Updates

First thing's first, I apologize for not updating my blog for quite some time because I'm so lazy, no, I mean busy with my flying here.

Okay done. Next, updates :

• I passed my Progress Check II on the second trial.
• Today is the first flight for Jeffrey and Ibrahim, unfortunately not for Laith.
• Ten more days to arrive at Malaysia for Christmas and New Year.

Too bad, I'm bringing some friends around Malaysia, so, I might not have the time to hang out with my Malaysian friends. I know you guys miss me, not!

Also, you guys should know it's bloody expensive for me but not for you to call me up from Malaysia, come on, pop me some calls man... Text messages, no thanks. It's also expensive per text reply from the Philippines too.

Things here have been going really slow... So slow I could sleep whole day not bothering when to wake up. Alarms are useless meantime. And before I forget, happy belated and advance birthday to my cousin, Siew and the greatest god-sister around, Pony!

P/S : Safe flights buddies! Don't bully Captain Angeles, Jeffrey and Ibrahim!

4D3N Cebu Trip

My batch and I went to Cebu for a 4-Day 3-Night short break. Pictures are all uploaded in my Facebook account 'cause it will take really long to upload them here.

My 19th Birthday

Hell yeah, it's my birthday, yeah, shawty it's my birthday!

Well this video is the whole story. I was really happy, seriously.

Barhoom and Shona, I love you guys so bloody much! Not to forget, Jeffrey! Also, those who called and texted me from UK, Singapore and Malaysia.

Then, we went for a dinner at C Italian Dining. The food weren't those of my recommendation, but the Italian Sodas and the White Hazelnut Coffee were contrastingly good.
Felt a little bad because Barhoom wasn't there and would rather be with the other Arabs. Anyway, I know he was in dilemma getting stuck between us and his roommates. Not to worry, I feel for you hommie!

And last but not least, after the dinner, Sonali and I waited for Suleiman, one of Barhoom's best friends to arrive from Oman. After his arrival and tour in our institute, we went out to get him checked in into the hotel and went straight to Camelot. Sonali was technically forced to drink the Bacardi 151. Watch and enjoy the video!

Twilight

Well, I've heard a lot about this movie, or rather, this novel. Sad to say that I haven't been exposed to its original story but even so, from many reviews that I've read, I think the movie is a blast. Not much of a disappointment, I guess.

Anyway, I personally think that the movie is interesting in its own ways, from its cinematography to its casts. The special effects are a little corny but acceptable, at least, I get the point!

At times, Sonali, Ibrahim, Jeffrey and I got a little bored through the 2-hour movie, really...

Maybe, I should read the book instead!

Future

What could you possibly predict what's gonna happen in the next minute? I'm so frustrated and exhausted thinking of my future, or should I say, MPL Pilots' future. Things are so unpredictable and even when there is just a signature left in the contract to be signed, there is no guarantee that the contract will take effect.

What am I gonna do if all things fail? It seems that most of the foreigners here have their secret backups except me... Sometimes it really hurts to see how carefree they could be, especially those from the upper batches and I hate it. Seriously.

PILOT.

Can I be one in the future?

Sometimes I doubt it;

sometimes I don't.

Sometimes it's obvious;

sometimes, it seems impossible.

Also, it is highly possible that I couldn't graduate on time, nobody else could, or at least it seems. Sigh, I don't want to think too much about the problems occurring day after another but I can't help it especially almost none of them were solved quickly. It's undeniably irritating at all times!

Seriously, if this is a dead end, I'll be dead in no time. We keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best possible thing to happen.

Starbucks Planner

For the month of November, I felt like a kid and you know why? No you don't. I was collecting STICKERS! Hahaha! Starbucks Coffee stickers!

You know, business tricks, buy 16 cups of coffee and get each a sticker and poof, there you go - a planner.

Well, I was quite happy with it 'cause its papers quality is extremely good and you know how Starbucks goes, greener day by day, all recycled!

Hmm, birthday is coming soon but no plans of any celebration yet... Come on guys, gimme a huge surprise for my last teen year! Sigh... I guess that's all for today, just a little update.

P/S : See you guys in Malaysia really soon! And, dear NS Gang, I'm so curious about the surprise that you guys planned to give!

Brothers and Sister

Attached is a video of Sonali pole-dancing with a pillar, or more like a staircase handle. Last night, we had a barbeque party organized from Batch 6 to celebrate the our achievement on First Solo Flights. All of us are done with that, it was worth celebrating.

Later that night, Sonali and I planned to go for some drinks, either at a nice bar or a lounge but Ibrahim made a last-minute decision to tag along. We headed straight to Starbucks and had Toffee Nut Lattes and slices Oreo Cheese Cakes and then both of them were arguing on where to go.

Sonali wanted to go to club or a disco rather than bar or lounge and Ibrahim didn't agree and we ended up at Camelot. Remember Camelot, the Girly Bar? I celebrated my birthday there last November and did I mention that yesterday was Laith's birthday? We, sad to say but if he were to be there, wouldn't enjoy that much.

We first had Beers, then shots of Tequila. Followed by the Cocktails, Screwdriver consisting Vodka and Orange, Tequila shots again and then the flaming Bacardi 151 with Bailey's Irish Cream. We ended our night with a glassful of Red Wine each.

Now, here comes the funny part! We pretended like real brothers and sister! Can you believe that! The story was, our dad is a pilot, he went around the world and fucked women from Malaysia, Oman and India and, POOF! There we were! The Pimp Lady was so dumb to believe and we continued our short story. Sonali was the only one wasted and she puked so many times! Pity me... Don't ask...

Anyway, it was nevertheless a great night and we officially became brothers and sister!

I love you, Akhooi and Didi!

Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!

Very unfortunately, Monica (Omni Student) skidded her aircraft, RP-C8835 during a solo landing slightly to the right of the centreline and as the right main wheel moved along the grass, drag was created mostly on the right side of the aircraft. Thus, the aircraft moved to the right and rolled straight uncontrollably until the nose wheel braked and nosed down.

Fortunately, she survived without a scratch, physically, but they said she was crying in the Office with the doors locked. I guess it must be quite a big shock to her!

I guess as long as nobody gets hurt, it's a blessed day.

The Fuel Shower

Well, I've done my first ever Solo on the 16th of November. I hope it is not clashing with one of your birthdays, 'cause it's my memorable date now, not yours!

Haha, anyway, RP-C8837 was just okay. I used to be very familiar with that particular aircraft but as I explore the others, I deviate my love to them too... However, the most important thing is that I've done my part. Thanks Captain Louie! So, why wasn't I dressed up properly? They performed the Mixture Ceremony! There were two buckets of liquid, one with all the dirty stuff and the other with clean water. The first one was filled with Aviation Fuel! AvGas! Argh, it burnt my whole body, badly! Oh, did I mention everyone spitted in it? Fuck, that was gross!

Many were there, the foreigners, Batch 6 and friends from the outside world. I felt so sorry that I've completely forgotten to text Batch 6 and that they had to find it out from the others... Consequence of it, no landing videos... They said my third landing was flawless! I do think that it was by far my best landing. I'm flattered! I tell you, history will repeat itself!

Above picture, from left, Captain Louie, RP-C8837 and Moi.
Bottom, I present you, MALAYSIAN, OMANI, INDIAN, Bahraini, Half Bahraini-Malaysian, Singaporean, Jordanian/Kuwaiti, German Filipino and Pure Filipinos.

I LOVE TODAY!

Madagascar : Escape 2 Africa

Just watched Madagascar : Escape 2 Africa with Ibrahim, Sonali and Jeffrey. Well, I have to say, the movie is expectedly good, as in nicely animated and no lame jokes.

We laughed all the way from the beginning to the end of the movie and were still laughing! Luckily, it's not disappointing and we didn't regret watching it.

You guys should give it a try and let me tell you, it's not childish. No dumb people would make a million-dollar movie just to earn kids' money. Think.

Make It Happen

I've watched Make it Happen today and I think it's pretty good, well at least, it's not boring. Dream of a small-town girl and self discovery are some of the main messages delivered from the movie.
Although not a very inspirational movie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead proves she's a very versatile actress. I personally never knew she could dance until I watched this movie! Now, it's your turn. Make it happen!

Tourism and Terrorism

Joke of the day.

Ibrahim, the Omani told me that one of his friends, let's call him X, was planning to go to the States (or other country, I can't remember) for leisure purposes. Since it was his first flight to the States, he was very excited at the same time, very nervous. X's brother told him that when filling up the white card or being asked for the reason of entering the country, write or say "tourism."

The reason for all these hassle is mainly because of the 911 case and since he's an Arab, he has to be worried. Some of his friends were stopped from entering the country of visit and some, being sent home.

So, days before his flight, he kept reminding himself of what his brother told him.

"Tourism... tourism... toorism... torrism... terrism... terrosm..." and on the day of his flight, he was not surprised being asked by the immigration officers of his intentions. But... because of all the reminders and memorizations, he nervously said "Terrorism."

Voila, there you go. He was detained for many, many hours then. Maybe 24 hours, maybe 36 or even 48.

As soon as he was released, he fucked that trip and left for Malaysia. Hehee, just for laughs!

Quantum of Solace

Phew, finally... finally the crappy internet connection is back...

Anyway, I get to watch the Quantum of Solace with Sonali and Ibrahim on the day it was released here in the Philippines.

It is pretty obvious many people in the world agreed that it is one of the must-watch movie of the year, and since the trailer was made very attractively, its success in luring the movie-goers is undeniable.

No matter how many bad critics I've heard before watching the movie, I will not stop myself from watching it. It is the movie everyone talks about and the only way for me to find the truth behind the critics is to watch it myself.

I think I would rate this movie 007/010. Beginning and the ending of the movie are great, really. But the middle part was a little into the sleepy-mode. Maybe it's just the three of us, maybe it's the whole cinema, maybe half the globe, I don't know.

I can't say it is a bad movie but given a chance, I wouldn't watch it. Still, it is however, a Bond movie. Go ahead, give it a try. Who know you might like it!

House Bunny

Finally had the time to go and watch the House Bunny. Not bad actually. Considering it's a comedy, Anna Faris did a pretty good job as a cliché, typical dumb blonde. Way to go, Anna!

"Eyes make up is important. They are like nipples on the face."

Tropic Thunder

"TROPIC BLUNDER"

Not exactly a must-watch. I know, I know, with Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Cruise, how could this movie be a "not exactly a must-watch" right?

Right. Trailer is good. Movie is okay. Plot is just so-so.

This comedy is not even funny! Trust me... Anyway, you could just go and give it a try, and prove me wrong. I don't mind actually. Go, go ahead.

By the way, what was in Stiller's mind? Trying to at least get nominated for Oscar with this movie?

Boo!

Happy Halloween!

Don't let the bats and spiders scare the shit out of you, scary boos! Not to mention some hands glooming outta nowhere to touch you!

Boo!

Tissot T-Touch Expert Titanium

Finally, after a month and twenty two days of misery, my watch has arrived!

Let me present you, the Tissot T-Touch Expert Titanium!

Loving it. So far, so good. Actually, it's great! Its functions suit my complete needs as a cadet pilot and I'm sure I will make (very) good use of it.

Best of all, the touch screen! I'm already addicted to tapping the screen!

By the way, some might say it's a little too thick or something like that, it's reasonable! It's also very light-weighted.

έχθρα

Hatred.

First off, to be honest, I am so disgusted by some people who define themselves as someone who doesn't hold grudges and hatred-free. I have to say, I do hate some people with certain unacceptable attitudes and bad behaviours.

Let this post be the encouragement for you to spit it all out!

I hate that one person, who will always be attached to you until he finds another "friend."

When he does, he will just dump you away, push you to one corner like you are just another piece of shit. God damn it!

Right? I mean, who likes to be freaking used? That kind of people, should never deserve anything good and the new friend he makes should clearly understand that if he can do that to his previous friend, he can do it to you too!

So, there you go. I've spitted it all out. If you are that kind of person, please do me a teeny weeny favour - stay away from me. Thanks, but no thanks!

Now, who's turn is it? Come on, express yourselves!

Você.

You.

Let's talk about you readers this time.

This should be interesting because the thoughts of it kept storming my head.

Here it goes:

Q1 : What do you do currently, as in college/university course(s) or specific profession(s) and is that/are those what you really love?

Q2: Why? Is it/are those because you wanted to or needed to?

I am brought up in a way with deep influences from my Dad, the ever-busy businessman. When I graduated High School, I felt afraid. Really afraid thinking of my new life, new path.

"What course should I be taking?"

"And where?"

"Should I be following my friends?"

"Or just go with the flow?"

I turned and asked my dad. He said something that I will never forget in my life.

"Whatever you wish to do, just let me know. I will support you, pay for you tuition fees until you graduate."

"There's nothing else I can do with the bloody sweat money and they're all for you kids!"

"All my dad taught me was to support you (children) mainly on educations."

"He did that to your first few uncles and aunts and now I'm gonna do it to you."

So, I chose to be in the University of Nottingham and I didn't regret it. I then pulled out during the first summer break and joined Clark Aviation, to be a Pilot.

Now, I know how hard it is for my dad to start working at the young age of fifteen or sixteen even without a high school level of education. He did not make it through high school and I think because his dad passed away at quite an early age, cutting off the needed financials for him to continue schooling.

I may be too young to think this way but to be completely honest, I am taking up aviation course not because I love it, but because of my future family. Of course, I would love to be a pilot, the professional career that the general society talks the most about - the perks especially (in which I will not discuss about here).

The above paragraph sums up the answer for Q1.

Some people that I know are doing what they are doing now because of their parents' wishes and I do know, not all of their wishes merge with their children's, usually clash. Many are seen to be "forced" to study some particular courses just to please their parents and/or friends and/or even the society. Why is it so hard for the unfortunates to do what they love to do?

In this case, I'm quite the opposite. I have the luxury to pick what I want to do, and hell yeah I'm treasuring this. Flying is what I wanted to do, not needed to. I would like to work as hard as possible to get good money and save them up for my future family. But, I'm in doubt if this is really what I love considering I don't do this personally for myself. In any ways, I do not regret making this step, I will never be. Though, sometimes I would be filled with jealousy seeing people doing what they love, what they really want to do. I'll get over it.

The above paragraph sums up the answer for Q2.

So, why am I saying this post is for you, about you? I would really appreciate it if everyone of you who spent time reading this could write down your personal experiences.

Please state:

- full name and/or nickname (how people greet you)

- how are you related to me (families, friends or even passerby)

- answers for both the questions (Q1 and Q2)

Whatever you're doing right now, try spending five minutes to write them down on the comment box of this post. Let the rest feel for you, not sympathizing but understanding your choices.

A sincere token of appreciation, "Thanks!"

Sunset Solo Flight

She didn't see that coming! All along, she has been expecting an early flight, perhaps 0700 but definitely not a sunset's!

She did three stop-and-go's and she pulled them off! She was like a bird, first taking off off the nest and out of her comfort zone! I felt really happy for her, so did the rest of the audience.

Sonali : RP-C8835, just landed and cleared of the active runway and closing my flight plan.

Tower : Congratulation! (Congratulations! Screaming and yelling from the background - the Clark Tower staffs!)

She had so many people rooting for her! We clapped as she landed and laughed with her when she squealed out of happiness. I texted her dad all the way to Russia and I can tell that he was very happy for her.

Sonali's Dad : Now you've proved you're my daughter! (Her dad is a very experienced Fighter Pilot from the National Defense of India)

Sonali : What do you mean! Don't say that, dad... Hahahaha!

That's what happened yesterday. It ended pretty nicely.

(Hm, I wonder when's my turn...)

By the way, as an international aviation tradition, we poured very dirty water unto her and the crowd cheered as she yelled, "Now, pour the bloody (clean) water!" She couldn't wait for the push-and-pull of "Who's gonna pour the clean water?"

(Photo from Francis' Canon PowerShot TX1)

The Strangers

The Strangers is not as bad as I thought! Its trailer is definitely one of the creepiest trailers by far.

I would rate this 8 out of 10. I was on the edge of the seat, trying to shut my eyes so that I wouldn't be frightened but it was of no use. This movie is great! Moreover, it has no digitally enhanced graphics which have made the movie more realistic. Besides, it was inspired by true events!

So, you say it's familiar? Maybe. Maybe not. The production was actually finished in 2007 but was postponed twice due to some complications.

Horror movie fans should taste this!

한국 or 香港 ?

After the visit to Malaysia, the HOT Captain Krish will be heading to South Korea alongside the head of Business Management Team, Dexter Ampong. So, will this country of not less than 5,000 years of tradition and cultural preservation be our next destination?

On the other hand, the General Manager should be in Hong Kong right now. If not South Korea, will the world-known City of Lights, Hong Kong be our next training centre? I am salivating for the great food already! Besides, speaking and understanding cantonese is not a problem for me. I'll do great there, I hope! Either way, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea or Hong Kong, wouldn't matter much. It is just a matter of individual preference.

Also, the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI), Boris Bratusevac is leaving for Croatia as soon as possible for as long as ten days on a personal leave.

(Images courtesy of iStockphoto™)

Roof of What?

Oh did I mention that after the shot (QFE 0001FT), we lost hold of the gravity? Yes, everyone was floating happily. Try to examine each and every one of them, give yourself a big laugh! Go on, don't be shy!

Back to the original post. Roof of what? I'm living under the roof of fighter aircraft! Mirage and chinooks just to name a few.

Today, my flight was cancelled due to the prolonged delay at the holding point and I was on queue number four! Six aircraft was waiting and my instructor, Rey was the only one who asked for more information about the fighter aircraft ongoing activities.

He asked about the estimated delays and how long were we going to wait and while the other five aircraft was listening, they began to terminate their flight plan one after another. I then terminated my flight plan and we taxied back on an indian file to the ramp. They were having air formations until the sun set!

That was what happened this evening. Later, I heard something really nice and exciting!

Guess what?

Captain Krish, a retired from Indian National Defense who is now working as the HOT guy in Clark Aviation is going to Malaysia to arranged our Level-D A320 Simulator training! Currently, few were sent to Singapore to continue their training. All I hope is that by the time I reach that phase, I will be going to Malaysia to undergo this training!

I am so sure I'm gonna have a hell lots of fun there, having my kinda food, language, car, cash and everything! Malaysia is like heaven to me, still heaven.

I will be extremely disappointed and having no fun if I were to be sent to Singapore. No offense Singaporeans!

P/S : HOT stands for Head of Training, mind you!

Pink Funhouse

Yes, you are right if you're guessing she's Pink. I can't wait for exactly two weeks for her fifth album with the tittle 'Funhouse' to be released!

October 28th will be exact. If I get hold of this album, I'll have all her five albums!

So What, being her first single from the album is great! I am a big fan of hers and I can't stress enough!

Her styles being masculinely rockish merges with her feminine appearance; or, maybe the other way round can't suit her better! Either way, she still rocks!

QFE 0001FT

Clark Aviation Updates.

• Sonali did not complete her Solo Progress Check due to Captain Leng's busy schedules.
• Zellent performed the continued Circuit Flight in preparation for Solo with Captain Somera because Captain Lecciones was at Cebu.
• Francis' flight was delayed due to Radio Transmission problems. Zellent lent him a David Clark headset.
• Edward went to Omni to witness Zellent's poor landings.
• Jeff was reported elevated from the ground and recorded a scale of 0001 feet from the QFE (Question Field Elevation).
• Everyone and everything else were right in place.
• Well, not exactly everyone. Little Bunny was misplaced due to his tiny physical appearance.

Moi et Moi-même...

Me and Myself...

(All pictures were taken at Omni)

Life can be really sweet for some otherwise, bitterly sour for the rest. I'm in the latter category.
So, you ask, what's wrong with me? Seriously, I have no idea.
I'm at the base of my lifetime journey, not even close to a tiny bit of success yet...
I've been studying, flying, doing research and put in a lot of effort into this but they just don't seem to work out!

Sonali will be doing her Progress Check tomorrow, as a preparation before Solo. I'm talking about solo! How cool is that? I mean, I believe that's the once-in-a-lifetime thing that most pilot cadets in the world would want to achieve! This will be the moment that proves you can handle the aircraft all by yourself and without any complication.

I've been flying longer than she had but now, she's progressing faster and better than I've ever achieved. Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely happy for her and I wish for the best to happen. I'm just a little worried bout myself. I can't seem to cope up! I can't land the aircraft the way my instructor wants and not to mention all the other pilots out there.

I feel like I've always been failing myself; falling deeper and deeper into the losers-abyss. I don't want to feel this way, I don't want to be this way but I have no capability to deviate myself from this direction. I've tried, tried really hard and now I'm drained. I used to think, "I have a goal and I'm determined to achieve it!" but life doesn't always go the way I wanted...

Sigh...

Spider!

Holy crap! I saw this mini tarantula, well, not really tarantula, just to exaggerate how big and creepy it was while I was cleaning my room the other day.

Well, I've been always been a fan of spiders and I've always been planning to get huge tarantulas as pets but I guess they really creep my mum out!

Tags - Zengie

Part One.

1. What is the relationship of you and her?

Best friends.

2. Your five impressions towards her.

- Pretty
- Smart
- Princessy
- Extremely friendly
- Generous

3. The most memorable thing she had done for you.
Sending me precious text messages.

4. The most memorable thing she had said to you.
"I feel like hugging you so badly."

5. If she become your lover, you will...
Not spoil her current relationship, of course!

6. If she become your enemy, you will...
Convince myself that it's not true...

7. If she become your lover, she has to improve on...
Nothing.

8. If she become your enemy, the reason is...
Probably... I don't think it's gonna happen...

9. The most desirable thing to do on her is?
Smell her hair! Just kidding!

10. The overall impression of she is?
A princess who is so proud of herself with no ego and extremely friendly.

11. How do you think the people around you will feel about you?
I seriously have no idea. But I hope it's not too bad...

12. The character of you for yourself is?
Really ego at times. Otherwise, I'll try to be as friendly as possible.

13. On contrary, the character you hate of yourself is?
Being pessimistic.

14. The most ideal person that you wanna be is?
Lovable.

Part Two.

1. Each player of this game starts off with 15 weird things/habits/little known facts about yourself.

2. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 15 weird things/habits/little known facts as well as state the rules clearly.

3. At the end, you need to choose 10 people to be tagged and list their names.

4. No tags back!

 - - - - -

1. Not contented with my height.
2. Kinda sensitive at specific stuff.
3. Constantly avoid being photographed.
4. A gadgets freak.
5. Geeky!
6. Friendly, I guess.
7. Problematic.
8. Very talkative.
9. Stop talking when got drunk.
10. On contrary, talk extra more when tipsy.
11. Loves privacy.
12. Clean freak.
13. Uncool.
14. An avidly movie-goer.
15. Artistic.

Tag :
- Aez
- Edmond Wong
- Kuang Te
- Leoric Chin
- Poni
- Siok Jin
- Sonali
- Sook Lee
- Wei Shioun
- Zi Wei

Sky Diving

Thinking of it, I was so close to sky dive but the instructors' schedules clashed on mine, so I ended up didn't dive.

Of course, I would really wanna try new stuff but I guess it wasn't my time yet!

I saw these sky divers few days ago and I thought doing it as soon as... as... as I want to!

P/S : I know the picture is not clear, that's the best I got...

The Gravedancers

Can you believe it was released in the States in 2006? Yeah you should.

And can you believe it was just released recently here? You should too because it was.

Anyway, I watched this movie and you're right if you're guessing I was with a girl.

You're right again if you would to guess that she has been screaming, yelling, jumping, moving, shaking, and so on. You name the impulsive expressions, she pulled them all off!

You're also right that she is the infamous, Sonali.

Let's go back to the movie. Yes, the trailer was made beautifully horrifying but guess what, it is crappy. Generally, the most interesting part of a movie or book would be its complicatedly-knotted climax and how the characters untangle it, right?

Well, in this movie, you can just forget about it. It's really crappy. The so-called graphics by the same team who made the Fantastic 4 and Hellboy 2, I was expecting too much. At least, the same scale and degree of graphics smoothness would do, but, let's just say they've tried their very best.

First approximately one hour was nevertheless, nicely done but not after that. That's all I'm gonna say.

Mirrors

I would say, this movie really creeps me out! It's good by the way. I mean, would you rather spend one and a half hour in the cinema thinking, "Is this really a horror movie?" or cupping your face with both hands and leave some creeks in between fingers to peak some scenes?

I did the latter and my muscles-tensed-up session did pay off. Waaatch it! 

Royal Mail

Hell yeah I love Royal Mail!

Well, not that I knew the courier service or something, I just learnt about its existence when I purchased this something!

This morning at my Estimated Departure Time of 0700, I didn't fly. VFR was closed. I've waited until 1000 and decided to inform Rey, my instructor that I'll be leaving for base.

He said he'll fix some of my schedules and cross-check them with Dianne.

So, on my way back, Roque the driver asked, "Are you in a hurry to go back?" and I replied "No, why?" He said he is going to the Air Post Office in the US Air Force City to get some mails. I then told him that I'll just get down with him. I was actually, impatiently looking for my packages. Just right before we left, the clerk read a name from a small package saying "Zellent Low" and I was already smiling.

Now, I'll wait again, with patience this time, for USPS to deliver my watch!

Oman

(Yeah, try sipping the coffee with the stirrer!)

Luckily you picked up the phone.

Otherwise... never mind!

Hell yeah, it's your birthday!

Shorty, it's your birthday!

Happy birthday man!

And fuck, you're now a year older.

I'll wait for my turn in exactly two months time. Take care!

I know you're having fun in Oman, so I'll save up the have fun-speech.

Bangkok Dangerous

I went out and watched Bangkok Dangerous earlier this evening. It is an exciting movie, well at least it doesn't start with some long and slow boring scenes.

It starts off well, very captivating and attention grabbing until the climax. 

(SPOILER ALERT!)

That's when I was wondering, and really wondered what's he gonna do with the gun pointing at himself, aiming it to kill Surat (antagonist) with their heads sticking to each other. I wondered if Kong (protagonist) was gonna somehow shoot Nicholas' gun away, or kill the cops. Well, he stood there and did nothing. This is the ending part.

Overall, I think the ending could be made better. Why so? Watch it and judge it by yourself.

I Miss Them...

I've been trying to call Ibrahim on his Omani cell a moment ago but he didn't pick up. I guess he's praying. Strange enough, every time I try to call him, he'll be half-way through his prayer. Sorry! If I knew that you'll be praying that time, I won't be disturbing.

I miss all of them...
I can't believe I'm saying this but I seriously miss National Service... Well, not that I would go back, but I just miss the good-ol-times we spent together, together all the time! I miss home... I miss Malaysia... I feel so lonely here... It's like I'm homeless...

P/S : I was bald headed! Well, I know you can see, okaaay!

Butterfly

I saw this yellow thingy flapping its wings outside my room, above the grass. I've decided to take a picture of it.

Did you know that the so-called origin of the name "butterfly" came from the words "flutter by?"

And they have taste buds on their feet!

Now, try to imagine that on human.

Gross!

Nim's Island

I finally get to watch this movie! I think it was released around April this year. I can't recall. I've heard a lot about it and I do think it's a great family movie.

It's also very realistic.

Acted by this Little Miss Sunshine, she has grown so much and for an acting of a girl her age, she can act!

She's Back!

Taj Mahal Monument

Sonali is back!

She got me something really nice.
How sweet!
Russian Vodka,

Russian Chocolate and...

last but not least, COKE of course! This is from India. The Russian one exploded...

ONEs Part TWO

ONE problem solved.

ONE email from best friend.

ONE advice taken from me.

ONE friend arrived at Singapore from Russia.

ONE Indian is arriving in Clark Airport tomorrow.

ONE friend called from Oman.

ONE friend came back from Australia.

ONE phone call made to that Singaporean.

ONE flight cancelled this morning due to closed VFR.

ONE day-off from flying tomorrow.

ONE instructor flew to Cebu Island this evening.

ONE pack of chips was given by a Filipino instructor.

ONE who was educated in Australia.

ONE good dinner had.

ONE 8-ball was shot into the side-hole of the pool table.

ONE confirmation received from United Kingdom.

ONE watch still not arriving from the United States of America.

ONE pocket-burning credit card bank statement to be paid.

ONE conversation made from Russia.

ONE who is a Malaysian.

ONE long post.

ONE text message received earlier.

ONE club event invitation.

ONE lie is enough to break a trust.

ONE sentence is enough to break a heart.

ONE second is enough to lose a battle.

ONE smile is enough to fall in love.

ONE mistake is enough to lose a job.

ONE touch is enough to heal a wounded heart.

ONE Zellent is more than enough.

ONE son/brother/friend you deserve.

ONE blog updated.

ONEs

Today. It's been a long ONE year, ONE month and elevens of ONE day from the start of my course.

Today, I did ONE take-off, ONE type-conversion, ONE circuit and ONE landing.

Also, there is ONE movie (Babylon A.D.) that I wanted to watch since it was released ONE month ago but there is no ONE who wants to watch it, maybe because it's with me.

I've bought myself ONE new watch (Tissot T-Touch Expert) and I've waited for ONE week for it to confirm its shipping from the States. That costs me ONE thousand and ONE hundred US Dollars.

I bought something else ONE day ago which cost me ONE hundred and tens of ONE British Sterling Pounds. It took the seller ONE complete day to dispatch it from UK. I guess I can only confirm its shipping after ONE week, at least.

Today, ONE of my best friends sent me ONE text message and ONE email. There is ONE major problem she's facing right now with her abso-bloody-lutely insane ex-boyfriend. I'm glad I was the ONE she texted.

I came back at around ONE, this afternoon and right now, after ONE full hour, I'll be having my dinner at the cafeteria. And since it's Thursday today, the ONE chef who could cook great Japanese and Chinese dishes will be serving at the bar instead of the public cafeteria.

ONE Life to lead, many ONES of Mistakes to make to complete the Life Cycle.

I am missing ONE, and the only ONE country in this world. None else.

Sweet!

I was (very) surprised to see the download rate went up so high! It peaked higher until I decided to grab a snapshot of it and that's what I got. Thanks to Google, I've gotten myself the best port to use, best upload and download limits. Don't leech guys, it's a SIN!

Anyway, yesterday night, so many people chatted with me after I added a little information in my MSN's name to

"Zellent : I Miss a lot of People..."

Well, if I knew that earlier, I would have changed it more often and a lot earlier! Just admit it, you people miss me!

Yesterday really was my day! I was really happy. I mean, I started that morning with a 96% (read previous post, in case you have not yet), then it was a lonely, boring day until night took place. I had a long, nice chat with three of my brothers! Well, WS, the second brother didn't reply after a short while. PH, the third and I talked about something that I would never expect him to talk about - his STUDIES! I am so happy for him! "It was a lucky week for him, in which in return, cost him RM50." Then I had some fun playing online chess with WJ, the youngest brother. Of course I won the game, don't ask! Hahaa!

It's a shame we don't usually do that but I guess coming over to Philippines does have its advantages! Also, I talked to my 5th Aunt, Mohamed's Mum and surprisingly, we discussed bout many stuff!

Sonali is coming back this Saturday from Russia! Good for her, finally.

I miss my Lovely FAMILIES...

I miss M.O.I....

I miss Nottingham and the Notti Kids...

I miss National Service and the NS Bugs...

I miss Seri Suria and the Sweet Royalties...

I miss Kajang High School and the Smartasses!

I miss Kasturi Tutor Centre and the Friendly Strangers!

I miss YOU PEOPLE!

I do, I DO...

P/S : YOU ARE IN THE LIST, DON'T DOUBT! By the way, thanks for missing me, I appreciate it, a hell lot!

I Love...

I love beeeers!

I guess they helped a lot last night, with the mooncake of course!

Hmm, do I love aircraft? Maybe?

No, I don't love reading by the way.

Anyway, I exceeded the passing score of 70% and I got myself a 96%!

Woah, I was so panic before the exam because, I was practically "partying" last night until about 2 in the morning. I was so worried because I didn't read anything at all in the given two free days so I stayed up, googling the stuff that I should know about this new aircraft that I'll be aviating. Effort paid off, I guess...

P/S : So sorry to Jopat and Mac, and also Cheston. It's not my fault that I was lucky during the exam, alright? It was really, pure luck.

Mid-Autumn Festival

I went out of my room, planned to get some fresh air and to my surprise, I saw Rosie!

Her room is like four rooms away from mine. We chatted for an hour and more and Bensie Tan offered me a Moon Cake!

Talked a lot about many things with them and what's good of moon cake without beeeeers?

Yeap, we drank and talked and smoked and it was great! At least, I didn't feel so alone, alone.

Thanks SookLee, you've been very nice to me ever since, ever since, ever since we knew each other!

P/S : Cessna 152 EQC (Equipment Qualification Course) Exam tomorrow! Hope the beers help!

Sky Kids

"Sky Kids" is its international title because "Flyboys" clashes with another movie in 2006, lead male character by James Franco.

Anyway, this movie is not bad! Well, the part when the "kids" landed the aircraft is absolutely not realistic but other than that, the movie is enjoyable. Another thing is, I can't believe that the blonde boy (picture; right) is at my age! He looks so young! I guess that's the power of make-up and stuff like that...