I have been wanting to write, so many times.But recent events just kept me so busy.I also realised that to be able to write the mind should be calm.The past week, I have not had enough sleep and for the first time since i started driving,I was not able to change a flat tyre.On 22nd December on a cold night I was stranded without a car,my tyre went flat so i thought 'what the heck' i will just change it,but i was so wrong after Jacking the car and unscrewing the tyre,the tyre just refuse to come out the rims,i was pulling the Tyre as though my whole life depended on this one wheel.After an hour,alone at 8 degrees almost midnight,I gave up.
The next day,I called a guy to tell him that my car tyre was flat.Guess what the guy said:'You don't know how to change a tyre'!, I almost killed that guy!,after explaining to him in a rather harsh manner,he knew i meant business.So he came after 15 min,tried the same thing i did,how smart!.Then he picked a big hammer and smacked the hell out of the tyre!.Finally,after 48 hours and few unpleasant exchanges the tyre was replaced.I felt bad for that guy, but what the heck,i needed to get the job done.So, I thanked him and he drove off just waving at me.I'm sure he would have cursed me the whole night,because I kept coughing.
Since my wife and daughter have left for vacation, I have been spending a lot of my valuable time with my TV and DVD player.The other day i watched a movie called BORAT.I have been a fan of ALI G since the time of my University days. But this movie about BORAT ,who is from Khazakistan and is travelling to America for the first time.This movie is an insult to intelligence.Its funny,but in a stupid way!Its also disgusting at times.At the moment I'm half way through watching The Interpreter,so far so good.
What a Week!
Saturday, 27 January 2007
Sunday, 21 January 2007
Statement from Bloggers United
My Fellow Bloggers in Malaysia are being sued,this is totally unacceptable.If We let them sue, then we are setting a bad precedent.Lets stay united and boycot NST,make them realise that they indeed are fools.My Support to Jeff and Rocky,May The Force Be With You.
Below is the statement from Bloggers United,an intitative from Sheih and Susan.
I'm proud to be a member of Bloggers United.
This is the official statement of Bloggers United. This statement is jointly drafted by Susan Loone and Sheih of Kickdefella. All those who believe in justice and right to free speech, please sign on and put this up in your blogs. Spread it around; let it grow far and wide. The fight is on! See also kickdefella.
We are a group of Malaysian bloggers who believe in justice and right to free speech. We, who endorse the Bloggers United movement , unanimously condemn the action taken by media conglomerate NST against bloggers Rocky Bru and Jeff Ooi. The action by the newspaper against the duo is an action against all bloggers who believe in their right to free speech, freedom of expression and justice.
The recent event may seem like a grave development in the path of bloggers, but it can never and must never impede or stop us from defending our right to speak, to express, to write and to tell the truth, to be the watchdog, eyes and ears of the people, or simply to share our view, and give fair comment on any subject which involves and affects us as humans, as rightful citizens of this country.
The recent event may very well give the government owned media the opportunity to dictate the so-called ‘truth” but such actions only prove that bloggers must unite , continue to uphold the right to free speech and freedom of expression, fight for justice, even if it is not our own, be more alert, committed to the cause of free speech, relentless and persistence in the face of such persecution like the one which had befallen on the two of us.What YOU do to any of US, is what YOU do to ALL.
As responsible bloggers, we demand and claim our space on the blogosphere for free and fair comment, where important national issues and prominent personalities are discussed.
Although it may seem as if the NSTP defamation suits will have a chilling effect on freedom of bloggers, as litigation can be expensive and may jeorpadise a blogger’s economic position, we will not be cowed or silenced by those who have no regard for free speech.
If you find our post offensive, you may refute us with correct facts and figures and fair comment, in the spirit of free speech.
The first two cases will have grave impact not only on the internet, but country as a whole as the country celebates VMY2007. The healthy, mature and democratic growth for free speech and expression in our midst is at stake.
The reputation of the nation as it strives to promote our multimedia supercorridor and love for IT will be a national joke for all the world to feast on.
We demand for a level playing field in all action meted out to bloggers and in particular in the defamation proceedings particularly in terms of financial resources and capabilities, and secondly, that the legal rights of bloggers et al are properly protected in keeping with the imperatives of an information society and knowledge economy which Malaysia aspires to become.
Below is the statement from Bloggers United,an intitative from Sheih and Susan.
I'm proud to be a member of Bloggers United.
This is the official statement of Bloggers United. This statement is jointly drafted by Susan Loone and Sheih of Kickdefella. All those who believe in justice and right to free speech, please sign on and put this up in your blogs. Spread it around; let it grow far and wide. The fight is on! See also kickdefella.
We are a group of Malaysian bloggers who believe in justice and right to free speech. We, who endorse the Bloggers United movement , unanimously condemn the action taken by media conglomerate NST against bloggers Rocky Bru and Jeff Ooi. The action by the newspaper against the duo is an action against all bloggers who believe in their right to free speech, freedom of expression and justice.
The recent event may seem like a grave development in the path of bloggers, but it can never and must never impede or stop us from defending our right to speak, to express, to write and to tell the truth, to be the watchdog, eyes and ears of the people, or simply to share our view, and give fair comment on any subject which involves and affects us as humans, as rightful citizens of this country.
The recent event may very well give the government owned media the opportunity to dictate the so-called ‘truth” but such actions only prove that bloggers must unite , continue to uphold the right to free speech and freedom of expression, fight for justice, even if it is not our own, be more alert, committed to the cause of free speech, relentless and persistence in the face of such persecution like the one which had befallen on the two of us.What YOU do to any of US, is what YOU do to ALL.
As responsible bloggers, we demand and claim our space on the blogosphere for free and fair comment, where important national issues and prominent personalities are discussed.
Although it may seem as if the NSTP defamation suits will have a chilling effect on freedom of bloggers, as litigation can be expensive and may jeorpadise a blogger’s economic position, we will not be cowed or silenced by those who have no regard for free speech.
If you find our post offensive, you may refute us with correct facts and figures and fair comment, in the spirit of free speech.
The first two cases will have grave impact not only on the internet, but country as a whole as the country celebates VMY2007. The healthy, mature and democratic growth for free speech and expression in our midst is at stake.
The reputation of the nation as it strives to promote our multimedia supercorridor and love for IT will be a national joke for all the world to feast on.
We demand for a level playing field in all action meted out to bloggers and in particular in the defamation proceedings particularly in terms of financial resources and capabilities, and secondly, that the legal rights of bloggers et al are properly protected in keeping with the imperatives of an information society and knowledge economy which Malaysia aspires to become.
Sunday, 14 January 2007
Long time..
Havent blogged for a long time, been very busy with work.Weather is still a pain.Im blogging from a Restaurant.Just cant sleep....hopefully this tea will help...
Sunday, 7 January 2007
Great Start..
I logged in to the Gulf Daily News,Bahrain's local english paper , I nearly jumped out of my chair when I saw my article published.What a start for a great year, Im going to continue writing,and ensure atleast one article gets published in a month.Im so excited that it got published,but im even more excited that it got published unedited...
Friday, 5 January 2007
Barney-Mania
The arrival ,great weather , sunny but occasional cold breeze
Check the crowd,I thought Michael Jackson was coming......
Yeahhh...Give me your money.....
I Love you , you love me.....Just a couple of pictures folks,Come to think about this purple thing..i don't know what the heck it is.But Kids just go crazy over this purple dinosaur.No one knows why it has green spots on its back,some allergy i suppose...well,overall we had a great time.
Goals...
5 days has passed since the start of 2007, looks like its going to be another speedy year.Since like yesterday we celebrated New year, till today I'm busy wishing everyone New year greetings.Well, the cold has not subsided, and the war for heater is getting more intense.If someone breaks into your house,make sure your heater is locked up.Don't worry about the cash, jewellery or even life.Just make sure your heater is safe and secured.
December has been a stressful month for me,so many things happening at one time.So far the start of the year has been good,I actually dare not say that,don't know what to expect when.
Well, every year my wife and I at the stroke of midnight before New year,we would sit down and write down our resolutions for New year,and see how far we have achieved what we have planned for the previous year.A practice that i learned from my parents.
Looking back at 2006, we actually had a great year, no complains.we achieved 6 out of our 9 resolutions that we made, that's not too bad.So, now in 2007 we made our goals.Always remember to make reasonable goals and put your heart and soul working on it.My wife and I have one common goal as a family ,then we also have individual ones.Usually the individuals one are secret.In University, i remember one time a friend of mine told me write down your goals and paste it in front of your bed and look at at it all the time, you will achieve it one day.I guess he forgot to tell me that you also have to work on it...Well, now that we have come to a more serious phase of life, where insurance agents,banks and mortgages take control of your life.It is really important that we plan our financial needs.To live within our means and also to spoil ourselves sometimes.So goals can consist of material needs,financial needs,spiritual needs,physical needs and others.If you fail to plan , then you are planning to fail....
December has been a stressful month for me,so many things happening at one time.So far the start of the year has been good,I actually dare not say that,don't know what to expect when.
Well, every year my wife and I at the stroke of midnight before New year,we would sit down and write down our resolutions for New year,and see how far we have achieved what we have planned for the previous year.A practice that i learned from my parents.
Looking back at 2006, we actually had a great year, no complains.we achieved 6 out of our 9 resolutions that we made, that's not too bad.So, now in 2007 we made our goals.Always remember to make reasonable goals and put your heart and soul working on it.My wife and I have one common goal as a family ,then we also have individual ones.Usually the individuals one are secret.In University, i remember one time a friend of mine told me write down your goals and paste it in front of your bed and look at at it all the time, you will achieve it one day.I guess he forgot to tell me that you also have to work on it...Well, now that we have come to a more serious phase of life, where insurance agents,banks and mortgages take control of your life.It is really important that we plan our financial needs.To live within our means and also to spoil ourselves sometimes.So goals can consist of material needs,financial needs,spiritual needs,physical needs and others.If you fail to plan , then you are planning to fail....
Thursday, 4 January 2007
Joy...
During this festive season, dont forget the underpriviliged.A simple gift can put a smile on their face....Monday, 1 January 2007
Striving To Do Better In The New Year
New Year, new resolutions. Almost all of us strive to be better than yesterday. Just like sales, let us compare our progress compared to last year. How have we grown financially, spiritually, academically, health wise, job wise? If we are better than what we were compared to last year than we have made some progress. Looking back at 2006, not all of us would have a memorable year; some might have lost loved ones others would have lost their belongings, whatever it is there will be sweet and bad memories. Good or bad it is us that decide how the coming year will fare for us. Here is my wish list for 2007:
I wish that, people will not be known as Hindu’s, Muslim’s or Christians but rather as human beings,
I wish Palestinian’s and Israeli’s will look at each other as human beings,
I wish money is just used as a trade tool and not corrupt one self.
I wish people would value life and think about the pain a mother has to go through, delivering a child before taking anyone’s life.
I wish education is available to all regardless of race, status or colour of the skin.
I wish leaders will think rational rather than being emotional,
I wish that people will love each other for the sake of humanity and accept the fact that God has made all of us different.
I wish that the nature is treated with respect
I wish for a borderless world.
The list can go on; it is you and I than can make this world a better place to live in.
I hope it’s not too much to ask, let us pray that the Almighty will bless us for continuous glory and peace and remind each other we are all children of God regardless, of race, religion or where we come from.
( This article was published in Gulf Daily News,Middle east Based news Paper on 7/01/07)
I wish that, people will not be known as Hindu’s, Muslim’s or Christians but rather as human beings,
I wish Palestinian’s and Israeli’s will look at each other as human beings,
I wish money is just used as a trade tool and not corrupt one self.
I wish people would value life and think about the pain a mother has to go through, delivering a child before taking anyone’s life.
I wish education is available to all regardless of race, status or colour of the skin.
I wish leaders will think rational rather than being emotional,
I wish that people will love each other for the sake of humanity and accept the fact that God has made all of us different.
I wish that the nature is treated with respect
I wish for a borderless world.
The list can go on; it is you and I than can make this world a better place to live in.
I hope it’s not too much to ask, let us pray that the Almighty will bless us for continuous glory and peace and remind each other we are all children of God regardless, of race, religion or where we come from.
( This article was published in Gulf Daily News,Middle east Based news Paper on 7/01/07)
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