Credit Card Slave

I'm all set to fly, was worried about my credit card limit as I'll be there with CXOs. Colleagues lifted my worries when he told me that credit card can be use as debit card as well. All I have to do is to transfer some money into it in advance.

Eg.
My credit limit = RM15K
Transfer = RM5K
Swipeable (my own word) amount = RM20K

Viola!

ps. I'm glad that I didn't know about this because it means I've never over spend :P

Episode 2

Da Ming toiled hard hoping that he can earn enough money and not wait for 2 years.


Business is going well for Da Ming, sometimes he had to sacrifice his sleep to produce more works.


Since Da Ming's put more effort in his creation, he has less time writing mail to his girl friend.


Slowly, they drifted apart.


One day, his girl friend wanted to tell Da Ming something but she said she wanted to wait for him to go back to Shan Xi.


He knew what she wanted to say. He asked her whether its about the relationship and she said yes.


Da Ming senses was right and in a way he was prepared to listen to the whole thing.


The girl friend said that she wanted to end the relationship.


After a few questions, it seems that she was seeing someone else.


Da Ming accepted it but he hoped to talk face to face with her.


Leaving his master carpenter partner in Nan Jing, he traveled back to Shan Xi.


On the way back, Da Ming received news that his carpenter friend got into trouble because he couldn't deliver the promised artwork.


Da Ming still insist to go back to Shan Xi fulfilling his initial intention of reconciliation.


When he reached Shan Xi, to his surprise, his girl friend has left to another town. The town was 2 hours horse ride away from Shan Xi.


Da Ming is very desperate now as his partner is in trouble and the girl friend refuses to see him.

1.00 USD = 3.41914 MYR

Hi Bloggies,

I'm taking a leave from this Friday until next Sunday, will miss you all.

PS. What the hell? 4 hours flight no food or drinks? Stingy AAAA.......

Capri

A friend said that I'm a typical Capricon, so I searched up Wiki to see how did I fare as a fellow Capri.

Practical - A good start, no doubt.

Disciplined / methodical / organized - when I have a target

Prudent / cautious / careful - yeap, too many back stabbers around

Ambitious / focused - Hope to be a CTO someday

Trustworthy / dependable / reliable / Responsible - When I say yes, I will do it

Serious - In work, not in life

Self-reliant / independent - One leg kick

Steadfast / persevering / stable - What's doesn't kill you makes you stronger

Persistent / dedicated - I'm very goal oriented

Hardworking - When there's nothing to do, I will ular

Rational / reasonable - Give me proof will be the easiest way to convince me

Shrewd / wise - I hope so, but there are still so much to learn in life

Aloof / businesslike - That's the image I'm trying to portray in work

Tenacious - What does it mean??? Owh, stubborn ei? I guess so.

Self-critical - Continuous improvement and learning

Traditional / conventional - Not at all

Career-oriented - VERY!

Authoritative - Sometimes its required to get things done. I do it professionally though.

Competent - That's what I hope for

Strong - It's taxing. I'll be burnt out in no time.

Ideal Careers
Suitable occupations often cited are - any capacity of authority, doctor, lawyer, accountant, politician, teacher, principal, engineer, farmer, anything math related

Last I checked, I'm a Product Engineer.

Likes
Romance, loyalty, feeling secure, financial/material stability, ambitious mates, feeling committed, making long term relationship plans, dependability, reliability, perseverance.

Many don't know the real me. Most people thinks that I'm a party animal, in fact I enjoy drinking in a pub more compared to clubbing. I love to stay at home and cook. Bubble bath is amazing as well. As much as I value my career, my partner will be the utmost priority.

Dislikes
Flightiness, being bossed around, crudeness/coarseness, dominance, game playing, ego displays, extravagance, being challenged by a lover, indecisiveness.

I don't like being treated like a kid because of my age.


Certified a true Capri.

Ba Da Bing Ba Da Boom

CEO: Damien, is your name Bing?
Me: Yeah, my middle name is Bing.
CEO: Owh ok, I told the US Embassy that you are a terrorist.
Me: Hahahaha..... good one!

1.00 SGD = 1.05487 NZD

Nope, I'm not traveling from NZ to SG. Just wanted to highlight that SGD is now stronger than NZD. Amazing huh?


Yesterday the customer gave us a deadline which is almost impossible to meet. Applied for 2 supporting staff and they'll be arriving soon. Full speed ahead~~~!!!

**its the super peak season again, I'll still try to keep blogging**

Woot!

I've set a financial target for myself after 1 month I joined my current company, I should save X amount by 1 year of employment. Up till last July, I've only manage to achieve 0.6X, ie. 60% of my target. Even those fringe bonus and not so honest claims didn't manage to help.

Problems as below:-
1. Crazy spending on clothes and food.
2. Expensive gifts every time I go back.
3. Liquor spendings in KLIA arrival hall.
4. Trusted a stocks tip from a friend. Lost quite a lot here. Yes, I mean a lot.
5. Splurge money for my DSLR.
6. Money to parents (this is not complaining, just to analyze where my money goes)
7. Traveling (takkan lah company already pay for flight ticket but I don't go ronda-ronda right?)

Any advice to save moolah?

Interbiew

Tomorrow I have an interview here. Wish me luck~~~!!!

狗眼看人低

I've reached the airport early to find out that there was a long queue for check-in. Accordingly to the announcement, it seems that the long queue is due to the implementation of the new early check-in system and the ground staff have not familiarize themselves with it yet. This has caused me a lot of time and you would understand that time was essential in solving my problem later.

When it was my turn, I found out that I didn't have my return ticket printed and I explained that I had the e-ticket in my laptop. Voula the staff who was assisting me left without any explanation. She went to the counter behind to discuss with another colleague. Sensing that she didn't understand the situation properly, I waved to her asking her to come to the counter but she raised her voice and told me that she's preparing a ticket for me.

After a good 10 minutes, she returned with a "ticket". I asked her whether I'll be charged for the ticket and she said no. I further explained that I would not need the ticket because I have a Malaysian Airlines ticket returning to Malaysia from Auckland. Upon hearing this, Voula said that I had to have the ticket printed. By this time, Peter joined the conversation.

Peter tried to explain to me the requirements for you all to clear me for check-in. From his explanation, I could tell that Peter did not fully understand the situation. When I tried to explain it again, both of them kept interrupting me. At one point, the intonation that Peter used was almost insulting me. Voula suggested me to proceed to Malaysian Airlines office to have my ticket printed. I asked what shall I do after I have the ticket and Peter said that I should come back and they will deal with my Qantas flight ticket. I've asked a few times what do you mean by deal with my ticket and Peter kept repeating that they'll will deal with the ticket. Voula then said she'll try to check me in if possible. That was the answer that made me understand the processes. Peter then asked me to step aside to allow other passenger to check-in. When I kindly asked for Peter's name, using a rude gesture he showed my his name tag.

I went to Malaysian Airlines office to have my ticket printed within 10 minutes and went back to the counter at 1555hours to find out that the check-in has closed. Another staff arranged me to board QF49 instead.

From my point of view, it was my mistake where I didn't have a printed return ticket but all the hassle can be avoided.

To put it clearly, I'm not happy with the items below:-
1. A new check-in system was implemented without proper training and hiccup mitigation precautions causing long queue.
2. Voula left me without explaining anything.
3. She raised her voice to me in the public and does not have the courtesy to come and to speak to me. It's the first time an airlines staff raise their voice at me.
4. Voula and Peter could be more helpful if they were more attentive in understanding my problem. Both of them kept interrupting me. If they understand my problem perfectly, they could asked me to proceed to MAS immediately.
5. The intonation that Peter used was plain rude and insulting.

My guess is that you staff has high anxiety as they are pressured to rush the check-in due to the long queue. Without the long queue and if your staff could be more attentive, surely I'll board QF189 happily and be grateful with the assistance.

I have traveled with many airlines including budget airlines. This is the first time I was treated rudely. I will certainly file a complain to my company's purchasing department to suggest them to avoid your airlines.

Powderful England indeed

My alma mater has caught the attention of Uncle Kit some time ago. I stumbled upon this, honestly I don't know what to say.

Episode 1

很久以前在陕西镇里, 有个多才多艺的年轻人名叫大明。
Long long time ago in the Shan Xi province, there lived a talented young man named Da Ming.

大明的体格粗壮，适合练武。
Da Ming was born with good physique which gives him a good head start for learning martial arts.

年轻时他锻炼得很辛苦，成为武术馆里的大弟子。
When he was young, he trained hard and he was one of the best disciple in class.

大明身心理解到学武的真正意义。
Da Ming learned the real way of martial artist, physically and spiritually.

心口广阔、容忍度高、原谅他人他都做得到。
He was able to control his emotions under any adverse situation with his meditation.

大明在18岁时遇见他的梦中情人。
It was at 18 years old when Da Ming met the girl of his dreams.

在两年的苦力追求后，终于她们俩在一起了。
He decided to court the girl and after 2 years, they were together.

为了成家立业，大明发现他需要继续补充自己。 学了一门好书法来写诗赚钱。
Da Ming realized that he needs to learn more skills to earn more money so that he can provide a better living for his girl. He took up poetry writing and calligraphy.

练出超凡的水准，书法终于可以卖出去了。
After much practice, he was good enough to sell his work.

在陕西有钱人不多， 大明赚的钱不过来成家。
Due to the nature of wealth demographic in Shan Xi, the money Da Ming earned is still barely enough.

为了卖更好的价钱， 他找了一个名匠为他的书法做框架。
With his enterprising mind, he looked for a master carver to make beautiful frames for his calligraphy.

他们决定到南京卖他们的作品。
Both of them decided to go to Nan Jing to sell their work.

大明答应他的女朋友两年后回来娶她。
Da Ming promised his girl that he would be back 2 years later to take her hand.

在南京，大明早上卖作品，晚上写书法。
Da Ming worked very hard in Nan Jing. In the day he sells his works and he creates his works at night.

Kedai Gambar

Knew a bunch of friends from the net. Hakka Clan is the one which lasted and there's no sign of the friendship fading off. One of them works as a CG artist for computer games and recently he came up with this. Talented guy indeed, wishing the best of luck in his career.

1.00 AUD = 2.81148 MYR

Yes, I'm back in Sydney again. This time its for 5 days then back to ol' Auckland.

Luck

Many of my friends and my colleagues says that I'm lucky, I don't deny it but its just half of the story. I always try to position me so that when luck would actually happen, it would be to my advantage. When I say try, its more about doing the best because you wouldn't know how does luck come.

When the bosses decided to send someone to US (luck happening), I positioned myself well this time. I worked my ass off although I don't know this (luck) will happen. If you are waiting for luck to happen while doing nothing, as in really lucky where no effort is required, then most probably it'll be a disappointing wait.

In the case where you have hints that luck may come in a certain way, then by all means work towards that direction and leave the rest to luck.

Think about it, you need to actually buy the lottery ticket (effort) then only you can be lucky.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger

I don't know how do you see it but in a way I'm glad that I've changed you. You are now a very independent and strong girl. Me always being far away from you isn't all bad after all.

I know many times you feel so bad and you wish for a shoulder or a pair of ears to listen to your problem. The thought about me being busy has marred your intention to share it and kept it all to yourself. I'm sorry.

Good luck in your career.

Age

I guess I blog almost every night nowadays, may be its because its so much less stressful here albeit the workload is still high.

Today we had a nice dinner. Everyone was happily drinking


It was the birthday of one of the bosses. Suddenly they talked about age of everyone. When people talk about my age, there are 2 type of reaction.

The more desirable one would almost awe in amazement. These are the people always guessed that I'm at high 20s, almost 30.

The uncles (aunties) who are full of themselves will rekindle small boys or baby jokes. They are the ones who will discount all your capabilities because you are deemed a kid to them.

Anyway, both inspires me to do better

Kaya Raya

Today I asked for the company car from my department secretary but it was taken so she suggest me to get the other department's car. They gave me this car.

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I took the car around Missionbay, Parnell and Newmarket. Tested the acceleration by flooring the pedal and ABS by braking hard. I felt happy driving the car zooming pass cars. Some how I kept thinking that I'm having all this fun because I'm not rich enough. If I'm rich enough, I wouldn't be as excited. Anyway, nothing comes close to this.

Nyuuyoku

Today the secretary asked what do I need in the apartment. I replied her mail saying that I need 7 new light bulbs and dish washing liquid.

While I was busy surfing Malaysia's news on the net, the secretary came to me and told me to go and collect the stuffs. To my amazement, she bought shampoo, body shampoo, conditioner, hanger, bulb, dish washer, hand washing liquid and toilet roll.

As I've blogged about last time, the mainland ex-pat doesn't like to bathe. May be this is to encourage them to bathe more often. To confirm the fact, starting today a colleague will stay with me for 1 week. He did not bathe before going to sleep after flying all the way from Melbourne.

Snapped this picture when I got home.


After a long stressful day at work, this is what I do.

Orange

First, I drive an Orange around.


Then I have a pair of Orange Nike sandals
**Soli, cannot find photo online so simply put cartoon lah**


Next I have an Orange camera


Finally, I have a laptop+camera bag with orange interior


My favorite color is still blue, white, black, and brushed metal finish (in that order). Some how, many of my things happens to be Orange.

Have you had an

today?