings of minishorts, I think that there is some truth in all the false bravado.
I think I have ramble too long... so I going going back to work now =P
One can ask what is the truth, isn't it true that one mans truth is another man lies. We all wear emotional masks. Different facade for each occasion, one for work, one for family, one for friends and one on the web. We all uses half truth in our everyday life... we even have a word for it...White Lies.
From my very limited experience with blogging,I find that it is hard to share, it is hard to write down your feeling, your thoughts, your hope and your dreams. We hide behind our alias, so that we can find the courage to overcome our fears.
I think Mark Twain put it best:
"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear."
I think that is why I am intrigue by the ramblings of minishorts, I think that there is some truth in all the false bravado.
I think I have ramble too long... so I going going back to work now =P
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
Just read a hoax news which was bloody funny. The title of the news was also an eye catcher =P "Kaneel Shatters Masturbation World Record!"
First I thought to myself that, jeez they will put anything on the news this days... then when I click on bottom link, I was taken to a site called www.fakeawish.com Man did I get my chain pulled!!
But you must say that it is bloody funny. I must say that the creator has quite a limited imaginations in terms of fake news.
First I thought to myself that, jeez they will put anything on the news this days... then when I click on bottom link, I was taken to a site called www.fakeawish.com Man did I get my chain pulled!!
But you must say that it is bloody funny. I must say that the creator has quite a limited imaginations in terms of fake news.
Oh yeah, did I mention that I can bake too =)
I made the most awesome banana cake last night. All from raw ingredients not those dodgy cake in a box. The secret ingredients are Sour Cream and Milo....yummy=)
Heh heh I am so happy with it that I am thinking of sending a sample to wena for her critique.
I made the most awesome banana cake last night. All from raw ingredients not those dodgy cake in a box. The secret ingredients are Sour Cream and Milo....yummy=)
Heh heh I am so happy with it that I am thinking of sending a sample to wena for her critique.
Ahh finally I have answered all the questions, graciously provided by the immaculate minishorts. It took me half a day just to write down the answer. I know some of the answers is not complete, but I hope this is a start. So without futher ado, lets bring it on:
Again I want to pass my thanks to minishorts for letting me be involve with her Q&A.
Oh and here are some of the rules for the Q&A:
1. If you want to participate, leave a comment saying "interview me."
2. I will respond by asking you five questions - each person's will be different.
3. You will update your journal with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post.
- A bit about yourself please.
- How did you first encounter the blog kind? (And btw, from a linguistics PoV, its very interesting that you labelled blogs as ' the blog-kind')
- So what cyber-type plans do you have now that you've joined the big happy family of mad-cap bloggers?
- If minishorts were a fairy and could grant you three wishes, what would they be? (Don't go say things like 'I wish for another three wishes' and so on, ya?)
- I wish I could have the knowledge and experience I have now and go back in time (10 years only) and relive my past. To mend my many mistakes and to take the road less traveled. I know it is an impossible wish, but what a wish it would be if you could. As most people would attest we all have regrets and past we can’t let go, so I am sure you know what I mean.
- I wish I have the strength and patience to overcome all obstacles I have and going to have in my life To live a life which may not be easy but atleast it is right by my own ideals.
- To meet and study with Bruce Lee (Truth has no path. Truth is living and, therefore, changing.)
- of course if I can’t have any of that, then give me the wealth of Bill Gates, body of (younger) Jet Li and the amazing wit of Homer J Simpson =P
- So what keeps you coming back to minishorts? (I'm intrigued mah, why he leaves that kind of funny messages on my blog.)
I am Chinese/Malaysian/Australian. Born in KL and lived in Taman Tun Dr Ismail for over 12 years. Family migrated to Sydney, Australia in ’88. Survived an all boys High School and Uni. I have been a pool boy, warehouse boy, chemist, and now a computer nerd and I just pass a quarter of a century. I have been to a few places in my life and I can say without a doubt Malaysian food is still the best! I miss the food, I miss the language and I miss the people. It is weird but only now was I able to appreciate the beauty that is Malaysia. Oh don’t get me wrong, I love Sydney too. It is my second home, but I guess some part of my heart is still bound with KL. I haven’t been to KL for a few years so I don’t know it I can survive the hustle and bustle anymore but I sure want to try it one day.
When I was young I was bullied for my Asian looks and my Malaysian slang. For years I had to learn to hide it, to assimilate. Now the tolerance is better and I find people are more open to changes and differences. After so many years of assimilating… it is hard to be an “Asian” again. To an Aussie, you are not an aussie, and to an Asian, you are not one either.
I still speaks Cantonese with my Grandma, but I can’t say I am fluent anymore =(
My Bahasa Malaysia has been returned to my teachers, so I guess all I have is English.
So what else can I say about myself, currently my life consists of work and more work. I want to travel, I want to study again.
This is what happens when you have access to fast internet connection all day long. I normally download rip movies or s/w (of course piracy is wrong…not). But recently I felt a longing for Malaysia. The people, the food and my old home!
So I started googling. My first blog stop was SixthSeal. His blog what can I say, it was an eye opener, especially veritas’s log. His adventure returning home and going around KL made me really home sick. It was like being there myself, on a private tour of KL which I have not seen for a long long time.
The next I found the minishorts (I’ll talk about her in Q5) and then another favourite blog is from wena. Oh the food!! Man I salivate everytime I read her blog.
I really have no plans in the near distant future, I feel like I am a newborn taking my first few steps. I am still learning the etiquette of blogging(so be patient with me). Hopefully I will be welcomed into this family of bloggers and boldly go where no one has gone before… (Number One Engage!....) One thing I do know is, this new journey will definitely help me find who I am.
Ahh minishorts you are an interesting creature. I am intrigue with your blog. I am fascinated with your honesty. I am drawn by your sadness and your loneliness. Like a moth drawn to a candle of a flame, you are captivating. I haven’t yet unravel why I come back everyday to check out how you are, but yet I feel I have to.
Again I want to pass my thanks to minishorts for letting me be involve with her Q&A.
Oh and here are some of the rules for the Q&A:
1. If you want to participate, leave a comment saying "interview me."
2. I will respond by asking you five questions - each person's will be different.
3. You will update your journal with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post.
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