Left early and enjoy free dinner: KFC

What happened when I said goodbye to GE right at the dot? People looked at me and asked that weird question..."You're going back now?" 

Maybe there were times that I would asked the same annoying question...but I don't give a damn today...was feeling exhausted with all these unsolved issues. 

Well, the first thing that hit my head is: What's for dinner? Since I have not been eating dinner at the right time for a long time....

I got home, opened my drawer and saw this amazing voucher...

Free Dinner!!

I am not really a KFC person but having it free makes it even more delicious....although no drinks come with it, I'm satisfied since I want to cut down on my sugar intake....

First snapshot...

Feeling very happy getting to eat it for free, so I took another one..

I guess I really do feel exhausted....I'm going to continue the movie Ted that I had watched halfway yesterday night...

Car Aircond spoilt, cost me RM645...

It is frustrating when my car aircond was spoilt. I was thinking to bring it back to Ipoh to fix...but then suddenly the thought of getting it fixed in KL pop up of nowhere and I headed to the nearest workshop in my housing area. In fact, it was just directly opposite the place that I was staying.
The end result: disaster!!

I went in to the workshop and I told the dude about my situation. My car seemed to run out of gas for the air condition and even though I regas it the last few days, it was again back to the same situation. I told that guy I wasn't sure if there was any leakage or not. He told me that he would need to open the damn thing and checked it out...and told me that it would cost about 300 to 400 to fix it. 

I went home to take a nap until this guy called me back and told me it would cost me RM800 to fix everything...and I was like "Hold it there man..." After I went back to the workshop and he explained his whole story about discovering the leakage due to the condenser and it would cost about 300 to 400 to fix it. So, I asked him how can it be 800 then and he told me about all the changes he made for me while trying to investigate and find out the leakage. He told me it was all charged under servicing the aircond for me. I was like..."What the hell...I did not even asked you to service aircond for me at all...I was only asking you to help me fix it and you told me it would cost me about 300 to 400..." Anyway, cut the story short, he told me that if I did not want to change the condenser, the situation will not be fixed but I'll still have to pay RM405 for the service. DAYLIGHT ROBBERY! 

It pissed me off enough that I said, "Okay, let's call the police then!"

Honestly, I did not know who was at fault but I called my dad and checked on some of the pricing....anyway, that idiot foreman told me he could get a cheaper one at bout 200 like that after that...total costing: RM645.

It's still a hefty price to pay and I was really pissed off but I need to get it fixed...and it would be terrible to pay RM405 without the problem solved. 
So, ended up RM645 spent on this shit. I realized that the consumer rights in Malaysia is pretty limited....all the more when it relates to automobile industry. These foremans just simply state a price and to a certain extend, we couldn't do much....one lesson learned: I'll always turn on a recorder to record the conversations with these people next time.

As I was very upset, I made sure they return all the things that they changed for me...

Yup...I got all of these back even though I don't need it...that's how frustrated I was....

Anyway, time to watch Ted....a bad investment remains a bad one....lesson learnt...time to move on...

Think out of the Box

What if you are very good in certain things and you just seem not to be able to think out of the box? 

That's when you have to stop doing and start thinking...

In life, we have a certain perception, a strong fundamental beliefs that we don't even realize we had...but that's what we are...when we do things, we do it in that manner...in a way that we believe is right...but so often, we were too caught up with this that we are not able to think out of the box.

A few examples: 

Look at Microsoft...they were so good with Windows back then....Windows 95 was a great success...there were many more good products from the company but Microsoft just couldn't think out of Windows....and it is probably the latest XBox and Windows Phone as well as Windows 8 that we are seeing some innovation in it....
Look at Nokia...Look at us....we are so comfortable with ourselves that we are not thinking beyond where we are....we are not thinking out of the box. 

Here are a few ways to start thinking outside the box:

1) Study Other Industry...

It is often believed that those who are best in their own industries are those who spent tonnes of efforts and time in it...but sometimes, it is necessary to learn about other industry...learn about the need of the market...Bill Gates was a better entrepreneur because of friends like Steve Ballmer that helped him in areas that he is weak at. 

Are you looking forward to learn about other industries??

2) Learn about other religion

This is probably one of the most crucial part...most of us just think about us...our religion...that selfish thought ought to take a lesser place in our lives....it's important to learn about other religion...to see what others see...to start to understand in what others believe in.

3) Read a novel of unfamiliar genre...

Some of us just love to read....especially if you are already reading my blog...but it's time to take up a novel that one is not familiar of....novel of an unfamiliar genre will be a good one, with a lot of unexpected bound to hit you...that's when you start to think a little more than your own world.

4) Ask a child for opinion.

You might not believe it but kids tend to think outside the box...their mind is like an empty sheet...and creativity and innovation are plenty...this ignorant convention in them will help you to see things on another point of view...

5) Turn things around and UPSIDE DOWN!!

Turning something upside-down, whether physically by flipping a piece of paper around or metaphorically by re-imagining it can help you see patterns that wouldn’t otherwise be apparent. The brain has a bunch of pattern-making habits that often obscure other, more subtle patterns at work; changing the orientation of things can hide the more obvious patterns and make other patterns emerge. For example, you might ask what a problem would look like if the least important outcome were the most important, and how you’d then try to solve it.


6) Take a SHOWER and a break...

If you are overloaded, it is time to call it off...take a break...have a shower....for some reasons, you might come with a new idea once you are back to your desk after the lovely shower...


I guess for me, sometimes writing works...sometimes shower works...sometimes lying down and playing around with papers, pencil and my iPhone works...sometimes, it's just about trying to allow your mind to think beyond one's own world....it's not easy but one have to take the first step to start to see things from other perspectives....

Ordinary days

Most people are not aware the importance of ordinary days...people are too focused on the big events...so to say the defining moment.

Today, I sit back and reflected on how my weekends passed. 

Friday night was a drinking session with Alicia, Eric Heng, Chris Kong, Yong and Joan Yeong. It was a rather normal chatting session but it was also a good time to embrace what we called "friendship". 

Saturday was a normal routine for me...going to office to clear some stuff and even eating lunch alone.

Got this from ColdStorage...about RM4.50...what the hell!!

After clearing some of the mess and checking on some of the pending work, I called it a day....it was time for dinner...since it was pretty late and I was tired...in no mood to join Sai Mun and gang in Klang...so, again, I had dinner alone...

Economy rice...cost me RM5.50

There wasn't much to do...I got in touch with a few friends on Whatsapp and Facebook...before I went to watch Manchester United playing against QPR.

The game was pretty okay but another poor defence from United...and yet, it was interesting to watch the Red Devils coming back from a goal down to win 3-1....Chicharito is amazing as usual...

Hernandez...one of my favourites...

Well, that pretty much sum up my Saturday...Sunday wasn't that much different...had my hair cut...RM20 gone....took the car to fix the aircond...get the gas in...RM80 gone....
One thing was different though...I had my first breakfast after some time...

But honestly, way behind Ipoh food's standard...

I had my afternoon in the office before I got back home....decided to go for a run in Taman Tasik Permaisuri...intended to run for an hour but it was raining after about 30 minutes....Since Soon Aik also went for the run, I decided not to run in the rain...

Plan for the night: Head to 

Restaurant Piccadilly for dinner and also to watch football games...

2 games in a row: 

Swansea vs Liverpool

Chelsea vs Manchester City

Will be there with Soon Aik, Choon Foong, Tom and maybe Weoi Loong as well..

Reflecting on the weekend, I realized that most people forgot that it was the ordinary days that made the extraordinary...it was the ordinary people that do extraordinary things...it was because we are ordinary that we can embrace extraordinary...

I guess it's time to learn to appreciate the ordinary days...after all, there are 365 days...one should not only focus on the few special moments in life...everyday should be as special as those defining moments.

Another beautiful comeback for Manchester

One of the things that people often overlook is the fact that whenever United come back to win, it is often a very beautiful game.

Yesterday was almost the same scenario when United defence suddenly become clueless and leaked the first goal...at times, I wonder why can't they just improve on their defence...if against teams like Barcelona or Real Madrid, we wouldn't stand a chance...

But then, yesterday was another night when the famous Manchester United came from behind...2 spectacular corners...goals from Evans and Fletcher somehow gave the Red Devils the much needed confidence...

Evans....the equalizer goal

Fletcher...after so long we have not seen him and he's on the scoresheet...

The appearance of Anderson and Chicharito both change the game...A beautiful combination between the two subs help United with the third goal and a certain 3 points to move to the top of the table...

Hernandez....that's the goal that kill of the game...amazing play by Anderson and him

In ESPN Soccernet website, they put it in a more dramatic fashion:

Goals from Jonny Evans, Darren Fletcher and Javier Hernandez belatedly secured the points for the home side, after Jamie Mackie's 52nd minute opener had briefly given the away supporters fanciful notions of a memorable first win of the campaign.

Mackie had already had a goal disallowed in the first half before finally breaking the deadlock, as the former non-league player capitalised on Anders Lindegaard's parry clear after United had failed to properly defend a short corner.

But Evans and Fletcher - both from Wayne Rooney corners - restored the status quo within 15 minutes, before Hernandez found a third in typically clinical fashion (and after good interplay with fellow substitute Anderson) to kill the game off with nearly 20 minutes still remaining.


I don't deny that there is a lot for United to improve especially in the defence but this attitude...this never give up character has once again reminded us of United's trademark...that they always come back to haunt you if you slack a little...a good game and a good results for United...it will be interesting to watch tonight, with Benitez's first game in charge of Chelsea while Manchester City needing a win to reclaim the top of the table position at the moment.

Di Matteo, another manager sacked...

It is just unbelievable...the coach that finally helped Chelsea to win the Champions League was sacked....Roberto Di Matteo was appointed as caretaker manager at Stamford Bridge in March 2012 after Andre Villas-Boas' departure, and the Italian's achievements of lifting the Champions League and FA Cup trophies earned him a two-year contract in June.

Roberto Di Matteo, sacked...

But a run of two wins in eight matches in all competitions led to suggestions he could be relieved of his role by owner Roman Abramovich, who has overseen five permanent managerial appointments since taking over at the club in 2003.

Roberto Di Matteo made some radical changes to the side to play against Juventus...the result was unconvincing...3-0 defeat to Juventus but let's face it...he was bold enough to make the choice to sub those players who were not in good form....a choice that was right. 


Then, one of the top performing player for Chelsea, Juan Mata has became the first Chelsea player to react publically to Roberto Di Matteo's sacking, hailing him as a "legend".

Mata, hailed Matteo as a legend...

Mata took to social media to wish his ousted manager well after Roman Abramovich ruthlessly dispensed of the Italian in the early hours of Wednesday morning.


Well, it was a sad thing to see....Di Matteo, another manager sacked....who's next in the list for Chelsea?? Pep (but he's on a long break right?) What about Benitez? He's interested in the job...after all, no club wants him at the moment right? 
We'll just wait and see...

Illinois Indiana Iowa Hawkeyes

If you are a football fan, you probably want to get iowa hawkeyes football tickets during the climax period.
The illinois fighting illini football tickets will worth the money if purchased via the internet. For those of you who are in college, you will want to support your football team in their quest to conquer the championship. The indiana hoosiers football tickets available on the Ticket America webpage and it comes in a good bargain.

I am not really an American football fan but it will be a good and amazing experience to get the tickets and watch the games live.

I want a healthy lifestyle!!

I know this normally don't come from me but I want a healthy lifestyle!!

No more late nights...no more overwork my body...time to get a healthy lifestyle!! 

First of all, there is a need to REDUCE STRESS!!

Work life has not been all smooth sailing although I think I have done pretty well to cope with it...but maybe it's time to LAUGH MORE. Will need to find more time to pamper myself...I'll probably have to buy some comedy series to entertain myself...:-)
Whether it is at work or at home, it's time to say goodbye to stress...must learn to enjoy myself...life is short...


2. Keep a POSITIVE Mental Outlook. If you know me, then you'll know I probably love to talk about negative stuff...most of the time in a jokingly manner. It's time to keep a cheerful outlook on life...it's time to find things to compliment about others. It is also time to clear up the mess (negative influence) in my life...

I had enough of the emoness!! 

3. More MOVEMENT. 
It is important to stay active, but staying active doesn't just mean going to gym or going for aerobic or kickboxing classes....so I'll try to take the stairs instead of the lift whenever I go in and out from my house (only 5 levels). 

I'll probably walk over to CFE side more often in office as well...lOL!

4. Eat Healthy FOOD...

Okay, this don't normally come from me...my favourite is McDonalds....mamak is a common hangout place for me, especially when I go and watch futbals....but I guess it's time for a change. No more McD for these period of time...no more eating in mamak. 
(will still go there for football match occasionally) and will opt to eat food with low fat.

Will try to say Hatin' it instead of lovin' it...

I will stop eating in McD for the year 2012...


5. Say NO to alcohol...less COFFEE...more water!!

It's not going to be easy to say NO to coffee...so less coffee, or maybe coffee with less or no sugar...cut down on alcohol is not too difficult so I'm going to say NO to it. 

More water please....it'll be good for my liver...:-) Keep this in my mind and I'll achieve this.



Time to use my dentist CLAIMS...It is time to make use of this benefit of working....will make a dentist appointment soon...

Hopefully, a pretty dentist will come and take good care of me...woohoo!!

Hmmm...let's see what the dentist said on my first visit then I'll decide how to work on this...

Smile to FRUITS!!

Fruits...this is definitely lacking in KL!! I hardly head to the ColdStorage for this...looks like this will be quite difficult to achieve but will try to do so...heard from Aaron Ooi that the fruits in Pasar Malam is way cheaper...might try for that as well...

I guess that's all for now...couldn't be setting too many new targets...haha!! 

Singapore: Day 1 [Part 2]

During the Singapore trip, we went for a walk nearby the hotel that we are staying....we walked to the Robertson Quay and had our dinner nearby.

Leaving our footprints!!

We had our dinner in Limencello Pizza, Grill and Bar. The place was quite nice, with amazing view. The food there was also quite delicious...although I felt it was quite pricey after converting into Malaysian ringgit. I have to admit...if I were working in Singapore, the food here would be of standard rate but since I'm only earning RM, I'm sure I'll feel the pinch if I were to be visiting here frequently. 

A happy me being loved by many...

And that basically sums up my first day...a rather tiring day in Gardens by the Bay (you may find the post in Singapore: Day 1 [Part 1]), a short visit to the casino, check in, a short rest and amazing night walking around Robertson Quay...not forgetting a delicious and luxurious dinner...

Manchester United

There are many that doubt the new team in Manchester United...the defence that so often has been criticized to be fragile...the goalkeeper that has been criticized for being inconsistent...

No doubt about that...when a team that is expected to challenge for titles in all competition fail to perform, it is only natural that criticism comes...

But let us give these young lads the time to learn and gel with one another, lead by the experienced of Giggs, Scholes, RVP, Ferdinand and many others...

United is currently at the top in the EPL and the Champions League group stage...no doubt the criticism is of merit for some but let us give these new team the chance, just as how the 1999 crop of players that defy all logic to win the famous Treble...


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Singapore: Day 1 [Part 1]

Well, I'm not really the kind of person who enjoy doing the same thing too often...so this year, my siblings and YenLeng decided to bring me to Singapore to celebrate my birthday instead (I'm kinda lucky to have these people who love and understand me).

I wouldn't say I'm a person who is obsessed with travelling...in fact, this is the first time I'm leaving Malaysia. So, travelling is really something new to me.

Anyway, we decided to drive over to Singapore since only 4 of us will be in the car with Chiew Lian already in Singapore. 

Say hi to the camera before the journey starts...

Anyway, the drive to Singapore was really tired...I just don't know why but I am always sleepy whenever I drive....lOL! Anyway, our first stop in Singapore was to look for my sister, Chiew Lian...

After that, it was breakfast...we had ours in this place...

It is a Korean coffeeshop but to be honest, it looks pretty Westernized with a lot of Starbucks elements in it...nevertheless, we had a rather fulfilling breakfast after a tiring journey. I would definitely drop by this kind of place for a coffee session should I go to Singapore again.


Then, we head for Marina Bay...

Say hi next to sign board...

Our first stop was not to shop but we went for this instead...

Gardens by the Bay

I'm not really the kind of person who love going to Gardens looking at flowers but the view here blow me away....it's like going into a place that gives you the peace of mind you need...

This place sort of give me the peace of mind I need...

Here are some of the snapshots taken...will post more when I blog about Gardens by the Bay...

After half a day in Gardens by the Bay, we were already extremely tired....

We had a simple lunch session in this place: Toast Box

I do not have any of the photos with me at the moment...but it was good after such a tiring day...we went to the Casino to have a look before we went to check into the Hotel....Holiday Inn Atrium...

We had our short rest there as we were all still quite tired from the travelling...then it was dinner, but I'll leave it for when I have more photos in my PC....check it out on Singapore: Day 1 [Part 2]

Skyfall!!

After a tiring day at work, what's the best way to destress...watching Skyfall on the first night...that's what I do with my housemate, Tom...





Couldn't really get anyone crazy enough to go for midnight movie even though tomorrow got work except for Tom...

Awaiting Skyfall...

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