ah ok lah

27 February 2006

Bumper Fixed

Finally fixed my car bumper and had it painted too. Cost me a total of RM400/ for the knocking, a new bumper, the paint and the service charges. It would have cost me much more in KL I guess.

Here are the 'before' and 'after' pics:

Before

After

21 February 2006

Mushy Gushy Song

One of my all time favourite Malay numbers is the M. Nasir & Yunizar Hussein hit song – ‘Dua Insan’ (Two souls). However when translated into English, it is kind of mushy. Read on and you will guess what I mean.

Girl:
Bila kau senyum, ku gembira
When you smile, I am happy

Bila kau sedih, ku menangis
When you are sad, I cry

Bagai taman rindukan kembang
Like a garden missing the beetles (Sounds ridiculous.)

Ku rindu wajahmu oh! sayang
I miss you too Oh my love/ darling

Boy:
Di mana saja kau berada
Wherever you are

Ku kan tetap bersamamu
I will always be with you

Walaupun jasadmu jauh
Even though your body is far

Namun hatimu dekat selalu
Your heart will always be near

Walau duri halangan menimpa
Although now obstacles are there

Bila cinta ada ku tetap setia
When Love is there I will always be loyal/faithful

Hanya dikau dan asmara
Only you and romance

Membuat hidupku bagai
Makes me feel like I am

Dalam Syurga
In Heaven/ Paradise

Girl:
Biar masa berganti masa
Let the time pass by (literal traslation: time replaced by time)

Biar pun musim berubah
Let the seasons change too

Telah ku katakan padamu oh! sayang
Have I told you oh! my love/ darling

Duet:
Hanya kuasa Tuhan dapat memisahkan
Only power of God, can sperate us

Girl:
Jika kau tanya pada rembulan
If you ask the moon

Mengapa cahaya berseri-seri
Why it is spreading its light around

Tentu jawabnya kepadamu
Then it will answer to you

Kerna dikau cinta padaku
because of your love for me

Boy:
Ku persembahkan kepadamu
I present you

Sekuntum bunga mawar merah
One red rose

Kau terima sambil tersenyum
You take it smiling

Kembang yang harum kau cium
The sweet smelling bloom that you kiss

Bila saja halangan menimpa
Whenever there are obstacles

Kerna cinta ada ku tetap setia
If love is there, I will always be faithful/ loyal

Hanya dikau dan asmara
Only you and romance

Membuat hidupku bagai
Makes me feel like I am

Dalam Syurga
In Heaven/ Paradise

Girl:
Dua insan sedang bercinta
Two people/ souls in love

Dua insan berjanji setia
Two people/ souls making promises of faithfulness/ loyalty

Telah ku katakan padamu oh! sayang
Have I told you oh! my love/ darling

Duet:
Hanya kuasa Tuhan dapat memisahkan
Only power of God can seperate us.

19 February 2006

Another Disaster

Nature strikes again - this time in the Philipines. Some 1,800 people are still missing after the landslide in the village of Guinsaugon on Leyte island. It was reported that the mud covering the village is up to 10 metres (30 feet) deep.

Only a few survivors were pulled out from the mud and aid workers haven't found any more till today.

Extensive logging activity has been mentioned as the cause of the landslide. read the BBC report here.

Lets us all say a prayer for the victims of this disaster.

TAGS: Disaster Forestry Philippines

18 February 2006

Congratulations

Jules and Fred.

As you start on a new life together ....

Hope your dreams come true.

TAGS: Weddings Personal Pictures

14 February 2006

More Melbourne Pictures

Federation Square: Surrounded by by some buildings with amazing architecture, it lies in the centre of Melbourne.

Flinders Street Railway Station: At the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets, it is the oldest city station in Australia (built in 1854). Just 2 more stops to South Yarra

A nice mix of new and old buildings.

The place to get your curry powder and tofu. Near Queen Victoria Market.

There is a China Town in almost every big city and Melbourne is no Exception.

I love the pedestrian friendly sidewalks.

Trams still run in Melbourne. A good way to get across the city and see it as well.

TAGS: Australia Melbourne Pictures Trams

11 February 2006

About Melbourne

Just a quick update from Melbourne airport.

I have been really busy with last minute preparations for my sister's wedding and didn't have the time to access the net.

However, I now have about 30 mintues to kill before I get onto my flight back to Malaysia. Saw an internet cafe. Hmmmm. Got myself a 20 minutes internet access card for $4 and a latte and I am ready to go.

Well it has been a very hectic week and I wish I had more time to explore the city. Maybe next time.

When I first got here the place was chilly. My sister had told us that the temperature of the place was around 40 degree and I didn't pack and warm clothing. The temperature has been fluctuating between 20 and 24 degrees. I was even caught in a heavy downpour the day before yesterday while roaming around the city with my dad. A few minutes later the clouds vanished and the sun was up. That's Melbourne.

What do I like about Melbourne?
A lot of things really. But here are the top 3 things....

1. The fact that I can drink straight from the tap. Don't laugh. After years of getting muddy water on the tap in Malaysia, this is something amazing.
2. Pedestrian friendliness. You can walk to almost everywhere in the city.
3. The lovely parks. I liked the Royal Botanic Gardens by the Yarra the most.

What I don't like about Melbourne?
Not that many.

1. Almost all shops close after 5pm. Definitely no roadside teh tarik stalls like in Malaysia where you can grap a cup of tea after midnight.
2. Everything (well almost everything) is so bloody expensive. Yes! The Malaysian Ringitt doesn't go much.

More updates including something about the wedding later. Till then...

TAGS: Australia Melbourne