Away...for a moment 离开他乡的日子

I'll be away from home for a week to attend offsite certification training in KL. Just have the feeligs that this maybe the good time for me to "relief and relax" myself as I can be away for a while for the 'repetitive life' (busy with daily life). At least I can be more 'freedom' and can 'relax' my mind too..as what quoted in Chinese ~ “忙里偷闲”, which means "trying to be lazy while busy" (hopefully my translation doesn't mislead anyone here...haha~ :) It has been 1 year plus I am not traveling for a company trip, so this is gonna be the 1st trip after May, 2008, my previous trip to US. I am looking forward to enjoy this trip, although it can be stressful (as I need to sit for an exam), and perhaps will miss my family for a week.. but this gonna be the great time for me to have a 'peaceful' mind for a week. Hahaha..

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Here are some pictures taken during the trip....

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The trip is a good one and I managed to complete the 5 days training and certification exam peacefully. The exam result will be out by one week time.. hopefully I will pass the exam ~ which I have confidence most likely I will PASS the exam... :) Besides, I had bought some favourite foods (Dunkin's Donut and Burger King) for my wife and kids ..before back to home.

世事真的难预料

这几天晚上都睡不好，不知为什么...对于钟灵龙舟翻船惨剧非常的伤心。这一群少年是多么的优秀，前途是多么的无量啊，为什么老天爷那么的狠心将他们带走呢？从惨剧发生的那一天开始，我每天心情都很低落，很希望这一切都不是真的。可能已身为人父，心境和以往不一样了，看到一群热爱运动和前途无量的孩子就这样离去，万般的舍不得。我可以想象，他们的父母是那么的痛心！父母辛辛苦苦把他们抚养长大，经历了许多的酸甜苦辣的点点滴滴，一夜之间。。没了！

只有让时间冲淡这伤痛的经历吧。不过我想这将无法完全的让这伤痛的记忆洗掉，因为我们是人，不是记忆卡。。不可能随意删除掉不要的资料(不开心的回忆)。我深深的祝福落难者的家属能尽快走出来，坚强的走下去。我也恳求悲剧不要在重演了！还有，珍惜眼前人！

British English vs. Malaysian English

Received this from my friend.. have a good laugh :)

Who says our English is teruk? Just read below - Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-the-point, effective etc.

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
Britons: I'm sorry, sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.
Malaysians: No stock.

RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who call?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kew me.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Malaysians: (pointing at the door) Can ah?

WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: No need shy shy one lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don't mind...
Malaysians: Don't want lah.

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? I'm trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shut up lah!

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION .
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment..
Malaysians: Die lah!!

WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn't the way to do it. Here, let me show you.
Malaysians: Like that also don't know how to do!

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?
Malaysians: Celaka you!

YE, happy birthday ...2 years old!

Times flies, my dear daughter - YE is now 2 years old. We have a simple celebration with the little girl yesterday and we have enjoyed the great times with great dinner...Yong En, wish you happy birthday, healthy always!