Increment

It's official. No salary annual increment for this year. Besides, the company decided to reduced their employees transportation allowance. There is nothing to be said here..... no complaints, no grumbles... everybody seems to be quiet. Well, we understand the current situation.

80/20 = Dangerous!

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The Multiple

The Dinner
I was invited by Bran to his new house to join them BBQing last Sunday. Well, I was thinking, why not? Since I was all alone without anything to do beside my stupid compressor presentation. So, like I always did, after attended the sunset mass, I went to his new house. Quite difficult to find if you do not use GPS… hehe

I joined him BBQing, and straightaway help myself to enjoy his cooking. After that, I had a couple of beer before, and also some wine afterwards. We were playing some silly games, but very entertaining and interesting in my point of view.

I wasn’t that drunk during my way back home. But after arrived, I felt really terrible…. It was like I had consumed 10 cans of beers. The dizziness was killing me. I didn’t have any option than throwing out whatever I ate before, and went to sleep. I was told by Mr Bran, it was due to the mixing between beer and wine. Is that true? I don’t know…..

The Dream
That night, I was dreaming. A kind of bug bites me and went through my skin (arm). It moves around and tried get up to my neck. I can see it moves beneath my skin, and it really hurts. I tried to block its way to my neck, but it moves very fast and went to other way around when blocked.

I was a bit panicked, I finally decided to kill it by pressing it hardly, and I don’t know how possibly it was for me as I tear out my own skin to have it removed. And after removing that bug, I was surprised, that actually it was not a bug. It was a kind of black scorpion (not exactly the same, but I do not know what on earth that species is called)

The Shopping
After that, within the same day I went for a shopping. A light shopping I guess as I only want to buy one pack of water, vitamin C and a facial cleaner. I bought my Vit C and that facial cleaner which amounting to RM 86.++, then I went to Carrefour to get a drinking water. After finished, I pushed my trolley to the parking area, and loaded everything, and drove my way back home.

After that, I continued my presentation. Then I came to realize that while carrying my plastic bag, it was very light. I asked myself why?. It was a flash back. I rushed to check it only to know that my Vit. C and face cleaner was not inside. I was terrified. I left it inside my trolley…. It was like I just throw my money for nothing during this difficult time?

I was hesitate to go back, as I am quite sure it already gone. Anyway, I am not satisfied and thinking of any luck I might have. This is the most stupid trait I have and I cannot control it until now. I went back, knowing the chance of finding it back was very less. And I am not amazed at all. It had gone. Blessed be those who took it. I felt disappointed. And to counter back this disappointment, I bought another one which cost me exactly the same money. Fair enough. Lesson to learn…. Don’t trust luck!!!
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Cholesterol

Today I received my blood test result. My concerned is about my cholesterol level. Anyhow, the latest result shows an improvement. My cholesterol level already reduced to almost a normal range. Just slightly higher.


Normal Total Cholesterol <5.2>

August Result = 6.3 mmol/L
Jan 09 Result = 5.3 mmol/L


Normal LDL Cholesterol <2.6>

August Result = 4.2 mmol/L
Jan 09 Result = 3.5 mmol/L

Normal Triglycerides <1.7>

Jan 09 Result = 1.3 mmol/L

How it can reduced?
1. Reduce meat intake, especially pork.
2. Increase vege n fruits consumption
3. Force to Eat more fish – sweet n sour (I don’t really like to eat fish)

I believe as I add up regular exercise in my health plan, my LDL will reduce further…. Will follow up after 3 months later…. Year 2009 is the time to live a healthy life… I am 27 man… 27 yrs old…. Ahh… muda lagi bah….

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Continuous Alien

After attended The Air Compressor training last 2 days, this morning I was asked by my MD to prepare a presentation to teach about what I had learned there. In other words, I was required to transfer my knowledge to my colleagues and to him through formal presentation.

Rayner (reporting):
Last 2 days I attended training about Air Compressor. The topic covers about how to calculate required pressure, power, capacity and about designing and maintaining the air compressor. Apart from that, I also learned about the mechanism and structure of air compressor, various types available in the market and also in economic point of view when to go about buying one.

MD:
Did you learn something?

Rayner:
Of course .

MD:
Can you do maintenance?

Rayner:
The topic only covers about theoretical aspect of it. I did understand which parts need to be maintained, but if you ask me to do maintenance or servicing…. I cannot do.

MD:
That’s why I will transfer you to maintenance department.

Rayner:
No problem.

MD:
No problem?

Rayner:
Yes, No problem.

MD:
It‘s ok. Now you have to prepare a presentation and teach all of us here (6 members) including me.

Rayner:
When?

MD:
Tomorrow.

Rayner:
Tomorrow? But today and tomorrow I have another training.

MD:
So, the whole week, you only attend training?

Rayner:
The Admin forced me to go.

MD:
Ok. Then make it on the 29 Jan.

Rayner:……..

I was thinking, how should I teach a topic which seems to be very strange for me? I never deal with compressor before. Anyhow, I think I will learn about it during CNY holiday. I need to refresh whatever I was thought during the training. I believe I can do it. Just wait and see how I teach you something that I never done before. Hopefully I will not make you lost…. hahaha

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The Bunch

Today I attended a training regarding The Theory, Design, Operation and Maintenance of Air Compressor. I do not know what this training have to do with me since I do not deal with compressor in my daily job. But, I think it is an opportunity to learn and I am glad I was chosen to attend this training.

So, the first thing is, the training was damned boring. The trainer read most of his lecture from the book and gave only little explanation. I am sorry to say this even though I think the trainer was kind enough. But, I have to say the truth. He was kind, but the lecture was very boring.

Second thing is, while smoking at the open area, one bird dumped its shits on me around 1:55pm…. It fell straight on my forehead!!! I thought it was a drop of water from the a/c unit!! I just wiped it with my hand and straightaway went to the training room and wait until the training finished at 4:40pm before washing it.

Thirdly, I asked the trainer about the current economic situation. He said, he cannot say anything right now as he needs to see the coming economic indicators by March. My colleague said economic condition will be very bad after Chinese New Year. I asked why? He said because customer will not be spending after that. And the economy will deteriorate further. I didn’t say a word.

I heard people claiming before, that the stock market will crash badly after CNY. The same claim I heard last year. I don’t know base on what source the claims were made. But, if we refer back the stock market history during last year CNY, we can conclude that their claims were baseless.



Looking at the graph above, closing price for 1st Feb 2008 (Before CNY) was 1393.25 and closing price for 11th March 2008 (After CNY) was 1404.86. Where was the crash?

Of course it plunged afterwards especially in the month of March, but it was not due to “AFTER CNY” sentiment. It was closely linked to the politic instability due to the 12th General Election. And we can see from the graph when BN had lost 5 states and failed to maintained 2/3 majority, the market reacted aggressively with heavy selling on the 10th March 2008. Afterwards, the downtrend was due to external factor also.

Well, I might be wrong. Nobody can exactly predict the direction of the market price. So we will need to see whether the so-called crash will happen after this coming CNY.

As for me, I believe the 4Q 2008 result which will be out next month will not be pleasing as well as 1Q2009. But, I BELIEVE, recovery will start taking place in the 2nd Half of 2009. True or not, only time will tell.

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Opinion

1. Every action should have strong reason behind it. There must be a wise consideration before the action being carried out. You don’t simply say something brainless like having the MAF to attack US and Israel knowing it is impossible to be realized.

2. Unless there is a clear benefit of that action, nobody will give their support. The idea will be left all alone. What do you think we should do? Who are “we”? Are we the only sole source of food and medicine?

3. Killing of the innocents are wrong. Whatever the reason is, there is no way we can justify the killing of the innocents. Stick to it. I think it’s not really right to link the killing of babies and innocents by drinking coca-cola, flying boeing jets or watch American movies. Business is business. That’s the typical way of every business to grows, by selling product and services. Can we specifically say that the American businesses are dedicated to channel money for Israel to attack other countries?

4. What is the purpose of boycotting American products? To make the US economy weak? How about boycotting American company? Resign and look for another job in the local or government sector.

5. The killing of people happens almost everywhere in any parts of the world. We must condemn this violent action without any exception of anything.

6. Stop drinking coca-cola and there will be some impact? What kind of impact? To help US economy to deteriorate? I don’t think they need help. Now their economy is getting worse, and it seems that we are not affected by the downturn. We are not suffered at all.

7. We pray for an immediate ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and so that there will be long lasting peace in Gaza. Say NO to terrorism and violence.

8. This is just my opinion. No offence.

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Vein of Life

Concerned regarding my current cholesterol level, I did my second blood check-up today, 5 months since my last check. My last LDL is double than the normal range. Since then, I tried on reducing my meat intake and add up some fish in my daily diet. Apart from that, I reduce the number of smoking per day from about 5 times averagely to only once a day. Sometime I failed anyhow.

But I don’t really know how much of this change of eating and smoking habit will improve or reduce the LDL level. Recently, I started to spend some time to exercise, to improve my fitness and health. This will continue everyday as long as I feel necessary.

Thus, I really want a clarification about my current health status…. So that I know which part should be paid more attention. So today, together with my colleague, I decided to take a blood test.

5 years ago, when I had a dengue fever and was admitted in the hospital, I was required to give blood sample for platelet count purpose. So the nurse in duty will take my blood sample twice a day. What I noticed was, most of the time the nurse cannot get my blood at one shot. They only managed to get it after 2 or 3 times trying.

At the first time I donated my blood, the same thing happened. They have a problem not in finding my vein, but to get the blood out of my vein. And there was a time, they only get half of it before its stop flowing.

I am aware of this ‘problem’ since the very first time I deal with it. And today I decided to take a video of the whole process. Enjoy the movie…..

PART 1

PART 2


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La Isla Bonita

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Tagged me: Handwriting

I have been tagged by Sheila. I have tagged another 5 Persons.


Here is the rules:

1. Your name / identification name / username etc.
2. Write anything using either your left / right hands.
3. Most favorite alphabets.
4. Less favorite alphabets.
5. "The quick brown fox jump over the lazy dog".
6. Tag more 6 persons / bloggers.

And this is my art of writing:

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Back To KL

I had just arrived at my second home in PJ. I checked on my car, which I had left for about 2 weeks. A bit dusty, but it seems fine. Got a big task for him tomorrow. After that, I arranged my stuff, and straight away go online. Here I am now, in front of my laptop, writing this post.

I look outside my window….. This is what I see (U see what I see).



I am a bit relieved since tomorrow is not a working day. I think I need to adapt before really going to work. I could not explain my feeling right now. It’s better to be at home. I turn on a music which reminds me my recent trip to Ranau.

What I gonna do now? Oh, I almost forgot that I haven’t completed my report yet. Fuck that report. I think I need to call my friend later. He is back from KK by today too. Probably we can exchange story. I think I still in a mood of celebration.

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The Words

I just stay at home today. Need to complete the company report plus need to spend extra time with family before takeoff to KL tomorrow. After that I will take 1 day rest before working as I only start working on the 6 Jan 2009. It’s killing me when I start to think about working.

It is raining here as I writing my post. I put all my clothes in the washing machine, and check my flight info so that “banana won’t fruit twice”. That was a terrible experience.

Year 2009 will be an interesting year for me despite the tough economy condition. I see a lot of opportunity to advance. But at the same time, I got some strong issue which will drag or affect my plan behind. Only time will show which one prevails.

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A Lone Ranger Trip

First of All, I would like to take this chance to say Happy New Year to everybody. Guess all of you have great holidays and are well prepared to come back to work next week. I am not looking forward to go to work anyway.

I guess the first day of New Year was not a good start for me to have this kind of ‘feel good’ feeling. Though most of the previous days I really enjoy many things, but when life full of thrill suddenly change to nothing to do, it feels like the world has stop turning.

So due to great boredom (yesterday), I decided to go to Ranau. That was a sudden decision anyway, as earlier I only planned to drive around and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful scenery along the road. Anyway, after a series of SMSes with my friend, Carl, I decided to go to his place in Ranau. He promised to bring me around (Earlier he said mandi air panas Poring). Whatever it is, as long as I can kill this boredom, it doesn’t matter.

So, I left around 5:00 pm, in a broad day light. You can see the mountain Kinabalu at the back. I light up my cigarette and enjoyed the smoke.

Start going uphill.

Sunset1 gradually take place

Hutan Rimba yg Anggun




An old lady carrying a 'wakid' at her back. Almost hit her as my eyes stick on my camera screen.




At this level, the air is cool.



Beautiful Sunset2.

In a sudden, everything started to change. Everywhere getting dark & darker. It was just 5:30 pm i think. A deep fog is coming.

It's not a big deal. I still can see.

But, suddenly it seems that the fog is getting thicker ahead.

I kept going. Temperature getting lower. I was shivering eventhough i didn't put the A/C on.

I told myself..... "It's getting worse"

I put my lights on..... I can hardly see the car infront of me.

And this is the worst. But, I continued driving.

That's it.....

Ni gambar sampingan.

Arrived at Ranau town around 6:30pm. My friend came to fetch me shortly, and he drove off to his house while deciding what to do next. I suggested going to Poring Hot Spring directly and have something to eat there and drink whiskey in the hot water. He said the food there is not that nice and less variety. He suggested going Kundasang since the foods are better and as he tried to group some friends to visit the nearby club. We were suggesting an opposite direction to go!!

As we stopped at the intersection to make a final decision, finally I agree with his plan. But in the end, we only had dinner as I didn’t bring extra clothing for clubbing. After all, makan is the most imortant thing and to be prioritize. Nothing can justify the need of eating.

After dinner, a thing which was never in our planning came. And that how we spend the rest of the night. I never played before, but i got 'on the job training' from the PRO, and straight away gambling. I ended up losing RM3. Consider good for beginner.

Video for fun: To Ranau

Video for Fun: From Ranau

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