by | Jul 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’m contemplating going on a strike against Taxi drivers who ‘drift’ all the way while driving, or perhaps bring along a brick/stone if I’m ever going to take a taxi, so I can offer to place the brick/stone onto the gas pedal.
These drifts are making me dizzy man! But wait, no, not those Initial-D or racing kind of drifting but the kind where the driver continuously, and annoyingly revs, pushing the gas pedal then lets go totally, letting the taxi go on a drift, then revs again to accelerate, then lets go totally. It’s like being buoyed uncontrollably, like as if you’re being carried by the ocean waves — and for the records, I am totally and highly vulnerable to sea/motion sickness la~
So after 3 continuous days of poor taxi driving skills, I’m left with a splitting and spinning head last Friday, on the day Dils was treating me to a Harry Potter show. (Btw, gazillion thanks for the show Dils! Too bad for the spinning dizziness or it could’ve been Al-ameen next, but thanks for understanding!)
Why did I take the taxi? Because my bike wouldn’t start! So a trip to the workshop on Friday, after 2 days of ignoring it at the carpark, and it was diagnosed that bad corrupted wiring was at fault. (Thats what you get for buying second hand bikes~)
By the time I received the bike, in startable condition, the spinning dizzines was at its peak, and though not entirely sure how I managed to ride home afterwards, I immediately sunk onto my bed and into a restless, dreamless sleep. (Special thanks to Godma at this point of time for treating me a little..)
Had I not been awakened by Bangau, who called me to join him gaming, I would have slept till morning came and missed the movie, but thankfully I wasn’t, though Dils was late!!! Aha! (For the promptness, or lack of it, treat me to another movie! Kekeke…)
Anyway I wasn’t able to join Bangau ‘cos I had to see the movie for myself, despite harbouring the spinning headache. My godsisters, who are ardent and immense fans of the book told me of their dissappointment after watching the show (and comparing it with the book) and having not read the book fully (at chapter 5 still..) I was free of any expectations of the movie. Even some pals who’d watch the movie expressed a little bit of disdain. So you see, I had to watch it and decide for myself.
Maybe it was the dizziness, or maybe it was my exhaustion for I found the movie tiring, and and at times lethargically draggy. It was as if the Director was ‘forced’ to direct the movie in a manner which he never intend to and having the the whole episode turned out a little labourous.
Even the lovable characters like Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore seemed squeezed into playing out their respective decisions and actions — it all just seemed so un-JK Rowling! Though I have yet to finish the book, I hope the characters aren’t as they’re depicted in the movie and has more ‘life’ instead.
In all fairness, it was a decent movie but it sorely lacked the energy, excitement and suspense that the previous episodes brought to the screen, but having watched the movie in a semi-concious state of dizziness, I’m not sure if I should label it as a bad movie entirely. Bah, I’m sitting on the fence on this one.
So if ya had to watch Harry Potter: And The Half Blood Prince, just try not to take a taxi that ‘drifts’.
Heh, what a ride, pun intended, watching the movie. I almost vomitted la~ Bahh~~
by | Jul 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
What’s ebony? Don’t know, don’t care.
But I’ll tell you more about Evony, the MMORTS game, or in it’s long form, Massively Multiplayer Online Real Time Strategy game.
Long story short, it’s an open ended real time strategy or RTS game based in the medievil era, with an almost zero boundaries and, limited only by your capacity to manage your resources, tests your capacity in managing limited resources! Heh.
The best part about this game is that, yes wait for it — wait a little more, just a little more — okay here it is, is that all you need is an internet browser and it’s free! This means that you can play it anywhere (at work? in school?), anytime (while lunching at macdonalds?)!
Now, if only my beloved Championshop Manager was something like this. Oh wait, there is already something called Hattrick, another MMORTS sports game, that ‘mimic’s the day to day routine of a football/soccer manager and is open ended (i.e there’s no ending or server resets, just like Evony).
Starting with nothing but a few meagre resources and a town hall, much alike to a game of Warcraft, you will gradually build up your town infrastructures as well as amassing your all-conquering armada. All this amidst scouring for new lands and defending against any possible invasions.
Sounds fun? Plays way better. Don’t tell my boss but I even play the game while working. All I need is a few seconds of attention every 10-15 minutes or so to check on which building are completed or which academics are researched. A slot to resume construction or forage outside your castles means more waiting time, so Evony’s game engine kind of fits me and my working pace, where I attend to customers, phonecalls and trip to the kopitiam, to get Vitasoys, at intervals.
I’ve always been a fan of RTS games, starting out with the Sims games and my all time favourite, X-Com, and Evony’s resource management system has felt like home ever since I started playing.
Better still, when I’m at home, I get to PLAY and BLOG at the same time! Kill 2 birds with 1 stone? I’m game for it!
So what do I think of Evony? It’s massive yet simple, complex yet fun, engaging and even free! What more can I ask for in a game?
Yosh! Join me and my alliance now by going to this registration page: http://googooboyy.evony.com!
Support me — world domination awaits! Gaaaaah!!!!
by | Jul 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it, noone can blabber on, non-stop on their blog right? Like what should you be continuously talking about? New websites? Other bloggers? Your favourite sports team? That recent movie? Your blind date? The lousy traffic?
Eh?
I think I faced a conundrum about blogging this past week. I had so many things to blog about that I simply can’t put my thoughts to words in any way more irrationale than a drunkard who’s sober, in which case he wouldn’t be drunk so he can’t be called a drunkard rite?
I’ve deleted so many drafts,due to my failure ingetting past that second paragraph every time I indulge in a new post entry — and most of them didn’t even have a post title to begin with.
Maybe I’m the one who’s an entrenched drunk? Drunk on money making possibilities while entrenched in money spending activities, most notoriously getting myself dunked on DOTA and DVD movie purchases. And 7-11 food snacks.
I love DOTA-ing and the fact that my good buddies are hooked simply means that there’s usually not enough time to socialize elsewhere and the weekend events of soccer and soccer and soccer and soccer means that there’s very little time spent with the family.
Gee, this is occasionally becoming not so occasional already. So this means its an occasional occasional, which would make it non-occasional right? Gaaaaaaah~
I think I better go to bed now.
by | Jul 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’m always an advocate of ‘if you wanna do something, do it right.’ The reason being that it might come off weird or amusing if thing’s are not done correctly, as shown within the next few examples which were snapshots off www.engrish.com.
My first take here is of this particular Hotel’s signage where you probably won’t be getting any1 from their main staffs anytime soon.
Wahahaha..
Up next is a sale where you probably won’t be getting any1 either.
Lol, fancy being in a sale where the prices are fixes! Now how does that work? Hmm…
How about this one? It suggests pleasant smells but does it really?
Fresh air? I’m pretty sure you won’t be getting any1 here where you’re done.
How much more creative can these sign designers get? Wahahaha…
1 won’t be getting any: Don’t pretend.. you know what this means. ; )
by | Jul 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
I confess.
I did it.
And I’m not sure, between me and my bro, of whom will be grinning the widest.
You see with my joining into the venture (<rant>oh no, not another venture and entry into my neverending to-do lists!!!</rant>), my bro has more than recouped his initial investments for the year. To top it off for him, I think I might just be copywriting his blog a little for it to appear that little bit more pleasing and friendly.
By the way, don’t ask me why, but I enjoy helping honest people. So check out my bro’s blog over at myspace, if you may kindly do so — It’s a ‘cute’ post from him and I’m sure he’ll need a few help along the way, which I’ll gladly offer anytime.
So, and a very big so that is, I’ve squeezed the cheese from my shrinking dough1 and now that the vehicle has arrived I’ll just have to prepare the gears and get them moving, which I failed to after DOTA-ing the previous night away.
And, a very big and that is, I have plenty of reasons to believe that tonight might go down the same way if I don’t keep Bangau busy with something, and right now I think I’ll give him the joy of categorising some tees and work on their photos.
What tees? What photos? What vehicle? What what? Haha.. nah, I think I’ll save the sneak preview for some other time cos I wouldn’t wanna steal my bro’s thunder from this post. Don’t forget to check out his very simple blog okay!? A million thanks in advance from me. For now.
1squeezed the cheese from my shrinking dough: A flour mixture that’s shrinking in size after cheese has been extracted. Yeah right. Actually I just said that to refer to my budget deficit for the month. Bah~
by | Jul 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
Should i or shouldn’t I?
I just wished that there weren’t so many things that I’d like to do and chase, and that I would simply be contented with living day to day, of which I am. But don’t get me wrong though I am extremely satisfied and gluttonised with where I am standing at the moment, where I am thankful for everyone who has been there riding along with me, there is soooo much more that I wish I could do or learn.
This dormant promises of more to come and of subdued potentials have left me wanting, and for the records I’m not talking about girls or cars or bikes or anything materialistic, but rather of nascent business ventures/opportunities.
I still recall my first business venture, and surprise surprise, it was way back during my primary school days. Remember Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (or TMNT)? I can’t recall everything, like how I got my supplies, but I do vividly recall selling their badges and stickers during school hours! Of what I made, I think I invested them in erasers with little flags of countries printed on them. You smile, cos you know what those erasers where for rite? So I loved the cartoon dearly and back then I just wanted to share them with my fellow classmates. Of course by nature of selling the TMNT stuffs all on my own.
Fast forward to today and I still find myself in a not so distant position as I was back then. The good news is that I’m still trying to realise a proper business venture of my own (apart from Jacky Printing). The better news is that I can actually count on trusted partners this time around. Though the timing is now ripe, there’s just something that’s holding me back. Something that’s keeping me on the fence and not giving me enough conviction to release anchor just yet.
So should I cough the $$$ for an office/studio space or should I curb the gurggling instinct and stick to a virtual space? Should I get a printer in or should I just let someone else do it? Do I upgrade to a DSLR or stick it out till times are better? But is there ever really a better time? Deep inside I’ve been telling myself that the only time that it’s better is when you tell yourself that it is so.
I have struggled badly to come to a decision, and being down with a whoopingly bad cough hasn’t made this past week any better. Taking a 1 day MC last Friday certainly eased it a little but instead I spent the day gaming away — and with my potential venture buddy too! We were supposed to discuss about our photography venture, and though we ended up gaming anway, I’d still say that it was a win-win situation.
And then bro caught me by surprise as he finally dipped his toes into a little bit of internet marketing. Persistently asking me to promote his newfound interest, I gladly obliged. In fact, I think I might have more than just a little bit of relation to what it is about. Want to know more? Head down to my brother’s informative assisted internet marketing page of making money online while you’re sleeping. Lol.
I dare you to give it a visit and in fact, your first 15 seconds will definitely be filled with.. wtf? wth? this is rubbish or confirm just another scam thingy. Like who the fish1 needs web hosting space right? Well I thought so too. Though thank god that with whatever little business experience that I have, it implored me to read further and analyse deeper, and I’m truly glad I did.
I know most of us shun and detest internet marketing as if its the online H1N1 virus, but I actually applaud my bro’s desire and courage in jumping onto the bandwagon. Though I first thought it was a scam, on closer scrutiny I realised just how brilliantly simple and dumbfoundingly effective it can be. Though you’re welcomed to give it a visit (seriously. no obligations here… ) I think I might just do more than that and maybe I’ll just, ahem, cough up the requirements for this.
If you asked me why then I’d simply say ” I think we good guys deserve a little break.”
Seriously, no obligations please..
*nudge – nudge*
1Refers to a certain f-worded noun which more often have been in used as a verb, punctuation, slang, noun and even interjections. You knew I wasn’t really referring to a fish right?
by | Jul 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
Not for me but for my sis though I do wished someone had bought me a pair too — if I had just received my official and legal driving license!
Sweet-as-a pea pair of Le Coq Sportif sneakers for a celebratory occasion right? The pastel colours and the calming green should nullify any anxiety that sis could be feeling upon sitting behind the wheel some day while driving me around — yeah, like that’s gonna happen but I’m glad she liked it, cos it’s been a long while since I got her something.
Would I wear something like this? Not too sure cos it’s not my kinda style but if it’s free I don’t mind le. It’s got a nice stitching going on around the front and along the sides. The green that fills the inner shoe is a very nice touch too with a velvety soft feeling.
Thankfully I got it at a near 50% discount from it’s shelf price and at times like these, any cutback on spending is more than welcomed. But it’s still spending? Haha, gotta spoil yourself or your loved ones sometimes. ; )
Talk about shoes, a Malaysian outfit which custom design shoes have their own professional store now! Visit them at http://boongashoes.blogspot.com and get your one-of-a-kind shoes there! Happy splurging!
by | Jul 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
This month marks Jacky Printing’s 2nd year of establishment. Feels real good to see how far we’ve come to achieve. With a basic mission/vision statement of ‘Quality at your service’, it’s certainly no surprise that it is one area where our customers trust us on.
Mission/vision statements or tagline/trademark statements are indeed the lifeblood of any company, I dare say. Take for example Nike’s ‘Just do it’, Adidas’ ‘Impossible is nothin’ or Macdonald’s ‘I’m loving it’. Very simple, succinct and tells-all statements which justify the success that such companies have enjoyed thus far.
It makes you think just how brilliant, and lazy at the same time, a copywriter can be. It’s all about laying the law with that one statement and filling it up with punches and kicks altogether.
Did someone say law? Hais. Seems like I’ve got about a month or so left before I’m drafted back into my reservist unit. When the nation celebrates national day, I’ll be dragging myself into camp. Though it means I’m free from work stress, it also means that I won’t be getting any commission for that month! T.T
No commission = no late night gaming sessions, no ordering of fast food delivery and also the heavy praying that the Fireblade stays smooth from breakdowns.
At times like these, I long for passive income… Heh.
by | Jul 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
Funny term eh? Someone I know calls herself an experiential upstart. Interesting actually. Maybe I could call myself an Experiential Upstart Failure, after a few mundane experiences in my various ventures thus far.
Lately I’ve found that it’s not an easy feat juggling games night, enduring a day job, maintaining an online store, searching for ad spaces, doodling little fishes and stuffs, learning a new song, becoming a good son/brother, befriending 2 persistent felines, completing a venture proposal, expanding your list of watched movies, updating all the various websites/blogs, cracking your mind for a new pasture and trying to find time to buy food.
Unfortunately I tend to skip that last item while spending wayyy too much time on the first item, while I would have really wanted to dive deeper into my ‘lost’ passion for the arts. Arts, meaning drawing, illustrating, editing, songwriting and even photography.
At work, I don’t know what to make of it. It seems that there’s a lost cause going around lately. The ship’s not sinking anytime soon but the crew are growing restless. The original 3 founders of Jacky Printing are starting to lose grip of each other. New colleagues have added a pinch of tension and contempt into the working culture. I’ve realised that once given a little sense of ‘power’, some people do really lose touch of their sense of gratitude and perhaps respect. There’s a Malay saying “Bagai Kacang Lupakan Kulit”. Bah.
I recall the days when the 3 of us would work our ass off, in tandem in trying to lift the company up. Those were the days. Now, I suppose the term ‘familiarity, breeds contemp’ aptly and succinctly describes the new kids on the block. It’s still a happy-go-lucky-never-say-die culture that we’ve carried on but a lot of our old mojo has gone. I’m starting to feel like I used to back when I was with my old company, where all I wanted to do was finish my to-do list and get home as quickly as I can (‘cos work was too toiling!), except that there’s no nagging bossy boss harping me now and anyone who is constantly ordering me around.
Heh, at least there’s respite but I think that there’s not a lot of management going on, because the management are working with their hands tied behind their backs, and it’s starting to create tiny cracks here and there among the crew. I’ve never doubted the importance of adequate management, without which work gets clustered and cluttered and ultimately people will want to move on.
When one of the original 3 voiced me his intentions of ‘moving on’, I thought that he echoed my sentiments exactly, and though I was taken aback and a little shocked, I wasn’t surprise. We may be the founders of the company but these past months it’s never seemed so and I sort of understood his position.
Anyway, I’ve considered my options too many times already. I’m Still looking for that big break and still searching for that one evasive spark that’s eluding me, but it feels like time is never on my side. Then again, time’s never on anyone’s side. Time never picks sides, but one gets to pick time, and I suppose I haven’t been picking and spending my time wisely enough, like still blogging away while it’s way past 4am already, where the evening clouds are making way for dawn.
Ahhh, I sense something promisingly beautiful to be experienced. I sincerely hope that it’s beautiful. I suppose before day breaks, night commences right? *crosses fingers*
by | Jul 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
Jacen, his buddy and I have a plan. Or sort of. Come July, oh wait, its already 1st July! (Wow, time does travels…)
Ok, so I messaged him that perhaps we could get a jamming session somewhere in the middle of July. He recommended Coheed & Cambria’s ‘Feathers’ while I gave him my opinions on Sum 41’s ‘Over My Head’, which I’ve been practising for a very long time already.
(As I’m typing this, my orange cat is laying down onto my typing arms — how irritating and full of cuteness at the same time. And now she’s sitting on top of my mouse, sensing that I’m typing away and probably won’t be doing any clicking for some time.)
Anyway, I’d love to do a Linkin Park’s number but Chester’s range of vocal would probably leave me in a pile of drool before I can complete any of his songs. Sure I’ve done his numbers during KBox sessions but there’s a lot of difference from sitting and singing in the dark and strumming a guitar while singing at the same time! Try it, and I bet that it’s never easy figuring out what the next strumming chord is and the next lyrics are. So I’m still practising and thus far it’s been ok-ok only. I’ll probably need to practice more.
And then I’ve found out that an open invitation to a free movie can only dampen any practice session that I might have, like how Dal got me to watch Autopsy, a seriel killer thriller which I found to be comedic, at best. It’s a B-grade showing and despite the theatre sporting an almost full house (it was the smaller theatre at Shaw Lido) audience couldn’t help bursting into fits of laughter at all the wrong moments.
Indeed if there was any scare, it was during the first 15 minutes of the movie where audiences are probably less expecting of any shocker, but I think the majority girlly crowd added to the tense anxious, atmosphere of the movie where every dramatic sound effect is greeted with silent anticipation of another shocker — or comedic moment in my opinions. No disrespect to the director for it was an ‘ok-ok’ thriller but it failed to thrill me, unlike how Freddy Krueger used to scare me during my youthful era.
Oh well, I need to find something thrilling one of these days. Perhaps I might just pucker up, be silly, ignore any hesitations and give her a visit? I’d probably bring along a teddy bear too. Teddy bears are better than flowers right? Or am I in the wrong era now? Anyway, before I choose between a Teddy and Flowers, I gotta pick more songs to practice! Hmmm.. what songs should I pick now? Nsync’s ‘This I Promise You’ or Wet Wet Wet’s ‘Love Is All Around’? Oooooh~
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