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January 28

好好閱讀 - 1st book in 2009 : New Business Road TEST

Every year,累積下來的書籍,也將近百本書,若比之一年的總出版量,怕也不及百分之一,但在這些書裡頭,又有多少本書,真正與閱讀者自己的心產生對話?
二○○9年,我挑選了一本書,好好閱讀,壯大我們智識的知識書。即將進入的New Year 裡,端杯咖啡,在熱氣氤氳中,好好閱讀吧!Hope you feel the same too!
 Here is the book :
The New Business Road TEST : What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (2nd Edition) (Financial Times Series)
This book aims to give would-be entrepreneurs a reality check. it shows how to road test ideas and opportunities before writing a business plan.
 
 
 
January 21

Happy Ox Year 2009

Time flies, and it comes to the end of the year and the Chinese New Year is around the corner.
Wish all my loves one , be well, be happy and wealth always.
 
November 19

Big Fish (2003) - The Movie

It had been a long time didn't watch a nice movie like this one. I did heard about this movie sometime ago. Only until recently i had the chance to view it.
Here is the sinopsis of the story, hope u also enjoy this movie :
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This film follows the incredible life of Edward Bloom, who is a dying father and his son Will, who is trying to learn more about his dad by piecing together the stories he has gathered and telling over the years. Will hasn't spoken to him for years because he believes him to be a liar that never really cared for his family.Through a series of flashbacks when his son Will visits him for the last time.The son winds up re-creating his father's elusive life in a series of legends and myths inspired by the few facts he knows. Edward does the one thing he loves, and tells his tall-tales about a big cat-fish, a giant, a witch, conjoined-twins, the circus, how he met his wife, and the birth of Will.
Through these tales of Edward, despite his son disbelief, the son begins to understand his father's great feats and his great failings and finally understand the truth about who his father really was. Will doesn't know when his father was telling the truth or crossing into fantasy, and in the end, Will becomes the storyteller.
 
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September 11

Makassar-Tana Teroja Trip Summary

Have you heard a place called Makassar or Do you know where is Makassar is?
If you don't, then i shall able to share with you some of my new experience visiting this unique place in Sulawesi during my recent trip in August.
 
Day 1- My budget trip exploring Indonesia 'Octopus" island-Sulawesi via AirAsia flight(just start flying in July2008). The 3 hours flight from KL LCCT to Makassar welcome us with the geogous eye openning new Hasanuddin International Airport. Our trip continue with another 8 hours night bus journey to Tana Teroja (heading north 300km++).
 
Day 2- Arrived at Tana Teroja passing by Makali town heading Rantepao (our destination). Enjoying our nice welcoming breakfast at Wisma Maria I. We really enjoyed the self hand-made bread, fruit juice & fruit jam. Visiting Rantepao Tourist Office to gather some info and heading to KateKesu-our first destination to visit Hanging Grave and Toraja traditional house (tongkonan). We visited also the Traditional Performance at night inconjunction with the Tana Teroja Independent Celebration.
 
Day 3- Day starts with Tana Teroja Independent Day Parade, follows by visiting South of Tana Teroja(Rantepao) eg. Baby Grave at Kambira, Suaya and Cave Burial site at Londa.
 
Day 4- Visting North of Tana Teroja(Rantepao) eg. Batutumanga for Spectacular Panorama view, Loko Mata - Stone Grave.Cool place to visit. Day ends with preparation to take night bus back to Makassar city.
 
Day 5- Arrive at early 'Subuh' at Makassar city, visit Pantai Losari which suprisingly full of people (imagine at 5:30am??) and follows by Fort Rotterdam visit, and lastly Makassar Port visit. Last stop at Makassar New International Airport heading back on night flight to KLIA.
 
Bye-Bye Makassar-Tana Teroja - Sulawesi...and thats the end of my journey searching of Orang "BUGIS".
 
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p/s : my fren said Orang Bugis origin from Makassar (Ujung Pandang).

Time Fly...Olympics is here to stay!

Olympic is just around the corner. Some of the project not really materialise.
Just now looking for options.
However, just wanna wish all my frens around the world -
have a great celebration with the great sport events that coming up on
2008- 08 -08.
 
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February 05

Happy FAT RAT Year

Special Greeting in the year of RAT 2008
 
In the month of Feb here comes the RAT,
bringing new joy and left behind all d feeling of sad,
Create new dream and take a good rest,
Find new CHEESE and make it our best.
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January 11

2008- The Beginning of next Golden Millenium

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2008- The Beginning

 
The Year of 2008 had arrived
With the wind of change of new wave
We need to keep paddle to keep survive
In the wave of turbulance of current Life.
 
With the restructuring of Management
Wish the work will be more permanent
With the improve in New Environment
Wish more productive in work and entertainment.
 
With work and life being left behind in 2007
Here arrive the month of new destination
With new direction and new vision
Hope tomorrow will be stronger nation
 
Not to forgot the coming Election,
Everyone will had to do their contribution
Hope the mindful of  the people decision 
Will move the country to next Golden Millenium.
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November 23

Early Winter in November

A busy month that i will always remember
On the month of early winter in November
The once green fields fill with white color
A great time to regain energy and conquer 'my' world!
April 20

Shakespeare on Film series

Have you ever watch any Shakespeare movies ?
Shakespeare's play and movies are consider classic in the world of 21 century.
However the classic literature still live on until now...
 
Do enjoy upcoming  Shakespeare on Film series
presented at The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre by Paul Loosley's
 
Grab your compliment ticket now in conjunction with KLPAC 50th Merdeka Promotion.
I got mine oledi...Hurrah!! How about you? :-)

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    June 13

    Week 2 of June 2009

     
    Week 2 going to Week 3
    ----------------------------
     
    Time fly with Week One gone fast
    More work day and Less day left
    Week Two time to gear up fast
    To overcome the challenge which other left
     
    Face challenge to race with time
    it seem all the work will be mine
    The duty of report still need to be align
    Hoping the peer support will make the day delight.
     
    June 02

    Day 2 of June

    Just a few notes after day 1 of working
    --------------------------------------------
     
    Immediate attended Meeting during Day1
    Still searching of Sense of belonging...
    Still managing new job scope ...
    Still get to know who is who....
    Still get to know where is what...
    Still yet to meet my frens here...
    Still learning the way of survival ..
     
    Any how,
     
    I had a good nice sleep last night..
     
    Thats more important.
     
     
     
     
     
    June 01

    The Month of June!

    The month of june - the special month for me
    ---------------------------------------------------
    Rose are red, Violet are blue
    If you are lucky,  today will be the day for u!
     
    Coming to the month of June
    Remind me of the time had pass soon
     
    Welcome the new month in June
    Get ready to work like flying to moon

    Achieve the unachievable during the past
    and achieving the greater hike in the coming months.
    From Hanoi to North Vietnam, YuanYang (Yunnan) and back to Hanoi.
    (12 days)
     
    KL - Hanoi - TamCoc -
    Perfume Pagoda
    - LaoCai - Bac Ha - HeKou -
    Jianshui – Yuanyang – Sapa –
    Hanoi – Halong Bay - Hanoi - KL
     
    Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
    Arrival in Hanoi and Free at leisure in Hanoi, visit of your choice to Hanoi, before your transfer to choose local packages. Half day vistiing Hanoi Old Quarter, Literature Temple or art museum. Buying train ticket at Hanoi Train station.
     
    Day 2: Hanoi - TamCoc Daily trip
    The journey  takes about two hours driving from Hanoi (110 km) to the South. First, we visit Hao Lu. Hoa Lu is very near to Tam Coc, is the relics of the ancient capital Hoa Lu – the remains are the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le.
    After lunch , the journey continue to TamCoc boat ride. Tam Coc means three caves, which takes about two hours driving from Hanoi (110 km) to the South, and visitors enjoy in a boat rowed along Hoang Long river and see the first limestone mountains, which will run along their riverway for several kilometers. Thus Tam Coc is also called Halong-Bay-On-Land.

    Day 3: Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda - Lao Cai
    Morning departing to Perfume Pagoda with 1.5 hours drive.  Evening transfer to Hanoi for the night train to Lao Cai.
     

    Day 4: Lao Cai - Bac ha - HeKou
    In the morning arriving at Lao Cai and depart to Bac Ha for Sunday Minorities market. Have lunch at the Bac Ha. In the afternoon, drive to Lao Cai, and cross the China border and arrive at Hekou. Check in at your hotel in HeKou, then at leisure in this border city of Yunnan and Vietnam.
     

    Day 5: HeKou - Jianshui
    Transfer to Jianshui and your check in to the local hotel at Jianshui. Free and easy at Jianshui. can visit the Zhu Family Garden, a fantastic traditional Chinese residence. In the afternoon, visit Jianshui old town and Confucius temple (the second biggest Confucius temple in China)
     
    Day 6: Jianshui - Yuanyang
    In the morning, visit Chang Family Garden. Drive to Yuanyang in the afternoon. You can stop on the way to visit some minorities Yi and Hani villages. On arrival in Yuanyang, it time permits, we sunset at the fantastic Bada rice terraces.
     

    Day 7: Yuanyang
    Enjoy the sunrise on DuoYiShu rice terraces. Visit and walk in the rice terraces and several traditional Hani and Yi villages, like Jingkou village. According to the day of your visit, attend a local Yi and Hani market. Sunset at Laohuzui rice terraces.
     

    Day 8: Yuanyang - Hekou - Sapa
    Morning transfer to the city border of Hekou. Cross border, meet your Vietnamese guide, then drive to Sapa. Check in at your Sapa hotel and at leisure.
     

    Day 9: Sapa - Hanoi
    Morning discover of Sapa village and local markets. In the afternoon, excursion to the Cat-Cat villages for a 1-2 hours trekking trough Water falls and H’mong minorities villages. Evening transfer to Lao Cai for the night train to Hanoi.
     

    Day 10: Hanoi – Halong Bay
    On arrival to Hanoi, transfer to Halong Bay. Boarding at 11h30 on a traditional junk for a memorable cruise in Halong Bay. You can stop to visit natural caves and bathe in the turquoise see. Lunch and dinner on board.
     

    Day 11: Halong Bay - Hanoi
    Breakfast at 7am. Discover many islands and caves in Halong Bay. Return to the shores at noon. Return to Hanoi; Walk in Hanoi Old Quarter, and visit New Year Flower Fair. Water Puppet Show in evening.
     

    Day 12: Hanoi
    Free at leisure in Hanoi in morning, visit Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword lake) and places  of your choice at Hanoi, before your transfer towards the international airport of Hanoi for your return flight at noon.
     
    FOR THOSE THAT INTERESTED, may follow the itertinery as you wish.
    September 09

    Japan Trip Diary - September poem

    Travel in West Japan in Early September

    A week of travel in the Country that I used to remember
    in the month of early autumn in September
    The once green fields are start to turn in different color
    A great time to release the disappointment  and recalm my temper

    I traveling alone to Nikko to see the great temple
    in the day of early autumn with mist and raining weather
    On the Shinkansen train I met a French girl with just a T-shirt without a sweater
    Together we travel to conquer all the Nikko's Temples.

    The same night I travel with JR East pass without much problem
    Traveling to a new city in Japan to visit my member
    A city called Niigata with rich seafood, rice and culture
    Here I come to see the land in west Japan prefecture
     
    Niigata is a famous harbor city that all Japanese remember
    Also famous with oldest yet superb great Bandai bridge architecture
    Not far away there is a town called Urasa with great ski mountain in winter
    not to mention their Huge set of tempura, sashimi and nice pickle cucumber.

    We visit the water dam in the nearby river
    They told me the winter in Urasa is thick and snow is all over
    With The coolness of early autumn before the winter
    A great moment for me to share the great time I remember.

    August 03

    StarLight Cinema Premier Preview of "CLICK" Aug 1

    As for the premier preview on Day 1, I watched the complimentary movie "Click" - the new movie on the universal controller that let you control your life, u can move forward and move backword your life. the condition is it is unreturnable and lots of suprise for u once you used it.  It sounds like everyone dream controller in life, but there is a little secret and price to pay for using it. u can find out yourself when you watch the comedy movie later.
     As for the new venue at Sentul park, parking is not much an issue. Reaching sentul park at 7.15pm, parking lots at designated area still available. but food is a big problem, a long queue at the burger store with longs of the crowd rush to the movie just after work with empty stomach. Not much choice u get too. The venue is a big muddy after the evening rain earlier..but luckily the weather was passionate to control her sadness. No further rain when the movie starts. So guys prepare your "weapon" well, tilam, mastress, sleeping beg, rain coat or a big umbrella for two..haha..
     I didn't really finish the movie after getting a call from my friend who invited me to my 1st Starlight movie. Have a good chat with long lost friend and wanna wish my "Starlight" friend a Happy MBA Graduation next week Wednesday.
     
    Here to share some photo i took at the venue. Enjoy! 
     
    July 28

    Visiting and Discover Hong Kong!

    Despite for travelling to a few place in the workd, but i still not being or visit Hong Kong yet!
    A friend of mine is going to HongKong today, so perhaps she can bring back and share a few good memory of HongKong when she is back.
     
    Anyway, i wish to visit there since have a friend settle down there too. There are a few place that interest me like the Cinema Alley, Museums,etc.
     
    For those who being there, hope u will share some tips for place to visit there...and for now, i share the nite sky of hongkong with u first plus a word for today!
     
     
    Word for Today :
    Love is the most fun you can have without laughing.

    July 23

    Have you watch your PIRATES II?

    Despite miss the premier show of Pirates II, i also miss the Sunday matinee show. However, still looking forward to view the great show. For those who had watched it, join me for 2nd round perhaps!
    July 20

    Great Time in Summer...STARLIGHT CINEMA is here to stay

    Great news for Movies lovers...
    Just found out that STARLIGHT CINEMA is here to stay!
    For new members, It is Asia's largest outdoor cinema festival! 
    You can basically bring your tilam...your sleeping bag, your sling bag..and enjoy the movies under the clear sky full of star. Hope to view some of the box office movies like King Kong, The Omen, X-Men: The Last Stand, Mission Impossible 3 and The Da Vinci Code.
     
    This year the organiser will move to a new venue at Sentral Park! 
    For those who are new to the place, just share with you some of the photo i took previously.
    I wonder how the scenary during nite time...Let me find out on 1st Aug and let u know.
    see u there too!
    July 09

    Crying out love, in the center of the World

    It had been a long day after coming out from Japan Embassy. Lucky to get 2 free tickets for the International Film Screening which starting from 7-9 July 2006. I wish my movie lover fren able to join me despite the short notice. For the one who miss it, i will share the movie and the sensation of the movie. The movie entitled "Crying out love, in the center of the World". It is a Japanese romance novel by Katayama Kyoichi. A great movie to remember 7 July. 

    The story is between the present (2004) and 1986, when the love story unfold. A couple who going to get marry suddenly find that thing is on the rock, Sakutaro (Osawa), a businessman in his early 30s, suddenly find that his fiancee, Ritsuko ups and leaves him after she discover an old cassette tape that prompts disturbing memories. The tape dated on 28 Oct 1986. This old cassette bring back Saku's love memory during his youth -- and his love for a girl named Aki.

    Flash back to the summer of 1986, when Saku and Aki are second-year high-school students. Tall, athletic beauty Aki take interest and fall for the all-too-average Saku after riding in his motor scooter. They begin hanging out together, sending article to radio show and listing their article get it on air. Then they start exchanging audio diaries on cassette tape and love blossom.. It is the kind of pure mutual attraction youth love They spend a night on an uninhabited island and discover a roll of film which taken from  a place in Australia called the land in the center of the World -- and subsequently Saku find that that Aki is desperately ill from leukaemia.

    Aki request to take wedding photo together so that Saku will always remember her. During the time when Aki is under treatment in hospital, they still exchange tapes, with the help of a little girl who visit the hospital. Saku realizes that Aki's life is fading away and he will be there for her, and try to fulfil her wish to visit the Center of the World..but he fails when the Taifun #29 hit the island and all flight cancelled -- and after 17 years later he realised that he had been running away and avoiding the reality all these while.

    It is his destiny to revisit his hometown and listen to all the tape thats she had made for him and revisit all the place they had being before. In the healing process from the lost of Aki, Saku need to feel the lost and feel the grief before he able to recover. The last tape from Aki finally was delivered to him by the person who happen to be the little girl 17 years ago, and the person not other than his fiancee, Ritsuko. Suprise?? Yes.

    With the last message from Aki, Saku and Ritsuko continue their journey to the Center of the World and giving Love a second chance and relief the pain and fulfil Aki wishes. With that ...THE END.
     
    Very touching and sad movie. I enjoy very much but find that i am short of tissue at the end...haha .... Its a very nice show that movie lovers would appreciate. here the photo album to share with all of you. Enjoy!