Yellow Sandal Kris

I am at Taroyami, near Sutera Mall having some wonderful company for taiwanese dessert, japanese sushi and chinese plum tea to wrap up my weekend. It has been quite a tiring two days because I am down with a very bad flu and cough. Having the sickness since Wednesday night till tonight is certainly a nuance. But I cannot help but feel happy because the company I have met for the weekend has nothing but sweet. With my bad nose, coarse throat and stress of trying to manage my upcoming family trip to Melbourne in just a few more days, I really was thankful that Kris is around.

Thanks Kris for believing in something that is so faded and uncertain. It was an honor to have you visiting and to have you hearing me out. It is also a pleasure to have taken you to great food outlets and introduce you to my ever so friendly but noisy brother. Thanks Kris for the small little token ...

Take care and I will see you soon!

The idea of moving or standing

Humans being humans always are always seeking for something. When you seek with hope of answers, it is what we call expectations. Regardless whether it is in career advancement, a partner for life, self enlightement or even a better future, there is always that notion that expectations are to be met. What if it doesnt? Do you usually end up deciding the opposite side or do you try and fit in, find a balance and just be content?

Apparently, both the word are not suppose to co-exist because when you are content, you are usually not seeking. With the abscene of curiosity that usually comes with seeking, there can never be that "hope" at the end.

But what is interesting is that when you stop seeking, everything seem to revolve around a positive tone. Event the worst case scenario or wrong doing can be some sort of consolation prize. Settling for whatever that comes along. Is that bad? or is that actually good?

Or has experiences as well as having lesser time in older age sorta force a person to just settle or be content because there is just that much room for anticipation and energy for the battle on expectations?

Questions questions ...

That said, in my own opinion. I rather hope than be content because the line between contentment and stagnant is so closely knitted. One can easily be misguided over the idea of being fine but actually not in the perspective of other or another.

So at the end of the day, check and balance. Every time a prevailing ideology comes into play, we can either sit back relax a little or strive for more. But the having the agility for that kind of flexibility is rare and being human, we some how ended up being rigid. Rigidity in expecting, rigidity in contentment.

LEGOLAND Malaysia

I am stealing time to write today. Yes, I am still at work and with the recent news that LEGOLAND Malaysia is going to open on 15 September 2012, work is indeed doubling. Speed up!

With over 40 rides, attractions and shows available when opening, LEGOLAND is set to mark Malaysia's achievement to be the first Asia Country launching this successful theme park. YES! There are 5 other very successful LEGOLAND worldwide. A theme park specially designed for children and family fun, the rides available are tailored for interaction, edutainment, fun and of course bonding between families. Thats from a kid-parent and family-family perspective.

You can expect to see 50 million LEGO bricks and some 15,000 LEGO models. If 10 models could get people taking lots of pictures, can you imagine the park? 76 foot ball size fields - 76acre is what you will be experiencing and be prepared to work in the park :-) as in, fun work!

Yeap, I am marketing the product and service from my company. Haha

Well, look out for promotions that is coming to you. Had quite a few number of big boys setting out great deals for the tickets. Those who initially think it is expensive, think twice cause we have oversold most of our pre-sale entries. Talk about reception! Tickets are still availabe so go grab em before the incremental price theory of supply - demand kicks in.

Cheers

Give up on us

I close my eyes and stand still
Seeking truth in your riddle
You kept me alive, holding me down
Made me believe nothing can stand in between us

I hug you to bed under the starlights
Catching your heartbeat
Gave me hope, wiping my tears away
Made me a fool and just force me to stop trying

I wanna be the one
The one that takes your breath away
But you became the one
The one that took my soul away

I want to reach to you
Be the one to hold you
You reach to me, gave me hope light as dust
Held me close, just to give up on us

This love just slide
You took me for granted
Why did I keep trying
When you just gave up on us

Don't you dare come back
Don't touch me, just leave me shattered
Let my heart heal, without your scar
You walked away, so just let it burn
Just let it pass by

COPYRIGHTED BY ARAKI

Life ...

Life have been pretty much fun lately. My routine hasn't changed much since I started job here in LEGOLAND. To be honest, sometimes I wonder why did I opt for a 9-5 job. Anyway, the point is that I am getting used to life as it is here.

0725 am - alarm rings
0745 am - done shower and choosing the shirt for work
0810 am - left condo
0825 am - arrive at office
0845 am - checked emails and began to munch breakfast
0930 am - work work work
1130 am - finish meeting and start brainstorming at cubicle
1230 pm - lunch
1250 pm - chats, laughs and bonding session
1400 pm - documenting paperwork
1425 pm - cross department hang out!
1600 pm - discussion between
1730 pm - time to go home
1830 pm - still in office
1900 pm - travelling to gym
1950 pm - hate the showoff dumbells
2045 pm - eat out or cook
2200 pm - getsuka tenshou!!!
2235 pm - scrolling Instagram or Tweet
2345 pm - lying in bed, thinking
Then it repeats

Ocassionally things are different. But its quite normal to have the same agenda repeating. So today's is similar

Mee Rebus @ Angsana

One of the biggest and most important consolation of moving to a quieter and much more laid back lifestyle (not that I am complaining) is about the food. If you are ever in JB, please drop by this shopping mall called Angsana and just situated at your right side (if you are looking at the mall from the open car park), try look for this famous Mee Rebus called, Haji Wahid Mee Rebus.

Each bowl is around RM3.50 but the portion is just nice for a snack or even to fill the tummy. But I never had one bowl. Always had at least two! If you request to add more "crispy keropok", I am sure one can have more than one bowl!!! Awesomeness rite?

The place is highly crowded and it is much adviseable to bring a friend or two, just to book seats while one take order from the counter. Beware, hot plates and extra temptation of like OtakOtak that can add a few more calories into a decent meal

Drive By - Train

My current favourite song:

Drive By - Train

On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess thats deja vu
But I thought this can't be true
Cause you moved to west L.A or New York or Santa Fe
Or where or ever to get away from me

Oh but that one night
Was more than just right
I didn't leave you cause I was all through
Oh I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you

Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
mmm the way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by

On the upside of a downward spiral
My love for you went viral
And I loved you every mile you drove away
But now here you are again
So let's skip the "how you been"And
get down to the "more than friends" at last

Oh but that one night
Is still the highlight
I didn't need you until I came to
[ From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/t/train-lyrics/drive-by-lyrics.html ]
and I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you

Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
mmm the way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by

Please believe that when I leave
There's nothing up my sleeve but love for you
And a little time to get my head together too

On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess thats deja vu
But I thought this can't be true
Cause

Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
mmm the way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by

Katy Perry - Part Of Me

Days like this I want to drive away.

Pack my bags and watch your shadow fade

Cus you chewed me up and spit me out,

like I was poison in your mouth.

You took my light, you drained me down,

but that was then and this is now.

Now look at me.

[Chorus]

This is the part of me

that you're never gonna ever

take away from me, no [x2]

Throw your sticks and your stones,

Throw your bombs and your blows,

But you're not gonna break my soul.

This is the part of me

that you're never gonna ever

take away from me, no.

I just wanna throw my phone away.

Find out who is really there for me.

Cause you ripped me off, your love was cheap,

It's always tearing at the seams,

I fell deep and you let me drown,

but that was then and this is now.

Now look at me.

[Chorus]

This is the part of me

that you're never gonna ever

take away from me, no [x2]

Throw your sticks and your stones,

Throw your bombs and your blows,

But you're not gonna break my soul.

This is the part of me

that you're never gonna ever

take away from me, no.

now look at me, I'm sparkling.

A firework, a dancing flame.

You won't ever put me out again.

I'm glowing ohohoh.

You can keep the diamond ring

It don't mean nothing anyway.

In fact you can keep everything, yeah, yeah

Except for me

[Chorus]

This is the part of me

that you're never gonna ever

take away from me, no [x2]

Throw your sticks and your stones,

Throw your bombs and your blows,

But you're not gonna break my soul.

This is the part of me

that you're never gonna ever

take away from me, no. (x3)

Throw your sticks and your stones,

Throw your bombs and your blows,

But you're not gonna break my soul.

This is the part of me

that you're never gonna ever

take away from me, no

Quick Update

It is a wonder why people write a lot about negativity in life. I am directing this sentence to myself. I realize my blog had been my psychiatric ward for the pessimistic. Haha. But of course, rest assured - I am not always like that. So to clarify things, I would like to state that ... mainly, and at most time ... I am a fun=filled comical clown to hang out with. I crack jokes, make spontaneous remarks and occasionally causes rolling eyes among friends.

Too much marketing on myself

So today is monday and just a quick update of what happened in the recent past weeks. Ya, I know I took like a long break from my blog. So for just quick recap:

1. I painted my new home in JB. Although the color scheme is lighter than what I anticipated, at least the feeling and color tone is about there. You can't complain much about that. Had my parents to thank for ... being so supportive over the school holidays (yah yah, that's how long it was ago!)
2. Yes, I made a few client pist-off. I am not going to apologize and the first was because I felt that it is polite and courteous to do so. It was a business decision, and I had management to pleased too. So, suck it up and move on. I did, and to be on the logical side - consider this a challenge and it is not an integrity issue ... It is known as opportunity cost.
3. Almost had a car accident. Now my parents and sisters will be calling. But I had someone in mind who just happened to flash by before I manage to swirl out from the side curb and escape a bloody tree. The chilling down the spine subsided, but having the image flash by was just like having him flash by. A close friend who had always come and go in life. I do miss hanging out like we used to. Listening to Sarah, dining casually and hitting the sack while overlooking KLCC view. That said, a consolation price; felt like I was in Die Hard movie.
4. Confirmed tickets for my Australia trip. Yeap, this year it will be the year I am returning to the city where I should not have bloody left in the first place. Not at least for that main "now-seem-dumb-but-no-regrets" reason. This time around, I am going with the entire family. It is part of a family vacation and also to celebrate (fine, the right word is commemorate) my graduation! Finally obtaining my MBA :-)
5. Exercising more vigorously lately. Am going to bulk up a little to look more fit. Afterall, those of you readers that have met me in real life will know how thin I am. So, here comes a two month gym routine that I swore to bulk up in hope that the weighing machine will add 2 kg of mass. Thats not a huge difference, but I have high metabolic rate. So, its a realistic goal
6. Japanese! Hehe ... Although I am learning bit and pieces of it through this small tiny travel guide book and also popping up google search, I am getting a hang of a few basic conversational expressions. I may want to enroll in a Jap class but unfortunately in JB - it is a very very rare sight. To be honest, there are HUGE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES in JB. But of course, people are skeptical. Wonder if I can find investors :-P

Times up. Thanks for reading. Back to work!

How time flies

Haven't blog for a long time. I don't know why I am writing at this condition when I should be clearing my nose and sleep through the night. My back aches

But weeks passes by so quickly that I sometimes forgot some importance to kick back and relax. I had aged. Being in a MNC is not easy. Although the job has such a rewarding experience, and so far my journey had been nothing more but blessing with both obstacles for overcome learning and achievement for personal networking

I had no regrets except the occasional misses friends and all.

So after popping the drowsy medicine and my attempt to update whatever that is left of my non reading blog, I asked myself where I am heading to today? I don't know I answered

Huh sigh

Hug sigh

I guess it's just travel back to KL this weekend and spend two days for work. By the time I wanna write something, it will be next week. Sigh

How time flies