A Proud Father ...

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Today, I decided to continue writing on my bloG both here and the other one at www.dari-seremban.blogspot.com.

It has been a long while since I posted anything up here. To Rozaimi, sure bro ... anytime you drop by at Seremban Court just drop me a note & I'll be happy to buy you breakfast.

To start off my posting here, today I am a proud father. My 2nd daughter Nana won 2nd place in a drawing and colouring competition held at Seremban Jusco, Seremban 2. Way to go, Nana!



She has been having this keen interest in drawing and colouring since small. Having her name being called out in the crowd gave me the moment. Although it was just an ordinary competition I suppose just like any other competition, this means a lot to me and the family. It brightens the gloomy days we have been having.

Anyway, she has given me permission to put up her pictures on my bloG as and when she approves it. Very stern person she is. Probably just like her mother.

Until then.

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Trying To Be Nice ...

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Have you ever tried to be nice, especially to strangers?

For instance you are driving on a busy road and ahead of you there are cars lining up slowly moving ahead. Then there comes a car in front of you from the other side trying to cross over you to enter the road beside you. Would you stop and give way eventhough it is your right of way?

Would you offer your food or drinks to a stranger sitting next to you in a train? Or simply would you give a smile to people who look at you while walking & passing you in the street?

Well even if you wold, how many do you think are following you?

The fact is - nowadays it is so hard to be nice without a reason. Sometimes your gesture to be nice would be interpreted wrongly. It may also create suspicion in the mind of others.

Well definitely giving a smile to a stranger in the street will lead to nowhere. In fact it would give a boost in your energy and sometimes even your confidence. This is so when your smile is returned in kind. The feeling is always there when this happens.

So in a difficult time like I am having right now, being nice to others without a reason to do so really boosts my confidence and morale. I find that it creates the same energy to others as well. Try it once a while and you will notice a difference.

So, before entering the bus in your journey just grab a couple of small packets of peanuts and after you are seated and before having it just pass one packet to the person next to you. Yeah, do it for no reason and please don't expect anything in return. And if you ever be the receipient of this nice gesture from others, take it kindly but if you feel it is not quite right to accept this kindness, reject it politely!

I believe we all need to create this culture especially at time like this. Hey, I am just trying to be nice.

Why am I saying this? There's a reason ...

Recently I happened to have a super early breakfast with the wife at the canteen of a public place (actually in a court house). Just happenned that not many people were around in the canteen that day. And we both felt really good that morning for being able to go out early from our house. It's good to be early you know. As they say - early birds get the worms.

As we were having our meal we saw somebody we know just walked into the canteen to have her breakfast too. She wasn't alone but with 2 other friends. After exchanging pleasantries with us, she and her friends proceeded to order their food and then sat at a different table from us.

Since we started early so we finished early. Then my wife thought why not just be nice and pay for their food as well. Anyway, it's not always that we do get to go out early from home and have our breakfast like that day. And we it's been a very long time since we treat somebody.

Well, my wife not making it obvious went on to the counter and placed a $50 note to cover both our food and their food. She told the food operator to include them in our bill in other words we would pay for them. It was done quietly and subtlely as it wasn't such a big deal to both of us.

After that my wife returned to our table and waited for me to finish my meal. (Obviously I was still enjoying my 'fat rice' which is 'nasi lemak' or rice cooked with coconut milk.)

Then as we moved out from the canteen and my wife went to the counter to pick up her change, she was told that only the lady that we knew accepted our treat but the other two declined to be paid. One of them had said to the canteen operator that she did not know us therefore she couldn't accept our treat and the other simply said she can pay on her own.

Well, like I said we were just trying to be nice without any intention. Hey, we didn't even know who they were but we kind of knew they worked there. And it's okay that they refused our treat. No harm done. So, since it wasn't a big deal we just moved along quietly.

So the point is ... I do wonder, were we trying to be too nice maybe? Was it completely unnecessary? Coz I was thinking that the 1st thing I would do when I strike my 1st million (hehehe.. still keeping the ambition, Nicole) is that I will walk in a packed restaurant and have my meal and then when I pay, I would pay for everyone! If you ask me why, I would say I am just trying to be nice.

I am wondering how many people would allow me to be nice?

Note to self and others: Make sure you look at the circumstances before you try to do so, that is, try to be nice. If you are a lawyer and about to appear before a judge in his court for God's sake don't buy him breakfast on that day especially after you win your case. That would be being too nice and usually when you do that it would mean something else.

Ty not to be like this poor fellow below who tried to be - too nice: -

.. One day Bob came home from work with a black & blue on both sides of his eyes. Obviously he had been punched in the face. Twice. On both sides of his face.

His housemate Jim was shocked to see Bob in that condition and asked him - "What the hell happened to you, mate??!! Were you robbed or mugged or something??", asked Jim frantically.

Bob then looked down and with sadness he said "No, I wasn't. I got it in the bus while coming back home and it wasn't a bad guy who did it. It was a lady. A fat Lady"

Jim who was confused asked Bob, "What??! Why would a fat lady punched you in the face? What did you do to her?"

Bob then reluctantly told the story to Jim.

According to Bob he was seated at the back seat in the bus on his way home. The bus was packed with people and in front of him there was this big fat lady who got pushed to the back row as others in front of her trying to get some space.

As she was standing in front of Bob facing the other way, Bob noticed that her skirt at the back got stuck between her ass. It looked so weird and funny. Bob then noticed there were a few people seated in his row trying to contain their laughter at the fat lady. Maybe she didn't notice it, maybe she got it while sitting down, poor lady, Bob thought.

Apparently the fat lady noticed that there were people giggling and laughing at something and she started to realise that they were laughing at her. Puzzled and curious the fat lady tried to move forward to escape the laughter.

Bob couldn't take it anymore and without thinking, he grabbed hold of the lady's skirt and pulled it out from her big ass. The lady was shocked and she wasn't pleased. In an instant she turned around and punched Bob in the eye. That was how Bob got the black eye.

After telling the story Jim who was still confused asked Bob, "Well then, how did you get the other black eye??"

Bob turned away and said, "Well, I thought she didn't like it... so, what I did was - I pushed back her skirt in between her ass"

SAY CHEESE!

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Monday Blues ...

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It's the first day of the week & it's Monday.

I always have mixed feelings when it comes to Monday. Sometimes I really look forward for it to come sometimes I really don't.

Usually when I want to know how my Mondays will turn out, I just look at the Friday before. Normally all the good things that supposed to happen if it didn't happen by the Friday of that particular week then it will take place on the following Monday. Naturally, that particular Monday will be most anticipated & definitely most welcomed! For me, that would be a good Monday. Examples projects to take place, money to be received & sometimes appointment to meet a very important person.

On the other hand, Monday can also be dreadful. When creditors start to call early on the week for payments, well, I usually say give me another week and they will say - OK sir, we will call you again next week ... on Monday!

Most of the times Mondays are dreadful because I had an exiciting Saturdays & Sundays. I just didn't want it to end. Yeah it felt like Monday is a wet blanket to end all the happiness that was going on.

Nowadays I don't get happy that easy. Sometimes I just love to spend time alone by myself if I am not with my family. I don't go out that much anyore. And most of the time Saturdays & Sundays are the days that I really look forward to taste my wife's great cooking.

And when Monday comes it's just like waking up from a beautiful dream. For me Monday is always a reality check day.

Well, having to live life on a day to day basis I can't complain much. I shouldn't anyway. The fact that I am able to see another Monday well, I should be happy & thankful about it. And I really am.

So from now on I am telling myself to stop complaining about Mondays & just make the best out of it.

To start it with here's something for the mind to ponder. Well, it's not related to the topic anyway but they are useful tips for all the men .. who can't live without a woman : -

9 WORDS WOMEN USE

(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this would mean half an hour.
Five minutes is only five minutes if you were sitting watching the TV or play computer games & you have been asked to help her around the house.

(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end up fine.

(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing there and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' ... that will bring on a 'whatever').

(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F**K YOU!

(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. And as a result, the man will ask 'What's wrong?' And her response will be Nothing which refers to #(3) above.

Have a Nice Day!

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Fuel Hike: What the .... ?

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This is certainly not a good news.

I am sure all of us Malaysians are dismayed & disillusioned by the announcement made by the Prime Minister about the increased in petrol & diesel prices. According to reports the increase is up to 40%.

Malaysiakini reports that it will take place in this coming August whilst NST Online says its effective tonight exactly @ midnite. What a breaking news & how will it impact the ordinary citizens who rely heavily on fuel to transport them from one place to another.

Some say it is inevitable, well I suppose those who are in powers would want to believe that.

Now how about alternative? Public transport for a change? Or perhaps car pooling? Maybe not. As it is we are now over protective of our loved ones especially the young ones & thinking of the possibility of something happening to them while not in our care will definitely send shivers to our spine. Anyway this shouldn't be a laughing matter.

In Beijing China almost everybody relies on public transport from buses to subway trains. And they are always efficient and costs less for everybody because it seems the government subsidises the buses & trains. Why can't it be the same here?

But hang on just a sec ... somebody said ealier that our Government will ensure that those small income earners get some sort of rebate in a form of cash at the end of the month to assist them with this fuel hike. Question is how does one qualify? How will this work? I wonder how?

There are only 2 things that come to my mind instantly:
1. why wasn't I born in an oil riched sheikh family
2. why can't cars run on water instead of petrol.

Well, if cars do run on water I suppose the oil sheikh wouldn't be rich anyway!

SAY CHEESE!

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Good News ...

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Nowadays good news are hard to come by.

Believe it or not why don't you just glance at the everyday newspaper from wherever you are and you will surely catch some news that will make you worry and sad.

I used to think that people will be more excited to know about good news than bad news but apparently it is always the bad press that catches the eye. And for the papers this makes money for them.

Come to think of it, it is so true that we all are intrigued and even fascinated with bad news. Our ears would open up if we hear some rumours or gossip that put people down.

I think the majority of us would be more interested to know what's wrong rather than what's right with someone. Especially if that someone has been in a limelight and a well known someone.

But I am not discussing about news, media or press here.

I want to talk about how hard it is nowadays to make oneself happy - unless that person already has everything that they need and want.

As for me, I need to think of something and at times even create something that would bring a vision to my mind and then a smile to my face, to make me happy. Yes, sometimes jokes and funny stories do just that but it rarely last.

So? Okay here's the deal - I am thinking out loud - what if from today onwards I will make myself happy by posting something good and cheerful for all to see - here in this bloG.

This would be a good start. Maybe a couple of pictures and light hearted stories. Perhaps this will do good not only for me but for all to see. Maybe it's a picture, a story or even a joke.

Now, just thinking about it makes me smile already while I write this posting and it makes my brain start working. Really!

So for a start, I think I want to share these photos below with all of you and see whether it makes you smile or not ...






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Where Are You Now?

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I am not looking for an answer for the above question. I am merely sharing with all of you a great website which I called a network tool for everyone who is internet savvy and for those who love to let their voice heard across the world.

Nothing serious but to me it is just a happy go lucky network tool for anyone and everyone without any agenda and it's simply called WAYN - a shortform for Where Are You Now?




I have subscribed as a member which is free and I would like to share this network with all of you.

So, hope to see some of your here.

Light at the End of the Tunnel.

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I am still waiting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Today as I was driving out to fetch the kids and as I was stuck between cars waiting for the traffic to move on, I looked up at the sky above which was getting dark and gloomy showing sign of rain to come.

It was just after 12 noon and as always it was supposed to be hot and humid. But not today it wasn't.

As I was looking at it I was telling myself that the formation of the dark clouds in the sky above resembled all my trials and tribulations that I have had to endure for the past months. I told myself that the worst has happened - or has it?

Just like the clouds above me, I really felt that I have not passed this dreadful stage yet. I was fully aware that I was not out of the woods yet, so to speak.

I told myself that if I were in a plane above those dark gloomy clouds at that time I was certain the plane would be shaking hard experiencing turbulence as the plane flew hitting those clouds. Yes, I knew how it would have felt and I could imagine me strapped in my seatbelt and praying hard for the worst to be over.

But then among those dark gloomy clouds I suddenly saw a small opening that looked like a hole in a doughnut. In that hole there was a vision of a clear blue sky. And suddenly it struck me. To me it was like a sign or a message to remind me that if we believe and we hold on to our faith in no matter how bad the circumstances be - I would surely see the light at the end of the tunnel. And this light will guide me to escape from the darkness of the tunnel.

Wow! I know the above may sound too dramatic but considering that today is Friday which is the end of the working days for the week I could be forgiven for doing so that is being alittle dramatic.

Yes. I do believe in the light at the end of the tunnel because I have seen it. Many times before when I was stuck in a predicament I kept telling myself to relax and wait for the light at the end of the tunnel.

And I always believe that the light at the end of the tunnel, when you see it and follow it, it will lead you out of the tunnel. In other words it could not be worse than where you are which is in a tunnel.

Come to think of it, I think our life is a journey through a tunnel and as a Muslim I do believe that at the end of the tunnel would be the entrance of the Hereafter where it will be an eternal place for me and not this world.

However until and unless I reach the end of the tunnel I must ensure that I am fit and able to progress further to reach my final destination that is the very end of the tunnel.

Come to think of it, we all come from a 'tunnel of love' and especially for men when we are big enough our desire would be to look for another 'tunnel of love' where through it our offspring shall be produced and they too will reproduce through another tunnel of love.

Wow! Life is great and if you don't get what I am saying above that's okay because I am doing this writing just to pour out what I have in my mind and heart.

Have a nice weekend!

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