To Be Here

Nothing fears an employed person more when surrounded by many uncertainties.

Bagaikan berpaut pada dahan yang rapuh

In the midst of the marriage of two companies; the only thing that matter to the employee is not just the disposable income, their concern is more on the security. Especially if the other party is the denominator, the grass is definitely greener on the other side.

You could just walk into the office and find a termination letter on your desk,just like that. Imagine if you have a wife and 4 kids to care for?

Waking up each day to grey skies is definitely going to cost your peace of mind. Each faces are written with those familiar lines, "Will I still be here tomorrow?"

Well, will I be here?

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Miskin-aire

Say hello to poverty.

With the price of crude oil keep hiking up, we are nowhere near to achieve the status of high-income society. Every industry will be affected for one simple reason, transportation cost. And we as the consumer will have to bear that cost with every penny.

Tak mustahil jika harga ubi keledek sama dengan Cheesy Wedges


In addition to that matter, money value is constantly depreciating. Which equivalent to the loss of purchasing power.

Duit mahal + Harga barang mahal = Papa kedana


We will be too busy feeding our four-tyres friend than our own stomach. I think I could already foresee my future in 10 years time:

My kid  : Mama, what's for lunch?
Me        : Timun batang and bayam
My kid  : And what's for dinner?
Me        : Petai and kangkung
My kid  : I want meat!
Me        : Chickens mahal. Burung gagak mau?

Millions of subsidies will be saved. Whatever MRT plans you have in mind Sir Govt, do execute.

#7

Rebahku hanya di sejadah-Mu,
Pujaku hanya pada Yang Satu,
Pohonku pada-Mu Ya Tuhanku
    Jangan ditarik walau secebis Iman milikku.

What's Cookin' ?

Imagine your house lights asking you,
"Hey,you left us on. Since no one is at home, can we turn ourselves off?"

You might drop your jaw on the ground.

I know I would. I mean come on,how cool it is knowing that there's an interaction between you and your lamps right?

Bunyi agak gila cakap dengan tiang lampu, tapi mari kita menjadi optimis
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Sweden is known as the most innovative country in EU. Clearly I have no doubt on that, since people keep storming into IKEA store just to buy a freaking Grandpa's chair which you can get it somewhere else. Practicality and simplicity, thats why. And yes, the meatballs, Daim cakes, caramel, chicken wings, biscuits, currypuff....right I better stop myself. See how Sweden tackled us even with food!

Kau bukan nak cerita pasal karipap disini


Not to forget the contribution of Ericsson to our telecommunication industry. Right, I babbled so much I've forgotten my purpose. The highlight here is that the innovation of Sweden who are best known for being such a super-environmentalist, has invented another system which still applies their famous simple-yet-practical principle.

Introducing their latest brainchild, The Social Web of Things (TSWOT), a brilliant device that allow the systems to communicate with each other. Strictly no human, this is their own social network.


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  Ericsson research engineer Marcus Gardman showcasing The Social Web Of Things

Image by TheStar.com.my

Mind you that this will be something like:

Television: Yaw Ms.Fanny, please stop swirling around. You're driving me nuts.
Fan         : Mr.Tivi, apparently thats my job. You should shut yourself up, you're sucking more kilowatt.
Television: I'm entertaining. And you're certainly not.
Fan         : bla bla bla bla
*Pardon me, this is only my wild imagination

The technology has growing so rapidly that even your gadget will have their own cliques, to monitor their own  functions and purposes. You just have to say "Yes" or "No", acting like one big boss to the heartless machines.

Right now, TSWOT is still in conceptual stage. I just can't wait to get home and ask my microwave, "What's cookin yaw'? ".

Image from http://www.cartoonstock.com

*Original story from The Star, 3rd May 2011

You mean the Bumi to me.

A super girlfriend asked me:
"Are you actually happy?"
Stupefied by the random question.
".....Yes I am. Of course lah!"
".....But was that even a smile?"
Ya Tuhan. Aku dah senyum macam kambing dah ni.
"You ni robot"
"You ni nonsense"
.  .  .  .
An amazing guy asked me:
"Are you happy to see me here?"
"Very happy!"
"You know, I missed my bus,almost missed my flight,reached here and waited for an hour"
Kriuuk kriuuk *bunyi cengkerik*
"Really, are you happy to see me?"
Kriuuk kriuuk *bunyi cengkerik*
I guess my physical expression failed me, since my face didn't exactly portrayed how mesmerized I was by this guy. Really, where did you came from?
Syurga?

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That weekend was supposed to be all about sending my good friend to Umrah. My expectations only varied from Doa Selamat, hugs and kisses perhaps with teary eyes in the airport, a weekend which will end with a date and smile from my champ on Sunday.
Oh dengan dinner yang mengorbankan semua binatang laut. Cukup perfect.
But He has planned even a more perfect weekend for me.
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Firstly: 
So the surprises started on Friday,early morning.
Okay 11am tak berapa pagi sangat dah si burung hantu
We planned to have our brunch, so off I went with my usual kelam kabut that when I reached the main door, I realized my cellphone was not with me.
Reversed my way back up, and there he was. Sitting quietly with a smile.
Time ni otak tengah confuse samada sedang berhalusinasi.
"Hi. Hehehehehehehe"
".....Tipu betul...Emm,kejap I ambik my handphone". Run my arse way upstairs, still in awe.
Right. Was that my man who just flew across the sea? For me? 
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Secondly:
We had a huge seafood dinner at the TopSpot, with a ridiculously cheap price for 10 pax. My stomach was so happy I didn't care if my allergies will give me a swollen face with a crab mustache.
Begitu banyak binatang laut dikorbankan
Continued with supper at a cosy cafe nearby. The interior felt so homey with those super comfy couches. Well you couldn't really blame me for falling asleep macam lembu.

Until,

"Haapppyy Birthdayyyy to yooouuuu!!!"

I opened my eyes to smiling faces that came with a chocolate brownies and lighted candles.

Kek dah masuk perut pun masih tak percaya yang ini bukanlah mimpi semata.

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Thirdly:
On our way back from my surprise party, my good friend spilled a secret. *she's hopeless in this*
"Save your excitement. You have one more surprise left"
Biar benar. Kau siap pecah rahsia takbleh blah  -.-
Reached destination, he ran to get "something" and gave me a Mydin plastic bag with Vern's shoebox stamped RM39.90.
"Try lah if muat dengan size you"
I swear my heart was beating fast, excited to try my new shoe. I was hoping it was not a pair of 5 inch heels.

But I found this instead,

This is my present. A "shoe". Was I surprised?
Hell yes!
Ku kira parameter mulut yang ternganga sama sebesar buku lima.

"I figured you need this, as a friend whenever you're alone"
Kriuuk kriuuk *bunyi cengkerik*
"At least you could BBM your friend, or me, since you always have your lunch alone"
Kriuuk kriuuk *bunyi cengkerik*
"I bought this for almost a month. Can barely wait to see how big your smiles are. Suka tak?"
Kriuuk kriuuk *bunyi cengkerik*
".............Suka"

My expression failed me big time. Deep down I was trying to digest which part of me that deserve such appreciations. Sorry love,the serendipity is indescribable. I was beyond happy.

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Forthly:
The cakes, enough to last me for the next three years celebrations.

Champ

Office

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Fifthly:
A very thoughtful wishes from my childhood girlfriend, reminding me of how blessed I am to have her. Aawww,cita cita nak jadi Bumi dah tercapai.

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Gratitude:

DSZ: We may not be sisters by blood, but we are sisters by heart. Thank you for the efforts, from getting my arse on the plane right to the preparation of celebration. It was the best I ever had. Having you both is a blessing. 

Nat: The person who never fail to inspire me to become a better person, lighting up the gloomy days. What would I do without you sunshine? 

Champ: The reason of my reasons. Of everything,you still remain as the perfect gift of all. 

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Well the only thing I need now is to pinch my face and a reminder of how old I am today. Seriously, I'm 24? Shoot.

* Excuse my mushy post. Well I know Sher must be puking somewhere.