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KL Revisited 2006-10-17 06:28:48 Geena’s family came for a visit from Sarawak. They will be staying in KL till December and will only be going back to Sarawak after the new year. I’m kinda excited to have them here so that I can show them around. It’s not that they haven’t been here before but this time we will have more time to go places.
While waiting at the arrival hall.
Still waiting at the arrival hall.
Now that Raya is nearing, I will be spending my time with my family instead. Perhaps I will take Geena’s family to my house for Raya. I guess Aidilfitri in KL is much different than in Sarawak. I’ll take more photos and paste them here later.
Gotta continue my work for now…darn… Read more:Revisited
Playing with Themes 2006-10-16 03:44:16 I got nothing much to do today so I thought of changing and evaluating a few themes for Wordpress. I picked this one for now becoz of the simplicity of the design. Actually, this particular theme comes standard with Wordpress installation. Anyway, I still love my previous theme but I’ll stick to this one for now just to test it out.
Perhaps I will change to another theme when I find something better…
Note: Changed back to the old theme…for now. *sigh*
Twister almost formed in JB! 2006-10-12 06:08:55
I got this through an email. A photo of an almost formed twister (tornado) can be seen clearly. This happened in Johor Bharu. Anyone recognise the surrounding areas / buldings? Read more:Twister
A visit to the doctor and funny incidents 2006-10-09 07:35:20 I was diagnosed with food poisoning yesterday after my buka puasa in Hartz Chicken Buffet the night before. Damn, looks like I won’t be going there again for a very long time. I lost my appetite for food right now. I hope this is won’t last long.
I went over to the clinic and got my medicine and MC, although I’m at work right now. Doesn’t matter la, I still got loads of work to get done.
The doctor said that I should get 100 plus isotonic drink to replace the salt in my body. It works though. Just like young coconut juice. It will cool your fever down and relief headache.
Anyway, while I was at 7–eleven yesterday to buy the 100 plus after my visit
to the doctor, I can’t help but laughing at one funny incident with one of the customers.
While I was waiting in line…
Customer: “Mintak Dunhill 14 satu” (Can I have the Dunhill 14s pack.)
Cashier: “Nak yang besar ke yang kecik?” (Big or small
The Husband Store! 2006-10-09 06:51:26
I got this from an email…
A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE !
You may choose any man from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the Building!
So, a woman goes to the HusbandStore
to find a husband . . On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
*Floor 1 -* These men have jobs and love the Lord.
The second floor sign reads:
*Floor 2 -* These men have jobs, love the Lord, and love kids.
The third floor sign reads:
*Floor 3 -* These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, and are extremely good looking. “Wow,” she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.
She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads:
*Floor 4 - *These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop- dead good looking and help with the housewor
Surviving Ramadhan 2006-10-04 08:59:27 It’s not that bad. Not bad at all. Sometimes I look forward to Ramadhan
month. I don’t know why.
Many other things I can look forward to during this month. Fasting is definitely one of them. Yes, I do want to shed a few pounds. But it seems that I gained pounds instead of losing it. Darn, must be that 9 slices of large pizza I had. Still that can’t beat my all time record of 22 large slices. Heh.
How many of you actually did some research on where to buka puasa? I know some who did. They would google it up on best priced buffet, location and type of food served. They would also print out the whole list of restaurants and hotels that serves buka puasa buffet. Then they would neatly bind the printouts to make it more presentable. Sheesh. Ini macam punya orang pun ada ka?
Ok. Enuff about food.
This month of also the month of restless evenings. Can’t get enough of those neighbourhood kids (and adults alike) playing with firecrack Read more:Surviving
Difference between Friends & Best Friends 2006-10-04 04:07:13 I got this from an email…
Friend: calls your parents by mr. and mrs.Best friend: calls your parents dad & mom.
Friend: has never seen you cryBest friend: has always has the best shoulder to cry on
Friend: never asks for anything to eat or drinkBest friend: opens the fridge & makes herself at home
Friend: asks you to write down your number.Best friend: they ask you for their number (cuz they can’t remember it)
Friend: borrows your stuff for a few days then gives it back.Best friend: has a closet full of your stuff
Friend: only knows a few things about youBest friend: could write a biography on your life story
Friend : will leave you behind if that is what the crowd is doingBest friend: will always go with you
Friend: will ask where you’ve been (after going AWOL)Best Friend: will say MISS YOU & goes on being your friend Read more:Friends
, Best Friends
When Puasa & Raya is treated as a yearly event… 2006-10-02 06:50:08 It’s been over a week since Muslims around the world started fasting. Somehow almost everywhere, the meaning of puasa is taken lightly only towards hunger and thirst.
This is not a new dilemma for us. Since a thousand years ago, Rasullullah s.a.w had already imagined his deepest concern towards his followers that they would only fast to get hungry and thirsty. This is because we take lightly on the true meaning of puasa. Even though we didn’t eat nor drink, we still do the “unhealthy” things or makruh in Malay. In fact, most of us would lost our mind and neglect all the foundation of fasting when it’s time to buka puasa.
Same goes with Hari Raya, we would spend and spend even more on unnecessary items. At the same time, we would overlook our brothers and sisters alike who has been suffering in war, hunger and natural disaster throughout the world including our neighbouring countries. We let then live in such poverty and starvation as though they are n Read more:event
Cook or Clean? 2006-09-26 08:33:05 I came across an article on the internet while searching for nice recipes online, especially for buka puasa. It’s hard to resist food temptations during this fasting month so naturally food is always the main subject of any conversation. We always hear, “Nak buka puasa kat mana hari ni?” or “Apa nak makan for buka today?” in our daily fasting month routine. Come 5pm, we hear the same question left right center.
Anyway, amongst all those dishes (pun intended), have you ever heard of Poached Salmon in Dishwasher?
“Huh?” you say? Exactly my reaction as well.
The article…
It reminds me a little of Seinfeld’s Kramer prepping food in his shower, but Wine X Magazine has a recipe for poaching salmon in your dishwasher. This odd HOWTO was written by Bob Blumer, author of the book Surreal Gourmet. From the recipe:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COOK A WHOLE FISH!
1 Place fish packets on the top rack.
2 Add dirty dishes and lemon-scented soap. Read more:Clean
This is a good one 2006-09-23 05:17:12 An older lady gets pulled over for speeding. . .
Older Woman: Is there a problem, officer?
Officer: Ma’am, you were speeding.
Older Woman: Oh, I see.
Officer: Can I see your license please?
Older Woman: I’d give it to you but I don’t have one.
Officer: Don’t have one?
Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years ago for drunk driving.
Officer: I see…Can I see your vehicle registration papers please.
Older Woman: I can’t do that.
Officer: Why not?
Older Woman: I stole this car.
Officer: Stole it?
Older Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner.
Officer: You what?
Older Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see.
The Officer looks at the woman and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes 5 police cars circle the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun.
Officer 2: Ma’am, could you step out of your vehicle please!
The woman steps out of her vehicle.
Older woman: I
Sighting of the Crescent Moon 2006-09-22 11:00:44 Tonight will be the night where Muslims all over the country will be looking out for the Crescent
Moon. Most of us in Malaysia would know that as “melihat anak bulan Ramadhan”. It is expected that fasting month will commence on Sunday, 24 September 2006. But we all have to watch the result from the Mohor Besar Raja-raja’s announcement later this evening.
Rasa macam baru beberapa bulan lalu kita sambut hari raya. Sekarang Ramadhan menjelang kembali. I think my kueh raya from last year pun belum habis lagi. How time flies.
It’s time to get ready for fasting month again. I bet all the bazaar Ramadhan hawkers are busy with their preparations. I bet all the usual bazaar Ramadhan’s patrons are anxious to munch on the goodies. But the main focus for Muslims is to serve the 3rd Rukun Islam, which is Puasa (Fasting). Puasa does not only mean no eating or drinking which is physical, but also spiritually. Anger, hate, lust, and all similar negat
Rain, KLCC and a Hindi movie… 2006-09-21 11:54:17 It was drizzling all evening. I left work at 6:30 and before I knew it, it started pouring heavily. I braved through the so called storm towards Ampang to pick Geena up. I know I should have changed the tyres of my car as it is without any grooves anymore. One small puddle can hurl the car into a uncontrollable spin, that if I travel in light speed. I know I was late, but I’m not taking any chances.
On a day like this when it’s pouring cats and dogs, there’s nothing like a good traffic jam. Queues as long as the road itself can be seen almost everywhere. Thanks to my navigational skills, I know many shortcuts as well. It doesn’t take long before I reached the Ampang Elevated Highway through many back lanes and a few potong queues.
The highway was not that effected by the rain. Traffic was almost none. I guess most of them are still stuck on the main roads. After a few kilometers I can see Great Eastern Mall on my right. That’s wh Read more:Hindi
, movie
, Hindi movie
Cozy House 2006-09-20 09:24:12 There’s a nice restaurant that serves good authentic Asian fusion food. Cozy House
has been around for quite sometime now and had gained high reputation as one of the best blend of authentic meals.
Same as last week, Geena had to work in Great Eastern Mall, Ampang. Getting there during rush hour is a nightmare. Plus, it was raining quite heavily yesterday evening. Luckily, I had some errants do be done for the office and that already puts me in KL town.
After enduring the pain of sitting in the traffic jam for hours, I finally reached the mall at 6–ish. With a tired leg and a sore butt, I waited for Geena at the coffee terrace for a while. She came out of work a few minutes later and head over to have our dinner at Cozy House.
Tell me who can resist a good sambal sotong? Cozy House’s delicious list of menus never seized to amaze. Just order anything from the menu, and it’ll turn out to be a mouth watering dish.
Apart from the *
Life Accelerated 2006-09-18 10:31:47 During this hours of life, I came across a border between what I have, and what I’m going to have. Work has been stressful, well, since when work isn’t? Perhaps this is the time of change for me, as I blissfully fast forward my attention of life towards the unknown.
Nah, that’s just me letting out my steam from one of the pressures in life called “work”. Urgh.
No way to avoid that…
TF: “You know, I am going to resign if this keeps up.”
Me: “Well, I can’t stop you there. If you have a place somewhere else, why not?”
TF: “Knowing you, I know you can survive another year of nervous breakdown.”
Me: “Hahaha….you know me well. And yes…I might be able to cope with this nonsense all over again.”
TF: “At least the last boss quits before you do.”
Me: “HAHAHA…I can only hope with this one.“
A conversation between my colleague and I lasted momentarily, but
Eid Mubarak! 2006-10-26 04:55:44 I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Muslims friends a Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir & Batin.
Not forgetting to my hindu friends, I wish you all a Happy Deepavali.
Back from the holidays 2006-10-31 05:08:10 At last, after a long week Raya break, I’m back in the office. Bummer!
Joke of the day (Chinese + English = Chinglish) 2006-11-01 05:07:36 You might like it. This is hilarious…..even an English
man could not construct sentences using numeric, which is exclusive only to Malaysians and Singaporeans.
Ah Lek was asked to make a sentence using 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Not only did he do it 1 to 10, he did it again from 10 back to 1. This is what he came up with…..
1 day I go 2 climb a 3 outside a house to peep. But the couple saw me, so I panic and 4 down. The man rushed out and wanted to 5 with me. I ran until I fell 6 and threw up. So I go into 7-eleven and grabbed some 8 to throw at him. Then I took a 9 and try to stab at him. 10 God he run away.
10 I put the 9 back and pay for the 8 and left 7-eleven. Next day I called my boss and told him I was 6. He said 5, tomorrow also no need to come back 4 work. He also asked me to go climb a 3 and jump down. I don’t understand. I am so nice 2 him but I don’t know what he 1.
Note: HAHAHHAHAHAHA… Read more:Chinese
Pending post 2006-11-05 03:09:13 Been busy the whole week with an upcoming event for the office. I find it hard to find the time to update my blog. I have loads of photos to put up. But I guess that will have to wait.
Most of the photos are of Geena’s family. They have been in town for 3 weeks now. Morris have already found a job in Mid Valley and his wife Laura is waiting for the result from her last interview. Victoria and Geena’s mom is just having a ball at home watching Astro and out shopping from time to time.
And the baby?
Oh yes. Esmerellda Joanne Leai. Daughter of Morris and Laura. I have loads of photos of her that I want to share. She is like, soooo cute. I will have to remember to download all of her photos from my digicam to my pendrive so that I can optimize the image and upload it when I have the chance.
We are planning to head over to Bagan Lalang for an afternoon by the beach. But to bring a 3 months old baby to a windy coastline is not a good idea. Perhaps we’ll be spending the wee
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