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Festivals
Lightning Fast
Feb 1st
I thought ‘this’ kind of news should be kept to only to whom I want them to know.
But…
So far, during this Chinese New Year, everyone seems to know about it already.
Like, I’m suprise when those whom I’ve not met for so long started acting all weird like
“Wah… heard good news about you”
Then, they just smile and don’t tell you what they have heard. But, they will slowly drop you hints bit by bit till you tell them what is new about you.
I’m a sucker for hints. Hints for anything at all…
Like, totally sucker for hints just like that.
Still. I am very surprise that news travel that fast.
Lighting fast.
Chinese New Year 2009: Day 1 to Day 4
Jan 30th
It’s going to be a random one. Heh. So far, it has been enjoyable.
The celebration was mostly with family and friends.
First day is usually at 3rd Aunt’s place, mom’s side. Nothing biggie about this day as it is the same usual come together and meet up kinda day after so long. We don’t usually visit each other tho.

Grand nephew is shy, nephew is hyper…
Had a pit-stop at Dora’s. Firstly, she invited. Secondly, Greg was there who came down from Penang. Thirdly, I had to work and went over to use internet. -_-

That’s Matt Ho, Nigesh and Sang (no Yee)…
Second day, vegetarian ‘brunch’ at brother’s place before leaving down to Malacca.

Vegetarian day…
The drive to Malacca took like 1 hour or so. Very fast.

Can park more than 10 cars…
This is the usual second day event during Chinese New Year where half of the family will be there. Where’s the other half? I don’t know… KL?

The aunty and cousins…
The kids are now grown up already…

Both hyper nephew and niece…
Mid afternoon, the Yap brothers went opposite to do the annual thing.

Annual coconut cutting ceremony…
So fast the day ended, and we finally had dinner back in Klang. Went to Subang Airport for seafood but it was closed. Should have thought that no many restaurants opens during Chinese New Year.

The 5 happiness dish… Price also starts with 5.
The day ended up watching the replay of Australia Open Men’s Quater Final and playing Guitar Hero.

Watched Australia Open…

Rue and Pat taking on each other…
So yeah. That’s Day 1 and 2. What about Day 3?
Ermm.. Day 3 is work and it was quite relaxing but had to run all and about KL. Did some short shopping to get myself a new laser mouse, bought a book (Waiter Rant), dinner and ended up Yum Cha.
Short and simple eh?
Day 4 is also another working day and I watched the Australia Open Men’s Single Semi-Finals! Had dinner at Cova then watched movie till past midnight. Day 4 is lazy day bummy day… haha
AND… the next few days is gonna be eventful…
Brave Yourself YapThomas!!!
Jan 27th
I can’t imagine that I’m doing this again…
I thought Christmas was the last encounter.
No! It came again.
Working on festive season, is not only sad. But rather depressing.
Heck, I’m a workaholic. No?
Oh wells. What else to complaint as I’ve done my day’s visiting and tomorrow is going to be another long day. Lucky my uncle’s has a pretty quick internet connection else, I will be doomed.
So. Email came in at 8PM and call came in at 11PM earlier.
The Client told me; “Hi Thomas. So, sorry that I have to trouble you during your festive season and so late at night.”
I told her in a harsh but witty manner; “Hey… I’m charging you for it. So why sorry? Haha”
She laughed at the other end of the wave. Sense of approval and appreciative client.
I was told earlier before the holiday starts that I will be facing 2 cases.
Now, it is 3 cases and one which requires me to stay up for the next 4 hours or so.
Like what many people would say, “With more responsibility, comes more work”
Lucky to know that I’m not the only workaholic as today I’ve met two.
Like, met one and heard one.
One works as Customer Service Manager + Multi Tasker in Tesco.
Another works in WWF Malaysia, has to go Singapore tomorrow night.
So.. yeah… brave yourself YapThomas!!
There’s more to come in the next few days…
Lou Sang to Prosperity
Jan 21st
My client today told me how early she went Lou Sang two weeks ago.
Trying to make me jealous, but too bad.
I told her “I Lou Sang twice last Saturday“.
She kept mum soon after my statement. Hahahaha…

Remember, go and Lou Sang and the higher you Lou, the more prosperous you gonna be. Don’t quote me as I am just saying out of old saying which has been the believe.
The higher you Lou, the more you gain.
Warning: It varies from different individuals!
YapThomas does not guarante you, if you Lou Sang ten times and still not prosperous. Maybe your definition of prosperity is different than mine?
Monday Surprise
Jan 12th
Remember MY WISH?
Well, actually, the news came out on Thursday (8th January 2009).
I didn’t even know.
Till I was told about it by Shaun
What? Here it is.
Birthday boy gives out presents by Jade Chan
A short preview of the whole write up.
INSTEAD of receiving gifts, travel agent sales manager Thomas Yap celebrated his 24th birthday last Saturday by presenting gifts to three lucky children from Persatuan Rumah Kanak-Kanak Ini Disayangi (Rumah K.I.D.S.).
“My original intention was to bring some cheer to the children, whom I got to know during a secondary school trip about eight years ago. When I found out that the party would be held on my birthday, I decided that it would be a great way to celebrate with them as well,” said Yap.
He presented two new sets of outfits and a guitar, which originally belonged to him.
“I bought the guitar more than 10 years ago but never got around to learning to play the instrument. When I found out that one of the children had requested for a guitar, I thought it would be better to give it to someone who needs it. I just had the guitar polished and restringed.”
Merry affair: The children from Rumah K.I.D.S. with the well-wishers, Lite.FM announcers, Rumah K.I.D.S. and Impiana KLCC Hotel & Spa representatives at the party.
I still find that, the write up should be centered on Impiana Hotel and LiteFM’s effort for the event.
Oh wells, but, yeah!
Should I start newspaper clipping album already?
Wait, I already have one. Not quite an album, but a file..
Hello 2009, Goodbye 2008
Jan 2nd
**It is taking me ages just to click publish, because the line here is so bad! It keeps breaking off. Oh! I was ‘leeching’ line from McDonalds near my place.**
I am here to click “Publish” of this post that I made earlier. Should have put it on auto scheduled but, I wanted to put in pics, BUT, it is just not loading from my camera the pics. Grrrrr….
BUT it is still NOT being published (nothing comes free). I went back to my apartment and then, my housemate came back. Pinjam-ed his Maxis broadband which is suprisingly fast today.. SO here I am blogging at the comfort of my own bedroom.
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30th December 2008: 0138AM
So fast, one year pass already…
I’m still here in the office to quickly clearing things up before New Year, because I know if I don’t do it, it might not get done and backlogs will be for a week. Wow! Wonderful.. -_-
ANYWAYS…
I’ve said goodbye to 2007, and now, I’m saying goodbye to 2008.
So fast one year already, and I think, my 2008 is pretty much eventful. Very Indeed.
In my career, I’m glad that things are going my way. Simple to say, I’ve achieved the one of the many positions which I want to hold in a company. It is going to be a great 2009! Definitely!
I’ve voted for the first time. The feeling was good. The election was somewhat a landslide. What a victory for the opposition which many of us would want to see. But still, there is a hope for a better country.
The family has been great. The two additions to the family sure does give some extra vibe to the home, but number 2 decided to move out, down the road. -_- Me nephews are so cute! (wait, pictures coming up)
My circle of friends is increasing by the day. The most notable friends I’ve made is the random bunch of people met on 20th April 2008, just to watch a movie and ended up carrying the extra “title” DGMB. (Still can’t beat my Tan Silly Latuk)
There are too many acquaintances I’ve made to mention here and it will not stop. It is one of my “rich pillars”.
Blogging has increased tremendously as it is kinda like the passion of me to write something as a recorded moments in my life. AND hey… I do reflect on my past post and see what has been happening and to see where was I at any point of my life… The brain can only take so much, but you will be surprise on my memory though. Though, it may be over-worked, I can remember well on things that matters to me.
I’ve been spending money like crazy and making ends meet is kinda tough when you just keep on spending and spending. Almost 70% of the monies are spent on food. Don’t ask me where the food went. I can’t find you the answer.
I have finally said “Tak Nak”, though not completely. It is not tough to say “NO”. It is just mind over matters. I certainly do not deny that after saying “Tak Nak“, I have said “Maybe” few times.
Also, I’ve started to call it a quit on crazy clubbing nights out. It has been burning a big hole in the pocket and now, it doesn’t work anymore. I need a chill out session with less “bing bing bang bang”.
The YapMobil has taken it’s first major vehicle injury and hospitalized for a day. Now, that, has taken a big chunk of my monies. *sigh* It was the best car injury ever, even the workshop guy was shocked!
But oh wells, what’s past shall remain history, for tomorrow is the day to look forward too.
This 2009, I’m looking forward to many things…
I want to get ‘married’, cause that’s the only way I can gain weight. -_-
To bring the company to greater heights… I’m an addict for achievements and satisfactions. One victory is never enough, I must rule the game and win with utmost respect and honour. (che wah…. Speaking-nye)
Among these three, I did not do one one thing;
Seek and you will Find,
Knock and it shall be Open,
Ask and you shall receive.
Let not history repeats itself.
I want to go on a nice vacation. Wait, I’m already planning for one. Let’s put it this way. I want to go on many many vacation! I’ve yet to cover the northern South East Asia, India and maybe Dublin or London?
I must learn to response to SMSes and Calls I received during crazy work hours promptly. I’ve been getting a lot of complaints from the many of my dear friends. Sigh.
I’ve got many in my makeover list which I wanted to do, but left hanging either due to cost or time. It’s about time, I find the time to take up dancing class. Like I’m serious! They say, girls like guys who can dance. True?
hahaha
I need to start going to Gym back again. Okay, what more difference can it do, but it is a good start to a healthy life. I seriously need some energy charging after a long hour of work… Furthermore, I’m like paying freaking RM 20 everything to keep my super low fees alive.
Must spend EVEN more time with the family… MUST! MUST! MUST! MUST!
Must also spend more time with the buddies… Betul kan, Jun?
Must not spend so much on unnecessary things. It’s save and invest time! Oh, and with the projected economic situation which is going dwindling down… Might as well right?
Must clean my apartment EVERY WEEK. Yes, I’m kinda a bummer sometimes. Hey, I need a lazy time off when I’m off work okay! But, me likey cleaning. Everything will be sparkling clean, for sure! So, yeah, cleaning of the apartment EVERY WEEK, if this plans fail I will do it TWICE a month.
err… there are a lot more to accomplish and the list is just too long, BUT;
and most importantly of all, this wonderful year, I want to give love. I want to see that when you are happy, I’m happy. All I want to do is to make you happy. You may be the beggar by the road, you may be the homeless mother, you may be my best buddy, you may be my family, you may be the kid without companion at the back alley… anyone and everyone deserve to be loved. Simple as that. Something different I want to do, starting with tomorrow.
This, to a great 2009 ahead,
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009
DGMB Christmas Rendezvous
Dec 29th
It was 20th December 2008…
A dinner being planned by Joshua at Desa Park City. A very nice place indeed.
Anyways, the dinner and after dinner was great. A good catching up and going all crazy session.
I shall let all the pictures do all the talking…
The place was Kay’s Cafe at Desa Park City…

The ones who reach early…

We have a Santa in the house…

They started camwhoring early…



Then, at 9pm plus, the two VIP Reindeers arrive.. -_- Oh wells, come late ma VIP lor

and… it all started again… *chichak* *chichak*

Time to order food. It was Cabonara and Black Pepper Lamp Chop


After dinner, when there is nothing better to do… A small competition.
Winner is yet to be decided…

Then, more camera shutter sounds heard…

before we all went bonkers…

Once we are done at Kay’s Cafe, to the playground we head to…

and the FUN begins…

and also, I kinda hurt my hip on this turn-turn thingy…

then, we all exchange gifts…

We found a spotlight beaming towards an empty wall… thus, we played shadow…


What a great night it was…

and finally the video…
DGMB – Season Greetings – Dec ‘08 from nigelais on Vimeo.
Have a Great New Year ahead!!

Stanley, Yatz, Jen, Kelz, Pamsong, Michelle, Aaron, Dillon, David, Joshua, Nigel and Moi
I’m going to enjoy myself with LiteFM’s Top1000 Year End Countdown..
It’s Christmas 2008!!!
Dec 24th
I think it is because I didn’t hang up christmas stockings…
and because of that, I think Santa is not granting any of my wish…
For a break this Christmas…
But anyways… it’s what I like to do…
Anyhoos…
I’m going for some caroling now.. Wheee..
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Hope you like the header..
hahaha
Not that BAD afterall…
Dec 22nd
It was an eventful weekend… after I face a crazy start to my weekend…
There was so much going on that I would need more time to write… ;D
Let’s see…
There was ‘work‘…
A lot of ‘moving‘ around…
A little bit of ‘shopping‘… hmmm, I bought cleaning cloth and soap powder.
Some usage of ‘muscle‘ here and there… SOME.. some..
Did some spring ‘cleaning‘ at the apartment… Christmas! Christmas!
Went back to Klang for ‘tong yuen‘.
A Chinese delicacy which brings the meaning of family reunion…
and.. of course, usage of the ‘brain‘ to keep it at optimum level… on SUNDAY!

“Hosting the most successful conference which creates impactful experiences“
ermm.. quite a fair bit of ‘makan-ing‘ here and there…
Dim Sum during the day and night… quite literally…
Deterred and killed the sick virus away…
Fever and headache was felt on Friday night and killed completely by Sunday night…
Thanks to Panadol ActiFast and some nap…
Not forgetting, the crazy Christmas night out with fellow DGMBians…

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2009!!
Christmas is THREE (3) days away! WHEEEEEEEeeeeeeee
and my dad is playing Chinese New Year songs already… -_-
What a spoiler…
So, I blasted Christmas song in my room instead!!
Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Jingle All The Way…
Oh not fun it is to work…
Throughout the holidays… HEY!
Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Jingle All The Way…
Oh not fun it is to work…
Throughout the holidays… HEY!
Selamat Hari Raya – Jangan Salah Kampung!!
Oct 1st
So to the many of you who are celebrating Hari Raya… Bear in mind.. don’t get to the wrong home village. hahaha
Enjoy the video..
Really, it clearly sends out a message for you to use P1 WiMAX now. What you waiting for?
Oh yeah.. same like me.. waiting for their USB modem…
Then wait on with me…



