From one drama to another!

It's so good to know that state assembly sitting here is adjourned sine die! It was a good experience, and i need to improve myself to better in the near future.

Farewell, DUN, and we'll meet again in a few months' time.

Meanwhile, today is the birthday of Samuel Morse, the founder of the Morse Code. Inspired by my colleague back in KL, i'm typing out this message.

.. / .-.. --- ...- . / -.-- --- ..- / -- . .-.. .. ... ... .- / -.. / - .... . / .-.. --- ...- . / --- ..-. / -- -.-- / .-.. .. ..-. . / .- -. -.. / .... .- .--. .--. -.-- / ----. - .... / .- -. -. .. ...- . .-. ... .- .-. -.--

Next up; Penanti menanti! A by-election is awaiting us. More drama coming soon!

Till then, have a nice day!

Love & Peace!~

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Go Green!

I wonder if anyone was aware that it was Earth Day yesterday? Being caught in the state assembly sitting here on the island till last night i forgot about it.

I suppose on this day, everyone should try to go green. So, have you had your greens today?

The weekend is coming!

Love & Peace!~

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Tangled in the Wireless Web.

This afternoon, while typing in my work, my computer abruptly shut off when my boss when and check on the modem in the office. Unable to get the several computers in the office back on due to the power regulator (i think) failing on us, i hurried back to my room to get my laptop.

Once i got back to the office and started up my laptop, i immediately checked if there were any Wifi connectivity around my office. And to my surprise, there are almost two dozens hot stops around my office, with most of them encrypted.

Thank goodness i managed to piggyback on one wireless connection, and send all my work down to KL on time! Though, i wish i within the one of the 26 free WiFi hot spots the Chief Minister of this island promised.

Though, i don't get it why there are those who object the CM's plan for free wifi spots in several places in the state. No, it'll not blanket the whole island like a net cast out to sea, but in several business areas in the state, and it will not cover residential and public areas.

I know a friend who is against this project, and he is in cahoots with NGOs who are against telco-towers set up here as well.

If you ask me, if you want to be away from all this WiFi waves - stay in a jungle, away from civilisation! After all, are we exposed to many WiFi waves even as we speak or read this blog?

IMHO, i would rather be surrounded by free WiFi access (and die because of these brain cancer-induced waves) rather than be around locked WiFi access (and die in vain)!

With all this said, i just hope i can use my computer again tomorrow....

Love & Peace!~

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Status: It's complicated, yet simple.

"The best thing about tonight's that we're not fighting
Could it be that we have been this way before
I know you don't think that I am trying
I know you're wearing thin down to the core

But hold your breathe
Because tonight will be the night
That I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I won't live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
You're impossible to find..."

taken from Fall For You by Secondhand Serenade

I think i've been redundant in saying that my relationship with Melissa D is good; as good as a cup of teh tarik on a beautiful Saturday morning. But sometimes, it does rain on those mornings, but the teh still taste as great.

Honestly, at times, we do quarrel; over several small issues and rarely, over big issues. We lay out all we need to say, let out our feelings, feel the heat, then learn to forgive, accept and love one another.

Not too long ago, Melissa D did something which i didn't approve behind my back, and i snapped - which resulted in lots of tears (on her side) and angry people (me).

But i've talked to several people, prayed about it and then talked to her. And

I remember while talking to Paul and Michelle, they said if we are seriously looking into marriage in this relationship (which we are), i need to forgive her and show mercy.

Also while talking to another friend of ours, Joash, he said that it's usual for couples to quarrel, and that a friend of his argued with his wife over toothpaste! But at the end of the day, both in the relationship should learn to forgive and love one another.

I also believe in submitting this exciting relationship i have into God's hands lah. Through ups and downs, we keep depending on Him, as change is constant.

For a long time, i've been observing many relationships, both good and bad, around me.

There are those who are just feeling so darn happy in the relationship.
Some are learning as they go, sometimes not thinking too much about it.
Those who are in an abusive cycle and are somewhat dragging their feet along.
Some who wish they could return to what the relationship was before.
There are those who part ways, and never spoke about the relationship again.
Some are learning to depend on God from afar, praying and hoping for the best.


For me, we've got a lot to learn in this relationship, and i pray that God will continue to guide us, through those sunshine and rainy days.


"You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes well you just might find
You get what you need..."

Excerpt from Rolling Stones' You can't always get what you want

Love & Peace!~

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I Love Where I am

Check out more on the story of the sea of red HERE.

When chaos is rampantly going on in Thailand over their dissatisfaction on their current Prime Minister, I'm glad to be where i am now.

At least there there isn't protests as such over the dissatisfaction of our leaders here, yet. When that times comes, we all gotta be on our toes.

I just pray that peace prevails lah.

Love & Peace!~

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The 90/10 Principle by Stephen Covey

I got this from a note on facebook, and it is indeed profound!~

Check it out:

10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react. What does this mean?

We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us. We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%.

How? By your reaction. You cannot control a red light., but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.

Let's use an example. You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just what happened. What happens when the next will be determined by how you react. You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over.

She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work.

You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit. After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home, When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.

Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning. Why did you have a bad day?

A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?

The answer is " D".

You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day. Here is what could have and should have happened.

Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "It's ok honey, you just need, to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.

Notice the difference? Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different.

Why? Because of how you REACTED. You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction.

Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle. If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc.

How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel? Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive? Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it.

You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job. The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take out your frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse. Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will lose nothing if you try it.

The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle.

The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache. We all must understand and apply the 90/10 principle.

It CAN change your life!!!


Hmmm... does that make sense to you?

Love & Peace!~

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One good movie to watch

Marley and Me.

I was suppose to upload this entry a couple of weeks back, but i got so caught up with work and this slipped my mind.

Anyway, Melissa D and i watched this autobiography-based movie together in Gurney Plaza few weeks back, which revolves around the life of newly-wedded journalist/columnist John Grogan and his wife Jennifer, and how their life was turned around with the neurotic, boisterous Labrador Retriever Marley.

In the span of over ten years, the couple have been through many crazy and challenging times, both good and bad, with the dog, and what life has taught them.

It just goes to show that there are some things in life that change, and how we should cope and appreciate those things - learning lessons from life as days passes by.

I have to admit, towards the end of the story, both of us were sobbing loudly in the couple seat at the back of the cinema. It was THAT good a movie.

If you're an animal lover, or just want to watch a good comedy/romance, this is one you should watch.


"A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A water log stick will do just fine. A dog doesn't care if your rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he'll give you his. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel
rare and pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary?"

John Grogan, from Marley and Me

Love & Peace!~

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Still here in the cowboy town.

I'm still here in the cowboy town of 15 candidates. Both BN and PKR said that the independents will not win; they are just a distraction, to lower down majorities from both the main parties.

But then again, it's up to the constituency here to decide who do they want to vote for. Die-hard supports will continue voting for their favourite party. Those who are fed-up with what's been going on in state or/and Federal level will vote for the other, or even for the independents; one which campaign for a cause close to their heart.

What this sleepy town lacks is facilities, like banks and post offices, and even public transportation for those living in the estate. You'd be surprised that even though this place has about 35,000 voters, this places is way bigger compared to the Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat!~

Whatever it is, this is an uphill battle for all vying for the seat. Let's see who will be the last to chortle after this coming April 7. IMHO, it's hard to predict who might emerge victorious, given the various scenario going on in the state and on federal level.

Speaking of which, i'm currently watching the swearing-in ceremony of our very-soon-to-be Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak.

What DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang said was if he does come to power, he would be one who has many questions and accusations hanging around his neck. That he would come into power with the Mahathirisme doctrine. That this will be the era of darkness.

Will this be true? I don't know. But time will tell.

For now, i'll still be here in the cowboy town. But i'll be back on the island.


Note: Melissa D, wait for me, ok? I'll return to the island. Take care and keep hanging on to God, family and friends. I LOVE YOU, DEAR!~

Love & Peace!~

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