This evening, my office across the street from me received a package. It was marked "Hydrogen bomb" which scared the bejesus out of the staff. They called the cops and by 7:45pm, there were several police cars, a bomb squad, a sniffer dog, a wailing fire engine and dozens of police blocking the entire area.
My colleague on my floor heard about it from our other colleagues in the other building urged and rushed me to join him to watch the whole scene. And he promptly crossed the road nearer to the bomb.
I'm curious and fascinated. But I'm not THAT curious. But hey, if it WERE a hydrogen bomb, I think I'd be killed even if I had reached Klang.
Will get more news tomorrow on what the package contained. Gosh, isn't my workplace exciting?
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
New Hardware!
We just added a couple of hardware on our computer, a DVD burner, router (so that KS can MSN me from downstairs) and a headphone/mic for Skype. Unfortunately, the only thing working well is the router. This also means my husband will be working non-stop since he recently cited his current hobby is his job.
The DVD burner plays music CDs but when I tried to play our U2 Vertigo Tour, it refused to play it. Had to switch it back to my VCD burner to watch it.
As for the headphones, we can't seem to find a way to get the mic working. More tests required this week before we can fully start to Skype. Ron, I've been wanting to ask you what a particular classical piece is, which I can't describe over email or text. It's been playing in my mind for the last couple of months, especially when I go to the loo at work. Don't ask me why.
The DVD burner plays music CDs but when I tried to play our U2 Vertigo Tour, it refused to play it. Had to switch it back to my VCD burner to watch it.
As for the headphones, we can't seem to find a way to get the mic working. More tests required this week before we can fully start to Skype. Ron, I've been wanting to ask you what a particular classical piece is, which I can't describe over email or text. It's been playing in my mind for the last couple of months, especially when I go to the loo at work. Don't ask me why.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Fashion Show at 1 Utama
Went to my first fashion show and it was great! I usually am not interested in fashion shows but because it was organised by a shopping mall, I reckoned the clothes would be available there at the mall itself. And therefore, wearable.
There were still clothes which were still not really wearable but there were a couple which looked pretty good. I might go visit the shops to take a closer look (at the price tag, more like it!). Met a guy who is a designer of one of the clothes line that was being paraded. He was dropping names like Zang Toi, Bernard Chandran and Bill Keith as his buddies. But other than that, he was friendly and provided some distraction for the otherwise boring pre-show.
Since my colleagues weren't keen to go, I dragged Jan along. She was drooling over one of the models, a Caucasian sporting a five o'clock shadow. We were rubbing shoulders with the local celebrities although I could only spot one. And the emcee was a Channel [V] VJ, Dom. He's cute. The crowd wasn't very responsive, though.
Oh, and when I was asked which company I was representing, I automatically said my ex company's name. Sigh, despite being away for more than 1.5 years, my old company's DNA is still found within me.
All in all, we had a pretty good time although I may not like to attend them too frequently.
There were still clothes which were still not really wearable but there were a couple which looked pretty good. I might go visit the shops to take a closer look (at the price tag, more like it!). Met a guy who is a designer of one of the clothes line that was being paraded. He was dropping names like Zang Toi, Bernard Chandran and Bill Keith as his buddies. But other than that, he was friendly and provided some distraction for the otherwise boring pre-show.
Since my colleagues weren't keen to go, I dragged Jan along. She was drooling over one of the models, a Caucasian sporting a five o'clock shadow. We were rubbing shoulders with the local celebrities although I could only spot one. And the emcee was a Channel [V] VJ, Dom. He's cute. The crowd wasn't very responsive, though.
Oh, and when I was asked which company I was representing, I automatically said my ex company's name. Sigh, despite being away for more than 1.5 years, my old company's DNA is still found within me.
All in all, we had a pretty good time although I may not like to attend them too frequently.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
This is so Funny!
Okay, I know this takes a couple of minutes to watch but I couldn't stop laughing out loud throughout.
Monday, April 09, 2007
Hair Pulling Weekend
This weekend was possibly one of the most stressful weekends ever.
Firstly, I discovered I forgot to bring my overnight bag as soon as we were unloading our bags in Malacca. Which meant I had only what I was wearing and it was in sweltering heat. So, I had to go off to buy undies, clothes, toothbrush. Thank goodness it was only for one night.
Then, we frequently got stuck in the massive jams along Mahkota Parade. Apparently, since it was the Easter weekend and Singapore was on public holiday on Friday while Johorians have Monday off to celebrate their Sultan's birthday, the crush of people visiting Malacca was amazing. Why, you could see the crowd from the front page of the local newspaper, showing thousands of people gathered at some church for Good Friday in Malacca.
We went to Jonker's Walk last night where I tried and tried to look for a replacement for my orange voodoo but none of the shops had the colour combination as mine did. So I came back without my ideal replacement.
Then today, we were craving for some good durians for tea and after getting there, we discovered the fruit seller had sold out most of his durians, except for one plastic container. We soon discovered why no one wanted that one. It was absolutely tasteless! Durian is famous for its pungent smell and taste and this had neither!
Instead, we tried to lift our spirits by ordering some ais kacang to soothe the sweltering heat. The stall owner then told us he had just run out of ais kacang and cendol.
Disappointed, we decided to head home to PJ since Jan had plans to meet a friend at 8pm at church. Since it was only 4:30pm, we reckoned we had heaps of time. Until we encountered 3 policemen who had lesser common sense than cows, dispatched to "assist" the flow of traffic at a non-functioning traffic lights just before the highway entrance.
We were there from 5pm until 6:20pm for the short stretch of about 3 km stretch. Just because the road was curved and the cows couldn't see how long the traffic had built up, they decided to give our side a couple of misses (or they just couldn't keep track of who's turn it was next). I sincerely believe a trained monkey could do SO much better.
It's very very frustrating that we couldn't mow them down as we passed them. Or that we can't call anyone to vent our frustration. Sure, Visit Malaysia Year 2007. Visitors trying to get back home today at the Air Keroh toll in the evening would really think twice about coming to Malacca in the near future.
I need another weekend.
Firstly, I discovered I forgot to bring my overnight bag as soon as we were unloading our bags in Malacca. Which meant I had only what I was wearing and it was in sweltering heat. So, I had to go off to buy undies, clothes, toothbrush. Thank goodness it was only for one night.
Then, we frequently got stuck in the massive jams along Mahkota Parade. Apparently, since it was the Easter weekend and Singapore was on public holiday on Friday while Johorians have Monday off to celebrate their Sultan's birthday, the crush of people visiting Malacca was amazing. Why, you could see the crowd from the front page of the local newspaper, showing thousands of people gathered at some church for Good Friday in Malacca.
We went to Jonker's Walk last night where I tried and tried to look for a replacement for my orange voodoo but none of the shops had the colour combination as mine did. So I came back without my ideal replacement.
Then today, we were craving for some good durians for tea and after getting there, we discovered the fruit seller had sold out most of his durians, except for one plastic container. We soon discovered why no one wanted that one. It was absolutely tasteless! Durian is famous for its pungent smell and taste and this had neither!
Instead, we tried to lift our spirits by ordering some ais kacang to soothe the sweltering heat. The stall owner then told us he had just run out of ais kacang and cendol.
Disappointed, we decided to head home to PJ since Jan had plans to meet a friend at 8pm at church. Since it was only 4:30pm, we reckoned we had heaps of time. Until we encountered 3 policemen who had lesser common sense than cows, dispatched to "assist" the flow of traffic at a non-functioning traffic lights just before the highway entrance.
We were there from 5pm until 6:20pm for the short stretch of about 3 km stretch. Just because the road was curved and the cows couldn't see how long the traffic had built up, they decided to give our side a couple of misses (or they just couldn't keep track of who's turn it was next). I sincerely believe a trained monkey could do SO much better.
It's very very frustrating that we couldn't mow them down as we passed them. Or that we can't call anyone to vent our frustration. Sure, Visit Malaysia Year 2007. Visitors trying to get back home today at the Air Keroh toll in the evening would really think twice about coming to Malacca in the near future.
I need another weekend.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Disturbing
Mechanic on molest charge
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Accused: Especkerman heading for the lockup after he was charged at the magistrate’s court in Klang yesterday. |
The 45-year-old mechanic, who runs a motor workshop here, got into trouble with the law again for allegedly molesting a 20-year-old girl who had come to his place for an interview.
Fabian Gilbert Especkerman was charged under Section 354 of the Penal Code yesterday for using criminal force with intent to outrage the victim’s modesty.
He was accused of committing the offence in Jalan Jasmin, Bandar Botanic, near here, at 10am on March 12.
Especkerman claimed trial to the charge and is being defended by counsel Gerard Lazarus.
Magistrate Mujib Saroji set bail at RM4,000 with one surety and fixed May 2 for the case to be mentioned.
Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/3/31/courts/17310835&sec=courts
This is my mechanic. The very same one whom I called just 3 days after his alleged molest took place and I was alone with him 2 days later at night to collect my car.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Broken Arm
Haha... NOW I'm starting to sound grouchy myself, complaining about everything.
Today, we're heading to Melaka to celebrate KS's uncle's birthday (hence the baking of two cakes). I'm looking forward to it. I need to replace my voodoo doll as it broke it's left arm last weekend.
So on Monday, I asked my boss who happened to have lunch with us:
Me (in total seriousness): Peter, how is your left arm?
He gives me this stunned look and gives a puzzled frown: Er... okay, I guess. WHY?
Me (shrugging): Oh nothing really. But you sure? No aches, pains or broken bones?
He panics: I cannot answer this trick question!
He never found out why I asked. So guys, if you were worried I suddenly turned to the occult, my voodoo is confirmed not a real one, okay?
Today, we're heading to Melaka to celebrate KS's uncle's birthday (hence the baking of two cakes). I'm looking forward to it. I need to replace my voodoo doll as it broke it's left arm last weekend.
So on Monday, I asked my boss who happened to have lunch with us:
Me (in total seriousness): Peter, how is your left arm?
He gives me this stunned look and gives a puzzled frown: Er... okay, I guess. WHY?
Me (shrugging): Oh nothing really. But you sure? No aches, pains or broken bones?
He panics: I cannot answer this trick question!
He never found out why I asked. So guys, if you were worried I suddenly turned to the occult, my voodoo is confirmed not a real one, okay?
3 Hour Journey
Yesterday, I left on the dot after work, at 4:45pm. Yes, I finish work at 4:45pm on Fridays. I was rushing to get to this cake supplies shop to get some stuff as I baked 2 cakes for KS's relatives for this weekend.
I went over to KS' office, took the car, thinking it would be faster and promptly got stuck in a massive jam right until I reached PJ at nearly 7pm. Thank goodness the baking supply shop closes at 7! Then, it took my another hour just to reach Klang. By that time, I felt I needed to reward myself for the torturous journey. And instead, I baked two cakes and did some laundry. Today, I going to have tim sum for breakfast!
It also reminded me why we don't come home early every day from work and would prefer to eat somewhere in PJ before heading home. The jams are so bad, it's not worth it and we'd probably get gastric if we tried to come home to eat.
Have I ever mentioned how living in Klang isn't really conducive when you work in the heart of KL and have most of your activities in PJ? I love the house, the surroundings, my kitchen, my oven, my cat... just sometimes the driving gets to me.
I went over to KS' office, took the car, thinking it would be faster and promptly got stuck in a massive jam right until I reached PJ at nearly 7pm. Thank goodness the baking supply shop closes at 7! Then, it took my another hour just to reach Klang. By that time, I felt I needed to reward myself for the torturous journey. And instead, I baked two cakes and did some laundry. Today, I going to have tim sum for breakfast!
It also reminded me why we don't come home early every day from work and would prefer to eat somewhere in PJ before heading home. The jams are so bad, it's not worth it and we'd probably get gastric if we tried to come home to eat.
Have I ever mentioned how living in Klang isn't really conducive when you work in the heart of KL and have most of your activities in PJ? I love the house, the surroundings, my kitchen, my oven, my cat... just sometimes the driving gets to me.
Grumpy Old Man
For the first time in my life, I have encountered someone so unpleasant that I can go against my nature to not be pleasant and not feel guilty about it. This guy is incredible. The first time I met him, I said a passing hello, or a good morning and he completely ignored me. Thereafter, I noticed he ignores everyone else and goes around with a scowl on his face.
When I buy tidbits for everyone else, I would intentionally miss him out and I wouldn't feel guilty about it.
Oh well, not that I bother about him. Just this thought came to mind the other day when I tried to start small talk with him on impulse. Right after I uttered something to him, he glared at me and I had to remind myself who I was trying to talk to.
There are lots of different people in this world, aren't there?
When I buy tidbits for everyone else, I would intentionally miss him out and I wouldn't feel guilty about it.
Oh well, not that I bother about him. Just this thought came to mind the other day when I tried to start small talk with him on impulse. Right after I uttered something to him, he glared at me and I had to remind myself who I was trying to talk to.
There are lots of different people in this world, aren't there?
Monday, April 02, 2007
Gilmored
I've been slacking on my blogging. Been catching up on my Gilmore Girls Season 5, some nights watching up to 4 episodes and sleeping past 2am even on a work day.
So, now I'm done watching it, waiting for Season 6 from a friend.
Other than that, work has been hectic with a launch this Thursday, whereby I'd have to wake up at the wee hours of the morning to get to work by 7am for the preparations.
Will blog more later. Now that I'm done with Gilmore Girls, I'm trying to start my next Terry Pratchett. But somehow I feel I need a break from Terry and read someone else. Like The Time Traveler's Wife, which I bought last year and is now sitting collecting dust. Yup, taking it for granted since it's not borrowed.
This year, I plan to buy more books to fulfill my income tax waiver quota for books and magazines. I'm wondering if I should get that imported photography magazine or should I just surf the net? After all, my digital camera's not exactly functioning as per my expectations anymore, even my camera phone takes better shots these days.
Sorry, I'm not very focused right now. Okay, going to have an early night tonight.
Oh, one more thing, My Fair Lady will be showing here in KL. To go or not to go? I'll have to figure a way to bribe Mum down for it as KS won't be dragged there alive - he dislikes musicals.
Oh oh! One LAST thing. After my months and months of downloading Gilmore Girls Season 7 with only 2 more episodes to go, backing up every episode with an external hard drive and burning into half a dozen VCDs (yes, I have yet to buy my DVD burner), my friend tells me she already downloaded them all and can lend them to me soon. Bugger. She also has Heroes. Now I need to find someone who has downloaded Ugly Betty and CSI and never bother about downloading series anymore.
So, now I'm done watching it, waiting for Season 6 from a friend.
Other than that, work has been hectic with a launch this Thursday, whereby I'd have to wake up at the wee hours of the morning to get to work by 7am for the preparations.
Will blog more later. Now that I'm done with Gilmore Girls, I'm trying to start my next Terry Pratchett. But somehow I feel I need a break from Terry and read someone else. Like The Time Traveler's Wife, which I bought last year and is now sitting collecting dust. Yup, taking it for granted since it's not borrowed.
This year, I plan to buy more books to fulfill my income tax waiver quota for books and magazines. I'm wondering if I should get that imported photography magazine or should I just surf the net? After all, my digital camera's not exactly functioning as per my expectations anymore, even my camera phone takes better shots these days.
Sorry, I'm not very focused right now. Okay, going to have an early night tonight.
Oh, one more thing, My Fair Lady will be showing here in KL. To go or not to go? I'll have to figure a way to bribe Mum down for it as KS won't be dragged there alive - he dislikes musicals.
Oh oh! One LAST thing. After my months and months of downloading Gilmore Girls Season 7 with only 2 more episodes to go, backing up every episode with an external hard drive and burning into half a dozen VCDs (yes, I have yet to buy my DVD burner), my friend tells me she already downloaded them all and can lend them to me soon. Bugger. She also has Heroes. Now I need to find someone who has downloaded Ugly Betty and CSI and never bother about downloading series anymore.
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