2010 is coming to an end very soon. So what have 2010 done to you? To me, it was filled with joy and bitterness. I've learnt many things this year but somehow I cant let go of certain things in the past. They are pulling me back at times, but hopefully time would dilute those bitter memories. As they say, cherish the good memories, an forget the bad ones. Learn to forgive and forget, rather to live in regret.
January is coming, which acts as the beginning of a new year and it had always been my favourite month of the calendar. Why? It is because the month somehow brings happy memories to me, not forgetting my birthday falls in it as well. Gosh, I'm becoming 23 real soon, and I cant believe how fast time flies. We cant hope much, but hopefully the month of January will do some good to me. :)
Have a happy new year!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The holidays and the surgery
The holidays had started off being quite slow and boring, as my mum and bro have to work until the end of the year, which means no holidays. *sigh* Nevermind that. As usual, being so free at home, I was tasked to do chores around, catch up with sleep, more sleep, stuck on the internet and brought out a little gaming in me.
Last weekend, I did hang out with my buddies Julian and Raja, since Raja came back from the UK for a couple of weeks here. Like the old days, we roamed around town searching for places to have lunch but most of them are closed since its Boxing day after Christmas. We somehow ended up with dim sum at the Quality hotel. We then proceeded to Subang Parade to do Julian's iPhone jailbreak mission, and man it was hard! The 2-hour process was complicated, but with the help of Mr. Google and the internet connection at the Coffee Bean, solutions were found. The result: a happy face and a phone that's working fine, which otherwise would have been bricked and serves no purpose other than an iPod. :p
Being so outdated in the gaming arena, I updated myself with a couple of new titles. Mafia 2 and NFS: Hot Pursuit 2010. While at the Gamers Hideout, I've pre-ordered the Test Drive Unlimited 2, which is soo gonna be the game of 2011!
Then comes Adnan's sugical procedure (or we know as a small operation) yesterday. He was scheduled to be admitted to the IJN on Monday, and his surgery was done on Tuesday morning. The Tuanku Sultan Perak came to visit him, but Tuanku was late by a bit after Adnan had went in for his surgery around 8.45. After years of not meeting Tuanku in person, it felt awkward if not weird, utterly full of protocol, but was a great honour. We had a simple breakfast and chat and I had to sit next to the Tuanku.
By around 9.30 or so, Adnan was out and back to his ward, which was pretty fast. My mum arrived at the hospital from work on time too, and Alhamdulillah, it went well. He felt dizzy at first, but his appetite came later on and he was eating all out. I had to accompany him for 2 days at the hospital and I had to eat hospital food as well, which surprisingly not too bad! The doctors and nurses were praising him for being such a positive character, as he was smiling all the time. I have to admire his braveness. If I would have to undergo a surgical procedure like him, I would probably die in fright! hahaha
Today, he was scheduled to be discharged from the hospital, and hopefully he will be able to go back to his college at UPM for his 4th semester this 4th Jan.
Adnan's ward, after the surgery.
You have a sink, a TV and some chairs, such boredom!
The machine which annoyingly beeps all the time!
Last weekend, I did hang out with my buddies Julian and Raja, since Raja came back from the UK for a couple of weeks here. Like the old days, we roamed around town searching for places to have lunch but most of them are closed since its Boxing day after Christmas. We somehow ended up with dim sum at the Quality hotel. We then proceeded to Subang Parade to do Julian's iPhone jailbreak mission, and man it was hard! The 2-hour process was complicated, but with the help of Mr. Google and the internet connection at the Coffee Bean, solutions were found. The result: a happy face and a phone that's working fine, which otherwise would have been bricked and serves no purpose other than an iPod. :p
Being so outdated in the gaming arena, I updated myself with a couple of new titles. Mafia 2 and NFS: Hot Pursuit 2010. While at the Gamers Hideout, I've pre-ordered the Test Drive Unlimited 2, which is soo gonna be the game of 2011!
Then comes Adnan's sugical procedure (or we know as a small operation) yesterday. He was scheduled to be admitted to the IJN on Monday, and his surgery was done on Tuesday morning. The Tuanku Sultan Perak came to visit him, but Tuanku was late by a bit after Adnan had went in for his surgery around 8.45. After years of not meeting Tuanku in person, it felt awkward if not weird, utterly full of protocol, but was a great honour. We had a simple breakfast and chat and I had to sit next to the Tuanku.
By around 9.30 or so, Adnan was out and back to his ward, which was pretty fast. My mum arrived at the hospital from work on time too, and Alhamdulillah, it went well. He felt dizzy at first, but his appetite came later on and he was eating all out. I had to accompany him for 2 days at the hospital and I had to eat hospital food as well, which surprisingly not too bad! The doctors and nurses were praising him for being such a positive character, as he was smiling all the time. I have to admire his braveness. If I would have to undergo a surgical procedure like him, I would probably die in fright! hahaha
Today, he was scheduled to be discharged from the hospital, and hopefully he will be able to go back to his college at UPM for his 4th semester this 4th Jan.
Adnan's ward, after the surgery.
You have a sink, a TV and some chairs, such boredom!
The machine which annoyingly beeps all the time!Sunday, December 26, 2010
Killing the heat
With the weather becoming unbearably hot, it is a painful chore to be driving around during afternoons. The stock tinting which came with the car does not help either, and is of almost no use with almost no tint properties, except being as a security layer of film on the glass as its name suggested; 'safetint'. Getting the car tint replaced with a proper tint had been one of the first projects I'm wanted to do my car.
During the KLIMS '10 exhibition, there were a few exihibits showing off their tint ranges. What attracted me was the brand Cool World, which offered 40% off their RhinePro series. The RhinePro series are their security film range, and range from the XD-3 to XD-7. Didn't want to miss the chance, I was required to place a small deposit to secure the offer, and at the same time I needed time to think whether to splurge my money on these.
CoolWorld's RhinoPro range. I got a huge discount out of the RRP.
A few days later, I've decided to just go for it, as my car would be parked out in the sun up there in Sintok, and I just couldn't stand the heat! I took the highest spec offered, the XD-7, which came to a quite reasonable pricing after the huge discount. It is a security film and the specifications are impressive as well, 95% IRR, 63% VLT and 60% TSER.
It was done 2 Fridays back at CoolWorld Puchong. They promised it could be done in less than 2 hours, but somebody cut the queue and it took 3 hours for all to be done. The place was a little tight, and a bigger and more comfortable lounge room would be appreciated. But their workmanship was good, and the staff was friendly enough, even though I could not understand what they say most of the time until I ask them to speak in English. They think I was a Chinese I guess.. They offered a 15-year warranty for the tint, way longer than V-Kool's, where I don't think I'm even gonna keep the car fr that long. You never know what a Proton could become in 15 years..
Getting ready for the tinting job.
After a week of bedding the tint in, the result was simply awesome. I could say the car is definitely more than 5 times cooler when parked right under the hot sun, and when driving around you won't even feel the heat at all. The windows are darker than hat I expected, but I'm fine with that. I just need to tun the aircond speed to 1 and temperature halfway to be comfortably cool in the afternoon. A good way to save fuel I guess. :D
Overall, I'm one satisfied customer of theirs. I would rate them:
Pricing - 9/10
Service/friendliness - 8/10
Workmanship - 8/10
The result: A little darker than expected, but it does its job well.
Not too dark and still comfortable inside.
At certain angle together with the sun's reflection, you almost can't see through! :D
During the KLIMS '10 exhibition, there were a few exihibits showing off their tint ranges. What attracted me was the brand Cool World, which offered 40% off their RhinePro series. The RhinePro series are their security film range, and range from the XD-3 to XD-7. Didn't want to miss the chance, I was required to place a small deposit to secure the offer, and at the same time I needed time to think whether to splurge my money on these.
CoolWorld's RhinoPro range. I got a huge discount out of the RRP.A few days later, I've decided to just go for it, as my car would be parked out in the sun up there in Sintok, and I just couldn't stand the heat! I took the highest spec offered, the XD-7, which came to a quite reasonable pricing after the huge discount. It is a security film and the specifications are impressive as well, 95% IRR, 63% VLT and 60% TSER.
It was done 2 Fridays back at CoolWorld Puchong. They promised it could be done in less than 2 hours, but somebody cut the queue and it took 3 hours for all to be done. The place was a little tight, and a bigger and more comfortable lounge room would be appreciated. But their workmanship was good, and the staff was friendly enough, even though I could not understand what they say most of the time until I ask them to speak in English. They think I was a Chinese I guess.. They offered a 15-year warranty for the tint, way longer than V-Kool's, where I don't think I'm even gonna keep the car fr that long. You never know what a Proton could become in 15 years..
Getting ready for the tinting job.After a week of bedding the tint in, the result was simply awesome. I could say the car is definitely more than 5 times cooler when parked right under the hot sun, and when driving around you won't even feel the heat at all. The windows are darker than hat I expected, but I'm fine with that. I just need to tun the aircond speed to 1 and temperature halfway to be comfortably cool in the afternoon. A good way to save fuel I guess. :D
Overall, I'm one satisfied customer of theirs. I would rate them:
Pricing - 9/10
Service/friendliness - 8/10
Workmanship - 8/10
The result: A little darker than expected, but it does its job well.
Not too dark and still comfortable inside.
At certain angle together with the sun's reflection, you almost can't see through! :DMonday, December 13, 2010
'Meeer'deka!
Another semester came and passed by. That's how fast time flies..
The exams are over. We had some issues during our Criminal Procedure I paper, but its done. And its holidays time after one and half months of mugging for the finals!
Some of my friends went back as soon as the exams finished (Sha went back straight away after the exam!), and most of them on the 11th night itself (Raymond, Fisa, Nora, Sheng, Ungku, Gajah). We went and accompanied them at the Changloon bus stop, its like a tradition we do every semester!
I chose to return on the 12th morning, because it would be a rush to go back on the last day of exam itself. After a few hours of packing, getting backaches, laughing with Wak, Shukur and others, the boxes were packed away and my journey home started at 5.45 in the morning.
Around 500kms and 5 hour 40 mins later, I arrived home, exactly when my mum called to ask where I am. I told her I was exactly infront of the gate, and she laughed! And lucky enough, it was lunch time, and it was heaven to indulge in a home cooked lunch. Home sweet home at last. Then me and my bro were off again to catch the last bits of KLIMS '10.
After 6 hours of roaming there, our legs got swollen and we called it a day. It was fun though, especially when the KLIMS had been missing for almost 4 years now, with the last show being in 2006.
The exams are over. We had some issues during our Criminal Procedure I paper, but its done. And its holidays time after one and half months of mugging for the finals!
Some of my friends went back as soon as the exams finished (Sha went back straight away after the exam!), and most of them on the 11th night itself (Raymond, Fisa, Nora, Sheng, Ungku, Gajah). We went and accompanied them at the Changloon bus stop, its like a tradition we do every semester!
I chose to return on the 12th morning, because it would be a rush to go back on the last day of exam itself. After a few hours of packing, getting backaches, laughing with Wak, Shukur and others, the boxes were packed away and my journey home started at 5.45 in the morning.
Around 500kms and 5 hour 40 mins later, I arrived home, exactly when my mum called to ask where I am. I told her I was exactly infront of the gate, and she laughed! And lucky enough, it was lunch time, and it was heaven to indulge in a home cooked lunch. Home sweet home at last. Then me and my bro were off again to catch the last bits of KLIMS '10.
After 6 hours of roaming there, our legs got swollen and we called it a day. It was fun though, especially when the KLIMS had been missing for almost 4 years now, with the last show being in 2006.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sick of Celcom Broadband?
Ever get tired of the super slow and forever disconnecting Celcom broadband connections? I've been subscribing to the D98 package for the past 5 months or so, and the experience had been absolutely terrible. I chose the D98 package instead of the D68 one with the expectation of having a faster and more stable connection, but I was soo wrong!
The 'beruk'band stick
By using Celcom broadband, it'll make you finally praise and appreciate the already sucky TmNuts Streamyx line, which is actually miles ahead better than Celcom's.
Due to some effort of googling around, I've found several tips to at least stabilise the connection, if not making it any faster:
1. The newer Huawei modems provided by Celcom have a different connection number compared to the old ones. Instead of the usual *99#, try *99***2#. Note that this applies to the D98 package only, and its probably just a myth.
(Source: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/980541)
2. It appears that everytime you do not have an activity online, the chances of getting disconnected is higher. I have no idea why. Its very frustrating especially when you're in the middle of some chat or downloading stuff. A simple trick would do the job: All you need to do is open Command Prompt in your Start Menu and type ping www.yahoo.com -t (for example) to keep your connection activity active.
The pinging process
(Source: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1529978)
The result? Much significant stable connection, and probably faster by a tiny margin. Thanks to the ping thingy which keeps the connection activity active. Proof using www.speedtest.net:
Before applying the settings, it would disconnect every 5 minutes or so. Frustrating!
After: Finally I could go online for 3 hours without disconnecting even once!
The 'beruk'band stickBy using Celcom broadband, it'll make you finally praise and appreciate the already sucky TmNuts Streamyx line, which is actually miles ahead better than Celcom's.
Due to some effort of googling around, I've found several tips to at least stabilise the connection, if not making it any faster:
1. The newer Huawei modems provided by Celcom have a different connection number compared to the old ones. Instead of the usual *99#, try *99***2#. Note that this applies to the D98 package only, and its probably just a myth.
(Source: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/980541)
2. It appears that everytime you do not have an activity online, the chances of getting disconnected is higher. I have no idea why. Its very frustrating especially when you're in the middle of some chat or downloading stuff. A simple trick would do the job: All you need to do is open Command Prompt in your Start Menu and type ping www.yahoo.com -t (for example) to keep your connection activity active.
The pinging process(Source: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1529978)
The result? Much significant stable connection, and probably faster by a tiny margin. Thanks to the ping thingy which keeps the connection activity active. Proof using www.speedtest.net:
Before applying the settings, it would disconnect every 5 minutes or so. Frustrating!
After: Finally I could go online for 3 hours without disconnecting even once!Yay! Even though its not that any faster, at least I'm a little happier now! :D
Aal iz well!
One paper at a time, and today the fourth (Civil Procedure I) is done. I can't say I did a very good job with this one although after seeing my carry marks after the exam, I wish I've had done better just now. It would be a waste to get such high carry mark, and you screw up in the finals. Well, what's done considered done I guess. Like Ranchoddas in 3 Idiots said, "Aal Iz Well!!"
The so-called exam timetable. Another 12 days to go!
That means 4 out of 6 done. The next 2 papers are Sains Sosial on the 10th and Criminal Procedure I on the 11th. Long time it seems, but efficient studying is needed. I know I'm never good at following timetables that I planned. And on the 12th I'll be happily cruising down back to home.. yeeha!
For now, its time to catch up with sleeping to replace last few restless nights. Next is a crappy Sains Sosial paper which I have no idea how to study it, but you would have to put some effort to get something decent right? All the best to myself. :)
The so-called exam timetable. Another 12 days to go!That means 4 out of 6 done. The next 2 papers are Sains Sosial on the 10th and Criminal Procedure I on the 11th. Long time it seems, but efficient studying is needed. I know I'm never good at following timetables that I planned. And on the 12th I'll be happily cruising down back to home.. yeeha!
For now, its time to catch up with sleeping to replace last few restless nights. Next is a crappy Sains Sosial paper which I have no idea how to study it, but you would have to put some effort to get something decent right? All the best to myself. :)
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Blankness
Its time to update, it seems. :)
Its been over a week since I've been back in campus, but its been a very quiet stay here. There's absolutely nobody around, and I'm like the only person staying in my portion of the block over here. There are 2 super annoying cats, however. There's nobody around since UUM had posponed the exams due to the flood situation in Kedah. And people took the opportunity to go back home for the Raya Haji holidays, so I guess its going to be at least a couple more days of quietness.
Professional Practice I, the paper which makes you go ohh-la-la!
Studies-wise, it does not make a lot of difference if you're at home or at campus. I thought it would be of less distraction if I stay here, but I proved myself wrong. Yes, there's no TV, but there's still the evil internet, and the ever inviting bed. haha. I wonder when I'm ever gonna finish the syllabus. Other people are into memorising their notes already while I'm still struggling to finish my first round of readings.. :(
Its been over a week since I've been back in campus, but its been a very quiet stay here. There's absolutely nobody around, and I'm like the only person staying in my portion of the block over here. There are 2 super annoying cats, however. There's nobody around since UUM had posponed the exams due to the flood situation in Kedah. And people took the opportunity to go back home for the Raya Haji holidays, so I guess its going to be at least a couple more days of quietness.
Professional Practice I, the paper which makes you go ohh-la-la!Studies-wise, it does not make a lot of difference if you're at home or at campus. I thought it would be of less distraction if I stay here, but I proved myself wrong. Yes, there's no TV, but there's still the evil internet, and the ever inviting bed. haha. I wonder when I'm ever gonna finish the syllabus. Other people are into memorising their notes already while I'm still struggling to finish my first round of readings.. :(
Saturday, November 06, 2010
Let her go, let her be
I know she's probably happy with her life right now. I guess she wouldn't even bother about me anymore.
But why do I care? Why is it still hard for me to let her go? These thoughts do come from time to time. And they're haunting me, demanding for answers which I woulld never have.
God, please help me. Another sleepless night, it seems.
But why do I care? Why is it still hard for me to let her go? These thoughts do come from time to time. And they're haunting me, demanding for answers which I woulld never have.
God, please help me. Another sleepless night, it seems.
Friday, November 05, 2010
Posponement...
A piece of news came in yesterday evening, where the SMS from Raymond said: "exams got posponed! so jgn balik". The first thing that crossed my mind is whether it should be a sign of joy, or to frown upon..
I had bought my bus ticket back to the north anyway, provided that the roads are fine by then, I'm going back this Sunday. The next problem is, will there be anyone left there?
I was asked to extend my break at home, but I was thinking.. The longer I stay here, the more I won't be studying! Plus, I left my books there, and I only brought back 4 subjects. Damn..
When the exams got posponed, so does the mood to study - got posponed! haha
My exams initially was supposed to end on the 29th of Nov, but thanks to the northern flood drama, its now extended till the 12th of Dec. Which means longer period of stress, and shorter semester break.. :(
But we can't blame mother nature for that. Its the power of God afterall.
I had bought my bus ticket back to the north anyway, provided that the roads are fine by then, I'm going back this Sunday. The next problem is, will there be anyone left there?
I was asked to extend my break at home, but I was thinking.. The longer I stay here, the more I won't be studying! Plus, I left my books there, and I only brought back 4 subjects. Damn..
When the exams got posponed, so does the mood to study - got posponed! haha
My exams initially was supposed to end on the 29th of Nov, but thanks to the northern flood drama, its now extended till the 12th of Dec. Which means longer period of stress, and shorter semester break.. :(
But we can't blame mother nature for that. Its the power of God afterall.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Home sweet home
I'm currently back at home for awhile. Its nice to be back, seeing familiar faces around, and getting to indulge home-cooked meals. Yummy. At the same time, hoping to fully recover here before going back for the final leg of the semester.
Today is the 10th day I've been having this terrible sorethroat, and yet it still haven't disappeared. After 2 trips to the clinic, 2 rounds of antibiotics, strips and strips of Diflam and Dequadin lozenges, and countless cups of soothing chrysanthemum tea, it still wont go away. How do I get rid of you Mr. Sorethroat? And your evil friend as well, Mrs Fhlem!
Exam is nearing and I haven't even started studying. I just don't have the mood when I'm sick. Dear God, please make we well soon because if I don't start studying soon, I'll be in really deep trouble. Amen.
Today is the 10th day I've been having this terrible sorethroat, and yet it still haven't disappeared. After 2 trips to the clinic, 2 rounds of antibiotics, strips and strips of Diflam and Dequadin lozenges, and countless cups of soothing chrysanthemum tea, it still wont go away. How do I get rid of you Mr. Sorethroat? And your evil friend as well, Mrs Fhlem!
Exam is nearing and I haven't even started studying. I just don't have the mood when I'm sick. Dear God, please make we well soon because if I don't start studying soon, I'll be in really deep trouble. Amen.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sick
Being sick sucks, literally. What more being sick for the past 3-4 days. Gone were fun on the weekend, and you have to worry when you go to bed, in case it'll get worse the next day you wake up.
It all started on Friday morning with a very bad sorethroat. No luck on my side, all 3 Clinics in Changloon were closed when I needed them. I mean come on, what if someone's in emergency, does that means he has to travel all the way to Jitra hospital at least to get some help?
Sorethroat became flu the next day. Then flu became headaches. Then today, all of them come together as a package. What a good combination. :(
The good thing on the other hand is, most of our classes and tutorials have finished. Jurisprudence, Sains Sosial and Civil Procedure. Which means more time to study, but as if I'll ever use the free time to do that..
Now I'm thinking when I should go back. Hopefully, Mr. Burhan wont extend his classes anymore. I need some good rest away from here.
It all started on Friday morning with a very bad sorethroat. No luck on my side, all 3 Clinics in Changloon were closed when I needed them. I mean come on, what if someone's in emergency, does that means he has to travel all the way to Jitra hospital at least to get some help?
Sorethroat became flu the next day. Then flu became headaches. Then today, all of them come together as a package. What a good combination. :(
The good thing on the other hand is, most of our classes and tutorials have finished. Jurisprudence, Sains Sosial and Civil Procedure. Which means more time to study, but as if I'll ever use the free time to do that..
Now I'm thinking when I should go back. Hopefully, Mr. Burhan wont extend his classes anymore. I need some good rest away from here.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Counting days
A week had passed and its Friday again. Time passes really fast when you're busy with life. Happy to say that I have no more assignments and tests this semester, and I'm glad they're over. Free times are spent with more badminton and Counter Strikes with the guys. hehehe. I'm free as a bird right now, but that's not gonna be long, as my finals will be coming in less than a month's time.
The semester is coming to an end soon. Next week would be week fourteen of semester 7, which means last week of studies. Some classes have already ended, and most of them would probably end this week.
Then comes the finals. That would start from the 13th till the 29th of November. Well, no more honeymoon, guess have to start with preparations soon. Its gonna be a tough one again, with 3 heavy law papers in a row on 21st, 22nd and 23rd. Why the heck the HEA must arrange the papers in such a way? But its still better than semester 5's five law papers back to back..
But before that, gotta look forward to go back home during the study break. I'm planning to spend at least a week and not more, just to have a good rest before struggling again for the finals. I know I will never ever study at home, and I just bring back books to make me feel good. haha.
Nothing feels better being at home, far away from the unnecessary stress and dramas in the uni. And nothing feels better than to return home after months being away, and to sleep in your own bed. It feels like heaven. :D
The semester is coming to an end soon. Next week would be week fourteen of semester 7, which means last week of studies. Some classes have already ended, and most of them would probably end this week.
Then comes the finals. That would start from the 13th till the 29th of November. Well, no more honeymoon, guess have to start with preparations soon. Its gonna be a tough one again, with 3 heavy law papers in a row on 21st, 22nd and 23rd. Why the heck the HEA must arrange the papers in such a way? But its still better than semester 5's five law papers back to back..
But before that, gotta look forward to go back home during the study break. I'm planning to spend at least a week and not more, just to have a good rest before struggling again for the finals. I know I will never ever study at home, and I just bring back books to make me feel good. haha.
Nothing feels better being at home, far away from the unnecessary stress and dramas in the uni. And nothing feels better than to return home after months being away, and to sleep in your own bed. It feels like heaven. :D
Annoyed
I don't know if its just me, but I have a habit of not answering calls from numbers I don't know, as in people who are not in my contact list. When somebody with a random number keeps on messaging me bugging for something, I refuse to answer, simply because I don't know who they are. I don't mind replying, but it'll be just rude to ask back who you are right?
Isn't it so hard to introduce yourself by just giving your name? Its like greeting a total stranger without introducing yourself first. For heaven's sake, do introduce yourself first when you send a text to someone who doesn't have your number, it'll make both sides easier to communicate.
I remembered an occasion where an Indonesian woman kept calling and SMS-ing me hundred of times, accusing me of sneaking out with her daughter with her indon accent. I was like WTH? I replied telling her I was not the 'Johan' she was looking for. She didn't believe it, and continued to accuse me using harsh words.
Well, patience has a limit, and I got very annoyed to the extend where I called her, told her I was not her imaginary 'Johan', that I was from Malaysia, and threatened her not to call again or else I'll make a police report to get her out of Malaysia. And she never called anymore. Peace ever since. :)
"Hai.. boleh berkenalan?"
"Salam perkenalan.. Awak study dekat UUM ke?"
The examples. But who are you? I have more annoying ones, but I guess they're not shareable.."Salam perkenalan.. Awak study dekat UUM ke?"
Isn't it so hard to introduce yourself by just giving your name? Its like greeting a total stranger without introducing yourself first. For heaven's sake, do introduce yourself first when you send a text to someone who doesn't have your number, it'll make both sides easier to communicate.
I remembered an occasion where an Indonesian woman kept calling and SMS-ing me hundred of times, accusing me of sneaking out with her daughter with her indon accent. I was like WTH? I replied telling her I was not the 'Johan' she was looking for. She didn't believe it, and continued to accuse me using harsh words.
Well, patience has a limit, and I got very annoyed to the extend where I called her, told her I was not her imaginary 'Johan', that I was from Malaysia, and threatened her not to call again or else I'll make a police report to get her out of Malaysia. And she never called anymore. Peace ever since. :)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Does Shell V-Power 97 works?
We've heard about the big fuss of Shell V-Powers. But how good are they? Not to be mistaken, there are 2 types of V-Powers in Malaysia, the V-Power 97 which replaced the regular 97s (RM2.10/litre) and the premium racing fuel, the V-Power Racing (RM2.48/litre), where the latter is only available at selected stations nationwide. The regular Shell FuelSave RON95 is retailed at RM1.85/litre, in comparison.
The killer barrels.
What does RON means? A fuel’s RON rating corresponds to its ability to resist from causing the engine to “knock”, and excessive knocking would harm the engine in the long run, as a result of using lower RON ratings than recommended by your car manufacturer. Most cars in Malaysia are safe enough to use RON95s. Its good to know your car's minimum RON rating, as a car which requires a higher RON rating running on lower RON fuel would experience under-performance, and knocking in the engine bay, which translates to higher fuel consumption. V-Power 97 are RON97 fuels, while the Shell V-Power Racing is speculated to be in the region of RON98, and not 100.
What makes the V-Power 97 special is the brand’s unique Friction Modification Technology (FMT) additive in the fuel. This is claimed to reduce the fiction generated by fuel, thus creating more power. FMT in V-Power also has cleaning properties which is claimed to start the cleaning job from the first fill and prevents build up as well.
Curious about it, I've decided to give it a try. On my second tank now, a full tank of V-Power 97 (30 litres) is about RM6-7 more than the regular 95s. The difference? I felt the gear-changes are a little smoother, and the engine makes less noise. I guess its a good thing as the CamPro engines in Protons are noisy and rough in nature. But I don't really feel any improvement in performance, which is a letdown as Shell aggressively advertises it to be able to increase power. So does the extra RM7 per tankful justified? If you want a smoother driving experience, yes. Fuel economy is improved by a tiny margin, which is a good thing as well.
The killer barrels.What does RON means? A fuel’s RON rating corresponds to its ability to resist from causing the engine to “knock”, and excessive knocking would harm the engine in the long run, as a result of using lower RON ratings than recommended by your car manufacturer. Most cars in Malaysia are safe enough to use RON95s. Its good to know your car's minimum RON rating, as a car which requires a higher RON rating running on lower RON fuel would experience under-performance, and knocking in the engine bay, which translates to higher fuel consumption. V-Power 97 are RON97 fuels, while the Shell V-Power Racing is speculated to be in the region of RON98, and not 100.
What makes the V-Power 97 special is the brand’s unique Friction Modification Technology (FMT) additive in the fuel. This is claimed to reduce the fiction generated by fuel, thus creating more power. FMT in V-Power also has cleaning properties which is claimed to start the cleaning job from the first fill and prevents build up as well.
Curious about it, I've decided to give it a try. On my second tank now, a full tank of V-Power 97 (30 litres) is about RM6-7 more than the regular 95s. The difference? I felt the gear-changes are a little smoother, and the engine makes less noise. I guess its a good thing as the CamPro engines in Protons are noisy and rough in nature. But I don't really feel any improvement in performance, which is a letdown as Shell aggressively advertises it to be able to increase power. So does the extra RM7 per tankful justified? If you want a smoother driving experience, yes. Fuel economy is improved by a tiny margin, which is a good thing as well.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Getting it done
Burning the midnight oil. Modern version.My plan to stay up throughout the night to finish up my lovely jurisprudence assignment looks good so far, and the piece looks like its slowly getting together, although there's much more to go. Willing to sacrifice sleep for this, as the dateline is coming in less than 2 days for Sha to compile, so its time to rush it out. Can't wait for it to be done, soon forgotten and I shall look forward to a couple of weeks of freedom (and sleep) before being stuck in Sintok again for the final examinations.
Well, gotta look forward to tomorrow's photography session, where each of us seniors will have our own column and appear in our LawSoc magazine. It is as a token for the juniors to remember us, perhaps. Or it is for us to flip through years later, seeing how our friends looked before in the past..
More boring classes as well. 3 hours of dull Professional Practice class in the afternoon (*yawn*) and another 3-hour replacement juris class at night. Lovely. All law students loves jurisprudence, don't we? hahahaha :D
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Pursuit of happyness
Happiness is subjective. Some may find it in their big macs, some feel happy spending time with their loved ones, and some buys happiness with by spending money buying things they desire.
A true story of happiness.
If you still can't define what your definition of happiness is, remember this:
"The happiest people in this world do not have everything they want.
They just make the most out of what they have."
Do appreciate what you still have. Once they're gone, its already too late to regret.
A true story of happiness.If you still can't define what your definition of happiness is, remember this:
"The happiest people in this world do not have everything they want.
They just make the most out of what they have."
Do appreciate what you still have. Once they're gone, its already too late to regret.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Just a random thought
A question: Would you rather choose somebody who loves you or pick somebody you love, but does not love you back?
There are people and couples I know who are in happy relationships. They love each other and grows closer every day. I feel happy for them and hope for the best for them.
The abused shuttlecock.
But forever is a word that seems impossible. We are humans after all, and life has to come to a full stop one day. People who are in love would say they love their other half forever and ever, but I have to disagree in a way.
I once heard a joke somebody told me:
It seems true to a certain extend, especially you've been repeatedly disappointed by women. Maybe that's just me, because I see happy people around me, and I'm the only one who is pathetic.
There are people and couples I know who are in happy relationships. They love each other and grows closer every day. I feel happy for them and hope for the best for them.
The abused shuttlecock.But forever is a word that seems impossible. We are humans after all, and life has to come to a full stop one day. People who are in love would say they love their other half forever and ever, but I have to disagree in a way.
I once heard a joke somebody told me:
"What's the biggest lie you'll ever hear from a woman?
When she tells that she loves you forever."
When she tells that she loves you forever."
It seems true to a certain extend, especially you've been repeatedly disappointed by women. Maybe that's just me, because I see happy people around me, and I'm the only one who is pathetic.
Thanks, Austin
Jurisprudence oh jurisprudence. You are simply the hardest subject I've encountered after more than four years of studying law. Why on earth are you so hard to be understood? And I don't see any importance in you, be it now or in the future.. hahahahaha
The subject which gave much headaches.
John Austin, Jeremy Bentham, Hart and all of your friends, thank you for creating complicated philosophical stuff that gives me headache whenever I touch or see my jurisprudence books! Aarrghh!!!
Its saddening to be awake till the wee hours of the morning, day after day, thinking of what to write for this silly little assignment. 2 weeks had passed, and I haven't even filled my first page. The dateline is nearing too. Die Rizal, die!!
The subject which gave much headaches.John Austin, Jeremy Bentham, Hart and all of your friends, thank you for creating complicated philosophical stuff that gives me headache whenever I touch or see my jurisprudence books! Aarrghh!!!
Its saddening to be awake till the wee hours of the morning, day after day, thinking of what to write for this silly little assignment. 2 weeks had passed, and I haven't even filled my first page. The dateline is nearing too. Die Rizal, die!!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Someday, we'll figure all this out
I've promised myself no matter what, I'm going to do my laundry by tonight. After a good game of badminton with the guys, it sure must rain again. Will have to do it tomorrow then, and it will rain again. The cycle goes on and soon I would run out of clothes.
Burhanudeen's CPC1 class
After another 3-hour session with Mr. Burhan, it made me thinking, the law profession is never easy. Its weird but i never was interested in becoming a lawyer. Or a DPP, or anything related. Why on earth did I take up law in the first place, sigh. There's a part of me which says I should have taken up some sort of designs or automotive engineering instead, but my parents don't own a money printing business. Oh well, probably I need to wait until graduation and see where do I go from there..
Enough speaking, I need to get more sleep. Not forgetting that Jurisprudence assignment which I've been worrying for the past 2 weeks and still have no idea how to even start!
Burhanudeen's CPC1 classAfter another 3-hour session with Mr. Burhan, it made me thinking, the law profession is never easy. Its weird but i never was interested in becoming a lawyer. Or a DPP, or anything related. Why on earth did I take up law in the first place, sigh. There's a part of me which says I should have taken up some sort of designs or automotive engineering instead, but my parents don't own a money printing business. Oh well, probably I need to wait until graduation and see where do I go from there..
And maybe someday
We'll figure all this out
Try to put an end to all our doubt
Try to find a way to make things better now and
Maybe someday we'll live our lives out loud
We'll be better off somehow
Someday
We'll figure all this out
Try to put an end to all our doubt
Try to find a way to make things better now and
Maybe someday we'll live our lives out loud
We'll be better off somehow
Someday
Enough speaking, I need to get more sleep. Not forgetting that Jurisprudence assignment which I've been worrying for the past 2 weeks and still have no idea how to even start!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ronan Keating & Yusuf Islam - Father And Son
Sometimes, when you feel lost, or just stuck at a moment, put your faith in Him, and believe in yourself.
This song had been my source of motivation for some time, even though its old, they say its gold.
Ronan Keating & Yusof Islam (aka Cat Stevens) - Father and Son
The song has no relation to my dad whatsoever. I hate to say this, but I am not close to my father in any way, and I put the blame on him. I wonder how does it feel to have and being close to your father. And how does he as a father, doesn't even bother to know how his sons are doing. Sometimes, I do envy seeing happy families where their parents are together.
So people, if you have a caring dad, do appreciate him. And hope that you'll be a responsible father in the future.
To my mum, you are the best mother and the strongest woman I know in the world. She had been sacrificing a lot for us and I have no idea how am I supposed to repay back. Even if partly, surely I'll find a way someday..
This song had been my source of motivation for some time, even though its old, they say its gold.
Ronan Keating & Yusof Islam (aka Cat Stevens) - Father and Son
The song has no relation to my dad whatsoever. I hate to say this, but I am not close to my father in any way, and I put the blame on him. I wonder how does it feel to have and being close to your father. And how does he as a father, doesn't even bother to know how his sons are doing. Sometimes, I do envy seeing happy families where their parents are together.
So people, if you have a caring dad, do appreciate him. And hope that you'll be a responsible father in the future.
To my mum, you are the best mother and the strongest woman I know in the world. She had been sacrificing a lot for us and I have no idea how am I supposed to repay back. Even if partly, surely I'll find a way someday..
A little introduction
It's been four years since I last blogged. So what made me came back to this old dusty page?
Probably because of a couple of sleepless nights combined with five big chapters of CPC, and one big test by Mr. Burhan. I guess I did okay just now, but as usual I knew I could do better. Ending the day with a big bowl of tom yam does eliminate all the stress throughout the day.
The colours of stress, and life.
In my final year of law school, everything seems to get tougher than before. Assignment topics that you don’t understand, and lecturers you can't stand. Well, the good news is in less than a year's time, I will be far far away from here for good. No more sights involving monkeys stealing food, inconsistent water supply and annoying pak guards. Sure I can't wait for that.
Let's talk about life. Lately its not been sailing very smoothly but I guess it can't be any better than this. I have good friends all around me, near and far, and spending quality moments with family members makes me feel that I am still blessed. Knowing that my lil' bro is slowly recovering (or otherwise), and seeing the smile on my mum's face would make me feel like the happiest guy in the world.
But deep down inside, am I happy? Only God knows that. I should learn to know that there's no point hoping for something that you will never ever get back. And to look at things from a different perspective.
Probably because of a couple of sleepless nights combined with five big chapters of CPC, and one big test by Mr. Burhan. I guess I did okay just now, but as usual I knew I could do better. Ending the day with a big bowl of tom yam does eliminate all the stress throughout the day.
The colours of stress, and life.In my final year of law school, everything seems to get tougher than before. Assignment topics that you don’t understand, and lecturers you can't stand. Well, the good news is in less than a year's time, I will be far far away from here for good. No more sights involving monkeys stealing food, inconsistent water supply and annoying pak guards. Sure I can't wait for that.
Let's talk about life. Lately its not been sailing very smoothly but I guess it can't be any better than this. I have good friends all around me, near and far, and spending quality moments with family members makes me feel that I am still blessed. Knowing that my lil' bro is slowly recovering (or otherwise), and seeing the smile on my mum's face would make me feel like the happiest guy in the world.
But deep down inside, am I happy? Only God knows that. I should learn to know that there's no point hoping for something that you will never ever get back. And to look at things from a different perspective.
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