Updates

Realize that it is almost a month since I last posted anything in my blog...haihzzz. Not sure why I just can't find the words to put in here each time I wanna blog something. Well, this time is not any different also, just some update on myself:

Work:
Finally ended my 2 1/2 months holiday....so now back to work. I'm still working with the same company, only diff now is that I am a permanent staff now...previously I was on contract.

I must admit....not having ride my bike for almost 2 months n suddenly ask me to zig zag through peak hours traffic in KL does get me a bit scared. Anyway I am glad to start working again.

DM course:
Manage to finish few exams, namely the CW exam and also the theory exam. Still got few more exams, however those can be scheduled along with my work schedule.

Also the most happy thing is that I brush up a lot on my swimming skill during this 2 1/2 month break. I have very lousy swimming skills and I see swimming as an art of survival instead of a sport, so I always wanted to brush up on it. Finally got to do what I always wanted.

Love:
Still happy loving with my lovely sayang.....love grows stronger by day

Well...that's all for now...again I have stumble upon a mental block and dunno what to write d :(

New Year Liao....2008

OK....finally new year d. 1st posting for the year...as biasa will be new year resolution lor. Every year I make new year resolution....can say resolve bout 80% of them.....some still tercicir. This year I think I wanna increase the rate....so will set more realistic resolution as below:

1- Kau tim my DM training
Ini mesti kau tim in 2008....unless in the process of doin so, I meet some unfortunate incident which make me physically or mentally incapable to complete the course under PADI standards. If that din happen....then this is my top priority resolution.

2- Get fit
In 2007 especially the 2nd quarter onwards....I start to slowdown termendously in sports. I can feel my body feeling lethargic, my reflex slower, my mind not as cergas as use to be....basically whole person getting lazier. Every morning go work also feel tired.....come home also tired...haihzzz...mana boleh ni.

So resolution is to get back fit.....goin to play badminton again, rock climb more n start to run/sprint more d.

3- Better financial planning
Goin to have a permanent job in 2008 finally after working on contract basis job for more than 2 years d. Finally now I can better plan my finances and budget more efficiently.

4- Relationship
Will continue to build and strenghten the foundation of my relationship with my sayang. Basically I would say we drew the blueprint n plant the pilling d in 2007 for the relationship. Now we will continue to strenghten the foundation so in future we can build a strong building for the family to come...hehehehe.

OKlah...so got 4 resolution saja......tak mau set so many this year...now I wanna tido liao.

End year d.....new one coming

Kelip kelip mata saja......sudah 1 year past. So fast gonna say bye bye to 2007 liao and welcome 2008. Also din realize I started this blog for more than a year d.....Well, its that time of the year again....to reflect on what happen in 2007 and what to expect in 2008.

In 2007:

Relationship:
Still goin strong with my "sayang"....in fact getting stronger. During middle of 2007....many people predict I will be getting married soon....judging from my relationship with my sayang. However soon the prediction slowly ease off.....guess they are bz predicting when is the next general election pulak or how much petrol gonna naik harga.

Family:
Sis move out of the house somewhere in Sept....so I end up renting the whole house. Since then...few additional family members have been added to the house. Beckz shift in since goin to work from my house is cheaper n nearer for her.

Then I got 3 kids to add to the family. They are namely Hammie, Sappy and Baby. Go them when they were just babies....now grown more than twice their original size d n still growing. The home feel more lifely with my kids ard.

Work:
Start work in end Jan after my long long 7 months break. Overall it feels good to start working again.....was feeling quite lethargic after such a long break.

There are ups n downs during work...which is normal lah. Overall quite happy becoz I am doin what I like to do.

Lastly....starting tomorow I am again on my breaks again...hehehehe. Basically I was hired as a contractor...and my contract ends today...ngam ngam on new year eve.

Climb mountain:
Nothing much on this area.....still doin few mountains a year. Successfully lead 16 climbers to Gunung Tahan in May.....think I qualify become guide d.....coz that is what the guides told me...hehehehe.

Scuba diving:
Still doin my divemaster course. Really need a lot of commitment doin it part time. Many times the classes clashes with work commitment....n juggling the time is just so so difficult.


Hmmm....I think that is all I can think of now. Rushing to post this posting before it turns 2008......got few more minutes saja.

To anyone reading this.....wish u HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008 :)

A year has passed...what have changed...

When I look back a year ago....realize many things has happen for the year that has gone pass. I remember exactly on 31st August 2006 what happen:::::

1- Rock climb in 1U
I think that is the last time I rock climb in Camp5 in 1 Utama. Also its my fist climb with David Beasly. Actually we just wanted to burn some time before driving to Kuala Terengganu at midnite.

2- Exactly 2 months din kerja d
Actually still quite happy "surveying land" that time. Never had the problem of difficulty gtting up every morning...hehehehe.

3- Take rescue diving course
Never thought that after 3 n half months since started diving....I would be on my way taking rescue diver course. Its the most challenging course i too by far....more details bout that trip is available in my Dive dive dive....yahooooo...diving is FUN (Episode 3) - FINAL EPISODE posting.

4- Drive Honda Accord 3.0 V6 V-tec
1st time drive such big n powerful car ler. Also 1st time drive such expensive car. Kasi try all the features kaw kaw...EBD, ABS, TCS....etc etc. Summo it was raining heavy on the old narror road from Ceneh heading to Kuala Berang...perfect condition to test out the car. For such a big n powerful car, it handle very well, very nimble and nice to drive....really a big experience for me.

lastly....the finale:

5- Meeting and knowing her

Luv u

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No fish for me please.....tq

Actually I do not really fancy eating fish since long long time ago.....reason is becoz I am lazy...hehehehe. I like to eat meat with less/no bone....no need to get my hand messy peeling the bones out of the meat. I also don't really like eating crusteceans...for the simple reason that I have to peel the shell of it before savoring the meat.

Hence in my menu....crab, prawn and fish is not among the favourites. In fact I don't really eat crabs anymore. I remember treating my friends to dinner on my 27th b'day...we went to a restaurant n order 4 kilos of crabs for 2 different type of dish. I did not touch any of those crab at all...hehehehe...don't think anyone notice also the one who feed the bill did not take the main dish also :p

Fish is an absolute 'no' to me....for the simple reason that there are just too many bones in it. I don't really like to slowly lick n "shiun" the tiny pieces of fish flesh sticking to its bones. However if you give me fish fillet and burgers....I will eat it. Well...basically I am just pure lazy...I like my meat to be free of bones....or shell...hehehehe.

Now days since I took up SCUBA diving....I manage to see how nice the fish (those that we eat) looks alive underwater. The ever famous and expensive "shet yu" (direct translation is snow fish) or known as Barramundi Cod...is such a pretty fish. How can we ever eat such a pretty thing....u just imagine eating your pet hamster or kitten.

Another hing I do not like is the finning of sharks for shark fin. This is a must for chinese dinner....not sure whether it represent anythings beside status becoz shark fin is consider an expensive dish. Recently in my friend's wedding, I did not touch a bit the shark fin soup...no tq.

I am not sure whether what I am doing is foolish, but I think for the time being, I'll stick to my policy of

"no fish please".... :)

In a foreign land

When you enter the wolf lair...., howl like the wolf. When you enter the lion's den...., roar like the lion.

Being a "Sceptic"

According to wikipedia, definition of sceptic/scepticism:

In ordinary usage, skepticism or scepticism (Greek: skeptomai, to look about, to consider; see also spelling differences) refers to
an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object, the doctrine that true knowledge or knowledge in a particular area is uncertain, or
the method of suspended judgment, systematic doubt, or criticism that is characteristic of skeptics (Merriam–Webster).

In philosophy, skepticism refers more specifically to any one of several propositions. These include propositions about the limitations of knowledge, a method of obtaining knowledge through systematic doubt and continual testing, the arbitrariness, relativity, or subjectivity of moral values, a method of intellectual caution and suspended judgment, a lack of confidence in positive motives for human conduct or positive outcomes for human enterprises, that is, cynicism and pessimism (Keeton, 1962).

In classical philosophy, skepticism refers to the teachings and the traits of the Skeptikoi, a school of philosophers of whom it was said that they "asserted nothing but only opined" (Liddell and Scott). In this sense, philosophical skepticism, or pyrrhonism, is the philosophical position that one should avoid the postulation of final truths. Turned on itself, skepticism would deny that it is infallibly certain that skepticism is the only basic perspective.

In religion, skepticism refers to "doubt concerning basic religious principles (as immortality, providence, and revelation)" (Merriam–Webster).

The word skepticism can characterize a position on a single claim, but in scholastic circles more frequently describes a lasting mindset and an approach to accepting or rejecting new information. Individuals who proclaim to have a skeptical outlook are frequently called skeptics, often without regard to whether it is philosophical skepticism or empirical skepticism that they profess.

A sceptic always thinks on logical manners, believe in science and there is always a way to explain something scientifically. In certain ways....this type of thinking helps the society...such as when effective traditional medicine has been explained and researched using science, hence mass produced of the medicine to cure deseases all over the world is possible.

However...when the sceptic side of a person clashes with his/her spiritual side.....the effect can be worst than any words can explained. Imagine two of yourself battling each other to gain the sensible conscious of you looking at certain things. The result can go either way.....all depends on the support and sacrifice a person willing to commit/receive.