My audit life

That day, we talked about our audit life...big firm or small firm, it doesn't matter. We also made a conclusion, we don't like it when we are in the firm but when we think back, it's a life memory.

I was with a medium audit firm for 3 1/2 years. Not too long, not to short though. Life in an audit firm is easier when you are a junior...especially during off peak season. And the most happiest moment is when you go for outside audit with a group of colleagues. What is outside audit? Most of the time, auditors will work in the company as the client will send the related documents to the audit firm. But sometimes auditors will go to client office to perform the auditing work...so, this is call outside audit.

During peak season, from Jun until Aug, auditors will be very busy as most of the limited companies close their accounts in Dec (Note: company law required every limited company to submit their audited accounts plus tax computation 6 to 7 months aster they close their accounts). It's a tough time during the peak season. Sometimes, we will be asked to work until after midnight. For some people, it is a nightmare.

Although audit life is tough, but it was a fruitful memory for me..at least.

忙与盲

最近，我的生活，只能用两个字来形容，忙与盲。我曾经听过一句话，如果你觉得自己忙，没时间，那么你就永远不会有时间。也可以说，这是一个很多人研究的道理，Law of Attraction.

相信很多人都会听过这句话吧，if you think you can, you can. Law of Attraction所要表达的事如果你脑里常常想着一个事情，你将会变成那个事情。就比如，如果你常常觉得自己不会成功，那你就永远不会成功。理所当然的，善用这个道理的人，就会往好的方面想。

或许，我应该告诉自己，我不是很忙，我是在争取每一个机会。

Sad news

Today I received a sad news, my friend passed away due to complication when giving birth. She is my ex colleague, we became friend later on.

She is one of those who are quite excellent in her work place. I salute her working attitude....this is something that everyone should learn from her.

She got married in last year, everyone were happy for her. After she left our company, every time I talked to her through MSN, SMS, face to face communication, etc. She told me that she is happy with everything she have now and very satisfy. I was happy for her....until today. I still couldn't accept it, a young and nice girl like her. Her baby is still in ICU now. :(

Poh Suan, rest in peace. You will be remembered...always.

One day trip in Penang

By looking at the title, perhaps, some people will think I am crazy. (Note: I have been in Penang for 5 years) The main purpose of this trip is to bring our US business partners to travel around Penang, the second purpose is to get together with the team mates.

We started the trip at around 11 something, the first destination was Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, or Khoo Kongsi in short. Khoo Kongsi is one of the most dinctintive Chinese clan associations in Malaysia(others clans: Cheah Kongsi, Lim Kongsi etc) It is well known worldwide for its extensive lineage that can be traced back 650 years ago, as well as its closely-knit and defensive congregation of buildings and a magnificent clanhouse. Next, we proceeded to one of the temple near Khoo Kongsi.

After that, we took a walk to Little India. Little India is a colourful place which offers many specialised Indian stores and eating places. Next destination was Peranakan Mansion. The Peranakan, also known as the Babas and Nyonyas, was a prominent community of Acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world, especially in the Straits Settlements (Penang, Mallacca and Singapore) hence its other name, the Straits Chinese. Adopting selected ways of the local Malays and later, the colonial British, the Peranakans had created a unique lifestyle and customs which had not only left behind a rich legacy of antiques but its cultural influences like cuisine and language are still evident in Penang today. We had our lunch at Nyonya Cafe after the Peranakan visit. I ordered Nasi Ulam and Nutmeg water. Both were very nice.

Then, we proceeded to our next destination, Balik Pulau. The town people from Georgetown called it Pulo(浮罗) in their popular Hokkian dialect, which in Malay language it literally means island but to Penang Chinese it is the name of the Balik Pulau town. The local Hakka called it Pu-lo-san-puai, which mean the back of the hill at the place called Pulo(the island). We went for a boat ride in Balik Pulau at Pulau Betong. Pulau Betong is a small island on the southwest corner of Penang Island. It can be seen from the country road that leads to Pasir Panjang. The island is not accessible except by boat. Pulau Betong is uninhabited, safe for some fish-breeding activities conducted there. The wave was quite rough today but we had a great time. Next, we went to see paddy field. All of us like the environment there as it is very relaxing by looking at the green field. Then, we had our dinner at Hill Top. The road is very steep so we decided to hike up the hill and not driving. Anyway, is always good to have some walking. :) The night view from the Hill Top is very nice and this is one of the famous stop in Penang. We end the trip around 9 something.

Last but not least, I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to my penang friends for bringing me to travel around Penang. I really had a wonderful day. And...Tate and Janet, hope you guys enjoy the day.

Facebook

Facebook, some people refer it with 面书, direct translate from facebook. Nowadays, I guess most young people will have facebook account. It is a social network, millions of people using it as a means of making new friends. My initial intention of opening up a facebook account is that most of my friends asked me to open up so that we can keep in touch with each other.

I would like to thanks to the inventor of facebook. I have found back some of my friends who have lost contact after high school. Now, they are in my friends list, we can share things with each other even though we are far apart due to personal commitment.

家在半山芭

最近，我在跟这部连续剧[家在半山芭]，播出时间是每逢星期一至星期四，晚上十点至十一点NTV7。

这是一部充满马来西亚色彩的连续剧。它传达了马来西亚最需要的东西-民族的团结。连续剧里，三大民族都住在半山芭。导演用幽默的方式来呈现三大民族之间的相处，大家一起分工合作。有时难免会有争吵，但到最后，事情都会解决。因为大家的力量。

希望有一天，能看到这样的马来西亚。

属于他们的光辉岁月

我爱听歌,没有特定的歌手,只要好听. 但,我也有特别喜欢的歌手. 以下这几位就是我最爱的男歌手...

张学友 - 他是我心目中,永远的歌神.那年,2007 年,我去看他的演唱会.那是我看过最好看得演唱会.
黄家駒 - 他是我心目中的神.他写的每一首歌,都很有灵魂.他的领导能力,更是令我相当佩服的.他去世的那年,是我永远也忘不了的一年 (也是我堂哥去世的那年).
庾澄慶 - 他是永远的音乐顽童,他的专一形象更是令人佩服的另一点.无独有偶的,张学友和庾澄慶这对好朋友都是我喜欢的男歌手.
陳奕迅 - 他很癫,但是当他唱起歌,却永远能吸引大家的目光.
王力宏 - 他是大家心目中的优质偶像.他最吸引我的,是他不停的创新.他不停的为他的音乐注入新东西,虽然不是每一首都能震撼人心,但,人不是应该常常尝试新东西吗?
张震岳 - 他的歌很能贴近大家的心,尤其是那首我很爱的[爱我别走].
阿信(五月天) - 他的写词能力,一直都是年轻人的心情写照.我尤其爱他的那首[倔强].

我很幸运的能有机会认识他们的音乐,和见证属于他们的光辉岁月.音乐万岁.