It has been a great year for 2011 and even more exciting year ahead for 2012 for me.

Wishing all of you…

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Wow! How fast time flies and yeah, hey fellow readers… How have you been? I’ve been busy, well work and been travelling a lot for work recently.

I had a conversation yesterday and it’s about how complicated the relationship of a friend of mine is.

Say, C was in a relationship with A and their love for each other was going downhill with compatibility issues.

Then, enter B who C met at place D and soon affections were seen flying between them.

Hence, at this point, I asked “What’s the difference of B and what makes him better man than A?”

C said something along this line “He is caring and loving.” but I was not satisfied with the answer and asked further, “Define “caring” and “love” to me.” which she replied, “well… he has his persistence and expressiveness…”

At that, I practically continue driving and trying very hard to decipher her reply of ‘persistence and expressiveness’ and thought to myself, “is that just to attract the opposite gender or fulfilment towards a relationship or love?”. I did not post the same thoughts to her.

But then again, I remember writing something about making a relationship work earlier this year and I found my written piece of Best Out Of Love

In the end of the day, love is a very subjective topic and it is a very personal issue which takes more than one person to work on it, to make it work. I guess, when it comes to love, we just have to make the best out of it. Make the best out of love because love knows no boundary and with love, everything’s possible.

YapThomas. 23rd January 2010

I would like to think that finding the right life partner takes more than persistence and being expressive.

I shall leave it as just that, as I have my own views, but do feel to ask me in person to know what it is.

I’ve wrote more than enough in this category of Love & Relationship for me to reflect and know what I pretty much want on this certain subject (Love & Relationship) of my life.

On another note, today I watched Tandoori Love which is now showing at GSC International Screens’ European Film Festival 2011.

Awesome movie and love the quirky way how they write about love and put it on screen. Must watch while they are still running it. Please check the movie show times here > GSC International Screens

Till next time, ciao!

Well, Jun guessed it right that I am gonna go with Samsung Galaxy S II. If Samsung ever gonna come up with Samsung Galaxy S III, with better specs of course I will get it without doubt.

Many friends have raised their doubts towards the brand particularly of Samsung, well not I. A little bit the hard sell, but I’ve been a proud user of Samsung for more than 5 years.

But, let me just share the things I like about this phone that sums the Reliable, Fast & Stylish.

1) Android – Google & Open Source
I can go on and on about how Android could be your better option. These are the applications that I used mostly.
I use Polaris Office pretty much on the go basis for work.
I use TweetDeck to keep my sanity at below danger level while I spy at other people’s daily life.
I’ve got plenty of Google Email account and my contacts are all sync with Google.
QuickPic as I camwhore and snap throughout the day.

2) Powerful Processor!

This monster is a Dual-Core 1.2Ghz running on Android version 2.3 Gingerbread. The phone’s performance is just magnificent. I can’t complaint much except the battery drains like crazy that I have to charge my phone twice a day.

3) Business Tools – Polaris Office!

This application, Polaris Office comes with the phone. This is just another great tool to help in my business. I can read, create and edit document just as I can on PC. Not many devices carry this application as it is an OEM application. Hence, Samsung Galaxy S II is just great for business people like I am.

4) Kies Air!

This is just another great tool by Samsung which allows me to move files to my PC easily, as compared to the previously chunky Samsung Kies which is just plain pain but great improvement here! I need to get things done fast, snap picture and post just like how I am doing now!

5) Camera & Video

Excellent quality of pictures and video that is satisfactory to me. This is a picture of the ancient city walls and entrance gateway to Toledo city in Spain.

Check out also the video I took at night when I was in Madrid.

There you go! I’ve state my claim on why I like my Samsung Galaxy S II.
Many more great products at Samsung U-nivez for Ur liking to suit Ur style.
If you are a Samsung Galaxy S II user or you are a fan, why not share your affections here at Love Galaxy S II.

This microsite is all about fun fun fun…

Maybe I should do a video about it. What do you think?

I can’t help but to feel even more empowered to do more in my life. Speaking of which, this is the picture of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela where the tomb of St. James is being laid.

When I reached at the square in front of the Cathedral, I just can’t stop being in awe of such beauty.

The pilgrimage and the World Youth Day 2011 was a refreshing trip. I wanna write more about it. Let me find time to digest most of it first.

Came back and yes, like I said, I am empowered to do more. Total Holiday is doing well and we are looking for expansion.

Furthermore, additional to my company’s further expansion, I got hired by Groupon Malaysia as Head of Travel Partnership, where I will be working on getting more travel deals to be featured here in Malaysia. Exciting company to work in and I’ve been learning a lot and also shared a lot of my experience as well.

Over the weekend, I visited a dog shelter run by Paws Mission. (Click to read their blog)

Was asked by Crystal if I would like to join her as they need volunteer, hence I was there. The dogs there are quite friendly except for a few “do not go near them” dogs. They will of course bark at any new strangers, I am sure they will know us better in time to come.

It is an independent run dog shelter. They have more than 180 dogs in their compound. But the condition of their compound are beginning to cramp up as they are sheltering more dogs now as compared to last year. Look at the condition of this shelter compound below.

It was more than visit as we helped with the cleaning of the place and wash their dishes (after the dog’s lunch) and finally training the dogs. I’ve got a dog of my own but I’ve never learnt so much about communicating with a dog and training them to be your companion. Just like how TJ the trainer puts it, “You need to treat them like how you would treat your girlfriend.”

Well said… I will be there again coming Saturday on 24th September.

Anyways, that’s it for today, need to get some work done up. Have a great week ahead!

I personally think that my pilgrimage did not end at Santiago de Compostela. It has just only begun…

But oh wells.. Better be safe than never right?

It has been a journey since I got my Galaxy S. I had 3 Galaxies with me once.
Now, only 1 and it serves me great!

Guess which one I am using now?

What’s more is that they have quite a number of good cast in the musical and a friend from YCM, Alia Ishak is in the ensemble!! Gives me more reason to catch it.

Cast List
Effie White – Elvira Arul and Dina (Singer and performer)
Curtis Taylor Jr. – Tony Eusoff (Celebrity TV and film actor)
Deena Jones – Cheryl Samad (Celebrity TV presenter and host)
Lorrell Robinson – Azura Zainal (Celebrity TV presenter and host)
Michelle Morris – Ruzana Ibrahim (Singer and performer)
C.C White – Dafi (Akademi Fantasia finalist)
Dina – Understudy for Effie White and ensemble (Finalist for Malaysian Idol S1 and celebrity radio DJ)
Reefa – Understudy for Jimmy Thunder and ensemble (Celebrity radio DJ and Malaysia rapper)
Marty Madison – Indi Nadarajah (Celebrity comedian with Comedy Court)
Kris Coleman – Jimmy “Thunder” Early

I opt for the charity show on 24th July 2011, where the proceeds will go to PT foundation and The Safe Clinic.

You can buy your ticket(s) at the Box Office at Istana Budaya, or you can log on to www.airasiaredtix.com to buy your ticket online.

For more info about read more about it at Broadway Academy.

For more info about ticket pricing, read more about it at AirAsia Red Tix.

Maybe I shall update here later on about my experience of the show. Watch this space!

“Since the Maybankard 2 Cards’ debut in January this year, as the first in the market offering two premier cards for one application, we achieved another remarkable milestone of more than 200k cards acquired as of 30 ;June 2011 that accounts for about 14% of the banks’ total card base,” said Lim, the Maybank’s Deputy President & Head of Community Financial Services.

During the 5 hour celebration, all the guests were treated to cuisines and treated to fun filled entertainment ranging from a pole dance troupe performing repertoires that personified the cards’ concept of duality, to a mentalist who engaged the guests with mind tricks. I think I saw David Lai, but he never appear also. Oh BTW, they got super kick ass pole-break-dancing!

Mix FM’s dynamic breakfast show duo DJs Dili and JD were compeers while Zouk’s resident DJ Ken belted out heart-thumping mixes from his spin machine.

There are 3 reasons why you should get this card.

1) 5x Treatpoints for all spending on American Express Credit Card.
2) 5% Cash Back for all spending on weekends on both cards.
3) 8.88% financing for both cards, only if you pay promptly.

Go, get 1 now, I already got mine.

Seriously… can we have this kind of commercial aircraft now?

Sometimes, I don’t even know what I did wrong… Maybe I was just blatant ignorant…

For example, I got thrown tantrum at when I returned items belonging to 1 person. I was dumbfounded. Truth someone please… I need to know why because at least, I know what to do next time?

Back then, when I implement some new changes in the company, I was rather looked at being the bad person. I was told, why did I not fight for them so that those new changes will not be in effect. Hello, I still need to keep my rice bowl wan okay. You still need to keep yours, so you might as well follow, no?

When it comes to relationship, now I know why some people would rather stay the distance after a break-up. It is either the break-up was really horrible or it’s just to avoid unnecessary issues arising from meeting up. On this hand, I am on the later part. I do not want to create any hope, even though, yes it is over we can be friends, but it is just, well, words can’t describe it. I had few instances where I feel that ceasing communications would be a good idea for both parties. I know it is not helping as much, but as long as it is the only way to ensure that I don’t ruin it further, I shall actually cease the communication. Partly maybe because I may be the cause of all issues arising.

Hmm…..

Hate. Let’s talk about this issue, as it seems to be a hot issue right now in my life.

I’ve never really hated anyone actually. Maybe once or twice. Once was when I was in primary school, a schoolmate of mine did something really embarrassing to me that it is the topic of conversation between my primary mates whenever we meet now. Second, would be my previous employer. That’s it, I shall save the details for personal note.

Other than that, even though for someone who lied and took my money for drugs, someone who took advantage of me and never pay for my travel service nor someone who cheated on me I can’t take myself to hate them. No reasons why. Maybe, it is because I know for a fact that forgiving them would be much easier than taking them to grudge. I should have known that for my primary school mate and ex employer.

When I do something great for people, they don’t remember it. I guess what most people say is true. Your bad traits are remembered to your grave, but not many of your good traits.

What do I ask when I go the extra mile to help a friend to get things done? What do I ask when in bad times, I help both in kind and monetary? What do I ask when you needed an ear, I lend mine? I do not ask for a return if one can’t, but just a gratitude. I am glad that I have friends like that, but not many.

Seriously, sometimes, being hated is much better than being loved. Because, it solves so much rather than me hating them.

So where do I stand in all these issues? I don’t know… I just do what I think I know it is best.

Hate or love, you all choose…