My socks were stolen by someone while I was showering after a workout in the gym!!!! Was it the stench?! Hmmm......I remembered I placed my socks away from that someone's piles of soiled clothes!! WTF!! Can't he smell that it's not his own BO?!
It's just a pair of soiled socks......I can't really complain what I have lost?
Someone I know of and met before is at the terminal stage of stomach cancer. The same cancer that took my beloved coach from Beijing in Sept 2006! I remembered having dinner at her home, the dinner she cooked for her family. That was back in 2005 just before the Sepang F1 when I was down to Subang for a job.
I just dunno what to do and say in this circumstance to my god-sis who's back in KL. It's just heartbreaking to know cancers are the thieves of the lives of our love ones!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Shooter on the Loose in Melbourne
This week started with a bang (more like bangs) with a fatal shooting in the CBD, corner of William St and Flinders Ln! The shooter opened fire at point blank range at 3 victims, killing one and severely injured the others! The dead was actually a good Samaritan trying to help the female victim. An innocent life lost trying to help the victim. The bullets would have gone astray and resulted in more sufferings. It would have been someone's friends and relatives.
It just proves to us that life is so short and unpredictable. We should make the most and best out of it. Carpe Diem...........
On another sad news, I was informed that a good friend's only parent just passed away recently of cancer. He now lost both his parents within the 5 years (my guess). It's very unfortunate but such is life. At least, they are now at a better place. On a comforting note, both my friend and his elder brother are quite successful in their careers and can fend for themselves.
Click here for the news on the shooting.
It just proves to us that life is so short and unpredictable. We should make the most and best out of it. Carpe Diem...........
On another sad news, I was informed that a good friend's only parent just passed away recently of cancer. He now lost both his parents within the 5 years (my guess). It's very unfortunate but such is life. At least, they are now at a better place. On a comforting note, both my friend and his elder brother are quite successful in their careers and can fend for themselves.
Click here for the news on the shooting.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Robots In Disguise
The time is almost here for the much-anticipated, long-awaited Transformers . I have been waiting for this movie since I saw the trailer while in a movie more than a year ago (in late 2005)! It's a classic cartoon series in the 80s (the movie in 1986). If you're a 70s or 80s boy, you wouldn't have missed this one and probably would have been one of your favourites cartoon (the other might be The M.A.S.K)! So guys, time to dust the toys. I left my Blur back home, of which a friend lost a small part of the figure! Bring out the Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave etc and display or play with them! Let's reminisce one of the best cartoons in its pinnacle being brought to life by none other than Michael Bay.
To the ladies, please understand that boys like us are big fans of the Transformers. Even Steven Spielberg falls under this big group. To quote him, "I've been one of the biggest fans of Transformers since they first came out", "I'm not talking about buying the toys for my kids. I'm talking about reading the comic books and buying the toys for myself" and "I'm enthralled with them"!!!
So, with the robots visiting the earthly cinemas very soon, I suggest the girls either brush up on the info of Transformers and accommodate the boys with the subject matter or just simply bear with us boys who would be engrossed with the Transformers in the coming weeks or even months! These boys may include boyfriends, husbands, male friends, associates, colleagues, managers, clients and even bosses in your companies!
The will be some changes in models or completely different transformation in both the Autobots and Decepticons.
Bumblebee is not in the original VW Beetle form but rather a Camaro.
Megatron is not a handgun but a jet stream.
Starscream is not a F-14 Tomcat but rather the updated F-22 Raptor.
The movie is somehow sponsored by GM since all vehicles are of GM models, namely Camaro, GMC Topkick (in the form of Ironhide), Hummer H2 (Rachet), Pontiac Soltice (Jazz). There is also Mustang (in the form of Barricade)
Please pass this along, if you have to......!!!
Now bring on the Transformers and make us boys happy!!!
On another note, I'm just wondering the flowers below are Transformers from the Cybertron. The photos were taken in the afternoon today with my new 105VR Micro lens. It drizzled after that and still is. The flowers didn't transform though I was waiting and hoping for them to! It would have made my day!
There is just so much beauty surrounding us. Some are very much disguised. We should look deeper than the surface itself to find inner beauty.
Cheers
To the ladies, please understand that boys like us are big fans of the Transformers. Even Steven Spielberg falls under this big group. To quote him, "I've been one of the biggest fans of Transformers since they first came out", "I'm not talking about buying the toys for my kids. I'm talking about reading the comic books and buying the toys for myself" and "I'm enthralled with them"!!!
So, with the robots visiting the earthly cinemas very soon, I suggest the girls either brush up on the info of Transformers and accommodate the boys with the subject matter or just simply bear with us boys who would be engrossed with the Transformers in the coming weeks or even months! These boys may include boyfriends, husbands, male friends, associates, colleagues, managers, clients and even bosses in your companies!
The will be some changes in models or completely different transformation in both the Autobots and Decepticons.
Bumblebee is not in the original VW Beetle form but rather a Camaro.
Megatron is not a handgun but a jet stream.
Starscream is not a F-14 Tomcat but rather the updated F-22 Raptor.
The movie is somehow sponsored by GM since all vehicles are of GM models, namely Camaro, GMC Topkick (in the form of Ironhide), Hummer H2 (Rachet), Pontiac Soltice (Jazz). There is also Mustang (in the form of Barricade)
Please pass this along, if you have to......!!!
Now bring on the Transformers and make us boys happy!!!
On another note, I'm just wondering the flowers below are Transformers from the Cybertron. The photos were taken in the afternoon today with my new 105VR Micro lens. It drizzled after that and still is. The flowers didn't transform though I was waiting and hoping for them to! It would have made my day!
There is just so much beauty surrounding us. Some are very much disguised. We should look deeper than the surface itself to find inner beauty.Cheers
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Chilly Winter Begins
It's a chilling week and a signal that winter begins!!! I have to admit that it's fortunate my parents left last weekend as this week temperatures were below in the single digit at night til morning.
Winter also means shorter day with longer nights! By the time I get off work, it's pitch dark and the opportunities for photography are lesser.
After about 2-3 weeks of not exercising due to my parents' visit as well as not feeling too well, I have started my first gym workout today. It's good as it's raisd my metabolism while keeping me warmer. Muscles mostly likely will be sore tomorrow but it's worthwhile. Usually, most individuals will eat more and put on some weights during winter. I have been eating more but I'm trying not to have too much at one go. As such, exercising is certainly good to keep in shape while keeping warm.
I will be playing and trying out my new macro lens, Nikkor 105VR Micro, during this cold winter. Perhaps there may be some photos later on.
Chill out (I mean keep warm).....
Winter also means shorter day with longer nights! By the time I get off work, it's pitch dark and the opportunities for photography are lesser.
After about 2-3 weeks of not exercising due to my parents' visit as well as not feeling too well, I have started my first gym workout today. It's good as it's raisd my metabolism while keeping me warmer. Muscles mostly likely will be sore tomorrow but it's worthwhile. Usually, most individuals will eat more and put on some weights during winter. I have been eating more but I'm trying not to have too much at one go. As such, exercising is certainly good to keep in shape while keeping warm.
I will be playing and trying out my new macro lens, Nikkor 105VR Micro, during this cold winter. Perhaps there may be some photos later on.
Chill out (I mean keep warm).....
Monday, June 11, 2007
Quality Family Time
For the past 10 days, it's been quiet here. Time really flies. My parents were visiting and staying over at my place after their 6-day Sydney-Melbourne tour ended. They left late last night. The weather has been very accommodating during their whole duration here in Melbourne. Coming from the hot and humid place, it's very chilly for them. I had to have 2 heaters fully blasted most of the times! Having said that, they preferred to stay home.
The 3 of us really spent quality time together after a very long time. I would say we haven't done that for a long while, not even my recent trip back. There were laughters from our actions. Cleaning, tidying, vacuuming, re-arranging and assembling. Mom was eating ice-creams with the heater within arm's length while dad and I were assembling some new furnitures. My place now looks more like a home now as compared to 4 weeks ago. A sofa, a proper bed, a small dining table, a shelf are some of the new furnitures and fittings available now.
Above - June 2006; Below - June 2007
Unfortunately, I had to fall sick and didn't manage to bring them to places which were planned to. We only managed to visit Dandenong Ranges, Geelong, Port Melbourne, St Kilda, Vic Market and Boxhill. Great Ocean Rd is too long a drive while Frankston is just another town by the bay. They have visited Sovereign Hill and Philip Island as part of the tour.
Food-wise, it's all either Chinese, Malaysian, Vietnamese or Thai since my parents are not that adventurous on food. Thai food is definitely more authentic here than back home. We had fish and chips in a Geelong restaurant near the pier.
Well, it will be almost a year before we get to spend time together again as a family. Til then, I'll cherish those moments together as a family.
The 3 of us really spent quality time together after a very long time. I would say we haven't done that for a long while, not even my recent trip back. There were laughters from our actions. Cleaning, tidying, vacuuming, re-arranging and assembling. Mom was eating ice-creams with the heater within arm's length while dad and I were assembling some new furnitures. My place now looks more like a home now as compared to 4 weeks ago. A sofa, a proper bed, a small dining table, a shelf are some of the new furnitures and fittings available now.
Above - June 2006; Below - June 2007
Unfortunately, I had to fall sick and didn't manage to bring them to places which were planned to. We only managed to visit Dandenong Ranges, Geelong, Port Melbourne, St Kilda, Vic Market and Boxhill. Great Ocean Rd is too long a drive while Frankston is just another town by the bay. They have visited Sovereign Hill and Philip Island as part of the tour.Food-wise, it's all either Chinese, Malaysian, Vietnamese or Thai since my parents are not that adventurous on food. Thai food is definitely more authentic here than back home. We had fish and chips in a Geelong restaurant near the pier.
Well, it will be almost a year before we get to spend time together again as a family. Til then, I'll cherish those moments together as a family.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Absent-minded Me
I was locked out of my own place on a chilly night (thurs) wearing shorts with a jumper and with an empty stomach. The incident happened when I was bringing out the boxes after assembling a piece of furniture. Luckily, I have my wallet of which I kept my train ticket and security pass to my office where I kept my spare! It was so very cold that I had to stop by Hungry Jacks (Burger King outside Oz) to grab a bite and a drink! It’s more like Hungry Allen hunting for warmth! It’s such an experience roaming to city feeling cold and hungry (thirsty too). Now I know a little bit of how the poor have to go through during the chilly nights.
Would I give out spare change to the beggars here? That would depend on a few factors. We are paying exorbitant taxes in order for some lazy buggers to be on dole. To those lazy bummers out there, get a job! Our hard-earnt money are OURS! Being a soft-hearted individual, I may give to some if I really sympathise his/her condition at that point in time. Sometimes it hurts me to see an old person with tattered clothes roaming near the rubbish bins and/or restaurants to see any leftovers. At least he/she is not begging. I rather get these people food and hot drinks than to give them money of which may be used for other ill-intent purposes!
The recent announcement of tax cuts for the next few years has received some good feedbacks. However, it seems that every tax cut tends to benefit the higher echelon more than the needy. The saying of “the rich get richer” seems to be clearly ringing. Of course, there are more billionaires now and the rich list is certainly growing. Do we really care about the rich since they are so bloody rich to afford anything they wish for? I suppose all government should be more aware of the middle-income earners and the poor rather than the rich! Then again, the ministers are earning more than the middle-income earners which means they care more about their earnings than us, the average-income earners!
Speaking of which, there are some influential individuals out there who are willing to give up some of the cash for the common good. Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and Steve Job to name a few who gave up some of the pays/fees/earnings to support charities and/or re-invest to the businesses they operate. Hats off to such individuals.
Weekend is just a few more hours away and my parents are here visiting.........They have yet to see my humble abode. That will be tonight....!!
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