Ever since small, parents have taught me not to be greedy. From time to time they will always tell and remind me that we should not take things from other people which are rightly not ours.
As a tour guide, I am also bound with bribes from time to time. Most of the time when I am at the North South Highways, those stall owners will not want my money for the fruits or drink. And when I am at Ah Gu's fruits stall, he will sure to offer me fruits most of time.
Its really heartache to see the drivers and tour guides to abuse this little advantage that they have. No matter how, I will not fall in the trap of greed. Recently Gu's wife visited me at Genting Highlands and she gave me an angpau which has RM600. I intend to return to her through her daughter by wrapping it up and tell her daughter the envelope is for her mom. Its been 2 to 3 years, Gu gave me angpau during CNY which contains about RM500. I have always return the money to him. Its really pity to see him working so hard. How much can he earn from the fruits? So, I will never take any money from him.
From time to time, Gu also always offered me durians or any other fruits. If at any time I do take any fruits from him, I always insist that he must take my money for at least the cost of the fruits.
Recently, I am very very angry with the greediness of the people around me. One of my Indian guests, Mr. Nagpal lost 4 of his luggages. He willing pays RM1000 for the rental of the van to take him to Genting and KL.
During this trip I encountered 2 really bad incidents which really see the ugliness of human beings. The first one was the policeman at the Genting skyway. Met me for only 5 mins and he demanded money from me. Giving me all kinds of excuses for how tired he is just to arrange to call up the manager of the store.
The second and the worst is the van driver. When we (myself and Sam Chua) know that the guests insist on going to Genting to look for the luggages, Sam immediately suggested Mr. Wong. Mr Wong is the van driver and owner of the van. We were thinking its good to let Wong to earn more money instead of the guest getting a taxi from outside.
When Sam called up Wong about the trip to Genting and asked him on how much his charges for the rental of the van. Wong said RM700. Myself and Sam were saying he can charge more because its already late night and furthermore it will be in the morning by the time we reach back to PD. But Wong said RM700 is enough and agreed.
After making the police report, the guest insist on going to Resort hotel and Dorsett hotel. Wong immediately got angry and was grumbling and making a fuss out of it. He said he agreed with Sam that he will drive the guest to Skyway and make a police report only and not to Resort and Dorsett hotel.
I was very angry because when Sam was dealing with Wong I was by Sam's side. I know what is the whole deal like. We felt that we will give RM800 and we share it out the remainder RM200. Wong was grumbling and angry and said if he knew that he has to drive here and there, he would have demanded more. I was angry because he is the one who agreed to do the job but later on grumbling on not paid enough. Later I told Wong that we infact will give him RM800. Upon knowing this, he immediately keep quiet.
I am really very angry with Wong because he didnt pity to the Indian guest and wanted to take advantage of him. From this lesson, its good also to happen in this way because I learnt my lesson well in order to know the true colour of Wong.
When I was back to the hotel and I told him about the bad incidents between me and Wong. He agreed with me that we are actually trying to help Wong hoping that he will earn more money but never reallised that he is so calculative and greedy. From here, we tell each other, should we in need of help we will never let him earn any more money.
LESSON LEARNT: If we are greedy and calculative, people will definitely afraid of us and will not let us have any more chance to earn more money. Greediness will chase away friends.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Learning Languages
As I am now taking the Indian group, I really felt the importance of languages.
When I was a kid, parents used to send me for tuition classes. I started to attend tuition classes ever since I was in standard 3 till when I am in form 5. Most of these tuitions are mainly on improving my english, bahasa and mathematics.
I remembered most among my tuition teachers are Mr. Kasi, Ms Devi and Mr. Tan. Mr Kasi was my std 5 class teacher and also my tuition teacher. He is very, very strict in class. If we have more than 2 mistakes for maths then we will be caned on our hand.
Ms. Devi is someone who I must really thanked for. Until now I do not know where she is now. Wherever she is, I wish her all the best. She taught me the english language. At that time I was in Form 2. That is the time when I started to mix around and socialise. I was mixing with two groups for friends at that time.
One is my own classmates. With these classmates, not much of harm done except that at very young age already wanted to know more female friends and was hoping to have a girlfriend as well.
As for the other group, I mixed with my cousin, Kee and his friends. Kee and his friends all all so much more elder than me. My mother really worried that I like to mix with this group. Initially, I do not know why mom really against me mixing with Kee. Kee and his friends at the end turned up to be drug addicts and Kee was even prisoned twice. It is very fortunate that mom talk to Ms. Devi about this problem. One day, after the tuition class, Ms Devi asked me to stay behind and talk to me. She made me realise how important for me to have my parents trusts and how much my parents loved and worried for me for mixing with the wrong parties. She really made me realised and from that time onwards, I dont mix with Kee and his friends anymore and I started to earn trust from my parents. I really owe Ms Devi for this favour or else I could have been a drug addict.
Lesson Learnt: It is very important we know well the people that we mixed with. At the teenager age, it is well known as the rebellion age. Its lucky that Ms Devi made me open up my eyes and turn a new leaf.
Mr Tan was my Form 4 and 5 maths teacher. After form 5, he was also the one who made me got interested with computer. He was the one who taught me the basic programing. He is a very serious teacher and learned a lot from him too.
When I was in Form 6, parents sent me for english tuition with another Mr. Tan but then he is too boring. Learn nothing much from him.
It was very lucky that when small, parents nurtured me with what ever education which they feel suitable for me. They always encourage me to study well and improve on languages. I was lucky that in a way I was born a linguist as well. I catch up languages easily.
My only regret is that during school days I never took up the Mandarin classes seriously. If only I am willing to learn Chinese, then for sure I am going to be a better tour guide. I really feel handicapped since I dont read or write Chinese. But still I am very lucky that I can speak Mandarin very well and I can be a China tour guide to earn a living.
Lesson Learnt: Always learn as many languages as possible. They will be the most useful tool for communications. Any professions will require good command of languages. Once a person who is good in languages, he/she will automatically master whatever courses, job skills, etc easily. The most important language is English. Then its the Mandarin. And if one can learn about French of course it is so much better.
When I was a kid, parents used to send me for tuition classes. I started to attend tuition classes ever since I was in standard 3 till when I am in form 5. Most of these tuitions are mainly on improving my english, bahasa and mathematics.
I remembered most among my tuition teachers are Mr. Kasi, Ms Devi and Mr. Tan. Mr Kasi was my std 5 class teacher and also my tuition teacher. He is very, very strict in class. If we have more than 2 mistakes for maths then we will be caned on our hand.
Ms. Devi is someone who I must really thanked for. Until now I do not know where she is now. Wherever she is, I wish her all the best. She taught me the english language. At that time I was in Form 2. That is the time when I started to mix around and socialise. I was mixing with two groups for friends at that time.
One is my own classmates. With these classmates, not much of harm done except that at very young age already wanted to know more female friends and was hoping to have a girlfriend as well.
As for the other group, I mixed with my cousin, Kee and his friends. Kee and his friends all all so much more elder than me. My mother really worried that I like to mix with this group. Initially, I do not know why mom really against me mixing with Kee. Kee and his friends at the end turned up to be drug addicts and Kee was even prisoned twice. It is very fortunate that mom talk to Ms. Devi about this problem. One day, after the tuition class, Ms Devi asked me to stay behind and talk to me. She made me realise how important for me to have my parents trusts and how much my parents loved and worried for me for mixing with the wrong parties. She really made me realised and from that time onwards, I dont mix with Kee and his friends anymore and I started to earn trust from my parents. I really owe Ms Devi for this favour or else I could have been a drug addict.
Lesson Learnt: It is very important we know well the people that we mixed with. At the teenager age, it is well known as the rebellion age. Its lucky that Ms Devi made me open up my eyes and turn a new leaf.
Mr Tan was my Form 4 and 5 maths teacher. After form 5, he was also the one who made me got interested with computer. He was the one who taught me the basic programing. He is a very serious teacher and learned a lot from him too.
When I was in Form 6, parents sent me for english tuition with another Mr. Tan but then he is too boring. Learn nothing much from him.
It was very lucky that when small, parents nurtured me with what ever education which they feel suitable for me. They always encourage me to study well and improve on languages. I was lucky that in a way I was born a linguist as well. I catch up languages easily.
My only regret is that during school days I never took up the Mandarin classes seriously. If only I am willing to learn Chinese, then for sure I am going to be a better tour guide. I really feel handicapped since I dont read or write Chinese. But still I am very lucky that I can speak Mandarin very well and I can be a China tour guide to earn a living.
Lesson Learnt: Always learn as many languages as possible. They will be the most useful tool for communications. Any professions will require good command of languages. Once a person who is good in languages, he/she will automatically master whatever courses, job skills, etc easily. The most important language is English. Then its the Mandarin. And if one can learn about French of course it is so much better.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
Today is Father's Day... Never in my life been celebrating father's day with dad...
Deep in my heart, I have always been feeling very guilty and always feel that I never did enough for dad for what he has sacrificed for the family so far... But dad never complain...
Infact dad is actually someone whom I admired very, very much. He has lots of qualities which I really hope I can inherit from him...
One thing for sure...Dad is surely one of the most industrious person on earth that I ever known. He really worked hard for money and never ever once complain to us. He was a sundry shopkeeper. When he was running the sundry shop, within a year, he has only 4 off days which is during the Chinese New Year. He even work on Sundays. He earned hard money to support my education and the whole family. He worked from 7am to 11pm everyday.
Dad is surely someone who earned every single cents he could. I still remember when I was at secondary school I have to help out at the shop. One day, there was a customer ordering half scraped coconut and to be sent to her house. Her house is located about 5km away from the shop. Dad asked me to send the coconut to her house. I was very angry saying that its only half a coconut and the house is so far away yet still have to send it. Dad insisted on it saying that if we wanted to keep customers, we must provide good service to customers. At that time, no one in the family can drive a car or ride a motorcycle. We send the goods no matter how far by bicycle.
Can you imagine half a coconut only cost 25cents and how much my dad can earn out of it? Every evening, I also have to send bread to the customers. At that time, a loaf of sunshine bread costs only 50cents. But as a service to customers, I have to send it.
I still remember when at night, dad loves to watch football or badminton matches. And everytime he watches the matches, he will surely fall asleep while sitting on the sofa. We will be giggling and laughing at dad. We were small then and do not understand how tired dad must be.
During the afternoon, if dad can have a short nap, it will be a big pleasure for him.
Dad studied Chinese school right up to standard six only. He has to work at very young age because he has to help out to support the family. Dad is the eldest male in the family. He really gave me a good example as how he took care of his family. Till this very day, he will constantly make phone calls to his sisters and brothers. And whenever he has the chance he will pay a visit to them. Should there be any big ceremony for the family member, he is sure to make a point to be there.
Dad's best policy is honesty. He always believe that we have to be responsible and reliable all the time. So, whenever dad is in bad financial position, he can easily get a loan from his friends or family member.
Even though dad studied only to standard six, he knows the importance of education. Thats the reason why he always encourages us to study hard.
When I was in Ipoh, my bakery business was doing very well. I asked dad to give up his business and come to help me out. He has to open invoices and give stocks to the customers. He is willing to give up his own business just to help me out at the bakery. He really sacrificed so much for me.
When he gave up his business in Melaka, most of his customers and friends really missed him. There are full of praises for my parents. They made many friends and are always very good to the neighbours. One of his customers told me, since dad shifted away, they can never enjoy a better service than anyone.
Leong (brother) and I insisted that parents should retire. Since 2 years ago, they have shifted to stay with Leong. Even so, whenever big festival is going on, dad still travel all the way to Butterworth to help Eng (sister).
I always feel heartache each time I met up with dad. He looks older and older. But I always feel lucky that dad is as healthy as ever. He really takes care of his health. Everyday 6am, he will go for morning walk. He has been doing this since he was 40.
Dad... I wish that you can live as long posible. You are definitely the best dad in the world...
DAD... I LOVE YOU...
Deep in my heart, I have always been feeling very guilty and always feel that I never did enough for dad for what he has sacrificed for the family so far... But dad never complain...
Infact dad is actually someone whom I admired very, very much. He has lots of qualities which I really hope I can inherit from him...
One thing for sure...Dad is surely one of the most industrious person on earth that I ever known. He really worked hard for money and never ever once complain to us. He was a sundry shopkeeper. When he was running the sundry shop, within a year, he has only 4 off days which is during the Chinese New Year. He even work on Sundays. He earned hard money to support my education and the whole family. He worked from 7am to 11pm everyday.
Dad is surely someone who earned every single cents he could. I still remember when I was at secondary school I have to help out at the shop. One day, there was a customer ordering half scraped coconut and to be sent to her house. Her house is located about 5km away from the shop. Dad asked me to send the coconut to her house. I was very angry saying that its only half a coconut and the house is so far away yet still have to send it. Dad insisted on it saying that if we wanted to keep customers, we must provide good service to customers. At that time, no one in the family can drive a car or ride a motorcycle. We send the goods no matter how far by bicycle.
Can you imagine half a coconut only cost 25cents and how much my dad can earn out of it? Every evening, I also have to send bread to the customers. At that time, a loaf of sunshine bread costs only 50cents. But as a service to customers, I have to send it.
I still remember when at night, dad loves to watch football or badminton matches. And everytime he watches the matches, he will surely fall asleep while sitting on the sofa. We will be giggling and laughing at dad. We were small then and do not understand how tired dad must be.
During the afternoon, if dad can have a short nap, it will be a big pleasure for him.
Dad studied Chinese school right up to standard six only. He has to work at very young age because he has to help out to support the family. Dad is the eldest male in the family. He really gave me a good example as how he took care of his family. Till this very day, he will constantly make phone calls to his sisters and brothers. And whenever he has the chance he will pay a visit to them. Should there be any big ceremony for the family member, he is sure to make a point to be there.
Dad's best policy is honesty. He always believe that we have to be responsible and reliable all the time. So, whenever dad is in bad financial position, he can easily get a loan from his friends or family member.
Even though dad studied only to standard six, he knows the importance of education. Thats the reason why he always encourages us to study hard.
When I was in Ipoh, my bakery business was doing very well. I asked dad to give up his business and come to help me out. He has to open invoices and give stocks to the customers. He is willing to give up his own business just to help me out at the bakery. He really sacrificed so much for me.
When he gave up his business in Melaka, most of his customers and friends really missed him. There are full of praises for my parents. They made many friends and are always very good to the neighbours. One of his customers told me, since dad shifted away, they can never enjoy a better service than anyone.
Leong (brother) and I insisted that parents should retire. Since 2 years ago, they have shifted to stay with Leong. Even so, whenever big festival is going on, dad still travel all the way to Butterworth to help Eng (sister).
I always feel heartache each time I met up with dad. He looks older and older. But I always feel lucky that dad is as healthy as ever. He really takes care of his health. Everyday 6am, he will go for morning walk. He has been doing this since he was 40.
Dad... I wish that you can live as long posible. You are definitely the best dad in the world...
DAD... I LOVE YOU...
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Met With Daddy
Woke up at about 11something. Then immediately get ready to go to Subang to see dad. While on the way there bought the San Kee roast duck for dad n family. Then went to the ss19 to eat the mi hun kuih. (Joanne's favourite). Waited for about an hour just for this mi hun kuih.
Reach Leong house at about 2pm. Chit chatting with dad and mom...
At 4.30pm left. Went to Mid-Vally for shopping and movie. We watch the Panda Kungfu. A very funny movie. Too bad that we watch the cantonese version. Intend to buy the english version so that BB Chua can watch it as well.
We had our dinner at a nearby hawker centre 118. Reach home at about 11.30pm.
Today Joanne told me a marriage is like a gamble. She told me when we were shopping at Mid Valley, she saw an Indian family. In her past experiences and encounters, most Indians have very bad family relationship due to the males who are drunkards. I told her don't have such a racial thinking... but in a way its true. I told Joanne I definitely agree with her. After all I have lost my gamble before but I won this time for having this family.
When at Leong house mom told me, Mok's (bro-in-lw) nephew, at only 16yrs old already started to sell ICE. Mom told me its really not easy to look after kids. So, we must always becareful with our kids all the time.
While on the way back home after dinner, I told Joanne that Damai Perdana is already a township. All the while, she was saying this place is really a deserted place. (Even birds don't lay eggs here) But I told her, she has been staying here for more than 5 years liao.
Coming to think of it, actually my relationship with Joanne is all fated and pre-destined. When I saw Joaane last time, I did say in my heart... OOOH how nice if I can get this gal as my gf or wife. But I don't have confidence of getting a gf cos of my past reputation in the tour guides circle.
Then one night so coincidence, we were drinking in the casino... then proceeded to the disco STUDIO 98 in Genting Highlands. I was also there with my tour leader friend Linda. There itself when I get to know Joanne, I told Linda confidently that I am going to chase after this gal and made her my wife. At the disco itself, I got hold of Joanne's hp no and from there onwards I have been projecting on her.
Life is really predestined that we are together. Continuously a few groups while guiding, coincidentally she is also guiding. So, I took this opportunity to get to know her better and getting closer to her.
Finally, a night when we were guiding and staying in Melaka, this is the first time I made love to Joanne. From here onwards, I knew I have won her heart.
Just like what I have said all the while, even god is helping me to be with Joanne. While courting with Joanne (after about 2-3 mth), suddenly Joanne's landlord wanted back the house. So, immediately I offer her to shift over to stay with me. Initially she is quite reluctant... but with my persuasive technique, I finally manage to persuade her to stay with me...
Lesson Learnt: In love life, we must learn how to fight for ourselves. Just like my relationship with Joanne, because I have the confidence and really fight all the way... finally I won the heart of Joanne.
Reach Leong house at about 2pm. Chit chatting with dad and mom...
At 4.30pm left. Went to Mid-Vally for shopping and movie. We watch the Panda Kungfu. A very funny movie. Too bad that we watch the cantonese version. Intend to buy the english version so that BB Chua can watch it as well.
We had our dinner at a nearby hawker centre 118. Reach home at about 11.30pm.
Today Joanne told me a marriage is like a gamble. She told me when we were shopping at Mid Valley, she saw an Indian family. In her past experiences and encounters, most Indians have very bad family relationship due to the males who are drunkards. I told her don't have such a racial thinking... but in a way its true. I told Joanne I definitely agree with her. After all I have lost my gamble before but I won this time for having this family.
When at Leong house mom told me, Mok's (bro-in-lw) nephew, at only 16yrs old already started to sell ICE. Mom told me its really not easy to look after kids. So, we must always becareful with our kids all the time.
While on the way back home after dinner, I told Joanne that Damai Perdana is already a township. All the while, she was saying this place is really a deserted place. (Even birds don't lay eggs here) But I told her, she has been staying here for more than 5 years liao.
Coming to think of it, actually my relationship with Joanne is all fated and pre-destined. When I saw Joaane last time, I did say in my heart... OOOH how nice if I can get this gal as my gf or wife. But I don't have confidence of getting a gf cos of my past reputation in the tour guides circle.
Then one night so coincidence, we were drinking in the casino... then proceeded to the disco STUDIO 98 in Genting Highlands. I was also there with my tour leader friend Linda. There itself when I get to know Joanne, I told Linda confidently that I am going to chase after this gal and made her my wife. At the disco itself, I got hold of Joanne's hp no and from there onwards I have been projecting on her.
Life is really predestined that we are together. Continuously a few groups while guiding, coincidentally she is also guiding. So, I took this opportunity to get to know her better and getting closer to her.
Finally, a night when we were guiding and staying in Melaka, this is the first time I made love to Joanne. From here onwards, I knew I have won her heart.
Just like what I have said all the while, even god is helping me to be with Joanne. While courting with Joanne (after about 2-3 mth), suddenly Joanne's landlord wanted back the house. So, immediately I offer her to shift over to stay with me. Initially she is quite reluctant... but with my persuasive technique, I finally manage to persuade her to stay with me...
Lesson Learnt: In love life, we must learn how to fight for ourselves. Just like my relationship with Joanne, because I have the confidence and really fight all the way... finally I won the heart of Joanne.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Precious Relationship Moments
Day in and day out... I believe most parents are out there busy everyday... spending most of their time on work or looking for money. Everyday we are busy, busy, busy... And when friends, colleagues and loved ones (family members) asked.. hei where are you or when are you free to spend time to have a drink with us? And as usual, we are full with excuses... BUSY, BUSY, BUSY...
On this coming 13th June 2008, HCIMC (hotel college) excollegemates are organising a reunion again. I am having a very big question mark here. I really wonder if I can make it for this important day. For me its very important for me to meet up with these long lost friends. But on the other side I have been taking such a long holidays. I have no choice as my wallet is getting thinner and thinner. Friends will never understand this. So I have no choice but to take the Indian group on 12th June 2008. Anyway, I am telling myself... if its so happen that the itinerary arranged as such that I am in KL then of course I will be there. Friends are friends... they are also important...
LESSON LEARNT: I learnt the importance of friends when my relationship broke up with Joyce Lee (ex-gf). When one is down with a love relationship, friends are the most important because they are the ones who will cheer you up. You will spend most of your time with friends because you just cant afford to be alone at such a bad time. So, when with friends, time flies... and its easier to forget the relationship...
I have purposely taken this time off to spend more valuable time to be with my family members. As a tour guide, I go out work early than anyone. When I reach home, most of my family members are asleep liao. So, its very important that I have to arrange as such that I can spend valuable moments with my family members.
Two days ago, dad called saying it has been such a long time that he did not see me. In fact, I always made a point to visit them when ever possible. We visited them on the 1st June 2008 but unfortunately dad is not around. Again, he went to Butterworth to help with the bakery. Anyway, tommorrow I make it a point that I will go to visit dad. It always made me heartache to see them getting older. But I always feel so lucky that both my parents are still so healthy. I have always prayed that they will keep up to good health and longevity...
During this holiday, I found that its really worth it since Tze Yi has been accepting me. In the past, at times when I wanted to approach her is also difficult. She will cry when I wanted to hug her. But after spending few days with her, she started to accept me. What made me even more happier is that even Joanne is carrying her, she easily accepts me now.
This evening, we went to the playground. We play kites there. These days I started to play more with Jia Chen... M feeling so happy that my relationship with him is getting better and better.
LESSON LEARNT: No matter how busy we are, we should always find time to be with our loved ones. Our loved ones include everyone: Friends, colleages, relatives, all family members... How close our relationship is always determined by the time we spent on each other. The more time that we spent on each other the bond will grow eventually...
On this coming 13th June 2008, HCIMC (hotel college) excollegemates are organising a reunion again. I am having a very big question mark here. I really wonder if I can make it for this important day. For me its very important for me to meet up with these long lost friends. But on the other side I have been taking such a long holidays. I have no choice as my wallet is getting thinner and thinner. Friends will never understand this. So I have no choice but to take the Indian group on 12th June 2008. Anyway, I am telling myself... if its so happen that the itinerary arranged as such that I am in KL then of course I will be there. Friends are friends... they are also important...
LESSON LEARNT: I learnt the importance of friends when my relationship broke up with Joyce Lee (ex-gf). When one is down with a love relationship, friends are the most important because they are the ones who will cheer you up. You will spend most of your time with friends because you just cant afford to be alone at such a bad time. So, when with friends, time flies... and its easier to forget the relationship...
I have purposely taken this time off to spend more valuable time to be with my family members. As a tour guide, I go out work early than anyone. When I reach home, most of my family members are asleep liao. So, its very important that I have to arrange as such that I can spend valuable moments with my family members.
Two days ago, dad called saying it has been such a long time that he did not see me. In fact, I always made a point to visit them when ever possible. We visited them on the 1st June 2008 but unfortunately dad is not around. Again, he went to Butterworth to help with the bakery. Anyway, tommorrow I make it a point that I will go to visit dad. It always made me heartache to see them getting older. But I always feel so lucky that both my parents are still so healthy. I have always prayed that they will keep up to good health and longevity...
During this holiday, I found that its really worth it since Tze Yi has been accepting me. In the past, at times when I wanted to approach her is also difficult. She will cry when I wanted to hug her. But after spending few days with her, she started to accept me. What made me even more happier is that even Joanne is carrying her, she easily accepts me now.
This evening, we went to the playground. We play kites there. These days I started to play more with Jia Chen... M feeling so happy that my relationship with him is getting better and better.
LESSON LEARNT: No matter how busy we are, we should always find time to be with our loved ones. Our loved ones include everyone: Friends, colleages, relatives, all family members... How close our relationship is always determined by the time we spent on each other. The more time that we spent on each other the bond will grow eventually...
Monday, June 9, 2008
Recharging Relationship
As planned, we headed for KL on 8th June 2008. Very hectic journey as terible road jam and everyone is heading back to KL as school reopens the next day. Check out at the Kajang interchange and using the Balakong way to reach home. Reach home at about 6.30pm.
We went to Jia Chen restaurant at San Peng flat for dinner. We had the curry prawn, pork bone with tendon (Good), young bean, turtle (Good) and 3 Tiger (B) 2 Stout (S) for RM150.
After dinner, Joanne wanted to continue to karaoke. So we went the the Red Box at Low Yat plaza. We had enjoyable time and we were there from 11pm till 3.30am.
LESSON LEARNT: Joanne keeps saying that when we are with our children and when the children laughing happily playing with us, the laughter and the happiness that we enjoyed are something that money cant buy. So, we must really know how to treasure the family relationship all the time.
When at the karaoke, Joanne was quite tipsy. She keeps reminding me that one a plate is broken, no matter how we amend them back the crack will forever be there.
We went to Jia Chen restaurant at San Peng flat for dinner. We had the curry prawn, pork bone with tendon (Good), young bean, turtle (Good) and 3 Tiger (B) 2 Stout (S) for RM150.
After dinner, Joanne wanted to continue to karaoke. So we went the the Red Box at Low Yat plaza. We had enjoyable time and we were there from 11pm till 3.30am.
LESSON LEARNT: Joanne keeps saying that when we are with our children and when the children laughing happily playing with us, the laughter and the happiness that we enjoyed are something that money cant buy. So, we must really know how to treasure the family relationship all the time.
When at the karaoke, Joanne was quite tipsy. She keeps reminding me that one a plate is broken, no matter how we amend them back the crack will forever be there.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Anger Management
After dinner of assam fish head, I decided that we go to Econsave supermarket for jalan-jalan and to buy some groceries.
After picking up the groceries, went to the cashier counter to pay. When I was going to the cashier counter, I noticed the "Cash Payment Only" signboards. So I have no choice but to stroll down till the cashier counter which does not have the signboard. This is because I have to pay by credit card because I am lacked of cash.
The cashier took the groceries and swipe them. When I wanted to pay by credit card, the cashier told me its only for cash payment only. I was very angry because I have noticed on those sign boards. The cashier pointed to me the cash sign board. But the cash signboard was hidden by 2 advertisement boards. I demanded to pay by credit card because its my right and furthermore I dont have any cash. So the cashier has no choice but the flag for the supervisor.
The supervisor came. She did not apologise. I told her its not my mistake. Then she asked me to wait. After waiting for about 5 min she came. She closed and cancelled off my reciept and wanted me to go to another counter to scan again all those groceries that we have bought.
I was very angry with the stupidity of the supervisor. Why cant she just transfer my bill to another counter but she insisted on transfering my groceries to another counter. Very very pissed off, I told them I am not going to buy the groceries. I told them I am going to lodge a complaint against them. And I walked off.
When reaching home, still feeling very angry, I went to surf the net to check on Econsave so that I can complaint. When I surf, I found that Econsave (such a big company with so many branches throughout Malaysia) webpage is just scanned and posted into the website. It boasts of having customer service hotline to serve the customer better because customer is always right. To my surprised Econsave didnt even have its own hotline.
LESSON LEARNT: I was asking myself what if I did not make a fuss out of it on such a matter, then BB Chua could have the coloring books for so cheap. Well, its good to control anger but I am just fighting for my own rites after all.
In the evening, overheard Ah Yee (mom-in-law) talking in the phone persuading Kim Hoe (youngest bro-in-law) to keep cool with Eileen (Kim Hoe's GF). At night, after the econsave incidents, I told Kim Hoe, as a couple, we should know how to appreciate the happy time that we spent together with our loved ones. So, we should know how to be patient. I told him if Eileen is making a fuss, just ask her to STOP. If she carries on grumbling, again demand her to STOP instead of throwing temper and argue with her. When both have cooled down, then Kim Hoe should bring up this matter to Eileen. Not to argue and lost the precious moments together.
After picking up the groceries, went to the cashier counter to pay. When I was going to the cashier counter, I noticed the "Cash Payment Only" signboards. So I have no choice but to stroll down till the cashier counter which does not have the signboard. This is because I have to pay by credit card because I am lacked of cash.
The cashier took the groceries and swipe them. When I wanted to pay by credit card, the cashier told me its only for cash payment only. I was very angry because I have noticed on those sign boards. The cashier pointed to me the cash sign board. But the cash signboard was hidden by 2 advertisement boards. I demanded to pay by credit card because its my right and furthermore I dont have any cash. So the cashier has no choice but the flag for the supervisor.
The supervisor came. She did not apologise. I told her its not my mistake. Then she asked me to wait. After waiting for about 5 min she came. She closed and cancelled off my reciept and wanted me to go to another counter to scan again all those groceries that we have bought.
I was very angry with the stupidity of the supervisor. Why cant she just transfer my bill to another counter but she insisted on transfering my groceries to another counter. Very very pissed off, I told them I am not going to buy the groceries. I told them I am going to lodge a complaint against them. And I walked off.
When reaching home, still feeling very angry, I went to surf the net to check on Econsave so that I can complaint. When I surf, I found that Econsave (such a big company with so many branches throughout Malaysia) webpage is just scanned and posted into the website. It boasts of having customer service hotline to serve the customer better because customer is always right. To my surprised Econsave didnt even have its own hotline.
LESSON LEARNT: I was asking myself what if I did not make a fuss out of it on such a matter, then BB Chua could have the coloring books for so cheap. Well, its good to control anger but I am just fighting for my own rites after all.
In the evening, overheard Ah Yee (mom-in-law) talking in the phone persuading Kim Hoe (youngest bro-in-law) to keep cool with Eileen (Kim Hoe's GF). At night, after the econsave incidents, I told Kim Hoe, as a couple, we should know how to appreciate the happy time that we spent together with our loved ones. So, we should know how to be patient. I told him if Eileen is making a fuss, just ask her to STOP. If she carries on grumbling, again demand her to STOP instead of throwing temper and argue with her. When both have cooled down, then Kim Hoe should bring up this matter to Eileen. Not to argue and lost the precious moments together.
Friday, June 6, 2008
First Posting
Today 6th June 2008 is my first successful webpage posting. All the while I have wanted to post my own blog or webpage. But anyway this is my very first successful attempt.
My main objectives of this blog are:
My main objectives of this blog are:
- To share my experiences ( life, travel, meal, booze, etc. )
- To log my daily life as to my personal diary.
- Finally its for my children to learn life from me through my history.
As for today, I am still having holiday in Muar ( my wife's hometown ). We intend to stay here till 8th June 2008. We arrive here on 5th June 2008.
Its still school holiday in Malaysia. So thats the reason why I took a short holiday with family. On the 2nd June 2008 we went to Genting Highlands. We go to Genting because its a promised to Jia Chen ( my son ) : If he goes to school everyday then we will take him to Genting for holiday.
Stayed in First World hotel for 2 nights. Arrived in Genting at about 2pm. Checked into the hotel room. Then we took Jia Chen to the outdoor and indoor themepark.
On the 4th June 2008, on the way back home made a stop over at the Zoo negara. Entrance fees: RM15 ( A ) RM6 ( C ). Its school holiday so there's 50% discount for school kids. Was quite amazed by the zoo animals and facilities after so many years never been there. They have the tram facilities for the tourists to move around in the zoo. This is very helpful indeed as to view the animals. We were there for about 2 hours and its about to rain. So we have to go back.
When at home, Joanne ( my dearest baby ) suggested that we go to enjoy ourselves tonight. At night, went for a Japanese meal at Rakuzen. Its a very delicious meal n dining experience. This restaurant which is located at Chulan square is one of my favourite restaurant. As usual, when we are there, the asst. manager Jack Lau recommended the food to us. We had quite a variety of food:
- Sushi ( flying fish, lots of sea urchins, etc. )
- A special order of sushi: Japanese abalone ( taste so so only but damn expensive RM280 )
- Vegetable soup
- Sanma fish
- Fish Head ( seasonal fish )
- Chawan mushi
- Japanese wine.
After the dinner, we went to Aloha for clubbing. Enjoyed that night very much with Joanne.
The next day, 5th June 2008 the whole family went to Muar.
We went to Bundayan ( Muar famous hawker centre ) for dinner. We had:
- 3 bowls of mi hun kuih
- 2 herbal soup
- 10 sticks of mixed satay
- 1 fried prawn noodle
- 3 glasses of sugar cane.
All in cost less than RM40.
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