Cyber Friendship

Have you ever have any friend that knows from the Internet? Or do you be friended with anyone from the Internet before?

Well, I do have one, in fact a couple of them.... I know them since year 96 and many of them are actually from the states. You would be surprised, the friendship actually blossom since then and we became real close friends now. Even though we have not met, even though we know the world is getting real creepy and insecure. But I can tell, these friends that I've known since 10 years ago are marvelous.

You would be surprised that they send you Christmas presents from the other side of the world, they even remember your birthday and send you wishes too. If they travel to Asia, they will actually give you a call and chat. So, it's not easy to find a friend whom you can rely on and trust too.

Of course, all these are actually based on your own judgement and observation. There are many cases were actually be friended from the Internet and then it leads to criminal case as well.

But, am always proud to have them especially when you're down, when you're depress, or even upset over something, they aren't there for you, but they always lend their ears for you. How many other friends will do that?

Oh ya, you would be surprised one of these, is actually working for the Government. Once during the 911, all the communication lines were broke down. I wasn't able to get in touch with him and thought he was one of the victim, as I remembered he told me once that he works near the White House.

Thank God, after a week later, he responded to my emails, and noted that he has actually gone for a vacation. And another one whom is living in California was also not able to contact as well. And he was actually on his way to Taipei for a business meeting. And with that incident, we actually had committed to the frienship that whatever things happen to us, do keep in touch and do drop either one of us a line.

With this post, I would like give our friendship a toss! Thank you, brothers!

Is it true?

Is it true that the 3 malls are being sold?

Especially for Queensbay Mall. It was just opened last year in December and now, not even a year, it has sold to EPF. Am surprised to read this news from yesterday STAR paper, and now this is openly publish in any other media too.

Not that it does affect us, the shoppers. But this is sold to EPF, and I do have doubts of EPF way of managing properties. How well? How professional?

Let's talk about property management in Penang, not to mention as a whole Malaysia. How do people percept in property management? People don't care much about its cleanliness, hygiene, and maintenance.

Let's not talk about high end plaza like Gurney Plaza or even Island Plaza, let's talk about KOMTAR or even Prangin Mall or Mega Mall in Prai area. How do you find these malls?? KOMTAR now is like foreign civilians' shopping mall. You will tend to see lots of these people lying around, walking around and honestly, any dick and harry would feels the threat as you wouldn't know these people may come up front and snatch your bag or not? Right?

Prangin Mall - another mall which is next to KOMTAR. How do you find it? To me, honestly it's dirty. Look at the car park, it's dark and they are so stingy in getting any bright lights. Don't you think by getting more security guards to petrol the car park would help? I don't think so. Take a look at their escalator too, you don't even want to hold your hand on that handle. I wonder how many times a day they clean it or wipe it. The dustbin, it's full of dirt...

I may be very very picky and fussy about it. Honestly, there's no way for Penang malls to compete like Singapore malls, not to mention KL.

The Bungalow

Once, I dream to live in a bungalow where I can have my breakfast by the sea side, where I can enjoy the sea breeze and the sun shine. Wish to have a swimming pool by the side, enjoy my cup of coffee every morning, reading the newspaper or even online and surf net.

Well, I know if I continue to dream like this and not getting my bud up, guess I will not get the thing that I want. Bottom line, everyone of us must work hard towards our dream no matter how difficult it takes.

Anyway, the above is something that I wish I can have, but in real life, it takes lots of effort to fulfill. But I know once you have the dream it's good to pursue it.

I've been to this place in Batu Feringghi and it's not any big hotels like Rasa Sayang, nor Penang Parkroyal Plaza... and this hotel has been here for many years, and it names Lone Pine Hotel. This hotel has its rich history and also its rich sentimental touch. It was closed for renovation back in 1998 and it was reopened in 1999, and it's fully owned by E&O.

This place is actually like any other English home, where you find the backyard beautifully done up, and spacious. I've taken a few pictures of this place called Bungalow and it's also a Hainanese restaurant in this hotel too. The decoration in the restaurant is like no other than English feels. You could see a book shelf near the dining table, where you can understand this is meant for diners to read some books while waiting for their food.

Look up the ceiling, I saw this ceiling lamp where I find it interesting and historic feel too. A table by the side where you can place a flower pot to decorate it. The feelings of this place is pleasant and also make you feel at ease.

If you do have the dream of having a garden wedding, honestly, I would encourage you to consider this place. This is an old hotel with all the rich heritage touch and it will definately make your wedding an unforgetable one.

I actually got to know from my hair dresser whom she has attended one in this hotel, no doubt she wasn't the invited guests to the groom nor the bride. But she was here to do the bridal makeup for the bride and she was shock to see the arrangement that had done by the hotel. She said it was amazing, and it was so beautiful and not even a word could describe it.

I guess I need not say more about this, in case any readers are interested, here is the contact.

Lone Pine Hotel

97 Batu Ferringhi

11100 Penang

Malaysia

Tel : +604 - 881 1511 / 881 1512

Fax : +604 - 881 1282

What makes a good husband/father?

Yesterday was Father's Day, now that it became so commercialize that these days are like part of commercial business. Don't you think so?

Let's talk about this, what makes a good husband and/or father? What are the basic requirement to be a good husband or a good father?

Do you need to be filthy rich?
Do you need to be high profile?

Does a man need to be MCP (Man Chauvinistic Pig) in order to be a man, or a 'basic' husband?
Anyway, after yesterday funeral which I had attended, I think I would conclude this on my personal view.

If a husband has so much health complications, perhaps a strict diet is needed. Cuz, that's to me that he's a responsible man and non-selfish. Don't you think so? If he doesn't control his diet and kept eating something that will harm his health that may lead to death, don't you find this behavior is selfish? Cuz, he's not even considering living those behind may giving them lots of problems to face in life?

Beside the point, some men even think that by doing so, he could end his life without suffering, unfortunately, there are many things in life are not that easy to fulfill. Let's say, regardless of any religions, ... whether you're Muslims, Buddhist or Christians, with this concluded your life, your other half will have emotional breakdown. If your family is ain't wealthy, the other wife will have to consider the finances for the family. Even if you're filthy rich, your other wife is also worried to live the life alone cuz, she has no one to depend on.

So, this attitude to me is selfish! Agree?

Responsible man - if he's a responsible husband he would have taking notes of what can be eaten and what cannot be. Instead of giving an excuse that with all these complications, if I don't eat now, I may not be able to eat when I can't eat. Why don't the man think of by restricting this diet may gain him a few years of life, and hey, that's bonus, right?

Anyway, it's always a bonus if your husband could help you to do some house works, like iron clothes, mopping floor, wash dishes, etc. But some men could tell you that they will not do such things as they are men! Some even leave the glass on the table without taking it to the basin and wash. And mind you there are many of such men in the world!!

Anyway, all the above are my personal point of view, it may not related to anything, ... it was just something that crob up in my mind which I think I would like to talk it out.

A Sad Father's Day

Errr... how do I start this? To wish everyone a Happy Father's Day for a start? Or, to start this as a sad and solemn blog?

Like I said the other day, my deepest condolences to the family that lost her husband, and their father. The funeral took place today at 10.30am. And, I was there to pay the deceased the last respect, and also walked with him the last journey. Looking at the family, I honestly do not know what to say, but to encourage the children be tough, be strong and be independant. To their mother, I can only say the same thing, and sincerely wish her do not collapse at this point in time, if she does the children will definately fall as well.

The sudden death was due to over ate durian, the king of fruit which everyone loves it. And it was an accident happened in the morning where nobody at home. We believe the durian gas that choke up that caused him collapsed in the bathroom and fell on the floor. That's where the fall and hit.

It was too sudden to everyone at home, even to the deceased siblings in local, East Malaysia, and even overseas. Not to mention to his immediately tie, his wife, his children.

Honestly, it was speechless when come to such circumstances, beside giving them all the support we can, what could we do next?

Do we need to over eat something which is not too good for the heatlh? For example like Durians? Understand there were the case on over ate durians and passed out, and even over ate durians and died too. The person over ate and kick the bucket, and living the family behind that will not solve any problems ... right? Living them behind, will they be able to stand strong and firm to face the subsequent ups and falls in the coming days? And, especially the children are young and the wife too.

I always believe the person that had kicke the bucket has nothing to worry, but living those behind are the one that will be worried a lot.

Anyway, .... the funeral took place on Father's Day, it will be a memorable day for the children. Honestly no one could ever forget this.

A bad day

I will not be able to blog for these couple of days because a decease of a brother-in-law from my husband's side of family.

And my deepest condolences to the family.

The Moody Week

Was pretty frustrated when you are not the one that made the mistake and some of the colleagues are not cooperating.

That's what I came across for the past whole week. Like other said, what can you do?
No doubt nothing much I could do, but I would have a choice for not dealing with that particular person that upset me, or perhaps I can escalate up to the next lever or perhaps the person's superior.

As for the mistake which is not done by me and being accused of it, I do have a choice of voicing it out.

Unfortunately there are many cases, the person that accusing you for the mistake do not understand and they chose not to listen to your explanation. And that were what I had faced the entire week.

Let's talk about the working attitude and the cooperation level among the colleagues and peers. Noted that many organizations rather hire young fresh grade and leaving those experience old folks behind. And because of these people are on the demanding trend, hence, they can be really snobbish for being rude to anyone.

Can't they understand the word called tactful? Diplomat?

Even blog it out it may not solve the problem, and the person may not know also... but end of the day you were being labeled as over 'ken cheong' .... ~sigh~

Anyway, it's already over,... what I do next is to work smart ..... !! Right?