I do have to admit that United will not be the EPL champion this season but I am very sure I don’t want Chelsea to get the point they need to win the championship against us. I don’t want to be watching the match and see the Chelsea players, manager and their fans celebrating after 90 minutes of play tomorrow. I don’t want us to be the witness of that.
Coming off that FA cup semi final match defeat against Liverpool last week, Chelsea will be concentrating on winning the match tomorrow to clinch the championship and what better way for them to assure their 2nd successive championship against United. Although Mourinho kept saying that tomorrow will just be another match for them but I know deep down inside him and with an ego as big as him, he wants to beat United and clinch the title right under Fergie’s nose. And trust me, it is not just Mourinho but the entire Blues squad and fans. It would be just rubbing salt to a wound if they win it tomorrow.
United will go to Stamford Bridge tomorrow with three mission. The first is to make sure Chelsea will not get that one point to clinch the title….in short, to win at Stamford Bridge. Second, for the pride of each and every single one who are connected to United…bragging right especially for us United fan and lastly, to remind Chelsea that we are still here and next season wouldn’t be as smooth of a ride as this season.
For me especially, it would be a great birthday present.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Viva La Catalonia
May 17th 2006. Stade de France, Paris. Arsenal V Barcelona. Thierry Henry against Ronaldinho. Two of the greatest footballer in modern times will be pitting their skills and will lead their team to the ultimate Holy Grail of European football. Last year Stevie G inspired his team to that incredible come back to win it for Liverpool against AC Milan….a match I didn’t watch because of a very personal reason (do I need to say why?). But come this 17th May, I am very sure I am gonna be among the millions who will be watching and enjoying, hopefully, a great game of football.
Barcelona will be going into the final as an overwhelming favourite and this is mainly caused by one man…..Ronaldinho. As poetically said by Sherie “He is one ugly motha but he is a damn good player” and trust me, coming from her that meant a lot. I also heard an interesting comment last night… “In modern football, there are 3 categories of footballer- great footballers, superstars and there is Ronaldinho”. I am not gonna argue with that. He performance for Barcelona since last season has never been less than spectacular. Week in week out he had been producing magic in the Nou Camp and all around the Primera Liga. I watched both the Barcelona-AC Milan semi final game and Ronaldinho just mesmerized everyone, even the players, with his skills, passing and coolness on the field. Somehow, I believe that we have not yet seen the best out of him and we might see that in Germany 2006. I am getting goose bumps just thinking of it.
With the elusive fourth spot in the EPL is looking rather bleak for the Gunners. The only chance for them to qualify for next season Champions’ League would be doing a “Liverpool”. Henry have yet to sign a new contract with Arsenal and everyone knows that he is stalling on the contract signing just to see if Arsenal can win the European Cup. If he ends up with the European Cup aloft his head in a couple of week time, he might still be a Gunner next season. If Ronaldinho end up checking his teeth with European Cup, Henry might probably be calling the Nou Camp as his new home next season. To be honest, that would be a perfect move for Henry and it is scary to think the combination and threat that Barca will have. Ronaldinho, Henry, Eto’o and Messi……. I don’t think anyone would bet for a nil-nil score with that kind of attacking in your team.
Anyways, we just have to wait until the summer for that usual “Is he staying, Is he going” question. For now, let’s just concentrate on the coming final in Paris. Personally, I would say Barca will win it. Arsenal may have dispatched Real Madrid and Juventus in route to the final but Barca is a totally different opposition altogether. Ronaldinho would want to end the season on a high before the World Cup and I think Eto’o would want to watch the World Cup at home with the European Cup medal around his neck. It has been a spectacular run for the Gunners but I just think they will succumb to Ronaldinho’s flair and brilliance with the predator Eto’o to open up the Gunners defence who so far have kept, 9…correct me if I am wrong, clean sheets. Lehman is in a spectacular form and totally justifying his selection as Germany’s no 1 and that last minute penalty save from Riquelme helped Arsenal to the final but Ronaldinho and co are a different opposition altogether.
Unlike Arsenal, Barca are not just depending on Ronaldinho to deliver for them. The have the likes of Eto’o for fire power, the hardworking French winger and apparently match winning goal scorer, Giuly and the apparent successor of Maradonna, Lionel Messi, to depend on. Without or by silencing Henry, Arsenal don’t really have anyone else to lead them or give them that extra magic. Arsenal had crumbled and torn apart as seen in the EPL when Henry is not playing. Again, they don’t really have a player in the same level as Ronaldinho…but then again, who is?
Well, we just have to wait till May 17th to know the new European Champion but we might see Henry in maroon and blue of Barca rather than the maroon and white of Arsenal next season.
Barcelona will be going into the final as an overwhelming favourite and this is mainly caused by one man…..Ronaldinho. As poetically said by Sherie “He is one ugly motha but he is a damn good player” and trust me, coming from her that meant a lot. I also heard an interesting comment last night… “In modern football, there are 3 categories of footballer- great footballers, superstars and there is Ronaldinho”. I am not gonna argue with that. He performance for Barcelona since last season has never been less than spectacular. Week in week out he had been producing magic in the Nou Camp and all around the Primera Liga. I watched both the Barcelona-AC Milan semi final game and Ronaldinho just mesmerized everyone, even the players, with his skills, passing and coolness on the field. Somehow, I believe that we have not yet seen the best out of him and we might see that in Germany 2006. I am getting goose bumps just thinking of it.
With the elusive fourth spot in the EPL is looking rather bleak for the Gunners. The only chance for them to qualify for next season Champions’ League would be doing a “Liverpool”. Henry have yet to sign a new contract with Arsenal and everyone knows that he is stalling on the contract signing just to see if Arsenal can win the European Cup. If he ends up with the European Cup aloft his head in a couple of week time, he might still be a Gunner next season. If Ronaldinho end up checking his teeth with European Cup, Henry might probably be calling the Nou Camp as his new home next season. To be honest, that would be a perfect move for Henry and it is scary to think the combination and threat that Barca will have. Ronaldinho, Henry, Eto’o and Messi……. I don’t think anyone would bet for a nil-nil score with that kind of attacking in your team.
Anyways, we just have to wait until the summer for that usual “Is he staying, Is he going” question. For now, let’s just concentrate on the coming final in Paris. Personally, I would say Barca will win it. Arsenal may have dispatched Real Madrid and Juventus in route to the final but Barca is a totally different opposition altogether. Ronaldinho would want to end the season on a high before the World Cup and I think Eto’o would want to watch the World Cup at home with the European Cup medal around his neck. It has been a spectacular run for the Gunners but I just think they will succumb to Ronaldinho’s flair and brilliance with the predator Eto’o to open up the Gunners defence who so far have kept, 9…correct me if I am wrong, clean sheets. Lehman is in a spectacular form and totally justifying his selection as Germany’s no 1 and that last minute penalty save from Riquelme helped Arsenal to the final but Ronaldinho and co are a different opposition altogether.
Unlike Arsenal, Barca are not just depending on Ronaldinho to deliver for them. The have the likes of Eto’o for fire power, the hardworking French winger and apparently match winning goal scorer, Giuly and the apparent successor of Maradonna, Lionel Messi, to depend on. Without or by silencing Henry, Arsenal don’t really have anyone else to lead them or give them that extra magic. Arsenal had crumbled and torn apart as seen in the EPL when Henry is not playing. Again, they don’t really have a player in the same level as Ronaldinho…but then again, who is?
Well, we just have to wait till May 17th to know the new European Champion but we might see Henry in maroon and blue of Barca rather than the maroon and white of Arsenal next season.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Tagged
Tagged by Mr. Desparil...
HOW MANY SCHOOLS DID YOU GO TO?
Hmmm…. 1 I guess…. SRB and SMB St. Joseph
WAS I THE STUDIOUS NERD OR THE LAST MINUTE HERO?
A last minute hero……. It is surprising the result and end product when u r desperate
WAS I THE TAIKO OR THE TEACHERS PET?
Neither one actually…..
BEST 2 SUBJECTS
History and Pendidikan Jasmani
3 TEACHERS I REMEMBER MOST (FOR WHATEVER REASON)
Miss Mok cos she’s hot until she made the mistake of marrying that not so good looking guy….. and Cik Faridah…cos she is hot too…..really hot with her red specs number….
WHO DO I TAG?
1. Cosmic Gurl 2. Seeking Solace 3. Kaisersoze
HOW MANY SCHOOLS DID YOU GO TO?
Hmmm…. 1 I guess…. SRB and SMB St. Joseph
WAS I THE STUDIOUS NERD OR THE LAST MINUTE HERO?
A last minute hero……. It is surprising the result and end product when u r desperate
WAS I THE TAIKO OR THE TEACHERS PET?
Neither one actually…..
BEST 2 SUBJECTS
History and Pendidikan Jasmani
3 TEACHERS I REMEMBER MOST (FOR WHATEVER REASON)
Miss Mok cos she’s hot until she made the mistake of marrying that not so good looking guy….. and Cik Faridah…cos she is hot too…..really hot with her red specs number….
WHO DO I TAG?
1. Cosmic Gurl 2. Seeking Solace 3. Kaisersoze
Friday, April 21, 2006
My Pick for the Moment
Last weekend, I bought an album from a new artist, Corinne Bailey Rae. I read good review about her album and once I heard her song, I knew I just have to get her album. I just love her voice. A breath of fresh air in the music industry filled with Hip Hop with song’s like “ In Love with a Stripper” hogging the air waves. Don’t get me wrong, I am into this hip hop scene, but something different for the ears are always welcome. And this lady 's music is God 's prescription for anyone who wants something different.
When I saw her album last weekend at Rock Corner 1 Utama, I just had to ask Sherie to listen to it. I know she is not into R&B and Soul too much but maybe she would listen to this one. I have bad records for recommending songs to her, so I could see that she was a bit skeptical about it. She listened to it anyways……… by the end of it, we are listening to the cd in her car…hehehehe.
Some of you might be go “ Who the heck is that?” but I guess most of you might have heard her first and hit single, “ Put Your Records On” which is getting a lot of play on the air waves and on MTV. Why am I writing or attempting to review her album? Well, for a simple fact there is no United match this weekend and I have got nothing else to write about. But seriously, I just wanted to let people who have not listened to her yet or may not be interested, to give her music a chance.
Her music is a mixed of soul, jazz, classic R&B and maybe just a dash of pop in some songs. She has a smoky tone of voice that really reminds you of the great Lady Day. She delivers each songs with such ease and I really recommend her album for that nice alone time in your garden or balcony with a cool breeze sweeping over your face . Most of the songs in the album are slow and easy with a lot of acoustic guitar and keyboard/piano being the main musical instruments. I like most of the songs in the album but my personal picks would be:
1) Like A Star – I love her voice in this song. A certain cuteness and innocent in her delivery connects well with the lyric and concept of the song. A woman coming to terms with her feelings and love.
2) Put Your Records On – Her first single from the album and getting a lot of air plays on radio and MTV. A happy and fun tune that makes you wants to groove to the beat…chewah. A good song to get your chin up when you are feeling down.
3) Trouble Sleeping – My theme song I guess…hahahaha. It starts with this lazy singing voice that picks up during the chorus. Another tune that makes you want get you boogey down….a slow one I mean.
If you a big fan of the great Lady Day or into the music of Sade, Norah Jones or Joss Stone, it is a must buy. Also recommended for those who wants a good “bed” time album…….highly recommended.
P/S : Chelsea or Liverpool? I don’t really care who win that semi final as long as the team they meet in the Final, Boro or West Ham, beat them. If I have to choose, I would rather have West Ham in the final just because it would be good to see the old horse Sheringham. I don’t know if he is gonna be the oldest player to feature in the final but it would be unbelievable kan?
When I saw her album last weekend at Rock Corner 1 Utama, I just had to ask Sherie to listen to it. I know she is not into R&B and Soul too much but maybe she would listen to this one. I have bad records for recommending songs to her, so I could see that she was a bit skeptical about it. She listened to it anyways……… by the end of it, we are listening to the cd in her car…hehehehe.
Some of you might be go “ Who the heck is that?” but I guess most of you might have heard her first and hit single, “ Put Your Records On” which is getting a lot of play on the air waves and on MTV. Why am I writing or attempting to review her album? Well, for a simple fact there is no United match this weekend and I have got nothing else to write about. But seriously, I just wanted to let people who have not listened to her yet or may not be interested, to give her music a chance.
Her music is a mixed of soul, jazz, classic R&B and maybe just a dash of pop in some songs. She has a smoky tone of voice that really reminds you of the great Lady Day. She delivers each songs with such ease and I really recommend her album for that nice alone time in your garden or balcony with a cool breeze sweeping over your face . Most of the songs in the album are slow and easy with a lot of acoustic guitar and keyboard/piano being the main musical instruments. I like most of the songs in the album but my personal picks would be:
1) Like A Star – I love her voice in this song. A certain cuteness and innocent in her delivery connects well with the lyric and concept of the song. A woman coming to terms with her feelings and love.
2) Put Your Records On – Her first single from the album and getting a lot of air plays on radio and MTV. A happy and fun tune that makes you wants to groove to the beat…chewah. A good song to get your chin up when you are feeling down.
3) Trouble Sleeping – My theme song I guess…hahahaha. It starts with this lazy singing voice that picks up during the chorus. Another tune that makes you want get you boogey down….a slow one I mean.
If you a big fan of the great Lady Day or into the music of Sade, Norah Jones or Joss Stone, it is a must buy. Also recommended for those who wants a good “bed” time album…….highly recommended.
P/S : Chelsea or Liverpool? I don’t really care who win that semi final as long as the team they meet in the Final, Boro or West Ham, beat them. If I have to choose, I would rather have West Ham in the final just because it would be good to see the old horse Sheringham. I don’t know if he is gonna be the oldest player to feature in the final but it would be unbelievable kan?
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
It Is The End
Another 3 points in the bag but Chelsea just needs one more point from a possible 9 to win the title. I guess that is the season for United. The only highlight before the season ends is the game against Champions-elect, Chelsea at The Bridge, and maybe we can put one over them. I just hope that match would not be the match we handed them the title. A win would at least give us the bragging right of doing a double on them and also the points gap would not be too great.
Well, we just have to wait for another season to wrestle the title back to Ole Trafford. Glory Glory United!!!
Well, we just have to wait for another season to wrestle the title back to Ole Trafford. Glory Glory United!!!
Friday, April 07, 2006
Balik Kampung!!!!
Oooo balik kampung
Ooooo balik kampung
Ooooo balik kampung
Hati girang
Yeah…I am going back home…well, for a few days that is but I am so excited. I wish I can go back like every other weekend or at least once a month but it is just impossible to do that. Seeing my parents, my siblings, my family, my friends……my hometown. Laksa, ikan terubok tunok, ikan terubok masin, mee kolok, manok panggang jambatan gantung….slurp…slurp…can’t wait to just eat all that….hehehehe. I even told my mom in advance what I wanted her to cook for me. And for the record, my mom’s laksa and stuffed chicken are the best.
I am also excited because this time around, I am bringing along with me someone special in my life and hopefully will be a permanent fixture when I go back home. I am going to introduce her to a place I call home. A place I never thought I could ever leave until I met her. A place that might not be as good as KL but will always be the best place in the world for me. In a short period of time we are going to be there, I want her to go to places I go, eat food I eat, adore friends I adore and most importantly…love the family I love. I know she is nervous about it but somehow I just know she will just make my whole family love her…well, so far my parents approved and like her, my youngest sister is like her best friend now. Like she always say…what is not to like about her, and you know what, she is not exaggerating.
Well, Kuching might not be much for anyone else but to me, it is paradise. A place I always call home no matter where I am. And hopefully, I can make Sherie see and understand, despite of all the kekurangan in Kuching, I can’t stop talking about it to her…..hehehehe.
Home Sweet Home
Ooooo balik kampung
Ooooo balik kampung
Hati girang
Yeah…I am going back home…well, for a few days that is but I am so excited. I wish I can go back like every other weekend or at least once a month but it is just impossible to do that. Seeing my parents, my siblings, my family, my friends……my hometown. Laksa, ikan terubok tunok, ikan terubok masin, mee kolok, manok panggang jambatan gantung….slurp…slurp…can’t wait to just eat all that….hehehehe. I even told my mom in advance what I wanted her to cook for me. And for the record, my mom’s laksa and stuffed chicken are the best.
I am also excited because this time around, I am bringing along with me someone special in my life and hopefully will be a permanent fixture when I go back home. I am going to introduce her to a place I call home. A place I never thought I could ever leave until I met her. A place that might not be as good as KL but will always be the best place in the world for me. In a short period of time we are going to be there, I want her to go to places I go, eat food I eat, adore friends I adore and most importantly…love the family I love. I know she is nervous about it but somehow I just know she will just make my whole family love her…well, so far my parents approved and like her, my youngest sister is like her best friend now. Like she always say…what is not to like about her, and you know what, she is not exaggerating.
Well, Kuching might not be much for anyone else but to me, it is paradise. A place I always call home no matter where I am. And hopefully, I can make Sherie see and understand, despite of all the kekurangan in Kuching, I can’t stop talking about it to her…..hehehehe.
Home Sweet Home
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Crash and Burn
The interview last Saturday, in my personal opinion, didn’t go well. I think I didn’t do enough to impress them. I was nervous and that showed when I was answering the questions asked. I was early…about ½ an hour early in fact. I looked presentable, I think, with tie and all. I even gave my best smile to each and every single employee I passed by especially the receptionist…. I don’t even think Sherie ever saw that smile before.
I have a gut feeling that I won’t be hearing from them after two weeks. I don’t think I would even consider myself if I was the interviewer. Well, maybe it is just not my rezeki there but at least being considered as a candidate is good enough….sounded cam one of the Oscar nominees who lost pulak.
Well, for now, I just have to keep on flipping the papers and looked for other opportunities…….and hopefully I will find something soon. Amin.
I have a gut feeling that I won’t be hearing from them after two weeks. I don’t think I would even consider myself if I was the interviewer. Well, maybe it is just not my rezeki there but at least being considered as a candidate is good enough….sounded cam one of the Oscar nominees who lost pulak.
Well, for now, I just have to keep on flipping the papers and looked for other opportunities…….and hopefully I will find something soon. Amin.
Monday, April 03, 2006
6 games, 7 points, 8 wins
6 games left, 7 points difference, 8 wins in a trot………and next week, Arsenal will come to Old Trafford to be our number 9 victim. 18 points adrift just 3 weeks ago with every single sports paper announcing Chelsea as the Premier league champion for a 2nd successive season, United is back in contention with their current winning streak coupled with a patchy spell from Chelsea which included the draw with Birmingham this weekend. Thank you Brucey and Brummies…..
Well, I had to miss the Bolton game last Saturday because I had a very important appointment……….. watching the Korean movie “My Girl and I” with Sherie and Noobs!!!! It was a good movie by the way….true to Korean movie genre…tear jerking and a real chick flick no ladies and their loving and “I would do anything for you including missing a United/Liverpool/Arsenal game” boyfriends should miss. To be honest, it was a good movie and I enjoyed it. I made up 1/3 of the male population in Cinema 12 at GSC KLCC. Yes, I was not around to feel the tension and frustration when Davis scored the opening goal. I also had to miss the impressive equalizing goal (as described by the paper today) by Saha and I also did not feel the relief and excitement when Van the Man scored that winning goal. No…. I miss all that but the main thing is we won and we are just 7 points behind Chelski.
Ok…let’s look at the mathematical side of United chances of catching up and maybe becoming EPL champion again. Both United and Chelski played 32 games with 6 more games left before the end of the season which means there are a maximum of 18 points left at stake. The maximum point United can accumulate, that is if they win all six games, are 90 points. Chelski just need 12 more points from a possible 18 to be the champion again with 91 points.
So, can United do it? Well, Chelski have two tricky fixtures with Bolton and Blackburn to look forward to other than that massive game against United in May. With both teams are still pushing for that elusive 4th spot, it will not be easy for Chelski. Other than the help of other teams to catch Chelski, United also need to maintain their good run and form to collect the maximum points to do the unthinkable maybe a month ago…become the champion of England again.
I would still salute United effort even if they fail to stop Chelski from becoming champion again because United have given Chelski a run for their roubles. The form United showed in the past two months have actually made everyone in football realized that United is still one of the best team in England and Europe. Everyone had elected Chelski as champion way back in February and practically written off any challenge from any team. Now, United have a realistic chance to become champion again after two seasons of disappointment. The shocked and disappointment of their early elimination from the Champions’ League may have an impact on their current form in the league. The players are hitting form at the same time with the likes of Saha banging in goals for United week in week out, Giggs and O’Shea are playing well in the middle of the field while Vidic prove to be a good buy for United in defence.
But for now, Chelski still has one hand on the EPL championship but the grip is looking a little bit loose now. We just have to wait for next week massive game…against Arsenal. Beating them meaning we still a realistic and strong challenge for the league championship. With Arsenal are also in great form and still fighting for that 4th spot, it will be a highly contested match. But then again, it is Arsenal. It is always going to be a big game. But bear in mind, Arsenal have a very important mid week appointment with Juventus and that might give United a bit of an edge against their fierce rival. A 9th straight win would definitely put more pressure on Chelski and might crack under the pressure.
Another good week for all United fans…..to Des and Kaiser…. We might win more than just the Mickey Mouse Cup….Glory Glory United.
P/s: Ole is with us for another two more seasons and thank you for the excellent service Fortune have given us……
Well, I had to miss the Bolton game last Saturday because I had a very important appointment……….. watching the Korean movie “My Girl and I” with Sherie and Noobs!!!! It was a good movie by the way….true to Korean movie genre…tear jerking and a real chick flick no ladies and their loving and “I would do anything for you including missing a United/Liverpool/Arsenal game” boyfriends should miss. To be honest, it was a good movie and I enjoyed it. I made up 1/3 of the male population in Cinema 12 at GSC KLCC. Yes, I was not around to feel the tension and frustration when Davis scored the opening goal. I also had to miss the impressive equalizing goal (as described by the paper today) by Saha and I also did not feel the relief and excitement when Van the Man scored that winning goal. No…. I miss all that but the main thing is we won and we are just 7 points behind Chelski.
Ok…let’s look at the mathematical side of United chances of catching up and maybe becoming EPL champion again. Both United and Chelski played 32 games with 6 more games left before the end of the season which means there are a maximum of 18 points left at stake. The maximum point United can accumulate, that is if they win all six games, are 90 points. Chelski just need 12 more points from a possible 18 to be the champion again with 91 points.
So, can United do it? Well, Chelski have two tricky fixtures with Bolton and Blackburn to look forward to other than that massive game against United in May. With both teams are still pushing for that elusive 4th spot, it will not be easy for Chelski. Other than the help of other teams to catch Chelski, United also need to maintain their good run and form to collect the maximum points to do the unthinkable maybe a month ago…become the champion of England again.
I would still salute United effort even if they fail to stop Chelski from becoming champion again because United have given Chelski a run for their roubles. The form United showed in the past two months have actually made everyone in football realized that United is still one of the best team in England and Europe. Everyone had elected Chelski as champion way back in February and practically written off any challenge from any team. Now, United have a realistic chance to become champion again after two seasons of disappointment. The shocked and disappointment of their early elimination from the Champions’ League may have an impact on their current form in the league. The players are hitting form at the same time with the likes of Saha banging in goals for United week in week out, Giggs and O’Shea are playing well in the middle of the field while Vidic prove to be a good buy for United in defence.
But for now, Chelski still has one hand on the EPL championship but the grip is looking a little bit loose now. We just have to wait for next week massive game…against Arsenal. Beating them meaning we still a realistic and strong challenge for the league championship. With Arsenal are also in great form and still fighting for that 4th spot, it will be a highly contested match. But then again, it is Arsenal. It is always going to be a big game. But bear in mind, Arsenal have a very important mid week appointment with Juventus and that might give United a bit of an edge against their fierce rival. A 9th straight win would definitely put more pressure on Chelski and might crack under the pressure.
Another good week for all United fans…..to Des and Kaiser…. We might win more than just the Mickey Mouse Cup….Glory Glory United.
P/s: Ole is with us for another two more seasons and thank you for the excellent service Fortune have given us……
Friday, March 31, 2006
Sex and Sports
“The problem is, they don’t eat, they don’t sleep, they smoke and they drink. That is the problem. Sex? No, sex is always very good – always welcome”.
Those are the words of the current Brazil team coach, Carlos Alberto Parreira. Well, I guess Ronaldinho and Ronaldo are gonna be smiling, not that we know the difference anyway, in Germany. Unlike in the previous World Cup, the Brazil ex-coach, Scolari banned the players from having sex during the World Cup and that worked for them…they won it for a record 5th time. We just have to wait if the “have sex all you want” for the 2006 Brazil World Cup team will help them lift the cup for a record 6th time come this summer. Scolari is now coaching Portugal, so Christiano Ronaldo and gang can look forward to a “dry” summer in Germany I guess…unless they win the World Cup, I don’t think they mind.
What do u guys and gals think? Would sex actually influence the performance of a sportsman or sportswoman?
Those are the words of the current Brazil team coach, Carlos Alberto Parreira. Well, I guess Ronaldinho and Ronaldo are gonna be smiling, not that we know the difference anyway, in Germany. Unlike in the previous World Cup, the Brazil ex-coach, Scolari banned the players from having sex during the World Cup and that worked for them…they won it for a record 5th time. We just have to wait if the “have sex all you want” for the 2006 Brazil World Cup team will help them lift the cup for a record 6th time come this summer. Scolari is now coaching Portugal, so Christiano Ronaldo and gang can look forward to a “dry” summer in Germany I guess…unless they win the World Cup, I don’t think they mind.
What do u guys and gals think? Would sex actually influence the performance of a sportsman or sportswoman?
Thursday, March 30, 2006
The Edge
I have an interview to attend this Saturday. I am no stranger to interviews but somehow, I am nervous about this one. Sherie’s theory…. I am nervous about it because I really want this job badly. And come to think of it, I do want that job…badly.
There are a lot of benefits if I am to be part of that company. First, it is only about 10 minutes away from where I live now. I can even see it from my apartment. It is that near. And because of the location of the place, comes the 2nd benefit…..my monthly budget for petrol would also decrease significantly. I can even buy a bicycle to ride from my apartment to the office. This will lead to the 3rd benefit….by riding a bike to the office every day, I am actually exercising and there is no need to worry I would exercise less after leaving my current work place. And the best part is, it is a company managing a shopping mall...cool kan?
I can go on and on about the benefits IF I get the job but I know before any of that happens, I need to make sure that I impress the interviewers that day. Sherie have helped me a lot in digging information about the company. A few friends also helped and gave me invaluable information and hopefully it will help me to gain that extra yard against the other candidates.
I still remember my worst ever interview session. It was about 6 or 7 years ago. The interview was with a government agency back in Kuching. I entered the interview room and I was taken aback when I saw 5 people surrounding a lone chair in the middle. I had attended a few other interviews before but damn….5 important looking people surrounding you was kinda intimidating. Maybe that was the purpose they did the interview in such a style….and they succeeded in their attempt. I couldn’t answer any of the questions. I looked like a fool. I was asked the name of the Agricultural Minister…and I just answered I don’t know. I was asked who was the Chairman of board…..and I answered I don’t know. Basically, every single question that was asked…my answer would be I don’t know. It was the longest and humiliating 5 minutes interview I ever attended. Seeing those men chuckling at me and looking at me as if I was retarded….. Well, it is just something I just don’t want to repeat ever again.
I just hope that with all the help I got, I will nail this interview. But there are a few things that are playing in my head. Such as :
1. Would I get a better chance if the interviewer is from an opposite sex or maybe from the same sex but kinda leaning to the other side..u know what I mean?
2. Would they even consider me if the last candidate looks like Jessica Alba or Brad Pitt?
3. Would the interview be a formality when in actual fact they have already someone in mind (such as a family friend, anak sedara ke, kazen ke…u know the drill)?
4. Would my not so young age be a factor?
5. Would they choose me if another candidate is a 1st class degree holder?
6. Would the fact that I have not been doing accounts for the past 8 months be a factor?
So what can I do to add that extra edge over the candidates? What would make me stand out and get the job? What would make me a better asset to a company managing a shopping mall? For those who had done interviews before, tell me, what do u look for in a candidate? What made u choose them over the others?
P/s: Van the Man back in the starting line up and scored again for us against West Ham…… 7 wins in a trot. Glory Glory United
There are a lot of benefits if I am to be part of that company. First, it is only about 10 minutes away from where I live now. I can even see it from my apartment. It is that near. And because of the location of the place, comes the 2nd benefit…..my monthly budget for petrol would also decrease significantly. I can even buy a bicycle to ride from my apartment to the office. This will lead to the 3rd benefit….by riding a bike to the office every day, I am actually exercising and there is no need to worry I would exercise less after leaving my current work place. And the best part is, it is a company managing a shopping mall...cool kan?
I can go on and on about the benefits IF I get the job but I know before any of that happens, I need to make sure that I impress the interviewers that day. Sherie have helped me a lot in digging information about the company. A few friends also helped and gave me invaluable information and hopefully it will help me to gain that extra yard against the other candidates.
I still remember my worst ever interview session. It was about 6 or 7 years ago. The interview was with a government agency back in Kuching. I entered the interview room and I was taken aback when I saw 5 people surrounding a lone chair in the middle. I had attended a few other interviews before but damn….5 important looking people surrounding you was kinda intimidating. Maybe that was the purpose they did the interview in such a style….and they succeeded in their attempt. I couldn’t answer any of the questions. I looked like a fool. I was asked the name of the Agricultural Minister…and I just answered I don’t know. I was asked who was the Chairman of board…..and I answered I don’t know. Basically, every single question that was asked…my answer would be I don’t know. It was the longest and humiliating 5 minutes interview I ever attended. Seeing those men chuckling at me and looking at me as if I was retarded….. Well, it is just something I just don’t want to repeat ever again.
I just hope that with all the help I got, I will nail this interview. But there are a few things that are playing in my head. Such as :
1. Would I get a better chance if the interviewer is from an opposite sex or maybe from the same sex but kinda leaning to the other side..u know what I mean?
2. Would they even consider me if the last candidate looks like Jessica Alba or Brad Pitt?
3. Would the interview be a formality when in actual fact they have already someone in mind (such as a family friend, anak sedara ke, kazen ke…u know the drill)?
4. Would my not so young age be a factor?
5. Would they choose me if another candidate is a 1st class degree holder?
6. Would the fact that I have not been doing accounts for the past 8 months be a factor?
So what can I do to add that extra edge over the candidates? What would make me stand out and get the job? What would make me a better asset to a company managing a shopping mall? For those who had done interviews before, tell me, what do u look for in a candidate? What made u choose them over the others?
P/s: Van the Man back in the starting line up and scored again for us against West Ham…… 7 wins in a trot. Glory Glory United
Friday, March 24, 2006
S.T.R.E.S.S
I am physically and mentally tired right now and it has been quite sometime since I am happy that it is Friday and the weekend is just around the corner. Working your arse off from 9 am to 9 pm is not fun. The target was set early in the month with an unbelievable pressure to achieve it. We have about 7 more days to go before the end of the month and so far we have only achieved 70% of the target. I don’t know if the team can actually pull off a miracle in the next 7 days but I know each and everyone of us are trying the best they could to reach the goal. I just hope the bosses see that, but to be honest, is there such a perfect boss? If you know one, please do introduce me to him/her?
For the past week, I have been rambling about work, the dream job I wish I am doing and also about not liking (again, hate is too strong) my job and wishing that I can find a job I would be satisfied with. I think working long hours trying to fulfill the unbelievable and out of reach targets may have caused it. Well, to be honest, anyone would be stress and crazy after working continuously like that. It just seems like my weekdays just flies by. By the time I get home, I am too tired to do anything, even to take a bath. With another complication at the apartment for the past 2 weeks, which I thank Allah SWT and the helping hand from a good friend and his family had been finally rectified last Tuesday, it has been quite a stressing and hard month for me. What is the complication you might ask, well, let just say I was in the dark about it.
I just hope for the next month to be a better month for us. It would be a better month already if we don’t have to work from 9 to 9 again. As to date, I still don’t know if my team and I have to do it again next month. I am sure each and every one of us are hoping we don’t have to. To be honest, I think it has been harder for some of them. A lady who had just started working this month, just moved to KL to be with her hubby who she married only 7 months ago. A lady who is married with 2 kids and when she goes home, she can only hope her two children are still awake for them to at least take a glimpse of the mother. Come to think of it, they got it worst than me.
Can’t wait for tomorrow. No plans yet except visiting Sherie’s friend who just gave birth and staying in Putrajaya during her confinement on Sunday. That is something I am kinda looking forward to. Seeing Aida’s baby girl and also going to Putrajaya for the first time ever. If that does not happen, I guess have fun with Dick and Jane or learn how to marry a millionaire with Marilyn Monroe.
So a good weekend to all of you…. Safe journey to those driving back to their hometown (how I wish I can do that every other week too) and enjoy your party, wedding, movie or just being a couch potato this weekend. And not forgetting, to all fellow Red Devils, another win hopefully against another team under an Old Trafford old boy. Steve Bruce and Birmingham coming to town after that humiliating 7-0 mid week FA Cup defeat against Liverpool. Chelsea not playing this week, so hopefully we can take the chance at home to close the gaps and put pressure on Chelsea.
For the past week, I have been rambling about work, the dream job I wish I am doing and also about not liking (again, hate is too strong) my job and wishing that I can find a job I would be satisfied with. I think working long hours trying to fulfill the unbelievable and out of reach targets may have caused it. Well, to be honest, anyone would be stress and crazy after working continuously like that. It just seems like my weekdays just flies by. By the time I get home, I am too tired to do anything, even to take a bath. With another complication at the apartment for the past 2 weeks, which I thank Allah SWT and the helping hand from a good friend and his family had been finally rectified last Tuesday, it has been quite a stressing and hard month for me. What is the complication you might ask, well, let just say I was in the dark about it.
I just hope for the next month to be a better month for us. It would be a better month already if we don’t have to work from 9 to 9 again. As to date, I still don’t know if my team and I have to do it again next month. I am sure each and every one of us are hoping we don’t have to. To be honest, I think it has been harder for some of them. A lady who had just started working this month, just moved to KL to be with her hubby who she married only 7 months ago. A lady who is married with 2 kids and when she goes home, she can only hope her two children are still awake for them to at least take a glimpse of the mother. Come to think of it, they got it worst than me.
Can’t wait for tomorrow. No plans yet except visiting Sherie’s friend who just gave birth and staying in Putrajaya during her confinement on Sunday. That is something I am kinda looking forward to. Seeing Aida’s baby girl and also going to Putrajaya for the first time ever. If that does not happen, I guess have fun with Dick and Jane or learn how to marry a millionaire with Marilyn Monroe.
So a good weekend to all of you…. Safe journey to those driving back to their hometown (how I wish I can do that every other week too) and enjoy your party, wedding, movie or just being a couch potato this weekend. And not forgetting, to all fellow Red Devils, another win hopefully against another team under an Old Trafford old boy. Steve Bruce and Birmingham coming to town after that humiliating 7-0 mid week FA Cup defeat against Liverpool. Chelsea not playing this week, so hopefully we can take the chance at home to close the gaps and put pressure on Chelsea.
Monday, March 20, 2006
RED HOT, cold blues!!!!!
3.45 am. Monday morning. Eyes closed. Woke up cos needed to pee. Walked to the toilet….eyes still closed….navigating in the dark. Switched on the lights … argghh …my eyes…my eyes. Walk slowly into the toilet….took out the weapon...open eyes a bit... looked at the aim….Ahhh……that feels good…what a relief. Walked back into the room and to my ever soft (I wish) and inviting mattress. Lied down on the mattress…Took the hand phone. Eyes now opened slightly. Menu….Connectivity…Maxis Easy Access….News& Sports….Sports News…Soccer…Send.
A few seconds later…. Click ….. sms received…..Read Now......reading the sms……eyes now wide opened….reading the sms again…and again. The sms reads…..End of Match Result: FUL 1 CHE 0. In the dark…pumped hands in the air….smiled….went to bed….still smiling.
Yeah…Chelsea lost to Fulham 1-0. With that lost, United is now only 12 points behind Chelsea with a game in hand and with only about 9 games before the season ends. If United win that game in hand, 9 points would be separating the two teams. With the match at Stamford Bridge looming and maybe a few more hiccups along the way for Chelsea before the match, maybe…maybe….it would be a title deciding match nobody would have thought could happen at the turn of the year.
United performances and luck of late have help pretty much securing the 2nd spot and easing the pressure from Liverpool. In the last three premiership games, United have to admit that they were lucky to secure the 3 points in two games. United especially Rooney were in pulsating mood against Newcastle and should have scored more than the 2 goals margin in that game but United were thanking their lucky stars in the game against Wigan, with a Chimbonda late own goal, two weeks ago and a string of beautiful and world class save from Van Der Saar in the game against WBA this weekend. The main thing, 3 points are in the bag and all of us, including Fergie, would be happy to take it.
And for the past 4 games, Van the Man has been warming the bench for United with Saha and Rooney leading the attack. They have scored 7 goals between them in the past 4 games and the gloomy looking Nistelrooy wondering if he would get a chance to start another game for United. Also something nobody expected at the turn of the year seeing United top scorer struggling to get into the first eleven. As per Des comment, maybe Saha give United a little bit of pace and unpredictable style of play gives United more option in the attack rather than Nistelrooy. And so far, Fergie’s gamble has produced the goals and the results United needed to keep alive their challenge for the title.
Can United overhaul Chelsea for the title? Would Nistelrooy get his starting place back or the rumors of him leaving at the end of the season to Real Madrid is true? 9 more games, 2 more months and by then, we would know who will the ONE to win the title. Don’t ask me who I want to be the number one in England comes this May. If anyone asked me the same question 3 months ago, my answer would be the same but I would be accuse of being a dreamer, unrealistic or getting people laughing at my face but I doubt that would happen now. I might get even a few nods of agreement. For the time being, let the Blues be blue for a bit more, maybe another 3-4 games, and The Red Devils would be red red hot…….Glory Glory United
A few seconds later…. Click ….. sms received…..Read Now......reading the sms……eyes now wide opened….reading the sms again…and again. The sms reads…..End of Match Result: FUL 1 CHE 0. In the dark…pumped hands in the air….smiled….went to bed….still smiling.
Yeah…Chelsea lost to Fulham 1-0. With that lost, United is now only 12 points behind Chelsea with a game in hand and with only about 9 games before the season ends. If United win that game in hand, 9 points would be separating the two teams. With the match at Stamford Bridge looming and maybe a few more hiccups along the way for Chelsea before the match, maybe…maybe….it would be a title deciding match nobody would have thought could happen at the turn of the year.
United performances and luck of late have help pretty much securing the 2nd spot and easing the pressure from Liverpool. In the last three premiership games, United have to admit that they were lucky to secure the 3 points in two games. United especially Rooney were in pulsating mood against Newcastle and should have scored more than the 2 goals margin in that game but United were thanking their lucky stars in the game against Wigan, with a Chimbonda late own goal, two weeks ago and a string of beautiful and world class save from Van Der Saar in the game against WBA this weekend. The main thing, 3 points are in the bag and all of us, including Fergie, would be happy to take it.
And for the past 4 games, Van the Man has been warming the bench for United with Saha and Rooney leading the attack. They have scored 7 goals between them in the past 4 games and the gloomy looking Nistelrooy wondering if he would get a chance to start another game for United. Also something nobody expected at the turn of the year seeing United top scorer struggling to get into the first eleven. As per Des comment, maybe Saha give United a little bit of pace and unpredictable style of play gives United more option in the attack rather than Nistelrooy. And so far, Fergie’s gamble has produced the goals and the results United needed to keep alive their challenge for the title.
Can United overhaul Chelsea for the title? Would Nistelrooy get his starting place back or the rumors of him leaving at the end of the season to Real Madrid is true? 9 more games, 2 more months and by then, we would know who will the ONE to win the title. Don’t ask me who I want to be the number one in England comes this May. If anyone asked me the same question 3 months ago, my answer would be the same but I would be accuse of being a dreamer, unrealistic or getting people laughing at my face but I doubt that would happen now. I might get even a few nods of agreement. For the time being, let the Blues be blue for a bit more, maybe another 3-4 games, and The Red Devils would be red red hot…….Glory Glory United
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Angel of Mine
He had been waiting patiently for the past half an hour. It is not like her to be late. Where is she? Is she ok? Is she sick? Arghhh… he needs to know but how. He can only wait and just make his own assumptions.But…but…she is never late. It is her routine every single day. She never misses it. And because of that routine, he saw her on that fateful day. Since that day, he too had never miss waiting for her just to catch a glimpse of his angel.
He still remembers the day he first saw her. He had never been to that part of town before but the place looked quite posh. The houses were big and everything looked expensive. “I bet I can even sleep in one of these houses’ toilet,” he thought to himself and what a privilege it would be for him. So he decided to just check the place out. Maybe he can find new delicacies….no harm in trying it out. “It’s almost dinner anyways.”
Just as he was about to take his first step, something caught his sight. He stopped. Is he dreaming or hallucinating? He closed his eyes just to make sure. He opened his eyes expecting what he saw would be gone but……her hair, her eyes, everything about her. He had never seen anything as beautiful as her. Not even close. He just stood there admiring her. He just can’t take his eyes from her. She was just breath taking. Did he died and went to heaven because he swore that she is an angel.
It has been about a month since that day and now he is still here, waiting for his angel. A month of waking up every single morning looking forward to the time he would see her. A month of admiring his angel from far and wishing she would just notice his present. A month of wishing he could be nearer to her and telling her what she meant to him…to tell her she has been the sole reason of his existence on this earth. The only thing on his mind since that day is her. He notice every single thing about her…..if she is happy, if she is sad, if she is angry, if she is moody….and all of this from watching her from far.
All of his friends are saying he is crazy. “You are a stalker…a lunatic psychotic stalker. They kill you if they catch you”…..” stop dreaming dude. A gal like that would never go for someone like you…hahahaha…just look at yourself”….well, those are just a few of the things he hears every single day. But he never let that stop him from doing his routine….to just watch her…admiring her….wanting her…maybe noticing him.
But he knows...he sadly knows his friends are just telling him the truth. He just chooses to ignore it. He knows that she would never be his. Never in a thousand years. They are so far apart from each other. She is the beauty and he is the beast. She lives in a house fit for a princess while he is just thankful he got a roof on top of him every single night. She eats all the best money can buy while he scraps for anything that keeps him from dying of starvation. What can he offer her when everything that anyone could ever want is presented to her on golden platters? What else can he offer?
He tried to stop. He tried to not go. He really did tried but he just can’t. He would feel restless. He would come up with reasons just to make sure he is there. He is addicted to her. He just needs to get a dose of her every single. He just needs to know if she is all right. Is she happy or sad today? “Maybe she would notice me today…maybe she would smile at me today? I just need to go,” he thought. He swore that she was looking at him one day. “Oh no..oh no. What should I do now?” he thought. She was actually slowly making her way to him but suddenly she stopped. And then she turned back. She was just picking a paper that flew away. He was a relief man but at the same he was disappointed because he thought at last, he was going to get his chance to actually be near to her.
Suddenly he heard a sound he recognizes. “Kring….Kring!!!” and how that sounds like beautiful music to his ears. She’s coming out…..she coming out and a smile slowly appears on his face. And there she is…with her perfect hair, beautiful blue eyes, elegant self….his angel on earth. “She’s ok. She is all right,” he thought happily. She just gets even prettier with every single day. He just wonders how she does that and he looks down at himself. He can’t even remember if his hair had ever been combed before. Well, come to think of it, he doesn’t even know if he ever had a proper bath before. Unless getting wet by the rain counted as having a bath. Well, he still feels fresh and clean after that anyway so let’s just count that as having a bath.
Suddenly he realizes something odd. She is alone. She is actually alone. Someone has always accompanied her but today there is no one in sight. That has never happen before. A thought pop in his head…”This is my chance to say hello…to talk to her”. But what would he say, just say hi and then what? Just keep quiet with a stupid smile on his face? That would be a great first impression wouldn’t it? Look stupid and geeky? Geee…she would never forget me after that. “Darn it….think before the chance just disappears….arghhh…. I think of what to say later”.
With that thought, he run across the road and jumps over the fence. Nothing is gonna stop him now and he had only one goal. Confess his love to his angel. To make her realize that he exists in this world. She was just a few yards away and he slow down. He could see her facial impression change. She looks scared. “Don’t be scare”, he thought. “I am not gonna hurt you, I just want to make you see that I am the one for you”. Suddenly out of nowhere, a bucket of water is being thrown at him. He jumps to avoid it but he was reacting too slowly.
“Kucing kurap ni dah berani nak masuk kat dalam rumah ni!!!!” a voice boomed. He knows that is the cue for him to run. He could hear footsteps behind him and he knew that if he doesn’t run faster, he would not just be wet but much worst. Why didn’t he hear Angel’s owner coming? He was being careless and lost his concentration. “Angel….nasib baik Mama tak tinggal kan Angel lama..kalau tak…ish….jaga kau!!!”
As he jumps over the fence, he knows he is safe now but he didn’t stop running….and he had a smile on his face. “ At least now she realize of my existence now…the kucing kurap who is in love with a Persian cat name Angel”.
He still remembers the day he first saw her. He had never been to that part of town before but the place looked quite posh. The houses were big and everything looked expensive. “I bet I can even sleep in one of these houses’ toilet,” he thought to himself and what a privilege it would be for him. So he decided to just check the place out. Maybe he can find new delicacies….no harm in trying it out. “It’s almost dinner anyways.”
Just as he was about to take his first step, something caught his sight. He stopped. Is he dreaming or hallucinating? He closed his eyes just to make sure. He opened his eyes expecting what he saw would be gone but……her hair, her eyes, everything about her. He had never seen anything as beautiful as her. Not even close. He just stood there admiring her. He just can’t take his eyes from her. She was just breath taking. Did he died and went to heaven because he swore that she is an angel.
It has been about a month since that day and now he is still here, waiting for his angel. A month of waking up every single morning looking forward to the time he would see her. A month of admiring his angel from far and wishing she would just notice his present. A month of wishing he could be nearer to her and telling her what she meant to him…to tell her she has been the sole reason of his existence on this earth. The only thing on his mind since that day is her. He notice every single thing about her…..if she is happy, if she is sad, if she is angry, if she is moody….and all of this from watching her from far.
All of his friends are saying he is crazy. “You are a stalker…a lunatic psychotic stalker. They kill you if they catch you”…..” stop dreaming dude. A gal like that would never go for someone like you…hahahaha…just look at yourself”….well, those are just a few of the things he hears every single day. But he never let that stop him from doing his routine….to just watch her…admiring her….wanting her…maybe noticing him.
But he knows...he sadly knows his friends are just telling him the truth. He just chooses to ignore it. He knows that she would never be his. Never in a thousand years. They are so far apart from each other. She is the beauty and he is the beast. She lives in a house fit for a princess while he is just thankful he got a roof on top of him every single night. She eats all the best money can buy while he scraps for anything that keeps him from dying of starvation. What can he offer her when everything that anyone could ever want is presented to her on golden platters? What else can he offer?
He tried to stop. He tried to not go. He really did tried but he just can’t. He would feel restless. He would come up with reasons just to make sure he is there. He is addicted to her. He just needs to get a dose of her every single. He just needs to know if she is all right. Is she happy or sad today? “Maybe she would notice me today…maybe she would smile at me today? I just need to go,” he thought. He swore that she was looking at him one day. “Oh no..oh no. What should I do now?” he thought. She was actually slowly making her way to him but suddenly she stopped. And then she turned back. She was just picking a paper that flew away. He was a relief man but at the same he was disappointed because he thought at last, he was going to get his chance to actually be near to her.
Suddenly he heard a sound he recognizes. “Kring….Kring!!!” and how that sounds like beautiful music to his ears. She’s coming out…..she coming out and a smile slowly appears on his face. And there she is…with her perfect hair, beautiful blue eyes, elegant self….his angel on earth. “She’s ok. She is all right,” he thought happily. She just gets even prettier with every single day. He just wonders how she does that and he looks down at himself. He can’t even remember if his hair had ever been combed before. Well, come to think of it, he doesn’t even know if he ever had a proper bath before. Unless getting wet by the rain counted as having a bath. Well, he still feels fresh and clean after that anyway so let’s just count that as having a bath.
Suddenly he realizes something odd. She is alone. She is actually alone. Someone has always accompanied her but today there is no one in sight. That has never happen before. A thought pop in his head…”This is my chance to say hello…to talk to her”. But what would he say, just say hi and then what? Just keep quiet with a stupid smile on his face? That would be a great first impression wouldn’t it? Look stupid and geeky? Geee…she would never forget me after that. “Darn it….think before the chance just disappears….arghhh…. I think of what to say later”.
With that thought, he run across the road and jumps over the fence. Nothing is gonna stop him now and he had only one goal. Confess his love to his angel. To make her realize that he exists in this world. She was just a few yards away and he slow down. He could see her facial impression change. She looks scared. “Don’t be scare”, he thought. “I am not gonna hurt you, I just want to make you see that I am the one for you”. Suddenly out of nowhere, a bucket of water is being thrown at him. He jumps to avoid it but he was reacting too slowly.
“Kucing kurap ni dah berani nak masuk kat dalam rumah ni!!!!” a voice boomed. He knows that is the cue for him to run. He could hear footsteps behind him and he knew that if he doesn’t run faster, he would not just be wet but much worst. Why didn’t he hear Angel’s owner coming? He was being careless and lost his concentration. “Angel….nasib baik Mama tak tinggal kan Angel lama..kalau tak…ish….jaga kau!!!”
As he jumps over the fence, he knows he is safe now but he didn’t stop running….and he had a smile on his face. “ At least now she realize of my existence now…the kucing kurap who is in love with a Persian cat name Angel”.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
W.O.R.K.
I wake up every morning to a job I that I don't like(hate is too strong). I wake up every morning to a job I don't have a passion for. I wake up every morning to a job I don't look forward to go to. I wake up every morning knowing by the end of the day, I will not be satisfied with what I have done for the day. I wake up every morning knowing that when I sleep tonite, with a thought in my head still wishing to find that self satisfaction and passion in my career.
I envy those people who had found that satisfaction and that passion. Filling their days doing what they love. Waking up and looking forward to a day of fulfillments and satisfaction rather than wishing they are in bed still. Knowing in the end, they can look back at their life and say ..."I live my life"....I don't think a lot of us can say that. I surely can't....for now though.
I know for sure that I don't want to go on with the rest of my life doing what I am doing now. I know for sure that this is not the path that I want to lead and end with. I know for sure I want something else...something more. But to change and have that, I need to actually start from scratch. Am I brave enough, at this stage of my life, to do that? To start all over again?
I am just assuming but I bet a lot of u out there feel the same way. Wanting something more in life than what we do every day. We work for the sake of the salary that we get at the end of the month, which, within a day most probably 3/4 of it would be out of the window...paying bills, loans (car, personal, parents,friends) and that one really expensive dinner. And we do it all over again......a never ending story.
But would we say goodbye to that? We are stuck in a job we might not like because we can't afford to do anything else and risk it all. We need the money to live our life. We can't just simply take the risk to pursue something else. To look back inside yourself and finding what you truly want to do with your life? Would sitting inside your cubicle and balancing the account every month is your true calling? Closing a big account with one the biggest and important client ever for your company? It's one to decide one passion in life....
I want to be those people...those who can say that they life their live. Looking back to their life and not regretting the things that they have done in their life. But again, am I brave enough? At a stage where most people are stabilizing and strengthening their grips on life while I am still wishing I am doing something else? Should I just stop thinking about it and just do the best that I can with I have in life and hope that it will turn out better for me?
I am thankful that I do have a job to wake up to. Don't take me wrong. I am thankful but I don't think it is any harm in wanting something more for yourself? Striving for something better? And what is better? To be thankful and accepting what is infront of you or squeezing that orange for that extra juice? Hmmm....another orange juice posting eh...
I read an article a few months back about people and their careers..odd careers I must add. But all of them have one thing in common...waking up with a smile on their faces with their heart filled with joy and satisfaction in doing what they are doing. A banker who turn into a naturalist. A doctor who now teach people kayaking. Knowing they took a chance in their life and glad that they did because they are happier than before. No more miserable 9-6 job that pay them ciput kind of salaries...but a whatever time job with still maybe ciput kind of earnings but they are happier. No more looking at the watch wishing it is 6pm. It doesn't even matter if it is a Monday or a Friday.
Well, I have taken a chance in my life recently...and it turn out to be the best one I have even taken. Sherie is the proof...maybe I should take another one. Yeah... maybe I should.
Just to make things clear.... I want to be happy with my job...and at the same time earn big money....huge sum of money.. capish? That would make me even happier....well, just about anyone would kan?
I envy those people who had found that satisfaction and that passion. Filling their days doing what they love. Waking up and looking forward to a day of fulfillments and satisfaction rather than wishing they are in bed still. Knowing in the end, they can look back at their life and say ..."I live my life"....I don't think a lot of us can say that. I surely can't....for now though.
I know for sure that I don't want to go on with the rest of my life doing what I am doing now. I know for sure that this is not the path that I want to lead and end with. I know for sure I want something else...something more. But to change and have that, I need to actually start from scratch. Am I brave enough, at this stage of my life, to do that? To start all over again?
I am just assuming but I bet a lot of u out there feel the same way. Wanting something more in life than what we do every day. We work for the sake of the salary that we get at the end of the month, which, within a day most probably 3/4 of it would be out of the window...paying bills, loans (car, personal, parents,friends) and that one really expensive dinner. And we do it all over again......a never ending story.
But would we say goodbye to that? We are stuck in a job we might not like because we can't afford to do anything else and risk it all. We need the money to live our life. We can't just simply take the risk to pursue something else. To look back inside yourself and finding what you truly want to do with your life? Would sitting inside your cubicle and balancing the account every month is your true calling? Closing a big account with one the biggest and important client ever for your company? It's one to decide one passion in life....
I want to be those people...those who can say that they life their live. Looking back to their life and not regretting the things that they have done in their life. But again, am I brave enough? At a stage where most people are stabilizing and strengthening their grips on life while I am still wishing I am doing something else? Should I just stop thinking about it and just do the best that I can with I have in life and hope that it will turn out better for me?
I am thankful that I do have a job to wake up to. Don't take me wrong. I am thankful but I don't think it is any harm in wanting something more for yourself? Striving for something better? And what is better? To be thankful and accepting what is infront of you or squeezing that orange for that extra juice? Hmmm....another orange juice posting eh...
I read an article a few months back about people and their careers..odd careers I must add. But all of them have one thing in common...waking up with a smile on their faces with their heart filled with joy and satisfaction in doing what they are doing. A banker who turn into a naturalist. A doctor who now teach people kayaking. Knowing they took a chance in their life and glad that they did because they are happier than before. No more miserable 9-6 job that pay them ciput kind of salaries...but a whatever time job with still maybe ciput kind of earnings but they are happier. No more looking at the watch wishing it is 6pm. It doesn't even matter if it is a Monday or a Friday.
Well, I have taken a chance in my life recently...and it turn out to be the best one I have even taken. Sherie is the proof...maybe I should take another one. Yeah... maybe I should.
Just to make things clear.... I want to be happy with my job...and at the same time earn big money....huge sum of money.. capish? That would make me even happier....well, just about anyone would kan?
Friday, March 03, 2006
If Only................
What would I be doing for a living if I was given a chance to change it? Make a wish at night before sleeping and waking up the next morning doing something totally different. To be able to do something you always wanted to do and well, have a jolly good time doing it.
Ok, let's just say I am actually given that chance. Just like the time when we were asked to fill up the UPU form to pick our chosen courses….5 choices right, if I am not mistaken. Trust me, it has been such a long long time ago so forgive me if got it wrong. Let’s have some fun won’t we.
A Jazz singer / Crooner
Well, I know. Why not a pop singer or a rocker? Well, there are a few reasons but the main reason is because I just love jazz, swing, classic evergreen….Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby….all those great singers singing beautiful and melodic songs. Songs that make you feel relaxed and calmed...with beautiful lyrics. Hmmm…to be able to sing songs that u can really connect with and feel…
A professional footballer in the EPL.
Do I have to explain? Isn’t it obvious that I would have loved to do this kan? ermm... does anyone need to ask which team I want to play? Anyone?
A Scenic/Artistic Photographer
I love beautiful things and to be able to capture the beauty created by Allah S.W.T. and share it with the people who actually care to absorb and understand it. To capture and preserve it…..to be honest, we seldom stop and wonder the beautiful creation Allah S.W.T. has blessed upon us.
A Writer
I don’t care what I write, as long as I can make money just like Dan Brown or even J.K. Rowling……I WANT!!!!!! But seriously, to be able to share stories with people and maybe to inspire them to greatness and maybe help them through the hard times……can u ask for anything better…..well, other getting a gazillions dollars sitting in your country house and not worrying about rush hour traffic, reports…..
Bruce Wayne/Batman
Why? Cannot meh? My fantasy I punya suka lah kan…hahahahaha. Filthy rich, good looking and have cool cars by day. Dark, mysterious and still with a cool car by night. Can any man asked for anything more? With Catwoman wanting to do you while other hotties waiting in line……just beautiful…..maybe I should put this top on my list….
Well…that’s my list…urs???
Ok, let's just say I am actually given that chance. Just like the time when we were asked to fill up the UPU form to pick our chosen courses….5 choices right, if I am not mistaken. Trust me, it has been such a long long time ago so forgive me if got it wrong. Let’s have some fun won’t we.
A Jazz singer / Crooner
Well, I know. Why not a pop singer or a rocker? Well, there are a few reasons but the main reason is because I just love jazz, swing, classic evergreen….Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby….all those great singers singing beautiful and melodic songs. Songs that make you feel relaxed and calmed...with beautiful lyrics. Hmmm…to be able to sing songs that u can really connect with and feel…
A professional footballer in the EPL.
Do I have to explain? Isn’t it obvious that I would have loved to do this kan? ermm... does anyone need to ask which team I want to play? Anyone?
A Scenic/Artistic Photographer
I love beautiful things and to be able to capture the beauty created by Allah S.W.T. and share it with the people who actually care to absorb and understand it. To capture and preserve it…..to be honest, we seldom stop and wonder the beautiful creation Allah S.W.T. has blessed upon us.
A Writer
I don’t care what I write, as long as I can make money just like Dan Brown or even J.K. Rowling……I WANT!!!!!! But seriously, to be able to share stories with people and maybe to inspire them to greatness and maybe help them through the hard times……can u ask for anything better…..well, other getting a gazillions dollars sitting in your country house and not worrying about rush hour traffic, reports…..
Bruce Wayne/Batman
Why? Cannot meh? My fantasy I punya suka lah kan…hahahahaha. Filthy rich, good looking and have cool cars by day. Dark, mysterious and still with a cool car by night. Can any man asked for anything more? With Catwoman wanting to do you while other hotties waiting in line……just beautiful…..maybe I should put this top on my list….
Well…that’s my list…urs???
Thursday, March 02, 2006
For You Smudge
“FOR YOU SMUDGE”. That was the words printed on the t-shirt worn by all the United players after thrashing Wigan for the biggest ever margin win in the Carling League Cup Final last night. It was a tribute to Alan Smith, who last week was involved in a horrendous injury and have to be sidelined for up to a year. But after watching the way United played and won the Cup, I guess Smith would be smiling and celebrating like the other United players who were at The Millennium Stadium that night.
Yeah…yeah…I know, it is just the Carling Cup but hey, Liverpool or Arsenal might end up the season with nothing. It is better than going through another trophy less season. Although it may not hamper my support to United, but winning a trophy is always a good thing for any team. I mean, Chelsea won it last year right? Well, on to the review of the game now.
I miss the first 15 minutes of the game because I had to attend my company's party at TSB. Although the party had gone through until 3 am I heard, I made sure I was out of the place by 10.45pm. And to make sure that I do leave, I asked Sherie to send and pick me up. I knew that if I were to drive myself, I would have missed the game. Definitely was not gonna miss the only Cup final United are involved in this season.
When I arrived at the mamak, it was surprisingly full. I mean, if I was going to the mamak with a group of friends to watch the game it would have been hard for us to find a table. Luckily, I was alone and I found a seat just near the big screen but behind a group of guys. So I was trying very hard to watch the game behind one or two heads that ke pt blocking my view. I am not complaining. As long as I can watch the game, I am happy.
It was a surprised seeing Van the Man on the bench because I would have sacrificed Rooney rather than him. Rooney’s luck in front of the goal has not been outstanding coming to the match. 8-9 games without a goal so far if I am not mistaken. But I guess that is why I am a fan who writes about the game rather than managing the team. Fergie sixth sense and master class showed again when Rooney scored two goals and gave himself the first medal with United. A relief for a brilliant young player who said he last won a medal with his school under-12 side in Everton. I believe, he will win more with United and maybe with England this coming World Cup. Saha and Ronaldo completed the scoring for the biggest ever win margin in a League Cup final. Another record in the books for the Red Devils in a triumphant return to Cardiff after last season heart-breaking penalty loss to Arsenal.
Although, I am happy that we will not end the season empty handed like the last one, and bear in mind that one or two other big clubs might not even win anything this season, I do hope that United will still be in the running for the other major cups during the same time next season. The only fight United have in their hand right now is securing that 2nd automatic place in the Champions’ League next season. We are out of the FA Cup, The European Cup and Chelsea looked too damn good to be chased right now. It is kind of weird for a United fan to end their season this early. Luckily we do have to make sure that 2nd spot and that looks like the only highlight we have until next season.
The Mickey Mouse Cup it may be called but winning something is better nothing . We amay want to ask either Liverpool or Arsenal fans by the end of the season if they want our Mickey Mouse Cup to fill their cabinet this season.
Review :
Hero of The Match : All United players for wearing that “For You Smudge” t-shirt and Rooney for his two goals.
Zero of the Match : None I guess.
Moment of the Match:
Team Performance : Manchester United 8/10
Wigan Athletics 6/10
What If : Wigan won?
1. Another season without any trophies…NOOOO!!!!
2. Another season of hoping for a better season
3. Fergie replace maybe?
4. “Fairy Tale Season” will be the news for all major papers
Yeah…yeah…I know, it is just the Carling Cup but hey, Liverpool or Arsenal might end up the season with nothing. It is better than going through another trophy less season. Although it may not hamper my support to United, but winning a trophy is always a good thing for any team. I mean, Chelsea won it last year right? Well, on to the review of the game now.
I miss the first 15 minutes of the game because I had to attend my company's party at TSB. Although the party had gone through until 3 am I heard, I made sure I was out of the place by 10.45pm. And to make sure that I do leave, I asked Sherie to send and pick me up. I knew that if I were to drive myself, I would have missed the game. Definitely was not gonna miss the only Cup final United are involved in this season.
When I arrived at the mamak, it was surprisingly full. I mean, if I was going to the mamak with a group of friends to watch the game it would have been hard for us to find a table. Luckily, I was alone and I found a seat just near the big screen but behind a group of guys. So I was trying very hard to watch the game behind one or two heads that ke pt blocking my view. I am not complaining. As long as I can watch the game, I am happy.
It was a surprised seeing Van the Man on the bench because I would have sacrificed Rooney rather than him. Rooney’s luck in front of the goal has not been outstanding coming to the match. 8-9 games without a goal so far if I am not mistaken. But I guess that is why I am a fan who writes about the game rather than managing the team. Fergie sixth sense and master class showed again when Rooney scored two goals and gave himself the first medal with United. A relief for a brilliant young player who said he last won a medal with his school under-12 side in Everton. I believe, he will win more with United and maybe with England this coming World Cup. Saha and Ronaldo completed the scoring for the biggest ever win margin in a League Cup final. Another record in the books for the Red Devils in a triumphant return to Cardiff after last season heart-breaking penalty loss to Arsenal.
Although, I am happy that we will not end the season empty handed like the last one, and bear in mind that one or two other big clubs might not even win anything this season, I do hope that United will still be in the running for the other major cups during the same time next season. The only fight United have in their hand right now is securing that 2nd automatic place in the Champions’ League next season. We are out of the FA Cup, The European Cup and Chelsea looked too damn good to be chased right now. It is kind of weird for a United fan to end their season this early. Luckily we do have to make sure that 2nd spot and that looks like the only highlight we have until next season.
The Mickey Mouse Cup it may be called but winning something is better nothing . We amay want to ask either Liverpool or Arsenal fans by the end of the season if they want our Mickey Mouse Cup to fill their cabinet this season.
Review :
Hero of The Match : All United players for wearing that “For You Smudge” t-shirt and Rooney for his two goals.
Zero of the Match : None I guess.
Moment of the Match:
Team Performance : Manchester United 8/10
Wigan Athletics 6/10
What If : Wigan won?
1. Another season without any trophies…NOOOO!!!!
2. Another season of hoping for a better season
3. Fergie replace maybe?
4. “Fairy Tale Season” will be the news for all major papers
Friday, February 24, 2006
C'mon Let's Work It Out!!!
I am working with a fitness centre in Desa Sri Hartamas. Most of you would know which one but I just feel a bit mysterious. As a staff, all of us have the privilege of using the club for free which I obviously took advantage of . I mean, people are actually paying RM100++ to be a member and use the facilities in the club while I can use it for free and also get some free advise from the Personal Trainers (PT) while other people might have to pay for their services. Lucky devil I am , don’t you agree?
Well, I have been going to the gym frequently for the past 3 months. I will go maybe about 4 times a week and I do have to say, I may not look like Malek Noor or Arnold Schwarzenegger yet but I do feel a bit of a difference especially in my middle area and also stamina wise. I mean before , walking up two flights of stairs was a heavy task. I would be out of breath and I am sure most of you know what I mean kan? Now I can actually play an hour of futsal without depending on any energy drink and trust me, I can go for another hour.
There are a lot of people I met at the gym and some of them really caught my eyes and do make me kinda wonder a bit about them. Let me just tell you about some of these people.
1. I saw a woman who is actually exercising wearing her make up. I was quite strange to me but I don’t know if other people feel the same. I mean, do u need make up to work out when you are supposed to sweat? I understand that without make up some woman don’t look that attractive but in a gym while sweating? What is the real purpose of actually coming to the gym?
2. While I was on the exercise bike, a woman who was about maybe in her late 30’s was in her full exercise clothing….a red t-shirt and a red tracksuit. She was with a friend who was riding on another exercise bike while she was just leaning against one bike. I was wondering why she is not on the bike and riding it too but then I suddenly realize she was actually wearing heels!!! What?? Heels in a gym?? But why? I thought, maybe she forgot her shoes but that is not possible right? Going to a gym with exercise clothes but ooopps….I forgot the shoes. She was at the gm for about 1 ½ hours and she left with her friend, without even breaking a sweat. I wonder what was the real reason she is there for.
3. While I was trying really hard to angkat the weight…and trust me, with all the power I have (15kg ok…berat tu) a guy who ha s just work ed with the abs machine was in front of me was looking at his abs….he wa s actually checking himself out in the mirror that is all around the gym. I mean, u just work ed out about 5 minutes ago on your abs and you are expecting you have a wash board abs???? He is not the only one because I saw a few others before doing the same thing…checking if the muscle on his arms maybe have increase 5 cm after carrying a weight of 5kg for about 5 times. I mean, would it make any difference after u work out for 5 minutes? Would u immediately look like Lou Ferrigno or Hulk Hogan…I just don’t get it. Or maybe he wants me to check him out? I don’t know…..
4. I have to be careful with what I see in the gym’s locker. I mean, if you are not careful, u might see a few naked Caucasian men in there. I mean, to them I may be nothing because they are well…u can say well hung but can we just cover them up. We don’t need to see them bouncing all over the place u know. and walking from the showers to the changing area naked is just not acceptable. I mean, why? We are all men except maybe…ermm….they are gay and want some attention to the well hung brothers???
5. A colleague and I always work out together and there is this one lady who caught our eyes. She is in her late 40’s maybe from how she looks lah. Not that she is sexy giler or anything but with all the gym equipment costing thousand of Ringgit and she is also paying maybe RM100++/ month for her membership, she is actually doing her own exercise…manually. She would stand in front of a mirror and do her stretching and stuffs. I know it is bad for us to laugh at her but…hey….kinda funny right? Paying all those money but not using any of the equipments? Ok, maybe she uses the thread mill but that’s all. Abs, chest, arm, legs…all manually. I don’t know……
I assure you, there are a lot more I want to share, but if you are a member of a gym, I think most of you have your own weird experience….
Well, I have been going to the gym frequently for the past 3 months. I will go maybe about 4 times a week and I do have to say, I may not look like Malek Noor or Arnold Schwarzenegger yet but I do feel a bit of a difference especially in my middle area and also stamina wise. I mean before , walking up two flights of stairs was a heavy task. I would be out of breath and I am sure most of you know what I mean kan? Now I can actually play an hour of futsal without depending on any energy drink and trust me, I can go for another hour.
There are a lot of people I met at the gym and some of them really caught my eyes and do make me kinda wonder a bit about them. Let me just tell you about some of these people.
1. I saw a woman who is actually exercising wearing her make up. I was quite strange to me but I don’t know if other people feel the same. I mean, do u need make up to work out when you are supposed to sweat? I understand that without make up some woman don’t look that attractive but in a gym while sweating? What is the real purpose of actually coming to the gym?
2. While I was on the exercise bike, a woman who was about maybe in her late 30’s was in her full exercise clothing….a red t-shirt and a red tracksuit. She was with a friend who was riding on another exercise bike while she was just leaning against one bike. I was wondering why she is not on the bike and riding it too but then I suddenly realize she was actually wearing heels!!! What?? Heels in a gym?? But why? I thought, maybe she forgot her shoes but that is not possible right? Going to a gym with exercise clothes but ooopps….I forgot the shoes. She was at the gm for about 1 ½ hours and she left with her friend, without even breaking a sweat. I wonder what was the real reason she is there for.
3. While I was trying really hard to angkat the weight…and trust me, with all the power I have (15kg ok…berat tu) a guy who ha s just work ed with the abs machine was in front of me was looking at his abs….he wa s actually checking himself out in the mirror that is all around the gym. I mean, u just work ed out about 5 minutes ago on your abs and you are expecting you have a wash board abs???? He is not the only one because I saw a few others before doing the same thing…checking if the muscle on his arms maybe have increase 5 cm after carrying a weight of 5kg for about 5 times. I mean, would it make any difference after u work out for 5 minutes? Would u immediately look like Lou Ferrigno or Hulk Hogan…I just don’t get it. Or maybe he wants me to check him out? I don’t know…..
4. I have to be careful with what I see in the gym’s locker. I mean, if you are not careful, u might see a few naked Caucasian men in there. I mean, to them I may be nothing because they are well…u can say well hung but can we just cover them up. We don’t need to see them bouncing all over the place u know. and walking from the showers to the changing area naked is just not acceptable. I mean, why? We are all men except maybe…ermm….they are gay and want some attention to the well hung brothers???
5. A colleague and I always work out together and there is this one lady who caught our eyes. She is in her late 40’s maybe from how she looks lah. Not that she is sexy giler or anything but with all the gym equipment costing thousand of Ringgit and she is also paying maybe RM100++/ month for her membership, she is actually doing her own exercise…manually. She would stand in front of a mirror and do her stretching and stuffs. I know it is bad for us to laugh at her but…hey….kinda funny right? Paying all those money but not using any of the equipments? Ok, maybe she uses the thread mill but that’s all. Abs, chest, arm, legs…all manually. I don’t know……
I assure you, there are a lot more I want to share, but if you are a member of a gym, I think most of you have your own weird experience….
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Smithy, Get Well Soon!!
85 years is a long time. I dare say not a lot of people live till that age now. So having a record that long is an achievement and also a proud record. Till last Saturday, United had never been beaten by Liverpool in the FA cup for 85 freaking years…..and Crouch’s goal in the 18th minute of the match helped Liverpool to put that record in the history books. A painful and bitter pill for United fans to swallow but with that goal also, we are dumped out of the FA cup and the only realistic chance of winning something this season is the League Cup. It was unimaginable a few years back that United only chance of actually winning a trophy is the so call “Mickey Mouse” Cup.
And to be honest, there is nothing much to shout about the match anyways. Liverpool was the better team in the first half and their dominance in the midfield out shone United. The Liverpool players were fighting for every ball and United were not given a chance to settle on the ball. Almost all 50-50 ball were won by the Liverpool players while United defenders were working hard. It was from the corner resulting from a spectacular save from Van Der Sar that lead to Crouch’s goal. I am still wondering why a 6 feet something player, obviously the tallest player on the field was left on his own for a free header inside the six yard box ……still dumb founded me. I personally do think that if Rio was on the field that day, I doubt that would happen. As I have mentioned before, Brown and Vidic are good defenders but it was so obvious they are not yet a pairing and their positioning dealing with set pieces are a bit suspect and poor. United struggled through the half to even master any attempts on goal and Reina was obviously enjoying a quiet game in goal for Liverpool. Rooney was a disappointment and invisible most of the game while Ronaldo was obviously being closely guarded by the Liverpool defenders after his impressive displays in the last few games. He was the most fouled player on the field.
United played better in the second half by introducing Saha into the game replacing Silvestre who picked up a knock. Saha terrorized the Liverpool defence with his pace but United failed to deliver in the final third of the field. One opportunity came early in the second half from Neville’s cross that got finally put Liverpool steady defence under pressure. After fumbling awkwardly with the ball, Carragher and Reina cleared the ball with Van Nistelrooy lurking for a mistake. After that chance, United were limited to unsuccessful crosses and shot outside the box. Liverpool could have scored another goal to ease their nerves through Crouch who couldn’t capitalize on Van Der Sar and Vidic miscommunication, both letting the responsibility to clear the ball to each other and Crouch poke his long legs between them. Luckily the ball just rolled harmlessly away from the goal. That is another display of poor communication and lack of concentration in the United back line that has been piling up this few weeks.
United was well beaten but what happened a few minutes before the end of the match was horrific. Alan Smith who came in 15 minutes earlier attempted to block a free kick by Riise. He fell awkwardly and lied motionless on the field. The play was stopped when Brown and Van Dee Sar called for the medic staffs and from the reaction shown on their faces, it looked serious. And to be honest, Smithy might not be Keano but he can certainly that a knock. When I saw Ruud walked away from Smithy who was surrounded by all his team mates and also the Liverpool players, it was clear the injury was bad. As Sir Alex put it himself as one of the worst injury he’d seen and also in today’s paper, Smith described it himself….”When I looked down the leg was lying one way and my ankle was pointing to Hong Kong”. Although some section of the crowd was not that sympathetic to the United man but kudos to the one who actually put aside the bad blood between the two close rivals by capping to give support to Smithy. It was a horrific injury and Smithy could be out for a year to recuperate.
A bad week with the lost but it was made worse with the injury suffered by Smithy. All United fans will pray that Smithy will be better and make a speedy recovery on the injury. It is bad to go out of the FA Cup especially to the Scousers but to loose a player with such a horrific injury is worst. All out hearts go to Smithy.
Review :
Hero of The Match : Alan Smith. The pain must be excruciating but he was a brave Red soldier. We hope Smithy will come back better than ever in maybe a year time. And also the scousers who gave Smithy support with their applause.
Zero of the Match : The Scousers who gave Smithy the boos while he was in pain. Fools!!!!!
Moment of the Match: Smithy horrific injuries
Team Performance : Manchester United 6/10
Liverpool 7/10
What If : United won?
1. I will still write about Smithy injuries.
2. It will be another 85 more years before Liverpool can beat us again.
3. It will be a good week towards another Cup final.
4. I will not still be bitter till now.
And to be honest, there is nothing much to shout about the match anyways. Liverpool was the better team in the first half and their dominance in the midfield out shone United. The Liverpool players were fighting for every ball and United were not given a chance to settle on the ball. Almost all 50-50 ball were won by the Liverpool players while United defenders were working hard. It was from the corner resulting from a spectacular save from Van Der Sar that lead to Crouch’s goal. I am still wondering why a 6 feet something player, obviously the tallest player on the field was left on his own for a free header inside the six yard box ……still dumb founded me. I personally do think that if Rio was on the field that day, I doubt that would happen. As I have mentioned before, Brown and Vidic are good defenders but it was so obvious they are not yet a pairing and their positioning dealing with set pieces are a bit suspect and poor. United struggled through the half to even master any attempts on goal and Reina was obviously enjoying a quiet game in goal for Liverpool. Rooney was a disappointment and invisible most of the game while Ronaldo was obviously being closely guarded by the Liverpool defenders after his impressive displays in the last few games. He was the most fouled player on the field.
United played better in the second half by introducing Saha into the game replacing Silvestre who picked up a knock. Saha terrorized the Liverpool defence with his pace but United failed to deliver in the final third of the field. One opportunity came early in the second half from Neville’s cross that got finally put Liverpool steady defence under pressure. After fumbling awkwardly with the ball, Carragher and Reina cleared the ball with Van Nistelrooy lurking for a mistake. After that chance, United were limited to unsuccessful crosses and shot outside the box. Liverpool could have scored another goal to ease their nerves through Crouch who couldn’t capitalize on Van Der Sar and Vidic miscommunication, both letting the responsibility to clear the ball to each other and Crouch poke his long legs between them. Luckily the ball just rolled harmlessly away from the goal. That is another display of poor communication and lack of concentration in the United back line that has been piling up this few weeks.
United was well beaten but what happened a few minutes before the end of the match was horrific. Alan Smith who came in 15 minutes earlier attempted to block a free kick by Riise. He fell awkwardly and lied motionless on the field. The play was stopped when Brown and Van Dee Sar called for the medic staffs and from the reaction shown on their faces, it looked serious. And to be honest, Smithy might not be Keano but he can certainly that a knock. When I saw Ruud walked away from Smithy who was surrounded by all his team mates and also the Liverpool players, it was clear the injury was bad. As Sir Alex put it himself as one of the worst injury he’d seen and also in today’s paper, Smith described it himself….”When I looked down the leg was lying one way and my ankle was pointing to Hong Kong”. Although some section of the crowd was not that sympathetic to the United man but kudos to the one who actually put aside the bad blood between the two close rivals by capping to give support to Smithy. It was a horrific injury and Smithy could be out for a year to recuperate.
A bad week with the lost but it was made worse with the injury suffered by Smithy. All United fans will pray that Smithy will be better and make a speedy recovery on the injury. It is bad to go out of the FA Cup especially to the Scousers but to loose a player with such a horrific injury is worst. All out hearts go to Smithy.
Review :
Hero of The Match : Alan Smith. The pain must be excruciating but he was a brave Red soldier. We hope Smithy will come back better than ever in maybe a year time. And also the scousers who gave Smithy support with their applause.
Zero of the Match : The Scousers who gave Smithy the boos while he was in pain. Fools!!!!!
Moment of the Match: Smithy horrific injuries
Team Performance : Manchester United 6/10
Liverpool 7/10
What If : United won?
1. I will still write about Smithy injuries.
2. It will be another 85 more years before Liverpool can beat us again.
3. It will be a good week towards another Cup final.
4. I will not still be bitter till now.
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Who Do You Want To Be?
"It is hard being a man and it is difficult being a woman but the most difficult thing is being who you really want to be"
Nong Tume
Beautiful Boxer
Nong Tume
Beautiful Boxer
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Step Over King Rule!!!
According to Sherie’s professional opinion, Chelski lost to Boro last Saturday because they decided to throw the game. The reason, they are too far ahead of everybody else and a lost would not make any difference. I do have to agree with one thing, a lost certainly would not make any difference in the standing because they are still 12 points ahead of United, the closest team to them. But to think that Mourinho actually threw the game, I don’t think so. With an ego as big as a man called Mourinho, I don’t think he would field a team just to loose a game. I know she is just trying to irritate me but it will not take away a good weekend of football for me.
I didn’t actually watched the Boro-Chelski but my dear Sherie sms me because I think she was a bit surprised as I was and also the fact that Arsenal was losing 1-0 to Bolton at that time. I mean, for a United fan it was just like eating my mom’s Laksa Sarawak…hahahahaha. Is she for real, I mean, Chelski losing 3-0 to a Boro side who had just lost 4-0 at home to the Villains? I got ready earlier than usual to catch my United game at 1.10am. I just have to watch maybe a bit of the match between Chelski and Boro just to make sure of the result with my own eyes.
And the big screen at the Restoran Makmur confirmed it. It was just like a dream. A dream I tell you. At the end of the match, the Boro players and fans were celebrating as if they have won the European Cup. But after a string of disappointing results that have put them too close to the relegation battle, the win was just at the right time to ease the team nerves. For Chelski, only their third lost since Mourinho took over the club almost 2 years ago, it does not make any difference as they will still enjoy a 12 points cushion over United even if United win the game against another relegation candidate, Portsmouth later that night.
With the Champions’s League quarter final will be played next week, United should take advantage with Chelski and Liverpool both involved. Maybe, with their priorities are some what diverted, United should be ready to capitalise on any slip ups by both team. Another lost to either team will decrease Chelski lead to 9 points and also extend United lead over Liverpool to 6 points. A 9 points lead may still be a significant margin but will surely put Mourinho’s Chelski under pressure.
Well, back to the game against Pompey last Saturday. Nothing much to say about the game actually as United after leading in the first half by 3 goals seems to be in cruising mode in the second half. The first half performance was brilliant as United created 2 opportunities at goal and scored both of them and another goal from a top class strike from the in form young Portuguese, Ronaldo. The first goal was almost a classic when Giggs beat 3 defenders from the middle of the field and then round off Keily in goal before blasting a shot that hit the bar but guess who was waiting like a predator in the 6 yard box……Van the Man was in hand, well, more like in head to finish a brilliant run by Giggs.
Even if Giggs run was rewarded with a goal, I don’t think fans would remember it after watching the 2nd goal from United. Last week, Ronaldo scored a wonderful goal from a free kick against Fulham. I think Anti Niemi is still watching the tape of that goal wondering how it changed direction in mid air to fool him in goal but I guess after this weekend match, he would receive a call from Keily who were beaten with an almost similar strike. From 22 yards out, he struck the ball with his left foot that swung in mid-flight that fooled Keily in goal. To be fair Keily, I don’t think any goalkeeper could have saved that strike. It was a beautiful strike that silences Frantton Park with the Pompey’s fans making a lot of noise urging their team to fight back.
Ronaldo was not yet finished. After a Rooney had brilliantly turned a defender at the edge of the box to make space for him to run and made a beautifully weighted pass to Ronaldo who was free on the right. Ronaldo took the ball in his stride and his strike took a kind deflection from a Pompey’s defender and took the ball pass Keily in goal. 3-0 and the game was over as a contest by then.
United took out Van Der Sar for a suspected injury to give Tim Howard his first taste of the premiership this season and also Giggs. United looked in 2nd gear for most of the 2nd half but credit to Portsmouth for not giving up the fight. The got their reward maybe a bit too late in the 87th minute with a goal from Taylor. With the lost, Portsmouth are now in deeper trouble as West Brom who occupied the last safety place in the league have an 8 points gap above them. With only about a dozen games before the end of the league, Pompey’s survival in the Premier League looked to be ending after 3 seasons.
Overall, a good week for United and also other teams in the EPL as it shows that Chelsea can be beaten and not invincible after all.
Review :
Hero of The Match : Ronaldo of course. He had scored two goals each in the last two games and hopefully more of that will come.
Zero of the Match : Chelski. I just have to put it in……
Moment of the Match: Ronaldo’s 1st goal of the night. What a cracker!!
Team Performance : Manchester United 7/10
Portsmouth 5/10
United stepped off the gear in the 2nd half. Liverpool coming next week for the 5th round of the FA cup, you know.
What If : Chelski had won?
1. no difference I guess. They win most of the weeks any ways.
2. my posting would be more on United win rather than going on about CHELSKI LOSING.
I didn’t actually watched the Boro-Chelski but my dear Sherie sms me because I think she was a bit surprised as I was and also the fact that Arsenal was losing 1-0 to Bolton at that time. I mean, for a United fan it was just like eating my mom’s Laksa Sarawak…hahahahaha. Is she for real, I mean, Chelski losing 3-0 to a Boro side who had just lost 4-0 at home to the Villains? I got ready earlier than usual to catch my United game at 1.10am. I just have to watch maybe a bit of the match between Chelski and Boro just to make sure of the result with my own eyes.
And the big screen at the Restoran Makmur confirmed it. It was just like a dream. A dream I tell you. At the end of the match, the Boro players and fans were celebrating as if they have won the European Cup. But after a string of disappointing results that have put them too close to the relegation battle, the win was just at the right time to ease the team nerves. For Chelski, only their third lost since Mourinho took over the club almost 2 years ago, it does not make any difference as they will still enjoy a 12 points cushion over United even if United win the game against another relegation candidate, Portsmouth later that night.
With the Champions’s League quarter final will be played next week, United should take advantage with Chelski and Liverpool both involved. Maybe, with their priorities are some what diverted, United should be ready to capitalise on any slip ups by both team. Another lost to either team will decrease Chelski lead to 9 points and also extend United lead over Liverpool to 6 points. A 9 points lead may still be a significant margin but will surely put Mourinho’s Chelski under pressure.
Well, back to the game against Pompey last Saturday. Nothing much to say about the game actually as United after leading in the first half by 3 goals seems to be in cruising mode in the second half. The first half performance was brilliant as United created 2 opportunities at goal and scored both of them and another goal from a top class strike from the in form young Portuguese, Ronaldo. The first goal was almost a classic when Giggs beat 3 defenders from the middle of the field and then round off Keily in goal before blasting a shot that hit the bar but guess who was waiting like a predator in the 6 yard box……Van the Man was in hand, well, more like in head to finish a brilliant run by Giggs.
Even if Giggs run was rewarded with a goal, I don’t think fans would remember it after watching the 2nd goal from United. Last week, Ronaldo scored a wonderful goal from a free kick against Fulham. I think Anti Niemi is still watching the tape of that goal wondering how it changed direction in mid air to fool him in goal but I guess after this weekend match, he would receive a call from Keily who were beaten with an almost similar strike. From 22 yards out, he struck the ball with his left foot that swung in mid-flight that fooled Keily in goal. To be fair Keily, I don’t think any goalkeeper could have saved that strike. It was a beautiful strike that silences Frantton Park with the Pompey’s fans making a lot of noise urging their team to fight back.
Ronaldo was not yet finished. After a Rooney had brilliantly turned a defender at the edge of the box to make space for him to run and made a beautifully weighted pass to Ronaldo who was free on the right. Ronaldo took the ball in his stride and his strike took a kind deflection from a Pompey’s defender and took the ball pass Keily in goal. 3-0 and the game was over as a contest by then.
United took out Van Der Sar for a suspected injury to give Tim Howard his first taste of the premiership this season and also Giggs. United looked in 2nd gear for most of the 2nd half but credit to Portsmouth for not giving up the fight. The got their reward maybe a bit too late in the 87th minute with a goal from Taylor. With the lost, Portsmouth are now in deeper trouble as West Brom who occupied the last safety place in the league have an 8 points gap above them. With only about a dozen games before the end of the league, Pompey’s survival in the Premier League looked to be ending after 3 seasons.
Overall, a good week for United and also other teams in the EPL as it shows that Chelsea can be beaten and not invincible after all.
Review :
Hero of The Match : Ronaldo of course. He had scored two goals each in the last two games and hopefully more of that will come.
Zero of the Match : Chelski. I just have to put it in……
Moment of the Match: Ronaldo’s 1st goal of the night. What a cracker!!
Team Performance : Manchester United 7/10
Portsmouth 5/10
United stepped off the gear in the 2nd half. Liverpool coming next week for the 5th round of the FA cup, you know.
What If : Chelski had won?
1. no difference I guess. They win most of the weeks any ways.
2. my posting would be more on United win rather than going on about CHELSKI LOSING.
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