happy new year

Happy New Year.

This will be my last entry.
Here.

Officially moved to http://fitterhappier1412.wordpress.com

See you there :)

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choice x change

Few weeks back, I've been interviewed by my friend from Pestle & Mortar Clothing for their next project: STOP.THINK.DECIDE with Reddbullets. The interview was about choices that you have in this country and changes that you really want to see. (I tell you, I was pretty suck during the interview. Crap)

Hours after that, I kept thinking about it; what choice do I have and what change that I wish that I can see.

 Food

As a vegetarian, I have quite limited choice of food to eat. Lucky enough I am an ovo-lacto vegetarian. Otherwise, most of the time I have to stay hungry. I have to spend extra ringgit just for a meat-free meal for my lunch and dinner. Problem is when I mingle out with my friends. And, I don't understand why they must put anchovies or 'belacan' in their food. Is it a must? Will it change the taste of the food if they don't put that stuff in their food? I wonder.

I would love to see changes in people's diet especially in this country. Okay, too ambitious. At least, in Klang Valley.

Go veg! ;)

Note: The world's cattle consume an amount of food equivalent to the calorie requirements of 8.7 billion people. More than enough to feed 925 million hungry people in the world (2010).

Transport 

Well, I'm not a kind of person who love to drive especially in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and around Klang Valley. But, due to my work and limited choice of transportation that I can choose (public bus services sucks, Klang Valley are not well covered by train and most taxi drivers here are parasite). It leave me with one and only option if I want to go to Kuala Lumpur and other area in Klang Valley; drive. I am blessed that my workplace is just a kilometer away from my house.

I can only see changes in this area if the Government decided upgrade and update our transportation services (which they claim they did). And our taxi drivers to change their mindset too. 

Television

We only have one satellite TV; Astro and since 1996, they rule our idiot box at home. In April 2011, Astro service has close to 3 million customers (equal to 50% of Malaysian TV homes.) 

And the Censorship Board is the real pain in the ass with their illogical restrictions; like you can't show your armpit on TV?

Can any big shot fucking filthy rich people out there just come up with another 1 or 2 satellite TV?

Job

It's hard to find any working place that can 'offer' you a good job satisfaction and environment, and a good pay. You will either get one or none. Of course you don't want do a job with a low pay but the amount of job that you need to do are tonnes. And you (I bet) you don't want a job which will make you earn a lot but the environment and satisfaction are nil.

I really look forward for the Government's Minimum Wage Act. I am happy for where I am but a little fix in my monthly paycheck will be good.

Happy New Year :)

speed bump

Two weeks of (so-called) break and I'm going to spend it as good as I can.
And, I don't want to think about what's going to happen next.

what am i up to?

When people ask; how's your job now? Better?

I'll normally answer; same shit.

Same shit but I'm in a preferable kind of shitty condition.

Like you know, a same shit but in a better toilet bowl.

Okay. I'm crapping and before this thing getting grosser.

Someone should unplug me.

lagu hari ini VXIII

This fire grows higher
This fire grows higher
This fire grows higher
This fire grows higher

When there's a burning in your heart
An endless yearning in your heart
Build it bigger than the sun
Let it grow, let it grow
When there's a burning in your heart
Don't be alarmed

This fire grows higher

When there's a doubt within your mind
Because you're thinking all the time
Framing rights into wrongs
Move along, move along
When there's a doubt within your mind

When there's a burning in your heart
And you think it'll burst apart
Or there's nothing to feel
Save the tears, save the tears
When there's a burning in your heart

And if you feel just like a tourist in the city you were born
Then it's time to go
And define your destination
There's so many different places to call home
Because when you find yourself the villain in the story you have written
It's plain to see
That sometimes the best intentions are in need of redemptions
Would you agree?
If so please show me

This fire grows higher
When there's a burning in your heart

rip syed ahmad jamal

I just know that Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal, the National Art Laureate died last Saturday, leaving a legacy of his art in various forms and writings.


Al-Fatihah.


“There has always been, and always will be 1Malaysia. Since independence, we (the different races) have always worked together peacefully in every aspect. Of course there will be hiccups and we are not always perfect. It is the same with any other country, including the United States and Britain."

of fear and hate

We always fear and hate at things that we couldn't see. Things that we couldn't hear or basically, we are afraid and hate to things that we don't know.

As a mere example, years ago I was afraid of dog. I despise them. Everytime I walk near them, I always makesure that I hold something that I can toss to them. I bet many of do share this kind of fear and hate. But soon, I realise that I react in such way because I don't know them, don't understand them and I don't overcome my fear. And now, after I know them (well enough, I guess), I am not afraid of dog anymore but I will run if I've been chased by a pitbull or German sherperd.

I write this because of what happened last night; the match between Malaysia Olympic team and Chelsea Football Club. In that match, midfielder Yossi Benayoun was booed by the spectators just because he is a Jew (or because he is an Israelite) and it was humiliating. Not just for him but for the local sports fans and supporters.

Why do he deserve to receive that kind of treatment? Because he was created by God and born as an Israel Jew? Is that why we punish him? Is that why the Israel's cricket team couldn't enter this country many years ago? It doesn't make sense and unfair. Why don't this kind of people blame God for what has happened? Curse the Almighty because after all He is the One who create the Jews.

My first encounter with a Jew was roughly around 7 to 8 years ago in Bukit Bintang. He was from Thailand and a penpal of my friend, and my friend didn't know that he is a Jew (because he doesn't look like one. Probably, because he lived in Thailand long enough). We were a bit shocked and spechless after he confessed that he is a Jew. After a few hours chat, I realise that he is a nice guy, same like us and other human out there. And the reason why we react like that was because we don't know him. His culture and religion.

Some people out there (my friends, especially) said that they should be hated for what they've done in Middle East. I say, then we should hate our own religion too. After what Saddam Hussein did to his neighbour countries and his own people. Look what Taliban did to Afghanistan. Or, we don't have to look far. Look at our country, our people hurt and kill our own people.

Back to Benayoun's story. Yes, he is an Israel Jew but that doesn't mean he is a bad guy. And don't call me Zionist sympatiser. For me, it it simple. There are always a good people and bad people. No matter what age, gender, race, religion and where they from. And no I'm not a Chelsea supporter.