De Tits ~n~ Bits of Jason...

Visiting Kuala Lumpur

2006-04-11T00:11:00.000-07:00

A mail to my friend earlier. I thought it might be good to share or future use..haha

Some of my suggestions for you during the day:

Day 1
1) Visit Petronas Twin Tower - go there early morning as they only limit the amount of people visiting the Sky Bridge daily. It is free
2) Visit KLCC - which is connected to Twin Tower. You might get the ticket (for Sky Bridge) only for afternoon so you can do some shopping / walking in the mall while waiting for the time to go up.
3) If you are bored with shopping there, you might want to visit the Underwater World which is located at the same mall.
4) I'll bring you to Midvalley Megamall which is outside the town for shopping and dinner

Day 2
1) Visit KL Tower - entry fee about RM 20 (not sure as they have different price for foreigner) but worth visiting. Its much better than Sky Bridge as you can see entire KL (provided weather is good).
2) Go to "Bukit Bintang" (In Malay) or Starhill area for more shopping. Sungai Wang shopping centre should be your nice bet to get a lot of cheap stuff. If you want cheap IT products, go to Low Yatt Plaza (all within the same area and walking from Crown Plaza)
3) Try "Berjaya Time Square" if you have more time.. its just beside Sungai Wang too.
4) You can visit Petaling Street (chinatown) and Central Market (local products) (nearby to each other but not too near to your hotel)

Others:
You might want to visit the Museum, the Lake Garden and such.. haha i can't really comment on that cause its really not my kind of place..hahaha

Tips:
1) If you decide to take cab, they might recognise you as foreigner. Instead of using the meter, they might quote you a price. Pay not more than RM 5 to RM 10 from / to your hotel. However cab to Petaling Street and Central Market might be between RM 10 to 15
2) You can bargain between 50% to 70% in Petaling Street and Central Market about 10% to 30%.
3) If you started your bargaining saga in Petaling Street, make sure you buy the things if they decided to sell you at the price you quoted, else they will normally being a bit rude for wasting their time. So you might just quote your price based in your personal judgement and my advice in Tips 2

Some of the Dutch things....

2006-03-03T13:16:00.000-08:00

Last weekend I tried Herrings.. too bad nobody take photo for me for eating the raw fish with raw onions. Sashimi with onions?? haha When you first opened, it stinks a bit but the onion can cover it, then when you start to eat it, wow.. its fantastically nice.. but after you finish, you will smell your breathe and hand like some raw fish (almost the entire day). So you can imagine that.

Some of other dutch food I would recommend:

1) Mustard Soup.. oh this is fantastic soup with frankfurt inside.
2) Green Pea soup (see pic below) - this one very subjective, depends which shop.
3) Pannacoeke - simply means Pan cake.
4) Herrings - as above
5) Kroket - a type of fried food..haha
6) The Dutch duck - I think Peking duck is still better.. but worth trying if you are curious about duck with thick fat skins. But I think it taste better than the Peking Duck here..

Now I start to miss some Malaysian food. I want assam laksa, penang kuay teow.. all those oily food!! haha.. i miss them!! or else we could go seafood in Kepong.. awww..

I have found this interesting website that wrote quite a bit about Dutch food. So I won't bother writing too much as you can read from here: http://www.spacetrekkers.fcpages.com/dutch.htm

Something to note is the Dutch Takeaway which is very convenient for the after-party clubber to have their kroket or frikandel (my favourite). hehe.

A lot more things I believe I could explore (seen from the website above) but limited as I only have weekends to travel. However I'm glad enough to see some of the things around Netherlands.

Some of the rules to follow in Europe

2006-03-01T15:50:00.000-08:00

1) Eat spare ribs with your hand
2) Don't speak with food in your mouth. Its better to ignore a question to speaking
3) Learn some European histories before hand.
4) Don't bring them for buffet. Ala carte would be better
5) To be continued

Fujiyama @ Groningen

2006-02-22T15:32:00.000-08:00

Last night we had team building in one of the japanese restaurant here called Fujiyama.. very very good the way they do teppanyaki as it contains a bit of western style like got brandy and you can choose your teppan in raw, medium or cooked.. special right? and my first time having this white sesame ice-cream.. i don't find it nice but you guys can try some day la.. no green tea ice cream though... total price for dinner.. euro 500 for 7 person... 4 hours dinner from 8pm to 12.. they just take their time and prepare for you.. nice leh....

Valentine 2006

2006-02-14T21:22:00.000-08:00

My valentine celebrated with my colleagues from Germany.. we were all laughing through of how "romantic" this is as 7 guys and 1 girl is going out and looking i'm the only one at twenties, and someone at fifties also there.. haha.. Its actually our weekly team building, every Tuesday and we will change restaurant and bitch about our project and the users here..haha.

Of course its fully paid and I can order anything i want.. it is the only time of the week that I could order without blinking or thinking.. some of the even took cigars, and we have fine wine, all type of liquor and crapping whole evening lo.. But I don't get some of their English Jokes and they find me somewhat "too american" i think.. cause our English is more to Americans.

On my way back, walking alone and quietly, i passed by a house where there were this two young teens where having sex at the staircase in front of their house. The girl was moarning so loud that i could hear from a distance but I thought it came out from the room until i realise a guy's butt (without takng off his pants off) was shaking hard.. haha i was like OMG!!.. and wanted to see more but afraid kena beaten up..haha i think they somehow didn't realise i was there.. anyway good experience.. to see them having sex outside the house, moarning and of course visible to
people.. in the cold some more.. respect respect! What a Valentine for me.

Rotterdam Trip and such!

2006-02-13T15:38:00.000-08:00

Here is my photo taken at Rotterdam and probably other places later. http://photos.yahoo.com/jasonlcw.rm

Inside you will see a white building photo. Jackie Chan slides down from that building in one of this movie. I need to explain is the Cube House. (yellow coloured ones). The house is in top of a pole (where the stairs are) and the cube is senget one. So u go figure it out yourself la okie.. hehehe.. its a small cube but
because the way the utilised it, you can have 3 mini floors inside.. but furniture all have to custom made to fit those weird corners la..

The Red Bridge.. dunno what bridge but it functions the same as the
white bridge, (ERASMUS Bridge) which is very popular here (but lose to
Penang bridge I suppose) and it links the two side for Maas River (very big river). Of course it serves as one of the largest port in the world previously before Shanghai took over. And of course you can see some of my pic "sua ku-ing" in the snow with windmills. Its the last two windmill in Rotterdam.

On personal life, living costs in Malaysia are claimed to be higher than in UK. With your job, you would probably be driving a Merz here already.. so we should all try to migrate here and get a Merz once a lifetime..haha

That's all for the news today.. cheers!

Planning for Amsterdam

2006-02-12T15:06:00.000-08:00

Frankly speaking, I think the ground trip mentioned by Patrick is very reasonable. Was going through all the hotels yesterday night and you can't get anything lesser than Euro 80 for 2 person in the room. So let's assume you take hotel for nights, it would easily cost you RM 600-700 per person already. Meal is about 10-20 euro for a decent one. Haven't include ticket to all the entries and of course the tram as the euro 80 hotel is normally outside of city centre.

According to my friend, its very strict here in Euro.. if you book one roomfor one person, you cannot have more than that squeezing into the room.

For train ticket info, please refer to www.ns.nl

From Amsterdam, going to Delft, Rotterdam and the Hague is near.You might wanna consider Uthrect too. So the train shouldn't cost much. Amsterdam to The Hague only cost about 3.20 euro only for returns. But toRotterdam about 23 euro la.

More about working here!

2006-02-10T01:30:00.000-08:00

Hallo is for Hello,
(I think Hoi is an informal for Hi?)

I really cannot imagine if I go Rotterdam or Amsterdam since I've been complaining about the expenses occured in Groningen. But I guess this is all like some setup fee. Getting my Internet, mobile numbers, extra clothing and of course some "lessons"..hahaha. I found a cheap laundry that will cost me Euro 5 for self washing and drying.. arghh.. at least better than that hotel that already charge me Euro 7 for a jeans.

Holland is a super Dutch country.. only 1% of the things are available in English. Even my prepaid mobile, also no language option.. so have to really study Dutch.. if you stay here for 1-2 years, sure you can read Dutch.. hahaha. The weather here also change drastically. Shopping hours time still maintain as it has been printed on their door so i don't think they change the door signs for different seasons

But yah, we could work on something if you guys are here.. haha.. i know of a place where they have daily food menu of 8 euro, so the menu changes everyday. Else if you guys are not big eater, we can go and eat Soto Ayam at Euro 3.50 ber bowl..hahaha. Bring back hotel and eat.. and here they drink tap water so you can have unlimited supply of it..hehe

Regarding job market, a lot of the job has been moved from Europe to Asia... cheap intensive labour. Was talking to a German this morning, in fact a lot of them are unhappy that jobs are moving towards Asia and Europeans are losing their jobs. Will that happen to us one day in Malaysia? Possible!

I have taken the courage to start depending on my own, taking bicycles to work next week without depending on anyone (unless the driver is around of course).. tried taking bicycle last night around the town.. OMG!!! Its very very cold.. my whole body is shivering while cycling and i basically lose all my energy to cycle. Its like the feel "Oh let me die instead..hahaha"

Sis, I got another long john trousers last night.. Its 22 Euro.. where got cheap la.. Kena scammed by you already. The jackets / sweaters are cheaper than Malaysia a bit only.. Like around Euro 50 to 60 for a reasonable one.. so its about RM 240 to RM 300 also leh.. maybe quality? don't know how to judge, but design quite "in" la some of them.. dunno reliable a not.

OK, that's all for day! Have a great weekend!

Adieu! (for bye) or Vaarwel (farewell!) ehehe
Jason

4th day in Groningen

2006-02-09T00:48:00.000-08:00

Last night was a very windy night for me here. I realised my body heat is going down as I couldn't take cold as compared to the first day when i arrived and I need hotter water for my bath already. So windy and cold that we have hail (some sort of ice rain) last night, and I thought I see snow this morning but its a bit too rough. But yes its nice to see the floors and cars are covered with white stuff. Had Salmon steak for dinner last night (8 euro), not too bad and did some shopping after that but yer.. the fashion here a bit out one.. not nice.. I think South Africa got better fashion..haha maybe I should go shopping at Amsterdam instead.

Managed to take some nice photo (i think) but it was late that I went back (need to sleep by 11pm already) that I decided to only download the file this evening. Hope I can email to you all tomorrow. I'll also be going to Rotterdam this weekend, stay in Groningen next weekend and Amsterdam the other weekend. For those who plan to come, you could spend some 3 days occupied in Groningen. In fact I haven't really walk around as it all closes by the time I finish my work but generally i think should be enough.

The only trouble here is the food and transportation is bloody expensive. Train from Amsterdam to Groningen is about Euro 28 per way, so if any two of you planning to come at the same time and yet plan to visit Amsterdam then I suggest you to stay in Amsterdam for few days as it would cost about Euro 60 for each of you to travel up and down everday. The food, i'm sure we could find ways to get even more budget food..haha
Groningen is quite a Dutch town. Still maintain a lot of old Dutch buildings compared to other part of Holland (that is what I was told). Other nice places in Holland to be considered other than Amsterdam, Rotterdam would be Uthrecht and Maastrict. But more recommended Uthrecht to Maastrict. So let me know..

I'm also still checking with the Project Coordinator if I could check out Groningen during the weekend and arrange me to stay in other part of Holland. If can, then maybe you guys can come on weekends (Friday - meet at Amsterdam and enjoy there first), then go to Groningen on Sunday night so you could spend remaining few days in Groningen. Then the accomodation is totally free. If you could stretch throught another weekends, we might be able to do another visit to Rotterdam and Uthrect as they are nearer to Amsterdam and you could fly off from there that weekend (Sunday maybe?) But let's pray hard that my company does have that flexibility first.

OK, that's all for now.. its a Sunny morning here at Groningen and lots of love from Jason!

Journey to Netherland - Groningen

2006-02-08T07:34:00.000-08:00

Just to let you know that I have safely arrived to Groningen. Thank you for your sms and everything. I'm sorry for writing in late as I'm engage in a whole day meeting yesterday so hope all of you are doing great especially after a long holiday. Anyone still blue?

Arriving at Sunday 5am in the morning to Schipol International Airport in Amsterdam, it was all dark then from the sky. I couldn't see anything from the sky. My first impression of the airport is that KLIA is better, the only thing is that they have good integration of train to other part Netherland together as well a bigger stores for shoppers. I got a bit of hard time at the custom as they need to know how much cash I have and show them my credit card etc. Asking me lots of questions in their Dutch accent, however its fine when I flash my American Express Corporate Card..haha!

Reaching at the train counter to realise the first train to Groningen is actually 7 am so I have to wait 2 more hours in the airport. Did lots of "window" shopping checking out what are the nice souvenirs for you all (see I so nice.. just reached already find!). After that started my 2.5 hours train journey to Groningen. Once I'm out of the airport, my goodness so cold.. and I have to pull my luggage, totalling i think got 40Kgs.. and its so "sempit" inside the train that I feel so embarassed. However since Groningen is a University Town so I got to know a few friends along the way to Groningen. A lot of students in the train, some with surfboards and stuff like that.. really kwai lou style.. And I feel like I'm taking the train with them to Hogwarts..hahahhaha.. Along the way, the land is flat and foggy.. very nice comfortable morning..

I have to transit 2 times so you can imagine how difficult i am bringing my luggage up and down run towards the next leaving train, pulling my bag through the stony floor, eeeww.. Reaching Groningen at 10am, first impression.. YER.... what town is this.. hahaha.. so I went to take a cab. Haha guess what? I'm sitting on a nice Audi accompanied by a young tall sexy bald driver. He's wearing a formal suit and help me to carry my suitcase.. Felt so bad but at the same time its feeling so good like got a nice young leng jai driver to drive me in my own Audi..haha of course that doesn't come cheap.. it cost me 10 Euro for a journey like KLCC to Bukit Bintang.. So I only can syok a while only..haha

Reaching my hotel, NH Hotel, outside is not good looking but when you go in, okie la.. at least better than Capitol hotel..haha... the deco is nice and I've got a nice room too. But not as nice as my room in South Africa. But the toiletries given here is like branded one.. Menyesal i bring my own toiletries..haha. I've got the top floor and overseeing the town of Groningen. Very romantic one as I can see the Church tower from my room.. and the TV.. all boring channel.. Dutch language mostly. I also tried watching Small Ville in Dutch.. sigh..

Went out to have a walk around the town, the weather is cold and wet. I have to wrapped up like "bak chang" but my pants are freezing. Nice town with lots of traditional Dutch buildings. will take some photos for you all later. And when the Clock at the church tower rings.. wow.. so nice la.. like Christmas already.. Really can feel the western culture here. Nothing much to see as its Sunday and most of the shops are closed. So can only do "window" shopping again..haha
Oh I happens also to pass by the red light district..hahah I see girls wearing their lingerie and standing behind the glass (which is basically the "bed" room). If you decide to engage them, they will put down the curtain..haha some very sexy and some .. why are they even there at the first place? hahaha

Monday started my first day work here. Very dark and cold again in the morning. Took a cab to the office. Cost me 12 Euro. Really feeling like broke already if i continue to live here.. So got to know some colleagues staying the the hotel so tumpang them to work. They are consultant from Germany so they drove their car here so I just follow only. They go back every weekend so its good for them to drive. Lunch here, I can only eat in the factory (where the project site is) and since its subsidize, i can have sandwich (they only got sandwich!!) for 50 cts euro. cheap right? hehehe.. So I take milk and bread for lunch everyday and spend less than 2 Euro which is fine for me. The only thing.. eating bread... yerrrr so Su-Mingggg...hahahhahahahah. Took dinner at McDonalds yesterday. Euro 5 and well not difference.. After that went to the supermarket and gosh.. CHEEESEEE.... Very Big one.. as big as a watermelon also got.. haha.. Got dutch cheese, french cheese, german cheese and all sort of cheese.. (su ming drooling already?? *grins).. wine is only 3 euro a bottle.. hahah su ming sure u can survive here with bread, cheese and wine everyday..hahaha

OK la.. some photos for you all to see.. actually got a lot of things to write but a bit tired already.. I think you all also tired reading also.. okie la.. will put the above into my blog so if you want to continue other day...
you all take care ya.. huggies..

Miew and May Khin's farewell with the birth day of Loon and Eng Guan

2005-08-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

Post party results (compiled and contributed by Matt)

Post Party Report prepared for Poison Chemist aka Karen

1) 2 bottles of Vodka (bottles not 100% full)
2) 1 bottle of Bacardi Lemon
3) 1 bottle of Chivas (bottle not 100% full)
4) 1 bottle of Wine for Sangria
5) ¼ bottle of Irish Coffee ( Karen i still have your bottle, do you want this back or leave it at my place for another round)
6) 8 bottles of Soft Drink
7) RM 3 worth of ice (don’t ask me, I am equally amaze with the amount of ice we could get with the sum paid. The ice was bought at 7.00 pm lasted through the night till 4.00 and still have some more)

We can do better the next time. (actually this is considered the most bottles finished at my place for 1 party)

Recipe for the birthday drink
1) 60% Vodka
2) 30% Chivas
3) 5% Irish Coffee
4) 5% Coke

Equivalent to more than 30% of alcohol in the glass

Drinking Champion
1) Kenneth (unbelievable, drink on behalf of Tai Meng as well)
2) Karen ( I think the drink is too little for her)
3) Paul (season champion, Eng Guan still have not forgave him for making him drunk and puke)
4) Jason (I think we got to test on his limits)
5) Ling ( very well prepared drinker, a good example of don’t drink and drive --- drink, eat bah kut the and drive)
6) Chin ( very quiet drinker)
7) Koh (oops did I say koh. Oh no.. he is actually the Coke drinker not the alcohol drinker)
8) Whoelse I missed.. arrrr. Maybe Loon but his form is up and down. He didn’t manage to drink more than 1 cup for my wedding but now shows his championship trade. Thomas used to hold such a record but he was laying low profile. Next day got to work.

Best Mixer
1) Karen ( look at the number of people getting hangovers after attending 1 of her ‘bar’ session)

Best Speaker/Reporter/Entertainer
1) Loon (he is no 1. Sorry Kenneth. Not about his magic skills but the 1 question that he asked Kenneth at the dining table and stunning him completely)
2) Kenneth (look at how he probe tai meng)

Loudest Noise
1) Wong Mei Khee (oops, am I sure I want to set this award)
2) Teng Xu Jia (oops… wrong name, nope not too much of her this time.)
3) Ginger J

Best Navigator to Klang
1) Ryan (called me 5-8 times to ask for directions)

Best Sleepers (despite all the noise they manage to catch some sleep)
1) May Khin
2) Pooi Jeng
3) Mei Khee
4) Miew
5) Ling (champion, he passed my dog barking test. Dog barking at 6.00 and I came down to calm her, he was still sleeping)

Best Photographer
1) Mooi ( until today we have yet to see any photos)

Best Couple
1) Loon and Eng Guan (check out the arm twisting while drinking part)

Best Chess Player
1) Justin Goh ( was playing his second game, tai meng came and said he has won (on the next step), Kenneth thinking, and agreed, Justin asked HOW) … this makes Tai Meng the Best Observer and on top of the Best Interviewed Person award

Post birthday

2005-08-10T16:14:00.000-07:00

More thanks to:

Eugene - You are not the last to SMS la.. some SMSed a few days later!! hahah thanks for being sweet anyway..

Scott - No need present la.. as long u dun always make me wait for you enough already!!

Vee Lyn - Don't wait for me to remind you la.. haha owe me one dinner ar!!

Alicia Chai - I'm still waiting for my dinner!! When?? You date me ar!!

Shaun Ng - Thanks for the Polo Ralph socks okie.. too high class for me already..

Many many hugs to Siew Ching, Zu Zen, Ivy Lee, Kevin Cheng, Desmond Ong, Tommy Chan, Foong Yi, Veronie Ding, Wennie, Wai Peng and Lorena

To Patrick, Ernest, Sue, FoongYi, Patrick, David, Eugene, Sharon, Lorena, Ivy, Li Sun, Jason Ong, thanks for the wonderful dinner at Lunar Bar and Bar Fly. I have to say it has been a while for me to go party that wild and that evening has been great! We rock!

Valerie, thanks for the dinner and making me such a wonderful lamp post to your new relationship. All the best!

Kenneth Tan, Triple Play and Margarita is good.. hugs.

Has been a good week with you all my wonderful friends. Huggies and kisses!!!

Stupid, Loser and Spoiled Test

2005-08-10T15:00:00.000-07:00

Loser test

Stupidity test

Spoiled test - Click here

Score: You seem to be a little spoiled. It would not hurt you to buy something for yourself, just so that you could spoil yourself. Feel proud of the fact that you got yourself where you are by mostly your own effort (even if it is a cardboard box!).

More greetings

2005-08-03T13:01:00.000-07:00

Wow.. its getting more and more already.

To Sook Yee, Jeremy Tan, and Siew Mei.. thank you for your SMS!!

Li Sun, thanks for your pen, it will be really helpful in my work. I was caught in a big suprise when I received that parcel in my office. Thanks a lot again. Huggies..

OK, guess my time in the office is until now.. gonna go and take a good break, relax and think of my new age resolutions.. Thanks all!

Jason Low
1:00pm

25th Birthday

2005-08-03T10:43:00.000-07:00

Since a week ago, I've been wondering what my birthday going to be like and things like that. Organising a birthday party has been running in my mind but again, on the other side of me was telling me that I would enjoy a simple birthday week getting together with some old friends.

Monday, August 1st - Marking my very first birthday dinner of the week with two of my good friend, Miew and Mooi (I call them M&M). It has been a while since we last had dinner together due to everybody's tight schedule. M&M, its has been a great time spending that few hours till 1:30 am "keng sam xi" with both of you.

Tuesday, August 2nd - Sleeping at 2:30am the night before indeed worn me off the next day. After another day of work, finally.. another dinner with Belle.. Always complaining that I'm too busy for her, we finally got together for dinner at British Colonial Times. Dining with such a pretty and sexy friend in a nice resturant like BCT is indeed a good way to spend an evening before my birthday. Belle, thanks for the perfume but I really don't think it will make me anywhere near Brad Pitt.. hahahahah...

Next supper and yam char session with Kelvin, YS and Patrick. Looking at the bad Thai Style Cendol that I had, I still enjoyed my evening with you guys. Thanks for the sexy underwear okie.. I know I know!! I'm still looking for the right time to wear for the right person to see.. hahahaha Thanks man!

Wednesday, August 3rd - Clock ticks to midnight! First caller thru is my dearest and best girl-friend Su Ming. Thanks for staying up to be the first caller. I know its hard for you to stay till that time but again, I really appreciate that from the bottom of my heart. Next to Brandon who is unwillingly (but being forced) to sing me a birthday song.. hahah.. Never knew you sounded so sweet when comes to singing. Thanks man!

To my dearest sister, Sue.. just don't ever call to remind me that I'm older okie! hahahhaa I'm still young! Anyway thanks for the sweet thoughts.. muaks muaks..

To Richard, thanks for calling all the way from Guangzhou during the midnight. Very sweet of you. Huggies...

To all my dearest friends, Vincent, Clement, Kelly, RJ, Ray, Kenji, Wee Kiong, Mooi, Cloey, Scott, Aaron, Andy and Jessica thanks for your call / SMS / email. I really appreciate and extremely happy to receive your greetings.

OK, hopefully I won't let you all down and promised to enjoy my day to the max! Lots of loves and huggies..!!

Jason
10:42am
3rd August 2005

What is Love? Where is Love?

2005-03-02T17:00:00.000-08:00

Everytime I landed on this page, there's always something to share; either good or bad. It can be quite dishearten sometimes to see some of the bad things happening around us but again, life is with up and down. What is happiness when there is no pain?

Love.. hmm what is love?? where can we find it? Recently I just got to know a new friend with the name Eugene. He has been dating this girl for the past 1 year and not until recently many things happened. He has come all the way from Penang to KL to work because of this girl. To many girls, this might be a romantic guy but unfortunately his love was not well appreciated. The girl has decided to call it off. Frankly speaking, I don't really know her reason but all I know is Eugene is putting all his effort to maintain this relationship with her.

Have been his counselor for almost a week. I've learned a lot as well. But one question I've been asking myself is "What is Love?". Until I can sort this out in a convincing manner, I don't think I'm qualify to provide any advice. Should I advise this heartbroken guy to let it go and find another one? What if he doesn't find one? Should I ask him to stay on with the girl / pestering her with an endless journey of pain and self denial?

Finally I suggested him to learn to let go. There's always a saying "There's more pebbles down there at the beach". Short term pain is better than long term. Since there's no more future in this relationship, why pursue? Why pursue a dead end path when you can find lights through another tunnel? Someone is there waiting for us, the right one..

I'm still not sure what path will he choose. I sincerely hope he will find happiness in his journey. Without a love, you will find friendship. Your friends will always be there for you........

Name Acronymn

2005-02-23T17:25:00.000-08:00

J	Joyful
A	Accurate
S	Square
O	Orderly
N	Nutty

Opps... I forgot to blog again!

2005-01-20T10:22:00.000-08:00

First of all, Happy New Year 2005. Its been quite a while since I last place blog in. To be precise its about 21 days in exact.

Ok let me see.. hmm.. nothing much happened from the 1st to 8th Jan. Pretty much forgotten maybe.. hahaha

Oh yah, on the 9th Jan, Sunday, I've attended the Lillian Too Feng Shui Extravaganza in Mandarin Oriental basically talk about your "nasib" and everything required to be done in 2005. Well basically setup a formidable feng shui formation in your house.. hahaha.. Generally she said next year, after Chinese New Year, at the year of Rooster that it will be quite a dry year so basically don't expect much of growth in your work or business. However there's opportunities in within the obstruction. haha.. For more info, buy her magazine and read la. Better do before Chinese New Year else its too late!

Looking at some of the photos during New Year Eve (see album) I celebrated my New Year Eve in KLCC. It was a gloomy weekend as the government has announced that all celebration are to be cancelled and the nation supposed to be mourning over the tsunami (not again...). Well many people packed KLCC but nothing much. Still the same crowded (as if there's celebration), we adjourned to Mandarin Oriental and spend the whole evening there till midnight. Upon midnight, after people wishing each other Happy New Year (stranger becomes a-minute friends), a band of Scottish instrumental came in to bring us an unexpected entertainment. (I wonder if they really don't wear underwear as always shown in Internet..haha.. I didn't checkout then anyway..haha). Oh yah.. I still remember the table next to us giving a tips of RM 250 to the waitress. hahah the tips is more than what we spent there.. hahaha.. Suprised to see super rich people spending money like that. I wish I could though.. :)

Watched "Meet The Focker" on the 12th Jan. Really a focking funny movie. How can these Martha Focker keep focking around the movie like that? hahahhaha Anyway good one.. Still not too late to ketchup for some of you who have not watched it. Now I'm anticipating for Elektra (hmm sexy Jen) and Constantine (hmm.. used to like him better).

During the weekend of 15th Jan, my college INTI organised an Inti College Subang Jaya Homecoming Alumni night. Interesting as I have met many of my old friends, dear friends whom we have not met each other since 4 years ago after I step into the working life. Some of us actually forgotten each other's name.. Frankly I'm quite not too bad for me.. people knows I'm Jason (there.. tell u all use English name already loh!).. We have Lecturer Idol in the college.. haha very funny and entertaining evening for all of us.

Tik tak tik tak, its Thursday and tomorrow is Friday, another Public Holiday (Raya Haji) for us. This weekend I'll be expecting lots of fun. I'll spend the whole day tomorrow at Sunway Lagoon with 6000 other delegates and leaders from around the world! Most importantly I have my friends and family with me to spend the wonderful day together. On Sat will be Bukit Jalil, expecting 10000 crowds including the 6000 earlier and Sunday wow.. Putrajaya. Hmm.. finally I got an opportunity to bring my family to this new govt area. Other than that I'll be expecting to know more friends (the black, the white, the orange, the yellow) from all over the world.. and now this is nice.. have better options for my holiday planning in the future.. hahaha.. Well for more please wait for the picture next week!

OK, I guess that's all for now. Before I end, these are some of the photos album that I would like to share. Click to see!

1) Malaysian Idol 2004
2) My Phuket Trip (4 months before Tsunami.. phew)
3) Patrick's Birthday (my buddy and brother!)

Hope to share more photo with you all in the future. Take care and have a splashing weekend!

Hugs,
Jason

Happy New Year 2005 !!

2004-12-30T16:00:00.000-08:00

It seems that I've been a bit quiet for the past few days. Here are some of the reasons why:

For the past one week, so many unhappy thing seems to be flooding my mind. From natural disaster to my friend's misfortune to the raise of death toll up to 80,000 and last but not least, the cancellation of the New Year celebration nationwide. Furthermore maybe I'm just being biased. Typing too much negative stuff here seems will embed deeply into my mind that it would not be easy to unroot.. so I wish to get over with it soon.

On the happy side, I'm putting more effort to study the share market. Some people say that its a risky investment but I think its worthwhile looking as I'm expecting the bull period to come again. Unfortunately I do not have too much money to get involved. Its really a game where you need money to generate money. However there's a few ways to get yourself involved to lower your personal risk. I've got some of the ways, still thinking and searching for more.. haha..

Last night I watched Kung Fu by Steven Chow.. hmm.. well so so.. I still like Shaolin Soccer better. However its a good past time but don't expect too much.

On the fantastic fabulous side, I'm glad to see both great friend of mine Chan and Mooi has been organising a charity drive in their company to collect donations for the victims of the disaster. Well done guys! Its not how much you got, its what have you all put in to get the results! And I'm really proud with all of you! Cheers! What about the rest faring? Been playing your role to help people in any ways that you could?

OK la.. I guess it all started with some bad stuff and to realise what are the wonderful people around me. Guys and girls, though it might be a mourning week, though the party is all canceled, but most importantly, the party and the happiness is created within yourself!! Happy New Year and may all your dreams come true!!!!

Merry and welcome Year 2005 !!!!!!

Lost of another friend

2004-12-27T15:59:00.000-08:00

Just about an hour ago, I received a call from one of my friend. She told me that one of our friend had committed suicide this morning. In a series of bad news, I start feeling emotionally disturbed of what has this world becoming to. Furthermore its all happening right after Christmas, which is supposingly to be a moment of enjoyment.

Yann is a wonderful girl. I knew her about 3 years ago when she joined AmMerchant Bank. My first impression of this girl is that she's not only pretty but knowledgeable. On my perception, she's a tough girl who can faces all ordeal in life. Never had I thought this sweet little girl will have to go through all these pains (her bf left her) . Everytime I see her, she gives me her beautiful smile that I could almost feel it again now. On the other hand, maybe she has gotten her freedom and be by the side of God. :) We will always remember you Yann......

Pre-Post Christmas

2004-12-27T12:04:00.000-08:00

It is a mix feeling for this Christmas... happy and sad.. The wonderful Christmas with laughter and joy ended with tears for some people who had lost their loved ones due to the earth quake and waves hitting the beaches. My condolences to all family who got hit directly or indirectly.

Christmas eve party started in a cool evening. Rain came at 5pm and I started to get worry if the BBQ can still go on looking at the pit is in the open air.. Blessed by Christmas Day, the rain stopped at 7pm leaving a chilly evening for us to BBQ. Foods, fun, presents, water splashing, lucky draws where among the main agenda. We have new friends making more friends over there (there are some shy one too!). Most people ended with laughter and countdown through Christmas day. Stayed until 5am that morning after a booze with some friends and cleaning up (now this is bad!!). haha

Waking up at 10am on the Christmas day was torturous.. only got 5 hours of sleep (normally 8). Got myself rush all the way to Midvalley for the Phantom of the Opera in Gold Class cinema. Gold class was a fantastic theatre, nice air-cond (I'm heat sensitive) and nice adjustable couch just right for me (I'm too tall la..). The movie was great, I mean lots of singing and stuff like that but I guess its just right to show during Christmas week.. where musical and carolling are found in malls and everywhere. I end my day staying at home to rest.

That night, Christmas night.. I went to sleep at 3am.. (it was supposingly a Boxing Day). I have trouble going to sleep this night.. Fear came into my mind.. Something disturbing me and I have problem going to sleep.. I just don't know why as its been a long long long time since I experienced this. I think it leads on to something.

Next morning, 11am I called one of my buddy to realised that his whole family was evacuated out of the condo (Taman Desa) due to the earthquake vibration. My first thought is that, is it April fool day or is this guy out of his mind??!! This is Malaysia I thought! Entertaining him for a while I decided to go out for lunch with him to realise that death are hitting the northern part of our country. I'm shocked to read that the worst earthquake for the past 40 years has hit Sumatra resulting aftermath in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia! Is this why I couldn't sleep the night before? *puzzled*

Though I've missed one of the biggest agenda in life, this is not something I hope to see to happen again. Life comes and go.. make life to the fullest and don't take anyone you love for granted as you will never know when will you lose them.

Merry 2005 Christmas

2004-12-24T12:43:00.000-08:00

Since this morning, I've been excited with the Christmas party that we are having in the evening. Parties, people being dump into the pool, splashing all has been running in my thoughts. I feel adrenalised. Yah since late last night, I've been busy wrapping the gifts (until 2am) and making sure my camcorder is working properly. My plan tonight is to capture those beautiful moments of 2005 while we are still in it..

So far I've got 22 people responded to the party (from the earlier 19) and it became another sudden rush to grab extra plates, utensils and most importantly food. I'm still waiting to meet up my friend later to go and get the remaining stuff. Luckily my boss just announced that we are allowed to go after lunch.. hurray!!

As for part of the filming agenda tonight, I think I'll be asking most people one question.. "What is resolution that they have for 2006?" Every now and then I heard people always putting giving a directionless resolution. It seems resolution became another topic to talk before new year rather than settings some goals / milestones to achieve it.. Well let's see tonight. Personally my resolution is to be a better person next year, becoming more knowledgeable and most importantly being able to help the people who need me.

Merry Christmas and let's go party!!!

Alamanda, Putrajaya

2004-12-23T16:02:00.000-08:00

Excitement fills the sky when my colleague asked me to join him to Putrajaya's new shopping attraction, Alamanda.. there we goes...

We reached there about lunch hour.. to my suprise the car park was filled with car that we could not enter already.... by the way, where can those people working there go except Alamanda??!!! Anyway let's forget the parking issue.. when go in that time.. Hmm.. its pretty much KLCC alike, but a bit like those mall you can find in Australia.. leveraging on the sunlight concept kind of mall. This save them quite a bit of electricity.. On the outside, there's a place for dining beside the fountain (this is definitely like KLCC one!!) where you get some of the old names (Secret Recipe, Manhattan Fish Market) and some of the new name (I can't remember already). All pretty much following the western neat and contemporary feeling.. quite nice to spend an afternoon there though.

Shopping wise, don't expect much.. I'm sure you can get more in Midvalley, 1 Utama and KLCC so don't bother going there to shop. Parking is free at this point of time.

Other than that, no more comments on the mall.. Regarding the Putrajaya township, its somewhere worth visiting during the evening or night. Nice architectured govt buildings around. Nice lake and gardens (really huge one).

OK.. now as I just got back.. yah.. have to rush off with my party plan tomorrow and my gift wrapping.. I need my wrapping paper!!! chaos................................

Got all my head count done!

2004-12-23T10:44:00.000-08:00

Oh yes!!!! Finally I've got my head count done. A total of 19 party goers attending.. I guess its going to be a fantastic party as we first plan to have less than 10 people.. hmm.. guess sometimes life is about being optimistic too.. haha..

Now I'm worry with my food.. I have only covered food for around 10 person.. and now we have do double it!!.. But okie.. guess I might be taking a day leave off to get ready those stuff...

I did my last minute shopping yesterday evening at 1 U.. I was quite suprised that it was as jam as if its a weekend. Many shoppers (well just like me) doing last minute shopping. But I got quite an interesting gift for the gift exchange this Friday.. haha shall not expose now in case someone read it in advance. Will inform next week (if i remember!)..

OK la.. nothing much for now.. shall pen off already.. hmm might be going to Alamanda Putrajaya and see anything nice to shop later.. Cheers!!!

Have a fun splashing Merry Christmas and a Happy New 2005! May all your wish come true!

"How come I'm not invited?"

2004-12-22T17:02:00.000-08:00

Hmm.. after putting my debut blog, I did received some feedbacks.. Unfortunately its not about the blog but ppl asking me how come they weren't invited for the party.. Well I have to clarify that this party is co-organised with a group of my friends.. so we just keep it small and I'm not a dictator here (to overrule them) !!... and its not even my wedding dinner!! hahahah.. Don't worry guys.. I'll send my wedding invitation to you next time.. Don't ask me where's my gf okie!! I'm still looking.. haha.. Anybody find me suitable for them??

My Blog Debut

2004-12-22T13:10:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Finally... finally... finally.. I've finally decided to start my blog after all my buddies and friends have been writing non-stop on their blog.. well one reason why I finally started after all these months was because I'm really really bored here.. and yeah.. this is sorta another new way for me to entertain myself.. how lame... :P

Hmm.. what should I start with.. since its a debut, should make it more marketable.. but well I aint' gonna post some hot girls here.. okie let's see.. alright basically for the past 2 days, I've been dread busy preparing a Christmas Eve celeration this Friday. I'm kinda excited with it because its going to be a poolside BBQ party and I hope all the people will come with their swim suits and trunks.. and yeah.. (is it getting hot now?) .. its going to be a hot burning yet splashing evening for all of us..

Lots of things need to be prepared but luckily I have a team of fantastic people who helped me out. Thanks to Su Ming, Sharon Tan, Patrick Hong, Foong Yi and Su Yi for making this day possible to everyone.. not to forget our dearest Mrs. Hong (Patrick's mum) who took the effort to marinate the BBQ wing, preparation of fruits and most importantly the "tong sui" .. yeah cheers to you auntie!! ( Patrick let your mum knows okie!! )

Other than that, DJ Anatta (Juice DJ Quest top 5 mind you!) will be with us.. yah.. I can't really describe this wonderful girl yet pretty and sexy! Too bad we have no disc with us that night.. but okie lar.. keeep your finger on the chicken wing instead!! haha.. (Nevertheless you guys have to see her spin!!!)

OK OK.. gonna chase after the chickens for the head.. I'm losing out of head counts now for the party.. hope to keep you all posted soon (hope I don't drop dead after one posting!!..haha)

Huggies,
jason