jinsei-ANBARANSU

jakarta.. always wanted to be here.. couldn’t imagine that its so near.. if i knew that i can take airasia here, i would have visited it a long time ago.. only MYR500ish return..

hmm.. i’ll be here for a week.. it’s kinda alien to me as i don’t have friends here.. and its purely work and i don’t expect to be treated a tourist..

People in the office are friendly, looks like i have to train a few staffs here with regards to my forte.. This time around looks like I have to deal with ConocoPhillips this time around.. Should be a good learning experience for me..

I hope to visit Jakarta next as a tourist.. but i should make some friends first..

I might consider to work here, coz i think that i might enjoy living here.. hopefully to settle down? perhaps..

Jakarta yoroshiku onegai shimasu!

well.. i’m have arrived at this snowy part of the world yesterday at approximately 1600 Sakhalin time. Damn no time for taking photos of the airports I’ve been through. Its like I have managed my own amazing race this time around. Lets go through it all again chronologically.

1) 14th February 2008, 2145hrs (KLIA -> Changi) SIA

Mom, dad & Fiqa sent me to the airport. Min came with her mom. They changed phone numbers (?!). Me = too tired to think. Checked in my haversack worth 19.2 kilos. Barely ok otherwise kena excess baggage RM97 per kilo. Thought that I can only check in myself & my baggage until Incheon because was using SIA, but I was wrong. Tell u later about that.

In flight entertainment = NONE (It was a short flight, approx 55 mins)
Stewardess = 5 (scale 1 - 10)
Food = Chicken Sandwich + lotsa orange juice

2) 14th February 2008, 2345hrs (Changi -> Incheon) SIA

Now we start our amazing race. Went out of the plane at approximately 2250hrs (55 mins to next plane). Was halted at Changi customs check. Had to cut open the cable ties in both of the laptop bags that I’m carrying. Took out both of the laptops & my jackets (that alone costs me 10 mins of my time). Went to the SIA ground staff girl  & asked about the gate to Incheon. Was told it was at Gate B8 @ Terminal 3. Me now at Terminal 2. Had to jog my way to the skytrain to Terminal 3. By this time I was sweating like mad. Hop on the skytrain only to find that Terminal 3 was massive. B8 is around at the middle part of Terminal 3. Jog again. See sign 20 mins walking distance to Gate B. Damn! Sweating like hell again. My back hurts from carrying the laptop bags. Shit, another 10 mins, the sign told me. I should’ve snapped the photo of that really annoying sign.

Lack of excercise, yeah I know what u gonna say.

Near the B8 gate. Took a leak. Run again. Checked in. Friendly SIA chap greet me "Walau eh, looked like you’re sweating like you’re on a marathon". Yeah, yeah.. Beijig 2008 here I come.

Sat down at one of the chair, barely rested they called up to board. Phew! I barely made it this time.

In flight entertainment = KRISWorld (Flight time = 6hrs 20mins) — Watched Elizabeth for whole 15mins, and the Elizabeth watched me.
Stewardess = 5 (Scale 1-10)
Food = had plenty of juices, and a breakfast of Americans. Beef + Sausages.

3)15th February 2008, 0700hrs (Korean Time) (Incheon -> Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk) Asiana Airline

In the flight to Incheon, I figured out something. Actually I can check in for all my flights as SIA & Asiana Airlines are on the same group, both are members of the Star Alliance. But the SIA ground staff didn’t tell me a thing. Shit! Here we go again on the amazing race. It all means that I have to go for the Korean Immigration Check just to get my haversack which had been only delivered to Incheon. Then I would have to check in again at Asiana Airlines counter for the flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Flight was scheduled to fly by 0910hrs and there I was trying to mouth my way out of the Immigration Counter. If nasib xbaik they would’ve detained me because I was trying to force my way into South Korea without any visa. Nasib diorang percaya when I showed them the details of my next flight. Phew! selamat…

I almost fainted trying to work my way from the baggage collection area to the departure area. 15 mins of walking & I reached Asiana Airline counter. Midway through the queue, it was announced that all check-in for the flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk was halted because of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport was closed due to heavy snow. WTF! thats all I could say. The pretty Korean girl at the counter said to check back at 0800hrs for any update. ~sigh.

Saw a few foreigners looking like they’re heading the same way as me. Said hi, one was an American by the name of John Gonzalez, working for GE and another German which his name had slipped up my mind working for SIEMENS. Was told by the American that they have been here for the past 2 days which they had spent waiting for that flight. Apparently he was on yesterday’s flight which did not land at Yuzhno. He kept on saying, oh we’re not gonna board the flight if it got stalled up until 12pm. "I have watched every fucking movie there is in Hyatt" so he said.

Hyatt?? Not bad.. Not bad at all.. hehe. And he promised to bring us to 81 if we got cancelled. 81 is where all the actions is. Yummy! haha..

"All passengers to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to check-in now" The PA rang. Argh.. we’re going?! John said "Nah! they’re just fucking with us, yesterday I heard the same thing before we got bumped off". The cute Korean girl said that, flight might be delayed a bit because of they are clearing up the snow in Yuzhno. Now the flight has been retimed to 0950hrs at Gate 42. Went to the International Departure, to Gate 42. Arrived at Gate 42, was told that they had changed the gate to Gate 29. Went to gate 29. Saw a lot of familiar faces at the Asiana counter just now. Sat down for awhile. Told by the Asiana staff, flight might be boarding at 1100hrs. Now its 0900hrs, another freaking 2 hours to go. Saw John, asked him where is the smoking room. Went altogether with the american & the german to the smoking room. Shared a few drinks and stories about women & sex. Great..

1050hrs the PA rang. Ended the chat. Jog to Gate 29. Checked in. Incheon was massive. I even saw a few japanese schoolgirls. Yay!

Now off for the flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

In-flight entertainment = the Korean + Russian stewardess. Wow!
Stewardess = 8 (Scale 1-10)
Food: Seafood Rice, Kass and more Kass. It was damn cold in Incheon.

4) 15th February 2008, 1600hrs Local Sakhalin time. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport.

Arrived in Yuzhno. Just as John said, Russian Immigration would took a long time as there are only 2 counters available. 1 hr on the queue, took the bags, got out, Sasha & boss was nowhere around, switch on my cells, digi no line, celcom got line, a few missed calls came in, nizamarani’s sms got in, still wondering where is boss & Sasha. 15mins, 20mins, 30mins. Ah, saw Sasha & Boss. They taught that I bawak brg mcm nak pindah rumah, so they chartered a taxi wagon for my stuff. All I was carrying was 2 laptop bags & my 19.2 kilo haversack.

Saw snow.. Plenty of snow.. It was too cold..

Drove around Yuzhno town. Snow covered town. All the buildings are not joined together & jarang2. Bangunan abit buruk..

Ah.. lucky got internet conn. I’m dead tired. Nanti esok post gambar.

Those Nodame Cantabile SP’s are freaking awesome.. Owh.. kepada mereka2 yang blur, "Nodame Cantabile" yang aku tengah cerita ni adalah berasaskan daripada manga yang sama nama dengannya.. Sila klik link.. Just finished watching both episodes in RAW. Agak paham tp ada gak part yang xpaham so buat2 paham je la.. Nodame Special Episode ni menyambung balik ending drama Nodame aritu yang lepas.. Skrg Nodame + Chiaki dah berada di Paris. Nodame sambung belajar di Paris & Chiaki pulak ada International Conductors Competition in Prague. New challenges, new rivals & not to mention the usual dosage of Nodame’s antics. Memang pecah perut aku gelak.. Ms. Kimi ckp anime lg best dari dorama.. xkisah la mana2.. bg aku dorama ke anime ke manga ke suma best!

I just love Ueno Juri playing Nodame.. Xde aktres2 wanita Jepun yang mampu menghidupkan watak Nodame melainkan Jurippe.. Minah ni aku dah start minat masa aku tgk dia berlakon dalam Orange Days & Engine.. Aku dah agak minah ni akan take the opportunity utk berlakon dlm Nodame since dia dah berlakon dalam Swing Girls (2004), sebuah filem yang mengisahkan sekumpulan gadis2 yang jatuh cinta kepada muzik big band jazz. Sila klik link wiki sbb aku mmg xkan explain. Aku pun terus minat muzik big band jazz pasal tgk cerita Swing Girls ni.

Perghh.. dlm satu entry aku dah cerita pasal 2 cerita yang aku layan.. layan je la walaupun korang xminat.. tp if you’re into classical & orchestrated music, sila la layan Nodame, mmg best.. kalau into jazz music.. Layan la Swing Girls.. Beli la dvd kat kedai tu.. Memang puas ati.. (aku pun download jugak dulu2 tp sebab best aku beli & simpan aa dalam almari dvd #3) Yes, I have that many of dvd’s. BTW, Ms. V pinjam dvd Nodame aku so xdpt aa korang pinjam.. Beli je la sendirik..

Bila la aku nak muat pakai suit & tgk Philharmonic Orchestra… ~sigh..

eh.. btw sila layari blog Mrs. Mumu utk mengetahui di manakah bolognaise tersedap, termurah & terbanyak (SMB) di KLCC. Aku pun dah naik lapar bila tgk gambar bolognaise & carbonara yang dia amik.. Memang nampak sedap.. Growl~!

“Silver Moon, Red Moon”
Performed by: Iijima Mari
Music: Haneda Kentarou
Lyrics: Asa Akane

At a cafe terrace, painted by the vermillion sun,
Akane ni somaru cafe terrace

Along with the fragrance of Turkish coffee,
Turkish Coffee no kaori ni notte

The somber tango rhythm fills the air.
Tango no rhythm ga monouge ni

As lonely as I may be, if I dance
Hitori sabishiku step fumeba

It will bring a breath of fresh air into my heart.
Watashi no kokoro ni kaze ga fuku

If you’re not coming and you keep me waiting
Konomama anata ga konainara

I wonder who I’ll be dancing with?
Konya wa dareka to odorokana

“Silver Moon, Red Moon”
Silver Moon - Red Moon

You are so cold, Shanghai Dandy.
Tsumetai anata wa Shanghai Dandy

The smoke of Gitanes gets in my eyes.
Jitan no kemuri ga me ni shimiru

As the night makes the gypsy violin cry
Yoru ga nakaseru Gipsy Violin

Two glasses and a wine bottle
Wine no bottle to glass ga futatsu

Belittle my burning passion for you.
Moeru omoi mo yarusenaku

As lonely as I may be, if I toast
Hitori sabishiku kanpai sureba

Even a little flame can dance against the wind.
Chiisana honou ga kaze ni mau

If you’re not coming and you keep me waiting
Konomama anata ga konaikara

I wonder who I’ll be drinking with?
Konya wa dareka to yooukana

“Silver Moon, Red Moon”
Silver Moon - Red Moon

You are so cold, Shanghai Dandy.
Tsumetai anata wa Shanghai Dandy

The smoke of Gitanes gets in my eyes.
Jitan no kemuri ga me ni shimiru

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Kadang-kadang aku terfikir, why can’t I understand women.. and for women to understand me.. and why we need to understand each other in the first place.. Miss E pernah cakap ngan aku "We women don’t need men to understand us, we just need to be loved". The problem is I don’t know how to love without understanding whom I love. Maybe that’s why I’ve failed so many times in my previous relationships.

I need a fresh view on how to treat women.. any one can teach me that?

2008 yoroshiku ne! Don’t treat me too harsh this year around

here it’s like winter.. mmg sejuk.. aircond haram aku xpakai.. angin tah berapa knot tah.. ombak depan umah berdentum-dentam.. xpenah lg aku rasa mcm ni.. agak cool & agak membangkitkan semangat surfing USA aku..

hari-hari aku pakai jacket cosplay aku.. how I wished that I bought that high school uniform back when I was in Japan.. baru cool.. kot la..

but the fact of the matter is.. the weather is cool but i am not ~sigh.. I’m not worthy of being called cool

must be the inferiority complex kickin’ in yo.. haha!

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EDISI Jalan2 cari kedai makan yang "Sedap, Murah, Banyak" Bahagian 1

Kedai Makan Pok Mat (Kampung Ranggon, Kerteh)

Kedai Pok Mat ni memang terkenal aa dengan sapa2 yg duduk / keje kat area ni.. Menu hanya ada dua, Mee Rebus + Mee Goreng. Tapi bersesuaian dengan matlamat segmen ni (SMB) so kedai ni memang menepati citarasa aku dan kawan2.

Aku explain sikit dengan detail isi kandungan tiap2 jenis makanan.

1) Mee Rebus = Mee Rebus mangkuk besar di penuhi dgn MEE.. banyak ketulan2 daging ayam & sayur sawi dan kobis. Sup dia mmg power aku rasa pakai lada hitam yang homemade., pedas maut. Sesuai dimakan dengan sos cili yang dibuat sendiri oleh Pak Mat & Makcik untuk menambah kepedasan yang dah memang pedas.

2) Mee Goreng = Mee goreng yang agak simple tetapi banyak rencah seperti jugak Mee Rebus di atas. Pok Mat & Makcik memang tarak kedekut kepada kami pelanggan setia. Memang power.

Yang best kedai ni, Pok Mat je yang jadi tukang masak. Makcik (Bini Pok Mat) jd waitress & tukang buat air. Kadang2 ada gak budak2 yang tolong especially musim cuti skolah.. Senario order adalah seperti begini.

"Pok Mat nak masak Mee Rebus ni" Maksud makcik adalah kepada sapa2 yang nak order Mee Rebus boleh join sekali pastu sapa2 yang nak order Mee Goreng kena tunggu next batch la. Tu pun ramai orang yang still sanggup tunggu order mereka.

Facility yang unik:
1) Kedai makan kawasan kampung - mmg tenang beb..
2) Rupa kedai yang old-skool siap ada pangkin kat depan kedai

Facility2 lain:
1) ASTRO!
2) Sokkaba harian

Damage Perbelanjaan:

1)Aku
Mee Rebus : RM2.50 (Harga dulu RM2.00)
Teh O Ais : RM0.80

2) Mr. Az
Mee Goreng: RM3.00 (Harga dulu RM2.50)
Milo Ais: RM1.00

Dengan ini aku merasmikan Kedai Pok Mat sebagai kedai SMB. Memang power!

akemashite omedetou!

kotoshimo yoroshiku onegai shimasu..

2007 gokurousama desu.. honto ni sumimasen deshita.. kotoshi ore wa dame deshita..

Dah beberapa kali aku berborak dengan mereka yang pernah mempelajari bidang2 kejuruteraan. Kami banyak menyentuh hal2 perihal "HOW THINGS WORK" kerana sewaktu itu di kebanyakan Astro rumah2 sewa kami tidak mempunyai Discovery Channel. Merasakan diri mereka terlalu pandai, mereka tidak mahu dipaksa menonton rancangan2 yang berbentuk ilmu pengetahuan.

"Cukup aa time aku kecik2 dulu kena paksa dgn bapak aku tengok TV Pendidikan!" and I don’t blame them, because TV Pendidikan sememangnya boring. Ketika aku berusia 5 tahun, aku sudah boleh mengucapkan perkataan objek-objek & paksi simetri.

"F**K lecturer Thermodynamics aku, selamba bg aku D" kata Jambang kepada rakan2 seperjuangan aliran yang sama. Bukan aku.

"Thermodynamics.. Is it THAT damn hard?" ujar aku selamba. Memang betul aku tak tahu, kerana persekitaran pembelajaran aku adalah berorientasikan suasana politik dunia ketika itu dan juga bagaimana nak mencapai tahap tertinggi dlm Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. I got a little envious when I was the odd one between all of us and I can’t really masuk with them when the discussion swirling around engineering subjects & terms.

C’mon guys.. tell me is Thermodynamics that hard? Budak2 Engine sila enlighten aku yang buta engineering.

Anyway, enough about Thermodynamics 101.

"Kereta dah kena tarik, 3 bulan tak bayar. Cemana ni?" bising mak aku. Erk.. and here I thought that kereta tu memang bayar bulan2. Perangai mak sama je ngan perangai anak. Banyak kredit kad dan banyak hutang. Komitmen terlalu banyak bak kata bank bila aku nak apply loan kereta dulu.

Basically, I am kicking myself here for my previous lifestyle, and I am really paying for what I have done in the past 5 years of working. Peer pressure is just an excuse the same with Jack Daniels and Tsingtao and excessive hooray2 lifestyle.

Now I’m all through with that.

Debt restructuring is really hard when you are not disciplined enough. Thinking of having 5 credit cards? Yeah.. come and join the club. Please do.. bawak kawan2 skali. Lagi ramai MUFLIS lagi bagus. "Erk! Tak nak!" (Hoping to say those words when I quit my ciggies in the future) First things first, ‘debt restructuring’..

Mom, your son will go back when he has settled all our debts, ok? Encik PTPTN.. aku bayar RM58.00 setiap bulan hanya untuk cover kos pengurusan hutang aku tu.. nanti ada duit lebih aku bayar lebih..

He he.. Macam diorang boleh dengar.. dan macam ayat yang selalu kita dengar

3-4 bulan lagi aku rasa.. baru settle 1-2 hutang, the rest? .. yeah, a few more years down the road ~sigh

Kehidupan penuh dengan hutang, that’s my life. Kids, don’t ever try to have more than 2 credit cards. Jangan ada langsung lagi baik.