Anxious

I entered the Thursday class as usual, being late after rushing from the office. Sat down and turned my listening mechanism at the head on. I thought I heard the word 'exam' being uttered from the mouth of my tutor. So, I paid deep attention to what she was saying and I was shocked! Mid sem examination for the CFTP subject is on coming Tuesday! And it's already Thursday and I still have to work on the next day!

What about ICF? One on Monday and another on Tuesday?! I'll drop dead. Stressed enough, my listening mechanism failed. I couldn't pay attention in the tutorial anymore.

Then, the angel sitting next to me told me, "Actually, the CFTP mid sem has been brought forward a week earlier."

What?! Without any delay, I went out to contact my buddies from the ICF subject during the interval break and reconfirmed whether ICF will be on the following week. To my relief, it's on the Monday after next. Alright, it is still a challenge for me though for CFTP, as I only have approximately 2 days(?) to study from Lecture 1-5.

Just when I thought it's still okay, an unimagineable thing happened. The student resources portal, Blackboard, was closed down beginning yesterday, Friday! Now I'm stuck as I need the questions from the portal to study!

Now I've to work even harder! From getting the resources ready from the internet, I've to search every inch from the textbook. That would definitely give me headache. But better than none. Okay, I'm hoping for the best. Let's see how is the preparation going to work out like...

Cheers.

Alcohol, My Friend

Since Jayden was so skeptical about whether I could walk the talk for achieving my fitness target, I've since invited him to join me along the fitness ring. But I doubt so he'll have time for work out. Apprarently, his reaction towards my earlier post on 'Lose Fat Pleaaseee!' was "OMG!". *Sweat*

To Jayden, better work some of your muscles and don't keep your fitness level low - there's definitely a reason for us to call you Uncle Soo. Lol!

I realised that alcohol did a great job to one's health too (if it's not over-consumed or otherwise, it'll leave a 3-month bulge at the belly). I was feeling tired easily and although I started exercising regularly, I couldn't feel myself at the peak of fitness as I felt tired oftenly. So, I had my none other than my favourite bottle in room - the Chivas Regal whiskey. Hell yeah!

It feels great. It might be misleading to some of the experts but seriously, I felt better. I no longer wake up with sleepy eyes in the morning. It feels like I'm always ready for the go. And I'm so pretty darn sure, alcohol is playing a part here.

After this, I should try with a glass of red wine. As the experts reported, a glass a day really does increase antioxidants in the body to prevent cancerous cell growth. Afterall, I need to make sure my body is in most top condition.

Cheers.

Fatigued

I'm getting used to the new role in the company. I've just been moved to case management from call management. The colleagues called it an 'upgrade' while I call it 'less significant'. But no doubt, I'm enjoying it as the work is pretty simple and it only requires me to get in touch with key accounts and planning.

I realised that it's pretty draining to be working and studying at the same time. By the time I finish working half day, rush for classes, I'll be too tired to absorb information from lectures and tutorials. In particular, the CFTP subject as it takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week in the afternoon. Both at the same time which is after lunch. Shortage of nutrient in the body may be a factor too.

Can imagine rush to classes straight from work? Where got time for lunch man...?

Well, getting used to it though. I'm very sure I'll be applying for leave days during the study week. If not then, it's never.

In conclusion, I have no choice but to work hard and smart. The effort I put in have got to be more than everyone else because of the pressure from juggling with both studies and work. That's the price I knew 2 years ago that I have to pay. At least I'll learn to enjoy the final days of being a student. It happens in the flash of light. One moment you're studying for the exam, next you'll be sitting in an interview room applying for a job. No notice for the last day of student life.

Again, least I know the days are coming to an end. Did you?

"The way to do is to be. - Lao Tzu"

Lose Fat Pleaaseee!

It's that time again where I'm living an active lifestyle...yet again.

I'm trying to be optimistic here that if I carry on like this, my body will start to react to dismiss the fat from underneath the skin.

Badminton for about 3 days and workout at the gym for about 2 days and sometimes, futsal for once in a week, it's hard not to last any day in a week without sweating the hell out of the body.

So, what's left to make the dream come true?

None other than the diet regime! To eat right, it takes the strongest courage to deny fatty food. Afterall, they are the most tempting food or should I say, healthy food doesn't seem so friendly to my appetite, at least.

Okay, truth be told, I've joined the gym for 2 years and more until now, I'm not even anywhere near those with the results of 5 months training! Inconsistency may be the root of all evil in my workout attempts. Self-discipline, my friend, where are you? Come to me so that I can achieve what I've always wanted to achieve.

Belief, for me, is like a bird. It's here during the beautiful morning but disappeared when sky turns dark and grey. And then it comes back... and it flies off again. And again, and again, and again... I'm so sick of it that I want to puke!

I need the leanest body now after spending fantastic amount for the gyms since the past 2 and a half years... I hope I'm on the right track.

Cheers.

New Taikos and Taikaches for Malaysia

Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Deputy Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak

Ministers in the Prime Minister's Department
Tan Sri Bernard Dompok
Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz
Datuk Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim
Datuk Amirsham Abdul Aziz

Deputy Ministers in the Prime Minister's Department
Datuk Johari Baharom
Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim
K. Devamany
Datuk Hasan Malek

Finance
Minister - Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Second Finance Minister - Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop
Deputies - Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah, Datuk Kong Cho Ha

Defence
Minister - Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
Deputy - Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop

Internal Security and Home Affairs
Minister - Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar
Deputies - Datuk Chor Chee Heung, Senator Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh

Housing and Local Government
Minister - Datuk Ong Ka Chuan
Deputies - Datuk Robert Lau, Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin

Works Ministry
Minister - Datuk Mohd Zin Mohamad
Deputy - Datuk Yong Khoon Seng

Energy, Water and Communications
Minister - Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor
Deputy - Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum

Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Minister - Datuk Mustapa Mohamed
Deputy - Datin Paduka Rohani Abdul Karim

International Trade and Industry
Minister - Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Deputies - Datuk Liew Vui Keong, Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan

Foreign Affairs
Minister - Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim
Deputy - Datuk Seri Tengku Azlan Sultan Abu Bakar

Education
Minister - Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein
Deputies - Datuk Wee Ka Siong, Datuk Razali Ismail

Higher Education
Minister - Datuk Khaled Nordin
Deputies - Dr Hou Kok Chung, Datuk Idris Harun

Transport
Minister - Datuk Ong Tee Keat
Deputy - Datuk Anifah Aman

Human Resources
Minister - Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam
Deputy - Datuk Noraini Ahmad

Women, Family and Community Development
Minister - Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen
Deputy - Noriah Kasnon

National Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage
Minister - Datuk Shafie Apdal
Deputy - Datuk Teng Boon Soon

Science, Technology and Innovation
Minister - Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili
Deputy - Fadilah Yusof

Entrepreneurial and Cooperative Development
Minister - Datuk Noh Omar
Deputy - Datuk Saiffuddin Abdullah

Natural Resources and Environment
Minister - Datuk Douglas Unggah Embas
Deputy - Datuk Abdul Ghapur Salleh

Rural and Regional Development
Minister - Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib
Deputy - Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, Joseph Entulu Belaun

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs
Minister - Datuk Shahrir Samad
Deputy - Jelaing Mersat

Plantation Industries and Commodities
Minister - Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui
Deputy - Senator A. Kohilan

Youth and Sports
Minister - Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaacob
Deputy - Wee Jeck Seng

Health
Minister - Datuk Liow Tiong Lai
Deputy - Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad

Information
Minister - Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek
Deputy - Datuk Tan Lian Hoe

Tourism
Minister - Datuk Seri Azalina Othman
Deputy - Datuk Seri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib

Federal Territories
Minister - Datuk Seri Zulhasnan Rafique
Deputy - Datuk M. Saravanan

Courtesy from "The Star" (18 March 2008)

A Shameful Statement

While I was reading the news today, I came upon the article, "Lim: Let NEP issue rest" in The Star. Towards the end of the article was a statement which showed how immature Penang UMNO in conceding defeats. Below are the excerpt from the article.

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"The state Umno also challenged Lim to come up with a blueprint to help the Malay community and the lower income groups in Penang.

He also said Penang Umno would continue to urge the Federal Government to scrap all mega projects in the state.

When told that Penangites needed the second Penang Bridge, which is one of the mega projects, Azhar retorted: “Penangites do not support Barisan Nasional, so let DAP do it.” "
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Are you sulking, Azhar? By the way, this Azhar fella stated above is the Penang State Umno liaison committee secretary Datuk Azhar Ibrahim who cannot accepts defeat just like a bunch of school kids who've lost in a kiddy football match. UMNO Penang, does this fella who sulks for being defeated represent your party in giving press statements? If yes, UMNO Penang can go back home and sleep. You're not capable in leading the voices of people, you immature bunch!

Hey Azhar buddy, look at Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon who took the downfall of his previous government respectfully. Did he ever sulk and pledged for the government to scrap any projects which have been taking place since the previous government's helm? The ego of state Umno is higher than the junk mountain and deeper than the monsoon drain. Shame on you, Penang Umno. Get lost till you know how to be a gentlemen then you shall claim to represent the rakyat.

I'm proud to be a Malaysian.

The RAKYAT Have Spoken

At this moment, I just can't stop being amused by the outcome of the 12th General Election of my beloved country, Malaysia. Look at the seats lost by BN in W.P Kuala Lumpur... *speechless*.

What does this signify?

The RAKYAT have spoken and obviously, we've pursued new hopes through our right to vote. Bravo to the opposition and crossed out hearts, we're thirsty of changes and hope that right and positive changes can be brought out from the administration of the new coalition.

We'll never stop dreaming for a better future of the country and BN should be tasting their own medicine now. We had enough...

Comedy Court

I recommend comedies from Comedy Court. It's hillarious! I've been spending couple of time watching their videos in YouTube and still can't stop laughing till now.


Attached is the sample of one of their videos for everybody's laugh (One of my favourite...):



Cheers.

War Day

This posting might come a bit late but better than never.

It's all about the team building event that took place in Sunway Extreme Park last 23rd February. It's an event organised for HP and HSBC team building purposes. Fun and exciting, it consisted of several tasks which each team had to complete to finish the game or even win the game. Something similar to the Amazing Race except you've to be shot here.

Our team, one of the two teams with female members out of 7 teams, won the 4th place which was awarded a RM50 Jusco voucher, yes. The other team with a female member won the 2nd runner up prize - this had proven that female members in a team really have things to offer, you gotta agree with that! I do.

Below are some of the pictures which were taken then:

Go-karting

Golf balls searching in the pool. (Notice Rhaimy with his tired face...)

One of the marshals in the briefing

Alex, the well-shot guy. (He had blue-blacks all over his body. Real brave guy!)

Btw, I got a headshot at the back of my head and it hurts so bad!

It was really fun indeed. At least, I had my first taste of paintball war game. I didn't know it was that tired and the legs just won't listen during the game. Not forgeting, I drifted on the track under high speed circumstances where the car spinned! ...and it was really cool! Lol.

Cheers.