On the way to work, I shot myself.
Nothing beats this.Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
I mean it, let's PARTY!
Let's not drop any names but we all know who left us and for those of you who don't know me personally might not know how many friends I lost this year alone. Almost each passing was a sudden one that there were no goodbyes.
While I mourn silently, at the same time I tell myself to stop depriving myself of life. Stop denying myself to real fun. Start living again. Go away if you think fun is all about having a bottle in my hand 24/7, hitting the clubs every single night. Only to discover my life is over when I wake up with the worst hangover, right next to the worlds ugliest man with vomit like breath and wrinkles on my butt.
You see Lyn, I suck at writing a proper blog post. Ha ha!
Things are slowly taking shape. Life never looked better.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
100% pure love
Nothing can express what I'm feeling right now other than pure fascination and love, love, love. Watched the video? Made my heart skip a beat and went wow all the way. Signup with Greenpeace today. I'm sure all of you are smart enough to figure out why on your own.
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
This close to living my dreams
Am cleaning my inbox when I found something from 3 years ago. I remembered the day perfectly. Came back from an off-road camping or something that kept me away from the internet for a couple of days to find this email in my inbox. I screamed my head off. Cried too. People around me thought someone died. I missed it. BIG TIME.
I still feel like screaming right now. *SIGH!* Click to view it in actual size. This is one of the times in life where I have regrets.
Of course I know it says two steps away from becoming a TJ but I was so close. *screams* Yes, I still do want to be a travel journo. Though some people will tease me to death because of my tongue stud and way it makes me sound. Funny guys! :p
The New York Times travel (check my blog list) put up a great slide slow on Why We Travel. Quoting Vagablogging's Rolf Potts, It’s a collection of stunning photos with fun-to-read anecdotes. A perfect antidote for those who are currently not on the road (but long to get back on it!).
Is it obvious someone is itching?
I still feel like screaming right now. *SIGH!* Click to view it in actual size. This is one of the times in life where I have regrets.
Of course I know it says two steps away from becoming a TJ but I was so close. *screams* Yes, I still do want to be a travel journo. Though some people will tease me to death because of my tongue stud and way it makes me sound. Funny guys! :p
The New York Times travel (check my blog list) put up a great slide slow on Why We Travel. Quoting Vagablogging's Rolf Potts, It’s a collection of stunning photos with fun-to-read anecdotes. A perfect antidote for those who are currently not on the road (but long to get back on it!).
Is it obvious someone is itching?Sunday, May 17, 2009
Savor the foodies
On the peripheral of losing custom blog settings I also lost the blog list. Like I had said in the last post, I am anal about that particularly because I like to read them. Somehow along the way of recovering the links, I found more orgasmic reads and visual feeds!But most importantly, I found the blogs that started the craze on me to start my first food blog many years ago and (only a few had seen it and now its long gone) I had completely forgotten about them. Shame on me. Anyways, below are the links. Savor them! :)
David Leibovitz is the man responsible for all the sweet craze and ignited the wants of starting a food blog. A well renowned pastry chef living in Paris, a handful of books under his name and not forgetting television appearances too. Dubbed the master baker by The New York Times David writes about his daily findings, makes and Paris. There is something about bakery and Paris that does it for me. Maybe I should just pack up and move there for a year. Ha!
Chez Pim! A name that has been buzzing in my head and I ignored it until yesterday. All this while I was searching for her blog in my brain. Hows that possible is beyond me. Best shot blog, a cult figure, etc. Excerpts: "Pim's restaurant review list reads like a fantasy eating guide. El Bulli, the Fat Duck, St John, Le Meurice, the French Laundry - it should be enough to make you hate her. Except, annoyingly, Pim knows her own tastebuds, and very fine they are too.", from "The World on Your Plate", The Guardian (UK) June 9, 2006 Me on Pim: Her sharp wit especially on her post's tittle makes you click on it like how men click on "hot horny babe" links. I never quite like traditional writing. Cue: boring read. But with Pim, her rebellious writing is as delicious as the food she makes and eat or that's how they are to me just by reading! Annoying 3 gods at one time with a pork ragu? Go read and find out.
Stickyrice. Have you read a blog that makes you want to pack up, get on a plane and eat food at every nook and corner of the world? This is one of them. Stickyrice, (how aptly named) writes about dining, drinking and living in Hanoi, Vietnam. He calls eating good deep fried food a sport. Come to think of it, he's right. Think sore tonsil. ha! :)
My affair with food is endless and I do have another food blog but I haven't found the right feel for it yet. Soon but let me leave you with a short story of what I did yesterday, on a wet Sunday.
I was at a friend's family place having a beer or four. There were about ten of us sitting outside by porch drinking and savoring on roasted wild boar. 12 hours later, I'm feeling the heat. Least I didn't bite on a bullet this time. Some asked me before, it doesn't take an acquired taste to eat them really but a strong mind will help. Just chew on it.
I was at a friend's family place having a beer or four. There were about ten of us sitting outside by porch drinking and savoring on roasted wild boar. 12 hours later, I'm feeling the heat. Least I didn't bite on a bullet this time. Some asked me before, it doesn't take an acquired taste to eat them really but a strong mind will help. Just chew on it.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The day Metrodad made me feel like I'm 16 again
(I bet this tittle will make Ninie go eh? copy? hehe!)
Metrodad just made me feel utterly young with a attention span of a 16yr old or younger.
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Anyway, in the name of science, I decided to imagine what I would write if I had my own Twitter page so I wrote down every thought I've had in the past 24 hours. I'm pretty sure I won't follow through on actualy joining Twitter because really, who has the fucking time?
Metrodad just made me feel utterly young with a attention span of a 16yr old or younger.
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Anyway, in the name of science, I decided to imagine what I would write if I had my own Twitter page so I wrote down every thought I've had in the past 24 hours. I'm pretty sure I won't follow through on actualy joining Twitter because really, who has the fucking time?
Regardless, here are the past 24 hours of my life as expressed via Twitter:
- New York City smells like a wet tampon today, n'est-ce pas?
- It's cool connecting with high-school friends on Facebook but the abortion bills are killing me!
- Why do they only do construction work in my office when I have a hangover?
- I'm considering being one of those guys who claims not to watch tv, he said as he watched yet another episode of "Real Houswives of New York."
No looking back
It's time to move move move move forward. No more looking back, no more excuses. It is not easy but it's better than having someone breath behind your neck constantly even though you're past 21 and what more 25.
I've gone from rough to tough to the good life. A very damn good life but what is not mine, will never be mine. Something a lot of people don't seem to understand that part about me. No matter how much they try to convince me but I don't believe being served in silver platter mean you made it in life. Call me crazy but that's just me. I like to pride myself for something I have worked for. Even if it cost me every little last strength to get that something to call mine. And when that "something" is mine, you will see how anal I can be about it. C'mon, you're just not going to let something you worked your ass off to sit and rot simply will you?
But there's also a time in life when you can't keep up but to let go. Don't let that bring you down. You know your worth so keep on going until you make it again and again until you hit sky high.
Chin up, fret not. We've got a lifetime to make things happen. If it doesn't, hell, what were you chasing for? Air?
I was once told, to be successful, I have to work harder than the rest.
Well alright then. Let's do it!
I've gone from rough to tough to the good life. A very damn good life but what is not mine, will never be mine. Something a lot of people don't seem to understand that part about me. No matter how much they try to convince me but I don't believe being served in silver platter mean you made it in life. Call me crazy but that's just me. I like to pride myself for something I have worked for. Even if it cost me every little last strength to get that something to call mine. And when that "something" is mine, you will see how anal I can be about it. C'mon, you're just not going to let something you worked your ass off to sit and rot simply will you?
But there's also a time in life when you can't keep up but to let go. Don't let that bring you down. You know your worth so keep on going until you make it again and again until you hit sky high.
Chin up, fret not. We've got a lifetime to make things happen. If it doesn't, hell, what were you chasing for? Air?
I was once told, to be successful, I have to work harder than the rest.
Well alright then. Let's do it!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Seriously people..
"Hello there. I just wanted 2 let you know that please stay away from the beaches all around in the month of July. There is a prediction that there will be another tsunami hitting on July 22nd. It is also when there will be sun eclipse. Predicted that it is going 2 be really bad and countries like Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak), Singapore, Maldives, Australia, Mauritius, Si Lanka, India, Indonesia, Philippines are going 2 be badly hit. Please try and stay away from the beaches in July. Better 2 be safe than sorry. Please pass the word around. Please also pray for all beings."
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Yes seriously. What is this? Is this true? No one can clarify this. Some even said the world will end in 2012. In three years time. It makes me go GAHHH! Instead of oh no!
Live life, be happy and do good deeds while you're at it. We can't deny life is short to not live it to the fullest.
Oh please, I'm not trying to scare anyone or asking you to REPENT! kind of crap. I said it clearly, live life sweeties! :)
Live life, be happy and do good deeds while you're at it. We can't deny life is short to not live it to the fullest.
Oh please, I'm not trying to scare anyone or asking you to REPENT! kind of crap. I said it clearly, live life sweeties! :)
Investigating Investline
So last month, I drove Mermaid to do her usual day-off routine. I'll pick her up from her place, get food, do some grocery or errands. One of the errands then was dropping her Canon G9 for service. It had a cracked screen and an odd black spot on focus. The people at Investline (the one across the road from Center Point) took a look at her camera and not long after they (Mermaid & counter ppl at Investline) did the whole fill up the form with your particulars etc to send the G9 for service.
Mermaid took her SD card out, kept it and handed her G9 to the lady over the counter. The lady placed the G9 into a bag and gave Mermaid the invoice. We left Investline after browsing around for a bit looking at camera gears.
Fast forward today. It's been a month. Mermaid went to collect her G9. Typical of her, she opened the battery slot first. I mean you have to check if the battery is in before turning the camera on right? And when your battery isn't there surely you'll ask the counter person about it. That is when they decide to tell Mermaid that they DO NOT take the batteries of any camera that are being sent for service. They NEVER do.
Mermaid called me up to reconfirm about the battery. Of course I told her it was only her SD not the battery that she took out. Plus I don't recall them saying anything about removing the battery. Our conversation took place over the phone while she was in Investline. She was well annoyed and frustfrated. I repeated what exactly went on that day and I do not recall Mermaid having taken the battery out or told to do so. The old man at Investline (which I assumed is the owner) kept repeating they do not take batteries and his staffs are well aware of that.
If so, why weren't we told about it?
The old man called the service center which of course replied the same thing. He also offered to sell Mermaid an imitation battery for RM50. What the hell? She lost a genuine battery.
That day on our way to Investline, I brought up about my bad experience previously with the store (later in the post) but since she was attended to fine week before (she walked in to ask about G9 servicing) she went on with the idea. Anyways, in the end they went on denying. Mermaid left heartbroken, crossed the road to Center Point and right into Yong Photos. She told me she bitched big time while buying herself a new battery there. It's unfortunate that this happened to her although it is just a battery, it's still money. You wouldn't buy a new batt unless you need an extra or your batt gone flat. And please, nothing beats genuine items.
My experience with Investline:
Years back, I noticed they had a mouth drooling collection of film cameras. We're talking about Hasselblads kind here people. Since they had them in store, I figured the owner must be someone who seriously appreciate cameras and the art of photography. I had a Minolta x700 film camera and was on the lookout for another digital camera. I spoke to the owner and guess what? He snubbed me. He flatly snubbed me and went into his office. Even the staff there weren't very helpful. I was doing a comparison between D80 and Rebel Xti but was left dumbfounded. Little did they know I had around 7k in hard cash for my camera then in my bag. Haha! So I went to Digital Fotomat in Center Point and got my D80 from them for a very good cash value. Along with 3 lenses, a bag and other goodies.
To Investline, first you lost me. Now you lost another possible client. Haven't you know, photographers may not always be rich but we'll definitely spend whatever we have to upgrade our kit. Silly!
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This post is merely meant to warn others to be more careful the next time you send something for service. Make sure you jot down the detail of every item that was sent along to be serviced on the Invoice. So that the store has a copy of it too. I haven't experienced any "servicing need" for my camera(s) so I don't really know what should go or not go with it. And of course, I never liked Investline since I was snubbed for no reason.
Mermaid took her SD card out, kept it and handed her G9 to the lady over the counter. The lady placed the G9 into a bag and gave Mermaid the invoice. We left Investline after browsing around for a bit looking at camera gears.
Fast forward today. It's been a month. Mermaid went to collect her G9. Typical of her, she opened the battery slot first. I mean you have to check if the battery is in before turning the camera on right? And when your battery isn't there surely you'll ask the counter person about it. That is when they decide to tell Mermaid that they DO NOT take the batteries of any camera that are being sent for service. They NEVER do.
Mermaid called me up to reconfirm about the battery. Of course I told her it was only her SD not the battery that she took out. Plus I don't recall them saying anything about removing the battery. Our conversation took place over the phone while she was in Investline. She was well annoyed and frustfrated. I repeated what exactly went on that day and I do not recall Mermaid having taken the battery out or told to do so. The old man at Investline (which I assumed is the owner) kept repeating they do not take batteries and his staffs are well aware of that.
If so, why weren't we told about it?
The old man called the service center which of course replied the same thing. He also offered to sell Mermaid an imitation battery for RM50. What the hell? She lost a genuine battery.
That day on our way to Investline, I brought up about my bad experience previously with the store (later in the post) but since she was attended to fine week before (she walked in to ask about G9 servicing) she went on with the idea. Anyways, in the end they went on denying. Mermaid left heartbroken, crossed the road to Center Point and right into Yong Photos. She told me she bitched big time while buying herself a new battery there. It's unfortunate that this happened to her although it is just a battery, it's still money. You wouldn't buy a new batt unless you need an extra or your batt gone flat. And please, nothing beats genuine items.
My experience with Investline:
Years back, I noticed they had a mouth drooling collection of film cameras. We're talking about Hasselblads kind here people. Since they had them in store, I figured the owner must be someone who seriously appreciate cameras and the art of photography. I had a Minolta x700 film camera and was on the lookout for another digital camera. I spoke to the owner and guess what? He snubbed me. He flatly snubbed me and went into his office. Even the staff there weren't very helpful. I was doing a comparison between D80 and Rebel Xti but was left dumbfounded. Little did they know I had around 7k in hard cash for my camera then in my bag. Haha! So I went to Digital Fotomat in Center Point and got my D80 from them for a very good cash value. Along with 3 lenses, a bag and other goodies.
To Investline, first you lost me. Now you lost another possible client. Haven't you know, photographers may not always be rich but we'll definitely spend whatever we have to upgrade our kit. Silly!
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This post is merely meant to warn others to be more careful the next time you send something for service. Make sure you jot down the detail of every item that was sent along to be serviced on the Invoice. So that the store has a copy of it too. I haven't experienced any "servicing need" for my camera(s) so I don't really know what should go or not go with it. And of course, I never liked Investline since I was snubbed for no reason.
Monday, May 11, 2009
RSVP Sabah style
"Event Type:This is a closed event. Guests must be invited or approved by an admin."How can anyone RSVP for an event and not turn up when *gasp* free food, free admission and it is all for a good cause?
And there I thought it's a Malaysian "must" that if you were to attend a seminar or something such, make sure there's free food and free admission. But wait! It's Sabah, must got free alcohol baru confirm pigi kah?
You let your finger do the thinking eh? All click, no read?
Saturday, May 9, 2009
May
May?
May??
It's MAY already???
May??
It's MAY already???
I don't call this classic. Eva Cassidy is in her own class. This song reminds me of the good times to be had. Over and again.
Cheers! Happy Sunday loves!
And I changed the blog layout (I seriously miss WP) cos I strain my eyes just reading my own blog. Silly me..and speaking of dates, let's see how many people will get hitched on September 9th this year. *yawns*
Oooh! I forgot. I posted about the "Best job in the world" months back. Ben Southall of the UK won. Lucky guy and lucky girlfriend. Ben is taking his gf along with him on a six months adventure down in Hamilton Island as the new "Great Barrier Reef's" caretaker. I added his blog to my blogroll. Not sure if he will be blogging there but it's a good read already.
Anyways, good night loves. It's 1am and I can't sleep. Ha.
Cheers! Happy Sunday loves!
And I changed the blog layout (I seriously miss WP) cos I strain my eyes just reading my own blog. Silly me..and speaking of dates, let's see how many people will get hitched on September 9th this year. *yawns*
Oooh! I forgot. I posted about the "Best job in the world" months back. Ben Southall of the UK won. Lucky guy and lucky girlfriend. Ben is taking his gf along with him on a six months adventure down in Hamilton Island as the new "Great Barrier Reef's" caretaker. I added his blog to my blogroll. Not sure if he will be blogging there but it's a good read already.
Anyways, good night loves. It's 1am and I can't sleep. Ha.
love of my life
Guess who is more vain. No prize for guessing. lol ;)
Don't mind the bad res. Nokia 6120 2mp rocks! =P
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Patience
How do you teach a 4 1/2 year old kid about being patient? Heck, I myself get annoyed and irritated when I am made to wait in a line for too long or anything that requires waiting.
So when I ask my tantrum showing, hissy fit niece to be patient or having patience, she asked me to explain. TROUBLE.
Since I am still using the computer, why don't you go and watch Playhouse Disney and when I am done I will let you know. AND Do not come into the room until or unless I call you in. Stay away from the room. AND do not ask me "Are you done yettttttt?"
She proudly skip her way out of the room proclaiming to her mum that she's being patient by watching tv until I'm done with MY computer.
Somehow I should have a blog aptly tittled "My life as an aunt: Parenting crash course.
Alright, I'm done here. Need to keep my word to her. GAH! lol"
Since I am still using the computer, why don't you go and watch Playhouse Disney and when I am done I will let you know. AND Do not come into the room until or unless I call you in. Stay away from the room. AND do not ask me "Are you done yettttttt?"
She proudly skip her way out of the room proclaiming to her mum that she's being patient by watching tv until I'm done with MY computer.
Somehow I should have a blog aptly tittled "My life as an aunt: Parenting crash course.
Alright, I'm done here. Need to keep my word to her. GAH! lol"
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Ta-da!
Had a wall-to-wall with Kristin of Prim and guess what, Prim. magazine might just make its debut here in M'sia. Hope it gets to this side of the country. Sweet! :)
I have always loved and prefer photo like this. The poses are messed up but in years to come this would bring more laughter and memories than anything else.
Haven't been out lately but it's all good and for the better. Still need to straighten things up (yea so I finally have my priorities in order)before I go and paint the CITY red, again. Literally maybe with a spray can?
Oh, I've added few more links of people I've been cyber-stalking lol. Check out Kristin Ferrandino, a 15 y/o New Yorker and editor for Prim. magazine. Jealous? I know I am. If you love fashion & makeup like moi; go to Veronica's blog. Electropopin' Ze! (pronounced Zay) is a creative media artist from KL and her style is out of this world. I love it. Kinda remind me of Jem and the holograms.
Why of course, I just had to.
Real rockstars can go from torn jeans into a couture dress, flawlessly.
There you go. A completely random post. ;)
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L-R:Ms.Grover, Mermaid, DH gf, Sha and yours truly.
I have always loved and prefer photo like this. The poses are messed up but in years to come this would bring more laughter and memories than anything else.
Haven't been out lately but it's all good and for the better. Still need to straighten things up (yea so I finally have my priorities in order)before I go and paint the CITY red, again. Literally maybe with a spray can?
Oh, I've added few more links of people I've been cyber-stalking lol. Check out Kristin Ferrandino, a 15 y/o New Yorker and editor for Prim. magazine. Jealous? I know I am. If you love fashion & makeup like moi; go to Veronica's blog. Electropopin' Ze! (pronounced Zay) is a creative media artist from KL and her style is out of this world. I love it. Kinda remind me of Jem and the holograms.
Why of course, I just had to.
Courtney iLove.
Real rockstars can go from torn jeans into a couture dress, flawlessly.There you go. A completely random post. ;)
Friday, May 1, 2009
I quote myself ;)
I wanna free fall out into nothin'
Gonna leave this world for awhile - i might have quoted someone. CharleneDiane maybe? Sounds too familiar.
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I've succumbed to lost of blood. Never trust something that bleeds once a month and don't die.
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What will make me happy? When I wipe the smile off people's faces when I win.
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I'm not nitpicking on anyone. I'm just embracing facts that it takes two to tango. Not one. You can't tango alone. You're either drunk or just delusional to believe you can.
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Impulse writing.
Don't drink and write.
The consequences could be hazardous.
It's bad enough that I write full time.
It's even worse, when I am drunk.
I'll drink to freedom of speech. And hopefully next time, I'll be drinking to the death of religious extremists.
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When you run something big and powerful that place you in a position to control the situation, no matter how comfortable your seat is, respect is earned not demanded.
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I am now terrified of being where I am. Religious extremist not only scares me but disgust me in every way. Not saying that we should abandoned our religious and culture beliefs for something. Let the people think for themselves. Draw the line gracefully. Laws provokes idiocy, beliefs turns a man blind.
To accept and compromise, to respect and to let live. Only way I see it
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To that certain someone,
Thank you for making my life a living hell. I believe in karma. You should too.
Sincerely,
The one you like to kick around.
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Taken from blogs I own since 2003. Wow. Some made me cringe and some made me go hell yeah! I love this feeling right now :)Monday, April 27, 2009
Keep walking
I know well enough by now that it's easier to hurt someone than to make nice to anyone. And it's also easier to be angry than to be nice about anything. I'm quite annoyed today but it is best that I just keep walking..
And MOH, is a temperamental one. I have thing for bad boys. They're always the sexiest beast.
They're too adorable!
Love this song!
And MOH, is a temperamental one. I have thing for bad boys. They're always the sexiest beast.
They're too adorable!
Love this song!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
One hot weekend
You see, I still like this thing. The mud, sweat and beer galore. Can't deny I have more fun outside under the sun than sitting in the office. Out of the hundreds I shot, I like about twenty of the photos. That's not too bad for action shoot. I like weekends like this.
1st-2nd May is another 4WD challenge. But it's a six hours drive to Sandakan. Not that I mind (heck, I drove/traveled longer than that before) but unlike all the other 4wd "hub", Sandakan would be boring for a lady. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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I hopped over to The Bitter Stickgirl's blog. She decided to call it quit on blogging. Boo =(
I'm looking for a new job.Serious.
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Way You Dream - Micheal Stipe feat. Asha Bhosle
Lyrics:
[Linesh Shesh spoken]
Only Silence remains, because (we) have to listen to Him, have to listen to the silence have to experience Him
[Asha Bhosle: Indian singing]
[Michael Stipe]
Fall over myself
don't mean to interrupt
I was not sleeping
Things I forgot
The footstool of God
That's how I feel it
I've righted myself
And folded my hands
As you've talked to God
I love the way you dream
I love the way you dream
I love the way you dream
I love the way you dream
I love the way you dream
I love the way you dream
I love the way you dream
I love the way you dream
I love the way you dream
Even my most base come play my sweet
My instrument
And even all my restraint my sweet
My aim is clumsy
And even if there's only one thing I want for you
I want for you
I love the way you dream
I love the way you dream
I love the way you dream
I love the way you love the way you dream
Want for you want for me
Want for you want for me
Want for you
[Asha Bhosle: Indian singing]
Even if there's only one thing I want for you
I love the way you love the way you dream
Want for you want for me
Want for you want for me
Want for you
Dream dream dream
Dream dream dream etc...
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Back again
If there is one thing that keeps me sane, it would be web designing. The coding, the tweaking and all those mumbo jumbo. I have been at it since 2002(?) up to now. It slow down last year after working full-time, free-lancing and all the other things. Now, since I have gazillion time in my hands, I am back at it again and I FEEL GREAT!Donkey years ago, Da & Hai were the two people who supported me doing what I do best (according to them lah) which is web & graphic designing. AND writing. I would write endlessly about everything. But I never had the chance to actually take it to a professional level. Tried but never had the luck. I am however trying to change that now but that doesn't mean I won't get a proper full-time job. Heck, I have bills that don't get paid on time and some that still have not been paid. -,-
Anyways, this is it. A day of tweaking on an Easter sunday. I lay egss and now it hatched into this site and this one. Visit the link and let me know. Comment! It might be cliche (the other site) but why not eh?
I'm feeling great! Yayness! Cue the victory dance. If you're wondering what is the photo doing there, that's my other source of yayness. The past one week I've been thinking of this particular drink. Don't know why but I might have to make a trip for a drink soon. :)
P.S. To my friends whom I haven't been in touch with, I am not gone for good. There are things that needs to be taken care of and right now I cannot afford to shang the way I used to. I'm sorry for the absence but grateful if you're still there at the end of the day. If you're not, oh well.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
4 Da Tush
This is an e-mail correspondent between me and a friend. I'm cleaning my inbox but couldn't delete all our emails cos they're just freaking funny. *sigh* Those were the days and he lives all the way in Cali. Now we're old and too busy to keep up with anyone. =( Sad but true. Anyways, I found the "25 reasons" somewhere and emailed it to Da. This was back in 2004. His replies are obviously those in bold.
1. Saying "I love you" before, during or after sex doesn't count.
---Blackmailing us for sex does not make us feel loved either.
2. When we ask you how we look, "fine" is not an appropriate answer.
---Do you want honest or do you want bubbly answers?
3. We obsess over whether you'll call from the moment we give you our
number.
---So why are we the one always expected to call ? You got a phone use it.
4. We fantasize. But it's usually about you.
---ermmmm...right..... LEZBO!!!
The image above is the subject of "drool session" for Da & me. And to just show to him I am still the Infiniti LZB69 of his..lol
5. We love it when you email us at work.
---about what? we talk on the phone every freakin' day
6. No matter how cool we seem about it, if you did something bad, we're
pissed off.
---shiet I learned that one a long time ago
7. Don't patronize us by asking if our bad mood is because of PMS.
---LOL that can't be helped.
8. Don't ever tell us what to do, even when we ask you to.
---But it's ok for you guys to do it to us?
9. We will leave you if you lie to us.
---Then don't ask me how you look. catch 22
10. We're unimpressed by men who don't take the lead. Be a man, dammit!
---If you move outta my way and let me. And don't bitch at me if things don't go right cuz no one's perfect.
11. We love when you hold our hands.
---I do that, no biggie.
12. We need to hear how you feel about us. Tell us right now. And again in
ten minutes.
--- High maintenance
13. We want to be the best thing that ever happened to you -- and for you
to know it.
--- Then you better know how to cook, clean, give it up, don't nag or bitch, compliment us, and spit us out some decent looking kids.
14. If we don't feel loved, we'll start looking elsewhere.
--- then give it up more often.
15. Don't talk about your ex. Ever.
--- Ditto
16. We like porn, too.
--- Great!!! *pulls out massive porn collection* lets get started.
17. We remember everything about our relationships. Yes, everything.
--- Unfortunately you do.
18. We let you fix things.
--- We let you clean things.
19. You're sexiest when you're: sweating, driving, shaving, or holding a
baby.
---You're the sexiest when you're wet, naked, in bed, and horny. All at once would be ecstasy
20. We've faked it.
--- That's fine cuz we don't =P
--- Tapping my nuts and kicking me off the bed isn't either. <--LOL..this joke never gets old Da!
22. While we're on the subject: more foreplay!
--- Dress up like a school girl and we'll get started.
23. If we're not having sex it's because: we feel fat; we don't feel very
close to you, or we are punishing you for not doing something our way.
--- Then don't blame us if we look else where or if we stare at girls.
24. We're afraid to meet your mother.
--- We're afraid to meet your dad and your brothers.
25. We think you should have already known all this stuff.
--- If we were mind readers we would have.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Hot and Cold video - The making
This is cute. I need to edit it properly but can't find the video editor right now. Will do it properly later but for now, enjoy this.
Shot using my Nokia 6120. Bit crappy but not too shabby. I had to bite my lips trying so hard not to crack while filming this.
Cute bah I tell you!
I'm sorry that you'll have to tilt your head for this..lol
Shot using my Nokia 6120. Bit crappy but not too shabby. I had to bite my lips trying so hard not to crack while filming this.
Cute bah I tell you!
I'm sorry that you'll have to tilt your head for this..lol
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
World Pillow Fight Day 2009
There's such a thing? I read this on Nicole's blog and got all exited! Ha!
Now let us all forget about Christmas and CNY (anything that requires money, material gain, etc) and celebrate World Pillow Fight Day.
Bring your own pillow and go have a blast smacking people in the faces. Now that sounds like fun. I can imagine the horror of having to clean up the streets after. Pity those city hall people.
I like spontaneity and if only I had the moolah right now, I'll fly just for this. Sounds stupid to some but who gives a *bleep* what anyone does with her money eh? =)
Watch the video. I like RA. I like silly things. I heart everything that has nothing to do with the Malaysian politics ;)
Corntoz Pillow Fight 4 April 2009 from RandomAlphabets on Vimeo.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Photo spammage
2008 was a pretty interesting year. I worked in an island and had the time of my life(part of me still kicking myself for leaving but I realized it's the people that I love working with), finally worked as a photographer. Nerve wrecking but I think I did well. Weddings, portfolio, events and things like that. Met some great people I now call real friends. Discovered things about me I never knew before. Like how long I can stay in the water just floating about, snorkeling and of course, how sensitive I can be when it comes to fishes. I get well pissed if I see those wrasse being sold at the fish market. What more giant clams or other coral fishes that is endangered or protected.But by the end of 2008, everything just pummeled. I'm trying to change my luck. I need and deserve it badly. So until then,
booyah
Thursday, March 19, 2009
If only
life is all that simple, I would be blogging my arse off everyday.
But in actual truth, life CAN be a bitch and money do grow on trees (Money= made of paper). So I'm somehow planting them. In a way.
I'm back online. Tomorrow though, I'm doing a trip to the Kinabalu National Park slash working.
I'm agitated.
WHY?
Having a good job is overrated. Just because high earners can afford more stuffs. Pfft.
Looking to go out and drink. Ladies, you are free to call me. Boys, if you're not single, fucking leave me alone. You guys are just full of it. :)
But in actual truth, life CAN be a bitch and money do grow on trees (Money= made of paper). So I'm somehow planting them. In a way.
I'm back online. Tomorrow though, I'm doing a trip to the Kinabalu National Park slash working.
I'm agitated.
WHY?
Having a good job is overrated. Just because high earners can afford more stuffs. Pfft.
Looking to go out and drink. Ladies, you are free to call me. Boys, if you're not single, fucking leave me alone. You guys are just full of it. :)
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Puss it.
I made this while editing wedding photos. I love it.
Now let's see what I can do with this.
Copyright edriemc 2009. All rights reserved
;)
;)
Monday, February 2, 2009
The "I" syndrome
#I am the dreamer. I will stick to my gut, my instinct and my dreams even when its the recession and I *still* refused to get a proper job. I haven't done enough to say I quit.
#I will always be the one who jump up and say "let's do it!" Spontaneity could be my middle name. Okay, maybe after Trouble.
#I love wedding photography. I have to admit as cliche as it is to be a WP(wedding photographer especially to be based in KK) it really is a blessing to be part of a couple and their family special occasion. I have to work on talking more, since I'm naturally a shy person. A CERTIFIED SHY person.
#I have very few girl friends. Guys, don't ask me to hook you up with a girlfriend. Plus I hate to be in the position to be the one to blame when things don't work out. And girls, don't ask me to do the same. If a guy is a good guy, he's 1. Probably taken. 2. Probably not straight. 3. Probably mine.
#I'm vain. Ignore no.3 =P
#Weird in a way.
Okay, that's a post everyone should enjoy. ;P
#I will always be the one who jump up and say "let's do it!" Spontaneity could be my middle name. Okay, maybe after Trouble.
#I love wedding photography. I have to admit as cliche as it is to be a WP(wedding photographer especially to be based in KK) it really is a blessing to be part of a couple and their family special occasion. I have to work on talking more, since I'm naturally a shy person. A CERTIFIED SHY person.
#I have very few girl friends. Guys, don't ask me to hook you up with a girlfriend. Plus I hate to be in the position to be the one to blame when things don't work out. And girls, don't ask me to do the same. If a guy is a good guy, he's 1. Probably taken. 2. Probably not straight. 3. Probably mine.
#I'm vain. Ignore no.3 =P
#Weird in a way.
Okay, that's a post everyone should enjoy. ;P
Thursday, January 29, 2009
I meant to have a picture post but
my niece vea;
Vea: You said ten minutes. You're not putting barbie(barbie.com) on. Put it on. I'm scolding you now. I'm VERY angry now. Saying all that while taking off her pants & panties (sorry, too detailed but to watch the whole process is too funny) to go to the toilet.
Ok she's back. +_+
It's BARBIE TIME.
Vea: You said ten minutes. You're not putting barbie(barbie.com) on. Put it on. I'm scolding you now. I'm VERY angry now. Saying all that while taking off her pants & panties (sorry, too detailed but to watch the whole process is too funny) to go to the toilet.
Ok she's back. +_+
It's BARBIE TIME.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Slog it and win it! (Too cute to pass up/not blog)
Ninie, The Yoga Instructor is holding out a "contest".
It's as simple as filling up the dialogue to go with the photos posted on her blog here. I'd join but I'm too lame to win anything. Hahaha.
What will you win?
Cute ey? Contest ends 31st January. If you're lucky, you will get it in time for Valentines. So you'll have His & Hers Adidas jackets for yourself and your other half. ;)
Models not included.
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I've warned you. Writers block. ha!
It's as simple as filling up the dialogue to go with the photos posted on her blog here. I'd join but I'm too lame to win anything. Hahaha.
What will you win?
Cute ey? Contest ends 31st January. If you're lucky, you will get it in time for Valentines. So you'll have His & Hers Adidas jackets for yourself and your other half. ;)
Models not included.
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I've warned you. Writers block. ha!
To Moo it all
Writers block warning
Yet again.
But I'm dearly happy that two of my favorite girls clicks! That rarely happen but I guess when you have one thing in common with the other new found friend, i.e bloody bullying me, everything will fall into place eh. Ha-ha.
To Mermaid and L1me. I seriously enjoy being the center of attraction. Your source of entertainment and the never ending butt of joke for you girls. Thanks I guess. Whatever makes you girls happy. Pbbfft!
I'm sorry my blog is turning into a text only/photo-less. I'll post some soon. Work on the 4th day of CNY. Gambate!!
Yet again.
But I'm dearly happy that two of my favorite girls clicks! That rarely happen but I guess when you have one thing in common with the other new found friend, i.e bloody bullying me, everything will fall into place eh. Ha-ha.
To Mermaid and L1me. I seriously enjoy being the center of attraction. Your source of entertainment and the never ending butt of joke for you girls. Thanks I guess. Whatever makes you girls happy. Pbbfft!
I'm sorry my blog is turning into a text only/photo-less. I'll post some soon. Work on the 4th day of CNY. Gambate!!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
The little things
Celcom 3G Broadband is down. Yes it's working but I have been having more downtime than surfing time. Hence the lack of posts. It has been 2 months(?) that I have to draft posts or emails on Word before attempting to post anything. Its as pathetic as that. Forget the new millennium, say hello again to dial up.
My niece, Vea. She is only 4 but some days I wish she'll stay as a 2 year old. She dances, sings, watches too much music videos (MTV, [V], Hitz tv) and say things like "You're fabulous girlfriend!" or "Whatever." UGH, MTV Generation. Love it and hate it. When I say she can dance, we're talking Beyonce booty shake. I could cry and laugh every time she does it. Thank God she still prefer Playhouse Disney. I rather that she goes outside and chase the dogs away or the chickens than dance like Beyonce. Really.
My brother, Chai. He's turning 15 in a week time. Already showing signs of demanding privacy. Preferring to stay home instead of going out with the sisters. Now he's at the age to look good. He asked if he could join me for for gym, futsal(indoor soccer) and anything outdoor related. I dread the day when I have to give him the B&B talk. Yep, Bird and the bees. Apparently, it seems that I'm the only who can speak to him about these things. Any male volunteers to do that for me please?
My sister, Indi. She's in boarding school. A smart girl. Sometimes too smart for her own good. She loves water. The beach, the pool and such. Wouldn't mind climbing trees if it's fun kinda girl. Reads too much book. Cathy Cassidy to my Vogue magazine. Artistic but shy. Making fun of my Bahasa Malaysia is her part time duty. So does Chai.
These are the little things that keeps me sane and drives me crazy.
Totally random post. Heh
My niece, Vea. She is only 4 but some days I wish she'll stay as a 2 year old. She dances, sings, watches too much music videos (MTV, [V], Hitz tv) and say things like "You're fabulous girlfriend!" or "Whatever." UGH, MTV Generation. Love it and hate it. When I say she can dance, we're talking Beyonce booty shake. I could cry and laugh every time she does it. Thank God she still prefer Playhouse Disney. I rather that she goes outside and chase the dogs away or the chickens than dance like Beyonce. Really.
My brother, Chai. He's turning 15 in a week time. Already showing signs of demanding privacy. Preferring to stay home instead of going out with the sisters. Now he's at the age to look good. He asked if he could join me for for gym, futsal(indoor soccer) and anything outdoor related. I dread the day when I have to give him the B&B talk. Yep, Bird and the bees. Apparently, it seems that I'm the only who can speak to him about these things. Any male volunteers to do that for me please?
My sister, Indi. She's in boarding school. A smart girl. Sometimes too smart for her own good. She loves water. The beach, the pool and such. Wouldn't mind climbing trees if it's fun kinda girl. Reads too much book. Cathy Cassidy to my Vogue magazine. Artistic but shy. Making fun of my Bahasa Malaysia is her part time duty. So does Chai.
These are the little things that keeps me sane and drives me crazy.
Totally random post. Heh
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The WORLD'S GREATEST JOB OFFERED!
Here's a job offer you can't resist. Forget The Apprentice folks. How about a 6 months job that pays AUSD150,000 as a "caretaker" for an island ?
Your duty? To promote the tourism industry of the GBF.
How? One of the selection criteria is you must be able to SWIM, is camera friendly, be able to speak and write good English. Yes people! Blog & vlog once a week. You are the ambassador for the GBF.
If you're trying to view their site, don't bother unless you don't mind refreshing every 2 minutes. Beach bums got off their well, bums to apply for this dream job/vacation that the site is not loading at all. :(
Since I read it minutes after it was posted, here's what you need to do. A Vlog(videolog) of yourself describing why you deserve the job. That my dears, is your job application "letter". Closing date is 22nd February.
The best part, you need not be "attractive/beautiful/pretty". Think Ian Wright, he's not good looking but he's one helluva host.
So people. Go Vlog it! :)
Islandreefjob.com
Your duty? To promote the tourism industry of the GBF.
How? One of the selection criteria is you must be able to SWIM, is camera friendly, be able to speak and write good English. Yes people! Blog & vlog once a week. You are the ambassador for the GBF.
If you're trying to view their site, don't bother unless you don't mind refreshing every 2 minutes. Beach bums got off their well, bums to apply for this dream job/vacation that the site is not loading at all. :(
Since I read it minutes after it was posted, here's what you need to do. A Vlog(videolog) of yourself describing why you deserve the job. That my dears, is your job application "letter". Closing date is 22nd February.
The best part, you need not be "attractive/beautiful/pretty". Think Ian Wright, he's not good looking but he's one helluva host.
So people. Go Vlog it! :)
Islandreefjob.com
The Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef is a newly created position. There are a few minor tasks that need to be taken care of, but the most important duty is to report back to Tourism Queensland (and the world) and let us know what’s taking place on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.
Download the full Job Description
Find out more about the responsibilities of the job, employment benefits, selection criteria, and view the key dates. You can also read about the selection process, research how to apply, and get answers to frequently asked questions.
Download the full Job Description
Find out more about the responsibilities of the job, employment benefits, selection criteria, and view the key dates. You can also read about the selection process, research how to apply, and get answers to frequently asked questions.
Location
Below the water, you’ll find a World Heritage Listed natural wonder – the Great Barrier Reef. And above, the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef offer an abundance of wildlife to appreciate and activities to enjoy. The Island Caretaker will be based on Hamilton Island – the largest inhabited island in the region. It’s located just off the coast of Queensland with a wide range of restaurants, activities, shops and tours. The temperature is warm all year round and the combination of blue skies, crystal water and pure sands forms the backdrop to an ideal island life.
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That's right. I'm gonna give it a try. Hee hee! :) Now who's got a camcorder so I can do a short video of myself. :D
Monday, January 12, 2009
When there's no where else to look
Uninspired I went on to another old blog of mine. A blog that I keep away from people I know (that includes you). A virtual hideout from the virtual world. This was back in 2005. And it pleases me like no other man can. Seriousss
Cecil Rajendra on the publication (or not) of his so-called controversial book.
Exercpts from The Sun - Poetic reasons, acidic rhyme
The great mind of Cecil Rajendra. Mental fingering at its best. I laughed and smiled. ahh, I should read more.
Cecil Rajendra on the publication (or not) of his so-called controversial book.
Exercpts from The Sun - Poetic reasons, acidic rhyme
I began to believe that writing could make a difference and that every true artist has a duty to bear witness and speak out, no matter what the cost.
How can it be published in a country that is so sexually uptight that it views homosexuality as a threat to the nation. Incidentally, I have never quite figured out how a gay minister is a greater threat to the nation than a corrupt minister.
When I was 12 or 13, I had made up my mind to be a writer. So I packed up this gurkha duffel bag with romantic notions of hitch-hiking to Rome to make my name as a writer in some garret. When my parents discovered my bag, I was given a sound thrashing. After finishing law, this laidback lifestyle could not continue as I had to earn my keep. I took whatever job I could - as cook, postman, factory hand, etc - and when I had a bit of
money saved up, tramped around Europe writing, reading, visiting galleries, etc. Basically I was like a sponge with eyeballs hanging out, soaking everything.
Because I have yet to meet an honest politician. I am not saying this rare species doesn't exist, just that I have not met one yet. Let us be honest, the majority of politicians nowdays are nothing more than self-serving opportunists. In my more cynical moments, I think that to be a really successful politician in the 21st century, you need to be completely corrupt and more than a little retarded.
Now we have this anti-smoking Tak Nak campaign which is equally futile ... smokers will smoke whatever the price.
As I grow older
I grow wilder not wiser
I respect nothing
Do not talk to me of the temperance of middle-aged men
I have consigned Caution to the
wind.
The great mind of Cecil Rajendra. Mental fingering at its best. I laughed and smiled. ahh, I should read more.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
and again
I could be the most terribly honest person in the world, you'd hate me. Because I hate to hear again and again things like "you should have said something!" or "why didn't you tell me in the first place!?" or of cos the classic one "We're friends, you should of ...*insert*...".
And it is also because I've encountered a lot of people who instead of saying NO, they go with the flow. Even when it comes to ordering food for 2 person to be shared. And you end up biting your tongue cos you have to eat it alone (even after asking "Want to try this?" and s/he said yes!) and only to know I don't really take this kind of food cooked with blabla, allergy to blabla,makes me fat blabla.
Dining with me is easy. I can be picky but I'm fairly easy.
And it is also because I've encountered a lot of people who instead of saying NO, they go with the flow. Even when it comes to ordering food for 2 person to be shared. And you end up biting your tongue cos you have to eat it alone (even after asking "Want to try this?" and s/he said yes!) and only to know I don't really take this kind of food cooked with blabla, allergy to blabla,makes me fat blabla.
Dining with me is easy. I can be picky but I'm fairly easy.
- I have table manners and I LOVE people with table manners. Don't pick your toes while talking to me, while we're eating, in an eatery etc. If you do, don't be surprised why I don't look at you at all.
- Why I have always preferred to have my own meal instead of sharing, people end up not eating their half because I said to try it out but dining partner REFUSE/FORGOT to tell me s/he is allergic/don't like to the food. Stupid no?
- I can eat almost anything (hello! Weight issues!) but when I don't want to eat/share/try something I'll say it. Let's not waste time persuading me to try something though I've said no. I hate wastage. I can feed the whole starving country for that.
- I miss out on spending time with girlfriends for sushi because they love eating at this particular sushi place. I don't want to spend RM50(est) a week for sushi I don't like.
- I'm a camper. I drank from the river loads of time. I ate from bones leftover before (starvation ok. There were 10 of us) I like to think I have a strong stomach. But if I do get stomach "bug" after consuming your food, I'll go back for a trial or two. If it happens again, why would I want to go back even after tolerating? *Refer to #4*
- I'm just bloody honest. *shrugs*
