Melaka.....

Saturday:
Was in Melaka last weekend. It was fun, fun, fun. We left KL in the morning. Shobs, met us @ the Asiajaya LRT station and we convoyed. Tasha hopped in with her, the boys drove with Caesar. Oh yeah, by the way, Jam came as well. We left KL at about 8am and reached Melaka just before 10am. It was a slow drive, stopped a couple of times.

Upon arriving, we headed to TESCO to buy all the stuff we needed for the BBQ later that night. Upon buying everything, headed home, cos mum had to marinate all the meats. After that we headed to the Stadium Tun Fatimah, Tasha's cousin Natasha was running. She is an athlete in the making. She is currently representing Melaka in 4x100. Her favourite events are the 100m, 200m and 4x100m. She reminds me of myself. How I used to be so active in the athletics team in my school. She did well, this being her first state outing and she was way younger than the rest of the runners. Jam took quite a few pics. They are posted below.

Anyway, got home to rest for a while and it was time to prepare for the BBQ. I got the fire started and we started cooking @ exactly 7.30pm. We had chicken drumsticks, lamb steaks and fish marinated with assam pedas. Tasha also made some lovely potato salad. Well, I started warming up for the night with a 6 pack of Tigers, Jam joined me later. The night ended @ home @ about 11, then we were off to Ringo's. Ringo wasnt around, so we drank till about 12.30am and left back home to rest - church the next day @ 8.30am, and I'm playing the piano for P&W.

Sunday:
After service, we went for bfast at Selvams - the best 'uth-appam' in the country. It was delicious. For those of you'll who don't know what 'uth-appam' is - well, it is a very thick thosai, but small, garnished with onions and chillies - nice. Goes very well with fish curry and a special chutney only found in Selvams. So, if you want to try it, come to Melaka, hehehehe! Moving on, after bfast, we went back to the stadium again to watch Natasha. It was over by the time we got there, but nevermind. Spent some time with Uncle John & Auntie Rani. Hans was @ church so we couldnt see him this time around. Anyway, after that we headed back home for a well deserved sleep, had a late lunch and headed back to KL.

So I can say that Melaka was absolutely awesome!!

Melaka II

Tasha and myself @ Pulau Melaka

Happy Birthday To You!

Anto' (Pastor In The Making) praying for me

My mum and my sister (Shobie Shobs) giving me a group hug

Shobie Shobs & Balla enjoying the lamb

Tasha, Uncle John, Natasha & Auntie Rani @ the Tun Fatimah Stadium

Our future 'Malaysian Queen of the Tracks'

Last Gasp Winner.....

Thank you Rooney! It was a game that was so high pulsed right from the kick-off to the final whistle. Well, the Rs did it again. This time it was Wayne Rooney who stole the limelight from Christiano Ronaldo. Watching it in the office with the guys as usual. Some sectors were Liverpool, some Chelsea, but most of us were the members of the Red Army. We were rallying our boys to grab that last minute winner. The scoreline was tied at 2-2. Goals from Ronaldo (5'), Kaka' (22') & (37') and Rooney's equaliser in the (59'). The pressure was beginning to pile up and Milan already have a 2 goal advantage going into the San Siro. The wonder boy delivered when it mattered the most. Rooney did it with sheer magnificence. It was a goal that one will find it hard to forget, looking at the circumstances. The final scoreline was Man Utd 3 AC Milan 2. Anyway, now it is all about holding the Milan defence in San Siro and grabbing an early goal to ensure our route to the final. Our first final in the last 8 years.

Anyway, more over the weekend. Will be going back to Melaka. We're having a small birthday celebration for the old boy. Possibly some pics to be updated this time. It has been a while since I posted some pictures.

Man Utd....

Man Utd should have beaten Boro over the weekend. I knew we were heading to victory after the first goal by Richardson. But when Ferdinand got injured, I thought to myself. Why now? Damn! It was his injury that allowed Viduka to equalise. Anyway, that is football. Well, now we have only 12 fit first-team worthy players. Can we win the treble? I will still say we can, provided we continue to play how we played throughout the season. Every game has to be played as if it is final of the UEFA Champions League game.

Well, I only hope and pray that we do not suffer any more injuries - because any more injuries will only damage our entire campaign plans.

Now that we have that out of the way, lets talk about the PFA Players awards. For the first time in 30 years, the accolades of PFA Player of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year went to the same recipient. CHRISTIANO RONALDO. The lad has been a real joy to watch throughout this season. The way he freaks the living daylights out of goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders with his ever so frequent step-overs and sprints.

Notably, in the PFA Dream Team of the Year, 8 players in the team were from Man Utd, namely: Edwin van der Sar, Gary Neville, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Christiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, Didier Drogba & Dimitar Berbatov. Do I need to say more?

Glory Glory Man Utd!

A Year Older....damn!

Well, another year has passed. Getting older, hopefully wiser. It has truly been an interesting year. I'm sure this year will be the same as well. A lot of events to look forward to. I hope and pray everything goes according to plan.

As I was reminiscing my past birthdays, an article that I was reading yesterday struck me. I still remember how 'whacky' birthdays used to be. I remember smearing birthday boys with eggs, flour and water. A deadly concoction which sticks on your hair and school uniform for days if not soaked in hot water and soap instantly. It was fun though. Everyone got it. No one was spared. Boys from 4 / 5 Science 6 from St.Michael's Institution, Ipoh should be able to testify to this. Anyway, a year older is what we will all go through. So lets not complain about how older we get or how much of wrinkles we are seeing on our faces or how forgetful we are becoming, but think of how precious life is and how lucky we are to experience life for a whole new year. Remember, life is short. Enjoy it to the best!

A good read:
Since every year of age can be seen as a minor transition, this can be accompanied by some traditional initiation rite such as a birthday spanking, after which the honoree may in some traditions receive a "pinch to grow an inch." It is also traditional in schools in some areas of Britain to 'bump' people on their birthday. This involves them being hoisted face up by arms and legs and allowed to fall; pulling on the limbs restrains the fall so that the victim does not quite hit the ground. This is repeated for the number of the times when equaled to their birthday age. On one last hoist the celebrant is often allowed to fall to the ground on their backs. A less painful way is to be lifted in the air while sitting on a chair. Then the last lift is usually made higher than the others.

A similar tradition in schools are 'birthday beats' or 'birthday bashings' in which the birthday child receives a number of punches on their arm that equals their age (for example, 14 punches on the arm for a 14-year-old). Usually it is followed with a 'one for luck' punch which tends to be harder than the rest. Birthday beats are not often malicious but sometimes can be considered bullying and may ruin a child's special day. All hits can be given either on the day of the birthday, or the day following the birthday (in which case it would be called "belated birthday beats").

Glory Glory Man Utd!

Any ManUtd fan who did not watch the game early this morning is unworthy to call him/herself an MU fan. The game was AWESOME! Manchester United 7 and AS Roma 1. Yes, it is not a typo. 7-1 was the scoreline. Manchester United won with an aggregate of 8-3 to book ourselves a place with the Semi-Finals of the UEFA Champions League. Braces by Carrick & Ronaldo and singles by Rooney, Smith and Evra. What a night it was at Old Trafford - where dreams do come true. The Theatre of Dreams was again the venue for yet another glorious win for the Red Devils.

I was watching it in the office with a group of ardent football fans - some Liverpools (Raj & Kamal), Chelsea (Rems) and my fellow warriors of the Red Army (Shamsuri & Jay). We were the 'so-called' underdogs going into the 2nd leg of the QF match-up. But after the first goal, I had this gut feeling that we were going into the semis. The forthcoming goals after that, pretty much silenced the duo (Raj & Kamal). Hehehehehe!!

While we were glued to the tele, my friend Mark who is on work in Manchester, smses me and tells me that he is watching the game at Old Trafford. Arrrrrggggghhhhh!!!!!! To make things even more irritating, he is an Arsenal fan. Damn! How lucky some people are.

A new star is born in the midfields of the Red Devils - Michael Carrick. An awesome display by Giggs and Ronaldo. I believe, they mastered the entire attack for Man Utd. We hope to see the same performances in all three tournaments (Premiership, FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League) from the Devils.

Glory Glory Man Utd!

HE IS RISEN!

He Is Risen! What a celebration! Easter is such a meaningful celebration, because Jesus Christ died for all our sins and rose again 3 days later. You see, there is Crucifixion & Resurrection - how on earth did Easter bunnies and Chocolate covered eggs find its way to Easter. There is no meaning whatsoever. I hate it whenever such meaningful celebrations are commercialised. Anyway, that is Easter. He came, He died (for our sins) and He rose again. Thank you Jesus for giving us new life.

Anyway, the entire weekend, [which started on Friday for me], has ended. I am back @ work. It is so strange, the entire week of work moves ever so slowly, but the weekend, just ends in a second. Arrrggghhhh! Anyway, I am so proud of myself for completing the time of Lent without any consumption of alcohol. I vowed that I will not drink any alcohol throughout the Lent. I managed to do it. But, just to take it further, I will not drink for one more week. It was a good 46 days without any alcohol. You guys should try it too - we need to detox every once in a while you know.

More tomorrow. I will be visiting Ah Meng, my VW specialist in the morning. The beauty will be going in for a full restoration soon. So, till that happens, need to compile some ideas, get the engine running well and so on. So, tomorrow for a regular check up.

Cheers fellers!

Yummy Yummy!

I am in Melaka today. Just got back for the Easter weekend. It was a rather fast drive. We left Sec.14 at approx 7.30am and we reached our house in Melaka @ 8.55am. It wasn't jammed, so I enjoyed the morning drive. Upon arriving, I had to go to the Church to get the songs done. I am doing P&W trow. So, I am planning to introduce a new song. {Please click on the link below to watch the music video}. One of the most meaningful Easter songs I have ever come across [thanks Ems]. Upon getting the PPS done in Church got back to have lunch. Now, this was awesome. Mum cooked : Sambal assam pedas fish, frech beans with prawns, rassam, papaddam and some lime pickle. Awesome, simply awesome! I ate and ate and ate. It was so delicious. It is true that one does not appreciate the best of home cooked meals, until he/she leaves home for a while.

Anyway, we have P&W practice later today. I've got 2 other musicians helping me out - a bassist and a drummer. So, that's all for now. More later tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFmu1eUouaA

This Is Becoming A Habit...Got To Blog More

Hello everyone, I know it has been a while. I have been really busy with work, church and all. Anyway, I will make it point to blog as often as I can from now on. It is Rems birthday today, last night we had a small 'do' @ t-Club in Bangsar. It was fun. Almost all the guys from work came by. Had a lot to eat and drink. I couldn't drink because I am on Lent. Can only 'break fast' after Easter Day (Sunday).

My sister (Shobie Shobs) told me that I need to keep updating my blog as she reads it. Wow! Lol! She is going to be pissed at this. Anyway, I will try my best to update my daily doings and reporting more interesting outings I have been doing. Some of the stuff to look forward to is the Miri International Jazz Festival which I am going for in May. Jam and I are true jazz fans. So, this is an opportunity which I am not going to miss. Will tell you more soon.

Cheers!

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

I know it is way after Christmas and the New Year has begun. But thats the thing, being drunk and incapacitated most of the time, I was not in a position to do any blogging. So, now is the time. Well, it was fun. I went back to Melaka for both the occasions. Attended church on both the occasions (Midnight Service). Mum and Dad were strict about us coming back for the New Year especially as I am always out getting sloshed somewhere. So, this time, it was actually nice to be in church and to be with the ones you love as we walked into the New Year.

Well, I have some pics of Christmas. Caesar was the one having a blast. He had so much of bones to munch on. He was the 'Official Welcoming Committee Member' - in fact the only member. So, he ushered all the people into the house.

Rems & Bens came from KL. So, we had a lot to eat & drink. Kindly view the pics below.


All of us in Church just before the Christmas Eve Midnight Service


Dad preaching at the Service


Balla & Shobanam narrating the Christmas play


Caesar - "Welcoming Committee"


Rems, Bens & me'self @ me' house having some whisky & mutton varuvel

There Was No Room In The Inn

Well, it is the time of the year. The time much awaited by everyone. Well, at least I have been waiting for it. Going back last weekend, really got me into the Christmas spirit. Saw Mum baking the fruit cakes, those home made murukku's, etc, just got me. The tree is not up yet. I guess I've got to get it up. I love decorating the Christmas tree. We change the theme of the tree every year. Well, last year the theme was Gold and Red, so this year it will be Blue and Silver. I bought this Nativity Set for Mum. She loves those small ornaments. In fact, the Christmas tree and Santa Claus have taken away the true meaning of Christmas. I know, I know, I am drawn into the same craze as well. But, I agree that the true meaning of Christmas is actually seen in the Manger. As you can see above, this is the true meaning of Christmas.

Mary & Joseph were searching for an Inn to have their baby born. Now, this baby was the ONE. The ONE who will indeed save all men from their sins. Yes, this baby was Jesus. So throughout Bethlehem, they couldn't find a room in any of the Inns there. So, the only available option was a Manger. As you can see above, there were cows, donkeys, sheeps and other farm animals. Jesus was born in such a state so that everyone could see Him and could reach Him. If Jesus was born in a luxurious palace, no one could have gone to see Him. The 3 wise men bearing gifts came from all over to see Jesus in the Manger. They were guided by a star. This star was a guide not only to the wise men but also to the shepherds who were manning their flock in the hills far away. Hence, the true meaning of Christmas. Christ was born to save all men from their iniquities. To God Be The Glory!

"But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel".

Damn It Has Been Long!!!!

Hi everyone, I know it has been a while since I last blogged. I have been busy with exams. Just finished my Law exams. Now it is the waiting that I need to endure. Anyway, have not been up to anything special lately. Well, went on a holiday to Penang with Tasha. It wasn't as good as I expected it to be. I fell sick, had a tough time finding a 24hours clinic in the whole island. Boy, that was an experience. But it was ok. Stayed at Tg. Bungah Resort - it has a private beach front and all so it was ok. Will update with some pics soon.

VW is not too fine. Fell sick AGAIN. Before I forget, I had the pleasure to meet this VW freak. Went for dinner @ a restaurant in SS2, met him. A very humble man. He has done wonders on his VW 1303s. Car is worth about RM35K now. He will be taking me to some of his workshops to do up 'yours truly'. I do hope and pray that the price of doing up the engine and the body will not be too expensive. Besides, the body and the engine, I am also saving up some money for the interior. Hopefully, everything can be managed within a budget of RM7K.

More on my next post. Will put in some pics of the trip to Penang and Dogathon as well. By the way, to all you pet lovers, the Dogathon 2006 will be held at the same venue : UPM &Vetenirary Faculty on the 13th of August 2006 (Sun). For all those of you who want the come, the event starts about 7am and should be finished by 4pm.

Preparing For The Treasure Hunt

A few of us @ the Office have decided to take part in the annual 'The Sun' Treasure Hunt. Have never took part in one before - at least not the one in which we move around in cars. It should be a good experience. Ben & I will be going for the briefing this Friday @ Mont Kiara.

It is our first experience. We hope to learn and experience the shit. Not so much winning, but taking something home in the end of the day would be an added benefit.

Will be posting more with pics after the event which is on Saturday, 20th May 2006.

VW Hospitalised

Hi everyone,

My Beetle was sent to the workshop sometime last week to replace the clutch kit. That was the original plan. However, when the engine was jacked up, all the engine oil that was in the car spilled out. Unknown to me the oil seals were broken, piston rings were dented and the cylinder heads were cracked.

The repair bill which was initially estimated to be between RM700 - RM800, rocketed to RM1,200. The car will be ready by this Saturday. Basically a top over-haul was done on the car. The engine will also be washed and then I am thinking of sending it to the paint shop for some touch ups to be done. Paint job is still fine, so I thought of patching up some of the parts that were chipped. Once that is done, then we're going interior.

So, I am planning a monthly routine in the car. Every month a small part will be done on the car. More updates once the car is out. Will also try and upload a latest picture of the AT 14.

Happy New Year!

Hi everyone,

I am sorry I havent had the time to blog lately as I have been busy with Christmas preparations and all. Well, now tt all is done, there will be more updates.

For all you Bug Fanatics, on the 8th of January 2006 (Sunday) there will be a VW Drift Event in UIA Gombak. Time of the event is around 3-4pm. But exact time of the event will be posted within the next 24 hours.

Thats all for now. More later.

VW Parts :)

Hear ye! Hear ye!

Just met this guy following a thread he posted in zerotohundred.com - this guy is known as the 'Bugfather'. He had a Beetle - spent RM17k on the engine works, sadly, following a bad accident he is selling of all parts of the baby to Bug fanatics. Trust me, he has done a lot of work on his babe. I have personally met him and bought some myself (got for my babe a pair of running boards and planning to get a SCAT gear-shift). Parts are in excellent condition.

So, for all you Bug Fanatics, here you go: http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/showthread.php?t=58212

No regrets.

CSA CSC Talent Search 2005

Hi everyone,

At the CSA CSC Annual Dinner held last Saturday, my buddy Jam and myself took part in the Talent Search competition. We did ok, won 3rd place - sang the song by Eric Clapton & Babyface : Change the World. Weren't too happy with the results. But I guess we'd have to try again next year - if they have the Star Search again tt is. On the whole, the dinner was a success I would say. There were a lot of performances, dances and a stand up comedian - which was rather good.

Thats all for now. More tomorrow. Hopefully, if I can get a hold of some pictures. Will put them in as well.

Chiao!

Heric & Reena

Congratulations to my dear cousin and her husband Heric on the solemnisation of their Holy Matrimony. They got married on the 19th of November 2005. Wedding was held at St. Mary's Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur. I was given to honour of singing them a song in the Church. Wishing them the very best and may God continue to guide them as they embark on this new journey as husband and wife.

Have been really busy with studies, did not have the time to blog...again! But, how can i forget. CSC CSA held a Talent Search. My buddy Jam and I have qualified to the finals - to be held on the 25th of November 2005 @ Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel. Will post pictures of the night soon. From now on, it is just practice, practice and practice. We wouldnt want to make the same mistakes we did during the quarters & semi-finals. Hope & pray we will do well.

Will be going to Ipoh over the next 2 weekends. Hopefully, will capture some pics and load it for your viewing pleasure.

Cheers!

More pictures taken @ The Wedding

Melaka

Hello everyone,
Yeah I know it has been a while since I last blogged. Anyway, have been really busy with work & classes. Went back to Melaka last weekend. Left on Saturday, got there by 11am. Had music practice @ church. Mum was leading in P&W. After practice rushed home to wallop all the food that I have been missing. The last time I went back was like almost 3 weeks ago. So, I ate and ate and ate - mum cooked chicken bryani. The Christ Church Kindergarten was having its Annual Concert. Did nothing much during the day, just rested - stayed up to watch the Man Utd v Tottenham game - very disappointing performance by the home team. Next day, got up early went to Church, then back for lunch. Took Caesar for his walk. Pretty much thats all. Got back to KL by 1.30am. Arrrggghhhh....then its back to work! More later.