The main event .. !!

We finally reached the parking ticket counter, it was like what... a couple of kilometers away from the circuit!!?!?! Anyways, we got a parking pass (which cost RM50 FYI) the counters were confusing !! there were 8 counters, people crowding all over, all look similar, but were selling for different section of the circuit! Their layout of the counters was ridiculous, I wonder what the "kwai lou's" thought about it...

After going through the jam some more towards the circuit, we finally could see the main entrance of the circuit, only to overshoot our designated carpark... Out of desperation, HD and TC decided to just park along the road, since many other cars were already doing that. A thing to keep in mind, it was already around 2.30pm by then, the sun was scorching hot that day, and we thought the races has already begun.



We walked from our car to the entrance, which was not that far. Once inside you could practically see the waves and waves of F1 supporters everywhere!! The dominating ones of course were Ferrari and BMW. They were selling F1 merchandises everywhere you looked.



Strolling around, we saw some of their stuff, saw lots of foreigners, their interesting reactions to their F1 "rivals". One of the Ferrari supporters were like "dude, your team's going down!!" and the Mclaren supporters (not really a fan of F1, so I'm guessing it's Mclaren :p)were like "Oh yea, watch your Ferrari's burn later !!"



We strolled around to see some of the stuff and after that, lined up to get into the paddocks. As expected, the lines were packed with loyal supporters from around the globe. With the intense sun, it added more heat with the sardine-like crowd.



Only after passing the gates did the fun actually begin :p

(The saga continues .. )

It was the best of days, it was the worse of days... (The dawn)

It was a weird day for me, Sunday. It was both terribly lucky and horribly unlucky at the same time...



It all began on a beautiful sunny morning. I was just thinking what to write for my blog... When a friend of mine suddenly called me up. He said he had free tickets to see the F1 finals. Who'd have thought my question would be answered so quickly :p Since it was free, I immediately took the chance to go (he agreed to drive as well, so what the hey :p)!!

Since this was last minute, I didn't get a chance to recharge the batts for my camera, so the pics are rather limited.. Anyways, so I went to the F1 finals with my friends HD and TC.



I found out that the tickets he got were Grandstand tics!! For those who don't know, these tickets are not cheap! They were directly opposite the pit-area of the F1 race. So we were pretty much excited, what being the F1 finals, great seats and all. And so the journey began!

It was a good start, the highways were more filled with more cars than usual, assuming because of the F1 event. We drove comfortably for the next half an hour or so. We were nearing the KLIA exit when it started... a massive jam heading towards the Sepang SIC.



It took us almost... 2 hours to arrive at the designated carparks catered for F1 fans..!! Fortunately the parking was not that far from the entrance of the circuit. During that time, we started to talk about all kinds of crap.



(To be continued)

Sub-site in development (under wraps currently)

Thinking of creating a brother site to this current one focusing on one particular topic. Will reveal when the site is ready. Probably by beginning of May.

Just wanna keep a side project, to help me and hopefully others with it as well. Will keep you updated with anything regarding it.

Random thoughts ~

Determination and curiosity don't mix. I dunno, maybe it does, but for me, it's just a horrible mixture. If I'm determined to achieve something, I have to be single-minded and not let other things come to mind. On the other hand, curiosity makes me question everything I do. It makes me start digging into other matters which results into side-tracking.

Lately, I've been having a strange recurring thought about engineering. Everything around us is a result of engineering. From the pc's we use right down to the homes we live in. Even if you think about it, all living things are also a feat of engineering marvel. I can't recall clearly... but I remember once I received an email (if you're really a loyal religion follower, you might not want to read the following..) stating that God is the best of all engineers. If you think about it, it's really true. I mean think about it, everything seemed to be "designed" as it were supposed to ~ Everything is working in harmony. It's something which is still far from reach by any mere mortal on this planet.

More down to Earth however, engineering marvels are created constantly as well. For example, the toilet. Without it, this would be a inhospitable environment, with stinks everywhere !! And it's taken for granted by everyone since we use it everyday (except for the malaysian government who seems to be taking steps to ensure more cleanliness in public places now... or so they say). So, if you think about it, we can't live without engineers. If it's not because of engineers, I wouldn't be able to write this, and everyone would not be able to read my insightful (*Puke*) opinions. ; )

P/S: To make this sinfully boring blog more interesting, I'll be thinking of some topic to dish about to readers who are interested. Not sure what yet, but I'll think of something... for now.. well, I hope there'll be still readers, hahaha.

Idea shut down..

Lately, I've been away from blogging. Can't multi-task... ideas screwed.... I'm lost... no idea what to write anymore... mind too hammered to think of anything else other than college matters now...

So from now until stated.. I guess I'll only be updating this site once a week.. Not like I have a clan of loyal followers anyways, so what difference does it make ? haha ~

Just bought a pair of new earphones yesterday, didn't quite live up to my expectations, but at least it was an upgrade from my stock ones. Hopefully can last longer than the previous 'phones I bought.. =.="

Btw, on a side note, did you guys know Mid Valley's increasing their parking fees???? They're implementing it on the 26th March onwards!! (that's tomorrow to those who are still blur)

For the first 3 hours, it's still the same (RM1 weekdays, RM3 weekends), but after the third hour, the rates goes up hourly to a maximum of RM7 on weekdays and RM9 on weekends. Ridiculous!!!

They don't get enough customers as it is ??? They want to cause massive jam more outside their vicinity ??? Or are they thinking with the increase of rate, less people will come to cause massive weekly jams both human and cars ??

Dammit, the place always hang out in now increease parking rates, looks like have to find a new long-hour hang out spot redy.... sigh....

Devotion .. Determination.. Commitment..

How many of you guys are really devoted to whatever you do in your daily tasks ?

It's been years since I've ever felt any sense of devotion to anything, let alone anyone.

People always tell me, always put your heart and soul in anything you do, only then you'll be satisfied with what you do or achieve. But whenever I do that, I always end up being heart-broken or disappointed. It's been so hard for me to devote myself to anything after that.

It's not bad doing everything without devotion, but you just can't feel the "flare" of doing anything anymore. But it's so much better than getting hurt everytime I do it. Is it wrong to do this ?

Can anyone tell me something to burn my devotions again ?? I've always been settling for just above average because of this, I cannot achieve the best I can because of this, I'm only staying at the level of mediocrity.

During my 2nd year, there was this one lecturer I had. He used to say us (his students) as "zombified" whenever he were to ask questions and we fell silent. Others thought it was a real funny joke, and it did seem that, but that word shocked me, because it somehow described what I was feeling constantly ~ a hollow, half-living, half-dead being. I'm very much alive, yet I'm somehow dead within me.

Deep inside I want to achieve more, but whenever I think of this, my past comes back to haunt me, it's like an alarm triggered within me that tells me to back off..

It's calming, yet it's torturing everytime this happens. I'm at a dead end.. I've been figuring this out ever since I can remember... need some serious guidance...

Sorry for my absence ~

I've been absent for quite awhile from blogging thanks to a new addiction I got in one game... A friend which I really want to "thank you" for introducing to me... =.="

Anyways, it's a game which I'm sure many will have heard of but might not know (and to those who do, might think it's really childish).

Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town (GBA)

Well, basically it's a harvesting RPG game. The thing you gotta do is like what the title suggest; harvesting. You have to mend a run-down harm to optimal profit by farming, and raring animals. You can interact with the town folks and well, ultimately get married :p

It's a really simple game really, but as all simple games, it can be really addictive... as I've learnt..

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Now, from the game though, a thought, or pondering if you will, came across my mind. I think that those who are good at games, can actually be good at almost anything.

I mean think about it: To be good at a game, you must be, more often than not, goal-oriented, you must have extremely good reflexes to those real-time games, you must have superior strategies and tactics to outsmart your opponent, and for those team-play, you must be extremely well in managing or co-operating with your team members.

Now, with all these skills at hand, virtually any job/ career needs these qualities in the workforce. With team-play, you get great team-members or group leaders, with goal-orientation, you get great task accomplishers, with superior strategies, you get great planners or business people.

So, why I ask, do our guardians/ parents should stop their children (or even us for that matter) from playing more console/pc games ? It enhances all these soft skills which would be crucial for us in the future !!

So I say, play more games, it'll be good for your careers !!!

Disclaimer: I will not be responsible for any loss of sight or hearing or any physical/ mental damages from what I said above. I will also not be responsible for any loss of life, whether spiritual or social, for any who takes heed of what I said. Any loss of current jobs/ careers or bad result, well, I definitely will not be responsible for as well. Do it at your own risk, basically.

I'm Microsoft ~

Lately Microsoft has been running a charity initiative via their MSN Live messenger.

Every time you start a conversation using i’m, Microsoft shares a portion of the program's advertising revenue with some of the world's most effective organizations dedicated to social causes. We've set no cap on the amount we'll donate to each organization. The sky's the limit. There's no charge, so join now and put our money where your mouth is.

i’m is about making a difference. Not in a huge expensive way, not in a time-consuming way. But in a simple, effective way.

It's very simple really, if you have MSN Live Messenger 8.1 or above, you just have to type in the text code in your msn title to display the logo. And, according to them, the more chats with that logo in your title, the more they will donate to whichever cause you participate in.

The available codes are:

Text Code	Cause
*red+u	American Red Cross
*bgca	Boys & Girls Clubs of America
*naf	National AIDS Fund
*mssoc	National Multiple Sclerosis Society
*9mil	ninemillion.org
*sierra	Sierra Club
*help	StopGlobalWarming.org
*komen	Susan G. Komen for the Cure
*unicef	The US fund for UNICEF

Click this link or click the link in my sidebar to go to i'm Home page to find out more.

Personally, I think this is a good initiative done by Microsoft to create some awareness about the different charity causes and their roles, as well as to contribute to each of the charities.

However, since it IS Microsoft, somehow, I always have the dark feeling that there's something hidden within the context... "udang di sebalik batu" if you will, hehe.

But anyways, it still for a good cause, so why not do it? it's a simple thing, and it's free anyways to begin with!!

So which cause are you gonna support ? =D

Final Fantasy Versus XIII !!

This is the teaser for the upcoming Final Fantasy Versus XIII.

Forgive me, but I'm just quite a fan of the Final Fantasy series XD

Anyways, just FYI to those who are interested to know, none of the Final Fantasy XIII series, or also known as "Final Fantasy XIII: Fabula Nova Crystallis", are scheduled to be released anytime this year. So we'll just have to wait patiently.... sigh.....

Hope you enjoy the teaser XD

Fabula Nova Crystallis

There is nothing either good or bad,
But thinking makes it so.

William Shakespeare

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COMING SOON
to Life of a Bored Guy

protégé

BEAUTIFUL

That's the word I use to describe the movie. Don't ask me why, I somehow came to that conclusion once the movie was over.

Some say it nice, some says it boring, but I find it really worth watching. It is both meaningful and insightful. One can learn a lot if you look through the given plot. There's just so much you can decipher from this movie! I, for one, have been enlightened on various ideas.


It blends powerful emotions and an amazing story together wonderfully well ~ almost artistic! To some, I may be exaggerating, but I honestly feel this movie deserves more than just a praise!!


And, I have to agree with my friend who I watched with, the actors and actresses were superb in the movie ! I especially liked Louis Koo's acting though, so convincing in his role :p


A part from the overall movie that I like, is how the director portrayed several views on drugs from both dealer and user alike. It's as if he wants people to fully understand the profits dealers make, and how much an addict suffer, covering just the tip of the iceberg of troubles endured.

From other perspectives, it also shows how much a person can suffer out of loneliness, the dark side of human nature, self-sacrifice of a mother for her child, human ignorance of others, illogical fear for greed, etc etc etc...


Overall, I think that this movie is worth watching. I've watched it twice so far, and for each of the time I watched it, I manage to learn something new from it, seeing the movie whole from a different outlook each time. So, for those who've not watched it, I suggest to catch it before they remove from the cinema :p

Ohh, and just to enlighten you guys about what the meaning of the word protégé:

A person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career.

Lastly, an attachment of the trailer just for the fun of it. Enjoy !

And so... it begins.....

CNY is still proceeding for some, while for others it's already ended last week. Holiday is over and work has started since last Tuesday for others. As for me and possibly my fellow college mates, it's a time to clear out all thrash from our brains and start putting in new crap about FYP.

Just to bored you guys a little about my CNY, it was a really boring one this time around. I didn't have any reunion dinners, stayed home half the holidays, and just... contemplated how bored I was for most of the time.

Towards the end of the holiday though, went house visiting here and there ~ watched a couple o' movies ~ and before I knew it (which felt like ages to me...) holiday was over.

Now, back in college, still trying to gain some momentum.

That pretty much sums up my CNY this year ~ (for those who are still trying to figure out my CNY post previously, it's just a brainless, pictureful post wishing everyone Happy CNY which I tried to include a very lame joke... seriously, don't bother straining your minds... it's not meant to be figured out =.=")

Noir...

It is the name of an ancient fate;
Two maidens who govern death.
To ward the darkness from the nursing babes,
Their black robes serve as shields.

It is the name of an ancient fate;
Two maidens who govern death.
To the depths of Hell's fire,
Their black souls lure the lost children.

It is the name of an ancient fate;
Two maidens who govern death.
The peace of the newly born,
Their black hands protect.

Les Soldats

The man within the man.
The love within the love.
The sin within the sin.
The hermit told unto the sinner,
The Soldats is with truth.

A sinner, once passed away, will never return,
But the sins will never vanish
And the love will never die.
The hermit also spoke thus.

The blood of the Soldats will seep throughout the wilderness
And flow into the great river.

Gong Xi Fa Cai !!

The year will be the year of the pig.



I wish everyone a renewed year of happiness.....



A year full of peace, love, lots of good luck, and health.....



I wish everyone will have a year full of wealth.



Happy Chinese New Year !!



Gong Hey Fatt Choy !!



Gong Xi Fa Cai !!!



Hey, are any of you guys reading my messages.... ?

Single's night out ~

For Valentine's Day, I went out with a bunch of friends for dinner to celebrate our bachelor status.

I won't bother explaining the night since Olivia's has done that spectacularly already =)

All in all, it was a different experience for me since this is the first time I actually gave a rat's ass about this day.

Just to add a little something to Olivia's post though, in my defense, that steak is more filling that it looks... and my stomach kinda been having an "off" time lately. Must be because been stuffing myself a lot just before this day... Anyways, I was full till the next day afternoon. Phew was that a fulfilling meal ~

I told a friend that I was gonna bitch about this day but decided to let it go. I may not be good at anything I do, but there's one thing I think I'm the best (if you can categorize it as that...), is that I can forget events or occurrences extremely well :p Since my feelings have somehow subsided within this few days, I'll just leave it at that..

Forgot what I wanted to say here already actually...... So I'll leave this post at this too, haha...

Chinese New Year is coming to town ~

And everyone's going back to hometown ~ soon, KL is gonna be a ghost town just like every year.

Angpau collection during the day and sounds of fireworks during the night ~ ahhh, the joyous celebration of the Chinese New Year. This year will be the year of the boar, wonder what this year will be like ~

In the month of January there were already flash floods in southern and eastern Peninsula Malaysia, today reported Tokyo is now expecting the latest snow set to fall record to be broken this winter, and Peru's "White Mountain Range" might soon be named "Brown Mountain Range" due to the melting of the ice-caps.

With the continuation of the news around the world of odd weathers and ice melting, it is all pointing to one direction... global warming. It's reached a level that the important people are finally noticing and starting to plan for actions to be taken. With the odd weather patterns around the world, and the increasing water levels, it is frighteningly beginning to sound like a disaster movie....

I guess we're closer to "Sinking of Japan" or "Day after Tomorrow" than we previously thought we were....

Happy Chinese New Year !!!

Have you ever wondered ... ?

Have you ever wondered how your life would be like if you didn't/ did take a certain path in a fork during the course of your life ? Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you didn't make that decision and took another alternative instead?

I know I know, you shouldn't look back and instead focus on what's ahead... but sometimes I can't help it but to mirror my past ~ To look at the path that I took, if there were any better ones I should have taken, or should have avoided... Paths that couldn't be seen until it was too late, or just did not want to see...

If you were able to go back in time, would you actually do that and tell your old self to change your current trajectory ? Or will you just encourage yourself to proceed on with what you're doing?


P/S : Regarding the previous post, the short verse was taken from a Squaresoft original called "Chrono Cross".

Tranquil ~

What was the start of all this ?
When did the cogs of fate begin to turn ?

Perhaps it is impossible to grasp that answer now,
From deep within the flow of time ...

But, for a certainty, back then,
We loved so many, yet hated so much,
We hurt others and were hurt ourselves ...

Yet even then, we ran like the wind,
Whilst our laughter echoed,
Under cerulean skies ...

An extract from a game opening. I'm not one who enjoys poems, but somehow I like this one a lot, I dunno why....

Anyone can guess where this short verse was extracted from ? :P

What different angel are you ?

I recently took a simple quiz to see what kind of angel (animation-ish kind) am I from this site. I actually tried it based on other two friends, Olivia and YF, who posted their results on their blogs.

Theirs showed what angels they'd be, whereas mine showed:

You are completely different from what any of us could ever be. There is nothing to describe what path you have chosen, but you are nothing like an angel or a human. Hope for the best...

WTF!!!?!?!?!!!

I can't be considered as an angel, but I can't even be considered as a human!!! What did I do to deserve this!!?!?! Stupid *(^&%&%^*&$^%^$%^& quiz !!!

I was frustrated with that quiz, so I took the next one to see what demon would I be, this was the result I got:

You are a Silent Demon. You are the demon in the shadows. If you kill, you do it without mercy. You have no emotions whatsoever. You cant even enjoy the suffering of others. In a nutshell, you are there just to kill and nothing more. You are somewhat of a child too. Once you are turned to kill people... you do it on a basis on who is the weakest.

So, it seems that I have a potential to be a demon.... a "silent killer"... innocent as a child... but merciless as the worst of killers.... be afraid.... be VERY afraid.... muahahahaha................. *silence*