Alright, i'm devastated....just got my new passport with a NEW NUMBER....now all my airtickets and VISA are screwed because they are registered with the old one....
how can i be so DUMB??
I'm upset...
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Saturday, February 25, 2006
The weather is too hot...
I have been watching Winter Olympic, live from Torino, Italy, religiously for the past few days...winter games always intrigue me as i feel im a 'cold' person rather than a 'warm' one....hence i really needa settle down in a colder country...hehe, lame excuse...
So i get to watch my favourite event of figure skating and see Evgeni Plushenko in action...im disappointed that Michelle Kwan didn't participate this year around, due to some injuries in the groin section...it was inevitable, everyone has looked forward to see her perform but has gotta settle with Cohen instead...
quote from Michelle:
“Taking myself off the team is the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make,” Kwan said, “but it’s the right decision. This injury prevents me from skating my best, and I’ve said all along that if I couldn’t skate to the level that I expected from myself I’d withdraw from the team. The Olympics is the greatest sporting event in the world and what's most important is that the United States fields the strongest team possible. As much as I'd love to represent the United States in Torino, I would never stand in the way of that.”
Let's hope we get to see her in 2010 winter olympic...The champion this year for female figure skating turned out to be a surprise for all...she was Shizuka from Japan! But really, she was good, there was minimal mistakes on her part and she has definitely outshone the other contenders to become the gold medalist this year...China was doing relatively well too in the couple skate dancing...the toss was challenging and the stunts were flawless, ive no doubt they have put in endless hours to perfect their skills...but alas, the russians took away the gold medals..
It has always been a fantasy of mine to be a pro skater, but things never came around...well, ive fantasized being lotsa other figures...think pro-pianist, think pro-cellist, think pro-painter....none of which is gonna come true if all i do is to sit at home and FANTASIZE....but really, i think im gonna pursue this skating thingy, it's never too late to start learning right? so they say...
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Isetan started their sales yesterday, so after a pilates session at Maxis tower, i went to check out what they have to offer...I ended up with a pair of hiking shoes from Hi-tec and a pair of walking sandals from Fila...the discount wasnt too great and i still hafta pay a hefty amount for 'em...Nevertheless, the idea is to do as much walking and trekking as possible in NZ, hence potentially saving on commuting fares via transportation...the investment on a good pair of shoes is totally worth it...i think... :p
There was this jacket from Nautica that i really adore, but it came at a price tag of $999...hmm, maybe some other times...when some rich folks decide to adopt me...I guess i will just get some winter wear from Winter Time, to take advantage of the discounts using my International Youth card...yes, im a sucker for discounted items...
When i got back, i realized i havent the house keys with me, and no one was home...so i went happy hour at Slippery Senoritas with a friend...you know, they say time flies when you are drinking, and i cudnt agree more...
Alright, it's time to work...
Oh, have i mentioned? im working from home now... :p
So i get to watch my favourite event of figure skating and see Evgeni Plushenko in action...im disappointed that Michelle Kwan didn't participate this year around, due to some injuries in the groin section...it was inevitable, everyone has looked forward to see her perform but has gotta settle with Cohen instead...
quote from Michelle:
“Taking myself off the team is the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make,” Kwan said, “but it’s the right decision. This injury prevents me from skating my best, and I’ve said all along that if I couldn’t skate to the level that I expected from myself I’d withdraw from the team. The Olympics is the greatest sporting event in the world and what's most important is that the United States fields the strongest team possible. As much as I'd love to represent the United States in Torino, I would never stand in the way of that.”
Let's hope we get to see her in 2010 winter olympic...The champion this year for female figure skating turned out to be a surprise for all...she was Shizuka from Japan! But really, she was good, there was minimal mistakes on her part and she has definitely outshone the other contenders to become the gold medalist this year...China was doing relatively well too in the couple skate dancing...the toss was challenging and the stunts were flawless, ive no doubt they have put in endless hours to perfect their skills...but alas, the russians took away the gold medals..
It has always been a fantasy of mine to be a pro skater, but things never came around...well, ive fantasized being lotsa other figures...think pro-pianist, think pro-cellist, think pro-painter....none of which is gonna come true if all i do is to sit at home and FANTASIZE....but really, i think im gonna pursue this skating thingy, it's never too late to start learning right? so they say...
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Isetan started their sales yesterday, so after a pilates session at Maxis tower, i went to check out what they have to offer...I ended up with a pair of hiking shoes from Hi-tec and a pair of walking sandals from Fila...the discount wasnt too great and i still hafta pay a hefty amount for 'em...Nevertheless, the idea is to do as much walking and trekking as possible in NZ, hence potentially saving on commuting fares via transportation...the investment on a good pair of shoes is totally worth it...i think... :p
There was this jacket from Nautica that i really adore, but it came at a price tag of $999...hmm, maybe some other times...when some rich folks decide to adopt me...I guess i will just get some winter wear from Winter Time, to take advantage of the discounts using my International Youth card...yes, im a sucker for discounted items...
When i got back, i realized i havent the house keys with me, and no one was home...so i went happy hour at Slippery Senoritas with a friend...you know, they say time flies when you are drinking, and i cudnt agree more...
Alright, it's time to work...
Oh, have i mentioned? im working from home now... :p
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Yippee...
Alright, it's final, it's confirmed, it's gonna happen...
I've booked my airticket scheduled to fly on the 24th of March, a day after Mel's bday so that i can celebrate for her before i go...
Geez, it seems so unreal, ive never imagined this is happening at all...i mean, ive always known im gonna do it, but knowing it and making it happen it's two different things...And when things finally happenned because you have pulled your weight in realising it...there you go, we have a winner...
The prolonged backpacking trip has been planned for some time now...it was initially planned to take place upon graduation (May2005) but other things kicked in that time where we went for ShangHai trip and then followed by missionary work in Cambodia...Lotsa money was spent and i didnt fancy backpacking with a loose wallet...Also, there was my convo to attend and by the time im free to go, they dont take in anymore applications for WHV.
So ive waited till 1st of Jan for them to start their new intake, applied the visa, and voila....just bought a cheap ticket to NZ for RM1277... Is that awesome or what? I give it to God that He has opened doors for me...Couldnt have done it without Him...
Boss called earlier and asked bout my plan, he's hoping i would actually postpone my trip and stick around with him for a while...He was like: 'i dun think u can survive there alone, picking apples and doing all that hardwork...', i told him im gonna prove him wrong and he took the challenge with a smirk: 'we shall see...', he said...
Anyway, he's asked me to come looking for him once im back from the trip and he shall offer me a job...He's so kewl...
I happened to meet a gal online yesterday who's currently there and doing all the extreme sports...she went for the highest bungee jump in the world and not 'feel a thing', but she's encouraged me to try it all the same, along with whitewater rafting and Zorb...Damn, the bungeejump thingy is a whopping NZ$250, the price of an airticket from NZ to Oz....uh huh, you pay people to push you off the edge and be hung midair...literally...
Good thing is, i've established few hostels where i could work couple of hours everyday in exchange for FOC accommodation...gotta save as much as possible, ya know...otherwise cant pay to experience suicide attempt...
Im all set for some good times...
i deserve it...
I've booked my airticket scheduled to fly on the 24th of March, a day after Mel's bday so that i can celebrate for her before i go...
Geez, it seems so unreal, ive never imagined this is happening at all...i mean, ive always known im gonna do it, but knowing it and making it happen it's two different things...And when things finally happenned because you have pulled your weight in realising it...there you go, we have a winner...
The prolonged backpacking trip has been planned for some time now...it was initially planned to take place upon graduation (May2005) but other things kicked in that time where we went for ShangHai trip and then followed by missionary work in Cambodia...Lotsa money was spent and i didnt fancy backpacking with a loose wallet...Also, there was my convo to attend and by the time im free to go, they dont take in anymore applications for WHV.
So ive waited till 1st of Jan for them to start their new intake, applied the visa, and voila....just bought a cheap ticket to NZ for RM1277... Is that awesome or what? I give it to God that He has opened doors for me...Couldnt have done it without Him...
Boss called earlier and asked bout my plan, he's hoping i would actually postpone my trip and stick around with him for a while...He was like: 'i dun think u can survive there alone, picking apples and doing all that hardwork...', i told him im gonna prove him wrong and he took the challenge with a smirk: 'we shall see...', he said...
Anyway, he's asked me to come looking for him once im back from the trip and he shall offer me a job...He's so kewl...
I happened to meet a gal online yesterday who's currently there and doing all the extreme sports...she went for the highest bungee jump in the world and not 'feel a thing', but she's encouraged me to try it all the same, along with whitewater rafting and Zorb...Damn, the bungeejump thingy is a whopping NZ$250, the price of an airticket from NZ to Oz....uh huh, you pay people to push you off the edge and be hung midair...literally...
Good thing is, i've established few hostels where i could work couple of hours everyday in exchange for FOC accommodation...gotta save as much as possible, ya know...otherwise cant pay to experience suicide attempt...
Im all set for some good times...
i deserve it...
Saturday, February 18, 2006
im half dead...
Yesterday i slept in the ENTIRE day....conveniently skipping all meals from morning till midnight...i was homealone and i was feeling terribly feeble...i just kept on SLEEPING...
i dunno why the abrupt exhaustion...it was totally uncalledfor, it's not like i have been partying late at night or did anything strenuous...but i collapsed all the same...
I'm gonna needa build up my stamina...
OK, it's time for some Hersheys...
cya..
i dunno why the abrupt exhaustion...it was totally uncalledfor, it's not like i have been partying late at night or did anything strenuous...but i collapsed all the same...
I'm gonna needa build up my stamina...
OK, it's time for some Hersheys...
cya..
Friday, February 17, 2006
I feel good....
Note to self: Never go clubbing on a wed night...
It was a terrible mistake...there was no one there....and they collected cover charge from me...
so after an hour sojourn, we left the miserable place...
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Today i relived the good old days of watching two movies back-to-back...well, we didnt literally watch it back-to-back, but there was an hour break when we caught up with dinner...
So i saw Keeping Mum and Prime today....
The former stars Rowan Atkinson from Mr. Bean fame and i actually thought it was a pretty entertaining film....It was short and the story line was simple but it was good for an occasional laugh or two...Maggie Smith was surprisingly kinda funny...as contrast to her role of Prof. McGonagall in Harry Potter....and she was a Murderer in the film....Dont mind the spoiler, as i dont think anyone would bother to give this film a shot...there was very little audience in the cineplex, very little...
The second movie that i caught was uhm....a chick flick...starring Meryl Streep, Uma Thurman, and Bryan Greenberg (Peyton's love interest in One Tree Hill)....it wasn't too bored given that it is a chick flick, and there was some humourous element in it...i like Meryl Streep in particular, she is just so funny....ive always like her...
Im hoping to catch more movies b4 i leave for NZ where it will be deprived of Cinemas...Actually im worried that i wont be able to watch Da Vinci Code when it will be up come Summer...I adore that book, dun i? well...sacrifice...sacrifice...I also will not be able to finish off TAR9, my all time fave reality TV show....again....give and take...
Mayb a year without telly and cinema will do me a whole lot of good....im so counting on that to get back on my life...dun wanna be a couch potato ya know...it's not good for the belly development, in fact, it ENCOURAGES it...perhaps i shd get a threadmill to be located in front of the telly...
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They still havent released my Passport (apparently my case is categorized as SPECIAL...), for crying out loud...i dun care, im gonna go ahead and purchase the airticket, cant miss the MAS fair for the world...
Im keeping my fingers crossed now...
It was a terrible mistake...there was no one there....and they collected cover charge from me...
so after an hour sojourn, we left the miserable place...
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Today i relived the good old days of watching two movies back-to-back...well, we didnt literally watch it back-to-back, but there was an hour break when we caught up with dinner...
So i saw Keeping Mum and Prime today....
The former stars Rowan Atkinson from Mr. Bean fame and i actually thought it was a pretty entertaining film....It was short and the story line was simple but it was good for an occasional laugh or two...Maggie Smith was surprisingly kinda funny...as contrast to her role of Prof. McGonagall in Harry Potter....and she was a Murderer in the film....Dont mind the spoiler, as i dont think anyone would bother to give this film a shot...there was very little audience in the cineplex, very little...
The second movie that i caught was uhm....a chick flick...starring Meryl Streep, Uma Thurman, and Bryan Greenberg (Peyton's love interest in One Tree Hill)....it wasn't too bored given that it is a chick flick, and there was some humourous element in it...i like Meryl Streep in particular, she is just so funny....ive always like her...
Im hoping to catch more movies b4 i leave for NZ where it will be deprived of Cinemas...Actually im worried that i wont be able to watch Da Vinci Code when it will be up come Summer...I adore that book, dun i? well...sacrifice...sacrifice...I also will not be able to finish off TAR9, my all time fave reality TV show....again....give and take...
Mayb a year without telly and cinema will do me a whole lot of good....im so counting on that to get back on my life...dun wanna be a couch potato ya know...it's not good for the belly development, in fact, it ENCOURAGES it...perhaps i shd get a threadmill to be located in front of the telly...
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They still havent released my Passport (apparently my case is categorized as SPECIAL...), for crying out loud...i dun care, im gonna go ahead and purchase the airticket, cant miss the MAS fair for the world...
Im keeping my fingers crossed now...
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Series of unfortunate/fortunate events...
It's just another ordinary day...and really, as ordinary as it may sound, i spent my entire Valentine day in the Immigration Department...i wouldn't even want to talk about it, it makes me sick...just would like to tell you guys that i was there from 9am - 3pm...uh huh, government department sucks...
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There was a welcoming downpour earlier, and i like it when i can cuddle under the blanket, hugging my bolster, and listen to the pouring and thunderous symphony outside...like 1812 Overture from Tchaikovski...
I have finished two books in two days...Finders Keepers from Fern Michaels and Horse Whisperer from Nicholas Evans...yeah...both belong to romance genre....well...it's Valentine, remember? gotta set the feelings right, if anything...
I will have lotsa time to catchup with my reading and telly crave when i'm off work next week...i have no freakin idea what's on Telly anymore...i know im gonna catch Project Runway, and possibly new season of TAR, will also try to finish off Desperate Housewives (half way through Season 2), Lost and Smallville...They said Veronica Mars is kewl, i will try to DL that too...and perhaps ANTM and Apprentice4 which is currently running on terrestrial...whatelse...oh yeah, 4400, Alias, and all the CSIs on AXN too....luv 'em...
I really need some time off...
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Alright, this morning i was at FFMJH and had this dispute with the front desk gal...i've brought along Tasha so that i can transfer my membership to her before i go off...According to my contract with FF, i needa finish off my one year contract with 'em before i can terminate my membership, and i thought perhaps Tasha can continue on for me till July, when it will complete a whole year...
If you can recall this gorgerous babe by the name of Nina from FF@Curve (she looks like Angelina Jolie a lil', jz a lil'...), she has informed me earlier that my friend would be able to continue my membership till July and terminate the account, but now the folks from JH are telling me otherwise...apparently the rules have changed as of couple of weeks ago and that my friend MUST start a new contract and join FF for a whole damn YEAR...imagine how furious i was, i had them called Nina and i spoke to her on the phone, she apologized and said she will talk to her boss about it, since she promised me the old terms when i talked to her b4...
If it didnt work out...i will just stop paying when i leave the country, cancel my credit card so that they wont suck out my money, and im prepare to get a legal letter from 'em...such absurdity...they will lose customers if they go on with all these sales gimmicks of theirs...
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Earlier i got this gift and choc from my babe...
I'm happy....
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There was a welcoming downpour earlier, and i like it when i can cuddle under the blanket, hugging my bolster, and listen to the pouring and thunderous symphony outside...like 1812 Overture from Tchaikovski...
I have finished two books in two days...Finders Keepers from Fern Michaels and Horse Whisperer from Nicholas Evans...yeah...both belong to romance genre....well...it's Valentine, remember? gotta set the feelings right, if anything...
I will have lotsa time to catchup with my reading and telly crave when i'm off work next week...i have no freakin idea what's on Telly anymore...i know im gonna catch Project Runway, and possibly new season of TAR, will also try to finish off Desperate Housewives (half way through Season 2), Lost and Smallville...They said Veronica Mars is kewl, i will try to DL that too...and perhaps ANTM and Apprentice4 which is currently running on terrestrial...whatelse...oh yeah, 4400, Alias, and all the CSIs on AXN too....luv 'em...
I really need some time off...
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Alright, this morning i was at FFMJH and had this dispute with the front desk gal...i've brought along Tasha so that i can transfer my membership to her before i go off...According to my contract with FF, i needa finish off my one year contract with 'em before i can terminate my membership, and i thought perhaps Tasha can continue on for me till July, when it will complete a whole year...
If you can recall this gorgerous babe by the name of Nina from FF@Curve (she looks like Angelina Jolie a lil', jz a lil'...), she has informed me earlier that my friend would be able to continue my membership till July and terminate the account, but now the folks from JH are telling me otherwise...apparently the rules have changed as of couple of weeks ago and that my friend MUST start a new contract and join FF for a whole damn YEAR...imagine how furious i was, i had them called Nina and i spoke to her on the phone, she apologized and said she will talk to her boss about it, since she promised me the old terms when i talked to her b4...
If it didnt work out...i will just stop paying when i leave the country, cancel my credit card so that they wont suck out my money, and im prepare to get a legal letter from 'em...such absurdity...they will lose customers if they go on with all these sales gimmicks of theirs...
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Earlier i got this gift and choc from my babe...
I'm happy....
Monday, February 13, 2006
Im in luv, Im in luv not, Im in luv...
Alright, so the mood's right and love should be in the air right? No...
On Sat, mom thought it would be a good idea if all of us leave the house and see what the city has to say for the coming much commercialized Valentine...
So we tagged along the love birds (mom and dad) and joined them for a Hi-Tea session in Shangri-La...One thing that i like about LemonGarden@Shang is its much welcoming decor, comes in an earthly tone of green and yellow, and with a modern setting that spells class...Since we first came here some severals years ago, dad has decided that this would be his favourite hotel cafe, after MandarinOriental and Mutiara...reason being: the food here suits his tastebud...uh huh, whatever...
It brought back some melancholy feeling as i've once dined here with my ex and what a fine time we had then...alright, let's not talk about the ex...it's valentine for goodness sake...
I do not mind the food here really, they come in four different main sections that feature the Western, Italian, Chinese and Indian Cuisine...as im not someone who has a big gut to digest them food, i do not have the luxury to savour all four cuisines...so i normally would only help myself from the western and italian sections...It upsets me when i leave no room for desserts...
Alright, when i like something, i tend to become obsessive over it...and because of that, i have a leg allergy NOW which prompts me to visit the family doctor earlier who WARNED me to consume no more OYSTERS, TIGER PRAWNS, MUSSELS, COLD SHRIMPS, SMOKED SALMON, and BABY LOBSTER...literally, no more seafood for the time being...sob sob...
As of NOW, my leg is hurting from the swell which has developed some pus in it which pinches you whenever you are in a standing position because of gravity which attracts blood downward and when it attacks the veins...forgive me, im not myself now...im in pain...
Ok, im gonna think of the rich cheese cake i had and the scrumptious tiramisu ice cream which was God-Sent...and ohhh....the chocolate fountain, dun i just wish i have one at home and let the liquid flow 24/7...Highly recommended, choc with strawberries...
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Earlier Mel asked me along to 1-U to get a last minute valentine gifts for her bf...I happily followed her as i needa get some gifts as well...when it comes to Valentine gifts, EDT is always a favourite and the most cliche gift one can give...so i passed...In the end, i got the perfect gift from Gizmo, aint gonna tell u guys what it is...it's special...i will also give away my gigantic Teddy Bear in my room that smells of me...im sure that is invaluable....WAHAHA...
We saw lotsa ppl buying platinum jewellery and was intrigued in getting one ourselves...but the crowd was too overwhelming, and overcharged items aint our priority at the moment...im pretty broke, ya know...We also agreed upon ourselves that ppl who buy flowers for this occassion are pretty dump (no offence to anyone)...be a little creative, peeps...dont let them florist become over night millionaire...
Happy Valentine everyone...
On Sat, mom thought it would be a good idea if all of us leave the house and see what the city has to say for the coming much commercialized Valentine...
So we tagged along the love birds (mom and dad) and joined them for a Hi-Tea session in Shangri-La...One thing that i like about LemonGarden@Shang is its much welcoming decor, comes in an earthly tone of green and yellow, and with a modern setting that spells class...Since we first came here some severals years ago, dad has decided that this would be his favourite hotel cafe, after MandarinOriental and Mutiara...reason being: the food here suits his tastebud...uh huh, whatever...
It brought back some melancholy feeling as i've once dined here with my ex and what a fine time we had then...alright, let's not talk about the ex...it's valentine for goodness sake...
I do not mind the food here really, they come in four different main sections that feature the Western, Italian, Chinese and Indian Cuisine...as im not someone who has a big gut to digest them food, i do not have the luxury to savour all four cuisines...so i normally would only help myself from the western and italian sections...It upsets me when i leave no room for desserts...
Alright, when i like something, i tend to become obsessive over it...and because of that, i have a leg allergy NOW which prompts me to visit the family doctor earlier who WARNED me to consume no more OYSTERS, TIGER PRAWNS, MUSSELS, COLD SHRIMPS, SMOKED SALMON, and BABY LOBSTER...literally, no more seafood for the time being...sob sob...
As of NOW, my leg is hurting from the swell which has developed some pus in it which pinches you whenever you are in a standing position because of gravity which attracts blood downward and when it attacks the veins...forgive me, im not myself now...im in pain...
Ok, im gonna think of the rich cheese cake i had and the scrumptious tiramisu ice cream which was God-Sent...and ohhh....the chocolate fountain, dun i just wish i have one at home and let the liquid flow 24/7...Highly recommended, choc with strawberries...
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Earlier Mel asked me along to 1-U to get a last minute valentine gifts for her bf...I happily followed her as i needa get some gifts as well...when it comes to Valentine gifts, EDT is always a favourite and the most cliche gift one can give...so i passed...In the end, i got the perfect gift from Gizmo, aint gonna tell u guys what it is...it's special...i will also give away my gigantic Teddy Bear in my room that smells of me...im sure that is invaluable....WAHAHA...
We saw lotsa ppl buying platinum jewellery and was intrigued in getting one ourselves...but the crowd was too overwhelming, and overcharged items aint our priority at the moment...im pretty broke, ya know...We also agreed upon ourselves that ppl who buy flowers for this occassion are pretty dump (no offence to anyone)...be a little creative, peeps...dont let them florist become over night millionaire...
Happy Valentine everyone...
Friday, February 10, 2006
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
sickening ppl...
That's it, i've had enough of Government servants...
I was at Immigration department in Damansara, asking them to process my application for me to modify my name in my Passport...and they said they CANT do it THERE, so they asked me to go to PUTRAJAYA to get it done...i stupidly obliged, drove all the way to the steel forest of our FT, to be treated by ignorant cum arrogant cum rude cum pig-headed staff...
and guess what, they escalated me back to Damansara...imagine my frustration when i hear that...
Me: So what's the procedure of doing this?
Pig: Tak tahu la, ini kamu mesti buat di damansara branch...
Me: what? but they told me to come over here...
Pig: No..No....we dun process passport here...
Me: But why would they refuse to help me there?
Pig: I dunno, must be miscommunication Lah...
Me: So i've gotta go back there now?
Pig: Yes..yes...just put in your application there...
Me: .....
So out of anger, i called the director of the passport division on the phone...and for an officer of the highest rank in that division....he was COURTEOUS...he apologized for his staff and the harsh treatment, and said that i should send in the application directly to his department, and he will see to it...he was so helpful in providing information and asked me when im leaving the country, so i said next month, and he said he will make sure his staff be prompt in their action...
Im relieved...he deserved to be the director...
Like Jesus said, all master should become servant, humility is the key...apparently the other staffs have not been told that...
guess what, i'm going to write to Star and MalayMail about that rude staff, yeah, being the smartass that i am, ive nailed down his name the entire time i was talking to him...he's so gonna get it...
watchout for my name in the Newspaper, k?
I'm evil....
I was at Immigration department in Damansara, asking them to process my application for me to modify my name in my Passport...and they said they CANT do it THERE, so they asked me to go to PUTRAJAYA to get it done...i stupidly obliged, drove all the way to the steel forest of our FT, to be treated by ignorant cum arrogant cum rude cum pig-headed staff...
and guess what, they escalated me back to Damansara...imagine my frustration when i hear that...
Me: So what's the procedure of doing this?
Pig: Tak tahu la, ini kamu mesti buat di damansara branch...
Me: what? but they told me to come over here...
Pig: No..No....we dun process passport here...
Me: But why would they refuse to help me there?
Pig: I dunno, must be miscommunication Lah...
Me: So i've gotta go back there now?
Pig: Yes..yes...just put in your application there...
Me: .....
So out of anger, i called the director of the passport division on the phone...and for an officer of the highest rank in that division....he was COURTEOUS...he apologized for his staff and the harsh treatment, and said that i should send in the application directly to his department, and he will see to it...he was so helpful in providing information and asked me when im leaving the country, so i said next month, and he said he will make sure his staff be prompt in their action...
Im relieved...he deserved to be the director...
Like Jesus said, all master should become servant, humility is the key...apparently the other staffs have not been told that...
guess what, i'm going to write to Star and MalayMail about that rude staff, yeah, being the smartass that i am, ive nailed down his name the entire time i was talking to him...he's so gonna get it...
watchout for my name in the Newspaper, k?
I'm evil....
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
when u gotta go, u gotta go...
This morning i went to FF@JohnHancock for a change...it was my first time there as i have a good feeling that the parking rate is gonna be high, so i've never really ventured there at all but just stick to Curve or uptown or Axis...
As it turned out, the rate was standard, they charged $2.10 per hour and FF members enjoy 50% off, so my 2h sojourn there only cost me $2.10...John Hancock building is actually located pretty near where im working (@phileoDmsr), so driving there aint really a hassle...I like the layout of the centre, pretty relaxing and not intimidating at all...there are more whites here than other outlets and i have joined them for bodycombat session....
I later proceeded to town to MSL travel agency to enquire bout the airticket and to apply for international youth card. And apparently the tax for airfare to NZ is a whopping RM1300...is that unbelievable or what? the government is actually punishing us for leaving the country? Absolutely ludicrous...i really dont mind paying the fare minus the tax, goodness knows that the tax payers' money will actually be used to spend on a lavish party by some ministers, or to fund some Twits on a space adventure, or you know...be used to repair the bridge that shouldn't be falling in the first place...ugh...
I have a number of calls today from unknown sources asking me to join their gym and apply for credit cards with them. This people must be really desperate to hit sales target huh? I just wonder where they got my number from...and as im a sucker when it comes to saying no, ive actually promised i would pay the gym (Celebrity@1U) a visit and also to apply the credit card (citybank) with another lass...
When it comes to doing sales with me, ive made it quite clear with my friends and relatives that: DO NOT APPROACH ME....coz i know i would eventually oblige and succumb to all that soliciting skills that they are so capable of...yeah, think Insurance, think Lampberger, think Amway...ive bought lotsa products from all that folks...telling me this ACE and B1-B12 vitamins are essential for me, that i shd take spirulina and some sorta pollents...i will die faster if i dun consume them...they said...
Maybe that's why i would nv wanna work as a salesman...i jz do not have that persuasive skills...and i do not want anyone to avoid me...i jz suck at selling...
perhaps i shd be contented with just plucking Kiwi fruit...
im a simple guy...
As it turned out, the rate was standard, they charged $2.10 per hour and FF members enjoy 50% off, so my 2h sojourn there only cost me $2.10...John Hancock building is actually located pretty near where im working (@phileoDmsr), so driving there aint really a hassle...I like the layout of the centre, pretty relaxing and not intimidating at all...there are more whites here than other outlets and i have joined them for bodycombat session....
I later proceeded to town to MSL travel agency to enquire bout the airticket and to apply for international youth card. And apparently the tax for airfare to NZ is a whopping RM1300...is that unbelievable or what? the government is actually punishing us for leaving the country? Absolutely ludicrous...i really dont mind paying the fare minus the tax, goodness knows that the tax payers' money will actually be used to spend on a lavish party by some ministers, or to fund some Twits on a space adventure, or you know...be used to repair the bridge that shouldn't be falling in the first place...ugh...
I have a number of calls today from unknown sources asking me to join their gym and apply for credit cards with them. This people must be really desperate to hit sales target huh? I just wonder where they got my number from...and as im a sucker when it comes to saying no, ive actually promised i would pay the gym (Celebrity@1U) a visit and also to apply the credit card (citybank) with another lass...
When it comes to doing sales with me, ive made it quite clear with my friends and relatives that: DO NOT APPROACH ME....coz i know i would eventually oblige and succumb to all that soliciting skills that they are so capable of...yeah, think Insurance, think Lampberger, think Amway...ive bought lotsa products from all that folks...telling me this ACE and B1-B12 vitamins are essential for me, that i shd take spirulina and some sorta pollents...i will die faster if i dun consume them...they said...
Maybe that's why i would nv wanna work as a salesman...i jz do not have that persuasive skills...and i do not want anyone to avoid me...i jz suck at selling...
perhaps i shd be contented with just plucking Kiwi fruit...
im a simple guy...
Monday, February 06, 2006
i luv my EDT....
Im feeling very tired lately...it has to do with the sleep deprivation because of too much hanging-out...My books have been lying on the bed untouched for days, screaming for attention....my clothes, clean and dirty ones (i cant tell them apart anymore...) are all over my double bed...and no, mom is not pleased at all...
So yesterday she came trotting into my room and addressed me disapprovingly of the state that my room has become...she was nagging that i should tidy up my room more often instead of leaving it unkempt...i nodded obligingly, telling myself that she's right, it's about time to get my acts together and be an obedient boy...well, perhaps tomorrow...
I blame it on my maid who likes to pile my clothes together, hence helpfully bunching up the clean and dirty laundry...To segregate them, i will have to sniff at them one by one, and those with EDT scent would be the ones that i have wore and need to be disposed into the laundry basket...i perform this sniffing task every four days or so...i know it sounds gross, but i kinda like the smell of left-over EDT plus sweat plus smoke from the clubs...
It's also become a concern now that im gonna need a larger wardrobe because my clothes collection has been multiplying at an alarming speed...im gonna needa stop buying clothes...it didn't help that Topshop and fcuk and esprit are having all these frequent sales...it's almost like a sin if you don't buy anything...geez...
On a similar note, im gonna need a helluva huge backpack if i intend to bring some of my favourite clotes on the trip...i've actually checked out the price of a decent size backpack and it is a remarkable 600 bucks and above...now where am im gonna come out with money like that...
i need cash...
(my stomach is a lil' screw up right now, it must be all the spicy food i took earlier at The Ship...seafood tom yam just dont go too well with Bombay steak...feel like puking now...)
So yesterday she came trotting into my room and addressed me disapprovingly of the state that my room has become...she was nagging that i should tidy up my room more often instead of leaving it unkempt...i nodded obligingly, telling myself that she's right, it's about time to get my acts together and be an obedient boy...well, perhaps tomorrow...
I blame it on my maid who likes to pile my clothes together, hence helpfully bunching up the clean and dirty laundry...To segregate them, i will have to sniff at them one by one, and those with EDT scent would be the ones that i have wore and need to be disposed into the laundry basket...i perform this sniffing task every four days or so...i know it sounds gross, but i kinda like the smell of left-over EDT plus sweat plus smoke from the clubs...
It's also become a concern now that im gonna need a larger wardrobe because my clothes collection has been multiplying at an alarming speed...im gonna needa stop buying clothes...it didn't help that Topshop and fcuk and esprit are having all these frequent sales...it's almost like a sin if you don't buy anything...geez...
On a similar note, im gonna need a helluva huge backpack if i intend to bring some of my favourite clotes on the trip...i've actually checked out the price of a decent size backpack and it is a remarkable 600 bucks and above...now where am im gonna come out with money like that...
i need cash...
(my stomach is a lil' screw up right now, it must be all the spicy food i took earlier at The Ship...seafood tom yam just dont go too well with Bombay steak...feel like puking now...)
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Oops, they did it again...
Gosh, i have too much drinks tonight...i spent 160 in a single night...and i wasnt paying for anyone, at least i thought i wasn't...
I met my friends from alma mater and the folks are overwhelmed by my changes...i can't tell whether it's for the better or the worse...im thinking positively...no reason why it should be the other way...
We dined and drank at TGIF, all the way through Happy Hour...and when they announced that HH is up, we ordered a couple more beer and adjourned to Bernard's@centrepoint...The price of beer here aint as killing as in the city, so we got two jugs and resumed our catching up...
I stayed till midnight and then i set off to work...I shall go on working in midnight shift now until it's time for me to leave the company...The ever 'brilliant' government feels that it is a good idea to close down MRR2 because the folks from Kepong aint suffering enough from traffic woes...Good gracious, am i not liking the government more as days go by?
Yeah, apparently the bridge IS falling down, though it's been barely three years old...It's been closed down for months some time last year, then they 'fixed' it, claimed that it is safe to use, after that they decided it aint gonna hold, will need few months to restore it so that someone can earn somemore money out of it...Im blaming corrupted developers, im blaming irresponsible engineers, im blaming SV...so that's it, im not gonna get myself in the mess working in the morning...it aint gonna be pretty...on the other hand, im kinda looking forward to see the folks caught in the jam while im driving back on the opposite direction...i would anticipate a major uproar from the victims....im anticipating a riot to break, and they eventually turnover the government...M'sia is so going down...
*******
Things to do for the coming week...
1. Get airline ticket from STA
2. Get more sleep
3. Hit the gym...(it's been two weeks)
4. Get someone to takeover gym membership
5. Credit cards
6. Passport
I'm weary...
I met my friends from alma mater and the folks are overwhelmed by my changes...i can't tell whether it's for the better or the worse...im thinking positively...no reason why it should be the other way...
We dined and drank at TGIF, all the way through Happy Hour...and when they announced that HH is up, we ordered a couple more beer and adjourned to Bernard's@centrepoint...The price of beer here aint as killing as in the city, so we got two jugs and resumed our catching up...
I stayed till midnight and then i set off to work...I shall go on working in midnight shift now until it's time for me to leave the company...The ever 'brilliant' government feels that it is a good idea to close down MRR2 because the folks from Kepong aint suffering enough from traffic woes...Good gracious, am i not liking the government more as days go by?
Yeah, apparently the bridge IS falling down, though it's been barely three years old...It's been closed down for months some time last year, then they 'fixed' it, claimed that it is safe to use, after that they decided it aint gonna hold, will need few months to restore it so that someone can earn somemore money out of it...Im blaming corrupted developers, im blaming irresponsible engineers, im blaming SV...so that's it, im not gonna get myself in the mess working in the morning...it aint gonna be pretty...on the other hand, im kinda looking forward to see the folks caught in the jam while im driving back on the opposite direction...i would anticipate a major uproar from the victims....im anticipating a riot to break, and they eventually turnover the government...M'sia is so going down...
*******
Things to do for the coming week...
1. Get airline ticket from STA
2. Get more sleep
3. Hit the gym...(it's been two weeks)
4. Get someone to takeover gym membership
5. Credit cards
6. Passport
I'm weary...
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Drinking jz a lil' is good...
It was Friday night and im working sat morning, so it would be a bad idea to go clubbing...theoretically, i.e.
So instead of clubbing, we went to a bar for a casual drink...sometimes i prefer to drink at a bar rather than a club, the dancefloor is no longer my thing...im old, remember?
We enjoyed the quiet music and the romantic ambience while talking over some Jack&Coke, GinTonic and a jug of beer...thanks to the harmless dosage of liquor consumption, i woke up this morning feeling refresh, not a hint of headache and dehydration...i really should control myself more often...
Our sojourn at the bar ended when the crowd turns in...we left the place and took a stroll down the street, loving the night scene of KLcity and avoiding dark lanes...really wasnt in the mood of being mugged because there's lotsa cash in the wallet...
This lasted for some time and before 2am striked, we headed back...
Nice...
So instead of clubbing, we went to a bar for a casual drink...sometimes i prefer to drink at a bar rather than a club, the dancefloor is no longer my thing...im old, remember?
We enjoyed the quiet music and the romantic ambience while talking over some Jack&Coke, GinTonic and a jug of beer...thanks to the harmless dosage of liquor consumption, i woke up this morning feeling refresh, not a hint of headache and dehydration...i really should control myself more often...
Our sojourn at the bar ended when the crowd turns in...we left the place and took a stroll down the street, loving the night scene of KLcity and avoiding dark lanes...really wasnt in the mood of being mugged because there's lotsa cash in the wallet...
This lasted for some time and before 2am striked, we headed back...
Nice...
Friday, February 03, 2006
nice...
Yesterday after work, i went to meet Denise, Chloe and Serious at Pyramid...it was a happy occasion as i havent seen them for ages...everyone's looking good and feeling jolly...
There was alot of catching up to do and we did it over scrumptious seafood at Fish & Co. Everyone's getting rather numb over working life and couldn't wait to go on a vacation...and yeah, as Serious said, few people get to do what i plan to do, to just put down everything and travel as if nothing matters anymore...
I know im putting my career in jeopardy, but really, it's the least of my concern...i needa look at the world with a greater perspective, and i can't do that if im stuck under the well...
We later shop for a while and i got this boardpants from Ripcurl that only cost me 40 bucks (it's from FOS)...This would be my first time buying stuff from FOS as the fashion there rarely intrigues me...It just so happened that i followed the folks in there and came across this surfing pants that i always do adore...ive bought few from quiksilver and they cost me more than 100 per pair, so it was like as if i've discovered some sorta treasure when i see 'em...too bad most of 'em are too big for me or i would have gotten few more...
I dunno if surfing is exactly my sport...i've only tried it a few times while i was backpacking at Bondi, Sydney...The water was cold then and few could breathe well without the suit...and knowing the Australian water is infested with human-hungry sharks, i hadn't dared to venture far to catch the ride from gigantic waves...but as i recall, it was alot of fun...i was learning from other beginners and we had our fair share of falls before finally able to balance ourselves on the board...i was a slow learner and had taken more time than those physically fit...but really, i have enjoyed myself...
We later adjourned to Starbucks to fix some caffeine crave and KT joined us with his gf...we took some pic with everyone admiring my T9 and i promise i would visit them in Penang before i leave for NZ...
I just can't wait...
There was alot of catching up to do and we did it over scrumptious seafood at Fish & Co. Everyone's getting rather numb over working life and couldn't wait to go on a vacation...and yeah, as Serious said, few people get to do what i plan to do, to just put down everything and travel as if nothing matters anymore...
I know im putting my career in jeopardy, but really, it's the least of my concern...i needa look at the world with a greater perspective, and i can't do that if im stuck under the well...
We later shop for a while and i got this boardpants from Ripcurl that only cost me 40 bucks (it's from FOS)...This would be my first time buying stuff from FOS as the fashion there rarely intrigues me...It just so happened that i followed the folks in there and came across this surfing pants that i always do adore...ive bought few from quiksilver and they cost me more than 100 per pair, so it was like as if i've discovered some sorta treasure when i see 'em...too bad most of 'em are too big for me or i would have gotten few more...
I dunno if surfing is exactly my sport...i've only tried it a few times while i was backpacking at Bondi, Sydney...The water was cold then and few could breathe well without the suit...and knowing the Australian water is infested with human-hungry sharks, i hadn't dared to venture far to catch the ride from gigantic waves...but as i recall, it was alot of fun...i was learning from other beginners and we had our fair share of falls before finally able to balance ourselves on the board...i was a slow learner and had taken more time than those physically fit...but really, i have enjoyed myself...
We later adjourned to Starbucks to fix some caffeine crave and KT joined us with his gf...we took some pic with everyone admiring my T9 and i promise i would visit them in Penang before i leave for NZ...
I just can't wait...
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Im loaded...
It's the fourth day of CNY, and being the good employee that i am, i've decided that i would turn in for work this morning, saying no to friends who had asked me for a latenight rendezvous at Flam and tucked in early...geez...
So while the rest of the working whores are still enjoying their weeklong extended holidays, ive gotta pull myself together and comfort myself to the idea of a smooth drive to work in the morning...
It is indeed good for a change, traffic was minimal, and driving to the city was actually a bliss...i didnt grumble at all througout the entire journey...I just can't wait to start work...
***********
CNY is a time for family reunion, for the past five days or so i was having so much fun with my cousins and relatives...and of course, the same question that i have dreaded for years didn't fail to pop up this time around...The folks are tired of giving me the red packets, and asked me when i would be giving out instead...and literally, they said that they have waited until their neck has become so long (chinese expression) to see me bring my gf for family gathering...I have as usual replied them in a whimsical way and get outta the way within seconds....truth is, it aint gonna happen any time sooner, dun you guys get it?
And as like every other CNY, there was a lot of food and alot of games involved, and i mean ALOT...we played till the wee hours, as there was really nothing much that we can do...of course, we went visiting and all, collected lotsa money, drank lotsa heineken and calsberg (my waistline has broaden as a result of it) and watched CNY programs...
Everyone celebrated my lunar bday for me...it's on the first day of CNY, so i was among the few who ate the cake (they have to become a one-day vegan, some sorta chinese cultural thingy...) Mom threw a bash for me and cooked some scrumptious dishes which got the thumbs up from everybody...
I have also visited some friends and did some catching up before they flew off to some other countries again...how can they travel so extensively without any worries? I was green with envy looking at pictures from Sistine Chapel, The Louvre, Eiffel, Windmill, German street festival, and Swiss Alps...i NEEDA do what they're doing...
Im looking forward to an old-boys gathering this Sun, everyone has changed so much, and with so much to share and tell...i need some inspiration from them...
Gosh, i miss the high school days...
So while the rest of the working whores are still enjoying their weeklong extended holidays, ive gotta pull myself together and comfort myself to the idea of a smooth drive to work in the morning...
It is indeed good for a change, traffic was minimal, and driving to the city was actually a bliss...i didnt grumble at all througout the entire journey...I just can't wait to start work...
***********
CNY is a time for family reunion, for the past five days or so i was having so much fun with my cousins and relatives...and of course, the same question that i have dreaded for years didn't fail to pop up this time around...The folks are tired of giving me the red packets, and asked me when i would be giving out instead...and literally, they said that they have waited until their neck has become so long (chinese expression) to see me bring my gf for family gathering...I have as usual replied them in a whimsical way and get outta the way within seconds....truth is, it aint gonna happen any time sooner, dun you guys get it?
And as like every other CNY, there was a lot of food and alot of games involved, and i mean ALOT...we played till the wee hours, as there was really nothing much that we can do...of course, we went visiting and all, collected lotsa money, drank lotsa heineken and calsberg (my waistline has broaden as a result of it) and watched CNY programs...
Everyone celebrated my lunar bday for me...it's on the first day of CNY, so i was among the few who ate the cake (they have to become a one-day vegan, some sorta chinese cultural thingy...) Mom threw a bash for me and cooked some scrumptious dishes which got the thumbs up from everybody...
I have also visited some friends and did some catching up before they flew off to some other countries again...how can they travel so extensively without any worries? I was green with envy looking at pictures from Sistine Chapel, The Louvre, Eiffel, Windmill, German street festival, and Swiss Alps...i NEEDA do what they're doing...
Im looking forward to an old-boys gathering this Sun, everyone has changed so much, and with so much to share and tell...i need some inspiration from them...
Gosh, i miss the high school days...
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