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Operasi Ketam (Dept. Pre-CNY Dinner)

2012-02-01T00:40:00.000+08:00

Institutional Marketing and PR dept. having a Pre-Chinese New Year dinner called Operasi Ketam. We were having lots of fun and the dinner consist of staff and interns within our dept.

I took some action photos and then turn them into comics. Let's check them out as below:-

my way of living my LIFE ...

2011-10-11T15:41:00.000+08:00

"Live,Life,Love"

I am Living my life now at present,

then I live my Life to the fullest.

Capping it off with Love always.

1st HalF dOne - 1 oCt 2011

SPECIAL THANKS TO

COPY BY:-

Daphne Sim

close buddy and family ...

TATTOO WORK BY:-

Kevin Mitchel

BlackCat Tattoo Sunway Pyramid

Pisang Fall - Jungle Trekking + Waterfall Abseiling (16.07.11)

2011-07-18T18:46:00.000+08:00

It was super awesome to experience the following activity organised by the GTZ. We went for a waterfall abseiling at Pisang Fall. The whole adrenaline rush was really flowing in my entire body despite my mind playing tricks about leeches.

While waiting for our turn, my mind was constantly playing tricks in my head on leeches and i can't really enjoy. But, once i reach up there and then abseil down the waterfall. It was speechless and the only word I use is AWESOME!

I think by sharing the following photos, you all will feel the same as I felt.

Stay tuned for more exciting activities....

Taylor's University Capoeira Club - GBCM.

2011-07-04T20:40:00.001+08:00

My Phantom

2011-04-06T10:55:00.004+08:00

Had enough of driving... and i think is time to go for a ride. Ridding would be much fun compared to driving.
Driving always stuck in stupid and unnecessary traffic jams... it is also very stressful to get parking. Riding is all about FREEDOM.

Let's do it... I'm considering of getting a Kawasaki ER6N 2011 as my phantom. Below would be him.

Fun Time @ Office

2011-04-05T20:21:00.000+08:00

This is what we do to make our office like a playground to everyone....

When our colleague went out for lunch, we punked her desk with sticky notes.

we came out with our own branding as well with angry birds theme.

We wishes our boss Happy Birthday by leaving notes on his office windows..

Working @ Facon Fair

2011-04-05T20:08:00.000+08:00

It has been so long, not working as a student helper @ education fairs. But now, am working @ an education fair as a staff... Lot's of things to be handled and need to manage the transportation of the collaterals and other logistics.

But overall was a fun experience. Can't really feel my mouth after a few counselling... hehehehe... As usual, after most of the event, student helpers would love to take pictures... which is a good thing, something for them to remember the fun time...

GREAT JOB BOYS & GIRLS...

Photo Shooting for Bantus Calendar 2011

2011-03-06T21:35:00.001+08:00

Photo shooting for Bantus Calendar for 2011 and it was a great experience towards that. We are also selling those calendars at RM20.00 for charity. The money will be accumulated in the Bantus Charity Fund. We will use those funds to help those who are really in need. i.e. kids shelter/orphanage/and etc.

Funny faces during Photo Shooting =)

Weird Things Happening in Taylor's University Lakeside Campus

2011-03-06T21:26:00.000+08:00

There are some weird things happening in Taylor's University Lakeside Campus recently. Check out the following videos and leave your comments.

Chinese New Year - Orange Rabbits

2011-03-06T18:04:00.000+08:00

Me and my fUn, viBraNt, cRaZiE... colleagues from Taylor's University playing with stickers given by our supplier to stick and win contest of CNY bunnies...

Special Projects - Akira's Group to Skytrex Adventure 2010

2011-03-06T17:52:00.000+08:00

This was a activity that was carried out by the SkyTrex Adventure - Special Task Team. We managed a group of dumb and deaf group to complete both Big Thrill Adventure and Extreme Challenge in 2 different months.

This projects really makes us feel good due to the satisfaction and achievements of making things possible for those who think it is impossible. We build and create value to people's life and plants great seeds in their memories.

-safety briefing and usage of the gears-

-extreme challenge-

-big thrill challenge-

National Geographic - Outlet official Launch June 2010

2011-03-06T17:33:00.001+08:00

Some of the pictures taken during the official launch of National Geographic outler store at Lot 10 in June 2010.

Playing around with DSLR camera

2009-06-11T20:06:00.003+08:00

I was playing around with Alia's DSLR while waiting for the rain to stop few weeks back. It was a great experience on the camera which allows me to take some nice shots. I can say quite an Artistic shots.

Rock Climbing - The Day My Dad climb on Nanyang Wall

2009-05-23T12:29:00.004+08:00

During my parents visitation to KL about 2 weeks back. My dad was curious about rock climbing and he just want to know whether is it safe for me to do so...

I brought him along to Batu Caves - Nanyang Wall. When my friends came, Karen offered my dad to climb and she will belay him.

My dad said: It's ok, i'm just here to watch not to climb.

Karen said: Mr Wu, there is no such thing as watch, but you have to experience it...

My dad: Eerr...okla.

Malcolm: Whoa!!! Great...

Process of gearing up:- putting on the climbing shoe / harness / learn the figure of 8 knot / a bit on the command code...

So my dad climbed and i can be very sure that, this is his achievement and he really enjoy climbing. When he was on top, he waived at us and he enjoys the view from the top.

Good Job!!!

Mad Monkeyz Bouldering Gym @ Wangsa Maju

2009-05-06T18:27:00.003+08:00

Hi, guys... it has been a few months for not updating my blog. Well, lucky enough to be busy at this kind of situation. My office workload has increased but man power is always an issue. We are still looking for staffs.

Anyway, I met this bunch of great people and they are people with passion. They are professional rock climbers. Some of them just opened a bouldering gym in Wangsa Maju and is called Mad Monkeyz Bouldering Gym. There are coaches around to guide you through for those who are new.

The day pass is only MYR8.00 and the rental of shoes and chalk bag is only MYR5.00.

Business Operations Details:-

Mondays to Fridays 2pm to 11pm.

Saturday & Sunday 10am to 7pm.

Contact Details:- +603-41420698
No. 19-1, Jalan Metro Wangsa, Seksyen 2, Wangsa Maju, 53300 Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. www.madmonkeyzclimbing.com

Till then enjoy and have fun...

Charity Climb @ Batu Caves

2009-01-17T11:39:00.005+08:00

Green Trekkerz organised a 2-days "Charity Climb" on 10-11 Jan 2009. They are raising some funds of RM1500 for "Kirtarsh Handicapped and Disabled Children’s Home" where GTZ members will visit on 18 january 2009, the centre is located in Bukit Beruntung. This centre is a shelter for the young and old disabled folks. This is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious centre. Apart from relying on generous contributors, the upkeep of the centre is through sales of souvenirs designed and hand made by the children such as key-chain holders, road tax stickers, pens, posters, bookmarks and children educational materials.They are in need of a new home to cater for more children. They also need a van to ferry the children to and from school, clinic and outings. Their monthly expenses average at close to RM14,000 per month.

The Charity Climb 09' was successfully organised by The Green Trekkerz. Over 100 people attended the event and helped raised RM3,375 for Kirtarsh Handicapped and Disabled Children’s Home which surpassed their target of RM1,500! Wooo Hoo!!!! Congratulations!!!

It was my very 1st time to climb on natural rocks or walls... or i can say Rock Climbing... Supposingly to start climbing last year 2008, unfortunately i injured left elbow and i have to rest for the elbow to heal. Damn...!!! Rock Climbing has been added to my 2009 new activity list...

I will be joining some of the profesional climbers and instructors to climb at Batu Caves.

The experience was AWESOME!!!! this is something that i really wanted to do for so long.!!! it is not easy to climb and the most difficult part for me now is wearing the Roack Climbing SHOE...!!!! hehehee.... the shoes must be 1 size smaller than our normal shoe size... Wow... it really took me a lot of strength to squize my foot into the shoes....

Anyway, it's really FUN and challenging!!! NO PAIN NO GAIN!!! hahahhaah... well..pictures speaks louder than words... take a look of the photos... till then, anyone who are interested in this kind of activities.... you know where and who to look for... =)

Tchau camaradas...

Bantus Capoeira Malaysia Year End Party !!!

2008-12-31T15:37:00.004+08:00

It was a bit too late to celebrate Christmas and a bit too early for New Year, so i've decided to make it a Bantus Malaysia Year End Party. That night was a Pot Luck and get together kind of Party, in-conjuction with 5th Annivesary of Bantus Capoeira Malaysia. We have the party at Living Arts Studio (Bantus' Branch Out). The dresscode for that night was Bantus T-shirt and the seniors need to wear the very 1st Bantus Malaysia's T-shirt, to share some memories.

The party will never go on without the following contribution:-

We have, Pasta Salad (Lynn), Fruit Salad (Denise), Beef Bolognese Pasta & Apple Crumble (Baracuda, Claudihno, Rafael), Sausages (Catatao, Durim, Cabecao), Chicken Wings & Charcoals & Utensils (Kennedy/Azeitona), Chips & Dips (Zamil), Potato Salad (Shidah), Bread Pudding (Alia/Sauva), Carrot Cake (Emalina), Cordial Juices (Terry), Roti Naan (Wan Rizzal), Plates & Cutleries (Cueca), Living Arts Studio (Teresa), Cups, Rubbish Bags, Clean Ups, Arrangements, BBQ Pit..."KULI" (Boca Grande)

hahhaahaa.... =)

We are delighted to have a few Brazillians with us that night and we had some nice Acarajé. Acarajé is made out of White Beans and deep fried them, then spread some cheese, chillies, and prawns. It was AWESOME... and it was prepared by Edna, Fernanda & Rodrigo. Everyone was just chilling out and chit chatting and playing with Chap & Chappaty L.A. Cats.

Chappaty found a new home which is Fernanda...

To be continue.....

Closing Ceremony for Year 2008 - Myself towards Bantus Capoeira Malaysia!!!

2008-12-31T14:27:00.004+08:00

Wow... so fast that 2009 is just next door =) Time flies and I still think I have not achieved anything yet... But Bantus Capoeira Malaysia has achieved its 5th Anniversary this year 2008. There are always people COME people GO in life and as well as in Bantus Capoeira Malaysia.

We are lucky enough to have strong pillars in our group and they are Graduado Rafael, Instructor Cueca, Coelho (Woei Hern), Tataruga, Lingua De "Boi" (Andrew), Jai, Terry, Michelle, Youli, Lynn, Sophie, Jeanette, Marissa, Denise, Santiago, Cabecao, Durim, Perereca, Catatao, and all Bantulinos which still stay in the BANTUS FAMILY until today.

I really appreciate for those who have stayed back and still continuing to grow this family. I think I am lucky to be raised up in the family of BANTUS lead by Mestre Pintor. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Graduado Rafael and Instructor Cueca for the advise and guidance. I know you both cracked your head very hard to think of ways to coach me and being very patience as well towards a complicated & talkative person (BOCA GRANDE). heheheeh.... But you guys never gave up on any of us in the Family of Bantus Malaysia. I've been with the family for 3 years and i think until now, i just learnt how to crawl just a little bit better =) Both instructors have their own ways of teaching and theories, but they share the same objectives.

Nevertheless, Tataruga, Coelho, Jai, Terry, Perereca, Marissa, Lynn, Durim, Cabecao, Michelle, Santiago, Serhan, Catatao, Manubrao, and all the seniors that has guided me through as well for this 3 years. Within this 3 years, i get to know a lot of nice people from Bantus. All kind of Nationality, Profession, Age Group, and etc....

To be frank, I can't dance and I think I don't even have the Music Rythm and Dance Cells in my body.... But thanks to Fernanda and Rodrigo to teach me SAMBA... i may not be that great, but at least i can move a bit now .... hehehehe..... which everyone will laugh at.

Kennedy and Stanley... you both are totally someone AWESOME that i've never met until today. Sharing your unlimited ideas, knowledge, personal philosophy, personal experiences, jokes, and etc...

There are too many people for me to say THANK YOU = MUITO OBRIGADO!!!! Deep down my heart, i appreciate for all your kind support and patience training with me.

BANTUS CAPOEIRA !!! AXÉ!

Till then, ALL THE BEST in the new and challenging year 2009. FELIZ ANO NOVO !!!

Marissa Gangsta Party @ Pink Sage

2008-12-27T10:40:00.005+08:00

This event took place about 3 weeks ago... i think =) sowie for the late updates.... Marissa organises her Birthday Party @ Pink Sage. Pink Sage is a very nice place for Breakfast, Lunch and Tea Time. It is located at Capital Square, right opposite Wisma TKT (Old Singapore Airline Office). They serve Breakfast everyday, Weekdays starts from 8.00am and CLOSED on Mondays.... Their highlight is Breakfast Menu RM5.50 only for (Eggs, Hash, Toast, Ham & Coffee/Tea).

Oooopssss....Too much of Advertising =)

Marissa's B'day Party Theme was Gangsta Night!!! Everyone must be a Gangster for the night. Any form of Gangster... Some came with High School Gangsta, Italian Gangsta, GOD Fathers, Japanese YAKUZA, Americano Gangsta and etc... you name it.!!!

Everyone was really in their costumes and weapons. (guns and swords)... the whole environment is really great for a Theme Party like that.. Cigars smoke and red wine glasses around the room and people playing drinking game (vodka shots).... They even played Win Loose of Draw.. i think ??? They seperate us up into the Old Age (30 above) and the young Age (30 below) group.... End of the game, the young age won the game... and the party continues....

the most important part of the night, the cake cutting ceremony.... this is a very special cake and it has a chopped off hand in a gift box!!!

Happy Birthday Marissa!!!!

Christmas Eve Dinner @ Friendster

2008-12-27T09:34:00.005+08:00

This year's Christmas Eve was quite similar to a normal chill out night with some friends at a restaurant. We went to a place called FRIENDSTER @ Damansara Perdana. Luckily the place was not as packed as I imagine. They have a very cozy ambience and their food is quite good though.

I ordered their Friendster Super Burger and with their homemade beef patty. It's really yummie...yummie... Their pastas are quite good, slightly above average. The drinks were not too bad, if you order their Big Cuppocino, they will give you a small Cuppocina for FREE. Then my friends order The Tower, what is The Tower?? Please take a look at the photos and you will know The Tower.

That Tower is loaded with 5 litres of Carlsberg and it took them about 2hrs i think, to finish... Cos not everyone drinks that night. I was quite drouzy that night due to getting some flu and mild fever... sigh...

That night was Ah Wong's Lunar Birthday and we celebrate at the same time while waiting for Christmas...hehehehehe.. we bought him a slice of Macaroon Cake and sing him Birthday Song Contonese Version. hahaahaaha.... the best part was, he just get to know of his Lunar Birthday from the mum at 7pm that night. hahahaaha....

We chilled there until 12.00am MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

Meeting up old friend and new friends in Seoul,Korea

2008-11-08T12:31:00.005+08:00

Ola... I just got back from my business trip Seoul, Korea. Wow...Can't imagine that I went to Seoul, Korea. Seoul is a nice place t go, very neat, tidy, systematic and the infrastructure was so efficient. I wonder when Malaysia can be so efficient in terms of the Public Transportation. There's only one small little challenge for foreign tourist to Korea if they want to travel on their own, which is the bus stops and train stations got no English writting. Other than that...only one word to describe. great!!!

The journey to Seoul, Korea is approximately 7 hours of flight, I flew by Korean Air Lines. Overall of the services is good and the Korea Airport is very organised and spacious too.

The weather was great - Sunny Day. Except the 1st day raining. Temperature is about 13'c to 15'c during the day time, 5'c to 7'c during the night time.

Contente is a Capoeirista from Grupo Bantus Capoeira. He used to treinar with us in Malaysia for more than 5 months. He is a cool person and very friendly. Currently he is teaching English in a Elementary School in Korea. I meet up with him and Jinkyung, his girlfriend in Korea. They both travelled all the way to my place which took them about 1hr + to reach Renaissance Seoul.

They both took me for a Korean BBQ restaurant and Jinkyung teaches me how to eat the condiments with the leaves and lettuce. I think everyone knows about 'Kimchi" hehehehe... yea.. "kimchi" was totally different from the "Kimchi" in Malaysia.

On the way home, we passed by a hawker stall that sells "HoDo". "Hodo" is a kind of pastry filled with walnut cream and chopped walnuts. It's very tasty and nutty...yum yum... =)

My trip was very fruitful except on my work part. I get to meet up with an old friend which is Contente and at the same time, I get to meet new friends in Korea. Contente asked me to train with him and 2 of his friends Capoeira. We travelled from my hotel to the small little studio was about 1hr +..and it was cold at night. It was fun and I get to "Jogar de Capoeira" with Contente.

After the short training session, we walk to a near by Japanese restaurat for a very late dinner and we chat and drink. Everyone was happy and had fun. I'm quite bad with names, I will check with Contente for the names of all the peepsin the below picture =) I'm sorry ... I really had fun with you all back in Korea that night, really appreciate for everything you guys had done for me.

Thank you very much for the lovely gift from Jinkyung and Contente from Korea. Looking forward to meet up with all of you all either in Korea or in Malaysia.

"The Spirit of Brasil" art exhibition & photography competition

2008-10-11T13:15:00.006+08:00

Get your creative juices rolling and stand a chance to have your art piece displayed. In conjunction with Brasil Fest '08, we are holding an art exhibition at Cloth n' Clef and a photography competition at Pavilion. The theme is 'Spirit of Brasil'. Capture the spirit of Brasil, be it food, people, landscape, infrastructure, fashion, lifestyle, attitude. It’s your take on Brasil.

Art exhibition opens on
Monday 27th October and
will be displayed till mid-November.

Photography exhibition will start on
Monday 3rd November until
Sunday 16th November.

Art exhibition steps to follow:
1. Discuss your idea with Marissa by Tuesday 14th October.
2. Final piece to be submitted by Friday 24th October.

Photography competition steps to follow:
1. Photos to be submitted via email in jpeg format, no bigger than
2MB to mailto:tophotos@bantus.com.my by Friday 24th October.
2. When submitting photo(s) please send full name, contact number, address and title of the
picture.
3. One person is entitled to more than one entry. Limited to five entries per person.
4. Those chosen for display will be notified by Tuesday 28th October and must submit their
entry in printed format. Size will be determined upon confirmation. Picture is to be mounted
on either black/white art card. Final picture must be submitted by Saturday 1st November.
5. Winners will be selected on Sunday 16th November.

Judges:
Yee I-Lann (Malaysian Artist),
Adeline Ooi (Valentine Willie Fine Art)
Representative from Pavilion.

** Photography Competition - Prizes as follows:
1st Prize - 6 months Capoeira membership + Abada & T-Shirt
2nd Prize - 3 months Capoeira membership + T-shirt
3rd Prize - 1 month Capoeira membership + T-shirt

for more info, log on to www.bantus.com.my

Academia of Bantus Capoeira Malaysia

2008-10-07T16:16:00.011+08:00

Academia of Bantus Capoeira Malaysia is located at Damansara Jaya opposite Atria Shopping Mall. Academia is a home to all Capoeiristas no matter where you are from.

This is where our instructors coach classes and students gather around for Music Class, Samba Percussion, Samba Dance, Forro Dance, practice/rehearsal for performances, Workshops, Parties/Celebration and etc.

Take a look of our academia in a panaroma view and then i will keep you peeps updated regarding the upcoming Brasil Fest 08' and our Bantus Capoeira Annual Festival information...

Stanley's Birthday - Fine Wine & Dine

2008-10-02T18:35:00.004+08:00

Im late to update my blog as usual...

I've just attended a Fine Wine & Dine at Fernanda's place for Stanley's birthday celebration... the whole apartment was properly decorate and the ambience was cozy and comfortable... the lights were deemed...and soft Brazilian Music were played and everyone just sit at the couch with their Champagne and Wine, chatting with each others...

The crowd was just nice, we have Fernanda, Santiago, Lynn, Stanley, Valerie M, Kennedy, Jeanette, Marissa, Denise, Quek, Shidah and Me. Stanley was dressed up with calflings and suits..wow..!!! Lynn was awesome that night... never seen her dressed up like that before but yea...it's a Compliment from me and Shidah... I was underdressed cos i totally did not follow the dress code of Black and White...i was with white top and jeans... =) hehheeh...but thanks to Jeanette for the save up line towards Stanley.... cos i'm always in my formal attire and that night was special that's why i wear something different. hahhaahaha.....

Everyone looks great that night... and the whole place was smell of Lilies... I really had a great time there and that night , the whole setting reminds me of my old time working in the restaurant and kitchen.... preparing the food and serving the food and wine to the guests.... i feel good that night... the dinner was AWESOME!!!!! i like the fish and the potatoes..and not to mention about the "beefy role"....i will look into the right spelling for that... the wine was quite light that night but is really good... the salad was great..but unfortunately i dont take much of Cheese... During the dinner everyone was busy chatting and eating.... the conversation was full of jokes and some disgusting topic as well... but is good that everyone is being themselves and not holding back...

After the dinner, everyone was sitting down at the living area..for Shisha and Chocolate Fondue...and Kennedy and Stanley start playing the guitar and start singing... Denise playing the frog (music instrument and it sound like the frog "krok krok krok")... Everyone enjoyed their night with fabulous food & wine, and ambience and entertainment... hahahaha... we will be having this more often...

Capoeira and Samba Classes at Bom Brazil Churrascaria

2008-08-29T17:24:00.003+08:00

For anyone out there, who are currently working in KL the following information is specially for you all. Come and feel and experience the whole excitement of Brasil in KL.

We have had many requests to start teaching classes in KL and finally we are proud to announce that Bantus Capoeira is now officially in Kuala Lumpur!

# Capoeira Class:
Contact Quek at 0122887908 to register
Every Monday @ 8:10pm to 9:10pm
Every Friday @ 7pm to 8pm

# Samba Class:
Contact Fernanda, our resident Brazilian sambista, at 0123546500 to register
Every Monday @ 7pm to 8pm
Every Friday @ 8:10pm to 9:10pm

# Fees:
Drop in class: RM40.00
12 class package: RM360.00
24 class package: RM600.00

Adidas - King of the Road 10km

2008-08-12T17:19:00.010+08:00

I had never participated in any form of running competition until I met a bunch of friends that are very into fitness and outdoor activities. They are really challenging themselves to the limits.

These people are not ordinary people...hahaha.. they are fighters (Combat Fighters)... from Celebrity Fitness One Utama.

Before the run, I can't join them for morning running session cos I'm working on Saturdays... Eventhough I train Capoeira during the weekdays, but I have a very bad stamina due to I do not have a good control in breathing.

This run is very challenging why? Because we have to wake up at 4.00am cos we are meeting up at Jasima (Mamak shop) at One U. We move out from there at 5.30am to Shah Alam. Our category is F and G, we start at 7.05am. Qualifying run time is 55mins for 10km. I ran with Wong and I did not stop for 5km. I was surprised that I can jog quite consistently... and my breathing is at the same pace as my footstep.

The whole run was quite challenging to me, especially my mentally. We will intend to give up easily but the environment change my thoughts. People around me are running and over cutting me, no matter how tired they are. That is the determination and the drive that keep everyone running. I'm not too sure anyone of you out there agree on my statement: -

Jogging is all about focus and determination".

The overall feeling was totally awesome, eventhough my time was 64mins. The end results are not the most important thing, it is the experience that counts. At least in life for now, I've achieved something.

CONGRATULATIONS to all who've participated!!!

Anyone who is doubting whether to join or not to join any run, just go for it... Maybe start of with 7km or less. Main thing is...must have fun =)

Upcoming events:-

Genting Trail Blazer 2008 - 2nd November 2008

http://www.gentingtrailblazer.com/2008/main.htm

Mizuno Wave Run 2008 - 19th October 2008. http://www.pacesetters.com.my/events/mizuno/2008/mizuno.htm

Movies Weekends...

2008-08-06T20:02:00.002+08:00

Wow... I can't believe that eventually me and my friends are really on a movie outing most of the weeks. What I meant was, every Saturday or Sunday we will be watching a movie in TGV One Utama. I've watched 'Wanted', 'Hancock', 'Hellboy', 'The Dark Knight', 'Red Cliff', 'X-Files', 'The Mummy Returns', and etc... This weekend most probably will be going for 'Star Wars - The Clone Wars', then followed by 'Zohan', and etc...

Some people may say that we have no life. I don't know about others, but for me I am a movie 'addict'... hehehehe... so no matter what I'll still go for movies... but of course I'll choose what to watch. Certain movies will be better just to watch in DVD's...

There are alot of movies coming up to be shown, 'James Bond 007', 'Thunder Cats', 'Ice Age 3', 'Dragon Ballz', and lots more... Cineplexes are really making lots of money out of everyone of us... buying pop corns and drinks...

TGV should offer us a kind of loyalty programme... to accummulate points and use the points to redeem free tickets or snacks... hahahahaaha....

Nyway, this activity will still be going on until I don't know when will we stop doing it... hahahaha...

Skytrex in Shah Alam

2008-07-12T20:35:00.002+08:00

Last weekend which is on the 6th July 08', I joined Jamie, Olive, Kent, Ivy, Andrew and a few more friends which I don't know them yet for Sky-trekking. First when I hear Skytrex, I really don't know what is it all about, until when they say Sky-trekking I'm still guessing it must be air activities.

Then I got more details from Wong but the details he gave were enough to scare the shit out of me. Simple words, all activities are done on air and is in the rainforest. Basically we are all walking/trekking on top of trees and there are obstacles to challenge. There are more than 10 obstacle stations to go through. All the trails are "One Way Ticket"=) because once you climbed up the first station, there will be no turning back.

Safety equipments (harness, carabiners, and 'pully') are provided and safety breifing are provided as well. The safety lesson will be conducted by their instructors and everyone got to try the "bunny-trial circuit" something similar to a dummy trails for you to practice before you enter the actual height and challenging trails.

The feeling of being up on a tree of 17 metres above the ground... 1st time definitely will be panicing and shivering but that is the whole idea of it for you to face your fear and to overcome and enjoy the scenery. This activity is not all about physical strength but also your mentally strength as well. You have to adapt yourself to cross more than 10 different trails. You will end everything with a Flying Fox and after that, you will non-stop playing the Flying fox over and over and over again.....hehehehe... Why?? some people will use that as a compliment to themselves that they've accomplished everything.

The feeling is DAMN GOOD! Whoever need to know more about it, you can click on the title cos I've linked the website of Sky Trex to this blog. Or, you peeps can contact me.

Cheers!

Gua Batu Maloi

2008-06-21T12:46:00.009+08:00

Yo folks....sowie...i'm late for all the updates !!!

Last weekend (a month ago) was out for a caving trip... REMBAU is the place we venture to and Ah Wong called it the Operasi Kelawar (Gua Batu Maloi).... It's not a normal cave like Gua Tempurung... It actually 90% water and we have to crawl, walk, duck walk, dive, and etc to move around in the cave...

Gua Batu Maloi is a Granite Cave some say Rock Formation... we were consider well equiped to walk in the cave. We are all equiped with KAMPUNG ADDIDAS shoe supplied by Ah Wong. Kampung Addidas is a shoe whereby is made by 1 piece of 100% rubber and a very reasonable price shoe, is only MYR6.00. This shoe can go on any climate and surface... this shoe is recommended to go KK (Mount Kinabalu) for Hiking...

Inside the cave is really pitch dark and the water is DAMN cold... i was shivering when im in the water...and was quite windy as well. The tour guide told us that, if lucky there will be snakes, and other lizards and amphibians =) Definitely there are BATS in the cave cos is called OPERASI KELAWAR...hehhehee...

I'm not really good in writting so, please let the photos explain the experience of the trip. See the actions and the beauty of nature....

Fun, Crazy, Relaxed Saturday night...

2008-06-02T17:31:00.004+08:00

Last week Saturday night we had fun at Santiago's place... Bro, you have a really nice and chilling place... Everyone there was chilling out and enjoying themselves... There are nice food i.e. Lynn cooked pastas, Marissa's mum made apple strudles and muffins, someone cooked the fried rice and etc...

Drinking session as usual... Fernanda brought her I-Pod... and the samba party begun... all of us have to dance with her cause we are her samba students. It was FUN but I got problem to coordinate my legs... hahhahaaha... One of the best performance of that night was Rafael singing Tamil song while Santiago plays the drums... The video is with Lynn... Later Fernanda and Param starts the Forro... and I recal all the moves from the last year's workshop... Forro is a nice dance and it's similar to Salsa...

The other side of the living room, we were learning Brasilian Portugese with Sodaldo... instructor from Escola Brasileira de Capoeira. We were having fun by cracking jokes from different excent from different state of Brasil, and it turn out something bad. hehehheehe...

After the whole thing, me, Kennedy and 'Balet-rina' Stanley.... we went for the Cancer Charity Relay @ Bukit Jalil Stadium. We were there around 2am and we walked for 9 laps which took us 35-40mins. The most hilarious part was, we were basically injected with alchohol and we are there to do the walk.... i was quarterly drunk and tired.... still walking with them... they both are really sober... respect man...!!!

i ended up tired and sleepy, i cant even sit still at the mamak. Was just sleeping at the mamak and then stanley drove me home. I slept from 4.30am-4.25pm. Whoa...that's my weekend... It has never been that happening after college life...

Back On-Line

2008-05-31T09:52:00.003+08:00

Yo!!! Peeps I am back online… I’m back to Academia for all my Capoeira training and all the taking up all the workshops for the preparation for our upcoming event in November 08’. I will keep everyone updated regarding the dates and venue. This year will be a FUN year for everyone… woohoo… can see all the great people flying around in the air… need to train harder in order to play with all the Bantulinos from abroad… Yahoo!!!

Claudinho came to Kuala Lumpur last week and it was fun… He taught us lots of stuff and is nice to train with different instructors…even though the movements are the same but the techniques are different… Everyone of us have our own style… Rafael will organize more workshops for us and instructors will be brought in from abroad… Heard that he may be bringing in Instructor Grao… He got the POWER & EXPLOSIVE Moves like a C4…=) It’s fun to have visitors around. Get to exchange and learn new stuff from them… and I can say “crazy” stuff…

Last week after the workshops, there’s a public roda in front of Maybank at Jalan Bukit Bintang… more than 5 instructors were playing, everyone that night was having lots of fun and the RODA was tight and with strong Axé (energy). Escola Brasileira de Capoeira Malaysia joined us for the public roda… I’ve played with Sodaldo he’s cool but tricky… hehehe.. all the Malacia (sneakiness)…just flows through their brain…

Yo! Capoeiristas in town… please join in the roda to create more energy, fun, naughtiness of ur innerself, trickeries…and etc. Lets make Capoeira famous in KL…

Listen up… there are lots to come the following months…
Till then Valeu é Axé… treinar é jogar muito capoeira…

2008-05-21T09:37:00.003+08:00

The above video is something amazing. The energia/Axe is really good... Everybody can jogar (play) Capoeira. Give youself a chance to get to know what is Capoeira all about and have fun with it. Treinar e jogar muito Capoeira e jogo Bonito... Axe...!!!

Having my own car...

2008-04-12T10:09:00.004+08:00

I got my own car about a month ago... the feeling was great ! Now that i can drive around anywhere i want. But, 1 problem... I don't know the roads in KL... my job requires me to travel around in KL for Sales Calls... So far travelling in KL still consider ok, but i haven't travel to PJ area yet... and those place there might be a big challenge for me... not even to mention about cyberjaya, putrajaya, puchong, shah alam, and klang.... =)

Is fun to drive my own car cos I need not to squeeze in the train until i can't breathe... hehhehe..
end of the day, when i'm out of the train, im totally soaked wet... and stinky !!! Driving around is fun but parking is a problem, especially at my condo... need to pay MYR100 just for the parking lot... arrrggghh....

Guys, is it that every new car will get a scratch for no reason?? I've parked my car at the open space parking next to my office, the next thing i know is there's a long scratch on the left side of my car. That moment i was @#$&*#@!%#$....

Anyway, that's all about it for now....

Dance Quake Competition - LA Bummers

2008-04-07T17:08:00.004+08:00

Last 2 weeks were very hectic to me. I was involved in a dance competition and it was choreographed by Teresa Chian - Art Director of Living Arts Studio, a very energetic friend of mine. It was so sudden that I've made that choice. What makes me make that choice was, i think it will be a great experience and no harm trying new things.

At the same time getting to know more friends and the process was damn tough and everyone was struggling through the training part. We only get to train at night starting from 8.30pm / 9pm onwards until 12am. continously everyday except Wednesday. this is similar to a dance camp, dancing is not that simple as it looks like. We need to coordinate our body with all kinds of movements and directions. Not only that, dancing is not about counting steps... it is all about dancing from the heart with feelings and style.

Our team was so called named as "LA Bummers"... Our group was mixture of the following elements of choreography i.e. Contem dance, Breakdance, Capoeira, Club Style, and etc. There are some humour part and cute part of the whole dance sequence. LA Bummers are formed by 6 dancers; Freida, Valerie Chian, Yvonne, Malcolm, Sky, and Kevin.

We've done our very best during the competition and I did some mistakes and i am as usual nervous. In conclusion, I danced and i like the feel of it. People out there who had never dance before, you people should give it a try. This is the way you express yourself, freely....

Pre-Birthday Activities...

2008-04-04T08:53:00.010+08:00

This year my birthday is very different from the normal birthday plans or activities. My friends from the Living Arts, the main Master Mind Teresa Chian will come up with crazy and exciting plans and surprises... They've planned to kidnap me and not telling where we are going. The best part is that I have to pay for my own ransome (fill up the tank with petrol).

This time, Terry is the driver and there are 3 other people as the assistant for Teresa, i.e. Catatao, Yuki, and Woan Sheu. The car use for the kidnap is Perodua MYVI, the unique part of it is that this car can fit 6 people.

I was brought to a Hot Spring located at Hulu Langat, that is where the 1st drop off point.

Then followed by a day trip all the way to Malacca. They only send me back to KL at 0000hrs of 24th March 2008.

We travel in Malacca like tourists, we eat, snap photos, shopping and then went for a 3rd Annual National Chinese Cultural Dance Semi Final Competition.

The Gula Malacca for the Cendol was so thick and WOW!!! SOoo.......Ssswweeeeeeet............!!!

After the trip, we all went back to Living Arts to pick up our stuff and there 's another surprise from Teresa and gang... They've prepared a loaf of fruit cake and Guess What?!! They use the magic candle on the cake. No matter how I blow it, it will never go off. Lastly, I've decided to just use my finger to put it off. Ouch...heheehehe...

After that, then they release me from the Kidnap... Thank you Guys !!!

My Jakarta Trip with Reizo - Primero Batizado & Workshops of Association of Capoeira Argola de Ouro Jakarta, 22nd -24th February 08'

2008-03-28T10:39:00.001+08:00

Work, Passion & Interest

2007-11-18T11:30:00.000+08:00

Every individuals have their own sets of definition about WORK, PASSION, & INTEREST...

Majority of people will say: 'you can't have work, passion, & interest together'. Work is more like a career to everyone and basically elder generations will highlight to us, that we have to work hard toearn a living. There is no such things as passion / interest that can bring you fortune. But around us, there are lots of people that have passion & interest which brings them fortune. i.e. designers, singers, actors, writters, professional footballers, tennis players, swimmers, chefs, bar tenders, and etc.

In Chinese saying, they say 'every profession is a profession' ，‘行行出状元’。 This is the word that drive me to do all sorts of stuffs. I understand that, there are no limitations to whatever you want to do. It is only the matter of priority. Priorities are individual as well, no one can fix a priority to you or me either. Only me myself can measure my own weights and to find out which is my priorities and duties.

I shall say that, people that work with their passion & interest can really bring them far away of their destinations. They are more happy and have more satisfaction when they achieve something small. No one knows what will they find in their future... Things change and even mentality changes as well while we age. '世事无绝对'nothing is fix in this world.

Sometimes is not about how much we earn, but is about what we want to achieve in life. But of course, we need to have a very basic income to maintain our daily life. In my own opinion, I shall say that when we do things relates to our passion & interest, we are evetually creating a value in our own life chapter. We are creating memories or maybe histories to leave behind. I am currently building my own lifestyle, which is against most of my related elderlies '长辈'。

But any how, I understand their worries and care. Everyone have their own thoughts and their own decision to make. Cos end of the day, it is our own responsibility to live on life. No one to blame, is our own choice. After making that call(decision), the most important thing is we always look front and never look back.

Work, Passion & Interest can be balanced ! Challenge myself to the limits !

PATCH - Passion Aiding The CHildren

2007-11-17T12:24:00.001+08:00

Job Vacancy - GSI Travel Sdn Bhd

2007-10-25T10:12:00.000+08:00

Yo people out there... If anyone of you are looking for a job please find below information for your kind perusal.

Ticketing & Reservation - x2
Tour Planner - x2
Account & Administration - x1
Sales Executive - x1

Feel free to send in your resume to the following e-mail address:
Mr Charles - gsi@streamyx.com or marriott.gsikul@yahoo.com

Grupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia 4th Annual Festival & Batizado

2007-10-11T02:50:00.001+08:00

License Convocation - 16 Sept 07'

2007-09-18T10:21:00.001+08:00

Street Roda - Bantus Capoeira Malaysia

2007-08-23T01:41:00.000+08:00

Start:
Aug 25, '07 9:00pm
End :
Aug 25, '07 10:00pm

Location:
Across road of Bangsar Village II, Opposite Hong Leong BAnk, outside of Czip Lee Bookstore.

Description:
Public roda for all Bantus Capoeiristas and also for any visitors that plays capoeira. For those who don't know what is 'roda', it is actually a circle and we play Capoeira in the circle. Together with music, clapping and songs, nevertheless, the Energy. Hope to see you all there. Muito Capoeira...

"I’M TAGGED, THEREFORE…”

2007-08-17T17:04:00.000+08:00

Rules:
Repeat subject header “I’M TAGGED, THEREFORE…”
Copy + paste these rules in your entry.
Complete these 15 totally useless statements & questions.
Mention who you were tagged by, followed by 8 people who you’ll be tagging.

WARNING!Failing to do so and you’ll be cursed eternally with a 3-holed nose and a low-cost flat.Here’s another tag game.

If I was an opposite gender, what would my party clothes be like? Like Jesicca Alba in the movie named 'Honey' the dress she wore during the party that she went with the so called 'manager' of hers... what a loser manager...

At 10am this morning, I was… still dreaming on bed cos not working and having a good rest.

At 10pm tonight, I will be… at the academy trowing myself upside down and practise my moves...

Who should be the next Malaysian Prime Minister? A person that is neutral on races and can really bring this country to the next level of advancement...

If my spouse told me to do without sex for a year, I would… look for other entertainment which nothing to do with sex...as long as i feel that my time is filled with value...mmmuuuaaaahahahahha..!!!

If I was a piece of a car, I would be the… I would want to be the body of the car... can be pampered by my owner... and make them proud...hehehhe

If I was told one day that I would have to give up either 1) anything chocolate OR 2) ever seeing the beach again, for the rest of my life, which one will I give up?
If I have a choice, I would not give up both cos I love chocolates and natural environment...if this is the case, I will have to give up chocolate then....cos beach is part of mother nature..

Singapore is good for… their Christmas decorations...especially at Orchard Road....

If I could only say 3 words before I die, what would those last words be? I miss you...

Who would I like to be left on a deserted island with? A person that can talk to cos i can't stop talking...hehhehe

Die by drowning or by fire? by drowning...cos i think that is faster...

What one single thing would you buy with your last RM9.95? I think will be McDonald's Double Cheese Burger set....with one sundae corn.

If I opened a night club, what would I call it? 'cowabanga' club...and everyone get to be in beach attire...and have lots of fun and the decor will be based on beach theme....

Don’t cheat: what’s “bulbous”? It means “bulging” or swollen or something like that. And I think I’m right! heheheeh....(copied from Lynn)...

I think my ass is… tight...*blek*

And now I will tag:
Michelle
Teresa
Terry
Catstails
Amanda
Jolin
Simon
Vera

Ratatouille Trailer

2007-08-06T16:24:00.001+08:00

Yeah!!! This cartoon is showing very the soon... Can't wait to watch the little 'me' running around the kitchen with excitement and thrilled feeling; with all the knives flying around, rolling pins smashing towards 'me', then end up in a jar... hehehehe...

the whole scene in the kitchen really giving me all the flash backs during my time in college. Me and my classmates were having kitchen practicals... Kitchen to us at that time is like a playground or paradise to us. We fool around with raw items e.g. fish, chicken without head, duck, lamb rack, and etc. Showing all funny and nonsense poses... It's normal to see pots and pans flying around and hearing people shouting here and there. throwing food around...hehehehe...

We tast everything which we think are edible... we come up with our own sauces, food presentation, and our own dish. LOL... We got a lot of 'si fus' around... Chef Bala, Chef Norizan, Chef Kartina, Chef Pat, and etc... Chef Bala is the man... Don't mess with him, cos you will loose your sense of hearing for at least 2mins.... He can really shout and is quite weird cos he has a very thin body. Just Kidding.... All our chefs are nice people and they are sporting, they will always fool around with us after class...and during class sometimes... Our F&B lecturers are fun too and sporting as well.... Ms MunYee, Mr Patrick, Mr Reuben, Mr Tay Boon, Tengku Murad, and Puan Siti.... Wow... in this cartoon can really bring back so much of memories.... hehhehehe...

Frankly speaking, France do have nice food...as what 'i' say in the movie line... hehehehe... e.g croissant, gateaux au chocolate, confit du canard, and etc.... the service wise will be fantastic as well... cos before meal, you will say 'Bon apetite'...

Till then, will meet you all the cinema on the 16th August 2007...

Birthday Roda for Instructor Rafael

2007-08-02T17:20:00.000+08:00

Start: Aug 3, '07 9:00p
End: Aug 3, '07 10:00p

Location:
Bantus Academia
get the map from - www.bantus.com.my

This is a practice in Bantus family, we will ask the birthday boy/girl to play in the roda with all the people who are around the roda. So, please attend this special moments to celebrate with our Instructor Rafael, give him an unforgetable birthday roda...
Muito Capoeira...

Public Roda - Grupo Bantus Capoeira

2007-07-26T15:26:00.000+08:00

Start: Jul 28, '07 9:00pm
End: Jul 28, '07 9:45pm

Location:
Opposite Bangsar Village II, in front of Czip Lee BookstorePublic roda for all Bantus Capoeiristas and also for any visitors that plays capoeira. For those who don't know what is 'roda', it is actually a circle and we play Capoeira in the circle. Together with music, clapping and the songs, nevertheless, the Energy. Hope to see you all there. Muito Capoeira...

It's Tag Time

2007-07-24T16:19:00.000+08:00

I've been tagged by Desriel. Here goes!

1) Each player must post these rules first.

2) Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.

3) People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.

4) At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.

5) Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

Here are 8 little known facts about Malcolm:

ONE
I'm an Addict.. of BYTES & JACOB's sour cream...

TWO
I like to watch movies at anytime and I do watch repeated movies. Sometimes goes movie alone, not always is fun to go movie alone.

THREE
I hate loneliness and quietness.

FOUR
I like to cafe and places that can give me room for mind relaxation... Where they play live Jazz Band, or any kind of Jazz and Instrumental Music.

FIVE
Love to talk, talk, talk, talk, to my frens...

SIX
Can't sit still at one place and always like to move around, walk, jump, run, roll, anything... But not sitting at one particular place for the whole day mann...

SEVEN
Love natural sceneries... mountain, hills, sea, and etc.. as long as is not concrete...

EIGHT
Dislike reading books... Dislike theories... but sometime no choice, have to read... sigh

People I'm tagging:
1. Alex Tee
2. Xtremebaby
3. Vivian
4. Anson
5. Allan
6. Princess Stephanie
7. Jordan
8. Asad

Never be great to be back to your own homeland...

2007-07-18T13:47:00.000+08:00

Wow... It's so nice to be home again but this trip is quite short. Only back for 4 days, just for the weekends. Being a non qualified tour guide around Kuching town with my friends. Luckily my dad is there to assist... hahaha...

I had lots of good food there and I really eat non stop during the 4 days stay. I had Laksa, Barbeque Pork Ribs from Barbeque Specialist, Open Air 'sio bee', my mum's 'bak chang', BING Cafe's White Summer & Tiramisu (BEST Tiramisu in Town), Sugarcane Coconut from 'Song Kheng Hai', and many many more delicious delicacies. Take a whole page to talk about food... Some of the food in my checklist was not being achieved and will have to wait until my next trip... LOL

Lots of changes and development going on in Kuching. I really going to miss some of the old buildings because they are going to be teared down soon within this few years for future development of the waterfront. Everywhere is under construction. Luckily can take the opportunity to grab some snap shots at the old wet market locatted at the end of the waterfront opposite the courthouse, with my 2nd cousin uncle and family. That stall serve a good taste of coffee and 'teh c'... money just can't buy back that kind of environment, it took so many years to build that kind of environment.

This trip also get to meet up with my God Parents and get to chat with few of my close buddies. Everyone had a good laugh and enjoy themselves during the dinner time.

Me, my dad and Uncle David, Jason, & Chaya went for the International Rainforest Musical Festival in Sarawak Cultural Village. We arrived quite early before the show starts. We manage to move around Sarawak Cultural Village and visit each and different Tribes' Houses. The video that will be shown below, is actually a recording of mine while we visit the Rumah Orang-Ulu. This is actually an unexpected scene. The uncle is actually preparing his dinner and he was taking care of the fire behind the house. When we get to know he knows how to playthe Sape, we ask him to play and he willingly to show us.

The environment of the whole performance was fantastic and everyone was dancing and having lots of fun.On that night, there a few of the performance that I like which is the 'Sape' played by Jerry Kamit, the Madagascar group, and Blowpiper from Scotland.

During this trip, I really walk with my friends along the long stretch of Kuching Waterfront and Jalan Pandungan which is a very nice thing to do. Why??? Most of the time when we drive through that area, there are actually a lot of things are hidden up and we intend to miss it. The environment of the locals living and working lifestyle and relationship as a Sarawakian.

~ The End ~

I've made through my Degree...thanks to you all out there.

2007-04-13T11:00:00.000+08:00

Yahoo..!!! After 4 years of study in Taylor's College, at last i've made it through. Now I'm so relief due to there's no more exams and assignments to woried about. Hahaha.. Time really flies, and most of us are going to go on our seperate ways. Some people start woking, some people continue Master Programme, some just chilling around, some sourcing for jobs and etc. I'm really satisfied of what I have now. Eventhough I didn't really score a very good grade but I think what I have now is more than enough. As long as I'm holding a Bachelor Degree on hand .
Luckily that I have my family and my close friends that help me go through this bumpy and slippery road.

While doing my Dissertation, I'm really struggling but my family and friends are there to help me. Even my friend from UK motivates and hold me up when I'm down in the mud. I really take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them. If not because of you guys, I won't made it through my Dissertation.

Strive harder and never give up until the last minute. Congratulations to those who made it through as well...!!!

Surprised Birthday Party - 24.3.07

2007-04-04T01:50:00.002+08:00

I don't know how to put this in words because it's a very nice feeling in my heart and memories... My group of nice, loving, caring, naughty, active, playful friends...throw me a surprise party @ Living Arts Studio. Friends from Living Arts, Bantus, and the club really gave me a night of surprise...
The whole thing starts from my friend telling me that she got problem with her relationship and that's how i fall into her trap and their plans... then we went for bowling, only me and her. That's a good distraction and i'm so concentrated to help her and to calm her down. Telling her not to be so down, and think positively... after bowling, went back to the studio because someone didn't take the padlock key...so 'dai tao ha'...hehehehe... we went up to the studio and this time Jordan left and then when Yike heard the noisy music she became so frustrated and that is the time they lure me to the rooftop....and i was so terrified due to heard some noise and I thought there might be someone up there cause it's very dark... I saw shadow and there are plastic bags on the floor, i thought might be drugs addicts or glue sniflers....
Then I told Teresa and Yike to leave the place now, but Yike hold my my arm so tight and Teresa being so Hero...to check it out..Then my name was shouted and when i walk towards Teresa's voice, the only thing i saw was a group of people and 1 cake. That was the time they got me... i felt so touched. After that, we had a 'birthday roda'...'ass whupping session' and is damn pain mann....hehehehe..... this time was my first birthday roda, and i played with most of them who played Capoeira... the Axe..was not too bad... the party went on until 2am++...
Onece agian, I would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all my friends who were there for me and for those who can't make it for the party, everything ware appreciated... Until 23yrs, this is my 1st surprise party and this is the best and I will never forget it...this memory will stay within me forever... I Love you all....

Yahoo !!! Chinese New Year is coming..

2007-02-12T10:09:00.000+08:00

Yeah...!!! The most happening festive season is just round the corner... Can't wait to get home for Chinese New Year. When I'm back home, the 1st thing that I will say is 'Home Sweet Home'.. *muacks...muacks..muacks..* muahahhahaha!!! Can't wait to meet my parents, relatives and friends... The most interesting thing is for me to eat eat eat... all the nice cookies that my mum baked and the cakes she make.... yum... yum..!!!

Unfortunately is that i'm only back there for a few days only due to my internship in KL. Need to get my 'ass' back to work... What to do? that's life and future... hahahaha...!!! So, my itenary will be a bit packed up and rush... not enough to spare...hehehehe. But, this trip i might just wanna spend more time at home just to relax myself since I'm away from KL (the hectic city and the very packed up train travelling everyday)....

For further updates on Chinese New Year, please check it out when I'm back from my holidays...

Recently there are lots of things happening around...good things....which are the Taylor's Bantus Capoeira Club is still on and there are new members and appreciation to Living Arts Studio giving us the opportunity to use their place for trainings.... & having Grupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia to conduct official classes at their lovely warm studio.... Thank you Teresa and Yike for the support ....

Till then... HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR to all my Chinese friends and colleagues...& HAPPY HOLIDAY to all my non chinese friends and colleagues....

Tiring of Travelling... from PJ to KL

2007-01-16T01:23:00.000+08:00

It's really tiring to travel from PJ to KL by public transportation during weekdays. There are certain peak hours that I have to warn you guys out there not to be the victims.... because every morning i have to go through all those 'shitty experience'... every morning smell nice and being fresh and wish to have a nice day but when reaching the train station and looking iinto the train, i will have a bad feeling that my day will be ruined if i go on to the train. My instinct are never wrong about that. Because after goin on the train and reaching the hotel, i really smell like 'shit' and sweating lile a 'paip bocor' (leaking paip).... due to the bad ventilation in the train and the people were standing back to back. Sometimes can't really breathe. This is really a bad practice and culture. They are not considering enough to others and most of them are 'kia su' man.... the train is alos not efficient and the designing of the chairs in the KTM is really not a good planning. Sigh...!!!
Don't know when will the government restructure the train service and make everything convenient to the public. Eveything is just not convenient to everyone.. Sometimes I really pity those people that are queuing up for the train. others just cut queue and pushing the inocent into the train... Imagine you are standing, and people behind you are pushing you into the train and then will be squeezed.... arrgghh....!!!!
Damn...i don't know how long will can I stand this kid of environment and situation.... That's why wvery morning I hope for the best to come... sometime, avoiding is not a good solution. Anyone can suggest anything to me or share your ideas with me. Till then, peace out and hope to hear from y'all...

Training in Training Dept of Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur...

2006-12-22T11:20:00.000+08:00

Wow... I don't know whether did I put on any weight during my training in this department due to most of the time when there are in-house Training going on, then definitely there will be coffee breaks...hahaha... food again... =)

Most of the days having Coffee until my brain is filled with cafine... But the Roti Jala is good and the Chicken curry is really good... I've been attending numerous training in the department, and most ofthe time there are Mints on the table and othere than that... whenever we participate during the training and if we get to answer the question asked by Ms. Zaharah (training executive) correctly, she will give away prizes e.g. Mars Bars, Kit Kat, and etc...

Whoa..!!! too much of sweets... I think averagely everyone who attended the training for the continuosly 2 weeks, had swollen a big packet of Mentos Mints... Why??? This is due to they don't want to fall asleep... that's why.. =) I'm 1 of them unfortunately.... Me and Yoga during our 2 days Orientation both of us were known as the 'fisherman of Crowne Plaza KL'... actually the name was given by ourselves.. Lol.. It was FUN to attend the training...

I get to exposed most of their taining and I learn about their Brand and their Services...

As usual my training is still going on until.... ... ... ...

Till then....

Chirstmas Charity Party @ Living Arts Studio - 17th Dec '06

2006-12-22T10:23:00.000+08:00

This Christmas is really lively and with a very good energy for me... Living Arts Studio came up with an idea of celebrating this year's Christmas with the Orphans from Trinity Homes... On that day, there are varieties of talent going on e.g. Breakdance, Stand-up Comedian, Hip Hop, Latin, Chinese Cultural Dance, Capoeira, Singing, Acapella, and etc (most of the performers are amateurs).

These kids are special due to they can really dance and especially one of the small kid can really 'break'!!! I'm not kidding... He can do 'worm', 'helicopter' and etc... & he is only 5 years old. The crowd was awesome and the food was great... I can't believe that I can sing...hehehe It was my really 1st time to participate in singing and in addition is Acapella... just being the background. Lol... The whole preparation was hectic and Teresa and Yike always have to stay up until quite late in the studio. They are passionate people. Living Arts is a place that gives everyone a chance to present themselves and to know people...

Had a great fun during the 3rd Annual Bantus Capoeira Malaysia Festival....

2006-12-04T01:00:00.000+08:00

The annual festival was fantastic... I just can't explain to whoever never join the workshops and the whole event. Only one word to describe which is 'FUN'...!!! Just can't wait for the next festival and Batizado... i really enjoy the workshops with Mestre and instructors, you enjoy the whole workshops... There are laughter and exciting moments. Definitely is a tough training session but all the effort was really worth it. Got the chance to train with different instructors together with their skills and knowledge.

We get to learn and play Maculele in the roda and everyone was involve and the axé of the roda was great. New songs were sang I really open up my eye for all the moves that were done by the Brazilians and my seniors. They were fantastic. The worshop for Mortals were something new to me, i don't even know how to flip myself and how to get the momentyhm. Profeseur Gringo and Insturctor Claudinho, and Coelho assist us and coaching us how to flip ourselves. I just can't believe that I've done it. We went for a dance class as well, conducted by Claudinho...which is Forro. This is really fun... LOL...

The night in MAISON, we were having the Viva Brasil Party... My seniors and the instuctors from Brasil did the performance there in the club. They perform the Maculele, Capoeira Regional, Capoeira Angola, and never forget the Samba percussion. When Rafael and Gringo were palying the Angola, everyone were laughing because it was so funny. They use their skills to challenge each other and making fun of each other.

Batizado is the day when all of us the beginenrs getting 'Baptized' by our Mestre, Profeseur, or Intructors... Basically I was 'Baptized' by my Instrutor Rafael, he gave me a 'headbutt'... that w as a good one. At last I got my Coral Corda. Then we have to play with our visitors from Singapore, Thailand, and Australia... Whoohoo...!!!

We really enjoy to the MAX... the party continue after the Batizado all the way to Marissa's place in the afternoon for Barbeque...

Hope to see more Capoeiristas next Batizado... Bantus Capoeira for LIFE...!!!

International Buskers Festival

2006-11-27T09:49:00.000+08:00

There’s this International Buskers Festival going on for the whole week of last. It was fantastic to watch. They are damn good in all their talents. They are nice and friendly people as well, easy to approach. The festival was organized by the Tourism Malaysia. It was really a success; they come from various countries such as, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and etc. The opening ceremony for the event was so grand and they eventually came with a parade. The costumes are imported from Brasil and most of the performers are from Soka Gakkai Malaysia. The costumes were so nice and colourful and it really brings up the whole cherish and happening mood in Dataran Merdeka for that night. Dataran Merdeka is ALIVE…!!!

OK, some of you might not know what I am talking about. What is Buskers? Buskers are people who perform on streets to earn some money. It can be any forms of entertainment to entertain the people on streets.

On Saturday midnight, there’s a Buskers Party on streets at Asian Heritage Row by Carlsberg. It was great… get to see how they swallow fire and how they play with fires. Even acrobatics, jokes, juggling of knives, walk on knives and etc. 3sa, Li Yian, Melvin , and I was there from 12am till 3.30am.

This is an annual event, but next year the venue is yet to be confirmed. Very soon there will be a local buskers festival going on as well. Will update everyone when I get to know when….

Something sHocKinG happen today during my semester exam... =) vEry sUrpRising...

2006-11-21T02:14:00.000+08:00

This is the Malaysian version of RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT..!!!

Today is my 1st day of semester 2 exam, things are going quite normal after lunch... We are preparing to go for our 2nd paper, everyone was as usual panic and nervous and serious in their look. 1pm sharp is our 2nd paper, everyone was seated down and waiting for the moment to write/answer the question paper... This is the time the shocking thing happen... we were being told before the exam that there will be about 13 pages of article as our case study, but what we have in front of us is only 1 piece of QUESTION paper...???!!!

Then we told the examiner about it, then she went and check. After 10mins, she told us that we have to wait for 30mins, then another 30mins, and then another 20-30mins....at last our Annex/Article of the case study arrived.... It took us 1 hour 30 mins just sitting in the exam hall doing nothing... this is really a crap story man....!!! The reason they gave us was so called "TECHNICAL" problem... Wasted our time... and that basically affected our spirit of doing that particular paper. All this should be done/prepared weeks ago. Just don't understand what was their issue...???

I think this is the very 1st time having this kind of unexpected situation...happening in my college... I'm not sure will this kind of so called "TECHNICAL" problem occur again... ? Sigh...!!!

Just can't imagine this kind of JOKE really happen in my life... we really don't know whether to laugh or to be angry... because we are leaving very soon... maybe the college wanted us to have an unforgetable memories...

Till then, I can't wait to go for my WORKSHOPS...PARTY...BATIZADO...!!!!

3rd Bantus Capoeira Festival

2006-11-14T21:19:00.000+08:00

Whoa... lately really busy and all my schedules are messed up. So, I think I have to postpond my cover for my French trip experience with you all. Now, I really need to share and update anyone of you out there reagarding an upcoming event organised by Bantus Capoeira Malaysia. It's the 3rd Annual Batizado by Bantus Capoeira Malaysia. All the Bantus Capoeiristas from Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and visitors from Thailand will be coming down to Kuala Lumpur for this huge/big and exciting event. The event is week long event starting from Monday-20th November 06' until Sunday-26th November 06'.

The event consist of workshops, party, street rodas, Batizado and etc... The Batizado is basically a ceremony for the Capoeiristas to exchange their cord for a higher level. But, for the beginners will be for them to be 'baptize' or known as welcome to the Bantus family. The workshpos are conducted by Mestre Pintor (Brasil Academy), Professor Gringo (Australia Academy), Instructor Claudinho (Singapore Academy), Instructor Rafael (Malaysia Academy), and Instructor Quek (Malaysia Academy).

Other than that, we do have street rodas which is we play on streets exactly like how it's played in Brazil. This is also to create an awareness for the public. Let them know the existance of GRUPO BANTUS CAPOEIRA MALAYSIA. For the capoeiristas from Malaysia can get the chance to play with our foreign guests. To exchange our skills, knowledge, experience, and etc.

The party is basically for everyone, performance will be put on by senior students, instructors and special guests. There will be Samba Dances going on after the performances...

For more information, please check out our website which is www.bantus.com.my for more details of this event. Or just click on the title...

DON'T MISS OUT THIS OPPORTUNITY...!!!!

Till then... See you all there...!!!

My French study trip Oct 06' - BD 17

2006-11-01T11:42:00.001+08:00

This is a very late update to my friends who are concern on reading my blog. Everything is not settled down yet, due to dealing with a lot of stuff. Lots of things coming up this month after my trip. Anyway, will talk about what's up lately a bit later. Hehehe...

Just to share in summary about my trip to France. My whole degree class are involved in this study trip and we will spend our entire 2 weeks in France. Places that we are 'exposed' to are Toulouse, Foix, Mirepoix, Gaillac, and Carcassonne. The places that I've just mention are places that we visited. We spend most of our time in Toulouse and Foix. It's a long journey to travel from Malaysia to France. After the 12 hours of flight, most of us can't even feel our butt =) don't even think about the travelling after when we touch down in Paris followed by the 3 hours of city tour on bus. Then 6 hours travelling in the TGV which is their fast train to Toulouse and then at last reaching in Foix after 2 hours later in the bus. LOL...

So, after around a 23+ hours of travelling, then we get our chance to rest and sleep. When we reach Foix is already 11pm+ and the whole town is asleep. Most of us were so tired until they can't sleep after their shower. Guess what? Me and my roomates had a cold bath and the water is freaking freezing. Exactly like using melted ice to shower. Some of my friends went out and touring around the quiet town.

The Chateau de Foix is really a nice place to visit. This is exactly a French version of Great Wall. I think it will be just a small part of Great Wall...Hehehe... The view was fantastic from the top. There will be a photo of the Chateau from the early in the morning and in the night. It's a totally different feel seeing it.

Have stop here... to be continue...

Paintball War Game by Batch 17 18th Sept 06'

2006-09-19T15:47:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was the BOMB man…!!! At last I get to experience and play Paintball War Game... YAHOO..!!! The game was actually delayed until quite late, but my classmates just found a game to entertain themselves called ‘大風吹…吹什麽?’ ‘da feng chui…chui shen me?’ This game is similar to Simon Says. I didn’t play this for so long since after primary school, it really flashes back some of the sweet old memories. When the markers and the canisters are ready, everyone grabs their mask, vest, and some of them got jumpsuit, then they are prepared to go for WAR….!!! Before that, we all got a briefing from one of their marshals about the instructions of how to use the markers and the rules of the game. After that, the spirits of war is in their body. Guys…! Lets enter the WAR ZONE…. AARRGHHH….
People out there, remember this; do not under estimate girls… they are mean machines man… RESPECT them….. They fight like guys as well. Basically, I got whacked up badly by my girl classmate. During the game, you will see their team work and their fighting spirit just to achieve/accomplish their goal and mission. The way they shoot each other and the way they help their comrades during the WAR… SALUTE to all that participated in the game yesterday. After my game, I took the opportunity to grab some nice shots of the action of my classmates during their fight. Jay John says that when I’m on the ground taking photos, I look like Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter. Hahahaha… I am really amazed of my own photography skills, the satisfactory feeling is there. Everyone really had fun and the feeling of Paintball. Most of us got a mark or scar on our body after the game. Thanks to my classmates taking the initiative to organize this game. GOOD GAME BATCH 17…!!!

my convocation @ KL Convention Centre...Plenery Hall 10th September 2006

2006-09-12T22:08:00.000+08:00

YAA...HHOOOooo...!!! Im a higher diploma holder now....!!!
Sunday was my Convocation for my Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management. As usual lah!, we finish our exams last year December, but we are having our convocation the following year.... Basically the celebration MOOD...is not there anymore. Tak ada 'UMMH'...Not really that excited but 'still ecited'..hehehe... My parents came all the way from Kuching to attend my convocation and I spend my whole weekend with them. We went fo rnice food and I talk non stop to them.. Basically sharing what I've gone through during my stay in KL for this whole year. Ooopss... Lari Topik !

Back to KL Convention Centre, I reached there approximately 11.30am. The registration counter was already in a long queue as well as the collection of robe. Students are getting more early to reach there due to experience. After my registration and collection of robe, I met my classmates and we all started to be a bit excited, and started to take photos. Individual photo, group photo, pair photo, posing photo, and etc. At that moment, we were like stars of the day. Hheheheh... some say that the picuture will be posted in newspapers as headline (just kidding)...

Lecturers greeting us and Congratulate us...then the most important thing to see is the proud and happy faces of our parents.... Normal routine wil be done, e.g. walk to the hall, go on stage to collect our scroll, greet the guests and lecturers, and etc... then lastly the high tea... nice. This year's convocation, is much shorter than last year. the plenery hall is so cosy. The speech from the invited guest is not really that interesting... most of the students were fallen asleep...hehehehe...cos the hall was so cosy.... that's the whole convocation of mine...

arts & earth = Save our environment...

2006-08-23T13:32:00.000+08:00

Sorry people... I'm always late for my blog. Sometimes I'm having difficulties in putting my point of views into words... not to worry, will try more harder then before.

Arts and Earth is really a nice campaign, if you were there to visit you will have the same feelings. The environment of KLPAC was fantastic, it's so calm and relax. That is a place that can have outdoor activities, e.g. Capoeira, Gravaty Paintings, Outdoor Games, and etc. It has a very Western type of feeling. Damn nice, if you guys want to experience it, visit KLPAC now..!!!

This event is basically an event that creates an awareness to everyone about the importance of our environment. We need to save them before it's too late. Most of our rivers are polluted by those chemical waste and rubbish. Do you think that we are drinking clean water everyday if these rivers are not save by us? Everyone can make a difference out of it when we realized that we are eventually drinking water from dirty drains, toilets, polluted water and etc.

Other than water, recycle of paper, cans, and etc... are part of saving our environmentas well. Try not to use too much of plastic bags and use the cloth bag and it can be reuse again during shopping and etc...

Merchandise such as t-shirts, CDs', and postcards are sold there as well but those are funds to save our rivers. Please check out the link of Arts & Earth to know more about the event dates and activities.

Till then, peace out !!!

Site visit to KL Conention Centre...

2006-08-12T01:49:00.001+08:00

Early in the morning, we have to travel from Bandar Sunway all the way to KL Convention Centre. The purpose to be in KL Convention Centre is regarding on our M.I.C.E. Management project. Our college eventually grab an opportunity to collaborate with KL Conventioin Centre for the upcoming FIGO event. This is an International event and it caters for 8000 pax. There will be deligates from The United States, China, India, Europe and etc.

The purpose for the site visit is to meetup the managers of each respective departments that we are going to be attahed. Some of my classmatesare attached to the HR, Purchasing, Food & Beverage, Culinary, and other departments. I'm part of the Culinary team and I'm really amazed with their facilities and equipment. They have their own cook chill system and they are practising HACCP in their kitchen. Their Kitchen are really in tip-top condition. They are serving in Mass Production form but in fine dining standard. Each and every plate of their food presentation is the same arrangement, no matter how many thousand pax they are serving.

Impressed..!!! There are lots of things to do and learn during this event/project. Wil share more about KL Convention Centre with photos in the following weeks...

Till then, good night...

unExpeCted siTuatiOn around me... Why???

2006-08-08T22:12:00.000+08:00

I always ask myself for the past few years about this question. Why is it always me that facing all these kind of unexpected situation ? No matter what it is... on studies, friendships, relationships, daily life, and etc... Life consist of flexibility but not always in flexible as well, sometimes there will be a certain rule/procedures to follow or to stand firm on own ground.

Hmm... but it seems like I didn't really stand firm on my own ground all these while, and I always let it through and help others. Why...??? Why can't I stand firm and really say 'No' for once and to protect/defend myself ! Even things which happen to be mine and suddenly it can be others but not mine. E.g. I've accepted to help for the photo shooting but the agency are the one that approve me for the project. I don't mind about the money, as long as I'm in the team. The agency confirm that I am one of their major talent for the photo shooting and I accecpt the job. I went for the whole thing as well, then my life's unexpected situation suddenly appear in front of me this afternoon. Suddenly, the person in charge told me that they have to drop me out from major talent to a normal talent.

Then ask ME to help them to look for someone else to replace my place. Then my pay will drop more than 60%. This kind of unexpected situation is really quite a unreasonable one and unfair. Sometime I really don't understand about people's character and attitude. This is a kind of challenge that I am always facing. In the real world there are tons of people like that. In addition, there are very less people on earth that will really fight for you. But whenever they need help, they will definitely look for you. Or may be, I'm too easy to approach and too kind to people or is it that I got problem...?

Life is really full of myths and challenges. I think I've gone through quite a number of problems lately. As I say, on the road of growing, there are lots of unexpected situation will happen and things change half way and will meet different people and characters. Anyway, as long as I know what I am doing. Everyone has their own perception in anything, even to this article of mine. Nothing is perfect and noone can change the fundamental of your soul. But only to enhance and to improve.

Till then, I feel relief after spilling out my thoughts... good night & sweet dreams to myself !

Undergoing a photo shooting is not easy yet is FUN...!!!

2006-08-08T00:27:00.000+08:00

Whoa... Being a model is not easy as it seems to be...! Being a model you must have a good smile on your face and your expression have to be very real even though you are not in the real situation/mood. Your brain need to be always ready to think/react/imagine of what expression you have required to do. Sometimes the art director/photographer would want you to have a very serious look on your face but sometimes he/she just want you to have a smile on your face, and etc.

When they want you to laugh, you really have to crack some jokes in your head in order to make yourself laugh as real as it can be. Even simple smile can be differentiate into lots of types. A certain smile or laughter can resemble that you look like an idiot/nuts but some smile can really make you look cool, surprised, happy, and etc.

I have just experienced it last week for 2 days. The photo shooting really takes up a lot of time and most of us have to wait there and take turns to take photos. Because the art director have to think and arrange who is suitable for that particular scene/situation. Does the person have the look for that part. Not only that, he have to mix match the colours of what we are wearing for the top, in order to have the contrast and to get the best effect out of it.

During one of the shots, me and JinDi have to laugh and as if we had a nice joke. But, for that shot, he really crack some dirty jokes and we both really laugh and I can't stand him, he is funny. When we were so called 'tortured/forced' to laugh the time, the art director his assistants were laughing at us also and they seem to be happy. Due to seeing both of us laughing like mad people. Hahahaha...

Other than that, we (me, Arvin, Melissa, JinDi, & co.) even crack about cheese cakes. Due to, we are holding a poster of a cheese cake. The art director also tell us about a new type of cake whereby is his own recipe which is 'Durian, Cheese, Butter...???' someting la... we couldn't stand him also. The art director is also a very happy and funny guy.

I get to make some new friends from Mass Comm. during this photo shooting. It's an amazing experience and memories. We really enjoy man...

-will upload the photo when I received them.

Last Week was a Rush Week for me... 15th July 06'

2006-07-18T02:20:00.000+08:00

Wow, I need a break man. Last week was a hectic week for me, got lots of meet ups to do and activities going on. Before Sheau Lan left, meet her up for lunch and tea. Then my normal capoeira class in Taylor's College and my own training in the Academy. Suddenly last Saturday, I became a photographer to help my friend to take photo for his brother's marriage registration ceremony. That was really an experience, witnessing all the procedures and documentations, and the process. Then lastly, you will hear the most important line which is 'now I pronounce you husband and wife'. That is really fun man... Get to feel the feeling of a newly wedds couple and you will automatically feel happy for them and wish them prosperity and together forever.

Celebration of Adrian's Birthday at Red Box Karaoke

2006-07-12T02:39:00.000+08:00

Hey, I am glad that my friend Adrian invited me for his birthday and we eventually gave him a nice gift before we went to Red Box. We were having our normal training and we gave him a nice birthday roda. He will get additional 2 more rodas for tomorrow and this coming Saturday street roda at Bangsar. Happy Birthday again Adrian. Hope you really have a nice and enjoyable celebration.

Everyone really sing in the karaoke room. We have buffet dinner and we have cakes to eat. Hehehe... The most happening part is when there is a song whereby noone knows how to sing, everyone will just simply sing out something and the mood is just there. During the cake session, everyone was so crazy until after the birthday song, they selected a chinese new year song to be the background song for the cake cutting session.

After the whole thing, the mood went down and left about 15 minutes, whenever there are songs to sing, they will just sing until the 1st part of the chorus then they will change to the next song due to limited time. Hehehe... After the whole thing, everyones voice are rough and our throat are so dry out. We conclude the night 'yam cha' at Restaurant Rafi in SS15.

Till then good night and Happy Birthday to Adrian. 11 July 2006

Emotional moment... Brazil lost to France. How can that be ?

2006-07-02T15:03:00.000+08:00

The match of Brazil vs France is an important match for the Brazillian fans. Even I'm not really into football, but I will still want to watch the match. The game of last night was really in pressure. The Frnech team are playing marking style, because whenever Ronaldinho gets the ball, there will be 3 French attacking him. Then when Ronaldo gets the ball, before he can enter the penalty box, he got kicked down by the French. The Brazilians really playing hard this morning. They got quite a number of opportunity to score wrong timing. Ronaldinho's corner kicks was good but the timing and the adjustment of the team mates is not right, then missed out and the French will just kick the ball out. Sigh !

The most frustrated part was during the last few extra minutes, when Ronaldinho got the ball and he manage to cut through the French and heading towards the goal, but the referee just blow the whistle and gave a free kick to the French team. I mean there is no faul but whyblow the whistle...? Why..? How can that be... ?

The French team is lucky to have 2 good players in their team which is Henry and Zidane. Henry is a dangerous player because he got a pairs of sharp eyes, and whenever he gets the ball, there will be a high possibility for him to score. That's how he plays for Arsenal Football Club.

Nyway, Brazillians never give up that easily... I believe that after 4 years later, Brazil will definitely get back the cup...

Spending a great time in Hong Kong Disneyland

2006-06-29T01:26:00.000+08:00

Hong Kong Disneyland here I come...!!! My little cousie has planned all these for me and at the same time she can have fun as well. She's a very cute and smart little gal. She's so adorable and her mind is full of surprises for everyone. This is my 1st time to Disneyland at this age, but when I was 5 yrs old I went to Wonderland in Sydney, Australia. The entrance of Disneyland Hong Kong is full and packed with people from China,Hong Kong, and other foreign travellers because it was a Saturday and the weather is hot. The theme park is really wide and spacious. While you enter the entrance, you can hear the most unique and nice music from the Walt Disney. There are speakers around everywhere. You can see your favourite cartoon characters walking around and taking pictures with the kids and adults. Basically everyone there is back to their childhood memories. I enjoyed the Golden Mickey Theater and the Simba Show. Nevertheless, Disney on Parade, and the Mickey's Philhar Magic (3D Theater). The Mickey's Philhar Magic is so special due to their special effect which is when the screen shows splashing of water and there are real water sprinkled towards all the audience. These are the most special performance and as well as the rest of the rides. I enjoy 1 of the ride which is The Space Mountain, it was a thrilling ride and exciting. After that, we went to play the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters which is helping Commander Buzz Lightyear to shoot and to destroy Zurg. Hahaha...I can't really shoot well like my cousie and my aunty, they are better than me. Nyway, I took pictures with most of the cartoon character e.g. Mickey & Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy, Chip & Dale, Pluto, Princess Aurora, and etc. Can't manage to take picture with Snow White, Buzz Lightyear, Sleeping Beauty, and the rest. We went for the Jungle River Cruise, there are lots of surprises and the captain of the boat have lots of sense of humor while explaining and guiding the tour. Then, I went to take picture with most of the main cartoon character and everyone is queueing up for the same thing. It was so hot and I'm sweating like noones business. You guys can see from the picture, even Mickey, Goofy, and Donald helps to fan me and show me signs to cool down. Hahaha...Everyone go for shopping at their souvenir outlet, people are shopping for t-shirts, mugs, soft toys, key-chains, chocolates & candies, and etc. When night falls, everyone will gather in front of the Sleeping Beauty's Castle to watch the fireworks show.

The only words that I can hear is 'whoa...' because everyone is amazed by the fireworks show. After the show, everyone is heading towards the main entrance of Disneyland with a very exhausted yet relaxed expression, but in their heart is still very excited and cheerful because The Magical World of Disneyland has created a magical experience for them... It was really a world of Magic...

Having fun with Grupo Capoeira Brasil Hong Kong

2006-06-17T00:14:00.000+08:00

Whoa... I'm actually having holiday in Hong Kong, but this trip is a bit more educational in a way. Hehehe... not in my Hospitality Management Theory, but in my Capoeira training. I got the chance to meet up a different group in Hong Kong. They are the Grupo Capoeira Brasil Hong Kong. I meet up with Instructor Chumbinho who is currently taking care of the group here.

They haven't got their own academy yet, so Instructor have to travel to different places to teach in the sports centres. Tonight I ended up with one of his class which is located at Kowloon Park. The class was not too packed tonight, just around 8 student including me. normally they have about 15 - 20 students. It was a great training exposure with them and I picked up a few training drills tonight and we change partners quite often.

I know the moves we do but I just can't get the names right. I'll write it down next time. Sorry mates ! These Capoeiristas here are quite easy going guys, they really have fun in the class and they really enjoy playing Capoeira.

Especially when they are playing in the roda with thier instructor. I tried my very best to play in the roda and with everyone. They are good and they really apply what they've just learned. I've got a few advice from the Instructor after I've played with him, it's a good game. I really enjoy myself. Guys, it's fun to get to know other Capoeiristas.

Not to worry, I will keep this blog updated... Cos I will still be training with the Instructor for a few more classes and with different Capoeiristas. I will join their public roda in Mong Kok on the 25th June and as well as their 1st Anniversary on the 29th June.

Valeu karat, boa noite...

being so exhausted and tired of exams...friends are leaving too...

2006-06-15T23:51:00.000+08:00

Was being so exhausted and tired after a whole week of EXAMS... Every night stay up until 3am or 4am. Putting on weight as well, cos everytime after our study group finishes, we will go 'yam cha'. I don't know why, I'm eating 'nasi lemak' for most of the nights. Then my stomach will be steaming in side and sometimes like simmering water. Hehehehe...
I think I know why am I so exhuasted, cos we are actually discussing and arguing our topic and stressing to know the answer. I can say that, this gruop of friends are very different from others. We can even make jokes and teasing each other during the discussion and revision. The topic of laughter will be 'me'. But sometime I'm lucky so I can escape from the teasing part. Anyway, we are free from exams and now having holidays.....yeah...
The sad part for me is that, some of my friends are leaving Malaysia and going back to their own country. The Finnish students are leaving, my 2 capoeira mates are leaving too. Contente is leaving for Brazil then Canada, Asad will be going to China... These people are fantastic people, they are friendly, kind, cheering, playful and etc.... I am going to miss you guys... 'sob sob'... As I said, memories are always sweet... Cheers to you all and all the best i future....

We shall meet again...

My expereince towards playing Capoeira...

2006-06-06T16:02:00.000+08:00

Capoeira is basically a very unique martial-art form. It's an Afro-Brazilian martial-art whereby consists of martial-art, dance, songs, music, fitness training, rituals, games, history, language, culture and etc.

I joined Capoeira is all after the movie called 'ONLY THE STRONG' acted by Mark Dacascos. That time I'm still very young about 13yrs old maybe.
I can say that I'm quite fortunate enough to join the group named, Grupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia. Basically this is my 1st martial-art background after 20yrs.

From the day I started playing or training Capoeira until today is nearly 10 months. I can say that, there are still a long way to go in order to know and to feel more about Capoeira spirits. The basic movements plays a very important role in Capoeira and it builds the inner strength out from our individual body. Capoeira is not only about how to fight or do any acrobatics moves...

It's also about Brazilian culture,history and customs. At least now I can only count from 1-10 in Brazilian Portuguese.

1st of all, I don't really like histories but I just don't know how I can remember about the history of Capoeira. The beginning of the training will be tough, but after when your body get used to the strecthes and the control of your body and soul. You will enjoy the game and the martial-art.
Other than only doing 'ginga','negativa','meia lua','armada','compasso',queixada', and etc.

I get to learn how to play the very unique instrument called Berimbau.
It represent Capoeira and it is the main instrument compared to the Atabaque(floor drum/Conga) and Pandeiro (tamarind).

Other than that, I learn how to sing the Capoeira songs. It will be in my head like for the whole week o even worse. That is the good thing, but I can't lead in the roda because I'm still struggling to sing out from my throat. Everything takes time to learn and to adapt. Practice makes improvement not perfect. At the starting point, I felt pressured and wanted to acheive a certain level in the whole training and game. Until I talk to my seniors and my instructor, I realise that Capoeira is an on-going training and we can't give ourselves pressure. We have to enjoy the game and the training. Train without pressure can really make a differnce.

Now, I can see my progression in the whole game of Capoeira. Basically the comments are from my instructor and my seniors who train with me and trying their best to mould and drill me. They spill out whereever is my mistakes and weakness. Then they will correct me and support me. In this whole Capoeira game is all about supporting and cheering for your friends in the game. But fortunately I have a group of training mates that train with me and we have fun together.

The pictures which are in this blog are basically the activities and the happy moments of me and the rest of the Capoeiristas from Grupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia. As well as the Grupo Taylor's Bantus Capoeira Club, they are still very fresh and they enjoy themselves during training and they really communicate well to each other. Basically, Capoeira is a very big family and Bantus is not small as well. We will try our very best to grow this Bantus family.

Axé...!!!

time flies...things change...

2006-05-31T03:00:00.000+08:00

Things nowadays can really just change after a click or a blink. The Finnish students are going to leave soon and in my circle of friends will short of a few in KL, but my network is growing all the way to Finland.

Just a few blink,they are leaving and now I am an undergraduate and I'm starting to seek for employment or a place for my internship. Trying to go overseas but is not that easy as it seems, there are lots of paperwork and research to be done... I'm feeling like sitting in a rollercoaster or a mary-go-round in this period of time.

Maybe is just a beginning and this will pass and very soon...'I hope'...!
there's a saying, :'whenever after a rain comes, there will be a sunny day.'
I hope my sunny day will come...very soon....