Parasailing

Today my Fiancee and I went to Sutera Harbour Sea Quest for a Parasailing activity. Upon arrival, we were informed that we cannot do it because the weather was not good for such activity. We were a bit disappointing and just about to leave when the person in charge made an effort to ask his supervisor (I guess) whether they can accomodate one slot for us. Thank God, they were willing to give us a shot and we were good to go.

We boarded the boat, put our life jacket on, surrendered our watches, handphone and car key to be kept by the operators. The only thing that I didn't give is my wallet. I put it on my front pocket. Why? because I didnt remember how much money left inside.

I don't really know how to explain the feelings... it's better for you to go and try it yourself... I guess it's similar like flying by plane, only not surrounded by composite wall and with low speed... Those of you who interested to give it a try, hopefully the following info will help:

Watersport: Parasailing

Location: Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu - Look for Sea Quest at Marina Club

Price: RM 180 (We were told that doing this in an adjacent island is much cheaper)

Contact: 6088 248006

Besides parasailing, there are others water sport they have to offer like Jet Ski, Banana Rides, Wake Boarding, Water Skiing, Ocean Kayak etc... Cheers...

P/S: If anything valuable dropped into the sea, there is no way you can find it back. So, don't bring unnecessary things together. Be as simple as possible...

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My Ongoing Dilemma

All this while, I thought I already decided that I am going to stay in SG while working there. But lately, the idea of staying in JB while working in SG crossed my mind as well. If I am to stay in SG, it will less hectic to move around especially in the morning and evening. Anyhow, the room rent is expensive. Don't talk about renting a whole house. What if I wana have kids? All these questions keep on lingering inside my mind.

If I am to stay in JB, of course I can rent a whole house on my own, which will be more convenient if I am to have  kid or kids... and of course I would like to have one or two or more depending on my financial capability. My future prediction is,  by September 2011, I will become a father already.. God willing :) (Jangan kamu ingat si Paul saja pandai menilik)....

One of the disadvantages that I have to endure is, I have to wake up very early every morning. Safety issues in JB as I read crime rate is high over there. But I guess, sometime things comes in package. You can't choose, but have to decide base on your priority.

What about my gym membership? I purposely upgrade my membership to VVIP so I can access every center around the world including SG. Currently there are about 6-8 centers available in SG but none in JB.

Due to this dilemma, I decided to observe, plan, and act... this is not a mere PDCA practiced by many companies as one of their improvement method... hehe... I think, I should go and stay in SG first.... maybe in 2-5 months? until i become fully familiarize and adapt with everything. After that only I decide whether staying in JB is more favorable or not.. I mean, in a big picture, for me, my wife and my anak anak.

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Leaving to KL

We (My fiancee n I) done our pre-weds photoshoot yesterday. It took us half day to for the indoor photoshoot, which means I have to find one suitable day maybe in July or Aug to go for the second photoshoot. This time, it would be for both indoor and outdoor. It went well, we are satisfied with the way it is conducted. In fact, we had fun doing it with the friendly photographer.

The preparation and decision making time was really short for us. We only have 3 days to shortlist which bridal house we would want to go, and we only managed to visit three of them. We have to decide on the following day, and go for the photo session before my leave ends which means yesterday. With all the rush, we don't know how is it look like yet. Hopefully it turns out well lah.

Today would be my last day here. I feel sad definitely, to have to leave my loved ones back in here. I could not find any better place than Sabah, although I dont like most of the drivers here. My life would be perfect if I can find one prospectful job here and to settle down with my loved ones around. But, this seems not going to happen in near time. Anyhow, I have faith that someday, I will be back here for good :)

I am going to pack up now, leaving my comfy airconditioned room..... Even though my house is being surrounded by jungle, but everything is complete. I have everything I need :).

THE END

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The Appearance

It’s been a long time since my last update. I do not know what to write since every day I had been doing the same thing over and over again. So, I am not going to repeat them again and again plus I am lazy to do so.

My mobile phone is not doing well. I don’t really know why the contact lists has suddenly disappeared and lead me into trouble to memorize almost 200 contact numbers inside. I hardly memorize any number due to my short memory capability. Thus, I have to use back my very old phone while considering other options in near future.

Talking about job, well nothing interesting to tell so far. Job is job; the difference is just how you look at it. Anyhow, relationship and mood become better than before. Having a good boss is one of the reasons I should appreciate to be here.

This weekend I will be watching a movie: Transformer with my friend and my sister as well. My friend bought the ticket 3 days ago, and of course gets a good seat for all of us. Apart from that, there is a plan to go out for clubbing, but I have not finalized whether to join or not. Need to see who is going.

About my personal life, I had been planning around preparing for my future engagement which will take place this coming December. It’s a normal thing for everyone whom getting engage to think about related stuff, to prepare themselves in every aspect around.

Why people need to get engage? Can’t we just go and get married when the time comes? For me I would prefer the latter. But as to fulfill the requirement of the “ADAT” as insisted by my family so I have to follow it as a sign of respect. No offence to everyone. It’s just my opinion.

I plan to go back to Sabah during Hari Raya. I checked the flight ticket and found that return ticket cost up to MYR 650 from PNG-KK-PNG for both MAS & Airasia. I am still thinking whether want to buy or not. But, looking at the 9 days holiday, I think its worth to buy (busy pressing my calculator now). At least I get to go back 2 times this year compare to 3 times/year in the previous time.

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The SDC

I get a glimpse on TV about news on the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC). There was some familiar a.k.a LIAR faces popping on the screen talking craps about ensuring the implementation of the project to be as smooth as possible, for the fact that they cared for the people of Sabah. Oh really? The leaders there are just care for themselves, their families and their survival. They do not care about us.

I believe the SDC itself is politically motivated as we all know it was launched when the GE was just around the corner. Oooo, the government must be very concern for the people of Sabah, after so long digging the wealth of this rich state and give nothing significant in return. Well, they keep on telling stories about improving this, that and so forth, but are those mentioned are what we really want?

If you see the points stated in the SDC plan, of course it looks lucrative. The plan takes about 25 years to be realized in which to make Sabah as a most liveable place in Asia. SDC's key economic drivers are services which includes tourism and logistics, agriculture and manufacturing. I am not against the principles of SDC, but by right they should have done this long long time before if they have brain to think.

Now, because of their stupidity, many Sabahan professionals are in doubt in deciding whether they should go back to their hometown or not due to lack or no job at all which suits their capacity. Well, some might not mind at all, but I believe majority of them want to work closer at home and their loved ones.

So, all of us Sabahan must be always suspicious, critical and cynical about whatever being promised to us, especially from the government, the in-efficient government. We must watch them and ensure they do their job properly. We must voice out our opinion the way RPK did. If they intend to charge us on whatever Act, we run and hide inside the jungle.

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Double Celebration

On the 27th Dec 2008 marked a very special day for my twin brother and his fiancée as it was the day they were announced as a husband and wife. Congratulations to both of them. Claps, claps….. May God bless their marriage and have a bountiful grace in life ahead.

Reception was held at Beverly Hills Hotel, with the presence of family and relatives of the bride and groom. Besides that, most of my old and close friends also attended, and made the celebration more meaningful and full of joy. I enjoyed the nice food and lovely atmosphere. Everybody seems to be happy, broad smiles in everybody’s face, a perfect description of happiness.

I even tried to show up my dancing skills…. The very first time dancing the poco-poco on the dance floor. But, since everybody knew it very well, and done it like a pro, I only make myself look like a fool. I gave up in less than 5 minutes.

After the wedding party ended, my friends and I continued our drinking and partying session. We started around 11:00p.m and ended around 5:30a.m. We were tired and drunk!!.... Next morning was a different story. And as usual, the life in Sabah, during festive season, is always interesting and full of fun.

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Going Into The Reality.....

My flight supposed to be at 7:35am. Well after packed all my stuff, I went to sleep at 2:00am. Suddenly my phone rang; it was my twin who called. He said “Where are you?” I look at the clock, and God! It’s already 6:00a.m. I don’t want to scare him. I just said, I am going to leave soon. He said “What??” I said, it’s still early. I am going to make it.

I rushed to the bathroom, took my shower, check my list and pack everything left. I left my house exactly at 6:30am and asked my friend to drive me to the airport. Forced him to speed until 160km/hr as I assured him I will pay if happen to be any summon. I tell the truth to my twins, and told him that I am going to catch another flight if I missed the schedule one. Don’t tell mom.

I arrived at 7:03am at LCCT, rush to the check in counter, and luckily I AM VERY LUCKY. I managed to check in as the counter has not closed yet. Fuhh….

I arrived at Labuan Airport on the 20th Dec 2008 around 10:07 am. It’s a new airport anyway, and the weather was great. I checked on my new hair cut, to ensure it still intact. I cut my hair short, really short until u can see my balding shape.

I went shopping with my mom and aunties. My mom bought 5 litres of wine. My sister bought a lot of chocolates and a whiskey. My aunt bought a Chivas, Wine and chocolates. I bought nothing. Beers? Just don’t feel like buying anything.

My very first visit to Labuan. The purpose was to attend my brother’s wedding party, as they called it “Shower Party”. Everything was great, the food, people, environment, meeting family and friends. I notice the night life was happening too. About 400 peoples attended the party. The presentation and slides show was very entertaining. The couple also seems very happy.

I saw my mom looking at me with a kind of look. I know that look. But I don’t have the answer.

It was a nice day even though a tiring one, and probably will post some picture here later.
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I Concur

I sensed something, and through my sixth sense, it confirmed to be true. People change anyway, that’s why we need to be wise. Social life, improved. Get to know more people. Why? Have a better social life, replenishment and being secure. New opportunity came in today. Will explain more when the time is right.

The last 2 weeks, was an intense time for me. Calculating the risk and think on how to go about doing it. Sigh….. It’s difficult, but not impossible to do. Middle of December will shed some light, which will show some direction whether The 14 Jan Plan will happen or not. I just have to wait n see.

Hello everybody. I had abandoned my blog for such a long time. Not because I had nothing to say but, not in the mood of writing I guess. Yesterday my boss told us that retrenchment would not be a case in our company. Thanks to that. And he mentioned about this year bonus too.

From what I can understand, this year bonus will be slightly higher compare to last year as he was saying that it is the company policy to give in that manner. I am quite happy to hear that, but who knows? I don’t want to put too much hope, but hopefully it will become true.

And when it’s about 2 more weeks before I go back home, I start to feel that I am going to fall sick again. The very same sickness that I will have each time I go back to my hometown. This is very predictable and I don’t know how to explain this phenomenon. I hate being sick when it suppose the time to enjoy. I really hope this time, it will not make a ‘scene’. Some more, I have an important role to play this month. Please pray for me, as I started to take vit. C last Monday.

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Annual Leave

Everybody does not like Monday. As far as I know, in the Boring group only one person likes Monday very much. But today one good thing happened. I managed to get my leave approved. I don’t think it ever that easy, thanks God. So officially I would like to announce that my Christmas Holiday will start on the 18 Dec 2008. I got 9 days off day remaining, but today it’s all gone. So, like everybody, I am entering a holiday mood now.

I realized that the number of cars on Federal Highway has reduced since last week. I mean, if I leave home at 7:20, I still can reach office on time. So, I take this chance to wake up a bit late. Usually at 6:35am I must be in the bathroom already. But now, at 6:55am taking my shower, and leave my house around 7:18am. Actually, I just like the extra time for sleeping, not because I can reach office on time. Don’t get me wrong.

Today I received my Digi’s phone bill. So far, this is the lowest charges I have ever had. It’s only RM 47.50. I’m currently using Digi 1-plan, which means I have to pay fixed charges of RM 50. Well, I think I suppose to use a bit more this month. As I checked my current usage just now, it’s just RM 12.92. Dear All, please use Digi.

That’s all, thank you.

That was the house where i stayed when i was in primary school - Standard 1-5. My house is just nearby, you can wake up 15 minutes before the bell ring and run into the class. Do you see the river behind? Now you ask where did i learn to swim..... What a nice place to grow up..... Click the picture for larger view.
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PEACE

The second day of my holiday. Doing my report, and managed to complete it by today. So, that's it. It took me 2 days to get it done!... What a waste of time..... By the way, I realize that I enjoy being at home.

I do not know why, it’s peaceful in here. Life is slow, but not boring. I wish I can work from home….. by only doing reports and e-mail it to my boss. But I know at this time, it’s just a dream….. which only will come true in the next 5 yrs maybe…..

I took some pictures at my house yard using my so-called 5MP camera phone. I don’t think it’s a 5MP anyway…..

Due to the high inflation rate of 8%, we decided to plant our own "Sayur-Mayur"

I think the "Kerbau" is cute..... due to the 5MP zooming quality, that's the best pic. Or probably it was because of my skill, I don't know.

We have all what we need - These fruits are delicious and fresh from the tree..... hehehe. But actually, it's a panoramic view using my camera phone. Promotion bah!!

Tomorrow the yellow one will gone.....

If this piece of land left unclaimed, automatically it will be mine within the next 5 years. For free..... no dispute.....

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Holiday

I arrived home safely yesterday night. After a short chat with my family, I went to bed. Today I woke up at 8:00am in the morning. Throw all my clothes into the washing machine, bought some breakfast from the “Kedai Cina”, with sprite and coke.

Had a quick breakfast, and until now doing my report which I have to submit by today as requested by the Big Boss. Anyway, complete or not I would not want to push myself of rushing it. It’s a time of enjoying my holiday in my peaceful hometown. KL is out of my mind now. But since I am a very responsible worker (although as at the time of writing I haven’t have any award to recognize this), I decided to do it….. In the comfort of my own room.

So today, I will be only doing this report, and like it or not, I will only submit it by tomorrow. Because there is no way it can be completed by today. To all of my friends out there, I wana wish you all Selamat Hari Raya, and enjoy ur holiday.

Dan sesiapa yg ada di Sabah, ada masa mari kita bejumpa....
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