Dischordant Musings

Project 365 (2011) - Day 365

yuejon — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:19:28 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20712&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20713&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I draw my Project 365 to a closure. It's been interesting, challenging and I learnt a whole lot in the process. So my final shot is a self portrait.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 364

yuejon — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:38:44 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20708&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20709&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> This is how I prepare my cereal; Pour the milk 2 feet above the bowl.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 363

yuejon — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:30:40 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20704&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20705&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Bald trees atop the Blue Ridge Mountains

Project 365 (2011) - Day 362

yuejon — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:32:24 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20700&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20701&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Only 3 more shots to go! Here's a half dollar.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 361

yuejon — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:36:52 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20696&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20697&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Partying with the other voices in my head

Project 365 (2011) - Day 360

yuejon — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:40:59 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20692&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20693&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Leftover turkey stuffing

Project 365 (2011) - Day 359

yuejon — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:22:37 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20688&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20689&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Went skiing for the first time and I didn't do too badly. Can't wait to go again!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 358

yuejon — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:48:34 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20684&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20685&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Christmas eve dinner, and I was in charge of the turkey

Project 365 (2011) - Day 357

yuejon — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:49:30 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20680&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20681&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Don't have a Christmas tree, so this imaginary one will do

Project 365 (2011) - Day 356

yuejon — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:08:39 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20676&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20677&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Rings

Project 365 (2011) - Day 355

yuejon — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:01:08 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20672&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20673&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Christmas is almost here

Project 365 (2011) - Day 354

yuejon — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:56:43 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20668&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20669&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Massive 12 oz juicy ribeye. Delicious.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 353

yuejon — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:32:56 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20664&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20665&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Found a stalk of wheat on the ground

Project 365 (2011) - Day 352

yuejon — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:44:06 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20660&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20661&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Got a turkey to roast for Christmas. 16 pounds of it.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 351

yuejon — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:39:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20656&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20657&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's the weekend

Project 365 (2011) - Day 350

yuejon — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:19:42 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20652&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20653&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> What the fork?

Project 365 (2011) - Day 349

yuejon — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:50:43 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20648&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20649&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Was surprised by good friends with an ice cream cake... and hey, I have a token for one birthday wish!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 348

yuejon — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:04:13 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20640&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20641&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> One of the more tastefully decorated houses

Project 365 (2011) - Day 347

yuejon — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:49:07 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20636&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20637&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Found a birthday card in the mail today, though it's not my birthday... yet.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 346

yuejon — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:34:39 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20632&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20633&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> After a weekend of overindulgence on food, I'm limiting myself to just a roll of sushi for dinner

Project 365 (2011) - Day 345

yuejon — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:10:07 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20628&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20629&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I do like listening to that V6 roar

Project 365 (2011) - Day 344

yuejon — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:13:08 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20624&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20625&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> 10 years ago, I wouldn't find myself eating brinjal, let alone cook it.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 343

yuejon — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:45:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20620&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20621&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Neighbors have their Christmas lights up too

Project 365 (2011) - Day 342

yuejon — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:58:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20616&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20617&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> New rental car day again. This time it has a V6.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 341

yuejon — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:44:19 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20612&g2_imageViewsIndex=1&g2_navId=x3d9dba0a" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20613&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Fire alarm went off at work and we climbed down 8 flights of stairs. False alarm.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 340

yuejon — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:33:05 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20604&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20605&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Tis the season to blind your neighbors

Project 365 (2011) - Day 339

yuejon — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:32:19 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20600&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20601&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Christmas tree's up in the office

Project 365 (2011) - Day 338

yuejon — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:29:54 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20596&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20597&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's a little hypnotic

Project 365 (2011) - Day 337

yuejon — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:55:01 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20592&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20593&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Shadows

Project 365 (2011) - Day 336

yuejon — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:35:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20588&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20589&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> An important source of vitamin C

Project 365 (2011) - Day 335

yuejon — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:26:09 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20584&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20585&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Game night!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 334

yuejon — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:35:00 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20580&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20581&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Predicting many late nights now

Project 365 (2011) - Day 333

yuejon — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:22:46 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20576&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20577&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Going bananas!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 332

yuejon — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:03:27 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20572&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20573&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I know it doesn't look like much, but we do get tosai here in Roanoke.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 331

yuejon — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:33:28 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20568&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20569&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Thanksgiving weekend isn't even over yet, but the Christmas decorations are up at the mall

Project 365 (2011) - Day 330

yuejon — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:15:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20564&g2_imageViewsIndex=1&g2_navId=x59243316" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20565&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sunrise with Chicago in the horizon

Project 365 (2011) - Day 329

yuejon — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:26:01 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20560&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20561&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Black Friday - Break for ice cream and chess in between the shopping.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 328

yuejon — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:36:30 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20556&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20557&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Time for a healthy does of tryptophan and shopping

Project 365 (2011) - Day 327

yuejon — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:00:21 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20552&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20553&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Not all the trees have lost their leaves yet

Project 365 (2011) - Day 326

yuejon — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:30:24 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20548&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20549&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Mom's masterpiece

Project 365 (2011) - Day 325

yuejon — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:16:51 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20544&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20545&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> There's a tree outside just overflowing with berries, and I have no idea if they're edible

Project 365 (2011) - Day 324

yuejon — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:04:39 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20540&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20541&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Took this with the laptop's webcam after she decided that she'd be my new laptop

Project 365 (2011) - Day 323

yuejon — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:48:41 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20536&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20537&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Frosty cold morning

Project 365 (2011) - Day 322

yuejon — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:44:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20532&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20533&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> They're all on the ground now. Winter's here.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 321

yuejon — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:52:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20528&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20529&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Enough chocolate chips?

Project 365 (2011) - Day 320

yuejon — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:57:49 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20524&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20525&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The leaves are just falling way too fast. Slow down!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 319

yuejon — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:47:25 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20520&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20521&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Tortellini for dinner

Project 365 (2011) - Day 318

yuejon — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:29:14 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20516&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20517&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lunch in the park for me. Pretty warm day for autumn though you wouldn't have thought so, since the trees are all barren.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 317

yuejon — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:13:14 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20512&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20513&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Today, I finally throw out all my empty beer bottles. All 150 of them... and some empty wine bottles. I am not an alcoholic *hic*

Project 365 (2011) - Day 316

yuejon — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:25:27 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20508&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20509&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Fry my lovelies fry! Fry in all your greasy goodness!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 315

yuejon — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:12:35 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20504&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20505&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Really breezy and chilly morning

Project 365 (2011) - Day 314

yuejon — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:56:01 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20500&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20501&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Autumn... please take your time

Project 365 (2011) - Day 313

yuejon — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:40:56 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20496&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20497&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Nicked these little tabasco sauce bottles from the hotel

Project 365 (2011) - Day 312

yuejon — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:55:13 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20492&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20493&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Nice sunny day in Roanoke, though probably numbered now

Project 365 (2011) - Day 311

yuejon — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:00:52 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20488&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20489&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Twinkle twinkle little star

Project 365 (2011) - Day 310

yuejon — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:38:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20484&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20485&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's been a fun weekend in NYC. Back to Roanoke today. (I know I had a similar shot on day 307, but I prefer this one so much more)

Project 365 (2011) - Day 309

yuejon — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:01:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20480&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20481&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Watching the cars go by on 5th Avenue

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yuejon — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:13:33 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20476&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20477&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Back in NYC - The New York Public Library

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yuejon — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:03:49 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20472&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20473&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Looking over at New York from New Jersey

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yuejon — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:51:59 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20468&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20469&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> November, and it's getting dark too early

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yuejon — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:55:49 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=20464&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=20465&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Yea I should really stop...

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yuejon — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:31:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19886&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19887&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's Halloween and I'm prepared for any trick or treaters that may come my way! Though I've been snacking on said candy...

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yuejon — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:30:02 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19882&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19883&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> One more po' boy for the road

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yuejon — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:17:12 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19878&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19879&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Bourbon Street - Halloween weekend and it's one big party

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yuejon — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:37:41 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19874&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19875&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> New Orleans - Amazing jazz everywhere!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 300

yuejon — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:32:27 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19870&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19871&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> 300 days & pictures! Oh and I'm in New Orleans for the rest of the week.

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yuejon — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:34:47 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19866&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19867&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Yea you probably shouldn't have attempted that paint job yourself buddy...

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yuejon — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:45:35 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19862&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19863&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I suffer from Photographer's Block

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yuejon — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:30:50 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19858&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19859&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Blocks

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yuejon — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:25:34 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19854&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19855&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It was really foggy this morning on the I-64. Didn't have my DSLR + Telephoto lens, so the camera phone will have to do.

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yuejon — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:12:22 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19846&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19847&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> New (rental) Car Day

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yuejon — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:16:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19842&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19843&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The city of Leaftopia from the sky

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yuejon — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:58:07 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19838&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19839&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sun's comin'

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yuejon — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:57:22 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19834&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19835&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Just a lemon

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yuejon — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:49:08 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19830&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19831&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Occupy Roanoke

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yuejon — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:32:50 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19826&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19827&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Waves

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yuejon — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:46:44 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19822&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19823&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Bubbles

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yuejon — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:57:28 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19818&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19819&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The leaves are fallin'

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yuejon — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:50:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19814&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19815&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> ARGHHH!!! STOP COUGHING!!!

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yuejon — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:34:28 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19810&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19811&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Big rainbow appeared today, so everyone gathered around the window as if it was the first time seeing one

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yuejon — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:30:10 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19806&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19807&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Orange juice. Drink it.

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yuejon — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:10:13 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19802&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19803&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Nothing other than porridge for the past two days

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yuejon — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:26:45 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19798&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19799&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Caught a bug on the way here... and I needed the blue pill

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yuejon — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:27:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19794&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19795&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Sun beginning its accent over the Pacific Ocean

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yuejon — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:15:48 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19790&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19791&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Back at the airport... again

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yuejon — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:31:41 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19786&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19787&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Death of a Bonsai

Project 365 (2011) - Day 279

yuejon — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:00:53 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19782&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19783&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I got nothin' today, so here's a big white ball

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yuejon — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:58:23 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19778&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19779&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Patterns

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yuejon — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:09:14 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19774&g2_imageViewsIndex=1&g2_navId=xd0926038" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19775&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I love my big yellow speakers. Wish I could bring 'em along with me.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 276

yuejon — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:02:39 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19766&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19767&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sunset over Sunway

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yuejon — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:07:58 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19762&g2_imageViewsIndex=1&g2_navId=xb9335142" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19763&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Contrary to popular belief, you can grow a bench

Project 365 (2011) - Day 274

yuejon — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:39:44 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19758&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19759&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> That's some strong beer...

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yuejon — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:59:38 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19754&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19755&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Mom's delicious homemade sah hor fun - biggest bowl ever!

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yuejon — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:51:31 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19750&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19751&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Cat's Whiskers (Plant)

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yuejon — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:14:45 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19746&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19747&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Drop me a mail...

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yuejon — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:57:33 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19742&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19743&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> These little school buses still roam the streets of Ipoh

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yuejon — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:48:35 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19738&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19739&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Fire! Meat! Om nom nom nom...

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yuejon — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:44:33 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19734&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19735&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Ah, home cooked food

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yuejon — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:14:01 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19730&g2_imageViewsIndex=1&g2_navId=x2091f37f" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19731&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> May your wishes come true

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yuejon — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:22:26 +0800

Hey wow I only have 99 more of these to go. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19722&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19723&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sunset over Federal Highway on a Friday around 7pm. Traffic is slo-o-o-o-ow... *sigh*

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yuejon — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:08:51 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19718&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19719&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> White coffee does not come from Georgetown! Get your own coffee!

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yuejon — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:57:51 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19714&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19715&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Oh so many vivid memories of toiling away with you in my childhood

Project 365 (2011) - Day 263

yuejon — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:19:12 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19710&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19711&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Look out Ben! Behind you!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 262

yuejon — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:52:58 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19706&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19707&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Back in Malaysia and my first meal? Wat tan hor! Om nom nom nom...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 261

yuejon — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:57:52 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19698&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19699&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> First at the gate

Project 365 (2011) - Day 260

yuejon — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:56:51 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19702&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19703&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Stuck behind traffic in Charlotte

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yuejon — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:20:15 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19694&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19695&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The temperature has dipped and it's been a gloomy, cloudy day. Fascinating undulating clouds though.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 258

yuejon — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:18:11 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19690&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19691&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Big bag of Halloween candy for the family. Wanted to use a gummy bear as the comparison, but I ate them up. So... the gummy coke bottle will have to do.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 257

yuejon — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:27:54 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19686&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19687&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Bokeh

Project 365 (2011) - Day 256

yuejon — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:19:33 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19682&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19683&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Ah I love what that little tube does to tone

Project 365 (2011) - Day 255

yuejon — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:44:37 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19678&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19679&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Vanilla skies

Project 365 (2011) - Day 254

yuejon — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:54:41 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19674&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19675&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Vroom vroom... My new ride

Project 365 (2011) - Day 253

yuejon — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:11:15 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19670&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19671&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Street lamp and the Moon

Project 365 (2011) - Day 252

yuejon — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:51:21 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19666&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19667&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> My neighbors are going to hate me

Project 365 (2011) - Day 251

yuejon — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:49:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19662&g2_imageViewsIndex=1&g2_navId=x79bb6ca7" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19663&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Hot dog day...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 250

yuejon — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:20:59 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19654&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19655&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> So my phone does some pseudo-HDR thing. Not quite the desired effect.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 249

yuejon — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:59:44 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19650&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19651&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Rain, rain, nothing but rain

Project 365 (2011) - Day 248

yuejon — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:01:00 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19646&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19647&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's Chicken Rice Day

Project 365 (2011) - Day 247

yuejon — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:11:32 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19642&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19643&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Mmmmmushroom

Project 365 (2011) - Day 246

yuejon — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:54:58 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19638&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19639&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> After the rain

Project 365 (2011) - Day 245

yuejon — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:10:58 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19634&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19635&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Just a random pattern

Project 365 (2011) - Day 244

yuejon — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:51:03 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19630&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19631&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> 70-700-7000

Project 365 (2011) - Day 243

yuejon — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:40:21 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19626&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19627&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Rock on! \m/ \m/

Project 365 (2011) - Day 242

yuejon — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:09:48 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19622&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19623&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's like the nest from Alien 2

Project 365 (2011) - Day 241

yuejon — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:33:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19618&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19619&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sunrise over the mountains and trees

Project 365 (2011) - Day 240

yuejon — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:19:12 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19614&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19615&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Nothing much today. Just my breakfast.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 239

yuejon — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:44:42 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19610&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19611&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Irene is not expected to drop by Roanoke, but she's sure making her presense felt

Project 365 (2011) - Day 238

yuejon — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:09:08 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19606&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19607&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> This crazy thing called running? I suck at it.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 237

yuejon — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:57:38 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19602&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19603&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Fuzzy

Project 365 (2011) - Day 236

yuejon — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:43:33 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19598&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19599&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Moo.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 235

yuejon — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:15:59 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19594&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19595&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> AHHHH!!! Everybody panic!!!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 234

yuejon — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:43:17 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19590&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19591&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lion-O left his sword behind...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 233

yuejon — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:15:03 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19586&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19587&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Thought I'd try a new beer (Wild Blue), which turned out to be some blueberry beer. Crikey it's actually blue (or purple). Bit too sweet for my liking though.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 232

yuejon — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:37:09 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19582&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19583&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I got nuthin' today... Just a moody shot.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 231

yuejon — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:54:56 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19578&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19579&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Ah, curry puffs in the morning. Mmmmm...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 230

yuejon — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:10:51 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19574&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19575&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Was looking out the window at work today, and thought I'd take a shot the view

Project 365 (2011) - Day 229

yuejon — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:29:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19570&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19571&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I'm fishsitting. If it were my fish, I'd call it "Pooper".

Project 365 (2011) - Day 228

yuejon — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:42:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19562&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19563&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Ah, nothing warms the heart (or belly) like a well stocked fridge. Thanks Mom!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 227

yuejon — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:31:49 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19558&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19559&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Mamak food in Kampung Roanoke for breakfast (with a twist). Roti canai and pork curry... Woo hoo!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 226

yuejon — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:04:06 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19554&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19555&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The original Kermit and friends at the American History Museum

Project 365 (2011) - Day 225

yuejon — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:18:23 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19550&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19551&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sun flares over the George Washington Monument

Project 365 (2011) - Day 224

yuejon — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:37:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19546&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19547&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Ah, Washington DC, the US capital

Project 365 (2011) - Day 223

yuejon — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:01:17 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19538&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19539&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Terracotta Warrior watches over the entrance

Project 365 (2011) - Day 222

yuejon — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:05:06 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19534&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19535&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Peach pluckin'!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 221

yuejon — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:24:33 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19530&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19531&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> They wanted to see the countryside, so to the countryside we went

Project 365 (2011) - Day 220

yuejon — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:47:38 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19522&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19523&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Stocked up and ready for part 2 of our holiday!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 219

yuejon — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:29:41 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19518&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19519&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Dad, pondering to kill a Mockingbird

Project 365 (2011) - Day 218

yuejon — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:03:55 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19514&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19515&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Mmmm... Mom's satay. Awesome.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 217

yuejon — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:53:58 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19510&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19511&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Rascal - Sue's handsome, but retarded kitty

Project 365 (2011) - Day 216

yuejon — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:24:45 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19506&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19507&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> South Haven

Project 365 (2011) - Day 215

yuejon — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:12:42 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19502&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19503&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sunset over Lake Michigan from the Star of Saugatuck

Project 365 (2011) - Day 214

yuejon — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:03:38 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19498&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19499&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Plenty of wild hares scampering around the cabin

Project 365 (2011) - Day 213

yuejon — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:56:25 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19494&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19495&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> A quick visit to the Alma Mater (Western Michigan University), and boy does it bring back memories

Project 365 (2011) - Day 212

yuejon — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:27:37 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19486&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19487&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It is such a hot day. Biggest ice cream cone. Ever.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 211

yuejon — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:39:23 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19482&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19483&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The log cabin we're hanging out at for the rest of the week

Project 365 (2011) - Day 210

yuejon — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:49:47 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19478&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19479&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Lam family has been reunited! Great food and great wine for dinner <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />

Project 365 (2011) - Day 209

yuejon — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:50:06 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19474&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19475&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> ... and I'm ready for my holiday!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 208

yuejon — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:39:27 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19470&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19471&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Rainbow Bridge

Project 365 (2011) - Day 207

yuejon — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:51:24 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19466&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19467&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Yes. Yes he is. Especially after soccer. At least it doesn't hurt so bad this time.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 206

yuejon — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:22:38 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19462&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19463&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Oh I don't know...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 205

yuejon — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:32:33 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19458&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19459&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The pie! It's been murdered!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 204

yuejon — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:56:28 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19454&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19455&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's so hot outside

Project 365 (2011) - Day 203

yuejon — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:23:11 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19450&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19451&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Moody self-portrait

Project 365 (2011) - Day 202

yuejon — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:20:22 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19446&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19447&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I got nothing today. Props to whoever can figure this out.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 201

yuejon — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:16:17 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19442&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19443&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Shoulda played soccer instead...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 200

yuejon — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:37:07 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19438&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19439&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I swear I don't have a drinking problem. Oh hey I hit the 200 mark...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 199

yuejon — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:44:53 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19434&g2_imageViewsIndex=1&g2_navId=xf42d4c45" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19435&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Plenty of creepy crawlies in Summer

Project 365 (2011) - Day 198

yuejon — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:43:37 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19430&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19431&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Swirly

Project 365 (2011) - Day 197

yuejon — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:58:41 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19426&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19427&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Bees like lavender

Project 365 (2011) - Day 196

yuejon — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:30:55 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19418&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19419&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Won't take credit for this picture. We had a barbeque today, and I didn't touch my camera at all since I spent more time manning the grill. So credit goes to Ah Bwu for this picture.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 195

yuejon — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:38:12 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19414&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19415&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Well, there's a full Moon today, so yet another Moon shot

Project 365 (2011) - Day 194

yuejon — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:06:30 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19410&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19411&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Spider Roll for dinner

Project 365 (2011) - Day 193

yuejon — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:26:38 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19406&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19407&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Spies at my workspace

Project 365 (2011) - Day 192

yuejon — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:43:46 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19402&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19403&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> This stuff is addictive

Project 365 (2011) - Day 191

yuejon — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:25:44 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19398&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19399&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Pollination

Project 365 (2011) - Day 190

yuejon — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:46:57 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19394&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19395&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Wearing yellow

Project 365 (2011) - Day 189

yuejon — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 09:57:02 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19390&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19391&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Wet and humid Summer night

Project 365 (2011) - Day 188

yuejon — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:10:57 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19386&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19387&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> After 4 years, played soccer with some colleagues... I'm hurting so much right now.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 187

yuejon — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:16:24 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19382&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19383&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> No, it's a squashed squash...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 186

yuejon — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:11:12 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19378&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19379&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Despite that ghastly green, I love wasabi coated peas...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 185

yuejon — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:07:03 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19374&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19375&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Happy 4th of July!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 184

yuejon — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:17:52 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19370&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19371&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Waiting for the parade...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 183

yuejon — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:10:12 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19366&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19367&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> One word - "Trippy"

Project 365 (2011) - Day 182

yuejon — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:00:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19362&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19363&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Chimney!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 181

yuejon — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:31:44 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19358&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19359&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Wubble rubble...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 180

yuejon — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:48:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19354&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19355&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sometimes you just gotta have the Colonel's chicken...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 179

yuejon — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:11:05 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19350&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19351&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Figure it out

Project 365 (2011) - Day 178

yuejon — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:32:40 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19346&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19347&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> People around me seem to be getting sick, so an apple a day...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 177

yuejon — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:20:40 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19342&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19343&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Back to the cloud topped Blue Ridge Mountain peaks

Project 365 (2011) - Day 176

yuejon — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:19:46 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19338&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19339&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Long flight ahead

Project 365 (2011) - Day 175

yuejon — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:03:49 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19326&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19327&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Last day before I fly off again. Just had to have my favourite pork ball noodles at Jalan Imbi.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 174

yuejon — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:26:32 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19322&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19323&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I don't miss this

Project 365 (2011) - Day 173

yuejon — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:33:01 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19318&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19319&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I, surprisingly, have a lot of shoes

Project 365 (2011) - Day 172

yuejon — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:33:36 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19314&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19315&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I will remember you

Project 365 (2011) - Day 171

yuejon — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:45:36 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19310&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19311&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I got nothing. It's a hot, humid, stuffy and quiet Monday night in Sunway.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 170

yuejon — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:15:21 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19306&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19307&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Happy Father's Day, Dad! Thanks for buying me my first Konica film camera when I was young and getting me interested in photography!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 169

yuejon — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:04:20 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19302&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19303&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Mom chopping up her homemade siu yuk. It was gooooood... *burp*

Project 365 (2011) - Day 168

yuejon — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:25:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19298&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19299&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Found this guy in Mom's garden. I thought it was a Monarch Butterfly intially, but the patterns on its wings didn't match the pictures I found online.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 167

yuejon — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:25:42 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19294&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19295&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Dad looking disapprovingly at me for taking his picture

Project 365 (2011) - Day 166

yuejon — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:39:12 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19290&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19291&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Ah, those were the days, before mp3s, when cassettes cost 10 bucks a pop and CDs were a very expensive 40... Gawd, that's what I'll be telling my kids about, next time.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 165

yuejon — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:52:23 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19286&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19287&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> You're coming with me this time

Project 365 (2011) - Day 164

yuejon — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:03:17 +0800

UA left my bags behind despite having 5 frickin' hours to transfer my bags in LAX. I fell asleep at 5.30pm, and set my alarm for 6.30pm, but only got up at 10.30pm. Yay jetlag! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19282&g2_imageViewsIndex=1&g2_navId=xb32424ca" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19283&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> This is my indulgence for the day.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 163

yuejon — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:55:56 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19278&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19279&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Somewhere over the Pacific Ocean

Project 365 (2011) - Day 162

yuejon — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:21:36 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19274&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19275&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> In transit at LAX, and I'm convinced it's one of the worst airports

Project 365 (2011) - Day 161

yuejon — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:05:25 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19270&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19271&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> See you in 2 weeks, Roanoke

Project 365 (2011) - Day 160

yuejon — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:30:22 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19266&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19267&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Happy Birthday Les Paul! Thank you for inventing the greatest guitar in the world.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 159

yuejon — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:13:05 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19262&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19263&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Those are some pretty nasty looking fangs. It jumped away when I got too close so now it's lost somewhere in my apartment.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 158

yuejon — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:09:54 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19258&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19259&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Came home pretty late today, so here's a cliched Moon shot

Project 365 (2011) - Day 157

yuejon — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:16:50 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19254&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19255&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> No inspiration today, so just a quick and dirty shot out in the courtyard

Project 365 (2011) - Day 156

yuejon — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:32:22 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19250&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19251&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Chocolate restock for Mom...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 155

yuejon — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:50:33 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19246&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19247&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> New shades

Project 365 (2011) - Day 154

yuejon — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:20:28 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19238&g2_imageViewsIndex=1&g2_navId=x8669c076" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19239&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I need a biscuit

Project 365 (2011) - Day 153

yuejon — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:05:34 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19234&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19235&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I pulled on the cord of my blinds a little too hard today...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 152

yuejon — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:33:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19230&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19231&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I got nothing today, so here are the spices in my kitchen

Project 365 (2011) - Day 151

yuejon — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:21:21 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19226&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19227&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Found this critter on my door

Project 365 (2011) - Day 150

yuejon — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:24:08 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19222&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19223&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Today's damage at the outlet mall...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 149

yuejon — Mon, 30 May 2011 10:23:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19218&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19219&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> We were at the historic Jamestown site, where besides the interesting stories of the place, there were some interesting glass blowing demonstrations.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 148

yuejon — Sun, 29 May 2011 10:39:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19214&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19215&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> A nice sunny day at Virginia Beach

Project 365 (2011) - Day 147

yuejon — Sat, 28 May 2011 12:16:29 +0800

It's a long weekend here, so I'm on a road trip with some friends to explore the Eastern side of Virginia - Richmond, Jamestown, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach & Chesapeake. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19210&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19211&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> This was from my fortune cookie today...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 146

yuejon — Fri, 27 May 2011 09:21:54 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19206&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19207&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Caramel popcorn

Project 365 (2011) - Day 145

yuejon — Thu, 26 May 2011 10:44:30 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19198&g2_imageViewsIndex=1&g2_navId=x6125a656" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19199&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Cherry season

Project 365 (2011) - Day 144

yuejon — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:14:56 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19186&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19187&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lil flowers...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 143

yuejon — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:17:17 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19182&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19183&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Just signed up for Netflix, and it's pretty awesome...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 142

yuejon — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:46:38 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19178&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19179&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Decided to get a laptop of my own. She's big and ugly but quite the beast.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 141

yuejon — Sun, 22 May 2011 10:11:21 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19174&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19175&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> First barbeque of summer with good food and good company

Project 365 (2011) - Day 140

yuejon — Sat, 21 May 2011 09:11:32 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19170&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19171&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> New lens day. Got to love primes.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 139

yuejon — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:00:21 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19166&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19167&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Abstraction

Project 365 (2011) - Day 138

yuejon — Thu, 19 May 2011 09:57:24 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19162&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19163&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Red hot!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 137

yuejon — Wed, 18 May 2011 08:39:51 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19154&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19155&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Worship the muffin

Project 365 (2011) - Day 136

yuejon — Tue, 17 May 2011 08:01:57 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19146&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19147&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Staring at the bottom of my beer glass... again.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 135

yuejon — Mon, 16 May 2011 07:49:23 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19142&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19143&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Laundry day - Gawd I hate ironing...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 134

yuejon — Sun, 15 May 2011 05:16:32 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19138&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19139&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> So it turned out that I won last night's round of Texas Hold 'Em. Since we're probably going to play again tonight, I decided to get a couple bottles of nice wine with my winnings for everyone to enjoy.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 133

yuejon — Sat, 14 May 2011 13:52:59 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19134&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19135&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's a tangled mess...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 132

yuejon — Fri, 13 May 2011 08:04:54 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19130&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19131&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Spring - Life must go on.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 131

yuejon — Thu, 12 May 2011 08:04:08 +0800

I've been buying take out and eating in the park for my lunches more often, of late. I kinda enjoy sitting on the bench on a Sunny day, watching the birds and people go buy as I dig into my lunch. It's also my escape from the madness for a while. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19126&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19127&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Today, two very unhealthy and salty but tasty hot dogs with fries. Doesn't look very appetizing, but it hits the spot.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 130

yuejon — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:27:03 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19122&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19123&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Bulbs

Project 365 (2011) - Day 129

yuejon — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:25:47 +0800

This tribute is a day (or two) late, but it only came to me today. I sat on this rocking chair out in the gazebo of my apartment after attempting to workout in the gym and failing miserably, since I'm terribly out of shape... and fat. As I sat down, listening to The Avett Brothers, and the Sun started to set, I found it rather therapeutic. It reminded me of the many times I'd sit down on the swing with Mom, back in Ipoh, just about this time of day. I'd push the swing with my feet while my mom would cross her legs and we'd talk about everything... from what's going on in my life to what's wrong with the world. We'd talk until it got dark and Dad turned on the lights. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19118&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19119&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I need one of those chats now. Mom, we'll have our chat on the swing when I'm back in June. I love you. Here's my belated Happy Mother's Day tribute.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 128

yuejon — Mon, 09 May 2011 05:34:10 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19114&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19115&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Clouds & Stripes

Project 365 (2011) - Day 127

yuejon — Sun, 08 May 2011 01:58:02 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19106&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19107&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Stop. Reflect. Move on.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 126

yuejon — Sat, 07 May 2011 05:39:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19102&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19103&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> My neighbor's watering can of death

Project 365 (2011) - Day 125

yuejon — Fri, 06 May 2011 08:40:20 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19098&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19099&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Feelin' blue...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 124

yuejon — Thu, 05 May 2011 10:39:42 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19094&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19095&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I need a rewind button

Project 365 (2011) - Day 123

yuejon — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:18:58 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19090&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19091&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Broken

Project 365 (2011) - Day 122

yuejon — Tue, 03 May 2011 09:30:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19086&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19087&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Warm sunny days means it's time for barbeques and football

Project 365 (2011) - Day 121

yuejon — Mon, 02 May 2011 05:32:56 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19082&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19083&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Wishing for simpler times...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 120

yuejon — Sun, 01 May 2011 04:16:00 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19078&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19079&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Went hiking today, but ended up taking the wrong trail. Oh well, at least I got to take some macro shots.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 119

yuejon — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:28:01 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19074&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19075&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> How I'm feeling...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 118

yuejon — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:52:43 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19070&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19071&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Alright! Ready for Texas Hold 'Em this weekend!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 117

yuejon — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:37:47 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19066&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19067&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> That... can't be good.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 116

yuejon — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:35:12 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19062&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19063&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's been years since I've order Papa John's delivery. Just feeling lazy today, so pizza and chicken strips it is.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 115

yuejon — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:36:11 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19058&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19059&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Ok I really need to find a place to dump/recycle my empty beer bottles. Before you jump to conclusions I'll quote Randy Marsh, "No I'm not an alcoholic, I just really like beer."

Project 365 (2011) - Day 114

yuejon — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:26:50 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19054&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19055&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Dandelion hunting

Project 365 (2011) - Day 113

yuejon — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:07:03 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19050&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19051&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Found this while I was at the Oriental Market today. I'll pass...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 112

yuejon — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:54:58 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19046&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19047&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> V for...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 111

yuejon — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:18:40 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19042&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19043&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It was a nice Sunny day, so I decided to get a couple of hotdogs and have them in the park. Also nice to get away from the madness for a bit.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 110

yuejon — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:51:40 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19038&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19039&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Long, tiring day at work. Screw going to the gym. Beer it is.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 109

yuejon — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:34:23 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19034&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19035&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> She's leggy leggy leggy...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 108

yuejon — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:22:19 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19030&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19031&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Bad potato! Bad bad potato! Sprouting before I can cook you.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 107

yuejon — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:45:43 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19026&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19027&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's a warm sunny Sunday. Off to Roanoke's erm... premier movie theater to watch "Source Code".

Project 365 (2011) - Day 106

yuejon — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:19:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19022&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19023&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Breakfast. Mmmmm bacon!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 105

yuejon — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:35:00 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19014&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19015&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Damn stinkbug! How'd you get into my apartment?

Project 365 (2011) - Day 104

yuejon — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:07:57 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19010&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19011&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Finally.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 103

yuejon — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:49:48 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19006&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19007&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Finally got around to do some real cooking. Char Kuey Teow! I'll probably regret it tomorrow, but 3 habanero chillies and some sriracha gave this baby some serious kick!

Cherry Blossom Festival 2011

yuejon — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:58:35 +0800

It was an overcast and gloomy weekend over here and kind of put a dampener on the whole Cherry Blossom Festival. Most of the trees had already past their peak bloom and were shedding petals. The reflecting pool was also under renovation. But hey, I saw President Obama! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18799" target="_blank" class="postlink">Here</a> are the photographs from the weekend. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18806&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18807&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> My favourite cherry blossom flower shot of the day

Project 365 (2011) - Day 102

yuejon — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:32:03 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18795&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18796&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> More randomness and abstraction

Project 365 (2011) - Day 101

yuejon — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:45:31 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18791&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18792&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Something random and abstract. Oh hey I just realized I've gone pass the 100 day mark!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 100

yuejon — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:45:47 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18787&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18788&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Stopped by the outlet mall at Leesburg, on the way back from DC, and there seemed to be more Cherry Blossom flowers on this tree than some of the trees in DC itself.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 99

yuejon — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:44:34 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18783&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18784&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I'm in DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Guess who I saw at the Lincoln Memorial?

Project 365 (2011) - Day 98

yuejon — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 08:52:31 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18775&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18776&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Nothing today...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 97

yuejon — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:05:21 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18771&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18772&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Down a path which I don't know where I'm heading

Project 365 (2011) - Day 96

yuejon — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:37:15 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18767&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18768&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> This couch is evil. It swallows me up within 5 minutes of lying down and... zzzzzzzzz........

Project 365 (2011) - Day 95

yuejon — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:51:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18763&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18764&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I miss noodling around with the old six string so I decided to drag one along with me this round. Alessandra couldn't fit in my case, so Giselle made the trip instead.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 94

yuejon — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:26:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18759&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18760&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Back in Roanoke and there are Cherry Blossoms blooming everywhere! Makes me excited about going to the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC this weekend.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 93

yuejon — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:24:08 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18755&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18756&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Maybe packing Mom's "kuih kapit" in my check-in baggage wasn't such a great idea... It's now "kuih hancur".

Project 365 (2011) - Day 92

yuejon — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:52:12 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18751&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18752&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Here I go again... Back at the airport, waiting for the grueling 30 hours of travel to Roanoke.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 91

yuejon — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:35:17 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18747&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18748&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Trying to be a Surfer/Emo/Punk Rock Chick all at once...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 90

yuejon — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:11:07 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18743&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18744&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> "Those pockets are too long." "Where are the rest of your jeans?" "Sweetie, they cut off about 1 inch too much." "How much more would you have to pay to get the rest of your shorts?"

Project 365 (2011) - Day 89

yuejon — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:59:12 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18735&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18736&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I sometimes forget that in Malaysia, it's so humid and rainy that there are often a lot of dramatic clouds... which makes for nice HDR shots.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 88

yuejon — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:43:38 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18731&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18732&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> She loves fish head noodles (without the fish head)

Project 365 (2011) - Day 87

yuejon — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:33:04 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18727&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18728&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Alessandra... It's been a while, hasn't it? Sorry I've been neglecting you. I've missed you.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 86

yuejon — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:44:11 +0800

I recently downloaded an app called Apict on my Samsung Focus and it's pretty fun to use. It generates Poloroid like pictures with a vintage look (much like some of the iPhone and Android apps out there). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18723&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18724&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I found this sleepy cat under my car today, which reluctantly walked off when I shooed it away.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 85

yuejon — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:19:48 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18719&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18720&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's the first week of "Cheng Beng", where a lot of Chinese families would visit the graves of their relatives who have passed on.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 84

yuejon — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:09:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18715&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18716&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I *heart* siu yuk. So sinfully, delightly crispy and dripping with artery clogging fats. Deeelishious!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 83

yuejon — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:04:28 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18711&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18712&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Someone got some bread making lessons today

Project 365 (2011) - Day 82

yuejon — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:05:38 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18707&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18708&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Wooo! Bah Kut Teh noodles! Nom nom nom...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 81

yuejon — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:21:10 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18703&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18704&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Another day, another round of Chee Cheong Fun. This time it's the famous Teluk Intan CCF. Best eaten in the car while it's still fresh and hot, since the shop is kind of the back entrance of a house and there are no tables.

New York! New York!

yuejon — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:59:04 +0800

So I've finally gotten around to uploading the pictures we took in New York on our holiday there (I know it's two weeks late). Pop on over to the gallery for <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18102" target="_blank" class="postlink">all the pictures</a>! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18345&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18346&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lady Liberty

Project 365 (2011) - Day 80

yuejon — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:55:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18098&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18099&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Ah... some proper Malaysian food. Curry Chee Cheong Fun! Almost makes all the flying worth it.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 79

yuejon — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:34:04 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18094&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18095&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I'm back in Malaysia and it's been pouring!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 78

yuejon — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:39:53 +0800

I noticed something interesting on my flight from Philadelphia to Amsterdam just as we were about to land. Look closely at the shadow of the plane on the clouds... <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18090&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18091&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> See it? The plane had it's own mini-rainbow!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 77

yuejon — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:44:42 +0800

Well, my flight got cancelled. Yay. It's like an epidemic for me this year. Anyway, I got rebooked on a different flight on a different airline, but now stuck at the little Roanoke Airport for 4 hours. I'm now praying that nothing happens to my checked-in bags on the way home. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18086&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18087&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> So I've been playing with the camera on my new phone, and fairly impressed.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 76

yuejon — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:26:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18082&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18083&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Cufflinks...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 75

yuejon — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:30:14 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18078&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18079&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I'm flying back to Malaysia this weekend, so it's "throw-everything-in-the-fridge-into-a-pot-to- finish-up-your-food-night-before-anything-goes-bad"

Project 365 (2011) - Day 74

yuejon — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:00:21 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18074&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18075&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Woot! New Gadget Day!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 73

yuejon — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:01:07 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18070&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18071&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Dang it! I hate it when this happens. It's supposed to be "New Gadget Day"... but I guess it'll just have to wait for tomorrow.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 72

yuejon — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:01:44 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18066&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18067&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The epic battle between the Light and Dark side taking place in... Roanoke.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 71

yuejon — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:08:59 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18062&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18063&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> My leg's flailing as I sit on a tube and slide down a snowy hill. Wheeeeeeee!!!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 70

yuejon — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:08:37 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18058&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18059&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Daylight Savings Time starts this weekend and we're beginning to see the first signs of Spring. Hurray!!!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 69

yuejon — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:03:57 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18054&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18055&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Been a long day at work and all I want to do is sit on my couch, have an ice cold beer, eat my leftover spaghetti, and watch Iron Chef.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 68

yuejon — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:30:01 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18050&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18051&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I got nothing today... and I'm still going through the photos in New York. Here's a fan.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 67

yuejon — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:19:11 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18046&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18047&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Good (beer) head

Project 365 (2011) - Day 66

yuejon — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:30:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18042&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18043&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> So now it's the long process of going through the hundreds of pics from New York and processing them. On a seperate note, my hair's really long so the mohawk/Astroboy thing isn't really working anymore. I even looked like the Statue of Liberty in some of the pics due to the strong winds. Soooo I've reverted to a more conventional hairstyle... until I get a haircut.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 65

yuejon — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:26:47 +0800

It's been a long night trying to get back from New York to Roanoke. My flight was delayed in New York due to bad weather and I nearly had to spend a night at the airport. Luckily I took a chance to stick to my original itinerary, as my connecting flight got delayed as well. Anyway, back at home and I get to sleep on my own bed. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18038&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18039&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I was catching up on my reading while waiting at the airport and saw this bit of news. Thanks Liverpool for throwing the title race wide open again <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />

Project 365 (2011) - Day 64

yuejon — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:18:46 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18034&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18035&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The New York Public Library

Project 365 (2011) - Day 63

yuejon — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:21:04 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18030&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18031&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I know the staple food in New York is Hot Dogs, Pizza and Pretzels... but there are just as many Kebab/Gyro stores everywhere and they're pretty tasty too.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 62

yuejon — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:53:10 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18026&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18027&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Niagara Falls in the night, looking into Canada from the American side

Project 365 (2011) - Day 61

yuejon — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:59:17 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18022&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18023&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> View of Downtown New York from the Empire State Building

Project 365 (2011) - Day 60

yuejon — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:57:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18018&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18019&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Grand Central Station on a busy Tuesday morning

Project 365 (2011) - Day 59

yuejon — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:15:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18014&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18015&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> At the American Museum of Natural History to see Dinosaur bones

Project 365 (2011) - Day 58

yuejon — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:46:37 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18010&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18011&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Yay! I'm in New York for a holiday for the rest of the week!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 57

yuejon — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:11:57 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18006&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18007&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Cheap hotdogs & hamburgers for when you get a case of the munchies

Project 365 (2011) - Day 56

yuejon — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:45:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=18002&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18003&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> How high do you need your truck to be, really?

Project 365 (2011) - Day 55

yuejon — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:38:56 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17998&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17999&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Checkered Circles

Project 365 (2011) - Day 54

yuejon — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:14:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17994&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17995&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Starbucks still makes the best coffee ice cream, in my opinion.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 53

yuejon — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:43:14 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17986&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17987&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lightbulb

Project 365 (2011) - Day 52

yuejon — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:04:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17978&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17979&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Pepper

Project 365 (2011) - Day 51

yuejon — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:56:36 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17974&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17975&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Swirls of Coffee

Project 365 (2011) - Day 50

yuejon — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:44:46 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17970&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17971&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Buzzzzz...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 49

yuejon — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:39:15 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17962&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17963&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sunrise from my apartment (Yes, it's a HDR shot)

Project 365 (2011) - Day 48

yuejon — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:08:10 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17958&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17959&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Finally, some home cooked food - Curry Chicken & Potatoes with some stir fried lettuce... *Nom nom nom*

Project 365 (2011) - Day 47

yuejon — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:17:55 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17954&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17955&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Settling in... How's Adam Richman not dead from a heart attack anyway?

Project 365 (2011) - Day 46

yuejon — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:51:14 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17950&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17951&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I've finally moved into an apartment, after some drama... My new home away from home. Anyway, I've been dying to eat some prawn noodles, so that turned out to be my first meal in my new pad. Doesn't look very appetizing but hey, it totally hits the spot.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 45

yuejon — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:36:22 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17946&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17947&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> After 5 weeks, I'm finally moving out of this hotel room into an apartment tomorrow.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 44

yuejon — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:14:35 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17942&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17943&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Valley View Mall - Roanoke's hippest and hottest mall... yikes...

Project 365 (2011) - Day 43

yuejon — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:22:07 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17867&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17868&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains More pictures from the day over <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17871" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 42

yuejon — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:01:59 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17863&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17864&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Frost on glass on a cold morning

Project 365 (2011) - Day 41

yuejon — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:17:55 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17859&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17860&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke - It seems a little out of place in a town that was built around the railroad industry

Project 365 (2011) - Day 40

yuejon — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:42:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17855&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17856&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I have a habit of not using my coins up and just throwing them into a drawer... maybe I should.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 39

yuejon — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:16:08 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17851&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17852&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I got nuthin' today... and it's been a long day at work. I'll settle for watching Andrew Zimmern eat bizarre things.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 38

yuejon — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:45:01 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17847&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17848&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Nothing to take a picture of today... so here's my dinner (again). Burger and waffle fries from Chick-fil-A.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 37

yuejon — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:35:52 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17843&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17844&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's Super Bowl Sunday

Project 365 (2011) - Day 36

yuejon — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:21:50 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17839&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17840&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> It's going to be a cold night

Project 365 (2011) - Day 35

yuejon — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:49:02 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17827&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17828&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Typical American Sandwich - Lots and lots of meat

Project 365 (2011) - Day 34

yuejon — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:41:19 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17823&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17824&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Hey look! A hideously deformed ghostly rabbit found it's way onto my bed. Must be the mutant carrot. Gong Xi Fa Chai!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 33

yuejon — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:14:00 +0800

Happy Chinese New Year! Gong Xi Fa Chai! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17819&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17820&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> This town is completely devoid of anything Chinese New Year related. The only thing I found remotely CNY related was in the paper.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 32

yuejon — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:16:06 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17815&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17816&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Damn it! When am I moving out of this hotel room? I want to cook and eat some har mee!!!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 31

yuejon — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:13:58 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17811&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17812&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Camouflage

Richmond - The Magnificient and The Dirty

yuejon — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:18:07 +0800

As promised, <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17696" target="_blank" class="postlink">here are the rest of the shots</a> from my day trip to Richmond this weekend. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17799&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17800&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> A colorful map comes in handy

Project 365 (2011) - Day 30

yuejon — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:11:21 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17807&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17808&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> *Munch* *munch* *crunch* *om nom nom nom nom*

Project 365 (2011) - Day 29

yuejon — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:19:02 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17692&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17693&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Took a drive over to Richmond, the capital of Virginia, for a day trip. Out of the 548 pictures I took, this one stood out the most - View of the Richmond skyline, under the Manchester Bridge at James River. Rest of the photographs will be up in a day or so.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 28

yuejon — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:58:28 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17688&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17689&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> St. Andrews Catholic Church

Project 365 (2011) - Day 27

yuejon — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:47:43 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17680&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17681&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Downtown Roanoke - The big Dr Pepper bottle cap

Project 365 (2011) - Day 26

yuejon — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:26:01 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17672&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17673&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Something abstract

Project 365 (2011) - Day 25

yuejon — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:59:08 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17668&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17669&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Another late night at work and not much to photograph. So I attempted to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_painting" target="_blank" class="postlink">light paint</a> for the first time... and then my flashlight broke. This is the best of the lot. If you can't make it out, the watermark's your clue.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 24

yuejon — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:49:19 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17664&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17665&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Yay! New toy! My new sexy and very portable <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/arctouchmouse/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Arc Touch Mouse</a>

Project 365 (2011) - Day 23

yuejon — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:52:10 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17656&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17657&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> A sunny and windy Winter's day

Project 365 (2011) - Day 22

yuejon — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 07:41:40 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17648&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17649&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Truck & Railroad Tracks in Roanoke

Project 365 (2011) - Day 21

yuejon — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:45:47 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17644&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17645&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Is it just me or does my cookie look like it's angry? *om nom nom nom*

Project 365 (2011) - Day 20

yuejon — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:22:19 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17640&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17641&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Breakfast of Champions - Coffee and a yogurt parfait

Project 365 (2011) - Day 19

yuejon — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:31:32 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17636&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17637&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> ... this picture a day thing is tough!!!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 18

yuejon — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:12:19 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17632&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17633&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> This white crap again

Project 365 (2011) - Day 17

yuejon — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:13:52 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17628&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17629&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lunch & Dinner (Click to enlarge)

Project 365 (2011) - Day 16

yuejon — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:49:27 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17624&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17625&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Laundry Day

Project 365 (2011) - Day 15

yuejon — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:54:54 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17620&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17621&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Watch out for the men on a horses when you're up on the mountains (Click to enlarge)

Project 365 (2011) - Day 14

yuejon — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:55:55 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17616&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17617&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Insane amount of birds making quite a racket outside my window (Click to enlarge)

Project 365 (2011) - Day 13

yuejon — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:34:39 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17612&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17613&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Life in a hotel room (Click to enlarge)

Project 365 (2011) - Day 12

yuejon — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:25:48 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17604&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17605&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> There's nothing much to photograph in my hotel room, so I've not had much inspiration today. I then found a Bible in the night stand and hey... Let there be light!

Project 365 (2011) - Day 11

yuejon — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:49:40 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17600&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17601&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> "D7000 - I dub thee King of High ISO APS-C Cameras. I *heart* you." (Shot taken at 50mm, ISO 6400, f/2.8, 1/50s)

Project 365 (2011) - Day 10

yuejon — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:16:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17596&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17597&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I walked into my hotel room this evening and found both my bags, waiting for me. Then breathed out a big sigh of relief. Also meant that I could finally sit down and play with my new toy.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 9

yuejon — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:48:40 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17592&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17593&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> After 36 long hours of travelling, all I wanted do is crash on my soft cushy hotel bed. But alas, the Travel Gods decided it was not to be and that my checked-in luggage was to be left behind in Chicago, without me. *Sigh*

Project 365 (2011) - Day 8

yuejon — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:41:07 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17588&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17589&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Here I go again

Project 365 (2011) - Day 7

yuejon — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:10:44 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17584&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17585&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Yay Friday. Drove to work this morning and as I was trying to get out of my car, after parking it, I broke the handle. Yay me. Had to then get out of the car rather undignified, through the passenger side. Only other way would be to wind down the window and open the door from the handle outside. Goddamnit.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 6

yuejon — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:36:36 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17580&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17581&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Wicker Basket

Project 365 (2011) - Day 5

yuejon — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:17:02 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17576&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17577&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I'm without a DSLR for the next few days, so the phone's camera will have to do. Seems like the whole vintage/lomography look is popular these days, so here's a retro object in a retro looking pic. As you can tell from the worn out stickers, I've been practicing quite hard on this Rubik's Cube. Not terribly quick, but hey at least I can solve it.

Project 365 (2011) - Day 4

yuejon — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:50:50 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17572&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17573&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Abandoned - Last one foots the bill (Click to enlarge).

Project 365 (2011) - Day 3

yuejon — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:27:01 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17568&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17569&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Dragon from Krakow ponders over the time in Prague (Click to enlarge).

Project 365 (2011) - Day 2

yuejon — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 11:55:15 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17564&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17565&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Saw this car parked in another person's parking lot at my apartment complex. Frankly, I think I should call just to tell him/her that there's an army of ugly soft toys blocking his/her view (Click to enlarge).

Project 365 (2011) - Day 1

yuejon — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 22:58:37 +0800

Happy New Year!!! Part of my New Year's resolution is to start a Project 365 of my own. Basically, the idea is to take a photograph everyday for a year and put it up. It sounds like it'd make an interesting and rather challenging project. Hopefully, it'd also help improve my photography skills. ... I'll also try very hard not to cheat. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17559&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17560&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> So the first shot of this project is one of Jonker Walk, in Melaka. Took a day trip there just to feast on all the famous Melaka goodies (Click to enlarge).

December Macro Shots

yuejon — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:28:44 +0800

One of my current favourite things to do when I am back in Ipoh is to wander around my Mom's garden with the macro lens. I have a fascination for seeing things up close and realizing, "Hey, I never knew there was so much detail in a flower, or in a seed". It's like a whole new and different world. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17531&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17532&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Little water baubles hanging from tiny moss spires (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17543&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17544&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Spot the ant (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17539&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17540&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Flower from a lady finger plant (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17503&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17504&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sunflower Seeds. They look like an army of fuzzy cacti upclose (Click to enlarge). Check out the rest of macros photographs <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12740" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>.

Christmas 2010

yuejon — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:29:14 +0800

My mom, is an amazing chef. We had our annual Christmas chow down, of which my mom produces lots and lots of delicious goodies to feed all of us. Some pictures, to whet your appetite. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17459&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17461&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> A gigantic roast leg of lamb. Perfectly roasted - pink and tender on the inside (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17467&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17469&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Honey glazed ham and a very nice bottle of Shiraz, picked by my Dad (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17463&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17465&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Homemade Guacamole - I had a hand in this one! My only contribution was to pound the ingredients up (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17455&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=17457&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Spanish Paella (Click to enlarge). Head on over <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17440" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a> for more pictures.

KFC Double Down

yuejon — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:56:08 +0800

I remember seeing <a href="http://consumerist.com/2010/04/kfcs-bacon-sandwich-on-fried-chicken-bread-kills-people-everywhere-on-april-12.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">this report</a> earlier this year, of a sandwich by KFC, which had no bread at all. Instead they replaced the bread with two Kentucky fried originial recipe boneless chicken breasts! Most people considered it an April's Fool joke, but then it became a reality (albeit rather controversial). So remembering that I was quite intrigued (and at the same time a little disgusted) by that sandwich, I went and got myself one to try out. Sandwiched between those two greasy chicken breasts are two slices of crisp bacon and two slices of cheese. Top it off with some special sauce, and leave out the lettuce. We don't need no stinkin' veggies in this manly sandwich muahahahahaha! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16977&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16978&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> A treasure chest with a Double Down in it, potato wedges and coleslaw (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16986&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16987&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Open up and viola! It's................. smaller than it looks in the picture. Why am I not surprised? (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16982&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16983&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Look at all that grease and meat! (Click to enlarge) Yes. Yes I ate it all up. I ordered a side of coleslaw too... just to feel a little better about the prospect of putting away nothing but pure meat. Oh and I ordered the combo, so it came with potato wedges too. Yes, it all went into my stomach. How'd it taste? Mmmmmmm... nothing particularly special. It tastes exactly like... two KFC chicken breasts and bacon and cheese. Despite its size, it was still quite filling. I was up to my nose with meat by the last bite. Would I have it again? Probably not anytime soon... unless I have a serious craving for meat. I worry it's a shortcut to a premature heart attack.

Bizarro

yuejon — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:57:16 +0800

So I was at work and went to do number two. As I'm in the stall doing what comes naturally, I hear a guy walk in and go straight to the urinal. I then heard him whisper... "Neo... Use the Force... Neo..." Followed by a big *sigh* (presumably of relief). Okay... too many questions started running in my head at that point: <ol type="1"> <li>What the f*ck? <li>The Matrix and Star Wars? They're unrelated! <li>Did he name his weiner, Neo? <li>If his weiner's The One, does that make him Number Two? <li>Was he using the Force to pee? <li>Is there a Jedi in the office with a prostate problem??? </ol> You just can't make things like this up.

Smith Mountain Lake

yuejon — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:05:51 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16916&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16917&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Fishing at sunset (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16841" target="_blank" class="postlink">Rest of the pictures and photoblog</a>

Natural Bridge

yuejon — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:04:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16060&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16061&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Natural Bridge in Virginia (Click to enlarge) <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">A Miracle in Stone... Old as the Dawn Natural Bridge has enormous proportions. Man first discovered Natural Bridge a few hundred years ago. But Nature, through millions of years, had worked with patient labor and magnificent skill to construct this monument which would stand for all time. The arch is composed of solid grey limestone. It is 215 feet high (55 feet higher than Niagara Falls) 40 feet thick, 100 feet wide and spans 90 feet between the massive walls. The span contains 450,000 cubic feet of rock. If man had scales to weigh it, the mass would balance about 72,000,000 pounds, or 36,000 tons. The rock that compose the bridge are early Ordovician, about 500 million years old. The internal forms of these rocks, that fold and break in the layers, were imposed on them during the Appalachian Mountain building process toward the end of the Paleozoic Era, more than 200 million years ago. At its highest point, the bridge is approximately 1160 feet above sea level. This was Nature's working material. Her tool, Cedar Creek. A simple mountain stream flowing towards the sea. With these, Nature achieved her miracle. She painted her masterpiece with dull and red ochre, soft shades of yellow and cream, delicate tracings of blueish-grey. Before white men came to our shores, the Monacan Indians considered this ancient wonder a sacred site, and called it "The Bridge of God".</td> </tr> </table> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15897" target="_blank" class="postlink">Rest of the pictures and photoblog</a>

Apple Pickin' & Pumpkin Huntin'

yuejon — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:16:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15766&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15767&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Apples straight from the tree (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15714&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15715&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Pumpkins the size of a house. Okay maybe not... (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15662&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15663&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Funky guords (Click to enlarge) ... and that about sums up my weekend trip to an apple orchard. Head over to the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15643" target="_blank" class="postlink">album</a> for the rest of the pictures.

The Country Life

yuejon — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:48:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15547&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15548&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Wine tasting... (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15631&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15632&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Bluegrass... (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15615&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15616&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Beautiful autumn... (Click to enlarge) Rest of the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15484" target="_blank" class="postlink">album</a>.

Roanoke, Virginia

yuejon — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:51:47 +0800

So I've been posted to the States for another project. I've been living in a hotel room for the past couple of weeks in the city of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke,_Virginia" target="_blank" class="postlink">Roanoke</a>. It's a pretty small and quaint town in Virginia where everyone seems to know everyone. Surrounded by Virginia's famous Blue Ridge Mountains, this town feels very "Country" and yes, you can definitely tell you're in the South when you're here. You know how John Denver's Country Road goes? Almost heaven, West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Alright, alright, I know West Virginia's a different state, but it's right next to Virginia, and they share the same landmark. I have to admit, every morning when I look out from my hotel room window (I've got a pretty good view of the Blue Ridge Mountains) that line from "Country Roads" just goes off in my head. Anyway, here are some random shots that I've taken in Roanoke, so far. If you'd like to see the rest of them, they are over <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15341" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15364&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15365&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Roanoke's most recognizable and famous landmark, the Roanoke Star, up in the Mill Mountains (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15376&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15377&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The view of the City of Roanoke, from the Roanoke Star (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15424&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15425&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> And the same view, at night (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15440&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15441&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> There's a daily farmer's market in the city center (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15452&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15453&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> You know it's almost Halloween when you find pumpkins invading the streets (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15456&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15457&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Quaint town with quaint cars (Click to enlarge)

Santorini

yuejon — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:39:55 +0800

How was my holiday in Greece? Fantastic! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> This one picture summarizes it all. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14887&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14888&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Fantastic views on a beautiful island (Click to enlarge). Santorini or Thira is an island in Greece, famous for its dramatic and spectacular sunsets. It is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion - a big crater. The inhabitants of the island have built their homes on the cliffs of the crater, resulting in very unique and quaint towns. Although the volcano in the center of the island is dormant, it is still considered active and could blow at any time. Makes one wonder, if it blows up, that completely wipes out all the island, and everything on it <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />. Anyway, we had an amazing time and the views were just simply breathtaking. Despite the reputation that Greek/Mediterranean food is dry, the food was fantastic and pretty tasty! You do get a sense that the island is becoming quite commercialized. Some aspects even do remind me of Bali or Phuket. However, to me, it still has its magic and retains its quaint feel. Will let the pictures do the rest of the talking. The <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14527" target="_blank" class="postlink">full album is over here</a> with some narration, but here are some highlights from our trip. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14815&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14816&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> In the quaint town of Oia (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14747&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14748&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The sleeping giant (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14767&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14768&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Whoosh! (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14959&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14960&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Moussaka & Mythos Beer! (Click to enlarge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15127&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15128&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Quaint towns all built on the edge of the volcano's crater (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15043&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15044&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Sunset from the Caldera Cliffs (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14915&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14916&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Night falls over Oia (Click to enlarge).

Tung Wah Tong

yuejon — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:58:11 +0800

Some other shots taken from my last trip back to Ipoh. We dropped by yet another <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13772" target="_blank" class="postlink">one many Buddhist temples</a> built into the lime stone caves around Ipoh. This one was pretty interesting as there were stairs built into the hill leading up to another part of the temple. Unfortunately it was closed when we got there... <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16463&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16464&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Tung Wah Tong (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16467&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16468&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lens flare isn't always a bad thing (Click to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16471&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16472&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Try spotting my dad (Click to enlarge).

Chasing Bugs...

yuejon — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:21:30 +0800

Literally. Taking macro shots fascinate me. I went back to Ipoh for a quick trip last weekend to see my folks, just before I was headed out of the country again. Gorged myself with comfort food as usual. Having stuffed myself, I sat down in the middle of Mom's garden and started chasing some bugs with my camera and macro lens. Pics are not for the squeamish who hate bugs by the way... <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14491&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14492&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Little black ant scurrying down a leaf (Click image to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14499&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14500&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Another little ant peeking out of a flower (Click image to enlarge). <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14503&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14504&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Fresh kill (Click image to enlarge). I've also added more macro shots into my <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12740" target="_blank" class="postlink">Macro Album</a>.

Girl with the Pink Umbrella

yuejon — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:17:27 +0800

Roughly around 9:50 PM...

yuejon — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:05:42 +0800

*Ring* *Ring* Me: Hello? Woman: Hello? Who's this? You chinese ah? Me: Who's on the line? Woman: You're a student ah? Me: Who's on the line??? Woman: Working ah? Me: I said who's on the line??? Woman: This is Michelle. Me: Michelle who? Woman: I'm doing a survey on video consumption... Me: Not interested *Click* Sheesh <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" /> Some manners would have helped you. I get really annoyed when someone calls and asks me who am I. Identify yourself first damnit. WTF is video consumption anyway???

More Shots from Around the Garden

yuejon — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:53:35 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16232&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16233&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Orchids and heptagons <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16220&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16221&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I like how the sun's backlighting illuminated the flower <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16236&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16237&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Old man's beard (apparently that's what the plant is called)

Red Hot Chillies From The Garden

yuejon — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:21:32 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16216&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16217&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> These lil guys are as hot as they look <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16228&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16229&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Ripe and ready to blow someone's mouth apart

Exhibisionism & Voyeurism

yuejon — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:04:14 +0800

Okay, this isn't a kinky topic, despite what the title may suggest. I had a conversation with a friend and his girlfriend over some chips and beer yesterday and we got around to talking about... well I'm not exactly sure what to call it really... social networking... or exhibisionism... or internet stalking... or bare-intimate-private-details-about-myself-so-that-I'll-screw-myself-over. You know, since the Facebook/Twitter era started, people have been finding new ways of out-doing each other in broadcasting personal things, which often, no one else really needs to know about. I think this exhibisionism is now getting out of hand. No wait. It's ridiculous... and it's also creepy. So at some point between the second and third pint and griping over the weird Facebook/iPhone apps out there, my pal's girlfriend starts telling us about this new website which apparently, for people who have recently gone for a lobotomy and are idiotic enough to sign up on, allows the website access to all your credit card transactions and broadcast all of it to the whole wide world. Don't believe me? <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/21/AR2010052104951.html?hpid=topnews&sub=AR" target="_blank" class="postlink">Read about it yourself</a>. Anyway, I came across that article today and that just got my head spinning outta control into a rant about this whole exhibisionism and voyeurism over the internet thing... <ol type="1"> <li>Facebook The king of social networking & privacy invasion - I had avoided Facebook for a really long time but curiousity got the best of me one fateful day back in <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=405" target="_blank" class="postlink">July 2008</a>. Facebook was still quite a bit simpler then. Now with all the changes they've made to the privacy settings, no one really knows what's private/public anymore since they've made it downright confusing. In fact, there are people who've started deleting their accounts in protest of Facebook making profiles, not-so-private anymore. But most people are oblivious to their privacy settings anyway and have no clue that whatever they post can be seen by everyone on the internet. And then there are the annoying attention whoring individuals who post every damn link and thing that comes to their head. Check out <a href="http://youropenbook.org/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Openbook</a>, and you'll probably be able to find the latest person on the internet to lose his/her virginity and tell everyone about it. There are <a href="http://www.failbook.com" target="_blank" class="postlink">just too many infamous and often hillarious misfortunes</a> that have happened over Facebook due to people not realizing what they're posting and who's in their list of friends. By the way, if you've posted over 10 status updates and links a day regularly, you've probably made it to my shitlist and I've hidden your feed for my sanity's sake. <li>Twitter People who think they're celebrities (unless they actually are), who feel compelled to tell everyone they know every single minute of the day what they're doing. Seriously, are you so close to your friends that you want to know when they're taking a piss or a dump. Okay, <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5535769/twitter-user-brings-toilet-paper-to-desperate-japanese-man" target="_blank" class="postlink">props to the dude</a> who used twitter to get someone to pass him some toilet paper when he realized his toilet stall had run out of it. I can't figure out Twitter's appeal and I probably never will. All my blogs run over 140 words most of the time anyway. <li>Foursquares I find this one particularly annoying and have banned all Foursquare posts on my Facebook feed. What the hell is wrong with you people? Honestly, where's the fun in telling everyone what and where you're eating for breakfast/lunch/dinner/supper/tea/snacks? Why why why? Are the conversations you have with your fellow Foursquaremates so compelling and intriguing that you just have to keep "checking in" at even the little burger ramli shack down at some dodgy alley in KL? <li>Google Latitude / LocateMe / Any application which uses your phone's GPS to broadcast where exactly in the world you are If I were a burglar, these kind of apps would be the holy grail of finding marks. I would know where you live. I would know when you're out of your house. I would know when you're out of the country. All in real time too! I witnessed a friend go to Penang and back, on Facebook. All from the convenience of my Facebook feed. Brilliant. <li>Blippy / Swipely Okay the latest and by far the scariest of them all. Let me tell you how I'm gonna go into debt, credit card transaction by credit card transaction. To quote the creator of one of the sites in the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/21/AR2010052104951.html?hpid=topnews&sub=AR" target="_blank" class="postlink">article above</a>, "...the purpose is to reveal the stories behind America's stuff and explore how much our purchases reflect our personalities". This, is no different from making copies of your credit card statement, standing in the middle of Times Square, and handing it out to every passerbyer and going, "Check it out! I spend 3 bucks everyday in Starbucks yo! By the way, will you be my friend?". How does anyone think this is even a good idea? Hell, how did they even get anyone to sign up for that? America, are you that gullible??? If you need someone to reveal something about your personality, go see a shrink! It'll probably be cheaper than the fraud you're exposing yourself to. </ol> Okay then let's play Devil's Advocate for a bit. Let me change my hat... Sure, Jon you're one to talk about privacy. You've got a Facebook profile and you post status updates as well. You've got a blog/website/domain which is named AFTER you and easily found over Google. Pffffbt hypocrite! ... and back to my grumpy hat. Well it's about managing the content you put online isn't it? It's about knowing what you should and shouldn't put up. My personal choice is that I don't mind some amount of my personal details to be in view of the public domain. I believe it's my own responsibility to censor my own content, which I wouldn't want you to read, or think that you probably couldn't care less and wouldn't want to read anyway. In fact, I'm surprised you made it this far down this rant. I think most of the time the average lay person doesn't realize what he/she posts up may potentially be viewed by everyone with an internet connection. But that argument is moot if you are an attention seeking whore who craves the limelight and thunder of being the center of attention. Then by all means, you deserve to get your house burgled.

Orbs

yuejon — Sat, 22 May 2010 20:50:41 +0800

Random Shots Around the "Studio"

yuejon — Sat, 22 May 2010 20:34:50 +0800

... since I haven't posted anything on the blog for a while. I've also run out of interesting things to take pictures off around the house and the trigger finger's a lil itchy. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14357&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14359&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> My Digital Audio Workstation / Digital Darkroom / Gaming Machine / World Wide Web Surfing Device / Google Reader / Facebook Viewing Console. Oh and yes, that's a condenser microphone. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14336&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14338&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Electrics <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14339&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14341&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Acoustics <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14342&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14344&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Atomic Amplifier, which my neighbors probably hate <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14351&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14353&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Guitar Pedals for Effects <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14345&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14347&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Ready to be plugged in <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14348&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14350&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> MIDI Controller Keyboard & Trigger Pads

More Water Droplets

yuejon — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:37:22 +0800

Been having fun taking more pics of water droplets. There's something satisfying about freezing a moment in time of something that happens just so quickly. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16495&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16497&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16515&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16517&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Rest of the shots are in the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14458" target="_blank" class="postlink">Droplet Album</a> in my gallery.

Pasta Economics

yuejon — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:19:05 +0800

I've been eating out an awful lot. Everyday actually. So yesterday, for a change, I decided that I'd buy some groceries and cook dinner tonight and be healthy, instead of getting my usual hawker fare. I thought pasta would be simple and easy... and it would last me a few days. So off to the closest supermarket I went. I bought the ingredients I needed and a bunch of other groceries which came out to be roughly RM76 in total. When I handed the cash over to the cashier, I thought to myself, "Hmmm... I think I could probably get a meal at Italianese for cheaper than that. A plate of pasta at Italianese is what? RM20? Hmmm...", and that was in the back of my mind all day. Now, the only way to settle this little quagmire in my head was to do a full breakdown of the economics of this. Therefore: The breakdown of ingredients for dinner: White Button Mushrooms = RM7.09 Grated Mozarella Cheese = RM7.69 Bolognese Sauce = RM8.99 Minced Lamb = RM7.18 Fettucini Pasta = RM4.89 TOTAL = RM35.84 I figured that I probably have 4 meals worth of pasta there once I was done cooking. That now works out to RM8.96 per meal. Right. RM20 > RM8.96 So long story short, I was wrong. Cooking a pasta meal at home is still cheaper than eating pasta at a restaurant. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16268&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16269&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> On the other hand, a plate of char kuey teow is on average roughly RM4.50. That means my meal still works out to be more expensive than hawker fare. I don't really have a conclusion to this. Just a random thing that came to my mind. The best conclusion really is - "It depends" 1) Do you feel like eating pasta today? Cooking at home is cheaper. 2) Do you feel like eating hawker food? Eating out is cheaper. 3) Can you cook? This whole discussion is irrelevant to you.

Water Droplet Macros

yuejon — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:03:50 +0800

I sat down in the balcony of my apartment this morning after breakfast and thought of trying out something new. I've read a few articles in the past on taking photographs of water droplets but never got around to trying it out, since setting it up was a bit of a chore. Anyway, I gave it a shot this morning, and y'know what, it's not so bad <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> So here are a couple of my more successful attempts: <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16479&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16481&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13830&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13831&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a>

I've got no principles

yuejon — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:19:47 +0800

Highlights mine: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"Another one is Zulkifli Noordin, now that is a principled man. You can tell he is principled because he is wearing a ketayap... asked Zul about Altantuya. He said it himself. Datuk Seri Najib was not involved in the murder. And he should know, because he was the lawyer representing one of the accused in the case." - Najib Razak</td> </tr> </table> <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/58547-people-losing-faith-in-pkr-says-najib" target="_blank" class="postlink">Malaysian Insider Article</a> Wow... just wow... Najib calling Zul Noordin a principled man. Solely because he wears a <a href="http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopiah" target="_blank" class="postlink">ketayap</a>. Wow. So... remember, if you want to impress upon the Malaysian Prime Minister that you're a principled man, wear a ketayap. You could probably go naked with nothing else but a ketayap and he'd still be impressed. I've got no principles since I don't have and intend to have a ketayap in my wardrobe. But I do like eating <a href="http://images.google.com.my/images?hl=en&q=kuih%20ketayap&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi" target="_blank" class="postlink">kuih ketayap</a>. Mmmm...

Kek Lok Tong

yuejon — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:03:53 +0800

Was back in Ipoh last weekend to visit my folks, and as usual we'd go out and get some Sah Hor Fun & Pak Kopi for breakfast whenever I'm back. So this time, Dad decided to take us for a quick spin around Kek Lok Tong just for fun and take some random shots around the place. So here are some of my favourites of the day... <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16418&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16419&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lotus "fruit" in bloom <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16442&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16443&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I spy with my eye <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16446&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16447&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Mom & Dad <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13772&g2_highlightId=13786" target="_blank" class="postlink">Rest of the pictures.</a>

Abdominal Snowman

yuejon — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:19:07 +0800

<img src="http://www.explosm.net/db/files/Comics/Kris/snowman.png" border="0" /> This is so childish but it cracks me up <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

Panties Up In A Bunch

yuejon — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:53:10 +0800

First off... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! I've started mixing music again, since I've really missed doing that for the past 2 years while being posted in the UK. Been rather outta touch, but at the same time I've learnt some new tricks <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> So I've put a track together, completely of my own composition and production. It's probably not everyone's cup of tea since it's a pretty heavy guitar instrumental and you may find some elements a little cliched (haha) - but please, feel free to post some honest critiques. <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="525" height="292" id="audio"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/modules/mp3audio/lib/G2mp3.swf"> <param name="FlashVars" value="mp3Url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yuejon.com%2Fgallery%2Fmain.php%3Fg2_view%3Dcore.DownloadItem%26g2_itemId%3D13767%26g2_serialNumber%3D2%26g2_GALLERYSID%3Daf7bf59ddbc9a929b5ee1df4ce6313c3&allowDl=true&title=Yue+Jon+-+Panties+up+in+a+bunch&thumbUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yuejon.com%2Fgallery%2Fmain.php%3Fg2_view%3Dcore.DownloadItem%26g2_itemId%3D13769%26g2_serialNumber%3D4%26g2_GALLERYSID%3Daf7bf59ddbc9a929b5ee1df4ce6313c3&langArtist=Artist&langAlbum=Album&langSong=Song&langTrack=Track&langGenre=Genre&langYear=Year&langDownload=Download&langInfo=Info"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="scale" value="noscale"> <param name="salign" value="lt"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <embed src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/modules/mp3audio/lib/G2mp3.swf" flashvars="mp3Url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yuejon.com%2Fgallery%2Fmain.php%3Fg2_view%3Dcore.DownloadItem%26g2_itemId%3D13767%26g2_serialNumber%3D2%26g2_GALLERYSID%3Daf7bf59ddbc9a929b5ee1df4ce6313c3&allowDl=true&title=Yue+Jon+-+Panties+up+in+a+bunch&thumbUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yuejon.com%2Fgallery%2Fmain.php%3Fg2_view%3Dcore.DownloadItem%26g2_itemId%3D13769%26g2_serialNumber%3D4%26g2_GALLERYSID%3Daf7bf59ddbc9a929b5ee1df4ce6313c3&langArtist=Artist&langAlbum=Album&langSong=Song&langTrack=Track&langGenre=Genre&langYear=Year&langDownload=Download&langInfo=Info" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="525" height="292" quality="high" wmode="transparent" scale="noscale" allowScriptAccess="always" salign="lt" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"> <a>Download audio</a> </object> You should be seeing a Flash plug-in above. If not, head on over to the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/music.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">music page</a>. You can check out the rest of the music I've produced over <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/music.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">there</a> as well. ps - If you're seeing this on Facebook Notes, chances are the Flash plug-in doesn't work. Please go directly to my website to <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=470" target="_blank" class="postlink">listen to the track</a> - <a href="http://www.yuejon.com" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.yuejon.com</a>. pss - Yes, I call it "Panties up in a bunch". The phrase amuses me. psss - I refuse to do anymore commentary on the state of our country at this point as it sickens me so.

Now this is just really sad...

yuejon — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:23:26 +0800

<img src="http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/soundracer.jpg" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.safewireless.com/hands-free-store/soundracer-v10-c-48.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Product website</a> - It even comes on a nice checkered flag Product description: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Imagine starting up your modern, boringly silent car and the interior is filled with the thrilling sound of a powerful Super Sports Car engine... Shift in the first gear, hit the gas pedal and the driving experience will really excite you! In every phase of driving - accelerating, decelerating, shifting, cruising and idling - the sound is so convincing that it actually fools your senses to believe that you are driving the real thing, a Super Sports Car! How It Works SoundRacer has a developed a special technology to sense and calculate the car engine rpm and produce the sounds of a powerful Super Sports Car engine. The sound changes as you drive and SoundRacer even increases the speed of the engine sound so that you can drive at a normal speed and still get a very exciting engine sound. A built in FM transmitter transfers the sounds on a selectable frequency to the car stereo system. It also works as a standard Car FM-transmitter for MP3 players with a line in socket that provides an input for playing music on the car stereo.</td> </tr> </table> "Wow, hey, I can't afford to put a turbo on my lil 800cc engine, but I'm gonna make my Kancil sound like a V10 inside. Virtual reality babeh!" Ok, if you can't figure out what this thing is, it basically is an FM transmitter which you plug into your car's cigarette lighter and makes V8 or V10 (you've got options!) vroom-vroom sounds through your car radio. Hell, it even accelerates and decelerates as you drive... I guess this contraption is for the closet <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ricer" target="_blank" class="postlink">ricer</a> who's too embarassed to put the 6 foot spoiler and 12 inch muffler he's been lusting for on his lil Kancil, but still wants to hear and experience the V10 roar. Nope, he doesn't have to make "vroom vroom" sounds himself anymore as he goes 80km/h on the North South expressway. You know what, those annoying lil Kancils with the loud 12 inch mufflers do annoy the hell out of me. I'd highly recommend this product. Keep your loud and unnecessary mods to yourselves. <a href="http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20091108/soundracer-car-fast/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Source</a>

Resurrection of "The Beast"

yuejon — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:05:44 +0800

So after gutting out my old case, wiping through 1cm thick of dust (in some corners of the case, I kid you not), throwing out a useless motherboard, and putting in some shiny new components, The Beast is alive again and running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/bounce.gif" alt="Bounce" border="0" /> I primarily set this machine up for music production, so that the band and I can start recording again. I also intend to use it for photo processing (got to love the 24" screen). I didn't think I'd need an i7 since I don't do any serious gaming, so I settled with the i5. But that didn't stop me from getting the Radeon... in case I decide to squeeze in a game or two <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" />. So there's a bit of the old and new in the setup. Took a bit of wrestling with some of the drivers to get things working properly on Windows 7, but I've got it all sorted out now. Coupla tips for those of you who may have a similar setup - Don't install the RAID drivers if you decide to get the P7P55D motherboard. It conflicts with a number of drivers (unless you intend to use RAID, which I can't help you with). Also, there's also a USB sleep mode by default under the power management section. If you happen to be using a USB soundcard, I recommend you TURN IT OFF as it bugged the hell out of me everytime it took about 5 seconds for my soundcard to respond to anything. Despite that, I've got to say my Windows 7 experience is a good one and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get rid of Vista. The interface is bloody brilliant. Very responsive and user friendly, although it may not come intuitively to those of you who are coming from XP. Maybe give it a lil more time if you have some old hardware you want to use with it so that manufacturers can come up with Windows 7 compatible drivers. So here's a breakdown of the specs: <ul>Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate CPU: Intel Core i5 @ 2.66GHz (Overclocks easily to 3.66Ghz) RAM: 4GB Corsair DDR3 Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D Graphics: ATI Radeon HD4870 HDD: Western Digital 1TB SATA + Seagate 300GB SATA PSU: Gigabyte Superb 720 (610W RMS) Display Monitor: 24" Samsung SyncMaster P2450 Keyboard & Mouse: Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 Webcam: LogiTech QuickCam E3500 Plus Sound Card: Line 6 TonePort UX2 Studio Monitors: KRK Rokit 5</ul> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16279&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16277&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Guts of The Beast. All shiney and blue with a gigantic heatsink on the CPU <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16283&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16281&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The final setup.

Goodies!!!

yuejon — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:37:03 +0800

w00t!!! 24 inches baby!!! ... and that's just my monitor!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" /> ... and they all want me to "dominate" <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13499&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13501&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The tech savvy guys can figure out the rest of the stuff Now to go gut and clean the old ATX case. Ugh... P4... phhhbttt....

Wait... Hainanese Chicken Rice isn't Hainanese?

yuejon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:13:50 +0800

<a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/38539-singapore-already-ahead-in-food-fight-with-malaysia" target="_blank" class="postlink">Singapore already ahead in 'food fight' with Malaysia </a> I actually find it hilarious that it's only now that Malaysia has decided to stake a claim into what is our food - fueled by the whole, <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/36359-jakarta-kl-ties-hit-another-sour-note-" target="_blank" class="postlink">tit-for-tat fight</a> on the pendet dance no doubt (which clearly isn't ours, and rightly Balinese Indonesian). Yes, it wasn't the fault of the Malaysian tourism ministry for that particular advert but that of the <a href="http://themalaysianinsider.com.my/index.php/malaysia/36110-discovery-tv-apologises-for-pendet-dance-gaffe-" target="_blank" class="postlink">Discovery Channel's</a>, but it does imply how poorly marketed Malaysia's heritage and culture is when the Discovery Channel can't tell what's Indonesian and Malaysian. Blame it on Discovery's lack of research, but the tourism ministry's poor marketing has a hand in this too, in my opinion. But back to the article; as it aptly points out, all our neighbors have been quite efficient about marketing their own stake on their food. I'm not going to add on more to what's already there, but the one thing that I find rather peculiar is the stake on Hainanese Chicken Rice being Malaysian or Singaporean. Hang on... so it's called Hainanese Chicken Rice right? So... where's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainan" target="_blank" class="postlink">Hainan island</a> again? Right. China. Well correct me if I'm wrong, but if the dish was truly Malaysian (or Singaporean), it would be called Malaysian Chicken Rice or Singaporean Chicken Rice. Nope. It's Hainanese. I don't see how it can be associated with Malaysia or Singapore if it's still going to be called Hainanese. On a personal note, my Grandparents were from Hainan, which makes my mom Hainanese and myself half Hainanese. My Grandmother taught my Mom how to cook chicken rice, and Mom makes a mean Hainanese Chicken Rice. Mom's chicken rice is one of my all time favourite dishes. Being only half-Hainanese myself, my attempts at chicken rice are always only half as good haha. But as far as I'm concerned, within my family, the Hainanese Chicken recipe was brought over by my Grandmother who has passed it down the family line. This "food fight" is already lost in my opinion.

No, your iPhone can't do everything.

yuejon — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:28:06 +0800

Bwahahahahaha I found this hilarious <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" border="0" />. Brilliant satire on iPhone fanboys who think their iPhones can do everything <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/rofl.gif" alt="ROFL" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.explosm.net/comics/1797/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.flashasylum.com/db/files/Comics/Rob/help.png" border="0" /></a> My Windows Mobile phone does everything <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

Les Paul

yuejon — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:49:09 +0800

My tribute to <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/13/obit.les.paul/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Les Paul (Lester William Polfuss)</a>, creator of the greatest guitar in the world, who died at 94 years of age last month. The Gibson Les Paul guitar is by far my favourite style of guitar - for it's looks, versatility and tone. Les Paul is also credited to be the inventor of multi-track recording, which revolutionized music as we now it today. Brilliant guitarist. Revolutionary inventor. RIP Les Paul. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13491&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13493&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> My 1992 Gibson Les Paul Standard P.s. - I know this is a little late for this post since he had passed on about a month ago, but better late than never.

My Attempt At...

yuejon — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:09:30 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13148&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13149&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> ... Stir Fry Five Spice Lamb. Not too shabby <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />

Night Photography

yuejon — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:30:33 +0800

Well, I'm going to try and pick up this blog again. Nothing much in mind, so I thought I'd post up some night shots I've taken in the past. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13152&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13153&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> View from Waterloo Bridge, over the River Thames in London (Notable landmarks: London Eye, Parliament, Big Ben & Hungerford Bridge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13156&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13157&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The other side of Waterloo Bridge overlooking the River Thames (Notable landmarks: St. Paul's Cathedral, London Gherkin & Blackfriars Bridge) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13160&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13161&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Tower Bridge <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13100&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13101&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Eiffel Tower, Paris <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13104&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13105&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Eiffel Tower from below <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13072&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13073&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Notre Dame, Paris <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13092&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13093&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Arc de Triomphe, Paris <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13076&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13077&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> For the life of me I can't remember the name of this building, but it's in Paris <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13084&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13085&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Louvre, Paris, in the night, after the Rain <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13088&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13089&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Louvre's Pyramid

For the Chocolate Lovers

yuejon — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:08:04 +0800

So Sue brought a bunch of interesting chocolates back for me from the states. They come in little colorful packages, so it kinda gave some inspiration for some macro shots. Oh, besides being very colorful, they're mighty tasty too. Thanks Sue! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13128&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13129&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Vosges chocolates galore! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13132&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13133&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Oooh... look at all the festive colors! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13124&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13125&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> You'll notice that there's a bacon bar there... and a wasabi bar... and a curry bar. Well, the bacon bar is interesting. Can't say I imagined it tasting any other way other than... bacon and chocolate. Mmmmm...

The Lam Kids Reunited

yuejon — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:28:29 +0800

Soooooo... it's been a while since I posted something. Alright, I've been lazy <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_whistle.gif" alt="Whistle" border="0" /> Anyway, the sister was visiting from Chicago and we had fun galavanting around London and nearby towns. Here are a coupla pics from the hundreds that we took... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13114&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Just being kids again and messing around in front of the British Museum <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13118&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /> Tower Bridge and an evil looking moon <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13122&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> River Thames, London Eye & Big Ben on her last night in London

Coward

yuejon — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:59:09 +0800

Chimpanzees exchange meat for sex

yuejon — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:16:06 +0800

I guess <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7988169.stm" target="_blank" class="postlink">prostitution</a> exists in the animal world too. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Chimpanzees enter into "deals" whereby they exchange meat for sex, according to researchers. Male chimps that are willing to share the proceeds of their hunting expeditions mate twice as often as their more selfish counterparts. This is a long-term exchange, so males continue to share their catch with females when they are not fertile, copulating with them when they are.</td> </tr> </table> Well, you could always argue that the chimps are doing it to increase their chances to reproduce, while men who pay for sex are just horny. Hey you know what they say - Prostitution is the oldest occupation known to mankind. Looks like it predates us (if you believe in Darwinism).

Absinthe

yuejon — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:26:42 +0800

So I was walking around my local Sainsbury, doing my weekly grocery shopping and I had just turned about 20 quid worth of coins into cash at the coin changing machine. Since I had this sudden windfall, I decided to take a stroll in the sin corner for a nice bottle of anything really. A slender tall green bottle happened to catch my eye as I walked pass the spirits and liquors. I stepped back. Lo and behold, I found a few bottles of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absinthe" target="_blank" class="postlink">absinthe</a> hiding in a corner! Now absinthe is also referred to as the "Green Fairy" (la fee verte in French), and used to be a controversial, banned drink as its main ingredient, wormwood, produce a substance, thujone, which was once considered a halucinogen. If any of you watched Moulin Rouge, remember the scene where they got pissed drunk and Kylie Minogue appeared as the green fairy? Absinthe also happened to be Vincent Van Gogh & Ernest Hemmingway's favourite drinks and they were both suicidal! A lot of the stories about green fairies turn out to be myths anyway (probably drunken stories from a fascinatingly green drink), but this particular bottle I got consists of 55% alcohol, so yea I bet if you drank it straight up, you'd be seeing green fairies too. Anyway, legal absinthe is regulated in various parts of the world and for the most part is no longer a banned drink. So different countries have different regulations on what is permissible as "absinthe". The version I got is from Poland and is supposedly an award winning brand. It probably isn't the traditional absinthe with the crazy funky stuff (thujone), but something for general consumption which tastes similar to traditional absinthe while allowing the drinker to go through the whole ritual of getting louche out of the drink as well. Just check out the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absinthe" target="_blank" class="postlink">wiki</a> entry which probably summarizes it a whole lot better than I do. So let's take a swig of this green stuff... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12697&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> A bottle of absinthe, two cubes of sugar, and an absinthe spoon. I don't have a traditional absinthe glass, so a wine glass will have to do. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12709&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Drench the sugar cubes in absinthe and set them on fire! Woosh! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12701&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Turn out the lights and watch the blue flames dance, the sugar melt and the absinthe's eerie green glow! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12705&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Pour in some icy cold water until it's cloudy with <a href="http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/louche#French" target="_blank" class="postlink">louche</a>. Enjoy! Got to say it's an acquired taste. I don't mind it really, as it tastes herbally (fennel & star anise is quite detectable) and reminds me of liquorice. The louche leaves a dry, tarty, slightly numbing feel on the tongue. The sugar cubes make it quite a sweet drink. On the whole, I don't mind having a glass of it once in a while to chill out while setting some sugar cubes on fire just for shits and giggles.

Two douchebags and a lesbian

yuejon — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:56:04 +0800

Well, at least they've kicked out <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/21429-winners-and-losers" target="_blank" class="postlink">two douchebags and a lesbian</a>. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Losers - Datuk Azalina Othman Said - She asked party delegates to remember that she was innocent until proven guilty but it was always going to be a hike up Mount Kinabalu after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said that they were investigating her for money politics. It would be a minor miracle if she is named to the Najib cabinet. - Datuk Syed Hamid Albar and Datuk Seri Rais Yatim - There will be a new Home Minister and there will be a new Foreign Minister. Rais hoped that Dr Mahathir's endorsement would propel him to victory. It did not. Syed Hamid hoped that his tough man act as the Home Minister would catch the attention of the voters. It did not.</td> </tr> </table> So who's going to take up the foreign ministry and home ministry portfolio now? Certainly not Khairy! But they voted in Bung Mokhtar & Tajuddin. What the hell? Sheesh... <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/21423-umno-election-results" target="_blank" class="postlink">Umno election results</a>

Weekend in Cornwall

yuejon — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:11:42 +0800

I'm all in a picture-takin-fiddle-with-new-toy mood these days, so we headed out to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornwall" target="_blank" class="postlink">Cornwall</a> (South West England) for the weekend. It's a long 5 hour drive from London. Nevertheless, we were rewarded with beautiful sunny weather for exploring, although it makes picture taking a little hard at times since the pictures can turn out a little harsh. But I won't bore you guys with the little details, and I'll just get on with the some highlights. The full gallery's over <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12408" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12540&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12541&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> On the way to Cornwall, we stopped by <a href="http://www.canonteignfalls.co.uk/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Canonteign Falls</a>, Devon, which is the tallest waterfall in England <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12576&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12577&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The view over Rospletha Cliffs, near Minack Theatre at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porthcurno" target="_blank" class="postlink">Porthcurno</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12596&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12597&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The famous sign post at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land%27s_End" target="_blank" class="postlink">Land's End</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12496&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12497&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The magnificent <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minack_Theatre" target="_blank" class="postlink">Minack Theatre</a>, built into a cliff. Just imagine watching a play facing the vast deep blue ocean. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12512&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12513&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Michael%27s_Mount" target="_blank" class="postlink">St. Michael's Mount</a> at high-tide. During low-tide, you can actually walk along the causeway all the way to the island. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12484&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12485&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Li with plenty of sunshine

Day trip to Dorset Coast

yuejon — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:43:34 +0800

Since the weather's finally starting to warm up here in England, and I was itching to take the D90 out for a proper spin, we took a day trip to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorset" target="_blank" class="postlink">Dorset Coast</a> for some nature for a change. The town of Lulworth is about 2 hours from London and is worth the drive on a good sunny day. Expect to do a lot of walking if you head out that way! There's a coastal path which will take you to the many attractions. The trek isn't so bad, but be sure to wear proper shoes! We saw some yuppies wearing heeled shoes along the trail but they ended up walking barefooted haha. As for the camera, I'm really happy with the D90, as you can tell from the shots. Anyway, without any further ado, here are some of my favourites from the trip. Check out the full gallery <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12282" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12332&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12333&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lulworth Cove <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12304&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12305&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Stair Hole <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12400&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12401&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Durdle Door <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12388&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12389&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Man O' War Bay <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12348&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12349&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lil plant growing over the cliff above the sea (got the 50mm f/1.4 bokeh effect at 200mm f/5.6 instead) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12344&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12345&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I need a haircut <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12296&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12297&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Although it was sunny, it was actually pretty windy out there

Fallen to the dark side...

yuejon — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:19:06 +0800

I know I've been telling myself that I don't need a DSLR for the past few months. I know I'm going to get some crap from you guys whom I said that I don't need a DSLR. Yea... I said I didn't need the weight, bulk and multiple lenses. But lately... the Lumix just doesn't cut it (but it's still a nice camera) and I've been manhandling my girlfriend's Nikon D40 a whole lot. So I got myself a D90, and I'm loving every piece of this heavy, bulky sonofabitch. It's got most of the bells and whistles that the Lumix FZ18 has, that I didn't expect a DSLR to have, and more! Been spending the past few days taking some test shots and familiarizing myself with the camera. Some favourites so far... <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12226&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12228&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Brickwall <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12230&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12232&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lilies <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12221&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12223&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Girlfriend's dresser <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12258&g2_imageViewsIndex=1" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12260&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Les Paul in its pink case Rest of the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=11956" target="_blank" class="postlink">pictures</a>. I'm also finally using my empty 2 year old <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuejon" target="_blank" class="postlink">flickr account</a>.

Democracy is a farce...

yuejon — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:06:42 +0800

... in <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/97619" target="_blank" class="postlink">Malaysia</a>. I am beyond disappointment. I am devastated. The Sultan has let all his subjects down. He's opened a big can of worms and allowed a bad precedent to start. He took the side of the corrupt regime, instead of letting the people decide. Now there'll be endless politicking on both sides to defect. It's not going to stop. We could switch governments on a daily basis. The monarchy has come out and said, "Democracy does not exist. It's fine to betray your voters. They don't matter." How do we fight this losing battle? How can we have any faith in the executive... the judiciary... and now, even the monarchy. Our police force is rotten to the core. Our anti-corruption agencies do cosmetic work by frying small fries. Our opposition just consists of former BN rejects who just got on the wrong team while in BN. The few good people left fighting are constantly let down by different elements of the corrupt system. Some corrupt bastard is always looking out for the other corrupt bastard. The MACC will not prosecute any big fish. The EC will sooner give any seat to BN if they didn't have to deal with the hassle of an election. The AG and the Judiciary would throw out anything that may implicate the Executive. The Executive protects the police. The cancer is just too widespread. You scratch my back and I scratch yours. THE WHOLE GODDAMN SYSTEM IS ROTTEN TO THE FUCKING CORE!!! It's about time to leave this country for good. It's going to hell. I have lost the heart. I will forever be a second class citizen, and so will my children and my grandchildren. I want them to have a better life. I want them to be able to feel safe on the streets and wave to the friendly policeman who happens to drive by, knowing that he's keeping a lookout for criminals, not for the next ang pow. I want them to have the same opportunities as their peers. I want them to learn that you get things in life through merit, not from a handout. I want them to have a government that looks out for them. I want them to know that they, as humans, have their basic rights and their rights are not to be trampled upon and ignored. I want them to have the freedom to speak their minds. What's there to fight anymore?

Heartbroken

yuejon — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:14:28 +0800

What a <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/97547" target="_blank" class="postlink">putrid</a> <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/17587-high-drama-in-battle-for-perak-as-bn-offers-to-form-govt" target="_blank" class="postlink">stinking</a> <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/17602-nasaruddin-wants-to-see-strong-government-in-perak" target="_blank" class="postlink">pile</a> <a href="http://www.thenutgraph.com/snap-poll-best-bet" target="_blank" class="postlink">of</a> <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/17607--remember-the-four-frogs-that-fooled-all" target="_blank" class="postlink">rotten</a> <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/opinion/breaking-views/136-breaking-views/17603-najib-beats-anwar-at-his-own-game-the-malaysian-insider" target="_blank" class="postlink">crap</a> (in reference to the disheartening situation in my home state, Perak). At times like this, I just think to myself; I wish that all the good, sane and rational people would pack up, leave Malaysia and migrate out of the country. Leave the corrupted to feud amongst themselves. They don't want us "pendatangs" anyway. Let Malaysia become another Zimbabwe. Let inflation soar into the trillions. Let the economy collapse. Let them hoard their pitiful piles of ill-gotten cash. Leave them to their own devices! Let them blow each other up with C4. Let them pray 5 times a day, kiss each others hands and bribe the next moron who will take them up to the next level of corruption. Let them sell each other out to the highest bidder. Let them sing and dance when the earth opens up and swallows them whole. Let them rot in their own man-made hell. All in the name of money. Get everyone else out and leave all these sick fuckers to themselves! But alas, I do love my country. I love my hometown, Ipoh. I could not wish all that upon it. I can only wish that the widespread cancer that corrupts it is surgically removed, leaving the good people who make this country a beautiful place alone. It is still worth saving. It is just these idiots who turn us into a shameful laughing stock in the eyes of the world. In politics, the people have become collateral damage. The country is in danger of plunging into one of the worst recessions known to modern civilization. But as Rome burns, our politicians are playing cat and mouse with each other trying to secure their own personal gains. While people are losing jobs and their livelihoods, the so-called stimulus packages taken right out of our savings (EPF) goes into yet another corrupted politician's pocket, never to see the light of day again. When will the politicking stop? When will someone actually start governing the country? When will someone actually start looking out for the rakyat? When will someone address the impending economic doom that will eventually befall the citizens of this country? I am asolutely disgusted at the politics played by both BN and PR - More so with BN. However, PR cannot claim to have the moral high ground in this situation since they've been openly advocating and openly enticing BN members to defect. But wow... BN has just found itself a new level of lowness that I did not think was possible. No, neither sides are clean. But still, left with the choice on the lesser of the two evils... my support still lies with PR. So this is a picture taken from the press conference, where Najib announces the defections. Now just look at that face! It's just beckoning me to smack it silly. I have not seen him smile like that in any picture for all the years that he's played lapdog to Badawi. We all know after losing 2 by-elections Najib is desperate to prove his worth to his UMNO cretins. And he thinks he's such a stud now, pulling the carpet right out of Anwar's feet. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11947&g2_serialNumber=1" border="0" /> Souce: Malaysiakini I think if he were faced with another election in Perak, that would wipe the smile right off his face. I don't think Perakians would ever let BN step into their doors again. By the way... let's look a little closer at that shot. It's quite glaring actually. Notice there's only one person who isn't smiling in that picture. She can't even look up. Her body language is a dead giveaway. Her conscience must be eating her up. She knows she doesn't belong in that shot. She knows she's betrayed everyone who has supported her and was ever a friend to her. She knows she is going to be shunned and ostracized. She knows she damn well deserves it. I hope her guilt consumes her whole being. I hope it tears her soul up. I hope she will learn the hard lesson that her ill-gotten money isn't going to buy her happiness. Yes, you will suffer for your betrayal... for I know you believe in karma, Hee Yit Foong. Then there's this shot of her getting chummy with her new lord and master. No eye contact. Hee, do you think he gives a shit about you? Who do you think he's laughing at? You're actually not very comfortable are you, with that sorry excuse of a feeble handshake? You know you just sold your soul to the devil. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11953&g2_serialNumber=1" border="0" /> Source: Kwong Wah And she can barely attempt a convincing smile here; but again, see who's grinning from ear to ear. Of course he is smug about it! He nabbed a DAP turncoat! They're slippery little fiery wily suckers, 'em pesky DAP buggers! Then again, the predators always pick out the weak and feeble ones from the herd. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11950&g2_serialNumber=1" border="0" /> Source: Kwong Wah Ugh... For now, I hope that DYMM Sultan Azlan Shah will make the right choice and disolve the state government, and let the people of Perak decide who they want to govern the state once and for all, be it BN or PR. The choice of who governs should not be down to one person - it should be decided by the people who matter. Yes, we probably cannot afford and shouldn't waste anymore time, money and resources on another election. But that's money well spent compared to the time, money and resources squandered away by these corrupt fuckers. I urge you.

Projectiles...

yuejon — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:32:18 +0800

<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7865868.stm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Shoe hurled as Chinese PM speaks</a> At this rate, they're gonna make people leave their shoes behind before entering any press conferences/lectures/speeches held by controversial leaders. Here's the other, more famous <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7783608.stm" target="_blank" class="postlink">shoe throwing incident</a>. Mmmm... what other projectiles which are worn can be hurled from afar at controversial leaders: <ul><li>Belt - A bit hard to aim. <li>Underwear - Wouldn't get too far. <li>Socks - Same problem as above with probably even less distance.</ul> Nah, none of the rest have quite the same effect as a dirty, stinky shoe.

The Gentlemen's Ballscratcher

yuejon — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:34:27 +0800

How can you look at that title and not laugh? It's a real product by the way, and you can <a href="http://drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=756&catID=434" target="_blank" class="postlink">buy it for GBP4.90</a>. <img src="http://drinkstuff.com/productimg/18316.jpg" border="0" /> C'mon... you know you want one... just look at the creepy look of ecstacy on this dude's face. <img src="http://drinkstuff.com/productimg/23855.jpg" border="0" /> Can't believe being "dishwasher safe" and "stain resistant" is a feature. That cracks me up <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" border="0" />. Right... wouldn't want my... uh... gentlemanly ball scratcher to have any... uh... protein stains.

Of rhetorics...

yuejon — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:05:12 +0800

I'm willing to take bets. By the next GE, this is still just going to be a rhetoric: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"We are aware that in a democratic system, the people are the ultimate determiner of which party should form the government," he said. He added that BN was in need of able leaders who were knowledgeable in the fields entrusted to them to implement all the needed reforms. "The Malaysian people are matured enough to gauge their leaders. They are no longer impressed with the rhetoric of changes which are nothing but plain rhetoric. "They want results. They want to see actual changes taking place," he said.</td> </tr> </table> Making a rhetorical statement on not being rhetorical (anyone see the irony here?). Najib is one to lead by example with many rhetorics and promises with no action. C'mon... carry on with the rhetorics. Carry on leaving the promises unfulfilled. Carry on with the downward spiral to irrelevance and oblivion. By the way, I take it that since he's speaking of rhetorics from BN, it's a full admission of incompetency in the BN government. It's an admission that they practice the policy of making promises just to win votes but not delivering them once they've won. <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/96832" target="_blank" class="postlink">Full report on Malaysiakini.</a>

Mystery angpow

yuejon — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:30:55 +0800

It's not really a mystery anyway. We all know what it is. I really don't have anything to say much more... it's getting tiring to write angry blogs over the same damn things... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" /> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote"><a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/16108-newsmen-report-mystery-angpow-in-kt-campaign" target="_blank" class="postlink">Newsmen report mystery 'angpow' in KT campaign</a> By Debra Chong KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 16 - Several newsmen in town to cover the Kuala Terengganu by-election were surprised to receive a mystery "angpow" today, ten days before the Chinese New Year. White, unmarked envelopes containing RM300 in cash were handed out to some 10 to 13 reporters and photographers this afternoon, while they were working inside the government-provided media centre at Jalan Pejabat, across the road from the state government offices. A reporter from an Internet-based news organisation who was there told The Malaysian Insider it was not clear who was the source of the mystery money, nor why it was given. "It happened about 4 o'clock. One of the Jabatan Penerangan officers asked us to write our names, organisation and phone number on a piece of paper," she said. "After that, he gave out the envelopes, each containing six RM50 notes and asked us to put our initials next to our names after receiving it. "He told us: 'Ah, you keep it-lah'," she added, declining to name the officer. However, she said he was a familiar figure to the press there. Several newsmen immediately returned the envelopes with the money inside. The others said they would be filing a police report on the attempted bribery later today. This incident on the eve of polling day comes in the wake of several other bribery claims lodged by the Pakatan Rakyat. The alternative front has accused the ruling coalition of resorting to bribing voters to vote in the Barisan Nasional candidate tomorrow.</td> </tr> </table> Original report in <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/96630" target="_blank" class="postlink">Malaysiakini</a>.

Hitting it right on the nail

yuejon — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:08:23 +0800

Some good reads for today... <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/16007-ku-li-slams-stimulus-plan-says-confidence-required" target="_blank" class="postlink">Ku Li slams stimulus plan, says confidence required</a> This bit rings true: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"We need to restore confidence in our basic institutions, our leadership, the integrity of the Federation, the rule of law and our national Constitution... We need to restore confidence in Malaysia. Real confidence is hope based on an apprehension of the truth. It is social capital and trust in society and its future. It is inspired by leaders willing to take us through an unflinching evaluation of where we are today to a vision of what we are capable of tomorrow. "The country can no longer afford a political class out of touch with reality that trades on yesterday's political insecurities and a government that has forgotten its purpose. We need a renewal of leadership as a first step to restoring true confidence, '' he said at a luncheon talk at the strategic outlook seminar organised by Asian Strategic Leadership Institute. He took to task government leaders for not telling Malaysians that while the country was relatively shielded from the first wave of financial failures there is no escape from the sharp demand slump in the global economy.</td> </tr> </table> However, I believe UMNO still wouldn't be any different if Ku Li had made the presidency though. Here's his <a href="http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2009/01/15/how-malaysia-can-cope-with-and-overcome-the-effects-of-the-global-economic-crisis/" target="_blank" class="postlink">speech in full</a> anyway. Raja Nazrin has also now come out and critisize the NEPs usage just as the rest of the world has been harping about. Can UMNO still remain in denial now that one of the Monarchs has come out to critisize their execution of the NEP? <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/16013-nep-wont-be-opposed-if-practised-in-true-spirit-says-raja-nazrin" target="_blank" class="postlink">NEP won't be opposed if practised in true spirit, says Raja Nazrin</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">There will be no opposition to the New Economic Policy (NEP) if the true spirit of the policy has been practised, with no segment of the society feeling neglected or deprived of what is rightfully theirs, the Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, said today.</td> </tr> </table>

My birthday present from...

yuejon — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:03:14 +0800

... my Sweetie <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11945&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> PSP 3000 Slim & Lite with 4 awesome games. I think she feels I've been neglecting her ever since and has second thoughts about giving me the PSP <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> Been totally addicted to FIFA 09. Ah, but I <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" /> them both... This lil thing's a powerful and pretty versatile lil sucker. Wi-fi means I can surf the internet, play games online and it even comes with Skype pre-installed. Audio quality is pretty decent for playing songs but video is only limited to mp4 files <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" /> I'm now seriously considering hacking it with the <a href="http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=33861" target="_blank" class="postlink">Datel Lite Blue Tool</a> to install custom firmware on it. That should open up a whole plethora of other functionalities and fully maximize it's potential.

I secretly worry that...

yuejon — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:21:36 +0800

... some tech support guy would do this to me one day. <img src="http://dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/000000/30000/4000/800/34807/34807.strip.print.gif" border="0" /> Not that 75% of my personal files are illegal on my PC <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

Ipoh Candle Light Vigil - 9/11/2008

yuejon — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:00:27 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13456&g2_serialNumber=11" border="0" /> L-R: Uncle See Yeok, Mom, Uncle Lock Wee Well Mom, Dad and my uncles turned out at the candle light vigil in Ipoh to support the abolish ISA movement. As Mom put it, "We just wanted to give those indomitable tireless champions and activists some support and put some 'action' into all our talk". Way to go Mom and Dad! Would have love to have joined you guys to show my support too. I'm just thankful that <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/92747" target="_blank" class="postlink">this</a> didn't happen in Ipoh. <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/92861" target="_blank" class="postlink">Liar liar pants on fire</a> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_evil.gif" alt="Evil or Very Mad" border="0" />. Time and time again, the Police force demonstrates how they're not out to protect the public, but their UMNO masters. p.s. - Any of you think my uncle looks like <a href="http://pmr.penerangan.gov.my/portal/images/default/setup/sultan%20perak.jpg" target="_blank" class="postlink">Sultan Azlan Shah</a>?

He's out!!!

yuejon — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:54:45 +0800

<a href="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/11/7/nation/20081107094618&sec=nation" target="_blank" class="postlink">Court frees Raja Petra</a> <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/92620" target="_blank" class="postlink">Raja Petra freed following court ruling</a> Great news! He's out! Ready to piss more politicians off! Way to go to smack that botak minister in the face. Bloody awesome!!! So now UMNO's Prime-Minister-in-waiting's greatest nemesis is out and about again. There will be no mercy in his blogs! I can't wait to read his first post, post-ISA <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> Does this verdict imply that the judiciary has regain some independence from the executive in their decisions? Maybe Justice Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Ahmad isn't a fan of UMNO or Najib? Will botak just slam him back to Kamunting on some other silly and unfounded charge? Or is there still an unseen hand still controlling the courts? Now that Najib has won the presidency unopposed, could UMNO be so arrogant and confident that the tide has swung back to their favor that they're willing to let RPK as he's no longer a threat? Or are they just trying to appease the public? Or did Bodowi & KJ let the cat out of the bag to piss Najib off? More questions than answers in my head, honestly. I'll try not to be the conspiracy theorist and leave that to RPK.

Doonesbury

yuejon — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:13:46 +0800

<img src="http://images.ucomics.com/comics/db/2008/db081105.gif" border="0" /> Kinda the same thing I picked up on in my previous <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=438" target="_blank" class="postlink">post</a>.

... and Obama wins!

yuejon — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:41:41 +0800

Well this is old news by now... Just thought I'd put my thoughts down. <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/05/election.president/index.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Obama elected president</a> <img src="http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/08/in_pictures_barack_obama0s_road_to_the_white_house/img/15.jpg" border="0" /> The first thing that came to mind when I heard the news on radio that Barrack Obama is the first black president of the US of A was - Gee, why's he now the first black president when just before the election they were going on about how he's only half black. It just seemed like the democrats still had to convince white Americans that he's still half white, so it's not a cardinal sin to vote for him or something. Now that he's won, to make it even more historic, he shall be proclaimed the first black president. Okok, they're still not ready for a full-fledge black president. One step at a time I guess? It just goes to show that even in the US, race is still an issue at back of everyone's head. But ultimately, I'm happy that Obama won. Enough of the Republicans and their thirst for war. It's been 8 long years with that idiot in the office. Gotta say McCain was incredibly gracious with his defeat. Hat's off to the old man. So when's Malaysia going to get our own "Obama"? I'm completely disheartened now that it all seems as if this are swinging back to the "old days" of Mahathirism. UMNO cronies get away with everything. Anwar's pretty much going the way of Ku Li - quietly into oblivion. Najib has won the UMNO presidency uncontested and is set to be the next PM of Malaysia... *sigh*

There is no justice in Malaysia

yuejon — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:20:55 +0800

Don't think he'll ever eat another burger

yuejon — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:39:54 +0800

<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/10/17/belly.bruiser.ap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories" target="_blank" class="postlink">Chef consumes 20-pound burger in less than 5 hours</a> <img src="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/US/10/17/belly.bruiser.ap/art.big.burger.before.ap.jpg" border="0" /> "I'm so smug and I'm such a douchebag" <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">CLEARFIELD, Pennsylvania (AP) -- It took Brad Sciullo four hours and 39 minutes to finish a marathon. A meat marathon, that is. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound western Pennsylvania chef is the first person to eat a monstrosity called the Beer Barrel Belly Bruiser: a 15-pound burger with toppings and a bun that brought the total weight to 20.2 pounds. The mountain of beef is the product of Denny's Beer Barrel Pub, about 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Clearfield. Sciullo, 21, of Uniontown, said he was surprised he finished the sandwich Monday. "About three hours into it, things got tough," he said. When asked what possessed him to eat a burger that big, Sciullo said: "I wanted to see if I could." The burger included a bun, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onions, mild banana peppers and a cup each of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and relish, pub owner Dennis Liegey said. For completing the challenge in the under-five-hour time limit, Sciullo won $400, three T-shirts, a certificate "and a burger hangover, as I call it," Liegey said.</td> </tr> </table> That's just... disgusting.... UGH... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/barf.gif" alt="Barfing" border="0" /> Right, so there are idiots... and then there are monumental idiots. Look at the size of that monstrosity!!! You could feed 20 people with that!!! I can't imagine eating that over 1 month let alone within 5 hours. And they say they're going through a recession <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" /> Strange that he's not exactly fat or obese. I'm amazed he could fit it all in <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" />

Zaid Ibrahim on Cross Overs

yuejon — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:16:29 +0800

From <a href="http://www.thenutgraph.com" target="_blank" class="postlink">The Nut Graph</a> Interesting food for thought. Read the full interview <a href="http://www.thenutgraph.com/malaysian-politics-according-to-zaid" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Do you think it's ethical for MPs to cross over to form a new government? Yes. It is? Because the law allows it. Ya, that makes it legal, but it doesn't make it ethical. But mostly what's legal is ethical, in the context of politics. Because politics, my dear girl, is not about what is ethical or desirable, but what is practical and acceptable. I mean, you can talk about ethics in the classroom. It's different, you know, we can talk about it as a subject or a discourse or as an idea, but I'm talking in the context of political play, of political values. Do you think the Sabah government today is ethical? Because it stems from crossovers as well. The whole Barisan idea, the whole Barisan government, is the product of a crossover. If you view it very strongly that it's bad, then... I earlier suggested anti-hopping legislation because I thought it's not desirable, so you should not allow people to cross. But nobody in the BN wants that, either. So if you don't want this and you don't want that, that means you really want what we have today, which is a system that allows for crossovers. Politicians want it. I'm not sure everybody wants it. No, because we also have a constitutional amendment - that is thanks to Mahathir again - that once an MP resigns, he cannot contest for five years. So that limits his choice. If the constitution has made it so difficult for an MP to resign, then it is only fair for the MP to be allowed to cross over. Another reason why crossing isn't such a bad idea is because the MP has a mandate from the people to do certain things, including crossing over if that's what the people want. One of the justifications is that it's a necessity now because it is impossible to win any other way. But even with all the restrictions that have been in place by the BN government in the last elections, we still saw four new states fall to the opposition; we still saw the BN denied its two-thirds majority in Parliament. So the ballot box is still very powerful. Why justify crossovers if this can still work? To cross over is the right of the MP. You must not assume that the MP doesn't have a duty that he must discharge in a certain way. You must not assume that you know better than him. He is an elected Member of Parliament with the people's mandate. If the people in a particular constituency do not want a particular policy, and they say to the MP: "You must oppose it." What does he do? He can't resign, because he has a duty to the people to oppose the policy. But if the mandate from the constituency is: "We allow you to cross", then the MP has a duty to consider his constituency's demands. You cannot assume that the crossing is done "purely for personal reasons". I mean, you must also be fair that not everybody crosses "purely for personal reasons". It could be because the people in the constituency want the MP to do it, and the MP has his own judgment. Isn't it as legitimate to play a strong opposition? Yes, it is. But it is equally legitimate to cross if the situation dictates it. Of course, you can, say, wait after three years... Ya, I mean, what's the hurry? Ya, but that's substituting your judgment. Why not [cross]? It's different if you jump because of money; it's different if you jump because of some inducement. But there's no way the rakyat will ever know if there was money or any other kind of inducement involved... Then make it (crossing) illegal. And that's what you tried to do, right? Yes, but my point is that if it's not illegal, so why... why are you, you're also making suppositions, you are assuming things. An MP must have his rights. You cannot assume that he's doing it for money. It's not really a supposition. It's more like we don't know, and we don't know how it can be checked... So if you don't know, you must allow it. No, that's too much of a blanket. And you know by the same argument, like you say it's not illegal - the ISA isn't illegal either, but it is there and it is unethical, right? So that's why I'm asking for a repeal [of the ISA]. You see, Parliament is a system, and you cannot just judge by what you see here. In other parliamentary systems, they allow crossovers. So if other countries see it fit... Of course, some countries don't allow it, there are some countries that have anti-hopping [laws], one or two countries. But most mature democracies allow it. So you have to look at the parliamentary system as a whole, so if they allow it and they think it's not so bad... Which other countries, Datuk, allow it? In England you can hop, you can cross, you can resign. That is the mother of all democracies. But also, I think, more importantly, you can take a position that is different from your party's position, which then makes it easier for MPs to vote by their conscience. So there are a lot of other issues. We can't take one model, one piece of... in the context of Malaysia, it's very restrictive.</td> </tr> </table>

Disappointed with Rocky

yuejon — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:19:50 +0800

I'm very disappointed with who was once one of the voices of reason in the blogosphere, <a href="http://rockybru.com.my" target="_blank" class="postlink">Rocky</a>:<ul> <li><a href="http://rockybru.com.my/2008/10/in-support-of-utusan-malaysia.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">In Defense of Utusan Malaysia</a> <li><a href="http://rockybru.com.my/2008/10/not-in-support-of-utusan-malaysia.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Not in support of Utusan Malaysia</a> </ul> <a href="http://harismibrahim.wordpress.com" target="_blank" class="postlink">Haris Ibrahim</a> put things into perspective with his piece here:<ul> <li><a href="http://harismibrahim.wordpress.com/2008/10/14/easy-to-say-dont-sue-when-the-shits-not-on-your-head/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Easy to say 'Don't sue' when the shit's not on your head!</a> </ul> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Well, Rocky, if one of the Tamil dailies falsely accused you of calling for the demolition of Hindu temples, and that daily then refused to apologise despite your demands that they do so, and your home was then turned into a war zone where molotovs were tossed into, would you sue to clear your name and to prevent any further trauma for those near and dear to you? Or would you, Rocky, champion the right of that daily, in the name of freedom of expression and opinion, to continue to lie about you, and therefore refrain from taking the matter to court?</td> </tr> </table> Freedom of the press is one thing, but Utusan Malaysia is clearly a seditious UMNO tool, and they have been inciting racial hatred, inciting assasination attempts at Teresa Kok, and clearly playing with fire while trying to regain support for UMNO. This has nothing to do with freedom of expression. This is an all-out desperate attack to deny a big fuck-up, backed by UMNO of course. Teresa has had threats against her life and now has to resort to employing bodyguards. Molotov cocktails were thrown at her house with a threatening letter. False allegations were made against her by Utusan on the whole Azan issue. Despite being cleared by the Mosque authorities, she was locked up in the ISA for a week based on that lie, while the reporter walked off scott-free (there's your press "freedom", Rocky). What other legal means does she have to clear her name but by filing a defamation suit against Utusan? And how does Utusan react? With a <a href="http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=1012&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sastera&pg=sa_01.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">fictional, insipid and tasteless cerpen</a> depicting the assasination of a female MP. Read this <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/10551-humourless-propaganda-to-maintain-hegemony" target="_blank" class="postlink">commentary</a> on Malaysian Insider which puts the cerpen into perspective. I am boycotting Rocky's blog as I do not care to read what he has to say anymore. He has clearly demonstrated that he's an advocate of racism and violence with his feeble excuse of "press freedom" by coming to Utusan Malaysia's defense.

A very feeble attempt at denial

yuejon — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:59:53 +0800

<a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/10499-najib-denies-allegations-of-abuse-says-sms-was-private" target="_blank" class="postlink">Najib denies allegations of abuse, says SMS was private</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 - Datuk Seri Najib Razak has denied any abuse of power in relation to the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder investigations and the government's acquisition of 12 Eurocopter helicopters. But he did not deny the text message exchanges between him and a lawyer at the heart of the allegations were genuine. He said the SMS exchanges were a private matter. "Why do I need to comment? There is no abuse of power," the deputy prime minister said. Malaysia Today carried a report detailing what it alleged was an exchange of text messages between Najib and Datuk Shafee Abdullah, the prominent lawyer who represented Abdul Razak Baginda, the close associate of Najib who was eventually charged with abetting two police officers in the murder of Altantuya in 2006. In one SMS, Najib allegedly tells the lawyer that Razak - his advisor - "will face a tentative charge but all is not lost". Malaysia Today said this message raises some questions about Najib's role in the case. "Why did he mention "tentative" charge and that "all is not lost" for RB (Razak Baginda)? How would Najib know this before Razak was charged? These are important questions which will have ramifications, not just on this case but far beyond," a posting on the website said.</td> </tr> </table> Preview of things that are in store if Najib becomes PM, eh? There's no accountability and he's still treating the Malaysian public like they're weak-minded drones. Matters of national importance can be swept under the carpet with mere denials that they're private matters and everyone is expected to just eat out of his hands. Actually, come to think of it, that's been the way things have always been for the past 51 years of independence. At least have the balls to address the issue upfront and take the bull by the horns. This isn't even a proper attempt to shore up the confidence of the public. Just vague and feeble dismissive denials. Evidence he treats the Malaysian public as fools and thinks he knows better: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"Why do I need to comment? There is no abuse of power,"</td> </tr> </table> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"It doesn't really matter. The important thing is there is no abuse of power,"</td> </tr> </table> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"No need, no need, it is private. Whatever it is, the prime minister has said enough,"</td> </tr> </table> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"Why should it be of major concern? The important thing is if there is abuse of power and, if you read it carefully, there is no abuse of power, period,"</td> </tr> </table> Yes, I'm reading it very carefully, and it's very clear that there's abuse and manipulation. You're not answering any of the questions.

Gerakan, grow a pair

yuejon — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:19:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/91097" target="_blank" class="postlink">Gerakan to stay put in Barisan</a> After losing so much face with this... <img src="http://media1.malaysiakini.com/141/1c3bb8d0dba5c4895aaa9a90c26391cb.jpg" border="0" /> Koh Tsu Koon still has absolutely no balls. Still playing lap dog to UMNO. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"When my picture was torn, we really felt a lot of pain. But now, grassroots sentiment is back to normal. They are not as emotional as before," he said. </td> </tr> </table> Pathetic!

Awareness Test

yuejon — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:29:53 +0800

The ultimate crap-tag-team

yuejon — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:21:28 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/90948" target="_blank" class="postlink">Najib for No 1, Mat Taib for No 2</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today announced he would be contesting the Umno presidency, a day after Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said he would not be defending the post. Separately, Umno information chief Muhammad Muhammad Taib offered himself as a candidate for the deputy presidency amid speculation that former Youth chief Ahmad Zahid Hamidi might drop out of the crowded race even before it begins.</td> </tr> </table> Wow... This is an unprecedented first. If these two make it to the top, it would be a first in Malaysia to have both a PM and DPM who have such horribly tarnished and corrupted publicly perceived images. Usually, they make it up there with a decently clean image, then only become douchebags. One is constantly dogged by the murder of Altantuya scandal, while the other is Mr. No-speaka-English, who resigned as Selangor chief minister in 1997 after being charged in Australia for holding currency worth RM3.8 million. Of course they both maintain their innocence with the most dubious denials. If you're in UMNO, you get away with anything - sedition, racism, sexism, corruption, bribery, and even murder. Right, the opposition PM-in-waiting doesn't have that great a public image either. But I still maintain that I'd rather have an alleged sodomite than an alleged murderer be PM. Yup, the country's going to Hell. Someone save Malaysia, please!

Don't follow the white rabbit

yuejon — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:47:15 +0800

<a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/10096-white-rabbit-creamy-candy-tested-melamine-positive" target="_blank" class="postlink">White Rabbit creamy candy tested melamine positive</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 - The Health Ministry has directed that White Rabbit Creamer Candy and Ego White Rabbit Creamy Candy be removed from the shelf and destroyed after tests found that they are melamine positive. Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai said laboratory tests showed that the candies contained melamine above the standard or 135 parts per million (ppm).</td> </tr> </table> <img src="http://responsiblechina.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/white-rabbit.jpg" border="0" /> Shame. I used to really love those white rabbit candies as a kid. They're actually still one of my favourites, and whenever I sink my teeth into one of 'em it kinda sends me down memory lane. Ah well <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />

Pathetic...

yuejon — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:48:20 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/90729" target="_blank" class="postlink">MP shares surname, address with Filipino</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Sabah Progressive Party (Sapp) parliamentarian Eric Majimbun got a rude shock recently when he discovered that he shared the same surname and address in a MyKad allegedly belonging to a Filipino illegal immigrant. The two men are not related nor do they know each other.</td> </tr> </table> Imagine a Member of Parliament has the same address on some illegal immigrant's blue IC. And the government still wants to deny the existence of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_IC" target="_blank" class="postlink">Project IC</a>? Shameful! And then there are those douchebags who still insist on calling Malaysian-Chinese and Malaysian-Indian citizens mere immigrants. What about the case of <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/90682" target="_blank" class="postlink">Lee Hua</a>, a Malaysian-Chinese, who lost her blue IC to a pick-pocket, but was given a red IC by the NRD because her data was no longer in the system? Such is the state of our country. Pathetic.

Control A Cat Remote!

yuejon — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:44:44 +0800

Yea, so if you have a cat and just have a burning urge to waste $9.99 (shipping not included), might I suggest getting a <a href="http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3186" target="_blank" class="postlink">Cat Remote</a>? <img src="https://edgecastcdn.net/800034/www.perpetualkid.com/productimages/lg2/CTRL-4991.jpg" border="0" /> No batteries required! Powered by positive thinking! Ok there's an equivalent out there for you <a href="http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3187" target="_blank" class="postlink">dog lovers</a> too. Obedience school? Bah... who needs to train pets when you've got these awesome remotes. Then for those of you who need to take control of your bosses, there's a <a href="http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3189" target="_blank" class="postlink">boss remote</a>. I for one "hope" that big "pay rise" button in the middle actually works. Hey, shipping's free if you spend more than $75.00! So just get 8 of them and they'll just work more effectively!

Selamat Hari Raya!

yuejon — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:20:33 +0800

Now I'm craving lemang and rendang... <img src="http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/Garden/2790/hariraya2.gif" border="0" />

My money for ransom

yuejon — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:06:24 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/90606" target="_blank" class="postlink">Hijacked tankers released after ransom paid</a> So, it looks like it's now the government's official policy to negotiate with terrorists and pay ransoms. Where does the money come from? Taxpayers of course! USD4 million buckaroos of taxpayer monies! Looks like our newly minted Defense Minister still has a hand in the finance portfolio.

The only man in UMNO with a conscience

yuejon — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:57:10 +0800

Here's a reproduction of Zaid Ibrahim's <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/9819-zaid-calls-for-repeal-of-isa-in-open-letter-to-pm" target="_blank" class="postlink">open letter to the PM</a>. He is the only level-headed, rational thinker in UMNO with a conscience. Leaving the cabinet as Law minister was a wise choice; so why hasn't he quit UMNO yet? UMNO is just beyond repair now. Anyway, as usual, PM with his big ears can't hear and will just ignore this letter. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">In our proclamation of independence, our first prime minister gave voice to the lofty aspirations and dreams of the people of Malaya: that Malaya was founded on the principles of liberty and justice, and the promise that collectively we would always strive to improve the welfare and happiness of its people. Many years have passed since that momentous occasion and those aspirations and dreams remain true and are as relevant to us today as they were then. This was made possible by a strong grasp of fundamentals in the early period of this nation. The federal constitution and the laws made pursuant to it were well founded; they embodied the key elements of a democracy built on the rule of law. The Malaysian judiciary once commanded great respect from Malaysians and was hailed as a beacon for other nations. Our earlier prime ministers, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Tun Razak and Tun Hussein Onn were truly leaders of integrity, patriots in their own right and most importantly, men of humility. They believed in and built this nation on the principles and values enunciated in our constitution. Even when they had to enact the Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960, they were very cautious and apologetic about it. Tunku stated clearly that the Act was passed to deal with the communist threat. "My cabinet colleagues and I gave a solemn promise to Parliament and the nation that the immense powers given to the government under the ISA would never be used to stifle legitimate opposition and silent lawful dissent", was what the Tunku said. Our third prime minister, Tun Hussein Onn, reinforced this position by saying that the ISA was not intended to repress lawful political opposition and democratic activity on the part of the citizenry. The events of the last three weeks have compelled me to review the way in which the ISA has been used. This exercise has sadly led me to the conclusion that the government has time and time again failed the people of this country in repeatedly reneging on that solemn promise made by Tunku Abdul Rahman. This has been made possible because the government and the law have mistakenly allowed the minister of home affairs to detain anyone for whatever reason he thinks fit. This subjective discretion has been abused to further certain political interests. History is the great teacher and speaks volumes in this regard. Even a cursory examination of the manner in which the ISA has been used almost from its inception would reveal the extent to which its intended purpose has been subjugated to the politics of the day. Regrettably, Tunku Abdul Rahman himself reneged on his promise. In 1965, his administration detained Burhanuddin Helmi, the truly towering Malay intellectual, a nationalist who happened to be a PAS leader. He was kept in detention until his death in 1969. Helmi was a political opponent and could by no stretch of the imagination be considered to have been involved in the armed rebellion or communism that the ISA was designed to deal with. This detention was an aberration, a regrettable moment where politics had been permitted to trump the rule of law. It unfortunately appears to have set a precedent and many detentions of persons viewed as having been threatening to the incumbent administration followed through the years. Even our literary giant, 'sasterawan negara' the late Tan Sri A Samad Ismail was subjected to the ISA in 1976. How could he have been a threat to national security? I need not remind you of the terrible impact of the 1987 Operasi Lalang. Its spectre haunts the government as much as it does the peace-loving people of this nation, casting a gloom over all of us. There were and still are many unanswered questions about those dark hours when more than a hundred persons were detained for purportedly being threats to national security. Why they were detained has never been made clear to Malaysians. Similarly, no explanation has been forthcoming as to why they were never charged in court. Those detainees included amongst their numbers senior opposition members of parliament who are still active in Parliament today. The only thing that is certain about that period was that Umno was facing a leadership crisis. Isn't it coincidental that the recent spate of ISA arrests has occurred when Umno is again having a leadership crisis? In 2001, Keadilan 'reformasi' activists were detained in an exercise that the Federal Court declared was in bad faith and unlawful. The continued detention of those that were not released earlier in the Kamunting detention facility was made possible only by the fact that the ISA had been questionably amended in 1988 to preclude judicial review of the minister's order to detain. Malaysians were told that these detainees had been attempting to overthrow the government via militant means and violent demonstrations. Seven years have gone and yet no evidence in support of this assertion has been presented. Compounding the confusion even further, one of these so-called militants, Ezam Mohamad Noor, recently rejoined Umno to great fanfare, as a prized catch it would seem. At around the same time, members of PAS were also detained for purportedly being militant and allegedly having links to international terrorist networks. Those detained included Nik Adli, the son of Tuan Guru Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, the menteri besar of Kelantan. Malaysians were made a promise by the government that evidence of the alleged terrorist activities and links of these detainees would be disclosed. To date no such evidence has been produced. The same formula was used in late 2007 when the Hindraf 5 were detained. Malaysians were told once again that these individuals were involved in efforts to overthrow the government and had links with the militant Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam of Sri Lanka. To date no concrete evidence have been presented to support this assertion. It would seem therefore that the five were detained for their involvement in efforts that led to a mobilisation of Indian Malaysians to express, through peaceful means; their frustration against the way in which their community had been allowed to be marginalised. This cause has since been recognised as a legitimate one. The Hindraf demonstration is nothing extraordinary as such assemblies are universally recognised as being a legitimate means of expression. In the same vein, the grounds advanced in support of the most recent detentions of Tan Hoon Cheng, Teresa Kok and Raja Petra Kamarudin leave much to be desired. The explanation that Tan Hoon Cheng was detained for her own safety was farcical. The suggestion that Teresa Kok had been inciting religious sentiments was unfounded as was evinced by her subsequent release. As for Raja Petra Kamarudin, the prominent critic of the government, a perusal of his writings would show that he might have been insulting of the government and certain individuals within it. However, being critical and insulting could not in any way amount to a threat to national security. If his writings are viewed as being insulting of Islam, Muslims or the Holy Prophet (pbuh), he should instead be charged under the Penal Code and not under the ISA. In any event, he had already been charged for sedition and criminal defamation in respect of some of his statements. He had claimed trial, indicating as such his readiness and ability to defend himself. Justice would best be served by allowing him his day in court more so where, in the minds of the public, the government is in a position of conflict for having been the target of his strident criticism. The instances cited above strongly suggest that the government is undemocratic. It is this perspective that has over the last 25 plus years led to the government seemingly arbitrarily detaining political opponents, civil society and consumer advocates, writers, businessmen, students, journalists whose crime, if it could be called that, was to have been critical of the government. How it is these individuals can be perceived as being threats to national security is beyond my comprehension. The self-evident reality is that legitimate dissent was and is quashed through the heavy-handed use of the ISA. There are those who support and advocate this carte-blanche reading of the ISA. They will seek to persuade you that the interests of the country demand that such power be retained, that Malaysians owe their peace and stability to laws such as the ISA. This overlooks the simple truth that Malaysians of all races cherish peace. We lived together harmoniously for the last 400 years, not because of these laws but in spite of them. I believe the people of this country are mature and intelligent enough to distinguish actions that constitute a 'real' threat to the country from those that threaten political interests. Malaysians have come know that the ISA is used against political opponents and, it would seem, when the leadership is under challenge either from within the ruling party or from external elements. Malaysians today want to see a government that is committed to the court process to determine guilt or innocence even for alleged acts of incitement of racial or religious sentiment. They are less willing to believe, as they once did, that a single individual, namely the minister of home affairs; knows best about matters of national security. They value freedom and the protection of civil liberties and this is true of people of other nations too. Mr Prime Minister, the results of the last general election are clear indication that the people of Malaysia are demanding a reinstatement of the rule of law. I was appointed as your, albeit short-lived, minister in charge of legal affairs and judicial reform. In that capacity, I came to understand more keenly how many of us want reform, not for the sake of it, but for the extent to which our institutions have been undermined by events and the impact this has had on society. With your blessing, I attempted to push for reform. High on my list of priorities was a reinstatement of the inherent right of judicial review that could be enabled through a reversion of the key constitutional provision to its form prior to the controversial amendment in 1988. I need not remind you that that constitutional amendment was prompted by the same series of events that led not only to Operasi Lalang but the sacking of the then Lord President and two supreme court justices. Chief amongst my concerns was the way in which the jurisdiction and the power of the courts to grant remedy against unconstitutional and arbitrary action of the executive had been removed by Parliament and the extent to which this had permitted an erosion of the civil liberties of Malaysians. It was this constitutional amendment that paved the way for the ouster provision in the ISA that virtually immunises the minister from judicial review, a provision which exemplifies the injustice the constitutional amendment of 1988 has lent itself. I also sought to introduce means by which steps could be taken to assist the judiciary to regain the reputation for independence and competence it once had. Unfortunately, this was viewed as undesirable by some since an independent judiciary would mean that the executive would be less 'influential'. I attempted to do these things and more because of the realisation that Malaysia's democratic traditions and the rule of law are under siege. Anyway, there is nothing wrong with giving everyone an independent judiciary and the opportunity to a fair trial. This is consistent with the universal norms of human rights as it is with the tenets of Islam, the religion of the federation. Unchecked power to detain at the whim of one man is oppressiveness at its highest. Even in Israel, a nation that is perpetually at war the power to detain is not vested in one man and detention orders require endorsement from a judge. If there are national security considerations, then these can be approached without jettisoning the safeguards intended to protect individual citizens from being penalised wrongfully. In other jurisdictions involved in armed conflicts, trials are held in camera to allow for judicial scrutiny of evidence considered too sensitive for public disclosure so as to satisfy the ends of justice. If this can be done in these jurisdictions, why not here where the last armed struggle we saw, the very one that precipitated the need for the ISA, came to an end in the 1980s? Any doubts as to the continued relevance of the ISA in its present form should have been put to rest by the recommendation by the Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) that the ISA be repealed and an anti-terror legislation suited to the times enacted in its place. Containing as it did a sunset clause in its original times, the ISA was never intended to be a permanent feature on the Malaysian legal landscape. Through its continued use in the manner described above and in the face of public sentiment, it is only natural that the ISA has become in the mind of the people an instrument of oppression and the government is one that lends itself to oppressiveness. Its continued use does not bode well for a society that is struggling to find its place in the global arena. It does not bode well for the democracy that is so vital for us to develop sustainably. Mr Prime Minister, I remember very clearly what you once said; that if one has the opportunity to do what is good and right for the country, then he must take on the task. I respect you deeply for that and if I were confident that I would have been able to do some good for Malaysia, I would have remained on your team. Sir, you are still the prime minister and you still have the opportunity to leave your footprint in Malaysian history. I urge you to do so by repealing the ISA once and for all. Let us attempt to fulfil that solemn promise made by our beloved first prime minister to the people of this country. Yours sincerely Zaid Ibrahim</td> </tr> </table>

5 second rule

yuejon — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:24:24 +0800

This got a laugh from me <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" border="0" /> <img src="http://images.ucomics.com/comics/nq/2008/nq080928.gif" border="0" /> I always thought the 5 second rule was pure bullshit. It more of a matter of whether your stomach can take the crap that's hopped onto your cookie or not <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

Slipping into a lull

yuejon — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:45:53 +0800

Well, I've been neglecting the blog for a while now. It's not that I don't want to write anything, it's more like I don't have anything to write about or anything I want to comment on. Things have kind of slipped into a lull... I've been busy with other things too hahaha <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" /> The political landscape in Malaysia has kind gone back to what it was before, 1-2 years ago. I'm tired of the UMNO shenanigans and internal squabbling. To me, they've become completely irrelevant and I could not care less anymore about what happens within UMNO. Najib, Muhyiddin, or Ku Li as president, it just means squat. Frankly, it all just disgusts me. All I want is that they be out of the government. Then the opposition has lost significant momentum in toppling the BN government since Anwar missed his self-imposed deadline and has completely backtracked and isn't commited to any date now. I know the story is they're trying to do things constitutionally, but that was a dangerous game of poker Anwar played. I could not for the life of me see Abdullah just rolling over and playing dead and letting PR just take over the government. BN called his bluff and Anwar has lost significant momentum. The momentum's gone and everyone's attention is on UMNO again. Now the only option is to see the King. I'm still optimistic about a PR government under Anwar's leadership though. Then there's RPK getting sent to Kamunting for 2 years detention under ISA. I can't help but feel that things are different in the blogosphere. No more explosive, hard-hitting, ballsy, no holds barred commentary from him anymore <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" /> It's just not quite the same. Thank goodness there's still Rocky and Haris Ibrahim around. And that's it. I'm back in the UK and just reading the same thing over and over again over the news. Same shit, same smell, different day.

Malaysia Day

yuejon — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:41:03 +0800

So September 16th has come and gone with relative quietness. There has been so much anticipation of this date that we'd have a new government in Malaysia by now. Well, today has been like any other day honestly, just that all the local news portal servers have been slow under the increased load of curious surfers looking for juicy tidbits and news on a takeover. What impact would this have on Anwar's credibility? No doubt KJ, Kerismuddin, Bodowi, Najib, Nazri and the rest of UMNO would take full advantage of this issue and exploit it to the fullest. But honestly? I think people want change so much the date is of little significance. Missing the deadline really isn't going to do anything to change people's perception on the current situation. People just want UMNO out. I see an ancient and obsolete regime flailing and desperately throwing out any weapons it has at its disposal to ensure its survival. With each attempt, it's finding that these old tactics are outdated and are just backfiring. The senile Dr. M has again been awfully presumptuous by saying that Malaysian Chinese do not reject race politics and only just want Bodowi out. You may have been once a PM, but who the hell are you to say what I, as a Malaysian Chinese, advocate and reject. Let me give it to you straight. I, as a Malaysian Chinese, reject UMNO and do not want them running this country with their racist, gansterism, fear-mongering, style of politics. Enough is enough. You, Dr. M, don't speak for me or on my behalf. The problem with UMNO is they keep hanging on to their version past and how things have "historically" happened. Y'know what, I don't give a fuck what happened. The situation and climate now is different. We are a multi-racial and democratic nation. I see a money-grubbing, power-hungry bunch of ultras who are raping this country and I just want them out, now. Am I alone? Well, there has been a resounding voice demanding for change with March 8th and Permatang Pauh. No, they were not rejections of just only Bodowi. They were rejections of UMNO. They were calls for change. I laud Zaid Ibrahim for resigning from his post as Law Minister for blatant misuse and abuse of the ISA. The next thing he should do is quit UMNO. Bodowi just sounds like a typical "boss" who just rejects the resignation and counter offers with a holiday, on the grounds that he could be "tired". Now where have I heard that happen before? Hmmm... Funny how there are a lot of times I can draw parallels between national politics and the politics at work. I should just blog about that one of these days. I think some things are just so deeply ingrained in the Malaysian culture. Anyway, just going off tangent for a bit there. I don't have much to add that hasn't already been said about Malaysia day, the ISA, the cat and mouse game between Anwar and Abdullah, and how my intelligence has been insulted by a certain botak minister by other blogs. So I'll just leave it as that. I hope you guys had a Happy Malaysia day. To those of you who believe, carry on hoping and don't give up. I personally don't care how long Anwar takes to topple the BN government (but don't take too long, please) as long as it gets done. BN seems to be doing a good job at toppling themselves these days by further disconnecting themselves with the people and they don't really need Anwar to do that for them anyway. I do believe if it takes time to get something right, then don't rush it through. Take the time to do it right. If Anwar and gang needs time to ensure a smooth transition with no more random arrests and (heaven forbid) violence on the streets, let them do it their way. It's a matter of time.

I'm not a friggin' immigrant

yuejon — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:50:04 +0800

<a href="http://m.themalaysianinsider.com/articles.php?id=8711-ahmad-ismail-blames-koh-for-tensions-" target="_blank" class="postlink">Ahmad Ismail blames Koh for tensions </a> <img src="http://media1.malaysiakini.com/141/bf8d96c350a964b63255690061106abe.jpg" border="0" /> Yea, UMNO doesn't want Gerakan anymore. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"One reporter insisted that I answer one more question from her, she was being a little bit rude, so some people got upset, you know how we Malays sometimes get angry with this kind of behaviour," said Ahmad when contacted.</td> </tr> </table> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">However, according to eye witnesses present at the press conference, some of Ahmad's supporters shouted, "sudah lah (enough)" and "bunuh dia (kill her)," at one reporter from an English daily who insisted on asking one more question.</td> </tr> </table> All this unnecessary and thuggish intimidation. I think Ahmad just offended all level-headed Malays by saying that it's in their genetics and their culture to be short-tempered, get angry and go ripping up and stepping on people's pictures. And there go the death threats again. Yea, you guys who still don't give a damn... still want to keep voting in BN? And still against defections? What's Gerakan waiting for? Just leave BN since UMNO's asking you to leave anyway. How much more humiliating can it get when they just ripped up your president's portrait? <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"I was only mentioning the facts of what was the situation before Merdeka. Nobody can change history," he said.</td> </tr> </table> Yes, no one can change history. Absolutely right. That was then. Yes, my grandparents came to Malaysia as immigrants, but I'm now a citizen of Malaysian and my nationality is Malaysian. My Mom and Dad are not immigrants, and neither am I. We're friggin' Malaysian you racist insecure douchebag!!!

Dinner for someone special

yuejon — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:34:28 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4735&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Pan seared salmon with creamy white wine dill sauce, sauteed mushrooms, mashed potatoes with bacon, together with a glass of Riesling. I know, I know, it's half-eaten <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4727&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Yes, I cooked that and it was all good <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> Wouldn't you like to know who it was for? ... well too bad <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

Home again...

yuejon — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:14:04 +0800

... but getting tired of planes. Good to be home <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> I'll catch you guys around. And Happy 51st Merdeka to Malaya. In the meantime, I'll wait for the 45th Malaysia Day on Sept 16th and maybe a new federal government.

UMNO just doesn't get it!

yuejon — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:53:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/88657" target="_blank" class="postlink">Umno leaders call PM to quit after defeat </a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi faced calls to quit from within Umno after opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim scored a landslide by-election victory.</td> </tr> </table> So they're doing it again... calling for Abdullah to step down blah-de-blah-blah-blah. They just don't get it. It's like you have to whack all of them on the head with a big 2-by-4 and pound it into them! Don't they remember it was Najib who "lead" the vile BN campaign in Permatang Pauh to their disasterous failure? Ask them both to step down! Sheesh <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" /> Hell, y'know what? Practically the whole cabinet and even the Sabah CM went to campaign in Permatang Pauh. Get them all to step down. They disgraced themselves with all the gutter politics and slander they've been dishing out. And Mukhriz of course has this gem: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Mahathir's son Mukhriz, another senior Umno figure, who is vying for the top spot in the party's influential youth wing, also called for Abdullah's immediate resignation. "I think Abdullah should strongly consider for all our sakes, to step down now," he told AFP. "This is a second time that the Malaysian people have given a clear message, with the first at the general elections. It is a rejection of the present leader and he must leave now."</td> </tr> </table> Buddy, it's not just a rejection of Abdullah. It's a rejection of UMNO. Get your facts right. You're just like your father; Delusional and in denial. Idiots. Update: And hey, whadya know. <a href="http://test.chedet.com/che_det/2008/08/permatang-pauh.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Like father like son!</a> To them, it's never UMNO's problem. It's always the leadership's problem. Such blatant denial. Oh, the poor people of Permatang Pauh had no choice but to vote for Anwar although they didn't want to. Yes, it's so tragic that they gave an even bigger majority and a bigger turn out in the by-election than the general election. It's all about getting Abdullah to step down, not about getting Anwar in Parliament. Boo-fuckin-hoo Dr. M. You're shaking at your knees, aren't you? Your greatest fear is slowly materializing. Karma's catching up. Stop whining. Stop assuming that you know what the people think. You're not their voice. They have their own. Shut the hell up. This is a REJECTION OF UMNO! <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">4. Saya biasa menulis berkenaan dilema Melayu. Saya percaya dalam pilihanraya kecil Permatang Pauh ramai yang berada dalam keadaan serba salah. Bukan sahaja Melayu tetapi juga bukan Melayu. 5. Ramai pengundi tidak ingin undi bagi Dato Seri Anwar. Tetapi mereka juga tidak ingin undi Barisan Nasional. Calon Barisan Nasional baik tetapi kalau beliau menang maka Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi akan dakwa yang dirinya menang, dakwa yang sokongan kepada Barisan Nasional iaitu pada dirinya sudah kembali, dakwa Barisan Nasional telah dipulih dibawah kepimpinannya. 6. Saya percaya dengan berat hati penyokong-penyokong Barisan Nasional telah undi PKR supaya Dato Seri Abdullah akan sedar yang kepimpinannya tidak dikehendaki lagi.</td> </tr> </table>

Dawn of a new beginning

yuejon — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:03:15 +0800

I'm relieved that the citizens of Permatang Pauh have seen the bigger picture and voted Anwar as their representative in Parliament. Even more relieved by the resounding vote of confidence by an even larger majority. BN has been given a good hard kick in the ass. Thank you, Permatang Pauh. I'm willing to give Anwar a chance rather than continue with the racist and corrupt politics of BN. I've said it before, I'd rather have an alleged sodomite than an alleged murderer be Prime Minister. Whatever Anwar does behind closed doors, whether true or not, is personal to him and I don't give a damn what he does. Let him deal with it when he meets his maker if it's against his religion. It is between God and him. So let this be the beginning of the end. Our government, no our WHOLE system is rotten to the core. The Executive, the Judiciary, the Royal Malaysian Police, the Anti-Corruption Agency, the Attorney General's Chambers, the NEP, the education system, the civil services, the national service, they are all rotten and festering with pus! <ul> <li>End the squandering of taxpayers' monies <li>End the money politics <li>End the institutionalized racism <li>End the draconian and outdated laws <li>End the cronyism and nepotism <li>End the religious fanaticism <li>End the close-one-eyes and double standards <li>End the flip-flopping decisions </ul> UMNO is licking it's wounds and scheming for the next course of attack. You can be sure it's going to be vile, poisonous, disgusting and full of vengeance. Let them bury themselves deeper in their graves. Time and time again, the people have shown how they've rejected BN since March 8th. Time and time again, BN has demonstrated how disconnected they are with the people and how they don't listen. I have no qualms with MPs switching parties anymore. If it is for the greater good, I believe it is a necessary evil (and a much smaller one compared to the continuation of the BN regime). Let this be the start of a two party system with real multiracial policies and a truely democratic Bangsa Malaysia. Anwar, you've charmed your way into Parliament. You've made many promises that makes music in our ears. You've instilled hope in reforms and to cure the cancer which plagues Malaysia. Don't disappoint us and pull an Abdullah.

Weekend at Barcelona

yuejon — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:24:34 +0800

Ah, Barcelona. Beautiful weather. Beautiful people. Beautiful place. The architecture is quite different from those in Britain and France. Gothic, mediterranean, gaudy, majestic are a few words that come to mind, but interesting none-the-less. There are a lot colorful buildings with curvy elements and bright tiles, which I believe earns Barcelona the title of the Glittering Jewel of the Mediterranean. A lot of the gaudy architecture around Barcelona is attributed to their most famous architect, Antoni Gaudi. You can read more about him over at this <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoni_Gaudi" target="_blank" class="postlink">wiki</a>. Some of his most famous landmarks around Barcelona are Segrada Familia, La Padrera, Casa Batllo, Parc Guell, and many more. His trademark style is recognizable and he is said to get his inspiration from nature. You'll notice the lack of straight lines in all of his creations. He sure was obsessed with putting bright colored tiles on all his buildings too. I can't help but wonder about etymology of the English word "Gaudy" and whether it comes from his name, "Gaudi". So my attempts at speaking Spanish were laughable. I had my first attempt at speaking Spanish when I went for breakfast. I tried to order in English at first for a spanish omelette and coffee, but the lady didn't understand me. It didn't strike me that she didn't understand me initially since she kept nodding her head and saying "Si". I think she only understood coffee and repeated out, "cafe?" and then she asked me "solo?". Presuming she meant "just one?", I said "Si". She gave me a shot of espresso instead of coffee... but it was good espresso anyway. After waiting for about ten minutes I realized she didn't get my order for an omelette either. I finally looked through my phrasebook and asked for "La carta" (the menu), and pointed out the omelette that I wanted. It was pretty good actually. I personally find the Spanish more friendly than the British and definitely the French. Everyone just presumes you speak Spanish, like this old guy sitting next to me as I waited for a Metro. He just starts shaking my hand and going on and on about something I had no idea and the first thing that came to my mind was how badly his teeth were stained. He didn't seem dodgy, so I just said "No comprende" and I don't speak Spanish. He asked me a few more questions in Spanish, kinda like in disbelief that I don't or something. Finally he managed to think of something English to say, "What country? Where are you from?". I said Malaysia, and he goes "Ah", and I think that got lost on him since he probably had no idea where Malaysia is. Then he goes and talks to the guy on the other side of him. But I still saw a number of Chinese and Indians there so I guess it's normal to asume that an Asian would speak Spanish there. I'd say Barcelona is a very walkable city just to sight-see, but don't forget to bring your sunscreen if you're there in summer... like I did. It's quite easy to get lost though since there are a number of roads that kind of cut through diagonally, and road signs are almost non-existent most of the time. I wonder how do they find their way around. On the Metro, it isn't as efficient as the London Tube or French Metro, but still 100x better than Malaysian LRT. Anyway, I took plenty of pictures. I've fully narrated the trip over at the gallery so head on over for the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3891" target="_blank" class="postlink">full set of pictures</a>. In the meantime, here are some highlights. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3922&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3920&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Segrada Familia. A very magnificent and different church from any other I've ever seen. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3914&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3912&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Tortilla Espanyol. If you're a potato and egg lover, you'll love this. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3946&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3944&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> At the courtyard in Casa Batllo with the ornate ceramic tiles unique to Barcelona. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4006&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4004&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Inside the magnificent Barcelona Cathedral. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4054&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4052&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The streets of Barri Gotic <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4166&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4164&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Night view of Placa D'Espanya and Font Magica from Palau Nacional <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4194&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4192&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The entrance to Parc Guell <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4342&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4340&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> View of Port Vell from the cable car ride to Montjuic <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4370&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4368&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> My Opera pose at Teatre Grec

Okay, who needs a Drive Bay Toaster?

yuejon — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:36:33 +0800

<a href="http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20080818/drive-bay-toaster-makes-toast-with-your-pc/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Drive Bay Toaster makes toast with your PC</a> <img src="http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/toaster.jpg" border="0" /> ... or is the title supposed to be "Drive Bay Toaster makes toast of your PC"? This is really just a bad idea and I can't see anyone wanting to sacrifice a PCI slot, USB port and a 5.25" bay just to make toast on their desktop PCs. I can't help but think it's a joke (and I do hope it is one). It's just such a fire hazard! Imagine if your toast catches fire! There goes your super rad and fast gaming PC! Hope you don't get electrocuted either <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" /> Then I saw that you can actually buy it for $29.99 <a href="http://www.crazypc.com/other/misc/toast.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>, so I guess it really isn't a joke. I can't imagine how much power it draws from your power supply unit. Your CPU and video card isn't going to like it. If you're some gamer who overclocks your CPU, that's just more heat, and we know excess heat and overclocking just don't get along. Y'know, I think you could probably get a regular kitchen toaster cheaper than $29.99. Which fat-pimply-no-life-gamer-geek is so lazy to walk to the kitchen and pop in a slice of bread into the toaster? You know what else your regular kitchen toaster can do? Toast TWO slices of bread. While you're waiting for your other slice of toast on your PC, I've already put butter and jam on mine and digging into it. Don't even get me started on the clean up. Imagine digging out bread crumbs from your PC... ugh.

Malaysia's Supreme Racist

yuejon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:19:04 +0800

Wow... he's at it again. Yes, this quote is taken out of context from his very famous and very popular <a href="http://test.chedet.com/che_det/2008/08/the-malaysian-bar-council.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">blog</a>, and yes I know he's making a point on a different issue, but here's how racist this senile old man really is. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">16. Some countries may be more open than others and still remain stable. Almost all these countries are single ethnic developed countries with the majority of the people atheistic. Still you don't call a black man a n***er but it is okay to call him an SOB (Son of a B***h).</td> </tr> </table> The red highlight and censorship is my own edit, but the rest of it is verbatim. If you take a look at his blog, you'll see that he's tactful enough to censor the word "bitch" but not the derogatory and sensitive "N" word which all African-Americans take offence to (I on the other hand choose to censor the words the other way around). Sure, let's not insult all the female dogs out there, but hey, those Africans now... Wasn't this senile old man one of the most outspoken Asian leaders opposing the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apartheid" target="_blank" class="postlink">Apartheid</a> in South Africa back in the 80s? I vaguely remember being taught that in school. Unless that was just proper bullshit fed to us mindless and easily moulded younglings then to worship this senile man. I have no respect for him, honestly. Whatever shred of "statesmanship" he ever had, he lost it along with his marbles. Oh the irony that his whole blog post is about insensitivity and arrogance. Update: Upon scanning through the 95 comments left on his blog, I'm appalled that no one seems to give a damn about his usage of the "N" word. Someone even expressed excitement about him saying SOB. Just goes to show what a racist and uninformed lot Malaysians are <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />

Here's a big incentive for Permatang Pauh to vote for Anwar

yuejon — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:21:21 +0800

Well... it'll get rid of the Senile Old Man of Malaysia. <a href="http://themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/headlines/42-lead-stories/2784-dr-m-will-migrate-if-anwar-becomes-pm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Dr M will migrate if Anwar becomes PM </a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"If he comes Prime Minister, I will get out of the country. Give everything to him," Utusan Malaysia quoted the former prime minister.</td> </tr> </table> Boo-fuckin-hoo Dr. M. You get more and more senile with your childish tantrums. You just can't age gracefully, can you? Stop sulking!

Vroom Vroom!!!

yuejon — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:03:45 +0800

<a href="http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/08/lotus-makes-ele.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Lotus Makes Hybrids Sound Like Real Cars</a> <img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/08/8-6-08-lotus_safe_sound.jpg" border="0" /> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Lotus took a bone-stock Prius and outfitted it with a waterproof speaker near the radiator that blares simulated yet realistic engine sounds to let pedestrians -- those who don't have earbuds crammed into their ears, anyway -- know to watch out. "Our advanced external sound synthesis technology increases pedestrian safety, while retaining the car's environmental benefits," says Mike Kimberley, CEO of Group Lotus. The system uses a speed sensor on the accelerator to control the vroom-vroom sound. You only hear it as the car approaches, and it cuts out entirely when the car's engine takes over at higher speeds. It's all automated and Lotus says the driver hears almost nothing.</td> </tr> </table> Basically, hybrid cars are quite silent when they're running on the electric motor. The problem is there have been some accidents involving hybrid and electric cars because people just couldn't hear them. This particular one involving a <a href="http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/07/worlds-first-fo.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Tesla Roadster</a> is excruciatingly painful. I've mixed feelings about putting a speaker on a car just to make simulated vroom vroom engine sounds. There's a safety aspect I guess, so that pedestrians and blind people can hear the car, but it still just sounds and feels silly. It's like, cutting off the balls of the car and putting some prosthetic testicles in instead. I just have images of a kid cycling on his bike screaming vroom vroom with a slow crescendo as he picks up speed. Driving around UK, I've seen a number of hybrids on the road. Not that I can hear them, but y'know what... most of the time I can't hear the regular petrol cars outside when I'm driving anyway, unless a V8 pulls up next to me or something. Don't drivers rely more on visual than aural? Mmmm... I suddenly feel the urge to go to the Maserati & Ferrari showroom in Egham just to drool.

Absolutely Disgusted

yuejon — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:07:54 +0800

<a href="http://dinmerican.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/def_leppard_song_lyricss.pdf" target="_blank" class="postlink">Dr. Osman's Statutory Declaration of his medical examination on Saiful Bukhari</a> The Malaysian police force is a disgusting, vile, and despicable bunch of shameless morons void of any sense of integrity!!! To those of you who seem to not really care about the whole Anwar vs. BN vs. IGP vs. AG debacle, put it this way - If it could happen to him, it could happen to anyone of us. How can any of us have any faith in the police force or anyone in the federal government? Imagine the very people who are supposed to be protecting us are actually framing people through intimidation and threats! How can you trust them? There have been so many reports of policemen <a href="http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Crime/Story/A1Story20080718-77563.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">sexually assaulting women and teenagers in custody</a>. People get beaten up in custody! People even <a href="http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/legal/general_news/hold_an_inquest_into_death_in_police_custody_suaram.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">die in custody</a>! Hell, even the policemen are <a href="http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/legal/general_news/manhunt_for_cop_with_missing_rm1m_syabu_.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">stealing drugs seized from busts</a> which are within police compounds! Shame! Shame! Shame! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_evil.gif" alt="Evil or Very Mad" border="0" />

Tag Heuer Meridiist Phone

yuejon — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:17:47 +0800

<a href="http://stuff.tv/blogs/cool/archive/2008/08/04/unboxed-tag-heuer-meridiist.aspx" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://stuff.tv/csfiles/blogs/cool/TagHeuer2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://stuff.tv/blogs/cool/archive/2008/08/04/unboxed-tag-heuer-meridiist.aspx" target="_blank" class="postlink">Tag Heuer Meridiist</a> Hmmm... Right.<ul> <li>It's got a 60.5 carat sapphire crystal screen <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" /> <li>Digital clock on top <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" border="0" /> <li>2MP Camera <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" /> <li>MP3 Playback <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_neutral.gif" alt="Neutral" border="0" /> <li>And ooooh... a stopwatch!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="Applause" border="0" /> </ul> So... No GPS? No Wi-fi? No 3G? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_eh.gif" alt="Eh?" border="0" /> It does look rather sexy with the aluminium casing, although rather bulky. But for GBP2650 (RM17225), this phone better shit gold. I'll pass and stick to getting a <a href="http://www.htc.com/www/product.aspx?id=49518" target="_blank" class="postlink">HTC Touch Pro</a>.

There are idiots... and then there are monumental idiots

yuejon — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:40:04 +0800

<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7540427.stm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Full article from the BBC</a> Some excerpts you just can't miss: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Flat earth theory is still around. On the internet and in small meeting rooms in Britain and the US, flat earth believers get together to challenge the "conspiracy" that the Earth is round.</td> </tr> </table> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Mr Davis, a 25-year-old computer scientist originally from Canada, first became interested in flat earth theory after "coming across some literature from the Flat Earth Society a few years ago". "I came to realise how much we take at face value," he says. "We humans seem to be pleased with just accepting what we are told, no matter how much it goes against our senses." Mr Davis now believes "the Earth is flat and horizontally infinite - it stretches horizontally forever". "And it is at least 9,000 kilometres deep", he adds.</td> </tr> </table> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">James McIntyre, a British-based moderator of a Flat Earth Society discussion website, has a slightly different take. "The Earth is, more or less, a disc," he states. "Obviously it isn't perfectly flat thanks to geological phenomena like hills and valleys. It is around 24,900 miles in diameter." Mr McIntyre, who describes himself as having been "raised a globularist in the British state school system", says the reactions of his friends and family to his new beliefs vary from "sheer incredulity to the conviction that it's all just an elaborate joke". </td> </tr> </table> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">What about all the photos from space that show, beyond a shadow of doubt, that the Earth is round? "The space agencies of the world are involved in an international conspiracy to dupe the public for vast profit," says Mr McIntyre. John Davis also says "these photos are fake".</td> </tr> </table> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">And what about the fact that no one has ever fallen off the edge of our supposedly disc-shaped world? Mr McIntyre laughs. "This is perhaps one of the most commonly asked questions," he says. "A cursory examination of a flat earth map fairly well explains the reason - the North Pole is central, and Antarctica comprises the entire circumference of the Earth. Circumnavigation is a case of travelling in a very broad circle across the surface of the Earth."</td> </tr> </table> Whether their belief is for real or it's just a hoax, it doesn't discount the fact that they're idiots. <img src="http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44888000/jpg/_44888883_flat_226.jpg" border="0" /> This picture takes the cake I'm now thinking of starting a group based on the belief that the moon is made of green cheese for the other gullible idiots out there. Yep. The moon's made of green cheese. It really is. Anyone with me? I'm telling you it's made of green cheese! Why? Because I said so! Those rocks they supposedly brought back are fake! Those pictures are all fake! Neil Armstrong never walked on the moon! The pictures were taken pictures in a studio! NASA never made it to the moon! It's a bloody conspiracy! They're preventing us from tapping into the greatest natural resource of green cheese! Give us our green cheese! My pizza is dry because I'm deprived of GREEN CHEESE!!! THE MOON IS MADE OF GREEN CHEESE DAMNIT!!!

Petition to the King on Judiciary reforms

yuejon — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:58:56 +0800

Do take the time to understand the details of the petition. If you agree and support the petition, please sign it as well <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> Here it is in full: <a href="http://www.petitiononline.com/6ai18u26/petition.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Petisyen Kepada KeBawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang DiPertuan Agong berkenaan pemulihan Badan Kehakiman</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">On 18th April, 2008, the Prime Minister, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, gave the following commitment to the rakyat : '...No nation can call itself fair and just without an efficient and trusted judiciary. By "trusted", I mean a judiciary that delivers justice and is seen to deliver justice...the fact is, we can no longer leave such an important institution to hope and chance. The system must have built-in safeguards to prevent potential abuse and it must have a process that will convincingly identify the best legal minds in the country to join the judiciary...Therefore, the Government proposes a change to make the process of nominating, appointing and promoting judges more transparent and representative...' At pages 174 and 175 of its report presented to Your Majesty on 9th May, 2008, the Royal Commission of Inquiry mandated to look into the matter of the VK Lingam video, in recommending the formation of a Judicial Appointments Commission, observed as follows: '...there is cause for concern about how judges in the upper echelons of the judiciary were appointed and the selection criteria employed. More specifically the evidence has disclosed inherent flaws and weaknesses regarding the process of appointment and promotion of High Court judges as well as the Chief Judge Malaya, President Court of Appeal and the Chief Justice of the Federal Court...Having heard the evidence presented to the Commission in relation to the video clip it would seem clear that the appointment and promotion of judges of the higher judiciary is open to interference and manipulation by the Executive and other extrinsic forces including private citizens...the inherent weaknesses in the process of appointment of judges and its vulnerability to interference and manipulation could result in extreme damage to the independence of the judiciary in particular and to the country in general'. We, the rakyat, have been very anxious that the requisite reforms to the Judiciary be given effect to so as to restore the same as a truly independent arm of government, free from any sort of interference from Executive so that the former could perform its constitutional role as the defender of the rakyat. We were as such gratified with the media reports that the Law Minister, Dato Zaid Ibrahim, was treating the matter of the establishment of a Judicial Appointments Commission as a matter of priority. We, the rakyat, are now gravely disappointed with recent media reports that several Cabinet ministers, notably from UMNO, have rejected the proposal by the Law Minister for the establishment of the Judicial Appointments Commission and that the Law Minister had recently confirmed that there would now not be sufficient time during the present sitting of Parliament to table a bill for the purposes of establishing the Judicial Appointments Commission. We, the rakyat, also note and endorse the concerns of the Law Minister that the appointment to the post of Chief Justice, which falls vacant on 18th October, 2008 upon the retirement of the present Chief Justice Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad, should ideally be done as transparently as might have been had the Judicial Appointments Commission been set up and entrusted with that task. We, the rakyat, note that in September last year, the Prime Minister had recommended and Your Majesty had consented to the appointment of Tan Sri Dato' Zaki Tun Azmi directly to the Federal Court, by-passing several senior judges of the Court of Appeal. Then in December last year, whilst Tan Sri Dato' Zaki had barely completed three months into his appointment as a judge of the Federal Court, the Prime Minister had again recommended and Your Majesty had consented to the appointment of Tan Sri Dato' Zaki to the position of President of the Court of Appeal, this time bypassing several far more senior judges of the Federal Court. We, the rakyat, note with concern that the rapid rise of Tan Sri Dato' Zaki through the judiciary, inexplicably over the heads of many more senior members, is reminiscent of the episode in which Tun Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim bypassed the more senior late Tan Sri Malek Ahmed to the position of President of the Court of Appeal, an episode that became the subject-matter of scrutiny by the Royal Commission of Inquiry earlier this year. We, the rakyat, also note with concern the following of and concerning Tan Sri Dato' Zaki : 1.Tan Sri Dato' Zaki is the most junior judge amongst all judges of the High Courts, the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court; 2.Tan Sri Dato' Zaki is the most junior amongst the 8 Federal Court judges, and his selection as President of the Court of Appeal would most unfairly have raised questions about the competence of the other 7 very much more senior judges of the Federal Court ; 3.Tan Sri Dato' Zaki has been very intimately involved in UMNO, having at one time held the position of chairman of the party's election committee, deputy chairman of its disciplinary board of appeal and party legal adviser. It is unclear if he is still a card carrying member of UMNO or if he has ceased to be one, when he ceased to be one; 4.Tan Sri Dato' Zaki has been linked to financial scandals involving UMNO that were allegedly bailed out by the government; 5.Tan Sri Dato' Zaki has been very intimately involved in the corporate world as a major shareholder and / or director in several corporate entities, many of which were known to have business dealings with the government; and 6.Tan Sri Dato' Zaki had previously been embroiled in a personal scandal that implicated him in the destruction of documentary evidence, thus laying him open to questions of his integrity. We, the rakyat, in writing to Your Majesty now, are guided by the following wise words of HRH Raja Nazrin Shah on 9th April, 2008 : 'We are now at a critical time in our nation's history, one where the institutions of state - indeed, the foundations of our democracy - which we have built up since Independence, are under scrutiny. The just concluded 12th General Elections has ushered in a host of changes. Among other things, it has introduced a greater degree of contestation in policy-making, legislation and administration than many would previously have thought possible. Some of these changes may be transient. Others could well be permanent. Whatever the case, the new political realities have proven to be and will continue to be challenging. They send a clear message that we cannot continue on a course of 'business-as-usual'. It goes without saying that recent revelations of improprieties in the judiciary have been extremely damaging, not least by eroding the public's image of, and confidence in, the system of justice in this country. We must be committed to working through our current problems and to emerge the stronger and better for them. In order to do so, we must be prepared to deal with the facts as they are, and not as we would like them to be. In this respect, it is most encouraging that YAA Dato' Abdul Hamid has himself set the tone for us in his appointment speech in December last year. In that speech, which has been described as "a breath of fresh air", he openly addressed concerns about the impartiality of judicial decisions, the appointment and promotion of judges, and their commitment to carrying out their work. He wisely pointed out that whether or not these perceptions were founded was immaterial. The mere fact that they exist is enough to do damage and warrant firm action'. Given that it is unlikely that the Judicial Appointments Commission would have been set up by the time the present Chief Justice Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad retires on 18th October, 2008, it is almost a foregone conclusion that the proposed new Chief Justice will be recommended by the Prime Minister to Your Majesty for Your Majesty's consent, without the attendant transparent procedures that the anticipated Judicial Appointments Commission would have introduced. We, the rakyat, again guided by the recent wise words of HRH Raja Nazrin Shah, that when the advice given to the Malay Rulers contradicts the spirit of the constitution, sanctity of the law and the basic principle of justice, the Malay Rulers should not feel pressured to give their assent and that the constitutional monarch system involves a sharing of power between the Rulers and the people and the Rulers are often the "source of reference" whenever there was a crisis among the rakyat, now pray that Your Majesty may be so moved, with a view to begin the process of restoring the confidence of the rakyat in the Judiciary : 1.to require that the senior most judge of the Federal Court, such seniority measured by the years of service in the apex court, be appointed as the next Chief Justice upon the retirement of the present Chief Justice Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad retires on 18th October, 2008; and 2.pending the establishment of the Judicial Appointments Commission, to require that promotions to the Court of Appeal and to the Federal Court shall be from the senior most judges of the High Courts and Court of Appeal respectively. Again, seniority must be assessed by the years of service in the High Courts and Court of Appeal respectively. Sincerely, The Undersigned </td> </tr> </table> I've put down my John Hancock. Have you?

Crikey!!!

yuejon — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:34:06 +0800

The unthinkable!!! The unspeakable!!! The unbelievable!!! It's finally happened!!! I signed up for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=584329135" target="_blank" class="postlink">Facebook</a> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif" alt="Embarassed" border="0" /> After months of resisting jumping on the bandwagon... guess I'm just sheep like the rest of you. Yea go ahead and add me (yuejon at hotmail.com) <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

Stinky Smelly Poo

yuejon — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:20:19 +0800

Well it's all just a stinky and messy pile of smelly poo right now and the stink just keeps getting stronger. Hell, it managed to find its way here since I can smell it all in the UK too. <ul> <li>So the <a href="http://w2.malaysia-today.net/content/view/10433/84/" target="_blank" class="postlink">medical report</a> has finally been leaked and Saiful has been caught lying about being sodomized. <li>Nik Aziz wants <a href="http://themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysian-news/34-malaysian-news/2263-nik-aziz-invites-umno-to-set-up-new-islam-based-party" target="_blank" class="postlink">UMNO and PAS to disolve</a> and re-emerge as some super fanatical racist Taliban party. <li>With reference to above, Karpal Singh says "<a href="http://themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/headlines/42-lead-stories/2287-dissent-has-begun-to-show-in-pakatan-rakyat" target="_blank" class="postlink">Over my dead body</a>". <li>Ezam the tool says he wants to <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86838" target="_blank" class="postlink">contest against Anwar</a> in a by-election. Okay, that little part of my brain with conspiracy theories came up with one. What if Ezam is really still an Anwar man? Imagine if he is and he contested against Anwar in the by-election. Anwar could practically win with a walkover because Ezam "lets him win". Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm... I doubt UMNO would take that chance anyway. <li>Conservative extremist PAS <a href="http://www.malaysianinsider.com/index.php/headlines/2278-banning-across-the-nation" target="_blank" class="postlink">showing their true colors</a> by banning and protesting everything under the sun that they deem "immoral". These numbskulls are betraying the non-Malay voters who voted them in by thinking that a vote for them is a vote for an Islamic State. So all the pre-election promises about not pursuing an Islamic State has gone out the window. If this carries on, you can bet that the non-Malays will not be voting for PAS anymore the next time around. Way to go turning your back on the people who put you in power. PAS = liars. </ul> And all that is just the tip of the iceberg really... *sigh*

Tootin' my horn over my Bah Kut Teh

yuejon — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:46:53 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3886&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> So I've been craving some food from home. Anyway I cooked up some bah kut teh today and let a colleague have some of it. Bear in mind she's someone who's not exactly a pork lover (and I do love pork <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />). So here's an excerpt of the review <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">angie says: wah... bak kut teh so damn nice angie says: better than i cook r yue jon? says: hahahaha... glad you like it <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> angie says: nice....really nice r yue jon? says: ah just boil for a long time and it'll taste good wan hehehe r yue jon? says: thanks <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> angie says: normally i eat bak kut teh without pork...but you cook then quite ok wor r yue jon? says: wahh... even at the shops? haha angie says: ya...even in shops angie says: i think you can open restaurant angie says: seriously</td> </tr> </table> Hmmm... An "Ah Jon Bah Kut Teh" restaurant over at Egham High Street perhaps? Naaaahhhh <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> Just wanted to toot my horn <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />

The Man Who Can't Be Moved

yuejon — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:24:09 +0800

Burn in Hell!

yuejon — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:26:18 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86605" target="_blank" class="postlink">Court rejects application to call Najib as witness</a> Wow... this government just strives to achieve new lows with every passing day. Absolutely disgusted but not in the least bit surprised. Mmm... if we had to grade administrations for achievements of the lowest possible echelon, this one clearly takes the cake, achieving what no past administration has ever achieved before. Sodomy crimes are apparently deemed way more important than murder. No other country in the world has the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Home Minister all meddling to charge a civilian (Anwar's not even an MP) with sodomy. Frankly, no one gives a damn whether Anwar is a sodomite or not. I certainly don't. Hell, no one even believes the charges anyway. No one's seen the bloody police report either! Whatever anyone does in the bedroom behind closed doors for his/her jollies is his/her own thing. You'd have to lock up 90% of the adult (and possibly teenage) population in Malaysia since oral sex, anal sex, kinky sex and all other forms of "unnatural" and "immoral" carnal sexual acts are illegal by that ridiculously outdated law. The senile old man of Malaysia, Dr. M, was right about one thing - Najib is a coward. He does not have the guts to have his day in court to even attempt to clear his name. At least Anwar is ballsy enough to take on the full might of the corrupted Executive, Police and Judiciary. Najib's blatant abuse of his position to influence the proceedings is turning this whole affair into a farce. What judicial reforms? What judicial independance? There's no justice! Burn in Hell! I'd rather have an alleged sodomite be the Prime Minister than an alleged murderous coward.

Broken Moral Compass

yuejon — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:07:34 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/84436" target="_blank" class="postlink">First they outright denied talking to UMNO.</a> <a href="http://www.malaysiainsider.com/index.php/component/content/article/42-lead-stories/2025-pm-met-pas-leaders-3-times-in-the-past" target="_blank" class="postlink">Now they confirm that they have been talking to UMNO.</a> For the one political party that constantly preaches about the religion and the moral high ground, I'll let you guys come to your own conclusions. As far as I know, lying is a sin in any religion. Okay, I may give them the benefit of the doubt that Nik Aziz was not involved in the PAS-UMNO talks. But hey, the rest of the PAS flers still went about talking to UMNO possibly against Nik Aziz's wishes. Mmm... yea that moral compass is broken. Damnit what Malay rights are being lost? There are more Malay MPs in the Parliament than there ever were! Kedah and Kelantan are very much under PAS control. Terengganu's MB just went on a RM3.4 million splurge to buy a convoy of <a href="http://rockybru.blogspot.com/2008/07/progress-in-terengganu.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">14 Mercedes E200s</a> for his Ex-cos. Serves them right that the Sultan of Terengganu decided <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86435" target="_blank" class="postlink">not to confer any Datukships</a> this year. *sigh*

DAMNIT GET OFF YOUR LAZY ASS AND LEARN TO PLAY!!!

yuejon — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:21:30 +0800

I really hate the <a href="http://www.guitarhero.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Guitar Hero</a> and <a href="http://www.rockband.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Rock Band</a> series of games. Now they're even modifying actual Fender guitars and turning them into... gulp... <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/17/live-shots-of-mad-catzs-full-size-rock-band-2-fender-stratocast/" target="_blank" class="postlink">game controllers</a>? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_cry.gif" alt="Crying or Very sad" border="0" /> This is SACRILEGIOUS!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_evil.gif" alt="Evil or Very Mad" border="0" /> That beautifully carved piece of wood was not meant to be turned into some clicky controller for lazy and untalented morons. That piece of wood is meant to make music! It's meant to sing! Plug it into an amp! Crank the gain up to 10! Crank the volume to 11! Strum the strings and hear it roar! Playing a real guitar with a band or even by yourself in your bedroom is WAY MORE FUN THAN STARING AT A STUPID TV WITH SOME FAKE IDIOTIC ANIMATED EMO FIGURE DANCE AROUND WHILE YOU PUSH LITTLE CLICKY BUTTONS ON THE FRETBOARD AND WANK ON SOME SILLY STRUM BAR THINKING YOU'RE SPECIAL. SO WHAT IF YOU THINK YOU'RE GOOD AT THE GAME?!? IT JUST MEANS YOU'RE A FRIGGIN' LOSER WHO CAN'T BRING HIS UNTALENTED LAZY ASS TO LEARN AND PLAY THE REAL THING DAMNIT!!! OK, so maybe it improves your hand-eye coordination and timing. Whoop-dee-doo. That'll get you far in life <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" />. What about feel? What about pitch? There's so much more to making music! *Deep breath* Ok... I've said my peace. Sorry to those of you who are actually talented guitarists and like the games. This PSA just goes out to the losers who don't actually play guitar and consider these games as proper substitutes <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

Not solving the problem

yuejon — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:27:27 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86320" target="_blank" class="postlink">Mass deportations from Sabah to begin next month</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"Large-scale operations will begin in August," Najib told reporters, adding that the cabinet has approved a 50-million-ringgit budget to fund the operation. "We target at least 100,000 to 150,000 people to be deported," he said, adding it will be an ongoing programme until the state is clear of illegal migrants.</td> </tr> </table> Sometimes some of the things politicians say are dripping with so much stupidity that when I read it, the thought just explodes in my head. So this is really just a silly idea; setting a target on the number of deportations. This deportation thing should not be treated as a performance metric of some sort where a key performance indicator needs to be set and met. If anything, this is a populist statement to win back Sabahans. Sabahans, don't be fooled. Najib is still not tackling the root of the problem which is the illegal immigration itself. This is not the first time there has been mass deportations. And what happens when you deport them? THEY JUST GET ON A BOAT AND COME BACK!!! It's not about getting the numbers to deport. Damnit if an illegal alien is found, just deport them. Simple as that. Why set a target? So does this mean there are only 150,000 illegal immigrants in Sabah? Where did that number come from? <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_IC" target="_blank" class="postlink">Project IC</a>? Setting a target is just going to end up encouraging heartless and inhumane <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/10/world/asia/10malaysia.html?ex=1354942800&en=9c0af7528f386bc7&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss" target="_blank" class="postlink">RELA</a> idiots to be overzealous with the deportation. I predict that there's going to some fiasco where they accidentally deport Malaysia citizens instead. There will also be more reports of rapes and brutality. This is yet another typical Barisan National knee-jerk and reactionary kind of policy. They need to get to the core of the problem and solve it! How did the number get so high in the first place? Increase the coast guard patrols! Why are these immigrants coming over illegally? How are they coming over? Is Project IC still very much alive? Still need the votes of from these "naturalized illegal immigrants" to bolster BN in the next general elections? Yes, you need to deport them but it's still not bloody solving the problem.

Just before you can say "RALLY"...

yuejon — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:20 +0800

...the police have arrested Anwar, again. <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86195" target="_blank" class="postlink">Anwar arrested outside his house</a> Bloody hell. Deja Vu 1998. There are just too many thoughts in my head on the sheer incompetence of the Royal Malaysian Police Force, the IGP, the AG, the PM, the DPM, BN, all clamoring to get out that I can't get them organized... so I'm just gonna leave it that way. Plenty of other blogs out there that will say what I have to say anyway. On another note, about the debate between Anwar and Shabery on fuel prices; I've got to say that I was quite impressed both debaters. They both managed to articulate their arguments well and maintained their composure. It remained gentlemanly up until Shabery went on the defensive and decided to take pot shots with personal attacks against Anwar. Got to hand it to Anwar who handled it very well indeed by refusing to take bait and bringing the debate back to the topic of discussion, (though on the flipside, you could say that he skillfully avoided the topic altogether). Most people think Anwar was the clear winner, and I'm inclined to agree. Watch the full debate <a href="http://anwaribrahimblog.com/2008/07/16/rakaman-siaran-langsung-debat-dsai-vs-datuk-shabery-cheek/" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>. Way too much <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86177" target="_blank" class="postlink">drama after the debate</a> though, with a ruckus between the marshals and the media. Shame. Ah well, this nation seems to thrive on drama anyway.

Guitars & Chicks

yuejon — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:51:03 +0800

Just read this webcomic which got some giggles out from me <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.explosm.net/db/files/Comics/Matt/holding-a-guitar-is-like-turning-an-on-off-switch-for-getting-laid.png" border="0" /> Yea I can personally attest that this doesn't work... and I actually do play guitar. Maybe it's just me *shrug*

Toilet Cleaners

yuejon — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:49:23 +0800

A thought occurred to me while I was back home... I don't quite get why it is in Malaysia that it's alright to have female cleaners clean the men's public toilets. I mean some woman would probably scream bloody murder if she found a man in the ladies' room even if he was just cleaning the place up (ladies, do correct me if I'm wrong). But it seems perfectly fine to find female cleaners in the men's room. So there I am taking a leak at the urinal, and in walks this female cleaner who just start splashing around. Thing is, it didn't bother me so much since it's quite a norm, I guess. But that's my point really. Dudes seem okay with whipping it out anyway. Should I be bothered now? Hey, for all I know she could be some perv who's checking out my tush. "But Jon, there are only male perverts! There's no such thing as a female pervert! We women are innocent little angels who are victims of men who cannot resist our tightey-whitey-blouses and clicky heels!". Oh don't be such a prude. There are just as many warped minded women out there. I'm not saying that they should start allowing men to clean the ladies' room cuz there are psycho pervs out there, but hey maybe just let the men clean the men's room and the ladies clean the ladies' room. Then again, the guys might start worrying about being sodomized. Bizarre. Update: Ok so I got an email from my Mom shortly after putting this up that she's encountered invasive and nonchalant male cleaners at female toilets in shopping malls and work as well. Why can't they just get the women to clean the ladies and the men to clean the gents? Just... bizarre.

Putting My Life On Hold

yuejon — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:39:28 +0800

Fore note: I wrote this on my flight to back UK last Saturday, but didn't get around to posting it up on my blog up until today. Stop me if you've heard this cliche. Time flies when you're having fun. Two weeks came by and gone so fast. It's been great. It really has. Lotsa eating. Lotsa catching up with friends. Lotsa partying. Seeing Mom and Dad and talking politics. Fly off again came with a heavy heart. The thing about being seconded abroad is I feel as if I've put my whole life on hold. Kinda like throwing a spanner into the works. It's a different lifestyle here, one that I don't believe I can get used to in the long term. I've always had a love-hate relationship with Malaysia, but the more time I spend away, the more I miss home. England really just isn't my thing. So recording work with my band has been on hold forever. I do miss jamming oh so much! It's been 8 months since I last had a jam session with the boys and girls in the band. Jeremy crashed at my place one night and played some new material, and damnit it was good! I want to put it down on a track! I want to mix music again! Gawd I miss the roar of my Les Paul against the crashing cymbals and the thundering bass. Food! Whenever I come back from Malaysia to UK, my English colleagues would ask me, "So how was Malaysia?". The standard reply would be, "Good! Lots of eating!", and then they'd go "Is that all you guys do?". They probably think we're a bunch of gluttons. Really, there's just no place like Malaysia where you can head out any time of the day or night and find something mighty tasty to satisfy any craving. What else? Oh yea, my love life is on hold, as always, but that one seems to have been on hold ever since I started working anyway. Opportunities come and go, but hey, being a practical guy, I put my career first eh? Right? Well, I'm taking small steps with this one. Crossing the Rubicon. Alea Jacta Est. It's the simple things that keep you happy really. Doing what you like doing... Getting a drink with some friends... Strumming the 'ol six string in the middle of the night... Indulging on sinful food... Getting to know more about someone you care about... Anyway, I'm resolved to see this secondment through to the end. It's good for the finances and my career, so I'll do what I have to do. I can only hope, that once I'm back, getting my life on track again would be as easy as pushing the play button and the pieces will fall together. But that's always just wishful thinking now, isn't it? And now, back to our regularly scheduled program...

Saiful is Gay

yuejon — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:17:45 +0800

Mmmm... Libel. I'm gonna start a bit of that myself since all the other blogs are full of it on the latest fiasco in the Malaysian political scene. <a href="http://themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/component/content/article/42-lead-stories/1171-opposition-aide-alleges-sodomy-by-pkr-politician" target="_blank" class="postlink">Anwar the Sodomite round 2</a> I personally cannot believe that they're trying that foolhardy gambit once again. But when you think about a certain DPM and her husband, are you really surprised? Right, Anwar's a flaming 61 year old homosexual (or rather bisexual) who goes after 23 year old Mr. Pretty Gayboyful to celebrate PR's incredulous election win. Yeap. Horny homosexuals need their lovin' so much so that they'd jeopardize their political careers after making incredulous gains in the last election. What next? Dr. Wan Azizah was a part of that great big sodomite orgy? Yea, we Malaysians are a sexually repressed and deprived lot of perverts with raging animalistic sexual drives who cannot resist the temptations of <a href="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/5/22/nation/21326822&sec=nation" target="_blank" class="postlink">white blouses</a>, <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jun/24/malaysia.religion?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront" target="_blank" class="postlink">clicky heels</a>, and need plenty of young boy anal love. Anyway they're digging up for DNA evidence up in Saiful's butt, of which he seemed to have failed to defecate out over the past few days (he's probably mighty pleased with being probed by the way). And then they're also sweeping the condo that said sodomite activities had allegedly taken place. If they do find some DNA, Anwar's sure got one helluva prostate to send semen flying all over the place for a 61 year old man. Hey after all, 10 years ago he smothered a mattress with his love juice. <img src="http://media1.malaysiakini.com/130/e8d5ebdea3c56d56e59a20ecbfb8fa43.jpg" border="0" /><img src="http://media1.malaysiakini.com/131/b41e7a09d6262f8dd4f5dec9cc481489.jpg" border="0" /><img src="http://media1.malaysiakini.com/131/d7c6d99dec51a0acff103e8e3f0b7879.jpg" border="0" /> So here's Mr. Saiful. Ah c'mon look at his picture! Dude's obviously flaming gay! That's an effiminately gay smile if anything. I honestly won't be surprised if they find that his butt has been violated when the medical report comes out. But can they actually prove it was Anwar who sodomized him? There are just too many things that defy simple logic. UMNO must really miss the Mahathir days and recycled the "successful formula" that got rid of Anwar the first time around. BN is really desperate. Sheesh <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" />

Bali 2008

yuejon — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:22:42 +0800

I've been flying every weekend... and I'm flying again next weekend (back to UK) *sigh*. Anywho, last weekend was the company trip to Bali. Gotta say, I had a blast <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. Nice to catchup with with the old friends and meet some new ones since I've been sent on exile to UK and am hardly ever in the office. The agenda was pretty packed and I didn't get to go around Bali much. Spent most of my time in Sanor (where the hotel is), Denpasar and Kuta. Didn't end up going to the other popular spots like Tanah Lot, Ubud, etc. I wasn't entirely impressed with the food, but that may be because I was limited to whatever that was served to us and they had to cater to roughly 400 people. Nevertheless, we were treated like VVIPs there since we had police escorts following our convoy of buses around <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />. At the peak, I understand there were 11 buses <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" />. Pretty cool since they'd stop both sides of traffic to let us do u-turns and we'd also zip by red lights <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. Anyway I wasn't carrying my camera with me around all the time, so there were some occasions that I didn't take any pictures (eg - crazy night out at Deja Vu until 5 am, Beach Games, Gala Night @ Sector Bar). Besides, there were so many photographers around anyway. I'll have to go around getting those pictures from the others. So as usual, here are a few highlights. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14184&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /> Greeted by Balinese musicians upon arrival at Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14187&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /> The gang having seafood barbeque dinner at Jimbaran Beach <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14196&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /> The streets of Kuta <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14190&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /> They walk all over with things balanced on their heads. I still don't see how that's a more efficient way of carrying things. It's supposed to keep their hands free, but what's the point if you can't really tilt your head to see things? Then there's always a risk of things falling off your head. Hmmmm... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14193&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /> Typical Hindu Balinese stone carving that can be found scattered everywhere on the island <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14199&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /> The gorgeous beach at Sanor. The water was crystal clear and blue. I've got to say, it's one of the nicest beaches I've seen. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14202&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /> Balinese warrior in sarong and headgear surrounded by his ladies <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />. Okok I kid. It was the Gala Dinner on the last night and we were all given sarongs. I initially tied the sarong the "Malaysian" way, but during the spot check by the tour guides, I was told I did it wrong and that was actually the women's way of tying it <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif" alt="Embarassed" border="0" />. So they redid it for me. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=14205&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /> Grand finale of fireworks to end the night

Food for thought

yuejon — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:36:00 +0800

I came across a good quote today - Efficiency is intelligent laziness. I never thought of looking at it that way before, but y'know what... it's absolutely true. Anyway I'm back from Bali. I've some pictures, but not that many to put up. Will post a write up and the pics when I gather my thoughts together.

I'm So Stuffed...

yuejon — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:01:33 +0800

Nasi Lemak with pork sambal (thanks Lionel & Fee <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" />)... Roti Planta... Char Siu / Siu Yuk Fan... TI Chee Cheong Fun (thanks for haulin' that back Hong Li <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />)... Roast Duck... Belacan Kang Kung... Kiong Chung Yee Pin... Pork Leg Herbal Soup... Claypot Lamb... Assam Fish... Sah Hor Fun... Bah Kut Teh... Prawn Mee... Or Chien... Popiah... Satay... Ipoh Pak Kopi!!! Gawd I love the food from home... And the list just keeps growing (and so does my waist)... I think I still have room for more <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/grub.gif" alt="Grub" border="0" />

Back in a bit...

yuejon — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:29:12 +0800

Just a quickie... I'll be flying back to Malaysia tonight for a coupla weeks. Then it's a weekend in Bali for the company trip <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> Gimme a buzz if you guys wanna catch up. I'll try to squeeze ya in (2 weeks goes by really fast honestly). You know how to reach me <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" />

Joe Satriani live in London

yuejon — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:05:14 +0800

I will sum it up with this one sentence. Satriani was AWESOME! I'll let the pictures do the most of the talking for this one. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3495&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3493&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I got there just in the nick of time. Before I even had time to pull out my camera the lights started coming on. I was pretty far back from the stage this time around. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3515&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3513&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Satchmo rockin' the crowd! I was recording some video along the way and some security dude told me to stop recording <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />. Oh well, didn't stop me from continuing after he left <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3519&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3517&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> I like how the lights focused on him here <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3483&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3481&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Satchmo a-finger-tappin' <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3523&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3521&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> What I'd give to stand on a stage, throw my hand up in the air, and get worshipped by the crowd <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3535&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3533&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Here's a good shot The rest of the pictures and video are over in the gallery <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3359" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>. Enjoy!

London Guitar Show 2008

yuejon — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:01:00 +0800

It's been a tiring, but fun weekend. I went to what was the largest gathering of musicians and musician wannabes in Europe, the London International Music Show. I know I've been referring it as the London Guitar Show, but the London International Music Show actually consists of four simultaneous shows - The London Guitar Show, Drummer Live, Sound Recording & Technology Show and Unplugged. Anyway, it's actually a music trade show where manufacturers sell and show off all their new toys to the public. Along with that, they had loads of performances by famous guitarists and drummers. There were also opportunities for people to meet their heroes during the autograph session. I personally got to meet Jim Marshall, the man who invented Marshall amplifiers and defined the rock sound as we know it now. Ooh and I got him to autograph a poster and Marshall catalog too <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> I've got to say the performances were all stellar. I was very close to the stage when Guthrie played. When Yngwie was playing, I was dead center on the second row from the the stage. Whether seeing Yngwie that close was a good or bad thing, I'll let you guys judge based on what I have to say later down this blog. There are lots of pictures, so let's get going! The rest of the pictures and some videos can be seen <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3356" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3394&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3392&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> A wall of gorgeous Paul Reed Smith guitars. That blue hollowbody at the top gives me goosebumps. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3382&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3380&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> In front of a wall of Orange amps. I love Orange amps <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3414&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3412&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Shaking hands with Jim Marshall himself. As I said before, he's the man who invented Marshall amplifiers and defined the rock sound as we know it now. I've got to say that for an old man in a wheelchair, the man has a good and real strong grip. The old man still had a lot of spirit. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3422&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3420&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Guthrie Govan doing his thing. Speedy... melodic... good stuff... <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3442&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3440&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Paul Gilbert! This guy is so cool. His fingers are bloody fast too! Having now seen him play live, I've got to say he's a very likeable and down-to-earth guy. He can really connect with his audience. At the beginning of his performance, the sound guys were having problems with his accompanying CD and while they sorted it out, he just entertained his whole audience with just his guitar. Sang a bit of Hendrix, which of course always pleases an audience of guitar crazy people <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" />. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3462&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3460&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Yngwie Malmsteen. For those of you who do not know, Yngwie used to be this Swedish young punk back in the 80s who amazed people with his skillful speedy fingers and was somewhat of a pretty boy. Now, he's this hairy fat guy with an obscene pot belly. He doesn't seem to know how to age gracefully, like a lot of other aging rockstars. Now here's a guy who doesn't seem to accept that he's a fat old man. He pranced on stage with leather pants and his shirt completely unbuttoned. On his guitar playing, yes his guitar playing skills are impressive as he's crazy fast. The problem with Yngwie Fatsteen is his playing just sounds like silly wanking on the guitar. There's just no melody and it gets boring fast. Just some crazy scales up and down and most of the time he doesn't seem to be following the backing track either. Oh well. Anyway, that's all that happened on Saturday and it was a blast <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. If you didn't catch me the first time, the rest of the pictures and some videos can be seen <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3356" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>. On Sunday, Joe Satriani's concert!

Scolari's comin' to Chelsea!

yuejon — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:26:51 +0800

Yes!!! Luiz Felipe Scolari is going to manage Chelsea from July 1st onwards! Now he is a way more appropriate successor to Jose Mourinho; not the dull and boring Avram Grant. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/7449627.stm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Scolari named as Chelsea manager</a> <img src="http://www.virginmedia.com/images/phil-scolari280x390.jpg" border="0" /> Charisma? Check. Flair? Check. Presense? Check. Ego? You bet! That's just awesome. Next EPL season will be very interesting. Can't wait! (once Euro 2008 fever is over of course <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />)

Shape Shifting BMW

yuejon — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:50:35 +0800

Awesome in a cool but weird way - A Z8, with its "skin" made out of fabric, which allows the car to change its shape. I don't think I'd drive something like that though. Doesn't seem like it would be the safest thing on the road either. Mmmm... but the headlights are rather sexy. Heh I'd like to be able to make my car wink <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" /> <img src="http://blog.wired.com/cars/images/2008/06/10/bmw_gina_09.jpg" border="0" /> <img src="http://blog.wired.com/cars/images/2008/06/10/bmw_gina_05.jpg" border="0" /> <object width="425" height="355"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kTYiEkQYhWY"></param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kTYiEkQYhWY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355"></embed> </object> <a href="http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/06/bmw-builds-a-ca.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Article on Wired.com</a>

Netherlands 3 - 0 Italy

yuejon — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:47:39 +0800

Wooo... <a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id=232261&cc=5739" target="_blank" class="postlink">What a match!</a> The Dutch absolutely put the Italian defense to shame! The world's so-called best defense was in absolute shambles. What a massacre! Sneijder's goal was an absolute peach of a beauty! That took some skill, especially at that angle, and to sneak past the keeper. Gorgeous goal! <img src="http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44731000/jpg/_44731939_wesley_getty.jpg" border="0" /> Sneijder's goal Great start for the Dutch. They've performed excellently even without Robben playing and Van Persie coming in as a sub. During the World Cup, I thought that they were the team to watch in the next tournament. Young, talented and full of potential. They just lacked the experience then. Looks like they're maturing and showing even more potential. I can see them going all the way <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> Van Nistelrooy's goal was definitely offside. Lucky him <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

Economic Mismanagement & Poor Planning

yuejon — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:52:59 +0800

Here's yet another reason why the BN government bugs the hell out of me. They have this habit of doing things in a very, "SURPRISE!!! I'M GONNA FUCK YOU IN THE ASS!!! HURT DUNNIT??? WHATCHOO GONNA DO BOUT IT???", kind of way. Then they wait for the knee-jerk reaction from the opposition, NGOs, lawyers and public. Somewhere along the way while all hell is breaking lose, they start announcing their patronizing counter-measures of fucking you in the ass. Most of the time it's a condescending, "What you yappin' bout? Suck it up and don't be no whiney bitch! I'm your God. Bow to me.", kinda response. Yes, I'm talking about the 41% petrol hike again. Although I'm not affected by it immediately, since I'm abroad at the moment, but I'm going to have my say anyway. Was it absolutely necessary to surprise everyone with an announcement at the very last minute? You get wide-spread panic and people rushing to hoard petrol. It was the same story with the recent cooking oil shortage, and the sudden disolution of Parliament for example. They KNOW that people are going to react in a panicky way but they insist on catching people off-guard. In the words of the Domestic Trade Minister himself, they would rather face the wrath of the people just once. Am I the only one that thinks that this is NOT an excuse? It's a very selfish and irresponsible train of thought with absolute disregard to people's welfare and feelings. They did it that way so that they only have to deal with it just this one time. Being voted in, isn't the government supposed to accommodate the people and not vice versa? How pathetic is it that after 50 years of independence and development the government has the gall to tell people to change their lifestyles. Transportation is essential in Malaysia and people need their own vehicles since public transportation is well below par. 50 years of development and people are expected to go backwards. I join the clarion call that all ministers, members of Parliament and state assemblymen must forgo their privileges and luxuries of private jets, first class flights, police escorts and usage of gas guzzling vehicles. Practice what you preach. You're just a hypocritical bunch of thieving crooks. Why don't they ever learn to mitigate the public reaction prior to the announcement? First there were the pre-election lies that they were not going to raise the price of fuel just to bait voters into voting them back in. Then they condescendingly tell people to change their lifestyles and to not demonstrate. It's just more oppression and suppression! Now, a lot of the announcements on how the government is "helping" being made right now seem like afterthoughts, since they were all made post-reaction. These measures should have been announced first, before announcing the petrol price hike. Had they been established before the hike, I do believe the people would have been more receptive and understanding that the price needs to be increased. Get people involved in the process, sort out the necessary infrastructures and get over all the red tape before implementing the price hike. Prevention is better than cure. Can the government friggin' understand that? Ease it in instead of shock therapy. Then there was the abysmally poor and piecemeal communications about the hike. It seemed like we were getting a different story every few hours and no one seemed sure what going on on overall. Information seemed to be trickling in bit-by-bit. I found it quite apparent in all the reports from the various news sites. Initially the price hike was reported to be 41% in August, then it changed to immediately the next day, then it was no subsidies by August, etc. It just goes to show that the government doesn't bloody know what they're doing while expecting people to just take it all in sitting down! I can understand that continuing the subsidies is detrimental to the economy in the long run and a necessary evil to remove; but not this way. Inflation is inevitable with such a huge price hike and you burden the poor more without allowing the local economy to stabilize first. Being a net exporter of petroleum, we should be benefiting from the high market prices of petrol and be able to control the local prices. Yes, we import the lower grade petrol for domestic use, but we export the high grade expensive stuff! Then there's the rear seatbelt thing. Poorly timed. For the folks who don't have rear seatbelts already installed in their car, they're expected to fork out more money to install the rear seatbelts. It's a double whammy for those unfortunate folks. Anyway, I expect the enforcement of this will die out within 6 months. On a somewhat related note, I was just watching yesterday's exciting Canadian Grand Prix (yay Kubica!) and as the two BMWs zoomed past the checkered flag with "PETRONAS" emblazoned on the spoiler, I thought <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/84164" target="_blank" class="postlink">Hassan Merican</a> could save a bunch of cash by not paying a hefty sponsorship just to get the glamor of having the "PETRONAS" brand on a couple of F1 cars. I hope they're not going to start claiming that Malaysia had some stake in that win. It wasn't a Malaysian win in any way. It was a Polish and German win. I'm more ashamed that the Malaysian government is mismanaging the economy rather than proud to see "PETRONAS" on the F1 cars. The F1 sponsorship brings absolutely no benefits to Malaysia and is yet another waste of money. Hassan Merican should just shut his gap and stop complaining about the <a href="http://themalaysianinsider.com/mni/ceo-petronas-will-close-down-in-10-years-if-it-hands-over-all-profits.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">cost of oil exploration and drilling</a>. P.S. - I remember reading this <a href="http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59991" target="_blank" class="postlink">article</a> a few months back about how Petroleum may not be a "fossil fuel" after all, though the chemistry of it is beyond my understanding. Perhaps one day soon scientists fill figure out a way to synthesize petroleum. That'll open a new can of worms, won't it?

Euro 2008 starts today!!!

yuejon — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:19:42 +0800

Yay!!! Football season's here again!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> I am psyched!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/bounce.gif" alt="Bounce" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/bounce.gif" alt="Bounce" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/bounce.gif" alt="Bounce" border="0" /> <img src="http://eurocup08.co.uk/mascot2008.jpg" border="0" /> Advantage of being on this side of the planet this time around is I don't have to stay up in the wee hours of the morning to watch matches. I'm rooting for the Netherlands, but I do believe either Spain or Portugal will win the tournament. I did have a good laugh when I watched England go crashing out the Euro qualifiers when they lost to Croatia. Even bigger laugh when Scotland and Ireland went crashing out too. No UK representation this time around. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> Shhhhhhh!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_shhh.gif" alt="Shhh" border="0" />

You're radioing in, I'm radioing out

yuejon — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:40:47 +0800

My current song addiction, "Dust" by Royworld. <object width="425" height="355"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ay7VCjmnslI"></param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ay7VCjmnslI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355"></embed> </object> Has an 80s vibe to it that I really like <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> I have a couple of political rant postings in the pipeline, but I thought I'd give the ranting a break for today <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" />

I am so gonna be there!!!

yuejon — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:25:51 +0800

<img src="http://www.accesstomusic.co.uk/news/events/images/GuitarShow.png" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.londoninternationalmusicshow.com/LGS08/index.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">The London Guitar Show 2008</a> I can't wait! Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Govan, Jamie Humphries, Billy Sheehan, Paul Gilbert, Phil Hilborne, Yngwie Malmsteen & Joe Satriani will all be playing live! Woo hoo!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/headbang.gif" alt="Headbang" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/headbang.gif" alt="Headbang" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/headbang.gif" alt="Headbang" border="0" /> Can't wait to check out and drool over the new stuff from Gibson, Fender, Marshall, Vox, etc. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_drool.gif" alt="Drool" border="0" /> My kinda heaven <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />

Dead Man Voting

yuejon — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:46:13 +0800

I guess Malaysia's not the only country plagued with zombies crawling out of their graves on election day to vote. They got 'em walkin' undead in the US of A too! <img src="http://mandrivausers.org/style_emoticons/default/cowboy.gif" border="0" /> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Dead Voters Still Showing Up on Election Records, Puzzling Officials Jane Drury voted last year in an election in Stonington, Conn. The only problem is, she died eight years ago. Her daughter Jane Gumpel thought someone must have goofed. "I was surprised because this is not possible," she said. But it did happen. The town clerk's record clearly shows Drury's vote, marked by a horizontal line poll workers put next to her name. And it turns out, Drury isn't the only voter to apparently cast a ballot from the grave. The issue of dead voters showing up on ballot records continues to be a problem for election administrators across the country. Journalism professor Marcel Dufresne, at the University of Connecticut, led a class investigation into dead voters and said his group of 11 students discovered 8,558 deceased people who were still registered on Connecticut's voter rolls. They discovered more than 300 of them appeared somehow to have cast ballots after they died. "We have one person who appeared to have voted 17 times since he died," Dufresne said.</td> </tr> </table> <a href="http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/06/04/dead-voters-still-showing-up-on-election-records-puzzling-officials/?ic" target="_blank" class="postlink">Link to full article</a> Probably not as rampant and widespread as the Malaysian problem; but as you can see, the very country which champions democracy has its own issues with electoral fraud. Regardless, this is not an excuse and our EC chairman should <a href="http://bersih.org/?p=1159" target="_blank" class="postlink">still be sacked</a>.

Political Suicide

yuejon — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:55:18 +0800

<table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">High stakes for PM in instant removal of price control on petrol KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 - Forget about snap elections. Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will enter risky political territory today when the government announces officially that it will stop subsidising petrol for Malaysians. Under this plan, motorists could end paying close to RM4 per litre of petrol, nearly double the current pump price. To help lower income Malaysians cope with the higher retail price, the government is planning a raft of goodies including direct cash payments.</td> </tr> </table> <a href="http://themalaysianinsider.com/mni/high-stakes-for-pm-in-instant-removal-of-price-control-on-petrol.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Link to full article</a> Is Abdullah daft? I honestly cannot figure out what possible good he thinks his latest move is going to do. Talk about political suicide. Where does he get his advice from? Does he even get any advice or just decides everything at his own whim and fancy? My biggest question at the moment is where does that allocated RM56 billion subsidy go once you scrap it? There is no mention anywhere on how that money is going to be spent now. A giant crystal douchebag monument? More stuff that people just don't want or need? Or is the unemployed MonkeyBoy gonna get more money in his pocket? Knowing the BN government, once they "save" some money, it just goes into somebody's pocket. A move like this is not going to go down well with the people. Even with all the plans to bolster the lower income group, I just don't see how the logistics of that is going to work out. It's going to be a pure mess. This is yet another fatal move for BN, which yet again bodes well for PR. As I was writing this blog, the government made another announcement, as reported on the <a href="http://themalaysianinsider.com/mni/78-sen-more-for-petrol-by-august.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Malaysian Insider</a>. Looks like there will be a 78 sen increase in petrol by August and subsidies will be paid out by postal orders based on type of vehicle/engine displacement. That sounds like a major pain in the ass honestly. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">78 sen more for petrol by August KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 - The price of petrol will rise by 78 sen by August, from the present RM1.92 per litre to RM2.70. The move, announced by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Samad, is one of the government measures to cut the rising subsidy bill for petrol, diesel and gas, which is expected to cost RM56 billion this year. To offset the higher fuel price, the government will offer rebates to motorists. Under the scheme, vehicles below 2,000cc will receive a RM625 rebate annually to compensate for 800 litres of fuel used under the new price.</td> </tr> </table> Hmmm... So we're going to pay RM2.70, and also claim the rebate? Hey what if I consume more than 800 litres annually in a 2 litre car? I can't claim more than RM625? Oh bugger <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" /> This rebate thing is a real bad idea and going to be a logistical and administrative nightmare.

Young Hillary Clinton

yuejon — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:08:27 +0800

Anticipation

yuejon — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:27:08 +0800

<img src="http://dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/000000/00000/9000/900/9831/9831.strip.print.gif" border="0" /> Today's Dilbert strip reminded me of some of the managers I used to work for in my previous firm <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" border="0" /> Why didn't you anticipate this? Why didn't you anticipate that? Ugh... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" />

Woof Woof!!!

yuejon — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:09:24 +0800

<table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">FT Gerakan Chief Must Leave Party, Says Najib PUTRAJAYA, May 29 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Thursday Federal Territory Gerakan chairman Datuk Dr Tan Kee Kwong cannot keep his position in the Barisan Nasional (BN) component party after joining the opposition government. Morally, such a move was necessary, the Deputy Prime Minister told reporters after attending a closed-door meeting with the National Students Consultative Council at a hotel, near here. The BN was concerned over the development where two Gerakan leaders had joined the opposition government and hoped that other Gerakan members would remain in the party and have faith in the future of BN, he said.</td> </tr> </table> <a href="http://web7.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news.php?id=336001" target="_blank" class="postlink">Link to full article</a> Well it's the same old story isn't it? UMNO says, "Jump!", and all their MCA/MIC/Gerakan lapdogs say, "How high?". Having receive so much flak in the past about kow-towing to UMNO along with <a href="http://sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=22267" target="_blank" class="postlink">Lim Keng Yaik's humiliating admission</a> that BN component parties have to beg UMNO, Gerakan can for once exercise their rights as "equal partners" with UMNO in BN. Just stand up to them by not forcing Tan Kee Kwong to quit Gerakan. Stop bowing to UMNO's demands. Stop letting UMNO make the rules. Show UMNO that they do not dictate your party affairs! So, will he be forced to resign? We'll see. Anyway, Gerakan should just quit BN and join PR. UMNO still doesn't get it. Arrogant bastards.

Born with a silver foot in his mouth

yuejon — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:41:14 +0800

<a href="http://www.mmail.com.my/Current_News/mm/Wednesday/Opinions/20080528121439/Article/index_html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Bloody brilliant piece</a> - from The Malay Mail. I especially liked the bit about the book he hadn't finished coloring. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Speakeasy > Ibrahim and the pleasures of polygamy S. Jayasankaran THE Member of Parliament for Kelantan's Pasir Mas, Datuk Ibrahim Ali, was a rational thinker who worried deeply about things like marital problems and divorce. So he proposed to Parliament that Muslim women be taught to accept polygamy in order to avoid these evils. Men, he explained in dulcet tones, "just want to have fun". It was a deeply insightful remark which warmed the hearts of Mormons the world over but left Marina Mahathir cold because she thought that Ibrahim was descending to new lows even by his own standards. Actually, Ibrahim was a humble man with much to be humble about and he knew that to succeed in politics it was often necessary to rise above one's principles. That was why he generally got a rise out of people by switching political parties so often that it left them bewildered. It was simple: if you could not convince people, you confused them. The politician was an independent lawmaker who was dependent on Parti Islam SeMalaysia, or Pas, to make it into Parliament but independent enough to bite the hand that fed him. Still, he was a conscientious parliamentarian who always missed a chance to keep quiet but never underestimated the power of less-than-intelligent people in large groups, urging them to unite because they had nothing to lose "but their IQs." "By Ibrahim," whistled the Zimbabwean president admiringly. He was moved to tears by the eloquence of Ibrahim and felt compelled to offer the canny politician Zimbabwean citizenship, the highest honour ever bestowed on canny politicians the world over. "Not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin," replied Ibrahim for, firstly, he had three chins and, secondly, because he was a self-effacing man with much to be self-effacing about. Munirah Bahari, the vice president of the National Islamic Students Association of Malaysia, didn't agree with that sort of transparency because she thought there was too much of it in schools already. She firmly believed that schoolgirls wore alluring outfits that "were a distraction to men" which, if left unchecked "could lead to babies born out of wedlock and, to an extent, even prostitution". It was staggering logic that floored Marina Mahathir but Ms Munirah knew that Malaysian men were a serial-raping, handbag snatching bunch of miscreants who vacillated between the English Premier League and 'keris'-waving in fits and starts, which only proved that they had to be protected from themselves and their penchant for hanging around schools to ogle children. Ibrahim sympathised and thought that the answer lay in teaching women to appreciate the pleasures of polygamy. He was a selftaught, well-read man who rued the fact that his library had recently burned down, which meant that he'd lost both books, one of which he hadn't finished colouring. Ibrahim told Parliament that marital problems came about because women could not accept polygamy, so, "from a preventive point of view", what was needed was "a big campaign" to educate them. It was a bold and far-reaching statement that gladdened the hearts of Ogilvy & Mather staffers who thought that Ibrahim was, indeed, worthy of Zimbabwean citizenship. Ms Marina agreed because she realised that Ibrahim was unique, just like everyone else, and that he was a meek fellow with much to be meek about. She didn't blame him one bit either because she realised that...... he was born with a silver foot in his mouth.</td> </tr> </table>

Dr. M needs a new prescription

yuejon — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:03:22 +0800

I remember back in the 90s when I was still a lil kid in school, everyone was talking about Wawasan 2020 (Vision 2020). When I first heard it, I vaguely remember asking my parents why does Dr. Mahathir want 20/20 vision eyesight and is making such a big deal about it? (He wears glasses. Get it? Get it? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" border="0" />). Okay enough about me being cute. On to me being an ignorant kid. I'm going to admit that I did not fully understand what Dr. M's Vision 2020 was all about back then. In my mind, it was about flying cars, bullet trains, people wearing silver clothes, funky looking shiny buildings, the smiling sun and rainbows in the sky. These were the images I drew whenever there was some Vision 2020 poster drawing contest. Then there was this awful song we used to have to sing during morning assemblies which kinda went, Wawasan 2020! Satu pandangan jauh; bukan impian tetapi kenyataan, and I forget the rest of this song. I think they stopped playing it eventually when Badawi took over. (Oooh, I just found out that there's a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wawasan_2020" target="_blank" class="postlink">wiki</a> on the song <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" />) In the deep recesses of my memory (besides the flying cars), I remember people talking about Malaysia being a fully developed first world country by year 2020 and something about Bangsa Malaysia. A Malaysia for Malaysians. Let me just say that I didn't get this whole Bangsa Malaysia thing then. In my mind, I'm bloody Malaysian. What's the big deal? Why are people trying to tell me I'm friggin' Malaysian when I know that I am one. I just did not get the emphasis on being Malaysian. Then there was that other thing about Bahasa Malaysia, instead of Bahasa Melayu. What was the difference? Argh! It's all the same when you're 10 years old. Y'know, back in the 90s in Ipoh, I studied in an all boys' school which was originally established by the British back in the colonial days. I had Malay, Indian and Chinese friends and racism was never an issue. We'd play football, popiah, galah panjang, and catch grasshoppers together. I was considered strange by the Chinese blokes who would wonder what's wrong with this kid who doesn't speak Chinese. Hell, I spoke Bahasa Malaysia to those blokes and anyone who didn't speak English; yellow, brown or black. It didn't matter to me. I was easy going and laid back. Ipoh was a laid back town. We were all kids and we just wanted to have fun. So fast forward a few years, circa 2003 - 2007. We've certainly gone backwards. You let the corrupt UMNOputra racists run the country with their false perceptions of Malay supremacy (who ironically for some reason need the support of the NEP security blanket to bolster their so-called superiority complex) and you have idiots waving the keris in public, morons who say that there's no such thing Bangsa Malaysia and douchebags who say that UMNO doesn't need the Indians and Chinese to rule the country and they should just leave. These UMNOputras should be the ones getting locked up under the Sedition Act for they are the ones who are actually inciting racial hatred. Fast forward to 2008, and you have the very person who coined "Vision 2020" completely abandoning one of the very core strategies of Vision 2020, which is to establish a united Malaysian nation (meaning ALL races). Dr. M chose to <a href="http://malaysianinsider.com/mni/desperate-dr-m-plays-the-race-card.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">play the racial card</a> with his statement that the Malays will lose their rights if Badawi remains PM or if PR takes over. It is without a doubt in my mind that Dr. M is a racist, selfish and egotistical attention seeking whore who does everything for the sake of his own interest with absolute disregard of the implications to the rest of the nation. He may think that his actions now will preserve his legacy, but he's really dismantling any good that he brought to the country (amidst the corruption). By accusing Anwar of being a chameleon, Dr. M should realize that his protege probably picked that up from the bigger chameleon himself while they were still chummy. Dr. M is by far, the biggest hypocrite of them all by consistently contradicting himself and adjusting his colors to suit the political climate. Vision 2020 my ass <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/moon.gif" alt="Moon" border="0" />. Dr. M could not care less about Bangsa Malaysia. He'd rather see the country in absolute racial turmoil for the sake of his ego. I prefer my visions of flying cars and shiny buildings. Ignorance was truly blissful. Shame on you Dr. M.

No Cheese Rolling

yuejon — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:45:33 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3354&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Damn rain! Decided to call <a href="http://www.cheese-rolling.co.uk/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Cheese Rolling</a> off <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_cry.gif" alt="Crying or Very sad" border="0" />. As much fun as it looks like watching a bunch of idiots chase a cheese down an extremely steep hill, it's not worth the 1 hour 45 minute drive just to get soaked by the rain <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/nope.gif" alt="Nope" border="0" />.

Southend Air Show

yuejon — Mon, 26 May 2008 05:21:33 +0800

So we headed East to Southend-on-Sea today, for the annual Southend Air Show. We were a little hesitant initially as the forecast was for heavy rain, and it was pouring for the most part of the drive. But hey, luck was on our side and by the time we got into Essex, it was bright and sunny <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" />. Then the news just got better as they announced that the forecasted rain was completely wrong! Anyway, I've got to say the air show was pretty impressive. Lots of things to do and sights to see again <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. Fast planes, big guns and people EVERYWHERE! As usual, I've uploaded the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3216" target="_blank" class="postlink">pictures up in the gallery</a>. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3295&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3293&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Welcome to Southend-on-Sea! Time to enjoy the air show! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3267&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3265&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Just look at the amount of people who turned up to watch the show <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3231&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3229&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Royal Air Force paratroopers going by right above my head <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3235&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3233&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Royal Air Force Red Arrows making their approach to wow the crowd <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3243&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3241&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Pretty amazing how fast they fly and how they maintain their formation <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3259&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3257&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Guinot Wingwalkers strutting their stuff up in the air <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3279&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3277&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> One of the Wingwalkers. I just had to take a picture with her. She's so pretty <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> On overall, a real fun day <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. Going to check out <a href="http://www.cheese-rolling.co.uk/" target="_blank" class="postlink">cheese rolling</a> tomorrow. Just hope it doesn't rain <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_pray.gif" alt="Pray" border="0" />

Hippie Paradise Garden

yuejon — Sun, 25 May 2008 07:08:35 +0800

This weekend's a long one here in UK. I was originally planning to go to Lisbon in Portugal, but British Immigration is holding my passport hostage while they're extending my work permit and I haven't gotten it back in time to go overseas <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />. Ah well, decided to check out the local festivities around UK instead. So Fredy, Liana and I headed off to Victoria Park in London for a summer festival called "Paradise Garden". The <a href="http://www.paradisegardens.org.uk/?show=Home" target="_blank" class="postlink">promotional website</a> promised that there'd be tons of things to do, stuff to see, things to eat and lots of music! They weren't lying. There was a circus, fun fair, tons of stalls, tons of things to eat, a huge stage with plenty of live music, buskers and street performers mingling around. Anyway, it turned out to be a great big gathering of hippies. I've uploaded some pictures in the gallery. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3084" target="_blank" class="postlink">Check them out!</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3091&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3088&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> You can't have a fun fair without a carousel. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3115&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3113&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> A hippie stall. Save the pixies! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3107&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3105&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Hippie selling his mystic trinkets <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3131&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3129&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Fun fair food. A great big British Cumberland sausage. Tasty. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3123&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3121&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Meet the Rastafarian Coconut King! I bring me coconuts from Jamaica mon! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3139&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3137&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Paradise Stage. People just sprawled out all over the park chilling out to the music. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3143&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3141&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Wannabe Chinese hippies laying down on the field enjoying the music

Blind Rage

yuejon — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:00:42 +0800

The whole nation is giving its number one attention whore way too much attention. Journalists are compelled to report every single thing he says. Bloggers can't help but nitpick and analyze word for word what he's insinuating while trying to figure out the red herring through the smoke screens. Who am I referring to? None other than Dr. Mahathir. In the past, Abdullah has managed to shut him up for the most part of his previous term, and there were some little squeals of objections from Dr. M about Malaysia being a police state while he was attention deprived. Now that he's found his voice again, he's unleashed his wrath of pure bitter rage and hate on Abdullah. Anyway, Malik Imtiaz has a very succinct analysis on the Dr. M fiasco in his blog today, <a href="http://malikimtiaz.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-gives-dr-m.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">What Gives, Dr M?</a>. I highly recommend the read. It just goes to show the extent of denial that UMNO leaders of past and present are going through right now. I thought this bit really summarized it all: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Dr M may wish to remind himself that Abdullah Badawi led the Barisan Nasional to a significant win in the 2004 Elections (I will refrain from calling it a landslide win until we can be assured that the Election was free and fair in all senses of the expression) and that he did so for one primary reason: he promised a substantial reform of the system that Dr M had left behind. Abdullah Badawi's failure this Election was caused by a failure to deliver on the promises he made. Put another way, he failed to overhaul Dr M's system the way he said he would.</td> </tr> </table> So now, Dr. M is a victim of the very system he put in place. Irony is a bitter pill to swallow, isn't it? I'm no advocate of that system and I fully condemn it, but it does leave a sense of justice to put Dr. M through it and make him suffer. Just picture an image of a cobra with its head clamped down to the ground as it awaits nervously for the final fatal blow to its head. Picture the cobra haplessly try to wriggle its way out, spitting its poisonous venom on anyone who dares cross its path. That's Dr. M for you. Dr. M is going down, and UMNO will be the collateral damage that he brings down with him. Good riddance.

Black Cars are Sexy

yuejon — Fri, 23 May 2008 06:30:38 +0800

I like black cars. I own a black car. According to this article on a particular marketing research survey, my choice of car color apparently indicates that I'm consistently pessimistic and cheerless with below average confidence <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" /> <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/105057/What-Your-Car-Color-Reveals-About-Your-Psyche" target="_blank" class="postlink">What Your Car Color Reveals About Your Psyche</a> I wonder how did they even scale confidence level <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" />. Perhaps my confidence level is now boosted since I've been driving silver hired cars for the past year <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> Bah... I'm adorable and charming <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> Note to self: Do not date women who own orange, red, bright yellow, or emerald green cars as they have been identified to have the most pronounced mood swings. Likely to be neurotic.

Low Gear

yuejon — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:10:13 +0800

So I'm on my fifth car here in the UK. My employer provides expatriates hired cars to get to work and the rental car company then usually swaps cars every couple of months for whatever reasons (probably to service it). Anyway, I feel like a pseudo <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Clarkson" target="_blank" class="postlink">Jeremy Clarkson</a> of sorts as I try out each car; though I don't get to test drive Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Paganis, Porsches, BMWs and Aston Martins on a private racetrack <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />. Since Jezza (as Jeremy Clarkson is affectionately known here in UK) gets to review all the expensive and awesome supercars on his show "Top Gear" while I only get to drive compact economy cars; here's my version of it which I'll call, "Low Gear". Top Gear happens to be one of my favourite UK shows actually <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" />. Anyway, here are my brief reviews of the cars. Chevrolet Matiz Crap car. It's actually a rebadged Korean Daewoo. Small and absolutely useless. No power at all. Radio had a habit of bumping up the volume randomly and giving all drivers and passengers a fright. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsdown.gif" alt="Thumbs down" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.frostsseat.com/images/descriptions/Chevrolet/2008%20Chevrolet%20Matiz.PNG" border="0" /> Vauxhall Corsa Decent no-nonsense car. Zippy and not too small. Radio had a habit of changing stations by itself though. Bit of a chick car. Underpowered. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_neutral.gif" alt="Neutral" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/graphics/galleries/vauxhall/corsa/pixcorsa8.jpg" border="0" /> Vauxhall Astra Has some cool and practical features. It also had the most power of the lot and a cool sports mode which boosted its performance and response. Automatic climate control is great and so were the heated seats for cold days. Car felt "meaty" on the road. Cool display console with lotsa useful info. My favourite out of the lot so far. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup.gif" alt="Thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.automotoportal.com/media/images/vijesti/061117002.jpg" border="0" /> Renault Megane The latest of the lot. Keyless ignition, which I find peculiar. Weird looking as most French cars are. Just look at that weird ass rear!!! It looks like a monkey wearing a space helmet. You've gotta be small to fit in the back seat too. The steering is really light though. There are some interesting gizmos, but most of them rather impractical and looks cheesy. It feels underpowered too. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsdown.gif" alt="Thumbs down" border="0" /> <img src="http://img.motorpasion.com/2007/02/renault_megane_sport_dci-01.jpg" border="0" /> Wait, that's only four cars... but you said five, Jon! Yes, I can count. I drove two Corsas so that accounts for the "missing" fifth car. And for the record, yes all the cars I drove were silver/gray color for some reason.

Lock 'em up!

yuejon — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:07:36 +0800

Here's an excerpt from Malaysiakini on the latest development with the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on the Lingam fiasco: <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/82989" target="_blank" class="postlink">Commission: Act against Dr M, 5 others</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Lingam video clip has recommended that former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad be investigated under various laws for his role in the appointment of judges. Other persons also named to face possible action are former chief justices Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim and Eusoff Chin, senior lawyer VK Lingam, former minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and business tycoon Vincent Tan. In its 191-page report, the commission recommended that they be investigated under a slew of laws - Sedition Act, Official Secrets Act, Penal Code and obstruction of justice. De facto law minister Zaid Ibrahim today said that the cabinet has directed the Attorney General's Chambers to institute immediate investigations against the six. Earlier, Zaid said that the government has decided to release the commission's report to the public. The four-volume report will be sold at RM542.10 and be available next week.</td> </tr> </table> Well, they're making some headway on this and it appears that the RCI did their homework with the appropriate recommendations. Send them all to jail, that's what I say! Strip them all off of their Tun-ships and Datuk-ships! Send them to the sodomites! God damned money grubbing shameless corrupted bastards (they're not in the government anymore so saying this isn't seditious). Anyway, let's not get overly excited over this development and lose sight of the bigger picture. I personally expected that the report would be made public anyway since Bodowi needed to get Dr. M off from hounding his ass and this is one way to take some heat off. Bear in mind that the Royal Commission of Inquiry is only able to make recommendations. However, investigations and prosecution of this lot is still dependent on the discretion of the police and attorney general. Dr. M, the master of reverse psychology, now portrays himself as the <a href="http://www.sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=22229" target="_blank" class="postlink">victim</a> in this whole fracas. Well, boo-fuckin'-hoo, it's high time you took some of the crap for all your misdeeds and wrong-doings. We've also already witnessed how quickly some wonderful sounding propositions can degenerate into absolute crap within a matter of days. Example: The proposed replacement for the ACA, the MCAC, went from an independent body accountable to Parliament, only to come full circle to being what it was before; unaccountable to Parliament, without power to prosecute and <a href="http://www.theedgedaily.com/cms/content.jsp?id=com.tms.cms.article.Article_e5f74bdd-cb73c03a-d5276a00-f7aa6906" target="_blank" class="postlink">absolutely ineffective toothless crap</a>. Why even bother? So don't be surprised if this turns out to be yet another smelly vat of swill. We will see if the authorities have the willpower to prosecute. The attorney general, Abdul Gani Patail was instrumental in the prosecution of Anwar 10 years ago for Dr. M. Will he prosecute his old master, Dr. M, this time around? I know I've said that I have reservations about the defections of MP since I believe the public voted for the party, not for the individual, but I do hope that the defections do take place and PR comes into power as soon as possible and rid the government, judiciary, and police of all its cancers. I'm really tired of the BN crap. Bring on the PR crap instead.

SLAM IT!!! SLAM IT!!!

yuejon — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:51:02 +0800

Why are Malaysian journalists so fond of the word "SLAM"? Like for example, <a href="http://thestar.com.my/election/story.asp?file=/2008/3/5/election2008/20540632&sec=Election2008" target="_blank" class="postlink">Abdullah slams Anwar</a> or <a href="http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news.php?id=324991" target="_blank" class="postlink">Nik Aziz slams Karpal</a> or <a href="http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/Frontpage/20080409184644/Article/pppull_index_html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Dr M slams Karpal</a> or <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/79783" target="_blank" class="postlink">Guan Eng slams Abdullah</a> or <a href="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/4/12/nation/20932678&sec=nation" target="_blank" class="postlink">MCA slams PAS</a>. Yeah baby!!! High fives all around!!! How about some chest thumps? Unh!!! Yeah!!! Butt slaps!!! Mmm... Just a pet peeve, but is that the most imaginative word you guys can come up with to sensationalize things? I wonder is it the journalists' fault or are these headlines just the result of trigger happy editors particularly fond of slamming. For starters, there are at least 13 other words for "slam" in the <a href="http://thesaurus.reference.com/browse/slam" target="_blank" class="postlink">thesaurus</a>: blister, drub, excoriate, flay, lash, rip into, scarify, scathe, scorch, score, scourge, slap, slash. Okay some of those might be a little extreme and inappropriate in this context but I'm just trying to stress a point that there's more than one way to headline that "this guy is bitching at this other guy". What an unimaginative lot.

Be careful what you wish for

yuejon — Sat, 10 May 2008 17:59:27 +0800

So what do most people who blog do after a while? They read their <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/archive.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">old blog posts</a> naturally. I read through some of mine, and thought to myself, half the time I don't know what I was <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=238" target="_blank" class="postlink">writing about</a> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />. Okay okay, I do happen to know what some of my <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=272" target="_blank" class="postlink">obscure references</a> were in regards to. Anywho, my writing style is still pretty much the same, though I seem pissier these days and more generous with the explicits. Still, I was reminded about <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=237" target="_blank" class="postlink">the good</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=230" target="_blank" class="postlink">times</a>, <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=90" target="_blank" class="postlink">the bad</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=264" target="_blank" class="postlink">times</a>, <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=244" target="_blank" class="postlink">the car crashes</a>, <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=61" target="_blank" class="postlink">the stupidity</a>, <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=86" target="_blank" class="postlink">the</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=266" target="_blank" class="postlink">heartaches</a>, <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=267" target="_blank" class="postlink">the</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=256" target="_blank" class="postlink">nitpicking</a>, <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=178" target="_blank" class="postlink">the naivety</a>, <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=131" target="_blank" class="postlink">the cat</a>, and <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=200" target="_blank" class="postlink">the</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=279" target="_blank" class="postlink">insignificant</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=274" target="_blank" class="postlink">exagerated</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=242" target="_blank" class="postlink">irrelevant</a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=228" target="_blank" class="postlink">crap</a>. Little trips down memory lane are pretty fun and I crack myself up <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" border="0" />. Now that Q2 of my life is pretty much in full swing and I'm fast approaching decade 3, I find that I'm pretty much the same old me. Just... older (not necessarily more mature though <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" border="0" />). I think age has mellowed me out and I am less idealistic about life. I do feel that I'm at a good place at this point in my life now. I don't hate my job but I do hate the underlying politics (favouritism and sexism have a habit of rearing its ugly head). But I'm realistic about it. Politics comes with every job anyway, just at a different degree. I primarily left my previous firm due to the politics (and lower wage <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />). Anyway, I've never written much about my life here in the UK so now's as good a time as any other. I often tell my friends there are only two things that are good here; the work culture and the money. I say that the work culture is good because compared to the Asian/US work culture, the Brits know what work/life balance is. No one puts in ridiculous amount of unnecessary overtime and everyone leaves work on time. Money? That's self explanatory really. Other than that, British food pretty much sucks. The weather for the most part of the year is depressing (though the weather's been gorgeous this past couple of weeks). Things are very expensive. They are also the most paranoid people on earth (CCTVs everywhere!). You'd be surprised that there really isn't much to do here. Everything is closed by 5 pm (except the pubs). And after a while all the parks, the manors, the castles, and the museums are pretty much the same really. I've seen enough castles to last me a lifetime. Anyway, I'll be here until the end of this year with a few visits back home off and on. By then, hopefully it will be the end of all this travelling. I've actually gotten pretty tired of it for now. Funny how I wished I had the opportunity to travel a few years back. It was fun for a couple of months, but now I just wish that I'm done with it. Be careful what you wish for... You just might get it.

Good things happening in Penang

yuejon — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:30:43 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/82522" target="_blank" class="postlink">Syariah Court allows convert to renounce Islam</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote"> The Syariah Court in Penang has allowed a Chinese convert to renounce Islam in a rare decision today. Apostasy, or renouncing the faith, is one of the gravest sins in Islam and a very sensitive issue in Malaysia where the Islamic courts have rarely allowed such renunciations and have also jailed apostates. Syariah Court judge Othman Ibrahim said he had no choice but to allow an application by cook Siti Fatimah Tan Abdullah to renounce her faith and return to Buddhism. "The court has no choice but to declare that Siti Fatimah Tan Abdullah is no longer a Muslim as she has never practised the teachings of Islam," Othman told a packed courtroom. "I order the conversion certificate to be nullified," he added.</td> </tr> </table> A step closer to being an actual moderate Muslim country. Choice of religion and God's relationship with anyone is personal, and I'm glad the Syariah Court is beginning to recognize that. I hope the Muslim fanatics out there will not overreact to this decision and start saying idiotic things like <a href="http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Friday/National/2229459/Article/index_html" target="_blank" class="postlink">"darahnya halal dibunuh"</a> (his/her blood is kosher to be killed) because she has committed apostasy in the eyes of those who practice Islam. No one is questioning that Malaysia's official religion is Islam. However, we are all rightfully protected by the Federal Constitution that we are free to practice any religion we chose to. I for one am very happy with this landmark decision and can only hope that this is the start of a positive trend. I can only hope that the court doesn't reverse its decision and decide to rehabilitate her. Now what about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lina_Joy" target="_blank" class="postlink">Lina Joy</a>?

Free RPK!!!

yuejon — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:00:56 +0800

Well I've got to say my peace. I'm not going to add much more to what many other blogs have already mentioned, but I'll just use my own blog as a show of support to Raja Petra Kamarudin in his quest to piss every single corrupt motherfucker-in-power off. Basically, RPK kicked <a href="http://www.malaysia-today.net/2008/content/view/6604/84/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Najib squarely in the balls</a>. Najib, blinded with the aching pain in his balls is taking it very personally, and once you're up there you don't play fair. So Najib slaps RPK with <a href="http://themalaysianinsider.com/mni/raja-petra-charged-with-sedition-goes-to-jail.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">sedition</a>. As most blogs have already analyzed, sedition is about inciting hatred with intent to overthrow the government of the day. If you think about the meaning of this word very broadly (as all BN politicians do), every general election is basically an act of sedition with the opposing politicians nitpicking and raising issues of the government while trying to get into Parliament. How about members of the public who are voting against the government of the day? Is that sedition or democracy? Hell, even Anwar's claims of enticing BN MPs defection to PR to overthrow BN are seditious then. But I'm going off tangent... The bottom line is that sedition is an outdated law which has no place in a democratic society and can be so easily abused by those in power. Najib's blatant abuse of power is basically to sidestep going to civil court. He should be filing a defamation and libel case against RPK if he wants to clear his name. I'm not a lawyer or an expert in law, but if I understand the situation correctly, charging him with sedition instead basically prevents RPK from bringing hard evidence on Altantuya's murder to open court. Najib is trying to contain the big can of worms. Anyhow, I really think Najib is just pushing himself further into a corner and this latest move pushes him one step closer to checkmate. The more he wriggles and struggles, more worms crawl out of the can. This will seriously backfire. There is nothing in RPK's article which is seditious and any level-headed and rational thinking person can see that. Defamatory to Najib, yes; but not seditious. I am positive that I'm not alone as I'm sure my fellow countrymen can see through the smokescreen. By the way, this is an insight of things to come if Najib were to become PM. So RPK, this is about justice. You're a brave man making a strong statement in the most ballsy way. You're a risk taker and you're playing the game of chess in a style that these morons don't know how to deal with, and I truly hope that you succeed. You have my support. Give 'em hell!!! <a href="http://www.malaysia-today.net/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3081&g2_serialNumber=1" border="0" /></a> "Nemo me impune lacessit" - Nobody provokes me with impunity

Portsmouth & Isle of Wight

yuejon — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:13:14 +0800

We had a long weekend here in the UK, so some colleagues and I took the opportunity to go for a lil sight seeing. Anyway, we headed down South to Portsmouth, which is a historical naval port and home to a few famous historic ships. Then we took a ferry across to the Isle of Wight, which is a scenic little island about 30 kilometers across (smaller than Singapore). I've put up a whole lot of pictures of the trip in the gallery with some narration. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=2645" target="_blank" class="postlink">Check them out!</a> Here are a few highlights of my favourite photographs: <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2740&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2738&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The HMS Victory (she sure has a lot of cannons) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2876&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2874&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Spinnaker Tower <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2768&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2766&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Vast fields of flowers (I think they're mustard flowers) <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3080&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3078&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The Needles at Isle of Wight. It was rather foggy unfortunately. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2784&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2782&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Lichen growing on a rock <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2872&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2870&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Liana, Fredy, Angie and I with the sea and the town of Newport behind us

Ka Ting has found his balls?

yuejon — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:09:42 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysia-today.net/2008/content/view/6904/84/" target="_blank" class="postlink">MCA No Longer Recognises Malay Supremacy</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">MCA President Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting says the party no longer recognises Malay supremacy as well as mono-racial and mono-religious policies, because such practices have deprived the rights and interests of the other races. Ong said the spirit of the Constitution has often been interpreted narrowly by some people, including the unilateral interpretation of the Malay privileges, the non-Malays have no right to propose alternatives.</td> </tr> </table> <a href="http://themalaysianinsider.com/mni/ong-ka-ting-takes-on-sensitive-issues-1-after-another.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Ong Ka Ting takes on sensitive issues, 1 after another</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 - Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting threw off the shackles today and trampled on all the sensitive topics that he and the MCA have studiously avoided over the years. If this is the approach that MCA politicians will take from now on, they could end up stealing the thunder from the Opposition and also put them on the path of confrontation with Umno and the powerful religious authorities. Delivering the motion of thanks on the royal address, the MCA president said that non-Muslims should not be subjected to any form of syariah laws. Also non-Muslims who convert to Islam after marriage should be allowed to renounce the religion after the marriage has ended.</td> </tr> </table> Oh my... He's suddenly very outspoken and completely out of character. After our castrated eunuch was shouted at, whipped, and brought down to his knees by the UMNO goons over the years, he seems to have found a pair of prosthetic balls. What a way to go too, sticking his hand in the hornets' nest and poking them in the eye. Very bold and brazen! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2644&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Ka Ting: Waaahhh!!! My new balls damn big leh!!! Let's see if those balls are made of steel or putty. Ka Ting, are you sure the rest of your MCA boys and girls think the same way as you do? Decisions from yet another one of your "closed-door" meetings perhaps? Are you going to retract your statement and apologize to your masters when Kerismuddin, Monkey Boy, C4jib and double Muhammad start screaming, "DON'T QUESTION OUR RIGHTS!!!", or stand your ground? Will you fight for the rights of all Malaysians regardless of race? Is this going to change my perception of the MCA? Am I going to now support MCA? No and no; simply because it's still a racially based party. You're now only harping belatedly on issues that you completely discounted and ignored when the opposition was harping about them. So you're taking on the opposition role now I see. Lots of land scams in the horizon coming up to bite you on the ass eh? No more money to keep you quiet and submissive? In my opinion, you can start by changing the name and rebranding the party to champion a multi-racial agenda. That would show MCA's sincerity in abandoning racial politics. One can give them the benefit of the doubt that they're trying to stay relevant by giving in to the demands of the people. But, I don't buy it or believe them anyway. 50 years of that BN racial and corruption bullcrap is really quite enough for the country. It's going to take a lot more than just rhetorics to convince me. I'll admit that as skeptical and cynical I am about all this "reinventioning" of BN, it's encouraging to see that some are listening and willing to at least talk about it. Nevertheless, it's all rhetorical and still just talk at the moment. We see none of this actual "reinventioning" to date and most of the old dogs just can't drop their old ways. The shameless blame passing antics of the likes of Samy and Khir to elevate themselves to sainthood by blatantly lying about what they did to "protect the people" is just pathetic really. Okay on another note, I'm going to be the first to admit that I found the whole "Bigfoot" and "Big Monkey" thing in Parliament more amusing than shameful when I read about it. Not that I condone or encourage it, but that's just good reality TV for you man <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

It's already May?!?!?!

yuejon — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:48:51 +0800

Where did April go? and March? and February? and January? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" /> That was... fast.

Too many idiots and not enough lightning bolts to strike 'em

yuejon — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:03:59 +0800

I've been a Chelsea fan for over ten years since the days of Glenn Hoddle and when Ruud Gullit was player manager. Gianfranco Zola was one of my favourite players. Jose Mourinho has of course been my all time favourite manager and the special one's ego amused me while it pissed others off. He was the right man for Chelsea at the right time. I was disappointed when Jose decided to leave Chelsea, and even more so when he was replaced by the relatively unknown and dull Avram Grant. Although Roman Abramovich brought Jose to Chelsea, I think he's an idiot since he should have just let Jose do what he was best at doing. Instead, Roman insisted on sticking his hand in managing the club as well. Avram has had his ups and downs, and the EPL title chase has been close this season, but he's certainly no Jose Mourinho. However, we're doing pretty well anyway. So what's pissing me off today? Have a look at what's on the BBC: <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7369972.stm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Chelsea visit sparks Malaysia row</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Malaysian Muslim groups have called for protests when Chelsea football club visits in July because the coach, Avram Grant, and a player are Israeli. An alliance of 21 Muslim groups is angry the Malaysian authorities have given permission for the Israelis to visit the country with the London club.</td> </tr> </table> What the hell? It is precisely things like this that just makes me feel ashamed of being Malaysian. The mindset is that - Avram Grant and Tal Ben Haim, being Israeli, instantly makes them enemies to all Muslims. Although Avram's just managing the club and Ben Haim's just a player, they're somehow involved someway or another with the Palestinian conflict. Bloody hell, Avram's a football manager and Ben Haim's a football player! Can we not mix religion and politics with sports please? (Don't even get me started on the Beijing Olympics) I did actually wonder about this when Avram took over. Were all the Muslim Chelsea supporters going to stop supporting Chelsea just because Avram is Israeli? Of all the dumbest things! I get so exasperated with all these fanatical and backward thinking people. I take no sides in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, but Avram and Ben Haim have absolutely nothing to do with it! The idiots who are protesting are selfish people who are protesting for the sake of protesting. Just the wrong place and the wrong forum for a protest. Completely inappropriate! I'm sure I'm not the only Chelsea supporter from Malaysia, so first of all, no improvement with the international perception that Malaysians are a bunch of parochial religious fanatics (what Islam Hadhari?) and secondly Chelsea FC is probably going to think twice about coming to Malaysia, so supporters may now be deprived from meeting their idols and possibly a great match. *Sigh* Maybe they're just Manchester United fans that are pissed off that they lost. Yea... that's it.

Looks like Spring's here to stay

yuejon — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:53:28 +0800

Hopefully... I looked out my window yesterday to see if my <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1935" target="_blank" class="postlink">little friend</a> behind the satellite dish was still in her nest, but sadly no. I thought she had left for good <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" /> Anyway, I decided to check out the nest again today and hey, guess what I saw? <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2641&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2639&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> And the audience goes, "Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww..." Looks like she's got a couple of new friends! I managed to catch them during feeding time too. They're ugly lil buggers... and sure have a lotta poop.

CHELSEA CHELSEA!!! CHELSEA CHELSEA!!!

yuejon — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:33:19 +0800

<a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=220953&cc=4716" target="_blank" class="postlink">Chelsea 2-1 Man Utd</a> <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/domr/grantceleb_412_g.jpg" border="0" /> MAN UTD CAN SUCK MY BALLS!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/finger.gif" alt="Finger" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/moon.gif" alt="Moon" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_boohoo.gif" alt="Boo hoo!" border="0" /> <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/domr/ballackceleb_g_275.jpg" border="0" /> Yea Ballack!!! Woo hoo!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://sportbuzz.images.infostradasports.com/images/lib/basic/sport/football/club/logo/small/4034.gif" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/bounce.gif" alt="Bounce" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/banana.gif" alt="Dancing banana" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/rofl.gif" alt="ROFL" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/elephant.gif" alt="Dancing elephant" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/headbang.gif" alt="Headbang" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/hump.gif" alt="Hump" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/loltard.gif" alt="LOLtard" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/spin.gif" alt="Spin" border="0" /> <img src="http://sportbuzz.images.infostradasports.com/images/lib/basic/sport/football/club/logo/small/4034.gif" border="0" />

Well that's kinda half-hearted, Kerismuddin

yuejon — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:53:11 +0800

<a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/81956" target="_blank" class="postlink">Hisham apologises for keris act</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">He said that he took full responsibility for his actions but gave no guarantees that he would not repeat the keris-waving again during this year's Umno annual general assembly. "I am sorry of it had affected the non-Malays," he told reporters today after attending a BN Youth meeting at the Putra World Trade Centre today. "I would also like to apologise to the Malays over my failure to uphold the Malay symbol (keris)," he added.</td> </tr> </table> <img src="http://ijok2007.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/hishamuddin-khairy-and-kris.jpg" border="0" /> Taking a half-step in the right direction, but I seriously doubt your sincerity (along with that monkey at your side). I see this as you trying to save your sorry, arrogant, insensitive and racist ass. Nope. Not forgiven. By the way, I also hate being referred to as non-Malay. Why can't you just say Malaysians?

Do you want this guy as your PM?

yuejon — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:53:33 +0800

<img src="http://themalaysianinsider.com/mni/images/stories/najib_april24.jpg" border="0" /> Hell no! I certainly don't. The man has no <a href="http://www.sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=21710" target="_blank" class="postlink">conscience</a>. Don't even give him the chance to take that post. At the other end, we have Lim Guan Eng who in my opinion is doing a stellar job at championing a progressive and democratic Malaysia, <a href="http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/4/24/nation/20080424183240&sec=nation" target="_blank" class="postlink">starting with Penang</a>. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Penang to continue offering posts to competent people PETALING JAYA: The Penang state government will continue to offer posts to people who are "competent, accountable and transparent" regardless of which political party they belong to. "Are we going to grow up and grow out of the outdated mindset? The time has come to look at the content of character rather than colour of skin or the gods you pray to or the respective political beliefs that you hold," he said at a press conference Thursday.</td> </tr> </table> Amen to that!

The Black Hole In My Eye

yuejon — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:05:02 +0800

Bend down and drop your pants then, Dr M

yuejon — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:59:26 +0800

<a href="http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/4/22/nation/21018171&sec=nation" target="_blank" class="postlink">Dr Mahathir: I'm ready to be probed</a> I couldn't help but snicker when I saw the word "probe" <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/snicker.gif" alt="Snicker" border="0" />. I guess I'm childish that way <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/looney.gif" alt="Looney" border="0" />. The image that came to my mind can be best described by the picture below of Butters from the South Park episode, "The Death of Eric Cartman". <img src="http://z.about.com/d/animatedtv/1/0/G/T/sp906_The_Death_of_Eric_Cartman-1.jpg" border="0" /> So snap on the rubber gloves and lube up! It's gonna sting! He's gonna be kickin' and screamin'! Stick it in and twirl it around so the senile old man doesn't get <a href="http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/01/18/lingam-tape-rci-mahathir-evasive-forgetful-and-irresponsible/" target="_blank" class="postlink">selective amnesia</a> again. If he wants a probe, give him an invasive and penetrating probe. Make him squirm! Make him squeal!

Well said, Nazri, well said

yuejon — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:05:49 +0800

<table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Nazri said: "Just because they are ministers, it doesn't mean they know everything. Not all ministers are clever."</td> </tr> </table> As quoted by him in the Bernama article, <a href="http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=327856" target="_blank" class="postlink">Asking Abdullah To Step Down Is Foolish, Says Nazri</a>. Yup, it takes one to know one. Birds of a feather flock together. Glad you realize how you don't know anything and how you've demonstrated time and time again how idiotic you are.

Reality TV

yuejon — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:49:04 +0800

Let's face it. Reality shows are actually really horrible shows for the most part. Some are downright offensive. Yes, there are a few good ones, but a lot of times, they're just deplorable and insulting to the intelligence. Yet for some reason, we just can't resist flipping the remote to watch the next silly thing that a bunch of moronic attention whores are going to abuse themselves with. So I've noticed some trends between British and American reality TV. They both like talent shows (and so do I), but there are a lot of other shows which are totally devoid of any talent and substance: British Reality TV The Brits seem to like watching shows about the human anatomy. They seem more inclined to watch "experimental" shows and stuff that makes you go "ewwwwwww". However, they'll always try to end it with some take-away "lesson" so that you won't feel so stupid for wasting an hour of your life watching it (I should learn to change channels instead).<ul> <li>Gross body stuff: - An idiot ingesting a tapeworm followed by a little camera probe to see what it looks like in his stomach. - Sex change operations (this is just nasty, honestly). <li>Social experiments: - What would happen if you made a super fat person and a super skinny person live together and make them swap their diets for a week. - Let's send a bunch of fat teenagers to Borneo to live with the Ibans and see if they can hunt for food. - Make a group of Brits live with some Muslim Uztazs and see if they can live life as a Muslim and embrace Islam. <li>More obsessions with the human anatomy: - Obese people with huge cottage cheese cellulite thighs and stretch-marked bellies running around in thongs. - Women who spend 14 hours a week shaving. - Lots and lots of shows about enlargement / reduction / enhancement / inadequacies / acceptance / rejection of various body parts. <li>Strange and embarrassing ailments: - This one really tickles my funny bone; People who have embarrassing ailments and are afraid to go to their doctors, but are more than willing to go on a reality TV show to get a diagnosis.</ul> American Reality TV Americans don't seem to be as fascinated with their anatomy, but they sure like to abuse it. Their reality shows are all about dating, or other shit that some moron is willing to do for 5 minutes of fame or some cash prize. Capitalism at its finest.<ul> <li>Stupid dating crap: - Shit like can an 80 year old woman fall in love with a 20 year old man? - Can some chick identify the homosexual amongst the heterosexual men? - Can a geeky dork date a super hot babe? - The answer to all of the above? With enough money, YES. <li>Self-inflicted abuse: - Slapstick stuff with idiots intentionally doing stupid stunts to themselves which sometimes involves body fluids or stapling their scrotums. <li>Mind numbingly painful shows: - Ditzy women who compete to become the next "Princess" based on who's ditzier. - Women with low self-esteem who compete on who can get loaded up with more plastic surgery and look more freakish. <li>Eating vile things: - Like cockroaches, rotting fish, bulls testicles, moose penis, goat eyeballs, live caterpillars, live worms, tub of lard, and Joe Rogan screaming, "EAT IT!!! EAT IT!!!"</ul> The only thing in common between the two is someone always ends up crying for reasons which are beyond me. I don't know which is worse. There are just some things that I don't want to see, but yet I still can't resist watching that crap <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif" alt="Embarassed" border="0" />. What's wrong with me? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_cry.gif" alt="Crying or Very sad" border="0" />

Holy Crap! It really stinks here!

yuejon — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:31:07 +0800

I was just wondering the past couple of days whether it was just me or did the whole of Southern England seem to smell like poo. The acrid lingering smell of rotten garbage hits you with the pungency of a fermenting vat of crap whenever you take a step outdoors. Then I came across this article on <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7354538.stm" target="_blank" class="postlink">BBC</a>. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Pong in the air is 'Euro-whiff' A foul smell hanging over southern England is being blamed on easterly winds bringing either farming or industrial smells across the Channel. Labelled "Euro-whiff" by the Met Office, the source of the smell - alternately described as sulphur and manure - is under investigation.</td> </tr> </table> Yea, English weather is pretty depressing. If it's not raining, it's freezing and if it's not freezing, it just stinks. Must be the French across the channel with their stinky cheese. Sacre bleu!

When life deprives you of chow kuey teow...

yuejon — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:46:23 +0800

You make your own chow kuey teow! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2604&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2603&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /></a> Just missing some bean sprouts, but the bak choy was a good enough replacement. Didn't taste too bad. Pretty good actually. I'm kinda proud of it <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

April 15 - The Aftermath

yuejon — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:27:49 +0800

Hmmm... Regarding the much anticipated "<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=334" target="_blank" class="postlink">March 8th Episode 2</a>", I'm a little disappointed since there was no earth shattering announcement from Anwar. My popcorn masuk angin <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" /> Anyway, the <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/mni/anwar-claims-his-alliance-set-to-take-over-govt.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">big announcement</a> was that PR now has the numbers to form the federal government (kinda old news, but I guess he's making it official). Guess the real newsmaker was that he managed to pull a 10,000 strong crowd post-election. The police were spoilsports again as usual. Anwar also hinted at the possibility of Wan Azizah as PM. I am agreeable with his current strategy. BN's blundering more and more with each passing day, so let PR establish itself as a credible and viable alternative to the rakyat first before taking the leap of faith. I'll admit that I was a bit apprehensive when he seemed to be bent on toppling of the government within days of his political ban expiration. Things are just too shaky at this point. Let BN fumble more. I do have some reservations on the ethical issues of defection, but hey, if BN can do it in the past, let them have a taste of their own medicine. Ah well, onwards to a new Malaysia for Malaysians. Carpe diem baby! On a side note - I've managed to keep posting up blogs regularly, almost daily if I might add. Quite the achievement! We'll see how long I can keep this up <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

7 Seconds

yuejon — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:36:04 +0800

I came across an interesting article on <a href="http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2008/04/mind_decision" target="_blank" class="postlink">wired.com</a> today. <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Brain Scanners Can See Your Decisions Before You Make Them Haynes updated a classic experiment by the late Benjamin Libet, who showed that a brain region involved in coordinating motor activity fired a fraction of a second before test subjects chose to push a button. Later studies supported Libet's theory that subconscious activity preceded and determined conscious choice -- but none found such a vast gap between a decision and the experience of making it as Haynes' study has. In the seven seconds before Haynes' test subjects chose to push a button, activity shifted in their frontopolar cortex, a brain region associated with high-level planning. Soon afterwards, activity moved to the parietal cortex, a region of sensory integration. Haynes' team monitored these shifting neural patterns using a functional MRI machine.</td> </tr> </table> Whatever all that means. The jist of it is - basically your brain comes to a decision 7 seconds before you're even conscious of making the decision. So, you've already decided that you'd come by to my site before you were even aware that you were going to. Sucka! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

Being Chinese

yuejon — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:30:25 +0800

Just something that's been at the back of my mind for a long time, and I'll try to put it down in words as delicately as I can. Being of Chinese race myself, I find it especially apparent with some other Chinese folks who seem to treat me with such peculiarity that I don't speak any Chinese dialects. Merriam-Webster defines race as: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Main Entry: race Function: noun Etymology: Middle French, generation, from Old Italian razza Date: 1580 1: a breeding stock of animals 2 a: a family, tribe, people, or nation belonging to the same stock b: a class or kind of people unified by shared interests, habits, or characteristics 3 a: an actually or potentially interbreeding group within a species; also : a taxonomic category (as a subspecies) representing such a group b: breed c: a category of humankind that shares certain distinctive physical traits 4obsolete : inherited temperament or disposition 5: distinctive flavor, taste, or strength</td> </tr> </table> Let me bring your attention to item 2a - "a family, tribe, people, or nation belonging to the same stock". From an anthropological perspective, spoken/written language does not necessarily define one's race. You may dispute that language may fall under 2b - "a class or kind of people unified by shared interests, habits, or characteristics", but I'd dispute that that's from a cultural perspective. Yes, culture goes hand-in-hand with race, like chocolate syrup goes with vanilla ice cream; but they're still different. One's still chocolate syrup, and the other is still vanilla ice cream. They just complement each other. So I don't usually speak Chinese, since I sound like ass if I do. I usually limit it ordering food, but not conversational Chinese. I don't mind it when people speak Chinese amongst themselves in my presense, even when they know that I don't. I really don't mind it. You don't even need to be accomodative to me. I can understand some dialects to an extent and probably follow a little more than half the conversation (yay me <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" />). What I do mind is when these Chinese "purebreds" (wait, I'm a purebred too y'know) have this demeaning and derogatory way of exclaiming, "Don't know what kind of Chinese he is". Well, I'm an English speaking one, asshole. What kind of asshole are you? A Chinese speaking one? I agree it's probably to my disadvantage that I don't speak Chinese, but that's my problem, so let me deal with it. I'm bloody friggin' Chinese whether you like it or not. Sorry to polute your gene pool by not being Chinese enough. Sheesh! Like being of Chinese race is membership-based, and not a birth-right. I lose my "membership" and all "privileges" of being Chinese by not speaking it. Don't be so judgmental. I just think it just reflects the very small-mindedness and backward thinking of someone's mentality to utter such parochial statements. Not speaking Chinese does not mean I'm ashamed of my cultural heritage. I'm proud of it... and I'm damn proud of who I am! Being Chinese is part of what defines me. Hell, not speaking Chinese also defines who I am. I'd like to think that it doesn't make me any less Chinese (but obviously some of you will disagree with me on that). I'm not ashamed of it.

Alessandra, My Love

yuejon — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:30:34 +0800

If you don't already know, Alessandra is my 1992 Gibson Les Paul Standard. I just love this guitar so much. She can just sustain forever and plays like butter. Not only does she simply look gorgeous, but she's got plenty of balls and crunch for all the hard rockin' numbers as well! I just love the vibe and tone from a Les Paul. Anyway, the first video is of me playing some random improvised stuff. Michael Jackson's "Beat It" kinda slipped in at the beginning, followed by some hi-gain leads. The other video is of me playing a jazz number, "Take Five" by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Forgive my playing as it's a little sloppy <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif" alt="Embarassed" border="0" /> <embed src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2565&g2_serialNumber=4" width="320" height="290" type="video/x-ms-wmv" controller="true" autoplay="false" loop="false"></embed><embed src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2562&g2_serialNumber=4" width="320" height="290" type="video/x-ms-wmv" controller="true" autoplay="false" loop="false"></embed> Just push play! Yes, I make weird facial expressions. I'm feeling the music alright! I put up a few other self-indulgent videos of me noodlin' around with Alessandra <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=2537" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a>. Hey, you're at <a href="http://www.yuejon.com" target="_blank" class="postlink">yuejon.com</a>, what do you expect? You're bound to find a whole lot of self-indulgent crap on me here <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

Know Your Audience Demographics

yuejon — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:08:42 +0800

I find some of the ads on <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com" target="_blank" class="postlink">Malaysiakini</a> rather amusing. Here are a few gems I picked out: <a href="http://www.leading.com.my/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.malaysiakini.com/images/banners/MK2008M2.gif" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.checklawsuit.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://banner2.malaysiakini.com/www/delivery/ai.php?filename=banner2.gif&contenttype=gif" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.ponddesign.net/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://banner2.malaysiakini.com/www/delivery/ai.php?filename=ponddesign2.gif&contenttype=gif" border="0" /></a><embed src="http://www.malaysiakini.com/images/banners/james-tan_150x85.swf" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="150" height="85"></embed><ol type="1"> <li>Leading Distribution Selling spy/anti-spy equipment like GPS trackers, camera detectors for hotel & board rooms as well as high performance CD/DVD duplicators <li>CheckLawsuit.com You've probably been sued, so find out if you already are! <li>Fish Ponds Design Call Raj to design a nice big fish pond for your mansion <li>James Tan Immigration consultant and your gateway to emigrating to Australia </ol> I guess Malaysiakini does know their audience demographics, who probably are: <ol type="1"> <li><a href="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/1/2/nation/19898249&sec=nation" target="_blank" class="postlink">Paranoid amorous politicians</a> who frequent hotels for their sexual escapades, and enemies who want to track them down to mass produce recordings of said sexual escapades <li><a href="http://rockybru.blogspot.com/2007/01/injunction.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Sued bloggers</a> <li><a href="http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2007/10/12/central/19149671&sec=central" target="_blank" class="postlink">Assemblymen</a> who want big fish ponds in their istanas <li><a href="http://gilarider.blogspot.com/2007/07/million-malaysian-emigrated-due-to-nep.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">People</a> who want to get the hell out of Malaysia when the shit hits the fan </ol> Ermm... I don't know which one appeals to me more. Okay, hook me up with a pond, Raj. If you happen to be from one of these companies, do I get any commission for advertising here for you guys?

Tolerance

yuejon — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:44:14 +0800

Michael Chick writes interesting articles about sensitive issues on race/religion that most people wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole, and usually generates quite a reaction (though I do believe that he goes by a pseudonym). At least he backs it up with facts, unlike some other self-proclaimed scholars in this region. On his <a href="http://www.malaysia-today.net/2008/content/view/5753/84/" target="_blank" class="postlink">latest</a> - I, personally fall into category two and a bit of five (but I'm not Agnostic). I absolutely agree with him, that we should all just stop having the mindset that, "My God is better than your God". Your relationship with God is personal between you and Him. I, for one, am a self-professed Atheist, as I discount the existence of a Creator. It's personal, and just how I believe in my existence. At the same time, I have no qualms about anyone having religion; but I do have serious reservations about people who are fanatical about it or even judge me for my beliefs. I just believe that creationism is flawed, for the creator of the Creator is a paradox. Evolution is also just too obvious to deny. This, is my belief, my choice and my opinion. I don't try to be tolerant of other people's beliefs, since I think it's silly to have to tolerate what others profess to. Why tolerate? "Tolerating" just implies that you have issues with the other person and you have to bear with how that person's issues bothers you. Just accept people for who they are and what they believe in! Why is that person's belief a problem to you? It's people who have that whole holier-than-thou attitude that gives them the false perception that they must tolerate others in the first place. Without a doubt, there are many good and moral values taught through religion (and some not-so-good ones, but let's not go there). I won't deny that having faith in God has saved many from their darkest hours. To me, whether it's by sheer willpower or divine intervention, is questionable (but I won't go there either). It also is tragic how many lives have been lost through wars that have been fought over organized religion. That is not the fault of religion; that is the fault of man. Maybe I'll go to hell for believing what I believe. Then again, I don't believe in hell. I have never forced my belief onto anyone and it has always remained my opinion and personal choice. I believe life is as it is, and I'm living my personal hell and heaven on this rock we call Earth, however I make it out to be. If He exists, then God is the greatest practical joker. Blasphemy? If you believe I'm going to hell, well so be it. I don't.

April 15th

yuejon — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:26:55 +0800

Hmmm... April 15th should be an interesting day, in light of Anwar's return to politics. <ul> <li>Who will step down for Anwar to contest in a by-election? <li>Will BN MPs actually defect to PR? <li>What new can of worms will be opened? </ul> Something's brewing. So bring out the popcorn for another blockbuster! March 8th Episode 2 is coming... <img src="http://img3.harmony-central.com/acapella/ubb/snacks.gif" border="0" />

One Season Late

yuejon — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:38:44 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2327&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2325&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Well spring has just started in England, but the snow came one season late. We woke up this morning to find that the landscape had completely turned white. I've had my share of snow while I was in Michigan for 4 years, but had not experienced snow in England yet. I'm not too fond of snow since Michigan winters sometimes lasted 5-6 months, but it was nice to see it again, even for one day. Anyway, it's 4.30pm and the sun's up. All of the snow has melted and not a trace of this morning's whitewash is left. Enjoy the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=2163" target="_blank" class="postlink">pictures</a>!

Shaken & Stirred

yuejon — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:14:19 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2146&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> The resemblance is uncanny eh? Two suave gentlemen in suits with their pouty lips. Both look like they're perfectly calm and composed, but yet they're men who are ready to spring into action even with the slightest hint of danger. Great men of mystery. I mean, Daniel Craig does looks like me doesn't he? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/snicker.gif" alt="Snicker" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/loltard.gif" alt="LOLtard" border="0" />

Tranquility

yuejon — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:42:16 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2127&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2125&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Picture taken at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Water_Lake" target="_blank" class="postlink">Virginia Water Lake</a> I've put up some new pictures taken on the Lumix over in the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1898" target="_blank" class="postlink">gallery</a>. I've also created a new <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=2105" target="_blank" class="postlink">album</a> with the more enhanced and artistic ones.

Experimenting with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

yuejon — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:29:30 +0800

Yea I'm having fun with the new camera <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. Check out the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1898" target="_blank" class="postlink">album</a> in the gallery. Here are a few highlights: <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1934&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1932&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Wide angle shot. View from my room at 6.30 am (yes, I'm still rather jetlagged). Pay attention to the yellow flowers in the center of the picture. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1930&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1928&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Yellow flowers fully zoomed in (18x). Awesome! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1926&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1924&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The dish outside my room. Can you see my little friend? <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1938&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1936&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> There she is! Yet another demonstration of the powerful telephoto lens. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1946&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1944&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> The knobs on my Les Paul. Macro shots are cool!!! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1910&g2_serialNumber=3" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1908&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" /></a> Shot of the nightstand next to my bed. I like the warm and soft feel of this picture. Lamp + Phone + Guitar Magazines = Essential items More to come eventually I guess. So the verdict so far? Very happy with the new toy <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. Again, you can check out the rest of the pics in the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1898" target="_blank" class="postlink">album</a>.

Big Bag of Something

yuejon — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:24:42 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1884&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Hmmm... I got a big bag of something in the mail. What could it be? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1888&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> YEARGH!!! RIP IT UP!!! What? Another bag??? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1892&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Ooooohhh... I got me a LOOOOMMMMMIIIIIIXXXXX <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1896&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> YEAH!!! I love getting new toys!!! I've been told that I take crappy pictures by a few of you DSLR fanatics out there. No, I still don't wanna go down the DSLR path (the big bulky expensive path), but I've been mulling over getting a new camera for the longest time anyways. The old Pentax Optio S4i has been with me for well over 4 years now and just doesn't cut it anymore. So I got myself a <a href="http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/lumix/fz18/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Lumix DMC-FZ18</a>. <a href="http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_FZ18/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Reviews</a> <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicFZ18/" target="_blank" class="postlink">have</a> <a href="http://www.photoxels.com/panasonic-fz18-review.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">been</a> <a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2007/08/21/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ18/p1" target="_blank" class="postlink">very</a> <a href="http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3162&review=panasonic+lumix+dmc-fz18" target="_blank" class="postlink">good</a>. Only glaring issues are with the small CCD, which is sufficient, but could be so much better to match the lens it comes with (will get to that soon). Some noise issues with ISOs above 400. Other than that, this thing friggin' rocks! I set my eyes on this baby mainly because of the lens. Somehow they've managed to squeeze a wide-angled (28mm) and 18x telephoto (504mm) Leica lens all in one small and light package! Every review raves about the lens. Image stabilization of the Lumix are apparently second to none (not my own words). Purple fringing with high contrast images are almost non-existent. Ah well, the battery's charging right now and I haven't powered up the lil sucker up yet. Will post some preliminary shots eventually in the <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/" target="_blank" class="postlink">gallery</a>. So anyways, I'll still probably be taking crappy pictures even with my new toy, but I do love New Gadget Day! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" />

Mat Taib the Douchebag

yuejon — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:19:38 +0800

Only Muhammad x2 can come up with ridiculous statements like <a href="http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/80798" target="_blank" class="postlink">this</a> (sorry, for those without Malaysiakini subscriptions). <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">He pointed out that there were also other contributing factors to BN's performance including the role played by bloggers, news portals and short messaging service (SMS). "It wasn't a level-playing field (between the BN and opposition). BN did not use the portals, SMS and ICT (information and communications technology) to the fullest," he said.</td> </tr> </table> What about the massive abuse of main stream media? The massive overspending? The massive fraud? The massive vote buying? It is because of the unlevel-playing field which was advantageous to BN that the opposition had to resort to alternative means to reach out to the people and level that playing field. Don't make BN seem like the victim here. I've absolutely no sympathy. Sheesh... all sore losers. Idiot <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/slap.gif" alt="Slap" border="0" /> Why's this douchebag in the cabinet again?

Sweet Nectar of the Gods

yuejon — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:34:23 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1881&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> Ahhhhhhh... Belgian triple ales Full flavored... Malty... Dark... Crisp... 8.5% alcohol... Mmm... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/cheers.gif" alt="Cheers!" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/beer.gif" alt="Beer" border="0" />

Blazing Balls Of Fire

yuejon — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:33:12 +0800

It's strange that when you catch up with old friends after you've been hanging out with the relatively new ones, you begin to reflect on things that have come to pass, and where you're at this juncture in life. Okay, maybe that's just me and not you. Old friends know things about me that new ones don't. When I look back, I realize that the days have not only gone by faster, but life doesn't seem to be slowing down from its blistering pace. A lot has changed the past few years. Was I the same person that I used to be one year ago? How about two? Or three? Is this where I saw myself at 10 years ago? No, definitely not. I'd be a rock star now if ambition was reality. You lose more of your ideals and become more realistic (or jaded rather) with your outlook on life. With every blow that beats down at the very core of your being, you pick yourself up and tell yourself to chalk it up to experience. Funny, how often times you just walk into the same damn trap over and over again just to take the same beating. Is that resilience? Perseverance perhaps? Sheer insanity? I think we as humans, are naturally all masochistic suckers for punishment. Our ideals just lead us to do that. It's only human to want, desire and hope for what we can't get. We reach out for that very glimmer of hope and throw caution into the wind. Maybe there is a big pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But when did that rainbow turn into that big black rain cloud? I reflected on myself today and started to realize, I just stopped caring. I've just done my thing, and gone where the wind blows. If it leads me to the great big pot of gold, well whoop-de-fuckin-do! I've made my choices and it's gotten me to where I am now. Am I in such a bad place now? Taking control of life is actually daunting. Too many unknowns. Too many uncertainties. Too many blazing balls of fire raining from the sky to burn you. But we manage. We carry the scars and the baggage along with us, and as Calvin's dad would put it, "It builds character". We take on more challenges as the responsibilities with age grow. But why's everyone in such a rush to get somewhere? We grew up so fast only to realize, it kinda stinks up here. Ever noticed how our insecurities can turn us into such oversensitive bigots? And notice that with more baggage come even more insecurities? We get angry and defensive when someone plays up on our insecurities as we interpret it as an attack on our personal character. Now why's that? I think insecurities just reflect upon a truth we know of that we don't like to hear about. I have my insecurities and so do you. Deal with it. Insecurities do not make you inferior. So where is all this rambling leading to? Beats the hell out of me. Blazing balls of fire from the sky I guess... Watch your head. <img src="http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1587974.jpg" border="0" /> P.S. - Yes, I have a lot of time to reflect and write while I'm on a 13 hour flight to London

Flying Off (Again)

yuejon — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:22:02 +0800

Well here I go again, back to cold and gloomy UK. It's been a fun two weeks chilling out with friends and family. Lots and lots and lots of eating (I live to eat). Lost some weight with my staple diet of sandwiches in UK, but gained it all back on siu yuk in Malaysia. See y'all in June! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1870&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" />

Look at my...

yuejon — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:11:16 +0800

<a href="http://rajamongrel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Raja Petra Kamarudin</a> (RPK) reminds me of lil kitty over here... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=13385&g2_serialNumber=4" border="0" />

Loop de loop

yuejon — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:23:34 +0800

I've got a case of GAS

yuejon — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:07:00 +0800

No, my bowels are just fine and I didn't have any beans. GAS = Gear Acquisition Syndrome That's the official coined-up-internet-term for musicians who suffer from the constant desire to acquire more music gear and instruments. To quote <a href="http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Articles/Avoiding_GAS/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Harmony Central</a>: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) is a common disease found particularly among, but not limited to, guitar players. A loose definition of GAS would be the obsessive and irrational horse trading or purchasing of musical related equipment.</td> </tr> </table> Hi! My name is Jon, and I am a GAS-aholic. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1284" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1374&g2_serialNumber=6" border="0" /></a> Okay, my <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1284" target="_blank" class="postlink">GAS</a> isn't to the point where it's obsessive and irrational, since I almost always am able to justify the new acquisition. Really! I am! Like... I really need a Fender Telecaster now... I do... and a Gibson SG Classic... and... and... and... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> Don't judge me alright! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_naughty.gif" alt="Shame on you" border="0" /> I hear some of you photographers are just as bad with your DSLR cameras and all your different lenses! And don't even get me started on you car freaks! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_evil.gif" alt="Evil or Very Mad" border="0" />

A Good Breakfast is...

yuejon — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:26:58 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1825&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> + <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1826&g2_serialNumber=3" border="0" /> = <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/thumbsup2.gif" alt="Two thumbs up" border="0" /> That's the famous Ipoh white coffee & sah hor fun for any of you ignorant ones

Aye Cap'n! It be a mutiny!

yuejon — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:12:59 +0800

Thar she blows!!! ARRR!!! Shiver me timbers! 'Em UMNO boys are abandoning me ship like 'em spineless rats they are! I go down with me ship!!! Blub... Blub... Blub... <img src="http://www.robcar.net/images/hundimiento_tormenta.jpg" border="0" /> ...and Cap'n Bodowi sinks into the abyss with his sinking ship called BN. End scene.

I... Hate...

yuejon — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:32:18 +0800

Jetlag... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/coffee.gif" alt="Coffee" border="0" />

The Circles of Hell

yuejon — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:45:09 +0800

Good Lord i hate flying out of London Heathrow. ARGH!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/rant.gif" alt="Rant" border="0" /> There are just people everywhere! And there are also all these idiots who just stand around blocking the way to whereever you need to get to. First, there's ALWAYS traffic into Heathrow. Then, once you're in, there's that overflowing queue to check-in. Then, there's the queue to get to the security checkpoint. Ok, so pass them your boarding pass. BOARDING PASS I SAID! NOT YOUR PASSPORT!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/rant.gif" alt="Rant" border="0" /> Ok on to the next long queue to the x-ray. Take off your jacket, belt, empty your pockets, and your thong. Do i get a tip? No? Ok. Next long queue. PASSPORTS ONLY PLEASE! NOT BOARDING PASS!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/rant.gif" alt="Rant" border="0" /> Ok fine. What??? I gotta take my shoe off and stick it in the friggin x-ray now? I didn't get a tip from my last striptease act either! Fine! Cheapskates! ARGH!!! What do you friggin' mean the flight's been delayed?!?! GODDAMNIT!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" /> Ah well, I'm home now anyway... *phew*

Of to-does and to-eats

yuejon — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:08:37 +0800

I'll be flying home to Malaysia tonight for a couple of weeks, then back in England again at the end of this month. Time has gone by surprisingly quickly this time around. I guess once I stop counting down the weeks, time goes by relatively quicker. My to-do list is HUGE. I've got at least 5 high priority things to get out of the way just on Monday itself. Then there's that annual tedious infernal task of filing taxes. Thank goodness I have my "tax consultant" (Dad) to help me out <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. But most of all, I'm excited about getting a feel of the energy around Malaysia, post-election. I wasn't around during the Bersih rally, Hindraf Rally, pre-election campaigning, polling day (with much regret), and the falling of my home state to the opposition. Of course, the internet kept me informed about things. No thanks to The Star or NST, but a great big thank you to RPK of Malaysia Today, and the many blogs out there. Things are off to a rocky start at the moment, but I have faith that the opposition parties will get their act together, learn from their mistakes fast, and just bloody walk the talk. I really shouldn't refer to them as "opposition" anymore actually. Simply because BN is now the opposition in Perak, Selangor, Penang, Kedah, Kelantan & Federal territories! I hope a formal pact between DAP/PKR/PAS will also lead to a formal name for the alliance (*cough* "Barisan Rakyat"?). "Barisan Alternatif" just brings back bad memories <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_silenced.gif" alt="Silenced" border="0" />. Also keeps them in that perpetual "alternative" or "opposition" mindset. Time to think of governing and not opposing. Anyway, right now, a nice big bowl of Sah Hor Fun together with a hot cuppa white coffee at the little corner shop in Ipoh Garden is top on my list of to-eats. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/grub.gif" alt="Grub" border="0" /> I'll see you guys around! Back to packin'

The-re-what???

yuejon — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:23:01 +0800

Theremins are interesting music instruments. Definitely not the easiest instrument to play though, since you don't actually "feel" anything tangible. You've probably heard one at some point without ever realizing it. This is the wikipedia entry: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">It was invented by Russian inventor Leon Theremin in 1919, and it is unique in that it was the first musical instrument designed to be played without being touched. The controlling section generally consists of two metal antennas to sense the relative position of the player's hands. These sensors control audio oscillator(s) for frequency from one hand, and volume from the other. The electric signals from the theremin are amplified and sent to a loudspeaker. To play the theremin, the player moves his hands around the two metal antennas, which control the instrument's frequency (pitch) and amplitude (volume).</td> </tr> </table> Now this guy here's a real pro with it <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/banana.gif" alt="Dancing banana" border="0" /> <object width="425" height="355"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mW0B1sipLBI"></param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mW0B1sipLBI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355"></embed> </object>

Garbage man's day off?

yuejon — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:36:37 +0800

Wow... this is rare. This fella's not spewing out garbage out of his mouth for once. <a href="http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/3/14/nation/20639090&sec=nation" target="_blank" class="postlink">Nazri: We may see end of NEP</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">"We (Umno) have to really sit down and think. It looks like the educated Malays do not care about Malay rights anymore," he said when contacted. "The Malay doctors, lawyers, engineers feel they have made it on their own merit." "It looks like the NEP is not something that can be used to persuade the Malays to support the Barisan Nasional." "The Malays are saying 'you can't scare us by talking about us losing our rights, because we are here on our own merit'." Nazri said it looked like some Malays felt that the NEP was unfair, and questioned why special rights should be given to the Malays. </td> </tr> </table> Don't just talk. Show some action.

The Naive / The Paranoid

yuejon — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:10:01 +0800

Two Steps Forward and Ten Steps Back

yuejon — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:10:25 +0800

Guess the old man never changes. I thought it was a BN spin when I first heard it, but it's on his blog. <a href="http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/no-dap-cec-mandate-for-pas-menteri-besar-in-perak/" target="_blank" class="postlink">No DAP CEC mandate for PAS Menteri Besar in Perak</a> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/badidea.gif" alt="Bad idea" border="0" /> Way to live up to the "chauvinist" image that you've been labeled with. Guess there will always be some truth to that. BN & the MSM are gonna have a field day with this one. Don't you understand that without your's & DAP's support, there is no opposition government anymore in Perak? It goes back to BN! Now is not the time to be greedy. Put your differences aside and work to a better Malaysia for goodness sake. It's in the Perak state constitution that the MB must be Malay. Yes, DAP has won 18 state seats... Yes, Sultan Azlan has the right to allow a non-Malay to be MB... but let's be realistic here. PAS is no longer the enemy. The 2008 GEs achievements have already been far greater than any of the other GEs. Why play into BN's hands? There will still be 8 DAP state excos! What a buzzkill <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" />. Get over it old man. I thought we were progressing forward.

Sperm for Tickets

yuejon — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:29:10 +0800

Heard this over the radio on my way home from work today... <a href="http://www.spermfortickets.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink">www.spermfortickets.com</a> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td>Quote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Sperm For Tickets - A New Way To Donate Our current promotion is to offer tickets to ANY music festival in Europe in exchange for a sperm donation. Flights and accommodation are not included.</td> </tr> </table> Any takers? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/hump.gif" alt="Hump" border="0" /> Only in Europe though If I really had to, I'd still stick to cold hard cash <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />

Awfully Coincidental...

yuejon — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:28:35 +0800

Don't you guys think this is awfully coincidental? Heart attack just 2 days after BN/UMNO's most crushing defeat ever? <a href="http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/3/11/nation/20080311085456" target="_blank" class="postlink">Zakaria Deros of 'istana infamy' dies</a> My conspiracy theorist side says he got murdered. Think about it. Lost his influence in Klang... High profile controversial case... Got whalloped by the Klang gangsters that's what I say. Next possibility (less likely to me) he committed suicide and the media is covering that up. Reason being? It's against Islam to commit suicide and the media is trying to put him in good light despite his fall out. Suicide also is also bad for BN/UMNO. Definitely not accidental death. No way in hell.

Igor, flip that switch... It Lives!!! It Lives!!!

yuejon — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:35:34 +0800

<img src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/palmettobug53/Young20Frankenstein.jpg" border="0" /> After about a weeks work, I'm happy to say that the new yuejon.com has been redesigned, rebranded, reimaged, revamped, resurrected and is alive and kickin' again. I call the new website "Dischordant Musings". The new title, "Dischordant Musings", is a play on words which reflects my affection to music and my discordant writing style. To you naysayers - yes, "discordant" has been mis-spelt intentionally to include the word "chord" in it (a very basic and fundamental concept in music). Anyways, take a look around. Touch and feel up the place. She's still a virgin so be nice and treat her like the delicate flower she is <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" />. The links should all be self explanatory. Everything is live except for the music gear page, of which I've got to be back in KL to finish up. Do take a vote on whether you like the new yuejon.com (panel on the left). So, it's been a while since this site was active. Here's a quick update: <ul>I've switched jobs. I've been seconded to England on a project that never seems to end. British food generally sucks. Believe what you hear. The band started working on an album, but that's put on hold due to my secondment. I've accumulated more music gear and sold some other stuff off. I'm still single... so that hasn't changed.</ul> And that's pretty much it in a nutshell. Apparently nothing much happens in 1-2 years of my life. So welcome back to those of you who used to frequent my site previously, and welcome to those of you who are new here!

There was even a sense of denial in some ways

yuejon — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:31:13 +0800

I've stopped reading the mainstream news for a couple of months now since they're basically BN's mouth piece of propaganda and lies. Anyway I decided to see what the reactions were on The Star after yesterday's shock defeat to the Opposition. Now why am I against The Star? Like most of you have come to realize, everything that comes out in The Star has a spin on it which favors BN. Every article has some subliminal message which favors BN. Anyway, that's besides the point of this post. So I came across this news <a href="http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/3/9/nation/20592506&sec=nation" target="_blank" class="postlink">commentary today</a> by Mr.. sorry Datuk Wong Chun Wai (sheesh) on his post-mortem of BN members' shock losses. Datuk Wong is what I deem as one of the biggest sell-outs to journalists as he lacks any journalistic integrity. There's this one line that just struck me with the pungency of horse shit that's been fermenting and festering in a bucket sealed in an outhouse. "There was even a sense of denial in some ways" Duh <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" />. No shit <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_neutral.gif" alt="Neutral" border="0" />. Well done Captain Obvious <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="Applause" border="0" />. Barisan National has had the largest and most blatantly ignorant denial complex for the past 50 years. That fermenting horse shit? Well the doors of the outhouse just opened baby, and it fuckin' stinks. Shut your gap Datuk. This just goes to show what a tool you are. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/lame.gif" alt="Lame" border="0" />

The Coming of Age

yuejon — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:06:40 +0800

I'm so happy today! I got up this morning with a smile on my face and just couldn't wait to catch up with the news back home. Hell, it's 7.30 am now and it's a friggin' Sunday! I wish I could be home right now to feel the electricity in the air. I wish I could thank my fellow Malaysians in person for a job well done. I'm proud to say that I now live in two opposition states (Selangor and Perak). The opposition has wrested out 5 states (Selangor, Perak, Penang, Kedah & Kelantan) from the clutches of BN. BN no longer has their 2/3 majority in parliament. No more amendments of the constitution at a whim. Let there be proper debates in parliament before any passing of any laws now. I hope this brings an age of greater transparency and accountability. No more fuckin' close-one-eyes damnit. My prediction, having witnessed the impossible being done: Badawi's days are now numbered and Najib will be the next Prime Minister of Malaysia (R-A-H-M-A-N will still be fulfilled). If the opposition can develop and mature up by the next general election, I expect Anwar will be PM after Najib. I foresee more happy days ahead <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. This is Malaysia's defining moment. This will be the rebuilding of Malaysia and bangsa Malaysia. This is the start of Malaysia's coming of age, where democracy prevailed and the people showed it's power. "People should not fear their government, their government should fear the people" - V for Vendetta Put an end to the race politics. Kick out the religious fanatics and bigots in parliament. I said it before, and I'll say it again - I'm proud to be Malaysian once again.

Renewed Hope in My Country

yuejon — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:15:34 +0800

Ah it's nice to have somewhere to put down all my senseless drivel again, although at this point, no one's going to see it since I've not officially launched my site yet (and it's still a long way to go). Can you smell that? It's the winds of change... Today, Malaysia voted and made history. A corrupt and arrogant regime has been brought down to its knees by the very people that it turned its back on and threw its lies at. BN has been taught a great lesson in humility. Words can't begin to describe how excited I am. I spent most of my day today just hitting F5 on the MalaysiaKini website to view the latest results, smirking in glee everytime a BN big gun lost. The arrogance of BN had truly underestimated the power of the internet as well as people. I really hope that people will remain civil and that we can all look and move forward with the changes. This is not a lost. This is a huge gain. Many cancers and parasites of society have been removed and fresh blood runs through. Hopefully we can focus once again on human and economic development. Not building the biggest, longest, tallest, and shooting people into space. I can once again say that, I am proud to be Malaysian. <img src="http://harismibrahim.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/barisanrakyat2a2.jpg" border="0" /> Poster from the <a href="http://harismibrahim.wordpress.com" target="_blank" class="postlink">People's Parliament</a> civil movement

Resurrection of yuejon.com

yuejon — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:54:51 +0800

I've finally started working on the new site for the past couple of days. It's been way too long (my last blog was in August 2006 <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" />) The new site promises to be simpler, more focused, easier for me to maintain and hopefully more stylish. I've started working on the graphics and already designed the layout. I'm giving myself a deadline of the end of this month to relaunch the site. I find that once I've found my muse, things move along pretty quickly.

Dire Dilemmas Official Site

yuejon — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:54:38 +0800

Well I know I was supposed to write up the 3rd part of the series of blogs on the recording of Dire Dilemmas's EP (Recorded Messages), but I'm gonna go a little off tangent today and post a shameless plug instead. The <a href="http://diredilemmas.yuejon.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Official Site of Dire Dilemmas</a> is up! Woo hoo! If you don't already know, Dire Dilemmas is an Indie Rock outfit of which, I have the honor to be a part of. You can find out anything and everything about us at the site. You can even take a listen to all the songs from our<a href="http://diredilemmas.yuejon.com/music.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">"Recorded Messages" EP</a>! I urge all of you to head on over to the site and take a listen to our music. Do leave a comment after you've heard the material over at the <a href="http://diredilemmas.yuejon.com/forum/" target="_blank" class="postlink">Forum</a> too as we would all like to know what you think! Your support is very very very much appreciated. Thanks!

Step Into My Office

yuejon — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:46:29 +0800

So I talked about the "<a href="http://forum.yuejon.com/viewtopic.php?t=290" target="_blank" class="postlink">Plan</a>" and what I've been up to the past few weeks in my last blog - putting together a demo/EP with the band. Promised to write about the setup at "Studio J", so here it is. Lemme give you a tour of the place. This is the first thing you'll see, upon stepping into Studio J (OK it really is just my bedroom) <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/01_Studio_J.JPG" border="0" /> You can see my workstation (aka "The Beast" or "Jonstation"), my guitar gear, some books (which are really just for show), and other what nots. Let's zoom into a few of 'em. We'll start with a close up of the workstation. This is where I've been sitting down every night and what I stare at. I use Cubase to mix the band's music. I don't have space for studio monitors so these Logitech Z-560s suffice for now heh. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/02_Jonstation_1.JPG" border="0" /> And now a close up of the system unit. Yes, it glows. No it's not ah-beng! I'm hoping that the blue glow helps in making some good music by increasing the music's mojo or something haha. System is overclocked (1.6GHz @ 2.3GHz) and watercooled. Nothing much here... moving right along. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/03_Jonstation_2.JPG" border="0" /> Now here's my latest acquisition, which has contributed greaatly to our music production, my Line 6 TonePort. Gotta love those VU meters heh. What I really appreciate and love when recording with it are the mic pre-amp modelling capabilities. I didn't bother using any of the guitar amp models there since I love the tone from my VOX amp, so I just mic-ed it. Other than that, the TonePort works great for recording vocals too. Bass amp models are excellent as well <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/04_TonePort.JPG" border="0" /> And this is "The Family" of guitars just across the workstation. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/05_Da_Family.jpg" border="0" /> Clockwise from Left: Gibby (Gibson Les Paul Special SL) Fendy (Fender Squire Stratocaster) Taky (Takamine Dreadnought) Tally (Ibanez Talman) Here's a close up of my guitar gear. I actually don't record the amp from here. Usually drag it into my so-called isolated and soundproof "vocal booth" (it's really just the guest bedroom next to mine) <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/06_Da_Guitar_Gear.JPG" border="0" /> Clockwise from top: VOX Valvetronix Jim Dunlop Wah Korg ToneWorks Mic-ing the amp with my Shure SM57 in the "vocal booth". See the mattresses behind the amp? Great soundproofing for the room! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/07_Mic-ed_VOX.JPG" border="0" /> Now here we have Sheaf's preparing to record "Time For Me To Tell You" in the "vocal booth". Can't afford a good condenser mic, but the SM57 records vocals perfectly fine with a pop filter. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/08_Fee-Vocals.jpg" border="0" /> So enough about the setup. This concludes Part II. Will write about the actual recording and of course put up some pics in the next blog <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. That room IS really a little small for 6 people to squeeze and attempt to record.

The Plan

yuejon — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 10:45:54 +0800

It's been a while since I last wrote a blog (I seem to be starting out a lot of my blogs like this nowadays). Oh well, I've been tied up with work and a new passion. Well... not so new, just a new way about it. The Band (Dire Dilemmas) and I have been exploring and trying various ways to produce a decent demo of our own music to distribute around. We've tried live studio recordings for the most part, but have given up on that approach simply because too many things could go wrong (e.g. a vocalist sings off key, a musician misses a note, or soundman mixing all elements terribly). We're all human, and one mistake by any party would result in the whole recording being ruined and had to be done again. The last cuts we got of our live recordings were just not up to par. I remember how excited we all were when we first heard <a href="http://forum.yuejon.com/viewtopic.php?t=281" target="_blank" class="postlink">them</a>, but at the end of the day, they were only passable and did not cut it. People focused on the wrong elements of the song when they listened to them. It also ended up more time consuming and more expensive to record that way. So after our last live studio recording attempt, we were seriously very unhappy with the results. We could just do so much better, but the live recordings just did not do justice! It was frustrating. No, it was infuriating! We had our very own sound, but there was nothing tangible enough that we could capture to showcase it. I felt that we needed more control over what we wanted. Hence, we explored enlisting the services of a real professional recording studio. There were a coupla options with that, but I still did not feel that it was the best move. Anyway, after a long discussion with the dude (the Studio Manager/Producer of which I'll keep him anonymous), we were impressed with what he could potentially do for our music. He played some of the finished products he had done in the past. But the one word that came to mind to describe those products is - "clinical". They were perfect. Possibly a little too perfect. It also sure costs a lot to produce one song btw. Full production with him just as a sound engineer would have been about RM700 per song, whereas if he was both engineer and producer, it woulda been RM3k per song! I still had a nagging feeling in the back of my mind if we were to go down that path. I wasn't too fond of the idea that we would still be at his "mercy", waiting for an end product we may or may not like. So anyways, to gain full control, I just decided to get some decent recording equipment and software to do the recording and mixing myself. The band was more than happy with this new plan <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> Besides, it was financially more feasible, and we had our control and all the time in the world to do it right. Of course there were risks, because I could potentially be way over my head, thinking that I would be able to produce something that would match the end product of one that was from a professional production studio, which costs tens of thousands or even millions! No, of course not! That wasn't what we were looking for at this point. All we ever wanted to do was to produce something that was tangible and had good enough quality which could showcase our songs. And perhaps with that product, we'd get some means of heading to the professional production studio with sponsorship and a real direction <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" /> Anyways, we've been at it every weekend for the past few weeks and are very happy with the results. Some feedback that I've gotten about the current cuts of our songs is that it does not sound amatuerish, and sounds like it came from a professional studio. Quite pleased with that statement really <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. What about the songs? Generally getting good reviews and some constructive feedback. People now go, "Whoa who's singing?" "Who's playing?" "Wow I really like this!". At least the focus is on the song and the talent. That's a real step up from our last live demo distribution where the response was somewhat tepid. The biggest frustration we faced while distributing those songs was how people commented more on the technical side of the recording, and not the song itself. So we will be eventually posting our demo songs and distributing them extensively. This is part one of a series of blogs to come. The next blog will be on our techniques and the setup in "Studio J" to produce our yet to be titled EP. Stay tuned, if you're still interested...

Senseless Sluggish Drivel

yuejon — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 19:37:10 +0800

I have a fear of falling flat on my face. No, I don't mean it figuratively. I mean it literally (I'd think the figurative perspective is an agiven fear to anyone). I just think it'd be extremely painful to fall flat on your face and get your teeth knocked out. Think about it... You're walking up some stairs and suddenly realize you're running late! You hastily rush up the steps, two at a time. Unbeknownst to you, there's a slug slowly sliming by step 37 of the 4th floor. You step on the slug and it bursts with forceful but slimey impact (I do believe death by internal bursting would be a quick & painless death). You inevitably slip and as your face plummets towards the edge of a stair, a bit of high velocity slime hits you squarely between your eyes (I hope that I'm not a slug on a stair in my next life). *CRACK* Your teeth smashes against that stair and you taste that iron tasting red substance flowing out from where your teeth once stood (or is it slug slime?). You slide down the staircase hitting your nose against step #34. As you settle down writhing in pain and clutching your face, you twirl your tongue feeling the gaping hole where there once stood 4 pearly whites. You wince as you spit them all out. Falling flat on your face and knocking out your teeth just sounds painful. I fear that. Doesn't help that I live 5 storeys up an apartment with no elevator. I have to dance with danger everyday. I also think dying as flattened out roadkill may possibly be one of the worst ways to die. Have mercy on roadkill and don't drive over them <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />.

Sexy Foxy Voxy

yuejon — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 23:34:35 +0800

Say "Hi!" to the latest addition to the family, Voxy. She's very foxy... and shiny... and beastly. What a sexy sexy sexy thang <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. Anyways, she's really a VOX Valvetronix AD50VT - A 50 Watt Modelling Hybrid Tube Amp <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/ad50vt-ax1500g-gcb95.jpg" border="0" /> My gear counter clockwise from top - VOX AD50VT, Korg AX1500G, Jim Dunlop GCB-95 Crybaby Wah So gone are the days of solid state amps for me. I've entered the era of tube amps and I'm just wondering why I didn't do it sooner. Oh that's right, I couldn't afford a pure tube amp! But anyhow, Voxy is a hybrid tube amp and was available for an amazingly affordable price. Shocking for this kind of sound quality. Really! I mean, unlike all the other hybrids (I really wanted a Marshall AVT50) the tube is in the power-amp, and not the pre-amp. This really makes all the difference in emulating a real tube amp tone. The true "dynamics" of the tube amp sound all comes from the power-amp. The tube sound is very much authentic to my unprofessional and untrained ears. Good enough. And my Korg AX1500G can take care of almost any pre-amp and effect. The amp modelling on the Vox is just bloody brilliant. I mean I can get my favourite Marshall tone from this baby (along with the Fender tone, Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, Soldano, Dumble and of course VOX's own AC15 & AC30). Just bloody brilliant. Nothing sounds digital/solid-state on this. Both the Gibson Les Paul and Fender Squire Stratocaster are very happy. Damn this baby makes the el-cheapo Squire sound like a dream. And the Les Paul? Match made in heaven <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> The sound is just one thing, but they're also both black and chromey! Okayyyy Voxy is a corny name. Like Gibby, Fendy, Tally, Taky aren't....

Bloody Brilliant

yuejon — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 09:00:41 +0800

EUREKA!!! I've got it! It was right before my eyes and I didn't see it! I did it! I've found the reason why I'm so full of shitty luck! I know why I have no love life to speak of! And I also know why women aren't falling at my feet! All my life they've just been ignoring me! It's so simple! It's all because I've been friggin' ignoring every single chain letter I've ever found in my inbox! It's all clear to me now! I need to send out about 20 million emails out to make up for lost time. My "crushes" and "true love" are oblivious of my presense until the cosmic forces which align the Moon and the Sun with Jupiter have found the divine string of enchanted emails which buzz through the phone lines to the one source - ME. All this will change the moment I hit the "Send" button! Damnit! No time to waste now! Awww crap... It's too late. I missed the 5 minute deadline writing about my revelation. I guess that's okay. Just 7 more years of bad luck. On a side note, I've also discovered that there are lots of hot lesbian virgins waiting for me somewhere. I've been given some sort of clue but not much else to ride on from there. I wonder what this "Junk" folder is for? It's keeping all my important emails...

This is Dire Dilemmas

yuejon — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:22:13 +0800

Today is a very very very exciting day! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> Dire Dilemmas (my band) has finally begun to put together a demo, and we've recorded 3 of our very own original songs. So all the hardwork that we've been putting into our little side project is beginning to materialize. Do take a listen and post your comments on what you think of the songs. [url=http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Dire%20Dilemmas%20-%20The%20Frappuccino%20Song%20(Cutover).mp3]The Frappuccino Song (Cutover)[/url] Vocals: Fairuz Yaacob & Lim Shea-Fee Music & Arrangement: Jeremy Lim Lyrics: Lam Yue Jon Comments: So far this one seems to be the band's overall favourite. Jeremy calls this my tortured lyrics. Don't ask why. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Dire%20Dilemmas%20-%20Tear.mp3" target="_blank" class="postlink">Tear</a> Vocals: Fairuz Yaacob & Lim Shea-Fee Music & Arrangement: Jeremy Lim Lyrics: Jeremy Lim Comments: First original song we tried out. Had lotsa fun with the wah-wah for this one. "Tear" here is the "ripping" kinda tear, and not the "crying" kinda tear. [url=http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Dire%20Dilemmas%20-%20End%20(Lose%20The%20Fight).mp3]End (Lose The Fight)[/url] Vocals: Lim Shea-Fee Music & Arrangement: Jeremy Lim Lyrics: Jeremy Lim Comments: Okay we only had time to record this once so there are some boo-boos here and there (I came in a little late with the distortion once and Sheafs giggles). This seems like a good enough copy for blogging though. Will probably re-record this one. We are still churning out new material, so if you like what you hear now stay tuned for more. Lotsa stuff in the pipeline. A bit on the technical side, the songs do need some compression as the levels are all a bit off at the moment. But I do think it's good enough for a demo <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. Thanks to our soundman for a great job anyways. I'm very happy with my Gibson Les Paul, Korg AX1500G and Jim Dunlop Crybaby setup. Oh and I do love the Marshall JCM2000 TSL100 half stack at the studio. That baby is LOUD! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. Again, this is Dire Dilemmas... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/DireDilemmas-BnW.jpg" border="0" /> Vocals: Sheafs & Fairuz Guitar: Jon Keyboard: Agnes Bass: Jeremy Drums: Lionel We appreciate comments. Honest ones. Seriously.

Captain Insignificance

yuejon — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 21:22:14 +0800

Trying to write a blog, but I've got nuthin'. But here are some random insignificant thoughts running through my head, all of which does not warrant a full write-up: All motorcyclists in Malaysia should be run over. Deliberately and painfully. My car has taken its fourth major beating and now has a hole in it. Yes, due to a motorcyclist. I know the perfect way to test that big-ass-spoiler-with-wings you've attached to your Wira. Drive off a cliff. You'll fly. Honestly. Isn't that what the wings are for? Women are impossible to understand and will always be. They should come with an instruction manual of some sort. Just in case. But there'll always be dumb morons like me who don't bother reading manuals and would still just push the buttons and see what makes 'em tick. This principle applies to all the gadgets I've had. Manual? Pah! Just push the big red button. When guitarists get together, they admire each other's abilities and styles. I'll bet that in the back of their minds, the one thought that runs through all of their head is, "Hell I wish I could play that". I want more money. I want to go see Franz Ferdinand in Singapore. Don't think I can make it. Why the hell are they performing on a Thursday? Mr. Halitosis is gone! Woo hoo! The only thing that stands between me and contact lenses is the fact that I can't bear the thought of sticking my fingers at my eyeballs. There is a great sense of accomplishment when putting a song together and everyone contributes a little bit of their own elements into it. Nothing quite like thinking "Damn, that sounded good!" as you strike that last chord. I know for a fact that the divine celestial cosmic forces are out to get me. I can dish out the advice, but I'll hardly ever take my own. Gee, I'm perfectly fine with calling myself a dumb moron.

Of Christmas, Weddings & New Years

yuejon — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 20:36:39 +0800

Season's greetings!!! Or what's left of it. I hope you've all had a wonderfully merry Christmas as well as a fabulous New Year's celebration. It's been a very very very busy month for me and I finally have some time to sit down and write about it. So anyways, Sue and Akeel were in town for the past 3 weeks (and hauled back the gorgeous Gibson Les Paul for me <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />). They were registered as husband and wife in the States about a year ago with a quiet beach wedding over in Hawaii. They were over here in Malaysia this time around to complete the more errr... ceremonial & obligatory aspects of their union. Y'know the wedding reception, traditional Chinese tea ceremony and dinner. So being Sue's lil bro, I did my brotherly duty of helping the family out, taking them almost everywhere in town, bringing them to the good food, bringing them shopping, showing Akeel's family (from Sri Lanka) around, being the master of ceremony / coordinator for the wedding dinner, part-time shrink for Sue, driver / chaperone for nights out, haggler / negotiator of prices at Low Yat and creator of montage slideshow. Yes, I'd do all that for the Gibson. Nah, kidding... I'd do anything for Sue <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. I don't plan to go into too much details but I'll put up a few pictures with some captioning. Ask me about it in person and I'll be more than happy to tell you all about it. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Wedding01.jpg" border="0" /> One of Akeel and Sue's many studio shots <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Wedding02.JPG" border="0" /> Right after the tea ceremony <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Wedding08.jpg" border="0" /> This is probably just a quart of my extended family. Those little kids are all my nephews/nieces. They are only allowed to refer to me as "Kor Kor" (big brother) and not uncle. No one calls me uncle! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Wedding03.JPG" border="0" /> 19 full tables at the Sheraton Grand Ballroom with a 10 piece orchestra in the background <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Wedding04.JPG" border="0" /> Close up of my uncle's orchestra <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Wedding05.JPG" border="0" /> The... uh... Master of Ceremony <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Wedding06.JPG" border="0" /> Master of Ceremony (left) leading the "YAAAAMMM SENG!!!" charge. No it's not champagne <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Wedding07.jpg" border="0" /> What was supposed to be a nice studio family portrait with said Master of Ceremony looking like a very angry person with the intention of killing someone For the record, I was asked "When is it your turn?" eleven times. Sue lost count on the number of times she was asked, "When are you having kids?". Since this all took place on Boxing day, we didn't celebrate Christmas this year since we were all tied up preparing for the wedding. Nevertheless, we had a wonderful time and it was great to have the family back together again <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. Sue and Akeel are back in Chicago now, braving the snow, and it's all quiet over here again. I guess this is the lull before the next storm (Chinese New Years). And about New Year's... so I figured that this New Year's, I'm just going to do as I did the year before on resolutions. I resolve to not make any resolutions. Didn't have to deal with any disappointment in the resolution department last year with this strategy haha. But at the end of the day, I just want to be happy and I hope to be happier this year <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. That's really all that matters, isn't it?

Only A Gibson Is Good Enough

yuejon — Sat, 17 Dec 2005 10:41:49 +0800

Gibby's here!!! Shiny!!! Powerful!!! Elegant!!! Sexy!!! I'll let the pictures do the talking. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMGP0709.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMGP0710.JPG" border="0" /> Ain't she a beaut? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />

I be crawlin'

yuejon — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 16:47:39 +0800

You know you had a wild night when you wake up the following morning with no recollection of how you got home. You know you had a crazy night when you get pictures that you don't remember posing for. And you know you had a really fucked up night when people tell you you were passed out on the pavement in front of Finny's. So anyways, imagine 130+ drunkards invading 5 pubs like a swarm of locusts in Sri Hartamas... and I was a locust. A very smashed out toasted locust with a severe case of amnesia. Ask me in person and I'll tell you about my night. I just wanna leave some dumb pictures here. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Pub%20Crawl%20_05%20058.jpg" border="0" /> I think I may have fallen face forward right after taking this pic <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0493.JPG" border="0" /> My favourite ladies in the firm But I had an awesome time anyways <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. A lil annoyed at myself for making such a rookie mistake of boozin' on an empty stomach. I hope I didn't piss anyone off... especially... nevermind.

You... Take My Breath Away

yuejon — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:08:48 +0800

There is someone at work, who takes my breath away... or more like, I'd like to take the breath of the individual away. Now this individual has a habit of creeping up behind me and tapping me on the shoulder... ... and then proceed to overwhelm me with intense halitosis. I involuntarily start hacking and coughing instantaneously from this assault. I vaguely hear mutters of computer viruses and wireless networking as i struggle to maintain consciousness. I can only lean away that much without falling off my chair. Holding my breath does not work, as the pungent smell would find its way up my nostrils. This individual just has to breathe and walk by my workspace to leave an acrid rotting stench wafting in the air. Ladies and Gentlemen, please take 5 minutes from your morning to invest in halitosis prevention. Brush your teeth damnit! With extra toothpaste. Okay I'm a bit of a germaphobe and I am definitely halitosis-phobic, which explains why there's always a box of breathmints in my car. If I try to keep my breath bearable, you should too - for the sake of me and everyone else you're talking to. If you've been drinking coffee, maintain a 2 meter radius as you speak to me. That is my personal space. Only select privileged individuals may invade my personal space. Do not trespass without proper invitation. Invasion of my personal space with bad breath would result in me running away, leaving a note, which says, "Don't talk to me. I'll deal with you via e-mail." This is also applicable to those of you with bad body odor. The no-fly-zone stands at 4 meters in this scenario. Invasion of the no-fly-zone would result in me viciously poking you with a 4 meter pole. Go home and take a shower. Lastly, I want to shoot you gentlemen who take a piss and proceed to walk out the washroom without washing your hands. I do not want to touch the residual particles you leave on the door handle that comes from your crotch. Keep your cooties to yourself. Seriously...

Staccato Metaphors And Riddles

yuejon — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 10:20:50 +0800

I have a need to blog anonymously. Not that anyone would care, but really so no one would. This is a long one, so hell, I'll still post it here anyways. Wow... I'm officially going to be 24 in less than a month. But people born in my year would then be turning 25 next year, which is halfway to 30. Holy fuck I'm getting old. Guess that's my slight advantage of being a December child I suppose. I lag by almost a year. My bodyparts remain newer in comparison, though the maturity of the mind is questionable. But it is around this time every year that I take a good hard look back and think about my accomplishments. Then I realize I've none that are significant. Then I start ranting. Take this for example. Well my sister's married and she's going to be home in two weeks for her wedding dinner. Now, too many times has this question been directed at me, "When is it your turn?". That's just now. I can't begin to imagine when the relatives and family friends are actually full force at the wedding dinner bombarding me endlessly with the same question. Gimme a break (refer to 5th paragraph of <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=196" target="_blank" class="postlink">24 Oct 04 blog</a>). I need to get someone to love me first haha (refer to <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=270" target="_blank" class="postlink">13 Nov 05 blog</a>). I'm really really happy for Sue nevertheless. If only we could all be as happy as she is. But anywho, to really get the ball rolling on this blog, let's take a stroll to last year's <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=215" target="_blank" class="postlink">milestone blog</a> as a recap and preview to this year's upcoming milestone blog. I guess I'm not beating myself up over the whole ordeal of coming back home anymore. As much as I gripe, whine, and fret over things here, I've manage to find an awkward lil niche where I manage to fit in. From what I can tell, I'm now perceived by others as slightly pretentious, slightly metrosexual, slightly indie-rocker, slightly buff, slightly obnoxious, slightly opiniated, slightly confident, slightly unconfident, slightly incompetent, slightly modest, slightly geeky, slightly intelligent, slightly stupid, slightly spotted, slightly alcoholic, slightly funny, slightly angry, slightly happy, slightly laid-back, slightly uptight but for some reason I'm now a "player". I think all the women I've dated in the past would beg to differ with the last statement as I'm pretty much an awkward lil dork (this is not encouragement for you ladies to lash out at me). How have I done with my love life? Really... badly. That's still consistent with last year. Work? Work has been better in comparison though. I'm glad that I was rated well for my contributions last year. I'm working on a different project with different people. The atmosphere is fun as opposed to the high stress and high intensity of my previous projects. Doesn't mean this project's any easier though. The working conditions are just a lot better. So anyways, back to the present year and the future. Being slightly geeky, I have side projects outside of work. OK some aren't really projects per se but we'll refer to them as projects. I am however beginning to feel the onset of failure on my little side projects. Project E is stagnant as I can't seem to bring myself to get up half an hour earlier. Getting soft. Need to really discipline myself for this one. Project D1 appears to progress, then digress. Very hard to read this one. Always have difficulty with projects like this. Rather confused at the moment. I need clarity. The set-back is probably my own undoing though, since I'm seeking out clarity. If I could only have that one breakthrough, I'll know. The one that I want, and the one I need. Gotta stay on course! Focus! Let me have this. Project D2 grows fader with each passing day. The anticipation of the one communication that would change my life. Even if it were to last for a month, it would be life altering. I don't hope to go all the way but just past the first hurdle. Let me have this too. Project J was a complete utter failure. Don't wanna revisit this. Moving right along. Project G is an on-going one that has been relatively successful. Everything's fixed. Everything's greased up and working like a well oiled machine. This one better not break again. I may just think too much. I'm now speakin' in staccato metaphors and riddles. Next year, I'm gonna read this blog and not understand it either.

A Dire Dilemma Of Sorts

yuejon — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:31:51 +0800

Ok I've been having a lil side project with a few extremely talented individuals the past few months. I've been keeping rather hush about as I didn't feel like jinxing us or making a big deal outta it. Anyways, we've been spending many many late nights jamming together while attempting to make good music. I'd like to believe that we've managed to achieve that. So why all the preparation? Hahahaha.... all of it for a battle-of-the-bands type TV show. We're just a buncha wannabe rockers. But anyways, we had our auditions today and the feel is good, though we'll only get to know the results within the next two weeks. We thought we sounded good. Everyone did their parts. Everyone worked together like a well oiled machine. Everyone seems rather optimistic, though we're trying not to set our hopes up too high. We did all we could do and everything else is in the hands of fate and destiny. What's our style? Think Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Maroon 5, Foo Fighters, The Darkness, etc. Without further ado, let me introduce the band... Ladies and Gentlemen, This... is Dire Dilemmas. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/DireDilemmas.jpg" border="0" /> From left to right: Jon - Guitarist Fairuz - Vocalist Jeremy - Bassist Agnes - Keyboardist Lionel - Drummer Shea-Fee - Vocalist What a buncha posers tsk. That's just a pic of us hanging out at the studio. Haven't gotten the pics we took at auditions yet (in our full band garb haha). No pics of us in action since we didn't have anyone extra to take pics. Ah well... I'm excited. Just relieved that it's over for now. Wish us luck. Hope we made it. Will keep you folks posted. Psst... we're not too bad looking a bunch, are we? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />

I'm gonna make somebody love me

yuejon — Sun, 13 Nov 2005 22:12:39 +0800

When I woke up tonight I said I'm gonna make somebody love me I'm gonna make somebody love me And now I know, now I know, now I know, I know that it's you You're lucky, lucky, you're so lucky! That's the first verse from Franz Ferdinand's "Do You Want To" by the way. I haven't quite reached that level of arrogance and narcissism... yet. However, I actually think it's admirable to wake up in the middle of the night with such resolve (and such egocentric-ness). Seriously. Nothing quite like waking up and thinking, "I'm gonna make you love me". Really. Like putting together a Love Potion #9 to y'know, make you love me. Like you have a choice. Like I would make a bed. And the bed would love me. And then consider you extremely lucky to be chosen... and be made to love me. ... or I could just buy you dinner. Love potions sound expensive. Maybe you will... love me. In the meantime, I'll think about you and then I'm gonna go eat some humble pie. Mmmmm... cinnamon & nutmeg. Toasty.

100% Daily Value of 23 essential vitamins and minerals

Allen — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:19:08 +0800

<img src="http://dilberito.com/images/splash.gif" border="0" /> Ladies and Gentlemen, I am starting a petition here. I am calling everyone to support me to try bringing <a href="http://www.dilberito.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink">dilberito</a> into the country. if scott adams is convinced that at least half of our working population is interested in having the four excitingly-flavoured** and delicious handheld microwave food as their staple office diet, then i am convinced that he will export it here. so let the other 5 million working Malaysians know this please. ask them to come to this site and post a message saying that they will support this revolutionary, erm, something. (note to Jon: what is your bandwidth limit again?). and then send me a ringgit each for, erm, my service to community. You will thank me one day. I accept personal cheque, please. I need sleeeeeep. ** Mexican! <img src="http://www.dilberito.com/images/mexican/left_MEX.jpg" border="0" /> Indian! <img src="http://www.dilberito.com/images/indian/left_IND.jpg" border="0" /> Barbeque! <img src="http://www.dilberito.com/images/bbq/left_BARB.jpg" border="0" /> ;and, Garlic and Herb! <img src="http://www.dilberito.com/images/garlic/left_GAR.jpg" border="0" />

About me

yuejon — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 11:48:32 +0800

Two blogs in a day. That's a new record for me. I spent some time this morning writing out a new <a href="http://www.friendster.com/login.php?aff_id=2731026&link_id=3&count=click" target="_blank" class="postlink">Friendster</a> profile. Took a look at my take on myself and thought it was blog-worthy. Anyways, here's a copy-and-paste straight outta it. About me: OK here's what I know... Been told to have a weird sense of self-deprecating humor. Been told that I look like a very serious dude. Also been told to be an easy-going nice guy. However, I may scare little children away if I relax my face. Have a serious aversion to people who say "irregardless" and spell "definitely" as "definately". A wannabe rocker who's stuck in technical consulting. First loves are my Fender Strat, Ibanez Talman, Takamine Dreadnought and soon to arrive Gibson Les Paul. I think PDA/Phones are the best things since sliced bread, duct tape and WD40. A geek who willingly gets his hands dirty while attempting to fix something whether it's broken or not, abstract or concrete. I seem to be attracted to women who give me a hard time for some strange and unexplained reason. To summarize: Astronaut by ambition Engineer by education Consultant by occupation Musician by soul Nerdy geek by nature Asshole by temperament Closet romantic by heart

Foie Gras

yuejon — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 09:57:31 +0800

I want to smack everyone who spells definitely as definately with an "a". Seriously. I will grab that shred of paper with that abomination of a spelling error and forcefully stuff it down your throat with a stick as I would to fatten up goose liver to make foie gras. I will scream in your face, IT'S "DEFINITELY" YOU FAT LIVERED GOOSE!!! YOU'RE NOTHING BUT POULTRY THAT CAN'T SPELL!!! NOTHING!!! You have been warned...

Alone again, naturally

yuejon — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 01:06:24 +0800

I really thought we had it great. We did, didn't we? How did it end up this way? How did it all just come crashing down? We rocked! We were invincible! How could we let it come to this? We had something special. Was it worth letting go? Guess we'll never know now. Self-preservation is sometimes a curse. I guess I'm really not good when it comes to... things like this. I have a track record that speaks bounds. Irreconcilable differences I suppose. We're both proud people and frankly quite stubborn. Or maybe it's just me. What am I doing wrong? I don't know. Oh wait I do. Yeah, that's what it is, I'm a freakin' moron. I let it go awry. You're close to my heart and I'll be thinking of you fondly. I'll miss you. Wow, a somewhat personal blog from Jon. Hell's about to freeze over.

Why did the chicken cross the road?

yuejon — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:41:33 +0800

Psst!!! Hey you... C'mere... I got sumthin' for ya... You wanna hear a joke? This dude, Jon, got chicken pox... at 24!!! No, seriously. As a kid, his mom tried to get him infected by the other neighborhood kids when the pox was making its rounds. But he just would not get infected then. So Mom thought, "Woo boy, this kids got one helluva immunity. I'm raisin' a champ here!" Over a decade later, when he got outta college and got himself a job, he's out doin' some detective work for his boss on a client. Now this client of his had just recovered from the pox himself. Lil' did he know that 2 weeks later, he was gonna go through some of the most miserable days of his adult life ever. HAHA! Chicken Pox! At 24! Why'd the chicken cross the road? T'lay 237 poxes on Jon's face! Why'd the chicken cross the road back? T'lay 351 more on Jon's body! That's why it's called chicken pox. Sonofabitch. No... No pictures no matter how much any of you start begging for 'em.

Working Hard and Partying Hard

yuejon — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:08:22 +0800

Well with the completion of my last project, I've been off projects for a couple of weeks and went for more training. It was an Asia Pacific wide training for consultant analysts in the firm. Hence, there were people from Australia, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Singapore, China, etc attending the course. We were all supposed to come out trained and better equipped with the firm's delivery methodologies, but I think most of us came out of it with a severe hangover and a half-baked liver. So the biggest challenge was to go to class (including one Saturday) at 7.45am, and party until 2 - 3 am in the morning EVERY day. OK I skipped a coupla days of partying. The heart wanted to go, but the body just couldn't keep up at one point. About 90% of the class fell sick within the first week. But we still partied hard. Boy did we party hard... Anyways, a big shout out to all you fabulous people who attended the June 2005 CAS. Been missing you guys and all the good times. Go team SK4J!!! Here come the pictures... <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/SectionRoom.jpg" border="0" /> The class <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/TeamSK4J.jpg" border="0" /> Team SK4J <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/OfficeVisit.jpg" border="0" /> Office visit <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/Before.jpg" border="0" /> Partying - Before <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/After.jpg" border="0" /> Partying - After That was Part 1 of the partying. Part 2 happened over the weekend where the KL office organized a "Business Unit Meeting". Which is code for a weekend-getaway-in-Pangkor-Island-to-booze-and-party-from-dusk-till-dawn. So the band was brought back from the Annual Dinner and Dance and we put on quite a show by the beach. We combined both bands from the AD&D into the "Accidentally Accentrics". 4 hours of non-stop hard-core jamming. It got to a point where the crowd started body-surfing. Woo hoo! The crowd wanted more and more until we got to a point where they completely tapped out the 30 songs we prepared. Here's a coupla videos of the band, with me headbanging like a bobble-head. Look for the dude in the crazy hawaiian shirt. [url=http://www.noonian.webhour.biz/misc/BUM%202005/videos/Don't%20Look%20Back%20In%20Anger%2001.avi]<img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/AccidentallyAccentric1thumb.jpg" border="0" />[/url] [url=http://www.noonian.webhour.biz/misc/BUM%202005/videos/Don't%20Look%20Back%20In%20Anger%2002.avi]<img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/AccidentallyAccentric2thumb.jpg" border="0" />[/url] So there was a whole lot of outdoor activities and pool dunking throughout those 2 days. More pictures of the good times... <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/Saruman.jpg" border="0" /> Woo Hoo! Winners of the Amazing Race <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/BananaBoat.jpg" border="0" /> Hey! I don't need no stinking life jacket <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/AustinsGals.jpg" border="0" /> The thorn <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/AccidentallyAccentric.jpg" border="0" /> The Band - Accidentally Accentric Anyways, those two weeks just flew by. Good times just don't last long enough. I'm on a new project now, but with the same client. It's the whole reading up and getting familiarized with the scope thing all over again. I'm a little tired and achy from the partying, but yet energized <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> <img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/yuejon/PangkorSunset.jpg" border="0" />

Public Service Announcement

yuejon — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 11:58:21 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/soapbox.gif" alt="Soapbox" border="0" /> I know I've mentioned this before, but let me reiterate - "Irregardless" is NOT a word. You either say "irrespective" or "regardless". It is unmisfortunate that many of you have been disdeinformed on the reterpretation of the word. I am indisappointed and irrevolted at the blatant unignorance to proper usage of the English language. Your total lack of inpredisdemisunrespect sickens me. "Irregardless" PAH! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/rant.gif" alt="Rant" border="0" />

It's Finally Over

yuejon — Sat, 11 Jun 2005 16:45:02 +0800

I've been taking a looooong leave of absence from my blog. So how's it going folks? The past few weeks have possibly been some of the most stressful weeks of my life. My face is breakin out and I've got ulcers in my mouth! Ow ow ow... If you don't already know, I've been working on a Bank merger project these past 9 months and the cutover was last weekend. What a relief! It's been draggin on for way too long. So I've finally seen one project through, end-to-end. There's definitely a certain level of satisfaction. Yesterday was my last day on the merger project, but I'll be returning to the same client 3 weeks from now <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" border="0" />. Oh well, off for training for 2-3 weeks. Anyways, what was once close to a 20 person team dwindled down to a 4 person team to see the merger through. It became quite daunting but hey, no one chopped my head off in the process. By the way, I only managed to get 10 hours of sleep during the cutover weekend from Friday - Sunday working the night/morning shifts. Woo hoo! I think I came outta this project learning more about people relations than the actual workscope. Am I achieving my initial career goals? Not really. But my perspective has changed over the months. From being pure anal to... not caring too much. The big red eject button is always there when the shit hits the fan. The politics, is just unpleasant and will always be. Asian work culture on overall is just screwed up, and it isn't going to change within the next century or so. Now the next thing that lies ahead of me is yet another performance with the band. Our "gig" is in 2 weeks and we haven't practiced together yet <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" />. Okok we're doing it on Sunday. I like 'em jam sessions. Great stress reliever. Hope the response from the crowd will be as good or better than the last one. I really... really... wanna play Audioslave's new single, "Be Yourself". Only because I really like the song <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />

Big Hips And Mother's Day

yuejon — Sun, 08 May 2005 22:24:52 +0800

The thing about not having a girlfriend, wife, or kids is I can spend my hard earn money on stuff I want (which I may not necessarily need). Like my new toy - an O2 XDA Mini! Woo Hoo! I've been leaving my Toshiba e755 at home these past few months since I started to find that I had way too many things in my pockets. Stuff that used to be in my pocket: 1) Keys (House & Car) 2) Loose change 3) PDA 4) Cellphone 5) Wallet 6) Pen Ack! That was way too much stuff! I don't even know how I used to do it. Anyways, I've blown a big wad of cash on a solution of some sort. I've successfully eliminated one item from that list. I take it back about the "stuff I don't need". I NEED THIS BABY! It makes my hips look smaller <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. Anyways, I've had the Mini in my hand for the past week and I'm very pleased with it. Well worth the money <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. Here's a pic just for the sake of comparison. And that's just the old shell of my SE T610 (I traded it in when I bought the Mini). The Toshiba's humongous compared to the Mini. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/toshminise.jpg" border="0" /> Left to Right: Toshiba e755, O2 XDA Mini & Sony Ericsson T610 I'd write a review of some sort, but hell this is a blog and you're probably not interested. So anyways, to summarize - I like my new toy. Couldn't put it down for the whole weekend when I got it. I'm such a geek. And now to go completely off tangent. A Very Happy Mother's Day, Mom! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> I know you've been frowning behind my back while I'm hunched over the little screen on my new thingamagic. But thank you for all the goodies, cookies, cakes, and EVERYTHING! No one could ask for a better mother. You're the best. I love you Mom <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" />. Hope you like the card <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />.

Singapore

yuejon — Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:02:23 +0800

I've been lazy. Plenty to blog about, but I've just been plain lazy <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. So I was down in Singapore for some training for the whole of last week. Some shit went down at work while I was there, which I'm not at liberty to elaborate on and not pleased about at all. Very, very, displeased. But otherwise, the training was great! Stayed in a deluxe room at the M Hotel in Singapore. I definitely had the best view of Singapore's docks. Take a look at the wonderous view! Containers! Lots of them! Every single freakin' one of them in Singapore! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/View_from_Room.JPG" border="0" /> THE VIEW The room was great anyhow. Nice bed. Little office with the view of the docks. Mini bar. Sweet. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Room.JPG" border="0" /> THE ROOM <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/M_Hotel.JPG" border="0" /> THE HOTEL Training was educational, informative and fun. Thanks to Tomasz for making it a great session. He started out every morning with his favourite line (spoken with Polish accent), "Good Morningk! Dear friends, how is de energy level today?" They had the best coffee machine in the office. I think it should be made mandatory that every office world-wide have one of these babies. Freshly grounded coffee on demand <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/coffee.gif" alt="Coffee" border="0" />. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/CoffeeMachine.JPG" border="0" /> THE COFFEE MACHINE Also managed to catch up with some colleagues who are currently posted in Singapore. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the place we went to. A night of greasy Irish food. Mmmmmm... Methinks me cholesterol just shot up. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/JonJoanneAgnes.JPG" border="0" /> Left to Right: Jon, Joanne & Agnes <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/SheaFeeJoanneAgnes.JPG" border="0" /> Left to Right: Shea Fee, Joanne, Agnes So the last time I actually stepped out of Changi Airport (in Singapore) was back in 1988. Yes, I obviously do not remember much. But I do remember getting food poisoning there. Which leads me to my next note, Singapore food is substandard to Malaysian <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" />. But that's just my very humble opinion haha. I didn't get food poisoning this time, but as similar as our cultures and food are the food just isn't the same. There always just seems to be something missing. Anyways, I'm back home and it's back to work again tomorrow. I'm car-less since the car is in the shop. Wonderful week ahead.

Bad Karma

yuejon — Sun, 03 Apr 2005 17:43:43 +0800

The celestial divine powers that be, have decided that I, Jon, am deemed to have bad karma for an indefinite period of time. The force is lacking in me. I am luckless. I've been hexed. Within a period of 72 hours, I was involved in two traffic accidents - the first on Friday and the second one today (Sunday). I've been driving around town over the past 7 months in my Black Spectra with a relatively low, erm... accident rate. Just some minor scratches here and there. But on the way home, Friday night, I was involved in a three car pile-up. Accident Script (Friday Night) - Cycle 1 1. Traffic was backed up 2. Bimmer stopped 3. Kancil whacked Bimmer 4. Spectra (Me) swerved left to avoid Kancil 5. Spectra smacked Kancil on left rear bumper Expected Results 1. Bimmer- Crushed rear bumper and boot 2. Kancil - Crushed completely 3. Spectra - Crushed bonnet 4. Angry people beating each other up in the middle of the street Actual Results 1. Bimmer- Little to no damage 2. Kancil - Crushed bonnet and punctured rear left tire (Not drivable) 3. Spectra - Crushed right-side mudguard and cracked headlamp (No impact to drivability) 4. Minor argument with no injuries Bummer. What a pain. That wasn't the end of it. So on the way back home from my nephew's 1 year old birthday celebration today... Accident Script (Sunday Afternoon) - Cycle 2 1. Jam on Federal Highway with slow moving traffic 2. Spectra on slow lane 3. Spectra stopped as traffic was backing up 4. Wira rear-ends Spectra 5. Spectra driver screams out "MOTHERFUCKER! NOT AGAIN!" 6. Spectra driver's Mom shakes head in disbelief Expected Results 1. Wira - Crushed bonnet 2. Spectra - Smashed rear bumper 3. Spectra driver/passenger to suffer from whiplash Actual Results 1. Wira - Crushed bonnet (still drivable) 2. Spectra - Cracked license plate 3. Spectra driver/passenger may suffer from whiplash <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/sigh.gif" alt="Sigh" border="0" /> I need someone to remove this horrible aura surrounding me. Mom's even suggesting I start taking the LRT again. Not good. Sweaty and smelly people with no sense of personal space. Maybe I've been smiling too much the past few days (refer to previous blog) and this unnatural act has caused an imbalance in my celestial karma thingamabob. I seriously do think I'm gonna suffer from some form of whiplash after today's incident. Here's a picture of the smashed mudguard for the curious and no it's not an April Fool's Joke (although it did happen on April Fool's Day): <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/dented-spectra.JPG" border="0" /> Don't ask me about the formatting of today's blog. Stuff I came out with from my training. If you don't get it, you don't get it.

Talk to me

yuejon — Sun, 27 Mar 2005 16:33:02 +0800

I'm an angry looking person. No, I'm not actually angry on the inside. I just look angry. My genetic make-up is such that when I relax my face, I look angry. And when I'm stressed out, I look angrier. I may possibly even make little children cry. Okay, where'd that come from? I've been getting a lotta comments about me looking stressed out and very serious. Mainly at work that is (where else?). But yeah, for the better part of my life, I think people find me not approachable because I look intimidating. Like I'll bite their heads' off or something. Just bear in mind that this look isn't by choice. It comes naturally for me. So people, if you see me walking down the street and I appear to look angry, feel free to approach me cuz I'm actually not. When you see little children screaming and running away in fear, then I'm having a bad day. Oh well, for the sake of the people around me I'll just try to smile more and frown a little less. I'm really not... that bad when you get to know me. I hope. I think. Uh, little help here? Someone? A side note - the past week or so has been great since I've been off my project for a while for some training. So I'm all smiles again, for now. I wonder if I look evil when I smile...

Ham & Yoda

yuejon — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 20:58:32 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/hamstervsyoda.jpg" border="0" /> *Deep, low and macho trailer narrator's voice: In a world, where you must fight to survive... The master... The apprentice... Passion... One love... One goal... The ring... *Fade to black *Announcer's voice: On my left, at the blue corner, weighing in at 5 ounces, he's armed with nunchucks, he sings, he's dangerous... KUNG FU HAMSTER!!!!!! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/hamster.wmv" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/hamster.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/hamster.wmv" target="_blank" class="postlink">Click image for video</a> On my right, at the red corner, weighing in at 6.5 ounces, he's green, he's bald, he uses THE FORCE... YODA!!!!!! <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/yoda.wmv" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/yoda.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/yoda.wmv" target="_blank" class="postlink">Click image for video</a> *Deep, low and macho trailer narrator's voice: The ultimate battle royale... Size does not matter... It's a little bit frightening... Donald Trump isn't in this movie... Coming soon to a theater near you, March 2005... Batteries not included. *Fade to black *Jon's voice: Think Bruce Lee, Star Wars, Stuart Little and Million Dollar Baby. Whatta cash cow $$$ <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />.

Tales of Dubious Interest 1x01

cKc — Tue, 15 Mar 2005 01:05:04 +0800

People-watching is one of my guilty pleasures, I guess it adds to my material when I write - I let my imagination run wild and try to make up all sorts of stories and backgrounds about their character, etc. Anyway, this happened tonight, and I present to you the first Tale of Dubious Interest. And I call it ... As I Was Having Dinner at McD... I approached the counter and ordered a double cheeseburger meal; the burger came flattened like it had been in a primary6 kid's schoolbag and the waiter had given me coke instead of my ice lemon tea Looking around, i placed my tray next to a table whose occupant was a single scrawny young kid, i placed his age at say, maybe 14 ... he had jeans on, folded slightly high like a hillbilly and he was playing with a coin between his fingers. As i was trying to pass off my surveillance as ordinary glances, i noticed the boy had a pretty decent handphone and that he had used the coin to scratch a phone calling card, one used to make IDD calls He had already finished his strawberry sundae when i sat down, and as i deliberately slowed down eating my meal (yes it was deliberate), i observed that the boy kept turning his head out to the entrance More than 30mins had gone by when a flustered man walked in, he was dressed in a pressed dark blue shirt and gray slacks; but more interestingly he carried a clear folder packed with forms and AHA! not one but a few passports, each the cover a burgundy red. The passports looked to me of chinese origin, and when the boy spoke, it was clear that he was from native China ... what shady deals were taking place in a place of happy meals, i wondered The man was apologetic but the boy dismissed his apologies with a wave of his hand, asking him to get down to business ... I instantly pricked my ears and tried to lean closer to them casually but thought against it as that could have made me fall off those damn round-edged chairs and look like a fool ... besides, i was moving too far away from my fries I muttered bitter curses underneath my breath for my lack of understanding the chinese language ... from my half-assed translations and the bits and pieces i gathered from the conversation, the man had asked the boy about the whereabouts of his parents The boy replied that they were at home and if he had everything ready ... the man then pulled out the dossier and with it were 4 passports, each with a handful of forms in it ... he proceeded to pull one extra form out and asked the boy to put his john hancock on it It was all businesslike as the man took out a swivel-operated pen and the boy immediately scrawled upon the document, oh what legally binding form was that, my curiosity was very much piqued But the best part was yet to come ... the boy then pulls out a huge wad of cash from his jeans pocket ... a stack of 50s and 4 orange coloured 100dollar bills My guess was that there should be at least a thousand smackers there, and this 14yr old kid nonchalantly handed it to the man telling him that it's all there, count it if you want You could almost imagine the entire scenario in a dimly lit bar downtown, with a wreath of smoke forming a halo around the kid's head as he takes a long drag and hands off the money The man counts the money, doing the perfunctory licking of fingers as he did so. Satisfied, he pulls out another form and starts explaning to the kid about the details he wanted from his parents I had wanted to pretend to flip my french fry over and pick it up to try and take a closer look at the form but my frugal self chastised me for even thinking of wasting a precious fry Instead I craned over and my heart skipped a beat as i realized i could read the heading of the form clearly ! And it went 'DETAILS FOR APPLICANTS NOT INCLUDED IN ATTACHMENT FORM' ... bah, foiled again! The man then spoke in hushed whispers, took the passports away from their sheath of papers and waved them around, giving them a hearty poke with his meaty finger for maximum effect He then stood up, gathered all his papers and waggled his finger in warning (to what i was intrigued) telling the boy in a deep and grave voice, 'Don't forget, it's very important' As he walked out the door, the boy then smiles, picks up his phone, pockets the coin and the calling card, and left the joint too All i had were questions and no answers ... of all the McDs on the island, they had to walk into mine. I was left ruminating over the puzzle as I trudged slowly back home under the halogen streetlights illuminating the night. Oh 'tis a wicked world we live in. The End

Trouble Brewing

yuejon — Sat, 12 Mar 2005 19:45:45 +0800

Something's coming over me and I think I'm in trouble. ... That's all I have to say on that brief note, for now. On to something a little less vague. Yes yes yes, I've heard each and every one of your complaints on how I don't update my blog often enough, my dear readers. Put it this way - I have a knack of keeping you in suspended anticipation! I tease you with the promise of posting a new blog everyday. When I finally get to posting a new blog, and the feeling for you as a reader is... orgasmic! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> (or is it anticlimactic?). OK, now to think of an orgasmic topic to write about. Lemme think... Work? Same old drill. Not stimulating and really nothing I wanna write about. My battle with the phlegmballs? Fun (for me to write about), but not orgasmic enough. Love life? Uhhh... Let's not go there. I'm still single and screwed up. There you go. Fuck it. Maybe I'll come up with something better to write about tomorrow. Will I? Or will I not? Maybe I'll write it down somewhere but then lose it! Maybe I'll come up with the ultimate greatest blog ever! Maybe the sky will fall on my head and kill this nonsensical blog at the source! What if I never post a blog ever again! OH THE DRAMA!!! KEEP ANTICIPATING MY DEARS!!! YOU JUST KEEP COMING BACK!!! I AM THE ALMIGHTY POWERFUL BLOGMASTER OF ANTICIPATION IN THIS DOMAIN!!! FALL TO YOUR KNEES AND SURRENDER YOUR DAILY FIVE MINUTE VISIT TO ME!!! I AM YOUR MASTER!!! YOU ARE MY MINUTE SLAVE!!! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Where are you going? No! Don't leave! Come back!

All The World's A Psychedelic Stage

yuejon — Sun, 27 Feb 2005 20:52:20 +0800

Groooooooooovy... To sum up my Friday night - there was alcohol, women in mini-skirts, food, lucky draws, people making fools of themselves on stage, thumb wrestling, psychedelics, and hallucinogens. Okay scratch that last one off the list; it was good clean fun <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" />. The firm had its Annual Dinner & Dance with a 60s, 70s & 80s theme. The band (Accentrics) made it's debut and we didn't suck. No one fell off the tiny stage but there wasn't any panty throwing either. Oh well, nevertheless I'm happy. So I played my six-string on stage with a semi-lame left hand and I think it's safe to say that no one noticed. I guess it's about 70% healed if I have to quantify it. I still can't really feel much with my pinky so I avoid using it while I play. Anyhow, Friday's performance was a collective effort and my bandmates pulled each of their parts off brilliantly. So Jus, Fairuz, Azrin, Wei Tse, Yong Tai, Majdi, Geraldine, Li Leng, Jasmine, and everyone else who was involved, if you guys are reading this (and I hope you are), here's a shoutout for putting on a GREAT show! Always an honor to work with talented musicians and the all hard work was definitely worth it. Would also like to give a shoutout to the rest of the performers as well (The Accidentals, Dances, Musicals, and Aerobics) for a great and entertaining show. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/sec_stage_album.php?prev_path=albums%2FADD2005&name=ADD2005" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/accentrics-small.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/sec_stage_album.php?prev_path=albums%2FADD2005&name=ADD2005" target="_blank" class="postlink">Click on image to view the AD&D2005 Picture Album</a> This buzz from playing in a band brings back memories of my former band in high school. My mates (Gary, Andrew, Jak, Allen, Chuen Yen) and I formed a band called "Reality Daytrips" (you have 3 guesses on where that name comes from). We had our share of messed up performances, but at the end of the day it always came down to good fun. I distinctively remember a drum solo going awry in "Don't Look Back In Anger", but no one cared then. If there's a good crowd, it doesn't really matter I suppose. I think I do love the thrill of performing and feeling the crowd react (in a good way that is). This little buzz I've gotten will eventually wear off again. ... or will it? Fuck me. It's back to work on Monday with the tie, long sleeved shirts, slacks and the stress again. Bummer.

[cKc-Musings] Chinese New Year s23e01

cKc — Sun, 20 Feb 2005 03:01:08 +0800

Going back home for CNY this year brought up a few poignant moments to me ... I suppose I had my fears - I was prepared to cringe if and when the unemployment issue cropped up . Not to say it didn't , but most just shrugged it off (better than I did!) and even stopped me before I went on to my usual act - ranting and whining ahem . It helped that my dad laid down the law many ages ago , that my family only keeps in touch with the good and nice relatives the other bickering fools be damned *Note to Ms DazyJo - try it yerself!* But going back this time around , it ... it feels more grown-up . I know this is it's partly because I've thrown off my student/slacker cape and mantle but during the car ride from KL to Ipoh , my brother and his friend were talking about finances ; about buying a car , house loans , assets , investments , trust funds , huge adult words . And it struck me then that they're moving on to their next stage in life as I am moving on to mine . On a smaller note , every other house I've been to , I've had cans of beer (and stout - never knew you guys to drink that stuff) shoved under my nose . No longer do I qualify for fizzy tooth-decaying soft drinks , it seems I'm now 'old' enough to partake in copious amounts of alcohol . Requests for a can of coke and even a glass of plain water for crying out loud , were surprisingly turned down with a smile and the "c'mon don't you really mean a beer?" grin ... meh ! Moving on to a different note (heh the pun the pun!) , I don't know about any of you guys but this year, a 5 ringgit note is the minimum amount I've had in an angpao . This coming from skin-flint folks who have over the years cannot be coerced to part with their hard-earned ringgit much less their prized kuih kapit of which they keep the milo tins in the kitchen . Well , on one arm of speculation - due to the economic forces of inflation (help me out here Allen) , then 5 ringgit is the absolute minimum . On the other arm , could it be because this new-initiated-into-beer-guzzlinghood boy-turned-man no longer warrants anything less ? Pure speculation I suppose but it got me thinking anyway <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> But heh for what's worth , it's been a swell CNY for me . A little background , I've grown to be somewhat of a recluse over here . Don't get me wrong , I have my circle of friends and we do stuff , horse around , etc but at the end of the day , I tend to prefer the company of the inner workings of my mind and a good book . I don't speak a word of Cantonese too since no one else speaks it , so yeah I'm your pretentious intellectual hermit . Well , you know what they say about alcohol loosening one's tongue ... a deck of cards did that to me . The transformation was both shocking and surprising . Before long , I was spewing Canto invectives , punctuating my sentences with tius and mahais like a pro . I was brash and uncouth , I was sitting with my knee up high like a rickshaw-puller on his ciggy break , breathing through me teeth shouting "Hit me with another card" ... Damn you fuckheads , what did you do to me ?!?! Hahaha ... Look at the damage you've caused , now I gotta unlearn this shit ! People look at me strange now when I cuss in Canto , Haha . Ah but aye , it's been great seeing the bunch of you and knowing that you guys are making your mark in the world . I came back to the sweet sound of voicemails asking me to pls attend blah blah interviews blah blah . Cross my heart and cross my fingers , I hope to join you guys and be making some dough . Now I only pray I can stop myself from yelling tiuniasing when I step into that interview room .....

Dude, where's my holiday?

yuejon — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:24:39 +0800

I'm in denial. I'm in so much denial. I'm in denial that I have to go back to work tomorrow and there is a black hole waiting to suck me dry. I'm breaking out in cold sweat. I've had a taste of that sweet poison known as bumming around and I'm addicted. I'm a holiday junkie. I'm going through holiday withdrawal. No, give it back! Come back to me! I want my holiday! One week? That's not enough! Where did it go? GIVE IT!!! Yeah, I got liquored up and had one too many pineapple tarts this Chinese New Years. I see red everywhere. Deep in the recesses of my mind, I hear the faint sounds of "Gong xi! Gong xi! Gong xi!" over and over again. Lost in all the gambling sessions I partook in as well (not that much). Did I mention that I missed the previous four Chinese New Years, as I was in the states? Ah well, a little give and take - Gave up the white Christmas for a red Chinese New Year. Well, I've had a great week as I was back in Ipoh. Spent lotsa quality time with my folks. There was also the boozing and catching up with old friends from the yesteryears. Yeap, we're just a bunch of old farts reminiscing the old days... about 8 years ago. Okay okay we're not that old <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/sec_stage_album.php?prev_path=albums%2FCNY2005&name=CNY2005" target="_blank" class="postlink">Here</a> is a buncha pictures of the gang when we crashed Eugene's place. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMGP0329.jpg" border="0" /> Old boys from Anderson School Ipoh Class of 98 Then there was also the rush of meeting relatives and them calling me either "big" or "fat". Okay it was only my grasscutter who called me fat and he isn't exactly related to the family. The last time I saw that dude was probably back in high school. They can call me whatever they want to as long as I get some ang pow. I've also discovered that I'm an uncle to many many many little people. I've had so many cousins get married and had kids, I met 14 of them in just that one day. I did insist they call me "kor kor" (big brother) instead of "uncle". No one calls me uncle until I'm of "uncle-able" age! If you don't already know, this new year is the year of the Rooster. Coincidentally I was born in the year of the Rooster. Naturally, one would assume that this would promise to be an auspicious and greeeeeeat year for all of us Roosters. Naaah... Not gonna happen according to the various grand masters of geomancy and feng shui out there. Worst prediction I've seen so far came from <a href="http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2005/2/9/features/10084656&sec=features" target="_blank" class="postlink">the Star</a>. Career - no good. Wealth - no good. Health - no good. Love life - no good. I'm DOOMED! Oh, did I mention I found 50 bucks at Coffee Bean yesterday? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> Have a Great and Happy Chinese New Year everyone! Gong Xi Fa Chai! ... and a happy Valentines to those of you lucky enough to have someone special to spend it with <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" />

"V" is for Vacuous

yuejon — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 19:18:13 +0800

OK folks, when was the last time you were flipping though the channels on TV and came across a Malaysian/Hong Kong/Taiwanese/Chinese/Japanese show or took a look-see at the random people that get plastered on your main Friendster page or flipped through the paper and found a picture of some guy with a ridiculous grin holding up the "V" for victory/peace sign or some gal posing by glancing at the camera with the corners of her eyes and facing a completely different direction but again holding a peace sign to her face. By the way that was possibly the longest sentence I've ever written. ... Let me organize my thoughts. I'll summarize that one sentence with a picture of two completely anonymous people who are guilty of said pose. Always better to visualize things. It's a beautiful sunny day, but note Mr Grinny Green Shirt holding up not one but two peace signs. Then there's Ms Grinny Blue Shoes who's seductively looking at you through the corner of her eyes but with her peace sign held to her face a la Pulp Fiction. Yeah we know what's she's thinking, "C'mere Big Boy, I'm so cute". <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/boygirl.jpg" border="0" /> WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH THAT? WHY ARE PEOPLE IN THEIR TEENS/TWENTIES STILL POSING LIKE HIPPIES? NO IT DOES NOT LOOK CUTE NOR DOES IT ADD ANY SEX APPEAL TO YOU! If it were someone in their 40s-50s, hell I'd understand (no offence Mom and Dad) but you people in your teens/20s weren't even alive then! Actually, Mom and Dad don't even pose like that. On a side note, you can tell the quality of my blogs are deteriorating heh. Hell, as long as you have something to read, eh? I also can't draw for shits with a mouse. Hey, I got that all down in 10 minutes but if you can do better, send me your own mouse drawing.

New Year's Jam

yuejon — Sun, 23 Jan 2005 15:47:29 +0800

I've really been neglecting this place, haven't I? It's been exactly a month since I last posted a blog. Hey, I've been busy! Whatever spare time I find, I just want to sleep or space out. Both activities requiring minimal brain power, which is why I so readily embrace them <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. Blogging on the other hand needs a spark, and a whole lotta fuel. There hasn't been anything particularly blog-worthy happening in my life for the past month to fuel this blog page, but I'll do what I can today eh? On to the steamin-pile-of-crap! Oh, I haven't wished any of you a happy new year. So happy new year folks! Better late than never. How are those resolutions coming along? To spare myself from disappointment, I resolved not make any resolutions this year. Haven't broken it yet and I don't anticipate breaking it as well <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" />. I should resolve to write my blogs more often... Naah better not. But hey! Chinese new year is just around the corner. Wow, I've missed the last four Chinese New Years as I was in the states. Sweet! I get to make my rounds of collecting red packets filled with wads of cash and gamble them all away yet again. Actually, I'm more psyched up about the week-long break I'll be taking. More sleep & spacing out time! Woo Hoo! Then there's always the food and goodies. Been having my fair share of mandarin oranges the past few weeks. Okay I'm a sad man. I need a life (and a girlfriend too at some point). Anyway, since we're on the topic of things-Jon-hasn't-done-in-years, I haven't jammed with a band since my high school days. So for the first time in about 7 years, I went jamming yesterday night. Glad to say, even with my injured left hand... I've still got it <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. The other members of the band are talented folks too, which of course contributed to the successful jam session (our first time playing together). Woo hoo! Rock on! I forgot how fun it was to crowd into a small room with the amps all cranked up loud enough to give a week long migraine. So with these few short paragraphs, I've covered one months worth of blogs and repaid the blog-debt-O-meter. Alright, alright, I'll do the once a week thing again. Sorry for keeping you folks waiting. Until next time!

Eve of Eve

yuejon — Thu, 23 Dec 2004 22:12:04 +0800

It's the eve of Christmas eve and I'm psyched because I'm taking some much needed time-off from work. I'll be heading back to Ipoh tomorrow as it's been quite a while since I've been home. Best part of Christmas? Turkey! It's been pretty much tradition for my family to have a turkey for Christmas every year (with the exception of last year, of which Mom wasn't around to cook a turkey for Christmas so Sue, Akeel and I had a "Mexican" Christmas with fajitas and chimichangas for dinner). Anyway, Christmas has always been a special time of year for the family, as cliched as it may sound. No, we don't actually celebrate it religiously, but as my Dad would put it, we celebrate it "culturally". Sue and I would put up the tree. Mom would roast the turkey along with a huge assortment of other goodies. We'd do gift exchanges almost every year. It was the time of year which brought us all together as a family. So to each and every one of you out there who take the time to read my blogs, have a very very Merry Christmas. I hope this time of year means as much to you as it does to me. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/xmas.gif" alt="Xmas" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/suetree.jpg" border="0" /> Sue's Christmas tree this year in Chicago (it's real)

Two Decades And A Third

yuejon — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 12:05:45 +0800

So my last few blogs have been pointless and of little substance... OK all my blogs are pointless and of little substance. Just my weak attempts at trying to be witty or insightful. I don't aim to rectify that with this blog by the way. So, moving right along... Anyway, it's December. Hell, I coulda sworn I just got back home. I was whining and griping about the weather and the culture. OK! I'm still whining about all that. It's just more controlled now. I do wish it'd snow here though. Mmmmm... Gotta get back to work on my plans to melt the polar ice caps. I'll officially be 23 sometime this month. Not gonna say when exactly it is, for you folks who don't already know it. However, I do know that I'll be stuck in a meeting at work on the day itself. Fuck me. How weird is it that I'm finding people my age complaining that they're getting older. Actually, I've found people who are younger than me who are complaining about feeling old. That's kind of alarming. Seems like everyone in their 20s is facing a quarter-life crisis of some sort. My personal quarter-life crisis has mainly been due to the failure to achieve what I set out to achieve in the States. I've written about what happened over there one too many times so I shan't repeat myself yet again. But from an emotional perspective, it's mainly been the feeling of failure that's driven my so called crisis. I've had friends and family come to me telling me it's not my fault and not my failure, but who else had the power to change my destiny, but me? I did what I could but was it enough? I guess this feeling of dissatisfaction will mean I'll never have closure. The other factor would be my failed relationships but that's a different blog altogether. One that may never see the light of day. But anyway, my little quarter-life crisis is the least of my worries now with the enormous to-do list I have for this week at work. Just stuff that I get to thinking about over the weekends when I'm not worrying about work.

Bullets

yuejon — Sat, 27 Nov 2004 15:58:51 +0800

Some random thoughts for the day. <ul> <li>I wish my hand would just heal up a little quicker. Another 6 months for complete recovery. <li>Damn reconciliation approaches. <li>Damn politics. <li>I really should try to work out more often. <li>My car needs a wash so badly. <li>Damn rain. <li>Ack! Thanksgiving's already over. <li>Argh! So's black Friday. Wonder what good deals I missed out on. <li>Shoot, no white Christmas this year. <li>I think I'm lonely... Should start shopping if I find time. <li>Hell, I don't have time. <li>Shit, I left my notepad in the office. <li>Gee, work's really getting to me. I'm even bulleting my thoughts. <li>Damn. <li>Why do all my thoughts begin with an exclamation? </ul>

Conscience and Naan

yuejon — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 11:51:52 +0800

Ah it's been a while since I last wrote up a blog, of which my last one was about garlic butter naan. Mmmmmmm... Naan... Now I'm hungry. OK forget about the naan. I've really no excuse for neglecting my site, heh. The long break was definitely welcomed and I really needed it. All I wanted to do was rot, degenerate and spend some quality time with the folks (watching nonsensical stuff on the telly). But anyway, here's my rant for the week. I just want to say that we as Malaysians, are a nation of backstabbers. No one's ever really frank to each other. No one's really honest. No one cares about each other. Everyone just wants to take care of themselves. Bluntness is non-existent and only apparent when it would potentially prove to be advantageous to oneself. I hate that. People here don't appreciate bluntness. People take bluntness as being confrontational. Being confrontational means being a rebel. Being a rebel turns the person into a "problem". I have serious doubts on whether some people are born with a conscience at all. Guess it's been shrouded by ego and pride. People seem to be guided by a different set of ethics. Seriously, someone give me a good hard slap if I ever turn that ugly... or am I already there? Hell, I'd rather not thinkg about it. Now that that's out of the way, lemme at that naan. At least it'll make me happy for a good 10 minutes.

Garlic Butter Naan

yuejon — Sun, 07 Nov 2004 14:23:13 +0800

Pssst. Wanna know the best and quickest way to catch halitosis and really enjoy yourself during the process? Go to your nearest mamak store and order a nice thick and fat piece of garlic butter naan. Hell, ask for more garlic if you're not planning to be sociable. Forget about your diet cuz that thick slab of butter they threw onto it has now melted and completely engulfed the bread. And it isn't going anywhere else but into your belly. That lil bit of mint sauce they left there for you to have with your tandoori chicken? That ain't gonna make your breath minty fresh. Go for gold by eating all the raw onions they left there for garnishing. Don't talk to anyone, don't kiss anyone, don't even breathe out when you're done. Just hold your breath and die happy... with a big fat naan in your belly. That's all I have to blog about this week since the highlight of my day yesterday was the garlic butter naan I had while hanging out with my mates. Ever have a garlic hang-over? Let me walk you through it - it's when you wake up in the morning, with not only morning breath, but a putrid, acrid, foul breath-freshener and toothpaste defying breath coming from the deeeeepest recesses of your body that smells bad enough to make even you nauseous. Hmmm.... Now that I think about it, that probably kept the mosquitoes away from me last night. I really don't have anything else better to blog about, by the way.

Blog Block

yuejon — Sat, 30 Oct 2004 22:12:51 +0800

I've got blog block. And I'm tired of ranting about life and work. Makes me sad. Makes you sad. So here's a picture of a man in a bag giving the universal "I'm number 1" sign. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/joninbag.jpg" border="0" /> 4 years ago, my apartmentmates and I had a discussion on whether a man could fit into that bag, and guess who volunteered to end that discussion? This is a terrible idea for a Halloween costume, by the way.

Of Freedom Of Expression

yuejon — Sun, 24 Oct 2004 15:32:29 +0800

So it's come to my attention that maybe having a website with a domain named after myself wasn't the best idea. Nor was it a good idea to have one that specifically identifies me. I have a million and one things to blog about, be it about work, friends or relationships. Problem is, I don't seem to have anywhere to put them now. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a blog now doesn't it? Maybe I'm just paranoid, but there's been a whole lot of crazy-shit that's happening in my life and I just don't feel like taking any chances. Some of my past blogs actually have cut it a little close. I'd like to go on out and just say, "Fuck this. I need to vent and I don't care." Apparently I do. And I don't have an outlet! Argh! Too... many... thoughts... Need... to... vent! So this is what's been going on for the past couple of weeks. I can't say how many times I wrote up a blog and when I was done with it... just as I was about to hit the "Submit" button, I backed off. I'd think "Damn, someone's gonna be pissed." Fuck me. Oh well, as a consolation, at least I got it all down in writing before tossing 'em out. Anyway, here's today's random and vague gripe. OK, vague as in, it doesn't point out anyone in particular. It's actually been happening to me a whole lot since coming back for the past 3 months. So I get asked this question really often. "Jon! Where's your girlfriend?" "What? You don't have one?" "Why?" and the one question that has yet to be asked, and where they all stop short at is, "Are you gay?". Why is everyone so surprised when I tell them - no I don't have a girlfriend. Ack! It's not like I have my pick laid out in front of me or something. Drop one and go on to the next on the list. Alright, I'll admit that in the past, friends have called me picky, and that probably has some truth in it. Don't we all get to reserve the right to a certain amount of selectiveness? I just haven't found the right person yet! I'm not the kind of person to walk up to a stranger and say, "YOU CUTE! DATE ME!" There is a process! The way I see things, there are Yins and Yangs to relationships. One example, the long-distance-relationships and the really-close-in-your-face-relationships. I've gone through both and they both ended up fizzling out really quickly at the end. So neither one worked out for me. Then there's the long-term-friend-turn-to-girlfriend and the meet-you-for-a-week-and-hop-right-into-the-relationship kind of relationships. Those didn't work out for me either! So the best answer I can come up with for now is moderation. Yin and Yang, get it? I'm just not getting any harmony. Way to go Jon! All the more to add to your stupid criterias, eh? Ah well, I'm not dismissing getting into relationships. Yes I'd like to be in one and if it happens, it happens. I'm not exactly actively looking for one now, but I'm looking out. I just don't see anything in the horizon yet. Now that you've read this, you know more about me than I'd actually like to share. Hell, I just need to vent. If all this makes me a bad person, so be it. I'm not angry. Just erm... opiniated <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" /> Can't help but wonder 5 years down the road, is someone gonna be asking me, "Jon! Why aren't you married yet?!"

Phase 2

yuejon — Sun, 17 Oct 2004 15:34:58 +0800

I've been so busy since setting foot here in Malaysia, I haven't actually been spending a whole lot of time reminiscing about my time in the states. My life had changed significantly and all my carefully laid out plans had come to a screeching halt about 5 months ago. First it was the tying up of all lose ends. Then it was the packing up and getting rid of stuff. Then it was the flight home. Then it was the job hunt. And now, it's the job itself. It's been a bucket load of readjustments and a whole lot of mixed-emotions. Point is, I haven't had a whole lot of time to deal with the emotional part of the changes, and that for the most part, is quite possibly a good thing since it's been keeping me focused on everything else. Today has been an ordinary day, like any other. I actually have quite a "to-do" list, so all this didn't come to me while I was idling away. But strangely enough, it was only today in particular that I looked back and thought, "Shit, my life had change so drastically in a matter of a few months and I've been so busy that there has been no time for any notions of nostalgia". A friend, who had gone through similar circumstances had once warned me that it'll hit me over and over again, these feelings of... nostalgic depression. Yeah, it hit me the first time around when I got back. It's hitting me pretty hard the second time around. No, life back here isn't exactly bad right now. It's been rough but I'm managing. I just miss the lifestyle I once had. I miss Kalamazoo. It was a strange little town where everyone who went there couldn't wait to get out. I couldn't wait to get out of Kalamazoo myself, but I do miss it. It's the little things really but they somehow just feel terribly significant. How I'd fool around with my cat. How I'd walk around the campus. How I'd order delivery for dinner. How everyone's just so friggin' courteous on the roads. How I'd hate snow and moan about it. There are just too many things to list down. But as I've said before, I'm managing the culture shock. It's all familiar and things just come back to me with more exposure. I'm also managing the changes of lifestyles. However, I just can't help thinking to myself, "Damn! What the hell happened back there?". How did it come to be like this? I had plans. I liked my way of life. I was working on improving my way of life. Is this an improvement? Well, there's no turning back time now is there? Anyway, those of you who have read my past blogs know that I do not hate this place. Yes, it's good to be home, and no, it's not just a weak attempt to console myself. For the most part, I have been enjoying myself. The food's great. Catching up and meeting up with old friends is always great. In addition to that, I've been meeting a whole lot of new people too. I have learnt to accept and come to terms with many things. Gotten lost on the roads many times too. Today, just happens to be one of those days y'know? Gawd, I hate being such a practical person. So much for chasing my dreams. Damnit even my "dreams" are built around practicality. So now that I've penned all this down, it's time to head back to whatever preparations I need to do over the weekend for the coming week of work. I'll tell you folks this much - I'm really not looking forward to this week.

Get out of my dreams!

yuejon — Sat, 09 Oct 2004 21:17:27 +0800

It's been about 3-4 weeks since I've started work. So far, it's been an uphill struggle of trying to juggle all aspects of work at the same time and learning to adapt to the environment and situations. I have also become more aware of the politics in the firm but hey, what company doesn't have it's fair share of politics? I would comment a whole lot more about all that, but unfortunately I've built this website on the basis of it being personal to me, so I've totally devoided myself of being able to comment anonymously. Doesn't help that this site comes up in a Google search for "Yue Jon" either. My life now revolves around work. I even dream about work in my sleep damnit. I guess worrying about being able to perform as well as the stress is just getting to me. Ah well, all part and parcel of the job. Just groping around in the dark until I find the light at the end of the path. I think I'm doing alright though... The plan is to rough it out until I hit my target. Ah hell, being single and unattached also means more "me" time over the weekend haha. Bummer... *sigh*. A little off topic, I've been hearing this word a lot lately - "Irregardless". That's a funny word. Actually, I believe there's much controversy on the usage of it. Some believe that it is a valid word, whereas others don't. My school of thought is with the latter. Personally, it just seems like an irrelevant emphasis, irrespective of the context of usage since "irregardless" sounds like a double negative to me, which makes it a positive. But regardless of what I may think, I'm no authority on this subject. So I'm just gonna sit down and smile the next time I hear the word being said again. Why do I nitpick?

Ipoh's Charm

yuejon — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 17:28:02 +0800

First things first. When you have two very persistent ladies bugging you to drive out 2 hours somewhere, you tend to break and give in at some point. Especially when death threats start getting involved. But anyway, I had what I thought would be just a simple lunch with two old friends, Jen and Jo. The topic on why I was not planning on going back to Ipoh to see another old friend (Joyce) off came up and I was unsuccessful at my attempts to out-manuever them to avoid the trip. I got cornered, I caved in (I'm a weak, weak man) and trudged back to Ipoh a little later that day. So anyways, this wasn't the first time I've been back to my hometown, Ipoh, since returning to Malaysia 2 months ago. It was my fourth. Upon going back to Ipoh the first time around, I remember thinking to myself, "Wow, 4 years and this place hasn't changed a whole lot". OK couple of new buildings and construction projects here and there. Nothing groundbreaking. Roads are still the same (unlike KL, which changes on a weekly basis). Now here's a shocker. Despite spending the most part of my childhood and teenage life in Ipoh, I was still a little lost. Shameful. However, I stand my ground that I just need a little time to get myself reoriented because everything does looks familiar, but I just have a little trouble remembering how to get to one place and if the road I'm turning into is the right one. No doubt I'll get there, but probably just the long way. OK, that was a terrible segue. Progress isn't the only thing that's slow in Ipoh. People are slow. No I don't mean slow as in bad learning capacity, but slow as in their pace of life. Best example would simply be the drivers on the roads of Ipoh. Now when I come flying out of the highway at 130km/h and hit the turtle pace of Ipoh of 30km/h, I'm yelling at everyone to step on the gas. Then Mom, who's waking up from her nap at this point would remind me that I'm back in Ipoh. And another example, on a heavy intersection with oncoming cars, drivers would tend to wait for ALL cars to pass-by before turning into the intersection, as opposed to taking the turn at an opportune gap. But y'know what, it's all cool. Ipoh is slow, but that's part of its charm. I love Ipoh. It's a nice change from the crazy pace in KL. I'm probably going to get a lot of bad rap from a lot of Ipoh folks for this blog, but hey you guys know it's true! Especially those of you who are now in KL. By the way, nothing beats Ipoh food. Period. Ah well, as an end note, Jen and Jo aren't as vicious as I made them out to be and it was a fun night hanging out with friends. Definitely a nice break from work and great to be home again. Ipoh - Great people. Great food. A little slow.

Ooooh... Pong You Say?

yuejon — Sat, 25 Sep 2004 22:06:32 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/alarm.gif" alt="Alarm" border="0" /> Geek Alert! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/alarm.gif" alt="Alarm" border="0" /> I'm such a geek. Although I'm not a big fan of Pong (and not a child of the 70s), this is just so incredibly cool. If you are not familiar with the first arcade game ever created, give <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/games.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">curveball</a> a shot and think of it in 2D (one axis) rather than 3D (two axes). OK the point of it is to just basically bouncing the ball back and forth with a paddle and whoever misses it concedes a point. Well I'm sure it was incredibly fascinating back in the 70s, if you want to compare it to stuff like Doom 3 and Unreal. ANYWAY, this German dude has taken pong to a whole new level by mechanizing the game and hence calling it "Pongmechanik". The translation is a little questionable but understandable. What was originally one big fat pixel ball on a screen is now a mechanical one on a glass panel. Not only do the balls and paddles move mechanically, he takes things to the next level (or rather, back a few levels) by completely using old fashioned telephone relays for the system's logic, as opposed to semiconductors as basic as transistors for that matter. <a href="http://pongmechanik.segfault.net/indexen.html" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://pongmechanik.segfault.net/fotos/14.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://pongmechanik.segfault.net/indexen.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Click on image for link to website.</a> One has to watch the <a href="http://people.tamu.edu/%7Esrj9792/pong_web_hq.mov" target="_blank" class="postlink">video</a> to fully appreciate the effort and work he put into this project. Now that I've seen it, I wish I had thought of something like this for my senior design project back in school as opposed to the <a href="http://homepages.wmich.edu/~k0khaw/" target="_blank" class="postlink">automated mechanical balance</a>. I wouldn't have gone to the extent of using relays, but a microcontroller would have worked just as well. But since my expertise would have been limited to microcontroller programming and hardware, I'd only be able to do the logic, but not the mechanics. I give big props to the man (I just can't catch his name). Think I'll just try playing a game of ping pong.

I could have been...

yuejon — Sun, 19 Sep 2004 18:40:04 +0800

Now I've been waiting for about a week to post this particular blog. It just so happens that it's about an article I happened to find in the metro section of one of the local newspapers. But here's an excerpt, with personal details removed, to get things started <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" />. Excerpt from Article: -------------------------------------------- Don't get involved in romantic relationships while you are still in school, a Minister told students at a School. "I have never gone steady with anyone until I completed my studies in university. That's why I can become a minister today," he said during the school's speech day on Thursday. He said students should not spend their time engaging in love affairs as it would cause them to neglect their studies. "You have the opportunity to excel in school so don't waste your time. Once you've completed your studies at university at the age of 22 or 23, there is still plenty of time for you to do all this," he said. -------------------------------------------- Dear Minister, Hello there, I just wanted to say that I'm such a huge fan! I read the article over in the papers and just had to come to you for some advice, if you could spare me the time. So you didn't get into a relationship in school? Whoa... stop me if I'm wrong, but is there a possibility at all that you lacked certain attributes, which potentially served as a deterent for you to get into a relationship? No, huh? You wanted to be a minister right from the start. Alrighty. Gotcha. How foolish of me. I could have been one too if not for those relationships of mine. I just didn't think I could be a minister. Oh woe is me! Well, I guess I just got lucky that all the time I spent "wasting" on relationships had not interfered with my studies in the past. I mean, good grief, I can't even begin to imagine the consequences! Boy, I sure had it lucky. I wish you had come to my school to give me that speech first. So you must be pretty chummy with all the other ministers, I presume? Do you know if any of them got involved in relationships while in school too? However, it's funny though, I find myself with less time now to get involved in relationships, having graduated and worked (and now working again). I'm now 23 years old, which as you claim is the prime age for relationships! Please, sir, help me find the right path. I mean, I've made mistakes in the past by getting into relationships too early, and I truly feel regretful that I took such a heinous path to self-destruction. But I've repented and I want to be a better man... just like you! I want to have a girlfriend and get married with kids! Oh it would be a glorious day! Well, please advice. I'm in dire need of help to sort out my life now. Sincerely, Repenting for past heinous activities

Personal Space? What Personal Space?

yuejon — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 15:20:37 +0800

Ah, I've been officially working at my new job for the past couple of days. I must say that it's nice to be working again, rather than bumming around. *Sarcasm* Yeeeap, I'm a real go-getter. Friday was my second day and they've already sent me on-site to a project. Lots of reading and catching up to do for now. Major information overload. Hmmm... I really should be more careful about what I wish for in future. Nevertheless, I'm still quite enthusiastic about work despite all the "horror" stories the seniors have been telling me. No, they haven't broken me yet (and hopefully, I never will). I'd like to think that I walked into this well aware of what I would be up against. Based on my own personal experiences, it sure beats a regular desk job. So anyway, judging from the work schedule I have, I'll probably be blogging only on weekends, and when I have something to rant about. So I took a spin with Dad today to figure out my way around downtown KL. I can't say that I'm any better than I was before. Actually I may be a little more confused. Dad, being an old KL kid (who's more than happy to remain in Ipoh now), knows all the old ways of getting around. He must have shown me the longest and most confusing way to KLCC. By the way, there should be more signs directing people there (or maybe there just happen to be none with Dad's obscure way). Ah well, all in due time I suppose. I thought I'd drive to work instead of taking the train. A combination of being slightly germaphobic, the lack of personal space, and my overactive sweat glands are kind of detering me from taking the train. So much so that I'd rather face morning traffic. Guess I'll just have to try them both out and find the lesser of two evils. I've met a lot of new people at work (with many more to come). So far, people in general are pretty encouraging and supportive, despite all the tales of late nights and demanding circumstances. It helps a whole lot with the "fitting in" process and I appreciate the honesty. I'm still pumped up! Hey, it's just my second day. I'm still naive at this point, eh? Politics have yet to surface and ignorance is bliss at the moment. Anyways, this one particular song's been going over in my head as I wrote this. Could be of significance... could be totally unrelated, who cares? Remember when the days were long And rolled beneath a deep blue sky Didn't have a care in the world With mommy and daddy standin' by But "happily ever after" fails And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales The lawyers dwell on small details Since daddy had to fly But I know a place where we can go That's still untouched by men We'll sit and watch the clouds roll by And the tall grass wave in the wind You can lay your head back on the ground And let your hair fall all around me Offer up your best defense But this is the end This is the end of the innocence ~Don Henley - The End Of The Innocence

Sunday Morning Crisis

yuejon — Sun, 12 Sep 2004 15:20:57 +0800

So today is the day after the anniversary of 9/11. I thought I'd write up my take on some of the current world crises (9/11, Iraq, hostage captures, Bush, etc.) and rant about the many idiots of the world. I tried to be analytical. I tried to be humorous. I tried to be emotional by throwing my feelings into it. Halfway through, I looked over the piece and found out that I'm a dumb cold emotionless bastard. So I ditched it and had lunch instead. Alright, having found out that I suck at writing political blogs, I started picking on the old six-string. Well, those of you who have been reading my blogs from the very beginning, may remember how I had injured my left hand in a tiger wrestling competition back in May. Oh okay it was a kitchen accident which involved a knife. Anyway, I had lacerated a nerve, which rendered my hand almost useless for a couple of months. It's been recovering at a pretty fast rate and my hand has regained most movements. I can grip, type, point, poke, etc. Hey, it's good enough for me to start playing guitar again <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. Although I'm not as proficient as I was before but at least I can carry a tune. So here's a video of yours truly with <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/musicgear.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">Fendy</a>, attempting some improv around a pentatonic E minor scale with his semi-lame hand. Oh, and that sound I make in the beginning of the video is erm... me clearing my throat. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Jon_Fendy.wmv" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/Jon_Fendy.jpg" border="0" /></a> Click on image to view video (WMV Format, 34 sec, 1.6MB)

Skydiving

yuejon — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 14:59:53 +0800

Now there are two things, which would be of some concern if one is heading out for a skydive. 1. Parachute is packed properly. 2. Skydiving instructor's name is "Pancake". Excerpt from article: An experienced parachute jumper died Thursday afternoon when he crashed into a basketball hoop in the front yard of a Dahlia Avenue residence after his parachute failed to deploy properly. David Pancake, an instructor at the school, said by all indications the jump was a typical skydive. "It appears as though the individual lost track of his altitude," Pancake said. "His equipment operated perfectly fine." <a href="http://www.nj.com/news/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-2/1094199344175730.xml" target="_blank" class="postlink">Link to article</a> I give him props (along with due respect to his passing) that he managed to land in the basketball hoop from 2000 feet. Dude should have been a marksman.

Social studies with a strange accent

yuejon — Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:04:19 +0800

So I've been home in Malaysia a little more than a month. The culture shock is wearing off as I slowly meld myself back into this society. I'm more tolerable to people in general and I think a little less anal about things on the whole. Food is always good here wherever one goes, although the hygiene is questionable. Prices are good too. Alcohol's a little on the high side but that's ok. I think I'm sweating less, or is the air-conditioner blowing a little harder? I've had mixed reactions about my accent. The most vocal person about it is of course Eugene, who's of course giving me a hard time about it (actually, he gives me a hard time about everything). Alright, anyone who knows Eugene would know that it would be strange if he didn't lash out on anything about me that irks him. I digress, some say my accent sounds American. Others have said it's neutral (don't know what exactly that means). Then there are those who give me a funny look when I start talking. And those who don't seem to comprehend me at all, of which, I have to then resort to my broken malay/chinese. Personally I call it a "Jon" accent since I don't think it sounds American nor Malaysian for that matter. Y'know what, neutral sounds good at this point. However, the profanities fly when I'm on the road... Someone, somewhere, somehow has got to do something about all the two-wheelers on the roads. A typical stop at a traffic light would result in a herd of these nincompoops riding out to the front, hitting the side-view mirrors of various bigger vehicles along the way and sometimes scratching them. When the light finally turns green, there'll be those who zoom off with their tiny engines screaming in what I can only describe as a cat in extreme pain, and others who take their sweet time to even take their feet off the ground, while the rest of us have to wait for them to move out of the way before we can move out. Alright, so here's what I propose. All you motorcyclists, WAIT IN LINE DAMNIT! (And this applies to the people at the train/bus stations too). Just because you have a tiny vehicle which is barely capable barely squeezing between two cars on a two lane street doesn't mean it gives you the royal right to ride up to the front. The fact of the matter is, a motorcycle is still a vehicle with an engine on the road and requiring a licensed operator - SO JUST STAY IN LINE! And here's another problem with motorcycles. If you want to ride in the middle of the road, at least keep up with the pace the rest of us are going at. I resist the urge to plow through you only because I do not want to leave an impression of the back of your head on the bumper of my car. And that little button which flashes the little lights at the front and back of your bike when you make a turn? USE IT! So we want to make claim that we are a civil and civic-minded society, worthy of competing with first world countries. We, being Malaysians love to show off to our foreign counter-parts that we are just as capable and just as developed technologically and culturally as they are. We spend millions of ringgit on so called super-human feats (i.e. climbing everest, swimming across channels) which have been accomplished aeons ago by other societies. The irony is, a lot of times, we fail at completing them. Do we really need to accomplish those meaningless tasks to show that we're as good as "them"? Hey, why don't we first win a gold in the Olympics for some genuine international recognition before we start wasting money on meaningless "feats" which only earn national recognition, which by the way, most of us could not care less for. Y'know what. Start from home. Start from the very basics. Fix the society which rewards mediocre achievements. Hey, start from the damn restrooms for that matter. Why am I paying to use a dirty restroom? What kind of civic-minded society throws garbage at the very sign that says not to. OK OK, I guess that's one way of showing our rebeliousness. *Phew* Did I just say I was more tolerable to people? I think I'm angry again. Hey another Malaysian thing. All talk and no action. All the empty promises from politicians, athletes, and people on the whole. Is that why our society seems to be at a stagnant point? Are we progressing or digressing? How many of our dreams have become a reality? Say, with all this griping and moaning... guess who's guilty of being "all talk and no action"? Yours truly <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. Y'know what, I am after all a product of this society.

Raw Uninhibited Power

yuejon — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 09:49:35 +0800

Ford Shelby GR-1 <img src="http://www.autointell-news.com/News-2004/August-2004/August-2004-3/Ford-Shelby-125.jpg" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.autointell-news.com/News-2004/August-2004/August-2004-3/August-18-04-p1.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Link to article</a> Now if paying for gas never becomes an issue (and money to pay for the car too for that matter), I wish I could have a car like this just to tell people, "Hey my car takes up the equivalent of half a tank of gas on your car when I start it up". So anyway, Ford Shelby's have always been considered the American classic muscle car. If you're trying to figure out where you may have seen it before, think of the unicorn (Eleanor) in "Gone In 60 Seconds". It's only recently that Ford brought the Shelby back to the drawing board. Well, I'm more inclined to European cars, but I must say, that I do like it. Here are some specifications for you car aficianados. Ford Shelby GR-1 - Preliminary Specifications Length 173.7" (4413mm) Width 74.6" (1834mm) Height 46.0" (1168mm) Wheelbase 100" (2540mm) Track Front 63.0" (1598mm) Track Rear 61.3" (1558mm) Front Overhang 35.6" (903mm) Rear Overhang 38.2" (970mm) Min. Ground Clearance 5.9" (150mm) Curb Weight 3900 lbs est. Tire Size 275/40/R19 front 345/35/R19 rear Engine Ford 6.4L V10 Max RPM 7500RPM Horsepower 605 @ 6750RPM Torque 501lb/ft @ 5550RPM Transmission 6-speed transaxle with LSD Final Drive Ratio 3.36:1

I'm in!

yuejon — Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:45:31 +0800

I've been delaying this blog for a few days until I was sure that it was official. And now that it is... I have a job! And it's the job that I really wanted (and pay too <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />). After spending about a month waiting for due processing and going through 4 interviews for that one position, I finally landed it and I am ecstatic. Along the way, there were other job offers, but I turned them down because of various other reasons. I can't say how many times I looked back during that waiting period and wondered if I did the right thing - but you know what, I'm glad I did. I shan't say with what company it is that I have a job with, but those of you who know me well enough would know anyway. So I am going to be a consultant after all. Well, I've had 4 job offers in total, 3 of which I turned down. I've gone for 12 interviews for 6 positions (some requiring more than one interview), of which I haven't gotten a reply for 2 positions yet. But at the end of the day, it was all worth it, because I did end up getting the job I wanted. So I'll be starting mid-September, giving me a couple more weeks of free time before I join the rat race. I'm just so excited. Been getting rather bored of being unemployed. Call me crazy but I'm itching to start work.

Overactive Sweat Glands

yuejon — Thu, 26 Aug 2004 23:40:03 +0800

Dear Marbles, Hey lil bud, how's it goin'? You're not still mad are you? You were throwing quite a fit when Cheryl whisked you away. Getting along alright with your new housemates? Be nice to them. I know I know... I've been meaning to call, but I'm halfway around the world and can never seem to find a convenient or suitable time to call. Cheryl treating you well anyways? She seems like a nice enough lady. So I'm stuck in blistering hot weather. I can't seem to step outside without losing a pint of fluids. I blame it on the many winters and my overactive sweat glands. Weather should be cooling down over there. Snow in another 3-4 months? Never thought I'd say this but I think I miss snow even after cussing at it countless times. Say, does Cheryl let you out of her place? Stay out of trouble. I'll try to remember to give Cheryl a call to check up on you one of these days. It's been a long time. Life's sure changed a whole lot these past 3 months. You take care of yourself now and be good! Jon.

Take Me Out! Yes Me! Ack!

yuejon — Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:54:59 +0800

So I've been listening to this one song over and over again these past few days, I'm probably just gonna drive myself sick of it like I normally do. Something with hard crunchy guitar riffs and a solid beat to headbang to. If you don't like the song, I recommend that you don't sit in my car. I've also replaced my usual ringtone (Queens Of The Stoneage - No One Knows) to this song too. It's wild... crazy... desperate... I like it. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out So if you're lonely You know I'm here waiting for you I'm just a crosshair I'm just a shot away from you And if you leave here You leave me broken, shattered, I lie I'm just a crosshair I'm just a shot, then we can die I know I won't be leaving here with you I say don't you know You say you don't go I say... take me out! I say you don't show Don't move, time is slow I say... take me out! If I move this could die If I move this could die I want you...to take me out! I say you don't know You say you don't go I say... take me out! I know I won't be leaving here (with you) I know I won't be leaving here I know I won't be leaving here (with you) I know I won't be leaving here with you I say don't you know? You say you don't know I say take me out If I wink, this can die If I wane, this can die I want you to take me out If I move, this could die If I move, this could die Come on, take me out I know I won't be leaving here I know I won't be leaving here I know I won't be leaving here I know I won't be leaving here with you

Dogbert on Consulting

yuejon — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 00:41:54 +0800

<img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/consult.jpg" border="0" /> So I'm trying to be a consultant. Dogbert here has skillfully spelt out what I plan on doing if I do suceed at becoming one <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_twisted.gif" alt="Twisted Evil" border="0" />. Anyways, jokes aside, it's late and I really can't think up of anything to write about, so I'm just going to leave this as is. By the way, Scott Adams rocks my world.

I knew my luck was going to run out

yuejon — Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:39:07 +0800

It's been a looooooong time since I've last blogged. I finally got my broadband connection working yesterday (btw some CSRs I've dealt with are... how shall I put it... idiots) and that comes as quite a relief since I've been going back and forth to my mom's office to use her computer to check my stuff on-line and job-hunt. Wasn't exactly the best place to blog either since, well personally, I need to sit down and simmer over a blog before putting it up and mom's office isn't exactly blog conducive. So I've been sick since Monday. I've been happily scampering around town thinking, hey I've got one heck of an immunity, I'll eat whatever I want and do whatever I want too. Sure... that went well for about 3 weeks. Monday night I started realizing my whole respitory system was beginning to clog up. Tuesday, I'm down with a fever. Wednesday, down with an even higher fever. And today, Thursday, I'm feeling better but my whole body is aching and feels like I got run over by a train. And hey, I've gotten my car. It's a new black Kia Spectra 1.6. So from now on, mom and I won't have to stress each other out anymore about sharing her car. Anyway, with the broadband connection working and the new car, things are gonna be a whole lot easier. Oh, and to those of you in M'sia, when the heck are we all gonna sit down and "yum char" one of these days? So I'm still suffering from some culture shock. Every once in a while some strange thing (to me) will pop out in the media or in a conversation and I'll be thinking to myself, "That ain't right". One such example is forced patriotism. In my very humble opinion, each person has his/her right to show patriotism in his/her own way and there's no need to shove it down our mouths. It also seems as though patriotism is measured by the number of flags one pastes on his/her car. Sure... that'll do wonders to the paintwork. What a road hazard too. Oh, and the way people with "authority" and "power" here speak so condescendingly to the "masses", drives me up the wall. What's more appaling is how a large majority of the people so readily embrace things like this. For the rest of us, it's all about tolerance isn't it? How much longer can we be tolerant? And what's with our Malaysian athletes at the Olympics too? Land of Glory? Seriously what have we done as a nation would deserve us that title? Self praise isn't real praise. Don't get me wrong here, I love my country and I'll proudly tell anyone that I'm Malaysian, but it almost seems as though we're the little kid playing with the big boys and we're screaming from down below for a little attention and sulk when we don't get it. Anyway, I think I'd better zip up my mouth now about all this. So anyway, I'm back and ready to blog again. You folks may read my steaming pile of crap if you'd so please, as per our arrangement in the past. Bottomline is, I'm back, with a temperature, a little angry, and a little less sane.

A Weeks Off

chengyew — Tue, 10 Aug 2004 12:52:35 +0800

My, I just finished my last day at work at my first job just on Friday. I'll be starting on something which hopes to be a much better prospect, a better stepping stone to another better job. Don't know exactly what am I blogging about but the feeling of being liberated from work for a week is just bloody great but with mixed feelings leaving a place with great character and warm hearts. Now it's time to rest, to recuperate and be battle ready for what will be a tougher job next week.

Feels Like Home

yuejon — Sun, 01 Aug 2004 10:59:32 +0800

Two words to describe my feelings throughout this week - Culture Shock. I've been at home since Tuesday and it's been a whirlwind of activity. Haven't had the time to meet up with any of you folks here. It's taking a while for me to get things started up. I am without an internet connection at home for the next week or so, therefore site updates/blogs will be a little sparse for now (as if it hasn't already been). Things seemed to have changed quite a bit since I was last home. The crime rate here seems higher for one, and there are new highways and roads sprouting up everywhere, which confuses the heck out of me. Some groups of people have proven to be annoying too, but I'll get over it. It's just so very different over here, but I'd rather not go in depth on how I feel about all this, at the risk of angering anyone. And hey, what's with all the crap on TV too, by the way? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> I miss the big luxurious cars in the states. Oh, I'm thinking of getting a Hyundai Accent which goes for RM60,000 over here. That car costs only USD7000-8000 in the USA. All these ridiculously exhorbitant taxes on cars here just really ticks me off. And a brand new BMW there would cost roughly USD40,000. So dollar for dollar, what's wrong with this picture? Ah well, at the end of the day, whatever has happened over here while I was gone doesn't change the fact that this place is essentially still my home... and it still feels like home.

T-Minus Zero

yuejon — Mon, 26 Jul 2004 02:25:37 +0800

The day has come, and in about 6 hours, I'll begin my 30 hour ordeal of flying home. Not looking forward to the flight, but I'm looking forward to touching down on Malaysian soil. I would like to give Sue and Akeel a special thanks for everything and all that they have done for me these past four years. They made my life here a whole lot easier. Sue and Akeel, you guys are the greatest. I won't forget what you guys did for me. I will play host to you guys when you come to Malaysia and hopefully repay all that you've done for me. So it's back to San Francisco for about 3 hours, then I'm off to Singapore on a 19 hour flight. That's going to be unpleasant. I have my music, and hopefully be able to cram in some studying for future interviews. It's been a blast. I've had a great time here and these past few years have changed my life as well as my outlook on life. I hope that it's made me a better person. Goodbye to all of you in America. Hello again, old friends from Malaysia. I will see you soon. Signing off for now. Goodnight.

Pictures Galore!

yuejon — Wed, 21 Jul 2004 12:35:46 +0800

This is going to be a real short one. Well it's not exactly a blog, but anyway... I'm back in Chicago and I had a pile of stuff that needed taking care of. Spent a good part of the day on that. Anyway, I've finally gotten to uploading the <a href="http://pics.yuejon.com" target="_blank" class="postlink">pictures</a> of my San Francisco trip. Sorry for the very brief comments. It's late, I'm tired, and I got to get up early again tomorrow. You could try to piece the trip together from my blogs and the pictures. I haven't gotten to updating the past blogs, but I'll try to get to that before I head back to Malaysia. Until the next round.

7 Days And Counting

yuejon — Tue, 20 Jul 2004 01:47:16 +0800

Good morning everyone! I'm still in San Francisco and writing this blog from Starbucks. I just checked out from my hotel and am waiting for the shuttle to take me to the airport (in about an hour). I've been so charged up on coffee these past few days, it's probably what's been keeping me going. Each latte I've had has a double shot of espresso. Having a Starbucks on practically every corner really is quite convenient. Anyway, if I get to it today when I'm back in Chicago, I'll be uploading the pictures I took here and making some changes to the past blogs. So if you're interested, you may want to check those out a little later. Sweet, they're playing REM's Man on the Moon. Haven't heard this one for a while. Oh well, upon reaching the end of this trip, it also means I'm one step closer to heading back to Malaysia. I'm not looking forward to the flight though. 4 hour flight to San Francisco (again), 19 hours from San Francisco to Singapore, and 1 more to Kuala Lumpur. I also have about 6 hours between flights in total. Travelling halfway around the world is no fun. My life here in the US is coming to a closure. Lots of tears and laughter. What a way to wrap things up though, with this trip to San Francisco. For that, I give special thanks to my wonderful sister, Sue. The irony is, the Golden Gate Bridge should have been one of the first sights I saw upon arriving in the US 4 years ago, but it's one of one of the last I see upon leaving. Then again, I didn't come here on a boat. Well, to those of you who may be wondering, the streets here aren't paved with gold. But opportunity is abundant, in the right place, the right time and under the right circumstances. Circumstances is a funny thing, isn't it? Living here has changed my perspectives on many things. But for now, this isn't my destiny. I should start saying my goodbyes. Goodbye Kalamazoo. Goodbye Chicago. Goodbye San Francisco. Goodbye USA. Hello again... home.

San Francisco: Day 4 (It's A Wrap)

yuejon — Mon, 19 Jul 2004 14:18:18 +0800

I took a stroll down Union Square one last time tonight and sat down with my latte, watching the cars and people go by. There were considerably less people walking the streets, being Sunday night. Folks are probably at home turning in early for work tomorrow, as should I, to catch my flight. As things wind up, it's only natural to come to a conclusion. The jury has reached a verdict: I like San Francisco. Despite it's exhorbitant prices, homeless people which smell of their own waste, and the fact that the intense sunshine has cooked me medium-rare... I like it. Anyway, I got up today without a clue on what to do and sat down for a good hour looking through brochures and city guides. I finally came up with a plan A and a plan B. Plan A: head out to Fisherman's Wharf again to catch the tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito. Plan B: go to the Civic Center if the tickets are sold out. So I hopped onto the cable car again and headed out to Fisherman's Wharf once more. I got to the ticket booth and whoop-de-doo, they had plenty of tickets available for the tour. So Plan A was a go! It was roughly around 10 in the morning and the bus only left at 2, so I had a good 3-4 hours to kill. So I walked a little further down Fisherman's Wharf than I did the last time and found some unchartered territory. There was this huge outdoor mall like structure called Pier 39, and I couldn't believe that I missed it the last time I was there. So I walked around the place, bought some brunch and tried to kill as much time as possible. Then I found the aquarium and decided to buy some tickets and take a stroll there. The aquarium was definitely an interesting experience. It is directly under the bay so one kind of walks through a tunnel and sees the creatures that inhabit the bay area. The next part of the tour involved some interactivity with the sea creatures. Visitors were allowed to touch some batrays, sharks, sea cucumbers and starfishes. Oh well, having finished the tour, I still had plenty of time to kill. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0636.JPG" border="0" /> Aquarium beneath the bay Decided to watch the street shows. This one dude was juggling torches, bowling balls and swords. Then he pulled out a chainsaw, revved it up and juggled it with the torch and bowling ball. Then a cop pulled up and shut down his show. Ah well, maybe the chainsaw did it. I was getting way too much sunshine at this point and I think my nose was throbbing from sunburn. Y'know what, I don't know why it never dawned on me to get some sunblock, but I sure wish I did. So finally, 1.40 pm rolls about and I hop on the bus. So we head towards the Golden Gate, since the woods are on the other side of the bridge. It's so strange to see so much fog, but yet so much sunshine, and such cool temperatures! It's mind blowing! Who wouldn't want to live here just for the weather? Anyway, strangely enough, the southern tower of the bridge seemed to be constantly covered with fog, leaving the peak of it non-visible, but the northern one had no trace of fog around it. The drive was very scenic too, around the hills. There were hardly and buildings along this stretch. So on to the woods. A little history about the woods first. Muir Woods is the home of the tallest living organisms in the world, the Redwood trees. They grow up to a height of 370 feet, a diameter of 22 feet and are thousands of years old. The Redwood are unique to the coastal area of California. They are not to be mistaken for the Giant Sequoias of Yosemite, which are the oldest and largest living organisms in the world. By the way, I got all that from my tour guide cum bus driver and the brochure I got from the park. The trees are simply magnificent. They are enormous and the stretch up to unimaginable heights (for a living breathing organism). We only had one hour to wander around the woods, but that was more than enough time for me. At some point along the walk, there's a spot called "Cathedral Grove", where the trees are supposed to be at their highest. I know my mom would have loved to have been there, being the tree-hugger that she is. One day... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0663.JPG" border="0" /> The tallest trees at Muir Woods So having spent a full day walking around the waterfront and a 2-mile walk in the woods, I was pretty tired out. But Sausolito was the next stop so, it was back onto the bus and we moved on out. What was supposed to be a 20 minute drive took 45 minutes since we hit traffic up in the hills. Anyway, a bit about Sausalito. Sausalito is a very picturesque village overlooking the bay. It's supposed to be a haven for artists with it's Mediterranean-like ambience. The weather here is supposed to be better than the weather back in the bay area too. I noticed the folks there seemed to be a little more "prissy". Kind of Paris Hilton-ish with their annoying ditzyness. I did enjoy the view here, and the buildings were just so quaint. I would have probably enjoyed the place more if it wasn't for the sun and my very burnt nose. And I was really tired at this point. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0665.JPG" border="0" /> Sausalito So having gotten back to the hotel about an hour after the trip, I took a short breather before I started feeling hungry and went out to find some grub. I waited or the sun to set this time. For some reason I needed a juicy steak. Managed to find a place with a decent price and a decent steak. Then I went and got my coffee and my walk, which has been my routine for the past three days. San Francisco has been fun. I'll be back in Chicago tomorrow, and then a week from then, back in Malaysia. Time has really flown by these past few weeks. I would definitely come to San Francisco again given the chance, but not alone. Some experiences just need to be shared. Nevertheless, I've had a wonderful time here and a very memorable one. Now if I can only find a quick remedy for sunburn.

San Francisco: Day 3 (Of Expressionism, Cubism, and Blood)

yuejon — Sun, 18 Jul 2004 22:49:54 +0800

This blog was meant to be posted last night, but I got too lazy to log on and post it. The day started a little slow, with me just sitting at Starbucks writing a blog of the previous day's experiences. I'm going to opt for a change in style this time (instead of chronological journal). First things first, I am toasted. No... roasted. The lack of intense sunlight and many months of winter in Michigan has taken it's toll on me, and now that I'm at the Sunny State, I'm burnt to a crisp. My forehead smarts everytime I raise my eyebrows. My arms are two-tone; red and white. My nose glows in the dark. I reiterate; I look like a friggin' moron. Back to the day itself, having figured out the game plan for today, I headed out to the "Metreon". It's a huge building built by Sony, and basically is a high-tech mall (to me). There is a humongous Sony Style store and also an equally large Playstation store. The Metreon also houses North America's largest IMAX theatre. They were showing "Harry Potter: The Prizoner of Azkaban" at the IMAX, but I would have prefered it if they were showing Spiderman 2 instead, so I decided against watching a movie. I headed to the next closest attraction, the "Yerba Buena". Basically a huge recreational place with a bowling alley, skating rink, etc. Didn't stay there long and just headed to the "San Francisco Museum of Modern Art" (SFMOMA). This, interestingly enough was the highlight of my day. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0624.JPG" border="0" /> San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Now I'd never consider myself an art aficianado, but I know bits and pieces of the history and the people, and a little of the styles. This was my biggest exposure to the world of modern art. Some familiar names I stumbled upon there were, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. The only reason I know the first two artists, is because I watched the movie "Frida" (which I would recommend to those of you who haven't seen it, and it also stars Salma Hayek). Can you say "unibrow"? I was a little disappointed that there were none of M. C. Escher's work there. Guess his art isn't considered Modern. <img src="http://www.worldartsales.net/images/Surrealist/large/ka04.jpg" border="0" /> Wedding picture of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo as painted by Friday Kahlo Now the art itself at the museum ranged from blank canvases to simply awe-inducing-jump-out-of-the-wall-and-grab-you. I did like some of the pieces but some were just simply distasteful. For the most part, I found some of the work amusing. I can't remember most of the artists' names but I do remember the art pieces. There were a few video presentations, and I did like one in particular (although I can't remember the name of the artist or the art work). I could tell that the artist put a tremendous amount of work in that piece. It was a short film about the apartheid but completely sketched out with charcoal. What made it unique was that the artist didn't animate his work the conventional way by "flipping the pages", but it consisted of many different canvases, which he would draw out the pictures in charcoal on one of them, and erase the lines, leaving the stains behind and taking shots of the canvas each step along the way. It also left a trace, which resulted in a rather interesting effect. It was a combination of traditional animation and stop-and-go animation. It's hard to describe it in words but it was definitely one of the more memorable pieces. The one video presentation I didn't like and found kind of freaky was by a German artist, I think. It featured an attractive model sitting at a dining table full of oranges and the camera was just going everywhere. It was going at angles I thought weren't possible, but he pulled it off. I do give him props for that. Things started getting weird when the video started showing the model peeling an orange rather messily and then eating it. The camera zoomed in so close for all these shots, it was practically in her mouth and no, that isn't a sight I want to see. Squirting juices, saliva and teeth magnified at 50x isn't very sensual, to those of you who have doubts. Mom did teach us to chew with our mouths closed for a reason. The most amusing/distasteful pieces took up a whole gallery (half a floor). However it did start of with a warning that parents may not want their kids to see this particular gallery. I'm not sure how exactly this could be considered art, but I'm no authority in this field. Anyway, the gallery featured the artist's frolick through a pornographic movie set (actually, many sets through the years). No, the genitalia weren't hidden in most of the pictures and yes, it did feature people engaging in the act. I can't quite remember what the artists' message was. Hell, I could have pulled something off like that myself by taking screenshots off of a porn flick, but the difference is that, I'm not an artist. I didn't take any pictures in there by the way, to those of you who are bound to ask me for. It wasn't allowed. Anyway, I headed back to Chinatown for some grub since it was about 2pm and I had spent a good 2-3 hours in the museum. Found a big restaurant which looked like it had good food. The owner had put up tons of pictures of the famous/important people that had drop by before (like Bill Clinton, George Bush Sr., Bustamante, etc.). Oh, and to those of you who read Andrew's thread in the forums regarding the "Miss Chinatown" beauty pageant and had your doubts about it, well here's a special treat for you folks. There were tons of pictures of the past pageants, and hey, one of them featured last year's pageant winner, Fiona something (I forget the name but I recognize the face). "Miss Chinatown" 2004 is up for grabs by the way. Anyway, having seen all these pictures, one would think that the food must be excellent with all the endorsement. *Bzzzt* I personally thought it sucked, and the servers/manager were rude and will refrain from stating the restaurant's name. Maybe it's because I'm chinese and didn't deserve the proper treatment. I'm gonna have some real good chinese when I get back to Malaysia. I had done so much walking at this point, I returned to the hotel and took a three hour nap. Anyway, I spent some time later tonight just walking around and enjoying the cool breeze and contemplating as I sat down and watched the people go by. Mike, my cab driver in Chicago was right. San Francisco is a romantic city. You just see so many couples walking by: locals or foreigners, heterosexual or homosexual. Groups of friends and families. Almost everyone has someone to be with. Watching the people go by sends stabbing pains through me. Why am I alone here? Don't get me wrong, I'm having fun even though I'm by myself, but you know what? I would have probably had twice or thrice the fun if I had someone to share it with. Maybe I've been single for a little too long or maybe it's just San Francisco. I never quite came to terms with my singlehood in the past. Some of you will get what I meant by that and some of you won't. One thing's for sure though, I have now. On a lighter note, the oddest pair I ever did see was a homosexual couple holding hands, in which one was this enormously fat African American man and the other was a skinny and rather frail looking Caucasian man. Ah well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As long as they are happy. It's late now and I did spend some time looking for a nearby bar/club where I could hang out for a bit, but I couldn't find one that suited me. Sports bars are no fun without a group of friends and I don't really feel like hanging out in a Jazz/Blues club either. The other bars were just nasty. I wish there was a nearby dance club or something but the nearest is past Chinatown, and I prefer something within walkin distance. Getting a cab here isn't easy. Ah well, I'm a little broke from buying food and souvenirs anyway (excuuuuuses!). I'll have my fun in a couple of weeks when I'm back in Malaysia. Tomorrow will be my last day here. I'm going to figure out if I can find something I can do indoors since I'm really quite burnt. Otherwise, I guess one more day of sunshine shouldn't give me melanoma. But for now, I bid all of you a very goodnight!

San Francisco: Day 2 (Day of Street Performances)

yuejon — Sun, 18 Jul 2004 01:15:44 +0800

It's day 3 now but I'm gonna try and recap what I did yesterday. Decided to sit around and drink coffee as I "people watch" San Francisco style as I type this and have my breakfast muffin at Starbucks. And I also haven't quite figured out what I'm going todo today. So here we go again. 7.00 am - I get woken up by my cellphone, and it's mom and dad on the line. They forgot that there was a time difference between San Francisco. Had a short chat with them and then got ready to head out to Fisherman's Wharf. 8.45 am - Headed out to the Cable Car station to get my ticket to Fisherman's Wharf. Wow, they sure pack everyone reaaaaally tightly into those things. I didn't end up hanging out the cable cars like some of the more adventurous folks did. It was fun though going up and down the slopes. Those things sure can carry a huge load. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0539.JPG" border="0" /> Cable car on the streets of SF 9.30-ish am - Arrived at Fisherman's warf and started wandering around. I must have been a little early, since the crowd wasn't too big at that point... yet. Bought some souvenirs for the folks at home and myself. And oooh, I managed to find some wine and liquor filled chocolates. Continued going in and out of stores looking at stuff. I finally came across the wax museum and headed in. Took lotsa pictures of some of the more memorable figures. Had a shot of myself with the ladies of Hollywood too heh. For the most part, the figures did resemble their orginal counterparts, but they seemed a little short. I mean, George Burns was about 4 feet tall and Arnold Shwartzeneggar was probably as tall as I am, and I'm not tall. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0554.JPG" border="0" /> Fisherman's Wharf <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0564.JPG" border="0" /> Getting chummy with the ladies of Hollywood 11.00 am - Found the ticket office for the Blue & Gold fleet, which goes to Alcatraz island, and got in line. Was severely disappointed in finding out that the tickets to Alcatraz (AKA "The Rock") were sold out until next Saturday and that it was the only tour service with a walking tour of the island. Alcatraz is the infamous penetentiary which "housed" some of the most famous criminals in the USA. For a little more information about it, watch the movie "The Rock". Decided to get some seafood therapy instead. Bought a bowl of Clam Chowder and a big plate of fried calamari (squid) with fries. Good stuff. They food was sold in stores that kind of resembled the hawker stores in Malaysia. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0604.JPG" border="0" /> The Rock A side note: As I walked around Fisherman's Wharf, I stumbled into so many street performances. Some were good, and some were terrible. This one old dude decided to camp out next to the cable cars with his electric guitar to "entertain" those of us in-line (and it was a long line, cuz I waited for about an hour to get on the cable car ride back to the hotel). So I had to bear with about an hour of terrible terrible guitar playing. OK, I'm exagerating a little but not that much. Dude couldn't sing so he played the melody of the songs on the guitar and yes he could carry a tune and the songs were somewhat recognizable, but he only knew like 4-5 songs and he kept repeating them. When he tried to shread the guitar solo from Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven, it sounded like a mangled mess of unrecognizable, putrid, steaming pile of cacophony. And after each song, no one would clap, since he sucked so much! At least he had a sense of humor, since he went like "Thank you for not over-reacting" after each song. He must have been the one street performer with the least income. Anyway, enough about that. 1.00 pm - Tried to figure out what to do since I had my whole day planned around the Alcatraz trip. I stumbled into this booth with some folks yelling "We need one more passenger!" So I stopped over to check out what it was all about. Whoop-de-doo, it was a boat tour under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Anyway, it was small little 6-seater boat, captained by this guy, Daryl, who was our tour guide too. Took a LOT of pictures. Met this girl, Connie, and chatted with throughout the tour. Daryl even let us steer the boat. Although it was not really a full-fledge professional tour, it was nice since it was just a small group in an intimate setting. Initially I couldn't find the Golden Gate Bridge, but then I realized, that one bridge we were approaching WAS the Golden Gate. The problem was, that the fog was so dense that day, the two towers were completely hidden in the fog. It was a magnificent view when the fog finally lifted, as we got closer to the bridge itself. Saw a couple of seals in the water too. Then we turned around and headed towards Alcatraz. One of the ships from the Blue & Gold fleet was already docked there and the people were waving to us. Grrr... yes, guys. rub it in. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0597.JPG" border="0" /> Approaching the Golden Gate Bridge 2.20 pm - Finished the tour and we all parted our ways. Walked around a little more and then headed back to the cable car station for my ride back to the hotel (and listened to the horrible guitar stylings of the old man I described above). A good hour before I got onto the cable car. 3.30 pm - Back at the hotel and pooped out. Rested for a bit and decided to see the art show at Union Square. The artists were all present and trying to sell their art. So I got a cup of coffee and sat down and watched the people go by. Interestingly enough, one sees people of all walks of life. A LOT of homosexual couples too. 5.00 pm - I go back to the hotel and realize that my face and arms are sunburnt and I'm redder than a cooked lobster. The only part of my face that isn't sunburnt are my eyes, since I was wearing sunglasses. I... look... like... a... moron. Was a little self-conscious to go out again, so I waited for the day to get a little darker before I headed out again. 8.00 pm - Realized I was quite hungry, so I headed out for dinner. Found a nearby Irish pub, so I went in and had a pint of Boddington's and some lamb. Decided to check out any other places with some nightlife. Walked around and got a little lost. Found myself in Chinatown again and got my bearings. I didn't find any clubs to go to, and more bars than anything else. Ah well, decided to walk back to the hotel. 9.00 pm - As I got closer to a hotel, I hear really loud funk music and a huge crowd gathering around something. Decided to check it out. Wow, there were these bunch of guys totally dishing out some really good music. Just one guy on drums, a bassist, and a guy knocking two sticks together (I can't remember what it's called). The best part was there was a guy tap dancing too. Man they put on quite a show. The crowd was really into the whole show too. The guy who tapped danced was simply astonishing and he even got onto one of the garbage bins and danced on top of it. At one point, the drummer even set fire to his drumsticks and ate the fires off of them while still PLAYING in time to music. And I just stood there for a good hour just watching and listening to them. This is a short <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/MVI_0621.AVI" target="_blank" class="postlink">video </a>of the tap dancer which I ran into the next day (without the band though) Oh well, it was fun day, although I didn't get to walk around Alcatraz. I still don't know what I'm going to do today, but the day is young. My face is still a little pink from sunburn. I'm done with my coffee, so I'm gonna start figuring out my game plan. Until next time, adios!

San Francisco: Day 1 (Sun! Sun! Sun!)

yuejon — Fri, 16 Jul 2004 14:31:17 +0800

Greetings from San Francisco! Didn't come here wearing flowers in my hair though. Anyway, it's been a long but eventful day. I'm having a ball so far, but it would have definitely been nicer if I had someone here to spend the time with. Nevertheless, this one man show's not too shabby either. Anyway, I thought I'd throw this all together before I hit the sack. 4.00 am (Chicago time) - Alarm goes off. I head out to the bathroom in a zombie state and pull myself together. 5.00 am (Chicago time) - I was driven to the airport by Mike (Akeel's regular cab driver). The man was quite a character. He just couldn't stop talking. I was a little tickled when he warned me that there were a lot of "boys who like boys" in San Francisco. Thanks for the heads up, Mike. My flight left at 7.00 am (Chicago time) and arrived at 9.30 am (San Francisco time). It was a four hour flight. Saw the California wildfires from sky too. 9.30 am (San Francisco time from this point onwards) - I arrived in San Francisco. Got out of the airport pretty quickly since I didn't have any check-in baggage. I then went to look for the shuttle to take me to hotel. The driver was rather grouchy, but I sat in front of Mexican lady from LA, who had a whole bunch of questions (my work, Malaysia, San Fran, etc.) the whole time. It was just she and I throughout the ride. She was really friendly though. I think if it were not for me, she would have drove the already grouchy driver crazy with questions. 10.00 am - Checked into Hotel Nikko. Stumble into a bunch of happy Japanese on the way up to my room. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0520.JPG" border="0" /> View out of my hotel room. 11.00 am - Went walking around the surrounding area to look for some grub. I'm smacked right in the middle of downtown San Francisco by the way. Finally found a place called "Les Joulins Jazz Bistro" and had my brunch there. Had Omelette Dijon (3 eggs, potatoes, mushroom, shrimp, toast) which was definitely not good for my cholesterol level. I also had my first taste of the exhorbitant prices of San Francisco then and there. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0523.JPG" border="0" /> Les Joulins Jazz Bistro 12.00 pm-ish - I continued walking around downtown. I ventured out a little further this time and took a whole lot of pictures. I found Union Square and people just sitting around taking in the sunshine or having lunch. Decided to join in and watched the pigeons. Continued wandering more after that. There sure are a lot of street performers and homeless people. I'm a little put off by the homeless people begging for money and smelling of piss. Nasty. One of them was just sleeping in the middle of the sidewalk and couldn't care less while people just walked by. And oh, there are a LOT of asian people here. Heck, there sure are a lot of beautiful people here for that matter. Oh, and a Starbucks practically on every corner. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0525.JPG" border="0" /> Union Square (Spot the homeless man) 1.00 pm - Returned to hotel for a break. Contemplated whether to go to Chinatown. I turned on TV and to my surprise, found a chanel showing Hokkien soap. Decided to take a nap and head to chinatown after getting some R&R. 3.00 pm - Took a look at the map and calculated that chinatown is only 8 blocks away from hotel. Decided to get some exercise and walk instead of riding the trolley. Well, I got more than bargained for. It was 5 blocks of an UPHILL walk (about a 30-35 degree incline). The remaining blocks were mostly downhill. I had forgotten that San Francisco is very "hilly". I have never seen so many Chinese in one concentrated spot in america before. Chinatown is HUGE. I walked all over Chinatown taking pictures and trying not to be too "tourist-y". Saw a lot of familiar sights of char siew, roast duck & chicken hanging off the displays in restaurants. Familiar smells too of the wholesale produce and herb stores. Best part of Chinatown was when I saw an old chinese man playing electric guitar. RAAAAAD!!! But he was singing "Kumbaya". I think he was trying to promote the church he stood in front of. It was amusing until I had the old man's voice singing kumbaya stuck in my head for the rest of the chinatown stroll. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0628.JPG" border="0" /> Grand entrance of Chinatown <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/IMG_0538.JPG" border="0" /> Old man singing Kumbaya 4.45 pm - After climbing many more slopes, I headed back to the hotel and flopped on the bed. Saw a sushi restaurant (called Hana Zen) on the way back, and decided to head out there for dinner later. 7.00 pm - Having rested after the Chinatown adventure, I went out to the sushi bar. Mmmm... Soft-shell crab rolls. It was good sushi. Walked it off a little by strolling around the block. 8.30 pm - Watched telly. Got bored. Put this together. It's now 11.15 pm (1.15 am Chicago). *Phew* Anyway, I'm thinking of going to Alcatraz tomorrow. I'll post up the pictures I took/take when I get back to Chicago. I'm gonna go hit the sack now. Will take a swing at the night life tomorrow or Saturday.

Off to San Francisco

yuejon — Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:32:55 +0800

This is just going to be a quick blog. I'm heading out to San Francisco tomorrow by myself for some sight seeing. I'll be there until Monday. If possible, I'll try to blog from there and update you guys on my everyday activities. There will definitely be lots of pictures too. For now, my to-go list includes: 1. The Golden Gate Bridge 2. Fisherman's Wharf 3. Alcatraz 4. Chinatown My flight leaves at like 7am, so I'm gonna be up at 4am. Oh well, I'm excited and it's going to be quite an experience. San Francisco, here I come.

I love the 90s

yuejon — Tue, 13 Jul 2004 11:53:24 +0800

I've been watching VH1's "<a href="http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/i_love_the_90s/series.jhtml" target="_blank" class="postlink">I love the 90s</a>" with my sister for the past few days and that's one helluva nostalgic trip down memory lane. And especially since I've been watching this with my sister (we're both children of the 90s), it really brings us both back to the times when we were all still in Ipoh, annoying each other. Gosh, how many of you remember stuff from the 90s like, NKOTB, Color Me Badd, Grunge Bands, Sin�ad O'Connor, Vanilla Ice, MC Hammer, Rollerblades, The Lambada, Macarena, Beverly Hills 90210, and the <a href="http://www.chemlite.com/products/item.asp?ITEM_ID=1479" target="_blank" class="postlink">slap bracelets </a>(I couldn't contain myself when that came on). You guys remember that silly piece of metal with a funky design on it, which one would slap onto their wrists? I can't help but feel old now that VH1's doing a whole series about the 90s. I mean I remember joking around with my friends many years ago about how the 80s sucked and here I am, a child of the 90s and there's probably some kid out there who's putting down my decade. What do we call the current decade anyway? The 00s? The 90s rocked for many reasons, but I think one of the most significant one is that the music rocked (my very personal and humble opinion). It was the birth of grunge bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. I remember some of the first tunes I strummed on my six string were Nirvana tunes. And hey, who doesn't know "Enter Sandman" by Metallica? Gosh there were so many others, I just can't list them all down. Music aside, who can forget the dynamic duo, the Clintons? "Monica Lewinski" will be a name that'll stick to those of us who experienced the 90s, 40 years down the road. I can't say I approve of the fashion from the early 90s though. So anyway, I think the 90s rocked. Since most of my readers are from the 20-something age group, I'm curious to know; What do you like from the 90s? What significant event do you remember of the 90s? How many of you know what it means to get a "Bobbitt"?

All This Time And No Inspiration

yuejon — Fri, 09 Jul 2004 12:18:07 +0800

I find myself with a writers block these days. It's not like I've been sitting around bored out of my mind with nothing to do. I've actually been keeping myself surprisingly busy these past few days. I've burnt a huge hole in my bank account and wallet with the amount of "getting-stuff-I-can't-get-in-Malaysia" shopping I've been doing. Wish I had more money. Hmmm... oh well, I've been shopping like a girl lately. Never done so much retail shopping in my life. I wouldn't exactly call it therapeutic like some women I know do. This blog is gonna be a steaming pile of crap since I'm just going to blabber away nonsensically about nothing. I'm basically just blogging for the sake of blogging, so if you're not interested in reading my disorganized and irrelevant thoughts, I'd advice you to stop right here and look for something more interesting to read. I wish I had $200 to spare to buy an ATI Radeon 9800 Pro since my GeForce4 Ti-4200 is beginning to crap out on me and can't pull off any decent anti-aliasing. Then again, I hardly play any games these days. I actually haven't even installed a single game since my last reformat. I wish that dang Parallel ATA to Serial ATA converter would arrive a little quicker so I can put in my new 160GB hard disk in. Oh and guess who's going to take the plunge into water-cooling once he's settled down back in Malaysia? My overclocked (P4 1.6Ghz runnning at 2.4Ghz) has been overheating off and on ever since summer began, and it really hasn't been too hot here, surprisingly. Man, I'm gonna roast when I get back to Malaysia and so's that P4. Ooooh... I can't wait to get a hold of that Pentax Optio S4i digital camera I've been eyeing for months. I hope I get it before I head out to San Francisco. I'm such a geek. I'm also getting a little sick and tired of morons who can't follow simple instructions. I've had to talk to customer service representatives of a certain financial institution 4 times these past few weeks because they keep screwing up despite giving them clear instructions. And each CSR has given me the same old scripted apology for the previous one's fuck-up, which doesn't really do me any good with the amount of time and energy I've wasted having to talk to them and walk them through their own mess which I shouldn't even be dealing with! And then there's of course my travel agent who didn't follow my instructions either when I clearly told him over the phone and wrote it down in a letter. I'm being given unnecessary stress for having to fix other people's fuck-ups which at the end of the day would cost me dearly. And all this stress has caused numerous ulcers to sprout out in my mouth. *Phew* now that that's off of my chest, I shall continue blabbering and bore you about the weather. Hey, it's July and it isn't hot! I remember the temperature being like above 90F this time last year and it's been a cool and comfortable 70F-ish these past few days. Something weird's going on with the weather, but I'm not complaining. Fall is like a month or two away and it's been nothing like summer here at all. Hey whadaya know. I didn't have writers block after all. Only problem is none of that had substance. Oh well, off to bed then.

Hello Chicago!

yuejon — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 22:09:18 +0800

This blog is at least 4 days late. I've left Kalamazoo for good and have been in Chicago since the 2nd of July. I'll be bunking here with my sister and her fiance until I leave for Malaysia at the end of this month. We've been having a long weekend here, since it was the 4th of July weekend. It was rather emotional leaving Kalamazoo. Seeing Western Michigan University's campus, the place where I studied and worked, for one last time brought a flood of nostalgia. My former supervisor, Nancy, cried when we came by to say goodbye to her. My cube-farm neighbor, Lon, dropped by my apartment to take us out for breakfast. It's been an honor and a privilege working with them and I'm truly touched by their gestures. They have both helped me out so much in the past, there's just no way of repaying them. I hope they'll come visit Malaysia some time and I can show them around. Anyway the drive here took an incredibly long time. What was supposed to be only a 3 hour drived turned out to be a 6 hour one because of the amount of people on the road (being the 4th of July weekend). By the time we got home, we were dead tired (considering that we've been moving boxes all morning and driving all day). Oh well, a large portion of my to-do list has been checked off. Now I've just got to sell off my car. Having being rested the next day, we headed out to do some shopping. Sue and Akeel were telling me about this huge computer/electronics store that had just opened, so we decided to drop by and take a peek. Oh wow, that place was bigger than Meijer/Macro. It was big enough that they even put a food court in there (for a computer store?). There were geeks/nerds running around all over the place. Anyway, we popped over on the right day since there was a HUGE sale. Akeel and I told Sue to give us 10 minutes to look around, but erm... letting out two nerds in that place wasn't the best idea. Finally we gave Sue the car keys so that she could do her own shopping elsewhere. Sue started calling us Nerdboy 1 & 2 <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />. Anyway, Akeel decided to put together a new computer and we both hunted down the parts. We managed to put together a full system for about USD300 (Athlon XP 2500+, 512MB DDR RAM, Radeon 9200SE, 160GB HDD, 4x2.4x12x DVD+/- Burner, for you other nerds out there if you're curious). Myself I got a new 160GB hard drive for 70 bucks (it retailed for USD150). Wish we could have stayed there longer but the crowd was insane and Sue was waiting for us. Oh well... I guess it's for the best. I mighta burnt a bigger hole in my pocket if I stayed any longer. We also went to look at fireworks on the night of July 4th too. Wow, practically every suburb in Chicago had a firework display. People were just pulling over the side of the roads to watch them. Very cool. You could stand in one spot and see fireworks going off around you. The best part of a firework display is always at the grand finale, when the let everything go. It's been a fun weekend. Sue and Akeel are back at work and I'm sitting around at home. Might just head over to the computer store again just to look around later heh. Yes, I've been online for the past few days, but I've been a little lazy to blog. I've got all the time now though <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />.

Goodbye Kalamazoo

yuejon — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 06:31:00 +0800

This will be the last blog I post from Kalamazoo. Tonight, at midnight, my DSL and phone line will get cut, leaving me severed from the on-line world. Nevertheless, I won't be completely "internet-less" since I've got my trusty PDA and T610 to go on-line with. But that's not for heavy surfing. Tomorrow will be a scramble to finish packing up the rest of my things and also clean up the rest of my apartment. I must say, that my kitchen and bathroom have never been cleaner. They reek of bleach though heh. My sister and her fiance will be arriving tomorrow night and we're gonna get an early start the morning after to deliver all my boxes to the terminal in Chicago to be shipped home. It's going to take about 5 weeks, but hey, as long as I get my stuff. I've had lots of fun while I was here. A lot of memories. Some good, some bad... some bittersweet. As much as I like to complain about this place, it's been my home for the past 4 years, and I will miss it. I've made lots of good friends along the way. I've loved and lost love. I even had a cat who was my companion for many many lonely nights. I've gone through four blistering cold winters. I've gone galavanting out with my friends in the middle of what was considered one of the worst blizzards in Michigan ever. I know what it's like to walk through 3 feet of snow. I've spun around 360 degrees in my car (by accident) because of icy roads. I've gone for wild and insane parties. I've been to a riot and choked on tear gas. I've gotten drunk enough to find myself waking up in a stranger's apartment. I graduated and worked with some of the nicest people in the planet. I've completed tons of projects in school and work successfully. I learned how to cook a decent meal. I've also gotten attacked by a bat in my apartment. I'd like to think that I came out of all this a little more mature and worldly-wise. I've learnt so much these past four years through a combination of living by myself, school, work, relationships and friendships. I've mixed feelings about the changes that are happening in my life... but then again, change is the only thing constant in this world. It's been a wild ride. I loved every minute of it.

Just when I was losing faith in humanity

yuejon — Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:21:02 +0800

There are some really nice people in the world, sometimes it just amazes me when I meet them. I can't help but feel wary and constantly on my guard in this cynical and skeptical world of mine. One tends to forget that there are good people in this world too in this day and age. I've been looking for someone to adopt Marbles, my cat, for the longest time and I had not received a single call... until last Saturday. Someone had seen my flyer in the vet's office and she gave me a call just to check if I had found Marbles a home yet. Anyway, at that point, I was still looking for one and I told her no, and that I was thinking about bringing him to either one of the two shelters here (but subsequently they're both full). Well, she already has 3 cats, and they're all "tigers" like Marbles and apparently she just adores them. But she wasn't actually looking into adopting him. When I told her that I was trying to put him up in a shelter, she offered to take him in temporarily and that she would help me find him a home instead. Wow, her act of kindness and generosity just left me stunned for a while. There she was, offering to help me out, a total stranger, whom she had not met. Anyway, I spoke to her again today and boy did she seem excited about meeting Marbles. We've made arrangements for her to come pick him up tomorrow. It's gonna be a sad day <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />. Nevertheless, I'm just so thankful that she offered to help me out, since I really had nowhere else to put him up at and I could never bring myself to abandon the lil guy. Well, all this happened at a good time, just when I was losing faith in humanity. I hope he gets along with the other three cats... or that they won't poke his eyes out.

So tired...

yuejon — Thu, 24 Jun 2004 10:38:35 +0800

Wow, I've been up and about these past few days running all sorts of errands, big and small. That to-do list of mine just keeps growing despite my attempts of chipping off as much as possible from the list. Once I get one done, five more pop out of nowhere. I've been rather ticked off at a whole lot of people too. There were times when I felt like someone was sticking his/her finger up my nose and twirling it around just to see if I'll twitch. And then there's the overwhelming incompetance of certain establishments, but I'd rather not get into that. And why doesn't anyone want to adopt my cat? Gosh, I've had flyers up around for a good 2-3 weeks and no one has called. The automated response on the local animal shelter's toll-free number made me feel so guilty about bringing him in, it made me feel... irresponsible. But I did try! No one seems to want to adopt a playful and energetic yet affectionate cat. I'm at the point where I'm gonna have to suck it in and just take him there since I can't stay here that much longer. Man that's gonna be a lousy day <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />. Anyway, things really seem to be winding up on my end. It's all happening a little too quickly... but not quickly enough either. I'd really just love to pack up and just go back without having to care about any unfinished business here, but Kalamazoo has been my home for the past 4 years, and it feels odd to have to leave it. I've grown to love and hate this place. Man I'm gonna miss good steaks. Juicy, bloody steaks... still mooing. OK, there's really no point to today's blog. Just some pointless rambling and ranting. I'm gonna go play catch-the-little-piece-of-rabbit-fur-on-a-string with Marbles now.

What a day

yuejon — Sat, 19 Jun 2004 07:57:13 +0800

I'm typing this blog on the floor of my bedroom now that my computer desk is sitting outside in the living room waiting to be purchased. Anyway, I bought a spot in the classified section of the local paper, The Kalamazoo Gazette, to advertise for my pseudo-garage sale. I called it a "Moving Out Sale" which is essentially what it is. I even put up a couple of signs this morning to direct people into my apartment. So, I've had all sorts of people coming in and out of my apartment going through my stuff. It's been a long day of tough negotiations with people of all walks of life. Some were much easier going and some were just downright lowballing me (which kind of ticked me off). I must say that I met some... interesting people though. So since everything I want to sell is in the living room, all the stuff I want to bring home (or would like to) is in my bedroom. And since I sold off most of my chairs, I'm stuck doing everything on the floor. If someone ends up buying my lights, I'll be sitting on the floor... in the dark... for the next couple of weeks. I've got two more days to wheel and deal with my "customers". It's gonna be a long weekend. The day has really worn me out and I'm so tired. I feel like some guy selling his goods at the flea market, trying to make as much money as possible. It's been quite an experience.

Life is a Bitch; A Reprise.

Allen — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 21:56:07 +0800

I used to keep a <a href="http://www.allenng.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink">blog</a> two years ago. Titled 'Life is a Bitch'; it provided me an avenue to rant. But mostly, they were trivial whining from a younger me. Now, two years later, my life is reaching an end of a chapter, and the last paragraph is too short. Just too short. Life is a Bitch brings on an entirely new and deeper meaning. Chances taken, opportunities lost; moments captured, time gone. Love, frustration, guilt, depression, mirth, loneliness, desire, passion, pursuit, anguish, weariness, contentment, vivacity, adoration. Sigh. If there is an emotional singularity (physics anyone?), it is now. And if you think Lost in Translation has a funny ending, I am almost living it now; intimacy that transcends convention. At certain points, I stopped thinking entirely; just let things be*. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've been really tryin, baby Tryin to hold back these feelings for so long And if you feel, like I feel baby Come on, oh come on, I'm not a coward, I've just never been tested I'd like to think that if I was, I would pass I'm the one who wants to be with you Deep inside I hope you feel it too Hey you with the pretty face Welcome to the human race A celebration, mister blue sky's up there waitin' And today is the day we've waited for Just follow the day Follow the day and reach for the sun! When I see you smile I see a ray of light Come on, come on Spin a little tighter Come on, come on And the world's a little brighter And I'd give up forever to touch you 'Cause I know that you feel me somehow And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming Or the moment of truth in your lies Love is only a feeling (drifting away) and we've got to stop ourselves believing (its here to stay) 'Cause love is only a feeling Anyway Don't know what I'm gonna do about thins feeling inside Yes, it's true loneliness took me for a ride Everyone says I'm getting down to low Everyone says, "You just gotta let it go" You just gotta let it go You just gotta let it go Always with me, always with you Kau senyumlah oh, Sekadar memori kita di arena ini There is freedom within, there is freedom without Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup Nightswimming deserves a quiet night. The photograph on the dashboard, taken years ago, Turned around backwards so the windshield shows. Every streetlight reveals the picture in reverse. Still, it's so much clearer. I forgot my shirt at the water's edge. The moon is low tonight. I'll just end up walkin' In the cold November rain... -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cold november rain indeed. * I apologise for talking in riddles.

Mellowed down music ?

cKc — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 04:18:32 +0800

Hmm , wanted to write about how I feel old and jaded before I've even hit 23 but yeah , after scanning suprnova.org's torrents for the day , I realize I don't care much for the music downloads offered . Which subsequently led me to a lil' introspection on how my tastes for music has altered over the past few years . Gone are the days when I would hop around artist sites for alt-rock/modern rock song teasers . I don't listen to mainstream music anymore , I don't know who's hot or not , or whose beautiful mug that belongs to when she/he appears in the media . Part of what's a-changing is because I don't listen to the radio anymore I suppose . And I attribute the other major factor to the fact that I just can't be bothered to chase one-hit-wonders anymore - a staple of the modern rock scene . I know I was caught surprised when chengyew turned up dylan on his car stereo sometime back . But yeah , I just wanna listen to songs in my 'era' , whatever that is . I wanna listen to songs which are well , smooth and easy listening ? Hmm , okay at this point I seem to have lost my train of thought ... damn , someone remind me not to write these things at 4am

Crocodile Hunter Boo Boo

yuejon — Tue, 15 Jun 2004 02:02:37 +0800

Steve Irwin cracks me up. Right from his accent (no offence to any Australian readers) down to his urge to poke and prod dangerous animals. No, I'm not a fan of his show. I wouldn't exactly consider it entertainment but just downright amusing. I can only watch at the most 10 minutes of his show, "The Crocodile Hunter", before I decide to flip the channel. I really don't know what the point of his show is to be honest. He goes around pointing out these endangered creatures and then picking them up only to tell his viewers not to. It's not as if he's trying to protect them, or raise awareness on endangered species. Even if he is trying to raise awareness, why does he have to fondle the poor animals? By saying that they're dangerous, why sneak up and harrass them? He's certainly spreading the wrong message. A typical show would go like - With really thick Aussie accent "Oh she's a real beauty this one! Remember, you should never disturb the spotted dingababob while it's sleeping. Now I'm an experienced animal handler, so don't try this at home. Let's sneak in a little closer for a look. Be very quiet! Oh she's a beauty! She doesn't look very angry now does she? I'm just gonna pick her up... Crikey, she's a fiesty sheila!" Spotted dingababob proceeds to bite Irwin Irwin screams like a little girl Cut to commercial OK, a little dramatized, but that's really the gist of the whole show. So anyway, Mr Irwin here faces a fine of up to $1 million and 2 years in jail for fooling around and frolicking with Antartica wildlife (which apparently is forbidden, duh). <a href="http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,9838547%5E1702,00.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">Article from the Herald Sun</a> Excerpt: The blurb for the hour-long Ice Breaker program on the Animal Planet channel says Irwin "slides down hillsides with penguins; almost rubs noses with the notoriously dangerous leopard seal; and spends time in the inspirational company of two friendly humpback whales."

Ultraman VS MonsterMunks

yuejon — Sun, 13 Jun 2004 13:46:29 +0800

<a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/ultravsmk.jpg" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/ultravsmk-small.jpg" border="0" /></a> Click for high resolution image I was surfing around my buddy, <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/friendsipoh.php#1" target="_blank" class="postlink">Mun Kit</a>'s, <a href="http://itftaekwon-do.tripod.com/newphoto.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">website </a>when I saw a picture of him I couldn't resist but doctor. His pose just reminded me so much of those silly japanese "Ultraman" shows I used to watch as a kid, where two men in silly costumes wrestle each other in miniature cities, knocking buildings over as they battle each other to the death! And then, there's of course the ridiculous voice-overs, heh. Don't ask me why they're fighting in Sydney. I love photoshop <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" />. Mun Kit: Hey, don't beat me up over this with your taekwon-do when I get back! It's just a joke! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />

Damn Mailbox

yuejon — Sat, 12 Jun 2004 22:28:38 +0800

I haven't been able to get my mail for the past three days. No, I literally can't get it out of the mailbox becaused the postman jammed it up. Something in there is blocking the latch from turning when I stick the key in. It kinda goes halfway but not enough for me to open it. Argh! And it's not the first time. I can usually get it dislodged after some maneuvering and bashing against the mailbox, but not this time. It's really stuck. I even left him a nice note (in plain view) a couple of days ago describing my predicament and asking him reaaaaally nicely whether he could take my mail up to my apartment for me when he's here, since I really don't have a clue when he actually comes around. Why hasn't he come by with my mail yet? I don't know. That note is still there and my mail is still stuck in the damn mailbox! Hey, I appreciate that he delivers me my mail (though not neccessarily on time), but the least he could have done was dislodge whatever was blocking the latch! Guess I'll just have to walk out of my apartment to my mailbox every 10 minutes just to see if he's there <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" />. And they only work a half-day today. This is just infuriating <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/rant.gif" alt="Rant" border="0" />.

George W. Bush Coloring Book

yuejon — Fri, 11 Jun 2004 13:52:59 +0800

Anyone with kids need a coloring book? Not just any coloring book, it's the George W. Bush Coloring Book I don't know what's more hilarious, the fact that there is a coloring book of Dubya or that Amazon is selling it. Oh this is too funny. Hey, if I had 9 bucks to waste, I'd buy it just to draw little red horns and a trident on him. Hell, it'll be worth it just as a collection of his various faux pas. And the activities! Oh happy happy joy joy! I really should go to bed now. ------------------------------------------------- Book Description (from Amazon) Drawing from the imaginative quotes President Bush has uttered over the years, the George W. Bush Coloring Book illustrates Bush's very own words in the form of a coloring book. Illustrator Karen Ocker lends her visually distinct style to on-the-record quotes such as "It's amazing I won. I was running against peace, prosperity and incumbency," and "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully." The coloring book includes an essay on Bush by Joley Wood. Wood has written on numerous Irish writers, including essays on James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw and William Butler Yeats, and a preface for Shaw's Saint Joan (Penguin). <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1891053949/qid=1086897823/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-2206338-3051052?v=glance&s=books" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1891053949.01._PE_PI_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a> Click on picture for link

Jon Potter

yuejon — Fri, 11 Jun 2004 10:15:20 +0800

In light of the current Harry Potter craze that's struck the world, I thought I'd show you guys my very own Harry Potter scar. I call it the "Jon Potter" <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/rofl.gif" alt="ROFL" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/chairfall.gif" alt="Fall off chair" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/loltard.gif" alt="LOLtard" border="0" /> I crack myself up. <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/jonpotter.jpg" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/jonpotter-small.jpg" border="0" /></a> Click for high-resolution image. Anyway that's the scar left over from my kitchen mishap and the surgery after. One thing's for sure... that scar sure isn't magical <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />.

Delivery

yuejon — Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:51:53 +0800

I was up on my feet all day yesterday trying to accomplish as much as possible on my very lengthy to-do list. Pulling things out from shelves and drawers while sifting through the junk I've accumulated these past four years. I packed up what I needed and then left the rest on the floor, leaving me barely any room to walk. Then I looked out the window and it was finally getting dark. It was 9.30 pm and I hadn't had my dinner yet. Damn summer solstice. It's still rather bright at 9 pm and the Sun only sets a little after that. I was too pooped out to go and pick something up from the late drive-in window, nor was I gonna cook something up. As quickly as that problem arose, it was quickly solved with a simple solution: delivery Chinese food. I can't possibly remember the countless times when I came home too tired to cook something up, and just reached out for the phone and made a phone call to the nearest Chinese food joint for a quick fix. It's not exactly the best tasting food in the world, but hey, convenience overrules tastiness when it comes to times like these. It's also usually comparitively cheaper than eating out. So I then placed my order for yang chau fried rice and patiently waited out my 30 minutes. Now as I dug into my fried rice a half-hour later, sitting here while staring at my monitor, it hit me... I'm not gonna get Chinese food delivered to my door in Malaysia! Ack! No more cracking open bland and stale fortune cookies, anticipating the little piece of paper hidden inside it with some cryptic fortune or a bunch of random so-called lucky numbers. Of all things to be concerned about huh? Ah well, I guess it's all part of the process of realizing that I'm going home, having to readjust my lifestyle again as I did when I came here 4 years ago. I'm not really gonna miss the Chinese food here, but I do wish they delivered back home. Anyway this was the fortune I got yesterday. Front: <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/fortune-front.jpg" border="0" /> Back: <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/fortune-back.jpg" border="0" /> That can't be good! Those dumb overly happy smiley faces. Ah well... that's the way the cookie crumbles.

Going Home

yuejon — Wed, 09 Jun 2004 06:58:58 +0800

Hey gang! It's been a while since I last checked out the <a href="http://forum.yuejon.com" target="_blank" class="postlink">forum</a> or written a blog. Anyways, I've been in Chicago with my Mom and Sister for the past few days. I've some pictures of the trip <a href="http://pics.yuejon.com/sec_stage_album.php?prev_path=albums%2Fchicago&first_name=&sec_name=&name=chicago&action=search&page_number=1&exif=" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a> if any of you are interested (yes, I'm rather pudgy now). The girls and I headed downtown Chicago since my mom hasn't been there during the summer, and we had a bucket-load of fun <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. It kind of took my mind of things that have been happening these past few days. I've also been doing some soul-searching and come to a conclusion; I'm going home (to Malaysia). So guys, once I'm home and settled in as well as recovered from my severe jet lag, lets head out to town and freakin' have a good time drinking and telling each other our war stories! I really would like to catch up with all of you guys and maybe buy a round <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/cheers.gif" alt="Cheers!" border="0" />. I'm not sad about going home anymore. It was more of a disappointment that I couldn't quite achieve what I came here to achieve, but it's purely circumstancial that I didn't and really not my fault. There's no one to blame. I've come to terms with the fact that if it's not meant to be, it just isn't. Maybe not for now, but who knows what can happen in future? In the mean time, I'm really looking forward to going home. No, wait... I'm excited! Home's always just where the heart is. Sue wants to buy me a ticket to San Francisco or New York so I can galavant around town, since I haven't been to either one of those places. I just can't decide which! San Francisco is a beautiful city with gorgeous weather but New York has Lady Liberty and ground zero. Argh! Decisions, decisions, decisions! Anyway, expect me to be home around the end of July. I need to be out of the country by July 30th to be in good terms with USA's Immigration Services <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/eusa_shhh.gif" alt="Shhh" border="0" />. Now that I'm back in Kalamazoo, It'll be a mad rush to pack my stuff up and throw out/sell the rest of the stuff by the end of this month. And then, there's of course the task of finding <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/marbles.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">this</a> little guy a good home. Only the best for him. Take care guys and I'll see you at home!

What a Mess...

yuejon — Sun, 06 Jun 2004 02:50:13 +0800

I've begun packing essential must-bring-home items and tossing out crap-that-I've-kept-with-me-for-too-long and my apartment's now in a great big mess. I'm also in the process of finding <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/marbles.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">Marbles</a> a new home. I'm gonna miss that little guy. Anyone staying in Kalamazoo or within Michigan would like to adopt the little kitty? I'd smuggle him home if I could but I don't want to subject him to a 30 hour flight in the cargo bay and endless quarantines. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/sigh.gif" alt="Sigh" border="0" /> It's amazing how quickly life can change in such a short period of time. Again, I'm not neccessarily going home, but it's a very strong likelihood that I will and in the event that I do, I need to make the neccessary arrangements. I've come to terms with going home and well, it's not too bad after all. Most of my friends are at home anyway and it'll be back to good 'ol Malaysian food. I just hope that I'll have better career opportunities there. In the mean time, I've a huge list of lose ends to tie up. I've barely even gone through a quart of that list. I need to speak with my lawyer, who hasn't returned my calls and causing quite a hold up. Ah well, to the rest of you who've just graduated in the States and seeking employment with a H1, I wish you good luck and hopefully your timing will be better than mine and you will do better than I did. I'm gonna go try and stuff something that's too big into a box that's too small now.

C'est La Vie

yuejon — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 07:14:14 +0800

Due to some unforseen circumstances, I may be heading back home to Malaysia in a couple of months. I have been preparing for this moment for months now by looking for a new job, but the day had came and gone, leaving me jobless. Well, my contract had ended with my employer and they couldn't extend my contract due to their lack of funds and budget cuts. My job hunt has been fruitless from day one, and I now suffer what many other people have suffered before me... sheer disappointment. Is there really anyone to blame for this? Thousands of students from all over the world gathering at the Land of Opportunities, with the promise of a bright future, graduating only to face never-ending lengths of bureaucratic red tape? Of course there are always the exceptions who are successful be it because of their qualifications or sheer luck, but how many dejected faces have boarded flights back to their home countries? Are we just not good enough? Does putting up with 4 years of the same education given to the locals not account for anything? On the bigger scheme of things, is this all happening because of the one man who runs the country? Or are terrorists to blame? Seems as though we can blame them for almost anything. Or really should I just be blaming myself? Being a Malaysian-born-Chinese, I'm really tired of being treated as a second-class citizen anywhere I go, be it at home or in a foreign country. Having to work so hard to achieve anything, without any privileges or welfare, has been pretty much unrewarding to both me and my family. Nevertheless, I'm glad that we don't need welfare for it speaks of us as a community for the accomplishments we've achieved (and it builds character). I just can't come to terms at being a capable person and finishing school, but getting opportunities whisked away right after. Can we break that glass ceiling and why is even there in the first place? I should like to think that one should be hired based purely on qualifications, merits, talent, skill, and the capacity to learn. Does my place of birth really set me apart from anyone else? Or am I just being a paranoid-conspiracy-theorizing-freak? Alright, every country has the right to pick who can stay and who should leave, but don't freaking call it the Land of Opportunities or the Land of the Free with all this damn red tape and empty promises! Maybe I just wasn't cut out for this. I'll never know. But I'm not giving up this dream quite yet. Yes, for all the things I may not like about this place, there are as many things that I actually do like about it. If I do end up going home, I will be back. Maybe not next year or the year after that, but I will be back. In the mean time, life will go on. The world will keep turning and the sun will keep shining. I will still be ranting. C'est la vie.

Nothing Quite Like Mom's Cooking

yuejon — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 09:40:24 +0800

Well an update from my last blog. I dropped Lene off at O'Hare Airport in Chicago and I was really sad to see my best friend leave. I watched her go past the metal detector while she waved insistingly that I leave. Then I walked out into the cold rain... Anyway, I headed straight to my sister's place right after that. Mom, has a conference to attend in Des Moine, but before that, she detoured to Chicago for a few days to visit her beloved children, (my sister and mua <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />). Anyways, it was good to see Mom again and she brought lots of goodies from home with her heh. She then proceeded to feed us with good home-cooked food (Man, did I miss that), and I proceeded to stuff my face <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/grub.gif" alt="Grub" border="0" />. And then, there was this new Premium Outlet store that had just opened up in Chicago with a huge Memorial Day sale. I decided it was time to give my wardrobe an update and what better time to do so. Man was the stuff cheap <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" />. Anyway I ended up buying lot of shirts, a pair of jeans and a pair of shoes. That's more shopping than I've ever done in the past two years heh. But I'm happy with my purchases although it kinda burnt a hole in the 'ol bifold. So I arrived back home (Kalamazoo) about 5 hours ago. Marbles had left me a huge mess in my apartment (he must have been bored out of his wits) and my desktop computer just refused to boot up. Anyway after hours of cussing, punching and dismantling, I finally got it working. Don't really know what the problem is but my hunch is my motherboard is gonna go kaput one of these days. Now it's back to the old grind... work and all. It's been a bittersweet weekend. I've spoken to Lene a number of times over the phone these past few days and she seems to be having a hard time getting re-accustomed to the lifestyle back home. I'm sure she'll pull through though <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. Myself, I guess I've got to learn to get used to not having my best friend around here anymore.

Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forever...

yuejon — Sat, 29 May 2004 08:40:00 +0800

I would like to dedicate today's blog to a very special person in my life. Tomorrow, is the day she takes a flight home and I will be seeing her off until the last moment when she goes through the gates. She will then start the latest chapter in her life. I believe that we are soulmates. We only met each other while halfway across the world, even though our real homes really aren't that far apart. Serendipity. We've shared many good laughs and memories. I'm so glad that we're still the best of friends despite numerous fall-outs. I will miss you tremendously and be wishing you a safe trip home. I will be thinking of you... Goodbye doesn't mean forever Let me tell you goodbye doesn't mean we'll never be together again Though we may be so far apart you still will have my heart So forget your past my Goodbye Girl 'Cause now you're home at last. ~David Gates - Goodbye Girl

Painter Song

yuejon — Thu, 27 May 2004 03:21:39 +0800

If I were a painter I would paint my reverie If that's the only way for you to be with me We'd be there together Just like we used to be Underneath the swirling skies for all to see And I'm dreaming of a place Where I could see your face And I think my brush would take me there But only... If I were a painter And could paint a memory I'd climb inside the swirling skies to be with you I'd climb inside the skies to be with you ~Norah Jones - Painter Song~ Dedicated to my <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/family.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">Mom </a>and her love for <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/paintings.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">painting</a>.

When Will It Stop Raining?

yuejon — Wed, 26 May 2004 03:30:44 +0800

It's been raining in West Michigan every day for the past 2-3 weeks! I'm sick and tired of feeling damp all over and just wish for a little more sunshine. Wait, then it'll get too hot and humid. Argh! Michigan weather is just so frustrating! Weather phenomenons don't come in moderation, but in extremes. There are extreme and long winters (cold and way too much snow), extreme summers (really hot and dry) and now we're getting way too much spring rain! Oh, and my weekend was kinda ruined because I pretty much tried to avoid travelling too much due to the constant tornado warnings that kept popping up on the TV and radio. I need to move further south west...

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

yuejon — Mon, 24 May 2004 22:32:50 +0800

I was minding my own business somewhere at the mall when... Man in Suit: Hello there! Care to sit down and chat for a while? Jon: Ummm... OK, sure! I sat down next to him. Man in Suit: My name's Ogel... And you are? Jon: Ummm... Jon. The man had a bird's nest on his head. I couldn't help but stare. Man in Suit: Oh, don't mind the nest. I was sitting here reading my newspaper when a little bird started flying around my head in a frenzy. So I asked her, "What's the matter, Mrs. Birdy?". She said, "I need to build a nest to lay my eggs, but I'm stuck in this mall and I don't know where to go!". I'm thinking "Ummm... yeah. Why didn't you just let her out?". Man in Suit: So I tell Mrs. Birdy, "I've got an idea! You could build one on my head! I will keep as still as I can and keep your eggs safe!". Whoa! He volunteered to do that? I thought he was a victim of unfortunate circumstances. Man in Suit: Mrs. Birdy was more than happy to take up my offer. Anyway, she's off looking for some worms for her babies when they hatch. Ah, there she is! Hello friend! The bird lands on the nest and settles down. Jon: You know what, this is so bizarre. I gotta get a picture with you and... Mrs. Birdy. That OK? Man in Suit: Sure! I managed to get someone, who was as curious about the sight, to take our picture with my camera. I quickly went back to the bench and sat down a little too hard... Jon: Oh crap... I saw an egg roll out of the nest and landed right on the man's shoulder. Right at that moment, the camera flash went off. *Crack* Now that's what I call a Kodak moment. <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/misc/legoman-jon.jpg" border="0" /> I don't think I should ever write children's books.

Butter fingers!

yuejon — Mon, 24 May 2004 00:05:21 +0800

Gah! I nearly deleted my whole site instead of updating it! <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/rant.gif" alt="Rant" border="0" /> Clumsy hands! I'm a little frustrated today. Haven't been able to get some things working quite right and in my frustration I nearly made a huge mistake. That delete key should really be smaller... Oh well, at least I have a backup. Always have a backup <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/yes.gif" alt="Yes" border="0" />! I think I'm going to try to count to ten next time around. Unless I can have some one slap me on the head before I make a mistake <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/slap.gif" alt="Slap" border="0" />. I'm gonna go eat some waffles now...

Homer Mmmm... Indian Food.

yuejon — Sat, 22 May 2004 03:33:41 +0800

I haven't had good indian food for a long time ever since I moved to Kalamazoo. Well, I've had some occasionally (but rarely) at some indian restaurants but they tend to be rather pricey so I hardly ever go. Nevertheless, I do love my spicy hot indian food. I remember the days while I was still in Malaysia, and there are these stalls scattered all over the hot night spots called Mamak stalls and one would call the men who run these stall, mamak, too. These proud entrepreneurs of the night would serve hot spicy delicacies <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/flame.gif" alt="Flame" border="0" /> that would range from their signature flat breads (called roti canai) to spicy stir-fried noodles, all the way into the wee hours of the morning. Believe me, it's all tastier than it sounds <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/grub.gif" alt="Grub" border="0" />. Their patrons consisted of people like me, who have a never-ending pit for a stomach, with the midnight craving for a nice hot spicy snack or just an icy cold drink. And you can't possibly go to a mamak stall alone! You've got to bring your friends along just to hang out or chat. Anyway, I had just found out from a colleague of mine about this place called Saffron here in Kalamazoo, which is a brand new indian restaurant. Apparently they serve a great indian lunch buffet. After having taken many rainchecks to go for lunch, we finally headed out there today. First thing that went to my head when I walked in was that wonderful curry smell. Laid out on the buffet table were various types of curry, naan breads, saffron rice and my favourite, tandoori chicken! The food was excellent (and not to mention relatively cheap) and I took the opportunity to fill up that gaping hole of mine. It wasn't exactly anything like a mamak stall from home, but it was close enough <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/yes.gif" alt="Yes" border="0" />. I guess I'll always remember having plenty of good times hanging out at the mamak stall. At least I know now where to get some good indian food if the craving ever hits me again. It's nice to have something to remind you of home every once in a while <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />.

I want this!

yuejon — Thu, 20 May 2004 22:41:21 +0800

Hx4700 series iPAQ Pocket PC 4" VGA display Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Wireless connectivity: Infrared Port (SIR), Wi-Fi 802.11b, Bluetooth v1.2) Intel Bulverde 624MHz processor Memory will consist of 128 RAM / 64 ROM CompactFlash AND Secure Digital Input Output card slots D-Pad replaced with a touchpad navigation system New magnesium casing Powered by a 1800mAh lithium Ion battery with an option for a 3600mAh Dimensions would be 129 X 77 X 14.7 mm <img src="http://www.ipaqabilities.com/images/articles/vgaipaq/hx4700.jpg" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.ipaqabilities.com/reviews_articles/articles/0504-coming_attractions_vgaipaq.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">Source</a> Grant me strength not to lust for this. Oh crap it's everything I want in a PDA. When I got my Toshiba e755 (refer to <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/gadgetgizmos.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">Gadgets & Gizmos</a>), it was great little device with wi-fi and etc. I was soooooo happy with it <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" />. Then I got my Sony Ericsson T610 cellphone with bluetooth and I wished that the e755 had bluetooth as well. Then I wished for smaller form factor. Then i wished for better support, the new Windows Mobile OS and a VGA screen. It's gonna cost what? $649!?!?!? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" /> I guess I shouldn't be surprised since it's such a high-end model. 624MHz, 128MB RAM, VGA screen, bluetooth, wi-fi, CF, SDIO... all in that tiny tiny magnesium case <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/love.gif" alt="Love" border="0" />. That touchpad looks interesting. Someone slap some sense back into me. This is THE ultimate PDA... <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/sigh.gif" alt="Sigh" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/sigh.gif" alt="Sigh" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/sigh.gif" alt="Sigh" border="0" /> Guess I'll just wait for the price to drop. It'll be obsolete by then and PDA processors will be like 1Ghz or something <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_cry.gif" alt="Crying or Very sad" border="0" /> and the cycle will continue. (Unless I start growing money outta my pockets <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/spin.gif" alt="Spin" border="0" />) Or maybe I can start a "Jon Needs New Gadgets" fund. Hey, it'll be for a good cause. Honestly <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/angel.gif" alt="Angelwings" border="0" />.

My Lame Hand

yuejon — Wed, 19 May 2004 21:37:25 +0800

Some of you may already know about the little disagreement I had with a butcher knife. It won and left my left hand with a serious injury: a lacerated ulnar nerve. Anyway I've gone for surgery to repair the damage but in my doctor's opinion, it's going to take a year or two for it to fully recover. Did you know that nerves are one of the slowest growing parts in the human body? I sure didn't know that before my argument with the knife <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" />. Anyway, the injury has left me with no feeling on the palm side of my fourth and fifth finger. I can make a fist and stretch out my fingers but I can't cross them, pinch, or spread them apart. The ulnar nerve basically controls the more dextrous movements of the human hand. I am totally incapable of partaking in my greatest passion, making <a href="http://www.yuejon.com/musicgear.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">music</a> with my guitars. You just don't know how much you need your hands until you lose one (or two) of them. It's the littlest things, from buttoning up a shirt to opening a jar of jam. We take so many things for granted in life. I know I do. One miscalculation in a split second has left me handicapped for the next year or so. The human body: How can something capable of making the most delicate of things to building the largest cities be so fragile at the same time? Maybe this experience will serve as my wake-up call. Karma anyone? <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/pics/albums/misc/splint.jpg" border="0" /> My hand in a splint (after surgery). Picture was taken with T610 camera phone.

Silhouette Of A Man

yuejon — Wed, 19 May 2004 03:20:33 +0800

My very own blogger is now alive! Having seen numerous other people's blog sites and reading about their joys, angsts, rants, and passions... it inspired me to start a blog of my own (and post my very own joys, angsts, rants and passions too) <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />. I have all this space and resources on my website, so why let it go to waste? I guess it was a little too tempting and I just had to jump in on the bandwagon (and always a little late as usual) <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" />. Anyway, I'll be channelling my literary creative energy to this section of my website. I may not get to update it every day, but I'll do my best to do keep it up to date. My blogs will range from my thoughts, poetry, photoshopped pictures, humor, public service announcements... gosh the possibilities are endless! Take the time to look over the rest of my website. You could also sign up and participate in the on-going weird little discussions posted in my <a href="http://forum.yuejon.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink">forum</a> too. On a technical note, it took me a while to modify this script and getting it to suit my own needs. I've added a few finer touches and features and I'm now rather pleased with the results <img src="http://www.yuejon.com/images/smiles/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" border="0" />. I'll leave you with a little something I came up with for my first blog. Silhouette Of A Man Hunched in bronze, chin over fist, Brazen thoughts without a plan. A lonely figure, a calming glow, The everlasting silhouette of a man.