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Monthly Archives: September 2008

Balik Kampung (Lyrics)

These are the lyrics to the song “Balik Kampung” (‘Back To My Hometown’) by the late Malaysian singer, Sudirman, roughly translated into English by yours truly: Balik Kampung Perjalanan jauh tak ku rasa (The journey is long but I don’t feel it) Kerna hati ku melonjak sama (Because my heart is jumping) Ingin berjumpa sanak … Continue reading »

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Balik Kampung… Ooohh… Balik Kampung

The exodus has begun. Hordes of cars, buses and motorcycles now clog the North-South Expressway for people bound to the north (Ipoh, Penang, Kedah) and the south (Seremban, Malacca, Johor, Singapore).  You can see the same thing along Karak Highway for people bound for Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan. Flights to Sabah, Sarawak, and even to … Continue reading »

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We’ve Come A Long Way, Baby

Last week, while waiting for my flight to Jakarta, I couldn’t help but overhear this guy’s (one-sided) telephone conversation: (His mobile phone rings and he answers) Hello? Ya. (Yes) Di KL. Baru balik. (In KL. I just got back.) From that short snippet, I surmised that the guy probably travels a lot, hence the caller … Continue reading »

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Feed Your Kids’ Imagination

The array of toys currently available in the market — both in brick-and-mortar shops and online stores — can be quite bewildering. Should you go for a Wii or an xbox 360 or a PSP? Should you buy a remote-controlled toy car or one of those electronic pets? When buying toys for your kids (or … Continue reading »

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The Postman Came A-Calling…

I got me some snail mail loving! :D A million thanks to J of TheGirlWithACurl.com, who sent me these photography magazines all the way from the US of A. J, you shouldn’t have…but I’m sure glad you did! I actually did a little dance when I got your package ;) Our office is closed the … Continue reading »

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