What is the purpose of a holiday? Fun and relaxation is what comes to mind of most people I know. But what on Earth am I doing with so many datelines for this and that? Also having to deal with unreasonable parties which make or break the key elements of the current job I have. I remembered how clearly I mentioned that we are slaves to technology now. And yes it does apply to carefree ol' me. My supposed holiday in Penang and Genting (where I am now) was marred by anxiety and stress of datelines to meet and responsibilities to hold.
Picture yourself trying to have Laksa or Char Koay Teow with your hands on the keyboard and mouse. How I'd love a huge straw to help me then. So long for this venting of my frustration here on my blog. Signing out.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The break that wasn't...
The official semester break for my course starts next week. Man's abuse of time and technology meant that students are not meant to enjoy their well-deserved breaks. Why? Lets start from the very top on why technology is a bane than a blessing.Man had in mind, created the computer and technologies to ease movement and communication and make life easier. Something happened along the way and some brilliant person had to start thinking,'Hey, why not increase the workload when everything can be done so fast now?'
This has brought us to the day we live in. Unrealistic expectations from people who assume technology allows people to work efficiently without being mindless drones slogging at the office during the weekend. How wrong they were indeed.
We have now, people having to sacrifice lovely time to be with their loved ones. Everyone has a PDA, Organizer, Mini Notebook and all sorts or mini-themed devices that provide some sort of a leash for employees to remember that damn dateline of projects, proposals, presentations, meetings, video, business plan etc. In short, there are really no 5 days-in-the-office week. New we all wish for an 8 or 9 day office week instead.
The good thing is, I'm merely a student. This is still at the tip of the iceberg for me. Disgruntled as I may be, conformity is what drives us to do what we do. Conforming to standards that only look at success when failure itself can means a personal success of sorts. I have yet to fail in my tertiary education life because I conform whether i like it or not. Conform I will as long as it keeps me safe from being screwed by the world.
As often quoted by many college students : F*** the world lah!
The end of philosophical post 24/09/08
This has brought us to the day we live in. Unrealistic expectations from people who assume technology allows people to work efficiently without being mindless drones slogging at the office during the weekend. How wrong they were indeed.
We have now, people having to sacrifice lovely time to be with their loved ones. Everyone has a PDA, Organizer, Mini Notebook and all sorts or mini-themed devices that provide some sort of a leash for employees to remember that damn dateline of projects, proposals, presentations, meetings, video, business plan etc. In short, there are really no 5 days-in-the-office week. New we all wish for an 8 or 9 day office week instead.
The good thing is, I'm merely a student. This is still at the tip of the iceberg for me. Disgruntled as I may be, conformity is what drives us to do what we do. Conforming to standards that only look at success when failure itself can means a personal success of sorts. I have yet to fail in my tertiary education life because I conform whether i like it or not. Conform I will as long as it keeps me safe from being screwed by the world.
As often quoted by many college students : F*** the world lah!
The end of philosophical post 24/09/08
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The list of 'I want' wheels
I have come to terms with the needs, wants and demands analogy. As the economic scarcity term goes, we have limitless wants and demands yet insufficient resources to actually satisfy everyone. Therefore, I have narrowed down my list of needs, wants and demands to feature the best set of wheels this man could ever want (only applicable for 2008). All this is dependent on how much would my salary be in future of course.
Below RM 50,000
The Proton Satria GTi. For under 50,000 bucks, one should most definitely get a Proton. My pick would be the Satria GTi simply because I like cornering at high speeds and only a car with handling that's NOT from Proton will suffice. Thank you Lotus.
RM50,000 - RM100,000
Anyone with a budget of above 50,000 should immediately set their sights on foreign makes as they have the quality control and also the comfort and style no current Malaysian car has (in my honest opinion anyways). My pick for this range is the 2004 Honda City Vtec. Whats not to like about a seven speed automatic car that changes from a subtle easy-on-the-petrol mode to a fierce ah-beng's Proton Wira-with-broom-broom-exhaust annihilator at the flick of a switch?
Above RM100,000
At this price range, I would go against the norm of getting a Honda Civic like any other junior executive and go for this Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GT simply because it sets me apart from the rest. Is that the only reason why? Well, for starters, the paddle shifting technology would give me the satisfaction of driving something like an F1 car without applying for the Super License. Not to mention it looks more menacing than the Civic with its 'Jaws-like' front design.
Above RM200,000
Ask me why I had to make a special category of 200,000 bucks and I would tell you its simply because of this : The Audi A4. Pictured here is the A4 with the Rieger bodykit modification. The car itself costs RM265,000 on the road. What's so special about it?
Its not a Beemer nor a Merc. Enough said.
Below RM 50,000
The Proton Satria GTi. For under 50,000 bucks, one should most definitely get a Proton. My pick would be the Satria GTi simply because I like cornering at high speeds and only a car with handling that's NOT from Proton will suffice. Thank you Lotus.RM50,000 - RM100,000
Anyone with a budget of above 50,000 should immediately set their sights on foreign makes as they have the quality control and also the comfort and style no current Malaysian car has (in my honest opinion anyways). My pick for this range is the 2004 Honda City Vtec. Whats not to like about a seven speed automatic car that changes from a subtle easy-on-the-petrol mode to a fierce ah-beng's Proton Wira-with-broom-broom-exhaust annihilator at the flick of a switch?
Above RM100,000
At this price range, I would go against the norm of getting a Honda Civic like any other junior executive and go for this Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GT simply because it sets me apart from the rest. Is that the only reason why? Well, for starters, the paddle shifting technology would give me the satisfaction of driving something like an F1 car without applying for the Super License. Not to mention it looks more menacing than the Civic with its 'Jaws-like' front design.
Above RM200,000
Ask me why I had to make a special category of 200,000 bucks and I would tell you its simply because of this : The Audi A4. Pictured here is the A4 with the Rieger bodykit modification. The car itself costs RM265,000 on the road. What's so special about it?
Its not a Beemer nor a Merc. Enough said.
Monday, September 01, 2008
Assignment blues
I'm in dire need to blow off some steam of doing last minute assignments(as usual-I told you so-HAH!!!). Its due tomorrow and I haven't typed it out yet. Not one word. Score one for diligence eh? I blame this on the relaxing weekend I had prior to this. My folks and siblings came down to KL to celebrate two birthdays. In fact, it was so relaxing my finger could not muster the strength to apply pressure on the capture button of my camera. Therefore, no pictures of the wonderful Chinese restaurant in PJ and Balinese themed restaurant in the wilderness of Sg. Buloh. Not forgetting those wonderful cakes from La Manila and Ylang-Ylang.
Good news would be that fasting month has started. I shall now fast all those delicious and wonderful food KL has to offer to prove how pious I am. I have decided that the fasting period would be daily periods between breakfast and lunch and between lunch and dinner. Then it would be a no holds barred makan-fest if my piousness did not get the better of me and spurred me to fast the night long as well.
Fasting is wonderful and rewarding of you do it like me. Agreed?
Good news would be that fasting month has started. I shall now fast all those delicious and wonderful food KL has to offer to prove how pious I am. I have decided that the fasting period would be daily periods between breakfast and lunch and between lunch and dinner. Then it would be a no holds barred makan-fest if my piousness did not get the better of me and spurred me to fast the night long as well.
Fasting is wonderful and rewarding of you do it like me. Agreed?
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