by Googooboyy | Mar 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
Tired. Just tired. I’m not sure how long it’ll take the new designer to be able to step up to my plate, cos it seems that several inputs and demonstrations are required before she grasps the idea. Well at least she grasped it right, and being the second day at work, I suppose that she did fairly ok, but I’m slowly growing tired.
I’m starting to sense that my mere presence is causing others to slack – cos they know that they can depend on me. I recall back then, during my early days of how I was left to handle all the jobs on my own, and how I utilised 4 workstations at the same time to complete my day — it only made me push myself further.
Though I enjoy overcoming challenges, the sheer intensity of these few days’ workload is an unwelcomed burden, but one which I certainly do cherish. It’s hard to describe what work is, cos I do a bit of everything, and everything can be a bit too much at times.
The one good thing about it is that work brings a new challenge everyday, and that keeps it fresh for me, but as fresh as it sounds, it wears me down constantly. And this attrition makes me tired, really tired.
And no, I’m not looking at any pay raise. No, I’m not looking for any easier jobs. And no, certainly I’m not wishing that things could be different. I just long for a long holiday.
Anyway. my upcoming Terrengganu trip won’t be much of a holiday I’m sure. It’ll probably compose lots of mad rush to eat, shop, visits and bbq-ing. I doubt that I’ll be able to spend half a day undisturbed on my own — which I crave for dearly at the moment.
My number one wish tonight: To get stranded on an island with only an EeePC (to surf the net) and an mp3 player (to get emotional while listening to songs!) as my companions. I think I’ll even settle for a dream like that tonight. I wish…
by Googooboyy | Mar 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have been spending late nights till the wee hours watching One Piece episodes, and contrary to my earlier belief that its just so difficult to watch anime online, actually it’s been relatively DEAD SIMPLE to watch animes online.
Not since my NS days have I been this hook on watching animes, and having stopped midtracks on those long running animes, I’ve regained my footing on the One Piece adventure! Nothing beats fighting an arduous sea journey with insane battles and crazy comrades.
I was once so hooked on the anime, that I even bought posters and miniatures that belonged to the One Piece franchise. Hell, I even had a few chess pieces that depicted characters from the series. (Yes I was that obsessed with One Piece, and chess, back then…)
At least the anime have enlightened my nights, lightening my mood from the hectic day schedule and other stuffs. Here’s probably why I enjoy the show:
1. Crazy, determined, selfless, independant, proactive, strong-willed, cohesive, complex-yet-simple characters.
2. The artwork in pastel, bright and lively colours.
3. The camraderie and sacrifice that each person goes through and endure.
4. The way the director climaxes each episode.
5. The unsuspecting jokes and teasers, littered throughout the show.
6. Frilly, cool subs!
7. Work’s stressing up.
8. Getting jaded of losing in DOTA.
9. Noone to go karaoke with.
10. Last, but not least, ITS FREE!!!!!!
Anyway, one good thing I’ve learned from watching the show is this: Things aren’t always what they seem and always, always, always, think twice carefully before making any decisions.
Wakata… Korewa…..
by Googooboyy | Mar 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
What was all the inspiration talk about eh? Well, to summarise, someone briefed me on the difference between motivation and inspiration. Can you tell the difference?
Anyway, I won’t dwell much on that topic, but rather mention a few unfortunate important events at work. In this mundane economy, it’s tough trying to keep hold onto a job so it didn’t felt right for me to terminate the service of our FA artist, but I suppose 2 votes against my single 1 won and so a new designing colleague will be working along with me from now on.
It wasn’t as if she couldn’t work, cos she could, but it was her handling of customers and preparedness to tackle on the job issues that couldn’t make me convince Towkay to keep her. Wish her good luck in her future endeavours.
Anyway, long story short, the new girl arrives tomorrow, and I’m in charge of imbueing our work culture immediately. With the previous 2 designers, I didn’t get to ‘brainwash’ them much about the business but I hope I’ll get to nurture something here. I have to — my NS recall letter have already arrived, and it’s for the month of AUGUST! (Wow, they’re really efficient this time around!) Someone’s gotta take over my role when I’m gone, so better be prepared early eh?
So with a brand new colleague, a brand new chapter begins. My schedule and to-do list, though still in a mess, I’m quite sure that they’ll be solved within a couple of years weeks, and of course, starting today.
Oh well, goodbye Yesterday, hello Today.
by Googooboyy | Feb 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
I got inspired yesterday. Met up with some friends and their uncle. Had some teh, lots of insights and safe to say, I woke up.
And now, time to inspire.
Ask, and I’ll inspire — when you’re ready.
So, when will that be?
by Googooboyy | Feb 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
I can’t believe that it took me so long (24 hours!) to blog about Liverpool’s mammoth of a win against Les Merengues or better known as Real Madrid, but thats only because I was bogged down with appointments and work. Really!
Anyway, what a victory it was to snatch all 3 points right from under their noses at the end of the game, and the fact that it was on their own home turf makes it all sweeter than ever.
No doubt Madrid carved a few decent chances, even a goal was ruled offside, but the determination and tenacity that was displayed by Liverpool, is simply outstanding — and i think its the first time I’ve seen THE WHOLE team actually playing their hearts out for a win this year.
Perhaps it was Steven Gerrard’s absence that propelled them to step up a gear, or maybe it was the nasty tumours of Rafa Benitez getting the sack, that was the catalyst for their superb performance to prove doubters wrong.
Either way, Liverpool didn’t crumble beneath the tide that was Real Madrid, who dominated a lion’s share of the possession, but instead pulled a sucker punch and stolidly defended. Impressive indeed, and impressed I was.
My man of the match, no make it MEN of the match, were Alonso, Kuyt and Mascherano. Actually the whole team would have made it but I felt like singling these three magnificient players out.
Alonso: Broke down plenty of Real’s attacks and initiated most of Liverpool’s offenses. Deft touches, here and there gave Madrid’s midfielders lots of problems. His audacious, and certainly not impossible, long range shots would have capped his brilliant display, but what a save from Casillas to deny him the goal.
Kuyt: As always was his industrious self and became extremely valuable in earning Liverpool vantage points, via freekicks in the opposition half. He tormented defenders into making hasty passes and clearances and drifted in and out of the flanks, causing confusions within Madrid’s defenses. This fella too would be well off with a well deserved goal, but just too bad today wasn’t his scoring day.
As for Mascherano, he snapped and terrorised Real’s forwards, he protected his defenders from the onslaught, he guarded his flanks from beind exposed, and even chased the ball madly when it was dragged back into the opposing half. Tireless and insatiable, he epitomised Reds’ performance with lots of grit, hard running and ruthless determination.
So usually an away goal would be good enough to advance to the next stage, but somehow I have this hunch that Liverpool will concede an early goal against Madrid, in the return leg. But as always, they’ll be saved by a Gerrard brilliance or a Torres miracle and (touch wood) earn that quarterfinal berth, so I reckon it will be another tight outcome, during the return leg at Anfield.
As it stands, Real Madrid 0 – Liverpool 1. Until the next leg, you’ll never walk alone.
by Googooboyy | Feb 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
It wasn’t a strict 4-4-2 but more of a 4-4-1-1 formation, and Rafa’s failure to add creativity into his mdifield has caused Liverpool to lose another 2 points. City’s gameplan was ultra simple, pack the central defensive area and hope for the best.
At the moment, Man Yoo have stretched a formidable 7 point lead at the top while Liverpool regain their status as EPL’s king of bore-draws. The 1-1 result against Citizens was the Red’s 10th draw of the season, the most draws accumulated in the league currently.
Suddenly, looking at the table now, Chelsea is only just 1 win away from stealing 2nd spot. Liverpool now have to cope with the pressure of catching up Man Yoo, whilst continously glancing behind to keep watch of Chelsea’s advances.
Looking further down the table, the revelation of a relegation battle continues and what an exciting battle it will be! A boon indeed, because its getting really boring at the top with news of Man Yoo’s persitent victories by the odd one goal margin. Seems like only Inter Milan looks to have the capability of souring their brazenly sweet season, and throw them into a little disarray, which unfortunately seems rather unlikely.
So my opinions of the season seems to be unfolding scarily true — that Man Yoo will steal the title, again, while Liverpool will falter away due to the lack of game winners. My last statement especially evident during this Man City game, when we were without Gerrard and Alonso.
Though I don’t give up easily, I acknowledge reality and though I know my Reds will keep on trying to close the gap, I’m pretty sure that Man Yoo will stubbornly keep winning their games.
As for next season, I’ve already drawn up my list of key players to bring into the club, but first, the Liverpool board of directors might want to start drawing up their list of managers to take over Rafa Benitez. He’s a great tactician, but never really embodies the Liverpool spirit of free flowing attacking football.
by Googooboyy | Feb 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
How’s it spelt exactly? Not entirely sure but we smoked sheesha (I’ll stick to this spelling for now) somewhere along Arab St just now. Chic dudes and duddettes were aplenty, while fruity flavoured smoke lingered amongst us while we rested after dinner at Kampung Glam Cafe. They served quite okay food leh this time.
I thought that there was something different about the cafe, though I couldn’t pinpoint what. I had an apple pie earlier at work, so I ordered something light, something that sounded like Mee Hoon Goreng Daging — not bad, really. It was smooth, and moisturous and tangy, and in short, yummy!
During the sheesha-ing session, Fahmi and Z left for the toilet, but when they came back they brought Rafiq along, a long lost NYP friend of ours, whom almost instantly recognised Ikhwan, Irfan and Firman! Wow! This dude has a great memory lah, and has somehow managed to pack a couple of kilos onto his frame too ‘cos he looks beefed indeed!
So there really isn’t anything special to sheesha-ing, I think. In fact, IMHO it’s just another toy to throw your money at, while relaxing time with your friends, but isn’t that what smoking is all about? Looking cool, mixing around, calming yourselves down, glancing at your surroundings and discussing about coming up with a video team to record a friend’s wedding. Typical smoker stuffs, save the wedding thingy, which seems really ambitious and worthwhile doing at the same time! I endorse!
So yeah, its an occasion to indulge in the typical smoker attitude but you just can’t deny that the fruity smokey flavour, that sticks to your upper throat, is kind of enticing, but certainly not addictive? Na-uh~ Hardly! For if you really asked me, DOTA hooks me far worse than sheesha ever will. Oh, and DOTA, it’s much cheaper too! Heh~
by Googooboyy | Feb 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
After many days of packing her bags, my sis, Seri, finally made her way for Cambodia. A school excursion/exchange programme which I don’t really comprehend about — RP or Republic Poly really has an unorthodox way of passing on the knowledge. From what my sis complains about, it is as if they never really teach, only coerces you to gather your own knowledge and build your own skills ALL ON YOUR OWN (which really makes going to school redundant isn’t it?) — but maybe these lecturers, or industry rejects as coined by my former lecturers, have an undercover agenda? Only god knows.
Anyway it was another sleep deprived night as I woke up in the wee hours (3am!!!!) to accompany sis to the airport. Okay, okay so I really only managed to drag myself to the void deck to send her off, as Dad, Ma and her Beau drove her to Terminal 1, and I though I felt bad for not sending all the way, I know I’ll be seeing her again in 2 weeks time, which I believe will pass by soon enough.
If her US study trip gets approved, then I’ll definitely be sending her right up to the gangways of the Boeing747 (they still using this bird anot arh? or is it the airbus already?). Highly unlikely that security will let me though all the way, but nevertheless, I’ll be sending her off as far as I can.
So, here’s me wishing her all the best in milking the Cambodian Cows and plucking the feathers of the local gallinaceous birds for dinner. May there be enough food to fill up her untenable apetite and may the guerilla mosquities make peace with her at night. Anyway I hope that she’ll get loads of experience and mosquito bites and create as much network and friends as possible and come back a richer, fuller, worldly person. Good luck Sis!
Now back to my slumber…
by Googooboyy | Feb 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’d never consider that there will come a day when Daniel Agger would issue an ultimatum to Liverpool FC.
As always I am never surprised that Rafa is continually being forced to use his players as pawns, in the LFC power struggle. Now that Keane has left, Agger has stepped up to be the media’s new darling.
Agger has already turned down AC Milan’s enticing offer to stay at Anfield, but it seems that he isn’t being given the chance to lead Liverpool’s defensive line. Often during games, I sense that he has been the one that is driving the team from the back, and occasionally taking potshots at goal. Sometimes he even has more chances than the strikers combined.
Anyway, if it really is true that Agger buys out his contract this summer and walks away from Anfield, then I suppose that even Rafa Benitez, who seems content in not playing Agger until the owners present them both with quality contracts, will be doing the same.
It irks me that the British media is focusing onto the Manager and Players and less on the dastardly duo owners, whoose grand plans have been foiled by the gloom in the US economy. This further strengthens my belief that there should never be an even number of bosses, but that’s another story.
Now, if only the Dubai Consortium would dangle a tastier carrot in front of Hicks and Gillett — then I’ll bet that its only a mater of time before David Villa and Kaka books a one-way ticket to Anfield.
Of which I’ll follow suit and grab my ticket to watch Liverpool winning the Champions League Finals… Yeah right.
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