Feng Shui

Before i conclude the month of July... The Busiest Month ever in working point of view....

I shall include one more post.... Just some random thoughts...

My colleague once told me, where to find a job where you need not do anything and you get paid. Due to the boringness, i came out with an idea of getting a new pet. There comes COCO, months later here comes a new aquarium. Wads next?

I never thought that having this aquarium in the office will somehow affect the mood during working hour as well. When I have nothing to do, well at least now i can just stare at the aquarium.

I got this 8 miniature fish which doesn't seems to fill up the entire space of the aquarium... Therefore, the next day, i went out to the aquarium pet shop and bought 2 Gold Fish. Bloated Stomach Mini Gold Fish. Unfortunately, i forget to take some photo shoot. I hope they can survive until next Monday :( wtf


It seems like when i switch on the motor, the fishes struggling to stay in one position. If i don't switch on the motor, fishes will die lack of oxygen. Dilemma.. haih...





This squeaky toy (Frog) initially i bought it for Coco. But when my mind is tired, its good to look at green colour. Just a gentle squeeze on the frog will create very harmonious environment :D Someone will just burst out into laughter. hahahah... Try out.




I have no idea what species this fish belongs to. I was told in cantonese it is pronounce as *Tin Kwong Yu* Direct translation it means Electric Light Fish. Glamour. But then the survival skill still lose to cockroach. The next day, already have one died. Surprisingly, the dead fish doesn't float. One down, Left 7 to go.

This will be the first weekend, beginning of the month, i hope they can survive at least few more weeks or months.





The fishes glow in the dark. Perhaps that is how the name was derived from.... Electric -.-"



When i decided to get this fish, i was telling my colleague that if the fishes died, i can just buy more as replacement. She commented, you expecting the fish to die before you bring it back to the office? In my mind thinking, fish die easily. They are so vulnerable and die easily. I can always get replacement. It will only cost about Rm 1. Thats it! But when the fish really die, i got abit frustrated also. But can't help it. Goota fins some place to buried the fish. Probably the dustbin. (AT least Don't just Throw into the Toilet Bowl) -.-" Respect abit k... Ops... i left the dead fish on my table.. after 2 days ceremony i shall wrap it up and place into the dustbin -.-"





I have no idea which one, but one of them is dead. Thought that initially have 8. Wah nice number for fengshui.. Never thought that one day later become 7.. I hope the fish don't float on Monday with the addition of 2 small gold fish.




When the fish died, we try to investigate and find out the reason why the fish die.
1) The motor is too strong and makes it very difficult for them to move around.
2) I feed too little? unlikely, because i feed twice.....
3) Lack of space and run out of oxygen? No the motor is moving.
4) The fish is too old? Its too small to be consider as OLD


I shall just change my mind and get a bunch of Guppy Fish. Thats my next plan when all of them died. :(


Aiks...

Its Complicated!

I am Feeling

Lost
Happy
Excited
Depress
Doubtful
Anxious
Nervous
Anticipate
Fascinated
Discourage
Despair
Sad

ALL at the same time... I need a physiotherapist.... :(

Bonjour, Bienvenue à Paris

Winter 2009
February.
Spring is just around the corner, but the weather is still freaking cold. Snowing. WTF. I feel like myself is constantly in an icebox. I do not have clothing that can keep me warm to the extend that I do not shiver. I am broke and therefore getting additional clothing is not an option. Struggle -.-:


Lets take a tour and capture the magnificent view of Paris :D

Here we go.......


The Sun is so precious at this point of time. The sky can be clear, like totally cloudless. Or it can be really scary. It will just rain for 36 hours. Bloody hell. Gotta plan indoor activity and pictures will not turn out good during such pathetic weather. I don't have enough money to eat already, where to find money for shopping. The best is my card is not working. I have to live with what i have :D

Accommodation was booked about 1 month prior to departure at Zero cost. We only have to pay when checked in. The Perfect Hostel, located 2 streets away from Sacre Cauer, is the cheapest option that i could find over the net. It turn out to be pretty good. No regrets. If i don't remember wrongly, its about 75 Euro for 3 nights Per person.

Right View from the Hostel Window

Left View From the Hostel Window

This place is so convenient. 5 minutes walk to the metro station (Anvers). 1 minute walk to grocery shop. (There is where i get my dinner -.-"" The exact location is just beside the black car)


Just before i left, i was told that Paris-ian don't speak English. They would rather not communicate to you and just ignore people who speak english. But the moment that i am really Lost. I can't be just standing there waiting for people to approach me. This only happens in Australia. I made a first step and approach a strangers asking for direction. So happen that he stay at the same row. He guided us all the way to the hostel, and i almost die carry/dragging two luggage. He offered help and Paris-ian is not that cruel after all.

He told me " I Speak Little English " I replied Oh Ok.

Next time when people ask you

Avez-vous besoin d'aide? You have to answer Oui, Merci.

(Travelling advice, always ensure the luggage is light. If Possible Featherlight :D You will be very thankful)

There is no such thing as escalator in the Metro station. Be prepared to carry your luggage up and down like jungle trekking. It reminds me of Batu Caves Stairs :(

Basilique du Sacre Cauer

Well i am not a historical person, therefore i shall not mention about the history behind this building. This building was completed in the year 1914. Almost a century. Awesome building. The basilica complex includes a garden for meditation, with a fountain. The top of the dome is open to tourists and affords a spectacular panoramic view of the city of Paris, which is mostly to the south of the basilica.(Wiki)

The one and only bad experience that i have happened here, first thing in the morning WTF!! Despite being alert at all time, this bunch of African came approached me and start their demonstration with the string. I scared if i just walk away they will be more aggresive and violent. Thus, standing there and wonder what are they going to do. Its a daylight robbery. I shall not comment more. My advice is if you have to visit Sacre Cauer, Please Stay at least 300 meter away from these African. Take the Metro up, Located at the Left Hand side.

View from sacre cauer.

Side View 45 Angle >.<

Breathtaking :D

Sacre Cauer

I spend about 40 minutes around that area before i step down. Photoshot is not allow inside.

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Enjoy the photo. I have no idea where is this, therefore no description and no explaination. Its just some random photo taken when i step down at one of the train station.

Louvre. I saw this word somewhere. Initially i thought this is the museum. But Nah.

You See, with the triangle rooftop. I was in the cinema watching Da Vinci Code but i guess i was half way sleeping. I can't relate anything back here. :S I did not research much on the tourist location. I have no idea where to go most of the time. But As you walk more, you will discover more. So, choose to walk rather than taking metro. Oke.

Beautiful :)

The architechture is simply Gorgeous :D Thumbs up for the building design.

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This is the shopping streets. Saint Germain.

This shopping culture is only suitable for low temperature country. It is not cool to walk on the street carrying shopping bags under the hot Blazzing Sun. (Hong Kong is one of the example) hu ha. -.-""" swt

All sorts of fachion brand from Burberry, Armani, Lv, Everything you can find it here. After all, these brand is just located right in front of the main streets. Smokes from the car, and dust uh uh. Champ Elseyee have the same thing and same concept and same shop :S

Saint Germain Emporio Armani.

Saint Germain

i-do-not-know-where-is-this.

:(

Probably i snap this photo when i got lost after walking for 30 minutes and yet leading no where. I stop by one of the shop and ask for the nearest Metro. As expected, they don't speak english. But thank god i can understand sign language. I can still differentiate Left and Right. So thats good enough to get me out of there and not continue to walk until i step out of Paris.

This is the rear view of Notre Dame.

Very Very Nice.

If only the weather could be better.

This is the first destination that i came across when i arrive at Paris. Not to mention the journey from Charles De Gaulle to Gare du Nord. Notre Dame means Our Lady. Indeed huge and you wont miss it.


3 days at Paris, and to walk around Paris, obviously dont need 3 days. We decided to get the ticket to Disneyland. Which cost a bomb. I think its around 60 or 70 Euro.

Disneyland Paris

Yesterday was Sunny, Today was Snowing, and Tomorrow is Raining :S SOBZ!!

Unfortunaltey we decided to go Disneyland Today!!! Uhhhhhh damn

This is the Saint Germain Church. I think :S

Opera. Nono this is not Opera. Located opposite to the Opera. I have no idea what does it call. Lots of shopping complex. I'm lost.

This is the Opera.
Now i understand why Paris is the most Romantic City in the world.

They are willing to queue like 2 kilometer away for the entrance to Moulin Rogue. Probably not that far, but far enough that i have no idea where is Moulin Rogue and i still see the queue. I think it only happens during valentines day? 14th Feb 2009 :D

Side View of the Opera if i am not mistaken :D

La Fayette. his is the Shopping complex with a Dome. (Not the coffee shop Dome Oke) Elegant, Pricey, Faint :/

It is raining :(

Lucky Dont have Thunderstorm.

Musee Du Louvre.

Louvre.

Arc De Triomphe

Champ Elseyee

Boutiques @ Champ Elseyee

Big Fat Dog! They need the Fats!

Eiffel Tower

Bridge. I have tried approaching Eiffel Tower from 3 different Direction. This is also because i am Lost. I Know and i Saw Eiffel Tower is in front of me But i Can't seems to reach the destination.


Hahahahah....

Sun Set.... @ Eiffel

The best time to take photo is when the sun was about to set. The sky will turn Pinnking Purple plus tint of Blue. Perfect for Photo taking.
Muacks.

The Lift is located at the side moving tilted up to the first level of Eiffel Tower. How Often do you see Lift moving in the direction of 45 Degree?

I shall conclude this entry with a Sun Set Photo taken nearby Eiffel Tower.

Once again I am Starving. So Ciaoz.

Astro Life Event

First time come across Astro Life. Very good introduction given by one of the high pose management in Astro. Not mistaken the name mentioned was Vincent? He Step out and gave brief introduction about Astro Life. Only 1 thing that i remember was, Astro life was established with 1 and only 1 objective. "To provide reward to the existing Astro customer by organizing events such as meeting the stars and prize giveaway. Reward System" Immediately what i did when i reach home was, to surf the website and see what prize to be won. Okay now i have already get a chance to see how an event was organized and next is to win some prizes. The only contest that caught my attention is the one with Discovery. Grand Prize "A TRIP TO KOREA" which include Flight Ticket and Accommodation. WTF!! didn't mention how many people thou.

Nah lets not mention about that. Back to the event organized at Palace of Golden Horse Mines. Exclusively for Astro subscriber.




Why did i say so? First because this event was not in publicity. This is not announce anywhere else unlike what happened at Sungai Wang earlier of the month. After 10 or 12 years of the competition, this is the first competition held at Bukit Jalil Stadium Putra (Indoor). The only thing that i can think of is, the venue is double of what Arena Of Star could offer. Fit more people, which also means more people will have miserable time trying to locate the contestant and artist. Well, That's how a concert should be isnt't it? I have no idea how people enjoy a concert when the performance is like 2 Kilometer in front of you. I know we do have infinity view, but huh, what can you see from that distance. An ant in front of you is bigger than what you wanted to see. :D People Clap you clap along, People shout you shout along. hahaha It is Really Fun Thou.


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I love bamboo leaves :D

I was there rather early, thus walk around searching for the lobby for some photo shot but WTF! I couldn't find the lobby. I have to somehow stop by the car, take photos on my way out from the parking basement. -.-"



I do not have a chance to capture the Horse located at the lobby. This picture was taken at the main entrance :S where car turn in. I got honed because of this picture. Damn! :) like so jakun




I really enjoy myself looking at the organizing committee how they manage their work and get such event into a success. Even though this is just an hour or two event. It takes alot of manpower for everything to work out in order. Can never be one-man-show. I got myself a goodie bag which contain a Water bottle, pen, highlighter and a handphone chain :S The main objective is to collect the Premium VIP ticket for the Grand Finale held at Bukit Jalil Putra stadium on 25th July 2009. Next Saturday. I'll be there :D Its been quite sometimes since the last time i participate in a concert/show :/ (this event gona be live telecast @ astro/myfm)

Okay enough of publicity.

We do get a refreshment which is very heavy brunch for me. They have Mee Hoon, chicken wing, Curry Puff, Fried Won Ton, Dessert, Bread, Cakes, Fruits, Coffee and Tea. Gosh. I can't take my lunch anymore and i am starving now!!!!

Refreshment. Still early thou. It was really packed when the time ticks at 11 am.

Jojo was the host of the event. She improve alot from what i have observed at Astro Pre-recording competition held at Astro Studio. (inhouse/indoor).


Each contestant present 2 songs. 1) Competition song 2) Single

Secure myself a seat at the second row which is just one row behind the seats of the contestant :D Well, who cares! -.-'

Close distance to the stage. I was telling my bro, if we are in a concert, we will fight to have front seating. But when it comes to lectures and movie at cinema, the back seats seems to have more value.

First to perform was Kah Fai. Great vocal, moderate stage performance, he is going to be one of the top 3. Definitely. I personally prefer his single compared to the rest of the contestant. Which is also the only Cantonese song.

So just stay back and enjoy his performance.

Kah Fai

Next is Alvin. Excellent sense of humor, communicate well with the audience, Singing is awesome. But Not-So-Stable-Vocal. Well, experience does matter alot after all. I hate to say this but this is what most people will face when it comes to job hunting/interview. I am referring to fresh graduates. WTF! No matter how capable you are, no matter how great you claim yourself to be. People will just claim that you do not have experience thus affect your offer/salary later on. However, those with hidden capability will be shown as time goes by. They will excel and stand on top of others with their performance. This does not happen in a day or two. Over a period of time. Thats Life :~) Life is like taking roller coaster.

This is one good example. Alot of critics, countless negative judgment, numerous times of Pk session. He manage to stand out of the stage and tell people he will be able to make it through. (at least the judges think that he deserve better standing). Well, he's now one of the top 5 contestant. Not to mentioned that he WAS eliminated during one of the preliminary round.

This is where i came to think about. Contestant that sing really well but get eliminated. This could be their mistake in just 1 session, and they do not judge based on cumulative performance. Once you miss the boat, that's it. Anyway competition remains competitive. Somehow, somebody will have to be eliminated. This could be by luck, or just blame yourself for not having what "they" are expecting.

Alvin. Meeting in such close distance, i feel he is quite humble and friendly.

Next performance was taken over by Min. The smallest contestant in the sense of size. Literally.
I think alot people will agree with me that among 5 contestant, she have the best vocal. With the singing technique, she definitely will stand out of the crowd and place herself in the top 3.. After all this is a singing competition isn't it?! Those who can really sing deserve something!


Hmm..... I remember Astro did produces the winner with great achievement even at international level. What happened? It was at talent quest previously. Now Star quest. Does it make any difference?

Jia you Jia You.

Min one of the top scorer in the prelim and semifinal. I seriously have no idea why there are 3 semifinals round. Isn't it semi is suppose to be 1/2? Usually after 2 round then will conclude to Finale, No?

Ryan, contestant that received most negative comment, at forum, during competiton, as well as the event itself. WTF! He is not that bad after all. But there is alot people against the judge decision, Why he's in the top 5 list? huh. Don't question and accept the fact. Always look at the brighter side. I think his creativity in answering the host question stands out among others. hahahah. Indeed Funny.

No doubt at close distance, Ryan looks really good. I think he got mix blood? My colleague once told me in order to join the competition, first, must have this criteria. Second, we must have Glamour name. Hm... no comment!! Probably i think with the help of professional make up and touch up all of them look awesome. They have professional body to help from head to toe. All of them look like shining star. Seriously.

Ryan struggling trying very hard to answer the question that was raised by JoJo. Hahahah.

Ok I feel like i am having gastric. (lets quickly finish up)


Last but not least, ah Yoke. It sounds like those selling mee yoke at hawker stall. Not Glamour eh? Hm.... but she has great sense of humour. I still remember how Jojo comment on the Dancing performance by the song title *RiBuLoa* Mayb you could find it somewhere hidden @ youtube :S

She was like saying after this competition she will fly to China to find back her husband that she meet when she was there for the competition. AND look at the picture. That is the height that she is talking about. Hahahaha. Don't know its a gorilla or wad? 200 Kilo . Excusez-moi!

Okay, she emphasize like 3 times she is going to get married soon. Hahahah. Ah Yoke.

I NEED A NEW CAMERA!!!!! WTF. The picture quality is hopeless. But then how often do get to join such event? Um... Astro Life Please organize more ya?

Finally, the session concluded with a short autograph session.

This is what i get :D


I Have feeling this is going to be damn far from the stage. If not 2 kilometer i think it will be at least 400 meter. (Probably the difference between Vip and Non-Vip is the numbered seatings??)
To reveal more on the night itself.

p/s: I think those who watch and follow up with this event will feel very excited. But those who have no idea what is this all about will think, Whatever. So Whatever la ya?


I goota go off for Dinner now...


Ciaoz