My Life, My Architecture

Shanghai Trip

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:35:00 +0000

I have been lazy lately and the internet connection was kinda crap over in PNG.

However, I am back in KL for a few weeks and I managed to get some time to update my blog *finally*

I went to Shanghai for Wendy's wedding, I was there during the registration of their marriage in Sydney and she hope that I will be in the formal wedding in Shanghai. I took time off work to visit Shanghai for the 1st time after 10 years. I would say travelling alone and going back there was something different.

I realised a lot of things during this trip that I didn't when I was younger...this is only natural because I couldn't speak proper mandarine and shanghainese.

I took a Maglev (Magnetic Bullet Train) and change for trains to reach Wendy's house. I got into some problems but I still managed to reach her in the end. *Proud*

Maglev Station

Subway

The first person I saw was "Big Mickey", he doesn't look like Mickey Mouse. But he is a curious one, born in the year of rat just like me hehe:P

Tristan AKA Big Mickey

After leaving my luggage in the motel, I went out to their supermarket. They seems to have everything there and I was told that it's the season for hairy crab...

Supermarket

Yuck... They sell Tortoise?

3 Steps to bind a hairy crab.

1st Step

2nd Step

3rd Step

All done:P

They normally just steam the crab and serve it with a home made vinegar (sugar, chinese cooking wine, vinegar, salt)

The night view of Shanghai was spectacular...well, probably normal for most people, but I have been in PNG for too long. Hey, look at the bright side, at least everything is fresh to the eyes of a jungle man hahaha.

On the day of the wedding, I woke up quite early and walked to Wendy's house. Suddenly, I realised that I could actually walk on the streets without any worries...hahaha, I guess I am really weird compared to a normal person. But I guess it would be the same for anyone who's been in PNG for too long.

Apparently, she still have to work for half day everyday...tough life.

The media team

Moir & Silver

Wendy & husband

Some photos from the wedding...

Oh yes...a lot of my friends was like...it's a trend to get pregnant before marriage? Well, only one advise the to all my friends and family out there, always register and get marry within the same period of time. Otherwise, it might give a wrong impression...but personally I don't think it does matter these days because we're just so carefree nowadays.

They also dress up the son for the wedding...haha:P I think he's quite lost most of the times haha...eg: attending my own parents wedding? *scratch head*

The Wedding Hall

Ah...the girl who got the bouquet and the next guy to go...hahaha, he's got a "priceless" and mix of emotion written all over his face. (Guy in black shirt and white snickers)

Oh...that girl in black (clapping hands), she's the wedding planner. Her name was Jessica...I think so...

There you go...the curios one going around touching whatever he get his hands on...

After the wedding, we went out for drinks and catch up a bit. I think it has been almost 2 years since the last time I spoke to Wendy. We walked around the old streets of shanghai later on and call it a night.

The next day, I went to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. Nothing fancy and there's too much to cover in one day.

After the excursion, I went for Indian cuisine in one of the suburbs and rush out for my date. I figured out since Wendy's always busy, it was a good idea to get her wedding planner's contact details and ask her to take me around hahaha:)

Oh...that's their train station, the have LEDs cover all over it and it changed colour to displace words or patterns.

She looks different now eh? Well, it was a bit hard to meet up since I was not very familiar with Shanghai and she did spent quite some time locating me...while I was still having a massage (ok...let me rephrase, normal massage). Lucky she was quite patient with me.

Heh, this is what I call a club...the one Wendy took me to was too formal hahaha...

We had a lot of fun that night, she forced me to do pole dancing and all sorts of non-sense, well, it's all about fun anyway...and most importantly I experienced the night life in Shanghai.

I woke up with a headache the next day...*expected* Went to Wendy's place for breakfast and the husband drove me around Shanghai.

We spent the whole day together for drinks, pool, lunch and dinner.

Weeee..........

This is the so-called "Dragon Pole", it's a feng shui thingy and it's situated in the central of Shanghai district. I think there're 9 Gold-plated Dragons on it.

After dinner, I was out on again with the "wedding planner", this time I requested a GPS from my bro-in-law hahaha, why I didn't think of it before?...*hmmm...slow thinking*

It's kinda ridiculous to think back how our parents date back then when there's no GPS, but I guess they would probably say something like meet me at my place...here the address...and they turn up late in the first date...hahaha:P

I celebrated Mooncake festival over there as well, Bro-in-law bought this 60% chinese whisky...he told me it's chinese custom to drink it, so we did and before we know it, both of us was heavily intoxicated hahahaha...lucky our eyes can still see when we woke up in the evening.

After that, he treats me to foot massage and we call it a day:)

The next day, I woke up and received a call from Ling (neighbour from Sydney's Apartment). She was very surprise to see me in Shanghai and we went out for lunch. Later on, she showed me around the shopping area and show me the way they bargain for price...*impressed with her bargaining skills*

Overall, I would have to say that the purchasing power of chinese people has dramatically increased and I evident this with my own eyes. Products and services are generally quite affordable but quality and standard comes with a high price tag.

During the whole trip, this fella was all over the place. He's "Hai Bao", a mascot for Shanghai's 2010 Expo...designed in Taiwan. But doesn't he seem to look like a famous male product from "I need house", "durex" or "ansell"?

Entry for July

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:36:00 +0000

I am dropping one entry because I haven't wrote anything in July.

Basically, there's nothing much happening in my life other than some small events, gathering and endless company socialising events. I go to the office when the sun rises; by night I would get stuck in the gym. I try to squeeze every ounce of energy out from my body so I don't need to think so much... I would be so tired that sleeping would sound so sweet to me every night.

I have been on the same routine for more than a year now because those are the only 2 things that interests me. I don't consider myself as a boring guy but the environment kinda limits my expansion towards other interest:P Thus, leaving not much options in terms of a change to my current lifestyle.

Generally speaking, sometimes I feel lucky that I am not born a lady, I don't have strong urge for shopping or styling up my hair:) But I am still a normal mortal and it is hard when I really need something sometimes. For example: I am craving for McDonald or KFC but I can't get over here and officially I haven't touch or attend to any fast food for 1.5 year... this record was not part of the plan for being here.

However, a lot had happened overtime and I have opened my eyes to a lot of things I can't see in the past.

Here's what happened in July:

Hermee in Yatch Club

Moir & Raka (Yatch Club)

Work...as usual:P

Big Guy & His mom...they flew to M'sia 2 weeks ago

Just a random pic...

Moir & the whole bunch of M'sia Expat

Meet People, Go Places, Do Things

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:24:00 +0000

It's a rainy day today, I didn't get much rest last night because I was busy doing the payroll for all the employees. It's good that Hermee is here to help me out a bit and I have a handful of employees to support me at all times.

Just before I go to bed, I set my alarm to 4am. I woke up as schedule to do my routine check on the securities. 20 years ago, my father and bro was residing in the same spot and the idea of walking in the dawn within the compound feels awkward to me.

I went back to my unit and realised that Hermee broke the coffee plunger, so I couldn't brew any coffee this morning. Feeling agitated I sat down the couch and wondering "what am I doing here?"...and all the business issues start flowing in my mind. Suddenly, I realised that I have been thinking about business non-stop for the last few months, regardless day or night. When I was younger, I used to remember how my dad could just sit in front of the TV watching the news motionless for hours and anyone can sense there is a lot going in his mind...I got my answer now.

But the big question is: "Isn't being young all about meeting people, going places and doing things?" - Yes, indeed I am doing all three, but what about my plans for the future? I don't have anything in mind to be honest...

So while I am so carefree, I thought of my bro...he was struggling to get a job at the beginning of 2007 and he would blog everything that went wrong in his interviews. The struggle for his financial crisis, personal life and health was a constant challenge for him and the family; yet he always put his priorities right and I am proud to say that he finally found his dream job, got chances to travel around and always surrounded by friends that cares about him. I was very much relieved to know that he is doing well now.

Just thinking about my plans in the future or should I just follow the saying "I don't plan for the future because it comes too soon!" or "let go of the past, the future is unwriten, living by the day is living everyday to the fullest"...Personally, I reckon all these quotes are created to give excuses for people like me.

By the way, my dad's favourtie quote: "Make money while you're still young; think about the rest later, money will solve most of them at the end of the day."

I am tired...going to play Wii and get some rest after work :P

Updates for April ~ May

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:22:00 +0000

Just pretty much the same routine everyday... but I just snap some shots everyday.

*Giant Praying Mantis*

*The Gym Supervisor - She lives to argue with me*

*Other Gym Ladies*

*Tiramitsu*

*Before she got wet* :)

*Splash*... :P

*zzz....ZZZZ...*

*Charity, Christina & Nanai*

*Gia & Joe

*Spa*

*Was stuck in a strike*...

Officially got my diving license

Hermee was gone...

But he back again!

Ramu Nikel Riot

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:18:00 +0000

Recently we have been warn to increase awareness for potential disruptions toward daily business operations and safety for Asian staff (Chinese only).

Approx. 2 weeks ago, the Manufacturers Council of PNG was advised of a planned demonstration march (to be held in Port Moresby) against illegal Asians and low quality products from China sold in PNG. Unfortunately, the police and various security firms were unable to substantiate this intelligence.

Yesterday a demonstration took place in Gordons are of Port Moresby (POM). Somehow, the protest against illegal Chinese immigrant progressed to a general Anti Asian sentiment in particular Asian shop owners/ workers. Whilst the initial target was 'illegal Chinese workers', it quickly elevated momentum to the Asian Community. Meandering groups are moving around NCD and "preaching" anti-Asian sentiments, in particular to the street vendors, especially those who work for Asian owned trade stores. The preaching is gathering momentum as we speak and may potentially increase the risk of a "rent-a-crowd" following.

According to reports gathered, this Anti-Asian sentiment seems to spread around POM (town, 2 mile, 6 mile, Korobosea, North Waigani, Erima) as well as Madang Lae and Kokopo. Demonstrators will seize any opportunity or attempt to harm the Asian community if the MP doesn't furnish them with a letter of their concerns and requests ASAP.

With the general unrest at present there is cause for concern that unrest may arise.

Updates...

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:57:00 +0000

Friend's nephew

Remember the guy who refused to move out from the unit, and insisted to put his girlfriend in the unit to guard his belonging while renovation takes off?

...He's back with more this time (unfortunately, not with style and new tricks).

We were under court order not to chase him out from his unit, however, it doesn't stop us collecting rent from him...right?

So since he wasn't paying rent on time, and defaulted this month's rental. The company has the right to cut off the electricity and water supply into his unit.

Well, first he went to the police again trying to get us in jail, but it was in vain and he was frustrated. *sad, everytime my boss visits this country, the same guy tries to put him in jail...lolz*

The next day, he brought his own electrician but our "intelligence" found out and we sent our security guards along with the property manager to stop him.

He was adamant and parked his car to block the electrician's car from leaving.

I think the argument escalated, and he started punching my property manager. My manager retaliated with a full swing on his face...that marks the end of the fight.

According to my secretary's report: "he was down for 2 minutes, with blood ozzing out from his face...we thought he was a goner but to our surprise he was rising up again soon after...sad:)"

I think the mom called too, she wants to put our manager in jail and she wants to ensure that the water and electricity supply will restore to normal...*first she wants to take us to court, then they defaulted rent, next the tresspass the property and create disturbance, now she wants me to fulfil her request?!!!* These people seriously need to get a life!

Some people just ain't meant to play devil and advocate...

Just Updates

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:41:00 +0000

Hmmm, I feel like going on a holiday again...

Probably going to China would be a good idea...economical and special fares are just around the corner considering all the airline companies are experiencing heavy losses.

Now just got to find the time to go there...

I just joined up with a new gym. I have been going there for the last few days...trying to be fit again.

Hmmm, probably I should start dating twins or something...

The newly wed manager is trying to get a baby now, sounds like a scary idea for me now. I guess it's not time for me yet. I thought I was ready for a lot of things but my reality check proves me wrong. Hmmm...well, I still have plenty of time to think it through.

Remember to drink lots of water and have a lot of rest:P

Easter Break

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:30:00 +0000

Hmmm... I saw this kid at work, I thought I was seeing things...but I guess the parents are starting him young:P

Enjoying Wild Turkey?

I need a break from work badly, considering that everything seems to be stuck. I dun wanna get stuck myself in that situation.

I finally got my diving license after squeezing some time every week to get it done.

Shannon & Me

Yu Ting, Shannon, Musy & Me

Getting Ready...

I did a lot of thinking and planning during the weekend. Let's see where this year will lead me...

MSA New Zealand Trip

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:07:00 +0000

Guys this is just gonna be a lazy entry... so just enjoy the photos...:P

The Airport

My Room

Outside View

Candy Shop

The Streets

Paua Shell (Abalone Shell)

The Park & Pizza Hut

NZ Natural Brew Beer

The 1st Bar

St. Patrick's Day

More drinking...

Morning View

Mountain View

Painted Face (Blue Team)

Me & Darran (Room Mate)...

Monster School Bus

Drag Race

Mike (Our Team Leader)

Dun wanna be on that...!

Quad Bike (I was doing some pretty cool moves on it... nearly gone for good)

-5 Bar

Smally & me (The Asian Eskimo)

The -5 Ice Sculpture

Chili Pepper & Ice Tumble Glass

The Ice Bar

Red Indian Sculpture

The Boiler Room

Brain Damage Shots

Night View by the bay

Chopper Ride

Sky View

Me & Greg

Steven, me & Mike

Phantom?

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:57:00 +0000

Apparently, there was another robbery yesterday. However, "Phantom" was there and hunt them down. According to the reports, he is an expatriate and he is some sort of batman in reality life.

I guess we will have peaceful life over here after all as long as there is someone to stand up for justice:P

Remember to drink lots of water and have rest.

Part A: Ignorant VS Humanity (Continued)

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:42:00 +0000

As promised...

The Locks

Apparently, he hired 15 security guards holding bush knifes with dogs to guard the unit. I think he is really keen in keeping the girlfriend inside the house no matter what happens.

Oh, but he forgot to ask her girlfriend to stay "inside" the house...so no one was in there and we went ahead to lock it up.

Locking...

Done

Apparently, he was shock when he went back home and was crying while rolling on the floor. He then fraud some documents to get a court order and got the police involved.

Since he was so persistent in getting us arrest, we just played along and pay a visit to the police station. Well, we're "innocent" after all...

The Entrance

I was wondering around trying to find the washroom. Along the tour, I saw the inmates, cell block and other dept. But I could not find a toilet.

On humanitarian ground, we allowed the plaintiff to stay for the weekend but he insisted to get us arrested... so an investigation was carried out.

His butt crack is showing...lolz.

In the end, we all get to go home because the court order does not looks legitimate and his statements wasn't accurate. However, I think the police is going to pursue on the court order's legitimacy... so I guess we just have to wait to see what happens next.

Anyway, the was a robbery recently, however, this time they weren't so lucky.

I have no idea why my guard were there...but random things happens everyday over here.

The Story Continues... Part B: Too Young?

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:56:00 +0000

Part B

We have another random tenant move in this week. I was in the office doing some work when suddenly I was called to the site to settle some minor issues. So I went and realised that the new couple took one piece of furniture from another unit without permission from the management.

So the situation: One unit is missing with one furniture and I need to put it back where it belongs.

I went inside the unit and ask the lady to kindly return the furniture but she refused because she said she would have "embassy" people coming for visit and the L-shape lounge is not enough for them to accommodate extra guest. Well, fair enough...so I offered the option to change their furniture. They agreed to return the furniture and I showed them to a 3 sitter, 2 sitter and 1 sitter sofas; straight away they demanded the 3 sitter sofa to be move to the unit and not to remove the L-shape lounge in their own unit.

They don't get it, if they just take the 3 sitter sofa, the next tenant won't have enough seats and more importantly it looks weird having only a 2 sitter and 1 sitter sofa in the living room.

The husband's response: "Boy, listen to me, you're too young; you must be more flexible in these situations!" *I simply ignored his comment, furthermore, age is not a factor to measure success or experience in this era...he's just an idiot*

Then we move on to his other requests: a 32" LCD TV, pressure cooker, shaver, hair dryer, bigger fridge...etc. Let me make a note: They don't intend to pay anything for these items, in other words, they want free lunches.

I just asked the wife what's wrong with the medium sized fridge. She told me she would have "embassy" people visiting and she bought 10 different types of juices but she couldn't fit it in. So I suggested that she could put the rest of juices into the cabinets while just leaving a few in the fridge to chill. She asked: "what if the guest wanted some other juices and I didn't have them chilled in the fridge?"...

*Fxck what am I? A kitchen consultant now? Fxcking just put some ice into the juice to make it cold... she is fxcking retarded or what? What the fxck is she blabbing about the "embassy" people? As if I am fxcking conceirge to make sure their appointment goes well*

But thank god she didn't buy 10 boxes of ice-cream... I would really be out of ideas.

To my amazement, just when I was ready to suggest putting some ice into the juice, the wife suddenly started crying and saying that I am not being helpful. I felt pitty and told her to take it easy.

So in return, I supplied them a cabinet that was intended for me to put my folders and the husband commented: "See boy, I am helping you to use your things that you're not using! hahaha!"

*Fxcking retard, if there's something in your house you're not using, do I just go remove and use it?*

He requested for a digital clock as well because he find it hard to find his watch. FYI: he was late for the appointment and just walked into my meeting without a proper notice. He introduced himself as this High Inspector of some sorta Mining Company.

*Fxck if he's in such a high position shouldn't he be able to pay for all his fxcking requests???*

After he got his digital clock...he asked me for the batteries as well... ... ...*no comment anymore*

I wondered in the future whether he needs me to pump his petrol, feed him and wipe his ass for him...

Part A: Ignorant VS Humanity

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:39:00 +0000

Recently I have encountered some minor issues with tenants in our property.

So here's the story, let's divide the story into 2 scenarios: Part A and Part B.

PART A
We were doing renovations to all the units and it just so happens that one of the tenants was away for 2 months holiday. Well, no dramas... we just start with other units until he comes back.

2 months later, we found him and told him that the contract is expired and we need him to vacate the unit ASAP for renovation. He was back and to our surprise he refused to move out.

The reason:
He moved too many times in Australia and he moved too many times over here as well; when he moved into this unit he believed that it's the last time he is moving anywhere else. He said he likes the unit so much that he would buy the unit when he has the money.

The solution he proposed:
a) Weekly payment of K850 per week during renovation of the unit and K1500 weekly rental when he move into the unit again. *Special condition applies!

b) No weekly payment during renovation of the unit and K1800 weekly rental when he move into the unit again. *Special condition applies!

Ok ok... this is the ridiculous part on the so-called condition he proposed: He is not going to move his belongings and he will have his girlfriend living in the unit to look after his belongings while he is away when the renovation takes place. He will even write us a letter of indemity so in the case where his girlfriend was injured or killed during the renovation we will not be liable.

So my question here: His belongings is more important than a human's life??? Ridiculous.

We suggested that he should move into one of the renovated unit since it's the same but he refused because of the reason mentioned above. He further told us that we are not understanding him and being difficult with him...lolz.

Anyway we will be locking up his unit tomorrow. If I get the time to go over there for supervision I will make sure to take a photo of the scene hahaha.

Missing Car Found

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:42:00 +0000

Our staffs pulled a few strings in the network and found our company car parked in a rural motel. Without much hesitant, we contact the local authorities to claim our car back. Later on, we were told our car was being driven around the city by those robbers for robbery.

In some cases, they injured the owner (Mainland Chinese)... most probably he fought back and tried to be a hero. FYI: Mainland Chinese seems to have a suicidal wish, they have a reputation of fighting back with the robbers and getting themselves injure or kill in action, I guess it's in their blood???

After recovering the car and driving it for one week; to my amazement the car was stolen again! However, to my surprise it was found again the next morning in the parking lot of Lamana Hotel. It seems to me that this is some sorta hide-and-seek game!??

For the record, this car has been stolen for 5 times, and so far we have been able to find it. I guess such random case is only possible in PNG.

I've done it again:)

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:12:00 +0000

The room (Before)

The room (After)

Happy Chinese New Year Everyone:)

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:36:00 +0000

I am back in Sydney for 12 days. The last time I was 6~7 months ago, but the effort of updating my blog seems to pay off. At least my friends do actually know what's going on in my life, it was the only way for me to keep in touch with them.

It was fun to be back here again, meeting up with my friends and close friends... but I felt different, it feels like a holiday in a country that I visited so many times.

The trip was short but I did manage to make it a memorable one. Thanks guys.

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:24:00 +0000

Date / Time: 31 January 2008, 3.50pm
Location: NGF Ltd, Compound

Me, my accountant, and my driver were on our way back to the office (NGF Ltd) after withdrawing money from Westpac (AKA Bank).

As soon as, I departed from our vehicle (Toyota Hilux 4D, yes...our car got rob again:P), my accountant greeted the taxi driver (Nigel) who was parking beside us. (He is a frequent customer with Nigel) I simply ignored and continued my walk towards the front doors when 2 bandits suddenly showed up, one equipped with a silver shotgun and another equipped with a colt. On one hand, my accountant was asked to move away from the vehicle. On the other hand, I was warned not to move and they yelled liked a zombie "money come...money come". Anyone would have known what it means. While I was stall, another bandit came from behind and searched all my pockets. They took my wallet (yeah, I don't have a wallet now), mobile phone (Nokia N81) and K2300.

At the same time, my driver was being hold up on the other side and he was asked to surrender the keys to the vehicle. As they drove off with our vehicle, one fired a warning shot not to follow them.

From the surveillance camera records, we noticed that they were 5 of them involved in this incident. Apparently, one guy came in earlier than the others and took refuge in the taxi that was parked beside us. 2 minutes later, our car came inside the compound and by now 2 more bandits make their way inside the compound (one carrying a shotgun wrap around with black plastic and another hiding his colt under he shirt).

While my driver was hold up by the guy with the colt, the bandit who was in the taxi came out and went behind him to steal the keys. He went inside the car and start reversing it, by now there was another 2 bandits coming into the compound. One was holding up the gate and another securing the situation giving opportunity for the rest to get inside the vehicle and escape from the premise.

Everything was over within 3 minutes...I was furious that no one came for help and I felt helpless. Ironically, my driver was upset because he was being suspected by others and he commented to me "I nearly lost my life out there and all people care is about their money and pointing finger at me???".

In the mist of chaos, my anger allowed me to overcome my fear, I composed myself, calm everyone down and apologize for not able to pay them on time and pomised to get them pay ASAP. After everyone left the premise and I locked up the doors, I started to think.

I thought to myself... was my life really that cheap that the security couldn't care less about my safety and all they worried about is their money?!!?... did my life meant nothing to them compared to those money that I use to hire them?

The anger was soon all over me and I couldn't control it, I started kicking and throwing things around me... I went up to my room and felt nothing. The last thing that went through my mind was "How I managed to screw up everything so badly????"

I am ok now... I know it's not going to be rainbow and sunshine for me everyday, and that's ok, I choose this path and I believe that pay day will come soon:)

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:17:00 +0000

The heat of temper was hot,
The New Year's fun was not.

I see that the guard's job was lousy,
I also see his complaints for wages was noisy.

Wait patiently for the heat to flow,
As his never-ending complaints grow.
Let the fire rush into my head,
The heat will fire him along with all his complaints.

Maybe then I will get some peace in mind;
because I do not have to mind.

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:04:00 +0000

Merry Christmas to Everyone...V

Just Married... the life continues

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:50:00 +0000

Last Saturday, felt bore so I went to another concert again (Wally Pazzy) but this time it seems to be better than the last time.

We have to put this Motorola Tattoo on as a concert ticket... it's so hard to remove it.

It's friday and I was thinking of doing some random things at the office.

Oh well, it seems like being married prove to be quite interesting...for "him", for "her", and most importantly for "speculators" like me around "him and her", hahaha.

His so called "Satisfaction" expression

He was very happy giving me the official invitation for his wedding ceremony coming up this Saturday. He told me that the wife wants everything to be perfect because it's a once in a life time thing.

Happy....:)

The Invitation

Have dinner with Phil and Sheryll that night, we were totally flat out for the last 3 weeks and just don't feel like cooking.

Oh...I just remembered we were discussing about some "bed issues" for the new couple.

He was totally confused... no idea that "bed" can be such a fun playground.

Confused

We suggested some "techniques" and he was.... well... surprised hahahaha.

Surprised:)

Oh... our employee who's on leave also came back to present two pineapple as gift for his wedding. I told him to tell him that it will arouse them and improve bed performance... hahaha.

He (Ian) looks so cute on this picture hahaha.

Guys remember to have a lot of rest:)

Carvings again...

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:16:00 +0000

Just got a few carvings again to decorate the unit. I just have a thing for products that are being hand crafted, I always wonder to what extend that mortals can build with just simple tools. BUT the brain and patience is the mastermind behind all these master pieces.

Yam House and Kundu (drum)

I am amazed when I saw the Yam house, it's quite hard to carve a ebony wood and not to mention to insert the shell one by one into the carvings. The polishing process can also prove to be tedious at times. (*I tried it myself with some 3M products that we are currently selling)

Yam House

The other day I told my staff to get me a good axe for chopping fire wood... because we're going to have BBQ (Western Style) over the weekend. This is what the end up buying me...

AKA The Axe

This is actually quite a nice piece and considering the material use to make it... I would say it's from the stone age. A random collection out of my expectation :P

I think the axe is actually smoked to preserve the rattan and the stone is polished to the extend that it actually shines... man can you imagine the effort that people would put in back in the old days:)

Another picture of it.

Niu Millebay's Kundu

My Collection at home

Life of a "Just Married" Man

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:08:00 +0000

This is what happens if you choose to marry on a working day.

1st: You scrabble the whole conference table to look for your soon-to-be wife's ring... otherwise, there will be no wife...like they always say: "no wife, no life". SO I guess this is the arena for life or death.

2nd: Since it's an auspicious day, make full use of it and gamble on Melbourne Cup (Horse Race of the year AKA The day where all Australians and Papuans cease and refuse to work and spend every last penny to gamble without thinking about expenditure for Christmas gifts...hahaha)

The Ticket

3rd: Always take a photo before gambling, at least you try to look the best like a gentlemen before the games starts where everyone suddenly turn barbaric and just start screaming and yelling for the horse number.

AKA the GENTLEMEN

4th: NOtice the reaction of a "Just Married" Man... it's normally a happy and very fulfilling day for him/her.

Very Happy... :)

5th: Always ask them about their future financial planning and notice their reaction... it's going to be a priceless expression written on the face... :P

What did I told you guys...priceless, right?

Remember guys just have a lot rest...:)

Just some updates

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:22:00 +0000

Been very very very...BUSY lately. But you have to love what you're doing right. At worst, I guess it still beats nothing to do.

Setting up razor wire to prevent theft...sitting under the sun sometimes does kills me :P

But it's almost finish anyway...so not much to complaint about. Man I think natural sun tan prove to be quite painful.

Anyway, I planted a few orchid outside my balcony because I felt bored. I am so desperate to find something to do, I guess planting might be my thing now.

Somehow, praying mantis is quite common here...and they can be huge.

Found these 2 hibiscus drying up...so I moved them to new pots and they seemed to be doing well :)

Guys...remember to sleep a lot and rest a lot. Especially when you feel bored.

Bon voyage Albert

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:56:00 +0000

I got an invitation for a corporate shooting practice, unfortunately it was on a Friday and I couldn't leave the office. Oh well, probably next time.

Furthermore, my accountant left us and for some reason my life becomes busier than ever. He is going to the States living up to his American Dream, I am here living his life before he left.

Suddenly, my role becomes so obscure but like Peter Russell said "Be a man, do the right thing"... *sigh* man I don't even know I am doing the right thing, lost like a rabbit now:P

Christina, Albert, Moir (At the back), Nanai, & Sheryll

Sheryll, Albert and Moir

Moir *bz Skpying with boss*, Sheryll, Phil, Albert and Alfred

My advise for everyone is still the same, sleep early to get more rest...

Moving house and Marathon

vancekoh@gmail.com (Vance) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:44:00 +0000

This whole weekend started with a lot of drinks with clients in the pub with maximum 2 hours sleep.

I continued my work the next day (Saturday) and having some discussion on how to move my stuffs from one place to another... after all I am the only one moving; and the others went for "mumu" (BBQ)

*sigh* The always forget about work when they have "mumu".

On Saturday, more drinks and entertainment with clients and with 2 hours rest, I am up for a 5 K Marathon with my friends.

Jacky and Moir

Well, plenty people joined for the competition and I was so exhausted I barely make it to the finish line... well at least I finish the race unlike some other people.

After having some rest, went out for lunch and evening I was playing basketball again... tired.

Anyway, some photos from my new place.

Living Room

Dining Table

Hall Way

Don't mind my lousy shots... I was really TIRED... :P

My advise to everyone... Remember to rest a lot:)