CNY Lesson #1

If there's one thing I'd learned this Chinese New Year, it's family first. What was supposed to be a reunion dinner (on the night before the 1st day of CNY) turned out to be somewhat a day I will never forget.

It was a fine Saturday afternoon when I went out for a game of badminton with my college mates. I was told to come home by 5pm because we needed to go to grandma's place. I drove to my friend's house at around 12pm to carpool his car to the badminton court. Things didn't go well from there because his colleagues' car broke down while we were waiting for them to arrive. So, time was wasted there. But anyway, we all met up eventually but arrived at the court at around 1.30pm.

Played for 2 hours and had lunch at around 4pm at McD's. Since we all seldom meet up, our lunch time flew so quickly that I didn't realise it was going to be 5pm (4.45pm to be exact)! I rushed my friend to quickly finish up and fetch me back. By the time we reached his home, it was already 5pm. Rushed to my car, drove like the wind back to my house...and guess what?

While I was about to reach home...my parents were already driving their car out the front gate.

#^%#

What?! I didn't bother to say anything, I just went into the house thinking "wtf...go so early for what...not like we're gonna eat so soon...it's only 5.30pm...#%^# I kept thinking of it in the bathroom while i was cleaning up, still thinking if I should join them later for the reunion dinner. And then, a very familiar ringtone that I had assigned for my mother (ha-ha...) was heard echoing in the bathroom. I hesitated to pick up, but I thought "ah, what the heck".

Mom: "Later when you come over, can you please bring the zhai?"

Me: "... ... ...I'm not going"

Mom: "Why not going? Don't be like that la. New year eve, must visit your grandma and your relatives. Join us for reunion dinner la"

Me: "I thought you didn't want me to go? Why didn't you bring the zhai yourself?"

*Father's voice can be heard at the background*

Mom: "Aiya, ok la, if you dont want to go then nvm la"

And that's how the conversation ended. Damn I was so... grrrrr...Instantly I thought of eating the zhai they left behind, doesn't matter how much they've prepared. EAT UNTIL SATISFIED.
It's like, what the #&%# were they thinking? Leaving me behind, letting me travel on my own to my grandma's place (which btw is near to my said friend's house -_-), and asking me to bring along the zhai as an excuse for me to come along...nonsense la, somemore can afford to pretend being nice on the phone...as if I'm a puppet...

To be continued...

What Happened after Earth Hour

Ok...so my previous post was a bit of a look-forward post, but I guess i shouldn't have looked forward to it because...*takes in deep breath*...because I slept from 8.30 till 11.30 the NEXT day OMGWTFBBQSOS!!!

That's like 1 2 3...15 hours of sleep! Sheesh, and I even planned to wake up and continue my game...wasted all my time!!! My effort to sacrifice an hour turned out to be...a waste of 12 hours...sien...That's not what I was looking forward to ¬_¬

Right now...I'm thinking whether I should be deactivating my fb account cause it seems like I'm not gonna use it for quite some time. But if I were to deactivate it, then what about those who wants to add me? Hmm...hmm...should I give a damn? Hmm hmm...tough decision...

P.s: Argh! I hate having long finger nails! Makes it so much harder to type on the keyboard when they are always obstructing my l33t typing skillzzz

Earth Hour 2010

Earth Hour is approaching tonight from 8.30-9.30 pm. Romantic couples can spend the hour alone admiring the clear sky (if there's no rain) while lazy-ass people like me can stay at home and sleep. Hey, at least I'm an environmentalist who doesn't ignore efforts to save the Earth. Btw, I'm kind of used to the darkness, even my room is always dark. Just that I need to turn off all electronic devices and switches (I can sacrifice an hour of my day doing nothing...because nothing's really happening in my life ha-ha...)

Speaking of Earth Hour, last year's was...a bit awkward...because I had to spend time with my other family members. You see, I don't think I'm that kind who enjoys being around many people (what more in a crowd). And also I'm not that close to them, so Earth Hour was like "Quick! Make time pass faster!!! It's damn weird being with you guys!!". It wasn't really considered Earth Hour because half way through, we drove back home, because I feel that using car lights/resources defeats the purpose of celebrating Earth Hour. Or maybe it's just me?

If possible, I wish to go for a walk at the park tonight, preferable, with anyone who wants to accompany me. Sigh, too bad no one's near my place...so I guess a wish is just a wish that will never come true.

P.s: Screw those birthday wishes and new year resolutions and junk mails, they NEVER come true...I'm never gonna wish for anything next time, but I will pretend to just to make you believe. Happy Earth Hour...

Random Pictures

Year 2009's X-mas gift taken at 5x Optical zoom (from the place i sit in front of the pc)


Jigsaw puzzle on the wall above the pc table


'Nuff said

Goodbye Facebook, Hello Blog

Goodbye facebook...hello blog =D Why? Facebook is the best social network site out there and you are out of your mind to deny the existence of Facebook! Well, that's just the reason why I'm quitting it.

HUH?!

The point is, I dont want to be dependant on it to know what my "friends's" status are. Not like I care anyway. It's like every small little thing that happens to any of them will be posted. So far I've been using fb, I was looking everywhere for the "delete friend" or "block friend" button but couldn't find them. Simply "ignoring" them is not cruel enough...I MUST be satisfied with the "block" feature xD

Fb: The website that revolutionized web technologies, is still expanding its features and is competing with Google Buzz. Seriously, I don't care which is better simply because I'm not the type who shares and cares. Blogging is like writing a diary, but only I am able to read back what I'd experienced in life and write about things that offend others (lol). Most of the stuff I blog are emo stuff, so...stop reading now if you're tired of reading more?

And what's up with Glee being the no. 1 musical show?! Damn, just seeing the advertisement makes me wanna change the channel. All those hype and marketing strategy used to make people curious "What is Glee?" really annoys me...shit...

30 Seconds to Mars - Hurricane

No matter how many times you told me you wanted to leave
No matter how many breaths that you took, you still couldn't breathe
No matter how many nights that you lie wide awake to the sound of the poison rain

Where did you go~ Where did you go~ Where did you go...

Heartbeat, a heartbeat, I need a...
Heartbeat, a heartbeat

Tell me would you kill, to save a life
Tell me would you kill, to prove you're right

Crash, crash, burn... let it all burn
This hurricane's chasing us all underground

No matter how many deaths I die, I will never forget...
No matter how many lives I live, I will never regret...

There is a fire inside and it's starting a riot,
about to explode into flames,

Where is your god~ where is your god~ where is your god...

OooOoOo~ OOooOOOoo~

Do you really want...
Do you really want me...
Do you really want me dead...
Or alive to torture for my sins

Do you really want...
(heartbeat, a heartbeat)

Do you really want me...
(I need a...heartbeat a heartbeat)
Do you really want me dead...
(You know I gotta leave, I cant stay)
Or alive to live a lie
(I know I gotta go, I cant stay)

Tell me would you kill, to save a life
Tell me would you kill, to prove you're right

Crash, crash, burn... let it all burn
This hurricane's chasing us all underground

You say you're wrong, you're wrong, I'm right, I'm right, you're wrong, we fight
Ok, I'm running from the light, running from the day to night oh,
The quiet silence defines the misery,
The riot inside keeps trying to visit me,
No matter how we try, it's too much history,
Too many bad notes playing in our symphony

So let it breathe, let it fly, let it go
Let it fall, let it crash, burn slow...

And then you call upon god...oh you call upon god

Tell me would you kill, to save a life
Tell me would you kill, to prove you're right

Crash, crash, burn... let it all burn
This hurricane's chasing us all underground

OOoohhhh oohhh ohhhh!! x4
(this hurricane)

Do you really want...
OOoohhhh oohhh ohhhh!!
Do you really want me...

Do you really want me dead...
OOoohhhh oohhh ohhhh!!
Or alive to torture for my sins

Do you really want...
OOoohhhh oohhh ohhhh!!
Do you really want me...

Do you really want me dead...
OOoohhhh oohhh ohhhh!!
Or alive to live a lie

Running away from the night... running away from the light
(Running away to save your life)

Grandma's Baptism

It's very rare to see people get baptized at around their 80's. Yesterday we witnessed her baptism at the (nursing) homes near Taman Sentosa, off Old Klang Road. The reverend followed us to the homes, and set up a small circle in my grand parents' room and guess what? My nightmare began...he said we should start by SINGING A HYMN of prayer! Oh nooeesssss!!! Ok la, show face a bit....I sing...

After singing, we prayed somemore, bla bla bla, and finally came the moment where he "splashed" water on her forehead. It makes me feel relieved to know that she finally has someone to believe in. I mean, with the guy above watching over her (or at least that's what she might think), she can relax more in a psychological way that is. He also said that when going through to the afterlife, she need not worry anymore for He shall be her guide in Heaven. Guess all I can say is that I felt happy for her.

I also overheard her saying to the reverend that she experienced nightmares that are "mm 3 mm 4" (direct translation: nonsense). When he heard this, he was like "hmm, ok...why not next time when you face these problems, you can try calling out His name and ask him to help you out?"

"Jesus, save me~" he repeated this many times so that she could pronounce it right.

And I was trying my best not to laugh...(yea, yea i know...I'm a non-believer...)

Ughhh Factors When Watching Movies

Alright, finally had some free time (wait, that's an understatement...should be LOTS of free time) in office to talk about the things that annoy me when Im watching my movie, either on the big screen or the idiot box (what is idiot box? go search the meaning yourself..).

Countdown to the things that make me go UGHHH when watching movie:

10) Distracting noises/sound from the environment - from where i live, this can only be achieved by the ever almighty place of worship, the Mosque. Other than that, noises coming from the crowd and annoying ahbeng/ahlien ringtones in the cinemas rarely happens.

9) People trying to act smart - Lots of cases of these happen between old folks, aunties and uncles. This happens when watching their favourite serial drama. Sometimes one uncle/auntie will go "ha! i know who killed him! Must be his grandfather's sister's son's wife's cousin sister-in-law etc etc". Keep to yourself la...dont potong people's stim can or not...

8) People walking across your line of sight, repeatedly blocking your view until you have to say "oi, im watching show la, dont block...***** no manners..."

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I know you guys cant bear reading all 10 points, so i'll just skip to number 1.

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1) People suffering from blur-case syndrome - Seriously, this is the ultimate annoyance factor. Imagine watching the intro for a CSI show and suddenly a friend/family member goes "who did that?". Diu...watch the show and find out laaaaa...dont act noob please~~ Your questions will be answered right before the end of the show, ok??

There...i made a list of the factors that make me go UGHHH when watching movies/shows. Hopefully in future, i can refer back to this list for any updating to be done.

2012 Movie Review

When this movie first came out in the cinemas, I've heard plenty of hype that it was a great movie, a "must-watch" movie of the year. I was a bit skeptical about the movie, but didnt get to watch in in the cinemas (for some unknown reason). The trailer looked promising with action packed in less than 5 min.

Well, the trailer was (as you know it) just a trailer. The best parts of the movie is already in the trailer and there is nothing else jaw-dropping left in the movie. I watched for the first 30 min and I'm already feeling sleepy. I guess the biggest mistakes made by the producers of the movie is to include random technical jargon all over the place, stuff that relate to geological and astronomical studies and what-not. 30 min was wasted on that, not to mention nonsense, lame, and political dialogues that bring no meaning to the whole story. At least PJ's King Kong did a better storytelling of the background of the characters that serve different purposes later in the movie.

Apparently, in 2012, in the biggest and most dominant country in the whole world, their citizens STILL do not realize that the "government" are all lies. They STILL believe them when they are asked to "calm down" when reality suggests they should be panicking. Really bodoh *facepalm*. Also, many people said this movie was "action packed all the way from start till end". I dont see any "action". unless you people mean "verbal action" la~. Things like "we have to get out of blablabla, get to blablabla. Come on! Hurry blablabla. Get that blablabla. We gotta make it out here alive blablabla."

And I really really hope they dont mean the CG...because CG dont mean anything other than to make you "waaa, you saw that?! the car went thru a collapsing glass building!!! yeng wor!!!". Seriously, dont...i will kill you for that. IMO, "The Sinking of Japan" did better overall although the CG was quite fake. THAT movie was touching, saddening and shows the fight for survival and ultimate sacrifice. 2012 on the other hand...is like a ride in the jurassic park which lasts for (yep...you guessed it) less than 5 min.

There are so many negative things i want to say, but i just cant remember the movie. It is that bad! I wanted to turn off the dvd player after 1 hour into the movie...but didnt because my parents were watching (my mother was totally oblivious to what's happening on-screen and contributed to my UGHHH factor)

**UGHHH factor = things that i dont like when watching a movie

hmm, i really should create a post just for that, just realised i didnt make one before

No Need Title Laaaa

Have you ever played games, as in video games, before? Dont know why some people always say certain games are fake/not real/nonsense. Yea, games are fake...that's why it is a DAMN GAME. You want real? Then go rob a bank, play with the police, gamble your life in prison, try it! Its fun...i can assure you...Games are meant to be fake, come on. Why nobody ever complained "hey, look! It's Tetris...so fake...i wont play" WTF, obviously there is no such thing as "falling-bricks-which-will-twist-and-turn-at-will-in-mid-air-to-form-lines-at-the-floor-just-to-disappear-and-be-repeated-all-over-again-until-the-bricks-actually-fall-faster-and-then-the-game-over-screen-pops-up-mysteriously". To say that a game is fake just proves how irrational you can be in making decisions. I'll just go ahead and assume you are one of those people who play Final F-king Fantasy games (that game is boring as hell for me, but i wont say its fake, unlike you, because the combat system is very much like playing Chess which is turn-based...). LOL, if US and the middle east are going at their throats like turn-based strategy games, i will be amused. Seriously, who goes to war saying "ok, your turn now".

What-ever la...Maybe you're just the kind of person who does not game, very well, i can understand that...but dont let me catch you playing those flash games on FB because i will (and i mean i WILL) go up to you and scold you for being a hypocrite that you are, and always will be.

On a side note, Im going for my company's annual dinner tonight...so here's hoping i wouldn't come back empty handed. High hopes for the following lucky gifts:-

1. video cam
2. DSLR cam
3. iphone/3G handphone...?
4. x-hdd
5. console (haha, highly unlikely they will prepare this as a present XD)

if all else fails...then going home with goodie bag or hamper also ok kua...at least got something to fill up my stomach when im hungry...