A very chilled Tuesday

It was another rushing to close cases. Tried my best but stopped at 41. :( All time lowest was 24 last Friday.

Left for the day at 3.30 pm. I was super hungry and felt like the Kolonel's chicken at Larut Road.

At the same time, I could not stand but to fix the master controller for my power window of my Myvi. This is the second time it became faulty and hopefully the last. As still under warranty, got a change FOC. Also the co-driver vanity mirror-sun visor has cracked assumed due to heat or maybe to ketat with the mirror slotted in it. This one pending arrival of stock.

Hungry but still went to Perodua in Tai Shin Street near Gama to get it fixed.

It took like 10 minutes.

Then contemplated to go for KFC or for Mee Sultan at New World. Ahhhh... tough choice.

In the end due to Opex cut cost; Opex is a finance controller in Dell); went for Mee Sultan. Lol!

Apparently, they have changed owners and no more referred to as Mee Sultan. The taste also different but it was good!!! Picture below: Mee goreng with carrot susu @ milk .

Balik rumah, took a bath and slept off!

Ruby came to fetch me at 7 pm for dinner and went for Dim Sum. Same place where we bought the pork puffs the day before. The dim sum was nicer to me as less slimey like the one in Anson Road. Haha!

Picture aboive: Cintra Steet where De Tai Tong Dim Sum is located.

Kenyang and thankful for the food, Ruby drove me home!

BEC at my place

Today left work a lil earlier than ussual being a Monday as we invited over our BEC (Basic Eclesial Community) friends over to our home for their monthly get together.

BEC is actually a area zone group, built up of Catholics from my housing area. Around 20 aunties and uncles came over and had kinda like a pot luck thingy. We supplied the pork puffs.

Mom and dad invited over Ruby for the gathering and coincidently Ruby knew of this place in town off Campbell street selling the mentioned puffs. Initially it was kinda difficult finding the place because so many shops but we successfully spotted the shop called De Tai Tong.

It sells pork puffs and also dim sum at night. Not a bad place to hang out as lots of chairs and tables and not so crowded as other dim sum outlets. Parking is also easy and if you come after 5 pm it was free.

Besides the pork puffs, there was like chicken curry, sandwiches, rojak and not forgetting being typical Pulau Tikus people in this new era, they had to get a cake from Jenny's. Jenny's is next to Bandar Baru (The old Plus Zone). Nice cakes and really cheap. Although I do not know what is the bakers obsession is with the lower mush-mallow layer in most of the cakes.

My parents and the committee had a good time. Ruby and I watched the Travel and Living channel as kinda felt out of place. Haha!

Primarily what was supposed to be a religious meeting which did happen, ended up in discussion on politics, approval to get permission to extend house from the city council etc. It was a venue to catch up on what's going on in their lives. Almost all are retired and enjoying their golden years.

One aunty came up to me and said " Boy, can you give me your mom phone number". She explained to me that if the pork man rides by her place, she will call my mom to alert her that the next stop will be my house.

It is amazing that such simple and thoughful gestures like this still exists in the busy world we live in. I really admire that.

I also told the aunties to come by more often as my mom most of the time is at home so good to hang out at home and catch up. To be honest with you, I do not know what do these aunties talk about but there is substance in their conversations and they take time to explain.

9.47 pm, sent Ruby home as both of us were tired being a long day at work with the pressure of closing cases but a great relaxing evening in front of the telly!

Online... It's My Life!

I so love my Compaq!

In mid 2007 last year, I decided to try to keep up with technology and go for a new computer / workstation. Intrigued by the ability to go anywhere and wireless, prompted me to get a laptop. It was a worth well investment and also for the money I paid for. I am a very tuff customer and hard to please. :P

Basically, my concern was that I wanted a system with bigger hardrive, faster and ability to go mobile.

I am so in love with going online and you could call it my past-time. Actually, going online has become so much part of my life!

The fact that you are reading my blog is proof of the wealth of information from news to gossip there exists on the www.

Just Google it! That was one of the phrases I learnt back in MMU those days. Info on love, product details and programming source codes are all here. In todays world with the thirst for knowledge, I can't help but learning new things. I may not be the smartest of people but I always wonder how things work.

I am so into motivation, horoscopes and tips on living that I can find them all here. Most importantly it's free. Sometimes in life, you need some added boost or guidance towards effective living and for me it works and I can find all the motivation I need here.

I have been following up on politics mainly in the US and also the recent awareness in global warming. Well, atleast I am aware about things that are happening globally in the world I live in today.

Tech news has always been my favourite and I can find it on pcworld.com. There are so many new gadgets from miniature computers to cool mobiles.

I get news of the latest softwares from downloads.com. This place is like a heaven to fully maximize the usage of your computer. Did you know there are softwares to make your computer go faster?

Not forgetting my love in automobiles, I can find info from forums like my myvi.com.my, paultan.org and autoworld.com

Also, theres the luxury of keeping in touch with buddies. Friendship to me is an integral part of my life. With friends that I have made from Penang right up to Mauritius, it can be hard to keep up with everyone. But with the inovation of MSN, YM, Friendster, Skype, it has bridged the gap. I call and speak to my best friend in Australia almost every week. However, there are times when I get bored and call him on my mobile. Hahha! :P

I have never been more musically inclined in my life! I now download songs of today and from yester years. Just imagine listening to the Jackson 5, James Taylor and Richine Valens on your modern daylaptop! I bet some of you don't even know these legends. The songs are so real! Then theres of course the new ones like T.I.P. (my current most fav song from him is "You Know What It Is"). Haha!

I am not really into downloading movies because of the long wait to download. I just malas to leave my beloved laptop on for too long. Haha!

Having said all this, you may think I am a geek. But for those who really know me, I really try to balance everything I do from friends, family, hobbies, work and play.

Going online has just become an avenue for me to live my life more effectively and find meaning in so many ways.

Some of you may wonder, what the hell am I so fascinated about turning my laptop on and going online. Do I have a secret affair with someone online? Am I talking bad about someone?

Anyway, it is my life and as an adult I know better than to live it with respect to others.

Besides, if I find pleasure in doing things I like doing like going online, no one can stop me or question my freedom to live "partly" online. Haha!

Give our new CM a chance!

We like to be in our comfort zones where we feel everything is peaceful and so called perfect.

Was it perfect? What did we achieve? Were we happy? Were we satisfied with the so called "transparency"? Was there even "transperency"?

A new political party has emerged and is going to lead Penang now and hope to bring Penang to new heights! Hopefully they will be able to bring back to glory and majesty of Penang.

The new state goverment has it's own views on how to run Penang. It all sounds good and too good to be true at times. How can we ever believe in them?

Solution : Give them a chance!

I am not a fan of politics neither am I even a voter.

As of the last elections, we Penangites have chosen those party members as our leaders so let the games begin. Their win was because of the voice of the people. Penang people are great people and we all live as one. This is evident in offices, restaurants or shopping malls. We just want what's right and live happy! Has long the state government can bring equality, prosperitry and peace to the state, that's what I and most people wish for. Let us see.

When people are striving to prove their capabilities, it would be best for on-lookers (especially outside of Penang) to see what they can do and give people a chance. Yes there are people who lost. But do you need to be sore losers? To the losers, we did give you a chance. Due to what we saw, we wanted a change for our future.

As Malaysians, remember what makes Malaysia what it is in the past 50 years, today and beyond; Jalur Gemilang, Negaraku, Rukunegara. Malaysia united!

I would like to congratulate the new state government led by our new CM Lim Guang Eng on their win! Let us work together to build a new society! :D

Beer time!

I was chatting with Banyen the other day in the office and it occured to us how long we had not gone out for a drink.

So decided to check out this beer place @ banana leaf curry house in Tg Bungah. The invitation was extended to Peter Loh @ Ah Tat, Christine Lim, Carie and Melvyn. Yup all from Dell.

I was too malas to drive and asked Banyen come fetch me in her Wira at 8 pm. The new Wira SE is rather impressive in terms of build-up quality and looks. Supposed to fetch Chris but she cancel coz not well. You really missed out on the fun lah Chris!

Arrived at the place and saw Vendas and Shoba sitting with a bucket of Tiger. But where was Peter? Peter had just gone toilet coz someone decided to start drinking without us. :P

Took a seat for a while and Peter ordered Indalo wine. Indalo is from South Africa and retails for about RM 40. Not bad drink and lightens the mood! :D

Vendas and Banyen started talking and realized both came from Pulau Tikus kampung and they knew of all the historical moments and good times! I never felt lost as I could certainly relate to what they were talking about and about those particular times.

It was so fun talking and laughing. Basically talking crap.

Then we started talking about American politics and wondered where was the Ah Moh Kau buaya(Mark) was as he is really into American politics. He is a McCain supporter. Speaking of the devil he showed up with Ming, his new "friend" who had really red hair! Chinese girl with dyed red hair! No photos but can imagine lah guys. Lol!

We all got kinda high and out of no where Ah Tat got excited about Banyen's Wira SE. He asked her if can test drive and she happily gave the keys! Being a previous owner of a Wira 1.6 I certainly knew the feeling of a Wira! Revs and wheels spins!

Ah Tat was driver, Banyen was co and I was seated behind trying to play cool! When Ah Tat got permission to "test" the car I buckled up coz I knew what was about to happen.

Wheels were spinning at the Tg Bungah Hotel traffic light. Windows were all down coz all were smoking up and so was the tyres of the car! I could smell burnt smell coming from the wheel spin that Ah Tat did. We were blazing fast, taking corners and cutting in and out. Really cucuk a Merz bumper! Hell it's Ah Tat man! Trusted him with my life! Banyen was quiet initally or trying to act cool and had that I am not worried look. :P

Ah Tat had really good time with the car doing his thing and testing it like those car reviewers from Top Gear. I think Ah Tat should send his review in on the Wira as I am sure they have yet to test it yet. Haha!

Got back to the place, had a few more glasses of wine and they got started on playing dunno what cards. I was enjoying the moment while standing and having trouble balancing. Haha! I was high but happy! Kind of like sucked into a moment where I could forget my worries and fears! That feel good high feeling! Haha!

Left the place around 11.15pm as next day was working day.

Oh yeah, guess what? Ah Tat went MC the next day! Shhhhh...

Colbie Caillat - Realize (Dedicated to that special someone)

Artist: Colbie Caillat lyrics
Album: Other Song Lyrics
Title: Realize


V1: Take time to realize,
That your warmth is.
Crashing down on in.
Take time to realize,
That I am on your side
Didn't I, Didn't I tell you.

But I can't spell it out for you,
No it's never gonna be that simple
No I cant spell it out for you

C: If you just realize what I just realized,
Then we'd be perfect for each other
and will never find another
Just realized what I just realized
we'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other now.

V2: Take time to realize
Oh-oh I'm on your side
didn't I, didn't I tell you.
Take time to realize
This all can pass you by..
Didn't I tell you

But I can't spell it out for you,
no its never gonna be that simple
no I can't spell it out for you.

C: If you just realized what I just realized
then we'd be perfect for each other then we'd never find another
Just realized what I just realized
we'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other now.

V3: It's not always the same
no it's never the same if you don't feel it to.
If you meet me half wayIf you would meet me half way.
It could be the same for you.

C: If you just realized what I just realized
then we'd be perfect for each other then we'd never find another
Just realized what I just realized
we'd never have to wonder
Just realized what I just realized

OoOoOOo
missed out on each other now
missed out on each other now

Cherish your partner

Love brought us together and love will keep us together!

The beauty in life is that each one of us is never alone and we get to share our life with a special someone. Happiness and sadness are part of this relationship that unites two individuals in body and soul. It is founded by a connection that is abstractly tied and that sometimes when there is a moment of silence, only the heart speaks and nothing else does! Very deep!

This connection should be irrespective of anything physical (sex, race, religion, wealth)but more towards feelings from the heart.

Always be honest with your partner. Tell them how you feel and why you are honest.The simple reason is that you do not want to hide anything or to see them get hurt. Honesty can sometimes come at a cost! People accept honesty in various ways. Some appreciate while others freak out. It may be difficult for your partner to accept the harshness in the truth, but deep inside you will feel good because when it came to honesty, you did your best to be honest. It is good to be honest because you really care for that someone and your partner should appreciate that and realize it.

When your partner is sad, be there and accompany your partner. You may not have the right thing to say but your presence and being a listener makes a difference during this difficult moment. Just listen and understand what your partner is going through and do emphatize. Be a source of support and a shoulder to cry on. If your partner ask you a question during that sad moment, answer it base on how you would approach it and from a general perspective. Not everyone thinks alike and may not accept your answer as a solution to the question.

When your partner is mad at you, listen as there may be something you did not realize or overlooked that has hurt your partner. Apologize if necessary, reason with logic and explain what you feel. Sometimes we accidentally make people mad without intention. However, if you explain your stand I am sure no one can be mad at you and will respect you for that. We are only human people! God never constructed two individuals to be perfectly equal in every way. Accept that there is a difference and give and take. When you give to your partner, make sure your partner knows how to give back if not speak up! Clear the air. We can never be blind followers. Encapsulationg how you feel in the long run is bad because bottled feelings may suddenly erupt out of no where someday leaving your partner confused and may impact the beauty in the relationship! :S Always work things out with the objective of improving the relationship and bringing each other closer. :D I like to see both partners putting in effort towards restoring the connection that unites them. Forgive and forget the past because your relationship is much more meaningful than that tiny inequality.

Love your partner and only your partner. When you tell someone you love them, mean it! Stop going telling ten other people you love them when you are actually confused about your love life or just too desperate of getting someone in your life. When you deal with people, you deal with feelings. Everyone has feelings and you should respect that. You must understand how others feel and are going to accept when you screw up. Also, when you love someone, say it to him/ her. :D Let them know you have feelings and how important they are to you for tommorrow may never come. :( Yes, it is a reality we have to face in this world as no one can predict our life tommorrow.

When both you and your partner are happy, tell it to them to let them know how you honestly feel and that you appreciate your moment with them. Happiness can never be bought or received with gifts but is a natural feeling that comes from satisfaction and inner gratitude towards the presence of each other.Sometimes the little things that you do can make that special someone really happy. To be honest this what matters to me. :P Buying an expensive diamond ring for your partner is not a sign of how much you love her but should be a sign of how much your partner means to you.

Having said all this, cherish these moments. There may come a time when your partner may not be around with you for some reason. That is the time you are gonna feel so upset and F up! You may realize that you could have done better but it is too late. You would have missed those moments that are lost forever and will never repeat in time. We only live life once! Cherish your moment with your partner. Ensure you did the best of your ability you could in that relationship. See the big picture in the relationship and not some minor argument; argument over who will win the next U.S. presidential elections? Lol!

Some people may have already realized this post in their lives while this could be eye-openers to the others to find meaning in their relationship. I am not an expert at this topic but as most people know me I take pride in seeing people happy.

See the big picture...

I can't deny the fact that humans, how intelligent we are in comparison to other animals in the animal kingdom, we tend to be very narrow at times about certain aspects of life. I mean these aspects of life are of course important to us, hence, our desire to worry and be concerned about them. It's only human to feel that way!

People worry about money, car, house, food, health, work, love, kids etc.

Yes, all these components are essential to us and we are dependable on them towards sustaining an equilibrium in our lives.

The fact that I mentioned food above is because of my recent awareness of the scarceness in food in countries like Ethiopia base on my old edition of Time magazine. It just shows how there are still people in this world who are dependant on simple things like clean food, water and proper health plans. They rely on dontations from richer nations to keep them and their kids alive. As you read this, try to imagine a 2 year old kid with a bloated belly(not fat) but as a result of malnutrition.

Back to the topic of seeing the big picture, we narrow our thoughts on this one aspect / component of life, that may squeeze the fun and self contentment in us. All we think about is the problem and how we gonna solve it, when and how. Like I said, we wouldn't worry for nothing if it was not important to us so but atleast we realized and are made aware that there is a problem.

But on seeing this as part of our life, look at the big picture.

There are so many things that we should be thankful and blessed about. For example in Malaysia, most of us have jobs(although we may not like them) but it helps to pay bills, care for loved ones and to reward ourselves as part of enjoying the beauty and goodness of life. We should be thankful for the achievements we have made like having one of the tallest towers in the world, make our own cars (although may not be comparable to international standards) etc. Take a look around.

Close an eye on that component of life that bothers you and kills the living life out of you.

A few days back, after dropping Ruby home, I took Sg Pinang to get home. I was forced to slow down my car as there was this moto roda tiga / moto org cacat. I followed the motorbike as I guess it was heading on the same path as me.

I noticed the pillion. She was a spestic lady riding behind either her husband, dad or brother. She was barely clinging on to the male rider and being a paranoia I was afraid she may just loose balance and fall to be rolled over by a Myvi.

I could not help but notice she and the partner were smiling and talking so nicely. It looked like they enjoyed the day, the moto ride or their company together. I realized that even though there are problems in life, seeing the bigger picture and the happiness that we are blessed with, life takes a whole different toll ; life looks brighter and we tend to look forward to it.

It can be difficult and stressful to have problems but we should see the other parts of our lives that we are comfortable with and be thankful. Atleast there is something in life that we should be happy about and be proud of.

Problems are inevitable but it depends how you accept it, work around it or try to avoid it.

We should not over-stress when facing problems but to accept them and not to run away from them. Running away from problems does not make us look any less macho. We are just lieing to ourselves that we are perfect and giving ourselves false expectations that there are no problems. Identify the problem from the root! Consult if lost and assure others when others are lost. Seek the truth not think the truth!

It's best to handle them heads on and to not retreat to our comfort zones when there is a problem. Be there and fight it out! My dad always reminds me; when the going get tough, the tuff get going. Give your best and make a difference. Learn from problems as problems make life more interesting and we would have acquired the experience and wisdom to address them should they reoccur in the future, God forbid.

I know it's difficult to follow or to learn anything of substance from this post as we are only human. Atleast, with this sharing we may realize the bigger picture in life!

The cutest thing...

It was around 8 something PM last night when I had to tah pau food for my mom after movies.

She told me to tah pau food first for my mom so we could go out dinner on our own and take our time.

I double-parked in front of CIMB Pulau Tikus and she agreed to go down to buy mom char koay teow. I stood in front of the Myvi for a puff.

Tired, I took a look at my surroundings to absorb Pulau Tikus; the traffic, smell of food and litted signboards of business premises that were closed.

I could not help but gaze at CIMB bank and being a very deep thinker, I was lost thinking just how much security is put in a bank; the alarm, laser beam lights, security guards on duty, thick bullet proof doors etc.

"Money or life", a voice said approaching me from the back.

I got a shock of my life. It has been a long time since someone did that to me. As I turned back, stood an obviously shorter and smaller than me girl with a cheeky grin and with her finger right out in the shape of a gun. She laughed!

It was hillarious and cute!

Sometimes it's the little things in life that bring out the big smile in us and leave us touched for the day! ;)

My faith strengthens me

As I go to bed tonight, I go to bed with a peace of mine. I did miss church this weekend, but I prayed and uplifted my concerns. I felt better. I guess this is why I have returned back to God in prayer because I find strength and healing. The power of the holy spirit is so powerful and it works in mysterious ways. Thank you God.

I don't care what people think about me or would want to assume. This is just a waste of your time and energy. But it's ur loss rather than mine. If you would like to waste such a precious moment of your life thinking and worrying about these things, please proceed if it makes you happy.

If you would like to maturely speak to me to discuss, by all means feel free. I am open! Let's be honest and get it out in the open.

If you would want to make me to suffer mentally and physically, carry on. I am stronger and will see this as a weakness of your ability and your level of maturity and the perception of your life in general. Owhhhh... how sad if you do not realize it. But if you are happy that way carry on. I wish you all the best and hope you do find what you long to achieve.

I have so much to be thankful for in this world. I pray that this lost people will find their way and will be guided by God. I forgive you and also would like to apologise for any wrong doing. It comes sincerely from my heart if I have hurt anyone.

I just find it to be such a waste of this precious life that God has given us.

This post is not intended to target anyone but this is my view on how people are treating people.
If you would want to be treated nicely, treat others nicely first.

A mid week break... Come away with me...

It was a good day at work today. Good as in closed more cases, updated a few and a few happy customers. Had to rush to toilet 2x coz of the dinner at Baan Tai with Gan in Tg Bungah the night before. I seriously recommend this place coz cheap and good food. Ask me where it is if interested.

Left work around 5 pm and took a drive in the hot sun to Esplanade to chill. It was a long time since I last went to seek refuge from the hustle and bustle and worries of life. Lepak only there with the breeze and the cheer in everyone elses mind as it was public holiday except for me. Haha!

She called so went to fetch her to go dinner. We were looking at eating at this place at Beach Street but it was closed AGAIN. This time I told her it's closed for good lah as in the business failed so they ran away in disgrace! Haha!

Undecisive as always, took a drive down Campbell Street en-route to No Eye Dear, then she said char koay teow here good and we found a parking right before our eyes. Unfortunately, yours trully over-shot it and we had to round the block to only find it occupied by a van.

Calmly took another turning(to cover macho) and parked the Myvi. Paid the beggar (I really hope he stops doing drugs and does not save the RM 1 I gave him to buy more).

So off we went for Char Koay Teow. To be honest it was bladdy good! Only missing is the deep fried prawn(not sure what it's called but ate before :P). That is the specialty of that hawker.

I told her I was hungry as always during dinner so had to do justice by ordering a bowl of koay teow thng. Complimented by Leng Chee Kang.

Got into a great conversation with her as always that we decided to take it to Esplanade. Haha! 2x in a day to Esplanade I must be really happy! I guess thats why I love spending time with her coz we really get into intense conversations that we forget the reality of the world around us.

Then went HSBC before sending her home. Had to take the not so congested roads as it was Thaipusam in Penang. She complimented me for my cleverness in avoiding traffic@ she really needed to sleep.

I had a good evening because the conversations were really interesting that it's hard to say good bye.
Oh well, I hate good byes but the Hellos are what I look forward to! :D

I am back... more to come for 2008!

Hi friends,

It has been a while since I last posted. Well, soal hati? Maybe... Muahahahha. Keep speculating.

I shall restart my official blogging again for this year, 2008 on the next post @ after my bath. Lol!

I just want to thank all my friends especially at work for their concern, care and curiosity as to why Trevor's Blog has been inactive for quite some time now. I am happy my friends enjoy the Blog and I hope that it creates awareness on what is going on in Trevor's world!

Stay tuned... ;)

Baby Love...

I remember like it was yesterdayFirst kiss and I knew you changed the gameYou had me, exactly, where you wantedAnd i'm on it, and I aint ever gon let you get awayHolding hands never made me feel this waySo special, boy its your..Your smile, we so in Love (lalalalaaa)Yeeeah we so in Love (Lalalalalaaa)

And I just can't get enough of yourLalala LoveeYeeah we so in love LOVEI want you to know...

You are my baby love my baby loveYou make the sun come upOhh boy (ohh boy)You're my every everything that I could ever dream ofYou are my baby love my baby loveYou make the sun come upOhh boy (ohh boy)You're my every every every everything

In a minute now we're still holding it downButterflies everytime he come aroundYou make me, so crazy, its crazy, ohh babyI don't ever wanna be with no one elseYou're the only one that ever made me madYou're special, boy it's your, your styleWe so in Love (lalalalalaaa)Yeeeah we so in love LalalalalalaaAnd I just can't get enoughOf your lalala LoveYeah thats all i'm thinking ofLOVE, I want you to know

You are my baby love my baby loveYou make the sun come upOhh boy (ohh boy)You're my every everything that I could ever dream ofYou are my baby love my baby loveYou make the sun come upOhh boy (ohh boy)You're my every everything that I could ever dream ofYou are my baby love my baby loveYou make the sun come upOhh boy (ohh boy)You're my every everything that I could ever dream ofYou are my baby love my baby loveYou make the sun come up

[ Baby Love lyrics found on http://www.completealbumlyrics.com ]Ohh boy (ohh boy)You're my every every every everything

Everything everything ohhEverything everything ohh(Guy)You always and forever you my sunshineOn my mind constantThink about you all the time (you're my everything)(Nicole)Everything everything ohhEverything everything ohh(Guy)You ma new school (love)You ma old school (love)And it's so true you're the one i'm thinking of(Nicole)You are my baby love my baby loveYou make the sun come upOhh boy (ohh boy)You're my every everything that I could ever dream ofYou are my baby love my baby loveYou make the sun come upOhh boy (ohh boy)You're my every every every everything

You are my baby love my baby loveYou make the sun come up(you make the sun come up on a cloudy day, you're my number one, you're my special thing)Ohh boy (ohh boy)You're my every every every everythingEverything everything ohhEverything everything ohhYou are my baby baby baby babe loveEverything everything ohhEverything everything ohhYou're my everythingYou are my baby baby baby baby love

/*The latest most listened song on my notebook*/

What a day to begin a Saturday...

I had barely 3 hours of sleep and woke up to online. Headed down to table for coffee with my mum. Mum was catching up with me on what's been happening lately and where I went last night bla bla bla.

Suddenly out of no where, she hands me my old love letter which I thought I threw away loooooooooong time ago in KL. I was speechless and left the table. I seriously did not know what to say but it was an awkward situation. She said it was ok but I know what she was thinking.

I could not know how to explain to her or how the freaking letter got mixed with her papers / photos.

It was years back but I really don't wanna talk about the content of that particular letter.
I am cool with the past but somethings should just have remained untold forever.
It's the moment of life when it happenned and you just do not wanna go back there again.

TGIF 0n 2nd Day Deepavali

It was a Friday that I felt like leaving early to avoid the unforgivable jams that ussually happen on a Friday after work.

I left around 2.30pm and headed to Kapitan Keling for nasi kandar. Had the ussual chicken and fish egg.

Went home later and slept. Seriously knocked out. Woke-up to the call of Daryl who ask me go with him to "punch- card" @ makan at ussual hang-out place. I was in a daze. I told him I will fetch him later and go to work together to punch-card. I felt like I had awaken to a Saturday morning and it was time to go to work. It was actually still Friday around 6.30 pm and Daryl had invited me for the ussual pork spare-parts soup in town. He was laughing on the phone as he knew I was really blur and told me to call him later. Jeez man. I was so blur when he called. Haha!

Viran (ex-St Xavier ) called me and told me wanted to meet up at night after dinner. Made a few calls and managed to round up a couple of the boys for beer at Torch. It had been ages since I last went to Torch. We had a good solid 2 buckets!

It was nice catching up with all and reminiscing on the past and talking about the plans for the future. We still cannot imagine who Gary went out with back then those days... Hahha! Hot chick from CGL back then. Well mostly the memories and the things that we found to be important to us at that time were rekindered.

Gary then suggested go to Tari Cafe for supper around 2 am. Surprisingly it was not cheap. Burger ayam special cost RM 5.50 which was kinda expensive. Gary said the prices have risen since he last went.

Everyone was feeling high or am I speaking for myself??? Haha! Yeah I am high right now but took the trouble to key this down as it was a milestone in this years social gatherings.

Nice catching up with old friends and talking about the history that led us to who we are today.

God bless St Xaviers!

P.S. I still think the teachers and principal suck big time!

Tuesday 6/11/2007 runaway from office plan...

Working has been hectic ever since I started working at Dell. Just can't wait for the dawn of a Friday; the last day of the working day. Reaching Wednesday would be fun as it would be mid-week and of course a time to have a beer. Haha!

However, the eve of Wednesday this week, Tuesday, duhhhh... Ruby had organized for a get together with me and Alex. We have been old friends for quite some time now but never had the opportunity to hang-out together. Btw, all from Dell. I guess our lives started with Dell. Hehe! Kak Suzie was suppose to join tapi maklumlah kakak sibuk dgn tugasan2 back-end dier... Tugasan2 back-end sounds a bit speculative but it is clean Dell work related tasks. Haha!

Anyhow, we planned to watch this vampire movie. God, I am so bad with names and too malas to go Google it. I sincerely thought it would be another round of epic horror with me hiding in my t-shirt like Ju-On but the movie was partially horrific and action packed just as Alex mentioned prior to watching.

Then Rubz wanted go shopping so Alex and I stood my the balcony in front of the shops chatting about life, family, work and cars!!!

Alex suggested pizza which I didnt really mind as it has been a while. Rubz mentioned that he has been talking about eating pizza for weeks and he was really hoping that all of us would agree with him.

Went to Pizza Hut and Alex was busy ordering and we were like nodding with whatever he ordered. The food was great and the choice of pizza was good. We had a great time.

Also, Alex thought us Monster House, I think that was the name of the arcade game. Basically, the goal is simple that is too shoot the zombies as much as we can. Alex was the champion as predicted and you should see the dude shooting two guns at a time one in each hand.

It was a great time as it has been a while since went out of the house to do something so cool!

Sorry I had to censor the jokes and hillarious events that happen during this outing due to viewer discretion. But if you heard it you would wish you were with us! Haha!

The end of October...

Work has been interesting with the ultimate goal to hit 90% customer satisfaction for end of this year. I am proud to be a member of the new ANZ Deliveries team. This is not easy to achieve but I can certainly see the team spirit and the undying effort to make the best of it. Way to go team! No use in being negative and moving forward look at how we can positively turn our efforts into results!

With the busyness of work, nothing much done lately. Just hanging out at Old town, Coffee Bean and Starbucks to chill!

It was great meeting up with Joni and Carie at McD GreenLane on Friday night. Can see everyone is happy though we all not working together. It was good catching up with Joni after so long. Vote for her in One-In-A-Million! A lot of new things to talk about including the topic of Trevor's love life! :P Jeezz... So kay po! But I know ppl care for me.... Thanks! Muakz!

Took leave for Friday to go for Douglas(my nepwhew) first birthday. It has been ages since I met up with my bro in KL. Going down with dad in the Myvi. Just chill and hang as it has been a while. When I moved to Penang, I pictured myself going back to KL often but seems like hanging out more in Penang. Well Trev in the end what does Penang have to offer you??? Sigh...

Ok enough of feeling emo as it's Sunday night and tommorrows work...

Christmas is coming up so starting to think of presents.

All I want for Christmas is a tool set including wranch! Hahah! I really hope can get this from parents!!! A 1-ton jack would be kinda nice too...

Survivor

It was a long week. Tough decisions on the job with cust and dealing with various tricky delivery issues.

I had 2 trainings to attend which ended on Friday after 2 weeks. It was valuable as I learnt a lot about speaking skills and handling deliveries with a breeze(or should I say let's hope! ).

Nonetheless come weekend, I did nothing but chill. Took the Volvo to change the bulb. Ended testing the mechanics 240 Volvo which he intends to sell. He asked me to offer price which I am still considering. He said cheap cheap lah coz he already got 5 and gonna buy another one. His wife and neighbours screwing him as his exact words. Surprisingly after seeing me grow up as a kid, he just let me take the car out for a spin. It was great behind the wheel of a Volvo. The feeling of solidness and security was there. It was a great car though already 27 years old! It had that nostalgia feeling while on the road. I basically grew up with Volvos, hence the temptation of owning one. I only go for 80s and 90s models coz reminds me of the time dad had them and drove me in.

Yes! I finally went to dentist for scaling after 3 years! I could not remember having a record with the clinic in Gelugor but they managed to locate my details. I had this fear of going dentist. Dad was like why never go so long and advised me to take these health things more seriously. The last visit was in 2004.

Reached home just in time to wash my car which was not washed for 2 weeks. Went to church and followed by dinner with the folks and my aunts and uncles from KL and England. The Myvi is just great and I happy with it. We have bonded and have this attachment. Typical of single ppl. Get a life Trev! Haha!

Later that night, met my Volkswagon buddy at Esplanade. We chatted for almost 2 hours about cars and his family life. Tommorrow, have plans to meet up with him at Pantai Robina as they having monthly VW gathering. I am just going for fun and see what is all the fuss about the Beatle!

Interestingly enough, I learnt something kinda true from the VW guy.
People can never have enough in life. The things missing they want the most but the things they already have they don't take time to realize and appreciate.

Still in my chill mode and may watch some series of the OC. Suba my colleague always thought that OC is Orphan Child. It's actually Orange County for those who don't know.

Btw, Astro sux. They revamped all the channels and I don't know where the channels are now. Dad was like you didnt know of the change. Please explain to me when have I last watched the telly! Haha!

Frozen in time and money!

(The picture above is used as representation only and the brand is trademark of the respective companies)

Working so far has been an enjoying adventure filled with ups and downs. But I cannot deny the glitter in me when it's the end of the month; pay day!

Yes we do deserve what we earn and we have to reward ourselves with the efforts we put in!

However, it also would be wise to save money! I know this sounds like advise coming from some senior but this did strike me where I am heading to in terms of financial stability.

As ussual, I started Googling tips on how to save money. Save money and earn money is different!

What certainly striked me was a rather unussual but somewhat interesting tip. Most of my finding on Google blame credit cards for the reason why people over-spend.

The tip was to place your credit card into a tupper -ware and fill the tupper- ware (yes and the card with safe water) and cover the tupper-ware with the lid.

Once done, put the tupper-ware in the freezer!!!

Leave for 3 hours and then look at it. Frozen credit card!

The reason for this is to disable the use of the card, hence, saving money!

Alternatively, maybe we can train the mine to save and spend wisely.
The credit card is still useful no doubt in emergency situations.

From this to that...

The week began with my introduction to the delivery team the ETA team. ETA @ estimated time of arrival for Dell orders to Australia and New Zealand.

Thursday was badminton and Bukit Dumbar. I hadn't played badminton in like 1 year plus. Was really tiring and really sweated. I don't think I have sweat like that in a long time.

Friday was dinner / tea time appointment with Daryl and Hazel. Agenda : Pigs spare parts soup at Penang Road. RM 6.50 per bowl would get you bee hoon soup with pigs brains, liver, intestine and other scrumptous "spare parts". It was good. Went to fetch my Operations Manager and headed to Northam Cafe for ikan bakar, dim sum, rojak and sausages. Basically tit-bits. Then went to Screwball to play foose ball with Michelle, Hazel's sister. It was really good coz get to practice with beginner as well. Then pool with Daryl. Lucky you Daryl. There is always next time! :P

Then dropped everyone home before proceed to Church Street cafe for Carie's bday beer session.

The next day woke up to my mom complaining to me for 2 hours about my bro's new baby-sitter who left. Skip the details! :)

Went online and chilled until 12.30 pm before heading to Gurney with Steven Lo for lunch and then went window shopping. Nothing much also lah coz sale finish mah. Btw, I haven't been to Gurney in 3 months. I am becoming the average guy who only goes shopping when there is a need. Haha!

Then hung out at Coffee Bean with my couz as Steven had to go home. Lepak at the new Coffee Bean at G-hotel.

Went home , ON notebook then slept. Woke up, mandi, went to church with mom and aunt.

Came home and online again with me and my mom figuring out on Google Earth which part of Gibraltar my aunt is staying. Lost and inaccurate description.

11pm tampal my Myvi stickers and went for the TT in greenlane. Agenda: Round the island tour at midnight. It was kinda like Initial D the movie with dark bending roads and dangerous corners. Said a little prayer and safely reached Teluk Bahang Dam. Lepak there 1 hour and then came home at 2.45 am to update you guys. :P

Gwen in Malaysia... for real?

Would you seriously think that the likes and looks of this gorgeous woman would turn the average Malaysian guy into a sexual predator hunting for girls to have his way with?

Or would her good looks make the highly cultural girls here become destroyed?

Can we also say that we appreciate God's beautiful creations and vocal talents that God has given certain people?

I have read this many times in books and many people would agree; the mind controls what we do. If you think negative, you will end negative and vice-versa.

Simply by looking at the way someone appears is not going to do much to entice someone to go out and rape. It is all in the mind if that person who has strong faith and wisdom to control your actions. Knowledge is powerful but wisdom is powerful in knowing what to do with knowledge.

If you are trying to say that your mind can be so easily influenced by appearance, then I feel it would be advisable to look into the values that you believe in.

In regards to seeing an internationally acclaimed artist present in your homeland, that would be a big thing and it would deffinitely be appreciated. Would she be willing to come back again?

But can we control her? Is she a citizen, a follower of the same faith, does she believe in the values or are we trying to force her to follow our values?

The unique thing about the world is that everyone is different for so many reasons. It should be something we should accept and respect. No point making others follow-us just because we say so. Each person should have their own opinion on what they want to get the most out of life.

Who to blame?

Recalling the fatal bus tragedy killing 20 innocent lives.

I dun normally write this kinda things but this news has certainly touched me.

Talk a little bit about how things are run over here is wrong and is considered sensitive.

But when tragedies like this happen, who do we look at?

Deffinitely the driver is not fit to drive. But the bus company could not care less and is more concerned about profiting. Who controls the bus companies in Malaysia?

What saddens me is that innocent lives of Malaysians lost because of a human error. U think about it; someones father, mother, brother, sister, wife, husband, child, friend etc. , lost because of a mistake by someone. Lives parished just like that. The passengers (now victims) who had plans to return home to loved ones and spend good times together, now shattered forever by carelessness. NOTHING anyone can do for the victims families as compensation for what has happened. Life is just priceless!

If indeed the bus had been inspected thoroughly in the right manner and abiding by the rules and policies of the local authorities, it would be clear it was human error.

Deffinitely the steps taken in the past to eliminate such catastrophies is not working. Let's get up and brain-storn how we can solve this before it becomes an even worse national tragedy in the near future, God forbid.

Human error = driver error = unfit = 13 summons and 2 arrest warranties!

Solution: Interlink each and every citizens personal information with records of goverment agencies in one database. For an IT savvy nation, it is not a problem. We talk so much about how good we are, well it's time to put our talents to good use. I mean we have high end identity cards. Why cant the data be linked and incorporated together. Come on... just a little more work. Why not outsourcing if it is too hard to create something like this? Atleast it will be of bennefit and of good use back to the government.

On a more spiritual note, I pray that the lives lost will rest in peace and will find eternal peace in God's kingdom.
Not forgetting the lives of the families impacted by this gruesome human massacre.

An escappe to KL

It was Friday and I finalized a few important matters with Mandy and Melody. Left for home to pack up to go to KL on a Sat morning. Gave a call to a friend Chris to tell her I'll becoming to hang-out with her and Damian on a Sat. I bet ur sis will be so jealous! Lol!

Supposedly to wake up at 3.45 am but in the end woke up at 7.30 am thanks to my new pillow.

Left at 9 a.m. and reach Subang at around 1 pm. It was a good drive in the Volvo considering after being serviced.

Hanged out at my bro place. My bro and nephew went out for my nephew's friends bday. I was so bored at home. Dad wanted me to download the guy who recreated his own Negaraku, hence, did it. Oh dad transfered pics of his Euro trip with mom to my laptop. He gave me a run down on his trip.

Bro came back late that day and went to Carrefour. Came home to makan.

Left for my outing with Chris and Damian. Went to Starbucks at Taipan to test my wireless but unfortunately no connection to server that day. We wondering wat else can do. So went to Club 7 to play pool with Damian over some beers while Chris watched. Sent them home and returned back to my bro place to come online here.

Sunday would be time spent with family. Visiting my couz at TTDI and maybe PJ.

Monday morning have to wake up early for my sis convo. It should be over around 1 p.m. Dad got arrangements for party at bro place.

Tuesday, off back to Penang. Dad kinda home-sick and talking about home. Both a bit jet-lag.

The family doctor...

I was ill again today. Went to Dr Bala's in Pulau Tikus opposite 7 E.

Waited for a stinking 1 hour for the dude to come. Was kinda crowded with ppl sneezing and coughing.

My fever went up and felt really uncomfortable. Went in for the check-up and came out ensuring that it was paid by the company. :P

Crossed of to the car where I met my family doctor just about to close his clinic. I said hie and we started to talk about the past when I was younger, fatter and you could say a boy. Haha!

This dude is so relaxed and easy to talk to. He has aged obviously but still remembers the family. Actually they still go to him. But he can remember where I was missing for the past 6 years.

The good thing I learnt from him is his positive attitude and always kind. One of the best doctors I've met so far compared to that grumpy arse from Burmah C.

By the way, the nice doctor is Dr Teong from Klinik Teong Burmah Road.

Ignorance can sometimes be a mistake...

Yesterday, I went with my aunt to church, doing the ussual family thingy on behalf of my parents who are abroad.

I was in a real rush that evening so I hoped that church would be fast and the Australian priest will be saying mass. He clocks a good 50 mins for a mass! Turned out it was another priest, this old but full of wisdom guy. Lots to talk. I was in a rush for time.

So I thought hear he goes at his homily. I just took a deep breath and kept an open-mind.

He was referring to one of our parishners who may have made a big mistake in life. So as ussual, gossip of this person had gone around the church a week ago. Peoples opinion were mixed; some offered to help, some said she deserved to be punished!

What I learnt was, this sh*t could have happen to anyone. Would someone be there to help you the next time you are in a problem? The problems we face in our lives vary depending on the complexity and severity.

Think about it. We are all not perfect here in this world. There may be a point-in-time where we need support. Offer your help to a friend in need. Maybe someday it will be vice-versa.

The second lesson I learnt; listen to the priest during mass! Haha!

Dad was right... hehe!

Last week, I had been working at the office till really late. Sometimes 8 something, sometimes 9 someting. Go home sleep and next day repeat the whole process.

My dad asked me few times during the week if I had enough rest or not. Seriously I dunno how I did it.

Friday night was the end of my week as not coming in on Saturday. I have been coming in on Sat for like the past 3 weeks. Talk about having a life! Haha!

Suppose to meet up with the boss for some "Happy hour" that night but the boss cancelled suddenly. Pretty last minute. No worries. He promised me this week we'll go. Haha!

I parked at Snake Temple after work that night and gave a call to my friend on the mainland. Ask her what she doing and if got plans. So in the end went out with the gang for beers! Her sis just came down so I also long time never met her. So meet sekali gus! Venue : Sega Fredo @ Autocity (need to take Penang bridge or ferry as on mainland).

Had my dinner there at Sega (first solid meal of the day). Followed by beers! Muahah! It was really a nice time catching up and reminising on the past. Loads of laughs and fun! Well, what can I say, great company! It was such a relief for me as it was a busy week.

Actually wasn't bad lah going all the way there. Coz these friends also come over to Pulau Tikus sometimes for beers. Now I know what it feels like to drive all the way home after few rounds of beer! Haha! This what they call give and take mah!

Woke up on Saturday and felt like head spinning. Took a bath and drove to Alor Setar. Took the ferry accross. It was so nice and relaxing to see Penang in the background, waves coz of the ferry, the Penang bridge and of course the mainland approaching. I saw jelly fish!

Drove all the way to Alor Setar. Reached my aunt's boutique, she ask me follow my couz run some errands. So this 18 year old guy who just got license decided to drive me in his Gen-2.

We reached a one-way road and he had to go opposite. He ask me how so I said should be ok lah. Heck I am not from Alor Setar mah. So he decides to zoom by, came to a junction and did not stop.

The car had been hit on it's side wheel by a silver Kancil. Two of us got out and apologise to the aunt. Being the older and mature couz I talked to the lady and kind of cooled her down. Me and couz were like speaking broken Hokkien with her but thank God it worked!

I was a bit annoyed coz I came all the way and got stuck in an accident. I told that to my couz. It is a darn waste of my time. He called his uncle, uncle came and kautim the whole thing. Took the lady's car to repair.

Couz was feeling in a state of shock. I grabbed the keys from him and drove the car. His legs were like shaking. Fetched my lil couz from his drum lessons and went to their house to fetch their sis.

Basically had lunch with aunt and family, drive around and drove back to Penang.

But wait, there was this classic car exhibition so went to Autocity , AGAIN! Hahah! I just learnt there is a difference in cars; vintage is like Henry Ford era, classic is like 1960's and modern classic is like the age of the Volvo 240 (my era, well almost)... Haha! I dun really dig most of the cars that were vintage.

Went home, mandi, went out dinner with dad, uncle and aunt.

10 p.m. left home for clubbing. Clubbing was ok lah. Met up with friends from another department. Really crowded that day at Momo and the place we sat was like the highway of Momo. So keep getting ppl bumping into u.

Sunday, as promised, had to fetch my aunt for church. Then it's the ussual shopping time where I have to drive her.

Told her I was in a bit of a rush. Went home had lunch and out the door again.

Myvi gathering at Bagan Ajam mainland. This weekend was the most I used the bridge. 3 days in a row! A lot of members came so something like 40 ppl.

RS autos organized the gathering at their shop. Mostly a promotional thingy so that we buy there stuff. Had a very interesting conversation with the guys about cars and how to improve the little machine. Hehe.

This was my third time and beginning to feel part of the group. Everyone becomes a little dramatic when about to leave. Some went to Pacific to play bowling. I had to shoot back to Penang again as had appointment with dad.

I told myself I am not leaving the house for the rest of the evening. Right now I am getting ready for bed. Tiring week indeed but it was great! I can't believe I did so many things. Hehe!

Can I be honest?

Honesty sometimes can be risky. This with regards to friendship can test the strength and closeness of the friendship. It is never easy.

You know a friend like too well and fear that being honest is gonna create a confrontation in a friendship. The friend may just like freak-out or even be offended just because you tried to be honest.

So there are ppl who keep it to themselves in fear that it would complicate things with their best friend. Sorry... I dun think it is a pro-active approach(yeah, only now I can say it... lol).

The best is to get it out in the open. The good, the bad and the ugly. Sometimes friends surpress how they feel to someone and in the end the other friend dunno sh*t what's going on.

If your not happy about something with the person, just say it. But say it nicely. Be open! That would be the best way rather than to keep anger and frustration inside. No one knows how you feel until you actually tell that person.


People often say that they can take honesty at no extra cost but in the end feel offended and upset with the person who spoke to them.

Could it be the way the message is conveyed? Feeling a little "understanding" to the situation, empathatic and the feeling of "I really wanna help you" should be applied.

They say that only your friends will tell u the truth because they care and they want to help you. Ur enemy could not be bothered and would like to see u in the pitts.

Being a listener of a friend being honest, interpretating the message can be a subjective thingy; no right or wrong.

It all depends how a friend can take it. Sometimes if interpreted, the message could have been sent by someone who cares or means something to you. Otherwise, it could be seen as your invading my privacy----> tension ----- > piss off.

I sometimes have been told by my friends and somehow get upset at what they say. Haven't we all? But I guess they care and it may sound like just human-nature to yell. But there intention could be quite clear in helping you. It may be some sought of advise to improve or just their way of conveying the message.

I guess in life, it's good to look at things in general positively. If everything was bad, life would be so demotivating and nothing to look forward to. But in the end, it's all human nature. Everyone has growing feelings and personalities.