X-Fab Family Day 2008 - Tug-of-War

Back to my company's Family Day, we had a few interesting events which were carried out throughout the morning. One of the highlights of the day was the tug-of-war among 4 teams. The team members from Operations were hand-picked by my ex-navy boss.


My ex-navy boss

And naturally, he picked the biggest and strongest lot from operation module which encompasses Litho, Etch, TF and DF.


Operation's Hercules

This event was officiated by our COO, Mr.SJ.

SJ on your right

Our team showed great determination and grit.

they huffed...

and...


puffed...

But eventually, (maybe due to lack of experience) they lost the first round.

After the first lost, our side did not give up. They brainstormed for better strategies to face their next opponent.


did y'all have b'fast this morning?

But at the end of the day, they still lost and ended the day 1st from the rear.
No worries guys, just have fun!

This team from IT beat everyone's ass blue-black and emerged as CHAMPIONS!

this is how you should pull...

The Return of The KING!

Malaysia Next Top Political Leader?

After more than 10 years of struggle and sufferrings from being stripped of the post of Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia in 1998 and being accused of sodomy and corruption and being shoved into imprisonment for almost 6 years, the future leader of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officially return to the Parliament of Malaysia. The de factor leader of Parti Keadilan Rakyat has achieved a "landslide" victory at the Permatang Pauh by-election with a majority of 15,671 votes.



Hopefully, this win will mark the dawn of a new political era of a more efficient and liberal government, replacing the scandalous and corrupted governing party of Barisan Nasional.

To the current so-called leaders of BN
"Your days are numbered... So why so serious???" (plagiarized from Batman: The Dark Knight)

To the PKR leaders
"Syabas! Reformasi, babeh!"

X-Fab Family Day 2008 - (almost) Car Show

X-Fab had its inaugural Family Day last Saturday. Themed "Chill Out", it was meant for their staffs to bring their family and friends "beramai-ramai" to the company. There were free food (which I didnt get to try cuz i was too lazy to queue), game stalls (targetted for the young ones) and bla bla bla...

Here I will post some photos of the (so-called... -_-") car show. Enjoy!


The familiar badge - GTR


Menacing



Monster from the Land of The Rising Sun



Tail-light


check out my butt


19" lightweight rims


Well-decorated (but didn't win)


from outer-space


The Champion - went home RM500 richer

2008 Beijing Olympics - Malaysia's achievement or underachievement

This is how Malaysia's achievement in the latest edition of Summer Olympic Games.

Should we jump up in jubilation?

I think only Datuk Lee Chong Wei is over the moon.

Schumi -My Life

Hi everyone, I am Schumi. You might have seen me in action in the earlier post of this blog (this goes way back in 2006). But those videos were taken about 1.5 years ago when I was still a naive and cheeky lil pup. I am almost 2 years old now. Things haven't changed much except for my size and the color of my fur.


Lying down on the green green grass and sticking out my tongue is my fav hobby

I used to be a small and adorable pup, but now that I am almost 2, I have grown into a handsome young Shitsu. My fur used to be a lot more brownish but now it has turned a lot more fairer.

I love to be free.

I love to be running around.

but...

I also love to dig holes in the ground (I am a dog, and that's what dogs do)

That's why my owner is not letting me to have all the freedom in the world to roam around within the house compound all the time. But every evening, my dear owner will either let me run around behind closed-gate or bring me out for a walk. And as a dominant male dog, I love to mark my territory whenever I have the chance to. Spray a little here and then spray a little there...

Oh yeah, I have to mention that recently I have a new playmate. His name is Shiro.


Shiro waiting on the opposite side of the gate

I thought I was small in size but to my surprise, he was even smaller than me! (That's cuz he is a Chihuahua) Everyday I would look forward to playing with Shiro, but most of the time, the big-bad-gate would be our barrier... hmmmmpppphhh...


My dear friend Shiro

I do enjoy life here...but honestly, I am kinda lonely sometimes. That's when I need a partner, someone who understands me and would play with me. Someone who would scratch my back for me and I would scratch her back in return... And most importantly, someone who would care and love me...

Please find me a partner! (showing u the kolien [pitiful - in hokkien dialect] eyes)

Halo

sorry for the photo quality, taken using my loyal w810i

This photo was taken one afternoon or noon actually bout 3 weeks ago when my colleagues and I were on our way to the car park to get our cars to go for lunch. I think this phenomenon lasted for at least 2 hours.

Is this a sign from above? I don't know...

All I know is, this is called a "halo".

"A halo (ἅλως; also known as a nimbus, icebow or Gloriole) is an optical phenomenon that appears near or around the Sun or Moon, and sometimes near other strong light sources such as street lights. There are many types of optical halos, but they are mostly caused by ice crystals in cold cirrus clouds located high (5–10 km, or 3–6 miles) in the upper troposphere. The particular shape and orientation of the crystals is responsible for the type of halo observed. Light is reflected and refracted by the ice crystals and may split up into colors because of dispersion, similarly to the rainbow."

- extracted from wikipedia -

An afternoon at UNIMAS

Two Saturdays ago, I accompanied my brother/fren/colleague to his alma mater UNIMAS to attend a function.

I took the opportunity to roam the new uni campus.


UNIMAS on chrome

As it was a weekend, we could hardly find anyone in the campus area. So the two of us just lepak around the campus checking out the "new" structures which my fren claimed "which is a thousand times better than his old campus".


Red is the color


Fully-equipped gym... lucky students


Pardon the weird WB setting... i was standing in the water while taking this shot


bougainvilea

I am slowly turning this blog into a photoblog... so any comments on the shots are very much welcomed.


The alumni

A couple of people actually thought I was the photographer for the function, so they all passed their cameras asking me to help them snap this group photo. Funny... Do i look like a pro?

Note: all the photos posted here are uneditted and are published here as how they are being taken.

My New Toy

I know, i know.... it's been ages since i dropped any words in this blog. And I admit, I have been busy with different activities.

I have just bought a new toy 2 weeks ago. Oh well, it's not the latest Canon EOS but after many expert's advise i have opted to get myself Canon 400D+18-55mm kit lens DSLR. I have also added a 50mm f1.8 II lens and a battery grip (cuz my palm is just too big for the stand-alone 400D).


Total damage = RM2199 + RM300 + RM540

Overall I think it's a good investment because the qualities of the photos that was taken with the 400D is significantly better than normal point-and-shoot digital cameras. But the settings (aperture, shutter speed, white balance, ISO...) on the DSLR surely need time to get used to.


Outdoors - UniMaS



Indoors - My Logitech keyboard

wtf

I came across this article a few days ago and i am totally tulan about Datuk Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah. Wondering who this "toot" is? Doesn't really matter who he is but what he said is the topic here.

source

The Malaysian government has really gotta wake up one of these days la. Can you be so naive to think that by giving the exclusive ownerships of APs to bumiputeras will "help" to develop Bumiputera entrepreneurs capable of competing and achieving progress in the automotive industry?????

This is 100% pure bullshit.

When is the government gonna stop spoon feeding these lazy bums? Why can't the government let them walk on their own and along their way learn from their mistakes. If non-bumiputeras can survive, I don't see the reason why bumiputeras cannot survive in the real world.

Wake up Datuk! Do you think we are still blind and stupid? Everyday you come and promote "fair-trade" but when come to APs, sorry-lah bang, hanya untuk Melayu saja (translated: sorry bro, only for Malays).

F**K!!!!!!!!@#$%^&*

Gundam feva

Recently, a few of my colleagues have been talking a lot on Gundam models. Before I knew it, I was suckered into this boyhood dream of robots. I have just placed my order for a MG 1/100 Strike Gundam +IWSP through the internet and expected time of delivery is within 2-3 days.

ooo... I just can't wait to get my hands on it.

sure you don't wanna go?

About a month ago, when I was having my holiday at KL, my boss called me up and asked me this question, "Eh, our company plan to send you to Japan for training, do you wanna go?".

"what's the catch?" (because after 2.5 years working in this company, I know that windfall does not just fall like that on your doorstep)

And true enough, he said, "No catch la, just go there for 2-week training then the company gonna bond you for 3 years..."

"What the fuck man! Go for 2 weeks, bond for 3 FUCKING YEARS!!!!???? No way I wanna go."

At first my boss tried to persuade me to go for this training by saying that it's good for my future (do I even have future here, I wonder), this course will increase my personal development value, chance of a lifetime ... and blah blah blah... But after seeing no chance of me giving in, he asked another colleague of mine to go.

Phew, I thought it was over.

And last Thursday morning, my boss' supervisor (in other words bigger boss) asked me again after morning meeting if I would change my mind to go for this Japan training. As cold as ice, I said "No" because to me it just would not make sense to go for 2 weeks and get your ass bonded for 3 years. Gosh...

I have no regrets though cuz I know that my future lies elsewhere...

"Health, Happiness, and Success... yeah right"
*the chant that i learned over the weekend at our team building course conducted by Dato' Lawrence Chan over at Santubong Kuching Resort*

i am worth.......

After finding out that I am not that dumb, I went on to see how much I am worth in today's market... hehehe....interesting survey.

Tada....


HumanForSale.com - For sale by owner!

so anyone of you out the wanna buy me? Price is negotiable...

i am alive

For all of you who happen to follow my blog and have been wondering if I have been killed by some mafia mobster, sorry to disappoint y'all. I AM STILL ALIVE!

I came across this very interesting "badge" while reading through Helen's blog today, so I have decided to take the test myself too.

And here's the result:



Am-I-Dumb.com - Are you dumb?

Conclusion: I still have 29.1% of intelligence to improve on

Die Hard 4.0

Now here's one of the must-watch-movies on my list. I am not sure about you but I have always been a big fan of John McClane (Bruce Willis) in Die Hard series. I am sure the "old-time" mega movie star still has something up his sleeve to show us. Just can't wait for its premier to hit cinemas on 27 June 2007 (in US, still not sure about the local release dates). For the time being, check out the cool trailer for "Die Hard 4.0 - Live Free or Die Hard"

Ford Shelby Mustang DT500KR

I just had to put up this post because this beast machine is just too exquisite to ignore. Kudos to Ford and Carroll Shelby for reviving yet another great performance moniker - the GT500 KR (King of the Road) - for 2008. Modifications to the 5.4-liter supercharged V8 allow the engine to produce 540 hp and 510 lb-ft, coupled through a Tremec 6-speed transmission. A retuned suspension package, consisting of unique springs, dampers and a strut tower brace, help the new KR handle better than its ancestor. Shelby tops it off with a carbon-fiber hood that emulates KRs of days past. The GT500 KR goes on sale in spring of 2008, but act fast - only 1000 will be built. Now how I wish I have the extra cash to get one for myself...

My little Schumi - Part 2

Here's Schumi jumping around in the bed of flower plant.

My little Schumi - Part 1

Here's one of the video of Schumi which I have uploaded.

iPhone

Recently, Apple inc. launched its latest gadget - iPhone. It's not merely an ordinary handphone with mp3 player and camera feature. It's THE phone which is define in this equation:

Handphone + iPod + Web browser =

When Apple launched iPod, it revolutionize the mp3 world. This time with iPhone, it will surely revolutionize the communication world.

"Phone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting you control everything with just your fingers. So it ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, completely redefining what you can do on a mobile phone. "
(quoted by Apple)

So how cool exactly is the iPhone? Check out the video snippet below to find out for yourself.



Verdict: I just gotta have one!

Chel-gay-sea

Just say it out loud Mou-gay-rinho. "Chelsea is right in the middle of a crisis". 4 consecutive draws in 4 EPL matches is not a crisis? Just in case you have forgotten, getting draws will not win you the EPL title. Only winning does!!! And that is exactly what Man United is doing. Opening up a 6-point lead over the title holders, Chelsea during the hectic 4-games-in-10-days period. Even the papers say so... "THE THREE NOT-SO-WISE MEN". I just couldn't help but laughing at how arrogant and gay Mourinho can be.

(photo taken from THE BORNEO POST, Jan 4 2007)

New year, new company policy

Ever since my company was taken over by X-Fab, it has undergone several changes. Recently (to be exact, it was on 24th Dec 2006), my company's top management announced that there will no more "free-overtime". In other words, company will not pay for those OT hours by the employees which are not planned and justified.

Previously:
"If you feel like you need extra cash, you come for OT la.
If you feel like you have nothing to do at home, you come for OT la.
If you feel like you want to clear your car loan faster, you come for OT la.
If you feel like "pien jiak", you come for OT la."

Now:
"If you feel like you need extra cash, cannot come for OT liao, have to find another part-time job.
If you feel like you have nothing to do at home, cannot come for OT liao, just sleep or get a pet like me. *grin grin*
If you feel like you want to clear your car loan faster, cannot come for OT liao, just eat Maggi mee every meal and save more money every month.
If you feel like "pien jiak", cannot come for OT liao, better stay at home and "jiak ga ki" (translated: eat yourself")

New Year's Eve

Here we are standing at the verge of 2006. One tiny step forward and we will be basking in 2007's sunshine. How quick time flies... For me, I find 2006 quite peaceful year for me. I must say that without this blog, I would not have remembered half the events which happened during this year. But let's not dwell on the past and look to the future.

Just wanna let you guys know that I have a new addition to my family. It's a 2-month-old Shih Tzu + Silky Terrier = Silky Shih Tzu Terrier. Decided to call him "Schumi", after the legendary Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher (Note: Me and my dad are huge fans of M.Schumacher). My dad bought it from a pet shop at Ang Cheng Ho area. Mind you that this pup is a male pup, so it will tend to mark its territory pretty often.


My dear Schumi


Playing with its elephant "friend"


Cute?


Sphinx of Egypt


I am shy...


First taste of shower


Handsome little guy

Will keep you guys posted on my little furry friend. ^^

Merry X'mas

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Harry Potter 7

The title of Harry Potter 7 has been revealed by J.K.Rowling herself. The final book of this Harry Potter collection will be called "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". This very much anticipated fiction novel is expected to be sold in bookstores on 07/07/07 (and ironically this is the 7th book of the mega series). Me as a Harry Potter fan is looking forward to this last episode of the boy-now-teen-wizard's challenges to destroy his nemesis Tom Riddle or better known as Lord Voldemort. Also just can't wait to watch "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" which is scheduled to be in cinemas on 13/07/07.

Sushi Buffet

I went to have Crowne Plaza Hotel to have Sushi Buffet a couple of weeks back. Never really had a sushi buffet before. Gobbled down a handsome sum of sushi and many more Japanese delicacies... what to do? It's eat-all-you-can-mah...


Sushi


mouthwatering...


prawn and sotong


sashimi...fresh and raw