Early Morning

Early Morning

 
It is now 8am and I'm in the office. Have been in since 730am. Woke up at 630am just to get in intime. Why? Cause the idiot sales person in US wanted to look at some codes from my machine using virtual pc cause he wanted to close a deal. And guess what happen when I got in this mornin, I receiveed an email stating that the meeting had been postponed which means I would have to come in early another day. Of all *&^%#$... and I dun get anything out of this while he will prob get a big fat commission... 

Job

Job

 
My new job that I was soooo looking forward to has been put on hold. Apparently as much as the director wants to hire me, she has to wait till the new MD joins in mid-feb. HR wants her to justify to him why she needs another PM. So till then all activities concerning new staff has been freezed and of course lucky me has been affected. I'm so glad I didn't throw in my resignation as she wanted initially if not I would be jobless next month. Hmmm things dun seem to be going my way after such a good start to the year. 

Blackout Part Deux

Blackout Part Deux

 
930am, I was just going thru my daily work and then *poof*, the power went out. I was like hell yea...another blackout... tenaga has once again screwed up. Went to check other offices and realise they too do not have any electricity. 

Could it be an act of sabotage, or could it be an earthquake or even a terrorist attack. Called up my friends and was told that their offices had power. There goes my theories down the toilet bowl..keke. 

Was informed that the whole of Mines was facing the prob so all we can do is wait. Managed to dial in for awhile and then my laptop battery went flat. *shucks* All I could do was sit around reading the papers, my novel and taking catnaps.  

1130am *poof* the power is back. Now it is time to get back to boring work. Hai... Why can't it be like another major blackout?  

Revamp

Revamp

 
I think it is time for me to revamp my blog. Since it is the new year, I should changed everything but for some reason I'm just bothered. I can't remember the word... my brains won't churn it out... *smacks his head*.. come on brain work work work... *smacks his head harder*. Ah finally I can remember the word and the word that describe why I am not bothered is.... LAZINESS. Can't give a rats ass to do it.
 

But seriously I do think I should change it but then I dun have internet access at home so I can't really do anything unless I do it in the office. I need some sort of motivation. Some reason to actually do it but can't find it. Can someone help me.. I will pay you.. hmmmm.. pay you with my gratitude for the rest of my life. If this blog makes money I will give you a cut.. lets say 25%... wait that is a bit too much.. how about 10%?  

If there is anyone who is interested in helping me, please send in your resume and portfolio to alvint@lycos.com . I will go thru the applications and for your information only shortlisted candidates would be contacted for an interview. 

Reading

Reading

 
I've always liked reading. I like the feelin of just taking out a book and sittin in a cafe or on the couch reading. Gettin engrossed with the world of make believe, leaving behind the problems of the world.  

Somehow through the pass few years I have stopped doing it. For some reason I have not really picked up a good book and read it although I have bought a few novels which are collecting dust. I've somehow just stuck to readin my magazines.  

You see I read a lot of gadget magazines ie Stuff and T3, and for those who really know me my cookery Mag ie Flavours. Whenever I am free I would just pick those up and read it. I guess that is the reason why I have not really sat down with a good book. Been trying very hard to actually start reading again but something is stopping me. I dunno wat.  

I recently bought a new novel called 'Tai Kor' which is about the journey of a man moving from the underground world to the legitimate business world. Anyway I bought it cause the story sounded intriguing. I also bought Bill CLinton's autobiography called 'My Life' which I read like 4 chapters and duly dumped it on my sidetable. 

The reason I'm writting this is cause I have made the decision to buy less of my magazines and put in a few hours ie 1-2 (its a start ok) a week just readin my books. Anyway todays posting is just a random entry that just came to mind. So please ignore me..HAHA  

"When we read a story, we inhabit it. The covers of the book are like a roof and four walls. What is to happen next will take place within the four walls of the story. And this is possible because the story's voice makes everything its own." 
* John Berger  

Inspiring

Inspiring

 
The last few days I have received a few links from my dad and jon wong which has brigtened my day after I opened it. I would just like to share it with you guys. Hope you do look at it and really look at the quotes. Please remember to turn on your speakers.  

Links by Dad:-  
The Interview With God  
Pathways-to-Peace 

Link by Jon:-  
Love Letter 

It hurts

It hurts

 
Shit I woke up today feelin alrite but then I coughed and my back hurts. Must have been that stupid fall yesterday. I dun dare to even sneeze now cause it hurts. Can't go for tennis again today because of this and most prob will miss badminton tomoro. If I continue not going I will quit sooner or later being the lazy person I am. I need pain killer... morphine would help. Anyone have any 'jln' to get some??  

Waiting Game

Waiting Game

 
2 weeks ago I announced that I just got a new job right. Well it has been 2 weeks and I am still waiting for them to call me up to go sign the offer letter. I called up last week and the director said she was having difficulties meeting up with the HR manager to write up the offer letter. She has asked me to wait for a while. 

Waiting no good. The more I wait the more scared I am that they have changed their mind. hmmm... I'm still have a lot of hope but if by this midweek I still dun hear from them I will call them again. Luckily I have yet to throw my resignation letter. 

Injured

Injured

 
My legs are bruised up and am in pain now. Why you may ask? It is the work of the devil. Every mornin I walk the same path to my car, on the edge of a bloody drain. Everyday nothin happens but today I slipped and scraped my leg. If it was not for my slacks and the fact that I was able to support myself with my hands, I think I would be in the hospital with a broken leg. Damn it hurts. Now it is swelled up and bloodied.  

And thats not all. Every single day while driving to work, I use the visor to block the sun away. I did it like normal and guess what? Somehow.. someway.. I manage to cut my finger. Damn 'Hak jai' man today. 

I wonder if it is the fact that I went back to church. Is the devil punishing me? Is he trying to frighten me from ever steppin into church again. Well guess what? Nothin you do will prevent me from embracing God once again and I'm sure the Lord will protect me from you.  

ps: I kindoff scratch my neighbours front fender when I fell. Should I tell them? Its a slight scratch. Nothin big. Dun think they would even notice. hmmm... what to do ah?  

Weekend

Weekend

 
Quite an interesting weekend. Chin Haw and Wendy got married after so many years together. Was suppose to go for the church service but something came up so didn't go. Only went for the dinner which was held at Royale Bintang Hotel along Jln Imbi. Met up with the Sheffield Gang and had a blast just chatting and talkin bull about everything. 

After the dinner Leuk, Gary, Koon and myself went to Cream in Renaisaince Hotel to chill out. Quite a nice place. Opened not too long ago. Music was nice and although it was not packed it had a nice atmosphere. Dun really enjoy gettin squashed in a club nowadays. Not only is it stuffy and smelly it feels like I'm in a tin of sardines. Anyway Cream is nice so might suggest to the rest to go there nxt time if we ever chill. Didn't really stay till too late. Left around 130 and went home watch some telly and then went to bed as I had to meet up with Jon and the rest for church the nxt mornin. Unfortunately I wasn't feelin well so had to ffk them. 

Slept till around 12 then had to meet up with Ean and Alson just to catch up. Met them at the new McD's nxt to Ikea. Very nice place. Different from the rest of the McD's in town. The open air area was built in a way to resemble a bistro which I thought was nice except that it might too hot due to our Malaysian weather. I was told that it is a lot nicer at nite when the place was lit up. Might just pop by one day to see if that is true. 

Met up with Sulit and Calvin after lunch cause we were suppose to go play tennis at my friend Eric's place in Bangsar. Suppose to start playin at 4 but unfortunately of days there were ppl who actually booked the place from 430 to 630. Normally no one plays so no need to book. Just hung around in Eric's place when we decided to go play squash first to warm up. At 530 the tennis court was free as the ppl occupying it left.  

Played till 715. Shed a lot of sweat, lost a few balls and totally knackered. Went for dinner with sulit and then just went home. As usual just sat there watching tv till late nite. Oh the new season of The Apprentice is showing.. nice... 

This mornin woke u up with my right arm aching and I think I twisted my wrist. Shit.. suppose to go play bowling today.. inter-company. We are going to get trashed because the other company has an actual bowlin team while we are not even amateurs...haha. I might not play with my wrist hurting so all the best to them. 

Thats all for now. Till the next update. Adios amigoes and muchacho's.  

New Year New Beginning

New Year New Beginning

 
So it is the New Year and I guess it started a bit badly. What with the Tsunami tragedy and also my frustrations with where my life is heading to. 

But then I think things are startin to turn around cause I got some good news. I just got offered a Project Manager position at XM Expanded Media. This is definately a good chance for me to show the people around me that I can succeed in the working world. 

I know it won't be an easy task as it is totally different from what I'm doing right now but I'm sure with hardwork and determination I would be able to cope to a change in environment. I'm so happy. I'm so nervous. I'm so scared. hmmmmmm all this mix feelings....Headache already! Time to try and relax and take it all in. Damn.. it is a good start to the New Year. hahaha  

Nothin Betta to do

Nothin Betta to do

 
Since I'm free I decided to give this a go. Here goes.. 

Three screen names you have had: 

1. ^iceberg  
2. b|ackie (no idea why I used this) 
3. Alf  

Three things you like about yourself:  

1. I am Jack of all traits, Master of none  
2. Like SY and Szez, I can hold down more alcohol than I dare to admit.  
3. I can juggle, make balloon animals..hahaha. 

Three things you hate about yourself: 

1. I procratinate  
2. I'm to lazy  
3. I'm fickle minded  

Three things I am wearing right now: 

1. Grey Shirt  
2. Black Slacks  
3. Clark Shoes.  

Three things you have bought recently:  

1. The Novel - 'Taikor' by Khoo Kheng-Hor.  
2. 2 Magazine - Stuff and FHM  
3. L'oreal regenerating cream - HAHA. Mom says I should try it cause of the wrinkles
around my eyes.  

Three things that scare you:  

1. Being alone  
2. Being Broke  
3. Not Having a job I like  

Three things on your desk:  

1. Laptop  
2. Lip balm  
3. and a lot of rubbish  

Three things you can't live without  

1. Family  
2. Friends  
3. The Internet  

Three good ways to describe your personality:  

1. Friendly  
2. Silly  
3. fickle  

Three parts of your heritage: 

1. 1/2 Hokkien  
2. 1/2 Cantonese  
3. Apparently I might have some Siamese blood in me  

Three of your favourite books at the moment:  

1. I dun read enuff so can't say  
2. Does magazines count  
3. Astro Guide I guess  

Three of your current favourite songs:  

1. none in particular  

Three new things you want to do in the next 12 months:  

1. Fly a plane  
2. Make more money  
3. Find a gf - HAHAHA  

Three things you want in a relationship: 

1. Laughter  
2. Understanding  
3. Friendship  

Two truths and a lie:  

1. I want to be a pilot.  
2. I am good looking .  
3. I started wearing glasses at the age of 5.  

Three physical things about the opposite sex (or the same) that appeal to you:  

1. Smile  
2. Eyes  
3. Hair  

Three things you just can't do:  

1. Twirl a pen.  
2. Sing.  
3. Get to know girls - i'm so bad at it.  

Three things you say the most:  

1. "cibai!!" - I shall refrain from sayin it to much 
2. "Biatch."  
3. "wassuupppp" - i know it is old but who cares  

Three places you want to go:  

1. St. Louis for Mardi Gras  
2. Japan/Korea for the chicks  
3. UK to visit my bro with my parents  

Three of your favourite hobbies:  

1. Hanging out with friends  
2. Watch Astro/DVDs  
3. Sleep  

Three things you really want to do really badly right now:  

1. Sleep  
2. Learn to fly a plane  
3. Sleep  

Three careers you're considering:  

1. Pilot  
2. DJ - one can dream  
3. Book cafe/Restaurant owner  

Three kids' names:  

1. Alvin  
2. Simon  
3. Theodore  

Three things you want to do before you die:  

1. Actually finishing the Bible  
2. Buy my own plane  
3. Travel. Lots of it.  

Three people who have to take this quiz now or die painfully (ok no need to die):  

1. Mel Anne  
2. Jean Ong  
3. Derek Yeung  

Frustration

Frustration

 
Just had to get this out of my mind. Damn frustrated. Why does it seem to some that I am not going to amount to anything? Do I really seem to be such a lazy person that cannot achieve anything in life? Do I take life to laid back and am I not serious enough? Must I actually work like an ass day and nite to change that perception. 

Just because I did Network Marketing and stop halfway, does that clasify me as a quitter. The reason behind this is cause I have this friend who instead of encouraging me, was discouraging me when I told him what I planned to do. He was questioning me on my commitment and also questionin my finances. Oh come on lah, I know everything needs commitment and at times money but then as a friend instead of discouraging me he should have encourage me but just warn me of the problems that I might get into. Sometimes I wonder whether I should be less encouragin to my friends and bloody just think of myself. Ish I am so pissed off. I'm so frustrated on this matter.  

Anyway I'm just going to ignore what was said to me and do what I think is right. As ppl always say, Just try it, you are young, no harm, if you fall you can always climb back up with the help of family and friends... Thats all for me venting my frustration on this issue. Life goes on and I shall succeed to show everyone who has ever doubted me.  

New Year

New Year

 
5 Days into the New Year and life is going on as normal. Nothin much had happen during the eve of New Years. Celebration has been somewhat dented due to the tsunami tragedy. 

Well was at Erwindo's place to celebrate the evening with the rest of the gang ie mich (who left early - biatch keke), su lit, ling ee, vincent, mengkeong and jessie. There were some other people that I didn't know. Calvin, Jon and Oswin went to Bar Savahn and as much as I wanted to follow them I couldn't cause I promised Erwindo and also he had prepared the food. 

The nite started off as usual with everyone being late. Food was prepared by Debbie and her frens. There were pasta's, satay, chicken stew (apparently a sri lankan version), aubergines and drinks... plenty of beer and liquor. I was suppose to bring my vodka watermelon but it didn't work out so I have a watermelon in my fridge right now which would dry up soon if I dun eat it. Anyone wants to try failed vodka watermelon please do drop by. 

At the begining there weren't much to do so we ended up watchin dvd - The Incredibles like we always do nowadays when we hang out at erwins. Finish the movie and just sat around chatting when someone suggested we 'hoi toi'. I was reluctant at first cause I just wasn't bothered but after much persuasion I decided to just play a few games. Erwin and Mengkeong started winning as usual and when I lost what I had laid out I quit. Things started to turn around when I left and for the first time ever, erwin and mengkeong started losing. And losing bigtime at it. Erwin's colleague came by and they were even bigger players so I dunno wat happen cause I left after they came. 

Anyway at around 1 I left to join Nicky, Kevin, Pang, Joeboy and gf, and teckjoe and gf for mamak at williams. Packed as usual. That place ah..I need to open one myself I think. Good money ler. Nothin much was done after that. Went home watch tv and slept. Damn productive right.. haha Anyway once again I wish Everyone a Happy and Blessed 2005.