The Joke's On You!

2008-03-18T12:22:00.007+08:00

Incubus. Blew. The. Fucking. Lid. Off.

What a show man, the crowd was so fucking fantastic- it was as if they ate, slept, drank and breathed Incubus. Single best performance I've witnessed in my life.

Hope they come back again for a third time!

(Sorry for the dodgy photos. They were the best i could get off David.)

2008-03-12T16:20:00.003+08:00

Well, well, well. The people finally speaketh. I've been expecting some changes what with the recent hoo-ha about the opposition having a real chance this time round. But not changes of this degree.

Still, I'm looking forward to see what Guan Eng does with Penang and what transpires of Perak now that they're in the opositions' hands. Let's hope they deliver and give the ruling party a run for their money!

On another note, I'll be going to Sunburst this Saturday. Anoyone else going?

2008-01-21T17:34:00.000+08:00

It was all worth the hard work wasn't it.

The Blunt Train

2008-01-21T17:27:00.000+08:00

“The rusty train is on a long, long journey to Knowhere, and the only passenger on it looks out of the windows, fascinated and entranced by the beauty of all things nature as the picturesque scenery whizzes past. With a keener sense of time and in direction, the bony lad would have heard the wails and the warning signs coming from the outside; but mesmerized by and caring for only how beautiful everything looked from the inside, the lad was blessedly ignorant. Trudging on and on into forever, he does not feel the slightest remorse or regret, which he says, is the mightiest of all emotions. As dusk settles upon the landscapes that has blinded him so, the bony lad, slowly, but certainly, catches the first glimpses of utter hideousness. A sharp whimper betrays his outwardly defiance. Realizing his mistake, he stumbles up and out of the compartment, only to find, to his horror, enlightenment. He tries, with an effort, to suppress the confusion; but the train ploughs on as always. “It shan’t be too far now,” he hears a whisper as dull as a blunt blade stab through the faint heart. And just like that, a heartbeat of a second later, the dusklight clears; in its place, a brilliant shade of magenta covers the terrain. The lad shades his eyes from the light, and just like a million times before, a sigh, one of pleasure, escapes his lips. He can’t help it. Stifling the subsiding cries of anguish in his head, he takes his seat, and just like before, admires how unbelievingly beautiful it all was. And all was lost once again.”
-The Writer

Inspired by John Mayer’s Stop This Train. I finally got this off my chest.

Happy new year (post in disguise) !

2007-12-31T17:08:00.000+08:00

It’s that time of the year again. Where we sit back and reflect upon the year gone by. Upon the year ahead. Upon the accomplishments and setbacks. Upon breakthroughs and heartbreaks. And upon how best to end the year with the loudest possible bang.

For me, the 31st of Decembers have been about nights out partying-and-drinking-non-stop-till-you-drop affairs. And to be honest, I’m sick of it. Sick and tired of the booze, the girls, and heck, even the guys. Hah. And so, against my friends’ “better” judgement, I’m going to sit in tonight, with a good book in hand, and a good movie on standby, and hopefully, start the new year sober. Now that, doesn't sound half-bad at all. Ah, already I’m looking forward to the comfort of the quiet night and the hushed whooshes of fireworks that would later follow.

So here’s a toast to all youse people: hope you had a great close to 2007, now let’s welcome 2008 with clear eyes and full hearts!

Warlords

2007-12-19T17:01:00.000+08:00

Warlords was simply brilliant. Best wuxia drama of the year I say. Beats Lust, Caution any day. Jet Li grabbed the show though. Was expecting him to do all the ass-whopping and leave the dialogues to Kaneshiro and Lau, but boy did his portrayal of the eldest of three blood-brothers steal the thunder. Lau and Kaneshiro carried their characters -full of spirit and emotion- very well. The gist of the movie- the bond of brothers/"xiong di", was aptly and brilliantly highlighted. Add that on to some excellent cinematography, and a solid storyline, voila, you have one of the yearend's must watch movies.

Only compaint I have is of the shitty "The Warlord" film title.

2007-12-11T22:04:00.000+08:00

I got a surprise visit from her again. After such a long time. It was so good it felt real, even for the briefest of seconds. Damn. And as always, I awoke with a sigh, accompanied by a lingering smile.

He's grey, He's old, He's worth his weight in gold, Gary Mac, Gary Mac!

2007-11-30T14:44:00.000+08:00

Gary McAllister. The Liverpool legend.

Perfection?

2007-11-15T22:29:00.000+08:00

You ever felt you've had one good week too many it starts to become mundane? Days fly past. Work's good- you're given credit for what you do and you're kept occupied with work; exactly how you'd envisioned it to be. On the other end of life, you're mixing with the right people; you're going places and meeting new people. Not to mention appeasing the old friends who go way back. On top of that, you're picking up new habits to keep yourself active and busy, and surprise, surprise, they're all transpiring nicely.

But somehow or other, you get bored of the whole routine. It's so mechanical, you sit down at the end of the day, evaluate what you've done and achieved, only to find PERFECT; well, maybe not perfect, but being on the right path; ain't so perfect after all.

You feel there's more to life than just what you're doing. That although time flies by and you seem to be doing pretty well in conducting a wholesome and balanced life, there's just something missing. That this is not just it. There must be more to it, is there not?

I think that's what staying too long in your comfort zone can do to you. Transform you into a robot. Turn you into a living slave. Hmm, which got me thinking of David's invitation, maybe I worry too much. A shot of exhilaration is probably what I need most, no?

I can almost hear him do a Lee Evans impersonation:
"Like fook you do, mate!"

Lover's Spit

2007-11-11T17:15:00.000+08:00

It has been a good week. At work, everything is running smoothly. Took Friday off and spent the few days I had free catching up with the people who thought me dead. And with the sister as well. Futsal has been good. I'm beginning to get back to my usual levels, albeit at the price of Rm400 and a broken pair of glasses.

Bought a load of anime and comics and spent the weekends gorging myself with movies. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was good; Wicker Park- cheesy concept but entertaining nonetheless, and Tekkonkinkreet (F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S.). Memang wajib ditonton oleh all fans anime. Easily the best movie I've watched this year.

That was my weekend. Back to the rat race tomorrow. Will be closing the magazine by next week. Oh boy, I can't wait to finish my work.

11.55pm

2007-11-05T16:52:00.001+08:00

To broker a deal between us,
It came.
Twisted, charred metal.
It smelt.
Liberated by the shadows,
It faded.

Hey now, hey now,
It said.
With the swagger of a star of a far distant sailor.
It played.
Like an addictive alcoholic.
It mothered.

I was looking for another you.
It quivered.
The silver bells chimed blue,
It wept.
Cries to be loved by good souls.
It begged.

It's green, people!

2007-10-20T23:30:00.000+08:00

Life's as sweet as it gets right now. We're getting back to old times. Or at least I'd like to think so. Though one member short, at least we're not stagnating. That has to count for something. But not before I got myself pissed drunk of course. Come to think of it, that was sort of a catalyst. But hey, at least it was worthwhile, though I'm not necessarily proud of it.

At work, I'm keeping my bosses happy. On the surface? Who cares?! Other than that, I've been on the go, meeting new people and spotting old faces. But most of all, I'm writing features! It was not too long ago when I would read stuff written by Shaun Orange, Sid Lowe, David Pleat and envision myself writing my own. October's issue was nothing to be proud of. Can't wait to get my hands on the draft of November's issue.

Athlete comes to mind. Aptly so too-
"I see hope is here, in a plastic box."

Me

2007-10-06T22:39:00.000+08:00

It felt like the first time. Really flew me back. What an upside-down. What a mix.

What a week.

Mood:
4 am- Cherry Ghost
It Means Nothing- Stereophonics
When Will I See Your Face Again- Jamie Scott and The Town

Finally...

2007-09-12T20:18:00.000+08:00

Company Politics 1 - 0 Me .

Although I'd expected to be in tricky situations, never in my life would I have predicted it to hit me during my second week. On top of that, the people there seemed nice, and I in turn, did not feel like I alienated anyone. I mixed around, and yeah, never would I have predicted to be hit like that.

I do not know who did it but hey, come to talk about it, even if I did, I don't think I'd be pissed with that person. The issue at hand was just to bizzare, maybe not so for an old-timer, but it seemed bizzare enough to me as it all arised from jealousy. Now what have you people, with all your perks, have got to be envious about I have absolutely no idea. Hell it's kinda hilarious the more I think about it. And my pity goes to you. Really. I had no intention whatsoever of ...er....offending you?

All the same, the boss was, well, diplomatic about it, and I was relieved I didn't get a bashing. He was understanding enough. Just told me to have my wits around me-self in the future cos these things do tend to happen (though, again, its bizzare!!).

So, there. My first dose of office reality.

So...

2007-09-10T20:53:00.000+08:00

It's been a rather uneventful week. And I'm rather enjoying what I'm doing. Hell with what the others think. I'm doing what I like, I do not regret being nonchalant. I hope it doesn't come back and bite me.

On another note, I've fallen for Meet Uncle Hussain. This indie/alternative outfit is nothing short of smashing. As talented as they come, the band carries a raw yet edgy sound, and they definitely know their stuff, defintely one to look out for. Check out their songs Lagu untukmu, Mahkota and Hanya Khayalan.

For those into local indie bands, do give them a try. Sapport Meet Uncle Hussain! Support local music!!!!

2007-09-05T17:55:00.001+08:00

I'm bored.

Really bored.

Seriously, I'm really bored.

It's past six and here I am, having to sit through the next two half hours for that meeting.

Although I'm impressed with the freelancer editor, that doesn't mean I'm not pissed. I am, in fact, feeling royally pissed with the pass of each second.

And the more the seconds go by, the more I feel I'm being fucked over.

Sigh. it has been a bad day.

may peace and love been upon you peoples.

Let it be real!

2007-07-14T20:28:00.000+08:00

A little something I read in Football365's transfer gossip today:

In the words of The Times:

'Sunderland agreed a deal to sign Kieran Richardson last night, after completing the signing of Michael Chopra earlier in the day. The club have agreed a fee of £5.5 million with Manchester United for Richardson, the midfield player who came through the ranks at Old Trafford.

' £10.5m for the pair. Ten point five million pounds.

Jesus wept. As, we assume, did a lot of Sunderland fans."

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

I couldn't believe my eyes man when I read that. If it does happen, I'll be so muthafucking relieved that Kieran Richardson is not gonna be at ManU next season. But I feel a bit sorry for Roy Keane. For 10.5 mil all he's got is an ex-Magpie who didn't make the grade at Newcastle and a fucking twat no decent ManU supporter rate.

Dulce Et Decorum Est

2007-07-09T00:21:00.000+08:00

Bent double, like old beggars under sacks,
Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge,
Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs,
And towards our distant rest began to trudge.
Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots,
But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame, all blind;
Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots
Of gas-shells dropping softly behind.

Gas! GAS! Quick, boys! - An ecstasy of fumbling,
Fitting the clumsy helmets just in time,
But someone still was yelling out and stumbling
And flound'ring like a man in fire or lime. -
Dim through the misty panes and thick green light,
As under a green sea, I saw him drowning.

In all my dreams before my helpless sight
He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning.

If in some smothering dreams, you too could pace
Behind the wagon that we flung him in,
And watch the white eyes writhing in his face,
His hanging face, like a devil's sick of sin,
If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood
Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs
Bitter as the cud
Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues, -
My friend, you would not tell with such high zest
To children ardent for some desperate glory,
The old lie: Dulce et decorum est
Pro patria mori.

- Wilfred Owen

One of my favourite pieces of all time, reading, or in this case, typing, the last paragraph never fails to freeze the blood flowing through the veins. It is a sort of crescendo for me, reminding me how frail the human being is.

*Latin quotation= "It is sweet and becoming to die for one's country."

When I Was One-and-Twenty

2007-07-08T23:51:00.000+08:00

Unable to die as I lie, staring at the whitewashed boards, Housman greeted me with the utmost cynicism

When I was one and-twenty
I heard a wise man say,

"Give crowns and pounds and guineas
But not your heart. away;

Give pearls away and rubies
But keep your fancy free."

But I was one-and-twenty -
No use talk to me.

When I was one-and-twenty
I heard him say again,

"The heart out of the bosom
Was never given in vain;

'Tis paid with sighs a plenty
And sold for endless rue."

And I am two-and-twenty,
And oh, 'tis true, 'tis true.

Transformers rocks my socks!!!!!!

2007-06-29T03:30:00.000+08:00

Damn man, damn.

It was simply amazing, and mind-blowing it was. It's almost 4 in the morning but I'll be damned if I didn't get this up now.

Oh and what am I blabbering about? Why Transformers of course! The Michael Bay adaptation of the object of every decent child's fantasy. Transformers for god's sake!

Not going to miss the premiere for the world, Transformers the live-action movie really delievered, with the bots looking way cooler than depicted in the posters. Ooh and the sound of them bots mobilizing, or transform into their alternate modes, brought back nostalgic memories of yesterdays and boy did it bring the chills.

With Michael Bay (a non-Transformers fan initially) at the helm, many die-hard fans were extremely sceptical of what the outcome would be, but after the watching it myself, the man deserves due credit for his portrayal of the Autobots and Decepticons which stuck very much to the original core flavour of the popular franchise, and also for keeping the movie action-packed throughout.

Interspersed with Shia LaBeouf's hilarious antics in his efforts to woo Megan Fox's character (smokin' hawt!!), the main attraction was obviously the battle between Autobots Optimus Prime (the tai gor), Jazz, Ironhide, Bumblebee and Ratchet, and Decepticons Megatron (iceman...lol), Starscream, Blackout, Frenzy, Barricade, Bonecrusher, Brawl and Scorponok.

The film kept me on the edge of my seat throughout and it was really quite disappointing when it all came to an end. For me, I didn't think the Autobots got enough screen time and the individual battles between the Autobots and Decepticons could've been lengthened (the duel between Optimus and Megatron whooped ass though). And what the fuck the uber-cool, slick Autobot second-in-command sabotuer, Jazz (I fucking worship him during my kiddie days) was disposed of in the movie (broken in half in fact) by Megatron as if he was just a cheap piece of garbage. Hello!! That's Jazz ok. A few things that coulda been further explored is Starscream's grudge towards his Decepticon leader. That would be cool.

Ahh, I could probably go on and on about the movie but before I go on spoiling the movie for youse who intend to watch it with my inane chatter, I'll just stop by saying it's a movie worth every last penny. There. That's it.

"Autobots, transform and rollout"

Back-side

2007-06-13T23:06:00.000+08:00

Ahhhh. Am having one of those sleepless nights again. And who do I think of the minute the mood hits me? YOU, my dear reader. That just goes to show how much you mean to me, no?

Anyway, since I've had the computer restarted, might as well take the effort to blog, since I don't do much of it when I have the time. And today's topic is photographs, photographs of behinds. People's behind. (That doesn't sound obscene, does it?)

Not being a fan of photographs, I've always found photographs depicting people's backs and their gestures fascinating, it's as if the photographer has taken a snap of the essence of the character in the picture, a naked moment, a GOTCHA-moment which lights up a different perspective to the character in view.

There, one of my weird hobbies revealed. What's yours?

Not an update

2007-06-12T17:24:00.000+08:00

nudge nudge...
the devil has plans!!
Jalan Ipoh we go!
"let's try the one further down"
sien, so little to eat..
"then let's go to the ol' place"
woot!
Evil plan dragged me down the pipe....to Wangsa Maju
no mood
watched how they got raped...Awesome! (laughs like a fucking hyena!!!)
Huskar ruled the night
Skating on wednesday?
woot!!
7 on 7 after?
bring it on!!
Futsal on thursday?
woot!!
Mansion after?
woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!

Got it!

2007-06-11T19:00:00.000+08:00

Went for the interview and got confirmed about the job. SO....I'll be starting work next Monday at Midvalley's Boulevard offices, for Global Destiny Resources, a feng shui company (yes, you heard right).

Why would I ever choose to work in a feng shui company? Mainly because it was something new *shrugs*, an area to explore, and also due to the fact that the job is hassle-free and promises future career advancement.

Well, I reckon it's time to start on something and this, is an interesting branch. Let's see where it leads me.

Doops

2007-06-11T00:03:00.000+08:00

Life after university. Ahhhhhhhhh... What can I say.

It has been indeed blissful, albeit awkward even, what with having to get used to being worry-free about assignments semester after semester. But with that comes the occasional worry of course, of not getting any call-backs after so many job applications sent.

Other than that, life's been a peach. I seem to be finding a lil' luck with the ladies lately, too much luck in fact (now there's only one person who knows about that)! That's largely due to the free time I now have on my hands and also, Michael my friend, you especially deserve a special mention here. The confidence one gets from that; immense I tell you.

Okay, that's the latest update on how I'm doing folks. Now I gotta hit the sack cos I've got a job interview tomorrow and oh, a hot date too!!

Wish me luck!

Snatch

2007-04-15T13:40:00.000+08:00

What do a petty boxing promoter, his sidekick, gypsy "pikies", a pyschotic gangster, a Russian

ex-KGB, a gambling addict and one fearsome killer all have in common?

That's the theme of this fast-paced dark comedy, with a wonderfully colourful ensemble of characters depicting Britain's underworld, albeit with delightful twists that will get one bursting in laughter. With Guy Ritchie's classic trademark of stylish and unorthodox tale-telling, this movie is certainly one of the best to ever come out of Britain.

Am eagerly looking forwad to Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

2007-04-14T16:42:00.000+08:00

Arghhhhh. The bloody temptation to give a bloody good pay back.

It offered me a chance to be nasty. To be cruel. To be something I could never imagine myself to be. But,

I. Shall. Resist.

A Scanner Darkly

2007-03-25T14:37:00.000+08:00

" What does a scanner see? I mean, really see? Into the head? Down into the heart? Does a passive infrared scanner … see into me — into us — clearly or darkly? I hope it does see clearly, because I can't any longer these days see into myself. I see only murk. Murk outside; murk inside. I hope, for everyone's sake, the scanners do better. Because if the scanner sees only darkly, the way I myself do, then we are cursed, cursed again and like we have been continually, and we'll wind up dead this way, knowing very little and getting that little fragment wrong too."

- Bob Arctor/ Fred

Brilliant! A very engrossing tale about the intentional destruction of a human for the greater good. A very reccomended watch.

2007-03-24T13:27:00.000+08:00

I'm crossing my fingers and praying I'm lucky enough to get it.

Wish me luck will ya!

2007-03-17T00:53:00.000+08:00

It's that time of the year where final year students are busy busy busy. Busy with the final year projects, assignments, and deciding on a career path. Me? I'm just walking along the roadside, walking and watching as the day passes. Watching the busy crowd rush back and forth, too engrossed to take a moment to live. But the path I'm walking on is soon coming to a forked road. And on that road is where we say our final goodbyes and wish each other luck.

Again, re-entering the rat race and being too engrossed to live.

Blimey, blame it on Renee Olstead's "Sentimental Journey".

Babel

2007-02-17T20:56:00.000+08:00

With my initial expectations of Babel, the movie actually succeeded in exceeding all of them, being one of the strong contenders for movie of the year in my books.

Brad Pitt (not since Fight Club) finally looked his part, Cate Blanchett's acting was as good as ever, albeit put under the shadows of Brad Pitt and Rinko Kikuchi. The interweave of different plots and links was superbly done, the acting first class and the one thing I find most mesmerizing about a movie; its soundtrack, fucking A.

Even if you didn't enjoy the movie, tracks such as Bibo no Aozora, Deportation/Iguazu, The Phone Call would have won its audiences over. Been a while since I've listened to anything come close to Explosions In The Sky's "Friday Night Lights" soundtrack.

A recommended watch for the upcoming CNY celebrations.

Have a good one y'all!

'Tis beautiful.

2007-01-13T21:42:00.000+08:00

Howdy folks!

Life has been unusually good for me in the past couple of months. I've been keeping myself fairly busy with my reading, work, a little bit of socialising here and there, and having a go at attempting to beef up this skinny frame of mine (yeah, I surprised myself).

Whether it's because of the lingering euphoria after the new year's celebrations or not, even going back to the "dust factory" for my last semester (of which I bemoaned last year) seemed to bring a smile. Life just feels right at the moment with everything back into perspective. I'll be damned if that's not the spring and swagger of old I feel returning to my step. It's how Robbie Williams put it- Sing when you're winning.

Happy friggin' 2007 y'all and keep that feet moving.

Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels

2006-12-10T17:44:00.000+08:00

First things first, a pardon for the oft-irregular updates as I'm sure you, my dear understanding readers, would forgive.

Straight to the point, I've just finished reading the internationally acclaimed novel "Fugitive Pieces" written by Canadian poet Anne Micheals and my first thought upon putting the book down was "Damn I have to blog this!"

It was that good or I wouldn't have cared less (even Frank McCourt couldn't get me to move my bum).

Divided into two parts, the novel has a common theme- life after the Nazi Holocaust. The first part tells the story of seven-year-old Jakob Beer who manages to escape from the Nazi. Unfortunately, the rest of his family (his parents and much-adored elder sister) are killed. On the run, Jakob is rescued by Greek geologist Athos Roussos who then smuggles the boy to Zakynthos, an island in Greece.

The second part of the story comes after Jakob's death and focuses on Ben, a professor who comes to know of Jakob through Maurice. With Ben's parents survivors of the Holocaust who are still very much haunted by their pasts, the family's relationship is bitter and this is resented by Ben. Things are further complicated with the arrival of Ben's wife, Naomi into le familia.

Both narratives paint an unbelievingly vivid picture of loss, despair, and finally joy through love. This has been the first time since I've such thoroughly enjoyed a novel heavilly labelled "literature". Through the use of poetic language and an excellent manipulation of words, Anne Michaels gives a hauntingly accurate account of details which enable one to relate and empathise with the characters' emotions. You just feel it.

le novele

Casino Royale

2006-11-21T12:58:00.000+08:00

EVA GREEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*drools drools*

Oh, and Casino Royale was fcukin' A. Initially skeptical about the idea of another Bond movie, I actually came out of the cinema thinking it's the best of all the Bond series. Even better than the Sean Connery ones.

The script was good. Acting was good. The on-screen chemistry between Green and Craig was good. And Eva Green was simply to die for.

For those who haven't watched it, go now!!!! Watching Eva Green alone is worth every cent!!!

Sissy futsal anyone?

2006-11-10T13:01:00.000+08:00

The game yesterday sucked. Not that I was playing well to begin with but that idiotic "diva" player had to go and make a complete idiot out of himself. And not for the first time.

Just because you represent the state doesn't give you the immunity against tackles ok. Your reaction can be justified if I committed a foul, but wtf, all I did was to nudge the ball away and you fcuking dare touch me?!!

I was so taken aback with surprise by his reaction that I didn't even manage to become angry. Do I regret not at least inflicting some form of pain on that "holier than thou" asshole? I fucking shudder at the things I would give to break the fucker's leg.

And I'm not the only one to dislike you.

If you can't accept having the ball taken away from you when playing futsal, here's a suggestion: go home, dress yourself up as a girl and jerk yourself off you retard fuck!

2006-11-05T11:32:00.000+08:00

For some reason or other, i woke up today, blinked some, and laughed my ass off to something funny i dreamt the night before. Ain't that a wonderful start to one's weekend?

Have a nice one y'all.

*p.s* Oh and MU once again brushed aside another high flyer. You're so gonna have to swallow your words one of these days Eugene.

S.G (Gay Bastard) vs. J.T. (???) The All-England Debate

2006-11-01T11:28:00.000+08:00

The fake champion cometh...

He annoyeth...

Now fucketh off !!

Quick updates...

2006-10-23T15:05:00.000+08:00

Deepavali was a quiet affair this time round with none of the usual hustle and bustle around granny's. I think it might have something to do with the moon. Don't ask me, I don't get it as well. One thing it succeeded in reminding me though, was of how fast we're all getting old, both in positive and negative ways.

School has been the same ol' same and I'd rather not saw the sawdust over and over again. Results for the previous semester was poor though, poorer than what I had in mind. I'm gonna be damned if I lost the bet.

Anyways, I'm currently engrossed in the world of anime and up till now, have watched the likes of Tenjo Tenge, Shakugan no Shana, Yu Yu Hakusho, Paradise Kiss and Flame of Recca. Plan to get Nana real soon and check up on Honey & Clover which has proved to be elusive so far. (can't seem to be able to find it in all the stores I've visited. For those who know where to get it, i'd be grateful if you could leave me a comment)

On football, the red army seem to be doing real well in the league and in Europe with the latest a 2-0 whipping of the Scousers. Hopefully, we can build on the fantastic run of form and finally reclaim both domestic and European titles. For the rent boys in blue and the gay bastards who kononnya play to score beautiful goals, you all can, in woon's very own words:

EAT SHIT AND DIE MOTHERFCUKERS!!

Flam was good. Continuum even better!!!

2006-09-16T16:56:00.000+08:00

Was at Flam in Subang yesterday with the usual culprits to celebrate Eric' s birthday and boy it felt good to finally shake off the semester-long tension.

Not surprisingly, Flam was the place to be with a good crowd going, its well ventilated interior and a decent dj who churned out good R&B music during the early hours followed by a heavy dose of kick ass trance which got everyone wild and dancing. The night was just fucking-A!!

Happy 22 C.H. !!

And and and, John Mayer's back with his latest album titled 'Continuum'. In this album, he leans more towards the blues genre which can be seen from the fluidity of his guitar strumming, which he makes seem effortless. Utterly wonderful.

Current mood: Slow Dancing in A Burning Room, John Mayer

Chelsea rent boys! Fcuking hello!!

2006-08-21T13:46:00.000+08:00

(chant)

Ferguson's red and white army [clap, clap, clap , clap]
(Ferguson's red and white army) [clap, clap, clap , clap]...

United! United ! United! United! ...

Champions! Champions! Champions! ...

Championes, championes,
Are we, are we, are we...

United! Top of the league,
United! United! Top of the league.

You've only come to see United,
Come to see Un-i-ted.
You've only come to see Un-i-ted.

There's only one United!
There's only one United! ....

Are you city in disguise?

Are you England in disguise?

The Portugese jinx

2006-08-05T16:35:00.000+08:00

Overheard the gaffer saying to an opponent player after the hot-headed Rooney is sent off yet again against a Portugese side in their friendly aginst Porto:

"A fcuking disgrace. 'Tis a fcuking disgrace."

And we were two nil up. You decide.

Current mood: Orson, Bright Idea

I'm alive

2006-08-05T00:50:00.000+08:00

Phew...

Most of my assignments are almost done with and all that's left are the presentations. Damn, with all the plans I put off, I think I owe the guys a bomb already.

A hearty congrats to the bugger T.W!! You finally got the promotion you wanted after these time! And there goes the president of the KPA. Time sure goes by in a huff when you're least aware of it. Of course I'll be there on Wednesday dude. But the drinks' on you mate!

The semester's nearing the end and with that graduation will follow in a flash. Is that Lostprophets' Last Summer I hear?

Current mood: Starsailor, Keep Us Together

A Liberation Broadcast

2006-07-15T16:18:00.000+08:00

Liberation Transmission fcuking rocks your socks baby.

An apt testimony to the band's brand of music, the album sees the Lostprophets churning out some really good shit this time round. There are few comparisons to having some good alternative metal banging out of the speakers I tell you. So I'm just gonna spread some love around here for y'all Lostprophets' fanatics.

Try "Rooftops", "Can't Stop, Gotta Date With Hate", "Can't Catch Tomorrow (Good Shoes Won't Save You This Time)", "Everybody's Screaming!!" and "Everyday Combat". They are real smashing.

Going back for more head-banging. *chants and jigs*

Daphne Loves Derby is the new black!!!

2006-07-11T14:15:00.000+08:00

- Forza Italia!
- What the hell Zizou
- C'mon man move!
- Rocks and emos to DLD
- gets fcuking stoned

repeat that sequence and I think you'd feel pissed bored too.

Life's gotta be more than that. Bring me some futsal already!!

2006-06-25T12:04:00.000+08:00

Where do we go to draw the line?
I've gotta say I wasted all your time, honey honey
Where do I go to fall from grace?
God put a smile upon your face
Yeah
And ah
When you work it out
Im worse than you
Yeah
When you work it out
I wanted to
And ah
When you work out where to draw the line
Your guess is as good as mine

Where do we go nobody knows?
Don't ever say youre on your way down when
God gave you style and gave you grace
God put a smile upon your face

-God put a smile on your face, Coldplay

What's new?

2006-06-18T11:58:00.000+08:00

Time's a-passing as usual, the workload is as heavy as usual, and what's life without a dash of politics and drama?

Well, life just is mate.

Current mood: Nidji, Sudah

England 1 Paraguay 0

2006-06-11T18:29:00.000+08:00

England's match against Paraguay was bleh. That summed up the whole match actually.

The Lions got off to a fantastic start (partly contributed by a nervous Paraguay) and forced an own goal through Beckham's freekick in the opening minutes but was eventually melted out by a revitalised Paraguayan side in the second half.

And the referee was k-a-y-u. Although I don't fancy Peter "Beanpole" Crouch much, the referee blowed unfairly against that fella so many times one'd have thought that being tall was a foul itself. Of Owen? I recall seeing a headless zombie roaming around the pitch with the No. 10 jersey. Another one of those bamboozling tactics by Eriksson to confuse the opponents I'm sure.

At this rate, I don't think England will go far in this year's World Cup, unless Rooney comes in at the latter stages and produces his magic. On the bright side, Beckham seems to be in the best form I've seen thus far for England (he even managed to conduct a clever backheel with Gerard), Gerrard's as consistent as ever and Lampard looks dangerous when he has the ball.

Now bring on Trinidad & Tobago!

P.S. My hands are so itching for Lostprophets' latest album, Liberation Transmission which will be out by this month.

Everything is alright...

2006-06-04T15:10:00.000+08:00

...how I wish

Current mood: Motion City Soundtrack, Everything Is Alright

2006-05-26T15:16:00.000+08:00

Don't take me for a slowpoke the next time you do that will ya?

I appreciate the effort but I'm perfectly comfortable with the way I am now and wouldn't wish for anything different. Also, I'd preferably skip the "mushroom planting" part. lol

Still, I'll be damned if I said I wasn't impressed. I'll admit la ok, your supposed 'networks' are better than I thought. Haha. Thanks again for the wonderful night. T'was a pity we didn't get drunk though.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

It's only been five days since studies resumed and I'm already not too thrilled with the idea of having to go back to university next week (Except for lessons with the "lecturer" of course). It's the same ol' shit all over again and I'd rather save my breath than saw the sawdust.

On a brighter note, there's a couple of movies I hope to catch over the weekends, starting with 'X-Men 3: The Last Stand" and "Daisy" of course. Can't wait to drool over Jun Ji Hyun in her latest movie !!!

And I need my weekly dose of futsal !!

Have a smashin' weekend y'all !!

Of hands in your pocket

2006-05-17T11:39:00.000+08:00

So there I was in the KTM yesterday, bathing in the sunlight of the beautiful morning, and as I looked down to find my left hand stuffed in the pocket of my jeans, the incredible thought of Alanis Morrisette hit me. I almost laughed out loud at the thought of the name as the relevance to the sight didn't seem to connect and I forgot about it in a puff.

And here I am today, in my favourite couch with a magazine in hand. All it took was a stare out of the window at the fluffy white clouds and I started to sing this:

"I care but I'm restless
I'm here but I'm really gone
I'm wrong and I'm sorry baby
What it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be quite alright
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is flicking a cigarette
And what it all comes down to
Is that I haven't got it all figured out just yet
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving the peace sign"

And oh how I laughed after that. You don't usually get lucky twice.

Have a nice day.

Quickly

2006-05-09T17:36:00.000+08:00

Grandma's birthday party at the weekend was great, the wine especially. Nothing beats a glass of chilled Merlot, not even whiskey or a bottle of Carlsberg. Was a bit tipsy after the dinner but I made it to PJ in one piece, albeit loud. Ha

And Man Utd finished the season on a high, consolidating a second automatic qualifying spot in Europe ahead of the Scousers after slaying Charlton 4-0. Although United didn't look capable of threatening Chelsea's romp to their second Premiership crown, United’s final points total to 83, equal to or better than achieved in the title-winning seasons 1996/97, 1998/99, 2000/01 and the Reds’ last success in 2002/03. And that with Giggs and O'Shea in midfield for most of the second-half of the season mind you. So the only way from here is forward I'd reckon.

Congrats to Arse who'll be moving to Ashburton Grove come next season. You've done Highbury proud. But with or without Thierry Henry, that's another matter altogether.

Selimut Hati

2006-04-26T13:14:00.000+08:00

I'm in the mood to share a good song with y'all (I know, I know. I just can't help being a wonderful person). So without further ado, mari kita emo bersama-sama kawanku.

Dewa 19, Selimut Hati

Aku kan menjadi malam malam mu..
Kan menjadi mimpi mimpi mu..
Dan selimuti hatimu..yang beku..

Aku kan menjadi bintang bintang mu..
Kan s’lalu menyinarimu..
Dan menghapus rasa rindumu..yang pilu

Aku Bisa Untuk Menjadi..
Apa Yang Kau Minta..
Untuk Menjadi Apa Yang Kau Inginkan..
Tapi Ku Tak Bisa Menjadi Dirinya

Aku kan menjadi embun pagi mu..
Yang menyejukkan jiwamu..
Dan membasuh hatimu..yang layu
Tinggalkan sejenak lalumu..Beri s’dikit
waktu..Kepadaku..tuk meyakinkan mu..

Because it's not true

2006-04-25T22:16:00.000+08:00

The last couple of days seemed to have passed in a whirl, have I been let off the train? All that's left now is this odd daze and a bitter aftertaste in the mouth. Why is it still lingering around, this sickening aftertaste, you ask. As if something foul has perpetually tainted your soul.

Is an idle mind the devil's workshop? Oh, how you doubt it.

Current mood: Placebo, Because I Want You

Fall into you
Is all I seem to do
When I hit the bottle
‘cause I’m afraid to be alone

Tear us in two
Is all it seems to do
As the anger fades
This house is no longer a home

Don’t give up on the dream
Don’t give up on the wanting
And everything that’s true
Don’t give up on the dream
Don’t give up on the wanting

Because I want you too
Because I want you too
Because I want you too
Because I want you
Because I want you

Stumble into you
Is all I ever do
My memory’s hazy
And I’m afraid to be alone

Tear us in two
Is all it’s gonna do
As the headache fades
This house is no longer a home

Don’t give up on the dream,
Don’t give up on the wanting
And everything that’s true
Don’t give up on the dream
Don’t give up on the wanting

Because I want you too
Because I want you too
Because I want you too
Because I want you
Because I want you

Because I want you too
Because I want you too
Because I want you too
Because I want you
Because I want you

Fall into you is all I ever do
When I hit the bottle
‘cause I’m afraid to be alone

Tear us in two
Tear us in two

Tear us in two

Because I want you too
Because I want you too
Because I want you
Because I want you
Because I want you too
Because I want you too
Because I want you
Because I want you

Fecks up next.....

2006-04-20T11:22:00.000+08:00

The report's done with and man it's one thick mother. Hope Ms. Nicole has a good time marking it. Heh.

It was also because of this report that the modem went boinkers (think it got fried by lightning) and that means another 280 out of the pocket. Ouch.

But for now, it's partying that I need. First, a game of futsal and then off to the clubs I go.

Ciao.

Almost there...

2006-04-15T16:05:00.000+08:00

It's raining here as I'm doing the report and blogging at the same time (the wonders of multitasking). The report should be done by tomorrow if everything goes well.

Current mood: Morning Runner, Burning Benches

Let us make amends,
we’re not overly good friends,
but its not Heaven without you.
You can have it all,
we’ll see Mountains fall,
but its not Heaven without you.

Let us make amends,
we’re not overly good friends,
but its not Heaven without you.
You can have it all,
we’ll see Mountains fall,
but it’s not Heaven without you.

It’s the symphony distorting,
when were not talking,
but its not Heaven, without you.

There’s just something different,
With the air about you,
The signs, the shapes, the numbers,
none of them give me a clue
You can have it all

and im not Burning Benches
cos the ash would make me choke
It was me who always spluttered
every time we spoke,
you can have it all

Maybe later

2006-04-11T11:04:00.000+08:00

So today is the day where I'll be saying my goodbyes to the colleagues and thanking everyone for what a wonderful 3-month stint I had bla bla bla *emo shits*

Heh. Some of them saw me with that hyena smile and gave me that "Hey Magessan you are supposed to be like, crying and act all woozy on your final day, so why are you laughing?" shit which made my grin curl up a notch like a sadistic bastard.

I'M LEAVING ON A FUCKIN' JETPLANE OK !!!

Got some positive feedback from the lifestyle editor, Seb, which I do appreciate (thanks for the compliments!) and am now awaiting what Freddie has in store for me though it wouldn't be anything half decent I suspect. That fella's one tough editor to please.

Yeah, I'm bored and in a good mood so youse can't blame me can ya?

Beer's on me tonight mate. Cheers.

Brief Snippets

2006-04-09T13:41:00.001+08:00

The calves, hamstrings and muscles feel like lead...heavy goddam lead... But the wound's healing pretty fast now and it's not causing as much pain as I expected.

Am stuck in the office again on a Sunday, off tomorrow and back to work on Tuesday.

Am into the fourth book of the Dark Tower series. It's that engaging. It's been a long time since I've had a craving as such.

Am going for a short trip to the Mines immediately after attachment and then to Kuantan with the guys during the holidays.

A good weekend to y'all, happy holidayin' and don't miss me !! *seriously*

P.S. Am so gonna play some futsal when I'm back.

Sekian

Futsal PWNS !!!!

2006-04-08T15:03:00.000+08:00

Had a chunk of flesh torn off my knee last week playing ball with the guys and thought I would be fit enough to join a game of futsal this week. Mana tahu with not even 15 minutes into the game, I tore the healing skin at the EXACT location where the wound was! Mahfuck man...

But last night's game was a good one; Ryan with his skillful shits, CCM (not the roomate) lightning fast, CTW the "gorilla", WK the dribbling freak and me? Glad to say I haven't lost my touch despite the long layoff. Am still the best wingback in town ok in case any of you folks are wondering. And I managed to bag 4 goals. Now how's that?

I hope the wound clears up by Tuesday cos' I've got a whole string of activities planned ahead of the week. *Prays hard*

I wanna Run

2006-03-30T11:53:00.000+08:00

Industrial attachment will be coming to an end in another two more weeks and to be honest, 3 months is too short a time for training in such a field. There's so much more to experience, to learn, to improve on and to prove. But I'd be lying if I said I don't look forward to resuming campus life.

All the same, it was an immense pleasure I had working here, learning the few tricks of the trade. And maybe, just maybe, it'll be what I'd consider doing for long term upon graduation.

Took day off yesterday to catch' V for Vendetta' with a friend and to shop around. The movie was absolutely swell with a decent plot and an excellent script. It's one of those movies which has brilliant dialogues, incorporating cynicism and sarcasm with a touch of wit to great effect, not excluding the well-taken excerpts from Shakespeare's works such as 'Macbeth' and "Twelfth Night'. Played by Hugo Weaving, 'V' is as slick and suave as one gets. Man, that Guy Fawkes mask looks so damn cool on him.

For those who fancy a fresh action piece, I'd definitely recommend this

Current mood: Snow Patrol, Run

I'll sing it one last time for you
Then we really have to go
You've been the only thing that's right
In all i've done.

And I can barely look at you
But every single time I do
I know we'll make it anywhere
Anywhere from here

Light up, Light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear

Louder, louder
And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say

To think I might not see those eyes
It makes it so hard not to cry
And as we say our long goodbyes
I nearly do.

Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear

Louder, louder
And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say

Slower, slower
We don't have time for that
All I want is to find an easier way
To get out of our little heads

Have heart my dear
We're bound to be afraid
Even if it's just for a few days
Making up for all this mess.

Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear.

Autumn's here...

2006-03-22T23:48:00.000+08:00

...and leaves are a-dropping

Castle Alert

2006-03-20T09:25:00.000+08:00

The Castle in Bangsar sucks. Big time.

Expecting a hip crowd with lotsa chicks, I was clearly wrong when I was instead greeted by the sight of a 50-year-old uncle dirty dancing with a hooker lookalike. With the crowd mostly made up of Indians, Malays and a handful of Africans, the club was overly loud with its brand of R&B music (where's the trance?!) and the chicks? None visible throughout the night. That's just plain sad I have to say.

After a few boring hours of watching people shake their asses on the dancefloor, the bachelors decided that enough was enough and we took to the streets, in need for some serious eye washing while friends with their significant halves stayed back at the club to do their "thing".

My messed up night didn't stop there though. Instead of drinking myself into a drunken stupor and then chauffered home, I ended up being the sober one driving the drunkards back as they were happily in "Drunkland". I don't understand how, after straight shots of Jim Beam on rocks, I still didn't come close to getting drunk. It was one of those what-the-fuck-nights.

On a bright note, I finally found "Sleepers" by Lorenzo Carcaterra at Payless and it was a bargain at RM 36. Also got Stephen King's "The Talisman" and the first book of his Dark Tower series, "The Gunslinger".

Damn I'm in a mood to annoy so tell me, anyone knows where to hire a 1950s classic housewife?

Busy as a bumblebee

2006-03-16T15:22:00.000+08:00

Been very busy most of the week with assignments coming my way at breakneck speed. Looking forward to the weekends where I'll be off to a few birthday parties. And this time, I'm gonna drink unreservedly and club all night long baby.

Here something to entertain y'all while I'm gone.

We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout,
We've been talkin' 'bout Jackson, ever since the fire went out.
I'm goin' to Jackson, I'm gonna mess around,
Yeah, I'm goin' to Jackson,
Look out Jackson town.

Well, go on down to Jackson; go ahead and wreck your health.
Go play your hand you big-talkin' man, make a big fool of yourself,
Yeah, go to Jackson; go comb your hair!
Honey, I'm gonna snowball Jackson.
See if I care.

When I breeze into that city, people gonna stoop and bow. (Hah!)
All them women gonna make me, teach 'em what they don't know how,
I'm goin' to Jackson, you turn-a loose-a my coat.
'Cos I'm goin' to Jackson.
"Goodbye," that's all she wrote.

But they'll laugh at you in Jackson, and I'll be dancin' on a Pony Keg.
They'll lead you 'round town like a scalded hound
With your tail tucked between your legs,
Yeah, go to Jackson, you big-talkin' man.
And I'll be waitin' in Jackson, behind my Jaypan Fan,

Well now, we got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper Sprout,
We've been talkin' 'bout Jackson, ever since the fire went.
I'm goin' to Jackson, and that's a fact.
Yeah, we're goin' to Jackson, ain't never comin' back.

Well, we got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout'
And we've been talkin' 'bout Jackson, ever since the fire went...

- Johnny Cash, Jackson

Breathe

2006-03-14T09:59:00.000+08:00

Finished work at about 8 yesterday and as I was walking out of the office building, glad for the passage of another tiring day at work, put on the earphones of my mp3 player and literally 'walked' through life's different seasons in that brief 20 minutes

As I reached the station, a smile slowly formed on my lips and I looked up to the sky, saying a small prayer of thanks for god's graces.

2 AM and she calls me 'cause I'm still awake,
"Can you help me unravel my latest mistake?,
I don't love him. Winter just wasn't my season"
Yeah we walk through the doors, so accusing their eyes
Like they have any right at all to criticize,
Hypocrites. You're all here for the very same reason

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl.
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe... just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe

May he turn 21 on the base at Fort Bliss
"Just a Day", he said down to the flask in his fist,
"Ain't been sober, since maybe October of last year.
"Here in town you can tell he's been down for a while,
But, my God, it's so beautiful when the boy smiles,
Wanna hold him. Maybe I'll just sing about it.

Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable,
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table.
No one can find the rewind button, boys,
So cradle your head in your hands,
And breathe... just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe

There's a light at each end of this tunnel,
You shout 'cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out
And these mistakes you've made, you'll just make them again
If you only try turning around.

2 AM and I'm still awake, writing a song
If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer inside of me,
Threatening the life it belongs to
And I feel like I'm naked in front of the crowd
Cause these words are my diary, screaming out loud
And I know that you'll use them, however you want to

But you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable,
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button now
Sing it if you understand.and breathe, just breathe
woah breathe, just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe.

- Anna Nalick, Breathe (2 AM)

Bored, bored, bored

2006-03-12T11:27:00.000+08:00

So here I am, on a beautiful Sunday morning, in the blardy office, blogging away instead of being in the comforts of my bed. Hell, it just ain't the way to be working on a Sunday when the sky's so blue and when you can see the thick white clouds over your head. And worse is when you have nothing to do until 5 in the evening.

Weekend at home was great though. Hung out with me mates on Friday at some mamak near The Curve and smoked "pot". Just kidding fellas, weed kills ya, "shisha" pawns. Somehow or other, we ended up at CyberHit in ss2 after that and something incredible happened,

I OWNED USING DROW !!!! whoooohooo!!

Am still a noob but damn happy leh cos some of my frens are pro players. Man it was a good time we had, the "pemusnah's". *laughs*

Then mom decided to take a short trip to Genting with sis and they won't be back until tomorrow so me dad and I had the house to ourselves on Saturday and there's nothing cooler than lazing around with your dad and shooting the crap out of each other.

Watched Cold Mountain and Ray on the idiot box and while Ray wasn't as good as all that hype suggested, Cold Mountain was fantastic. The settings, the acting, the plot, the music, that thick southern and northern American accent, fantastic I tell you. Hope to get myself the book by Charles Frazier by this week if possible.

So there you go, a full review of my weekend. And it's another week gone already.

Mondays bloody suck. Shite.

You have no idea

2006-03-08T11:29:00.000+08:00

It's a pleasant surprise to hear compliments like that coming all round.

Guess I'm finding my rhythm once more.

Damn I must be good. Where are the drums fellas?

A New Chapter

2006-03-07T11:36:00.000+08:00

I remember it was not too long ago where instead of going back to the mundane routines of life, I took a chance and stepped out of my comfort zone to take up something brand new.

Looking back at it now, I gained some and lost some and yeah, it was a breath of fresh air. But it is time now to close that chapter.

So let's hope this new one marks a fresh start in the ratrace of a world I'm in.

2006-03-04T11:42:00.000+08:00

Maybe I don't really want to know
How your garden growsI just want to fly
Lately did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks it to the bone

Maybe I just want to fly
I want to live I don't want to die
Maybe I just want to breath
Maybe I just don't believe
Maybe you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever

Maybe I don't really want to know
How your garden grows
I just want to fly
Lately did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks it to the bone

Maybe I will never be
All the things that I want to be
But now is not the time to cry
Now's the time to find out why
I think you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever
We're gonna live forever
Gonna live forever
Live forever
Forever

Oasis, Live Forever

Marching on by

2006-03-02T13:27:00.001+08:00

It was a wonderful moment I had today as I was walking that short stretch to my office after an assignment in Kelana Jaya.

A pity really I didn't have the luxury of a lush green field to lie on nor the time of letting the sun rays beat down on my face a little bit longer and holler to Oasis' "Don't Look Back in Anger" at the top of my lungs.

But it was good anyways. Little moments like these do make your day.

Enjoy your week folks.

If I could open my arms
and span the length of the isle of Manhattan,
I'd bring it to where you are
making a lake of the East River and Hudson
And if I could open my mouth
wide enough for a marching band to march out of
they would make your name sing
and bend through alleys and bounce off other buildings

I wish we could open our eyes
to see in all directions at the same time
Oh what a beautiful view
if you were never aware of what was around you
And it is true what you said
that I live like a hermit in my own head
but when the sun shines again
I'll pull the curtains and blinds to let the light in

Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole
Just like a faucet that leaks and there is comfort in the sound
But while you debate half empty or half full
It slowly rises, your love is gonna drown (4x)

Your love is gonna drown (4x)
Your love is gonna...

Death Cab for Cutie, Marching Bands of Manhattan

2006-03-01T10:51:00.001+08:00

As fate would have it, I met him at a press conference at the National Science Centre yesterday.

And it was surprising to find out, later on, that I actually had a good first impression of the fellow. Well spoken, asking sensible questions and all. Until I saw his name tag that is.

After the press conference when the both of us were standing outside, and as we locked eyes for that mere second, I felt sorry. Sorry for his family who doesn't know the real facet behind the mask he so skilfully crafts and hides his other half. Sorry for those who fell victim to his delusions.

That was when the photographer tapped me on the shoulder and told me it was time to go. As I was leaving the hall, all the anger that I felt dissipated and was replaced with something totally different.

If what I heard yesterday is true and something is going to be done about it, then by god I wish the man the worst of luck.

And I hope he saw the disgust in my eyes.

Blankers

2006-02-25T19:30:00.000+08:00

The unnecessary investments, the unnecessary ventures, the unnecessary debts, the unnecessary losses, the unnecessary sleepless nights, the unnecessary bickering...

I seem to be the only one worrying about anything at the moment and it pains to see them like this.For what it's worth, I hope it stays afloat long enough. I'm hoping in earnest that it would.

Another unnecessary skirmish before the big day.

Georgia, won't you wait for me.

Trouble

2006-02-16T14:30:00.001+08:00

Oh no, I see
The spider web is tangled up with me
And I lost my head
And thought of all the stupid things I'd said

Oh no, what's this?
A spider web and I'm caught in the middle
So I turn to run
And thought of all the stupid things I'd done

And I never meant to cause you trouble
I never meant to do you wrong
And ah, well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh, no I never meant to do you harm

Oh no, I see
The spider web and it's me in the middle
So I twist and turn
But here am I in my little bubble

Singing out
I never meant to cause you trouble
I never meant to do you wrong
And ah, well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh, no I never meant to do you harm

They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me

- Coldplay, Trouble

Rage

2006-02-14T09:06:00.000+08:00

I woke up in the morning today, went to the bathroom and as I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror, felt myself transform into the Incredible Hulk.

COLD WHITE BLINDING RAGE was what I felt coming off me as I realised I was gripping the sink so hard, as if I was sure I could break it in two. RAGERAGE RAGERAGERAGERAGE RAGERAGERAGERAGERAGE RAGE RAGE RAGE RAGE RAGE RAGE RAGERAGE RAGE RAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGERAGE * 109204385029734098728093570982730948720938093285092735087%

This was the first time in my life I have had to swallow so much anger, stand aside and do nothing about it. Was so fucking pissed with everything as I walked out of the house that i swore to myself if the dog next door so much as barked at me, I would fucking jump in and rip its head straight out. SO BLODDY PISSED I COULD CHANNEL MY ANGER AND BLOW U.S. INTO A MILLION SHARDS OF ITSY BITSY PIECES.

*calms*

It was a good thing I decided to walk to office today as it took my mind off things and heck, I could certainly do without the angst building within.

Pains of Guilt

2006-02-12T10:06:00.000+08:00

How I wish I spoke my mind...
How I wish I voiced my doubts...
How I wish I was firmer in action...

All the if's and should-have-been's wouldn't have been if all I did was trust my intuition.

damn...

magessan

2006-02-08T15:04:00.001+08:00

magessan --

[noun]:

A person who falls into an outhouse and dies

'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

WTF...

Goodbye for now

2006-02-01T11:50:00.000+08:00

I can still see the light at the end of the tunnel shine
through the dark times even when I lose my mind
But it feels like no one in the world is listening
and I can't ever seem to make the right decisions
I walk around in the same haze
I'm still caught in my same ways
I'm losing time in these strange days
but somehow I always know the right things to say

I don't know what time it is
or who is the one to blame for this
Do what I believe what I can't see
And how do you know which way the wind blows
Cause I can feel it all around
I'm lost between the sound
And just when I think I know, there she goes

Goodbye for now
Goodbye for now
So long
Goodbye for now (I'm no the type to say "I told you so")
Goodbye for now
So long (I think the hardest part of holdin on is lettin' it go)
When will we sing a new song
A new song

We’re still smilin' as the day goes by
and how come nobody ever knows the reasons why
Bury you deep so far you can't see
If you're like me who wears a broken heart on your sleeve
Pains is troubles that you know so well
Either time don't
It can't or you just won't tell
I'm not the type to say "I told you so"
I think the hardest part of holding on is lettin' it go

I don't know what time it is
or who is the one to blame for this
Do what I believe what I can't see
And how do you know which way the wind blows
Cause I can feel it all around
I'm lost between the sound
And just when I think I know there she goes

Goodbye for now
Goodbye for now
So long
Goodbye for now (I'm no the type to say "I told you so")
Goodbye for now
So long (I think the hardest part of holdin on is lettin it go)
When will we sing a new song
A new song
When will we sing a new song
A new song

And you can sing until there's no song left (song left)
And I can scream until the world goes deaf (goes deaf)
For every other word left unsaid
You should have took the time to read the sign and see what it meant
In some ways everybody feels alone
So if the burden is mine then I can carry my own
If joy really comes in the morning time
then I'm gonna sit back and wait until the next sunrise

Goodbye for now
Goodbye for now
So long
Goodbye for now (I'm no the type to say "I told you so")
Goodbye for now
So long (I think the hardest part of holdin on is lettin it go)
When will we sing a new song
A new song
When will we sing a new song
A new song

- Testify, P.O.D.

Uncertainties

2006-01-26T22:36:00.000+08:00

Work this week was as good as ever.

Got another byline out today and I was glad my efforts didn't go to waste with the lengths I went and the running around I did just to get the story done. Will be transfered to the lifestyle section come next month and I'm certainly looking forward to working with the bunch of entertainment fellas who seem a nice, chirpy bunch. I might just get lucky and get a few freebies like that fatso Eugene did during his stint there.

Work aside, life seem to be taking a down turn and things are not made any easier with uncertainties on both sides. Well, predictions are the year ahead won't be a smooth ride for the 'lembus' so I'll just hang on tight, do my best, and hope that things turn out the way I want them to.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR folks. Enjoy the holidays.

Cheers

2006-01-13T14:39:00.000+08:00

This week was a rather good one with me going out more on my own for assignments. I can certainly get used to my current job though am just a trainee. On the other hand, I'm probably having it much easier compared to the more senior journalists because I'm just a trainee. Anyhow, I hope to enjoy my 3++ months here, and learn as much as I possibly can.

Btw, three of my articles saw print this week of which two were accompanied with my bylines. I know that bylines shouldn't be the fuss but when you're a 1st timer, and you see the letters of your name in bold fonts printed on the pages of a prominent newspaper, it's a sort of acknowledgement for one's efforts and that definitely gives you a boost to do better.

Story of the week

Some 'reporter' went to a shopping centre, saw hentai being played in some vcd shop, went back and wrote something stupid:

Anime=porn....

wtf....

If this is indeed the case, I must say that I'm shocked that the governement allowed the sorts of Naruto, Doraemon and the whole lot to be aired on our local tv stations. Freaking brainless the 'reporters' we have nowadays. And Khairy was talking about not making Malaysians look like fools.

Gaaaah

1st week at work was GOOD

2006-01-07T11:38:00.001+08:00

A first glance at the Sun building wouldn't leave a lasting impression with its weather-worn walls reminding me of a certain room in the 'Dark Water' movie. Neither would its poorly maintained office which cramps the various departments (newsdesk, lifestyle, sports, layout, photography, IT) all under one floor of the building.

But all it took was 2 days to make me wanna come back and work with the Sun when I graduate. Assigned to newsdesk department, me and 2 other interns were taught to use the computer system to write out our news articles on the first day. After that it was straight to business with my first solo assignment in The Summit Hotel in Subang and another one accompanied by a fellow reporter in Damansara Heights.

Although it is a bit of a hassle not having your own transport and not knowing the place where your next assignment is held, I find this job very much to my liking with one running off to places and then rushing back to the office to churn out a news piece.

Throw in some really friendly people as your work mates in this closely knit community of journalists, sub-editors and editors; you've got a very conducive and relaxed work environment which I personally wouldn't trade for any other job.

I'm definitely looking forward to working in the lifestyle department where that fatso Eugene seems to be having an easy time writing book, food, music and movie reviews. Also that ffeature which I'll be contributing to the newspapre's youth pullout once a month.

Man, things to look forward to aplenty working here.

People

2005-12-30T14:30:00.000+08:00

I have to confess...

I like observing people...

The little details, the slightest actions, the faintest gestures, the body language; all never stop to amaze me of how special and unique each individual is...

And for one particular person...

I especially enjoy invoking her wrath...
*laughs*

Am I weird?

Humour me...

Beautiful Dreamer

2005-12-28T00:30:00.000+08:00

Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me,
Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee;
Sounds of the rude world heard in the day,
Lull'd by the moonlight have all pass'd away!

Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song,
List while I woo thee with soft melody;
Gone are the cares of life's busy throng.

Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!

Beautiful dreamer, out on the sea,
Mermaids are chaunting the wild lorelie;
Over the streamlet vapors are borne,
Waiting to fade at the bright coming morn.

Beautiful dreamer, beam on my heart,
E'en as the morn on the streamlet and sea;
Then will all clouds of sorrow depart,

Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!

-Stephen Foster

Kickass

2005-12-26T11:37:00.000+08:00

That's the word to describe Fort Minor's latest album 'The Rising Tied'. Mike Shinoda's latest pet project in collaboration with some of his closest mates including Styles of Beyond, Holly Brook, Common, John Legend, Kenna and Black Thought (The Roots), this album is also co-produced by Jay-Z. Talk about bigger names.

What makes the album stand out on its own is the amazingly spot-on fusion of Hip Hop+Electronic+Rock elements that make the songs a relief to the ears. Throw in Mike Shinoda's magical touches...voila...You have a masterpiece in your hands.

My favourites from the album are 'Kenji', 'Remember The Name', 'Where u'd Go', 'Feel Like Home' & "High Road'..After this, I can't wait to get my hands on Linkin' Park's latest album that is rumored to be due next year.

The Rising Tied

Raine Maida & Gary Neville...

2005-12-23T15:53:00.000+08:00

Was watching 'The Record Shop' on Channel V this afternoon when I thought I saw Gary Neville (of Manchester United football club mind you), in a music video. Imagine how baffled I was...Can you, i mean can you imagine this: the finest rightback England has ever produced aka. skipper of MU with his don't-you-dare-fuck-around-look, trotting down a lane strumming a fucking guitar? I was staring so hard at my tv screen like "WTF, Gary decided to go solo?!?!"

Until the names of the song and the band which was playing it popped up.
Artist: Our Lady Peace
Title: Angels Loosing Sleep

It was OLP's frontman Raine Maida afterall. Being quite a fan of OLP myself, i was surprised that not once did I notice his resemblance to Gary Neville as this close. It was the long hair and goatee that hid it I guess. Anyway, glad to hear that OLP's finally back with a spanking new album 'Healthy in Paranoid Times'. Rock on dudes!!

Gary Neville

Raine Maida

Close ay?

*P.S.* Hey apron lady, you'll get your chance.. *laughs*

Lost & found....sorta

2005-12-21T13:50:00.000+08:00

The "ancient alcatel", as many of my friends would refer to my phone, has finally decided to loosen itself from my grip and instead chose to dwell among a sea of taxi drivers. (wtf indeed...)

It all happened as C. and I took a cab to Tmn Mayang to collect her repaired car. At that exact moment, I remember thinking "What can possibly be worse after seeing your gf's car all knocked up?". Well, lady luck sure has her ways of making my day.

It was at the petrol station when I was about to fill the car's tank that I groped around my pockets and realized that it was gone. Tried calling and texting my tellie asking whoever found it to return it to me without any real hope that the fucker would anyway. What amused me most was the fact that there was somebody who would actually want an old, faded looking alcatel....now that, doesn't cease to surprise me.

Well, no remorse felt actually cos it's an old phone plus the fact that it has been causing me quite some problems of late, but boy has it served me well during the 2++ years I've been using it.

looking on the bright side, I'll get a brand new tellie come tomorrow ay...

*wink*

Random thoughts

2005-12-12T14:26:00.000+08:00

In my short twenty years of life, I've very quickly come to realise that life can be a real bitch; seeing how the world and the people in it work. It made me wary of people and their true intentions behind the masks they wear. Although my stance on life didn't change very much as i grew (the world is still full of bastards and bitches), I learnt to take and appreciate life as it is, learning that worrying, complaining, becoming bitter and etc. etc. would only make matters worse, and us, resentful beings who are blinded by everyday rants. A reason why life, for many people, seem a huge, monstrous bitch. Is this the kind of life worth living where light and joyous moments are seen as never enough and few and far between?

Well, people have their own say when it comes to this and I know a lot of those who suffer a real lot and life ain't exactly kind to them either. But I beg to differ as the point here is, no matter how bad a problem or complication may seem at first glance, things would more often than not, smooth itself out and take a turn for the better...In the meantime, take a deep breath of air, stick your chin out, and look forward to the brighter days...

cheers...

Incubus - 'I Wish You Were Here'

I dig my toes into the sand
The ocean looks like
A thousand diamonds
Strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind
Pretend that I am weightless
And in this moment
I am happy, happy

I, wish you were here
I, wish you were here
I, wish you were here
I, wish you were
Here

I lay my head onto the sand
The sky resembles
A backlit canopy
With holes punched in it
I'm counting UFOs
I signal them with
My lighter
And in this moment
I am happy, happy

I, wish you were here
I, wish you were here
I, wish you were
Here
Wish you were here

I, oh

The world's a rollercoaster
And I am not strapped in
Maybe I should hold with care
while my hands are
Busy in the air
Saying

I, wish you were here
I, wish you were
I, wish you were here
I wish you were here
I, wish you were
Here
Wish you were here

Journey

2005-12-03T16:52:00.000+08:00

In the middle of the journey of our life I came to myself within a dark wood where the straight way was lost. Ah, how hard a thing to tell what a wild, and rough, and stubborn wood this was, which in my thought renews the fear!

-Dante
The Divine Comedy

7

2005-11-30T22:48:00.000+08:00

7 Things That Freak Me Out
crying ladies (am a gentleman you know...*chokes*)
squirmy insects
noisy and nosy ppl
C. (said so herself...just kidding)
being late
dust
ISA

7 Things To Do Before I Die
backpack around Europe
get damn drunk and live to tell the tale
get dead rich (*day dreams*)
stuff my room with vinyl toy figures
watch Manchester play at Old Trafford
meet Frank Miller and get all his graphic novels autographed by the man
kill somebody (seriously...)

7 Often Repeated Words
tiu
damn
fuck
ass
stupid
bitch
muthafuck

7 Random Facts About Me
of mixed heritage
affable
bookworm
lazy bum extraordinare
obsessed with cleanliness
won't ask you to fuck off if you act like a civilized person
extremely lucky person (*grin*)

2005-11-30T18:05:00.000+08:00

celebrating the arrival of ...

*ponders*

...

...

...

....nevermind, here i come anyways...

*claps*