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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Reluctant for Work?

Yeaaa.. Some of u guys are reluctant for work.. Hang on there, another 3 weeks before u can pack your bags n head to jungle land again.. Thats right, 3 more weeks n we are going back to UTP.. Time flies, without realising its almost 8 months already..

So, what makes u get out of bed early in the morning.. for work i mean.. do you like your work life? how to fair your day at work? good, bad? does your work make u happy? or is it that your colleagues makes u happy at work?? as for me, going to work knowing that im gonna meet this chick makes me feel excited.. Dont you??


This is Camella Bella btw, you know im joking previously.. Chiq babeh!!

OK.. here's the real deal.. i love going to work because of this..

I get to have my own office room, and own PC..

Besides that, i get to sleep during lunch hours haha.. Thats the benefit of having your own room. Anyway, the best part is my office provides unlimited beverages consumption. Believe it, UNLIMITED!! u get to choose from cokes to 100 plus to diet cokes n etc..

Look at my office's fridge

Whenever u take 1 can drink, they'll refill it the next day..

When u think the fridge stock gonna run out soon, look at our store room. Plenty more. Will last me for years..

I've been drinking carbonated drinks daily until at 1 stage, im really sick of it. drink it and blurpppp.. nowadays, i dont really drink can drinks anymore.. even the engineers here dont touch these carbonated drinks. i guess they're bored of drinking them, i feel the same way too sometimes..

3 weeks more!! hang on there, its gonna be busy tho.. Good luck!

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Petrol RM2.70 per litre!!!

As mentioned above, the f**king petrol price will increase by 40% from RM1.92 to RM2.70 starting midnight 5th June 2008.

My prediction was so accurate, I predicted an increase soon (post dated 1st June 2008). *shenv claps at himself

All i wanna do now is f**k the government upside down. Pak Lah promised us no petrol price increase for year 2008. That was his propaganda during the GE2008. See what happened now, the bugger broke his promise once again. This is not the 1st time he lied, countless times actually.. To all BN voters, u get what u voted for. Next time, think before u vote..

I demand for a re-election!!! Let us citizens decide again, we were blind folded by Pak Lah sweet talk. Im sure he is going like this, lah lah Lah lah LAH LAH LAH!!! Laughing at us... Sigh!!

Monday, June 02, 2008

A Dozen Ways to Get to Know Your Real Partner

I often hear the same old refrain when my client explains to me why they split from their significant other. It goes like this, "I guess I didn't really know my partner after all." You might ask, "How could that be?" How could you have an intimate relationship with someone only to wake up one day to find out that the person you fell in love with is not the person they turned out to be?

I believe there are at least a dozen ways to know who someone really is -- indicators -- and if we do an inventory early on, we might stand a better chance of getting to know the real person before we fully commit. The following "observance" suggestions are important ones to make in the early stages of any relationship because each offers insight into habits, patterns, and behaviors. As you ponder these observations, know that there is no right or wrong; it's a matter of acceptance. Sometimes we have to accept quirks and differences as part of the give-and-take process. As you do your assessment, however, the goal is to decide whether or not you can live with or without your real partner.

Here are the dozen indicators:

1. Protocol: First or Second? Whether it's walking through a door, ordering dinner, or taking a bite out of the freshly baked cookies you have made together, if your partner always have to go first this could indicate self- centeredness. Are you willing to always be the giver?

2. Politics: Liberal or Conservative? How your partner views what is right or wrong in a political sense tells you a lot about his deep inner beliefs about society, and ultimately, the way he will approach your relationship issues. Will his views cause a rift in your relationship?

3. Television: Sitcoms or News? If his tendency is to watch "escape" TV programs versus "newsy/event" oriented ones, you can learn a lot about one's intellect. Do you want a mate who can keep up with your every day interest in what is going on in the world or a person you can run away with to avoid the world we live in?

4. Money: Flash or Stash? If your partner throws money around while dating, he might well be reckless with your joint finances when you move in together. Do you want to hook up with a tightwad or splurger?

5. Stress: Freak or Peak? Under Pressure, does he go to pieces or rise to the top of his game? If the answer is the former, every minor incident in your relationship might become a crisis. Do you like a lot of drama?

6. Conversation: About You or Him? As you first get to know each other does he always talk about himself first or you? If he is usually the topic priority do not expect that to change. Can you subordinate yourself to the world revolving around him?

7. Pets: Warm or Aloof? Believe it or not, the way in which he treats animals will not be dissimilar to how he treats your children. How do you want him to treat your loved ones?

8. Communication: Listens or Ignores? If you have something you want to talk about and he tunes you out as a general rule, can you cope?

9. Strangers: Kind or Rude? How he treats those they do not know (waiters, grocery clerks) often reflects on how he will treat people in general, including you, shortly after the glow wears off.

10. Priorities: Family or Work? You can tell almost immediately where a person's preferences lie in terms of what comes first (a family member's illness or a business trip) by the choices he makes when faced with an "either/or" situation. Do you care if he leaves on the next plane to present the such-and-such report if you or the kids have pneumonia?

11. Appearance: Fat or Fit? How he regards his appearance screams loudly about his sense of self-esteem. Those who eat sensibly, workout reasonably, and who take pride in their appearance are the ones who have a great sense of self. Does he really have self-confidence or might it be a front?

12. Faith: Strong or Weak? If you want a peak at his soul, learn more about his spirituality, or lack of it. What a person believes deep down is often what shapes the way in which they conduct their day-to-day affairs. What is your mate's "words to live by?"

*Courtesy from yahoo.com

Sunday, June 01, 2008

Expedition to Pulau Perhentian

Today is Sunday, finally have the time to blog. So many things to blog about, so little time. So, I guess I'll just start off with my Pulau Perhentian expedition organized by my company BASF. Its an all expense paid trip, including bus ride, accommodation, meals, squid jigging trip, and free t-shirt. We just need to forked out RM100 for this trip. How wonderful is that!!!! Really good deal, considering my current tight budget. Of course im going, kiam siap ppl like me wouldnt let go this great opportunity...

Unfortunelately got FFK-ed by 2 buggers, one saying he's getting married and the other one said no mood to go. Ops, did i said get married? Correction, he is going to a wedding dinner. Too bad for u guys, cos we really enjoyed ourselves in Perhentian. Btw, this trip was a 3 day 2 night vacation held on 16th May 2008.

Introduction speech by our director

Random photo shoot with Bulat

Fadhli and Bulat going for sembahyang jumaat at Kuala Besut

While waiting for them, enjoying the scenary


Speed boat to Pulau Perhentian Besar

Saw a hot chiq flying pass me.. Ang moh!!!




Reached Arwana Pulau Perhentian. First thing Fadhli did was took off his shirt, n jump into the swimming pool. Before he dive in, must show some monkey stunts first. Arm pit dam smelly wei!
Crystal clear water


Getting ready for tonight's squid jigging also know as candak sotong. Tonight's mission is to catch squid. Boat rental is RM700 per boat for whole night (company paid for, so just go enjoy).


With farhan, syukri, zang, n me

Getting ready with our equipments


Look look, i thought i caught 1. Looks like its just false hope. Throughout the night, didnt manage to catch any squid. So dissapointed, damit. Blame it on our boat. The lighting isnt bright enough (light attracts squid). Comparing with other boats, ours resemble proton cars while others are like toyota/honda

After 3 hours of squid jigging, my hand oso tired already. Couldnt find the correct spot for squid jigging. So when we finally found the correct place (lots of squid detected at the bottom), suddenly 1 bugger said: Jom balik, semua orang nk tidur dah. I was so potong steam cos I wanted to catch my 1st squid. Dam potong steam!! I tak puas hati wei, cos didnt catch any squid. Compare with my friends (from other boat), they caught average 5 each.. Dam jealous weiii!!


Next morning jungle tracking



Snorkelling


At night, we had our BBQ dinner which we ate our sotong from yesterday's night squid jigging, the sotong manyak sedappp ohh... Big n suculent!! Honestly, I ate the most squid before realizing I didnt catch any. How fair is that. LOL.

So at night we had a team game. Its called "Goyong buntut", shake ass.. The host will give team representatives a 4 letter word (mind u its not f**k as u think), 4 suku kata babe. So they had to goyang buntut to potray the word. Team members have to guess the words n finally the correct answers.

This was a super funny game, all hamsap lou like us only look at chun chiqs ass. But too bad all also halal ass, tarak syiokk 1.. Pictures are as below:-



At night trying to find crab...

LAST DAY,





Group photo, consisting almost 100 of us


Our intern gang in BASF

Kiss goodbye.. SO gay

Overall, I must say its quite an enjoyable trip, leaving behind city life while enjoying the sea breeze. RM100 only mar, so cheap!!

I've been to Redang and Perhentian. U cant compare this 2 island, both serving 2 different life styles. If u want beautiful beaches n bit*hes n good night life, then Redang will be a better choice. If u want peaceful beaches, n ang moh n better snorkelling or diving trips then Perhentian is the answer. Less chiqs though

But if i were to go to either 1 island again, I'll choose Redang if im going with friends and Perhentian if on my honeymoon. Who gonna be the special one? Im still wondering ;)

Until then, take care guys..

Petrol Price

History of increasing price of petrol. (For 18 years, from 1990)

Before 90 - RM 0.89
year 1990 - RM 1.10 (increased RM 0.21)
01/10/2000 - RM 1.20 (increased RM 0.10)
20/10/2001 - RM 1.30 (increased RM 0.10)
01/05/2002 - RM 1.32 (increased RM 0.02)
31/10/2002 - RM 1.33 (increased RM 0.01)
01/03/2003 - RM 1.35 (increased RM 0.02)
01/05/2004 - RM 1.37 (increased RM 0.02)
01/10/2004 - RM 1.42 (increased RM 0.05)
05/05/2005 - RM 1.52 (increased RM 0.10)
31/07/2005 - RM 1.62 (increased RM 0.10)
28/02/2006 - RM 1.92 (increased RM 0.30)
Year 2008 - ????

With a record high of USD135 per barrel last week and current price at USD127 (according to Nymex Crude Oil), I am sure Malaysian subsidized petrol wont last long. Forecast analyst predict oil prices will soar to a record high of USD150 by year end 2008. With current price at RM1.92 per litre, how long can Malaysia subsidized petrol? The country will go bankrupt soon with the current condition.

Hold your guns ready, load your bullets and prepare for the announcement. Rush to the nearest petrol station when the time comes. Probably they will announce after the Budget 2008 announcement in August...

Monday, May 26, 2008

Car Care Tips

Read this article on the net, just wanna share it with u guys

I used to drive a 5 years old Waja and my friends were always surprised to hear that it was THAT old. They always thought it was NEW. So, here are some tips I would like to share on how to make your car looks new. Not so new, but at least still new. =D

1. Wipe your car at least 3 times a week. Take a look around when you are driving, even mercedes doesn’t look so luxurios anymore when it is dirty. If you leave the car at its dirty condition for a long time, the dust and dirt will be stuck on the surface and as the day goes by, your car loses its shine. When it comes to that, normal car wash will no longer help.

2. Regular car wash. Wiping is only cleaning away the dust on the surface. However, if you get a good car wash shampoo, you will notice the effect after washing the car. It looks shinier, really, believe me. However, make sure you clean away all the soap with water. Because once it’s dried. It leaves marks.

3. Regular wax/polish. This is important. It protects your car’s colour from the sun. Sunbathing makes you look darker but it makes the car look fainter and fainter. So if you have cars with dark colours and you want them to outstand the others, buy wax/polish and DIY monthly. Make sure you polish evenly though, or else you will see patches. Or if you can afford, let the professionals do it.

4. Clear away all the decors/toys. Ok, when you get your brand new car. The interior is totally toys-free. So if you car now is filled with soft toys/tissue boxes/decors, get rid of them!These soft toys may look really adorable when they are new. But once you have put them in the car, you tend to neglect them and as the years pass, you will see the soft toys start to change colours and they really makes your car looks very messy, ugly and OLD even if your car is not as old as them! They create the effect! So get rid of them! If you must, keep a minimum amount.

5. Polish your dashboard. You think just by keeping the exterior looking good is enough? No. Buy the polish liquid SPECIALLY for car dashboard, and polish them weekly. Whether your car’s interior is leather or polyster, it is not scratch-free(you know what I mean). To hide these scratches, polish it weekly. So that it not only shines, but looks posh as well. It also helps to protect the car’s dashboard from the sun!

6. Vacuum your car. Your seats, dashboard, carpets are not dust-free you know. But this, you can do it monthly. For the carpets though, it’s better to clean them fortnightly. They are the dirtiest place in a car’s interior.

7. Check your headlamps, backlights. The lamps are part of the cars’ design. If you make them look good, your car looks good. Check if they are water-filled due to rain or etc, you will never know even if you’re driving some higly-reputable-expensive-cars. If it is water filled, the brightness will be affected. One side of your lamp may look bright, the other looks dull. This really spoils the image, you know! And make sure they are not broken and each of them works well.

8. Don’t overly modify your car. Adding skirting or spoiler is fine and normal. But don’t add some fanciful lights around the car; an overly big spoiler… They make the car looks…crummy.

9. Pamper your car. Bring the car to the professionals for car wash, polish or wax and a thorough clean up inside out(including engines). What I mean by professionals are those specialized in cleaning cars, those you see in the malls where their prices are very expensive. It’s worth it though, they make sure your car is really clean. If you pay a bit extra they can even dismantle the seats from your car and clean them. As it is expensive, do it once in a six months, more than enough.

10. Drive carefully. Avoid scratches, accidents and your car will look good.
I hope that helps!

P.S : I don’t let the others clean my cars because the clothes they use usually leave scratches. Just imagine how many cars they have wiped with that same cloth.

Its been a while

Its been a while since i last updated my blog.. Lots of interesting activities happened in my life recently.. Sometimes im just plain lazy to blog..

Anyway, Just bought myself a Yonex Ti-10. Its quite expensive, but im loving every single moment with it.. The perfect racquet for intermediate player like me.. Badminton has been my life so far in kuantan, and now soon yen is tempted to get a Ti-10.. whahaha

Just came back from Pulau Perhentian 2 weeks ago.. First time going there actually.. I must say, there is pros n cons to this island compared to Redang (which i been there 2 years ago).. The beach in perhentian is quite dirty, not as nice as Redang (Redang has fine refine sand). However, snorkelling here is much better than Redang.. U get to see turtle, baby shark, lots of fishes and some alive corals while snorkeling.. While i was in Redang, all i could see was dead corals..

7 more weeks till intern ends.. I have mixed feelings actually.. I do love working life, the fact that we dont need to study hard n get to earn big bucks, that enspires me.. on the other hand, uni life rocks cos its so flexible, wanna wake up what time also can.. unlike working life, everyday have to wake up 7am.. but at the end of the day, i rather work.. money is everything.. no money no talk..

until then.. take care guys.. will publish more in the future