Recent Events

Recent events and happenings in chronological order.

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- the two kings -

Hsiang has been behaving better for the last couple of weeks, he started conversing in Mandarin with his grandmother as well, so he is not a 'banana' after all, phew... We rewarded his good behaviour and positive change with two presents thus far, hope he keeps it up.

Young, on the other hand, is becoming more difficult and naughtier, *sigh*...

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- Bali, there and back -

The latest Ducky & Friends entry was actually a tongue-in-cheek jest on my trip to Bali. =)

Escaped from my crazy work life for a few days (yes, leaving Ducky behind) to Bali island in Indonesia, primarily to attend sister-in-law's wedding.

In Bali, flies reign supreme. Well, at least that's how I feel whenever we are having a meal. =P

Also, for the first time in my life probably for the last time as well, I am a millionaire! My only regret is that I didn't take a photo of myself holding one million Rupiah. =\

As the trip is mainly for the wedding, we only managed to visit the Lake Temple and Tanah Lot during the few days there.

I had my first ever massage in Bali, by a petite Indonesian lady with surprisingly strong hands. First massage, as in not counting the one wifey gave me when we were skiing in France all those years ago, and the ones she gave me when I had severe headache.

I have an aversion to stranger touching me, I don't mean the gentle pat on the back or shoulder, the social hand shake, or even a brief hug from those who are close, but massage by a stranger covering my limbs and my back is definately not within my comfort zone.

If only wifey knows how to do the full body massage. =)

If there is to be a next time to Bali, I am hoping it will be a relaxing trip, just me and wifey to somewhere secluded that has all the facilities we want. Just chill and relax.

Ubud Hanging Gardens, perhaps?

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- beautiful wedding -

Congratulations to my sister-in-law and Adrian! Lovely wedding, just beautiful.

It warrants an entry on its own, so I am saving the details for a proper entry with many photographs. =)

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- happy anniversary my dearest -

Happy anniversary my dearest wifey, thank you for being you, and for entering and sharing my life.

Seven years and going strong, here's for the many more to come. =)

Hmm... seven years. Make sure to scratch each other if either of us ever feel the "itch". =P

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- bumped -

While driving home on the BKE highway one evening, a black metal bar came flying out from the divider (I think) and rolled on the road in front of my car. I was doing 90km/h and there was a car behind so I didn't hit the brake.

That metal bar cracked my bumper and left a gapping hole.

Wallet got squeezed for money I don't have. =(

Why it has got to be when I drove by? *Sigh...* so suay.

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- Torchlight -

Public service to avid RPG gamers who follow my blog diligently:

Torchlight is on sale for a limited time, bargain price of USD7.50, offer valid until 10a.m. PST, 28th of November.

Ya I know, not much time left at the time of my posting, so hurry if you like to get a copy.

I got myself a copy when I found out about this sale, I used the Paypal option. I don't have a Paypal account but it's not required anyway, the purchasing process was smooth and painless.

You can find out more about Torchlight on the net, basically it's a single player only RPG created by some of the people who created Diablo. Torchlight 2 is in the making and will be out in near future, Torchlight 2 will have multiplayer option.

Also on sale in the same time period is Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty, USD29.99, which is 50% the original price. Check out Blizzard store if you are interested.

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- bookfair -

Another public service, mainly for Penangites but applicable to all who want to come to Penang:

Popular Mega Bookfair from 25th of November to 4th of December, at Straits Quay, 6th floor.

Good time to hit that RM1000 tax relief target for year 2011 if you haven't already. =)

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- happy birthday my dearest -

Happy birthday to my dearest wifey!

Sorry for not getting you any present, unless you really consider that Torchlight purchase as your birthday present... =P

Totally defeats the purpose of going out for a birthday lunch when you didn't even order a meal for yourself.

>_<

Women and their warped sense of body size, meh!

There's nothing wrong with a bit of flesh, so much nicer when hugging and cuddling. All bones are uncomfortable!

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Ducky & Friends #004

 

#004: Gone...

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11.11.11

Once in a century... so?

Just another day, another set of numbers.

Many people choose this kind of date, those with repeating number or number that's supposingly mean something special, for their important milestone event.

I guess they feel special choosing such a date. After all, it must be real special when a gazillion other people have exactly the same thought and doing the same thing... =P

Reminds me of the sentence from The Incredibles: "when everyone's super, no one will be."

It's what we do in a particular day that makes it special, not the number. =)

So don't start hating me all you newlyweds and induced babies, you got married today, or you are born today, so that makes it special for you and the gazillion others!

Well, better stop talking about this...

What was I doing at 11:11 hours on 11th of November 2011?

Working ler! Abohthen?

Slacker extraordinaire is a man of principles, and one of the principles is that I do not blog during working hours.

I veli the professional one! *straight face*

Anyway, my beloved slacker month has not been nice thus far. I have been overloaded.

If you have been following my rants, then you would know that I have been busy and doing long hours for months now. But starting November, the workload has been brought up to a new level.

That's just crazy! There is absolutely no way I can deal with so many tasks, unless I clone myself a few times.

And of course, my fellow higher grade, higher pay colleagues in the same project are lounging in their cubicles, going home early, and basically being their usual selves when all real action and work are happening in the lab or factory floor.

Gotta say the thought of changing job has crossed my mind. But then I am no quitter, and I figured there will always be people like them in any work place.

So I slave on, and grumble, and rant, and pray that the management will deal with them.

Yea, I know, dream on. -_-

Happy Birthday

Happy 4th birthday Scribble Pad!

Alrighty, as per tradition, here are the number of misguided viewers according to the counter:

2008: 4746

2009: 13300

2010: 23226

2011: 31677 + number in those few weeks when counter stopped working

Breaking off from custom, this year I am not going to harp on bestest month, bestest number, etc. Those who still don't know about them and who are really interested can check it out: 2008's, 2009's, 2010's.

My slacker sense is tingling, plus I am lazy and a tad tired today. It's slacker month after all.

Maybe I will harp again next year. =P

Though started off rather horribly, the bestest month is showing sign of going back on track. Not surprisingly, turning point falls on the day with the bestest number.

^_^

I am so ready for the long weekend... slacking!