2-hour diesel queue+heat+pathetic aircond+stupid drivers=ROAD RAGE

Diesel smuggling/abuse of subsidized diesel price is such a big issue nowadays. Now we have a quota system for diesel. Yet, another fantastically stupid "solution" for a problem, in this case, by the federal government(specifically trade bla bla ministry). Not impressed at all by the stupidity. After all, a few weeks ago, the biggest issue in the parliament is about MAS stewardess' kebaya being to revealing and tight, too arousing for some MP's that they cant help it but to harass sexually. What sad, pathetic men.

These are trying times for us driving vehicles running on diesel. Last week, I had to wait 40 minutes, in the blazing sun, to get diesel. Thought that was bad enough. Today, I got insider's info, the highest grossing petronas gas station in Kuching is getting new supply of Diesel at aprox. 9.15 am. Damn fabulous I thought, I would go to the station 15 minutes early, escaping the queue.

Boy oh boy, was I wrong. Got there around 9, and there at the station, vehicles in a long line of at least half a kilometre, already formed. The oil truck just got there, and they only started pumping at around 10am. I only got to pump at around 11:15, by that time, the queue was as long as it has ever been. By 1pm, they were out of diesel. Many unlucky people who were queuing patiently, had to search for diesel elsewhere.

The minister who proposed this idea is an idiot. There must be other solutions. Why punish the innocent public, for sure those in the queue werent smugglers. Damn 2 hours plus in the sun to get fuel, freaking unbelievable. Cant imagine how other people, who actually have something to do, feel about this.

The car aircond was not helping at all either, to say the least, it wasnt cooling. This aircond is like a cold blooded animal, if the temperature outside is lower, it works fantastic..... if its scorching hot, it blows almost-hot air..... how irritating is that. Furthermore, if the car is not moving, for some reason, the aircond stops working and blows gradually hotter air...... maybe somthing wrong with the fan or sumthing blocked or things like that..... or maybe it is just old.

And, to add cheese with the whine, the same old story.... malaysian drivers. For me, I have no problem with younger drivers.... those who drive like lipas kudung..... potong sana potong sini.... as long as they dont meddle with my safety, I dont mind. But I have a history with old drivers.... all my accidents so far involved old people..... I find them having no common sense on the road, and having a very strange, unpredictable style of driving, to be polite. Today, I almost hit another vehicle. I must say I was not at fault, because he didnt use signal light whatsoever. There they were, the pak haji and makcik, stunned by the occasion, staring at me like I am a criminal ..... I could see their lips, pot pet pot pet.... muttering words, their genuinely innocent faces just like theyve seen a ghost....... what can you do..... a lose-lose situation. Now that wraps up my unusually long post.

what time is it.... it is makan time

Currently, I am filling the position of personal driver of the two bosses at home.... my youngest two sisters. I also accept calls from basically everyone...... luckily I havent got a handphone, not planning to get one for the time being...... picking up people from the airport, ride to the airport.... drop people at this place where parking is scarce..... and things of that nature. Not that I mind..... not that I have anything to do.

Earlier this week, I decided for the first time since I got here... to eat laksa Sarawak. Once you try... there is no turning back. Now I think I am developing a serious addiction..... every morning I feel like I need to eat a bowl..... same thing with kfc. KFC recently introduced curry fried chicken.... sounds good right.... I tried and it was feaking delicious. Also, a serious addiction to black pepper burger.... I think this a sarawakian novelty. Basically it is malaysian burger..... those seringgit burgers..... with added black pepper sauce. Very tasty indeed....sarawak black pepper is the best in the world..... even those used in cheap burgers are freaking delicious. There is no way..... to watch what you eat here in mesia.

Anyways.... we also have ridiculous food here. 3 ringgit teh tarik at the waterfront...... I dont mind paying 3 ringgit for teh tarik... if they serve me teh tarik in a fat tall glass mug.... complete with foam on top. But 3 ringgit for a minute cup.... freaking ridiculous. Add a few bucks and you can get something from coffee bean.

Also, the other day, in the menu it was listed.... 7 ringgit nasi pattaya with chicken, fish fillet, mix vege, egg and some more things...... wah I thought that was fantastic...... so much stuff in it.... of course what you get is the normal nasi pattaya, very very small portion. Then if you try to complain and ask the waitress... where is the freaking fish fillet.... she wouldnt know what to answer, and just leave a gaping mouth. You have to answer your own question, and say oh maybe they forgot.... just to get out of the awkward moment. My point is.... kuching waterfront food is a rip off..... and yet... people still go there.

Shenanigans

Interview question of the day(translation): Keje on site ni mmg berpanas matahari... awak tak takut hitam ke?

So I was called for a second interview with this company. It was supposed to be at 1030.... I was a minute away from going.....then they called and postponed it to 230. So I was there at 230..... had to wait 1 hour. damn.... wth.... for the first interview... also waited..... not that theres anyone around. Kepala aku dah berasap.... tapi sabar aje la.

Then they expect so much of me. Why should I remember how to draw a pump.... or know how to draw pipes the standard way..... wth is a standard way of drawing pipes..... or know what the symbol of a deflection....... or is it just me?..... I am not going to revise everything... then remember the formula and symbol for deflection..... so many formulas for deflection........ just open the book la. Then came the "hitam" question. My decision not to prepare much was justified. If I dont get the job...... couldnt care less.....

Anyway, last night, Barca vs Real.... wat a match that was. End to end stuff..... defence was nonexistent. Barca could have scored 5 in the first half alone...... real got three chances and scored them all. This could easily be the match of the year. Too bad both teams are out of the champs league.... I am picking Milan to win it this year.....either Milan or Chelsea.... and hopefully Chelsea will win at Bayern.

Liverpool menang

Liverpool were lucky, totally outclassed, the only class players were gerrard and luis Garcia.... 2-1 is very good, but that header could have been dealt with better. If they kept it at 2-0, maybe theyve got a chance. With the away goal, maybe they need some more players... I saw Alonso on the bench. He will be much needed in the second leg.

But to see the number of players mising: alonso, kewell, cisse, hamann, kirkland... all key players... if houllier was in charge..... maybe they are now in relegation dogfight. They were even outclassed by Bolton.... but somehow won that one..... and Bolton is not the classiest of teams..

But I never liked Milan Baros.... if he wants a transfer... just get rid of him. Against Bolton.... he had three 1 on 1 situations with the keeper.... and he did nothing..... I am not really fond of steven gerrard either..... he is a good player.... but he tends to do everything himself and end up losing the ball or trying too hard to produce the killer pass and end up kicking it in a cincai manner.... I prefer the way he plays for england.... since frank lampard is so much better a player, he is more in the defensive role and play shorter simpler passes.... and still score goals.