Saturday, September 13, 2008

Goodbye SiS ...Goodbye ...+ Malcolm's POP

Its finally over... 12/09/08 would always remain etched in my memories as an unforgettable day .. The day I had 2 buffets in ONE Day .. The day I had a fantastic dinner with my 2 pretty Microsoft Ladies .. and the day I finally leave SiS ..




Started the day on a low mood, knowing that it was the last day .. wrapped up all my work , called on my resellers to try to close deals and then thanking them for the support shown to me ..and informing them of my last day at work ...


These resellers were one main reason why I enjoyed my 2 years in SiS ... the sense of achievement they give me when I manage to close deals with them .. the appreciation they show when they thank me for helping .. the sense of satisfaction I get when they remember me or specifically ask for my help ... All these matters to me ... even as a part timer ..


Went for Lunch buffet @ Rajah Inn with the SiS Microsoft Team .. It was the 1st time we had such a big team .. as we had a few newcomers .. And it was a great feeling ... Hahah .. to have the whole team sitting down and enjoying a lot of food @ Cheap prices $7.90+ per pax.




Ah Pat on my right and Bitchy Tiffy on my left .. She loves it when I call her a bitch .. They are part of a bunch of FUN-loving Colleagues that I have ...and used to have ,since many more have left ..





Jessie ... My newfound Mambo Kaki ... We didnt click @ first , as she seemed quite aloof and gentle when I first said hi ... But when my hp rang and those mambo Tunes came out .. the ice broke and we were mumbling Mambo More than You could Say Stop !


Evening time was a special treat from my 2 pretty Microsoft ladies, who took time and effort off their busy schedules ( it was a friday night and everyone was definitely tired) to bring me to a dinner of my choice !


It was meant to be a treat for me as we Won "BEST MICROSOFT DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE YEAR 2008" , 2 years in a row ! but It ended up being a farewell treat for me as well ...





We had quite alot of different dishes like chawanmushi , sashimi , ebi tempura , Shabushabu hotpot, Unagi , Ika Tempura and MORE ! MUCH VALUE FOR MONEY ! Less than $40 per pax and the ambience was great! Quiet and not crowded.. and the service staff were attentive and efficient.




Himawari Japanese Restaurant ( Mount Faber SAFRA ) >. Go google it lah


We had a great dinner .. and a great time chatting about everything under the sun ... It really dawned upon me that we had soOoOO much to talk about as compared to the times when we were all so busy in the office that we didnt get as many chances to interact ...



I would really miss everyone in SiS ... Miss all the jokes , the laughter ... the babes OH yes there are ... and the reseller friends that I have made over the 2 years ... After my exams .. I shall seriously think about the offer ..before deciding if I should start my Career back with SiS..

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After 2 months of training ... My little brother finally passed out from his Commando BMT phase ... Madness .. the training shrunk him by alot ... Not to mention the slimming down ... His Officer Commanding MWO Jeffrey Happened to my SISPEC PC ... So It didnt take me much to imagine how much brainwashing my brother was gonna get ... How much tekanning he was gonna get ... for MWO Jeffrey was one helluva patriotic Commando Warrant who expected everyone to do their best to defend our country .. or we would be labelled as Communist Bastards.

Looking at my lil brother marching past the parade in a funny fashion .. it then dawned upon me that my lil bro has grown up ... from a irritating bugger .. to a young soldier.. he has definitely learnt alot more and I am sure MWO Jeffrey would teach him how to be a man , either through learning or through pain .. as I had previously encountered ...

Now , its time for him to grab his red beret .... in another few more months. Cool. At least he has the opportunity that i didnt get to have.

Mambo XMG out ..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

KuKu Jiao ???


I Must be Crazy , Missing Taiwan so much ... uploaded many of my previously unreleased Photos from all 3 TaipeiWalker trips ... Miss the Food so much ...
Definitely Must Recommend My Favourite Stall Above ... KUKU JIAO !


YES !! KUKU JIAO TEMPURA !!
Its Our Favourite Tempura and Calamari Treat everytime after we finish shopping @ WuFenpu Shopping Area !! Fantastic and Crispy Calamari and Tempura , doused with a generous dose of spiced powder ... always accompanies us on our taxi rides back to Hotel ..
SO DUN FORGET KUKU JIAO TEMPURA & CALAMARI when visiting WuFenPu.




Another worthy stall to eat from is Ah Lang's Tempura ... Fantastic and crunchy to the crisp .. also with a generous dose of Spiced powder ...

Tell Ah Lang ( or any other hawker ) " Xiao La" >Literally translated > Small Spicy for less spice or La La La !! for extra Spice ! No joke ! We learnt from the locals who go Xiao la all the way unless they wan the extra kick ...

So Where the Hell is Ah Lang's stall located ?? Like the Hell I Know ... Ah Lang runs around and pops up like little mushrooms all over Taipei ... Last I ate from his stall was 2006 ....

SO BEST BET IS STICK TO KUKU JIAO TEMPURA @ WuFenPu !!

( WuFenPu is CHeap Clothes shopping Area Mostly for Ladies ... Just Opposite SongShan Train Station .. KukuJiao Tempura is directly on the other end .. near a temple .. Good luck Searching for KukuJiao !! )

mambo XMG out

Monday, September 08, 2008

I miss Taiwan .. I miss the food ...

Been Looking at my Taiwan trips' fotos , from TaipeiWalker I to III ... I realised how much we 4 have changed through each trip ... Attire , hairdo , sizes ( ahhaha ) and all ...

Each trip has been full of fun , laughter and joy .. and Not to mention the nice people we encountered , the yummy food we tasted , all the things we seen and all ... so drastically different




I swear I done little photoshop on the glistering Yummy Unagi except the black border .. I didnt even play with the contrast and brightness settings ! The Unagi sticks sold @ Jiufen , Taipei .. was really really that yummy and gOod !



Check out this Siao Char Bor Auntie @ Jiufen too ... when we went in Year 2006 , she was already there .. with her Funny and Hilarious attire ... And when we went back in Jan 2008 ... the same Auntie was still there selling her Taiwan sausages ! Still with that hilarious outfit and bubbly character !!

She did the " Tai-Ke" dance with us n others , to the beat of the radio blasting loudly outside her stall .. and obligingly took photos ! NOW THATS WHAT WE CALL GOOD TOURISM SERVICE !

Would be planning another Taiwan trip for 2009 ... So damn looking forward to going back to Taiwan again to enjoy and bask in the warm and friendly hospitality of the Taiwanese .. and Not to mention Seeing our friendly Hotel manager again.

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Time waits for No man ... and October , the month of exams are gonna be here again .. And it also marks the end of my part-time stint @ SiS .. been there for 2 years On and OFF ... gotten to Know many good colleagues there .. Definitely wouldnt bear to leave them .. but I just have to .. because it is time I ventured out to seek my own pot of gold .. Received a job offer from SiS .. but I guess I have to figure out what I truly want..

Mambo XMG , signing out