Today will go down as a rather unfortunate day for me. Since Shanne was away on business, I thought I'd be a considerate soul and pump his car with some petrol so it would save his missus the hassle of doing it on the way to work. All was fair just when I was turning off Western Rd, third in line when the first car stopped in the middle of the road! To my horror leaving me exposed to the oncoming traffic!! By the time I realized he'd stopped I crashed right into the second car. I was fuming because there wasn't any reason for him to do so. Then I realized he was from outstation(Kedah number plate, go figure) but still one doesn't stop in the middle of the road regardless of what state or country. What annoyed me was he looked back and saw what he caused and slowly drove off...Grrr!!!
Went down, apologized profusedly to the lady driver who happened to be taking her sick son to the clinic. She understood and pointed the finger at the outstation car in front of her for stopping suddenly. A quick call and her husband came to asses the damage(he being in the auto industry)and we both called our own mechanics about the price. An agreement was struck at RM240 for a broken tail light and he duly followed me to get the amount at a nearby cash dispenser. By this time, I was already running late to the restaurant, and not to mention having to tell dad I'd crashed my brother's car. I could picture his lecture already.
True enough as I was given a tongue lashing firstly for driving his car instead of mine, secondly for following too closely, and third for rushing.
Shanne was way cooler. He called from China when he'd heard about the news.
S:What happened?
J:Car stopped in the middle of the road and I couldn't jam the breaks in time
S:You ok?
J:Yeah
S:I've called the mechanic. He'll pick it up tomorrow in the morning. Don't worry.
J:Sorry...
S:No worries. Drive safe. You owe me one. See you when I get back.
J:Cheers
The damage could have been worst, but thankfully it wasn't. I rushed a bit but like many things in life it was unexpected. I was touched by his gesture. Anybody would after a tongue lashing from pops!! Guess that's pops way of showing his concern (=
From now on, I shall be keeping my distance from outstation cars...especially ones from Kedah!!
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Perfect Sunday morning
The weekend went by without any nightlife activity so I managed to sleep early and got up fresh on a Sunday morning to go hiking. I'm quite pleased with the progress I've been making with a plus for quitting smoking altogether.
I managed to trek the youth park path all the way till number 10. I can't remember when was the last time I've ever been to that point..or maybe its even my first! I've always trekked to number 5 but I'm not sure about 10.
Anyways, I feel great finding a new and healthy lifestyle to live by. Gone are the smoking days, beer guzzling sessions. Jogging, gyming and hiking are to be a new curriculum. Getting fresh air, exercizing the body and mind, seeing nature, pushing oneself. I tagged along with me a camera just in case but I always think to myself as the reward to goin up -The view.
Overlooking the main part of the city, its skyscrapers, the sea and not forgetting the Penang bridge. What a sigh.
I'll always remember what dad taught me. He said if we worked really hard, they'd always be a reward at the end of your task..For me on that beautiful Sunday morning, it was this...
I managed to trek the youth park path all the way till number 10. I can't remember when was the last time I've ever been to that point..or maybe its even my first! I've always trekked to number 5 but I'm not sure about 10.
Anyways, I feel great finding a new and healthy lifestyle to live by. Gone are the smoking days, beer guzzling sessions. Jogging, gyming and hiking are to be a new curriculum. Getting fresh air, exercizing the body and mind, seeing nature, pushing oneself. I tagged along with me a camera just in case but I always think to myself as the reward to goin up -The view.
Overlooking the main part of the city, its skyscrapers, the sea and not forgetting the Penang bridge. What a sigh.
I'll always remember what dad taught me. He said if we worked really hard, they'd always be a reward at the end of your task..For me on that beautiful Sunday morning, it was this...
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR
My procrastination has unduely been the reason for absent blogs. So anyways, I was up in KL looking at restaurant prospects last week and realized the capital is spoilt for choice when it comes to eating. Every corner of the city has either a mamak stall/chain, coffee shops, a small scale restaurant, a joo char restaurant, an upscale restaurant, a cafe or some form or another related to satisfying one's hunger.
Seems everybody is so occupied in the rat race that they barely have time to cook! But I guess its always like that in the city. I remember how many times I cooked during my duration in Bangkok..So naturally I was happy when I came home during holidays for a home cooked meal.
Anyhows, prospects seem good altho deciding on a location is a bit of a dilemma right now. Mon Kiara seems a likely prospect eventhough rental is CRAZEE. I mean the going rate on a 400 plus square feet studio apartment is RM160,000 or RM2,000 a pop every month..quite ridiculous, but hey that's where everybody wants to be.
Traffic is just a torture. I even instructed the agent to look into getting an apartment within walking distance or, or a 5-10 minute drive. I was very specific that if you find an available lot for a restaurant, you'll also have to find an available apartment nearby. That's the deal.
One thing I can't stand in KL are the cab drivers. During my trip there, I met only ONE who went by the meter. The rest of them had the cheek to name their price to the mentioned destination. They'd rather just sit in their cars and wait for a sucker to agree to their demands, otherwise they won't budge. Come on, is that how you wanna make a living? Its a tough life mate, but everyone's gotta work hard, put food on the table and not wanting to pull your weight around. I must say, so far I've met chinese cab drivers who are sensible to go by the meters. End of the day, you get business and that's money in your pocket. I guess next time I'll have to remember to get the number of a cab company and give them a call whenever I need to move around, I don't mind being charged extra for using their service, but at least I know I'm not being subjected to extortion!
Oh well, let's see how things go...In a way, I'm bitching but I've yet to taste it firsthand, it might be a good move. But whatever the outcome, I'm definitely ready for a change of environment. Time to step up and live life.
Seems everybody is so occupied in the rat race that they barely have time to cook! But I guess its always like that in the city. I remember how many times I cooked during my duration in Bangkok..So naturally I was happy when I came home during holidays for a home cooked meal.
Anyhows, prospects seem good altho deciding on a location is a bit of a dilemma right now. Mon Kiara seems a likely prospect eventhough rental is CRAZEE. I mean the going rate on a 400 plus square feet studio apartment is RM160,000 or RM2,000 a pop every month..quite ridiculous, but hey that's where everybody wants to be.
Traffic is just a torture. I even instructed the agent to look into getting an apartment within walking distance or, or a 5-10 minute drive. I was very specific that if you find an available lot for a restaurant, you'll also have to find an available apartment nearby. That's the deal.
One thing I can't stand in KL are the cab drivers. During my trip there, I met only ONE who went by the meter. The rest of them had the cheek to name their price to the mentioned destination. They'd rather just sit in their cars and wait for a sucker to agree to their demands, otherwise they won't budge. Come on, is that how you wanna make a living? Its a tough life mate, but everyone's gotta work hard, put food on the table and not wanting to pull your weight around. I must say, so far I've met chinese cab drivers who are sensible to go by the meters. End of the day, you get business and that's money in your pocket. I guess next time I'll have to remember to get the number of a cab company and give them a call whenever I need to move around, I don't mind being charged extra for using their service, but at least I know I'm not being subjected to extortion!
Oh well, let's see how things go...In a way, I'm bitching but I've yet to taste it firsthand, it might be a good move. But whatever the outcome, I'm definitely ready for a change of environment. Time to step up and live life.
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