Musings of a Malaysian

An alien in Pavilion

2009-10-17T22:11:00.004+08:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Pavilion Mall, KL, originally uploaded by me. 35mm, f/2.8, 1/30sec. Nikon D60 + Nikkor 35mm f1.8G. Hey all, to whoever that's still reading this blog...I've relocated to Petaling Jaya in Selangor since Feb after securing a

Penang Walkabout (pic #0010)

2008-12-23T12:36:00.007+08:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } The door 2, originally uploaded by me. 18mm, f/8, 1/250sec. Nikon D60 + Nikkor 18-55 VR It has been quite a while since the last shooting session with the guys. So before they strike me off from their list of invites and

Here's Looking at you (pic #0009)

2008-11-27T12:10:00.003+08:00

Damn, I've been neglecting this blog for ages YET AGAIN. Hahah, never again will I make any commitments in the future with regards to regular updates!This blog needs more pics! Nice, happy pics! The last few posts were all about doom and gloom here in Bolehland (Malaysia). Not that things are any better now, but to lighten the mood a little, here's one of my girlfriend that was taken during my

A nation in distress

2008-09-13T16:29:00.005+08:00

3 arrested under the draconian ISA. A dying regime's desperate act to show that they're still in power. Hoping to incite racial riots just before September 16th? How pathetic.We can see through all of that. Your acts can be read like an open book.Operasi Lalang ver2.0? Hope it isn't so. My prayers and thoughts are with the 3 detainees. God Bless you all.As tense as the situation is, stay calm and

We made it to the front pages again.

2008-07-17T12:28:00.003+08:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } And for all the wrong reasons.There you go, the stupidity of this nation's ruling coalition laid bare for all to see.

fecking clowns

2008-07-03T14:22:00.000+08:00

The circus is back in town again! Hurry! Get your tickets!Clowns in KL are barking about Anwar sodomizing an aide or something. A 60yr old with a back problem over-powering and sodomizing a healthy 23yr old. And they expect people to believe them. The moon is made of cheese. Losers. So, they want to bring Anwar down. Accuse him of something else for pete's sake, this sodomy thing is getting very

updates monologue

2008-07-03T11:57:00.005+08:00

Wah lao eh, long time no see! Slacking on updates again ah!Aww come on, everyone's busy with work. It's good that you have more responsibilities at work but that's not an excuse.Kopi-peng jia*!Actually, i've not been taking much photos too. A tad busy too.Hahaha, ya lah, same-same lah! Welcome to the real world. So, how's life other than work?What? Your road tax has been expired for a month and

Reversal lolcats YOU!!

2008-05-07T09:46:00.003+08:00

Pic courtesy of lolcatsNot my pic but lolcat + russian reversal goodness. Seriously, who can resist it?

Yellow Saturday (pic #0008)

2008-05-03T15:51:00.009+08:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Title:Nice one, originally uploaded by me. Yellow flowers for Bersih's Yellow Saturdays campaign. Elections may be over, but until all of Bersih's objectives are met, the people will be supporting this movement.Kudos to

Sunset (pic #0007)

2008-04-22T15:52:00.003+08:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Title:Sunset over Bayan Lepas, by me. I've been back in humid little Penang for over a week now, which is great news for my severely-mutilated chapped lips. A week back here has worked miracles on it. I won't miss the cold

Moving time (pic #0006)

2008-04-13T00:50:00.008+08:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Title:コスモクロック21・Cosmo Clock 21, by me. As the end of my Japan stint looms, it amazes me to think how my 3 weeks came and went so quickly. 'Time and tide waits for no man', 'we are now living in history', 'carpe diem'. These

Imbeciles (pic #0005)

2008-04-07T00:20:00.006+08:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Title:ふざけるな！正当防衛戦my ass! by me. Click on the pic for my commentary. You can probably make out what my message would be from the title of this picture.

ダイヤモンドダスト！(pic #0004)

2008-03-27T22:56:00.009+08:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Title:Ice crystals, by me. Frost on the aircraft window. Taken while on the plane to JapanWow, missed 2 weeks worth of updates already.. Reminded me of "Diamond Dust", Cygnus Hyoga's special move. But my favourite move from

Be a man! Vote for the opposition! (pic #0003)

2008-03-05T19:00:00.005+08:00

This is how I think of the current ruling coalition of Malaysia. They should be in the lonkang where they truly belong. Power back to the people on March 8th! Deny BN the 2/3 majority!Quoting stand-up comedian Russell Peters: Be a man! Do the right thing!

Penang Sakura (pic #0002)

2008-02-24T02:09:00.008+08:00

These trees look strikingly similar to the real ones; the way leaves give way to a tree full of flowers to the short period of time it flowers and quickly withers. I don't know the name of the type of this tree, but you can see alot of them in Malaysia and Singapore. Not every tree flowers as brilliantly as this one though. But when that happens, it's certainly a real treat for the eyes.

good kitty! (pic #0001)

2008-02-15T07:11:00.004+08:00

Without further ado, here's my first pictureThis was taken at the basement carpark of my apartment. There are bunch of cats there that reproduces like no one's business. I was walking home from breakfast one morning when they happened to be there basking in the sun. Whipped out my camera and when I knelt down to shoot them, they walked away and sat, some distance away from me. I still think

the cake is a lie

2008-02-15T05:47:00.002+08:00

Ok, this is pathetic. I've recorded only 2 entries for the whole of last year. And there I was yapping about "updates on a regular basis" 2 entries ago. Which was waaay back in April last year. This is seriously sad. Seeing how no one cares about reading on people's lives and also to motivate me to post regularly, I've decided to change the tone of this blog to something that would be more

of photos and men

2007-05-24T05:36:00.000+08:00

ahh photography. Always wanted to be able to take nice pics. I've been interested in it actually for the past year+ or so, dabbling in it by borrowing my friend's Sony occassionally to take shots whenever i'm up for it. But my recent trip to Japan really fired the passion. haha, strong words. Plus, the fact that i've got a Canon S3 given to me or rather i just took it cuz no one was using it. Oh

ok....

2007-04-19T11:00:00.000+08:00

me and my infrequent updates. hi to all of my friends whom i've not been in touch lately. i apologize for those who check in once in a while for updates. but then again, not many pple do.. so wat the heck. watevs, so, a quick update for those who still visits this blog.- girlfriend- work- having fun at work for the 2nd time in penang- still playing final fantasy XI - Lost season 3, 24 season 6,

Good to be back

2006-12-28T09:46:00.000+08:00

Stepped out of the bus, clean streets, chatty cab drivers, road users who signal when making a turn, old folks having breakfast @ the kopi tiam, more old folks practicing tai-chi under the void decks, people making their way to the MRT, HDB lifts that don't stop on every floor.Man, its good to be back. (even if its for a short holiday)

Adestes Fideles

2006-12-25T11:23:00.000+08:00

Merry X'mas to one and all~Its either the fact that Penang is too small or there are too many people here or just that there's only 1 stupid place in this whole frickin island that people hang out at. Whole of Gurney was bloody congested yesterday. Alright, my fault for last minute x'mas shopping but seriously. Being stuck 30mins on the road just to cover 2km is too much.Went home straight after

Another day, another year. (older)

2006-12-20T21:16:00.000+08:00

24 and nothing to shout about. Hope that the next year would be better. Thanks everyone for your wishes. Kept an otherwise boring day quite interesting after reading all of your sms/email b'day wishes. Moving along, i've been looping this song over and over on my winamp. I don't think its a new song but its really good. It receives virtually 0 airplay and most people haven't even heard of this

Dear Aunt Agony,

2006-12-01T04:23:00.000+08:00

To begin with, You are a bitch. Who are you to give advise to people's problems anyways? But anywho, here it goes.You see, there's this friend of mine who's not waking up his idea. And I'm pissed. He claims to have 'problems'. But face it, who doesn't have them. Life isn't a bed of roses. Suck it up and deal with it. Either that or wallow in your loss for the rest of your life. I know that a

Long awaited return

2006-11-28T00:52:00.000+08:00

Its been ages since i last updated this thing. promises of regular updates from my previous post never materialised. too busy with other things i guess.. Except, replace 'busy' with 'can't be bothered' and 'other things' with 'everything'. So, since this is a post after such a long time, lemme just give a quick update on everything. In point form.- Still single- Still can't be bothered- Final

Little Penang

2006-03-12T17:11:00.000+08:00

I've been reprimanded for not posting as regularly as i should. I don't really have anything much to say at this point, besides the fact that work is really getting to me, and that fuel prices are up by 30cents. Bastards.Since there are no pressing issues at hand, a crappy post once in a while won't hurt. I suppose. I was feeling i had to let off some steam and to break some rules. And then i saw

Can I buy a direction?

2006-02-22T16:21:00.000+08:00

Recently, my boss asked these question to me in a 1-on-1 session. "Why's your performance only just on par?", "Where would you see yourself in 2 years time?" "What would you wanna be/achieve?" I was stunned. Seriously. I never gave fuck to questions like that. I'm a more live-for-the-moment kinda person and I don't give much thought about the future. But for some reason, these questions played in

YOU! Whats your number!?

2006-02-08T05:54:00.000+08:00

I am the number2I am friendly_what number are you?

Back to Moto

2006-02-02T15:25:00.000+08:00

Got myself a new phone during my last trip back to Singapore. A Motorola E1000. Was looking for a cheap 3g phone and while searching on the web for recommendations, I stumbled on this website that sells 2nd-hand phones. Kinda happy with the price I paid after trading-in my old phones. I can still remember when phones first became popular. Nokia was pwning the market with their design and user

You Dog!

2006-01-21T22:24:00.000+08:00

In light of the coming Chinese New Year celebrations and the fact that I am happy to be celebrating in Singapore with my family, I will attempt to write an entry in Chinese. Mandarin, whatever.. If you don’t understand a F of wat I’m writing, try to translate it directly to English. Might help.. here we go…这是我中学以来第一次使用华语来写的文章LOL! （哈哈大笑）。So, 如果有什么写错的话，请原谅我(Not that I care anyways..) 。我的华语一向来是很烂的。

Me? N05°20.595 E100°16.273 of course!

2006-01-12T21:12:00.000+08:00

Started the new year in a crappy way but hey, who cares? By the way, did you know that in aussie slang, apricots = testicles? Crikey! I didn't.. so there, something new to learn everyday. I've somehow managed to rack another K up on my credit card bill after clearing the previous 2k+ debt just before midnight of last year. All attributed to my mindless spending on gadgets of all sorts. I just AM

How geeky are you??

2006-01-04T21:48:00.000+08:00

I'm 28.79684% - a Total Geek according to this website. How bout you?

In Penang!/MerryXmas!/Happy New Year!

2005-12-24T19:45:00.000+08:00

Sooo, back again after a couple of months. Just so you know, i'm currently in penang and i've been employed by one of those MNCs, this one dealing with computers. One step closer to hell by becoming another puppet of corporate america. Ah well watever, better being employed than not.. "So wats been up?" you ask. Quite busy actually. Shifted house twice since i've moved(relocated say might be a

still the talk of the town

2005-07-24T09:30:00.000+08:00

With this never-ending saga of t.t.durai vs pple of sgp still being the hot topic, lemme pen a few words.You guys should be well aware of the details pertaining this case so I won't bother going into it. Pay wise, it is a little on the steep side well, ok, i'mfucking turning green now. He is frikin earning $600k pa which means its $50k/mnth which which is equivalent to $1666/day which translates

my chemical romance on first aid

2005-06-24T04:42:00.000+08:00

with so much time and nothing to do, inadvertently, some of it were directed to watching channel V and MTV on cable. so, this new gothic punk rock group that goes by the name of 'my chemical romance' is getting alot of airtime on both channels. and i got aquaninted with their hit 'helena'. i find the song not as bad as many would say and their other hit 'i'm not ok' is even better. soon, i found

what crap..

2005-06-21T22:30:00.000+08:00

does anyone here know what frustration, disgrace and dissapointment are? how about feeling them all in one night? dont know wtf im talking abt? 2 nites ago (19th June) japan won 1-0 in the confederations cup and only 6 cars raced in the indianapolis leg of F1. thats what. as u can see, i'm quite crazy abt sports and i watch just about everything frm tennis (wimbledon started already ya...) to

Why????

2005-06-19T23:47:00.000+08:00

Main reason for me to get up and start blogging again was contributed to the fact that there is abso-fucking-lutely nothing to do in KL. 'Well, there must be something to do' you say, heh, after abt 1.5 mnths here, i still can't think of any. I would suppose i was quite excited and all on the notion of leaving for somewhere new and away from parents again. I was actually, but only for abt the

Here it goes...

2005-06-19T04:46:00.000+08:00

It all started like this, young chinese-malaysian and a japanese met in Hawaii. They were both studying decided that they were meant for each other and started going out. Love blossomed and it was only after a couple of years of courtship that they decided to tie the knot in kuching, Malaysia. This was back in the late 1970s.Couple of cycles of the sun later, I came into the world in Selangor,