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The Feeling Strikes Me Again, This Time Nikon D90

Published August 27, 2008 in Life Log and Shutterbug. 6 Comments

Last time before owning my very first smart phone, I was drooling over it for more than 2 years. It was a kind of “I want it badly” feeling, a feeling that I know if I own a smart phone one day, I’ll love it very very very much, and I’ll feel very very satisfied.

Aaahi~~ people who can afford to own anything easily will not understand this complicated feeling one la hehe.

Then, when I saw the sneak pic of Sony Ericsson P1i, I knew that is the first smart phone that will make me feel very contented. Waited about 6 months for its release, and yes, I finally got my very first smart phone – SE P1i. Now, I’m already been loving my P1i for a year.

Already for some time, that I wish to upgrade my Lumix FZ30 to a middle range DSLR. I wish to have a DSLR which has solid body build (I really don’t mind the weight, but I do mind about the plastic feeling :p), good ergonomic design, LCD live view, tracking AF (preferably) and satisfying picture quality at ISO1200 (at least).

If I must buy (yes if I must) a DSLR now, then I will go for Canon 40D. Actually, I like Nikon D80, but it doesn’t have LCD live view and dust removal system. Ya, as I just said, I will only buy Canon 40D if I have no choice but to get a DSLR immediately now.

Which means, hehe… within my budget constraint, 40D is still not really my dream DSLR yet lo :) It doesn’t give me the feeling I had for Sony Ericsson P1i.

The Feeling Strikes Me Once Again

Nikon D90 by Chase Jarvis

Picture by Chase Jarvis

Recently, the feeling strikes me once again! In the recent 2 weeks, I keep on googling for Nikon D90 (not a good sign). The moment I read the first leak-words article on Nikon D90, I started to develop a kind of “I really want it!” feeling, very similar to the feeling I had for P1i. Continue reading ‘The Feeling Strikes Me Again, This Time Nikon D90′

Keys of My New House

Published July 26, 2008 in Life Log. 1 Comment

Keys of My New House

Wohoho…. finally, my gf has received the house keys on Friday, not directly from the landlord or agent, but our legal matters stackholder - Yap Koon Roy & Associates.

These keys are different, as they cost us a lot hahaha. However, 6 months down the road, I’m sure this set of keys will be totally replaced when renovation work is completed :p

So, what’s the first thing to be done le??

  • draft the renovation work? wrong
  • re-activate the water and power utility account? wrong
  • take a picture of the house before renovation? still wrong

aiyo… of course try to open to house with these keys la hahaha :p

I need to get someone to cut the grass. Then, measure the whole house and digitize the floor plan with Microsoft Visio (or any other better and yet not complicated tool?)

Almost Legally Owned the House

Published July 11, 2008 in Life Log. 6 Comments

My girlfriend told me this morning, that the stamp duty is processed, and the sales & purchase agreement is also sealed by seller through our individual lawyers. For a moment, I was very happy. ‘Cos it means that we almost legally own the house already, as far as legal processing and matters are concerned. FYI, the legal processes started in early May.

Why do I say “almost”?? hehe.. ‘cos the house is not yet paid!

So, for the next second, the joyous feel is overwritten by money matters haha. The journey of digging out substantial amount of cash has officially begun. House renovation is the most painful part.

Now, the first party to pay is lawyer - RM3175, for all the legal services.

Me and Google Search Appliance

Published July 4, 2008 in Google and Life Log. 2 Comments

Me with the Google Search Appliance

This picture was taken on 16th June with my Sony Ericsson P1i. It was the day when the Google Cheese Search Appliance (GSA) arrived at my office. I’ve been keeping this picture for weeks, and not planning to hao lian 好恋, until I’m “inspired” by Jason Lioh’s latest post. hahaha

After been using Google web search for so long, this is the very first time, my colleagues and I have a chance to see, touch, test and molest the set of Google search hardware, software and algorithm designed specifically for enterprise use. This is a loan unit we got from Ingram Micro to on search integration with our flagship product.

Learn from Jason. Allow me to hao lian 好恋, can or not? haha

Withdrawn AdSense Earning with Western Union for the First Time

Published July 3, 2008 in Life Log. 6 Comments

All the while before this, I was withdrawing my AdSense earning via cheque delivered to door step via snail mail, all the way from Mountain View USA to Malaysia. This method took me 3 weeks for cheque arrival, and 4 weeks for the cheque to be deposited into my CIMB Bank saving account. In other words, from the date when my AdSense earning was issued by Google, it took 7 weeks for me to get the payment.

Wah lao~~~ luckily I was never urgently in need for the AdSense earning, or else.. wait until siao haha

In early June, with advice from my friend, Loh, I’ve changed my AdSense payment method to Western Union.

CIMB Bank Western Union Withdrawal Form

And for the very first time, my AdSense earning finalized on 23rd June, is eligible for pick-up at any local Western Union agent, beginning from the day after payment date, hahahahah.

This morning I had an appointment in KLCC Petronas Twin Towers. So, I brought along the Money Transfer Control No. printed on the AdSense Payment Details page, filled up Western Union withdrawal form at CIMB Bank KLCC, presented my national identity card, and I got my payment in CASH from the authorized counter. Continue reading ‘Withdrawn AdSense Earning with Western Union for the First Time’

They Are Leaving

Published June 27, 2008 in Life Log. 1 Comment

I started my career with my present employer as the first job, on 2nd June 2005. Together with me who joined on the same day, is a MMU coursemate of mine - Ken Wei. Besides, we also have another MMU graduate of the same batch (but from different faculty), who joined a month earlier - Chee Wei.

So, 3 persons, same batch, started career with the same department in the same company. While Ken Wei and Chee Wei are developing their career as senior software engineer (they are like celebrity engineer in the company I tell you), but I made a switch (after 17 months) to pursue my career interest as system analyst (lucky enough to be offered an opportunity).

But today, we’re bidding farewell to Ken Wei. Not just that, we will also be bidding farewell to Chee Wei on coming Monday. Yes, buddies are leaving, to pursue their career interest at a higher peak. I was kinda sad and at the same time shocked, when I heard about their resignation 3 months ago (ya, our resignation notice is 3 months).

Foot steps

Well, everyone has a dream to pursue. “ALL THE BEST” friends! You both are the gems in the software development industry, will surely do well at higher peak.

Not a Good Record - 18 Hours in Office

Published June 24, 2008 in Life Log. 4 Comments

After 3 years in the workforce, I’ve set the highest personal OT record yesterday. Went into office at 8am (23 Jun), and left today early morning at 2am (24 Jun), a total of 18 hours. Minus out 2 hours of breakfast, lunch and dinner time, I had a total of 16 productive hours… holy cow… that’s 2 mandays!

Slept for 5 hours, woke up and went into office again at 8am this morning. But I didn’t start work at 8am la hehe.. went down for 1-hour breakfast with Jack, KC and Edwin. And now, 8pm, I’ve just done my work @-)

I’ve been superbly busy recently. A huge project is coming very close to the first deployment. There are a total of 36 deployments for this project.

So, to my friends whom I’ve ignored your instant messaging chat recently, please bear with me and accept my apology :p

Well, to be frank, my job is actually not as hectic as this. In fact, very much satisfying; it’s my first job since graduation. This is just a temporal surge of work load, due to tight project schedule and the technical complexities involved. Most of the time, things are very well manageable. So, no worry friends, especially my dear bao bei :D

Now, I hope there’s an accompany for a decent dinner. But somehow, I think I’ll be ending up eating alone instead.

New Site Banner

Published June 10, 2008 in Life Log. 2 Comments

hohoho… I’ve got a new site banner for this blog, thanks to John :D Cool isn’t it?

By the way, let’s welcome John (blog.JohnCreative.com) to the blogsphere. I helped him to manually setup WordPress 2.5.1 for his blog, and in return barter trade for a site banner hehe.

John at Cape Rachardo Light House

John is a friend of mine, who is very enhusiastic into photography. Some of his photography works are showcased at Creadaq. Something very beh tahan about him is, he always claim himself as twenty plus regardless of his actual age :p

Tough Time Ahead for Average Malaysians

Published June 5, 2008 in Life Log and My Thoughts. 5 Comments

Yesterday evening, it was raining heavily in Petaling Jaya. Uneven roads and those with potholes were all flooding up. However, what caught Malaysian with exaggerating reactions wasn’t the downpour; but, the headline of “Petrol to cost RM2.70 from midnight”

Wai Pei: I wan to kaopehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh (then she sent me a link to NST online news citing the crazy petrol hike)

George: wah lao…. diesel increase by RM1

Then everyone started to gather around the area near my cubicle, kao peh about the drastic hike in fuel price. There, about half an hour of working hour was affected with moody grumblings.

Sure enough, town areas everywhere within Malaysia were experiencing massive traffic jam yesterday evening, as almost every vehicle owner was rushing to petrol station to fill up the last tank of RM1.92 per liter petrol. As expected, some petrol stations were running out of stock. All petrol stations were making big money last night.

With 41% hike (RM1.92 to RM2.70) of petrol price, 63% hike (RM1.58 to RM2.58) of diesel price, 18% hike of electricity for homes and 26% for business users, all these percentage increases are converting to screaming of “money not enough” for average Malaysians. This drastic change will make significant economical impacts to low and middle class Malaysians; the wealthy ones can still comfortably cope with it.

I would like to see how the government is going to fool the world about Malaysia inflation rate. Don’t tell me another decent 4 to 5 percents; this is plain nonsense! Fuel is one of the very key daily commodities. Now that fuel price is experiencing such a drastic hike, we will see immediate price increase in all other goods and services that form the basic needs for our daily life. Thinking about it, is surely enough to make us cry for our shrinking wallet. Continue reading ‘Tough Time Ahead for Average Malaysians’

Signed Sales and Purchase Agreement

Published June 1, 2008 in Life Log. 0 Comments

My gf and I are getting another step closer towards the legal ownership of our new house. After signing for submission of Land Ownership Transfer form a month ago, yesterday (31st May) we went to Yap Koon Roy & Associates again to sign the Sales and Purchase Agreement.

Sales and Purchase Agreement

The seller has his own preferred lawyer, so this SPA process is expected to take slightly longer time comparing to normal cases, as it involves 2 different representing stakeholders at legal side.

Tomorrow I’m going to banks again for financial matters related to house purchase. Though I’m on-leave for tomorrow, but I’ll be going back to office in the evening to wrap up some urgent tasks.

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