The Interview

I went for my 1st job interview yesterday and it seems doesnt went as well as i thought it would be. Kinda nervous during the process and the different approach of the interview took me off guard. Sigh~

For my 1st interview in the Lion City, i have to travel to Tanjung Pagar, an southern part of the island. Good thing about Singapore is its public transport which pretty much covers the whole country and quite hassle free too. I able to arrive at the tanjung pagar station without much trouble.

Anyway the trouble starts here. There i was having much difficulty finding the street where the shop (if hired, i will be working as a graphic artist) situated. I was lost in a seemly vast city and quite overwhelmed by the busy seas of people. Heck, even KL is not as hectic as here. I was standing there figuring where the heck am i while looking at the map book i brought which proved quite useless. I pretty much going around in circles for about half an hour. Guess it better to ask for direction. Ask and be enlighten.

Thanks to an uncle i finally get my bearings right. Seems i overlook a seemly small street just ahead from where i started *sweats*. Lo and behold, Amoy Street. What interesting a bout this street is that there's a really big food center in the middle and by the time i was there, it was lunchtime. Can i say horde of white collar workers. And another thing is, it seems the place is one of the tourist attractions in Singapore. There is an old temple, a hill park and old shophouses with a modern day twist. Hope i will show what it really looks like with some pics soon.

After lunch (still early), i went for my interview. First thing it caught my eyes, is its window displays. The shop is specialize in printing which is mostly name cards. I look at the displayed design and thought there nothing that i cant handle here. Confidence blooming, i walked into the shop. After some time the interviewer showed up and just tossed some forms for me to fill. As i look around, i seems quite "alienated" Just say i'm not comfortable around office full of dolled up women. And it doesnt help the situation when i suddenly have a stomachache. Finished and handed over the form, the lady interviewer ask me to perform a simple test which is redesign a simple namecard from a sample. Okey, looks simple but with my stomachache in full gear i have to ask for a toilet break from the interviewer beside me.

How embarassing, i thought. I looks stupid too. Anyway with a reminded time limit, i trying best redesigning the card without much concept in mind. Duh, it's been some time since i used Illustrator CS, need time to relearn somewhat. The interviewer just took just short look at the monitor and inform me they will call me if i am hired. Guess it's over. I offered my portfolio cd to her to look but she declined.. not very sure why. Anyway i can only pray i'll get the job. I sure i did the test quite well. I think.. Need to remind myself not eat anything spicy again.

Shackled

It been a few days i've stayed at Singapore.. few days too long. I kinda felt a bit restricted in some sense. No late nights, no friends, no privacy, no place to go to, no money, no job... sigh~ I dun even have enough clothes to wear... cant bring all my clothes in the first place. And so hot in here... i never sweat this often in life, swear.

Not that i feel ungrateful, i do really since i have a roof over my head now. But i dun think i can follow their house rule for long... i cant function like this. No.. i not pampered, just frustated i can't live my way that i used to, alone (by choice) and free. I can live in hardship, hey.. i've been living quite independently outside for almost 7 years without any trouble (non money wise).

Another thing is i hate to be treated like a know-nothing kid, always being told what to do over and over again. I know, the elders always like to nag cos' they care. That why i kept quiet and just nod. But for crying out loud, i gonna turn 26 this year and have 25 years worth of common sense plus the exprience of living independantly of 7 years. I can fricking take care of myself without anyone nagging to me about that...

Well, guess i have no choice but to be patience till at least i have a stable job. Then i gonna get out of here. Hope they understand. I value my privacy and freedom more. *grin* Until that day, i need to research more on what to take to live here (how much price needed).

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum.
So another trilogy ended this summer... and what an ending. Depending on people, it can be a good one or a bad one but most likely it will be bitter sweet.

The movie begin straight after the cliffhanger ending of The Dead Man's Chest, where Will Turner, Elizabeth and Captain Barbossa and crew in Singapore to get a puzzle map from the Chinese pirate lord, Captain Sao Feng. In doing so, they will able to find and resurrect/rescue Captain Jack Sparrow who end up trapped in Davy Jones's Locker. At at the meantime, time is running up for the pirates all over the world as The Flying Dutchman and Davy Jones, under the control of the East India Trading Company, eradicating pirates or anyone who related here and there.

The movie upped the ante in the visual department this time with lavish sets, mind boggling special effect and great camera shots with action aplenty. No movie yet can compare the great variety of sword fight scenes, auto fast cannon naval battle, shrapels and bullets flying around and a swarming of stone crabs (huh?). An throw in a whirlpool in the middle. Get the idea?

Story wise, it seems a little pale in comparison to its previous movie. Sure, there's a lot of twist and turn and twist again but at times the plot is a little too complicated for the viewer to catch and enjoy. Anyway, it fun to see everybody stab each other's back at every turn while maintaining their side to each other.. We get to see some love triangle of sorts between Jack, Turner and Elizabeth while fighting the EITC cronies.

Still, some action sequences are a bit too ridiculous at the end (monkey fired with a cannonball, anyone?) And the other pirate lords' armada is just for show and helpless in the climax. Weaklings...

Anyway, the movie is worth every cent of the admission price where ever you watch it (I watch it in Singapore ) Hey, it one of the great summer blockbuster after all. And watching Jack interacting with his multi-personality self even worth a second watch :)

Hey June....... From Singapore

Welcome to Singapore, as quoted by Chow Yuen Fatt's character in the newest Pirates of The Caribbean movie (not that i watch it anyway), when i walked past the custom checkpoint in Woodlands before boarding the bus to the Kranji MRT station.

I was following my aunt from her home in JB and will be staying with my relative's at the much heard Ang Mo Kio in the heart of the city state. First thing that came to mind when lugged my luggage up the crossover was the street was not as clean as i thought. Well, from where i stand then i saw cigarette butts and a bit of plastic everywhere.... far from the notorious cleanliness image that the country trying to project.

As the my handphone's DiGi roaming service kicked in moments ago, i phoned home telling my mum that i safely arrived at my relative's home. So i will be staying the 1 of the flats quite indefinitely from now.

Lunchtime and my relatives show me around the community. There are park and a lots of greenery around the flats and commercial area nearby (food center and rows of shoplots). Much to my hidden delight, i noticed McDonald’s just at a end of one corner *sniggers*

Best of all, i have free access to my cousin's pc and the fast internet service, yeah. Well, i haven't forget my priority of finding a job here and the net made my job easier. But then, my uncle in law told me to settle down first before doing anything else (much of my 1 hour+ conversation with him revolving how good singapore is, lol). Well, i think i've slow down too much....

Anyway, there a lot of things i still ignorant about Singapore policy and stuffs and i have to settle down fast. Wish me luck and good bye Malaysia.

Starcraft 2

I was browsing my fave gaming site when i saw one of its newest gaming news when i saw it.

Hell. It's About Time. http://www.starcraft2.com/

Pause For A Moment

It's been a week staying and resting in hometown, almost doing nothing productive.. sigh~
Yeah, my passport has done a few days ago. Still, there a lot of things i in the dark about. Not very sure what job will my mum's friend's son recommend about. All i know is that it is animation related job.

Anyway, there's nothing for me to do in the house except to just wait. Really wish i can bring my pc with me. At least i can add something more in my current portfolio. It was so bored doing nothing at home for the past week. *groan*

I wonder if i'm good enough for Singapore's standard. Not very confident about the whole thing. It's a 1st world country after all. Gonna feel like fish out of water.. lol

Moving To Greener Pasture.... Maybe.

After so many attempts getting a job around the Klang Valley, i think is time for me to try my luck somewhere else. I'm think move back to Johor and start to find a job in Singapore.
Haha, you know, my mom been pestering me with the idea on getting Singapore dollars and better chance over there, an idea which i always turned down.

I always make, " If i cant find a job here, what makes i can get one there?" excuses. Guess I got tired. Anyway i still lingering about it, havent decide when i will depart for good.

Will miss everything here.

Spider-Man 3 Review

"How the movie?" I asked my bro?

"Okay, i guess. But, Spider-man 2 was better..."

"Oh?"

"Watching Fantastic Four (the 1st movie) was better too", he said.

I shrugged.
Well, the thing with Spider-man movies are that they ain't like all those super heroes action movies we accustomed to in recent years. Spider-man's stories are not about the superhero fighting evil but the fragile human inside the superhero trying to make sense of things. Thus they are about as drama as they can get. And I know my bro doesnt like to watch "slow-paced boring" drama genre movies without much things get blown up every 5 minutes. Heck.

Anyway, I got a chance to watch Spider-man 3 yesterday.. while i was job hunting in KLCC lol. Yeah, as a fan i shud have watch it a week ago while it was just opened. And i bet there are thousands of reviews out there by now. Better late than never.

And in this 3rd installment, we see goody-o-nerd Peter Parker embracing the dark side and hell, it good to be bad. Also, the new Green Goblin took to the sky along with the introduction of the Sandman. And after much speculation on the web about spidey new black suit and its related villain, while the most recent trailer confirmed it, we finally have Venom (imo one of the coolest Marvel characters) in the flesh. Boy, do the trio really wreak Spidey's life.

Okay, now the review.
*Spoilers Alert*
The movie opens with a brilliant summary or snapshots of the last two movies and Peter is at the top of his life. Spidey is loved by New Yorkers, Mary Jane now is his girlfriend and he's a top student at Dr Conners' class. And for a moment, life is good. But all good things will come to an end.

As the fame and power goes into Parker's head, he began to lose sight of what really matters. What worst, an alien stuff (slime?), which suddenly dropped into earth as a meteorite, hitched into Parker and altered his personality. Btw, it really funny to see, being shamelessly bad actually attracted women's attention. Check out Parker bad-ass dance moves in a Jazz club. lol.

The movie revolves around a lots of themes but one truly stand out is forgiveness. Parker's hell bent on Uncle Ben's revenge as in Harry and his father's, only to be forgiven in the end. At times, I find things resolved too quickly, especially Sandman's about-turn after wreaking havoc and trying to hurt or kill MJ. And using his sick daugther as an excuse for pillaging the city. Anyway, it does fits in the movie that shows there's good side in a bad guy and vice versa. So is Venom, comic version that is.

Speaking of Venom, the movie version is one vile monster, more like Carnage imo. Btw, i thought Venom should be a lot bulkier and more teeth. And they ought to find a better voice over for Venom. Then again, a great effort bringing Venom to life, so is the Sandman who have more screen time (aih..).

Action-wise, they managed to cram an awful lot of action scenes in the rather lenghty movie. From Spidey and Goblin dogfight to the climatic tagteam battle between Venom/Sandman and Spider/Harry. Cool action sequences i tell ya'. Check out the towering Sandman (reminds me of the Mummy) and falling car sequence (Jurassic Park, anyone?).

So, was it worth the money? Every hard-earned cents. It's one of the movies only worth watching in a full glory of cinematic greatness. With all the drama and the action in one movie, it obviously better than the last Spider-man movie. And Jonah J. Jamesons' scenes is always a delight to watch. 'Nuff said.

Blogthings of The Month

You Are 40% Left Brained, 60% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

The True You

You want your girlfriend or boyfriend to be more relaxed, calm, and composed. With respect to money, you spend as little as possible. You think good luck doesn't exist - reality is built on practicalities. The hidden side of your personality tends to be methodical in your ways - with trouble adapting to the rules of society. You are tend to think about others' feelings a lot, perhaps because you are so eager to be liked. When it comes to finding a romantic partner, you don't have any particular type in mind, but you are inclined to look for someone who will say yes when you ask him / her out.

Who's The True You?

Your Love Style is Agape

You are a caring, kind, and selfless partner. Unsurprisingly, your love style is the most rare. You are willing to sacrfice your world for your sweetie. Except it doesn't really feel like sacrifice to you. For you, nothing feels better than giving to the one you love.

What's Your Love Style?

Naruto Movie 3 Review

The Animal Riot of Crescent Moon Island!(Dai Koufun! Mikazuki Jima no Animal Panic Dattebayo!)
It's finally here. My bro managed to get a copy from his streamyx-owning friend the other day and so i able to watch it recently.

This synopsis goes like this:
Uzumaki Naruto, Hatake Kakashi, Haruno Sakura, and Rock Lee are sent to protect a prince during his trip around the world and see that he returns safely to his home in the Moon Country. The Moon Country happens to be really rich and as such the Prince tends to buy anything his heart desires. During his travels the Prince comes across a circus group that features a rare Sabre-toothed tiger that he just has to have, so he purchases the entire group. Suddenly a mission to protect the prince that hardly listens to anything said, turns into a mission to look after animals and a prince that doesn't listen to what they say, and in the end somehow get them all back safely to their home country. All the while there are three mysterious Ninja wielding some frightening jutsu waiting for them.

Two words to describe this- DAMN DISAPPOINTING !!

*Spoilers Alert*
Okay, while the animation and the graphics are top notch, the same cant be said to the storyline and the action scene. In fact it's almost a kiddy fare.

The story starts slowly, only picking up pace halfway into the story. And the real action begins here when the three ninjas show up, hired by the evil minister who wishes to overthrow the kingdom. Well, some action.

Compare to the amazing opening scene of the previous movie (Naruto the Movie 2: The Illusionary Ruins at the Depths of the Earth) this one totally lack the impact and the exotic moves, that totally went as expected ( Naruto went nine-tail berserk and saves everyone). Even the climax sucks (Full powered Kage-Bunshin just to act as a cushion to a falling over-weight prince , a brat and a tiger) and a lame excuse and totally uncool way to use the rasengan as a finisher.

Also it's sad to see Rock Lee so underused here that his presence is almost neglectable. Even his fighting scene (which the best of all in this movie) was rather simple and brief. I really wish he could use Gai-sensei's ultimate move- Morning Peacock, instead a pair of nuchuck.

And what with the wigs the three evil ninjas are wearing. Make them looks like some members of Jiraiya- sama fan club. *sweats* And you really wishes their jutsu is more that. All too familiar. And the leader is such a weaking.

As for the plot, it lacks the depth of the previous movie.. far too simplistic and dull for todays "shonen" to watch. Even kiddy fare like the latest pokemon movie (Lucario and The Legend of Mew) has better plot than this. What a waste.
*Spoilers Ends*

So basically this movie only for rabid naruto fans only. Watch at your own risk. For other, better stick to the weekly manga.

May This Month Brings New Fortune

So it's already May.
Sigh~ i now at my wit's end already. I been going around hoping to land myself on a decent paying job. Anyway hope i dont have to wait too long for employment. My optimistic is nearing its limit. So is my brother constant nagging. Not that i choose to be jobless *cries*

Monday Blues

So the magazine doesnt publish the result.
What i talking about? Well, it's bout the Spiderman character design competition. Seems like the 1st May edition of Gempak doesnt publish any result at all.. sigh~ Maybe i really must wait till 1st of May. I must have misread it last time*sweats* Oh, the edition released earlier than i thought. Got it at a nearby mag stand this morning.

About the other coming competition, i changed my mind and aims to enter the illustration category instead the comic one. I've better chances in that *grin* Still, i've a hard time drawing too. Not sure what to draw. The illustration must have a concept from any Gempak character in it. And thats a lot to choose from.... Anyway i still have 1 month more to go. Gambate ne~

Not in the best of mood today, getting the blues from cooping in the house all day and staring blanking on a piece of paper. So, here i am :P

DiGi Girl: I Will Follow You

I really like those DiGi ad on TV these days. Simple, creative and funny - the way an ad should be. Especially those yellow suit guys. Nice character by the way. "lol"
Obviously, i myself is a DiGi subscriber and been one for 5 year or so. As a tribute, i made this simple original artwork. For those yellow guys, let me present you the DiGi girl :)

Follow up yo.

Two Weeks More

Sigh~ 2 weeks more and thats the end of April. Given my current situation, i not sure i can survive another month without a job.


Gaaargh!!


Anyway, i still lookin forward to May cos the result of my Spiderman character design will be publish in Gempak 1st of May edition. By the way here's my design.

I called him- Spiderman Ghost. The custom he's wearing is a bio armour capable of camouflage and producing bio-electric webbing (rather familiar with some other char :P).

Too bad i didnt colour it but i afraid i might ruin it. Hope for the best :)

Fooling Around April

On contrary to the title above, i not fooling around. Instead it's God who play a monkey out of me. 4th month aready and i still unemployed. Really not sure wat went wrong.

For past weeks, i been attending a few job interviews, all seems promosing. Alas, till now i havent get any answer from any of them. Damn disappointing >_<

As for my comic competition, not much in progress. I find it hard to draw anything right now. Hopefully i able to make in on 30th June deadline. Sigh~

Guess i better pen off now. Not sure wat to write anymore. The pc i'm using now was choke full of viruses. Better log off lest it even infect my pendrive >.<

End of March 07

It's been a while. I've been meaning to update a post during the past days when i get online but at the same time i dont feel like posting anything. Well, stupid excuses aside, there also a bit a of a problem accesing my account in the cyber cafe i usually go to. Sigh~

So what to update.. since i've been MIA for weeks :P
For starter, i still unemployed. Dunno why i still picky with the jobs these days. Maybe a part of me hate those graphic designer kinda jobs. Mostly long working hours with little pay. Still, i not sure what else i can do for a living. Sigh~

I recently sent an artwork for a local comic magazine, Gempak. It was actually a character design competition in conjunction of the Spiderman 3 movie. So obviously i have to create my own version of Spiderman. The grand prize is Sony Erricson handphone (forgot the model type) while the 2nd place's prize a PSP. Not too keen 'bout the third though- a 3 months free gym workout *sweats*
I dun have the drawing with me now but i'll be sure to load it up here soon. Wish me luck :D

On another related topic , I plan to join a major comic drawing contest (also by Gempak) in the coming months. Still, i have trouble drawing anything... Always end up erasing watever on the paper. Guess i loosing my touch here *cries*

Till next time then.

Marching Into 300

So it almost half way into March already.. and i'm still unemployed. I really not sure what job i need to seek actually, kinda picky like one of my friend said earlier. Well, just say the market didnt offer anything i'm interested nowadays. And i not sure wat i can really do in the meantime. Sucks to be clueless and pennyless at the same time *sob*

Anyway it didnt stop me from watching 300 at the cinema yesterday evening. Me and my two brothers went to Midvalley Megamall to catch the newly opened movie. And god, it was so worth the RM11 ticket we spent each.


The movie is based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller whose his other work- Sin City, also made into a live action movie of a same name a couple years back. It tells how King Leonidas, king of the infamous Spartan lead 300 Spartan soldiers to held off an invasion of Greece by the Persian army of incalculable size. While the story itself was rather straight forward, the execution of the story was a nothing short of amazing. The action scenes, the highlight of this movie was totally breath-talking. Even though it's gory but at the same time rather poetic- almost like a graceful dance lol. U gotta see this movie to believe me. As for the girls, 300 perfectly sculpted half naked hunks is enough reason to watch this movie too *winks* What's amazing too was how the local censor treated this movie. Glad they not over-zealous, cutting-happy nowadays though i cant help to be cynical lol. If i'm not short of cash, i go for a second helping. Sigh~

A Week Later..

Sigh~ what a celebration... kinda unmemorable.
This year, without grandpa who was the center of very gathering, was not very lively. Heck, i didnt even see some relatives who were always show up every CNY. Kinda dismay, really.
No ang pow this year too b'cos it was a taboo since we still in mourning period (i only know of this a couple of days b4 CNY)

Anyway, the only good thing this year so far is that we finally got ourself a PS2. Yeah, the console is dated since PS3 came out recently. Heck, who wanna fork out thousand + for console with limited games. Besides, PS2 still shines among the gaming world with hundred of games to choose from. A bargain too with just RM 500 ++. Well, actually my bro the one who brought it. Now he can play every Final Fantasy (his fav game) that came out on PS2, 'cept of course the online one- FF XI. Anyway, at least i got my share of playing too "snigger"

Um, as for me, i still jobless as usual. Actually i kinda lost at what i should do now. Sigh~

Post Valentine Post

Hey there. Sorry for being MIA for more than a week now, here is not really convenient to go out to a cyber cafe. Anyway yesterday was Valentine. And i was terribly bored, just like the days before in the past week. Lonely and bored. What a way to celebrate Valentine. Well, just like recent years.

Well, thanks god i have the the good old tv to keep me company. With added channels from Singapore and if the day's good i'll get 2 more from Indonesia- not that i'll watch anyway. My schedule went like this almost very day- Wake up at 2 pm, have lunch my mum made/tabou'ed before she goes to work. Read newspaper and watch tv till dinner. Then watch tv again, have bath and continue watching tv till 3-4 am before bed. And if the night still early, read something from my library of comics before i finally go meet Morpheus (aka God of Dream)
Haha, i know. Live like a pig. I even gained weight i'm sure.

Speaking of pig, CNY is just a few days away and my two bros will be back tomorrow for the holidays. Good for them anyway since they dun have to help out spring cleaning this year which i did the whole last weekend. Anyway things will be much merrier later then. Looking forward to it :)

Happy Chinese New Year 2007

So here is the time again. Time sure run fast considered i still remember clearly the same time last year. Yeap, another reason to spent money after Christmas after a couple of months of saving and celebrate (not that i have any *sob*) So, in less than 2 weeks from now, we will celebrate Chinese New Year, again. But still i may have to go back hometown 2morrow hence this early post.

Forgive me for not in a joyful mood. For me, Chinese New Year had lost its appeal as i grow older and when things changed. Plus i dun fancy people parade in from of me in their new clothes when i still wearing the same t shirt/jeans for years. Hey, dun get me wrong, i like to wear unfashionable old clothes and i rather spent the money on something else (like a new motherboard or camera). Unless i have a family of my own, CNY will be just the same like any other holiday as well. And yeah, dun even get me started on all those CNY songs blaring from everywhere. They even more annoying than listening My Heart Will Go On a thousand times straight...

But then again, it a special occasion nonetheless, and i made a resolution to do an artwork for every big celebration especially CNY. Hey, there's something to look to after all.

Rendered in Photoshop CS

Anyway dun let my problem damp the mood. To everyone else who's celebrating CNY, enjoy it to the fullest. Maybe i will too. Gong Xi Fatt Choy~

Gempak Manga Review

Yeah~ some books reviews. It's been a long time since. Well, obviously whatever i review are usually either graphic novels, manga, anime or movie.. lol. Okay, here I got 2 new lovely graphic novels done by 2 local-grown talents respectively.

The 1st one up is "The Plague" by Puppeteer. This is his third graphic novel after "Evolusi Identiti" (2003) and "Velositi" (2005). The story sets in a post-aplocalypse city (like most his previous works) which seem to be ruled by military power. A young mechanic, Troy was worried for his girlfriend who works in a air naval base nearby when a plague (hence the title) of winged half-human creatures suddenly appeared and killing cityfolks. As the young man investigate deeper, Troy found out that there's a connection between the creatures and the air naval base where his lover works at.

I can say Puppeteer's artwork has improved greatly especially his coloring skill (used a lot of earth tone) and his mechanical design (though the some aircraft designs looks like ones from Last Exile anime). Storywise, it have lots of action and some gore with a decent plot. Too bad bout its main villian who looks promising at the start. He can be given more depth. Anyway, his great artwork alone is enough reason for you to get The Plague.

To those who are saturated with all the action and gore and in need for something sweet and funny, look no further than "Kaoru's Cake House". With a number of graphic novels under her belt, this Kedah lass is the local Princess of Manga. Like her previous works, her stroke and style is very much like her far-eastern counterpart (even the sound effect is in japanese O.o) but with her very own flavour. Clean, simple and sweet :)

"Kaoru's Cake House" is divided into 2 main parts. One is the story of the title's cake house run by 3 guys and the owner (all are pretty boys) and their funny ways of handling and helping their respective customers' problem with love and hope. And another part is the collection of Kaoru's recent love stories from Gempak comic magazine. All sweet and funny, lol. What's great here is her comic timing and the variety of her love story and the characters within. Nice. I have a good time reading. Too bad in my copy some of the pages are damaged (i think from the printing process) when i brought it a few days ago *cries*

So for those who love comic and manga, i really suggest you buy these two books even though the books only come in Malay language. Nice artwork and good story. What's more reason to support the local comic industry.

P.S. Really wish to replace my copy.. Huhu T.T

New Household Additions

Woot! Third bro Ah J. had brought himself a Pc recently using his study loan. Reason: he need a pc to do his university homework. Well, that not reason enough to buy a powerhouse. Why I say powerhouse? That's b'cos his pc is way better than mine currently even comes with a LCD monitor, dual core processor and a DVD burner. Why one who dun really play pc games and only use microsoft office for homework need a pc this high end. Hell, i kinda envious since i really need to upgrade my old "sayang" to todays pc standard. Being jobless doesnt help *sob*

Anyway, he not the only only one on a spending spree. Second bro Mark brought himself a nice cheap 21" TV and an entertainment rack plus an indoor anteanna yesterday night. We went to Subang Carrefour (look around) then to Courts Mammoth (cheap TV), near PJ State and back to Subang (rack and anteanna) again. Phew~Sigh~ so envious of people that have money to spent. At least i have free TV to watch *grin*

Since i'm the only one free this afternoon, i clean the living room up, making way for the new Tv. Too bad the reception here is quite bad, i can only have a decent (below average =.=") viewing of 3 channels out of 6 (useless anteanna). Maybe later we should move the Tv to a new corner. Now if only we have a PS2....

Into Damansara Perdana and Back

I went for a job interview at Damansara Perdana yesterday. Ya, again at that place. Still remember I went there for the 1st time last year..... also on a job interview.

So I went there again. And got ripped off by a taxi. This guy demanded extra RM3 on top the price showed on the meter (suspected also been tampered with) . Sigh~ no choice then. I run out of time.Well, the place now is more livelier than last time since most of the shops are up and running.

So I sent straight for the interview. After some time searching for the shoplot (stupid developers cant even place the road's name right) I finally found the company *sweats* OK, it another advertising company specialize in doing television commercials and other related stuffs. Small company big clients like TV3, NTV7 and even BMG (if i not mistaken, lol) Anyway, i been interviewed by a lady producer who have no qualms smoking in front of me.... Err, i was like do you mind but i rather keep my mouth shut. lol

Well, after the interview, i felt i was not really keen about the job since it require for me to work long hours for almost every day (that included weekends) and rather inconvenient public transportation to the place. Sigh~ guess no work this month.

Since it have no public bus going into this place (hell, no taxi ever again) i had to hike a good 10 minutes or so to Ikano. Wow, that place is decorated to the brim with CNY stuff especially in The Curve... All pink and full of plum blossom trees along the walking path ( so like sakura trees). Best to took some nice pics with.. ( too bad i have no camera *sob*) Brought some books and had lunch there (A&W, Ikano LG floor, yum~)

Got back home later in the evening... tired but gain some insight of things *grin*

Another Mundane Week

I just had dinner with my brothers at Asia Cafe, Subang Jaya. A rather nice place.. much more lively than SS2 i think. Why not. The place is surrounded by Taylor Uni Collage, Metropolitian College and Damansara College (i think) You can say it the place full of young adults (like us) hanging out.. lol. Pity i dun have any pics to show :P

Well, another week passed by without anything worthwhile happening. Hm, my life is getting cheap. Other than playing guild war on Ragnarok Online twice aweek, there's nothing to look forward to. Sigh~

Mundane Week of January

Sigh~ the week passed by without anything interesting.
Spent most of my time playing pc games and doing some artwork... Begining to think whether it will be the same cycle next week.. hope not.

By now i shud got my result from an interview last monday... They say they will answer by yesterday. Coincidently yesterday was a public holiday lol. Maybe i shud wait till tomorrow. Just be hopeful and optimis as always.

Well, that all for this post... Cant think much to write about.

Konohaians Mini Gathering 2007

Haha, I shud post this yesterday with some pics. Too bad my friends havent send me those nice pics yet. Shud take some time though.. wish i have a digital cam. Then it will be convenient to post some pics sooner too.

Back to the event, the Konohains (RO players who was a member of the guild Konoha b4 it disbanded 2 years ago) have a mini gathering at Midvalley Mall on 13th Jan, Saturday. Well, it was actually super mini gathering since only 8 of us managed to show up thou we expected 2 more (konoha big shots, Tipah and Mahata). Those who present were Sakura (organiser), Anakin (myself), Eishi (happens to be in KL that day, from Sabah), Nik and his friends, Dannz and Bizkin. Anyway, we went on with our plan of watching a movie marathon (2 movies back to back).

First movie was Sinking of Japan, a japanese sci-fi blockbuster which by now the biggest opening of foreign movie in Malaysia to date. It tells of the destruction of Japan due some mega fault on the Earth's tetonic plate the nation sitting on. Full of rather dramatic shots of special effect with earthquake, volcano eruption and tsunami bring destruction on many of the Japan places of interest (destruction on otaku's haven T.T). While the story was a little like a what-ifs docu-drama (plenty of geografical jargons) with rather predicable plot, it still interesting to watch.

But same cant be said to the next movie in line- Pathfinder. The movie got, perhaps the coolest movie promotional poster ever to fest my eye on which the reason why the movie might looks interesting. The movie got a world premier opening in Malaysia (April 2007 on the rest of the world). It tells of an abandoned Viking child on a north America coast 400 years before Christ Columbus even set foot on it. The child taken in and grew up by a local indian tribe which at that time lives in fear of Viking raids. Even watching the trailer you know what the story about.... Though it boosts some rather notable gory action scenes but the story's pace was rather dull and predictable. You even questions how a lone youngster who practice swordfight by himself on a peaceful village manage to fight and kills hordes of battle-harden Viking warriors... Even Conan have a gladiator slave background to fall back on... Better wait for 300.

Soon after the movie, we head to Wangsa Maju to play RO (guild war) in Tbun. Even our guild have a good member attendance that evening, we fails to get a castle. lol. So after the war, we had dinner at the nearby mamak. We even manage to ask Yanyan , a fellow Konohain who lives nearby to join us. Time running out for public transport, we called it a day.

Next day, some of us meet up for lunch at KL Central. Bizkin even brought a chocolate cake (planned to be brought the day b4) with Konoha Gathering 2007 written on it.. How nice. We chatted for a few hours before we warpped up the gathering.

Hope there will be a bigger and better gathering later this year.

Fun Activities to Start the Year

Yo, it been days since i last update the blog. Kinda inconvenient to blog these days. Spent most of the time doing some thing else. As you can see, i have customized the whole layout design of my blog.. more like put on a new skin.. lol. Anyway, rather satisfied with the outcome :)

Okay, some recap of what i been doing the past days:
As you all know, i went back to hometown for a quick refresh of the year. I came back to PJ a few days later, bringing my youngest brother, Chee Keit for his first visit to Klang Valley in many years. So, basically we have a siblings bonding of sorts, lol.

Last Saturday, we (except my 2nd bro, he's working) went 1 Utama to catch a movie, Erogorn. It was an okay movie story-wise but the special effect alone worth the ticket price. Before that, we went for a little sight seeing around the shopping center. Well, sight seeing has an alternate meaning for my late teen little bro... lol. Almost missed the movie btw...

The following day, the four of us went Sungai Wang Plaza, KL for some shopping. Actually, my little bro was the one who have a shopping spree that day. Manage the spent almost RM 300 worth of clothing on that day alone *sweats* Well, he the vainest of the family, by the looks of his appearance. As for me, an otaku, i only spent RM 30 on a couple of collectible anime figurines (i'll will post some pics later) We cut short of our plan to walk around Times Square since my bro spent too much time shopping.

On Monday evening, we went to a weekly night market at SS2 nearby. Well, it been ages since i last walk through a nite market. Lots of people especially young adults like us, since there are a few colleges and university around. Had our dinner there too.

Alas, Chee Keit had to get back to Pontian on Tuesday morning especially he skipped school for the past few days (new school term started on the 3rd Jan.) lol.

So there. And not to mention i played Ragnarok Online during the guild war yesterday. Heh. Oh ya, looking forward this Saturday for a gathering of my online friends. Plans to watch a movie together. I'll will update on that then.

And if you have any comments on the design, pls do. I'll appreciated it :)

Back for The New Year 2007

Yowza~!!
First post of the year, lol.
Meant to post some (lots, more likely) earlier but due to some unforseen circumstances- taiwan earthquake, going back hometown etc etc, i unable to do so.

Anyway, a quick update.

• New House- we pretty much settled in. Up till now, everything seems ok. There some stuffs that still in the boxes... not sure where to unpack to. And we still not familiar with its exact address. Need to memorize it soon.

• Work- I've been laid off last month. So i back to being unemployed status lol. Actually i have expected it since i literaly gave up on the job on the 3rd month... only to held on it longer due to the the money :P Anyway, hope i will have a better job sooner or i will repeat last year's problem again T.T

• Friends- Nothing much to write about. Only hope to arrange a supper with those who live at where i lived previously soon. And to make up with a misunderstood friend i mention last time.. :)

• Family- I went back hometown for a few days. Still not much to talk with my mum openly though. As with my siblings, still ok. Well, life goes on since the passing of my grandpa, everything seems going back to normal. And I seems to gotten older looking how my baby cousin grow. Still as kawaii as ever lol.
  

• Others- Life without constant connection to the net was hard this past few days. So i make myself busy playing pc games and watching anime :P Aih, gotto look for work too. Really getting bored.

I think thats about it, i think :P Hard to think what to write about with all the noise around me (in a cybercafe now). Still, i try to update as often as possible this year. Even with all the things happened at the start of the new year, I still believe 2007 will be a far better year. To all, Happy Belated New Year~~!
Cheers :)

New Makeover

Strange, of all the days, the internet service choose this day to breakdown, when i finally have my old blogger account able to switched to the new one.... dem ironic.

Still, since the net today is kinda unstable, i'll post a short one even i have a lot of to blog especially concerning an friendship issue i encounter yesteday evening.... Anyway, i'll leave that for tomorrow... that is if the net is up and going.

Merry Christmas 2006

So it finally christmas already. Looking back, it been 1 tough year.

Anyway, since yesterday.. i been pretty much alone. Everyone else seems to have their own fun things to do.. My bros went to Genting wif his own friends and in hometown respectively. My friends... same thing. I even called one up whos in KL for the holidays.. Cant get thru though... So this year's christmas is the same as last year- playing with myself alone.. lol. Regreting not going back to howntown.. at least i'll be spending the time wif family over there.

Went to KLCC yesterday... tons of people. Buy myself a PC Gamer mag and treat myself a McFillet o Fish extra. Went to section 14 on my way back to buy myself a dvd to watch later. Played Dawn of War before ended the nite. So was Chrismas eve.

And now, back at section 14 again.. for lunch and my internet fix. Later maybe go shopping for tonite's dinner and a few dvds for entertainment of the day. So thats how i plan for the day.

Anyway, to everyone else, have the best fun this holiday. Wish u all a joyous merry christmas.

New Home New Begining

There, we finally moved house.

After spending the whole weekend organizing, packing, throwing, load up the lorry, reloading and unpack we able to finally move out of wanga maju into our new home (kinda old apartment) in sec 17, PJ. As life has it, things dun went as smoothly as planned especially concerning the old landlord (ex now)...

Anyway, yesterday was really busy... working our ass off from morning to evening. Things made worst, when after we finished moving our stuffs and practically moved out, the landlord asked (when phoned) to clear every single items, ours or not, out of his house. Since he got a leverage over us, we have no choice.And he cant even come to give us back our deposits even i informed him before we moved yesterday.. Fuming mad.

Without a choice, we just have to throw everything which we dun need. Mostly leftover books, clothes and stuffs from previous housemates which are still in mint condition. Not to mention a hill of old newspapers and books. And a still functional fridge.

In the end, we manage to get help from a couple of guys who manage a charity recycle event (lucky i noticed it earlier when we moved out) nearby. We cleared the newspapers and sorted out clothes and stuff to give to the charity. There, the house was cleared. Well, apart from the lone fridge in a corner which we have to leave it there.

So, we went back our new home, unpack and organize the place. The 1st thing i set up is my beloved PC.. lol. Till now, there still some boxes waiting to be unpack. And the floor need a good sweep and mop.

Later in the evening, i still have to rush to wangsa maju to meet up with the old landlord.... if he turn up this time. Sigh~

On The Move Out

Just took my dinner at BRJ... gonna miss eating there.

Anyway, now taking a break from packing since morning.... browsing all my comic mags and stuffs.. deciding what to keep and which to feed the garbage. Feeling a little "sayang" at all those "Gempak" and "Star" local mags, PC Games and other misc mags which i keep since 2002.. lol. But then again, even i keep them, they just lying somewhere collecting dust and become bug food. And talk about paper, i have more than 1 year worth of old newspaper to throw later =.="

Yeah, yeah, they worth some money if i sell them to the old newspaper collector but i have to clear things out by tommorow when i move out.... or else the landlord wont be happy bout it.....
Wonder if he mind if i give them to him.......

Well, thats wat i get for always doing things in the last minute *sweats*

So as i said, i'll be moving out tomorrow morning by 10 am... if the lorry i rent makes it on time.

Anyway, i bid good bye for this area which i been living for 6 years, gonna miss this place *sobs* And for those friends who live nearby , thanks a lots for taking care of me all this years, directly or not :) Sorry if i didnt make any kind of farewell party or yumcha even though i wish there's one... Maybe next time :) Miss you all too...

Here's to the next chapter of my life.

What Card Are You?

Stumbled on this interesting who-am-i-quiz when i browsed some friends' blogs. I'm a hermit? *sweats*

You are The Hermit

Prudence, Caution, Deliberation.

The Hermit points to all things hidden, such as knowledge and inspiration,hidden enemies. The illumination is from within, and retirement from participation in current events.

The Hermit is a card of introspection, analysis and, well, virginity. You do not desire to socialize; the card indicates, instead, a desire for peace and solitude. You prefer to take the time to think, organize, ruminate, take stock. There may be feelings of frustration and discontent but these feelings eventually lead to enlightenment, illumination, clarity.

The Hermit represents a wise, inspirational person, friend, teacher, therapist. This a person who can shine a light on things that were previously mysterious and confusing.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Unfun Busy Holiday

Yeah, a holiday today- birthday of the Selangor Sultan. But then again, spent the whole day paying bills and canceling my telephone and streamyx line. Spent a lot of money too, transportation fees for going to and fro the nearest Telekom center which not very near at all (about RM 5.80 ride by taxi) *sob*

Then again finally I got rid all the fees that been tying me down since. Hopefully with all the fees cleared, the landlord can give our deposits back as promised. And now to focus on the next problem- house moving. The question is how?

As of now, the current house is kinda in the mess right now. Tons to pack and even more to throw. I planned to pack some up today but kinda tired from the ordeal earlier today... Never thought I spent the whole day already =.=" Guess i have to pack a bit when i get home....

Now, i still got 1 bill to pay- the maintainence fee, but have to wait cos the paying station only open on 6pm *sweats*

And tomorrow i have to go back to work. Sigh~

p.s: owh, almost forgot... today is the 1st birthday of this blog :P Happy Birthday to orangeho.blogspot.com ~

Begining of an End

In about a few weeks from now, we'll bid good bye to 2006. And from this final month onwards there gonna be some changes going on. Some good, some bad but hopefully they are for the best.

So in coming week, if all goes well, i will move from Setapak, KL to Section 17, PJ along with my bros. Well, kinda heavy-hearted to move away from the area where i have been living for about 6 years. Gonna miss some friends there, the cybercafes, the BRJ mamak restaurant, the Hartini malay stall..... well, pretty much everything there.

So i gonna be quite busy this and the coming weeks. Tie up all the loose ends, pack things up, throw things away, clean up the current house etc etc *sweats* As for the apartment which i'll be moving in, well, i will go have a look this Sat. LoL, yeah.. i havent see the house yet but my bro did and he said not bad actually.... Well, at least the rent is the cheapest of all we looked in that area and pretty much near my work place and Utar :)

Work-wise, i now in my 4th month and things pretty much settled in. Though there still some problems but then i dun really bother anymore. As long i do my job and there's cash coming in, i pretty much satisfied.

So the coming 2007, i believe, will gonna be a better year.

Crying (Care)Freeman

I wonder why i wanna blog about this too... but then again this one of the reason why i blog in the 1st place...

Anyway, all the years since i was a young teen, i always maintain an emotionless look... especially when bad things happen around me. Even during my father's death, my grandpa or even my fav grandma where everyone else cried openly... i was always without a single drop of tear. Even i myself tot my heart was harden without the feeling of sadness... or maybe it my care-free attitude. I can feel happy but not sadness. Maybe the happiness might been an act.

Still, a lot time. i really wish to cry out. The passing of my father, my broken relationship wif my ex, and especially during the recent year. Yet i cant. Not a drop. A robot like human.

And yesterday night, i just erupted.

I received my salary of the month and hopes to dine out. Yet i dun felt like eat alone. My bros got their own things to do. A few friendly phone calls, a few sms. No favorable result. Then i decide to eat some leftover bread at home. Alone.

Later all bros came back and we discussed about the house moving problem. It became heated when the third and i argued. Second bro tends to not get involve or things might get worse. Soon the third (currently taking a degree in psychology) said something which felt akin to what Steve Irvin got in his last moment... maybe even worst.

I shouted back in rage and retreated to my room. I was trying to calm down when mum phoned. And when talking to her, i suddenly just exploded in tears. I was cried and sobbed like a 3 year old. It was like all the accumulated pressure, disappointments and grief just burst open. Unable to speak properly, i handed the phone to my 2nd bro who standing there stunned ( he said much later that's the 1st time he saw me cried in his whole life)

Obviously, my mum was dead worried when she suddenly heard me like this.

Soon i was able to calm down and was dumb-founded that i cried just then.... Just so surreal. My bro and mum (second phone call) was relieved. Sorry for making u all so worried ;P
Later i made peace to my third bro. Hey, we brothers after all.....

So i cried. Real man cries, as the saying goes. Hey, I'm a human after all. After this episode, I hope things will get better.

Calm After The Storm

Sigh, have a working day today.. which means i been working 7 days for the week. Yeap, been working for almost 3 months now.

Well, in may last post, i mentioned i would do something drastic. Still, after calming down a bit and taking things into consideration... i decided to tackle things step by step wisely. I know watever i will do this last months will affect the next year. I dun wan the same things to repeat again.

Anyway, as for my work now.. well i having a difficulty with one of my workmates. Things start out great with us but we kinda have different options the seems to clash. And couples of misunderstanding.... well thats one of the reasons i been down those past few days. And there some rumours going around about me... what ever that is, i really dun give damn. I do wat I initially suppose to do and thats it.

On a lighter note, I wish to celebrate a friend's coming birthday.. still not sure if i able to since the friend might be away from town.. i see how things go 1st.

Well, until next post then.

Drastic Times In Need of Drastic Action

Aye.
This year's been, well, a nightmare in need of waking up from... everything went wrong where ever i been into. My job, finance state and even my relationship with my family is kinda rocky.

Everything that have been lead into this was due to a series of unwise decisions of mine and situations that went against me. A heavy burden taking toll on a simple minded guy like me.

Well, in a next few days I'll will be taking some drastic action and hope these ease some burden of mine and in ways, help those who were affected by those unwise decisions of mine. No, i not thinking of doing something stupid.. lol

Then what i planning to do? Well, u'll find out in the next few days.

Mini Post

Sigh~ kinda lot happened this past months and yet i updated nothing...... more like i dun feel like updating.. Still, i thanks to those who are concerned.

Anyway, i will try to update more this coming days. Hopefully.

Art Galore

Even I currently working, I still allocated some time to do some artworks of my own. Yeah, one of the only things that that bring satisfaction in myself. Here are some of my recent ones.

My most recent digital art- A portrait of a thief character from the Ragnarok Online game. Scanned and fully rendered in Adobe Photoshop.

This is a rough work of my own designed character, also made in Photoshop.

This also based on character from Ragnarok Online. Also scanned in and rendered in Photoshop.

Hiccup On The Job

Yoz~ tis morning I missed my stop by 2 stations. Lol, that’s wat u get for getting too comfy in LRT. Anyway, it been a month since I started work here and now wat do I think about it? Well, frankly… not too well. Quite a few of things dun go too well with me here work-wise.

Well, before I start bitching bout it, I do have a few nice thing to say bout tis company of mine. For starters, most (almost all I think) staffs here are overly friendly. They smile, they greet where ever I walked past by, they invite you to sit along at lunch – make me feel like Gordon in HL2, lol. Well I guess it is the culture of tis company. Even my two co-workers in my department is easy to get along wif. A big thanks for looking after this newbie for the past month. Heh. Speaking of culture here, staff are “encouraged” to take part in activities organized by the company. Hell, I done more exercise in the past month than the entire year of 2005… lol. The company do take extra effort in the recreation and activities for the staffs here. Still trying to get used to it. Still, I nvr been in a corporate company before. Just yesterday we celebrated Mooncake festival while breaking fast. I still think I working since I have video shoot the whole event. Hope it was an OT. *grin*

Ok, as for my problem.. well, it been more or less the same since i first work here. Yeap, tool problem and some mismanagement. Not to say my company sucks (well, it’s now a really successful one that is) but things just don’t go well in my department, for me at least. You see, I been given the responsibility to create a corporate video for the company. The thing is my department doesn’t have the machine decent enough to work with. OMG, you must be crazy to expect me to make an animation laden video with an office use laptop. Even Micheal Schumacher can’t win a F1 race if given only a Kancil or at best, a Toyota Celica. *sweats* Ok, 3 weeks ago… with much difficulty on the “budget” we finally brought a decent (hei, wat can u get with RM 1100 nowadays) PC to get started. Problem solved or so I thought.
After some days of animating work, the higher ups decided to use the PC for some confidential paperwork and printing. And since it’s confidential the PC is totally restricted. Now, the thing that is totally unbelievable, I have to use a laptop for the meantime. HELLO~ paperwork with power PC and animated video with office laptop… is there anything right about it? Even the superior from the graphic department who oversees my project shakes his head in disbelieve when he heard tis turn of event. Sigh~
And now I stuck here with nothing much I can do. I even have to content/busy/force myself with meager jobs like arranging table chair for an event or sending letters/invoices/etc to 1 department or another. That even if there anything to do… Well, at least I got to know the people around. Heh.

Another thing is the higher ups like to screw anyone who didn’t get things done, even it’s not entirely their fault. I beginning to feel the pressure since I’m on the corporate video and it been delayed for some time. Anyway, I pitied my immediate superior. He stuck between a rock and a hard place… Well, that’s wat u expect for working under someone else.

Anyway, by next week I’ll get the PC back and hope things dun get interrupted again.. It really taking a toll on my morale. Considered everything, it’s a good place to work in and hope I’ll be more productive. Gambate ne~

I Survived A Week

There, a week have passed and well everything goes like so and so. Enviroment-wise, everything is going quite nicely-getting along well with new workmates and so. Performance-wise, well still getting stall due to lack of management foresight. My supervisor don't seems to understand that without a decent machine, I cant do my stuff he wanted me to do... sigh~ And another thing is the transport, at times it really inconvenient... Hope things get better by next week.

Anyway, I went to see a movie after work- Monster House. It a 3D animation from Dreamworks and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is about a trio of teens tryin to stop a possessed monster of an house from devouring trick-or-treating children during Halloween. It also deals with growing up, friendship, trust, girls and other cliche stuff bout teens. Basically a horror movie for the whole family. I found it rather enjoyable and storywise better than a certain car movie months ago.

Back On Track

Whoah~ I just had dinner after an hour plus journey from my new job in PJ. Some of my newly known acquaintances said my house is a bit far. Well, I did a bit of logical thinking, it better than some people using the same time stuck in traffic during rush hours in cars. Anyway, glad I'm back on track on the career road. Well, even it just a tip with the toe, I never felt better than before -the same giddy joy of doing something worth doing. I hope I'll do.

Well, actually I now a bit worried bout something. Even it just 2 days on the job, i felt i was a bit underuse. I was hired as multimedia designer but I see no workstation being readied for me. Worst I haven't given any offer letter to be signed even it was heard readied days ago . My manager said the one responsible for the letter havent came back to work today.. Sigh~ all this bureaucracy red tape really slowing my pace, not to mention my productivity.

Anyway, I glad i work here. Everyone is friendly especially the department i worked under. Hope all goes well for me then :D

Finally

I woke up this morning when my hp rang. Still pretty much asleep, i quickly answered. Oh, it was from a company i interviewed with last week. A second interview, I thought. She said I was supposed to report to work on 28th this week. I was totally awake. WTH, I know nothing about it. It was already 30th. Will I still able to work? I was speechless. Luckily she said there was a miscommunation on the company side and asked to report to work on Monday at 8am. Oh, I was totally relieved to hear that.*sweats* Well, I hope it not another miscommunication..

Anyway, I was really happy and too exited to go back to sleep (it still pretty early, for me that it) On a gloomy note, TMnet "harassed" me again to remind me of the RM350 i yet to pay... Sigh~ This is too much for one morning and it not even noon yet.

Well, i still a bit worried though, nervous i think. LOL Hope all goes well from this moment on. And btw, I canceled my interview for this noon. I dunwan to waste the transport fee. :P

In Dire Need of Work

Sigh~ it been months and still i pretty much jobless. Everything seems to get worse these days. I spent most of my days in front of my PC either playing games or doing some artworks. As for the job searching, still not much i can do. I already send a lot of resumes, folios, been interviewed here and there but still no results. Not very sure what went wrong in the process >.<" Not sure what i can do now.....

Just few days back, i got visited from the former housemate demanding i pay up the deposit since almost years ago. Come on, its not entirely my problem. In my current situation i really cant even part with RM 10 let alone a few hundreds. And usually those who move out should find a new people to replace them. Why I the one who replaced ANOTHER should bear the responsiblity to find other people for them or repay their deposit? It just not fair. Sigh~ blame it to my some unwise decisions and a year back. And worse, they thought I been sleeping like a useless bum the whole time. Fuck. I did my best finding a job and what can I do if I'm not hired.
Anyway, i promised i pay up a hundred first in October. Just pray I got a job then.

Sigh~ at times I wondered where i went wrong. So down these days... So lonely. T.T

Optimistic and Hopeful

Sigh~ just got back from an interview from PJ. And the result? Well, not that good I think. Maybe i was either too honest or lack of confidence bout myself. still it was a rather intimating 2 on 1 interview. Quite different from the same 2 on 1 last Monday. Nonetheless, I pretty confidence on what they'll see in my portfolio cds i gave them. And now hoping for second interview.

Speaking of the last interview on Monday, the atmosphere was more friendly and warm. I was interviewed as a graphic designer and i think made a good impression. Still if i get a job, i have another headache to attend to- the transport or maybe accomodation... Kepong is a way too far from where i live now. Better think of plan in case i got the job *sigh*

Another suprising development on my job searching was on the job which i quited waiting for. Guess what, the boss gave a call another day and asked to email a redesigned namecard of hers to jugde whether i got what it takes. Heck, she should have asked for it a month ago.. *sweats* Anyway, i did what she asked and hope for a good news.

Now, all I have to do is pray and be optimistic. My luck may just change for good.

Moving On

There.. i just email the last of the few resume for today. Have to spent some time picking the rite job on JobDB *sweats* I still not really confidence bout myself since i been unemployed for sometime.

Anyway, for those who followed my blog (whom i think i can count on 1 hand) was to think i started to work since last week. Well, I have to admit i being naive on thinking that i'be employed by the boss after waiting for over a month or so... >.<"
Hey, the boss did said she will hire me... or so i thought. And today, after last week which she promise to call which she didnt.. i thought wat the heck, i'm tired of waiting for nothing and start to move on to find a new job.

A friend (thanks, u know who u r)of mine said i have two weakness, lack of confidence and like to wait for things to happen which i think is true esspecially the later >.<" Well, i hope this time i'll will make things happen. And make sure by the end of this month i'll get myself a job, once and for all.

Blog Thingy Again

What Your Soul Really Looks Like

You are quite expressive and thoughtful. You see the world in a way that others are blind to. You are a very grounded, responsible, and realistic person. People may not want to hear the truth from you, but they're going to get it. You see yourself with pretty objective eyes. How you view yourself is almost exactly how other people view you. Your near future is likely to be filled with great successes and accomplishments. You just need to figure out how to get there. For you, love is all about caring and comfort. You couldn't fall in love with someone you didn't trust.

Inside the Room of Your Soul

You Should Be a Painter

You have the vision, patience, and skill to bring your unique visions to canvas. And you're even tempered enough not to cut your ear off in the process!

What Sort of Artist Should You Be?

Life Currently

Well, I still not working yet. Getting very very worried. Really tired of all this waiting game. Wonder when I will get a decent job here... *sigh*

Anyway, nowdays I spent my time playing Neverwinter Nights, trying to finish the whole game plus the expansions. Enjoy them very much... much better than those online game nowadays. Besides games, I also try to brush up my art skills- digital illustration and character designs, hoping to make my current portfolio more solid *grin* Expect to see them here soon.

And with all the hoo-haa with the recent rob and kill in Setapak, I and the rest of the community can finally rest in peace now that the culprits are caught (well, apparently...)Read it here. Still, I hope the policemen and co will not let up the security around here...

MIA and Back

Wooot...
It been a while since my last post.. Almost a month. I been away in my hometown in Johore. Thats means no net access there too T.T So I been watching singapore channel, reading newspapers and eating almost everyday.. lol. Gain some weight too i think.

Only been back to KL for few days... then go window shopping since then lol. Fed up spending the day coop up in the house.

Owh, by the way, my new job starts next month (if what my interviewer cum boss said is right). Wats my job? Graphic design and sometimes video editing.. Well, i still not sure about the details but i hope it will be ok.

Anyway got to go now.

Health Crisis

Sigh~ what luck... While everbody else caught with World Cup fever and enjoying themself, I get myself a terrible fever after watching Cars last Saturday evening. Once back home I was like, God is that you.. no seriously. I got some out of the the world dream or hallucination slipping in and out of conciousness. I remembered when the last time i got a high fever like this when i was a young kid i saw biplanes shooting at my head .. lol

In the end, i slept for 24 hours straight, hardly eat anything, having constant headache, my limbs became numb till hardly function and need to endure this for 3 days.

Anyway, thanks god for my brothers for helping me to endure this hellish moments. And this make me realised i really need to maintain my own well being.. Next time i may not so lucky..

Welcome To Wherever You Are

If you been looking at my Friendster profile or been listening to the radio or a fan of Bon Jovi, you probably heard tis song before. Yeap.. tis song, Welcome To Wherever You Are is from his new album, Have A Nice Day.

Well, actually when i first heard or listen to it during my working days on my previous job, i was kinda moved by the song. Maybe because it was what i like to heard during tis period of my life.. Well, the song do have some encouraging words which kinda fit into me.

Maybe we're all different
But we're still the same
We all got the blood of Eden running to our veins
I know sometimes it's hard for you to see
You caught between just who you are and who you want to be

If you feel alone and lost and need a friend
Remember every new beginning is some beginning's end

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
That right here right now you're exactly where you're supposed to be
Welcome to wherever you are

When everybody's in and you're left out
And you feel drowning in a shadow of the dawn
Everyone's a miracle in their own way
Just listen to yourself not what other people say

When it seems you're lost alone and feeling down
Remember everybody's different, just take a look around

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
That right here right now you're exactly where you're supposed to be
Be who you want to be, be who you are
Everyone's a hero, everyone's a star

When you want to give up and your heart's about to break
Remember that you're perfect, God's make no mistakes

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
That right here right now you're exactly where you're supposed to be
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far (I say welcome)
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far (welcome)

When listening to the song, I dun feel bad about myself anymore. Thinking back, i always been an optimistic kinda guy.... only some recent events begun to leave doubts on myself and my life. And these days i begen to wonder whether it is a mistake to quit my previous job... :(

Anyway, the choice is made. It's better to look forward than to dwell in the past. If only i have more encouragement.......

Another Venture Into The Unknown

Aih.. another interview another far end place i need to go. Still, i hafta go... need a job anyway. Well, it was yesterday when i, again brave myself into the uncharted place... well, in the 2002 Klang Valley map book anyway which i pointlessly refered to =.="

After some research into the place the day before, I started at Kelana Jaya station which i tot it was the nearest to my destination, the newly developed town Damansara Perdana. Thinking the place was a fair distance away from One Utama, i naively went there via the feeder bus. Upon arriving the shopping complex, I kinda stumbled onto some copies of the new 2006 edition of Klang Valley map book. Shit. I was dead wrong * panicky* The town is totally on another side of place.. pratically impossible to walk to unless u got wings to fly across some busy highways.

As time ran out for my interview time.. i guessed i need to catch a taxi again this time... >.<" 5 minutes and RM4 later, I finally arrived in this totaly still in development town... i can see some contructions projects going on around. Still the place is developed enough with shops, offices and eateries opened up and running for some time...
After some minor confusion (trouble finding the road *sweats*) I finally found my place of interview.. Yeah.

Well, the interview was kinda ok and abit less tense than the previous one. The interviewer ( so sorry, not good at remembering names) who oso one of the owner of this premise, was kinda friendly and open. Anyway, I rather suprised... this animation house, Beam Animation (well, i was interviewed for an animator post) is in progress on an 3D animation series stated to release locally and in China some time soon. From what i seen, this animation is better than what i expected locally produced. Unfortunally i not sure i can give the details here.. *winks*

Sure enough I was exicted at the prospect of working with them. But there a problem or 2... transport (from wat i know, tis place was unaccessible by any public transport other than taxi)and they use Maya ( I only learned Lightwave). Well, the former is the bigger problem as i can learn new things.... Well, only if they decide to employ me.

Anyway, after the interview, it started to rain, totally forbid my checking around the place.. sigh~ Only after some time, i manage to get myself a taxi back to One Utama again to hang around on tis rainly day.

Ah.. another day passed by again unemployed.

Into The Unknown Territory

Huh~ what a day.... Just came back from an interview this morning. Finally had lunch too just now.. almost staving to death a couple of hours ago.. lol

Just like the interview at Gempakstarz a week back (huh, still no answer *sigh*) this one was also a little brief. Spent around half hour or so at De Touche (an post production company) where just like last time, spending most of the time filling up employee application forms. Anyway the interview took me to somewhere unfamiliar in PJ, that is Damansara KIM or SS20 there.

I took the LRT to Taman Bahagia station, since it is the nearest. Once there, I try to find out whether it is along the feeder bus' route. Alas, not at all. The nearest is across the DPH in Damansara Utama *sweats* Well, no choice then. Gonna took a cab first... Ah, my pocket burned.. The interview was ok but i was kinda nervous and all. Maybe it was the atmosphere- the interior is kinda sleek and modern, make me feel kinda tense. Sigh, i need to get out more....

After the interview, I went search around the place for a bus route to LRT. I went across the DPH (thanks the town management for the overbridge) towards Damansara Utama.. Hmm, not as far as I think it would be. Well, once there, i having trouble finding the right bus stop which the feeder buses will stop(street wise, i'm a total noob). I did a lot of pointness waiting, walking around, taxi waving (which, hilariously, one of them not sure where the station is since he just on the road for two days only *sweats*) and aimlessly checking out the place. Hours later and after totally walk around SS21 , I had it and just took a taxi.

Before boarding, i took note of the feeder bus' route, just in case i going back for an second interview. Anyway, I think a have a good rest before dinner and do hope i can get a decent job by mid June.

To the interviewer (Ms Jennie was it?) who mentioned she did read my blog, if you see this again, thanks for the interview and hope we got a chance to work together.

Financial Sackles

There... as of today i quit my job as video retail sales assistant, looking for a better job worth of my talents. Come to think of it none of those jobs which i worked really need this talent of mine.. or am i just been picky...

Anyway, this past half a year, financially, the worst of the 24 years of my life. Jobless for a few months, with bills and such kept piling up and even hardly can pay the house rental all those months. I even had have to borrow money from my working brother to pay the bills of my half and for my everyday use ( food and such) .

Even worst I feel like I been working to pay off those piled up bills and my bro's money. Well, all those due to some unwise decisions i made the since the end of last year. Now end up owning a lot of people's money *cry* Streamyx bill, rental, electric and water bill, ex housemate deposit.... i going crazy here @.@

Oh what the heck, better go solve it or die trying.

A Typical Day in May

Uh... the alarm rang. I opened my eyes and look at the time- 8.30am. Ah.. wished i can sleep a little more, having a nice dream just now. Another working morning .. why it is not noon today....

I prepared myself, have a quick bite and hit the road by 9 am, heading to a supermarket at the other side of the area. And 1/2 hour later... i opened up the Speedy store's shutters and get everything ready for the day... Aih, my other co-worker was late again.. hoped he arrive soon. Sigh, need to do daily clean wiping the videos again..

1.30 pm. Wait almost forever for the time. Almost bored to death... not much to do anyway. Just stand and watch the customers which were hardly any at the time. As soon as my 2nd co-worker arrived, i off to lunch. Finally. Better quickly buy something to read while eat.. i only got 40 minutes.

Try to help around when new stocks arrived, putting in security sensors, repacked and such.. better than nothing to do. Sigh, not much help i can do, my co-workers can get the job done much faster. My supervisor rather have me to watch for customers so nothing get stolen. Damn, felt sleepy already...

Another break on 5pm and there i went for a quick bite while read in the nearby food court. By then the number of customers have increased. Uh, a bunch of kids just came in.. better watch them carefully- they can be rather quick in the hand. Some even worst, bringing ice creams and let them drips on the VCDs.. Argh, gonna clean those later.

Night time. I make myself useful managing the counter. Everything is computerized- scan it, type in the cash recieved, and gave back the balance accordingly. Kaching! Uh.. another credit card payment for a little stuffs there... Buy more la uncle.. heh.

Yeah, 10.15 pm.. better get ready to close the shop. Did a quick DVDs stock counting, putting away those ad-board cut outs and setting out the shutter doors steel beams. 15 minutes later, everything closed and shut. Time to head home. But before that, have a late dinner at a nearby mamak.. Sigh, no friends to accompany me tonight.

Have a bath, read a bit and depend on the shift tomorrow, watch a movie. Ah, good. Noon time tomorrow- digital draw a bit in the pc, heh. Need to brush up my skills there.

2.24 am. Set the alarm and turned off the lights. And hoped to continue the previous dream :D

What Age Do I Act?

Found a little something interesting on a friend's blog :D

You Are 22 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Back To Hometown

Hoo~ it's been awhile since the last post... working for almost 3 weeks liao. Gonna get my 1st pay the next day or the next *grin* Well, everything goes quite smoothly at work and i seems to take it well hehe... learn quite a few things here and there...

Anyway.... now i took a few days off so that i can go back hometown, though i wished i can do so on Mother's day next week but i can only make it tis week. Well, might as well go back sooner... need to see my ailing grandpa and also he want to see me... Sad to see him bed ridden these days, he used to walk around the house some time ago..... *sob* Now he is the only grandparent i have and i really dunwan something to happen to him.. Hope he can get better.... the whole family clan is worrying :( Too bad i cant stay here for long... need to get back to work on Tuesday *sigh*

Wish him well.

Hectic Day Off

Yo, I finally have my 1st day off work... Yep, i finally got work liao *giggle*, thou only work since a few days ago.. heh. Now i work as a sales assistant of a video retail store (original products one) at a nearby shopping complex (no transportion fees *grin*)

Ya, it's a different line of work but wat to do.. i need money and they need a worker so thats alrite wif me. Besides it a stress-free work with minimum fuss *grin* but u need to get use to standing up for long hours >.<"

Anyway, today i spent my day on a wild goose chase- searching for a particular bank to open a new account with, since my salary is bank in straight by the company. Tis RHB bank really quite rare in my surrounded area... the first one i went had its system down after waiting forever for a bus to reach there.. Luckily they told me there another branch nearby but still i need ride two buses back to back to reach there. As they mentioned it is around Giant hypermaket there, so i search the area around it. Felt dumb- founded when i was told it is inside Giant after i asked 1 merchant there.. *slap forehead* Well, i got it made but i still have to go back there tomorrow to get the account booklet.. sigh~ There goes my day off tomorrow...

Anyway.. i hope tis job can last till the day i wan to really resign... for a better job of course. XD

Down and Out

Okie, my streamyx at at home was down about a week ago due to some unpaid bills :p and i dun tik i able to make it up and running any time soon... have to wait till i got a job to pay the bill at least =.="
So i will be out of any online socializing for quite some time T.T
Anyway until then, take care everyone and wish me luck :D

Gaia Dream Avatar Creator

I came across tis site, http://www.tektek.org/dream/dream.php during my surfing my one of my usual sites... It a kinda character stimulator genenator for an online game, Gaia Online. Little known about tis game though.. since i having so much fun making characters from tis web. And here is some of them that i manage to create :p


Trying to make a high wizard from the game Ragnarok Online. Tis is the closest I can get to my character from the game :D

An generic female assassin ninja also based on assassin character from Ragnarok Online. Cool huh :)

Well, tis is as close as i can get to Evil Arthas from Warcraft. Chouldnt find a better heargear for him though.. I also made a Naruto and Kakashi look alike as well from the website.... cute, lolz

There literally hundreds of clothings and things to mix and match on this site and believe me you can have hours of fun making cute and cool characters from this site.. Have fun.

mini post

a few hours more till dawn and still havent sleep..... dunno why, i like to stay up till tis hour :p
anyway been feeling kinda lonely these few days... seems i lack of friends to chat online and off "sob" anyway, to a better week tomorrow.. haha

Elfen Lied

Ok, another anime review. Since this anime is only 13 episodes plus an OVA, i able to finished it in almost 1 night and an afternoon. Yeah, I'm pretty free u can say that, lolz.

Anyway, Elfen Lied is based on a manga by Lynn Okamoto and was produced by VAP in 2004. The story centers on Lucy, one of the human mutants (aka homo superior lolz) called "diclonius" which have horns on their heads ( look more like cat ears than horns) All diclonii (plural) possess Vector, invisible arms that can stretch and slice human bodies like tofu and throw things at lethal speed that are lying within their "arms" length which are vary between diclonii.
Back to the story- Lucy, in her escape from the facility that locked her up, got hit in her head and fell into the sea. She then drift into care of two normal teenager, Kouta and Yuka. But Lucy's mind has reduced to the state of an infant and was named Nyuu due to the only sound she able to make then. And her captives begin to search for her due to her dangerous abilities.

Ok, before you watch tis anime, let me warn u a bit- it filled to the brim with graphic violence especially in the starting escaping scene where Lucy is killing soldiers left and right O.0 Also there are a lot of nudity ;) But the core of the story deals with the inhuman of so-called humans, acceptance, love and forgiveness with a lot of social and psychology issues thrown in. All in all, it's 1 of the best anime i seen.

And do take notice in the opening and ending sequences, they r based on the famous painting of Gustav Klimt, a great fine artist. Nice.