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Nostalgia of Homecoming
27/09/08
The air smells different here. Or it could just be me. It feels really good to be back here after so long. As I look out the balcony, I see headlights speeding to and fro. It is late now. I hope they rush home safely. In the far distance, I see neon lights slowly dying as shops call it a night.
The familiar surrounding of my bedroom brings back faint memories of my past. Almost a year now; I can’t believe how fast time just passes me by. The slow humming of the air conditioner, gives me the sense of calmness that I need; reassuring me that I am home. A mental note to myself, “I sure need to clean this place,� as my eyes wander to boxes that were never open since we moved in. I wonder what hidden treasures lay inside them.
I drove my trusty silver car out earlier. It has been too long. As I climbed into the driver’s seat and caressed the steering wheel with my hands, it felt like a reunion of old friends. I missed this car. It has been my companion for many years. Memories sweet and bitter intertwined, still lingered in the air. Shadows of lovers passed; the late night rendezvous; sneaking kisses amongst warm cuddles. Tears of anguish still stains the seats, the dashboard still bears the bruises of wild pounding fists. All this wrapped within a metal box with wheels.
My eyes grow weary now. The soft bed, swimming in the scent of lavender, beckons. I bid all of you a good night. May your slumber be filled with wonderful jewels of memories to keep. As for me, my stay here is temporary; I knowingly, savor every moment of it, while it lasts.
Homecoming of sorts
26/09/08
The 9 Emperor fest is upon us again.
I will be back in Penang for two weeks but I won’t be contactable.
Will not be near any Internet services.
See you all in two weeks!!!
ACTS Charity Dinner
25/09/08
ACTS Malaysia held a fundraising dinner a few Saturdays ago to collect funds for their activities.
I was there to show support to my colleague.
Nicholas Chin took the excellent photographs you see below.
Thank you Nick!!!
Welcoming the guests, refugees style.
A warm smile, breaking the barriers of different languages and cultures.
United in Song
Songs and dance from the Kachin

Chin traditional game/dance. Honestly I am not sure which is which.

Traditional dance from Myanmar
Round, round…

The Salsa girls for the night. Can anyone say Hot! Hot! HOT!!?
Me? A gym bunny?
No way!!!!
Never in a million will I think that I wills sign up for a gym. You can ask anyone who knows me. I have given people countless excuses to get out of signing up for a gym. My friend, Greg has been trying to convince me to try out a gym since we met at a seminar back in April.
Finally 3 weeks ago, I did. My reason (or excuse) will be that it is because the gym was giving a family package. Seems like a good deal at that time. Though a couple of my colleagues are screaming bloody murder because they fear I might have been cheated. I do not blame them because after all, a major yoga chain just went bust and many customers were left in a limbo. Plus hundreds of thousand ringgit in prepaid services were now non-existent.
Before this particular gym share the same fate, may it be now or the future. I am trying my best to make sure I get my money’s worth. Well, I have attended the gym since last week. I took the dance class and capoeira classes which I am loving. I am not sure if I am losing any weight but I did notice that I am no longer hunching.
Then again, it has only been 2 weeks. Let’s see what happens.
Across The Universe
16/09/08
Noah and Alex have been singing praises about this movie. Both have been asking me to watch it since June. I did not give it much thought until Oprah had a show about the movie. I fell in love with the movie just by watching the preview. 33 Beatles songs are used in this movie.
Finally, last week I manage to loan Alex’s copy. I watched it over the weekend. I love the Beatles and their songs but now that love is elevated to a higher level.
Have a look at the trailer.









