Recently, i came upon people who are so proud of their age, they become blind.
Heritage, history, experience, tradition, whatever you like to call it, does add flavours and brand confidence, in a way similar to paper qualification, there is no doubt about it. Think Adidas.
I’m a great fan of tradition. I respect experience, and cherish veteran contribution.
What I don’t get is…
What makes a veteran thinks that bragging how experience he/ she is will earn younger generation’s respect?
Adidas never stop at telling people how long they have been making shoes! Nor Adidas get angry when footballers opted for Nike.
They come out with better shoes. They take the time to understand what the market need. They work with better designer like Stella McCartney. They improve their performance!
Even so, they remain number two. But they have earn our respect.
Yes, performance and result top our list of criteria for respect and admiration.
The market has spoken, so please don’t act like a baby.
Saturday, 16 August 2008
Meme-ed
I was tagged by princess jni. What else about me you wanna know la?
*** *** ***
1.What are your goals/dreams?
♥ To make a difference in my life, my family's life, my friend's life.
2. The most happiest thing in your life?
♥ Currently, is to have all my friends around me (yes i'm talking to you!)
3.Favourite colour?
♥ Colourful
4. What would you do if u have a million dollars?
♥ Quit job and go study, get my master, do another master. Learn diving. Buy 2 apartments, one for self and one to rent.
5. Where do you wish to go the most? Why?
♥ Now, i want to go to Hong Kong. I want to do my master there. Final destination- Japan.
6. What is your weakness that you can't stand the most?
♥ Lazy. Being nice to people.
7. What will you do if you face something sad?
♥ Have fun and forget about it. Worst case, talk to friends.
8. Most afraid to lose..?
♥ Loved ones.
9. What is the practical target within this 5 years?
♥ Completed my master and work in Hong Kong.
10. Ask yourself, do you like yourself?
♥ of course =)
11. Favorite song?
♥ this Malay song called Sempurna. Its amazing. Dedicated to the low self esteemer.
12.What weird things that you wish to happen?
♥ Chinese/ Indian become Malaysia Prime Minister
13.What age do you wish to live until?
♥ The day when all my loved ones were gone ( i mean my peers la of coz)
14. You Hate which type of people the most?
♥ Snob
15. Are you satisfied with your life?
♥ Yes
16. What do you wish to do the most now?
♥ Lose 6-7 kg
17. What do you think will make you think that the human nature is dark?
♥ We are carnivores. We eat each other to survive.
18. If you are in deepest depression, who will you look for?
♥ J & Ang Co.
19. If god will give you one thing and take away another, what do you think it will be?
♥ Give me opportunity and take away my laziness
20. Have you found yourself?
♥ Getting there.
*** *** ***
1.What are your goals/dreams?
♥ To make a difference in my life, my family's life, my friend's life.
2. The most happiest thing in your life?
♥ Currently, is to have all my friends around me (yes i'm talking to you!)
3.Favourite colour?
♥ Colourful
4. What would you do if u have a million dollars?
♥ Quit job and go study, get my master, do another master. Learn diving. Buy 2 apartments, one for self and one to rent.
5. Where do you wish to go the most? Why?
♥ Now, i want to go to Hong Kong. I want to do my master there. Final destination- Japan.
6. What is your weakness that you can't stand the most?
♥ Lazy. Being nice to people.
7. What will you do if you face something sad?
♥ Have fun and forget about it. Worst case, talk to friends.
8. Most afraid to lose..?
♥ Loved ones.
9. What is the practical target within this 5 years?
♥ Completed my master and work in Hong Kong.
10. Ask yourself, do you like yourself?
♥ of course =)
11. Favorite song?
♥ this Malay song called Sempurna. Its amazing. Dedicated to the low self esteemer.
12.What weird things that you wish to happen?
♥ Chinese/ Indian become Malaysia Prime Minister
13.What age do you wish to live until?
♥ The day when all my loved ones were gone ( i mean my peers la of coz)
14. You Hate which type of people the most?
♥ Snob
15. Are you satisfied with your life?
♥ Yes
16. What do you wish to do the most now?
♥ Lose 6-7 kg
17. What do you think will make you think that the human nature is dark?
♥ We are carnivores. We eat each other to survive.
18. If you are in deepest depression, who will you look for?
♥ J & Ang Co.
19. If god will give you one thing and take away another, what do you think it will be?
♥ Give me opportunity and take away my laziness
20. Have you found yourself?
♥ Getting there.
Sunday, 3 August 2008
Let's Go Mamak
Last night i was treated to almost three hours of musical bliss.
Performed by Inner Voices, the band features western and Malaysian musical instruments, including my favourite tabla, Chinese drums and flute.
Visit their blogspot here.
There is still an 8.30pm show tonight at KLPAC.
Show your support, you will probably see me there again.
***
On the other hand, Seet also thinks that,
If you are born workaholic, you are not hardworking.
If you are born fearless, you are not brave.
Performed by Inner Voices, the band features western and Malaysian musical instruments, including my favourite tabla, Chinese drums and flute.
Visit their blogspot here.
There is still an 8.30pm show tonight at KLPAC.
Show your support, you will probably see me there again.
***
On the other hand, Seet also thinks that,
If you are born workaholic, you are not hardworking.
If you are born fearless, you are not brave.
Sunday, 27 July 2008
Life is so drama
Past five days and five nights~
I had durian, dim sum, bak kut teh
I went to pasar malam, and cycling in Bukit Cahaya
I attended parties, for business and leisure, two nights in a row.
I got home Sunday morning 2am.
My new house got a set of new doors, cool~
Mom forgot that I have been away for five days and don't have the keys~
My phone ran out of battery.
The door bell!
Nobody answered after ding dong for 15 minutes.
They probably never heard of it.
Did they lock my room's balcony door?
Should I climb up?
I think I can do it.
FHM Jantan Test would like to hear about this.
Better not.
Public phone!
There is one near 7-Eleven.
Thank god it is still working.
A glimmer of hope for Malaysian vandals.
Got in.
It's already 3am.
Drama nye~
Dark Knight is good.
So is Red Cliff,Hell Boy 2 & Journey to the Centre of the Earth,
I have paid my dues.
I had durian, dim sum, bak kut teh
I went to pasar malam, and cycling in Bukit Cahaya
I attended parties, for business and leisure, two nights in a row.
I got home Sunday morning 2am.
My new house got a set of new doors, cool~
Mom forgot that I have been away for five days and don't have the keys~
My phone ran out of battery.
The door bell!
Nobody answered after ding dong for 15 minutes.
They probably never heard of it.
Did they lock my room's balcony door?
Should I climb up?
I think I can do it.
FHM Jantan Test would like to hear about this.
Better not.
Public phone!
There is one near 7-Eleven.
Thank god it is still working.
A glimmer of hope for Malaysian vandals.
Got in.
It's already 3am.
Drama nye~
Dark Knight is good.
So is Red Cliff,Hell Boy 2 & Journey to the Centre of the Earth,
I have paid my dues.
Sunday, 13 July 2008
Sweaty, muddy and Skol-ly Saturday
2.30pm
I’ve arrived at Batu Caves with a book, my laptop, and 24 bottles of beers in my car boot.
The sight of the steps reminded me a trip ykit, yh and swei made last year (or 2 years ago?) which I did not tag along, probably due to work reason.
The rendezvous time with Joyce and Irene is 3.30pm. I am one hour earlier, gee...
3.00pm
Drinking fresh coconut juice, panting, and knee trembling.
Short moment ago, a sudden urge prompted me to climb the steps. And I did it.
I went up, said hi to the monkeys, toured the cave, rescued an Indian boy’s water bottle, and came down with wisdom +1
The cave is quite a sight filled with monkeys' and doves' poop :P
But I like.
3.30pm
Joyce and Irene arrived, I’m ready for the adventure to Ulu Yam.
4.15pm
Oh my god~ The scenery during my 45 minutes drive was awesome, curvy hillside roads, pouring rains… and a huge lake that appeared out of nowhere. Glad that I agreed to help out in this event.
5.00pm
Work starts! Set up the media registration counter, sorted out the press kits and gifts (the beers in my boot), read the agenda and memorise the key messages and VIPs name. Oh, did I not mention? It’s the super Skol Launch (Super because it’s 9% alcohol content, normal beer is 4%)
6.00pm
Media came. Not too happy (so far la, raining la, it’s Saturday la, ulu place la) :P
7.00pm
4X4 trucks ferried media into event site.
8.00pm
Waiting for late comers. So going to miss the launch.
8.30pm
Went in with the last batch of media. Woo.. My first time sitting in a Mitsubishi Triton, nice~ The makeshift road was a combo of tar and mud, but Triton handled it with ease, no problem at all, suspension super man!
8.45pm
We missed the launch. But that’s not important :P
The event site is… muddy. The band is… weirdly entertaining. The media are… looking at me with disbelief, telepathically telling me WTF is this!?
Seet respond to all: Ha ha… erm… outdoor mar, sporty mar, rough and tough mar, u know la, Super Skol so super, 4X4 also so super… OH YA have you tried it? Come, come have some!
Run away~
10.00pm
Leaving with the same group of media who came late just now. I think I have made a few friends in sharing common disbelief of how the event is done tonight. I was so hungry, I became the one to clear the dishes, a rare sight ler~
12.00am
Reached home. Munthye came to borrow basketball. SiauHui bro came to borrow jacket. Realised I have not tried Super Skol…
My job rocks.
Disclaimer: Pix are not taken by me. I googled and selected the closest pix.
***
I’m now blogging in Starbucks while waiting for my class to start.
50% of the stuff are moved to the new house, which until now I have not seen it.
I guess I quite fail.
Studying part time is really taking a toll on me now.
As I got involved in more high demand accounts, I find myself struggling to keep my life in balance.
I made many mistakes at work, mostly due to carelessness, and I disappointed people.
Anyway,
I’ve updated the MINI review with pix, enjoy~
I’ve arrived at Batu Caves with a book, my laptop, and 24 bottles of beers in my car boot.
The sight of the steps reminded me a trip ykit, yh and swei made last year (or 2 years ago?) which I did not tag along, probably due to work reason.
The rendezvous time with Joyce and Irene is 3.30pm. I am one hour earlier, gee...
3.00pm
Drinking fresh coconut juice, panting, and knee trembling.
Short moment ago, a sudden urge prompted me to climb the steps. And I did it.
I went up, said hi to the monkeys, toured the cave, rescued an Indian boy’s water bottle, and came down with wisdom +1
The cave is quite a sight filled with monkeys' and doves' poop :P
But I like.
3.30pm
Joyce and Irene arrived, I’m ready for the adventure to Ulu Yam.
4.15pm
Oh my god~ The scenery during my 45 minutes drive was awesome, curvy hillside roads, pouring rains… and a huge lake that appeared out of nowhere. Glad that I agreed to help out in this event.
5.00pm
Work starts! Set up the media registration counter, sorted out the press kits and gifts (the beers in my boot), read the agenda and memorise the key messages and VIPs name. Oh, did I not mention? It’s the super Skol Launch (Super because it’s 9% alcohol content, normal beer is 4%)
6.00pm
Media came. Not too happy (so far la, raining la, it’s Saturday la, ulu place la) :P
7.00pm
4X4 trucks ferried media into event site.
8.00pm
Waiting for late comers. So going to miss the launch.
8.30pm
Went in with the last batch of media. Woo.. My first time sitting in a Mitsubishi Triton, nice~ The makeshift road was a combo of tar and mud, but Triton handled it with ease, no problem at all, suspension super man!
8.45pm
We missed the launch. But that’s not important :P
The event site is… muddy. The band is… weirdly entertaining. The media are… looking at me with disbelief, telepathically telling me WTF is this!?
Seet respond to all: Ha ha… erm… outdoor mar, sporty mar, rough and tough mar, u know la, Super Skol so super, 4X4 also so super… OH YA have you tried it? Come, come have some!
Run away~
10.00pm
Leaving with the same group of media who came late just now. I think I have made a few friends in sharing common disbelief of how the event is done tonight. I was so hungry, I became the one to clear the dishes, a rare sight ler~
12.00am
Reached home. Munthye came to borrow basketball. SiauHui bro came to borrow jacket. Realised I have not tried Super Skol…
My job rocks.
Disclaimer: Pix are not taken by me. I googled and selected the closest pix.
***
I’m now blogging in Starbucks while waiting for my class to start.
50% of the stuff are moved to the new house, which until now I have not seen it.
I guess I quite fail.
Studying part time is really taking a toll on me now.
As I got involved in more high demand accounts, I find myself struggling to keep my life in balance.
I made many mistakes at work, mostly due to carelessness, and I disappointed people.
Anyway,
I’ve updated the MINI review with pix, enjoy~
Thursday, 10 July 2008
congratulation, it's your graduation!
今天有人毕业哦，
没办法出席，所以只好捐出一个blog。
恭喜恭喜恭喜你啊，
恭喜恭喜恭喜你啊！
毕业咯！
Proud of you!
礼物快到了。耐心等待！
没办法出席，所以只好捐出一个blog。
恭喜恭喜恭喜你啊，
恭喜恭喜恭喜你啊！
毕业咯！
Proud of you!
礼物快到了。耐心等待！
Monday, 7 July 2008
noob car review
Last week on Monday night, I was given the opportunity to drive the MINI Clubman Cooper S (the not so cute, but still damn cute MINI) for four days four nights. Yes, four days and four nights!!
After sleepless nights of car testing including city cruising, highway mad rush, max speed attempt and 0 to 100 km/h experiment, I decided to attempt a noob review of the car~
The first few seconds when I laid my hands on the steering wheel, I was amazed by the classic looking speedometer that smack right in the centre of the dashboard, open roof, and the customisable interior lights. They are so adorable, so chic, so metro, so individual!
My first night drive with the car was from Cyberjaya to Puchong, and later back to Klang using the KESAS highway. Ahh, I went to Puchong to see Samantha’s eldest sister baby, and also to catch up with Samantha :)
The club door! Yep, the USP of MINI Clubman was handy when I fetched Samantha and her younger sister. But the doors, they are freaking heavy… Samantha was the first to say so, I told her its your skinny hands, but later when I have less adrenaline in my system, I couldn‘t agree more.
Useful when washing the car too :P
While on the road, I experimented with every dials and switches available! Sports, DSC, headlights, spot lights, open roof, interior lights, font/ rear wipers, side windows, side mirrors… It felt like a first date, when everything about your companion is so damn interesting, even the most miniscule and useless stuff.
Second night, I grabbed a few friends along and we took a long, straight stretch from Kapar to Sasaran (in case you are wondering, Kapar is in Klang and Sasaran is in Kuala Selangor) to TRY to floor the pedal, the turbo boost, and to take corners in high speed. We broke the speed limit, most of the time :P But we were still no where near the max speed.
damn cool to stick your head out, siauhui did that
Third night was drive from Cheras to Mont’ Kiara and dinner in Bangsar. I learnt the word electronic magnetic lock, or something like that… showed Wendy the good for roadshow/ picnic split door (the reason why it doesn‘t look as cute as the old MINIs), and the air conditioning is non existence for back seat passenger :(
the split door
Forth night, yes… it was the night I learnt that the car can go manual, that the car can go 0 to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds, that the max speed is 219km/h, that I can cruise in a constant speed, without stepping on the pedal! and there is a hidden key in the key (no typo here, you read it right)!
But the wind noise is loud and the car is not heavy enough to handle the speed it can go. You see, the original MINI wasn’t supposed to go this fast…
Important lesson here, To drive a MINI, is to realise- life is not about dashing and zooming and overtaking, it's about doing them in style... keep that in mind.
Parting with MINI on Friday morning wasn’t easy. It might be another 20-30 years before I can drive/ own one again. But even by then, would I still be as passionate of it? MINI is a car for the young, as soon as you can justify why it is not worth it, you are not young anymore (you are wise :P) . Young punks don’t justify, we just do it!
My conclusion for MINI- it is a toy car, a car that is fun to drive around. I have to be honest here. four days commuting to work in a MINI does make me felt elevated in some way.
MINI also remains a selfish car for two, but this time it does try to be generous by adding in the Club door that receive mixed responses.
Oh ya, I also couldn’t figure out how to open the bonnet.
***
Pix above are taken using hand phone :) Film is hibernating
After sleepless nights of car testing including city cruising, highway mad rush, max speed attempt and 0 to 100 km/h experiment, I decided to attempt a noob review of the car~
The first few seconds when I laid my hands on the steering wheel, I was amazed by the classic looking speedometer that smack right in the centre of the dashboard, open roof, and the customisable interior lights. They are so adorable, so chic, so metro, so individual!
My first night drive with the car was from Cyberjaya to Puchong, and later back to Klang using the KESAS highway. Ahh, I went to Puchong to see Samantha’s eldest sister baby, and also to catch up with Samantha :)
The club door! Yep, the USP of MINI Clubman was handy when I fetched Samantha and her younger sister. But the doors, they are freaking heavy… Samantha was the first to say so, I told her its your skinny hands, but later when I have less adrenaline in my system, I couldn‘t agree more.
Useful when washing the car too :P
While on the road, I experimented with every dials and switches available! Sports, DSC, headlights, spot lights, open roof, interior lights, font/ rear wipers, side windows, side mirrors… It felt like a first date, when everything about your companion is so damn interesting, even the most miniscule and useless stuff.
Second night, I grabbed a few friends along and we took a long, straight stretch from Kapar to Sasaran (in case you are wondering, Kapar is in Klang and Sasaran is in Kuala Selangor) to TRY to floor the pedal, the turbo boost, and to take corners in high speed. We broke the speed limit, most of the time :P But we were still no where near the max speed.
damn cool to stick your head out, siauhui did that
Third night was drive from Cheras to Mont’ Kiara and dinner in Bangsar. I learnt the word electronic magnetic lock, or something like that… showed Wendy the good for roadshow/ picnic split door (the reason why it doesn‘t look as cute as the old MINIs), and the air conditioning is non existence for back seat passenger :(
the split door
Forth night, yes… it was the night I learnt that the car can go manual, that the car can go 0 to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds, that the max speed is 219km/h, that I can cruise in a constant speed, without stepping on the pedal! and there is a hidden key in the key (no typo here, you read it right)!
But the wind noise is loud and the car is not heavy enough to handle the speed it can go. You see, the original MINI wasn’t supposed to go this fast…
Important lesson here, To drive a MINI, is to realise- life is not about dashing and zooming and overtaking, it's about doing them in style... keep that in mind.
Parting with MINI on Friday morning wasn’t easy. It might be another 20-30 years before I can drive/ own one again. But even by then, would I still be as passionate of it? MINI is a car for the young, as soon as you can justify why it is not worth it, you are not young anymore (you are wise :P) . Young punks don’t justify, we just do it!
My conclusion for MINI- it is a toy car, a car that is fun to drive around. I have to be honest here. four days commuting to work in a MINI does make me felt elevated in some way.
MINI also remains a selfish car for two, but this time it does try to be generous by adding in the Club door that receive mixed responses.
Oh ya, I also couldn’t figure out how to open the bonnet.
***
Pix above are taken using hand phone :) Film is hibernating
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