Happy Merdeka!!!!

Hi guys! Happy Merdeka! Actually, my initial purpose of putting up this post had nothing to do with Merdeka at all. However, I decided otherwise because I didn't want the title of this post to be the same repetitive stuff I use. Anyway, I'm blogging from one of the PCs in the library now (I just used up 1.5 of my 2 hour wifi limit using my mac). I wanted to remind you guys that the deadline for the trip is this monday, 1st September. I need at least 4 names of people who have confirmed that they will go. You can email me to confirm. Email me at my hotmail accout rav_kid1. I will speak to some of the major contributors to the idea of this trip next before calling it off. Okay, just to remind everyone. The trip (if it translates into reality) will take place somewhere in between the 1st to the 3rd week of December 2008. It will last for 1 week and cost us RM 1200. So please decide now. As for me, I can go. There I said it. However, my decision is dependent on whether you guys want to carry on with the plan.

Okay, on another matter. I'm sad to hear that Spartacus got into a pickle. This may have serious implications on our trip. Spartacus, I hope that you are already gotten over what happened. I too was involved in s car accident last week. I was in a taxi and someone hit us from behind. Luckily, the taxi driver didn't crash our car into the car in front of us. I now know the effect inertia can have on cars. Hehe, somemore it was the first time that I took a taxi in KL all by myself. So soi. That was when I took a taxi to KL Sentral. On my return from KL Sentral, I nearly got into another accident. It was raining and the roads were slippery. The driver went up a flyover and couldn't see that one half of the road was closed as a BMW had just crash into the left lane on the road. The closed the lane because the were scared that people would skid off the road and crash and fall from the fylover. The taxi driver breaked, the car skidded and the tires made that drifting noise. Geez. Talk about me and bad luck. I bring bad luck to the driver. What's up with taxis these days anyway.

I guess I'll have to use public transport. But wait, these days public transport is getting extremely unreliable and the quality of service is declining. Damned monopolies by GLCS. Yea, sue me, even Pak Cik Lah will testify for me. The fuel prices have gone up, so to cut costs, these smart fellows reduce the ammount of trips instead of increasing the price of tickets. The result: less trains, more people in trains (spurred by the large number of people taking public transportation and less train journeys). It's so damn hard to catch a train on weekends nowadays. The trains get so overcroweded that people have to wait for 2 trains to pass by before getting on a train. This happened to me on last Sunday. I went to Midvalley. I wanted to take a taxi back about 5 pm in the afternoon and what do you know, there's a hundred people waiting in front of me, literally. So, I resort to the KTM line to KL sentral. When I get down to the platform, what do ya know, there's two hundred people in front of me. When the train arrives, hardly anyone gets down because they want to go to KL Sentral. Then, an announcement is made saying that the next train is canceled. Hahaha. I laughed to myself. It was then that I realised that I had to face the harsh reality that we live in Malaysia where companies can just so easily say sorry to you for canceling the train even though you here this virtually everyday. There's no end to it.

The problem with Malaysian companies are, the have a product that they steal from another country, but that's as far as it goes. They provide you with these products, but it remains stagnant. Nothing changes. There are no improvements to the products because us Malaysians don't have the smarts to manipulate, create, improve and innovate. It's just like the Angkasawan project. You see, we can't build a rocket becos we are not smart enough. So we import the technology and the we can only use it to get the same results. We can't configure the rocket, to say, go faster or become more fuel efficient. Then, when something new comes into the market, we buy the new thing. Our old rocket can just be trhown away. We are consumers, not producers. Furthermore, living in a THIRD WORLD stagnant country where capitalistic companies who try to immitate other successful forign companies lack ethics and don't feel any responsibility to their customers. In fact, they have the option to choose whether or no they want to improve their services. Which is why they don't mind saying sorry a thousand times and not doing anything to improve their services. Their sorry means nothing to me as it is not sincere. It is just to be polite only. I bet these companies don't do anything because they think of you as a burden. I mean why would they like all of you? You guys just want to get the best possible train ride out of your measely RM 2? You burden them because you ask to much for so little money. This is why Malaysian companies fail. It is because the have these negative thoughts. Plus, the government backs them heavily and make them GLCS so they will have monopolies over a their given fields. Why on Earth should these companies even want to think of preaching social corporate responsibility? In my opinion, social corporate responsibility means being responsible to the people and isn't giving them more than what they bargain for a much better way of showing that they care and want to be responsible for their customers' needs rather than givng millions of dollars to Sudan or Lebanon. Malaysian companies can choose to live in their own world and not acknowledge the fact that people want more for less. They just don't get this, they don't understand customers, they are out of touch with the people. Public transport suck. Which leads me to my next point.

You guys may have thought that I bought an Apple becos I am rich. But the fact is I bought a Mac becos it is so much more than a computer. They don't stop at "Oh, this is a computer, let's sell it". To them a computer is so much more. It's an understanding. It's their passion and they are proud of what they make which it why they want you to get the most out of your computer so that you will understand how happy they were, how much satisfaction they gained becos of the computer. I love comouters and Macs made me appreciate them even more. Paying that RM 4299 for the Mac was robbery on my part. I roobed Mac becos they are giving me so damn much more that it exceeds this thing called the benchmark or 'standard'. You see unlike our Malaysian companies, you are not a burden to them. They do not get tired with you. They always want to give you their best. Just imagine that you were in love with this hot girl. You'd wanna be at your best for her rite? And like wise you'd feel flattered or satisfied if she wanted to be her best for you. It's the same thing with Apple. They want to be the best for you. They give it their all. I honestly belief that Apple computer programmers feel happy everytime you use one of their applications is used to their fullest extent. This is what I call a business. They give you everything and you get so much more that the money you paid seem so little. The Apple people usderstand what thei customer wants. They don't sell you a Basic, Premium, Ultimate, Business version of Mac OS X Leopard. To them, it's why would you want to give your customer less? Why can't you just give them the best of everything? Think about it. Why should you have to buy a software for a particular purpose say work or for simple home use. Why can't you just buy want one which is good at everything? It's again like a girl. Why should you have to choose between a hot girl? or a nice girl? or a smart girl?or a girl for sex? Why can't you get all in one? Huh, why can't you? At Apple, they want you to get the best. Macs are brilliant. They are better than any computers in every way. Buy one if you get the chance to. I did and I have never complained nor have I ever strayed away from my Mac. It's Mac for me forever man! You may think that money limits you. Well save up. Buying one in 6 years is much better than buying 2 normal laptops every 3 years. Macintosh may be expensive here in Malaysia. But the prices in the US aren't that bad actually. It's expensive in Malaysia because Apple hasn't set up in Malaysia. But I doubt that they would. Remember, Mac is derived from Macintosh. They named the computer Macintosh after the apple because the apple was cheap and available everywhere in the US.

That's all for now. Happy Independence Day!

All ye Good ole Buddies

Hei guys!!

I'm glad that you guys are doing your own things we are all really spread out.. Good for you sim[le guy that you are doing the course that you wanted in Taylor's some more with all the rich and famous and not to forget the beautiful... hahaha

It's nice to hear that the Kuching Fest was a blalst wish I was there too..If only I split myself into 2.. Hmmm Saykhia can you make some machine like that?? hahaha Dudes!! Hows the trip planning going on? Is it still o or not?? Can anyone in Kuching ask SHELstation to join the freaking blog??

Anyways just wanna update you guys that I was involve in an accident which cost me Rm 1.5k yup.. Rm 1.5k!!! haiz.. Of all the cars I have to bang a new Honda Civic.. I'm alright by the way no injuries except there's a huge hole in my pocket.. Most likely I be back for Christmas nia not long lah a week like that..

Keep on posting..Keep the blog alive update each other.. LOVE the long post by ray and simple keep on blogging!!

Hey, I haven't forgotten

Hey guys, I haven't forgotten any of you. In my previous post, I only said goodbbye because I put up that post 10 minutes before the taxi arrived. I was in a hurry. I only got 1.5 hours of sleep the night before (packing, hehehe). Anyway, for all of you who do not know, I am in the American Degree Program at Taylor's University College in Subang Jaya( hpoes this answers your query, Bun, we can meet each othe on weekends if you want to).

My course lasts for 4 year (i'll be doing 2 years here and 2 years overseas like saykhia). I choose the American Degree Program because it is not very stringent and allows me to choose the courses that I would like to do. I basically pick what I want to study. Yeah, I know you guys think that this is weird and very different from waht you guys are doing but it's really cool. I get to study a whole variety of subjects outside my major as it is required by the program ( we have to complete a certain number of credits in various academic areas and fields). The subjects that I take cover topics from the humanities, natural science and mathematics, fine arts, social sciences, etc.

I am currently enrolled in the Actuarial Science program. However, though I am in the actuarial science program, I am going to major in mathematics and economics as US undergraduate degrees are supposed to be general and not to prepare you to go into a particular profession. I will only major in the second year when I apply to go to a US/ Canadian/ Australian University. They just put me in the actuarial science program as a guidline only. This semester, I am taking 4 courses ammounting to 14 credits which are Calculus 1(5 credit course), Introduction to Business (3 credits), Introduction to Computers/ Computer Concepts and Applications (3 credit) and English Composition 1 (3 credit). Notice that all the subjects that I'm taking are all from different fields. I haven't been given any projsects yet but my business instructor says that we will have to come up with a business plan that is agriculture related.

It's really cool this system. I only go for classes about 3 hours long every weekday. I gives me time to digest the knowledge that I gain and allows me to control my studies outside the cloassroom. There are about 150 students in my class and quite a number of them are JPA/ MARA students (about 50). I'm friends with the JPA people. They are really nice and humble. I live a My Place apartments which is really nearby to my school. It's just 10 minutes away from my school. In fact, it's 8.15pm and I'm currently blogging from the library. I'm staying here till it closes at 10pm. I like the library. The environment is great and I even have my favourite table number 17. Hehe, it's at a cool and nice quite place. My roommates are great. There's a Josephian and he's a really nice guy (cute too, he's single too, saykhia, bluray and bun). Anyway, we don't have Internet access at my apartment. There are no phone lines either. So I can only use the Internet when I come to the library.

I love classes and my life here. With KL's yellow sun and the lack of the Kuchingite(the earth aroung Kuching), I feel at home. I'm finally back. Hehehe, just kiddinglah. I still love Kuching. It's my second home. Though I can only stay there for 3 months on a visitor's pass now (sad). Anyway, for those of you who didn't know, I bought a Motorola KRZR K1 just before I left Kuching. For those of you who may not have known this, I bought it because it is the Dan Humprey phone from Gossip Girl (actually he uses the KRZR K1m which looks the same but is only available in US because it's a CDMA phone, mine is the GSM version. Oh yea, his phone is black in colour while mine is blue) YAy!! Now I have the Blackbook (Black Macbook) and KRZR like Dan Humprey. All I need now is a place at Dartmouth and a hot popular chick. Hehehe. I'm a huge fan aren't I (I remember saykhia telling me that I get obssesed with things). Anyway, I really hated how seasin 1 ended. I didn't watch the entire last episode because I went out with you guys but Dan and Serena broke up. I'm so sad. Plus, Nate and Serena go out together? How can this be? Why don't the average joes ever get the it girls? Anyway, I did like the part where Chuck say's "I'm Chuck Bass" when he hit's on his father's business associate. It's so cool the way he's says it. He was suppose to be with Blair on the G5 to don't know where but he cheated on her because he couldn't stand being monogamous. But so sad. I saw Enews a fews weeks ago and I think in the trailer of the second season of Gossip Girl, I saw Serena making out with Nate over the summer. How can she go back to Dan after getting done by a guy like Nate. So sad. I hate this. But like much of Gossip Girl plots. I think this proble will be solved in just 2 episodes.

Anyway guys. I love and miss you all. SMS me once in a while.

xoxo
Simple Guy

bored freaky toughts...

i'm bored....i mean really bored..out of my mind bored....wad are u guys doing??Okay okay. Since its a blog to "keep in touch" (shel..hands out of your underpants!!)...let me keep in touch...


1. Nice to hear the band is doing well. Missed playing for parade tho. Ey sorry to say lah. This year's bugle is pathetic.Hahaha..All offence meant!! Anyway, good job. Just dont let 1st Kch band becomes the secondary body in the band lah. RECRUITMENT RECRUITMENT!!!!!!

2. Simple guy go where study now? Babi betul ah. Just say bye2 but never tell where or what.

3. Shel gay.

4. I know hershel aint here yet but whats stopping us from dissing huh...hahaha

5. What is everyone else up to??Yo, yang sudah ada awek tu, crite lah ckit(slang KL). Hahaha..my dream tercapai. I'll tel u guys when i get back.

6. i'm so busy with so many projects now. 4 major projects with the soonest in december and latest in febuary. I mean Uni punya project not assignment or anything. Anyone got any idea on what "toned down" praise and worship songs that can be sung in front of our muslim brothers and sisters? Coz i'm handling my college's christmas night's worship team. I'm thinking best friend, anggur baru,one chinese song, one lagu duniawi dat can be incorporated punya. And what do you think would be a good?And what art ideas thats cool, funky and traditional dat i can do for my Minggu Seni Kreatif? Pottery? Tarian? Theater?

7.Sorry guys no pics to put up. Not much to put anyway.

8. Best nya ada junior!!!!hahahahaha. Its like your words are gold and your feedback is diamonds man!!Heheh...Did i bully or rag them??Well i tried but muka so damn skema and innocent then tak sampai hati pulak...

9. Hey guys i curi KML punya idea on the video challenge for my minggu seni kreatif. hahaha..I'll be opening it to the whole of UM. Hopefully will get a great response. Pray for this ya.

10. Yo. Kerohanian abang2 semua macam mana? Berdoalah selalu. Not only for yourself and your family and your christian friends. But also for the non christian friends and enemies too!!Tapi knowing us, sure tak ada enemy punya kan. Bless You ALL...

11. Macam dah kosong. Adios bros.....

Goodbye Kuching

HEy guys, this is my last post from Kuching. Thanks for everything. I love you guys.

Updating News From Kuching

Yo, guys!!

This entry is for those who are away from Kuching (Also for Kuching people who never realise things that happened around them).

1. Its already the month of August, so you all (Kuching people) know whats going on... It's the 20th Anniversary Kuching City Day!!! The very first event held here was the City Day Parade organised by MBKS. This time, 1st, 6th and 7th Kch Coy combined band was team number 35 (out of 39). Its rather better compare to last year (Last year, we were the last team. 2nd Kch were in last team this year).

Preparing for march off....

Getting into position.... (Way at the back..)

Great sunset view.... (Still looking for our position)

There's only 3 long and 1 short bugle this year... Played Manchester (before the parade), 1st Kuching and Bugle Tune No.3 (during the parade)

Those who joined the parade....

Taking photo with python was fun.. Noticed that one guy is missing from this photo.. LOL..





This year, we played John Brown (with bugle tune) for the 1 minute march pass (Waited for hours just for that). I have the video but if interested, feel free to come my house to watch.. LOL!!

2. The second event was the ICT EXPO (or known as PC Fair) organised by Kuching Computer Business Association (KCBA) from 1st to 3rd August. I bought few stuff (nothing special) there. Some simple guy bought an external hard disk and 4GB RAM for his MacBook.

3. If talk about City Day, its always about City Day Food Fair. This food fair will last throughout this month (till 24th August to be exact). As usual, there are garden show, various performance on stage, foods and MORE!!! (you figure it yourself) I took few pictures few nights ago and post the selected ones only.

4. Its already MEGA SALE!! I just bought myself a pair of FILA shoes with 70% off. Well, its worth it if you want some comfortable shoes which cost you less than RM100.

5. Bad news for the KL Trip. I'm having a hard time figuring ways to increase my budget for the trip. My financial advisor (The Simple Guy) told me that it'll be hard for me (or not even a chance) to go for the trip. Perhaps, changing the venue would solve the problem. Sematan will do....

6. By the way, I joined the City Day 3 on 3 Basketball Jamboree. Teamed up with all the 1st Kch Coy members (with Gab, Nat and Howe) in the 20 and under category. Planned to name our team FKC (1st Kch Coy) but I forgot to fill it in the form. In the end, the team's name was the Captain itself (you know la....). Well, the result...... same thing happened like the time I teamed up with Spartacus and Simple Guy in the AND1 3 on 3.

Thats all for now.. There are still more things coming up.. I'll try to keep things updated..

P/S: Simple Guy, help me out if I'm missing out any recent updates.