Why my picture is the way it is

This entry is to explain why most of my photos or pictures are in a low grade condition. the reason is I merely use a camera phone. A Motorola V3x as a matter of fact. So excuse me and sorry if you don't like my pictures. I am really thankful for this phone no matter how weak/dull/boring/limited it may seem (althought I really missed my Pantech G500 which used Pentax lense).

And my camera took this(Old Grand Lady,Miri),

and this(Taman Selera,Miri),

also this(Behind RHB Bank,Miri),

who need photographer with big camera(in this case, Mr. Hafiz Yem with his Nikon D80)? They need camera phoneRs like me to take their picture,

so toss away your phone without the camera dude, that is a requisite to live in the society(you know who you are). Later, I love peace(and I love my camera which come with my phone).

Rainy Days, Cool Cendol

I like it when it is raining. Sleeping? Oooo~ totally the best thing to do at the time. But what if you insist to go out?(especially after a long long day at home). Well, let's go eat then.

Cendol(and ABC) at the Golden Delights or whatever the name is (this is cendol from their branch near Hj. Salam's Petronas.) It really did not strike me as an absurdity; eating cendol during rainy season (hey, I even had Slurpees during the rain,put the car air-cond to the coolest and just slurped it all down). Yes, I do eat cendol in the hot scorching afternoon( especially at the roadside in Shah Alam or Subang) but who said you cannot have cendol when it is raining. Is it delicious? Ask the owner who use a Ferrari 430 just to buy vegetable (ok, that's a lie).

Or we could just have something hot. Teh tarik, curry noodle(no bean sprout), mee jawa(picture; no bean sprout), laksa sarawak(no bean sprout, again), cucur pisang, cekodok, that's enough I think, I never finished them anyway. Ohh, there is one thing I always finished. Mee/beehoon sup daging Ani Sup Utara(especially at Plaza Alam Sentral, Sec 2 Shah Alam is second best I think, the one in Sec 9 is third) always urge me wanting for more( which is a lie). I will put a lot of the black and red chillies sauce until you cannot see the noodle. I like it when I have to bear the spicyness towards the end of the noodle, gulping in all those red and black soup. Then you drink cold water, voila, you just cured you flu (bring extra tissue).

In the end, maybe a bright fair day does hold much more activities for us. It has been a long time since I played in the rain, lots of time playing in sunlight(lie, again). Maybe the rain is dirtier nowadays. Or maybe all of us has become coward towards the nature. Later, I love peace (and I hate and dread bean sprout). How many times did I lied in this one?

Avenue (Warwick & Speedmarket)

When I first heard Duffy on the radio in the car with Akmal back from the class (the song Mercy), I really thought that she is an American.And I never thought she can sing such a beautiful song such as this. The song is about heartbreak and she overcome it I suppose. Look at that performance in the video, that is real tears. She probably just(really) broke up with someone, make this video or lie to the whole world. Ahh..what do I care.

What? No embedding allowed? Shite, now you all have to go to youtube. And even there they put some audio security(they reduce the volume at some parts). Here's the link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhZ5-L9znt8&feature=related

The second video is from Speedmarket Avenue, song called Way Better Now. My favourite for the past 4 days(listening to it repeatedly). From Stockholm, Sweden, they really represents the Scandinavian indie scene well. They have a MySpace account but don't count on it too much since they have been busy lately(does I sound like a friend of them now?). The song is about...just hear for yourself, I don't really care, I have never been heartbroken before. Watch out for the first drum roll and the girl start singing, my favourite part.

Scousers has their Ronaldo!

I support Manchester United, to start with. I consider Liverpool as the main rival for Man Utd (althought the girl I like supports Liverpool, or Torres. Not so sure if she likes me as I do, I really hope she does). So why does I post this video even thought Nemeth Krisztian is a Liverpudlian? A Hungarian, already rated as one of the best Europe teenager, yet little we know that he is there at Anfield.

Have you watched the video? Depends on you but I think he resembles Cristiano Ronaldo. All those dribble trickery, speed and vision, he will certainly make a great strike partner for Torres (which I admire, his football professionalism I meant, not his looks...that makes me jealous). So come the near future, maybe Liverpool could pose a greater challenge to the Premiership title (which 'usually' belongs to Man Utd). I'm looking for youth from Man Utd now. Lets hope for someone as good or better yet, greater than this Nemeth guy. Later, I love peace.

What I brought to Hafiz's house

I stayed at Hafiz's(my far cousin by blood) house for more than a month already after some events(that cannot be mentioned) that leads me to staying longer here. I realized I looked more like a hitchhiker from other place rather than someone who have homes(3 now) in Miri. Reason?These are what I brought to his house.
My trusted Ocean Pacific knapsack. Have been with me since form 3.

My 4 shirts, namely Mooks, Polo, Nike and fcuk. My low gear, namely Lee, Polo and Umbro.

Of course you don't expect me to walk around without any protection to my precious right? 2 China made boxers and a Pepsi boxer (and yes I was naked taking this picture, so what? No one is watching me..except God of course, God understands me..I think so).

My headgear. Need something to cover my hair that is weirdly toned coloured(black,brown and grey). A Vigu fedora, Dj Honda cap and TopMan snowcap.

I walk around with my Quiksilver(since my Overland was stolen by some kid, damn upon him) which I bought in Bali and my ever reliable under RM 100 Puma.

Then I brought some essentials such as the baby lotion for my skin(bought at Mini Market Pak Teh), Axe Brand medication oil, a lip balm(courtesy of Aznan after I cracked my lips bad at Bali) and a Dettol plaster. So much for preparation.

I brought my PS2 and PSP, just for the sake of playing it( oh no, now I looks like a real geek). Some extra Memory Stick for my PSP and extra joystick(courtesy of Mohd. Khairul Akmal, some are from this house) for the PS2.

So thats it, all thing that I brought to Hafiz's house. Another time.

Once, a great film!

Its not often that you come across a good musical film worthy of award(s). I love musical, doesn't mind whether it is in documentary form or just plain film with plots. Once is a film that surpasses many musical, althought I still rate Oliver Twist (the original) and the Sound of Music above it (and you can include School of Rock there). Once stars Glen Hansard of The Frames (the band from Ireland) and Marketa Irglova. It was heart warming and funny, maybe a trademark of indie film. The music? Damn that was good. I expected some cheesy moments ala Music & Lyrics (which cheesiness I love) but no, all moments have its beef with cheese, not cheese alone. I would not give away spoiler here, just check out the song 'falling slowly' by them.

On the left, Glen Hansard. On the right, Tj Tynes. I just thought they look similar, althought the voice of Glen resemble more of Damien Rice than Tj. Tj Tynes is Dr. Jack Hodgins in Bones, the series from the states. He is an expert on insects, spores and minerals, but conspiracy is his hobby. Just watch Bones, you'll see him ( I watch it so I can see Bones, look at her, cute pretty and brilliant). You can watch it on Ntv7 or the Star World. What is this post about again?

Review of local series

Yes I am talking about malaysian series, not all those gossip girl, chuck, house, CSI, heroes, lost, gilmore girls, one tree hill, ugly betty,..ok, too much(kantoi lak aku tgk semua nie). I'm talking about all those gol & gincu, KAMI, kllite, salam pantai timur, island fm, realiti, ghost (should I include mya zara and the gang to this list? Maybe). Ok, the point is we (malaysian) should really hope for a direction change in how we do series in malaysia.

My last review on malaysian tv series was on gol and gincu season 1(of course, are you expecting me to review gerak khas?) and the topic was mainly about Ayu,the villain in the series(which continue until the second season). The second season was...how should I say? Disappointing? Yaa, too much going on, viewers not excited for something new to happen and not enough Nani(oh Syarifah Amani, where art thou?). I am hoping for a spin-off about her(Nani) but still in the setting of gol and gincu.

Now, lets review ghost. As the rumour said(which in turn true), Cheryl Samad was not really the first choice but she is. Understand what I meant? The producer and casting was looking for an actress that has that appeal but not too appealing so not to steal the limelight from Nas. She is the one for the role, I could not imagine anyone else. The story line was superb, keeping viewers waiting, speculating and amazed (like you are watching heroes or lost). The plot developement is arranged like a classical concert, has its own up and down tempo. And the effect...brilliant! So not to name some (Anak pontianak, saka, what is the Cinda story...susuk, look what have I done here? sorry) the effect in ghost are on the same par as those american series. And the songs are not bad too (althought songs in KAMI still catch my heart). Looking forward for new series. Maybe I'll review about malaysia's realiti tv later. Later.

The cat that is outgoing.

Cats really love milk aren't they? This here is a picture of 'Putih' or 'Igor' sucking milk from 'Coreng'. And it is obvious that Putih is a full grown cat. So he join in together with baby kitten, sucking milk. Notice that Coreng seems like approving the action. And she watch the camera!(so much for cooperation). Geez, human don't normally do that right?(or do they?).

By the way, I love cat very much, but it is tiring chasing them out( to put them back into the cage). But my trick is to call them 'sayang' and let them 'manja manja' with me and then BAMM! put them into the cages. ohh, don't worry, I never hurt them, they usually hurt me.