Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Big hole in the blanket

There's a big hole in my blanket.

It's getting bigger by day and I've not figured out how to mend it.  Mama's not around anymore to these things :(

When the weather is cold....the hole makes a differrence...brrrrr


Now I understand a little on  how the homeless feels like in the street on a cold night without proper cover.





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Monday, January 28, 2013

Balanced


11pm and I'm done for the day, finally.

Physically and mentally used up.
Went for body combat after a long break (4 days is considered long for me)
Back and legs were good and strong through tracks 1 till 3 but started feeling the strain and had to hold back during 4th track :(

Anyhow, felt wonderful after the work out, especially after long hours of sitting for last 7 days or so.

Came back home to try to solve some 'puzzle' at work, finally done now, with help of course, more brains better than one.  Should be ready for delivery tomorrow, fingers crossed.

I think I had a good day?
Physically and mentally worked out hmmm..





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Sunday, January 27, 2013

I'm grateful.





I intended to cook but was caught up with some work.
Didn't realise it was already past 5pm when , my Dad asked about dinner.

When he saw that I was busy, he took over the task.

I'm grateful.


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Saturday, January 26, 2013

I'm back !


CNY's around the corner...about 2 weeks away.  Seems like a lot of time but it's not..there's only 1 weekend left (excluding today and tomorrow).  What is there to do?

Basically, where I left off last year hahahah.


Right, it's now 4.04pm.
Had a good work out at RPM this morning. Planned to come back to do some 'work' before doing some serious cleaning around the house.

Electrical problems solved for now.  Modems' up.  SOHO's connected.
Been at the workstation for over an hour..just don't feel like doing any work.

By the way..I didn't expect to get the modem replaced so soon.
Maxis called this morning to arrange for an appointment for the TM team to come and check it out...appoointment was fixed at 11am tomorrow and non negotiable, but I was surprised to see everything up and working when I got home just now.  So I called Maxis to cancel tomorrow's appointment, conversation went as follows:

Hi, I'm calling about my report yesterday faulty modem..bla bla bla.
(After the standard verification process)

Yes, Madam..according to records, there's a scheduled appointment for TM technician to visit your premise tomorrow at 11am.

Yes..I'm calling to tell you that they already came today and everything is up and working fine now. I've no idea why and who came, but I'm happy that everything is up and running now. Thank you.


Hmm..so you don't know who and where they came from?

Nope..I wasn't at home. So I didn't get to ask.


(Silent laughs) Ok..then madam..thank you for informing us.




Lols..not too bad a day for me.
I'd better go do something productive.

Ta.



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My colorful day

It was raining heavily.
Suddenly a huge loud thunder struck,the electrical box tripped and poofff everything else shut down abruptly.

It's quite a common affair, normally everything goes back to normal by pushing the electrical box switch back up.

But this time I smelled a very slight burning aroma.

Couldn't detect where the burn was.

I pushed the switch backup, all elctrical items are back up except the tv and maxis fibre modems. No tv and no Internet ....serious problem!

Once again I had to play electrical man.

Long story cut short, flow of event as follows:

1. Found out extension cord serving those gadgets has konked

2. Changed extension cord to test the gadgets one by one

3. Maxis modem working..hooray.

4. Plugged in adaptor which has tv and a decoder plugged in, and something went poooffff with some sparks!! And I went ... shitttt don't let it be the TV pleaseeee


5. Confirmed TV's safe ... phew...

6. astro ok..

7. Maxis phone ok

8. But tm modem for maxis not ok :( meaning fibre Internet down

Crap..


Called maxis, will have to wait for them to call back in 48 hrs to fix an appointment for visit.

Crap..

Come dinner time, I reached to switch on the light for the dining area ...and poooffff. Another spark

Wtf!

now the whole row of switches are out. Those are for the lights to living and dining area, the porch and the fan

Brother says its probably the fuse serving these points.

Crap..

Had dinner in the dark, managed to find out which fuse was it, replaced with brothers help.

Bulb of dining light burnt. Fan also stopped working.

As of now three items burnt.

And I'm without connection.


Blogging from phone. iPhone is so small :(









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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I did it!


It's Tuesday night, a regular work out night for me but I managed to stay away :P
Not after a looong process of self deliberation...yes no may be..yes no...may be ...bla bla bla

For most people, it takes great effort to make it to the gym, for me it's the other way round..

Got some pain in the back..better take some rest...






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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Drama in the gym


Life has been pretty interesting I must say :P

Try to picture this..

I was cooling down in the changing room, before going into shower after a class at the gym.

It was Sunday morning, so it was very quiet, less than 5 persons in the huge changing room.

Subconsciously, I know someone came out from the shower and walked pass me, I was sitting near the mirror where all the hair dryers are, browsing my phone.


All of a sudden, there's a loud "poooofff" and then "roarrrr" and I felt HEAT!

I was like..WHAT THE...

It felt like I was just next to a huge oven....not exaggerating..there was a huge ball of fire

Like really HUGE...


I stood up...couldn't believe what I was seeing...at the same trying to figure out what I should do...are we in any danger..shall I switch off the hair dryer..shall we just pack and leave..etc etc

Yes..the hair dryer switched on by itself and started blowing fire..from its front and back.

So scary it was.


The gal who just came out of shower was just using the hair dryer next to it..she was still in towels and was equally shocked.

I couldn't find any fire extinguisher within reach..so the next best thing to do is to run out and inform the staff.

The nearest staff available would be the Fitness Department, right outside the changing room.

The guys daren't come in..because it's a ladies room.  The only gal staff available came in after making a call to whoever it is.


When she came in..the fire had subsided..it was only smoke..so..she went out..to check if anyone's coming.


After she left..it started again...and then more smoke and then more fire..


So..I ran out again..to tell them to hurry up..by now we started to wonder if we should evacuate for safety lol.


The lady staff said..yes..maintenance is on the way..but you gals may want to leave the room before the guys enter.

The other gal who was still in her towel was like..ohhh yaaa...I should change!   :D

By now, there's another gal who just came in..she was cool and changing into her work out clothes while watching the commotion, and then she locked up her locker and left for her work out LOL.



Picture..below is only the smaller version of the fire..
The gal in towel came back after changing to get this pic from me :D :D



When the guys arrived, the fire had stopped..there was only smoke and a very strong smell.





Hair dryer completely destroyed.


I was reluctant to leave before shower..so I hung around for a bit..to make sure it's safe to go into shower..and I did.


By the time I came out of shower, everything was cleaned up...and everyone has left.

I was having a headache by then and now feeling slightly unwell, with a itchy throat and running nose, I think I inhaled too much smoke :D



On a more serious note...shouldn't there be a fire extinguisher or fire alarm somewhere? I asked for one..no one could tell me.  Hmm...





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Friday, January 18, 2013

Want or Need



Once upon a time, everyone's going for the smallest / thinnest mobile phone.  Having a 3G Iphone was a hype. Then came the 4, 4s and now 5.  And then came the Samsungs...and Ipad came out with a Mini.


And then before we know it..age caught up...our eyes started to play tricks on us..suddenly small is not cute nor practical anymore, we see better on bigger fonts, bigger screens.

And..we can do so much more on bigger screens...presentations, writing, games, movies...

Soon, computers / laptops will be obsolete!

Suddenly..my Iphone screen is so small now :(

Suddenly..I want to be able to do more with my phone..

phone or tablet...

wait..I bought a lappie not too long ago...

I don't know what I want / need anymore..

What's necessary? What's nice to have?

I'm lost in the digital world...



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Thursday, January 17, 2013

42 Life Lessons by Regina Brett

We should memorise all 42 tips!


Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio .

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 42 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short – enjoy it..

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. 

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.

9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

11. It's OK to let your children see you cry.



12. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

13. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it...

14 Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

15. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.

16. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

17. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.

18. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

19. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

20. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

21. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

22. The most important sex organ is the brain.

23. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

24. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

25. Always choose life.

26. Forgive but don’t forget. 

27. What other people think of you is none of your business. 

28. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does..

31. Believe in miracles.

32. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

33. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

34. Your children get only one childhood.

35. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

36. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

37. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

38. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have not what you need.

39. The best is yet to come...

40. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

41. Yield.

42. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Accidental Split



So, I fell somewhat dramatically on Sunday.

I was wearing a very old Crocs, stepped on some water, was about to step up a step onto a pathway in front of a shop, and I slipped!

Imagine, one leg on the pathway and the other leg still a step down, it was an accidental split.

Like I said in FB, fortunately, I had a pretty strong core and legs, (plus I just came out from the gym), I somehow managed to stop myself from tumbling further, so..damage was quite minor.



I did feel a pull on the back of left leg..yes..the problematic one. And some soreness on the back..and yes..the problematic area too :D

But heck..I've been living with sore and aches for months..I can't tell which ache/sore is from the fall and which are pre-existing ..



All theese while, I've been wondering to self, am I doing more damage to myself being so persistent on working out..but many suggests that we should do some sports when we are young to prepare for old age i.e.so that our muscles, bones, etc are stronger when we are old.


So..this incident proves that regular exercises..does help.


:)






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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Listen!


Do you know what's the latest buzz word (apart from BERSIH) in Malaysia?

All these were created overnight..at most last 48 hours:






by myBurgerLab

by Nandos


If you don't know what's happening...visit HERE

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Monday, January 14, 2013

(Life of Pi)


This is so cute..and farny :D



Did you watch the movie?

I watch it on New Year's Eve.

Quite an awesome one.  Although....well ..it's pretty much what you see in the poster here :D, it's pretty mazing if you think about it, how did Ang Lee make a movie interesting for us..with just a boat, a boy and the boat, a tiger on the same boat and the sea water.

It took Lee four years to make, and he built a water tank in a former airport in Taiwan and hired 3000 people to work on the film. “It was the hardest movie I made,” he said and, tapping into one of the themes of the film’s storyline, said “it was like a test of faith. http://blogs.wsj.com


Read more about how he slowly and diligently he came up with the 'plan'...HERE

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Friday, January 11, 2013

My wish came true


Wishes do come true, so keep wishing!

I've always wished for the having convenient drive-in access to good coffee.

Finally..after years..literally YEARS...of waiting..it's happening!

Source : https://www.facebook.com/espressolab.asia


Unfortunately, I don't drive to work anymore :(

But heck..it's still great news!

Thank you Espressolab, and please ensure that the goodness of your coffee will stay consistent (if not better) in all your outlets wherever you are.



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Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Letterpress


Source : http://thisgame.co/newsletters/letterpress
A friend introduced Letterpress to me recently.  Initially it felt like a very basic letter game, but it became more addictive and challenging once I start to understand the game more.

It's slowly re-building my weakening vocabulary knowledge too.

It exercises seldom-connected parts of the mind, it's unpredictable, and it's intensely social 
- says thisgame.co

I find it very challenging for the brain, especially when there are multiple games going on with different type of opponents!  My opponents are so strong that sometimes I really hate playing with them! 

There should be some strategizing involved..but my pea-brain can't seem to get around it..I'm never a chess or poker kind of person, you see... 

No wonder I keep losing :'(


Found a newsletter from thisgame.co on an interview with the game designer Loren Brichter, here are some interesting facts:


  • Loren is a first time game designer!
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Err..yeah..right..I actually couldn't understand half the things he talked about in the interview.  So much for being a player :s

Read more HERE











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Sunday, January 06, 2013

The Pillow


Today, I finally threw away The Pillow.

It's the last pillow my mom made for me.  It has become very old and quite dirty. so old that big holes started appearing and the cotton wool from the inside kept falling out in chunks.  It can't be use anymore but I was reluctant to throw it away.  It has been at a little corner by the foot of my bed.


I finally threw it away today.

Well, we gotta move on someday..


Emo eh?  Partly because I'm not feeling too well at the moment..I think.  The rainy and cooling weather had suddenly changed to extremely hot, especially today.  Probably my system trying to adjust to the change.


Think I'll try to sleep it off..nitezz


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Saturday, January 05, 2013

Money Matters..


Financially, it has been a pretty dry Q4 for me..there were jobs confirmed, but 4 out of 5 were pending for some reasons I never found out.  I was kept somewhat occupied with the initial setup work, LLB that is.  In other words, there were work, at the back of my mind I know there will be income but if the main part of the job doesn't get going I won't know when the real money will come in.


Fortunately, things are finally moving now.  And..all are moving, at one go.  When it rains..it pours so to speak.


Unfortunately, its a new financial year.  So..that's what business is all about.  Those days, as an employee, I rejoice when jobs get postponed...cos there are less work and I still get paid \o/  My bosses, on the other hand, wanted the jobs billed as soon as possible before the year ends so that the numbers will look good in the books. Especially when performance are measured based on numbers.  So..if you're an employee reading this..you know now, why you're always extremely busy during the end of a financial year :)

As a proprietor now, I still rejoice when jobs are on-hold (cos I'm a lazy entreprenuer) but at the same time..I know very well, when jobs don't get going, I can't invoice, the later I send out invoices, the later I get paid :(

Just had a look at the e-statement of my main credit card.  Two insurance premium due in Jan ..urghhh.


Money matters...unfortunately, it does.. at such situations.  Although, I'd like to believe that money shouldn't be the only reason to live.









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Friday, January 04, 2013

Thank You





Source: pusheen.com via elifesl on Pinterest


How long have you been following this blog?
Been keeping this for some years..I know a few close friends check in to read quite often....I wonder if there are other regular followers out there..

If you're a regular..Thank you :)
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Thursday, January 03, 2013

Go Sport ID Glide Original Bundle Pack


Remember I got this some time ago?
It's a sports silicon bracelet with a customised titanium ID.



It's been quite useful, especially when I go for runs alone, I don't have to worry about carrying an an ID card.  Quite trendy too :)  Love it.  Blogged about it HERE

Guess what..I have more of them now :D

It was during the Black Monday sales in December.  This Bundle - 8 different awesome colors! - was on sale for only USD4 (from USD5).  That's about RM12 ONLY.







It came properly packed, and shipping was FREE.



I couldn't resist.


Not that I run 8 times a week.  More like 8 runs a year :D







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