Exotic Bali

Bali. It is always a place somebody would recommend to visit. And I agree. My adventure to Bali was combined with work. All my work mates except one left for Bali on the 19th May. The beginning of the journey was really a turn off because you see so many travellers putting on mask due to the health issue about Swine Flu. Yet you see them taking it off when they have their food at one of the restaurant at the airport. We arrived Bali early in the evening, so did not get to see much. But one thing that is pretty certain for me is that the motorbike riders there are perhaps the most fearless people. Well...I've been to Taipei, so I thought they were fearless people. Ok, perhaps they are known to be fearless in their own place. I literally have my own brakes while we were driven by the driver to our hotel and also throughout our travelling time on the road.

The time spent there was brief but it was enough to give me the feeling that the place is indeed exotic. I did a quick and very cheap shopping. Everywhere I go, I hear Balinese music, so soothing. So I end up buying two CD's for myself. Really worth it. The most interesting part was always trying to convert their currency back to Ringgit Malaysia. I even had my calculator with me, haha!

What imprinted in me most about Bali was to see how the people there are so polite, so talented, especially with their hands - seeing all the huge and well sculptured statues, crafted woods. But was never given a chance. Even if they are given a chance, it is just within their area. I guess it happens everywhere in other parts of the world.

You are so beautiful

This is Danny Gokey. He went for the American Idol Season 8 audition not really confident that he will make it through. But finished as the top 3 in one of the best season I've ever seen. This year's American Idol saw many very talented people with their own style and rendition when singing. Seeing Danny, Kris and Adam belting out songs of the judges choice and their own choice, Danny's choice prove to be the best for me. I believe he sang that for his late wife and by the look of his face, he was ready to accept, whatever the decisions of Americans. But he is already a winner to me. Very special and he will be one of the best singing artist of all time. Live your dream Danny.

Playing for the President...yup, we did it!

My colleagues in Singapore had a good time performing for the President of Singapore on their open day at the istana - 1st May. I wish I was there playing the Beatswork event with them in front of the other 10,000 audiences. It was FANTASTIC and what amazes me most, the President and his accompanies sat on a normal plastic chairs! How low profile! Well done Asia Ability - Singapore!

When you know how to ride a motorbike (scooter I mean)

Got my license in March 2009. It is not like riding a bicycle like everyone says. You do not paddle. Your feet is on on stationary, on standby to be used when you suddenly go off balance. You are totally in focus within 360 degree around you. Your breathing momentum changes once you start riding. Yes, you feel the breeze as your bike accelerate, but you also inhale the many dust which you can avoid when you are in a car. Your heart rate palpitates a little faster when you ride but you smile whenever you get to a traffic jam. Because you know somehow you can pass all the cars with frustrating drivers. You will be in the office on time and get home early. However, your life is at risk by another 50%.
Being a motorbike rider, I somehow appreciate a little bit more and be on an alert on other motorbike riders when I drive a car.

Untouched Paradise - Just at your doorstep

A friend send this to me just today and the view was really breathe taking. First thing I had in my mind was going to this place must cost a fortune. I was totally wrong. This is in fact in Kedah, Malaysia. The place is called Tasik Jagong, if I am not mistaken (see I could not even remember the name because I was really amazed with the view!)
How many more places like this can you really find and it is just within the location of your country? I am sure there are many and how far do we want it to be untouched? We always assumed that other places would be a much exotic and beautiful to visit when we have our own to really shout about!

What's the use of the public buses?

I had an adventure with my kids today. Our car broke down and there was only the public buses to depend on to take us to Church. We had to take one way up to Karamunsing and then another bus to Bukit Padang. It was the same to go home, being Karamunsing is the connecting spot. But amazingly you get a lot of Penampang buses that would not stop at the bus stop we were waiting at. This is when we were on our way home. What is the point? I also realised that these buses have destinations of villages written on their body, which I believe is also their actual permit. Yet you don't see them commuting to these places. So, whice party is the culprit here, the authority who issued them the permit or the buses themselves that don't honor their permit?
I then realised that the buses that did not stop were loitering at the bus stop of Sacred Heart to lobby for passengers who've just finished Mass. So typically greedy when they know we are also passengers. When can this be right?

Cardboard Wonder

Ever wondered a cardboard can really float and carry people? Asia Ability had the opportunity to prove it. We did a few team building activities at Hilton Batang Ai for the Hilton staff and one of the activity is making a boat from a cardboard. Everyone was into it, following instructions and at the end, they could not believe they can race with the boat as well. Right before the lake! Want to know more what you can make from a cardboard? Check us out at www.asiaability.com

Limits of being patience

I was looking forward to a good day today. I really was. Until some dude had to spoil it. You see, like him I am just an employee to a company, following instructions. And when you are doing something for your company, even if it is not your fault, I believe every individual has some level of courtesy to say sorry on behalf of the company's fault. It is certainly not good for our own personal moral, but then again it is somehow very natural an employee would do. Especially when you hold some kind of quite an important position. But hey, instead of saying sorry....he laughed!
So to anyone who is reading this, you may never know you need help from an individual. Be wise and have that manners and courtesy. Or your past attitude will backfire at you!

Children are a gift from God

It is 7th May 2001 when my Chloe was born. She weighed 3.10kg with so much hair (not as much as Chelsea) but curly. As she was growing up, she has this most big eyes with long eye lashes (she still have that long lashes). She is 8 years old today and have grown so much that every bit of her reminds me of myself. But she has something extra - she really have the brains and she has me who love her so much. Beautiful in her own way, yet so simple as a person. I had asked her what she wants for her birthday (while crossing my fingers that she would ask for something within my budget!). But all she wanted was a set of a KFC meal. I am so fortunate with her simplicity and innocent way. I believe because all children are like that, many adults take that for granted. I once received an email with a video attachment on how a maid abused a child who is not more than 6 years of age. I could not bear to finish the video because I can pretty well say that the maid was barbaric! If only there is a portal that can put adults like the maid that punishes them the same way.