Holidays..Hip Hip Hurrah

Long holidays begins next week. SOme of us..ahem..like me took both days off. So it's 1 week holiday. However, my mood is a bit spoilt because I have to work during that holiday. Have to bring my laptop around some more. Blardy heck!!!!

Anyway, holidays is great. Take time off from work. Relax and reflect. THink of all the good things. That's what I look forward to. And maybe I'll get the opportunity to wax my car. Yeah!

To all my Indian friends, Happy Deepavali.
To all my Moslem friends, Selamat Hari Raya.

Groovy Baby!

Stuck!

Yeah. That's how I feeling. Feeling stuck. In my career. Sigh..
Sometimes when you try to progress in your career, you find that there's like so many obstacles. I feel tired also because of all this. This was one of the reason why I went back to business school. I was stuck and changing jobs is not an option.

When I feel stuck, I feel depressed. Am I heading into a one-way street in my career?

And my blog doesn't have much pictures eventhough I wanted to post more pics.

Dammit!

Sad sad baby!

Jotterings....

Hmmm....Ahhhh....Hmmmm....Grrrr...

I bought an air fresher yesterday. It's called Sparkling Citrus. From a reputable brand. But it didn't meet my expectations. The smell...err..really not that what i excepted. Citrus...I want citrus smell. Anyway, it's support to neutralise the odour in my car. I feel that the air in my car is a bit stale. Need to freshen up a bit. It's an air freshner spray. So I guess it did it's work. So that the smell in my car is better.

I feel tired today. However, I am in the mood to work. Since returning to my hometown last week, I told myself, no matter what, I will perform my duties to the best of my abilities. Wow...talk about motivational talk. So I took a break from work to write this blog.

Another thing I wanted to share. My car wipers doesn't clean sweep the water off my windscreen anymore, so I have to replace it. Now, I am working in the city with so many shoplots and shopping complexes. The ironic thing is I can't even find a decent car wiper to buy.

Bloody heck.

Cheers baby.

Figuring out the traffic

It rained today. I guess it's the rainy season, coinciding with the fasting month of our Moslem breathren.Came back late today. Had to attend a free dinner hosted by a vendor. Left for home at about 9pm. Boy, it was drizzling. Not that heavy anyway. The roads however was packed with cars. I was thinking, it's already so late, how come there are so many cars on the road. These people need to get a life and stop working late, they should be at home now! That's how I console myself.

You see, I can't figure out the traffic. During the fasting month, the best time to leave is at 7.30 pm. SOmetimes by 6.30pm the roads will be clear. Once you reach 8.30pm, the roads will be packed with cars. I mean..what the heck...8.30pm. SHouldn't these guys be at home, watching the evening news? Come 9 something, it's smooth sailing all the way as most would have gone home by then. But today because of the rain, everybody decided to leave late. You've really shoot the fella who had the bright idea of waiting for the rain to stop and then leave for home. Go home I tell you people. I wanna drive smoothly without being bothered by the jam.

I'm tired. Stressed from work. Behind schedule and rushing to complete my assignments. Almost had my leave request for the long holidays next week cancelled. I even have to prepare for an opportunity which may allow me to progress further in my career.

Boy...I really have to get a life.

Am back ....

Yo people, am back. But have nothing much to blog about. Too busy with freaking work. However, am planning a climbing trip to Penang and Perlis during the week long festive break.

Well, that's for now.

Cheers baby!

A series of unfortunate events ...

Yeah. The title says it all this time. After completing the blog on Dickling, I received news from my sister that my grandfather passed away yesterday morning. Peacefully that is. He was old but he wasn't sick. Well, not that sick. I am returning to my hometown to attend my grandpa's funeral. Trips back to my hometown have always been happy ones. This will not be any different. I am sure my grandpa will be happy now. He's lonely because most of us in the family have left hometown or just do not have much time for him anymore. He's not as mobile as he used to be when he was young. He used to cycle to visit us last time.

It wasn't a good day either yesterday. I got into trouble for being late. Lots of trouble this time. Work is also not that great as I am behind schedule.

My friend says I need to flow in my blog. A series of unfortunate events is certainly not what I had in mind. I do not want my blog to end up as an obituary.

Grandpa if your are watching from up there, please give me a helping hand here.

Sad sad baby.

In the loving memory of Dickling

Some sad blogging in the memory of a great buddy.

I've decided to devote some time for Dickling. My partner's doggie passed away a few days ago. At the ripe age of 70 doggie years. Her name is Dickling. Dickling has been my partner's best buddy since young. Dickling wasn't feeling that good for the past 2 weeks. In the end, my partner had to do the most difficult thing, to put her to sleep as Dickling was suffering from pain. It's really sad to lose your buddy who has been at your side for so long.

A dog is a man's best friend. I tell you and thats true but you've already know about it. I'm sure most of us wanted a dog. I wanted one. A big one, though I am a bit scared of dogs. Ok..not scared but I need time to get use to one. My good friend has 2 Labradors. Boy..are they heavy. Cos one of em stepped on my foot. The other jumped on me. And they are still puppies. Huge puppies. Still, dogs are caring and understanding. They seldom complain. They're naughty. They're noisy most of the time. They're loveable. Bcos of this, I get pretty sick when I read about animals such as dogs being treated badly by their owners just becos they are old and not more cuddly. My gawd people, if you want something that is cuddly forever, get a soft toy. You sick people! You don't need a dog!

I have not known Dickling that well. Saw her only once. Problem was she is not friendly with strangers. I'm a stranger to her. haha..she barks angrily. She's fierce. And she's my partner's best buddy. She's a small dog. I don't remember what's the correct term, but she's more of a house pet. THe kind that you normally keep in the house rather than outside. I'll put my German Sheppard or Dobberman outside if I have one. But Dickling gets to stay inside.


I guess if you've grown up together with your dog...or rather the dog grows up with you, it's difficult to separate them both. So I could only guess the pain my partner felt when she had to make the diffcult decision to put her to sleep. Feels like a family member has gone. Everybody in the family feels sad. My partner took care of Dickling up to her very last good days. Didn't matter if Dickling was old (in dog years i mean) but she is the same little puppy that she was from the first day. She loved Dickling like a baby. Haha... I guess everyone in the family did. It didn't matter that Dickling was noisy. It didn't matter that Dickling was not easy to be trained (bcos she is a mixed-breed). Dickling was protective, loved and looked after the family. There's nothing more anybody can ask from Dickling.

I told my partner that Dickling has gone to a better place. My partner knows that Dickling is always looking at her from up there. That's the power of luv....ya baby! Dickling will always be part of the family.

Also, I'm taking this opportunity to say this, who the heck needs cats. I hate cats. I have no idea why cats make good pets. Are they caring? Are they loveable? I hate em. Dogs eat cats and that's good.

OK. Let's not go off-topic here. This is for you Dickling, wherever you are...

you will always be in our hearts forever.

Sad baby.

Where have all the good times gone (Part 1)

I had a call from a company to attend a 2nd interview. That has motivated me to write about the good ol times. Where the heck are they....and there will be many many parts to come. Each on a different setting. Hahaha

I declined the opportunity. Wasteful? I don't think so. Several things were running through my mind prior to the first interview. Firstly, the long working hours. It was stated in the application form itself. Are you willing to work long hours? Are you willing to work during weekends and holidays? Don't get me wrong here. I'll work hard and tough when the need arises.But somehow, at this age, I always ask myself, is there any quality in it? Would it make me a better employee? Yea ...I am still in the employee quadrant as many would say especially those in the multi-level marketing (MLM) industry.

But somehow doing the same job in a new company which guarantees long hours and lost personal hours has really made me think where do I go next. If I were assigned new responsibilities and a new role, then I would understand and take the long working hours and lost holidays as part and parcel of moving out of my comfort zone in the hope of further building my character, skills and knowledge. Other than that, I guess it's better to stay put and keep searching for the BIG ONE. It just doesn't add any quality to my life.

What drives me? It's the little teeny weeny things that I do after work. Ranting in a blog, climbing, playing badminton, getting drunk with my mateys or just junk reading. A sense of fulfilment. This is what which keeps me going and drives me to aim for better things while setting higher standards for myself. Sort of a self-improvement thing. Beggers can't be choosers I hear some say, but I think we all have the choice here. If the next opportunity to move on in your career be it moving a new company or starting your own biz is not something which is you, I say..let it go. Unless there is a little speckle of hope in it, let it go man.

What I believe is, things which adds quality to your life will improve you. It improves me. It keeps me going. If you are stuck in a rut, look inwards. What are the things which you would like to do and can do. Yeah it's true as we become older as employees, we seem to end up with less time for ourselves. And soon, we'll lose ourselves. Well, most of the time that is. Now I am feeling old.

So....where has all the good times gone... can really get to you if you really put some time to think about it.

Yeah Baby!!!

Rock climbing

Yup..i like rock climbing. Indoor and outdoor. Getting better but not that great yet. Am getting there. I used to just stare at the top because I was too terrified to look down. LOL. Shall be posting some stuff on climbing and also on badminton...my fav game too.

Err..when i have figured out what to write about first and how to post the pics.

DANG!!!!

Blardy workshop people!

Found out that my ATF was leaking after servicing my car. Could have sworn that it's the workshop mechanic who made the mistake. The leak is from the oil drainer plug. Somehow, I think those guys tighten it too much. ATF man...you know ATF...it's like the engine oil equivalent for your gear box.

Yaya..it's only a Proton. But it's MY car! And i take care of my car properly. Fark everybody knows that a Proton is unreliable. The parts fail too easily. I say...this farking excuse is used indiscrimately by the workshop. It's the problem with the part. WTF!

Now they tell me, that my oil pan thread is also worn out. You see the connection..if you screw the plug too tight of course the oil pan thread will eventually get worn out. It's your farking lousy workmanship. Even a kid knows that. Dammit!

Look at this, I sent my car for servicing so that I can plan for a trip this coming holidays. And what I get...some screw up which the guilty party doesn't want to admit. I know you guys did it..you screwed the plug too tight. And who has to pay for it..the consumer.

Dammit...so dissapointed. It's a Proton..but it's my car. MY CAR!!!

Bloody Monday!

Have to get back to work. Still learning how to blog... all this swearing really makes me feel great.

My first blog

Well, ya ya..everyone is creating their own blogs. I am not going to be left behind aren't I...

Anyway, i guess it's my way of communicating. Many things running in your mind how do you share it.... blogging. And of course the orthodox way of talking to someone.

"The end is near..save yourselves" is what I normally tell my friends or colleagues. It means... get your arse moving cos something is going to happen. Good or bad...who the heck knows.

So much for my first posting.

Cheers.