Indecisive

So, I told myself that if the end of the world doesn't happen as scheduled, I'll buy myself a Samsung Galaxy S3 to celebrate, and... I'm still thinking about it.

Post Apocalypse!! [Updated]

It truly was the end of the world, since I've only bought 13 books from the Big Bad Wolf Books Sale!!

Lol... It was expected. As I reminded myself millions of times before, I still have too many books unread and need to tone down my purchases a bit. But I didn't realise I bought 13 books. I was expecting a single-digit.

Last chance, everyone!!

63 hours of non-stop book-browsing!!

How far would you go to save a dog?

That seems to the question I asked myself after reading this book. How far would I go to rescue a dog if I was in the author's position?

Want to know more about the re-elected US President?

A Lucky Find

I was visiting the Popular Warehouse Sales at Summit Subang USJ on Sunday, leisurely browsing through the collection of books on sale. While at the English book section, I found this book under the 80%-90% discount tables.

To a New Home

It’s strange to say this after bringing Tiger back for only two months, but the dog with a feline name was brought to a new home.

Avoided a potential scam!

On the morning of 5 November 2012, I was driving along Jalan Baiduri SS1/22 heading to Taman Paramount LRT station to catch a train to work. I noticed a motor bike riding very closely behind my car. Its headlight was off. I can see that the rider was a middle-aged Indian with bushy beard. I had a suspicious feeling about this guy.

Where's your common sense?

Surely many people heard about Lehman Brothers, how this financial powerhouse fell from grace. But how did it happen? How did one of the top institutions, with abundant talents under its disposal, left its name in infamy?

Fast production with "Factory Girls"

Finished this thick book in record time of seven days! I’ve finally managed to regain my usual free time to read my books. Hopefully I can finish reading more before the coming BBW sale.

Huge difference in a month

Tiger arrived in our home for a month now and he grew so fast!

I had enough of mangoes!!

Well, not really. I do enjoy the occasional mango treats. It's just that it took me longer than necessary to finish reading "A Case of Exploding Mangoes", as I had to spend more time looking after the new puppy while no one was home.

Cute and naughty in a small furry package

There's a latest addition to the family on 5 September 2012. No, it's not a baby, not a human one anyway. It's a month-old Miniature Pinscher mix called Tiger. 

BBW 2012 location revealed!!

The location of the best book sale in Malaysia was revealed: Mines Convention Centre!!!

Shooter vs Psychic Warrior

I've been delayed for a long while from posting my reviews for two books. Finally found the time to do it, so here goes.

It's a good time to be Penangites!!

Sleepy...

There were two power outage last night, one around 12.30am-2.30am, the other around 4.30am-after 5am!! I slept after 11pm and had to wake up at 5.30am, so I had less than three hours of sleep between the outage. I couldn't sleep during the outage as it was too warm without the fans. Now I'm feeling tired & sleepy...

Book Galore 2012

It's another book sale to be held at MIECC starting today! Various English and Chinese books will be sold at warehouse prices here. Surprisingly, BookXcess will also be there, selling books at RM 5 or less & buy 4 get 1 free!!

So tempted to visit the sale. :p

The Benefits of Owning a Dog

Lee Chong Wei, we're proud of you!!

It was such a close match between Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan in the Olympics badminton final last night, but luck was not on Lee's side. After three gruelling sets, two points separated Lee (and Malaysia) from the elusive Olympic gold medal.

How to connect & Don't sweat it

Date Confirmed!!

Yaih! The long awaited date has been revealed! And luckily, I took two days off during the two-week sale. Multiple trips for sure!! XD

It's Back!!

The Big Bad Wolf book sale is coming again!! Probably my most anticipated event every year! It should be at the same venue as last year. Wherever and whenever the sale will be, I just hope I can go there even just to be a few books. :P

The Murder of King Tut

Little Hut of Leaping Fishes

Reading this book reminded me of all those Chinese TV series VCDs and DVDs mom still watches.

The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time

"Borders outraged by victimisation of its staff"

Photo from Free Malaysia Today

A statement was released by Borders on 19 June 2012 after its store manager Nik Raina Nik Abdul Aziz was,

"...charged by Jabatan Agama Wilayah Persekutuan (JAWI) in the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court for distributing a book by Canadian author Irshad Manji deemed to be against the Islamic Law (Hukum Syarak) and banned in Malaysia".

Which Books Should You Read This Summer?

The White Tiger

It's a good time to be a bibliophile!!

Be ready to empty your bank accounts, book lovers!!

Beginning this week, there are several book sales going on in Klang Valley.

What's your problem??

James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small

My second James Herriot book and it was as good as the first.

Fahrenheit 451

Written in 1953, the novel revolves around Guy Montag in a future, dystopian American society where books were banned. Montag was a fireman. Instead of fire-fighting, Montag's job was to actually burn books.

Company Trip 2012: North Sumatra (Day Three)

At 6am local time Nic and I woke up and washed up before heading to the restaurant for our breakfast. The breakfast was better than the last, with fried meehoon, fried rice, chicken porridge, salads, toasts, fruits and coffee. Again, no creamer or milk was provided for the coffee, which was weird considering that milk was provided for our coffee the previous night at the bar. After the breakfast, some of us went to the swimming pool for more photos of Lake Toba.

Company Trip 2012: North Sumatra (Day Two)

It was 7am local time on 7 April 2012. All of us were already at the restaurant having breakfast. It was a nice, clear morning and we hoped there will no more rain that day. We departed after 7.30am local time. Our next destination was about an hour drive away, where we will see Sipiso Piso waterfall and the northern tip of Lake Toba.

Company Trip 2012: North Sumatra (Day One)

My company trip came and ended. While it was not as exciting as trips to Bali or Taipei of my friends, this trip was still very memorable and fun for me. It was a good chance to hang out with my colleagues after spending months and months working.

The Last Seven Months of Anne Frank

Seven different women were interviewed by author Willy Lindwer to create this book, recalling their experiences in the Westerbork transit camp and the Auschwitz, and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps during WWII, as well as their separate meetings with fellow prisoner Anne Frank and her family.

When was the last time you’ve written a letter?

I was posting some comments on one of my high school classmates’ wall on Facebook, when suddenly I remembered about how we used to write letters to each other (actually, we corresponded twice only) and how she used the wrapping papers she collected from her part-time job to write her letters.

In the Shadow of Man

If you like Jane Goodall, you do not want to miss this book!

Preparing for Medan trip

My company will be having a trip to Medan, Indonesia in April.

Review: "Read for Your Life"

Ever wonder what's the big deal about reading books? Why would some people spend so much time in this "boring" activity? And why should we be doing the same thing too? Perhaps Read for Your Life can answer those questions for you.

Quote of the day

Review: “The Camel Club”

Review: “The Harmony Silk Factory”

Aren't these illegal?

I was hanging around at Amcorp Mall one Sunday afternoon and saw this one particular stall selling various toys and models. Among the items displayed included two airsoft pistols.

Review: “Bad Luck and Trouble”

Bad Luck and Trouble is the 11^th book in Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series. I got this for free from my colleague after she had finished it.

iRiver Story HD

MPH bookstore has been selling ebooks and ebook readers from quite sometime now. Lately they’ve added a new reader into their arsenal, the iRiver Story HD.

Mom’s new phone

It’s the New Year and mom’s getting a new phone, but more by necessity than by choice.

Book review: “A Long Way Gone”

Movie day on Boxing Day

It’s been a long hiatus since my last update. I’ll just go straight to the point and start with my day on Boxing Day.

An old friend during my college days and I went to Sunway Pyramid on Boxing Day. Both of us haven’t watched any movies since Rio (Yup, it was that long ago), so we decided to catch two movies, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, on that same day.