Alright, Candice is the name of my new car, if you're wondering. As you know, I sold Kim (Kimberly) a couple of weeks back, and I am adjusting to Candice right now. You all must be asking, what's the difference? Well one thing for sure, its the size of the car. Compared to Kim, Candice is longer and wider therefore making estimations on turning/parking a lot harder. There is still so much of Candice to explore. It's like starting a whole new relationship. You need to know how she behaves, what are her likes and dislikes.
The Curve Incident
Well recently, Candice has been having a minor conjunctivitis, which leaves her one eye blind at times (one of the headlamps had a bad connection). So yesterday I went to take her for a check up. I was told that the connection socket was faulty and needed a change. Well, I then had to change to brighter bulbs too as the current one was really dim. Ok, so anyway, after changing the bulbs, I headed to The Curve, to meet a friend.
After parking Candice, I decided to test out her new bulbs under lower lighting conditions. Guess what??! It didn't work! Only the smaller bulbs were working! I panicked as I was there around 6pm and it's going to be dark soon and imagine driving without headlamps! I know for the fact that the shop closes at 7pm. So I just went in to "pay" the parking as I wanted to go back there to fix the problem. The card read: "RM0.00" as I haven't been there long enough to be even charge a parking fee. So, as I was driving out of the parking lot, I decided to test out the lights again. Then guess what!!? IT WORKS! Fuck! It turns out that Candice's "eyes" don't open when the engine is not started. It's different from how Kim use to behave, that's why I panicked.
Sheesh, lucky thing I haven't exited the parking area, but just gave away my space to someone else. So I had to make a "U-ee" and find another lot. I feel so stupid but lucky thing, no one else was there to witness the drama.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Introduction Boo Boos
Have you ever fumbled while introducing yourself? I know I have. Maybe because I'm just being caught off guard, and the spur of the moment thing. This don't happen too frequent though (thank God), but when you think back, its rather funny. These are some of the "boo-boos" I've made (promise not to laugh) while introducing myself:
1. Giving the person another person's name card by accident
2. Shake (a girl's) hands with a grip of a python, till that person says "ouch!"
3. Shake the person's hand while my hands were wet/oily/sticky
4. Mispronouncing the name of the person, even though he/she said it aloud the first time
5. Can't help but smirk because the person's name sounds weird/funny
6. Introduce the person I'm with as someone else
7. Fumble my OWN name (this only happens if it's a drop dead gorgeous girl..but can you blame me?)
So, if you're one of those people who I introduced myself with the methods above, so sorry.
1. Giving the person another person's name card by accident
2. Shake (a girl's) hands with a grip of a python, till that person says "ouch!"
3. Shake the person's hand while my hands were wet/oily/sticky
4. Mispronouncing the name of the person, even though he/she said it aloud the first time
5. Can't help but smirk because the person's name sounds weird/funny
6. Introduce the person I'm with as someone else
7. Fumble my OWN name (this only happens if it's a drop dead gorgeous girl..but can you blame me?)
So, if you're one of those people who I introduced myself with the methods above, so sorry.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
What the Fuck?!
Literally taking a quote out of Russell Peters, I found this on his website:
"KUALA LUMPUR
Sorry to say, but the show in KL will not proceed. Today - Sat.Jan.20.07. - we received confirmation that we did not get approval from the 'authorities'. Sorry KL but we tried.
Despite our best efforts to put on a show here, we were rebuffed.
We will be back in Singapore at some point this year, so we hope that the thousands of Malaysian fans will make their way down for that show.
Jumpa lagi, Inshallah."
What the fuck is wrong with Russell Peters performing in Malaysia? I've been waiting for this since last year, and now the so call fucking "authorities" won't allow him in? I know he makes jokes which might be racist to some, but come on...grow up! Does the "authorities" really think that by letting him perform here will corrupt the average Malaysian mind about racism? Just when I thought the "authorities" are getting more "open minded" on things. This is absolutely absurd! Now I will have to wait to catch him in Singapore...fuck the Malaysian "authorities".
"KUALA LUMPUR
Sorry to say, but the show in KL will not proceed. Today - Sat.Jan.20.07. - we received confirmation that we did not get approval from the 'authorities'. Sorry KL but we tried.
Despite our best efforts to put on a show here, we were rebuffed.
We will be back in Singapore at some point this year, so we hope that the thousands of Malaysian fans will make their way down for that show.
Jumpa lagi, Inshallah."
What the fuck is wrong with Russell Peters performing in Malaysia? I've been waiting for this since last year, and now the so call fucking "authorities" won't allow him in? I know he makes jokes which might be racist to some, but come on...grow up! Does the "authorities" really think that by letting him perform here will corrupt the average Malaysian mind about racism? Just when I thought the "authorities" are getting more "open minded" on things. This is absolutely absurd! Now I will have to wait to catch him in Singapore...fuck the Malaysian "authorities".
A Typical Demonick Day
Ok, I've been neglecting this blog for awhile, simply because I don't have time to update it. Seriously! I've been pretty busy with work, and by the time I'm back home, I don't want to look at another LCD again. Why am I so busy lately? Well, I've been assigned 2 new BIG clients under my portfolio, and believe me, its not a exactly a stroll in the park, but nevertheless I'm trying.
Just to give you an idea, this is what my typical day looks like:
930am: Drive to client's place in the heart of KL
On the way to the client's place
1000am: Meeting
130pm: Quick lunch (optional, only when time allows)
200pm: Drive back to Damansara Heights for another meeting
230pm: Meeting
400pm: Back to the office (not to mention being stuck in the jam)
430pm: Updates to the team, reports, follow-ups of other clients
My workstation in the office
530pm: Other clients on my ass, because they feel neglected
630pm: Client calls for revisions to be done as they cannot make up their freakin minds
730pm: Client still wants more revisions (arghh!! by this time I'm damn annoyed and probably cursing the client!)
800pm: Finalizing everything and updating reports and preparing for next days meetings
845pm: Leaves office for dinner and meeting up with friends to chill
1230am: Arrives home dead tired
Repeat (might be crazier on certain days) this 5 times a week and you know why I do not have time.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Those Damn Nuts!
You know the saying "This is it in a nutshell"? Well, what some people don't tell you is whether those nuts are good or bad and you have to "peel" the nutshell off to find out! Mother fucker!
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
Chinese in Malaysia
A friend emailed me this which I find it so true:
Today, in Malaysia, there is no longer just the Chinese. Along the way, the Chinese people divided beyond dialects and religious faith. We now have denomination within the Chinese. The major three groups are Regular, Cina, and Ah Beng.
The Regular group is the minority, making up less than 20% of the Chinese people. This group has the following characteristics:
1. Speaks English as the first language.
2. Thinks the world owes them a living.
3. Uses the Internet more than the other two groups combined.
4. Loves the iPod and/or IKEA.
5. Watches one or more of the following TV series: "Sex And The City", "Friends", or "CSI."
6. Thinks that the Regular group is way larger than it is and makes fun of the other groups, particularly the Ah Beng group. Why? Because it's fun.
Recent studies have also shown that there is a growing splinter group within the Regular group known as the CPWTTANC group. (CPWTTANC is short for Chinese People Who Think They Are Not Chinese.) This growing subgroup are considered elitist by some and are found making statements like "I wish I were in the U.S." or "This never happened when I was studying in Australia." They also tend to speak with an unidentifiable accent. The women may also prefer to date white men from foreign countries with the excuse that local men just "don't understand me" and have the secret desire to be taken away to the U.S. to live in a sitcom.
The second Chinese group, Cina make up approximately 55% of the Chinese community. (Cina is derived from the Malay word Cina which means Chinese and is pronounced "chee-na". And you will have to say it in a condescending tone for effect.) This group is considered mainstream and contribute to the numbers that reflect development in the country. They are the masses in context of the Chinese community. In other words, if you want to sell something to the masses of Chinese people, the Cina is it.
The Cina are identified by the following traits:
1. Speaks Mandarin or Cantonese as the first language.
2. Generally quiet, self-effacing, and obliging but are actually shrewd and calculative.
3. Sees Taiwan as the place to be.
4. More likely to forward chain email to people in their address book.
5. Goes to Halo Café or Wow Wow Café BY CHOICE at least three times a year.
6. Has Astro hardwired to Wah Lai Toi.
7. Calls a music video an MTV instead of music video.
8. Knows all the dim sum dishes by name.
9. Seventy percent of lighting at home generated by flourescent lights.
The last group are known as the Ah Bengs . This term was probably made up by the Regulars in the early 80s during the cultural invasion that saw the mass import of music and movies from countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and to some extent, Japan. This phenomenon saw the more open-minded and runaway members of the Cina group defect into Ah Bengs and its feminine equivalent, Ah Lian. They just took their Alan Tam and Anita Mui a little too seriously.
Perhaps the most made-fun-of group not only by its own Chinese people but by people of other races, the Ah Bengs are often seen as people living on the edge and have more flamboyant tastes.
One may identify the Ah Beng by these tell-tale signs:
1. Built-in visual self-defense mechanism that keeps people away from them.
2. Have enough amplifiers in their one car to power speakers for six cars.
3. Hair not in their original colour.
4. Volume of voice is automatically five decibels higher than everyone else.
5. Excessive use of the phrase "Kan Ni Na Bu Ciao Chee Bai". (Although, to be fair, some members of the Regular group have been reported to use the phrase on a daily basis as well.)
6. Once a fan of one of the following groups: Vengaboys, Dr Bombay, Aqua, or the Cheeky Girls.
7. Their Proton car does not look like a Proton car due to modifications.
8. For the Ah Lians, have at least one bag fashioned after a furry animal complete with the head.
With the new understanding of the Chinese people, it is the hope of this writer that we all get along and respect the differences of the groups within the Chinese community.
As a footnote to this study, the first group is called Regular because the writer of this document falls in this group. It also reinforces one of the characteristics of the group which is self-righteousness. If not, Regular could also befit the bowel activity of the writer given his excessive intake of fruits and vegetables.
Today, in Malaysia, there is no longer just the Chinese. Along the way, the Chinese people divided beyond dialects and religious faith. We now have denomination within the Chinese. The major three groups are Regular, Cina, and Ah Beng.
The Regular group is the minority, making up less than 20% of the Chinese people. This group has the following characteristics:
1. Speaks English as the first language.
2. Thinks the world owes them a living.
3. Uses the Internet more than the other two groups combined.
4. Loves the iPod and/or IKEA.
5. Watches one or more of the following TV series: "Sex And The City", "Friends", or "CSI."
6. Thinks that the Regular group is way larger than it is and makes fun of the other groups, particularly the Ah Beng group. Why? Because it's fun.
Recent studies have also shown that there is a growing splinter group within the Regular group known as the CPWTTANC group. (CPWTTANC is short for Chinese People Who Think They Are Not Chinese.) This growing subgroup are considered elitist by some and are found making statements like "I wish I were in the U.S." or "This never happened when I was studying in Australia." They also tend to speak with an unidentifiable accent. The women may also prefer to date white men from foreign countries with the excuse that local men just "don't understand me" and have the secret desire to be taken away to the U.S. to live in a sitcom.
The second Chinese group, Cina make up approximately 55% of the Chinese community. (Cina is derived from the Malay word Cina which means Chinese and is pronounced "chee-na". And you will have to say it in a condescending tone for effect.) This group is considered mainstream and contribute to the numbers that reflect development in the country. They are the masses in context of the Chinese community. In other words, if you want to sell something to the masses of Chinese people, the Cina is it.
The Cina are identified by the following traits:
1. Speaks Mandarin or Cantonese as the first language.
2. Generally quiet, self-effacing, and obliging but are actually shrewd and calculative.
3. Sees Taiwan as the place to be.
4. More likely to forward chain email to people in their address book.
5. Goes to Halo Café or Wow Wow Café BY CHOICE at least three times a year.
6. Has Astro hardwired to Wah Lai Toi.
7. Calls a music video an MTV instead of music video.
8. Knows all the dim sum dishes by name.
9. Seventy percent of lighting at home generated by flourescent lights.
The last group are known as the Ah Bengs . This term was probably made up by the Regulars in the early 80s during the cultural invasion that saw the mass import of music and movies from countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and to some extent, Japan. This phenomenon saw the more open-minded and runaway members of the Cina group defect into Ah Bengs and its feminine equivalent, Ah Lian. They just took their Alan Tam and Anita Mui a little too seriously.
Perhaps the most made-fun-of group not only by its own Chinese people but by people of other races, the Ah Bengs are often seen as people living on the edge and have more flamboyant tastes.
One may identify the Ah Beng by these tell-tale signs:
1. Built-in visual self-defense mechanism that keeps people away from them.
2. Have enough amplifiers in their one car to power speakers for six cars.
3. Hair not in their original colour.
4. Volume of voice is automatically five decibels higher than everyone else.
5. Excessive use of the phrase "Kan Ni Na Bu Ciao Chee Bai". (Although, to be fair, some members of the Regular group have been reported to use the phrase on a daily basis as well.)
6. Once a fan of one of the following groups: Vengaboys, Dr Bombay, Aqua, or the Cheeky Girls.
7. Their Proton car does not look like a Proton car due to modifications.
8. For the Ah Lians, have at least one bag fashioned after a furry animal complete with the head.
With the new understanding of the Chinese people, it is the hope of this writer that we all get along and respect the differences of the groups within the Chinese community.
As a footnote to this study, the first group is called Regular because the writer of this document falls in this group. It also reinforces one of the characteristics of the group which is self-righteousness. If not, Regular could also befit the bowel activity of the writer given his excessive intake of fruits and vegetables.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Goodbye Kimberly
In case you're wondering who Kimberly is, she is my car. Yup, my car (yes my car has a name), my baby for 7 good years is finally going up on sale. It's quite sad really seeing that I have so many memories during my time with her. Those who know me will know that I treat Kimberly very well and always been very good to her. Always pampering her with gifts and accessories to make her pretty. As I was cleaning up all my stuff from her this morning and just realized that I was finally giving her up. As she sat there all empty inside, I took a long stare and felt sad really. She definately will miss me too, as I think her next owner won't be as nice to her (honestly, I think no one ever will). Why am I giving her up then? Well let's just say 7 years with her has been a very long time and its time for a change. I really think her new owners will definately like her as she hasn't really aged for her standards. She still looks new and pretty as if she went though a make over. Anyway, these are Kimberly's vital statistics:
Model: Proton Wira Aeroback 1.6XLi
Make: 1999
Transmission: Manual
Color: Adel Green (looks silver)
Enhancements:
2-DIN CD/Cassette player
2 6x9" Prestige 200W rear speakers
2 5" JBL 180W front speakers
2 Audiovox tweeters
Prestige alarm system
GTi gearbox console
Body Enhancements:
Front Putra lip bumper body kit
Front Putra grill
Putra springs
Monroe shock absorbers all round
Tinted glass all round (except main windscreen)
Rear stabilizer bar
HotBits front stabilizer bar
Redline spark plug cables
HKS sports air filter
HKS spark plugs
JRD 16" rims with Falken low profile tyres all round
Selling price:RM 32,000 SOLD!!!
So anyone who wants her can let me know, and I can gladly introduce you to her ;)
* Kimberly was sold 9th January 2007. I will miss you baby.
Model: Proton Wira Aeroback 1.6XLi
Make: 1999
Transmission: Manual
Color: Adel Green (looks silver)
Enhancements:
2-DIN CD/Cassette player
2 6x9" Prestige 200W rear speakers
2 5" JBL 180W front speakers
2 Audiovox tweeters
Prestige alarm system
GTi gearbox console
Body Enhancements:
Front Putra lip bumper body kit
Front Putra grill
Putra springs
Monroe shock absorbers all round
Tinted glass all round (except main windscreen)
Rear stabilizer bar
HotBits front stabilizer bar
Redline spark plug cables
HKS sports air filter
HKS spark plugs
JRD 16" rims with Falken low profile tyres all round
Selling price:
So anyone who wants her can let me know, and I can gladly introduce you to her ;)
* Kimberly was sold 9th January 2007. I will miss you baby.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
The Betrayal
I went for a play last night at Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) at Sentul West. The Betrayal, starring Ari Ratos, Vernon Adrian Emuang, Bernice Chauly and Berg Lee.
It was not bad seeing that its my first time going for a play. Yes, its my first time, and I got to say I'm beginning to enjoy this. I'm starting to become an artsy fartsy person of late, going to art galleries and now this and actually appreciating the works these artists put in. Its the new me I guess. Anyway, the play was good, and the cast was quite alright. I guess the interpretation could be better in terms of expressions, but the dialogue was definately good. 2 of my friends who went with me have different views though. They thought it was too dialogue driven and one of them nearly fell asleep beside me. But I thought it was good overall and I think I will be going more to these stuff. Artsy fartsy Nick? Hmm..
Friday, January 05, 2007
Disconnected
I feel so disconnected from the world. A damn turtle can walk faster than the fucking internet connection for the past week, no thanks to the earthquake in southern Taiwan. They estimated repairs to take up to 3 weeks, which mean slow internet connection till mid January!! :(
It really goes to show how technology has progress, and we rely so much on broadband and we bitch and get frustrated whenever the speed goes down to like a speed of a dial up connection. To further aggravate my misery...MY DAMN ADSL MODEM AND WIRELESS ROUTER AT HOME DECIDED TO GO ON STRIKE!!! Yea...thats right...double whammy! It could be due to a electrical spike that blew the 2 devices as I don't recall lightning yesterday. Fuck! NO INTERNET CONNECTION!!! I'm going to die! Yes I am an internet addict and depend a lot on the internet, as I'm connected nearly 24/7. Now it's like taking me off cocaine! Siggghhsssss!
On a brighter note, my company is moving to a brand new spanking office this weekend. Bigger, better and not to mention nearer to where I'm staying. Yay! Will post some pics up of the new office once we settled in. As of now....it's back to more packing.
It really goes to show how technology has progress, and we rely so much on broadband and we bitch and get frustrated whenever the speed goes down to like a speed of a dial up connection. To further aggravate my misery...MY DAMN ADSL MODEM AND WIRELESS ROUTER AT HOME DECIDED TO GO ON STRIKE!!! Yea...thats right...double whammy! It could be due to a electrical spike that blew the 2 devices as I don't recall lightning yesterday. Fuck! NO INTERNET CONNECTION!!! I'm going to die! Yes I am an internet addict and depend a lot on the internet, as I'm connected nearly 24/7. Now it's like taking me off cocaine! Siggghhsssss!
On a brighter note, my company is moving to a brand new spanking office this weekend. Bigger, better and not to mention nearer to where I'm staying. Yay! Will post some pics up of the new office once we settled in. As of now....it's back to more packing.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Friends
In life friends come, and friends go. Close friends are the only ones who stick by you no matter how bad the situation gets. They are the ones who will jump to your defense if you are in trouble. They are the ones who will not have a second thought if you ask them to cover for you. These are the people who really worth to be keeping in touch with throughout your life time. Friends are really important to me. I can honestly say I’m nothing without them. They are my life.
I basically can categorize my friends in 4 groups (Ok, I know it’s not good to categorize, but this is so so true). There are really close friends, who I have known for ages, who have the traits of the above and basically know me inside and out. Social friends, who are those who I usually hang out with for a drink or two, chill out and catch up with every now and then. Associates, who are those who keep in touch strictly for business purposes, although they could become social friends as well in time. And then there are acquaintances or ‘Hi-bye’ friends as I like to call them, are those who know me and got my contact, but rarely, keep in touch (New Year’s resolution: to make more ‘hi-bye’ friends become social friends). So which of my category do you fall under? ;)
Just the other week, I was doing some cleaning up on my address book on my mobile phone. As some of you know, I’ve been using the same number for the past 8 years or so therefore there is a considerable amount of contacts that I have stored in my address book over these year (approx 350 to be exact). So as I was doing the cleaning up, I sent out text messages to whoever I feel I have not contacted or heard from in years. Well, some of them didn’t reply, but most of them did. Those who didn’t, I figured that they either terminated the line, moved to another country, got abducted by aliens, died or have changed their numbers (who knows...they could been avoiding me as well). Well, I deleted that bunch of people from my address book. Those who did reply? Well some of them still say ”Hi! How have you been? Long time no see. Let’s catch up sometime” which was really comforting. Some were totally blur, “May I know who is this?” which after I help them refresh their memory, “Oh yeah! Now I remember. How have you been?...” So after the clean up, I’m left with approximately 280 contacts. Wow! That means I have deleted about 70+ contacts! But does it matter how many contacts that you have? What really matters here are the people who actually bothered to reply me back and still know who I am after all these years. I always say, it’s better to have a few close friends than to have a gazillion of them. So to the ones who replied me, thank you and I will try to meet up with you one of these days. There are a few appointments made already.
So in all, I really think that it was a really good ‘exercise’ to be cleaning up my phone book. I think I should do this every 2 years or so.
I basically can categorize my friends in 4 groups (Ok, I know it’s not good to categorize, but this is so so true). There are really close friends, who I have known for ages, who have the traits of the above and basically know me inside and out. Social friends, who are those who I usually hang out with for a drink or two, chill out and catch up with every now and then. Associates, who are those who keep in touch strictly for business purposes, although they could become social friends as well in time. And then there are acquaintances or ‘Hi-bye’ friends as I like to call them, are those who know me and got my contact, but rarely, keep in touch (New Year’s resolution: to make more ‘hi-bye’ friends become social friends). So which of my category do you fall under? ;)
Just the other week, I was doing some cleaning up on my address book on my mobile phone. As some of you know, I’ve been using the same number for the past 8 years or so therefore there is a considerable amount of contacts that I have stored in my address book over these year (approx 350 to be exact). So as I was doing the cleaning up, I sent out text messages to whoever I feel I have not contacted or heard from in years. Well, some of them didn’t reply, but most of them did. Those who didn’t, I figured that they either terminated the line, moved to another country, got abducted by aliens, died or have changed their numbers (who knows...they could been avoiding me as well). Well, I deleted that bunch of people from my address book. Those who did reply? Well some of them still say ”Hi! How have you been? Long time no see. Let’s catch up sometime” which was really comforting. Some were totally blur, “May I know who is this?” which after I help them refresh their memory, “Oh yeah! Now I remember. How have you been?...” So after the clean up, I’m left with approximately 280 contacts. Wow! That means I have deleted about 70+ contacts! But does it matter how many contacts that you have? What really matters here are the people who actually bothered to reply me back and still know who I am after all these years. I always say, it’s better to have a few close friends than to have a gazillion of them. So to the ones who replied me, thank you and I will try to meet up with you one of these days. There are a few appointments made already.
So in all, I really think that it was a really good ‘exercise’ to be cleaning up my phone book. I think I should do this every 2 years or so.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Happy New Year!
Happy 2007!! To new beginnings, better things to come, and to heck with 2006!
2006/07 Party @ Jarrod & Rawlins
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