High Time for Red Alert!

It's about time PTPTN start asking for their money back from those graduates that had defaulted their loan many moons ago. I condone it. Whether PTPTN is in dire need of the money or not (which I don't think they are), it is your duty to pay back the sum that was taken, WITH INTEREST. After all, the Government is not a charity. Nothing comes without proper payback.

If you think you have the right to not pay back and you need a good verbal bashing, please come to me. I'll be glad to straighten you out!

If you lend money to someone and they don't pay you back, how would you feel? So, do your part!

Keep your promise and uphold your integrity!

My Gym: Clark Hatch @KL Hilton

Today, I feel like writing about my gym. I can say with confidence that my gym (Clark Hatch @KL Hilton) is by far the best gym I've joined. Before I start harping about it, I must tell you that I've been to True Fitness, Celebrity Fitness, California Fitness and Fitness First. Of these four, my worst experience was with Fitness First (FF). Two possible reasons to this:

(1) Too high expectations at my end; or

(2) They are just plain rude...

However, my friends seem to have high regards for FF. So, we shall leave it at that. Let's move on to my gym. LOL.

As you push open the heavy glass door, 2 friendly Clark Hatch's staff at the reception would greet you by name. Without asking, they know your preference i.e. what size of shirt and pants you wear, preference of locker i.e. top or bottom and the number of towels (big and small) that you require. Once you have everything that you need, you proceed to the locker room. One fantastic thing I like about Clark Hatch is that you don't even need to bring anything, except your shoes. Very convenient.

The cozy and nicely lit locker room is fantastic. But that's not the main thing. When you want to start your workout, you will walk along a short hallway to the gym area. As you push the heavy wooden door, you're greeted by Jazz music and sometimes, contemporary pop music. Volume: Just right!

Air circulation is brilliant because the ceiling is a 3-floor ceiling (the ceiling actually made the music that's played, sound even better). When you work out, you don't feel that you're ever short of oxygen. When you run on the treadmill, instead of having a "cluster" of TVs in front and you select your channel from your machine, Clark Hatch has individual LCD mounted to every machine. Earphones are provided if you wish to use them. Very personalised and very chic.

When you want to cool down after a strenuous workout, adjourn to the pool of KL Hilton. Enjoy the sun deck provided by the hotel and if you want a drink, you could always walk to the pool bar and get a glass of wine, vodka or just fruit juice, if you like. The outdoor jacuzzi is simply irresistible in the evening, under the stars. If your friends or gym buddies do not wish to take a dip in the jacuzzi, then they could sit on the very spacious seats provided and sip drinks and be merry; talk, joke and laugh the night away.

If you prefer a more private session of pampering, the male and female wet areas have jacuzzi, steam room and sauna room. Rejuvenate after a good workout. If you so wish, be a patron of Clark Hatch's LifeSpa. Select from a wide range of massages and/or spa packages and get pampered!!

Once you are done, take a shower in one of the individual cubicles. You will not feel like you're using a communal shower at all because each shower room is covered from the top to the bottom. There's no such thing as open top; the type where you could chat with your friends while showering. Gel, blower and cotton buds are provided. If you think you still need some rest from your workout after showering, rest on the sun deck chairs provided in the lounge and watch some news or etc on the 2 large LCDs mounted on the wall, on each side. If not, just rest or sleep on it till you're satisfied, all while listening to very soothing music played throughout the entire wet area and lounge.

Life is indeed wonderful with Clark Hatch! :).

ME

This would probably be the most interesting post ever. I am going to talk about myself. I am going to kill two birds with one big stone. Bird #1: Tis' I, People's Perception. Bird #2: Tis' I, from My Angle.

I have a story like none other. If I say my story is one of the most interesting stories out there, you must believe it because it is true. BUT in here, right now, it's not about my story; it's about me, as a person.

TEMPER

People:

Hey, he has quite a temper. Look at his face.

Me:

I'd like to think that I (generally) have a good temper. However, when things go awry, I tend to get ignited rather easily. I'm trying to better myself in this aspect.

DEMAND

People:

So demanding. Everything must be tip top. WTF...

Me:

I don't think demanding is the right word to describe this trait of mine. It's more of setting my own standard and expectation. I have high expectations of myself and others (depending on situation). I would expect a person to act swiftly and not do something unnecessarily or useless.

Example 1: @Starbucks, ordering coffee. 2 cashier machines. One is busy and another idle. I'd react to that. I will ask why is the 2nd machine not utilised and you (the barista) standing there doing nothing, when there's a queue for coffee.

Example 2: @Restaurant, having a meal. If the food is below par, I'd react to that. I will ask for the waiter and voice my dissatisfaction on the food that was served. I will say that if the restaurant has the audacity to charge such prices on its food, then the food must be of a certain standard. Otherwise, why be in operation at all?

Example 3: @Restaurant, having a meal. If the system for waitering, food delivery and service are horrendous, I will react to that. I will say if you don't know how to operate a restaurant, don't, because it's silly and you're wasting people's time and money to dine at a lousy place. I can tell you for sure that I will never be a patron to your restaurant again.

(I have other examples but that would be a book. So, what I'm trying to say is that I have certain expectation if you portray yourself to be someone or something. So if you're not, don't try to be. You'll only annoy me and in the process, I'll incinerate you with my mouth)

RESPECT

People:

He's rude at times. Very cold too.

Me:

If a person is being unnecessarily difficult, I don't find the need to be nice. Also, to be respected, one needs to learn how to respect. If you don't do the latter, there's no chance in this lifetime that I'll ever respect you.

FIRST IMPRESSION

People:

What an ass! He doesn't even look at people when he talks to them. Look at that proud face. Pompous and arrogant.

Me:

Yes, I admit that I can look hostile when I don't know you. There's no reason for me to be smiling 24/7. I'll look like an idiot. Also, I don't have a reason to look at you if I don't know you. Why would I look at you?? So I just walk straight and look ahead. I walk with my back straight and my head held high. It's for posture and I have to carry a certain demeanour when I'm in public. I can't be goofy. I have a reputation to protect for various reasons.

If you give me a good vibe or positive "chi", then I'll reciprocate. If you act all high and mighty, I will again, incinerate you without even the slightest hesitation. But honestly, when I look at myself in the mirror, I can't seem to reconcile to what others say about me. I look just too adorable.

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ABOUT ME

I fought in school.

I skipped school like nobody's business. I have horrible attendance record in high school. If it rains, you'll know that I'll not be there. It's that predictable.

I drove out from school in the open, under the watchful eyes of the principal. I didn't bother. I just had to get out from there.

I was caned by the principal.

I cheated in my exams a few times.

I hated one person so much that I channeled my energy into ensuring that he was suspended from his job for a period of time (can't disclose more to protect identity).

I did not come from a rich family. We went through some serious tough times. If you think you've been through hell, check with me. Hence, I've promised myself that I'll never have a repeat of that for my family and myself.

I believe that nobody is poor by choice. It's always due to a reason. I have the highest respect for those who can live happy lives despite being financially challenged. I have no respect for rich people that treat others with no respect, or as if they are the most important people in the world. I will tell you off and after that, you'll feel inferior.

I will go all out to help a friend if I believe in that friend.

I like to speak in a crowd, say in a conference or etc. The more people, the better. I like to be "out there". Not attention seeker, but just like the feeling of addressing a huge group of people. I get very excited and I'll go "Pick Me.. Pick Me".

MY CLOSING

Honestly, I think a person should be who he should be. No point pretending to be someone you're not to just fit in. I am telling you all the above so that you'll have a better picture of me. There are so many things to tell but if I do that, it'll be an e-book. I have THAT many stories; of good, of bad, of sad and of happy.

What is there to life, when you are always confined? If there's such thing as a time machine and I can go back to make amends, I wouldn't. I do not want to alter anything from my past actions and my behaviour which have brought me here today. I am here because of who I am, without pretense.

Angels & Demons

I am going to read Dan Brown's "Angels & Demons". Starting soon. A bit outdated (I know) but better be slow than never. LOL. Should've read the book before I went to Rome. Or better, I should have watched the movie before I went. Haihs.

Picking Up and Letting Go

Hmmm, today I have finally learnt how to let go. It's fairly simple. One just have to condition one's mind to let it go.

Whether or not you get what you want, it's secondary. Not being affected if you did not get what you want is primary. I've been told not to worry over something that I can't control. I believe that, but I wasn't able to practise it simply because I just can't let go, despite being out of my control. I'm happy to say that now, I'm a person that could let go, when I want to.

If you're able to pick up, then be ready to put down when the time comes.

Yay Me!!!

Lives and Catastrophes...

Within a week, we had at least 4 catastrophes. The world has indeed becoming more and more intolerant towards humans. Then again, would it be that they were the "great" doings of humans? I read the novel by Crichton; "State of Fear". Apparently, people could "conjure" such catastrophes.

Anyway, Typhoon Ketsana (Vietnam), Typhoon Parma (Philippines), quakes in Padang, Indonesia and the Samoan Islands as well as the tsunamis, have taken lives. I cannot imagine having to go through the same ordeal time and again, to survive. It doesn't take a scientist to figure out the impact and grief that had befallen the unfortunate citizens of these countries.

Earthquake in Padang, Indonesia

Source: The Star (Malaysia)

Typhoon Parma (Philippines)

Source: The Guardian

Typhoon Ketsana (Vietnam)

Source: The Examiner.com

Times like these, you see governments rise to the occasion to deploy aids and funds to these countries. How effective? I can't say. But such deployments inject much hope into the victims of these cats.

So, while we're out and about celebrating the mid-autumn festival, birthdays, anniversaries and etc, we must remember that we're blessed. At the same time we're doing the above, others are suffering the wrath of Mother Nature.

I'm not a party pooper, but it's of utmost importance that we feel blessed!

bored

Let me put it on record that I was/am:

BORED

Relaxing Saturday

I'd like to think that I had a good Saturday, so far. How much can go wrong within an hour, right? (touch wood). I don't know why, but somehow, I feel good. It's a good sign.

I didn't do much today. Just watch some TV and thinking of certain people. Probably that's why I'm feeling good. I didn't do anything. LOL. Very unlike me. But I like it.

OK... so I lied. I did do something. I did some work. It's just me. Can't stay away. (grin). Not as bad as previously though. For those who knows me, it is as if I bring my office wherever I go. Now, I don't.. (not so much! It's quite hard for me not to bring it along with me occasionally). Haha.

Whilst I still have 1 hour before Sunday, I would like to wish all of you "Happy Mid-Autumn". Have a good one and enjoy your mooncakes. 1 hour left!!! :).