Bangkok Jazz

The day finally arrive where we are forced to close. Today is the last day for us. We spend the morning packing and taking pictures then in the afternoon in our new department. It is sad we are to split but we are always part of the DLinkers ^_^ After work, we gather together and had dinner at Bangkok Jazz.

I followed Emma to Bangkok Jazz after work. When we reach there, half of the people were there but there were still people missing. During this occasion, Eddie, my manager, called Micah, our big boss for dinner too. At 8pm sharp, Eddie called Micah to see if he is coming as they want to start dinner first as we are to relocate to the pub downstairs after dinner. Micah asked us to go ahead first. At that time, our 'Dial-up' hasn't arrive yet.

What we did was we kept some for him and waited for him. When he arrive, we called him 'Dial-up'. Hahaha...Dinner was satisfying and filling. There were lots of food and it just kept coming. When I first sat down, they served me a glass of fruit punch. It was then followed by a glass of sky juice and a glass of either sprite or coke. When they start dinner, appetizer was served. At first was the fried dishes followed by Kelabu mango. After that, we were served each a bowl of Tom Yam Prawn. Damn...the prawn is huge. The waiter then served us rice to go with the soup. I thought that was all. After the prawn, there were otak-otak. Once after that, there were green curry chicken, sweet sour fried fish, mix vegetable, beancurd and the naked duck.

I was lucky as I was seated between the guys so I can still push the food over to their side to finish them ^_^ After the main course meal, we were so blotted that we still have to eat dessert. The dessert was Mango pudding which was fantastic. I can not forget how it taste. The pulut was nice and not too sweet while the mango was sweet. We then took some pictures after dinner. Micah came as dessert was served ^_^

Once we were done for dessert, we head down to the pub to have our drinks. They had prepared 4 bottles that night. We had drinks and there was music. We had the whole area to dance and do anything we wanted. It was cool. We then talk about lots of things. The best joke was Silan. He told us something that happen at work. Sorry I can't share it here as it is among the DLinkers only.

It was after a while, Noreen was the only one dancing. It was then Silan who asked to change to Tamil song when he and Ramesh came dancing. I can't forget the sight. It was funny. That was like the ice breaker as everyone started to dance. Jordan was like a snipper gun as he took so many shots which non of us expected ^_^ At the same time, Adi asked me over as Micah felt like playing pool and they came and asked me to play with him. Unfortunately, there was no center near by which we know of so it was cancelled.

We then continue drinking and dancing and chatting. Besides that, we continue taking pictures too. At the end of the event, we took our last group picture before heading home. I was lucky as Damon promise to send me home ^_^ Hahaha...but before we head home, we visited Monica and pass her the take away since we can't finish the food. We then visit Monica and went for mamak near her office in Technology Park. We just sat there and chat till it was like 1am before we all head back. Some of us got to work the next day while some would be on holiday till they start their next job. It is sad but we had fun. But there is one thing we know is, once a DLinker is always a DLinker ^_^ Going to miss all of them a lot but we still can organize events and be wild and crazy ^_^

BBQ at Andrew'splace

Normally there would be less social event when we start to work but it seems like my department is very happening. Andrew was generous and he asks us over to his place for BBQ. It isn't free as we pay for our own share of unlimited delicious food ^_^

The BBQ starts at 7pm but I was late as usual. Lucky not that late till being labelled 'Dial-up' ^_^ There wasn't that many people who was there that time as they just started the fire to BBQ. Adi, Monica, Earl and Andrew spend the day shopping for the stuff and also marinating the chicken. It seems that they also bought 4 cartons of Tiger beer for the BBQ -_-" That is a lot to drink for a night for like 20 people. Besides that, there was a photo shot happening there by the pool area also.

 Throughout the whole night, Earl was cooking the chicken wings and also the lambs. I can say the lamb was so delicious that I just kept eating it. The chicken was also nicely cook and it isn't burnt. Unlike the first round where someone else besides Earl was cooking it. Other than chicken wings and lambs, there was chicken meat, oyster, baby potato and mash-mallow. Our added bonus for the night was the bottle of Black Label ^_^

We were all having fun eating and chatting till Jeremy announce he has to leave for he has to go for a massage in Puchong. Hmmm...wonder what massage. Then Tony followed him as he needs to go home. Then Harikumar and Bobby arrive. Mathuran was the last to arrive so he got the title 'Dial-up' ^_^ He was then punish to drink but he can't drink -_-"

What we did the whole night was eat, talk and drink till we drop. The first to drop was Harikumar where he puked after downing11 cans or beers. I think it wasn't his day as he was not that happy when he down non-stop. But he did clean up himself after that.

At the end, we help clean up the area and we hit off to the mamak for a quick drink before we head home. It was at the mamak where Harikumar puke more but this time, we got the camera ready ^_^ Hahaha...I was stone as I was high on alcohol ^_^ At the end, we had lots of fun and I wonder how many more activity like this would be held as the department is closing =(

 

Bukit Tinggi Trip

It was a nice weekend where my department organize a trip to Bukit Tinggi. It was a day trip since it was near and we just wanted to go to the Japanese Garden and also to see the rabbits. It was then decided to go on a Saturday after work. As usual I went to work at 7am but I have to wait for an extra 2 hours as Damon finishes at 1pm since he is taking the New Zealand calls. Once it was 1pm, we hit the road to Bukit Tinggi. Our respective drivers were Fauzi in his new BMW 3 series, Emma in a four wheel drive and also Azali in his so-called racing Satria ^_^

 I followed Emma in her car. She is a very fierce driver for a female ^_^ We stop at Bukit Gantang ( I think) rest area to have McDonald's for lunch. Besides that, Azali's friend Roger came and join us on our trip to Bukit Tinggi but I was curious how come he drove himself here. It was once we reach the bottom of Bukit Tinggi where I realize that Azali and Roger were going to race up to see who is the fastest. What went through my mind first is Initial D -_-"

We then leave Azali and Roger at the foot of the hill while Emma and Fauzi continue to drive up first. We have no idea when they would start to drive up the hill. It was nearly the top of the hill that we realize there were speed bumps on the road as there were construction site there. I was then thinking, would Azali and Roger stop in time for the bumps or scratch the bottom of the car as they would be speeding up the hill.

That thought was gone in a flash as I see Fauzi driving over the bumps. His brand new BMW just got its bottom scratch -_-" Let me think back, there were 2 big size guys in the car besides Fauzi who is skinny and Fiona. Those guys were Adi and Damon ^_^ wahahaha...they are huge ^_^ ( Not really but like to tease them a bit here). This continue for the next 3 bumps but when it hit the third bump, Fauzi manage to avoid his car bottom to be scratch.

When we reach the entrance to Bukit Tinggi, we were amaze that Azali and Roger caught up. When we look at the back, we didn't see them and suddenly they are behind us -_-" When I asked them how fast they were going, they told me 160kmph up the hill -_-" That is crazy. Wonder how they did that.

Once up there, we look round but most of the time, we were busy taking pictures. We look at the handicraft shop and also there was an artist scatching a small boy's face. Normally we would not step into the arcade when we are older but we are a bunch of kids as we hit the arcade filled with kids. Some of them started playing and we were stuck there for a while. It was ok as it was also raining that day.

After that, we went and visit the swams where there were white swams and also black swams. They are both at different pond. Damon went to greet the swams but nearly got his hand biten. Hahaha...After that, we went up the tower to look at the view and it was breath taking. I felt so close to nature suddenly. The fresh air and the smell after the rain ^_^ As we were going down from the tower, we took a cool picture. I kinda got angry at first but then love the picture.

 We then walk around the shop there. There was a cool shop where there were Kamasutra picture crave on the wall. Damon and Adi just have to be the joker who goes there and touch the girls breast. Those guys are pure jokers. Joker at work and also at play -_-" We then took some damn cool pictures where no one would guest we are working ^_^ It was fun taking those pictures.

After taking some crazy pictures, we took the bus to the Japanese Garden and walk around there. It was a nice garden where there was a Japanese tea house there where we are thought the art of Japanese tea culture and also to wear the Kimono ^_^ There was also a small hut that look like a small house for us to rest as well. Besides that, there were Tatami massage area in there too. But it was very pricy for one session.

It was close to 6pm when we head back to the car park area. We then did some shoppingbefore heading back. We didn't manage to go to the Rabbit farm as it was already close when we finish walking around the Japanese Garden. We then head home feeling tired but very happy with the trip.

The Hulk

It was just my second week there and they have organize a movie night. It seems that the department would organize some activity once every fort-night. Isn't it cool ^_^ This round, which is also my first outing with the DLinkers, is movie night where we went and watch The Hulk in GSC, Pavillion.

I remember I was in training with Eddie on RMA procedures when Andrew came in and told Eddie that they cannot book movie tickets with Raymond's credit card. I think someone say Raymond cross his limit -_-" So Eddie got to take time off to book the tickets. Unfortunately Eddie didn't have a GSSC account so he has to create an account and with the slow internet connectivity, it was like a long break from training for me ^_^

Once Eddie has register and place the movie to watch and in which cinema, he has to choose the seating and it took him a while as he and Andrew were like planning the seatings. The look on their face as they plan == evil!!! They book one whole row for us and a couple seat for Ramesh and his girlfriend while Eddie sat behind all of us monitoring us -_-" This is like a manager and staff outing where the manager is overlooking us -_-"

One thing I can conclude, where is there a manager who treats you equally and would not use his position on you. Besides that, he is out-going and joke around with everyone in his team ^_^ It is like a saying, "One for all, all for one!" Hehehe... It was a really fun outing as after the movie we went to hunt for food in Pavillion. Eddie was our tour guide to look for food but in the end, we can't find the place and we got lost. It was then everyone vote to go home as it was 10pm. Hahaha...A long day after work where we head off to a movie to unwind. It is really a very nice day and a memoriable first outing with my teammates in my department ^_^

Work Life!!!

It's been a while since I last blog ^_^ At first was busy preparing for my final exam then it was work. It was a week after my finals when I was called for an interview. I didn't even have any time to prepare myself for the interview.

I went up to the office, Datacom for my interview. Before the interview, I was asked to go for 3 different test -_-" which are i. English test, ii. Technical test and iii. Typing test where I'm to type 35 wpm

The english test was ok for me but the technical test about networking left me brain dead. I can't even think what the answers are. After that I was to do the typing test. I was to type for 1 minute and see how fast I can type. I think I did ok (need to be careful as my team leads can be reading this) for I was called for the interview with DLink department. Oh ya, it is a call center ^_^

As I waited to be interview, I was scare. Once called in, I didn't know how to answer the question that was asked as the person who interview me was so slumber. (It seems he has know some background on me) Let's see what he was wearing, a black t-shirt without collar, the Sun Java windbreaker. He was sitting very comfortable on the chair. Oh ya, his name is Raymond Doraisamy. Besides him, I was interviewed by Fiona and also Michelle Chew. 

The interview went well but I was scare that I didn't get the job. I was asked to leave the room as they discuss about it. When I was called back in, Raymond has this serious look that say I'm sorry we are not hiring you. He then tell me how I did for my tests and the tone was like I'm rejecting your application. I was like trying to comfort myself when suddenly he ask me how much pay am I expecting. It was then he start to smile -_-"

This is the weirdest interview I been and the only interview I have been for my first job ^_^ I can't believe I was being bullied on the day I went for my interview. It was later on I found out that Raymond and my other collegues did a google search on me to check out how I look since I didn't attach my picture on my CV. The other collegues who I was aware on who search me are Bobby and Harikumar. Who else I'm not sure. But all my collegues are fun people and it is a joy working with them ^_^