Little GoodBye...

Each time after coming back, you will somehow miss something, and as Buddha, do not be attached to anything, esp things you that let you fell into comfort zone, and things that does not want you to move or change....so, every time when heart is hesitating, I only can look from this perspective.

Tired, as these whole week again, rushing from one end to another.
One thing good this time is that, may be, some form of new exploration.........new biz opportunities,  hopefully something interesting will come out.
Other than that, life is still....finding out my next destination........

I realise that time passes very fast, and there are many uncles and aunties of my fathers' generation have, one after another, left this world, which means I am also getting older, and may be or perhaps I am already at the beginning of the starting point of the queue. It does not worry me, it only makes me appreciates every moment of my life, my breath, and every single little meaningful things that I am doing. I think that counts more than anything else.

I am sleepy now, but needs to get my shower, and move to Sentral station, and then to the airport, then to BKK, then to Beijing.

Until then, thanks to my sis thanks to my nieces, nephews, cousin, aunts, uncles, friends that I managed to meet this time around. ANd until next round, take care.
I shall update my blog as soon as I have the chance to do so.

Cheers.

Choong
KL
21 June 2013.

The Trip Back Home- JUne 2013

Coming back for my dad's 4th year passing away, offering prayers. Time passes fast, dad has passed away for more than 4 years....May you be peaceful always dad, you are always in our hearts.

Then, moving around in Penang, seeing all the properties, I think it is very expensive and in some projects, each unit price varies from one to another (though market demand decides the price), it is the first time for me to learn that prices varies from one unit to another (in the past corner units fetch higher prices, in between units should be quoted at the same price), but not the units I have seen recently. And every month prices vary.....
And moving around, many of them are holding the properties, and they are many waiting to sell off the properties.....Lets see what happens next.
And on the sales people's attitude and service rendered,  in one project we visited, the sales lady was very proud that they have fully sold the property, and my friend asked the sales lady why when they are fully sold, still they let customers come or there was no notice on this, and the sales mentioned "I did not invite you'......
And in another project, we asked when was the project launched, and the girl said, we did not launch the project, never launch it, all projects are mainly of returning customers....I am not sure what she is talking about actually.

But one thing I would like to compliment Penang state is that I see there are many on-going projects to improve the road conditions, irrigation systems, road widening, etc. And for many years BM town has never seen any projects like these, but I am have at least for now, there are many things happening, even the Bukit DO, the place I usually go for my evening walks, they are clearing it up, building a shed, and walkways and jogging tracks. That is good to see, esp. we have been waiting for these for the last 20 years...

This morning, while I was driving to KL, I heard the radio DJs mentioned that KL was listed as one of the 10 most "dangerous cities' in the world, I was shocked with that. I am not sure how they come to this conclusion, but I hope it would not affect our country's image that much. We need to attract tourists and we need to attract investors.........And I have been promoting heavily to our China colleagues on Malaysia, and with this piece of news, I think they will ask a lot of questions.

Another point is, I heard there are a few cases where open restaurants' guests have been attacked and robbed when they were dining. It seems very scary to hear this, and who will be going out for dinner, in this present condition........
Having based in China for 5 years plus, and visiting many cities, at least I have never heard of this kind of problems there. It is very safe. and I have told one friend who visited Beijing 2 years ago, I said, even if you carry a gold bar, walking on the street, no one is coming to rob you, or if someone dare to do that, within a few hours they will be caught as they have cameras every where.
I hope, if everything I read and heard through news are proven to be true, the present situation will improve further, and our policemen and our fellow Malaysian friends will work hand-in-hand to combat this serious problem for our country.

Thanks.

Choong
KL
20 June 2013

My Personal Note

Now, I am waiting the the Krisflyer Golden lounge, changi airport, and since a little bit time more before I fly off to Beijing, might as well write a bit here. This time around, I think I spent a lot of quality time, with friends, with ex-colleagues, with family members, etc. It is a meaningful trip, though I mentioned that I might not want to come back to celebrate CNY here, as dad is no longer around. But still, it means a lot, to be back. But at the same time, I also found it to be a bit annoying, of the following reasons: 1) Property prices are moving up steeply, but the general laymen salaries are not. 2) Cost of living are increasing a lot, and our salaries are not. 3) The feeling of not being that safe, you hear it every where you go, and friends remind you to be back home earlier. Before I left, I also of houses being broken into, despite there are people in the house, which makes me wonder..... 4) People start doubting about other people, start having a lot of question marks in the face. take for example, I was parking my car at Pavillion, and was searching for the main entrance, and in front of me was a lady walking in the same direction. And when she found out I was behind her, she was hesitating. You know, when people are suspicious of others, it is not very good. Another example, my niece told me, a couple was withdrawing money from a ATM machine at a petrol station, and while the husband withdraw the money, the wife have to look around, to make sure everything is fine. ANd another incident, my Niece were at Kepong station, and someone asked for her mobile phone, and yet that person was holding two mobile phones of his own, telling her, his phones are not working. Do we lend him or go we not? I am not sure, out society has grown to the stage that we need to be too careful and suspicious, This to me is not good. 5) While driving from Jalan SUltan Ismail towards Jalan Kuching, enroute to Selayang, I found the wrote condition to be quite bad, with many holes,,,it needs to be resurfaced and tarred. Five years ago, when I was working here, it was very good condition. 6) People are not reading much books these days, only playing around with their smart phones and surfing internet, this again is not good. 7) The quality of our English standard has dropped a lot, even at the airport. 8) I found also at some smaller towns, we have lots of foreigners around....even they start taking care of stalls in Pasar Malam, mending the operation, cooking, or selling at Hawkers centres. Are we having them for convenience sake or do we really need them because we really do. I am not sure, but judging from this trend, I think it is not a healthy type of development. 9) Too many Mainland Chinese are here buying up properties, it is good for the economy but definitely not good for us the locals. I visited some development sites, and found that they built very big sizes, valued at above RM 1 Million, and some ranging from 1-8 Millions. WHo are buying them, or who can afford them? 10) Quality of our foods are dropping, despite increase in the prices, take for examples, nasi lemak sold at road sides, priced at RM 1.20 perpack. In our school days, it is less than 50 sen, and yet the sambal ikan bilis tasted so good.... Which makes me wonder and makes me worried. Choong Singapore 19 February 2013

Saat-Saat Terakhir

Hari ini, sehari sebelum hari natal, aku sedang siap-sedia mengemaskinikan bagasi aku, barang-barangku yang akan dibawa balik ke Beijing. Masa berlalu dengan begitu pantas, dalam sekelip mata sahaja, aku akan bertolak. Kali ini, walaupun singkat, tapi banyak perkara yang telah dilaksanakan, aku gembira, dan mempunyai peluang pergi ke cafe dengan kak, abang ipar and anak-anak saudara ku, memang merupakan satu peristiwa yang aku kenangi untuk selamanya, haha. Seperkara-lagi, membeli dan mengguna telefon-pintar (smartphone) memang juga satu cabaran bagi aku, pada peringkat umur sekarang. Nasib baik, anak saudaraku, mereka banyak menunjuk-ajar cara-cara menggunakan setiap ciri khas dalam telefon supaya aku lebih biasa and cekap meggunakannya Kemudian, menggunakan fon telinga, atau aku rasa lebih tepat lagi, audio telinga, Beats memang merupakan satu lagi kenangan istimewa untuk aku, haha.

Choong Selayang 24 December 2012

Little Things That Makes You Feel Happy

Today, we came to this Dr. Cafe for our usual lepaking, and I feel happy, esp Nancy and Chai is joining us. It is fun to be here together. Memories that I shall treasure forever, haha.

Choong Kuala Lumpur 22nd Dec 2012

Pineapples Trees

These were planted before my late small uncle passed away, and after close to 3 years, you finally see the fruits of the labour. The sense of happiness is hard to express it out here. ANd I want to record this down for my own memory recall, one of these days. choong Dr. Care KL

回家感觉真好

It is good that the wireless allows you to use your internet wherever you are, and it conveniences a lot of people I suppose and I am one of them. Right now, at home, seating at the seat in the dining all, exactly the seat my late dad used to seat, and lots of memories.... ANyway, I have no time to write much, as it was busy, in KL, for one day, rest a bit, then a telco, and then driving back, along the highways, have to be extremely careful with the so called cameras installed as I understood. Hence, even when overtaking, we have to make sure that it does not not over exceed the limit, just in case. And now reaching home, last nite rushed to Monee's home, my niece that is getting married today, for dinner. And tonite another dinner. Reason of coming back to attend her wedding is because of the fact that she is close to us when she was a little girl, and you feel that the closeness means something, and that is one of the reasons (the main one) that I am home this time around. This morning, have a short chance to walk around, the housing area, with a light jogging, feels good to be back, to see things that I am familiar with....but one thing is, I think our facilities/infrastructure is not improving that much as yet, though it is improving for sure, esp in BM. One thing I see is, our KLIA airport, I think it needs a little bit touch ups, and cleaning up here and there, as it is a bit messy and not clumsy. I think it does not look that impressive, with so many stalls being built up here and there. That is just my personal opinion. ANyway, putting that all asides, I am looking forward to eat the food that I want to eat, haha, the curry mee, the nasi lemak, teh tarik......dan lain lain lagi. Choong Bukit Mertajam 15 Dec 2012

Separate Ways-My Observation

Actually I have written this article, quite sometime back, but since I cannot publish this, I waited until now, and the article should read" Being Dumped". This is what I have written: Being dumped On the way back from my wet marketing/shopping, I saw near Guomao,a car was sort of, parking in hap-hazard manner, and initially, I thought an accident has occurred. Then a lady or a girl, in all blue (not in blues), blue shirt, blue plants, blue high heels, blue handbag was swearing, was very angry, and in her eyes, you can see, confusion, lost, ashamed, sad, wanting to ‘kill’ the driver. The car then just swayed out, reversed, and drove off, and from what the girl has murmured, I can guess that she is saying “你以后别找我了“。。。。。and was staring in disbelief (that the guy actually drove off, kes nanyah) Even after the car has drove off, she was just there, staring, still lost, and trying to regain her composure. I happen to be in the car with my driver, stopping next to her, but I do not feel good, to look at her. I do pity her, for being left in the middle of the road, and I think it is improper for the guy to behave in that manner, but somehow, here, it is quite a norm. Nothing surprising. And that anger in this girl, and the guy too perhaps, how will this affect in their next cycle of birth, with that anger in them. I only can pray and wish them well though, and hope that Anger will be reduced. Why must love turns into anger and hate? If two parties do not love each other anymore, can't they part in peaceful manner? I am not sure, as I am past that age..... May both of them are at peace now........

Oh So good to be able to write my blog

I miss my blogsite, a place where I can voice out my opinion as and when I like, but I can't do this for the time being while I am still in Mainland China, but now, since I am out, hence I am writing again. Arrived here today, and manage to meet Devil, nice to meet old friend, as we always have topics to catch up, anywhere, anytime and this is what I called friendship. And as you get older, then you will treasure more of your real friends, and these friendships are important for our life-journey.....they will accompany you throughout the course of this....haha. I have a few articles I want to write before I get back to Beijing this coming Thursday. Choong Taipei Tango Hotel 19 November 2012

When People Remember You....

This was sent by my ex-colleague, Aaron, in one of the afternoons, unexpectedly. He said, 领导，您现在有在家么？我说干么呢？他说，我顺路过你家，带了一盆花给您，我说你太客气了，他说哪里哪里，一个心意。那我说好吧，谢谢咯。。。。呵呵。

This will brought in buy my lady colleague, Sara when I invited a group of them for meal at my home. The first Chinese colleague to have ever brought flower to my home......haha. Choong Tokyo 27 September 2012

At Changwon, Pullman Hotel

Have not been updating for quite sometime, as I have not been out of the country. In Gimahae for our BSA meeting. The new Boss somehow is quite different, and drinking a lot. And behave very differently compared to the previous GM. And this was also observed from different colleagues like TH, Mr. Kim, Mr. Sung and Simon.... Anyway, somehow, I feel I am getting clearer on the things I want to do, not that I do not know what I am doing now. But from at this stage of time, I think I begin to realise what Aquarius is......and why they are like this...haha. Thinking a lot.....ahead of time. But I have not found the the exact direction as yet, though I am starting to feel something out of it for now. Until then, wish me all the best in finding my right path, another route that I should be undertaking. Choong Changwon, Korea.

Swimming In Tokyo-30 September 2011

Yesterday, I went for a swimming at Tokyo Metropolitan swimming pool for the first time. Need to pay JY 600 per entry, but not an issue, as I think the facility is worth is, clean and Olympic size pool. As it was on Saturday, and another pool was closed, the remaining one pool they have is very crowded. But what makes it interesting was that, even it was crowded, in the two lanes allocated, there was a proper q, and everyone was in the line to swim, in a very organised and proper order, in one direction, and making a U turn, and then into another lane, on the opposite direction. I feel very odd and the same time, good, that I am part of this "organised and disciplined swimming, in a Japanese swimming Pool.


Choong
Tokyo, October 1st

June 20th

Today, woke up earlier, preparing for the memorial service in a Buddhist temple. Sis woke up around 4.30 and me only around 7am, haha, just to help out. Everything going smoothly, and we will be having the Dana session soon.

Shall update later with more information.


Anyway, my uncle's medical report was out, and showing quite okay, but he needs to go through another round of medical check-up before final confirmation if he is clean of the cancerous cell.

Will update later too.


Choong, Penang