Condemn the Murderers!

I'm compelled to write about my disgust about the crime that's being committed against the Palestinians. The world is watching Israel committing murders after murders and yet the silence is deafening!

We are being fed with live news coverage and shown how the Palestinians have suffered and pained. Lives are destroyed, people killed and maimed by 'smart' weapons. These are murders committed in broad daylight; by a push of a button and voila! Enjoy the fireworks!

What is the UN doing? What is our Government doing? The NGOs or anybody can send in as many memorandum as they want but as a Nation, our Government MUST make a stand and condemn this crime against humanity. The US; being the Satan's State main ally must get its lapdog to stop raining missiles on the Gaza immediately. The US is not doing its image any good for its continual support for the Regime. It's a safe bet to say that US is the most hatred country in the world. Good Luck Obama!

There are people calling for a boycott on US made produce and currency. For me, that's not the answer. It'll actually do more harm than good. Just think about it. We can stop drinking Coke; it's unhealthy anyway, stop wearing Timberlands and Nikes. We can go without McDonald's and KFC. But have we ever thought about our own economy and the jobs that might be loss? How many Nikes and Timberlands are made in the States? F&N can close shop but what about the people working there? McD and KFC can pack-up and go but what about the waiters and waitresses? These are Malaysians and looking at the bleak econ, a boycott will be a very bad idea.

So, a boycott is not the answer. It'll not pain the US but ourselves. What the world needs now is a united front to condemn the Israelis' air strikes and also the Hamas to do its part. We need everyone to come to their senses. Killing, suicide bombing and maiming is never going to work. The world has enough suffering to deal with already.

Please work together. We owe it to our future generations. Be fair to them!

What a way to start the year!

My old phone K300i

What a way to start off 2009.... with a loss handphone! Urgh!!!!!

Today, I had lunch with Debbie and 3 other colleagues at Times Square. When we arrived there, we got a table and I immediately took my cellphone out of the pocket and left it on the seat. I'm wearing jeans, so having a phone sticking on to my butt is much less comfortable.

After lunch, we immediately went back to office and only when I was back into my place did I notice my cellphone is missing. Tried to call it and hoped that someone might just answer it. Yeah, I should've known better.... there's no HOPE! The calls went into voicemails indicating someone picked it up and switched off the phone!

So, no point crying over spilled milk. Called up Maxis and had my line suspended. Then walked to Times Square and went to the restaurant where we had lunch. Yeap... Confirmed lost. Disappointed, I walked to Maxis and get my new SIM Card.

Well, the phone was a very old model. From dinasour's period if you like. It's a worthless piece of technology that sometimes had problem charging and sometimes just freeze for no reason. However it hold dear to me because there are so so many contacts in it and my kids photos. Some are really priceless.

So now, I'm getting a loan unit from Claudia. She got a spare old Samsung phone. Will buy a new one soon. Maybe I'm destined to get a new handphone for the year 2009. The Sony Ericsson K300i has served me well.......

Happy New Year....

Well, 2008 came and gone. The days seemed to fly pass me and even before I noticed it, it's already 2009. Eventful year? Not really.

The most disappointing event for the year 2008 is that I was basically 'discarded' by my old travel agent. The boss, Ester might had heard something about me that's not true and decided not to have me as her guide. Everyone knows I've never gossip and hate gossips! Now that's OK since I'm a freelancer but what's unacceptable to me is the fact that I've been with her through thick and thin for the past 7 years. Every time there's a problem with the company, I've always gave her my support. Now, she don't even have the courtesy to give me a call and tell me that she's not going to use me anymore. Anyway, life must go on.....

One of the most memorable groups that I've guide in the year 2008 is the Filipino group. A week long group starting on X'mas Day and ended on New Year's Eve. It was on of the most pleasant group I've ever encountered. The guests were very friendly but what struck me the most is their humbleness. Being humble is a great virtue. I really had lots of fun. It has been quite a while since I've really enjoyed doing my work..... Filipinos are so much more different than the Chinese.

This morning, my wife asked me about my New Year resolution; if I do have any. Well, frankly speaking, I've never given it much thought. To me, New Year's Resolution is something you vowed to do, planned to do, swear you'll do it, forgot what to do by February and hope you've done it by year end. Is there really anyone that uphold their resolution?

So, it's a brand new year ahead of us. My wish? Just hope that the economy can turn weather the storm ahead and turns out fine. No more ISA. More happiness, peace and less suffering for mankind. My bank account can get a little bit fatter. And the most important of all, have a healthy year for all. Oh, not to forget..... Liverpool to be crowned Champion of England come May!

You'll Never Walk Alone!