The World can still Change

Sometimes when you least expect it, the world can show you something truly amazing. I remember that most of the time, people will never think of the benefit of others, all people do is think abt themselves.
This is a very fundamental belief that is embedded in us all; survival of the fittest.
But sometimes when you least expect it, you get strangers and friends that show you gestures that would just shock you and compel you to do just that, A Random Act of Kindness. and its a beautiful sight.
If there were more people with the ability to randomly do things and make it a lifestyle, this country that i have been living in all my life, that has thought me the skills and positive morals that i should adhere too will become the place i dream it to be.
I believe now that at the grassroots level of peoples, that change is possible and we are having a change for the better, if only people in the upper ranks can do something about it, (doesn't have to be huge or large, but something) then we would definitely have a great flux towards achieving the goal of the country and further push it against the global market.

Guy Fawkes Day!

Remember Remember the 5th of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and plot,
There is no reason why the Gunpowder Treason
should ever be forgot!

Youth of the Nation! or maybe just Fatima! :P

Youths now seem to be very lively in the church i attend, Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields. They have been up and about since the recent youth rally and are making waves in events, activities and social circle.
The best part about it is, the integration we have with the Youth in its entirety, which means we are making the youth of the Tamil section and English section work as 1 body and not 2 separate movements. This is making a great headway as it leaves room for understanding, cooperation and unity in a greater scale that has never been seen before. (at least not in this church)
Its also good to know that we are not excited to meet up and debate/discuss on upcoming activities for ourselves and the church because we are more peace with the system and ourselves.

The people behind the scenes that are supporting this head temporarily before the entire team comes in full force are.... (drum-roll...............................)

Joy Nathan
Jeremy Gavin
Damian Emmanuel
Jeffrey Gavin
Corinna De Souza
Sheeba Frank
Emmanuel Frank
Jerome Frank
Alicia Hamilton
Eddie Indran
Jane Magdalen
Richard
Clement Xavier

and pending back into the team (sorry if i cant remember all members) but as far i can remember, they are:

Geraldine Mable
Jasmine Marieanne
Fiona Aurelia
Karen

With these charismatic youths, I believe that the youth of Our Lady of Fatima, Brickfields will be successful and be able to carry on the flame of the youth to current and upcoming leaders. :)

100th Post... Yay! Yata!

This is my 100th Post on Blogspot. Wow! i have no words to say anymore as this has come as a shocker to me that i have made an effort and achievement to post this much...

I think this might be a good time to say, that i have sent in my resignation from my job as i have decided to move on to another workgroup.

I do hope i am making the right choice and it will help me advance in my future career.

Have a Wonderful day! :)

Reminicing 2009 already!

The year was great with lost of fun,
Friends from near and far abound,
Tear of happiness and sadnesss loom,
tasting sweet nectar and bitter gloom,

New relationships form from most unlikely,
Old ones renewed to strengthen ties,
Independent endevours pursued throughly,
Another friend or family dies,

Experiences and experiments we tinker daily,
Just like the old faithful we often work up,
Holding strong just like Old Bailey,
On and on we strive to carry on strong,

As we push the last quarter of 2009,
We dream of dreams great and benign,
And pushing them through with sher will,
Another year we'll push through still.

Deepavalli Vartulkal

Wishing all the Hindu's around the world a glorious Festival of Lights. Happy Diwali, Happy Deepavalli to all my brothers and sisters that are welcoming the festivities with an open heart, open arms and great tidings.

Blessings be to all and may the coming days be glorious and abundant in blessings.

My Condolences

My Good Friend Adam Anthony's mom passed away yesterday, God Bless her soul. She has been diagnosed with cancer since the third stage and she refused the treatment due to the aggressiveness of the treatment and side effects.

She is in a better place now, and i wish all of them well. Its good that she didnt suffer much during her last moments as she passed away peacefully with the company of her loved ones.

My Condolences to Adam and Sophia Jane as i know that you are left with a sorrow in your heart now. I will always lend a helping hand and pray for you. Hold strong man and may you always be enlightened by the will of God.

Blu Ray Galore

Its that point of time where technology is getting greater to the point that, size does matter. I started watching DVDrips only a few years ago and im really satisfied with the quality of the images.
Now with the advancements of High Definition, multi-Audio channeling, Large resolutions, Higher Compressions, Things are certainly looking to be better for sure.
Blu Ray is a disk that can hold up to 25Gb of data on a single disk. Thats close to 6 times from a regular DVD that i was referring to before.
With my current 7 Channel audio set up, i can appreciate it only now with the true surround coming from BluRay.
Truly we live in a Pure Digitalistic society where High Definition Digital Media, is already captivating us into heights that was completely beyong bounds just a decade ago.
I am only wondering now, how is it technology will better disk capacities and codecs to further improve on the 25Gb Bluray disk technology.

Coffee with Milk No Sugar

Coffee has been a Substance that has created a global phenomena since its popularity in 1598. its humble origins from Ethiopia expands quickly to Yemen and concurrently to Northern Africa.

Because of its bitter flavour, its powerful effects and rarity at the time, coffee became whats known as a posh dream only available for the rich and to select traders. The introduction of coffee to asia started in India and moved along to the Spice Islands and then China.

Now the best coffee in the world is available from select parts of the world such as some countries in the Americas, Indonesia and some parts of Malaysia.

Traditionally, coffee was always accompanied with sugar to soften the harsh effect of the bitter flavour, but coffee connoisseurs have long understood that the intense flavour is what makes coffee special with the intense aroma and resolute sensation.

Variations of the popular standard expresso would include cafe latte, machiato, cappuchinno, and the like with the difference being the type of milk and the preparations.

Initiate

I feel now like an initiate. I just shaved my head again after a long time and feel liberated from the social norms of conforming society. Its also fun to know that everyone i know will now give me a probably distasteful look and a look of intrigue, if not many questions floating in their head.

whatever the outcome, i am satisfied with not overthinking things sometimes and just doing what i wanna do.:)

Cafe Latte with nasi Lemak and tambah sambal annai!

The colours of Malaysia really amazes me because you can be the most prim and proper british with royal birthright or a descendant of the Sultan or a city slicker or kampung boy, and still share something in common.
The Royal Malaysian attitude is just catered to anyone who's anyone and its amazing. :)
I love the fact that when you are nearing the months between September and April, the colours of the events and festivals are just glittering with wonder, amazement and serenity. The beauty of the colours is just something that is forgotten in most other parts of the world and is still practiced in Good ol' malaysia.
Be it Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Christmas, Deepavalli, Chinese New Year, Thaipusam, Aidil-adha, Mooncake Festival, Easter Sunday, Chap Goh Meh, its all something special that everyone celebrates as a whole by just being Malaysian.
I love the fact that by ordering a Cafe Latte with Nasi Lemak, (of course with extra sambal) can fit into anyone born, bred and raised in the fair land of Malaysia.

The Plan that was Almost

today as i stepped into the office, i got a call that required me to seriously head to seremban immediately. there was a problem with one of our clients' servers which did not allow the machine to boot up. this was a serious problem and we had hoped for the server motherboard to no have failed.

just as i've sent the faxes and got the approval to leave, i get a call from them noting that everything is now alright.

talk about a long day if i had to travel to seremban to settle a server issue.

Yay! there is a youth meeting tonight to discuss about the agenda of the youths.
To all PMR Candidates, wishing you a peaceful time and peace of mind on your exams this coming week. :)

Linguist Dreams

Becoming someone who can be good at something is really a dream of anyone i would say. To be successful and having the characteristics that makes you a leader. The hardest part in my case is not the actual learning, but the motivation and companionship to continue learning.

I joined the field of Computer Science because it comprised of 2 of my favourite elements which is computing and science, but i never thought of myself and a computer Scientist at the very least even till this date.

What i have been told is that i am a "Jack of all Trades, and Master of None" and seriously, i loathe the phrase. I have a dream and ambitions as well and would love to specialize in a field of expertise that no one else can do.

Now after facing the likes of Java, C++ and dot.net, i have moved on to more common sets of language which involve human interaction.

English, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin, Tamil, Japanese, German, Spanish, Latin are some of the few in which i wouldnt mind to pick up. Bus as always, its a struggle to keep in practice all these components when there is no one to keep you practicing.

Maybe im just overthinking it like i usually do, but i suppose, its my rational mind that wants to work things out highly. :)

Last Night!

Trust is not something that just pops up, its something you earn. But how can you earn the trust when the basis is distrust?
Yesterday just out of the blue, i had a friend that actually gave me splendid advice on how i should evaluate my life. Talk about perspective. I've never had someone tell me how should i open my thoughts and perspectives in such a way that is so profound.
I now have to re-evaluate the course i am headed to into taking things that i am interested in, i want to:
pick up another 2 languages,
take up more certifications in system security, networking and computing,
Get my engineering Masters
have a commitment to do all these above by the time i hit 30.

Its as though God himself gave me a revelation yesterday to take a hard look at my life and decide on which road i should take, and his angel definitely gave me a good push. If only the world exists with more angels like that, i'm sure that it'll be a better place. :)

Network Administrators....

Many people that have newly purchased a Network Administrator either don’t understand them or need advice on how to handle one. Below are frequently asked questions to better help you work with your new network administrator.

Q: My network administrator seems distant, and doesn’t want to socialize with the other workers.

A: NAs are private beings that interact best in Internet chat rooms and e-mail rather then on a more personal level. Just give your NA some space and he or she might come to you on their own. It may also be that your NA is lonely or exhausted. If after a year your, NA still doesn’t fit in, try hiring another one.

Q: My network administrator constantly insults the other workers.

A: It is never a NA intention to purposely insult a co-worker. It is just there are many times when your NA is working on several issues at once, (a thing that we like to call, multi-tasking) and the section of their brain that is responsible for pleasantries is pre-occupied with running the network, all the servers, the workstations, website, mail servers, SQL server, hubs, switches, routers, and the backing up of mission critical data. And when someone interrupts their train of thought by asking a stupid question, a NA responds the best way he or she can without actually strangling you to death.

Q: My network administrator doesn’t seem to have a penis?

A: Ah, do not be concerned. If your NA doesn’t have a penis, it is most likely that you have purchased a female model. Do not let this alarm you! You can treat her exactly the same as if she did have a penis. If however, the absence of a johnson is just too confusing for you, you may order replacement parts or an add-on. However, we don’t recommend that you do this as it will most likely slow down, even retard your unit.

Q: My network administrator doesn’t want to spend his or her days off repairing home computers.

A: Network administrators are very selfish with their free time, days off and vacations. A lot of managers don’t understand this and are often confused by the unwillingness of a NA to repair co-worker’s home computers on the weekends...what was your question again.

Q: My network administrator has access to important company data and e-mail. Should I be concerned that he or she might use this data against me or my company at a later date?

A: This is a common concern with many owners of a network administrator. Understand that a network administrator is a professional and only handles your data and never looks at it. However, there have been some isolated cases where some network administrators have malfunctioned as a result of being replaced with overseas replacement workers or laid-off due to failing to report correct corporate earners to the government. And yes it is true that many of these "disgruntled" network administrators helped lead government investigators to hidden corporate data. But this doesn't mean it can happen to you. Providing that you haven't been guilty of any of the above actions.

Q: How should I manage my Network Administrator?

A: NA need little managing. The difficulties with trying to manage a NA is that most managers know nothing about computers, networks or well anything technical. So to try and manage a person that has a far more superior brain than your own, would be insane. Our best advice to you is; let your NA do his or her job without interfering. Your company will be better for it.

Q: My NA uses words and a language that I find difficult to understand.

A: NA are trained in a language different than the one you were taught to use in your communications, liberal arts class, or that MBA. NA speaks in acronyms and only use the 0 and 1s in numbers. This is why purchasing a 10K piece of computer equipment doesn’t seem that unreasonable. If you are having troubling understanding your NA, just ask him or her to explain what they are talking about. NAs are always willing to explain terms. Although, be prepared to feel stupid.

Q: My NA dresses different than the rest of us?

A: Your NA has a very good understanding of the importance of corporate appearances. IBM, Ford and Microsoft have all realized that people work better when they can dress however they want. Your NA is simply dressing the way that he or she can better perform their duties.

Q: My NA won’t address me by my title, and doesn’t seem to respect me?

A: Sadly you speak the truth; your NA doesn’t respect you. Many managers believe themselves to be on a higher level than a computer genius. If you can’t correctly program your home VCR to stop flashing 12:00 every time your power goes out than how can you really expect your NA to respect you?

Q: My NA repeatedly touches himself and it makes the other staff members uncomfortable?

A: If your NA repeatedly touches his or her genitals in public it could mean that your NA contracted cyber herpes. If this is the case it should be treated immediately. It also falls within Plan B of your company medical benefits.

Q: My NA eats the other workers lunches in the company refrigerator.

A: This is a common complaint and one that you should address immediately. Network administrators that eat out of the company refrigerator can contract dysentery and sever stomach ulcers. If this is happening to you, make sure your NA takes a lunch break either off site or in his or her office behind a shut door without being disturbed.

Q: My NA is writing a book, reading the news on the Internet, playing computer games, talking to friends on the phone and building paper machete statues from the magazines of computer parts companies.

A: Don’t worry. If your NA is doing all of this, it is because he or she is happy and considers the workplace their home. This is most likely contributed to them spending more time at work than at home. Many NAs may not even remember they have a real home. If this type of behavior bothers you than it is recommended that you hire another NA so your current one can go home.

Q: My NA did something good, but I don’t know how to reward him or her, so I did nothing?
A: If your NA is constantly doing good things for you and your company, here are a few recommended ways to show your appreciation:

· Show him or her some respect

· Compliment your NA from time to time to show you care

· Be a little understanding when your NA works all night, goes home at 8AM and tries to get a little sleep before coming back at noon.

· Money: NA always view a raise or bonus as a sign you appreciate them.

Q: My NA did something bad, and I want to punish him.

· Don’t. 30 years of psychological research has shown that punishing your NA will have sever long-term effects on how and when the government audits your company.

· Don’t be afraid to apologize if you’re wrong.

· Don’t jump to conclusions because in most cases you don’t know what the hell you are talking about.

· Don’t leave your banking account number or social security number on your computer.

· Don’t have an inter office affair. Your NA will always know. And mostly likely, he is sleeping with her too.


Q: I can’t believe that my NA is worth what I am paying him or her?

A: Imagine what your company would be like if all your computers suddenly stopped working and no one could perform their daily duties. Ask yourself, how many people depend on their computers and database to do their jobs? Now, how much more would you be willing to pay to make all of that happen again? Allot more, uh?

Q: My network administrator makes obscure and meaningless jokes that no one else understands?

A: Ah, this is a tough one. Don’t try to understand the humor of a NA and don’t ask them to explain the joke. You have a better chance understanding how hydrogen is boiled off a star than you would understanding the humor of a network administrator. No, a star like the Sun, not like the movies.

Q: Where do I return my network administrator if he or she doesn’t work out?

A: Remember, you don't own a network administrator. They perform a necessary function that keeps your company running. If not for the network administrator you would still be using paper ledgers and abacuses.

Its that time of year again

Yesterday my office just alerted me on the tremors and vibrations and dizzy spells that they were having. i thought it was all just in the mind, until i packed up and left the office. upon arriving at the office lobby, i noticed that many workers and students were out of the building and were looking at the building. i asked one of them and they all agreed on the same thing, they felt tremors.

i never felt a thing, but that many people couldn't be wrong. anyways, i checked this morning regarding the news of yesterday and surely enough, there was a tremor because of an earthquake that happened in sumatera.


It that time of year again. Pray that all will be good for travellers and people alike.