For The MAS-ses

I didn’t plan to reconnect myself this soon as I’m still very much in the celebration-mode. The first day was exhausting, as it has always been every year but since it was a day of joy, I say party on.

No doubt that Ramadhan will be sorely missed but it is time to get into fifth gear again, going all out shooting on every direction.

So anyway, I haven’t had time to even read the newspapers and missed on one article from the Star that’s worth highlighting, published on the 13th itself.

It’s the good people from MAS. Yea, them.

Being a non-air traveler I didnt even know they’ve been providing services for the disabled community for quite a while now. And mind you, these are services of the first class standard. I guess being the number 1 national career, they have to live up to their billing, providing good services for the Malaysian masses.

Check it out. 50% of ticket discount (domestic) offered to disabled passengers and on top of that, carers are given 25% discount, which is great as crips usually needs someone for company wherever they go.

This is no rumour. LICK for more of the report.

So really, the handicapped should feel encouraged to get out and travel more with the goodie stuff MAS has to offer. This may not be new to some but worth giving them some credits as it is already long overdue.

Chong Tuck Meng, a.k.a Le Boss (pic), Founder and Advisor of Persatuan Warga istimewa & Rehabilitasi Anggota K9 (Perwira K9) had this to say;


"Most people are shy or embarrassed to go out but it doesn't mean that if you're handicapped, you cannot travel They should be encouraged to travel. We're happy that this initiative came from MAS and not us."

Spot on, boss.

But for those who are on customized wheelchair, this can be a problem. Getting on to the chair provided by MAS may not fit them. So the next time we are invited to have a look on their updated, disabled-friendly facilitities again, I may want to be there pointing this one out. Not to give them the stick but I believe I have more questions to ask. Constructive criticism isn’t a bad thing, as I just felt that there are more rooms of improvement yet to be highlighted.

Nonetheless, their effort deserve some recognition. I can now quit imagining how it would be like getting on a motorboat or kayak-ing myself silly all the way to Kota Kinabalu.

Jambatan Tamparuli, here I come.

Pic stolen from Bigdog.

Salam Aidilfitri...

I thought it was rather a metro-sexual thing to write pantuns. Tried my hand on it and what do you know, turns out to be twice the fun than applying moisturizer cream on your face before bedtime. So anyway, here we go…



Indah suasana beramah mesra,
Sesama jiran saling bertegur,
Sesekali bertukar selera,
Pantun raya menghiasi Let's Go...


Ramadhan muncul kini berganti,
Cahaya Syawal menjelma lagi,
Sebulan baru dapat menikmati,
Roti canai dan candu di waktu pagi...


Takbir bergema menyentuh sanubari,
Indahnya irama memecah sepi,
Kepada sahabat Salam Aidilfitri,
Ampun maaf ikhlas dari Kerpie.

There you have it. I will be away and disconnect myself from the cyber world for at least a week. Time to check out all the Raya-themed shows available on the good ol’ tele.

Selamat hari raya to my blogger friends, reader friends and spammer friends. To all my non-muslim friends, hey, selamat hari raya too. happy holidays.



Salam Aidilfitri, fellas.

*holy shit...check PINKY out!!

Bits & a couple of awards

So he’s somewhere totally out of this world, blasting his way to the International Space Station (ISS). And, oh, what do you know, it’s the same fella that most blogs had announced way way before the mainstream media had it as their headline today (Wednesday). The Soyuz was launched successfully at exactly 21.21 our time. well, Dr, Sheikh…enjoy your capsule ride, dude.

Our brother Ahirudin Attan has abit more on this. And Big bro has even more.

On the local front (the earth), our little darling, heart-patient Tee Hui Yi seems to be improving tremendously by the looks of it. Although she’s still on oxygen therapy, whatever that means, she can now breathe on her own. This is great development.

Things are certainly looking rather rosy.

To top the day off, earlier tonight I received a You-Make-Me-Smile Award from none other than my sweet-as-strawberry-fudge-cream blogging buddy, Benny. Didn’t realize I could make a soul smile, let alone make them roll on the floor laughing their asses off. But she recognized this, and so I’m displaying the Award picture thing (below) on the sidebar and shall remain there for as long as only God knows when. Here’s to you, Benny. Keep on rollin’, pretty flamingo.

This award shall stay here and wont be passed on to anyone for now. My crippled face needs a smile too so go ahead, make me and you will be awarded.

Ok this is not an update. Just that i simply missed this one out. I actually received not just one, not three but a respectable TWO awards from the same roller Coaster lady, Benny. That makes it double the honour. Thanks, Ben...

Here's the other one, named The Egel Nest Blog Award.

I'm on a roll.

The day it was...

Like my stools, huge chunk of the morning was spent on the toilet bowl trying to get the waste out of my bowel system. It was as if those shits feared being flushed down and drown that they had another idea of staying put, resisted the pressure from budging out of the anus.

Suddenly a poem I read last night came to mind while starring blank, straight into (through) the bathroom wall;

Here I sit,
Broken hearted,
Tried to shit,
But only farted.

Yes, that one. Stupid turd. Unfortunately to me, it was no laughing matter. At least not while I was in there, struggling emotionally.


Last week, my wheel buddy, Zulkafli (pic) called up and was informed the bosses are appointing me to deputize him as Perwira K9’s secretery. Its still unofficial but the appointment is imminent. Not bad considering I only have to show my crippled face in the office once or twice a week. Well, I think once should be enough. The good part is, I’ll be getting some allowance by doing simple work. Good then. I like.

Being a deputy, like deputy minister for instance, it is an easy task as our superior does most of the job. So, hooray. But I am fully committed that I have pledged I will not goyang kaki.. ever.

Kahkahh…

Lame.

So, after further enquiry, I will be required to handle the website, updating and stuff. I believe I should be able to get the job done but if I didn’t, I can always blame Zul as I’m only his deputy while pointing finger at his direction. Hey, a friend in need is a friend indeed.

Anyway, my first ‘official’ job was to attend a buka puasa charity do organized by the lovely people from MCA. It was held at the wheelchair-friendly Kelana Seafood center last Sunday. The spread was mouth-watering, with plates after plates of big, succulent butter prawns served. I could have tapau-ed some for sahur if i were a kiasu cheapskate. I swear i'm not. But really, It was more of an all-you-can-eat than just ordinary buffet. That should explain everything on the first paragraph.

Nothing beats having that plate of vegies away, the further the better.

Now though, lets talk politics. The good old politics. I’m a guy with no political principle. Call me lalang or a seasonal political party supporter, see if I actually gives a shit. I could be a PAS man today and PPP or something weird like that come next week for all I care. But without a doubt, the flavour of the week has gotta be; surprise, surprise…the MCA.

Their national Wanita’s deputy chairman, datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun was the guest of honour at the charity event and hell, I didn’t even know she was my MP for ages now.

So being a non-voter, I did what the rakyat would normally do when they bump into their own MPs, asking for favours. After all, I’m exercising my rights as a citizen. Good enough I don’t vote. That one ballot paper could go either way, ask any candidates, they wouldn’t like that.

But she and her division people rocks, I tell ya, really ROCKIN’. Maybe its their nature as politician to put up a friendly face but she’s a real coolhead. Looks like its swinging towards her... a vote of confidence that is.

Buy me, fellas. Buy me!

The sweet, abled-body Pinky, joining in the orgy.

Nurisah & Abu

Graciously accepting gifts from The-Lady-Of-The-Hour, DP Chew.

*Note- excuse Pinky for the blurry pix. She's no Mat Salo.

Praying For Hui Yi.

Riiiight. So they are not space tourists but the real deal astronauts, or most probably cosmonauts, as according to the Russians at least. Not by the Americans. Sure buddy. Whatever you say.

But for the time being, the two ‘Spaceflight participants’ can take the back seat as our main concern now is solely on Tee Hui Yi (pic)’s newly-transplanted heart, for the second time in as many days.

Apparently the first heart donated by the 15 year old accident victim did not work out on Hui Yi. But almost right immediately she received another heart from another accident victim from Johore Bharu. And this was after more than one year of waiting. So I guess miracles do happen after all.

The family of the new deceased donor are praying hard for Hui Yi to recover with flying colors. They are not alone. I’m praying hard to Allah SWT for our little Hui Yi to get back on her two feet again, and to start leading a normal teenage life. In this holy month of Ramadhan, nothing beats praying sincerely hard to get what we’re wishing for. And nothing more that I want now than for Hui Yi to pull through.

This posting may not be of any help but good enough to get my heart jumping with joy if everyone who reads this offers his/her prayers for Hui Yi’s successful recovery. I’ve never really been serious on most of the entries I wrote so far. But NOT this time around. I’m taking a very different approach, for Hui Yi’s sake. Lets all pray for her, friends. I really mean it.

MarinaM has more of her, reporting from the actual scene.

Gimp

Right, let’s move on then.

Now days I’ve been reading less and less. Not that I read much anyway. Cant even remember the last time I bought a book. And being a non-avid reader, parting ways with at least 50 bucks for a book isnt a fun thing to do, considering my small income.

So anyway, there was this book I wanted so much titled GIMP, an autobiography by Mark Zupan, priced at RM99. the thing is, if I were to get a book, my preference has always been autobiography, by (in)famous and not so famous people around the world.

Ok, not exactly biography of Nelson Mandela like that. That’s way too heavy and serious for me man. maybe I should get one of our local celebrity’s, if there was any. Do they? Of, say…Jalil Hamid?

So about the book, being sweet and charming she is, my Pinky went to Borders anyway and bought it.

Like me, Mark Zupan is a quad. Only that he earns much more. He went to college and graduated and now a trained engineer while I’m still here contemplating about enrolling on some foreign language courses or not.

Zupan is one tough dude. He has set a benchmark for other quads around the world to emulate his ability in doing things that looks almost impossible from the naked eyes. He defied the odds by climbing rocks, sky diving and even golfing. And he’s the star player representing The US in wheelchair-rugby@quad rugby@murderball. The first time I saw this guy was from Jackass II The Movie, where he was seen doing stunt by riding a rocket-powered wheelchair. So you know this guy is the over-the-edge type and I cant think of anyone on wheels as cool as Mark, besides myself that is.

In GIMP, it was also revealed tough times for Mark recuperating from a life-changing experience. Its no easy task, I promise you. From being a “normal” guy who plays sports and have chicks going down on you, then to lose it in a matter of split second, you are in for a torrid ride ahead. And worse if you are emotionally involved with a girl. Getting ditched is imminent. Like-wise, losing friends is inevitable. Heartbreak after heartbreak is a certainty. Now where do we go from there?

Move on. Simple as that. When you are down, the only way is up. Either that or death. There are, in certain cases, those who prefer to stay down as they believe miracle will happen and that God will make them walk again waking up one morning.

Tough luck.

I used to believe in such myth too. Or at least forcing myself to believe such miracles do happen. But heck NO. Based on personal accounts, sitting on your laurels wont get you anywhere. Not in a million years. Unless you have like a billion bucks in the bank.

So I always tell my able-bodied pals that I may be trailing them but I’m moving and that’s what counts. So moving on is the obvious answer

And hey, trust me, there are girls who does not mind your crippledness out there. Its the inner beauty lies within you that these sweeties are capable of seeing through. The numbers may be small but that also makes them unique and a turn-on. I tell you, wheelchairs are pussy-magnet too. No cool-rides and lame pick-up lines needed.

So really, quad buddies, maybe we should read more than just heart-breaking news in the papers. At least get a spinal injury related books and you’ll be amazed how much this second chance of life can offer and provide a lot of wonders. From these books one can even learn ways to a girl’s heart. And pussy. Its yours for the taking.

I’ve taken mine.

Sweet pinky

Meme: Tips On Blogging

Yay! I've been tagged again. Ben, the sweet as chocolate swirl on a sugar cone lady of Life's rollerCoaster fame, was the tagger this time around. And being such a great sport, i'm having this a go, as usual. You'll find good tips about blogging here.

Here's the instruction on this whole meme thing.


Copy the list below and star (*) five of your favourite ones, add your own tip and pass it on.

*1. Look, read, and learn.

2. Be, EXCELLENT to each other.

3. Don’t let money change ya!

*4. Always reply to your comments.

*5. Blog about what you know & love.

6. Don’t use filthy language-buy a dictionary.

7. Blog about something educational.

8. Be yourself; others will follow.

9. Don’t have too many blogs that will become a chore to maintain.

10. Keep it simple, user-friendly, interesting and organized!

11. Keep the blog simple and sweet!!!

12. Share with others your thoughts and don’t be shy!

13. Never ask for link exchange. Blog hop to increase traffic.

14. Don’t clutter your blog with ads all over the place. IT’S IRRITATING.

15. Don’t comment for the sake of commenting. Some looked too fake and its a big turn off!

16. Share something interesting and you will gain more readers.

17. Show that we care to all bloggers, treat each other as friends.

18. Pictures say a million words. Keep them coming!

19. Blogging should be fun or you’ll get tired of it pretty soon.

20. Don’t think people will come to your blog if you’re not willing to pay a visit to them.

21. Everyone loves read short posting and best, illustrated with a picture.

*22. Try not to publish more than 5 posts in one blog a day. Even if it’s from feed reader, it’s quite hard to digest and catch up reading everything.

23. Blog: the other window to peek into people’s life, minus the trouble. Keep a certain level of privacy to yourself.

24. Never tell your readers that you are going on vacation. That’s basically telling them to not visit your blog for a week. Instead, write several posts, and take advantage of the timestamp feature.

25. Try and write with people in mind that are "somewhat similar to you". Allow your audience to identify with your blog and feel "at home".

*26. The key to a good article is a good introduction. A joke, a question or a picture does wonders.



27. If you are looking to earn an income blogging read StevePavlina.com and Problogger.net, you will be amazed at what you can learn.

28. Write for yourself first. Remember that it takes time, effort, patience…and above all, daring. [The Laidback Buddhist]

29. Enjoy what you write, so that reader can enjoy reading it too – Life’s Roller Coaster~

30. Take on current issues to make yourself look smart, even if you're not.


There you go. Useless blogging tip from a smart-ass. Now i'm passing this on to a real smart lady to share hers. take it away, Daphne Ling.