tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61953632012-05-06T13:25:21.083-04:00Boonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08143478617089042266noreply@blogger.comBlogger342125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6195363.post-1165935661533541612006-12-12T09:02:00.000-05:002006-12-12T10:01:13.510-05:00

I get the keys to my condo on Thursday : )now although this may be cause for celebration, this milestone also eschews an extended period of jamming even more into my already overloaded schedule. can you say "micro-management"?you know what? fuck, this is exciting! (in a domestic sorta way...hah!)work wise, I think I'm finally settled in this new environment. took awhile what with the aggressively

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listening to the Cure. the one about Friday........yeah.....its a good one : )in other news....was msn-ing with an old buddy from Western for a bit during lunch. some of you might remember Sean McNally. McNally was always one of those guys who you only saw on a sporadic basis but when you do, it ends up being a hoot of a time simply because he was the most unassuming, sincere guy with one hell of

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guys...I know. I have 2 draft posts sitting on my "Edit" dashboard but simply haven't had he time nor energy to complete them.but....I assure you of the existence of blog-worthy material. to cryptically put it, it includes swastikas, cerebral palsy, wooden helicopters, the god of death, classical music, intolerance of Pakistanis, and tea. Oh...and work....oh tiring, bloody exhausting work.that

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oh...just occurred to me....there WAS this one thing I made a mental note to blog about enroute back from JB during the Hari Raya break (that's Eid to some of you).lets set the scene. 1. train's rattling away....yes even in 1st class2. its FREEZING. I'm mean, as in I had no qualms being bent over in a fetal position.3. "Polar Express" was on.k, I must admit that its pretty nice to be watching a

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was watching CNN this morning and yes folks, that is the latest Bushism....along with "one of the things I use on 'the google' is to pull up maps". that actually makes me pissed that we're unable to get John Stewart in Malaysia coz one could just imagine the field day he's having. but as an aside, the latest, and sixth volume of "Bushisms" is out. that is QUITE the feat considering I've only just

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anyway....yeah.....lotsa things have happened since the last post. in point form for now:1. St Joseph's Institution class of 1996 reunion - super cool. 2. Started work at Accenture - solid3. watched an Actor's Studio production called "girls just wanna have fun" - so confused....4. ramadan "break-fast" bazaars - super cool, solid and so confusingso much to say, so little wherewithall.plus I think

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right....so here it is. I've tendered my resignation at Deloitte and have taken up an offer with Accenture. I look at it as a pivotal career move.Looking forward to the challenge, and the opportunities.that being said. this whole switching firms thing is quite draining what with all the smoke and mirrors and brinksmanship involved. In fact, I liken it to ending a relationship. here's why:(but

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emailed my old thesis advisor about the developments mentioned in the previous post. this was what chuck had to say:"Holy shit, batman, things sound great! Ya, very busy here...same  courses but two Ph.D. students to look after and lots of committee work I guess that for  where you are a condo that large is  wonderful...good for you....enjoy it. But, you gotta buy a new Mac!  Do you use a car

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but gimme a few days......big announcement beckons : )

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*warning: baby picture alert*got an email from Ferguson today....pretty much an update on the state of the union back in London. things seems to be going well. him and Christine are expecting number 3. way to keep the production line going man (at this juncture, a bunch of rogue feminists have initiated a plot to bomb my house). but seriously, good for them. it doesn't hurt that his kids are

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gotcha ; ) but seriously now.*correction to the previous post: I took a 147 (instead of a 146) out for a spin*not much happened today that warrants a scripted narration. its a monday....need I say more? pretty regular day at the PMO. working on deliverables....fire-fighting...going to meetings....setting up meetings.....heheh, I recall taking an e-learning course on Organization Design and

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another relatively glorious sunday. I find myself at the Starbucks by the plaza more or less just "soaking in humanity". they're having their regular Sunday outdoor bazaar thing. and I'm well, indulging in the scenery. I also think once this house deal gets wrapped up (which after a meeting with my lawyer, will be a couple of months from now), I'm gonna look into getting a car....because well,

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they say that once you do something 21 times in a row, it becomes a habit. coming from a guy who's developed several over the years (mostly bad ones), you could say I'm a believer in that particular school of thought. I think its the comfort in knowing what to expect that drives us in this aspect. I guess that's where that number 21 comes in...after the 21st time, that little voice in your head

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see...the problem is, at times, I actually do believe that the world revolves around me. so much so that for huge portions of the time, I'm totally misinterpreting very normal and ordinary human actions as grave personal attacks. I'm not going to sit here and deny that I don't care what people think coz if I'm going to be honest with myself (and others)....they do. furthermore, I think I

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once again, I've really got nothing much to report. but hey, have the sudden urge to write. so while I'm here. I suppose a couple of updates.1. I really...REALLY dislike techno. call me an old bastard but I've never been able to understand it. for me, this crap is reserved for lame Europeans who know absolutely nothing about the sanctity of music. that being said, there are those that DO

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yeap....one of those days (story of my life actually).one of those "can complain but what's the point" sorta days. then the guilt of knowing that there's always someone else out there whose worse of than you sets in. but hey, I'm the one who's gonna have to figure this out. so until then, I'm gonna harp on it. gonna demonstrate my wuss cred and quote John Mayer....methinks there's "something's

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hmmm, smells like mill dew in here....must have been left dormant for awhile ; )ok, I must admit, the last comment posted gave me a bit of a jolt so no, this blog hasn't been abandoned. it just went on hiatus. thank you whoever you are.so what have I been up to these past hmmm....approximately 2 months? actually lots. though, I'd rather you call me and ask coz I'm too darn lazy to sit here,

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*disclaimer: this post was written a week ago and will be more updated when the "mood" kicks in*On the way back to KL after 3 days home.twas the long weekend and with mother's day and Wesak day (Buddhaís birthday) falling on 2 of the 3 days, well y'know.; )Same drill: ate, slept, stocked up some supplies (got an iron and an electric shaver. Kickass. yes I know, I know.need a life.)Actually, I

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thought I'd save this til the day after the anniversary of my birth....this year's been a good one.cake #1-chocolate: familylike I mentioned before, I went home last weekend as it was a long one. what I did not mention was that the parental units had a bit of a barbeque thingamajig planned. small family and friends thing (that's when I got the Treo, a bottle of Smirnoff courtosy of Yongqiang, and

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jesus....kinda expected this to happen........just a word to the wise, I don't pay attention whilst walking on the best of days.....not to mention when in the midst of scheduling, messaging or e-mailing.....so 2 things:1. please warn me if it seems as though I'm about to walk in front of traffic/into a manhole/into a street sign2. I'm sorry if I cut you off/bump into you, causing you to topple

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going back home for the long weekend.....w00t!well...actually....its the "long weekend" part I'm excited about. its labour day....well, I should actually say, labour day for the rest of the world except for north america. I guess they don't recognize the socialist one.really not much to say. going to have to write an article for a local business publication over the weekend.....kinda puts a

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right...time to get back to a long awaited post. don't think I have to explain that this past while has been quite hectic to say the least. not really going to dwell on it much further except for this: will be glad when reinforcements come in next week. looks like this is going to be a pretty good looking team of consultants.....in more ways than one. hopefully once things settle down, I'll get

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not a long post but I will say this much.....I found today's horoscope in the "Sun" most intriguing, here's why:"As somebody who is born under the rulership of the gracious Venus (hah!! and I'm not even making this shit up), you loathe rudeness and will try to avoid upsetting others. However, in dealing with one particular individual, you'll probably have no choice but to be exceedingly direct,

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I haven't really checked on the old Karma-meter lately, but I think it should be in the black. here's why:1. I had lost my office key card while out on the town making some arrangements for a seminar. I only realised this on the way back to the office and couldn't for the life of me where I had left it. I guess what they say is right, "wear the tag at all times!" but hey....since when do I listen

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am I ever glad this week was over. good thing next tuesday is a public holiday.decided that this weekend was going to be "detox" time by the time Thursday rolled around.by that, I mean....sleeping a lot, eating lots of fruits and vegetables, not going out. came to the stark conclusion that I need to take better care of myself or I might be staring at at the business end of a coronary by the time

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