Saturday, December 31, 2005

Thursday, December 29, 2005

I've BEEN PAID!!



I've been trying this high yield investment program for a few months now, all I need to do was just surf (done automatically) about 100 pages a day to get the 1% of how much money I put in. So I was getting a whopping 30% a month. As many of you might not believe how trustworthy it was (especially when a lot of friends that I told says it's a fraud and too good to be true), I didn't exactly tell a lot of other people nor mention it in my blog. Well, finally I got the Cheque from my earnings and can show to the world that I really got paid!! See my cheque below? Woohoo!!!

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Monday, December 26, 2005

Christmas in Malacca

Decided to head down to Malacca this Christmas eve since I've been celebrating it every year in KL and there's nothing special about it. Got a friend who sms me and asked "satay celup & Xmas? Never heard of it..." Well now you have! haha. Reached there around 11PM and headed straight for the satay celup place in Jln Ong Kim Wee which was loaded with ppl. Just as we step down from the car, Adam can't stop complaining that why don't we go to this better place for satay celup, BUT he don't know how to go either... So after much complaint about the place (doesn't taste that bad), we headed to the new place (after some touring around the city....haha) with help from Adam's friend (Thomas) who just came back from KL. It was about 1am when we arrived at the place (you are correct! we counted down to Christmas in the car! at a traffic light with the DJ "dou sa" on 988), can't blame Adam too much for complaining earlier, as the satay celup this new place does taste better (especially the seafood variety!). I think the place is called Capital or something. Saw a 4x4 with cocroach stickers with a chinese word "ka cha!" (see top pic)which was real funny!

After the second round of satay celup, Thomas brought us to this place called the Friend's cafe, for some drinks and card game. Wasn't feeling that good (might be the caffeine in my cup of cappucino!) so asked Adam to drive back to KL. Reached home at about 6AM, but had to wake up at about 12PM for a Karaoke session at timesquare!... Got dumped and went home for dinner then to bed straight at about 8PM. Woke up only this morning about 6AM to crawl to work....

Saturday, December 24, 2005

Raub Fishing


Haruan, originally uploaded by Chunsite.



Went down to Raub last Wednesday to fix my uncle's PC and new Mac. Brought Kok Boon along since he was going to go back to Perth. Initially wanted to go down on Tuesday night, but was too late, so bunked at Kai Weng's place since the door in my house in locked from the inside and I can't get in.

Left the next morning at about 8.30AM after breakfast (slept at 4AM! crawling to work the next day) Reached My uncle's place after about a 1.5 hrs drive. Which is pretty fast ever since they built the new road. After some setting up and meddling with my uncle's PC, went for some fishing since stupid ScreAmYX can't figure out what's wrong with the connection.

This was the 1st fish we caught (since it was my rod and Kok Boon landed it) The biggest Haruan we caught that day, Kok Boon caught another 2 smaller ones later.

Took the 3 fishes to a restaurant and have it "kong Pou" style. Really nice! fresh and no muddy smell...

Saturday, December 17, 2005

Phuket (part 3) ... I know it's a month ago...

Day 3

Damn, It’s been 2 weeks, and I still have not finish this. Well let’s see if I could remember what happen. Oh, if I’m not mistaken we had a chat with the owner of the hostel the night before only to find out (after looking around for the for so long) that he actually offer the best trips around. (with very reasonable price as well) After some surveying, we decided to go for the Canoeing trip, which cost 1300 Baht per person. The owner was a very nice person to talk to (not to mention that he was the very few Thais that can speak good English) he was telling us about the time when the Tsunami hit (For you guys who forgot, it was boxing day 26 Dec 04), the damage was really bad until most of the beachside restaurants and clubs were mostly gone. He also mentioned that he lost some friends and how some survived by climbing up a tree, so lesson one, see Tsunami, don’t run away- you’ll never be able to outrun it, go high. It really was a tragic day, I was quite surprised when he told me that the waves not only hit once, but about 4-5 times. He was saying that some kids actually went to beach to collect the fishes that were washed ashore, only to be taken by the next wave that hit. One of his friends who had a few hotels in South Thailand actually lost it all when the Tsunami hit, sad…

But when we were walking along the beach, most of the shops and restaurants were mostly rebuilt back. There was Macdonald’s, Starbucks, supermarket and countless restaurants. To be able to rebuilt so many things back in less than a year is pretty impressive (since the photos we saw on the damage done is pretty drastic), but I guess they do not have any choice (as what is said by the owner), I’m quite sure if you are reading until now, you’ll figure that the whole islands economy strive on tourism. You can just imagine how much money they’ll loose if they stop business for even one day.

Anyways, it’s day 3 and we went for this canoe trip recommended by the hostel owner. Had breakfast and one of the cafes just beside where we stayed since the pickup is from our place. When we entered the Toyota Corona (taxi) which will bring us to the port, we met a Japanese couple. I said hello and that’s about it. The 1st thing we noticed is the Jap Chick for sure. Hahaha… that chick has the nicest tan I’ve ever saw in any Asian girls… Especially when she was in her yellow bikini. Oooh… Ok now, snap out of it already.

So we went down to the jetty and went into one of this “long tail boat” (which is use for shallow waters and the propeller part and be raised up and down depending on the water depth) which is like a sampan fitted with a car engine, I’m not joking, Kai Weng was telling me where the fuel pump and all the engine parts were). You can actually see it has a rope connected to the accelerator cable (That thing that is pulled when you step on the gas you’d see if you open the bonnet) and the “driver” was just pulling the rope to rev the engine and the small boat fitted with about 20+ people (yes! That much!) was skimming across the shallow waters towards the big boat. We went on top the huge boat(about 20m long and  2 decks) and went upstairs where they were about 30-40 seats available. After waiting for the second batch of people to arrive on the boat, we took off. About 5 minutes later, there was this person who introduced himself as “Woody” briefed us on where we were going and the schedule for the day. Saw a family (German I think) who brought a long their 8months old baby, which has blue eyes and really cute. Didn’t think anyone would bring their babies on such a trip. I even saw them carrying the 8 month old onto the canoe on one of the trips (I don’t think my brother (or anyone I know) would dare to bring his 18months daughter (my cute little niece!) to this kinda trip).

Phuket Siam Canoe was the name of the tour, the first stop we were of to was one of this islands (which I forgot the name), all of us was being ferried of to the beach using the individual canoes that can fit 2 at a time. Some just jump straight into the water and swam to the beach. Quite a nice place but the water was not that clear if compared to the few islands that we went the day before. So we decided to take the canoe and paddle ourselves around the beach. As the stop there was only for about 45 minutes, we had to leave after some swimming and lepaking by the beach. It was in this island that I took a picture with a cool looking (but timid) eagle. It’s not often that we can see eagles around as there are quite rare in our country, crows we have a lot…haha.

After that, we made a 20-minute stop at the famous James Bond Island (called that because one of the 007 movies was shot there). No place to swim or canoe here, so it was just some sightseeing and walking around. After that, we went back to our boat for lunch. The food was pretty good, considering that it was cooked on the ship itself and they made sure that it was more than enough for everyone, lots of fruits as well (although it’s the standard watermelon and pineapple which is the standard fruits given everywhere we go). Drinks and snacks were free-flow along the trip as well.

After lunch, we headed to the next stop for some canoeing (although we don’t paddle ourselves). We were taken into quite a number of caves, lagoons which was really beautiful and quite since it was quite secluded. We had to go through quite a few tunnel like caves where we had to lie down to get through (Don’t ask me how the people with huge bellies gonna get through cos I didn’t see any k!) On the way to one of the locations, one of the staff took some chicken meat (I think) and whistled to attract some eagles along the island. Then there were like 15-20 eagles soaring along the boat trying to get the food thrown into the water, Cool! I haven’t seen so many eagles at a time before, even on TV! At the last stop, we had to bring a torchlight as it was pitch dark when we entered one of the caves. There was this foul smell (I think it’s Guano!) once we entered the cave, we really can’t see anything, luckily the staff knew where we were going (I think they can practically paddle and find the way with their eyes close since they do it quite often)

After the last stop, it started to rain quite heavily, we were quite lucky since it was after the last trip and it was quite a huge boat making the ride quite smooth (it would have been suicide if it rained on the day before when we were on the speedboat!). On the way back, the staff ( I think there was about 15 of them) on board, even throw a show for us. There were some singing & dancing, which was quite fun & funny, making the 45minute trip back to the port less boring and quicker.

All in all, the trip was really fun and the service by the on board staff was really superb along the way, a lot of attention were given constantly and we even saw one of them applied bandage for one of the people who got injured on his ankle while swimming. They were always willing to serve drinks, mop the floor when someone spilled a drink, collecting rubbish & finished drinks from us. Heck, I think some of the hotels don’t even have that good service. So conclusion - well worth the 1300baht that we paid for. So if you ever plan to go there, you can try to opt for them (Phuket Siam Canoe )

After going back and taking a bath, we decided to look for some place cheaper (and more local) to have dinner. Went into one of these small coffeeshop-like place and ordered some fried rice and a bowl of Seafood Tom Yam. The fried rice was really good, the Tom Yam was not as hot as we thought though - maybe we were served with those they cooked for tourist. After that, I think we went to this place where there was Muay Tai (Thai Boxing) going on, didn’t have to pay anything, just buy a cup of drink. The precious ones that we went to check costs 700baht! The fight was really fake, it was like the opponents will shout “I’m hitting you now” every time they throw a punch or kick. After a match, the boxers will actually come to each table to shake everyone’s hands and we need to give them some tips. The other tables usually gave 100baht each, we were almost broke by then and just gave 20baht. Left before the second match(which was even more fake) was finished.

When we were back, the owner approached us asking of we mind having a Scottish lady that couldn’t find any place to sleep to stay next to our room (kinda connected as there was like an opening between the rooms where the air-cond can reach the other room), and we were given a 100baht discount as well. Was quite surprised since the owner didn't really need to approach us as it was actually a room by itself. So it was only RM20 a night! Woohoo! I don’t that that you can find any rooms (even without air-cond) with that price in Phuket or even KL. With nothing much to do I think we went back and slept at about 10:30PM! which is even earlier than the usual days when I’m working! Felt quite tired that day I guess.

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Lessons in Logic

Lessons in Logic
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If your father is a poor man,
it is your fate but,
if your father-in-law is a poor man,
it's your stupidity.
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Practice makes perfect.....
But nobody's perfect......
so why practice?
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If it's true that we are here to help others,
then what exactly are the others here for?
 
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Behind every successful man, there is a woman
And behind every unsuccessful man, there are two.
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The wise never marry.
and when they marry they become otherwise.
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The more you learn, the more you know,
The more you know, the more you forget
The more you forget, the less you know
So.. why learn.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Got myself a Mac!

mymacmini
mymacmini,
originally uploaded by Chunsite.
Apple Rocks! Check out the size of this mac mini I bought for only RM1150. Well sadly it's not for me, bought it for my uncle who wanted a new PC. Wanted to get him a Cheap Celeron for some basic computer use, but that also costs RM1000++ as well, might as well get a Mac! Check out the size! it's only like the size of the french toast from some Hong Kong style restaurant you'd find a lot in KL nowadays.

Very nice... cool graphics... but 256MB of RAM just isn't enough for such graphic intensive apps that the Mac Thrive on... but still beats any windows with the same specs...

Monday, December 05, 2005

Hectic Weekend

Last weekend was quite packed until i don't remember much wat happenned also. I think Thurs .. Ah! had to go to TARC to take the CD player from my cousin (elder one - just finish her diploma i think) all the way to Kepong where my other cousin (her younger sis) who is working in the Station One after her PMR.

Friday after work straight go find Kittlou in PCfair. Kittlou went shopping in KLCC...

Then, had to work on saturday! half dead... but lucky nothing much to do...  After work, go Low yatt Jalan cos had to get a cheap pc for my uncle(from Raub), after that went to OUG yumcha. Donny came along later. Then I had to fetch Bing back to Rawang...the road very creepy also, so bunked at his place & slept about 3AM, Then Sunday morning woke up at 9AM! cos had to meet a friend in PCfair... after got ready everything, kena FFK. so went back my home to sleep for a few hours. Then went to pc fair to meet Boon & Mei Li. Ah Boon really the thin liao... like drug addict... hahaha.

Didn't want to get anything that day cos too packed liao. Boon wanted to get a laptop so was searcing around. Then we reach the Apple Mac Booth. After much considerations, decided to get my uncle a Mac mini. Which cost only RM1150!  don't believe also, that day went low yat want to "chai" a cheap skate celeron / AMD also around RM1000+ so, a Mac for that price is quite a good deal...somemore damn small... like 4 pieces bread only leh... but paid deposit only, have yet to get it from 1Utama... can't wait... hehehe

Then after that, Ah Bing got 2 lenglui Australians colleagues going to cambodia transit KLIA and he wanted to show them around. Didn't really wanted to go also since very tired and had to work today. but kittlou not familiar with KLIA - nilai area... so had to go along... then Kok Boon came along later. we reached there about 8.30pm but waited for them to check in to hotel and stuff also about 11pm liao... only yesterday heard of Concord Inn... so far... then Ah bing insisted on bringing them to eat satay, so we head down to kajang... roads all change, me & kok boon don't really know how to go around, so just stop at one of the mamak that sells satay, which is not bad (kajang got standard a bit i think).

After makan also about 1am liao then bring them around town, KLCC, Dataran, St. John (hehe) etc... Luckily got 2 car, Kok boon drove them back, me and kittlou went home instead.

By the time I reached home also 3 something... so slept at around 4AM! and had to wake up 6 something just now... like zombie liao...