“Dae-Han-Min-Gook! Clap-clap, clap-clap-clap. Dae-Han-Min-Gook! Clap-clap, clap… Beep.”

Finally, Taeho answered his cellular phone as the man sitting next to him looked on with a critical glare having heard Taeho’s unusual ringtone. “Yubeoseyo?” Taeho asked the caller, and after finally recognizing the voice on the other end of the line, he began to speak more calmly.

Sitting alone at a small table with a cup in one hand and a magazine beneath the other, a young woman feigned a quizzical expression as the phone had begun to ring, but upon the familiar "hello" uttered by the stranger, her expression soon shifted into a bright smile. She lowered her drink and looked to her right to where she heard the voice originate. She then decided that she would make contact.

After a few words uttered into the receiver of the mobile phone, Taeho finished his call and put his phone down next to his drink. Turning back to his glass, he again fixed his eyes upon the television screen situated above the countertop, apparently televising a Japanese news broadcat of the FIFA World Cup. As quickly as he had shifted his position in his stool, there came a soft greeting from his left ear.

"Annyoung?" she said to try and get his attention. The young woman from the table had stood up and walked towards Taeho and was now leaning against the counter braced by her left elbow.

"Ne?" Taeho replied, surprised by the bold gesture.

"Oh, so you are Korean!" exclaimed the young woman. "I've felt so lost here, but now that there's finally a friendly face around, I feel much better."

"I'm sorry," Taeho interrupted. "Do I know you?" In Taeho's mind however, the answer was a negative. After all, he had only been in a Tokyo for a day and has not exactly met that many new friends.

"Annyoung hashimnika, Park Jooyeon-imnida," the young woman introduced herself. "We haven't met before, but I'm so glad I found a local."

"The name's Taeho, I guess. Nice to meet you."

Jooyeon continued, "I've been here all day and you're the first Korean I've seen. Do you mind If I keep you company?"

Taeho then said, "No, not at all". And, with this welcome, Jooyeon went on with her story. She had gone to Tokyo to watch a show with a friend of hers who had yet to show up, so she had ended up finding the Sky Lounge on a whim. She just arrived from Seoul, seven hours ago and had been lost since with only a little understanding of the Japanese language. Taeho was as good a welcome as she could have ever hoped for.

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After a few minutes and a healthy conversation, the two became silent. Upon realizing this, Jooyeon seized Taeho's phone that he had placed atop the counter. After a second examining it, she said, "Cool phone". At the same moment, she grabbed the strap that had been connected to it and offered it the same compliment.

All that Taeho could do was to thank her and sit back as Jooyeon slid the phone open to take her own picture with the phone at arms length away. She posed for a moment as the phone processed the photograph, then immediately tinkered with the phone's settings. Taeho looked on with enjoyment as she handled the palm-sized electronic device. He examined her up and down then focused on her face that had been lit by the track lighting above her and the glow of the television screen to her left. He adjusted his black-rimmed glasses and gave her a smile with a little snicker. There was not way that this was actually happening to him, he had thought, but he thought again and resolved that it had indeed been happening.

With a twist of her wrist, Jooyeon offered the mobile device back to Taeho, who took it slowly from her soft hands, only slightly feeling her warm touch with the tips of his fingers. "Here", Jooyeon said, "Now, you have a souvenir".

"Hmm?" Taeho murmured under his breath. He opened his phone to find a picture of Jooyeon set as his background. Then from behind his phone, he saw Jooyeon offer her right hand to him.

"It was nice talking to you, Taeho," she said to him. "I hope I can see you again some time."

"Leaving already?" Taeho asked her, somewhat disappointed that his night was about to end.

She nodded and pointed towards the door. "My friend's finally here," she explained. "You're free to come along...."

"I can't," replied Taeho as he soon regretted the words that had just escaped from his mouth. He did not want the moment to go away, but he realized his friend, Ji-woo had already been waiting for him for over half an hour back at the hotel.

Grabbing her small purse and tightening the belt around her light coat, Jooyeong prepared to leave. She raised her hand and tilted her head with a smile as she said, "Bye-bye. Come find me if you get the chance." Then just as soon as she had appeared beside him thirty minutes before that, she had disappeared, only having left him, her photography without a number to call.

Immediately, the room seemed to fill with noise again. The television began to fill Taeho's head with information, competing with the music blasting from the stereo system that been set up with speakers at ever corner of the large lounge, overlooking Tokyo's busy streets. Taeho was left speechless for quite some time. He headed to his hotel after that, where Ji-woo, his partner in crime, had already finished packing for the return journey to Seoul the next day.

It's like what the title states. Got so bored, that I decided to write some fiction. Still working on it. FYI, I'm not that good at writing fictions so please bear with me. =) First chapter is the next post. TQVM.

Her screams were spiking through my thoughts. Her attempts of penetrating the wall I created around her was reaching it's breaking point. She was really trying her best but none of it mattered, she could never break out.

"Danial! Let me out!"

"The day you get out, will be the day I have my last breath. And when I die, I'll be bringing you as well. So, it'd be better you shed all hope of getting out."

"Don't be so sure of it. I've made my way out before, it's only a matter of time before I rip your flesh off your bones. Oh, it'll be so fun. It'll be more satisfying If I could peel her skin off as well. Wouldn't you just love for me to do that?"

"......."

"Oh, god, I can already taste it. The smell of her hair, her soft skin, her innocence. Ah, you have such great taste, Danial. It'll be out of this world just feasting on her. It'll be fun while you watch, don't you think?

"You were never meant to exist. No one will ever find out of you, and I plan to keep it that way. You were a mistake, and will forever be one, Adel"

Last thing I knew, was that I was standing at my balcony. Minding my business. Cigarrette half-smoked, and it was raining. An amazing day to be lying down on my couch and laughing my ass off, in my opinion. On the other hand, I opted to finish my smoke and get ready for work.

I headed into my small yet cozy apartment. A nice home theatre system leaning against one wall while the opposite stood a comfortable yet old couch I had for quite sometime. I sat myself down to get my shoes tied.

Lights out. Power surge, I guess. Wait, that can't be it. Neighbour's still playing his shitty music. Checked things out on the balcony. Rain got a little heavier. So did my head. Leaned on the balcony to get my footing right. The last thing I heard, was this loud thump coming from the back of my head and the sound of a crack ripping through ice.

Woke up. Found my body lying down on concrete, 16 floors below my apartment. A man in black was taking pictures of my body. I saw Mum. From the looks of it, she couldn't stop crying.











What the hell just happened?

I feel so hopeless. Like there's nothing that I can do to make a change. All I do is cook, and cook and cook.

What's there to love? It doesn't make my day, so what does?

I need to start rethinking all of these things.

A colleague asked me just the other day, about how long it's been since I've gone for Friday prayers. I told him, the last time I went was in Standard 6. He told me, I was already a "murtad". I couldn't deny it.

What I actually thought about it was, what's the point in denying it or accepting it? I started losing faith in secondary school. Maybe it was the fact that I didn't hold on to any account, of being religious from the start. I remember learning how to "sembahyang" at the suprising age of 9. Suprising because every other muslim kid had already knew how to pray at the time.

I was so eager to pray so that I would fit in. In the end, I finally could pray with the my other muslim friends. Then it hit me, what was the point of me learning to pray? Was it just to "click" with my fellow muslim colleagues or was it to show my devotion to god? I knew it was just to fit in. From that moment on, I knew I was born into being an individual not attached to any sort of religion. I didn't feel ashamed of my current state. People would speak of it, and I would just turn a leaf over it.

In secondary school, I was confronted by one of the "ustazahs". She asked me why I wasn't praying during the "Zohor" period. I asked, "Do I have to?" She replied angrily that I should because I was a Muslim. I asked her a 2nd question, "Am I?" She gave me a cold stare and I continued back to my books. It was then, that I knew how unattached I was to being commited to a religion.

Not long after that, I casted off my faith into a black hole, not wanting it back as it would only cause confusion among others. Oh, don't get me wrong, I do believe in God the Almighty, I just don't hold onto any religion of sort, but of course, when people ask me, I just say I'm a Muslim. What I'm really saying is, "I'm sorry, I don't follow any religion."

Don't get me wrong, I don't hate any religion, in fact, I'm very much interested when it comes to studying any sort of religion but I just don't want to be a follower.

Though, I am afraid that it'll disappoint my mum one day that I might convert for love. At that exact moment, when it happens, I would know that I've left everything behind me.

Does anyone understand what I'm talking about?

Could it be? Confused 20 year old here. this was right after one of my facebook posts. =/

I think "we" should accept the fact that it'll come sooner or later. Afterall, there's no such thing as immortality. I acknowledge that he is indeed very old. So, speaking of the word can only be logical.

It's time to face it.


not sure? here.

My mum doesn't know this but I actually don't like working in the kitchen. As much as I gloat about being in the kitchen is great and what not, I don't actually feel that way. For me, I've always wanted something that could me up on the map, no, not being a celebrity or whatever you may call it.

I've always wanted to lend a helping hand in humanitarian/environmental work. I've always dreamt of joining the likes of NGC, WWF, DC, UNICEF. I've always wanted to make a difference in whatever I do. As I've started working here, I can't really say that I hate working here or I don't like it. I don't like the things we do in the kitchen.

Such wastages going down the drain of proportional sizes. Sometimes, things like throwing away salads, I don't do since I just hate looking at it going into the bin. Of course, I keep my mouth shut knowing what's good for me.

Ah, whatever it is, as soon as I finish my 2 years here, I'm heading off into my journalism and into the world of writing. Photography, Writing articles, MAKING A CHANGE. That's what I want. *smacks* FUCK. damn mosquitoes.

I've noticed, that ever since I got the laptop here, I've been less productive. I mean, having the laptop here isn't much of a problem. I used to walk around the town like everyday, be it my off day or not.

Now, it seems I only stare at my laptop screen for hours, doing things I'm less concerned about. Of course, I've had the ability to watch my dramas now without complaining. Apart from that, it's just listening to music, 4chan-ing, wow-ing, and chatting. I think I prefered my life before the laptop came along. Though I wasn't in contact with many during the time, I felt like I was better off that way. Maybe I was just made that way. To enjoy the silence of not having companions to speak to, etc. Hence, my productivity rate has gone down albeit not much.

I go to work, and it's literally the same. It's work. It won't differ much on other days but I've noticed that I've started getting a bit lazy. Like making my subordinate do most of the work, while I just supervise. It could be a reason as I've been promised to be given a move to a different kitchen but it has yet to go through. I guess, I shouldn't complain if I know what's good for me. I'm not making any sense am I? Oh well, I guess I'll be the only one to understand what I write.

Good day people. I'll be attempting to write an article on the restaurant I'm working at. See you around. =)

Annyeong. I've been playing this video practically the whole day. Watch and maybe you'll find out why I've been repeating it.



On the contrary, I'm not feeling too well. Started off the day with the sniffles and a headache. What a way to start my off days. On another note, I need to get my typhoid injection before the hotel starts making noise.

I'm feeling sleepy already. Going off. ;)

Annyeong.

I'm very tired for some reason. Not sure why. Well, hello again. And... I don't have much to say actually. There's been a praying mantis flying about in my apartment. It sits on the fridge and looks out the window. Pretending like it can't get out.

Then it disappears for hours and comes back to the same spot. Talk about nothing else to do. Anyways, laptop came here yesterday courtesy of my mum coming all the way to Langkawi because the courier service was expensive. Cannot describe what she did in words. Wished she could stay overnight or something. At least I got to have b'fast with her and walk around Kuah with her.

Heard Uncle Izal's in the hospital. Didn't even call him, stupid me. Mum was supposed to give me his number but she never got around sending it to me. Hope the operation went well.

So, took maxis broadband for my internet. It's not half bad, though I might say that streamyx has better download speeds. Maxis is good for browsing. It's not half bad downloading but it varies. Sometimes it's extremely fast, then all of a sudden it drops tremendously. But still capable of playing WOW, so I guess I shouldn't be complaining.

I really can't write today. Just feeling very tired. I can barely keep my eyes open.

I think I should go off now. Annyeong.

2009-2011: Four Season's Langkawi

*The trip will be between the course of me resigning out of FSL and into something else*

2011-2013: Possibility of pursuing a course in journalism, or to continue being a hotelier for another year.

2010-2018: To save up money to update my SLR and myself with the skills to be a freelance photographer.

2014: Start pursuing a career in writing specifically in the food industry. While trying to pursue a possible second career in freelance photography.
*I'll start small, but then again, that's where everyone starts*

2018: To be a renowned food writer and food photographer. Open a catering company with my mum.

2010 - 2020: Dedicate myself to eco-awareness. Participate in environmental issues. Make sincere donations to WWF. Participate in Earth Hour/Day events every year. Make my time worth it. Eliminate the term "Green-washing".

2019: Make the move to NatGeo if possible.


HAPPY EARTH DAY BTW!

No, I did not do this just to say that I support Earth Day. In fact, everyone of us should be supporting Earth Day.
90% of all large fish are gone, by 2048 all fish will be gone if we don't do something.
There'll be day when your children come up to you and ask you why did this and that happen.

How will you answer them, if you know you played a part in not saving our environment?

Think again. It's what we do that counts.

HAPPY EARTH DAY again!

I went all the way to Satun to catch this. Don't tell my mum, she'll find that my passport's missing. heh. =D

So, this "trip" has been in my head for quite sometime. Where to? Japan. When? Either end of this year, or early next year.

Basically the trip's just to explore Japan in a week or so. With whom? 5 or 6 friends, that is all of these friends can actually commit to saving up their money for the trip. Otherwise, I won't bother and just go by myself. 

Of course, staying in Japan isn't really cheap. So, I'd be opting to stay in a capsule hotel. Sure, the service might not be top notch, but hey, I'm not wanting to experience the hotel, I'm there to experience the country. A night's about 1,400 yen which is about 140 ringgit. 840 ringgit altogether. Good enough la.

All I have to worry is the air tickets. I've yet to find any other airlines other than JAL and MAS. *Sigh* Plan I shall.

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1) Time. I haven't begun to realize that it's been 3 months since I've started working at the Four Seasons. Yet, everyday I stare at the clock and wonder why it moves so fast when the things I do feels so slow and redundant. I keep telling myself that it'll be one year before I even know it. Yet, I hate this feeling of time moving extremely fast although I want it to. The faster time moves, makes me feel like I've yet to achieve something that's worth mentioning in life. People keep telling me that it takes time to achieve such feats such as becoming a sous chef or a food writer. Being the stubborn me, I like to convince them that I can be such a person in a short period of years, but I'm kidding myself, even the most capable of culinarians have a very difficult time achieving something profound as a sous chef in such a short time.

*sigh*


2) Work. Most people don't want to hear that word. I hate to say it, but I don't like work especially since it's so biased. More so, because I'm the new guy. The guy they've yet to trust. Everyday feels like the first day I came in, some of them look at me like I'm some newbie that can't do things. Things have taken a toll, I've managed to convince some of the higher ups that I can and am able to organize myself with work but I've realized the more I hate it, the more I want to go to work. I can't explain this, I just feel this way, it could be that my field requires a high depth analysis of methods and different approaches on dishes. Maybe, that's why.

Badly. This place is driving me crazy. I really need to get back. Unfortunately, I'm "not" coming back this April, if you get what I mean. Some of you should know what happened when I applied for leave.

I feel like I'm still slow in work.

Anyways, I'm not going to blabber on about it. Moving on. DID YOU HEAR, that Super Junior will be in KL on the 20th of March. AH. Too bad I can't go down. The tickets that are left, are only the RM458 ones. If not, it'll be "sorry sorry sorry sorry, Naega naega naega meonjeo, Nege nege nege ppajyeo Ppajyeo ppajyeo beoryeo baby" *inserts sorry sorry dance*.

Then apart from Super Junior coming down... Kings of Convenience will be here on the 23rd as well. WOOT. Kings of Convenience? Ala, I Rather Dance with You? Don't know? *sigh* Never mind.

Oh well. Recently got into inFamous. Which in my opinion, blows balls away. Imagine GTA, only thing you can't steal cars, you can glide through the air, and you can electrocute the shit of the people around you.

Still not getting it? Get a PS3 and get the game. Then you'll understand. I've reached my limit for the time being, so, so long. =)

Hello!

Work's getting into an annoying routine. It's wake up at 5.30 then back home at 7. Starting to get really lazy in doing anything while I'm at home as well. Maybe because there's nothing to do here.

Good news for me is that payday's tomorrow. YAY. Wonder how long I'll last with the money. With the car, PTPN, phone bills and flight tickets for April. Jeebus. Finding it very hard to update on anything since nothing interesting happens here. I mean, work is work, If I keep yapping about work, it'll bore the shit out off you all.

My shifts are taking a toll on me as well, like making me get up at the crack of dawn on my off days. SERIOUSLY, I need the sleep and rest but I can't sleep past 6 nowadays. Recently, resigning has come to my mind for god knows what reason or maybe because I hate the life here. It's basically work and no life. I keep telling myself to stay for at least a year, I just hope that I stay true to myself in saying that.

Well, anyways, I really don't want to rant for long. I guess, I'll just head off for now. See ya around.

Cheerio.

So, I work in Langkawi. What's great about Langkawi? Nothing much. It gets boring the more days you stay here. I've been here for how long now? 2 months.

2 months, I've been walking aimlessly around this place, hoping for something interesting to happen. Nope, nothing so far. Even got myself a PS3 but I've pratically stopped playing as I've finished both the games I bought.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma, was the first.

A week after came Uncharted 2. This game was definitely worth playing.

Other than that, what I CAN tell you about Langkawi is, that it's good place to work. As you save money from overspending it on entertainment here, unless you're the type that drinks a carton of beer every week. =p

Duty Free here is basically anything, except electrical appliances. Eg: Refrigerators, TVs, DVD players, Cameras and the rest are under the category. Things that are really cheap here are, alcohol, tobacco, chinaware, cars, bikes and shoes.

Forget what I said about saving money here, if you're into gaming. Your money would basically go to games every month leaving you to munch for instant noodles, bread, and crackers. (What I actually did for 2 weeks here) Then there's the thing about the internet. Cybercafes here are pretty decent, only thing they smell like smoke and has noisy people shouting here and there.

Anyways, I'm pretty much short of words today but look forward to an update next week. I'd MAYBE update my blog depending on my mood and the lack of time on my hands. I'll write off here as I need to go home and hang my clothes.

See ya. =D

As all of you know, I create many blogs and never tend to update them. No, you will not get the same bullshit I use to pull on my previous blogs. This blog's intention is just to deliver what I feel about work, my family, my likes and all. No more of the things I used to do with the previous ones. No more lies or whatever.

I don't expect you to believe everything that I write, it's all up to you. As a matter of fact, if you found this blog, you would've found it on my facebook or twitter. Well, thank you for coming and taking a look. It's nice to have you here.

If you do not find updates here, please feel free to check my twitter or facebook. I'll either update one of them if I don't update here.

I'll follow up with another post directly after this post so that this post doesn't look messy.

TQ. =D