After work I and Weiming went to Comex to check out the Pocket PC that he's interested in. His new work requires it as the schedule is getting hectic and he don't want to have a thick organiser to bring around. We took a cab, and upon reaching there, the crowd there is unbelievable!
We walked around on the main hall to check out the digital cameras as I also looking for a camera as I have been looking for one for quite a while. Upon browsing at one of the booth, I met Jesmond, my army bunkmate. Boy, that was nice to see him again as I've lost contact with him for a couple of years. He was working as a promoter over there. I was actually looking for a 3 Megapixel camera but he recommended the 6 Megapixel which can take pictures up to 12 Megapixels. And looking at the price and the bundle that came with it, it was certainly a good steal. I didn't get it immediately so we headed for the PPC corner to check out the PDA.
Weiming checked out the HP Rx3700 and he was very tempted by it. It has a built-in 1 MP camera and the exterior design is sleek. I told him to look around for more options first. After going a round, he finally decided to get the PDA. Rudy came shortly. I told him about the camera deal and he was a bit skeptical. So I brought him to the booth and while I made the purchase, he was checking it out with his girlfriend. After getting the camera, he told me that he was tempted by the camera too and said that he will probably come back the next day to get the camera.
Finally I got myself a digital camera... time to snip snip snip away... muahahahhha
Crossroads
These few days I've been thinking.....should I bail out and give up years of effort that I've been trying to make something out of it, or should I just don't think about it and keep on trying until I know that nothing can be done anymore? Been feeling underwhelmed by the responses received recently and despite trying to think in a positive way, one can't help but feeling shit about this kind of responses.
Seriously, I won't feel guilty or even regret if I chose to bail out now for I know I've done my part. If everyone just fork in a bit more effort or at least show some enthusiaism I won't feel so disappointed now. I understand everyone now have their own life to lead.......
Ahh... maybe I'm just thinking too much. Too much idle time that is.....
Seriously, I won't feel guilty or even regret if I chose to bail out now for I know I've done my part. If everyone just fork in a bit more effort or at least show some enthusiaism I won't feel so disappointed now. I understand everyone now have their own life to lead.......
Ahh... maybe I'm just thinking too much. Too much idle time that is.....
Seriously, things always come in a pair, or even more. First, I overslept and ended up taking half day leave. Then came home to see my stuff on the keyboard had dropped and picked up, with my $650 POD on it! I was telling myself to control my frustration.
Then when I go for the jamming session, the jamming session was a total disaster. It's just so fucking messy. What the fucking is happening? Everything just don't go well. Nevermind, Fangs is rushing back so I told them to go my place first while I talk to Yun about the lyrics issue. After the discussion, I walked back to my place and found that they didn't wait for me and left first. Ok, I can deal with that, since they probably don't feel comfortable at my place without me around.
Upon reaching the supper place, although we're talking like normal, somehow I got this kind of distant feeling from everyone. Maybe they knew I'm not in the best of mood so they don't probably talk to me too much.
I still see little or no progress in the band, and felt a bit disheartened by the general status of the members, makes me wonder from time to time when the fuck we are going to start recording for the freaking album. Judging by the current status, it'll certainly take quite a while. I don't even think we're ready for gigs at best!
ARRRRGGGHHHH this is fucking fustrating! Plus what happened earlier really triggered and I just let go on my mum when I found that she's the one who dropped my stuffs. I just keep shouting at her and I just can't think clearly anymore. I just closed my room door and just play DOD to vent my fustrations.
By the time I'm writing this, the fustration had more or less lessened. Thinking back, I shouldn't have shouted at my mum when the fustrations get the better of me. If I can control fustrations well like I control my anger then these things won't happen. Think I better be alone just for a while. That way, people around me won't get affected and I won't vent my emotions on anyone as well. Thank God I didn't swear at my mum earlier or things may just get more worse than now.....Thinking of the possible outcome if I had sweared really send a chill down my spine....
Then when I go for the jamming session, the jamming session was a total disaster. It's just so fucking messy. What the fucking is happening? Everything just don't go well. Nevermind, Fangs is rushing back so I told them to go my place first while I talk to Yun about the lyrics issue. After the discussion, I walked back to my place and found that they didn't wait for me and left first. Ok, I can deal with that, since they probably don't feel comfortable at my place without me around.
Upon reaching the supper place, although we're talking like normal, somehow I got this kind of distant feeling from everyone. Maybe they knew I'm not in the best of mood so they don't probably talk to me too much.
I still see little or no progress in the band, and felt a bit disheartened by the general status of the members, makes me wonder from time to time when the fuck we are going to start recording for the freaking album. Judging by the current status, it'll certainly take quite a while. I don't even think we're ready for gigs at best!
ARRRRGGGHHHH this is fucking fustrating! Plus what happened earlier really triggered and I just let go on my mum when I found that she's the one who dropped my stuffs. I just keep shouting at her and I just can't think clearly anymore. I just closed my room door and just play DOD to vent my fustrations.
By the time I'm writing this, the fustration had more or less lessened. Thinking back, I shouldn't have shouted at my mum when the fustrations get the better of me. If I can control fustrations well like I control my anger then these things won't happen. Think I better be alone just for a while. That way, people around me won't get affected and I won't vent my emotions on anyone as well. Thank God I didn't swear at my mum earlier or things may just get more worse than now.....Thinking of the possible outcome if I had sweared really send a chill down my spine....
One Helluva Trip
Today went to JB for bike washing. So straight after recording at Fang's place, I went home and pack to go to GP to meet that kotek. When we reached the destination, we found that the shop is closed, so we decided to move on to check if there's any other shop. Just down the road, we saw another car wash shop and we asked if they wash bikes as well. After some negotiation, they agreed to wash the bike. Boy, ain't they fast and efficient. They finished washing 3 bikes in an hour's time, 3 person to each bike. We were very satisfied with their quality of work. Cheeko, tried on Kotek's bike and that started some incident......
After the washing, we went to the nearby Ramli's Burger stall, and Jobel just blew up out of the sudden and shouted at Cheeko for being insensitive. Although she claimed that it's not the bike riding issue (but that started the whole thing, which I think is damn childish) and it's the little things that build up the fustration. Cheeko, being a person with a stoned look, just stand there and listen to Jobel's ranting. Being in a town where robberies are common, I proposed that we settle the matter at Esso GP.
After the washing, we went to the nearby Ramli's Burger stall, and Jobel just blew up out of the sudden and shouted at Cheeko for being insensitive. Although she claimed that it's not the bike riding issue (but that started the whole thing, which I think is damn childish) and it's the little things that build up the fustration. Cheeko, being a person with a stoned look, just stand there and listen to Jobel's ranting. Being in a town where robberies are common, I proposed that we settle the matter at Esso GP.
On the way back, I and Cheeko exchanged bikes and I get to ride the new VFR for the first time. Wow, this bike really feels like a car, no vibrations and damn quiet. No doubt a good cruiser.
When we reached GP Petronas station, after filling up our tanks, we settled down in the cafe and talk things out. Cheeko is pretty pissed about the whole thing as he felt that she's kicking up a big fuss over such small matter (Women.....what do you expect *rolleyes*) and after a lengthy talk, I and Rudy managed to pacified her and when Rudy came back after sending Cheeko off, he revealed to us that he's on the verge of losing his job and that's why he can't be bothered by such matters. After hearing that, Jobel simmered down and after resting a while, we moved on back to Sinkapore.
It was 2am when we reached homeland and went to Rudy's place to collect his dad's DVD then we moved off to my place to have supper. By the time we're done, it's almost 4am, but we decided to go to Mustafa's anyway. Shiok, that was the first time I shop in a shopping mall in the middle of the night. I was preparing to get a digital camera as I more or less decided which model to get. But just before I get the camera, the staff told me that the display set is the last piece. After some thoughts, I think I'll wait for the new stock to arrive and get a new one. Well, maybe it's a sign to tell me not to buy the camera....
Yes!
As I was doing my work, Mok came into the lab and said he wanna talk to me. I guess that it must be related to my job application. What surprised me that he offered the job to me without a second interview! Woohoo! Finally I got the job! However, it's not a permanent position but a year-long contract. Nevertheless, he explained that I can get converted to permanent status if I performed well.
Well, I just converted to permanent status in my present company 2 months ago, and now I took a risk by taking up a contract job again. I think that's a good risk, as since I now can work for MNC rather than a local company. It's always my aspiration to work for a MNC as they are not as focused on paper qualifications as the local counterpart.
Now, all I can do is wait for the HR department to talk to my company to release me from their employment.... Lai Fong had been a good boss and I greatly appreciate the exposure she had given me for the past one year.
Well, I just converted to permanent status in my present company 2 months ago, and now I took a risk by taking up a contract job again. I think that's a good risk, as since I now can work for MNC rather than a local company. It's always my aspiration to work for a MNC as they are not as focused on paper qualifications as the local counterpart.
Now, all I can do is wait for the HR department to talk to my company to release me from their employment.... Lai Fong had been a good boss and I greatly appreciate the exposure she had given me for the past one year.
Friends.....
Sometimes I wonder..... what is friend? How do you define one? Have I myself been a good one to others?
Or nowadays friend are just another human where one would make use of? How many of one's friends will actually do everything for you when you need his/her help, and how many can instantly know it's you on the phone by hearing your voice without looking at the Caller ID?
I believe everyone have a different answers for the same questions. There's one quote I've read somewhere that is pretty sensible: "It doesn't matter if you knew thousands of people, but you have nothing if none of them is your true friend"
In my society, people had put on many masks that you have difficulty knowing which is the real face. Sometimes the real face can be pretty ugly. People are no longer simple, they judge based on "face value". When comes to interviews, you'll be out of their list if you portray your real self which may not be to their liking. When comes to gathering, people calls you "antisocial" or "act cool" if you portray your quiet self.
Damn daunting thoughts, but true in certain aspects.....
Or nowadays friend are just another human where one would make use of? How many of one's friends will actually do everything for you when you need his/her help, and how many can instantly know it's you on the phone by hearing your voice without looking at the Caller ID?
I believe everyone have a different answers for the same questions. There's one quote I've read somewhere that is pretty sensible: "It doesn't matter if you knew thousands of people, but you have nothing if none of them is your true friend"
In my society, people had put on many masks that you have difficulty knowing which is the real face. Sometimes the real face can be pretty ugly. People are no longer simple, they judge based on "face value". When comes to interviews, you'll be out of their list if you portray your real self which may not be to their liking. When comes to gathering, people calls you "antisocial" or "act cool" if you portray your quiet self.
Damn daunting thoughts, but true in certain aspects.....
Mersing Trip
Woke up at 6am today. yesh, I'm late for the trip again. Luckily I've prepared my stuff yesterday so all I need is wash up and go. But then, I forgot to draw money from the ATM!!!! Ok, I go to my nearest ATM and found that the ATM is out of service! Ok, the shitty things just don't end yesterday huh. I ride to the other ATM and found that the ATM for the entire island is down!!! How worse my luck can go to. Luckily I still have some RM leftovers from the previous trip so should be enuff for makan in Malaysia.
So, knowing that I'm late for my trip, I rode as fast (and within speed limit) as I could to the Tuas checkpoint. After the checkpoint, I rode as fast (and no speed limit) as I can to reach the other side. Once there, I found out that it's an organised trip rather than a casual trip. Damn, that's one thing I don't expect.
The trip will be almost halfway up the peninsula and make a round back in a day, which measured about 600km. We moved up to Mersing cut across the peninsula and back to Stinkapore via North-South highway.
Resting/refueling at a petrol kiosk, halfway to Mersing
Stopping by a village for a short breakfast
Finally reached Mersing ;)
Overshot our lunch destination by 10km.... now resting by roadside to check the map......
Me with my signature finger and my bike
Stopping by for lunch
Curious Malaysians
Resting by a village again.... most are getting sleepy due to lunch
Some scenery shots along the way
Stopping by for a break again.
Another scenery shot
Waiting by the road for our 2 riders who strayed from the group
So, knowing that I'm late for my trip, I rode as fast (and within speed limit) as I could to the Tuas checkpoint. After the checkpoint, I rode as fast (and no speed limit) as I can to reach the other side. Once there, I found out that it's an organised trip rather than a casual trip. Damn, that's one thing I don't expect.
The trip will be almost halfway up the peninsula and make a round back in a day, which measured about 600km. We moved up to Mersing cut across the peninsula and back to Stinkapore via North-South highway.
Resting/refueling at a petrol kiosk, halfway to Mersing
Stopping by a village for a short breakfast
Finally reached Mersing ;)
Overshot our lunch destination by 10km.... now resting by roadside to check the map......
Me with my signature finger and my bike
Stopping by for lunch
Curious Malaysians
Resting by a village again.... most are getting sleepy due to lunch
Some scenery shots along the way
Stopping by for a break again.
Another scenery shot
Waiting by the road for our 2 riders who strayed from the group
After we entered the North-south highway, everyone is on our own. The highway is packed with cars and we have to speed our way thru under our worn-out condition. After an hour of riding, we finally reached Gelah Petah Esso, where we refuel and rested for another hour. The road home is pretty much a struggling one, as my wrist is aching very badlly and all of us just wanna go home mentally. This is one hell of a trip.
Shitty things just don't come once....
Ya, shit just don't visit me just once, it comes the whole freaking day.
Am preparing for the interview this afternoon. This is one job that I want pretty badly, something that I like to do. Got myself prepared, dress nicely and head for the hotel where the interview is held. I was shortlisted, so I shouldn't be waiting like wat the rest of the applicants is doing. However, the HR personnel screwed up and treated me like the normal applicants and made me wait for one bloody hour. After informing the lady, i finally go to the interview room. Mok is the one interviewing me. Since he already know what I'm doing in the lab, he said he don't have much questions for me. However, I screwed up at other questions, like those stupid default questions like "where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?" NB, wat kind of question is this? So what if I can give you a beautifully portrayed answer, it doesn't mean that I'll be wat I'll be in the next 10 years. In my opinion, that's a stupid question. The interview is just a short 10 minutes one, compared to my colleague's which is 30 mins long, got the second interview and got the job offer. Guess I'm screwed for this job for now. T_T
After this whole thing, I and hilary went to Fangs' place to do the recording of drum track for our song. It's about time that we start to do something about the band and its future. Second shitty thing happened, the laptop program is not working as it should! In addition from the earlier event, this thing had got me pretty pissed off. After working out for the next 2 hours, finally got it to work, but then, everyone is tired. When trying to record the drum, Fangs' drum recording is not up to expectation. In the end, we stopped the recording as it's near midnight and I need to wake up at 5am for the Mersing trip the next day. Nothing is recorded, and that's the shitty part.
Am preparing for the interview this afternoon. This is one job that I want pretty badly, something that I like to do. Got myself prepared, dress nicely and head for the hotel where the interview is held. I was shortlisted, so I shouldn't be waiting like wat the rest of the applicants is doing. However, the HR personnel screwed up and treated me like the normal applicants and made me wait for one bloody hour. After informing the lady, i finally go to the interview room. Mok is the one interviewing me. Since he already know what I'm doing in the lab, he said he don't have much questions for me. However, I screwed up at other questions, like those stupid default questions like "where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?" NB, wat kind of question is this? So what if I can give you a beautifully portrayed answer, it doesn't mean that I'll be wat I'll be in the next 10 years. In my opinion, that's a stupid question. The interview is just a short 10 minutes one, compared to my colleague's which is 30 mins long, got the second interview and got the job offer. Guess I'm screwed for this job for now. T_T
After this whole thing, I and hilary went to Fangs' place to do the recording of drum track for our song. It's about time that we start to do something about the band and its future. Second shitty thing happened, the laptop program is not working as it should! In addition from the earlier event, this thing had got me pretty pissed off. After working out for the next 2 hours, finally got it to work, but then, everyone is tired. When trying to record the drum, Fangs' drum recording is not up to expectation. In the end, we stopped the recording as it's near midnight and I need to wake up at 5am for the Mersing trip the next day. Nothing is recorded, and that's the shitty part.
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