My “bookie table”

Since the kickoff of 2010 FIFA World Cup, people keeps talking about betting on football. A lot of people watching is not for the football, but for the money.

Well, I also have a “bookie station” at my very home comfort.

With air-conditioned room, and TV right beside me, while I am “taking orders” online, with tasty drinks as well. How comfortable is this. Hahaha… This is only possible when TV1 broadcast games live.

For those majority games which is not on RTM, then my “station” will look something like this.

This time is internet streaming to the rescue. If I have the luck, I can view games through Astro b.player, which could be very good or very bad.

Of course, this is just a joke la. Come on, betting is never good. With how the World Cup is going on, it’s just plain stupid to bet on any team.

Just enjoy watching football, that’s enough. :)

Enjoy the 2010 FIFA World Cup. And never ever bet.

God bless you all!

World of Football 2010 Limited Edition USB Modem

In conjunction of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa, Celcom is giving out free limited edition modems for new broadband customers.

And I happen to be one of them.

I subscribed 3.6Mbps broadband package. Which entitles me to this free modem. Which also makes me “bleed” 98 bucks every month. Damn.

To be honest, actually I am tricked by someone in the forum. At first I thought it will be 50 bucks per month. So I gladly signed up. Who knows that 50 bucks is the upfront payment ONLY.

The only good thing is that 1st month bill is settled, and I can opt to terminate it before the 2nd billing period starts.

In the meantime, I just sit back, and adore this beautiful, maybe not really wanted, USB modem.

The modem is stickered by countries participating the World Cup.

One more thing. I am really surprised that only by using this modem, I can detect HSPA signals in Miri!

Well, OK, I admit it frequently changes from 3G to HSPDA back and forth. But before that, it’s impossible to get HSPDA signals using my CSL modem.

That’s my old black CSL modem. I am willing to sell it at reasonable price if there’s anyone interested. Hmmm

So, the long dilemma begins now. Is Celcom really The Right One?

God bless you all!

Penang 2010 Part 3: Butterfly Farm, Teluk Bahang

Teluk Bahang is located at the north-west of the Penang Island. One of the most famous place of interest is none other than Butterfly Farm.

The entrance fee for Malaysian adults with MyKad is 10 bucks. A big brochure and map is given. It’s really needed because it’s a big farm.

Once you get it, you will be overwhelmed by how much butterflies are inside the enclosure!

First view of the Farm. Maybe not so positive.

 

I also found butterflies really like and get attracted to hibiscus petals. These petals are placed to attract butterflies to enable us to get good shots. Haha

 

Another close-up shot attempt. Fail.

Butterflies on the bushes of flowers…

And also on the orchids? (It’s orchid, am I right?)

It also has a special air-conditioned room to showcase preserved butterfly samples. And also perfect for me since that time was so hot.

A lot of samples. One of them is like this below.

From egg, to butterfly…

A lot of butterflies shown in this chamber. They should be real, preserved butterflies from all over the world.

Bugs, beetles, anyone?

Besides butterflies, they also have some interesting animals here.

A tourist taking photo with the gigantic beetle.

Some kind of crocodile? No?

Someone please tell me what the heck is this creature :)

Some kind of never-seen-before bugs which just fascinate me.

  

That’s a really big centipede.

  

Wow!!! So BIG!!!

You don’t want those scorpions to ever sting you..

Is this iguana?

Another clever camouflage..

A turtle in action…

After some more shopping in souvenir shop, I left Butterfly Farm with good satisfaction. I can say it blasted my mind pretty well. Haha.

So I walked a little further to this.

This is the entrance to Forest Park. It’s kind of subdued and dead. Nobody is in there. And it’s impossible for me to go the the jungle at that time.

So I left, boarded a mini Rapid Penang bus to Balik Pulau, a town on the western side. All for the sake of wanting to go round the island.

The bus is cute, isn’t it?

The bus approaches the Teluk Bahang dam, which I believe stores the water supply for the entire Penang Island.

Certainly it looks good from the bus. Maybe a little bit boring?

The north-western road is rough and twisty. Not to mention extremely narrow. Not much people and cars here as well.

So, I waved Teluk Bahang good bye with really good memories of this quiet, little place.

In all honesty, Balik Pulau is a boring little town. Just had this nasi kandar in a chain restaurant near to bus terminal, before boarding another bus to Georgetown.

     

This cost me around 7 bucks, Coke included. Expensive, but very very delicious. :)

That’s all from me now. God bless you all!

Penang Part 1: Toy Museum madness

My first stop when I was at Penang is at Toy Museum. I'd rate it as a must-visit for everyone.

The toy collection inside is simply mind-blowing. One simply has to wonder where on earth the owner can come out with such toys to be displayed. Simply fantastic.

Due to too much photos taken, I cramped all photos I have taken there, and made a slide show for your viewing pleasure.

I didn't even to take all photos because the batteries simply couldn't hold on! Sigh

Go there, and feel like a kid all over again. :)

FYI, Toy Museum is located in Tanjung Bungah, and can be reached through Rapid Penang bus number 101 (really frequent bus), 102, or 104. Opening hours is at 9am  to 6pm daily. Tickets for adults are 10 bucks for Malaysian Adults with MyKad. 20 bucks for non-Malaysian. :)

God bless you all!

Now everyone must go to tuition center

Stumbled into this sign board while I was on trip in Penang.

It’s very important to students in this modern times in Malaysia.

See? “TUITION CENTER IS THE CORE SUCCESS”!!!

No wonder everyone now goes to tuition! My brother has tuition almost every night!!!

God bless you all!

Satu Photography Competition for students!

Calling for all students from all private and public universities and colleges in Malaysia! You’re all invited to participate in Satu Photography Competition!

How to join? Simply go around and snap pictures of which you think, can best describe what 1 Malaysia means to you! You don’t even need to draw anything, just snap photos! Just that easy!

Plus, if your photos are so good, you could win many awesome prizes too! Check this out!

Wow! All cool cameras to be given away! All thanks to the main sponsor: Canon, delighting you always!

Your photos could also be among the best 250 photos exhibited at Taylor’s University College Lakeside Campus at July 12th, 2010. Winning entries could have their photos auctioned and the money raised will be donated to charity. How nice!

So, what are you waiting for? Join now, show your love for our country, and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes! Go to http://www.satuphoto.com for more details!

Do like this competition’s fan page in Facebook as well to judge who wins the Best Choice Award!

All thanks to Taylor’s School of Tourism and Hospitality of batch BD29! Support them please!

God bless you all!

For only 2 bucks

You can get this fantastic lunch.

For only 2 bucks, I can get a perfect lunch. Long beans, spicy kangkung and gravy on top of white rice. Simply fantastic. It just keeps BOTH my tummy and wallet happy!

Of course, coffee is not included. Hehehe. And look, I am not using polystyrene box as well. I am very phobia to use that “white rubbish.” Haha

I wish all my meals can be this cheap. I know there’re places that have even cheaper price, and yet can get more food!

Perlis is where you can get cheap street foods everywhere. 100% guaranteed. :)

God bless you all!