being away?

Hum, lama juga tak update my own blog...darn, even my 'writing' skill already rojak... sorry being 'away' for quite some time... my new work place really 'eat up' my free time... apart from that, was spending most of my valuable time with family. Now, i'm solo again...missing my wife & son...up, i have a son hehe... promise to share further in this blog while i'm still at it ya. (need time to relearn typing & scripting the proper blog thou)

The 4th day

Gone to one of my in law relative house for gift wrapping(door gift)works... Fortunately, my celcom 3G services is available in 9% reception.Good enough to surf the web & update this blog. Let the ladies do their stuff in peace.

where's my speed/odometer readout!

My car odometer & speed indicator die on me today...must be the drive cable broke off. Only realized it after we headed home from Sunway Pyramid for our wedding photo printouts collection. Darn, there will be not indication of my traveling speed & distance analysis (As information freak, i always keep track on my journey). Arg! will get it repair only after my holiday. Fortunately, i can use my gps as a substitute. Canggih punya barang, tak baik simpan dalam beg je. Pakai kaw-kaw lah.. After all, it give a digital read out & high tech look!

My precious Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx

The detour...

Ok..ok...better detoured to K. Avenue basement parking before get ourselves stuck in massive traffic jam... It's cat & dog outside!! Rather kill time at KLCC than in car hehe. It's peak hour at KLCC LRT station, so people are swamping around the ticketing counter... hum, seem to me that the Automatic ticket tellers are not popular among the commuter.


Headed down to Auntie Anne's Pretzels stall for quick dinner at Twin Tower. I really enjoyed those pretzels, espeacially the Caramel coated Almond & Cinnamon Sugar hehe. 2 pieces is enough for me to filled up the tank. Thank you, BH kerana belanja makan.

BH is queuing for her turn...

Hey, its Rudolf the red nose reindeer up there...where is Santa?

2 hours later, we headed home after some window shopped. Unfortunately, the jam is not easing!!

Meet up with my insurance agent

Well, the meeting is quite consistent, normally on Friday lunch hour at pre-designated time & 'makan' places...Had to admit that most people had 'bad' experience in buying or subscribed the insurance policy. Main reason is that some policyholder don't really understand what they are signing on (read: the contract/T&C) or the agents fail to uphold their responsibilities. So, as general rule of thumb, never ever sign-up a contract blindly just merely after listening 'sweet-talks' from agents...read & understand the policy properly (as in written) Also, ask as many 'stupid' questions till you convince hehe

I'm fortunate to have a good & dedicated insurance agent who always keeping on tab with me. Had subscribed life & investment link policy since 3 years ago...where i find it worth to spend on for future usage or safeguard. At this meeting, i'm subscribing another investment/unit trust premium...personally, i cannot trust myself in keeping money on my own.. hujung hujung beli gadget mahal-mahal bila nampak wang lebih hehe.

The pigsty

One of the things that get my BH irritated is my ex-bachelor room hehe. Yup, it's a pigsty!! Ok..ok..i'm not a pig or untidy fellow. The room remained that way since after i 'transfered' to the 'married room'. Too many stuffs/gadgets/bags/accessories/macam-macam adalah inside...what a mess thought, as it seeing more likely a store room. Hope to clear up the mess during weekends (if i rajin enough hehe). Plan to reorganize the room to proper dedicated home workstation (study/computer room)

PC Fair 2006

Went down to KLCC Convention Center after work for PC Fair III bargain hunting. Parking at KLCC vicinity can be a real issue, that's why i parked my car at K. Avenue which charge only RM 1.00 per entry (special weekend rate). The catch is, had to walk bout 15mins to the convention center via underground pedestrian tunnel. Well, upon reaching the Twin Tower center court (half way through to the convention Center), I was greeted with a big & tall Christmas tree. Wow, it's look fantastic. Yes, Christmas is just round the corner.

PC fair III 2006 is jammed pack with visitors. Tidak ubah macam pasar malam - tolak menolak disana-sini. Personally, i don't have enough breathing space to enjoy or product hunting in this kind of situation. Hum, likewise the infamous Formula 1 race season, GT Queens eh.. i meant PC Queens pun banyak hehe. Hardly get their photograph thou, for too many males bees flocking around.

Took me about 5 hours to survey the whole merchants/'stalls'(at least about 2-3 rounds). Bought myself a 1 GB Mini SD card,a 2GB SD card, 4 Pcs 1000Mha Rechargeable AAA batts & 2 set Batt. casings. As my BH tagged along later in the evening (just returned from LCCT), she bought herself a Fujitsu Notebook. Seem that she overtake me, i like that notebook very much too. Sadly, i don't have enough tusin (in Kadazandusun - 'money') this year for this type of investment. Sabar jelah! Perhaps i can use the sales receipt for personal income tax deduction hehe.

Earlier on, met BernGPS (malsingmaps's forumer) in the fair for Malsingmaps's T-shirt 'handing over' (As usual, we later split up to do our own product quest). At the end of the day, all 3 of us met up again, & had dinner cum fellowship together at Manhattan's Fish Market Restaurant at The Twin Tower.


After filling up the empty stomach, we all finally balik with not empty handed hehe... laughing & smilling all the way for we are satisfied visitor/buyer... tunggu je hujung bulan ni, baru lah rasa sakit bila sudah iso tusin (no money) hehe

Lelong...lelong

It's time to distribute the Tee for sales...It is part of our activity to promote our Jubilee to all fellow friends. Well, time is running short, so need to work pronto...

Tee - pick up

As part of our preparation of our group's silver jubilee(January 2007), BH & I stopped over at UB Uniform Marketing (M) S/B for our "Perayaan Jubli Perak Sabah Catholic Youth Group (SCYG)" T-shirts. 2 variations available, Mini Polo (a.k.a Baby Tee) in pink, suited for ladies & Unisex Collar T-shirt in yellow for all. For the 1st batch, 100 pcs are available for sale at RM25.00. As part of the working committee, we had our name embroided on the tee (additonal cost incured to Rm30.00 each) Personally, i love the tee for it's high quality cotton & precision printed/embriodery works. Depending of demand or sales, 2nd batch production will follow suit.

The Unisex Collar T-shirt (front & back profile)


The Mini Polo (front & back profile)

Meet the 'Datuk'

Had a chance to meet up with honorable YB Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau (Tuaran, Sabah MP) today. While waiting for the appointed time, few of us had a small TT session at Cafe Biscotti, Dynasty Hotel. Their cakes are recommendable.

There are lots of reason to meet with the Datuk at his hotel suite. Apart of being the honourable MP, 'The Man' was also the founder of Sabah Student Society Action Group(SASSAG) during 80's, where this group evolved to current Sabah Catholic Youth Group(SCYG). We had a great time chatting, sharing & learning from each other. Appreciated all the insight & current reality of Sabahan/Sarawakian's life (as inMalaysia too) at this gathering.

The fellowship continue at buffet dinner table,

where we only adjoured at 11.30pm.

Ps. will never park my car at Dynasty Hotel's in-house parking, costed me a whopping Rm24.00 for duration of 6 hours.

The long wait

Headed down to Wangsa Maju Post Office for package sending via Poslaju service (a box of GPSr to Bro Noah, at Kuantan & a box of Malsingmaps t-shirts to Bro Songwillie, Penang). It took me 1 hour to queue! There's goes my lunch break...(i held the queue ticket no.1271 from current 1211). Oh man, why just don't people use the online/auto-pay system to settle their common utility bills.

It's the beginning

Ah..the 1st day as somebody's husband & in-law. As per routine, began the Sunday obligation by observing the Lord's day. After the Mass, we had a big family breakfast at Kee V restaurant. I certainly love the hot & spicy ginger pork soup. Hum, both side of the family is really getting along well as they chat & mingle like nobody's business hehe.

Later in the afternoon, the 'ladies' (my mom, in-law & the aunties) decided to go for textile hunting at Nilai 1 & Nilai 3. Naturally, they are a professional 'self-made' tailor, so i won't be surprise about their shopping habit . We went in 3 cars, driven by my dad, my brother & myself. Upon arrival, 7 of them took about 2-3 hours shopping just enough to fill up the car boot with their 'precious'. As for the guys, we found refuge by sitting on the bench, simply tengok kiri, tengok kanan, tengok langit. Darn, it can be very torturing hehe








To wrap up they day, we went down to Putrajaya for photos. Tempat wajib untuk bergambar 'for show-off' katakan untuk orang-orang di kampung. I had to admit that Putrajaya can offer a great & marvelous sceneries (balancing act between greenery & man-made structures).



Hum, bawah jambatan pun jadilah hehe

The bad news is...

Sad, at the end of the day, my main photographer reported to me that he loss almost all our memorable photos. It happened to be that he had misplaced/loss the camera CF card in the ballroom. Pity thought, lot of the photos taken before & during the church blessing gone into thin air. My BH was hurt tremendously...(update: she manage to cool down only after few days). As for me, let by-gone be by-gone, the memory card is nowhere to be found anyway (but i do hope it will return). After all, during the event, we had a lot of 'backup' cameramen among relatives & guest. It is just matter of time to collect & recompile back the loss photos from them.

Just married

Here come the bride! My BH is walking down the aisle as i waited at the altar. The Mass was headed by Rev. Fr Valentine G in Bahasa Malaysia/Kadazan-Duzun language. The church atmosphere is more like 'home', thanks for help & support from Sarawakian/Sabahan's magic touch. About 110 people attended the Mass, mostly from close friends & relatives (i didn't expect large turn-out for the simple church blessing) .

Obviously i almost 'stuck' in my marriage vow, luckily the priest help a bit. Apa boleh buat, jika terlupa atau tidak ikut script, 'hantam' sajalah...asalkan ia ikhlas & jujur.



<-- The wedding vow & blessing by the Fr. Valentine G. Flank by Both side of parents & witness.

Family photo after the church blessing.

<- The VIP table (attire changed to Sabahan 's Traditional costume) - enjoying lunch & presentations from the SCYG members.

At the end of the Mass, photo session took over...it took us half hour to stand & snap with the guest hehe. Terlalu banyak jurugambar, sampai sa punya mata mula 'bling-bling' & penat betul mo senyum lebar. The day continued with a thanksgiving luncheon at Prescott Hotel, located nearby the church. To my surprise, the hotel management has provided us a throne for the 'new King & Queen'. After short speeches, we all dig in & enjoyed each other companionship. I was really touched by some open sharing from friends. Yang penting, tidak ada kawan @ tetamu terhormat rasa terpinggir. Thats why i tried to keep the invitation 'small' so that all guest will enjoy the fellowship.

We wish to extent our gratitude especially to our parents & relatives, Rev. Father Valentine G., the Project coordinator- Miss Cornelia, SCYG Members & all the invited guess who made this event a memorable one. We also thanks for all who has help, knowingly or unknowingly, for all the support & prayer. Hope to see you guys again at Sabah - Aramaiti!

New words for today, kami akan "Berusaha" hehe.

With the Event/Project Co-ordinator

The Sabah Catholic Youth Group members

In the wedding car

Time to go, had a chauffeured ride to church. My heart beats very much as i struggle to remember the wedding vow (perasaan takut macam mahu duduk ujian akhir semester hehe). I hate to be in the spotlight, & worry that i'm might makig a fool out myself.

The last 154 minutes

Hehe...I'm the 'King' for today..planned to wake up late, but was given a 'wake-up' call by Alfred from Sg Buloh. (Didn't have a bachelor party last night thought. In fact i was chatting with my pianist, Mr Verus on PA/Audio/cable peripherals till wee hours). Miss Conelia (our Wedding coordinator) & Mr Valentinus( our appointed driver of the day)are the busiest people among us. All the protocol, choir, logistic & luncheon event will be manage by them. Well, as BH is getting dress up & got herself makeup by professional makeup artist, i'm busy remembering & practicing my wedding vow.

The 24 hrs countdown

Time is coming up, so no play-play anymore. Expected to be busy in last minute preparation... need to pick-up 'core' or 'key person' for the big day tomorrow (the pianist, The MC, The Flower ladies - who will stay overnight at my house today). While my parent & BH busy doing some deco & Wedding/traditional dress fitting, i just sitting at my own workstation reading forums hehe. BH Parents & relatives will be arriving soon from Sabah this evening too. Quite surprisingly, i felt much relax & cheerful. Maybe because i took leave from work started today & had a extreme 'long' good night sleep.

My blog update/review..

I'm being thinking....trying to come out something interesting for my blog (Personally, this is only place that i can express my thoughts, feelings, etc..guess that my 'inter-human communication skill" is extremely poor. Oh well, it's about my life, this is how i want to share it)....Major obstacles: First of all, I'm not a very creative graphic or web designer. Other than that, i'm bad in English story telling or journalism hehe. Hope that my 'fan' out there (whoever you are, thanks!) can accept all the weakness that i have. Please bear with me as i'm still learning doing the best that i could. Peace be with you.

hehe..just learned & 'install' the free web-tools from www.bravenet.com (The hit counter & guest map). Hum, let see how much 'web fan' that i have.

Practice & rehearsal

1 more week to go for the church blessing/wedding ceremony. My BH is definitely busy adjusting & arranging all the necessary stuffs to make this event a success.


I'm glad to have her around, doing/manage all this protocol from the beginning (The 'appointed' Manager) because I'm totally hopeless in this kind of marriage event & management. Personally, I'm best in doing or leading the 'external' projects (at work or organization), but speechless in handling my own big day.

Today especially, we was busy with a meeting (for SCYG Jubilee preparations), choir practice & rehearsal for the big day. Thanks to all Sabah Catholic Youth Group (SCYG) members for their dedication & support despite of their final term examinations (mostly they are from UKM's undergraduates).
<- Choir practice at one of the SCYG member's house. Lead by Choir Master, Mr. Donald & talented pianist, Mr Verus.


I'm started to get nervous during the full rehearsal at Holy Family kajang Church, which headed by Rev. Father Valentine G. So much of things that i still naive in... can't even hold my bride 'romantically'. Received lots of guidance especially from Uncle Henry, who will be my witness for that day. Hope to remain calm & steady on the actual day.

Briefing from Fr Valentine (in red) - Here come the bride & the flower ladies.


After the whole day of 'work', we rewarded ourself with great supper & mini fellowship at popular Haji Samuri's Satay Kajang hot spot.

Yummy... love the chicken satay coated hot groundnut gravy!

I'm stuck!

At 5.30 pm Massive traffic jam in the city..The main contributors: It's Friday, heavy rain, eve of school holiday & definitely, mad rush home from work.


Short journey from Jln Semarak to Jln Ampang (about 4.5km) took me 1.5 hours!! From the Hitz.fm traffic report, stop & crawl traffic condition extented up to NS Highway via Tun Razak road. To save on expensive fossil fuel & filling up the empty stomach, BH & i had a 'pit-stop' at K Avenue. Enjoyed our time at Secret Recipe Cakes & Cafe, ordered ourselves 2 cup of cappuccino, Meat ball spagetti, Chicken Cordon BL, & 2 slice of cake (my fav. maggo delight & Tiramisu cake)







< - My BH certainly look happy with the special dinner treat.




Was thinking that after 8pm, the traffic might be easing...proved that i was wrong again...traffic was remain standstill at Jln Tun Razak. Sabar je lah, lagipun perut sudah berisi & tak 'rushing' pulang rumah hehe.