Bazaar Ramadhan

It has been a while, since I updated this dusty blog of mine, but I guess I'm going to start back again. Twitter and this blog.

Ok...

Bazaar Ramadhan, I would actually pay a visit to this particular bazaar in USJ 4 because it's walking distance, but such a lazy person I am, I drive there. If someone wants to talk about having a culture melting pot, my take is this particular place, which happens once a year and people from all walks of life squeeze in such a narrow lane, just to get what they can get elsewhere, for much faster.

Never have I spent 20 minutes to buy myself my personal favorite, the beef murtabak. Had the nearby mamak use up 20 minutes of life waiting for a murtabak, I would have made a scene. I question myself sometimes, why I would actually wait for it in the bazaar.

My PM, Mr.Najib always stress about One Malaysia and yes, although I do hope that it will one day come true, it's nonetheless harder.

The local TV fail miserably at delivering One Malaysia through their myriad of advertisements that feature a Malay, Chinese and Indian. I personally call them MIC advertisements (no offense to the MIC political party). I shall not go into detail on the ads, but I think if you read this, you will agree.

Open houses, I believe is also not effective enough. We Malaysians have grown up to be very skeptical. Given that anything "free" is something related to politics, or so I come to believe and acknowledge.

That is why in my tweet, I wrote about One Malaysia taking place in a bazaar ramadhan.

First, nothing is free there. It's not politically motivated, because people go to a bazaar to get a meal, and get it cheaply. I have to admit, about 90% of the stalls are run my Malays and I have nothing against that, I am Chinese, and proud to be one. It's in the bazaar that racism is suddenly put aside, and the most basic of transactions take place, with no strings attached. Malays, Chinese and Indians (dan lain-lain) make their way to the stalls, and while queuing up for their turn to pay, a host of them started talking to each other, about what? I joined in...and realized that I get a tip on which stalls to visit, and where they all live and how they came to the bazaar. Trivial, but effective.

I still don't see the point in the government (sorry) wasting thousands maybe millions on campaigns and advertorials trying to promote something they want us to believe in, but as a matter of fact, it's already happening where they can't see it.

One Malaysia, if it starts now, I won't be able to enjoy the fruit of it.

:: moving on ::

I know it's been a while since I last updated this page, a little dusty I have to say. I'm sorry folks, my company doesn't allow me to snap pictures in the store, so I'm gonna try to get some pics of my workplace when I have the chance.

Just a tiny update on my otherwise boring life.

I'm enjoying myself at work, it's been close to 3 weeks already. There's still much for me to learn and things are done very very differently from Starbucks and I have to admit, it's much easier than Starbucks.

I don't have to worry about expiry dates, and the dreadful month end inventory count. All of which are taken care of by my promoters in their respective brands, which have their own person in charge. All I have to do is check to see if their scanned items vs hand-count is accurately taken. Else, they have to recount it by hand. I just have to...well, you guessed it, look. I rather put it at "monitoring" them. Haha.

My working hours are no loner wee hours in the morning, and late hours in the night, I get to eat meals at fixed time, sleep early, wake up early.

I however realized my social life kinda dwindled because the people in Starbucks and people in retail industry are quite completely different. I think I just need some time adapting, or making them adapt to me.

I'm still single, so I'm always bored after work. Haha.

I miss Starbucks for their partners, and of course, the employee beverages. Other than that, It's a great relieve that I have ventured out of my comfort zone.

Working in Starbucks is quite comfortable, but that was when it lasted. I've been going through much torment in my workplace, not physically, but mentally, and my sense of security within the company is no longer present. That was why I looked elsewhere.

Anyway I'm going to stop now, and update some more with pictures.

Until then, please do do do drop by my new store. Thanks!!

Oh, before you close this page, enjoy the latest Transformers Trailers if you haven't. Make sure you use the Fullscreen option. Much more glorious. Megan Fox...why didn't the Autobots choose me instead. Thing's from outer space, just don't land in Malaysia!

:: transitioning ::

Who would have thought, that I would resign from the job I normally praise about, Starbucks. Well, to be honest with you, it was fun until it lasted.

I'm now currently in a transitioning phase in my career life. I've been hired for the job as an Assistant Branch Manager for a Padini Concept Store in IOI Mall, Puchong. My responsibilities is well, the whole concept store. You see, herein lies the problem. I have no experience in the fashion retail industry and I'm given this position. If I say I'm not excited and stressed out at the same time, I'm lying.

I'm going to drop by the concept store for a visit. Need to at least get to know the people that will be working with me and how the store is run.

Exciting times ahead, exciting times ahead.

:: laptop messenger bag ::

After looking many places for a laptop messenger bag, I finally found one to my liking. Although it's not leather, it's brown...so I went and bought it anyway. There's a piece of Fossil messenger bag which cost a neat RM700++, which I can't afford it right now, so I'm going to save up for a LV. Ironic, but I have to have at least in a point in my life, own an LV, or Burberry since I love the lines.

Oh well, just this will do for now. I have a fond liking for checkered or argyle designs, so this a win for me.

My XPS neatly strapped inside.

:: Myvi ::

I sold my Kenari last week, and ever since then, I've been having fun driving the Myvi around. I still have yet to settle the new loan for the Myvi, much thanks to the frigging slow processing time. I sure hope I can settle a full loan and with that, clear my outstanding credit card bills, which in the longrun, will actually costs me more in terms of financial charges.

I haven't done the finishing touches on the new Myvi. I won't be doing so until I settle my loan, my credit card bills. Then, I shall upload some pics of it.

Until then, do drive safely.

:: little red riding hood ::

Came across a video from Vimeo about the classic Little Red Riding Hood, retold. Enjoy. Hit the fullscreen option and don't be afraid to pause to read the little details.


Slagsmålsklubben - Sponsored by destiny from Tomas Nilsson on Vimeo.

:: car for sale ::

PERODUA KENARI 1.0(A) EZ, 2004. Acc Free, Low Mileage 53k, great condition, extras. RM26,000. Adam Tan 016-2195527

And so...with a click, or a few clicks of the button, I have placed my Kenari on sale, for the very first time in my life, I placed something on The Star's Classifieds. It's quite affordable actually, costing me less than RM60. I do hope it will be noticed by some reader.

My next step is to apply another loan with Public Bank, and hope that I will get a +-4% interest rate on the loan.

I have RM18k left for my loan for the Kenari. If I'm able to sell my Kenari off for at least 25.5k, I will have some extras for the down payment on the new loan and perhaps add some stuff to the Myvi. :)

Oh well, all is just a plan for now. I shall now pray.