Day Before 24th March

Is 6.50pm now for GMT (+8) and is very calm situation in the office, I can only listen the noise of my mini USB fan, old "transformer" printer printing sound and of course the laughter sound of peoples result from the gossip meeting from the south east direction of the office. I cant listen to what they talk but some of the laughter sound like the joker in "Batman: The Dark Knight" movie, some laugh like the late Lydia Sum, some laugh until got high note and follow by low note.......What a laughing meeting.

And I continue waiting for call that never materialize, sending a SMS that fail to connect the network and calling the correct person that never answer the call. Ops, the more you hope, the more fed up you feel. The more you fed up, the faster you give up. Alright...

Tomorrow will be another day and weekend will always there after the 5th working day. Looking forward and Dinner is waiting.

Updates updates...

Friends!!! Where have you guys been ? How are you guys doing ?

It's been quite sometime since we last met. I miss the moments in Casino De Kuchai where we used to gather at least once in 2 weeks back then. I think it's only few weeks time, but it seems to be so long ago..hahaha.

Kindly update your status here! This blog is meant for everyone of us :)

Dream High

Dream high! A Korean series which am recently obsessed with :) Dramas or movies that feature real life story have always drawn my attention. It's no exception for the above tooooo. It features 6 youngsters who come from different family background and eventually become best pals because of one and the only reason - DREAM.

Dreaming high to become a top entertainers, these 6 youngsters enter a music school. For me, this drama conveys a very strong message to us in many aspects in life. Let it be family, friendship, career, love, studies....and of course our DREAM.

Lets start talking about the family, having open-minded parents is truly a bless.Their words may have a great impact on us. From the drama, I can see that the parents are very encouraging to their children in chasing their own dreams.Communicating with children is also very important to know what they want in life and support them moralely.

Friendship? I am so glad that this blog is being created. Talking about how does this blog being created, it all started with the chatting session via emails during working hours :) I hope none of your employers read this blog..hehe..there is a very touching story line in this drama, it's about a friend who tries his very very best to protect another friend though he knows the outcome will be very bad, and he would be in deep shit..and there goes his career. Yes, most of us are trying to be helpful to others, but we must ensure that we are in the safe position to do that.....otherwise..it could be difficult. I dont even know if I could do that if I were in that kind of situation. This blog has recorded the moments of laughters among ourselves..trips..jokes..pantun..memorable pictures...etc. Though we dont see each other that often, but I hope this blog could play a big part in connecting us. Friends!!! please do write something here..this blog belongs to YOU!

Love? I am not an expert in this aspect. It could be complicated whereby you dont know who to choose..dont know if you have fallen in love with someone..you dont wish to spoil the friendship because of love...you will see all these things in the drame as well as in real life. And I bet most of us have been in that position previously or even at this moment.

It's worth watching. You can imagine what could happen if you were in their shoes..what would be the outcome if you have done something..what could be your future if you have chosen certain career paths. It could be emotional if you were to imagine yourself as one of the characters in that drama, whereby you may have been in the same position/situation as what's being portrayed in the drama.

DREAM HIGH
Far away and fading
I am looking at my dream
I was standing empty
I dont have anything left anymore
I wanted to give it all up
but I get up once again
step by step
I move forward carefully, like today
my heart is filled with the fear and anticipation that I am holding in
stumbling and shaking
I take another step
towards the dream that I will meet someday

Do or Die

YES!!! Travelling alone is indeed exciting yet dangerous especially for girls. Many of us may think those who travel alone are weird, anti-social...etc. But I bet it's the best way to discover your inner self as mentioned in the previous post.

Do or die? sounds familiar? heard it from big shots? " you either do it or die regrettably". It's a classic phrase which we will usually hear on the talk show with entrepreneurs. What makes them to be so courageous to venture into a new business ?

我们时常成为他人的奴隶。We always live under the expectation of others. Come On Guys! We are the master our destiny. We have got to make decision on our next move, not third party. Most of the time, we tend to be influenced by others. No offence, YES! we must respect the elders in a way, but not to follow their advices blindly.I am one of the luckiest kid in the world which my parents give me a total freedom to pursue my future on my own. Since young, from choosing which secondary school to enter to what course I did in college ....to the career path I would like to pursue, was given a total freedom! I live my own life not yours!

We spend 1/3 of our lifetime sleeping, only left the other 2/3 of lfetime to do whatever it is. Read a real life story, it features an old man who works as trishaw driver and yet he donates his earning to a school which accepts poor students from remote areas in China. Thus, he has been nominated as the Most Touching People in China! I was touched in a way that, though he is not earning big bucks, but in his life, he utilises his limited resources to leave an unlimited impact on the students. Students see him as hero. This simple move may sound easy to us, but how many of us could do that? He is living his dream in a simple way and yet leaves the greatest impact on the society.

Do or die ! lets do something which you have been yearning to do but afraid to do! Do it before it's too late or else you will die REGRETTABLY!!!

Yes or No

speaking about our status
what is the difference being employed and employer?
if you are employee, you work for your boss
if you are employer, you work for everyone, specifically, stakeholders
can be anybody that relates to your company
at this stage, most of us are employed
most of the great boss
who grew up in poor environment and education background
we should be smarter and easier to start a business compare to them
but what has stopped us?
motivation, vision, idea.....
what should we do
where should we start
are we able to take risk
all unanswerable questions that stop us from the start
money, are never enough
life and desires, are never enough
sometimes we have to stop and think
what do you really want
what you want to achieve
will i just end up like this. this kind of life?
i envy ah seng has the courage and will, to travel alone & he achieved it
when i 1st asking my mum whether i can travel alone for 2-3 months after completed cpa
her 1st answer is "N"
well, i believe this is not an issue if you really want something exciting & adventurous
that kind of satisfaction, is like an honor of your life
but it is risky, if you meet bad expectation from it

life is neither easy or light
you just need supports and courage to share your love with people around you

LETS TRAVEL ALONE

The title itself says all !!! Lets travel alone. I believe in law of attraction. All this while, have been imagining myself carrying a backpack, walking in a strange land. I mean, when you keep thinking something constantly and repeatedly, whether you believe it or not, that "something" will eventually appear in front of you very very very soon. Your focus point must be very strong, otherwise, you will be easily get distracted from something else.

Today, as I was driving along Jalan Duta, I saw a farang ( westerner called by Thai ) standing at the roadside with a huge backpack, asking for a free ride. I was thinking...the picture of me doing that in the future is appearing in front of me..great!

Back to focus on the road, and kept thinking and wondering when shall I embark on my next journey alone again. I am sure time will tell..but when??? I doubt I could make this in the few years to come.However, give myself a target that I would do that again before 30!!! Friends!! do encourage me to do this again and again and again :) Gonna embark a journey with no FLIGHT!and travel the less traveled like central Asia which sounds strange to us. Countris like Kazakhtan, Uzbekistan look so tempting to me.

For me, travelling alone is the best time to discover your inner self. It's like, standing at the cross junction, looking left and right, and you are just uncertain of your next destination. And there is the best time to make a smart move which could save you as much money as possible. One of the biggest task for travelling alone is money management. If you dont manage your budget well, it spoils the entire journey. Deep in my heart, I really respect those who travel without much budget. It's life, you have got to mange and control everything to make yourself situated in the best condition. I once met 2 travellers back in Siem Reap, they asked for free ride as they have been walking since 4am in the morning, with no hesitation, I welcomed them to my tuk tuk. And had a chat with them, one from Spain, and the other from Australia. To my amaze, they rather suffer walking the whole morning, just to enjoy every bits of life, following the slow pace of Siem Reap. Exploring the world with foot is a fantastic experience!

As the chinese syaing goes, 走万里路胜过读万卷书。This explains the more we explore the world, the wiser we are. I once heard a real life story, a mom wana bring her kids for a long vacation during school days. However, the kids are not allowed to take so many days of leave. and here the parents explain to the school authority " Hey, I am just bringing my kids to explore something new and different from what he could get from the book. How could you limit the kids to the knowledge of the book". It may not be the best way to go for vacation during the school days, however, it has its points. I may do that too if I were able to.

Hey friends, you may have many things to achieve in life, be it a big house, a big car...or whatever it is. Sit down and think about it. Start exploring your inner self before it's too late. Most us are working now, we may slowly slowly slowly forget what we initially want in life, what was our little dream back in childhood..due to our heavy daily worklaod.

Lets travel alone!!!!!!!!!!

Travelling Alone Part 2...

After the quick dinner ( coz of the STUPID cat ), went to a sundry shop to get some snacks, mineral waters and of course Chang & Singha Beer. Went back to wooden bungalow. It was really dark, with the sea breeze, sitting at the balcony with the dim light, reading EAT PRAY LOVE..or I shall name it as EAT PLAY LOVE instead :) and a can of beer, what a lonely but relaxing NIGHT! I wish I could be the lady in the book, going somewhere alone to search for the meaning of life. And I had a good start with this trip...more to come. For me, 人生只是一个过程，我们两手空空来到这个世界，可能在活着时装得两手满满，可是我们也将会两手空空地离开这个世界。This is something I heard from one of the artists that I respect and admire - 侯佩岑。That's why we must always live life to the FULLEST! It was really a hard time during the unemployment period ( being fooled ), however, this is the time where I get to recall the advices and all the encouragement form my beloved friends and family. My friend once said " time will make a difference. remember that everything happens for a reason and you may find solace when you look beyond the current odds ". I slowly slowly slowly understand...............
With all the stress & worries being left aside, went to bed around 9pm.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Reading at the balcony

After 8 hours, woke up automatically, it was only 5 something in the morning. It was still dark, very quiet, only sometimes heard the stray dogs barking. Switched on the balcony light, stoning at the balcony, with the sea breeze, trees are swaying..what a wonderful morning!! It was 7am now, walked to the beach to watch sunrise. Noboday was at the beach, guessed everyone was still sleeping soundly. Sitting at the swing, watching the sun slowly slowly slowly rising and smile to the world. A great day has started! Met a lovely old couple, and greeted them. However, the stray dogs "forced" me to leave the lovely beach.

Swing


Sunrise

I walked around the inland to look for food to feed my stomach. I found the street is full of restaurants with typical "island" feel. I ordered a baguette with bacon & cheese and a cup of iced coffee. Enjoying my breakfast while looking the islanders walking here and there. Some school kids went to school. Sundry shop owners opened their shop to run the business for the day.Everyone smiles to you which brightens up the day :)


Pooh Restaurant

My Breakkie

Still unsure whether I want to go back to Hatyai today or stay here for one more night. Looking at my thai Bahts, it seems that I am not permitted to stay here for one more night. Told the resort owner that I would take the 9am boat and he arranged a long tail boat to send me to the platform. Went back to the wooden bungalow and packed everything and here concluded my 15 hours of island journey:) was a bit too short, but everything was worth it. Felt so relieved and refreshed. Next stop would be Koh Tarutao!!! anyone interested?? We can sleep in the tent on the beach there. It has a lovely beach.

Packed & Ciaoz

Bye Bye Koh Lipe


Boarded the speed boat and left KOH LIPE!!! was sitting at the back of the speedboat, my back was all wet due to the splashes and all..so syiok! Arrived Hat Yai after 4 hours ( 2hours speedboat + 2hours van ).Still have not decided if I should stay here for one more night. I walked around the town in the afternoon, was thinking, do I have to waste money on this dead town?? Quickly grab a bus ticket which departs at night. To my surprise, you can bargain the price for the bus ticket also. Was afraid kena con buying the cheap ticket. I still had another 5 hours to go. Had my lunch at chester's grill, guess is one of the fast food chain in Thai. Lepaking around...was wondering why do people say Hatyai is a shopping heaven???????? Why Why Why????

The time has come, boarded the bus and say hello to Kuala Lumpur.