Aziz Laikar

CNY Brunch

2012-01-24T12:47:00.003+08:00

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Gong Xi Fa Chai!

Wonders Of Guilin

2012-01-05T00:18:00.001+08:00

Faces Of Guilin

2012-01-03T19:40:00.001+08:00

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Guilin :: 2 Rivers 4 Lakes

2012-01-03T19:08:00.002+08:00

Guilin is richly endowed with water. I was told the water there are the cleenest in China.

Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area is a water system located in Guilin's downtown area that should not be missed. It is a peaceful oasis in the middle of bustling Guilin.

As the name suggests it consists of two rivers and four lakes. The two rivers are the Li and Taohua Rivers. The three of the four lakes are named after trees that grow along their banks and the fourth is named after a cave located nearby. The four lakes are the Rong (banyan tree) Lake, Shan (Chinese fir) Lake, Gui (Osmanthus tree) Lake, and the Mulong (Wooden dragon) Lake. The Mulonghu Lake is named after the Mulong Cave which overlooks the lake.

Must visit!

~Cheers!

Guilin :: Land Of Osmanthus Trees

2012-01-03T18:51:00.003+08:00

Guilin is a prefectural level city in China, located in the northeastern section of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on the west bank of the Li River. Guilin stands for “forest of Sweet Osmanthus”, representing the number of fragrant sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. The city is known for its unique scenery.

Guilin is a scenic town, one of the best tourist spots in China with many different places to visit.

~Cheers

Good Food Tips :: Mediterranean!

2011-12-10T08:41:00.000+08:00

Any good Mediterranean restaurant to recommend?

~Cheers!

Health Stats :: Liver Disease Prevention

2011-11-25T08:36:00.002+08:00

Info & image : Travel 360

Let's stock up on asparagus shall we?

~Cheers

Good Food Tips :: Live Longer!

2011-11-10T08:36:00.003+08:00

I don't really fancy meat and eat chicken every single day. Vege? errrr i'm trying!

~Cheers!

Memo

2011-11-04T01:14:00.003+08:00

In case you didn't know, i am now a proud ALLSTAR!

Dream the impossible, believe in the unbelievable and never take no for an answer!
-Tony Fernandes

~Cheers!

Happy Diwali!

2011-10-26T13:27:00.001+08:00

Did you know that diyas lit on the moonless Diwali night signifies the end of darkness of ignorance and the beginning of light that enlightens all?

The picture says it all.

Happy Diwali!

~Cheers!

Health Stats :: Alcohol

2011-10-25T08:25:00.000+08:00

Info & image : Travel 360

This stat is dedicated to those who drink like a fish. You know who you are!

Im blessed to be born with no desire of alcohol. Hope it stays like that (i'm addicted to ciggie, and that's bad enough!)

~Cheers!

Good Food Tips :: Garlic!

2011-10-10T08:47:00.002+08:00

Lol.. I wonder why garlic are said to harm Vampires!

~Cheers!

Health Stats :: Blood Pressure

2011-09-25T08:33:00.000+08:00

Info & image : Travel 360

40% is a big fat scary percentage!

~Cheers!

Blogday!

2011-09-14T10:15:00.002+08:00

Today my blog is 5 years old!

Looking back, i'm glad i did it. I somehow manage to record all fun stuff, drama, and simple-but-meaningful memories.

Not sure if there will be another 5 years to celebrate!

~Cheers!

Good Food Tips :: Brain Food!

2011-09-10T08:28:00.003+08:00

Bye-bye Coke & hello fruit juice.

I love juices at Marche, The Curve. Not because of the taste, but the way they present it. Everything looks so healthy.

The other drink i like is Bliss (Low fat yogurt drink). Really wonder if that is any good for my brain!

Oh well, dragon fruit juice anyone?

~Cheers!

Merdeka!

2011-08-30T16:43:00.001+08:00

Eid Mubarak

2011-08-28T14:04:00.001+08:00

Health Stats :: Cholesterol

2011-08-25T08:29:00.000+08:00

Info & image : Travel 360

I have not checked (don't want too) but there is a high possibility of me being part of the 39%.

Gotta stop going to McDonald's often and visit Subway more!

~Cheers!

Good Food Tips :: Vege Power!

2011-08-10T20:58:00.000+08:00

I'm having subway for buka puasa today!

~Cheers!

Exploring Shanghai :: The Longemont Shanghai Hotel

2011-08-06T08:31:00.001+08:00

I wanted to stay along the Huangpu River but since the event I was attending was held at The Longemont Shanghai Hotel, we thought it would be convenient to just stay there.

The Longemont Shanghai Hotel

I must say it was an exceptional accommodation with a very relaxing atmosphere and breathtaking view!

View from my room @ 47th Floor

The hotel is located on the conjunction of Yan An West Road and Fan Yu Road. It’s about 3km to the city centre and approximately 15km to the Pudong airport.

The room were pretty luxurious and very well furnished. It comes with a host of modern amenities a free internet access.

Speaking of internet, the first thing I did upon check in was plugging my laptop to check my emails. I was pretty pleased with the connection speed. Once done with my work, I tried logging into Facebook but were not able to. I thought something must have went wrong with the site and move on to Twitter. Failed too.

Then it hit me. Most social networking sites are banned in China!

The lobby (A little Xmas-ish, don't you think so?)

My office for a week

Lovin this gadget! I am so getting one!

At the ballroom

I love housekeeping. They even arrange my ties properly. lol

Hotel website HERE!

~Cheers!

Exploring Shanghai :: Yuyuan Garden

2011-08-05T08:29:00.002+08:00

One of the first place I visited was the Yuyuan Garden, an elaborate traditional garden which has been converted into a bazaar.

I was told that Yuyuan Garden was established in 1559 as a private garden created by Pan Yunduan, who spent almost 20 years building a garden to please his father Pan En, a high-ranking official in the Ming Dynasty.

His dad must be extremely hard to please.

It was beautiful

I was shocked to see the amount of people there. Later on I was told that it was low season; crowds were usually in thousands.

Despite the crowd, the garden was still very peaceful

Check out the intricate work on the finishing. Simply amazing!

This was built in 1559 where hi-tech equipment were yet to be invented.

Interesting lanterns in the bazaar

Shanghai World Financial Center in the background

~Cheers!

Exploring Shanghai

2011-08-04T08:20:00.003+08:00

I had the opportunity to visit the largest city (by population) in the Republic of China, Shanghai.

China has always been on the list of places I’d like to visit so, I was thrilled when I was invited to the International Property Awards Summit & Gala in Shanghai. With great expectation, I pack my bag and went.

Before I proceed with details of my trip, let’s get to know Shanghai a little better.

The commercial and financial centre of mainland China was the largest and most prosperous city in the Far East during the 1930s, and rapid re-development began in 1990s. This is exemplified by the Pudong District (where I stayed!), which became a pilot area for integrated economic reforms.

Today, Shanghai is again one of the most prosperous cities in the world. Its cosmopolitan character, sophisticated and affluent consumers, and highly educated skilled labor force make it highly attractive to investors.

Shanghai has recorded double-digit growth for 15 consecutive years since 1992 to become the centre of finance and trade in new China and now aiming to be a global finance hub and international shipping centre.

Shanghai has a rich collection of buildings and structures. I am a big fan of buildings and architectural styles and I must say, Shanghai by far has the most distinctive buildings I have ever seen.

It is a beautiful and inspiring city with two sides; the rapid growth, skyscrapers and then peace. Despite rampant redevelopment, the old city still retains some buildings of a traditional style.

~Cheers!

The Rise Of Planet Of The Apes :: Review

2011-08-03T00:19:00.008+08:00

I was invited by a friend to watch “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” -the big budget prequel to the 1968 classic. Since i enjoyed the 2001 "Planet Of The Apes", i thought it would be good to check this one out.

According to the official website, the film is a "reality-based cautionary tale, a science fiction/science fact blend, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy".

I must say, this version of Planet of the Apes has the most sense in comparison to the previous movies. I will not be surprised if the story is based on actual fact because it is possible. We owe the chimps alot as they are scientifically used for testing.

Ok, that's another topic. The movie is pretty good. The CGI and effects are pretty cool (but not as elaborate as Avatar).

The main cast of the movie is Caeser, a genetically enhanced ape. His mother (named Bright Eyes) was tested for a cure for Alzheimer's disease while she was pregnant. Something went wrong and the mother died. All of the apes treated with the same dose were also executed.

The scientist didn't want to kill the baby ape and brought it home for a couple of days. One thing led to another, he decided to keep it as a pet (while still testing him). Caeser grew up showing extraordinary abilities.

The story line was OK to me, but one thing just don't make sense... If the scientists were monitoring Bright Eyes thoroughly (they even monitor the change of color in her eyes!) how can they not notice she was pregnant?

The lab has MRI and all sorts of hi-tech equipment and it is just impossible for them not to realize she was pregnant.

The rest of the story was just OK. A little predictable but still entertaining.

Total score : ★★★ (Out of 5)

~Cheers!

Brand new can!

2011-08-01T17:36:00.001+08:00

Check out Red Bull's brand new can for puasa & Hari Raya. This is certainly something to keep as its a limited edition!

Btw, Energize your raya with a special Red Bull hamper! Join the contest here

~Cheers!

Salam Ramadhan

2011-07-31T19:28:00.003+08:00

Top 10 Amazing Weddings

2011-07-29T20:56:00.000+08:00

Check out this month's Faces Magazine. The one with Rina & Vanessa on the cover.

Since it's their wedding issue, they have a section called top 10 amazing weddings. And one of the top 10 is:

Click on the picture to read :)

~Cheers!

My First [Real] Job

2011-07-28T17:43:00.006+08:00

I was about to finish my final semester and went back to Alor Setar for a short break before the final exams. While chatting with my parents, my mum asked if I will be able to get a job soon. She looked pretty apprehensive, worried about my future.

I told her not to worry but deep inside, I was freaking out!

I quickly made some calls and start asking friends about their work experience. One thing led to another, and I found myself arranging for interviews.

One of the interviews I went was for Naza Group of Companies. And that’s where my career gets off the ground.

I started working at Naza exactly 2 weeks after my final exam paper. I was pretty confident I would pass the paper and manage to convince the interviewer too.

Thanks to my mum, i manage to secure a job straightaway. If it was not because of her, I'd be wasting time waiting for my result etc.

I remember my first leave application was for my graduation day and my colleagues were like "What? you have not graduated?" lol

Anyway, it was a good experience. Although my role was mainly PR, I was also involved in marketing & events. In due course, my portfolio grew and I was in-charge of assisting the bosses in various exciting projects.

There are just too many experiences working at Naza. I’d like to share it here but I don’t know where to start.

Below are pieces of memories:

We did so many hi-society events and had so much fun rubbing shoulders with the who's who.

But when we have to wear the Blue & Yellow uniform for mass events, we'd rock that too!

With my former bosses, Dato SM Faisal & Datin Emilia Hanafi

~Cheers!

Health Stats :: Tobacco

2011-07-25T14:14:00.005+08:00

From now on, i will post a health-related statistics on the 25th of every month.

To begin, i shall start with a fact that should be a stern reminder to myself.

Info & image : Travel 360

Stop being an addict, Aziz!

~Cheers!

My Internship

2011-07-19T09:11:00.001+08:00

Internship is like a food tasting session. It was a place for you to get a taste of the real world.

I was extremely excited for internship. I started looking around and submitted my application to all of the big agencies but unfortunately their internship spot has been filled.

Frustrated, I went to see my course supervisor to ask for help. She told me she had a handful of companies who had written to her asking for interns.

She gave me details of a company and said I should send my application letter a.s.a.p. I look at the piece of paper she gave and couldn’t hide my underwhelm feeling. I’ve never heard of them before and their office was in Ampang.

I asked her if I can browse through the companies and choose something im familiar with.
“Beggars cannot be choosers” she said.

I told her I have problems travelling as I don’t own a car, and travelling to Ampang (from Shah Alam) is without a doubt crazy!

“Who’s asking you to stay in Shah Alam? If you need to move to Ampang, by all means move!. Think bout it, When you graduate, are you going to apply for job that is convenient to you?”

Well, she got a point. And since Internship is all about tasting the real deal, I shall solve my transportation issues myself. Its not like anyone else care how difficult it is for me to travel. They only want me at the office on time.

So, I went to Ampang to check out the office. And since I was there, I went around the area looking for room to rent. I found a house near an LRT station. It was RM450 per month, which was pretty pricey for me.

I have no other choice but to take the house and start looking for people to rent the other room.
Once I got all of that sorted, the only other thing to do is to shop for office attire. Boy, it was rather depressing at that point of time because I had to spend on so much thing. Budget was a big issue.

I kept telling myself “You gotta get use to all this”.

The Reality of My Internship

What was supposed to be the launch of my real job experience turned out to be one hell of a disaster. The company had a couple of job and just like me, they are pretty clueless about PR.
I was in charge of doing menial task. I also had to go out buy lunch for the bosses and drive them around. Yes, I was a driver.

My internship was entirely unpaid, including any reimbursement for my expenses. I called my friends to check if they are going through the same thing and all of them were assigned to do more-or-less work that are related to PR and having a lot of fun.

I was pretty depressed. I have invested so much for this “experience” and truly it has taught me nothing.

I called my supervisor to complain. She told me it is possible for me to change internship place but I would have to start everything all over again. It has to be 4 consecutive months. Failing to complete the program would not allow me to proceed to my final semester. And obviously I wasn’t too thrilled about that.

As if these factors weren’t bad enough, at the end of the month, I didn’t get my cheque as promised. I didn’t bother to voice it out because at that point of time, I only cared about my marks. The company will be evaluating my performance and that is more valuable.

My aim was to complete the internship so I can graduate and move on with my life.

***

Although my experience was pretty bad, I don’t have any regrets. People say we have to look for the silver lining and I certainly saw it.

I learned several valuable lessons from the awful experience. The single most important thing I learnt was not to be like the people who work at that company. They were unethical and extremely not professional. I never want to be like them.

Since then, I made a point to ensure interns are treated accordingly. Thus far I kept a good working relationship with all of my interns.

***

Since we are on the subject I also would like to write something about internships.

Internship is a platform for you to learn. Not to kill time. Its a serious thing
Don’t expect to make money because you are learning. You have no experience, therefore, don’t expect lavish payment. Don demand!
Figure out your own transportation and accommodation.
Photocopying, faxing, making calls are basic. Don’t feel you are being bullied because that’s where you start.
Learn as much as you can, as fast as you can.
Show initiatives. That will take you a long way.

~Cheers!

My Third Job

2011-07-16T11:00:00.001+08:00

Working as a promoter was great fun but the only slack was the travelling bit. Catching a bus from Shah Alam to KL is a pain in the ass. If I miss the 7:30am bus, there is no chance in hell I would make it to KLCC on time.

The buses are truly crappy and never on time. The driver can spend 35mins waiting for passengers and refuse to drive until it’s filled up. Same thing with going back. My shift finishes at 10:00 pm and I had to rush to the bus station to catch another crappy bus back to Shah Alam. On good days, I manage to reach Shah Alam by 11:30pm. On bad days (or should I say MOST days), I had to use the hole at one of the gate because it’s over curfew time.

The pay was good, and makes all the travelling sufferings worth-it but I could only do it during weekends. Weekdays go to classes lah.

When I was in my 4th semester, my timetable was very interesting. All of my classes are in the morning and finishes around 2-3pm. So, I had so much of free time, everyday!

I thought it would be a good idea for me to find a part time job in Shah Alam. And the most common (and obvious) part time job for students are at the fast-food restaurants. So, I went to McDonalds & KFC. They asked me to fill up a form and said they’ll be in touch with me if they need me.

The call never came so I had to expand my search. And then I saw an advertisement at Marrybrown. They were hiring and I went for an interview.

Image taken from here

At that point of time, I was trying to grow my hair so it was pretty long. The manager asked me if I am willing to cut my hair.

I said no.

She look straight to my face and said “Can you tie your hair and hide it under a cap?”

I said yes.

“You can start tomorrow”.

I thought she was pretty cool for letting me work despite my long hair. So, the very next day, I wore a Marrybrown uniform, tie my hair nicely and went to the restaurant. I was assigned to handle the counter.

I had no experience handling the cash register but pressing few buttons and count cash doesn’t seem to be that difficult. I knew I’d be able to master it after a couple of customers.

The only problem was, there were no customers. I stood there for four hours waiting . It was up to a point where I started praying for customers to walk into the door and buy something.

As I was about to finish my 5-hours shift of doing absolutely nothing, a lady walks in. I was in high spirits to serve and yelled “Welcome to Marrybrown!”. She gave me a very sharp stare and asked for the manager.

The manager came out and went to sit at a table with her. Their conversation was pretty tense. At first, I thought it was a personal matter but later on found out that the scary looking lady was the owner (or something of that level) for that branch.

It was pretty obvious that she owner is not happy with the sales.

As she was about to leave, she came to the counter.

Lady: What’s your name?
Me: Aziz
Lady: Tomorrow I want your hair short and please shave! You look so not hygienic!
Me: I’m sorry but the manager agreed I could keep my hair under the cap
Lady: I don’t care, your dirty face is chasing my customers away.

I figured there is no point to argue with her. So, I kept quiet.

The next day, on the way to my class, I left the uniform at the restaurant door.

~Cheers!

Christian Dior: deuxième partie

2011-07-15T10:58:00.002+08:00

(Christian Dior : Part Two)

After a successful first day at Christian Dior (CD) and earning RM200.76 in commission, i went back to my hostel feeling good lah, thinking I did so bloody well. And then a friend said something that woke me up.

CD has its own followers and most of the people that goes to the counter already have the intention to buy. Its not you. Its the product. Jangan perasan.

I agreed with my friend. And then i realised : It also means people who walk around the fragrance area are also thinking of buying perfumes. Apart from the usual CD customers, i need to tackle the rest of the people too.

So, i google-ed about Christian Dior perfumes and study the fragrances. Of course, i need to know about the competitors too, as people like to compare.

I went back the next day with a little more knowledge but full of determination to sell sell and sell! I manage to sell about 9 bottles of Dior Addict and 18 bottles J’adore.

Not bad lah.

But along the way, people start asking about lipstick, make-up and skincare stuff. I had to pass them to the manager or the permanent staff as i absolutely have no idea. (Hey i'm only paid to sell perfumes!)

That was how i spent my weekends for about 6-7 months. I was lucky because CD asked me to work regularly. My friend on the other hand work with various brands from different companies. He also does big promos with bigger incentives. I tak berani sangat coz competition is tough (20 promoters) and i'm very comfortable with CD. (loyal ok !)

And one fine day, the manger called me asking if i could work during Chinese New Year holidays. They need someone to work for 3 days and the basic payment is RM100 + 4% commission (per day).

I said no problemo and made arrangements.

On the first day of CNY, i open the counter by myself and the manager came slightly later in her red Cheongsam. She stayed for couple of hours and i told her to go as i was confident i could handle everything. Before she left, she told me to be careful when entertaining customers who wants to buy skincare.

"You need to know what you are selling because you don't want to give wrong product to customers. And if you don't know, don't make something up. We don't want angry customers"

I told her I got it under control and walk her out of the counter. Within minutes, customers came and ask about lipstick and make up. The fact that I am useless in that department kicks in and I almost freak out.

But I can’t let my stupidity effect the sales. So, i just belasah. I ask them to try the lipstick on and told them the truth. If I can recall it correctly, I said to one customer that she look old with that kind of make-up. Her face turn black.

As people say it, practice made perfect. I got to sell loads of lipstick. I went into the inventory and see which color has the most stock, and start promoting those.

On the third day of CNY, the manager came and did her sales report. She look at me and asked :

Manager : Boy, you sold Serum ?
Me : Yes, 2 boxes!
Manager : How did u explain to the customer ??
Me : I didnt have to.
Manager : She know the product?
Me : I have no idea
Manager : Then how ?
Me : She was Japanese and didn't speak English.

Later on, another lady in gold Cheong Sam came. She was very beautiful (and look very rich). I was screaming "Jackpot" in my mind as she approaches.

So I greeted her nicely and ask if she’s interested in trying any of the perfume. And I realised she smelled like Dior Addict. So I asked if she is using it already.

She was happy to know I recognise the scent. And then, in a split second, the manager came and chat with her in Chinese language.

Well, she must be a regular customer then.. dammit. There goes my sale..!

After a while, she step out of the counter and approaches me. She gave me a red envelope and said "Keep up the good work".

I was like what the hell just happen? The manager told me she’s the big boss of CD.

***

The exhaustion of standing 12 hours a day for 3 consecutive days just went away when i found out my salary for that 3 days was RM2,200 + RM100 ang pow.

I had a wonderful experience working as fragrance promoter. Other than CD, I did a couple of promoter job with other brands.

I must say, the job was a ground for me to exercise my marketing and PR skills. I learn so many important things which I still use till today.

One must accept challenge and just do it
One must know the product well
One must never lie or pretend to know
One must know who your target market are, and how to get them
One must communicate well

And lastly;

One must get your ass up and work hard to get paid. The harder you work, the more money you get.

~Cheers!

My second job

2011-07-13T10:45:00.002+08:00

While studying at UiTM, one of my friends had a part time job as a fragrance promoter. He work during weekends and was earning good bucks.

Promoter means you are promoting a specific product and try to push for sales. You work in a shopping mall and approach customers who pass your counter. Remuneration is RM50 per day + commission based on your total sales.

Most of my weekends were spent doing nothing so; I thought I can totally be a promoter. So, I asked him to hook me up.

My very first promoter job was at Parkson KLCC where I had to sell Christian Dior perfumes. I was the only promoter for the day because it was a small promo at the counter. I was pretty excited and super energised to start selling.

It was not as easy as it sounds. First of all, you are required to stand for 10-12 hours (Depending on your shift). The shopping mall was run by Japanese and they were extremely particular.

First rule: The counters have to be dust-free.
Second: You have to stand straight and not move when they do inspection at 10:00am sharp.
Third: You have to be on time. Or don’t come to work.
Fourth: You are not allowed to sit during your shift.

Well, you might think they are a little rough but they have a reputation to look after. And if you are seating, you are not selling. As simple as that.

So, on my first day, I was told to promote Dior Addict. It was a brand new perfume by Christian Dior. I studied the description and tried to memorise the ingredients (which is impossible). After an hour or so, I still couldn’t figure out what to say about it.

One customer got pretty angry with me because I didn’t have answers to her questions. “You ni tau tak apa yang you jual?” –I almost choked to death.

And then the customers start asking more questions and compare it with other Christian Dior perfumes (Which are displayed on the same shelve).

I asked the manager how do I know & sell so many perfumes in one day? She explained my main task is to sell Dior Addict, but if customers want something else, I have to sell it too. It’s just the commission for Dior Addict is higher as compared to the rest. For each bottle of Dior Addict, I get 4% commission whereas the rest is 3% commission.

When she said that, I was like “Damn… I have to know so many perfumes!”.

Still extremely puzzled, I asked the manager to serve the first few customers so I can observe. I told her that I’d be fine once I know how it’s done. She was nice enough to do a little demo.

She approaches the customers nicely, explains the scent, ask them to try it on and create conversation from there. Throughout the conversation, she was so confident, friendly, and genuine.

After the 3rd customer, she look at me and said “Go for lunch. Once you are back, it’s your turn to do sales. Better prove that you are worth it”.

“And get to know the product”.

I came back from lunch and sold 21 bottles of perfumes that day.

~Cheers

My first job

2011-07-11T17:44:00.005+08:00

I have been meaning to blog more about my work but never had the time to get it done. And the other question is, where do I start?

Well, today I had a few nostalgic memories about my first job. So, I thought maybe I should start from there.

I first set my employment footprints when I was 11 years old. I decided to do something at that age because I need something to fill my weekends (too bored at home!).

My relatives run a gerai at the local market and I volunteered to waiter. And since I was so good (lol!), they let me work there every Fridays & Saturdays.

My job was to take orders, deliver the food/drinks and clean the tables. I still remember going around the tables taking orders and had to answer loads of unrelated questions.

People in Alor Setar are generally very friendly and I had a standard answer for “Anak siapa ni?” “Rajin nye… tak sekolah ke”. I wanted to say “My dad is not famous… and its weekends!” but I layan je..

On top of that, the owner of the shop, (my dad’s uncle) is a super funny guy. He is practically a joker and knows everyone in the market. He announced to the whole world that I was one of the “Bosnian Kid” which he adopted.

As funny as it sounds, people actually believed him! And people started calling me “Bosnia”. I got irritated with that but it would be a waste of energy to explain to everyone. I just smile and went along with it.

I got to know alot of people at the market, and people who shop there too (well, that means the entire community!).

My shift start at 6:30am and finishes at around 2:00pm. And I got paid RM6 per day. I was so happy to get paid and started saving it for “future use” -in which I spent on buying cassettes.

Some of the family members questioned my parents for letting me work at such a young age. My dad's response was “He wants to do it, its not like we force him to work”. I thought they were a bunch of idiots who are jealous with my “successful career”!

As I grew up and went to secondary school, the job didn’t seem to be a cool thing to do anymore. So, I told my parents “I quit!”. And when the shop need me to help out because they were short-staffed, my mum had to force me to go. They even start to pay RM9 per day and I still refuse to do it.

Well, that’s when the rebellious age kicks in.

I must say, in a way, it was that low-paying, low-prestige job that helps me develop my interpersonal skills.

~Cheers!

I don't know why

2011-06-16T00:41:00.002+08:00

Big 3

2011-04-27T04:17:00.002+08:00

Many said life will change tremendously when you move to the 3< box. Well, i have moved and as of now, i feel the same. (fabulous that is!)

~Cheers!

Phuket :: Last Night

2011-04-10T04:22:00.003+08:00

After dinner, we went for a walk around the island. I found few interesting stuff:

In the cab!

HUGE!

I think the fish is too pretty to be eaten!

Check out the shirt y'all! No discount!

Thai version of Ronald McDonald!

We walk around for hours! Saw some really funny people. There were celebrations everywhere. For a sec, i felt like i'm at a new year party! Along the way, i couldn't help getting a souvenir for myself:

~Cheers

Phuket :: Phi Phi Island

2011-04-04T03:43:00.001+08:00

Day 3 was suppose to be a free & easy. But our tour guide speak highly of the Phi Phi Island tour. Since we didn't have anything planned, we went ahead and book a day trip tour to the island.

The price was THB1000 per person, which include the cruise, tour, snorkeling, lunch and transport. Very reasonable indeed!

Awh, by the way, our tour guide told us that the price is only applicable to Asians. For "European", the price is THB3000. Weird huh? Well that's Thailand!

I must say, Trip to Phi Phi Island is, by far, the best vacation spot i've ever been.

Chilling on the cruise

It was pretty hot. But i loved it!

The view!

The spot over my shoulder was the place where "The Beach" was shot.

A closer look. The cruise stop where i took this picture and let us go for snorkeling for an hour. I almost died of heart attack when i heard that. But it was a good experience.

After lunch, we had about 2hours to swim along the beach. This is when i finally learn how to swim!

Bliss

Chillin on the cruise roof (on the way back)

Check out my shirt!

~Cheers!

Phuket :: Halal Food

2011-04-02T08:36:00.004+08:00

Finding a Halal restaurant is not hard if you are staying in Patong area. The muslim community there is quite strong and there are plenty of Muslim eateries. There is a huge Mosque right at the centre of Patong and you could use it as a landmark to search for Halal food.

Our famous tour guide Mr Samphan speaks highly of one particular restaurant.

“I bring you to good Muslim restaurant! Don’t worry! Owner is Malay. He married thai women and now stay here!”, -Samphan.

It was approx 5pm when we got back from Phanga Bay. And Samphan told us he will pick us up for dinner at 6:30pm. To be honest, I wasn’t that happy because it was just way too early for dinner. I could use the swimming pool and chill around the Patong Beach (again!).

But I was in no mood of arguing anyway. So, I went into my room to get ready. By 6:10pm, the reception rang my room and said the pick up is ready to bring me to dinner. (Whats with their timing?)

I jump into the van and off we go. 3 minutes later, the driver stop and Samphan said “Go down.. go down... we are here. We arrive already!”. The restaurant is so bloody near the hotel. Its like 5-mins walking, literally!!!

He introduced us to the owners of the restaurant, ordered and paid for our food. And later he told us to walk around the area before we go back to hotel. By this point of time, I realised he brought us to dinner super early so he can punch out from his responsibility. Sneaky!

Ok, back to the restaurant. Its a small simple restaurant with a wide range of food. Their specialty is of course seafood. The owners are friendly and the place is clean. At one point of time, I felt like i'm back in Malaysia because most of the customers there are Malaysians

It was a pre-ordered set. And I was super happy to know chicken is included! And I must say the food is really good! Authentic Thai cuisine at its best.

Kusuma -The name of the restaurant

Starter?

I counted. There are about 14 different sauce to choose!

Fish

Telur dadar

Vege

Tom Yam

And Chicken!!

The lady told me that the set (all of the food above + drinks + fruits) is THB250. Which is about MYR25! Now that is dirt cheap!

They only do dinners so their operation hours are from 5pm -2am. How to find them? Just walk around the Patong beach. Its somewhere along the road about 5-mins from Ibis Hotel.

~Cheers!

Phuket :: James Bond Island

2011-03-31T15:03:00.005+08:00

My 007 moment

Phang Nga is a shallow bay with 42 islands, comprising shallow marine waters and intertidal forested wetlands. A distinctive feature of Phang Nga Bay is the sheer limestone cliffs that extend vertically out of the green water.

I was told that the best means of enjoying the spectacular scenery is to take one of the boat trips (which is included in the tour). I was a little sceptical when I first read the itinerary which says “We are using Long Tail Boat and Life Jacket provided to all passengers”.

I had a flashback of my Vietnam trip where we had to jump into a tiny boat and row it ourselves. Thank god it was not like that.

The long boat

It is next to impossible to visit all 42 islands and James Bond Island and Koh Pannyi are just two of the more famous spots in this bay. So, we head to James Bond Island!

For safety purposes, please wear jacket LIFT! lol

Ready to go!
Near the jetty. Very peaceful

Once we were on the big sea, it was a rough ride throughout the 1-hour journey

We even went into a cave

And we finally arrive at James Bond Island

This famous island, named Koh Ping-gan, was converted into “James Bond Island” through its starring role in the James Bond movie 'The Man With the Golden Gun'. The entire area surrounding this island with its signature rocky pinnacle is indeed spectacular. I was just a tiny bit disappointed to know that I can’t swim there.

The spectacular rock

Another view of the rock

There were plenty of shops selling souvenirs

After an hour of taking pictures and shopping around the tiny island, we proceed to an integral part of that tour, which is lunch at Koh Panyee, a nearby Muslim floating village.

The floating village

Ok, the picture above (of the floating village) is a small tiny part of it. The actual village is huge. Lunch was served there, and i was so happy to see fried chicken! It was a good lunch.

We spent another hour walking around the floating village and then head back to the boat.

Another 1-hour ride back to the jetty

When i got back to the van, i realised my body was covered with salt! Its from the sea water splashing on us during the trip.

***

When i was in Vietnam, i found Halom Bay extremely breathtaking. And i thought it would be difficult for Phanga to beat that. I must say, Phanga is special in its own way. And i truly enjoyed the trip.

~Cheers!

Phuket :: Day Two

2011-03-29T20:51:00.003+08:00

According to my itinerary:

Day Two: Visit Phanga Bay on the main land and James Bond Island. Visit Thum Lod, Dog Mountain, Elephant Mountain, Koh Panyee(Muslim Village built on still over the sea). Lunch served at Panyee Island.Return to Phuket on time. We are using Long Tail Boat and Life Jacket provided to all passengers.

Mr Samphan, our tour guide told us to be ready by 8:00am at the hotel lobby. I woke up at 6:30 am to get ready and went for breakfast. At around 7:30am, a hotel staff approaches us saying our pick-up has arrived. (So early!!!!)

I had no choice but to ask them to wait. Breakfast is one important meal for me during vacation because I know I will not be able to eat lunch or dinner that much. Halal food abroad usually means seafood (just like dinner the night before), and I don’t eat seafood.

I quickly finished my breakfast and jump into the van and off we go. It was quite a distance, and I slept all the way!

They woke me up when we arrived at a temple. And I was extremely puzzled. A temple? Where are the islands? Why are we here?

Later on I was told that the Phanga Bay is about 12KM away, and every trip stops at the temple first. (They just never bothered to include it in the itinerary).

In case you don’t know, I do enjoy visiting temples, get to know about culture and check out the intricate architecture of temples and spiritual buildings.

The temple we went was Suwan Kuha Temple or also known as Wat Tam (the cave temple). I have been to the grand palace in Bangkok, and I can go on and on talking about the massive complex. But for Wat Suwan Kuha, all I can say is: Its a temple in a cave!

There were plenty of monkeys at the entrance. The interior of the cave is rather attractive. The main highlight of the temple is a15-metre-long reclining Buddha.

A cute (but very aggressive) monkey!

The monkeys are very well fed. Tourist just love to buy food and see them eat.

The 15M reclining Buddha

Nice natural architecture

All of the little black dots are BATS!

Check out the colors!

The sign says "Don't write anything on the rock, Please"

The entrance

Ok, the visit was nice. Now can we go to the James Bond island please?

~Cheers!

Phuket :: Patong Beach

2011-03-28T01:25:00.004+08:00

Patong is known as the most famous beach in Phuket. And now I know why.

Summary: Stunning white sand beaches with the atmosphere of the Caribbean.

All of the reviews are correct and in most cases, far better than what has been written. It is a very clean, and well maintained beach. There are plenty of activities to do. On top of all, the water is green and the waves are huge!! Besides, it seems like a safe place to leave your thing and go for a swim.

Of course I didn’t bring any of my valuables to the beach. Which also means, I don’t have any pictures of the beach. I thought I’d just google the pictures and post it here (in case you need the visuals!)

Ok, the above pictures were taken at some really good angles (and maybe during low season). When i was there last week, the beach look a little like this:

Pic credit: Ruionkoh

It was beautiful and i truly enjoyed being washed and pushed by the huge waves.

Note to self: Watching Tsunami videos before going for holiday is not a good idea! Never do it again.

~Cheers!

Phuket :: Day One

2011-03-26T00:14:00.007+08:00

For those that know me, I love travelling. So when I got a fantastic deal with a tour to Phuket, I jumped at the opportunity to join. It was a 4days 3 nights trip and quite honestly, I needed the trip. Things have been pretty crazy at work (which is good!) and I need to recharge.

I did a bit of research before we went and found out that Phuket and the surrounding islands of Thailand are simply amazing –that got me super excited as I am a self-proclaim beach person (who doesn’t know how to swim!).

So, lets check out my trip:

Day 1

My flight to Phuket was at 6:50am and arrived there approx 9:00am. We found our tour guide and he was just funny. His name is “Samphan”.

We were suppose to head straight to the hotel and have the entire day to ourselves as the tour will only take place the next 2 days. However, Samphan decided to move the last day’s programme, which is ‘Phuket Discovery Tour’ ahead. The hotel wont let us check in that early, so it seems like a good idea.

According to the itinerary:

Phuket Discovery Tour: In and around Phuket Town. You will see the Chino-Portuguese Style Building of Phuket, followed by visiting Saphan Hin Park, Cashew Nut Factory, Gems Factory, Birdnest Shop, Chalong Temple, Sea Gypsy Village, Rawai Beach, Prompthep Cape where you can view the panorama of its stunning beauty.

My professional review: Crap.

First stop was a T-shirt factory where the owners speak good Malay/Indonesian. The T-shirts I must say are of good quality and SUPER CHEAP! There was only one problem, the designs. I end up buying 1 t-shirt and a fridge magnet.

T-shirts

Next stop, a shop that sells junk food (I was not bothered to know what it was called). And along the way, Samphan pointed the village, the Phuket town etc etc. Basically it’s the non-tourist area. Samphan keep asking “Can you see any European here? Where? Where?...... [pause for 15 seconds] Where? Where? Can you see European? NO!”

Me: Ok, I got the point!

Next stop: A honey shop. We were greeted by a 78-year-old Malaysian who is currently living in Phuket. He brought into a presentation room and start talking about their product. Honey, Royal Jelly etc.

Next stop: A super huge gem shop (not factory!). By this point of time, I was getting restless as I couldn’t wait for the tour to end and jump into the pool.

Once everyone is back on the van, Samphan told us about our next stop(s!). I suggested to skip some, and he asked everyone else in the van. It was truly a miracle as everyone agreed to head straight to the hotel. Thank god!

The hotel is pretty decent. Clean room, spacious bathrooms and nice pool. On top of that, its just a 5-mins walk from Patong Beach.

The hotel's walk-in rates (cheaper online!)

We didn’t waste much time and head straight to the beach.

It was spectacular.

~Cheers!

Heavenly Retreat

2011-03-22T02:20:00.003+08:00

Coming Soon

Happy Birthday Liena

2011-03-16T23:38:00.000+08:00

As we grow up, many things changed in this chaotic, unsystematic, dramatic, and adventurous life. Of all the people I know, there are extremely very few who stick to their roots as much as I wanted to.

Deep underneath the colourful history, there is one shining and true example of a soul-mate, the one in which most people naively address it as their "best friend".

To me, the person is Liena.

Happy Birthday to the cupcake of my eye. You made my life happier, and may the many years to come brings you loads of happiness (with me around, of course!)

~Cheers!

Have a great RABBIT year!

2011-02-02T08:49:00.000+08:00

~Cheers!

Selamat Hari Wilayah!

2011-02-01T01:13:00.000+08:00

Selamat Hari Wilayah!!

Its another public holiday for those in Federal Territory. And to those who are not, eat your heart out! Lol.

I'm sure many will be taking the opportunity to go back to their Kampung as Chinese New Year is tomorrow! Just make sure you plan your travel accordingly! The last thing you want is to hit the road exhausted or disturbed.

Rest well, make sure you are fit to drive long journey. And grab a can of Red Bull to stay alert!!

Have a good holiday!!

~Cheers!

Calling all Kuala Lumpur rockers!

2011-01-27T15:01:00.004+08:00

Perform at Hyde Park, London!

Do you have what it takes to open for a rock superstar? If yes, check this out:

Hard Rock International is giving local bands the chance to win a spot on the lineup at Hard Rock Calling 2011 in London’s Hyde Park, one of the world’s most anticipated music festivals!

Past Hard Rock Calling headliners included Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, The Who, The Police, Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, The Killers, Peter Gabriel and more. In celebration of the brand’s 40th Anniversary, Hard Rock is launching its first global Hard Rock Battle of the Bands, giving the rock stars of tomorrow the opportunity of a lifetime. This year also marks Hard Rock Kuala Lumpur’s 20th year in the city and The Hard Rock Battle of the Bands will be an incredible event to present this year.

Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur is on the hunt for the area’s best talent to perform in Kuala Lumpur’s first round of the battle, where bands will compete live and be evaluated by a panel of local celebrity judges and area music professionals. Leading the distinguished panel will be head judge Jennifer Thompson, General Manager of the Malaysian Music Industry Association. Jennifer has 26 years experience of being actively involved in the music industry and is a respected figure in the industry. She is also constantly in the forefront of championing a healthy music industry.

The winner of Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur’s Battle of the Bands will be placed in one of four world regional categories, which will be narrowed down by a panel of acclaimed industry experts. Bands making it to the final phase will be posted on www.hardrock.com, where fans worldwide will vote on their favorites from each region.

All four regional winners will be flown to London, treated like rock stars and given a spot on the bill at Hard Rock Calling 2011, which will take place June 24 through June 26 in London’s Hyde Park. The band that receives the most fan votes will open for one of the festival’s iconic headliners on the Main Stage at Hard Rock Calling 2011, with the runners-up rockin’ out on the Second Stage.

To be considered, bands must play original music, must be at least 18 years of age and must have 2 to 5 members.

Rockers who think they have what it takes to make it to the main stage can contact Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur at 03- 27155555 to register.

For entry form and official rules:
Visit www.hardrock.com/battleofbands or Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur Facebook page -http://www.facebook.com/hardrockcafekualalumpur

Just fill out the official entry form and return it with two original songs written and solely performed by your band in Audio CD or MP3 format to Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur by 6 Feb 2011. The bands chosen to participate will have to go through qualifying round(s) and followed with a final round, to be named Hard Rock Kuala Lumpur’s winner.

So, what are you waiting for?

~Cheers!

Mechanical Watches

2011-01-24T15:54:00.002+08:00

I want one of these!

Happy Thaipusam!

2011-01-20T09:04:00.000+08:00

Happy Thaipusam to those who celebrate! And to the rest, have a great holiday!

p/s: I was really looking forward to go check it out at Batu Caves but all of my friends are scared of the traffic. Damn.

~Cheers!

Arrested Developement LIVE in Malaysia!

2011-01-07T19:10:00.001+08:00

Lets party with 2-time Grammy Award winning legendary group here at Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur!! 12 January 2011 -Mark the date!!!!

Click here!

~Cheers!

ADV: ChurpChurp | Social Share » Be part of the Invent Your Own iPad Application Contest and Win! (Preview)

2011-01-03T18:19:00.001+08:00

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QB: Fat

2011-01-02T16:24:00.004+08:00

One fine evening, I was feeling extremely hungry so I decided to go for dinner. I asked my friend on where to eat. Not convinced with the answer, I asked again and again.

Friend: Why are you asking me so many times?
Me: Because you are a big fat liar!
Friend: You are a bigger...fat.

Image: Zingerbug.com

~Cheers!

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T06:54:00.002+08:00

Pic: Taken from my new apartment, Ampang

~Cheers!

Root Canal

2010-12-16T19:43:00.001+08:00

According to Wikipedia:

Root Canal Treatment:

In the situation that a tooth is considered so threatened (because of decay, cracking, etc.) that future infection is considered likely or inevitable, a pulpectomy, removal of the pulp tissue, is advisable to prevent such infection. Usually, some inflammation and/or infection is already present within or below the tooth. To cure the infection and save the tooth, the dentist drills into the pulp chamber and removes the infected pulp and then drills the nerve out of the root canal(s) with long needle-shaped drills. After this is done, the dentist fills each of the root canals and the chamber with an inert material and seals up the opening. This procedure is known as root canal therapy. With the removal of nerves and blood supply from the tooth, it is best that the tooth be fitted with a crown which increases the prognosis of the tooth by six times.

The standard filling material is gutta-percha, a natural thermoplastic polymer of isoprene, which is melted and injected to fill the root canal passage(s). Alternatively, needle-shaped pieces of hard gutta-percha may be inserted into each root canal and then melted with a hot needle. Barium is added to the isoprene so the material will be opaque to X-rays, allowing verification afterwards that the passages have been properly completely filled in, without voids.

For some patients, root canal therapy is one of the most feared dental procedures, perhaps because of a painful abscess that necessitated the root canal procedure. However, dental professionals assert that modern root canal treatment is relatively painless because the pain can be controlled with a local anaesthetic during the procedure and pain control medication can be used before and/or after treatment.

My comment: It's absofuckinglutely painful.

~Cheers!

Plaster Ceiling

2010-12-10T04:03:00.003+08:00

The renovation begins....

I am always attracted to celings. I love the way lights are used to create a warm, comfy feeling. And boy there are way too many fancy plater ceiling design nowadays.

After months of research, meeting with 6 different contractors, i finally got it done. I knew exactly what i want, so that kinda help. To be completely honest, i was almost fed-up of meeting contractors and looking at their ridiculous price until i search "plaster ceiling" on facebook.

This page named "ARPC Plaster Ceiling" came up and it has about 4 fans. I went through the pictures and it was not bad. I made a call and met up with the owner of the company, Mr Rafi, who turns out to be very friendly.

He was suprised i found out about his company through facebook. According to him, his friend just offered to set it up and he thought it would never help him market his business. Well, FB is powerful marketing tool!

So, we discussed, he understood what i wanted and gave some suggestions. And his price was within my budget. I shook his hand, seal the deal and 4 days later, the plater ceiling job was done.

Let's check out the pictures:

Before Plaster ceiling : Dining

Before: Kitchen (notice the hideous piping?)

Work in progress

Exposed piping gone

Dining : 50% done

Dining :Done

Hall : The main work ;)

Hall: Almost done

Hall: Daytime testing

Hall: Almost done and ready to be painted!

While they were doing the ceiling, i asked their help to install downlights in the toilets as well ;)

While the guys were busy with painting the ceiling, i kidnapped their power tools and went on to complete my "Green room". Yes, i did the lights installation myself coz i know how to do it and it would be a complete waste of money and knowledge if I don't.

Contractor :ARPC Plaster Ceiling (Click HERE)
Contact: Mr Rafi - 0123049952

I'm so glad i took a long time to decide on contractor. Its the way I want it and i don't have a hole in my pocket. Lol!

~Cheers!

Suprise Baby Shower

2010-12-05T22:20:00.002+08:00

My dear Zaf is due to deliver anytime now and thanks to her sister, we pulled off a great suprise baby shower!

The plan was to sneak into her house when she is out for work. The plan was properly coordinated. Everyone was informed on their tasks, time and the plan. Her husband took the most challenging task, which is to ensure she has no clue!

We went into her house, move some furnitures, get the deco up and get the food ready. All within 2 hours. Yes, 2 hours. By 4:00pm, the shoes were hidden, lights were out and we tried to keep it down on the volume (which is a challenge).

The deco

Cupcakes with tiny little baby shoes

She got home and as we were ready to scream our lungs out, we heard her talking to her husband about their shoes went missing. Hahaha... when we were trying to hide our shoes, their shoes was taken by mistake.. lol

She paused before stepping into the house as she figured something is wrong (She's pretty sharp i must say!). We figured it was the perfect time and Suprise!!!!

Her first reaction

And joy tears were pouring (She can cry easily!)

Zaf & her beloved husband, Opie

The friends! Yes, the theme was green!

Best Friends Forever!

~Cheers!

Cats

2010-12-04T20:21:00.000+08:00

I went to the Malaysia International Cats Show held at Putrajaya recently. My friends are suprised when i told them about this.

I am most definately not an animal person. I may like to look at them. And that's it.

But the kids loved it. Check out my niece snapping pictures:

My fav among the bunch

Creepy n exotic

I must say that the show is crap. It should not be called a show at all. It was just a competition. People flew from everywhere to participate in the competition (Thailand, Germany etc). And being the owner of a competition cat, its pretty obvious that they have to be extremely protective towards their money-making pet.

I just thought the show would be something people can learn and enjoy. So, i call it crap.

~Cheers!

KL Bird Park

2010-11-29T22:07:00.002+08:00

Every year, we have a little family vacation. Last year was a good one, we went to Afamosa and rented a bungalow.

Me & my sibligs have a vacation fund where we contribute on mothly basis. We were suppose to decide on where to go and use the fund. We wanted to go to KK or even Bali, but due to busy schedules, we had to postpone it to next year and spend some quality time just in KL.

My elder bro got tickets to go to KL Birdpark, and it was rather cool. There were some 2000 birds from 200 different species to check out.

The only slack is, the place is huge and may not be suitable for those senior citizens. 20.9 acres of valley terrain is not possible for my mum's knee.

The little girls (my nieces) had fun, and we truly enjoy that.

~Cheers!

My Brother's Convocation

2010-11-28T18:19:00.001+08:00

My lil bro completed his degree in Mass Communication, majoring in Broadcasting. He went to the biggest and greatest University (i choose to call it this way) -Universiti Teknologi Mara.

When he was first accepted for a Diploma in Mass Comm, he wasn't that excited. At that point of time, he was very much interested in Engineering and Aviation. But i knew he would excel in Broadcasting. I guess i know my bro enough to tell him to stay on.

The following semester, he was exposed to Broadcasting subjects and his obsession with camera and photography became obvious. We knew he's on the right track.

He completed his Diploma, and continued with his Degree. He was pretty good, up to a point where he produced the entire video of my sister's wedding, which was not an easy task. 4 DVD of 4 different events. I know my comments are not valid, coz he is afterall my brother. But those who watched the video kept saying how good it was, and many have asked for his expertise!

He did his internship training at Media Prima and were offered to join 8TV upon completion.

Ok, back to the Convocation day.

Everyone, especially my parents were so proud. They came all the way from Kedah for the ceremony.

Proud sisters

This is our 3rd experience of convocation at UiTM and as usual, the Dewan Seri Budiman was packed. Parents were required to queue, and the session was way too long. My dad told me that one guy said "UiTM need a new course. Convocation Management". LOL!

Anyway, it was a good experience and we are all very proud of Azmir.

My niece attempting to do the "Rock On" sign

p/s: In my opinion, it's not necessary for you to go abroad to study. Local University are capable of providing quality education. You just need to put your heart in it.

~Cheers!

Big World

2010-10-26T20:38:00.001+08:00

FF's nikah

2010-10-12T20:59:00.002+08:00

My dear cuz just got married last weekend. It was really sweet. I made a quick video on her nikah ceremony

~Cheers

Bunga-Api

2010-09-20T01:21:00.000+08:00

It was for the kids, but I think we adults cant help but join in!

Eid Moments

2010-09-17T01:10:00.000+08:00

I love my family!

Selamat Hari Malaysia!

2010-09-16T04:02:00.000+08:00

~Cheers!

Aidilfitri Cards

2010-09-10T02:49:00.008+08:00

Once, Aidilfitri greeting cards was a must. I still remember buying loads of them and have it posted to relatives & friends. And the cards received were nicely displayed at home during Eid. We even hang it on the wall!

Technology have given the cards suppliers a run for their money. The postman here in Alor Setar even told my mum that this year is very relaxing as compared to previous years.

I'd like to bring back the tradition of hanging the cards on my wall. In line with the technology changes, I'll hang it here on my blog.

And my fav e-card this year:

Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir batin!

~Cheers!

Eid Mubarak!

2010-09-08T03:19:00.003+08:00

Eid Mubarak!

Have a blissful & blessed Aidilfitri.
I am enjoying this celebration with my family in Kedah (My hometown).

Happy Holidays to all my non-muslim friends. If you are travelling, please be safe. Grab a can of Red Bull and stay alert!

~Cheers!

Buka Puasa @ Yellow Cab

2010-08-28T19:48:00.001+08:00

It was rather impromtu. One of my dear friend texted asking if we are up for break fst together. 12 phone calls later, we decided to go to Yellow Cab Pizza. I've heard of it before but never got the chance to check it out.

If you live in Ampang, i'm sure you have seen one of these on the road. Kinda cute. But very good choice I must say.. Very attention grabbing!

So, we ordered a set, Number 3 if i'm not mistaken. First we thought its not enough, but boy we were wrong!

8 pieces of Hot wings... we only ate one each..

Large Pizza: New Yok's finest -Superb!!

Small Pizza: Corona Chiken Salsa -Not bad

Charlie Chan Ckiken Pasta -A little spicy for me but good. My friends loved it.

Speghetti & Meatballs: I didnt even try coz too full.. It look a lil dry.

And this is the model of Yellow Yab... Directing me to the gents... lol

There were so much leftovers.. we all had 1 slice of each pizza and shared the speghatti. (Orang tamak selalu rugi kan?) hahaha

It was a nice buka puasa session with my darling Liena, Alin, Fedo & Azli. Like what i always say, the food was good but the company of all these beautiful people made the evening splendid!

Yellow Cab Website : Click Here!

~Cheers!

Selamat Malam

2010-08-27T20:06:00.000+08:00

This is a video I took at Nawal Al-Zoghbi's live in Malaysia concert. The opening show by Faizal Tahir.

He sang Selamat Malam and it was beautiful. That dude can really sing. I know the video is not the best (quality wise) but i'm sure his devoted fans will appreciate it :)

I like posting on youtube because it makes me feel like im sharing it with the right people. My video on Whitney Houstan has been viewed 83,000 times. It was her comeback show after a very long time, and her fans actually wrote to me saying thanks.

Check out the video:

~Cheers!

Armoire

2010-08-26T22:12:00.006+08:00

I believe that regardless of where you live (rented or owned) you have to have a place that is comfortable. In my opinion, it has to be a place where you look forward to go.

3 years ago I invested quite a bit in making my current apartment look homey and practical. A friend asked why do I have to waste money when I know I will need to move to my own apartment eventually.. My answer was... I like to be at home. And I need the place to inspire me.

Well, to cut the story short, I like the way it turn out. But on top of that, I liked it because I did it myself (Haha bangga!)

I did blog about me being busy getting things done, but never had the chance to post the end result. Lol.

Now that I am moving to my new place, I thought I’d blog about it (while its still in one piece).

Let me show you my dining area:

Yes, this is the dining area...

which has been converted it into a wardrobe

Note: It was super nice and properly coordinated when I first got it done

It's one of my fav thing at this apartment. I bought it from a shop that supply all these wardrobe stuff for boutiques and shops. Will be calling them again soon...

~Cheers!

Beautiful Swimmers

2010-08-23T21:54:00.001+08:00

Plaza Mont Kiara is a nice place for an office. Its been 4 years for me and I still like it. Ok, i'm a little tired of the food, but everything else is pretty good.

The Thursday market is pretty cool. I like to buy fruits from there coz it looks really fresh and (unlike the rest of the stuff), the price is good.

One thing i like about Plaza Mont Kiara is:

If you are super stressed out (or got nothing to do), you can always go to the courtyand and check out the fishes. It can be some sort of therapy.

~Cheers!

Show.. reality

2010-08-21T21:43:00.002+08:00

Reality tv show has changed the way we watch tv. Since the launch of Survivor, we tend to enjoy common n realistic drama acted by people from all walks of life.

Being on tv is no longer exclusive to those with looks.

Here in Malaysia reality show are very much entertainment based. Well...There were The Firm, which is similiar to The Apprentice. Let's not forget "what women want" -kinda interesting.

"Wanita Melayu" and "Imam Muda" were kinda innovative n relevant. The most current show is Digi Next Level.

But rating wise, shows such as "Alademi Fantasia", "One in a million" and "mentor" were doing better.

Once AF were at the top. But Just like AI, people just got tired of it after a while. Well, Mawi kinda drain the attention and the show went down after his season.

I kinda like the season where Tiara was the principal. She went all out with her 'transformation' theme n the boys were pretty succesfull (post-af).

As a viewer, i think we need something new all the time. Maybe it's about time for the stations to combine 2 elements.

Example: The Biggest Loser + Akademi Fantasia.

Get the contestants to perform weekly and at the same time, work out to loose weight! By the end of the show, we can see the complete transformation.

Hey, if Aizad can do it.. Of course Anyone can!

It is possible.

~Cheers

Penang

2010-08-20T02:52:00.001+08:00

*Just exploring if blogging via my phone works*

I'm at Penang at the moment attending a brainstorm session. Trying to
gather as much creative juices as we can. Things r looking great and
I'm pretty excited!

Will be spending my weekend at Alor Setar. Really looking forward to
it man.. Coz the last time I went back was like... Errrr... I don't
remember!

~Cheers!

Right Place

2010-08-16T01:15:00.001+08:00

I can get hooked up with Youtube for hours. One of my fav video is this short film entitled "Right Place".

The best way of describing it is.. "Monk"!

I just think its really good!

p/s: The video kinda remind me of the late Yasmin Ahmad

~Cheers!

Sand

2010-08-15T01:05:00.001+08:00

I just saw a cool video clip on 8TV. I don't know who is the singer or title of the song coz it was a Chinese number.

The video was really cool man. It has the singer lying on a white wall and the background were projected with a live "sand art". So cool.

I cant find the video clip online, but i found some really nice sand art. Enjoy!

Simple and most basic things can be extremely beautiful. u just need to look at it properly.

UPDATE:

Thanks to Jasper, i found the video!

~Cheers!

Snake Husband

2010-08-14T01:30:00.000+08:00

I came across this extremely funny video on Youtube. It is about this Indian lady name Jasmene who think her husband is cheating on her.

So, she got in touch with a radio station who runs a "Snake Show" to catch the husband. Its about 10mins. SUPER FUNNY!

There is another funny video about a wife who cought her husband with his girl friend -India as well

~Cheers!

Al-Layaly

2010-08-13T00:32:00.005+08:00

I was about 16 when i first heard this song. It was in a cd of an Arabic compilation. I bought it out of curiosity and after going through the songs, i kinda liked "Al-Layaly".

I have this old habit of playing the same song over and over again until something new got my attention (I still do this now). So, for a while, the song were on my playlist.

On top of that, the music video was kinda cool & fun and the singer was hot! lol!

Recently, i had the privilage to meet her in person. My agency did the PR for the concert. It was kinda special for me as i know her songs.

At the press conference

There were some notable changes with her face, but i must say, she is still hot!. And her vocal is simply outstanding. I have not seen a singer with such powerful voice.

The show was very straight forward. It was just her accompanied by 13 musicians. No dancers, no props, no stage movements nothing. Just her belting out some crazy numbers for two hours. She didn't even stop for a quick break to change clothes whatsoever.

It was a good concert and people really enjoyed it. Everyone was up on their feet and dancing. It was kinda funny to see those in Jubah (Arabic Robe) dancing. On the other side, there was a group of guys doing some belly dancing moves.

Faizal Tahir did the opening performance and he was good. He sang Selamat Malam, which is a beautiful song.

I was kinda busy, and above was the only pic i have with her. lol

~Cheers!

KL City

2010-08-12T01:32:00.004+08:00

Kuala Lumpur's rapid growth has produced an array of fascinating and unique architecture. I've been living in Kl for about 8 years now but I am constantly amazed by the buildings around town. It is a very unique fusion of eastern, western elements surrounding traditional arts of Malaysia.

I can never stop looking at the amazing structures.

Taken from top floor of my apartment

Its beautiful from any angle!

You have to have a pic here :)

Taken from Maytower Hotel pool area

Blinking Beauty

~Cheers!

Rookies

2010-08-12T00:41:00.007+08:00

I just realised that i have not blogged about the Rookies this year. Well, in case you are clueless, they are the all female RACING team. Not umbrella girls ok..

Me & my team had loads of fun with the girls this year. It was very interesting as 2 of them were from Brunei.

Puteri Ayu Jasmin (3rd year racing under Red Bull Rookies) were joined by Carmen Lim, a super cool person who loves automobile to the max. She even work at a workshop.

The lovely Bruneians were Liana & Melline. Super cool ladies! Since 2 of them are from Brunei, and their time here in KL are extremely limited, the girls went through a packed schedule. Newspaper interviews, magazine interviews, TV interviews were all the girls speak, eat and sleep in between training sessions.

Lets check out some of their unforgettable moments…

The girls had back to back interviews.. First was LIVE tv interview.. and then off to Utusan for make-up, interview and photoshoot. Once that is done, they went to Berita Harian & Harian metro for interviews and photoshoot.

Right after dinner, they were at 8tv for live interview with quickie.

The girls did a very good job in conveying the message that women can be part of motorsport. They have inspired many ladies out there.

Although they were exhausted, the team stayed fast, fun and fabulous both on and off the track. Good job Girls!

I must credit my colleague, Fazrah who did a very good job!

Ramadhan Mubarak!

2010-08-10T04:16:00.002+08:00

A blessed month is casting its shadow upon us,
A night of this month is better than a thousand months,
Bear with patience for the sake of Ar-Rahman,
It's a continuous training to strengthen our Imaan.

Salam Ramadhan!

Interior Design

2010-07-27T06:15:00.001+08:00

I've got the clearance to start renovation for the apartment. And now is the time to start the ID.

This is the layout of furniture placement

Obviously the furniture will be in different shape, design & color but arrangement are like this

Downlight installed on plaster ceiling is a must

That's the exact color i want for my wallpaper

That's my feature wall. TV will be hooked on the wall, not on the floor of course

My kitchen. Im having doubts about the design. I hate the typical cabinet on the wall

View from the kitchen

Im thinking of painting one room red and another room lime green

The one with the wardrobe is obviously master bedroom

Red? ok? Too much?

If you are wondering how much I spent to get this done, the answer is 0!

I bought a magazine and it comes with a software. So easy! Let's see if i manage to stick to my design...

~Cheers

Jom main layang2!

2010-07-26T17:36:00.001+08:00

Best kan main layang-layang? Its one of my favourite sport (sport?) haha

Some guys have taken it into a whole new level.. check this out:

Progress :My Home

2010-06-17T06:00:00.000+08:00

UPDATE!

June 2007 -I finally inked the agreement and marked my unit on my 7th visit to the show gallery

November 2007 -It was just a piece of land.

February 2008 - The groundwork

25th December 2009 - The entire structure completed. Windows & balcony installed, and half of it has been painted.

April 2010 -Almost completed

June 2010: Fully completed. Key collection!

The pool

16 June 2010 -First visit to the house (Balcony view)

~Cheers!

UK Trip Pt 7 -The Walima

2010-05-07T03:54:00.002+08:00

The Walima (Marriage Banquet)

This is the end of the celebration. All the parties, preparation and stuff leads to this one big night. We were up pretty early (despite the crazy Malaysian themed party the night before) to get everything in order.

The hall was very well decorated. Ill let the pictures do the talking again:

The Pelamin.. Nice lighting!

White 'Red Carpet' to match the theme

The table deco.. Noticed whats in the bowl?

Goldfish! It was on every single table across the entire hall

Close up of the setting

The souvenir to guests.. All the way from Malaysia!

The opening show: Cheerleaders!

MJ!

10 Dhol players!

And of course bhangra!

I was a little frustrated that night coz instead of having fun at dance floor, i had to run to the toilet. I think the weather finally got me. I had sore throat since morning and after dinner, i started vomitting.

But I had so much fun

~Cheers!

UK Trip Pt 6 -Leiceister City

2010-05-06T04:16:00.007+08:00

Leicester is a small beautiful community with a rural atmosphere that blends suburban living with highly respected schools and shopping. If you are a laid-back person with family, Leicester is a wonderful place to live, work and an alluring place to visit.

I love this town.

I asked my cousin to drop me off at the town. First i went to the infamous Primark and then just walkaround Highcross.

Highcross has a beautiful design.

Primark -Good stuff there!

Bridge to Highcross

The shopping part is OK. But what i like most about Leicester is:

The Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower

Thats me freezin

The Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower is a major landmark and popular meeting point in Leicester City Centre, Leicestershire, England. It is located roughly in the middle of the area inside the ring-road, and is at the point where five major streets (Gallowtree Gate, Humberstone Gate, Belgrave Gate, Church Gate and Eastgates) meet, and also close by to the junction with Cheapside.

Nice time

Leicester Market -This market might look ordinary but it is 'Britain's Favourite Market 2009'

It was located near the clock tower. I spent about 1.5 hours just walking around the town and enjoy the view. Found starbucks and had the best hot chocolate i've ever had... i think i love the heater there the most. I sat there for about an hour and it was nice. Just doing nothing but staring at people.

The evening ended with a funny story:

Being a tourist, i like to try the public transport so i took a bus home. The driver realised i was a tourist and gave me a free ride. People are generally nicer towards tourist huh? Cool!

~Cheers

UK Trip Pt 5 -Birmingham City

2010-05-05T03:22:00.005+08:00

In between of the parties and wedding stuff, I had a chance to visit Birmingham. Initially I wanted to go for a day trip to London, but changed my mind. Buckingham, Trafalgar Square still look the same whereas Birmingham went through a major facelift since my last trip. So, i thought i might as well go check it out.

Birmingham is a city in the West Midlands county of England. According to wiki, it is the most populous British city outside London. It and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the United Kingdom's second most populous Urban Area.

From my observation, the fact is so true!

Half of my family in UK live in Birmingham so i had to do the visiting and walk around town within 1 day. To save time, i took a train from Leicester. I did the same thing 9 years ago and i must say the best way to see England is via train.

My eyes were hooked to the window throughout the 40mins journey as i enjoyed the postcard-alike view.

The station at Birmingham is right at their city centre. It was so convenient.

At the St Martin Church near the Bull Ring Centre. It is the original parish church of Birmingham. It stands between the Bull Ring shopping centre and the markets.

Bull Ring @ Birmingham

The Bull Ring is a major commercial area of Birmingham. It has been an important feature of Birmingham since the market was first held. It has been developed into a shopping centre twice; first in the 1960s, and then in the 2000s. the last time I came in 2001, the entire place was a major construction site.

Its been completed for about 7-8 years now but it looked brand new! Well, to me at least. If your trip is all about shopping, Bull Ring would be heaven.

The Bull Ring icon

The beautiful design of Bull Ring Centre. According to my dad, "Panadol Building"

~Cheers!

UK Trip Pt 4 -The Wedding

2010-05-04T02:44:00.010+08:00

The parties went well and it was time for the main thing. I pulled out my brand new suit and got ready. (As i was getting ready, i quietly wondered how d hell do i go out with this thin layer of jacket?!)

Anyway, the wedding was truly one of a kind. Everything was well planned. I wouldn't say its very traditional as my cousin (the groom's dad) tastefully injected the modern element and made it a nice fusion of brit-paki wedding.

Noticed the bagpipe?

Check out the ride!

The bachelors in the limo

The other half

Noticed the sign? Gotta keep it clean..

The groom

They also have pelamin

Me & the cool musicians. One of them is planning to visit Malayssia soon.

This is one of my relative. The last time I saw her I was still in school! She is now the Operations Director for London Hilton

~Cheers!

UK Trip Pt 3 -Parties!

2010-05-03T02:13:00.003+08:00

The wedding house aka my place for 10 days

I was pretty excited to be in Leicester again. Its been ages and i was really looking forward to revisit the little nice town and loads of families around.

Oh, i must say the weather was freezin cold! it was March and they were still in the last stage of winter. And for the record, they had a long and nasty winter. I was constantly shivering and had to limit my time out of the house.

I was watching the news and the newscaster said it might even snow. I was pretty excited for that but at the same time wishing the weather gets better.

Ok, enough of that..

The reason I went this time around is to attend a wedding. It was my nephew's and that dude is cool. I had to be there. We have been planning since last year and everyone was looking forward to it.

Due to an unforeseen circumstance, i arrived missed the stag night. When i arrived on Friday, 9pm the boys were already on their way to another city for the party. I was kinda bummed but it was ok coz we had like a whole week to party. LOL!

I know that weddings in my family are pretty crazy, but i must say weddings in my family in UK is a whole new level of craziness. Haha..

Different themes were set for different nights and it was awesome. Everyone came well dressed, good food, and party..! Uncles, aunties, cousins kids and everyone jumped on the dancefloor and enjoyed.

One of the theme was "Disco". I'll let the pictures do the talking now

Me & My cousin. She's the mother of the groom and thats their house in the background. Nice lights huh?

The boys in our shades.. lol

Well, i dont have any more pics of the parties coz i was busy partying.

~Cheers!

UK Trip Pt 2 -Stansted Airport

2010-05-02T19:55:00.004+08:00

My 13 hours flight brought me to London Stansted Airport. It's the UK version of LCCT (lol). It is a passenger airport located at Stansted Mountfitchet in the district of Uttlesford in in Essex, 48 km (30 mi) north-east of central London.

I was rather excited to check it out because i know for a fact that Heathrow is huge and always busy. I remember taking a super long walk to get out of the gate and the queue was madness.

A quick check online, i found out that Stansted is a hub for a number of major European low-cost carriers. It is the 3rd busiest airport in the United Kingdom and the third-largest airport serving the London area after Heathrow and Gatwick.

It was not as busy as I expected. Maybe coz of the time we landed (9pm). And the best part of landing at Stansted has to be the traffic. It was smooth all the way to Leicester.

According to my cousins, its about 100miles -which is about the same distance to go to Heathrow. So, i couldnt be happier. After 13 hours, i just want to get to the house as fast as i could.

So, if you are doubting about landing at Stansted, fear not.

~Cheers!

UK Trip -Pt 1

2010-05-01T03:42:00.005+08:00

After 9 years, I finally got to go back to UK to visit my family. It was not a proper vacation trip, as the main objective of the visit was to attend a wedding (and wedding is a week long festival in my family!)

I've travelled to UK via Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines previously. So, i thought why not try AirAsia this time? Since I was really looking forward to this trip, i started my preparation in advance.

I got a very good deal with the ticket fare, so I took the opportunity to test their XL seat. It was about RM1K extra from the normal seat. I figured it's gonna be a good investment as 13 hours is a long journey. Good seat = less cranky.

I must say, it was one of the best travel decision I've ever made. I was just so happy with the seat i didn't even have a chance to complain about anything! Plenty of room to stretch out, it was almost flat.

It was a wide business class seat (not a skybed yet of course), with business class leg room, and great service. I was thinking of purchasing the portable media players to kill some time but didn't get it at the end because i was just too busy sleeping! haha..

I can't wait to try their new seat:

~Cheers!

Little Things

2010-04-29T02:55:00.001+08:00

I'm sure many find the term “It's the little things that make the difference” overrated. I used to think of it the same way.

I don’t look at it the same way anymore. Little things make significant difference. And this can be applied to every aspect of life; let it be on a personal level or professional.

With work, we often find the x-factor. When we plan for an event as an example, we always look for something extraordinary, something that has never been done before. Through my experience (of organising and attending events), the success of one project relies on the little things.

Why? It’s simple. Those little things place a great deal of impact.

My friends threw a surprise party for my birthday. It was special as it shows how much they cared for me. But honestly, I was not surprised because (i'm just too smart lol) everyone does it. That’s what friends are for anyway.

What made it really special were the details; foods were all my favourite stuff. They may not like it, but its there. And that has a great deal to me.

I’m glad to have eyes that notice all these little details and a brain to register the effort they put in. I just hope I will always stay this way.

Lets appreciate the little things people! It takes a lot of effort that are not visible.

~Cheers

p/s: and of course I appreciate the iPhone 3GS they gave me later on ;)

Twenty Nine

2010-04-27T14:47:00.005+08:00

Its been 29 years since 1981. But I have been told I still look like I'm about 23.

Being 29 has big difference. It might not be physically noticable, but we do a lot of growing in all those years. Well, most of us do, anyway.

The past 9 years time has been nothing but continuous change for me. I went from zero responsibility to a great extent. Uni ended, start working, paying bills and things just kept on growing. One after another.

I have come to realise that this is period when other people really start expecting things from us. People may have a pre-set impression of the type of person you are, and what you are suppose to be, and which direction should you head. And they often choose to believe their perspective is the most ideal.

I am not going to argue with that. It’s normal. We all have opinions. I believe that one should just find a diplomatic way to address your position.

A friend asked if I feel old being 29. Well, obviously I do I feel a lot older now than I did at 20, but I sure as heck know a lot more. The things I went through made me what I am today. Of course alot of the things I did along the way wouldn't even cross my mind as acceptable actions today.

Nevertheless, no matter what age we reach, we never stop learning and making mistakes. We just learn from it, and move on!

~Cheers!

Still

2010-03-10T01:35:00.003+08:00

Thursday, December 23, 2004: 4:29 am -

aziz - the first guy, and one of the first people that i'm close to when i'm in UiTM. people might see him as weird or trying to be 'weird'. but for me, its just who he is, and somehow u'll understand when you get to know him (believe me aziz, where i am now, i do understand all the shit stuff you did).

i've been thru alot with him, and he knows practically everything about me. he's always there for me when i needed someone, and always makes me laugh and comfort me when i'm weary. thanx
aziz for the beautiful memories that u adorned in my life. i wish i could see it ealier that what i thought and what i believe was too 'black-or-white'. i never see things in between it. sometimes i do regret what had happen but at least, i learn alot from each mistakes.

aziz, no matter what happen, i still see you as the lad who is always confident of what he says or what he does and the lad will always be one of my best buds i ever had in my life. thanks alot aziz. i love you

-Written by my bestfriend 3 weeks before she passed away.

***
She passed away in London. I didnt get to say goodbye. To be completely honest, I was quite glad not to be able to go to the funeral.

I still have her mobile number in my phone. And i still have the feeling that one day my phone would ring and her name would appear.

I have few important things to tell. I still owe her an explaination, and an apology.

Lion Dance

2010-02-28T22:27:00.000+08:00

It was a nice and peaceful weekend. And after a very long time, i had the chance to just chill at home.

It was about 4-ish and my bed was looking extraordinary comfy that time. As i was about to doze off, i heard a very loud and way too fimiliar sound. Chinese New Year celebration is still on and one of the common thing is the lion dance visiting houses/shops.

I used to follow the lion when I was a kid. It was great fun as the dance is always full of action and humor. So i went down to check it out.

They were quite cool! They even carve the oranges into some nice shape.

And this boy was so semangat to do his part

And then i realised, they were a bunch of boys (under 15 years?) and it was a mixture of Chinese & Indian boys. And they all speak in Bahasa Malaysia.

It was really entertaining and interesting.

~Cheers!

Gong Xi Fa Chai!

2010-02-12T05:30:00.005+08:00

Have a great Chinese New Year to those celebrating. And to the rest, enjoy the long holiday! Just be safe on the road. Stay alert, be energised.

Make sure you have enough supply of:

~Cheers!

Thanks Nuffnang!

2010-02-10T02:20:00.000+08:00

Thank you for paying me for something i like to do!

~Cheers!

Kebaya Sale

2009-12-27T14:58:00.001+08:00

My friend has ventured into an online boutique. I saw their collection and its rather impressive. And they are selling it for a really good price.

If you or your friend is planning to get engaged/ married, maybe you should check their Facebook page.

Click Here!

~Cheers!

Progress

2009-12-25T14:16:00.004+08:00

I'm pleased with the progress of my dream home. Lets check it out.

June 2007 -I finally inked the agreement and marked my unit on my 7th visit to the show gallery

November 2007 -It was just a piece of land.

February 2008 - The groundwork

25th December 2009 - The entire structure completed. Windows & balcony installed, and half of it has been painted.

Im no professional but I think its about 85% completed.

I cant wait to move in! I roughly know what i want to do with the interior, just waiting for the time to pull things together.

Oh yeah, i should start cracking my head and make my "wish list" soon. hehe.. It's a list of things i want for the house -for my beloved family & friends to buy... lol!

~Cheers!

UPDATE: Someone created a group page on Facebook for Ampang Putra Residency. If you are one of the buyer, lets join the circle by clicking here!

Merry Xmas!

2009-12-25T12:11:00.003+08:00

Give and share with the ones you love today. Eat and drink to your heart's content knowing you already have the exercise program that will burn it off.

For at least this one day a year people are nice to one other, so this is a good time to rekindle bonds :P

Merry Xmas!!

~Cheers!

:(

2009-11-28T23:59:00.005+08:00

Heavy rain.
Slippery road.
Spinned twice.
Both time slamming the divider.

Kinokuni-Yeah!!

2009-11-19T17:06:00.002+08:00

How long does it take for you to find and buy a book?

I know some people can spend hours in the bookstore. I like to just go straight to the point. (Coz i have the tendency to overspend!)

So, to save time, i like to do my research first. Google the book, get the ISBN number and then go to Kinokuniya's website.

Their searching method is rather comprehensive. You will be able to check the availibility of the book and location. It will also indicate how many copy is available at the specific outlet.

With few clicks, i found out the book i was looking for was available at KLCC.

You should know that the store is massive and looking for a book can be quite challenging. This self-serve machine is really useful.

Step 1: Select the type of book.

Step 2: key in the ISBN number.

Step 3: The machine will print out the exact location of your book.

Step 4: Find the aisle as per the number & map

Step 5: Go To the aisle

Step 6: Take your book and go to the counter to pay!

I was rather free, so i clock the time. In total, it took me 6 minutes to use the machine, locate the book and proceed with payment. Good huh?

~Cheers!