Bersatu Games 2008

BERSATU GAMES
Wellington 2008

Just a photo entry for the recently past annual Bersatu Games in Wellington earlier this month. All of them are from the sports events. Photos during Closing Dinner can be found in my Facebook page.



"When orange is not just a colour"

Keep Things Simple!

Occam's Razor is a principle that states that the explanation of any phenomenon should make as few assumptions as possible, eliminating those that make no difference in the observable predictions of the explanatory hypothesis or theory.

The principle is often expressed in Latin as the lex parsimoniae (law of parsimony); "entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem", roughly translated as "entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity".

Source: Wikipedia

Many times throughout our daily lives, we often tripped ourselves and drown into the depth of our own mind. We justify things to make ourselves feel better. Lying to ourselves finding reasons to convince ourselves that it is ok to take a bite of that cake, mistakenly delivered to your house.

Somebody had worked hard to make such a beautiful cake for someone and if you don't eat it, it will go to waste or your diabetic neighbour, who suppose to receive it and he's away for the weekend, would eat it and its not good for his health or your housemate is on a diet and you think you can be helpful by clearing it off the table before he sees it and can start drooling all over it.

The cake is not yours.

Maybe I should change to another better example? This metaphor sucks. Sigh.

Anyway, the point I'm trying to get to is, should you just leave the cake because its not yours, or just eat it because no one will and no one gets hurt (as far as you concern) and the best of all no one else knows except you and the cake, which is delicious and its all worth every bite whilst thinking that you're actually helping someone, or better off, making the world a better place.

Until your guilt conscious kicks in.

It's wrong, and we knew it right from the start. Yet we tried so hard finding reasons to convince ourselves that it may be right.

As Einstein once quoted, "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler,".

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck - dude, it's a duck.

Damnit.

111/12 Martin Square

I just realized. Jimi and I both of us don't own a camera. So the previous plan to post some photos of the new casa might have to wait for the time being. A description maybe?

Martin Square is a contemporary, chic and convenient 82 units residential development right in the heart of Wellington Central. Spread over about an acre of land right off Taranaki Street behind the Shell petrol station, the soaring 6-floors students studio apartment is just about 7 minutes walk away from the vibrant Courtenay Place, the Warehouse, university, Cuba Street, Briscoes, Yean's Asian Supermarket and basically its near to everything that is good for an early 20s male Malaysian student studying abroad.

With built-up area of approximately 300 sqf, the twin-sharing unit is fully furnished with kitchenwares, wardrobes with shelves, study desks, noticeboard, heaters and a cute little bathroom. It's quite cold during winter and its super thin polyester carpet flooring doesn't help either. It can hold from 4 to 100 people (which can be a record!) at one time depends on comfortability and Room 111 is always open for visit with coffee is served prior bookings via e-mail, small pebbles to the glass window, instant messaging or dial 04 385 7109. Cookies are available subject to season availability.

Anyway, Lavender?

"Laundry, (lôn dre, län-) n. 1. The clothes or linen to be laundered or that have been laundered"

I don't do laundry that often. It depends more on the mood really. Sometimes once a week, a fortnight or even up to a couple of months. Well, it's quite difficult to get caught as a smelly dud or tempe basi in this cold weather due to the wonderful low temperature, dry air and less personal body moisture production. Thus, the needs for frequent laundering drops down fantastically and here arises the lazy stinkin' boy.

Anyway.

Last night, .. was laundry night.

Since I moved into Martin Square last Sunday, I've been sleeping on a bare bed. Well, my bedding set; pillow cases, duvet cover, etc, has been stocked up in the box for the last 6 months so you figure it out how it is. Oh yeah, with all my other clothes too. I have been cycling the same 3-4 outfits for the past weeks. Sigh.

Anyway.

One washing machine in 243, another in 222 and the last pot in 244. The whole Terrace is my laundry shop, not literally. If you're not that well aware of the geography for Wellington Central, each of this machines are at least 150 metres away from each other. Not like it's on different continents but hey, how often do you run your laundry on different machines this far away at the same time? And it's frickin' cold too running around outside.

Yeah I know it's not exactly that Indiana Jones adventurous.

Anyway.

Don't you just love the smell of fresh lavender on your freshly lavendered pillow cases, freshly tucked into your not so fresh bare pillows?

I had a really good night sleep. :)

How's Life Matey?

People often come to you and ask, "How's life matey?" (or most probably just "Ko ape cer weh?"). As our thoughts are gathering and no matter how lottery-winning good or even life-throbbing bad your life currently is thus often, too, we answer, "Life's good," and that's all that there actually is. It's kind of more like the ritual of "hi" and "hello" you wave back and that's it you've done your social obligation.

Or maybe it's just me is like that. Heh.

Anyway, here, I'd like to elaborate more and give you my ultimate answer for such question.

Since I left Malaysia on the 22th of June, I've spent my holiday with Chap in Melbourne for almost a week. Sarah, Tompok and Aida were also so kindly to offer their company and I have really enjoyed my stay there with the fellow casts of "Tapau", apparently. I haven't been to many cities around the globe but I'd have to say that Melbourne can definitely be among the top of my favourite cities in the world. Or most probably it's just because of the awesome people I'm with there. Either way, it's your turn to come down here to Wellington dude.

My first week in this capital city of New Zealand on this year was fun too. Bersatu Games, Kerel got his Wii, Ainee's birthday, Cranium and good times with good ol' friends I've been missing for so long. Now, I've moved into a twin bed studio sharing it with my new roommate Jimi. As you can see I've put a link on his name there for you to check him out, well for no specific reason apparently heh. A medic student just came from IMU earlier this year. Good looking but unfortunately, ladies, he is taken. I will however elaborate more as soon I got hold a photo of him and a few of this studio I currently live in.

This has become more like a diary, apparently, or it has been like that anyway. Oh well, I am in the mood so here it is. Soon to come, Room 111, 12 Martin Square. :D

A Cleaner Slate?

Perhaps.

111/12, Martin Square, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand will be the new headquarter. A new partner which soon to be revealed. A new set of desk but with the same computer and other stationaries. A new bed but with the same pillows, spreadsheet and comforter. A new TV but with the same ol' channels. A new breath of fresh air?

Please kindly welcome me back to Wellington, New Zealand and the warmest hello to you dear readers. :D

Coming Away Home

Well, this will be my last post (maybe) before I'm flying off to Melbourne this Sunday before going back to Wellington on the 28th. To those who haven't seen me for a long time, just in case as you might be having trouble recognizing me just because I have been working out a lot and all, this is my latest updated photo.

Ahh, I can hear the girls are screaming all so wildly. This goes well with the content warning eh?

Well anyway, goodbye and farewell Malaysia and hello New Zealand. Life goes on and I just keep wishing I'm getting better at it.

Farewell

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Crest Builder Holdings Berhad

The office.


My workstation.


Yus farewell: Kak Norish, Yus, Kak Wan


Yus - Project Executive.


My farewell lunch: Anne, William.


My farewell lunch: Keith, Mr Azlin.


My farewell lunch: Sarah, Tess, Vian.


My birthday.


My birthday: Mr Chuah, Mr Azlin, Sarah, William & Kak Wan.


Kak Nora - Corporate office receptionist.


Rachaelle - Human Resources.


Tess - Sales & Marketing.


Vian - Sales & Marketing.


Mr Yap - Head of Division.


Keith - Project Engineer.


Sarah - Office Clerk.


Yati - Random visitor.


Mr Azlin - Project Manager.


Anne - Strategic Planner.


Kak Wan - Office Clerk.


Mr Chuah - Project Manager.


Project Management office.

* Not in the photos: Howie, Bernard, Francesca. Photos in another camera which I will claim soon. Although I doubt any of you are actually reading this, kot.

Anyway, I have to say it's been awesome working in this office and I am forever grateful for this experience with this group of fine people. I wish you guys a bright and prosperous future ahead and I hope the same for me as well.

Next agenda: Coming back to Wellington.

Best Place to Live

Wellington is ranked at no.12 among the best places to live in the world by Mercer Consulting.

Click here to read the whole article.

Ahh, come to think about it, I might want to elaborate more about this. What kind of place I would like to live in? How about you? What do you like to have around your city? Better shopping complex? More green landscape? Cleaner air to breathe?

To be continued.

Content Warning

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Envy

Call me ungrateful but I can never stop myself from being envious of others.

"I'm happy for you!"

It is difficult for me to recite that phrase with sincerity to anyone unless I have no care at all towards the object that is making that particular subject very happy. I wonder whether I am actually a bad person. I hope I never did anything in particular dengki-ish stuffs to anyone. Did I? Ahh, does public apology works? If so, to whom it may concern, I apologize for all the wrongdoings I have done in the past which I solely believe it was unintentional.

But that's not the case here.

"Oh jelesnye budak tu rajin siot,"

"Ah cibey gempaknye die,"

Or anything as such.

I often used 'envy' as my motivation to be better in anything. Envy was such a powerful drive to push me into being a competitive person. It was an exciting era and my self-esteem was top notch back then.

Today, its a different case.

Envy is no more a fuel for me. It's just a simple feeling of discontent of seeing something that is possessed by someone other. My fuel for motivation seems to change into something I have yet to figure it out. I found this new insecurity in having this needs to achieve something in life. Sadly, this insecurity is still not a strong element to drive me forward, instead occasionally haunts me in early morning, lonely evening or at late night.

I just want to be better. Is that good enough?

I, perhaps, just growing up. A little late though.

Top 10 Word or Phrase I Think I Use Excessively
and plan to reduce usage

1. Cibey ah!
2. ... doh
3. F**k
4. Oh bloody hell
5. Bole tahan ah
6. ... I think
7. ... kot
8. ... either way ...
9. amboih
10. 'tat!

I think that's about it. Although there's no specific reason for me doing this. Maybe I just thought that I just need to put something here. Oh by the way, if you think I miss anything, drop a comment. I am interested to learn stuffs I blurt out unconsciously. We all do that aren't we? Or is it just me? Again? Blerhhh

Oh yea I should've included "blerhhh" in the list above.

Note Taking

I always find writing is a good way to remember things by. Although, typing is questionably the same but heck I need to write something down so that I can read it again in the future. Might be useful for some of you too, I think?

I'm in my office by the way. First time blogging during work hours ehehehehe.

Market Study
Purpose-built Office in Klang Valley

The distribution of office space in per square feet ratio currently dated October 2007 accounts up to 36% for Golden Triangle area, Central Business District at 29% and other areas accumulate up to 35%. The Golden Triangle area is significantly preferred as a premiere office address as currently there are 11 and 7 office buildings under development in the Golden Triangle area and the Central Business District respectively. Although, there is a considerable growth of demands for the other areas around Klang Valley as 23 office buildings have been proposed to supply the office market within the vicinity.

Currently there are about 76 purpose-built office buildings surrounding the area of Damansara, Bangsar, TTDI, Kelana Jaya, Tropicana, Sunway and Subang Jaya/UEP and at least 16 purpose-built office buildings are currently under development within this areas. Damansara, Subang Jaya/UEP, Bangsar and Kelana Jaya are among the preferred address arranged accordingly to the number of office spaces provided within the vicinity, Damansara being the most popular choice.

Okey done. That's all I wanted to put in at the moment.

Thank you if managed to read through. :D

Additional Info

About 16 high-end projects are currently proposed within central Kuala Lumpur scheduled to be completed before the end of 2012. Ranging from commercial, service apartments, condominiums and residentials, the expected selling price is in the range from RM600 psf to RM2500 psf from at least 4232 units offered. Icon KL, K Residence, 6 Stonor, The Pearl @ KLCC to name a few.

Form INZ 1012

Helo.

I'm going back to New Zealand in a month time. So for my visa application I have to present a couple of recent passport photos of mine. I'm not sure why am I sharing this with you but I suppose somebody out there must have been wondering how fat is fat or how cute is this guy really is. So yeah this is my latest photo taken on 21st May 2008.

20 pounds gained since January 2008 (Yeah go find that converter ehehehe). Still a stud I always have been.

Commitmentphobia

Man, commitment is hard.

Recently I find myself some other stuffs to occupy my leisure times. I picked up the whole 10 seasons of Friends from my sister which I believe I have khatam for more than 4 times already before. Well, another round wouldn't hurt. I got myself a new set of guitar strings, a capo and some picks. I also bought a few comics and magazines. Not that these are the better things to do than writing here (or perhaps so) but I seem to be occupied with them lately.

Anyway, I love writing here. Yet, seeing the gap of entries for more than 7 days seem to show a bit weakness of my commitment to this. Of course its my freedom to do whatever that I want but damnit it is annoying to see such inconsistency. I need some new different ideas to write about.

...

Owh well, later guys.

Last 100m

How to entertain everyone?

The price of steel is going up along with fuel and cement seem to be unstable and unpredictable. Extraordinary creativity in building design is essential to provide sufficient and effective residential space with minimal construction cost. Furthermore, issues arose on traffic systems, car parks inadequate, increase of minimum interior space required to provide, density issue and perhaps some would understand that local authorities want to preserve and control the developments arising within their vicinity.

Market research.

When developing a whole 10 acres of residential areas accommodating a potential 1500 units of household, where do the kids go to school? When developing a Green Theme office building, how do potential clients need to be convinced that they are saving energy and environment? Of course there are always questions people can keep on asking because as we all know throughout our entire adulthood that it is utterly bloody difficult to entertain everyone.

Oh by the way, if someone could actually tell me anything regarding sustainability buildings or Green Theme stuffs happening in Malaysia, that could be utterly awesome.

I think my workloads in the office is starting to reduce recently. Less administrative and authoritive work and just casual internal research and filing and I have to start handing over all my works to the current executives in the office. About one and a half months left to go and I have got to finalize everything I need to settle before going back to Wellington. What can I gain in this coming last few weeks? I have a few objectives to achieve and I'm certainly glad that I believe my 4 months of serious work in the construction line seem to be an awesome exposure for me to what I can bring into the future.

I had a list of plans of things to do or achieve in this long period of break I'm having. Some of the stuffs are happen to be very difficult to accomplish and perhaps I should give myself a break and tell myself, "Don't worry dude you have done enough for yourself,". I'm starting to understand and digest the concept of aim higher in life. Not that completely but I'm feeling good about it though.

I always wanted to do better in life, in everything. Everyone, or at least many of us have the same desire. One step at a time and if I get better at it, I shall buy myself a scooter to move forward faster.

"We are all meant to shine,"

Booring

Come to think of it, I actually make a very boring working man.

Oh dude you just realized?

I wake up at 7:30am. Off to work at 8:00am then got back home, on average, at 7:00pm. Eat dinner at 8:00pm then online at 9:00pm. Play any dvd available at 10:00pm and doze off at 11:00pm.

I'm almost like a robot. Scheduled. No unpredictability. If I were a target of an assassin, well, I am pretty easy to put simply heh.

Lets simulate a situation. I have a girlfriend.

I wake up at 7:30am. Message her "Good morning hon,". Off to work at 8:00am then got back home, on average, at 7:00pm. Eat dinner at 8:00pm then substitute online with calling her at 9:00pm for "How's your day dear? What did you ate for dinner? Did that bitch annoyed you again today?" until I doze off at 11:00pm, assuming her stories is short and the mushy conversation is minimal.

I really don't know whether that is sufficient or not, to maintain a partner. I hope it is.

Dream on.

Oh yeah weekend would be another thing. Not that different though since Saturday and Sunday are somewhat not that powerful enough to change a boring person of that I am.

How exciting I want to be anyway?

I blog. Enough said. Sigh.

Still ain't cool dude.

Honey I Shrunk the Jeans

Today.

I woke up on a beautiful Saturday morning. Tired and sleepy. Well, doesn't mean its beautiful I should have the energy to enjoy it running around the central park greeting strangers in annoyingly joyful manner. It was indeed beautiful to enjoy the Saturday morning in bed with my knightly red curtains still faithfully protecting me from the ferociously morning sun.

7:30am.

Okey I'm up and prepare myself for work. Who the hell works on Saturdays? Well apparently there are many which you can usually find in 7-Eleven, shopping complex, KFC, etc. Yet, I still find it so irritating to get up on a Saturday where most of our consultants and clients are still comfortably under their blanket dreaming of enjoying how wonderful this Saturday-off really is. Oh well, it's casual Saturdays so I went and grabbed my one and only blue Hallenstein jeans laying neatly on the chair. I put it on as I always do every week- nothing unusual but...

It's almost doesn't fit.

What the? I don't even need a belt anymore.

How come? ... When did?

I'd now rather become that annoying fella running in central park randomly greeting strangers whom none of them ever wave back. At least he is fit. What happened to my long lost six abs? Have I eaten much lately? I workout less this recent days but it was always like that for my whole life anyway. No wonder my Facebook ranking for the best body has been dropping down. Somebody must have noticed that I'm no longer that Brad Pitt they were hoping for.

No.2 in singing?

Are these people from my network have actually listened to me singing or it's just assumption since I do resemble John Mayer in some ways? Why do I even bother anyway? It's just a bloody website which has been flattering me with compliments I will never receive in my usual daily life. Who the bloody hell would come and tell me that I have a body like Brad Pitt or sings like Mr Mayer?

I am now fat, still Brad lookalike and sings like John. Cool.