Selfish Pig

Selfish pig cartoons by Andy Riley. I find it an interesting depiction of everyday human's behaviour u may come across, esp in office environment!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This one is my favourite:

What great spurt of wisdom!!! LOL..

Encounter pigple like this before? How you deal with them? :D

Kongey-Street view+Transport+People

One thing i didnt expect in the city centre is the lack of traffic jams, surprisingly. Unlike KL we are stuck in jam even when we are already on the "highway", and still gotta pay for the toll...what nonsense!

I think it has got to do with their transportation system, which is far more convenient, than in KL. They have buses, MRTs, Tramlines, taxis plying the road and ferrying passengers at REGULAR intervals and in TIMELY fashion. The buses are slightly more advanced than KL' ones. MRTs announce the next destination in a clear tone of voice, unlike KL LRT's blurting of nonsensical English. Sometimes when ur lucky, u dont hear anything at all LOL

 

Inside a bus. Notice the clean seats with two TVs and a center LCD console showing the next destination, which changes automatically on each stop.

 

Heck even the double decker buses has a special compartment to put all your heavy luggages. How come i never see this on local buses?

Its a good idea to buy an octopus if ur using public transport in HK. Its available from the airport terminal and most MRT stations. Its really convenient cos u can just smack the octopus on the buses, MRTs, Trams for your commuting. And when u shop at malls, u can even pay your purchases with octopus too! Nifty!

 

 The Octopus Card, equivalent to Touch n Go here. Only more useful..

The streets of HK are a blend of old and new. Old monuments exist alongside super chic buildings. There are quite a few streets famous for their night market and stuff. Their shoplots are very organized in the sense that similar retails are grouped along the same street. So u can see a street with shops selling clothes on one side then the next junction u see another street full of shops selling fishes and tanks. We also went to the famous Miu Kai (Temple street) and Lady street just to have a look. My friend got the honour of kena marah by a lady peddler LOL...

He was looking at some wares at the Temple Street. As we were leaving, the lady peddler was cursing at him and the other Caucasian tourist : 你不買就某害斗搞搞震！！ (Don't touch my things if u not going to buy them!!). I think our local pasar malam peddlers are much more civilised at least....LOL. On the other hand, there are a handful of immigrants from China who work in HK with their fluent Cantonese, whom i feel are more friendlier.

I noticed that the elderly people of HK tend to be more protective of themselves, being realistic and sometimes really rude to others. No offense to anyone but this is just my observation. Perhaps years of living in this concrete jungle shaped their behaviour to be such in order to survive. HK is totally NOT a good place to retire... 

Even the younger generation also behave in a "cold" way...Not in a heartless way but just seem indifferent. Now only i know why foreigners tend to say Malaysians are warm people :D  Of course im just saying in per se.

I guess ur considered lucky if u have a high-density apartment like this to stay after ur retired in HK. The less lucky ones will have bridges covering their heads or staying in those infamous "cage lodging"

I feel that HK is a nice place to visit but not really a good place to call home. Too hectic too expensive and far too crowded to my liking :-)

Where would u like to stay after your retirement?

Kongey walk-food galore

Blow....blow....blow....before your mind drifted off somewhere, Im actually blowing away the dust collecting in this blog, its growing mold like Ant said. Last week just not in the mood to write anything. Blame it on my period if u will..LOL

Finally finished editing the HK trip photos. My first ever trip to the metropolis. Though im kinda familiar with the environment there from watching TVB shows but being there myself is another experience in itself.

Food we sampled during our short tour (click to enlarge)

We stayed in Cityview hotel in Mongkok district. Its really a convenient place cos everything is within walking distance. The food, shopping retails, MRT etc etc. But downside is we really have to walk a LOT. I think i lost my tummy while i was there LOL.

Didnt really go hunting for expensive restaurants or specific food. We just stop by where ever we were, and talk whatever we see fit. Haha..so much for spontaneity :D

From the La-Zha Meen (literally translated as Dirty Noodle) to Che-Zhai Meen (Carwheel noodle) to Dim Sum to Yau Char Koay to foodcourt meals. Somehow the dimsum places we went doesnt seem to break my expectation...in fact it pales to Ipoh dimsum.. maybe we just didnt know where to look :P

The first thing I noticed about the food here is the PRICE. Its so so much expensive!! A typical meal at the tiny little eateries will easily set u back HK20-30 which is around RM10-20. (My typical meal here only costs RM3-5). Yeah...im really really poor...can only afford cheap food LOL. In fact for soya drinks if u would like to add on the ice, u have to add HK2 for each cup!! What a rip off!! RM1 for couple of icecubes??! I had the most expensive chicken rice in Food republic, Time Square HK. Its a freaking HKD 48 meal... !

Another thing i notice is the prevalence of meal sets in eateries here. Everything comes in set. A typical set consist of the main course (rice/noodle) with a drink and a soup. Its usually fullfilling enough fortunately. Quite different from local here where u can just pick anything u want without worrying about the price :)

To be continued...

Short and simple

SELAMAT PAGI CIKGU!

Cara Malaysian berbahasa Inggeris agak terlalu mudah, pendek, tepat, tetapi efektif. Dia bandingkan dengan cara orang Briton berbahasa seperti dalam contoh-contoh yang diberi berikut:

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.
Malaysians: No Stock.

RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago
Malaysians: Hello, who page?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kew me

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians: No-need, lah.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter
through this door?
Malaysians: (pointing the door) Can ah?

WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Malaysians: Don't want la ...

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.
Malaysians: You mad, ah?

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shut up lah!

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU.
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you?
Malaysians: See what, see what?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!/ Shit-lah!!

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that ...?

WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you,
Malaysians: like that also don't know how to do!!!!

WHEN SOMEONE EXPRESSES DISPLEASURE
Britons: I wouldn't do that if i were you..
Malaysians: U want to die issit..?

WHEN SOMEONE LEARN SOMETHING
Britons: Oh I see...so this is the correct way of doing it. Thanks.
Malaysians: Oh like this izzit?? Cakap awal awal lah...

WHEN SOMEONE DROP A COIN/MONEY
Briton: Excuse me, sir, U just dropped some money on the road just now...
Malaysians: S-kew, I see this on the road first so this is mine, ok...?

WHEN ONE'S CAR WAS BLOCKED
Briton: Damn! Someone blocked my car!
Malaysians: Fu*ker!! (while scratching the others car with car key)

WHEN ASKING FOR DISCOUNT
Briton: Would u consider lower the price, please?
Malaysians: Give cheaper-lah!!!

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY 
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?
Malaysians: Celaka u

TERIMA KASIH CIKGU!

(got this from realestate malaysia forum site)(+my own)

Enjoy your coming weekend everyone! though im still working tomorrow...

The Scent of Summer

Burberry Summer 2009

 This limited edition presented in 2009 and created by Emilie Coppermann, opens with fresh and pleasant aromas of green apple, mint, lime and yuzu. A heart incorporates cumin and driftwood, while a base hides cedar, amber and white musk. The nose behind this fragrance is Emilie (Bevierre) Coppermann. 

In the car, he slipped his hand to the passenger seat and handed over a white-blue rectangular package to his beau. "Happy Birthday". The beau seem unfazed by what was presented to him, just scanning the package with much detail, didn't say a thing. He felt slightly disappointed. Not that he was expecting a thankyou, but a warm smile in return wouldn't have hurt. He drove his beau back home nevertheless, keeping mum about his unsettling feeling. "Bye.."

On the way back, a thousand thoughts were running through his mind. What could this mean? Too excited until speechless? Not interested at all? The gift was not good enough? Suddenly a familiar tune was playing. A SMS came in.

"I never expected you will give me that as a present. I thought you would have treated me to a dinner...Don't splurge on these in the future... Not your style, you have always been a thrifty person....... I love the fragrance"

"It's not so much about the price of the item but the idea that i remember what you told me. You said you would very much like to have one for yourself, right? Now THAT is really PRICELESS :)  I thought you didnt like it..." He replied his beau.

"I LOVE IT. Bring you to a nice dinner place tomorrow..."

He shakes off his negative thoughts earlier on and lie sprawling on the bed. Knowing that he would probably get a sweet dream tonight...

Facebook 面書

So many of my friends are using facebook day in and day out.

But facebook actually can give you hell of a problem :)

Take a case of someone I know. Lets call her M. M is in the process of changing job, to another company because she is very fed up with her superior. One day, she wrote something on her facebook wall. Its says :"I cant take it anymore! Enough..u big bully!!" Then subsequently she got a reply :" 飲水要思源“ The chinese proverb means one should be grateful for whoever has helped them along the path. Guess who wrote the message? Yup, her superior.

Lesson of the day. Never, ever, ever ever ever ever add your colleague or boss in your facebook profile. Never, ever, ever ever ever blast them in your facebook wall. Its as good as farting right in front of them. Unless of cos, thats your intention and ready to bear the consequences.

I know of so many people indulging in Facebook games at work and after work. Its addictive i guess (i never played). But think about how unproductive this is. Instead, do something productive. Read a good book, watch a nice movie, go makan, rob a bank, have sex. Whatever...

Facebook is a wealth of personal information. Or should i say the net is. Just give me your username, or email etc and I can probably find 10 things about you within a matter of minutes. Your fullname, address, your friends, your favourites, your hobby, your likings, your last sexpedition....

Mother: Have you been reading lately, son?
Son: Yes, mum.
Mother: Goodboy. And what have u been reading, dear?
Son: Its a book. Face-book.
Mother: .....

OK...Time to see my friends' updates... Ciao! :P