Sunday, July 28, 2013

The medicines work



OMG! The medicines work. I have recovered 80% and more importantly no more heart burn. The feeling was horrible. Though my tummy is a little bloated on and off but it's bearable. Time will heal.

I have a gut feeling that Arsenal will return empty handed when the new season begins. Despite being linked to all the best players in the market, somehow their clubs are demanding extravagant price for them. The present team which were unbeaten in the latter part of last season is good enough to challenge for trophies. Come on, let the season 2013/2014 begins..... Gunners, fire!!!!

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Not so smooth


 
Oh no.... my gastric reflux is creating havoc. Bad, it's really bad. As a result, I am suffering from indigestion, bloated stomach and heart burn. I prescribe myself medications and hope to get well soon. My body is aching and I have make an appointment with my masseure tomorrow.

It's not going my way these few months. Luck is not on my side. I am not referring to lottery. My health isn't good. Even my toilet water closet is giving me problem. We engage a plumbing company to fix it up and they can only come on 10 Aug 2013. Why take so long? We requested Saturday and they are fully book on 3 Aug 2013. Fortunately, the other water closets are in good condition. Not choice but to wait. Argh......

Friday, July 26, 2013

Ipohno Horfunza



Ipohno horfunza. Take away the Italian accent, it's simply Ipoh hor-fun. I was introduced to this store by Francis Ng, my 3rd brother last year. Since then, I had not returned to Hong Lim Hawker Centre for this dish till today. Sinful but delicious. Like one of my friends commented, once in a blue moon is alright. My wife scolded me when she discovered I had this for lunch. Not because it's unhealthy but for not bringing her along. Oops!!!!! Now I know why multi-media is causing a lot of family problems.

After lunch, I passed by Golden Dragon money changer @ Chinatown Point. I couldn't believe my eyes where the board displayed 'Malaysia Ringgit $2.50'. Definitely a very good rate. Withdrew S$500 and change to ringgit without consideration. Phew! I had MR $1250. You know what? After my turn, they ran out of stock and asked the rest in the queue to return after 2pm. Well, maybe it's my lucky day or the ringgit would continue to slide? Your guess is as good as mine.


Thursday, July 25, 2013

Guangyin festival



Tomorrow is the Guanyin  bodhisattva festival. It marks the enlightenment of the Goddess of Mercy. She is also known as Guan Shi Yin, 观世音, hearer of all sufferings. On this occasion, may I wish everyone  good luck, good health and happiness always. Om mani padme hum. Sanskrit: ओं मणिपद्मे हूं,

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Hot season



Let us pray that the haze does not come back. The hot weather together with it are simply too scary to think or imagine. My electricity meter reading had gone up last month and it's not going to be different in the next two months. The hottest month of the year has arrived. Air-con at full blast even at night.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Monotonous



Life is monotonous at this time. Nothing interesting and there is no variety. Sleep, work, home. Even at work, the duty I am covering is not my cup of tea. No wonder the Fengshui  masters predicted a lousy Snake Year for me. I cannot go against the flow and the next best thing is to relax and look after my health. Should there be an opportunity, a short holiday awaits.

Friday, July 19, 2013

Faulty flushing

 


Thank you Leslie for coming over to help me fix up my cistern flushing system. Unfortunately, the flushing device I bought was faulty. Just plain bad luck.

A short holiday nearby would be welcome for us. But a day before the August public holidays is the beginning of the Lunar 7th Month. That rule us out on going anywhere.

Still no news from Starhub on the coming EPL broadcasting rights. We have about a month to go before the new season starts. Should their deal with Singtel fails, it's too bad. No football channel at home.


Sunday, July 14, 2013

JB revisited



Thank you for all the congratulations on our daughter's graduation. Guess we have celebrated enough. Fyn has to move on and we wish her success in her working life.
 
Me and Margaret went in to Johore Bahru today. What else except food, food, food. Japanese lunch at Kinsahi, Nandos chicken for dinner and in between Baskin Robbins ice cream, Taiwanese mangoes puree with yam taro, Canton-I egg tarts, etc. Okay okay, we are going to be on diet for the next few days. Healthy first.

   

Friday, July 12, 2013

Fyn's Graduation



Congratulation to our daughter Fyn on her graduation. The hard work she had put in and the stress she had gone through has finally paid dividend. We are thankful for the blessings all over. I bet my late mom and dad must be smiling all day from above. Of course we are grateful to Fyn's maternal grandparents for their care and upbringing.


 



 

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Off day approved




Our Muslim friends started their fasting month today. We wish them well.

Okay, life is short. No matter what, I must choose to be happy. I applied for a day off on Friday and it was approved. A happy occasion for me and Margaret to attend Fyn's graduation ceremony on that day.

Fyn seems to be coping and doing well in her job. Most probably I will be visiting Palelai Temple this weekend to give thanks. At the same time my luck has not been good especially at my workplace. My master charm and blessing would do the trick. Of course harming anyone is forbidden. Needless to say, you need to serve your karma no matter what God or Gods you are praying to. Better be good...

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Oldies



Okay, I'm not gonna talk about my working life for a moment. Not interesting at all. End of season and I awaits a new project to commence soon.

Oh no, a rocker listens to Tracy Huang's oldies. Mississippi, Crying in the Rain, Hello darling, I love how you love me, etc. Thank you so much. This music calm and relaxes me. Definite no, I won't be picking up my guitar and start plucking till midnight.

In the blink of an eye the best part of my life passes me by. Where have all the flowers gone? Surely I won't have the energy to jam anymore especially heavy metal. My bell bottom pants had long gone. Those were the days.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Big deal



A genuine overlook on my part on a very minor work was brought up at the top management meeting at the head office today. My immediate superior sent what's app and called for a meeting this evening. Initially I thought the buzz was significant and wondered what big blunder did I commit. In fact I just had a chat with another superior after which I went to the unit to check on the complaint. OMG! It's just a nitty gritty thing and my contractor had rectified it. Big deal. Of course I am not happy. Should have called for an AGM instead.

P.S. The unit was counter check by my colleague which I didn't brought up.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Boring July



A boring July without any public holiday. Thought of going in to JB but the journey and traffic jam cheese me off. I miss the food at Dragon-I Restaurant. Maybe another time. Lazzzyyy....

I couldn't believe what I read on all the write up that Arsenal FC are associated with. No doubt they have 70 million pounds to spend, it is not enough to buy all the good players available. The present team with another 2 or 3 new players will be good enough to challenge for titles and cups. Let's cheer them on in the coming new season. Gunners rock!!!!!

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Start working




Finally, Fyn started her working life on 1st July 2013. Guess she had celebrated enough on her graduation and it's time to build a career for herself. A good sign is she wakes up every morning eagerly to go to office. We wish her well.