Chapter 50: First Day WORKING...

28th of February was my first day working as part time sales assistant in BORDERS Hallmark. I choose to work there as KO will be leaving there soon, so I'll just replace his position. Other than that, it will be a nice way for me to spend my time when most of my close friends wouldn't be around after April as they will be going for colleges or NS.

That day morning, we all agree to go to play basketball. However, after we reached there for 20 minutes, rain started to drop. ARGH..the floor was all wet and we just have to cancel it and went to have breakfast nearby.

Around 1p.m, KO and I have reached Queensbay Mall. After we drop our bags at the Borders, we went to look for something to eat before loitering around in the mall. At 2.30pm sharp, we were back to Borders and STARTed working. Actually is learning things up from KO.

At 5, it was our break time. Yeah....this is one of the moment I'll be waiting other than getting home when working. We met up with WL, Zheng Ying, Zhi Zheng, Chin Hong and Victor for the dinner at the Arena.

The 'not so cheap' meal.

Before going back to work at 6pm, I ate a bread just to fill up my stomach. Working there aint FUN at all, but I think I'll get used to it soon.



My duty there...
-Assist the customers
-Explain the details of goods
-Prevent people from copying the cards in any forms
-Prevent the damage of goods
-Make sure the goods in nice display

Like these lions a lot...their hairstyle are sooo spiky...=p

Lastly, hope I'll enjoy my work. ^^

Chapter 49: The Day Before Working...

27th of March, the day before I have to work, I went to watch Vantage Point with KH and KOK. This should be the day which I'm still free to go anywhere at anytime I want. Starting 28th, I will be working in Queensbay Mall. ><

Different poster from what we've in Malaysia.

Before I watched this movie, I was expecting some kinda action packed film. Well...it didn't disapointed me. It was no doubt that it was an excellent action film. I meant since when you ever see a film with high speed driving stunt on narrow streets and yet there are lots of pedestrian. The stunt co-ordinator must have encounter lots of obstacles to film that movie. The blue hatch back used in the film should be worth buying as it's capable of completing so many stunts and the driver still survive after such accident.Other than that, the explosive scenes....must have swallowed quite some dollars. Moreover, the storyline was just amazing, lots of suspense. Things tend to happen out of expectation. COOL...and the way this movie was filmed was quite special also. First time watched a movie with so many flash back. It should have earn its credit. ^^

Just before we left, we went to BORDERS. KH sure enjoyed himself there. LOL...

Chapter 48: Celebrations...

Friday, 22th of February, its the Birthday for Chun Yee. We've planned it days before to go out and celebrate it together with others who was born in the month of February. After I finished my banking stuff, KH and I went down to New World Park to have a look at the places we would go that night. Just to make sure everything wouldn't go wrong. He fetched me around 12.45pm and we reached the New World Park around 1.20pm. The car park was full and as we were about to give up finding a place to park the car, a car was moving out right in front of us. Thanks God. Otherwise, we may never found a parking spot in that peak hour. Before we had our lunch there, we looked around for any suitable restaurant or lounge. Mizi Bistro was our first consideration. ST have introduced that bistro before. According to her, the food is nice and reasonably priced. So it would be a suitable place after all. After we finished our lunch, we left there. On our way back, KH suggested maybe 淦火锅 (Golden BBQ Steamboat Restaurant) will be a nice spot too. And finally after some discussion, we agreed to go there. Weng Liang and Jun Xiang were responsible to buy the cake. A search in the internet, found the contact number of the restaurant. KH made the reservation soon after that. And around 7.15pm, he fetched me there again. And both of us is the earliest to arrive. After a while, Chia Huey(birthday on 25th February) arrived. Victor Chan, KO and Zheng Ying were the third batch to arrive while Chun Yee(birthday boy) and Chun You arrived later. Weng Liang, Jun Xiang, ST and Chin Hong were the last to arrive. -.-" And by that time, it was around 8.30pm. Almost an hour later than the expected time. TOO bad GS (birthday on 26th February) couldn't join us as he was in the NS camp at that moment while Tze Jian (birthday on 24th February) who need to work couldn't join us too.

Everyone's here.
Birthday Boy.

p/s: more photos to be obtained from CY, KH, ST and Zheng Ying.

At 10.30p.m, we left the restaurant and headed to the New World Park to find a place for us to have the cake. However, we saw some kinda performances being carried out in the main stage. KH suddenly suggested why don't we make CY up the stage. After some efforts, and there goes CY on the stage, being questioned why is he being called NOI NOI. LOL...The video will explain the rest.

CY on the stage(arrow pointing).

Around 11pm, we decided to go to Gurney Drive to eat the cake. LOL... When KH and I went to pay the car park fee, we found out that the ticket was invalid. As a result, we can't pay the ticket and we couldn't leave there. Lastly, we found the management office but there wasn't any people inside. A security was with us there until the person in-charge arrived about 10 minutes later.

KH in the tiny office.

After we settle the ticket fares, we were being told that we can leave. However, we waited for another 5 minutes before that man management supervisor arrived to manually open the automatic gate. Finally at 11.16pm, we left there heading towards Gurney Drive where the others have being waiting for us there. We ate the cake and chatted. For the mean time, some of the others, Victor, KO, KH, Weng Liang and CY were having there 'photo session'...posing there. After a hell lots of shots taken, it was clear that Victor and Weng Liang are the 'BEST MODELS' and they are 'artistic' too....maybe a little bit too OVER. LOL...Some photos of them.

Group photo.

Soon after that, we went back to our respective house. It was an memorable and fun night. Too bad that others couldn't join us.

A special apology to ZW; sorry that we were unable to find any laptops to bring there so you can be there to celebrate together via video call. We'll try our best to make sure for other events, you just wouldn't be left out. ^^

Chapter 47: Finally Gurney Plaza...

Pheww....its been a long long time since I hang out with my friends in Gurney Plaza. Queensbay Mall which is nearer and with a cheaper parking rates has became our first option ever since its opening. 20th February, the DAY I returned to GP. LOL... It was Wednesday but we didn't went for movie whereas went to Redbox. ^^

Zheng Ying fetch me around 11 something and we went to pick up Chin Hong before going straight to Gurney Plaza. We reached GP around 12 something to 1pm. After having lunch and meeting up with Wei Chen and Zheng Yang, we started the karaoke at 2pm. Actually I was having sore throat, but I still sang. Yeah..I sang. And in fact, I sang quite lot. LOL... Too bad ST couldn't join us that day. Otherwise we would be lucky to hear female voice. KH also didn't join us as he was not having mood to sing that day. LOL...Zheng Ying and Chin Hong are the two who didn't sing much. However, Zheng Ying got sang 'New York New York' and 'What I've Done'. The following photo and video will explain the situation.

Zheng Ying with his serious poses when singing 'New York New York'...LOL...

At 5pm, we left the Redbox and went to play snooker. KO, ZYing and Chin Hong played snooker while I was transfering images from ZYing's mobile phone. At 6pm, we left there and Zheng Ying fetch me back. THANKS...^^ The others went to Queensbay Mall after that.

Chapter 46: Isolated...

ISOLATED

Technologies keep evolving...

But do men evolve?

We ain't sure about that...

But what we're sure of is that we are relying more on tech...

Tech is around us...anytime, anywhere...

Tech brings humans closer to each other...

But this brings some SIDE EFFECTS too...

Let's say if your mobile phone didn't rung even once on one day...

You might doubt if someone out there...still remember you...

If your Instant Messenger didn't received any messages someday...

You might doubt if there's someone on this earth still...care if you...ever exist...

These are just some of the examples of the side effects...

There are lots more...

We seldom notice them....seldom...

Tech does bring us together...

But in FACT, it will cause us to be ISOLATED within a fraction of second...

Chapter 45: Valentine's Day??

Thursday, 14th of February, the date known by lot of people especially couples as the Valentine's Day. Well, as usual, for me, it is just another day since I'm still single. YW was back in Penang that time and we went out to Queensbay Mall for movie. I reached GSC around 2 and wait for her. Luckily she ain't late and arrive a few minutes later. Otherwise we'll have to queue for a long line. The cinema was kinda crowded though it was weekday only. The queue was much longer than usual weekdays. Although the seats we got ain't at the centre but it was good enough as we didn't need to sit at the front rows. Not surprising that most of the patrons were couples. We watched Jumper since both of us have watched the other movies.
Jumper is another movie from the director of Bourne Identity and Mr.&Mrs. Smith. For that reason, I was expecting a action-filled movie. As what I've expected, the movie is full of non-stop action. And I really like the moves where 'Paladins' and the 'Jumpers' fight. The effect of 'Jumping' around is cool enough and the special effect group sure paid lots of effort for that. I suppose Hayden Christensen who cast as David Rice is handsome enough to attract all the attention of the ladies in the cinema. He acted as Anakin Skywalker in the Starwars episode 2 and 3. Other than that, I hope the movie can be a 2 hours film rather than 1 and a half hour.Overall, the movie can be better if the storyline and the editing of scenes can be smoother. Therefore, I can't say that this is a better movie than Bourne Identity and Mr.&Mrs. Smith.

After movie, we walked around the mall looking for a place to dine-in but end up at La Boheme. I bought myself a bread and we just sat on the bench and chat. Later, we decided to go to Starbucks but too bad there ain't any cozy cushioned seats left. Therefore, we went to Coffee Bean. I bought a German Cheesecake while YW bought herself an ice-blended. The cheesecake is nothing special and I think that the Blueberry Cheesecake tastes better.

We left there around 6.30p.m. YW went back to her house while I went to chat with ST for a while before went back to house. Looks like this year's 14th of February wasn't much different from last few years. However, its NICE enough to have a movie with YW. At least this day wouldn't be so bored.

Chapter 44: Days went by as usual....

11th of February, first time I visit Queensbay Mall after ZW left. Parents went there for movie where as I loiter around the Mall...visiting friends. As usual, BORDERS is my first choice. Took a book and read near Faber-Castell counter there where I can chat with KO too. Together with KO went to find ST before going for lunch at Chopper Board. ST and her colleague, Sam joined us soon after that. ST always faced difficulties when she need to have her meal as ZW and YY ain't there to share her meal too. However, she just need to deal with this for a few more weeks as YY will be back real soon. Later, I fool around in the mall before I left there around 5.

ST enjoying her spaghetti.

13th of February, it was a movie day and of course I wouldn't miss it. KH didn't join us as he got something to do and just left ST ,her colleague and me for the movie. We watched the 'Kung Fu Dunk'. Reached Queensbay Mall GSC and bought the ticket while ST 'escorting' her colleague to the cinema.


'Kung Fu Dunk'...a bit of disappointment for me as the movie is in Cantonese. >< Thought it would be Jay's voice but turned out it was dubbed by another person. Despite the disappointment, I still like the moves and the effects. The storyline isn't outstanding but the soundtracks and the movie do match well. At least, this movie will not on my "Lousy Movies List". Soon after the movie, we went to Old Town to have lunch. Later, we just loitered around the mall and around 5, I was requested to go back by my mom.

Chapter 43: First few days of February...

4th of February, finally got the chance to see YW. Its been months since I last saw her. It was lucky for me to have actually got the chance to go out with her. She just came back to Penang for a roughly 5 days. And my mom was odd that day, allowing me to use her car. But thanks to her, I can go to Queensbay. I went to fetch YW at 1 pm sharp. After reached there, met Cindy at the skating ring. Thought she can join us to watch the movie but she refused as she wants to 'exercise' more. LOL..After we bought the tickets for P2, we had our lunch at Wong Kok Restaurant as the fussy YW couldn't made up her mind where she wanted to dine in. I couldn't believe that YW actually had 2 egg tarts for her lunch. Thought at least have some noddles. LOL...Well, when we went back to the cinema, we met ZW. She was looking fishy that moment. -.- maybe dating with her secret boyfriend. LOL...Well, its actually a friend of ST and her who watching P2 with her that day. Anyway it was the first time I saw someone who can't found their seats though the cinema was well lit that time.

P2 is a nice movie for me. It is definitely horror and brutal and I fully agree that this is a 18 and above movie. Though the plot is simple but its always surprise from the killer. He never runs out idea of torturing and killing someone. Overall, this is not a movie that will waste your money. By the way, ZW screamed quite loud from the back there. Though a few rows ahead of her, still can heard her screaming during some horror part of the movie. I guess she had her head inside her bag during the movie. =p

After the movie, YW and I went down to meet Cindy and Ai Mun who has just being 'released' from NS. We sat just outside Jusco there chatting while Cindy enjoying her ice-cream and waffle. After that, we went to Border's Starbucks. YW got herself a Mocha Ice-blended while Cindy and I shared the Strawberry Lamington(strawberry cake with coconut). We ain't sure about the taste of the cake. Kinda doubt if its tasty. But it turns out to be a little bit too sweet. Still acceptable.

Strawberry Lamington.

Later at 7, I received a call from my mom and I was forced to go back. Anyway I did enjoy myself that day. A nice movie with a nice friend. =)

5th of January, GS and YY finally back from NS. Didn't see them since last December. GS looks damn 'handsome' with his bald head. LOL...He was driving that day, he was quite blur...can't even remember how to go Queensbay Mall. -.- think he really stays too long in the camp. GS, KH and I met up with Zheng Ying, ZW, YY and BJ. ST, CY and the rest didn't join us as they were working that day. It was the first time I dine in Dave's Deli. The sandwiches are really expensive, around Rm10 whereas other dishes cost around Rm12++ which are much reasonable. Ordered a plate of chicken chop sort of thing for my lunch. The counter ain't really customer friendly as it was quite high. Well...the food was not bad. Maybe I'll dine there next time.

Healthier than McD? Maybe...

Anyway Thanks to Zheng Ying who treat us to Häagen-Dazs for the chocolate fondue. Before 6pm, KH, GS and I returned home while the others still enjoying their time there. At night, Gang of '4', ZW and her sister, ZY, Chin Heng, Ming Han, CW and Zhe Kang went to KAYU to gather around and have some 'light' supper. Too bad we didn't have the group photos that day. Around 1a.m, we went back.

6th of January, Chinese New Year eve. Early morning, went to play basketball with my friends especially GS who just back from NS. In the morning, KH asked me if I want to follow him to buy mandarin oranges for Than Lin and also cake for ZW. At 11 something, he reached my house. On the coastal highway, I got take note of his driving speed. It was over 80km/h. However, I didn't warned him yet as I forgot that the speed limit for that part of road is 70km/h and not 80km/h. And well, just when we saw the traffic ahead, we realised it was a roadblock. And the result, he earned his first ticket. 4th among the gang to drive but the 2nd to receive ticket after GS. LOL... and its CNY, he sure know how to spend his 'ang pao' for this year. Soon after that, we reached the Tesco. Bought the mandarin oranges and headed to E-Gate Secret Recipe to choose the cake. Chose a Tiramisu(tira-MIS-U) cake for her.

The ticket. Lucky speed...88km/h when being issued.

Spotted the cake.

Secured =)

This year's reunion dinner was quite special for my family. My uncle and his family ain't joining us for the reunion dinner this year and my brother was still in Germany. Therefore, it left 4 of us including my parents having the reunion dinner. The table ain't as crowded as usual. However, it was NICE that my brother can join us for the dinner through the internet. It was lunch for him over there but dinner for us over Malaysia. Technology sure proof that distance can be shorten via video conversation. I'm glad that my family still can get together for reunion dinner though my brother was having on the other place over the wire. Anyway it was a bit of disappointment as I can't join KH, CY, ZW and the rest for that night. However, I stay online till 2 a.m. before going to bed.

7th of February, the first day of Chinese New Year. I woke up quite late for this year, around 9 something. After having breakfast, went to my uncle's house where all my relatives will meet together. When we reached there was roughly 11 something, other relatives were already there. For last few years, my family was always first to reach. But not for this year. LOL...After 1p.m, we went to Penang Buddhist Association to pray before went back home.

Penang Buddhist Association.

My first Levi's-511 model...not available in Malaysia...

8th of February, it was a special day. We were going to throw a surprise party for ZW, just before she left us to further her studies in Australia. I suppose to join CY,ST and YY to buy things for the party that afternoon. However, due to some reason, I couldn't join them. ><" Luckily, I was managed to join the party at night. Thanks to KH for picking me up. =) When we arrived with Chin Hong at ZW's aunty house, ST,Weng Liang, Chun You and JX already there...blowing the balloons. Well...I joined in. LOL...blowing balloons was a fun thing to do also. And later on, others arrived...GS, TZ, JJ, Jia Rong, CY, Han Tung, Chia Huey and YY. We were fooling around while preparing and planning. And of course, GS didn't change at all, still the same old GS, crapping his 'theory' there. LOL...Anyway, we all did prepared a card for her. All of us, leave her a message and signed while VJS member, ST and YY had prepared a photo album for her. Well...it was nice that we all got the chance to look at it. The photos were so NICE especially the first photo. LOL...During that time, ZW still don't have any idea about the surprise party. Her relatives and family members were helping us with the surprise party. And thanks to that, it was a real surprise for ZW. After she came in the house after dinner, she saw ST and YY in the living room. She was like....'How come you all are here..." LOL...the surprise didn't end there. Both of them lead her to the dining room where all of us gave her a surprise with the 'party poppers'.She was like speechless for quite a moment. LOL...And Weng Liang came out behind the curtain and gave her 'a bouquet of flowers'. Well...after that, it was hug for them and photo session. LOL...too bad I don't have the photos but I believe others will post it soon. Later after that, we drink and eat while chatting, singing songs and also piano performances from ZW, GS and YY. Something not to be left out, WL still help ZW to finish the beer when we insisted that she must at least drink it. Other than that, 'he' still feed 'her' the cherry while 'she' feed 'him' the chocolate. *wink* Photos will help to explain what have actually happened that night. LOL...

GS requested for this photo...don't know his intention...lol...

GS crapping time, Chin Hong and Tze Jian look like his fans.

A Sponge Bob calendar with special messages meant for ZW. =)

Everyone enjoying themselves.

ZW and WL...LOL...what's their expression...kekez

p/s: more photos on Chrocky's blog...others photos shall be posted if received.

We left there around 2 something in the morning but the fun didn't end there. We proceed to ZW's house. However it left KH, CY, GS , Chun You, Han Tung, ST, YY and me there. Well...we chat and ate the snacks provided. I need to spend a little bit more time with her as I can't send her off at the airport on 9th February. We left at 3.50a.m. So damn sleepy at that moment. Just before I left, a hug with ZW. Argh...felt so sad at that time because it came up in my mind that ZW is going to left. sob ><" A last message sent to her when I back to house. Felt that it was a must for me to do so. Went to bed with an 'upset' heart...miss her so much. 9th February, it was the day, the day ZW gonna left for Australia. Thought I can talk to her that morning but it seems like she was kinda busy that moment. Too bad I can't send her off, need to attend my French class that morning. ><" On my way to the class, I received a call from YY that GS still didn't show up his face. OMG....He sure overslept. I call his house and it was confirmed that the lazy fellow still sleeping on his bed. He should be the one that represent Gang of 5 to send ZW off...end up none of us send her. Felt so sorry for that but this doesn't mean that we're going to forget about her. In fact, we not just wouldn't forgot about her but to miss her a lot too. In the French class, I could hardly pay attention. I was damn sleepy and yet thinking about how was the atmosphere there in the airport. Just wish if I could be there. Finally it was the day she left. Can hardly believe this. Well, for the past few days after SPM, always hang out or meet with her. So ZW was like a part of the life. Therefore, it is no doubt that I'm missing her. I believe not just me but all her friends here in Penang miss her too. Well..just hope she can take good care of herself there and adapt real soon. Lastly ALL THE BEST to ZHAO WEI! And I can guarantee that I'll never forgot about YOU. NEVER...In fact, miss YOU a lot. So just don't change too much yea.... =)

A leafless tree...

Chapter 42: Life

Life…

Life is so short…

Life is nothing but a play, a short play…

The others around us are just strangers…

They shouldn’t take up a major role in our play…

We should live for ourselves…

Human doesn’t ever exist for another person in this world…

We NEVER do…

Human is meant to live ALONE…

None of us have the reason to die for another person…

Others should not be the One to decide our lifes…

Life is lonely and yet cruel…

Therfore we must face the REALITY…

That's what we live for...

The LONELINESS and CRUELTY...