Year 1989

The 2 boys at the right and left side is me and my twin brother. Which one is me??? Left or right?? (Click the pic for larger view)

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Kiri ka kanan??

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My Girlfriend & I

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Malas sia mau becakap.....

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The Pet

Do you have a pet? My sister has one, which is a bird. She found the birth somewhere around my house without the mom. She took it and once the bird opens up its eyes, she thought my sister was the mother. She fed the bird, and kept it inside the room so that the cat won’t catch it. This is how the bird looks like…..

Cute isn’t it? I really want to see it myself and I hope by the time I go back in September, the bird should be able to fly. But yesterday my sister told me that the bird already died. I asked her why she let the cat go inside the room, but she said it wasn’t the cat. She said she took the bird with her while sleeping and accidently ‘tindih’ the bird.

I asked her why she brought the bird to sleep knowing that she will not be able feel its whereabouts, and she said the birds was making a lot of noise if she put it elsewhere and not by her side. She was very sad with what had happened.

Then I recalled last time when my little bro had a chick as his pet. The chick was abandoned by his/her J mom for the reason I am not so clear with. Then my bro kept the chick as a pet, and it seems that the chick thought that my bro was the mom and keeps following him around the house. It died the same way like the bird, but the only difference was I am the one who ‘killed’ it.

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Re-Location

The current company I am working with has 4 plants in Bayan Lepas area which are located at separate locations except for Plant 1 & Plant 2. Currently I am working in Plant 1 as an Industrial Engineer. I have another three colleagues which is an IE as well. We are doing the same job, but only dealing with different customers.

After working in here for about four months, next week I will be leaving my colleagues and friends at Plant 1. I will be transferred to another plant which is located about 3km or 4km away. I have a mix feeling about this re-location. Firstly, I am very comfortable with what I am doing now and also with the people around.

Moving to Plant 4 means leaving my friends behind. Not only my friends, but my colleagues as well. I will be the only IE there and of course the job requires greater responsibility and to be more challenging. Hesitating to go out of my comfort zone, nevertheless, I said yes to the re-location plan because the other side of me want to discover what they have in there.

I am now in the midst of training and transferring my current job to the newly hired IE. She is doing well so far and I think it is the best time for her to pick up everything before the next incoming project which is expected to be increased in the coming months.

I will be starting to work at Plant 4 by Tuesday next week. I do not know what to expect since I never been there and I do not know anybody around closely. But I believe its how you deal with people and fit in yourself into the crowd. Once you understand them well, and then start manipulating… hehe.

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The Weekend

Hi my dear friends wherever you are. I had been in silence for the past 2 weeks if I am not mistaken. As usual, I were not in mood of writing and had very less time to think what the topic should be.

Last weekend, I was in KL for a ‘reunion’ with my sis, bro and dad. We had a great time and I just don’t want it to end too soon. We went shopping, eating, and sightseeing. Actually the main reason they are there is to attend my elder sister convocation which is held today.

We have fun, even though we had to use the face mask most of the time, especially in the crowded area. We do not want to take a risk of the current outbreak H1N1. I was once being ignorant too. But, seeing how serious they were to prevent any possibilities of infection, plus my girlfriend stern advice, I got worried and wore one too.

So, from now on, I promise to wear a face mask whenever I go to public places like shopping complex. I hope all of you out there do not take this matter lightly as prevention is better than cure. Hopefully face mask and hand sanitizer prices will not simply going up unreasonably.

Let us stand together to fight H1N1.

Do I look like a student? Yess, I do. Hehehe… I will post more pictures during the convocation day once I get it from my sister or brother. As for this moment, please enjoy the picture above.

While waiting for boarding at KLIA, I managed to take a picture of the aircraft. I am a huge fan of airplane but I don’t know why I did not enrol in Aeronautical Engineering School last time.

Then in a sudden, there were this little boy keep looking at me and giggling. He even went close and touched my leg. The mom did not realised this probably because she is looking at the plane as well. He even looked at me when I took his picture.

I wonder why this little child so excited. Do I look funny when I put my mask on? I took my own picture immediately.

I indeed looked funny.

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The Time

It’s end of July now. I will be going to KL next week to meet my brother, sister and dad over there. Actually they are coming here for my sister’s convocation. Unfortunately I am not be able attend the ceremony as it will be held on weekdays. Anyhow, since there are coming here early, I decided to meet them during weekend only. Some more, I missed my chance to go back home last April.

Since I will be going there for just a short time, so I decided to take a flight as I don’t think I have enough energy to drive. This time I made a comparison between Airasia and MAS. The ticket price differs a bit with MAS cost little bit more. Anyhow since I still cannot forgive Airasia for what they had done to me last time, I decided to go for MAS this time. KOTOH!!

All this while I was thinking…. Thinking about going back to my peaceful hometown in Sabah…. I mean going back for good. I even tried several times to apply for a job there through Jobstreet.com. By the way, when I checked the application status the next day, it went unsuccessful. I do not know what type of applicants they would consider. But it is ok. I will just keep on trying.

Anyhow, I have not fully decided yet. It’s kind of looking for more signs, more possibilities and a clear direction about everything. This is the hard part which I could not predict or see the way to HEAL the consequences ahead. Don’t get it? No worries as it is intentional….. hehehe.

Last but not least, I am going for Hepatitis B Vaccination this August.

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THE HECK

I woke up late today. It was 8.15am when I realized that I was still laying on my bed…. comfortably. But as usual, and I think it is my habit when it happened to be late to work….. I never rushed myself instead of preparing myself slowly and calmly. It always inside my mind that, once I late, how fast I rush myself, my attendance will still being recorded as ‘LATE’. They do not distinguish the time frame like 5 mins late, 10 mins late or so forth. So, why bother? Once late, embrace it and enjoy the ride.

I arrived at office like nobody business. Pretending that I just came back from meeting, sat on my table and switch on my computer, and straight away do my job like nothing happened. I am very good at pretending a.k.a ‘berlakon’. My colleague asked me….. “U got fever?” and I said… “No, I woke up late”.

I had been very busy lately. Lots of job coming at once, and require completion about the same due time. But, I learnt to control my stress. So, complete or not, I will walk out shortly after office hour is over. That is my principle.

I bought my September flight ticket to KK last 2 days. Actually I had seen it increasing day by day, week by week, from RM 400 something to RM 651 and lastly to RM700 something. I was so afraid that the price might climb up if I keep on delaying. And once I made my decision, the price already at RM748. So I delayed my flight to the next day, and managed to get a return ticket at RM651. So I bought it.

This evening I checked the Airasia.com website again, and I was very shocked, surprise and pissed off. The price for a return flight with exactly the same date and time to KK has dropped off by 40% from RM 651 to RM 385.

I was thinking what the TUUT is going around? What games are being played or what principles are being applied to decide the pricing? I thought the further you wait, the more expensive it will be. By logic, shouldn’t it be that way?

I think this people had learnt enough about consumer’s psychological behaviour. They know how people normally think and react and this is our fault for generously giving into their customer’s feedback survey. When most consumers including me have the same typical thoughts, the opposite will happen out of our expectation. Who will not be pissed off when such situation happens?

Then I thought about my December’s flight ticket which I bought about a month ago. I check the same route, same date and same time…… and again and again…. I am totally speechless!! The price has gone down by 11% from RM 319 to RM283.

So in the end, I lose about 30% out of RM 900++ due to my smart ass. This is a good example out of this case that, when buying ticket from Airasia.com, I should not plan in advance, especially when the hot promotions are being released.


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The Evaluation

I didn’t realized that time is flying very fast. I have been working in my current company for 3 months. Today, my manager called me for an evaluation regarding confirmation. I thought it suppose to be with my immediate supervisor first. But actually, my immediate supervisor had given his personal view about my performance with my manager. Appraisal score was ready, just waiting for me to read and sign.

The evaluation falls within 4 categories as follows:

Category 1: Goals & Job Execution
Remarks:
Perform job in direct & orderly manner.
Always with new ideas and suggestions.
Beginning to set aggressive goal.
Reliable & total independence.
Prioritization: Above average.
Grade: C.

Category 2: Performance Behaviour
Remarks:
Capable & competent,
Self-reliant and competent
Has drive and determination
Learns quickly and adapts to change and job enlargement
Meeting TCS, good customer feedback
Persistence & cycle time conscious
Always punctual and has not been absent from work
Grade: C

Category 3: Interaction

Remarks:

Generally capable of leading, motivating and work with team
Accepts and promptly carries out assignments
Able to communicate and express thoughts and ideas with all levels
Always get along well with all associates and work well with others
Pursue until issues resolve
Participate and assist in extra activities and maintain basic housekeeping
Grade: C

Category 4: Job Skills
Remarks:
Good quality of work with minimum errors
Imparting knowledge and skills as requested
Grade: C

I wonder what suppose a person should be to get an A or B? They must be very brilliant, excellent, and outstanding. Looking at the remarks above, I can accept that I indeed fall under that category and actually it is not that bad after all. But the grading makes it looks like….. WTF???

Even so, there are some criteria which I do not agree with, as I do not see any method or way to channel my efforts toward achieving it. Maybe it requires another 6 months to go? Or probably needs to be more aggressive? Or probably as a matter of fact, the ‘railway’ is not there. I am glad it is well communicated with my manager and he understands my concern.

Nevertheless, there are some positive points and words of comfort given by my manager. He is still the best manager I have so far since started working.

P/S:

If it is a self evaluation, I already put myself under Grade A as I usually did in the previous company. Hehehe

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The Girl I Love

This is the girl I love..... :)




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My Sister's Convocation Pt 2

Siapa yg sakit gigi, sila daftarkan nama. Kami akan melakukan rawatan percuma untuk mencabut gigi menggunakan angkup vernier.

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My Sister's Convocation Pt 1

Today supposed to be a stock count day in my company. But I am taking a day leave as I need to attend my sister’s convocation. It took me approx. an hour drive to Batu Ferringhi and thanks God the travel was still considered as smooth.

I reached there around 8.00 a.m. I thought I was late. But the VIP’s was late as hell like nobody business. If I were the PM, I already sacked this kind of ‘Tetamu Kehormat’. No offence ye datuk datuk n datin datin….. I didn’t mention any name by the way…. Heheh…..

When I entered the main hall, and as I saw the new graduates, I felt their excitement too. Everybody seems to be happy and the situation brings back old memory of my own in 2005. I rush to find my sister, and within a minute I saw them talking to each other happily. Since I was the photographer that time, I took as much picture as possible.

Being a ‘videographer’ also, I managed to make one unprofessional ‘Clip (hehe)’ for my sister while she was receiving her cert. I don’t want to share it here as I know you will laugh of seeing it. I am not able to put any pics at the moment as the camera is not with me. Will put some after receive it from my sister. A big congratulations for her by the way!!!

I enjoyed the choir performances and also the ambience of young people shouting here and there congratulating and giving support. In a sudden, I realized that I am 27 years old. Doesn’t mean I am old, but I feel old when younger people around. What does it mean by the way?

Since I am still in the excitement of the atmosphere, and since I do not have any picture to post yet, why not I post my own picture (get inside the basked and lift it myself….. hehehehe). Just wana revive the memory back into my forgetful brain. So I choose 2 pics, as they remain as my nice girl friend until now.

Dear Kath & Keyr…. I wish all the best for both of you in life…. Wherever you are.

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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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Legend

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The Reptilian

While enjoying the breathtaking scenary at the back of my apartment, I saw this creature looking at me intensely:

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Fried Chicken

After 2 months of successful cookings, yesterday I decided to try something new. I put an oyster and tomato sauce before frying my chicken..... some kind of marinating laa.....

Then this is the yummy result. Sorry the picture is a bit blurr:

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Kopivosian Tadau Tagayo Do Kaamatan.

First of all, I would like to wish my Sabahan friends wherever you are a

“Kotobian Tadau Tagazo do Kaamatan”

Those of you, who are in Sabah, enjoy the celebration. Those who are outside of Sabah just listen to this song and let’s cry together….. hehehe

This song may bring brief explanation about Kaamatan as well.

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I Dont Know

I had been busy lately. I mean in the office; as there are a lot of things to do. Anyhow I enjoyed doing it, as it is not boring. Relationship has improved as I gained more respect and responsibility than before. Thanks to God for answering my prayer….. and thanks to my ex-company, for the precious knowledge they had given me. It’s really worth it.

I’d finish downloading Prison Break E21 & E22. Thanks to Mr Well, for such a resourceful blog. I am gonna watch it tonight after taking my medication. I transferred money into my ASB account through Maybank2u. But I am not sure whether it goes through or not. So, I tried for a small amount first. Need to update my account especially the correspondence address which is still written USM Transkerian as the current record.

Yesterday my friend sent me an email which contains a picture of a kind of food which I used to eat during my childhood as what people say can cure sinusitis or Resdung ka??? It’s a pig nose (Hidung babi). I forgot to save the picture but it seems very delicious. Hehehehe

Well, talking about swine flu, eating the SWINE actually does not make you get the flu. I read about this before, but still some people seem to be misunderstood. See the Sabah Government banned for pork import. But, it’s ok. Sabah does not need imported pork. They have enough on their own; be it a city swine or a jungle swine (New Term)….. hehehe. But I love both.

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I sick

I went back from KL yesterday, and now I am not feeling good. I went to see a doctor just now and took some medication and try to sleep but my eyes resisted. I get up and I think I should write something while waiting for my eyes to get heavy. What’s wrong with me? Actually I got fever. The doctors said, I should wait for another 2 days before going for the Swine Flu screening. Suru sita, palis palis.

It’s not necessary but just as precaution step. I hate being sick. Especially during this time where people getting very sensitive if they sense that you are likely not feeling well. I need to be extra careful taking my medication tomorrow to avoid chaos. Now I am feeling drowsy. Need to sleep now.

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