If the reverse of 'pro' is really 'con', then let's see whether these words really tally with its 'antiword'.
Progress - Congress
Protract - Contract
Protest - Contest
Profound - Confound
Prostitute - Constitute
Profess - Confess
Profuse - Confuse
Prosumer - Consumer
Product - Conduct
Pondering about it...
By the way, we went south today. First, entered Habu town, and steered into the road leading up to the Boh Plantation. And then, down to the lotus-laden lake nearby to shop.
And then, strolled around Tanah Rata, to shop.
Retail therapy, like they say.
20060921
20060920
Something's Amiss
These few days in Cameron without Muzaffar saw us seemingly having something amiss.
So since we missed him too much, we often blurt our his favorite lines and antics.
And this is four versions of how he would request for milk.
Mama nak shushu
Normal line, often heard anytime he wants it, and he seems or looks normal and a-ok.
Mama nak fufu
Naughty way of asking for milk.
Mama nak cucu
Usually when he wants it immediately, and usually asked sternly.
Mama nak yu
This one seldom appears, and he is usually melancholic when it happens.
So there..
Today's activity involved us going further north. We drove past Gunung Brinchang, which seems surprisingly clearer than last night. So unfortunate!
Stopped at the new Cameron Valley tea shop, and took a sip.
And then, went looking for the Blue Valley tea plantation, which we didn't find. And drove further until we saw a seemingly new road leading to Gua Musang.
Had a feel on that road, and there's no U-turn until about 10km later. Phew!
It's a really agonizing drive back up, with only second and third gear being useful.
So since we missed him too much, we often blurt our his favorite lines and antics.
And this is four versions of how he would request for milk.
Mama nak shushu
Normal line, often heard anytime he wants it, and he seems or looks normal and a-ok.
Mama nak fufu
Naughty way of asking for milk.
Mama nak cucu
Usually when he wants it immediately, and usually asked sternly.
Mama nak yu
This one seldom appears, and he is usually melancholic when it happens.
So there..
Today's activity involved us going further north. We drove past Gunung Brinchang, which seems surprisingly clearer than last night. So unfortunate!
Stopped at the new Cameron Valley tea shop, and took a sip.
And then, went looking for the Blue Valley tea plantation, which we didn't find. And drove further until we saw a seemingly new road leading to Gua Musang.
Had a feel on that road, and there's no U-turn until about 10km later. Phew!
It's a really agonizing drive back up, with only second and third gear being useful.
20060919
Should Have Checked The Weather
Went up to Gunung Brinchang today.
And finally I worked up the courage to climb up the watchtower.
Only thing is, it's too foggy.
I should have checked the weather first.
And then, some shopping, or window shopping, of vegetables and some roses nearby Brinchang shops near Equatorial Hotel.
And finally I worked up the courage to climb up the watchtower.
Only thing is, it's too foggy.
I should have checked the weather first.
And then, some shopping, or window shopping, of vegetables and some roses nearby Brinchang shops near Equatorial Hotel.
20060918
Cameron Highland Again?
Cameron Highlands here we are!
The cool weather immediately engulfs into the car once we opened our car windows as we near the Federal Rest House.
Today, only one thing matters after we arrived at 2pm, that is, we should get some sleep time.
Later tonight, might get some soup first.
The cool weather immediately engulfs into the car once we opened our car windows as we near the Federal Rest House.
Today, only one thing matters after we arrived at 2pm, that is, we should get some sleep time.
Later tonight, might get some soup first.
20060917
Weighty Issues
I just got my weight checked at a 20sen machine.
I exceeded 70! Finally (negative tone).
To be exact, it's 72.
The last time I checked, the figure was around 68.
I hope by the end of the fasting month, I touched 63 or something.
And indeed, I look bloated too.
I exceeded 70! Finally (negative tone).
To be exact, it's 72.
The last time I checked, the figure was around 68.
I hope by the end of the fasting month, I touched 63 or something.
And indeed, I look bloated too.
20060916
More Cleaning Up
Now that the PC at home is finally done, and me having more time to fiddle with it, it needs more cleansing up.
I did the cleansing halfway about two weeks ago I think. Too many entertainment files from the second hand HDD.
Most of them are Japanese and Indon artists, which my sister and brother digs.
Since I have nothing in common with them, I might as well delete them firsthand.
And then, those few more lame Western artists.
And then, continue rocking with MY SONGS!
But then again, I might leave some songs from a few certain Indon artists, which I think my wifelikes.
I did the cleansing halfway about two weeks ago I think. Too many entertainment files from the second hand HDD.
Most of them are Japanese and Indon artists, which my sister and brother digs.
Since I have nothing in common with them, I might as well delete them firsthand.
And then, those few more lame Western artists.
And then, continue rocking with MY SONGS!
But then again, I might leave some songs from a few certain Indon artists, which I think my wifelikes.
20060914
Intensive Care Unit
Since STELLAR develops the ever increasing tendency to weave ever so often, I recruited the venerable Pak Syed Ariffin once again, for the TLC package only currently seen done to the new BMW Minis.
With a significant budget, I will be hoping for a good looking him once again.
I shall list out some of the 20-plus tasks to be done to him. It includes, as far as I can remember....
With a significant budget, I will be hoping for a good looking him once again.
I shall list out some of the 20-plus tasks to be done to him. It includes, as far as I can remember....
- Bodykit reinforcements
- Meter cluster change
- Rear subframe troubleshooting
- Engine oil leak (it's always this one)
- Front rubber suspension replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Boot lock replacement
20060912
Almost A Song
I have finally listened to the almost done recording of our song Kali Pertama, courtesy of the producer and guitarist MRMR.
The drums a bit offbeat/offtempo at times, and my voice need LOTS of polishing.
Plus, it needs the rock guitar sound ever so badly.
And the bass is absent too, which I think he will sort out sooner or later.
It's almost finished, so I'll post the end product soon.
The drums a bit offbeat/offtempo at times, and my voice need LOTS of polishing.
Plus, it needs the rock guitar sound ever so badly.
And the bass is absent too, which I think he will sort out sooner or later.
It's almost finished, so I'll post the end product soon.
20060909
Today
Went to send my in law Ateh to the airport first thing in the morning. it was still dark when we arrived. and then at the airport, we did our Subuh prayers.
And then, without further rest, I was forced to play bowling by my ever dearest wife.
I got 96 marks on the first game, and 103 on the second. Not bad for a player just dusted off the shelf, who last played 3 years ago.
And then, the appetizing lunch. I loved the tangy black pepper beef the most, followed by the spicy prawn dish.
And guess what is best to follow a fortunely lunch? An afternoon nap!
Nyum nyum!
And then, without further rest, I was forced to play bowling by my ever dearest wife.
I got 96 marks on the first game, and 103 on the second. Not bad for a player just dusted off the shelf, who last played 3 years ago.
And then, the appetizing lunch. I loved the tangy black pepper beef the most, followed by the spicy prawn dish.
And guess what is best to follow a fortunely lunch? An afternoon nap!
Nyum nyum!
20060903
Tiny Shopper
This week, Muzaffar shops!
Muzaffar got himself 8 pairs of shirts, 3 pairs of pants, and a car seat!
Now his car seat can last for at least another 2 years. And judging by Muzaffar's on-the-petite size, I feel it can last for about 3 instead.
I think, the current child seat will be fitted in STELLAR. The new seat will be in the WIRA.
Muzaffar got himself 8 pairs of shirts, 3 pairs of pants, and a car seat!
Now his car seat can last for at least another 2 years. And judging by Muzaffar's on-the-petite size, I feel it can last for about 3 instead.
I think, the current child seat will be fitted in STELLAR. The new seat will be in the WIRA.
20060901
What Now?
Just when I thought of giving up Nescafe...
They now introduced this new product called Body Partner, complete with Dayang Nurfaizah as the ambassador for it.
And while I am not really attracted to Dayang, (or not at all), I think I am more seduced by this new coffee.
From the TV ad, I assume it will be much healthier. So I might try it out.
But I must make a mental note to only do coffee once a week.
They now introduced this new product called Body Partner, complete with Dayang Nurfaizah as the ambassador for it.
And while I am not really attracted to Dayang, (or not at all), I think I am more seduced by this new coffee.
From the TV ad, I assume it will be much healthier. So I might try it out.
But I must make a mental note to only do coffee once a week.
20060830
Communicating...
I have too much idea for writing my blog.
But usually they ended up not being written, and got lost in space.
I must have a medium for writing. That is, to beat the rush of ideas. And I find that I can type better than writing on paper.
I am contemplating on getting a Nokia Communicator.
Which one? I am still thinking.
The 9210 looks like it had the ideal keyboard. But then it's too big.
The 9300 looks small enough, but alas, the keyboard is too.
Decisions, decisions...
But usually they ended up not being written, and got lost in space.
I must have a medium for writing. That is, to beat the rush of ideas. And I find that I can type better than writing on paper.
I am contemplating on getting a Nokia Communicator.
Which one? I am still thinking.
The 9210 looks like it had the ideal keyboard. But then it's too big.
The 9300 looks small enough, but alas, the keyboard is too.
Decisions, decisions...
20060826
Hope She Likes It
I want to put a set of alloy wheels to WIRA so badly.
But, instead of going to the bigger diameter direction like the majority, I would like to go the width direction instead. Yeah, the different me.
I am looking for a set of 6.5 x 13 or 7 x 13 wheels. Zero or a bit of positive offset will do.
At least the current Goodyear 175/70/R13 can still be used.
BSA has got some 6 x 13 wheels for about 600 or 700 for a set of 4. I asked them this question 4 years ago. So I guess 700 will be the optimistic current price.
Hopefully the car owner will like it.
But, instead of going to the bigger diameter direction like the majority, I would like to go the width direction instead. Yeah, the different me.
I am looking for a set of 6.5 x 13 or 7 x 13 wheels. Zero or a bit of positive offset will do.
At least the current Goodyear 175/70/R13 can still be used.
BSA has got some 6 x 13 wheels for about 600 or 700 for a set of 4. I asked them this question 4 years ago. So I guess 700 will be the optimistic current price.
Hopefully the car owner will like it.
20060822
Save Process Or Screen...
Been blogging offline ever since I'm at Kota Bharu.
This is my second week here.
My colleague feels too warm in the hotel room, and he always turns up the aircond. And it had this effect on me, that I got sinus every morning. Must restart taking my anti-histamine meds...
Meanwhile, the works is okay I think. The 2-years-0ld wiring needs full re-termination, and lots of panel assembly is required. And that's more or less what I do everyday.
I am looking forward to seeing this project getting done. And I want to witness the whole process of water treatment, in this very plant near Kampong Puteh.
Over And Out...
This is my second week here.
My colleague feels too warm in the hotel room, and he always turns up the aircond. And it had this effect on me, that I got sinus every morning. Must restart taking my anti-histamine meds...
Meanwhile, the works is okay I think. The 2-years-0ld wiring needs full re-termination, and lots of panel assembly is required. And that's more or less what I do everyday.
I am looking forward to seeing this project getting done. And I want to witness the whole process of water treatment, in this very plant near Kampong Puteh.
Over And Out...
20060818
The Truth About Beauty
Here's some of those things that I learnt about beauty.
So much for learning about the truth about beauty.
- Beauty is a bonus, and is only skin deep. What matters is the beauty inside.
- Gaudy and sexy attire fools the beholder into thinking positively about somebody.
- Bodies will grow and grow, and even easily at that.
- Skin blemish will add character. Some pimples really give the face some sweetness. Too clean a face is bland. (and I have got a bland face..)
- The dilating eyes are the most enchanting feature of the face, followed by a sincere smile.
- Clothes will not fit anymore sooner or later. But hands always fit in another's hands, and an arm always fits around another's waist.
So much for learning about the truth about beauty.
20060814
Am A Recording Artist, Sorta
Last Friday, we 2 out of 3 in the band went to studio to do some recording of our song.
My guitar player is to be the mixing engineer. So he had all these instrument jacked up to his PC one at a time, except the drums, which are recorded as ambient, with the vocal mic jacked up instead.
The setting up of the rigs consumed about a precious 25 minutes.
Using the clean guitar version he had done several months ago as a guide, I did the drumming and did several versions of the vocals, my way. He did several versions of his vocals too.
The drumming went quite well, apart from very few near misses (read: timing). It took quite a toll on my back too, from trying too hard to keep tempo.
The singing was okay I guess, but it ended up not getting recorded. We found out that the mic was not jacked into the PC properly. So there goes our 20 minutes.
In the car, we ended up recording the vocals into my MP3 recorder/player. Both of us sang our own versions. After several takes, I want to sing some more, but ended up laughing instead, since I persistently tried to clear my throat (it tickles my funny bone, and I don't quite know why).
The bass and lead guitar will be recorded in his home.
I hope we will re-record again. I don't feel the end product is good enough, yet.
One of these days, I must re-record my vocals, and do at least FIVE versions. With various emotions and feelings.
Hmmm...
PS: Have to go to site at Kelantan today.
My guitar player is to be the mixing engineer. So he had all these instrument jacked up to his PC one at a time, except the drums, which are recorded as ambient, with the vocal mic jacked up instead.
The setting up of the rigs consumed about a precious 25 minutes.
Using the clean guitar version he had done several months ago as a guide, I did the drumming and did several versions of the vocals, my way. He did several versions of his vocals too.
The drumming went quite well, apart from very few near misses (read: timing). It took quite a toll on my back too, from trying too hard to keep tempo.
The singing was okay I guess, but it ended up not getting recorded. We found out that the mic was not jacked into the PC properly. So there goes our 20 minutes.
In the car, we ended up recording the vocals into my MP3 recorder/player. Both of us sang our own versions. After several takes, I want to sing some more, but ended up laughing instead, since I persistently tried to clear my throat (it tickles my funny bone, and I don't quite know why).
The bass and lead guitar will be recorded in his home.
I hope we will re-record again. I don't feel the end product is good enough, yet.
One of these days, I must re-record my vocals, and do at least FIVE versions. With various emotions and feelings.
Hmmm...
PS: Have to go to site at Kelantan today.
20060812
The Learning Machine
Muzaffar have learnt most of the Arabic and Roman alphabets, and all the numbers from 0 to 9.
He has also learnt the names of most road vehicles. He love trucks the most.
A method of teaching involves the Etch-A-Sketch, which I regularly scribbled a letter or two and ask him what it is.
He has some problem recognizing the letter G, Q and J. All else is good though.
And he also has a new method of learning. By long-distance learning through the phone.
Since I expected him to pick up the phone at our house, I usually provoked him to talk by mentioning anything that interests him enough to repeat.
Dad: Kereta polis
Son: Kete bolis / Kete podis
Dad: Nasi lemak
Son: Nasi namak
Dad: Back Hoe
Son: Behho
Dad: Alif Asadun Singa Lion
Son: Alif Asadun Singe Nayon Ba Batton
Dad: Itik Duck
He will answer if you know how to, so it's important to know what provokes his mind.
He has also learnt the names of most road vehicles. He love trucks the most.
A method of teaching involves the Etch-A-Sketch, which I regularly scribbled a letter or two and ask him what it is.
He has some problem recognizing the letter G, Q and J. All else is good though.
And he also has a new method of learning. By long-distance learning through the phone.
Since I expected him to pick up the phone at our house, I usually provoked him to talk by mentioning anything that interests him enough to repeat.
Dad: Kereta polis
Son: Kete bolis / Kete podis
Dad: Nasi lemak
Son: Nasi namak
Dad: Back Hoe
Son: Behho
Dad: Alif Asadun Singa Lion
Son: Alif Asadun Singe Nayon Ba Batton
Dad: Itik Duck
He will answer if you know how to, so it's important to know what provokes his mind.
20060809
The Problem Car
STELLAR's steering is fully fitted. So I would say it's feels more secure now.
Only thing is, I know that the rubber cone is not so well performing, as it's fully compressed already. The front side is too sagging already, STELLAR looks awfully low! So a pair needs replacing.
And the front hub ball joints needs replacement too.
And interestingly, it exhibits almost a crosswind effect to him. And boy I am afraid sometimes.
All these done, I hope the alignment will be flawless.
Some more, the bodykit is sagging. I need to tie it up with at least, a heavy duty cable tie or something.
Only thing is, I know that the rubber cone is not so well performing, as it's fully compressed already. The front side is too sagging already, STELLAR looks awfully low! So a pair needs replacing.
And the front hub ball joints needs replacement too.
And interestingly, it exhibits almost a crosswind effect to him. And boy I am afraid sometimes.
All these done, I hope the alignment will be flawless.
Some more, the bodykit is sagging. I need to tie it up with at least, a heavy duty cable tie or something.
20060807
The Greatest Supercar
I have liked the Lamborghini Diablo for quite a while. But the greater supercar, has to be the Lamborghini Countach.
I fell in love with the Countach for basically ages. I especially loved the futuristic looking QV version of the early to mid 1980s.
It may not be fast compared to current trends, but it sure looks that way. The more important thing is, everybody will immediately take notice of it.
It will catch anyone's eye faster than even a much-faster turbocharged Japanese machine like the 1000hp Toyota Supra, or a 600hp turbo Honda Civic can ever get any attention to.
I have seen one in the Taman Duta area. I want to stop in front of that mansion so badly just to look at it for a bit longer, but I think the car will stay there for a while. So I won't rush and sneak a peek just yet.
But imagine how much will the roadtax be? More than 10k I must say.
For sure, it will be of no big a deal on the few rich and the wealthy among us.
And I have got this feeling that, it will seem easier to start owning a Diablo instead of a Countach. I wonder why...
I fell in love with the Countach for basically ages. I especially loved the futuristic looking QV version of the early to mid 1980s.
It may not be fast compared to current trends, but it sure looks that way. The more important thing is, everybody will immediately take notice of it.
It will catch anyone's eye faster than even a much-faster turbocharged Japanese machine like the 1000hp Toyota Supra, or a 600hp turbo Honda Civic can ever get any attention to.
I have seen one in the Taman Duta area. I want to stop in front of that mansion so badly just to look at it for a bit longer, but I think the car will stay there for a while. So I won't rush and sneak a peek just yet.
But imagine how much will the roadtax be? More than 10k I must say.
For sure, it will be of no big a deal on the few rich and the wealthy among us.
And I have got this feeling that, it will seem easier to start owning a Diablo instead of a Countach. I wonder why...
20060802
FM - Frozen Heart
Everybody thinks they know the right way
We were just the same
So how did we choose the wrong way
Can you tell me who's to blame
And everyone's saying that you changed me
I won't admit it's true
Telling me
I'm telling you
Things just haven't been the same girl
But I'm dealing with the pain
Everybody says you're not the only one
I couldn't face it all again
Telling me
I'm telling you
You left me with a frozen heart
Will I ever be the same girl
You left me with a frozen heart
A frozen heart
You could have been a little more discreet girl
But not even love's that blind
Always trying not to listen to the they say
It's getting harder all the time
They're telling me
I'm telling you
You left me with a frozen heart
Will I ever be the same girl
You left me with a frozen heart
Got no more left
No more left to feel girl
You left me with a frozen heart
Oh babe
Frozen heart
I know you're gone
You won't be back
I'm left here with this frozen heart
There's no way out
No place to go
I can't find the strength to carry on
I just can't carry on
You left me with a frozen heart
Will I ever be the same girl
You left me with a frozen heart
You left me with a frozen heart
Left me with a frozen heart
You left me with a frozen heart
And it's never gonna be the same
Never be the same again now baby
You left me with a frozen heart
Got no more left
No more left to feel girl
You left me with a frozen heart
Frozen heart
PS: This is a breaking-up song, albeit with more of a soothing-the-heart than breaking-the-heart feel, that it almost felt jovial. Just see the video and see Steve Overland's smile at second chorus. And my oh my, his vocals seems so sexy!
PS2: Find "FM Frozen Heart" at http://www.youtube.com, choose the Not-Original version, and take a listen.
We were just the same
So how did we choose the wrong way
Can you tell me who's to blame
And everyone's saying that you changed me
I won't admit it's true
Telling me
I'm telling you
Things just haven't been the same girl
But I'm dealing with the pain
Everybody says you're not the only one
I couldn't face it all again
Telling me
I'm telling you
You left me with a frozen heart
Will I ever be the same girl
You left me with a frozen heart
A frozen heart
You could have been a little more discreet girl
But not even love's that blind
Always trying not to listen to the they say
It's getting harder all the time
They're telling me
I'm telling you
You left me with a frozen heart
Will I ever be the same girl
You left me with a frozen heart
Got no more left
No more left to feel girl
You left me with a frozen heart
Oh babe
Frozen heart
I know you're gone
You won't be back
I'm left here with this frozen heart
There's no way out
No place to go
I can't find the strength to carry on
I just can't carry on
You left me with a frozen heart
Will I ever be the same girl
You left me with a frozen heart
You left me with a frozen heart
Left me with a frozen heart
You left me with a frozen heart
And it's never gonna be the same
Never be the same again now baby
You left me with a frozen heart
Got no more left
No more left to feel girl
You left me with a frozen heart
Frozen heart
PS: This is a breaking-up song, albeit with more of a soothing-the-heart than breaking-the-heart feel, that it almost felt jovial. Just see the video and see Steve Overland's smile at second chorus. And my oh my, his vocals seems so sexy!
PS2: Find "FM Frozen Heart" at http://www.youtube.com, choose the Not-Original version, and take a listen.
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