My Senseless Ramblings About My Own Senseless Life

Gosh! This is the month where i have tons of people hate me. For many different reason. I havent had a good month last month (even though it was my birthday month). My emotions are a lil bit unstable. But now it is already getting better but then again there is always something to tarnish it.

I said something that made one of my very close friend here in DPA get upset with me. And up till now he refuse to even talk to me. On top of all he wasn’t even want to see me. Gosh! What had i done wrong here? I know that i said something wrong but i had been apologising for millions of times already.

Then i got into fight with Ishak. Also becoz of something i said. It was quite a serious issue and i deeply regretted it until now and he is also refusing to talk to me. My my. Now i am lost. I am thinking that i am losing my best friend here.

On top of all that. Some of my friends are also upset with me as i broken my promise to have dinner with them. But it is becoz i have this Cancer talk thingie and i cant very well get out of it. I think they have to much of me being too busy to go out with them and they also are being Abasa (arabic for sour face) with me.

I hate it when it comes down to this. I have some unresolve issues making my mind a mess and now i have to deal with this. Okay. I think it is my fault but i hope that they have the decency to actually try to be able to fathom why i cant be there for them or why sometimes i just like said a wrong things. Somehow i have to rectify this but seems like i am the only one trying. They just simply like to blame me. And i have no problem with that as i am the one who actually trigger this in the first place. For the time being i am trying to be patient and try my best to rectify things but if it is going nowhere. I have nothing else up in my sleeve. I hate hostility.

What should i do?

Earlier today i just finished packing myself out of INTAN WILAYAH TENGAH or INTENGAH. We have to move out to KBS opposite to INTAN BUKIT KIARA. My my. This is the third time we are being moved out. I register in INTAN BUKIT KIARA. Then had to change room and then shifted to INTENGAH and now back to KBS. Gosh! But it is an experience. Making ourself mobile.

Ishak coming back from Frankfurt today and i just picked him up in KLIA. Guess what? He is bored of Kuala Lumpur and decided he wants to go to Sabah for the weekend. What da heck! So i called up my Sabahan friend to ask what so interesting about Sabah. If we go there now would be able to climb Mount Kinabalu. NOPE! It will take a bloody 12 hours (if i am correct) to climb up and little bit lesser time to come down. Whoowey!

Arriving in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (this is the first time i go to KK) i was lost. I dont know what to do and where to go. We go to Sutera Harbour to check it (it’s fabulous). What else to do? Not sure yet. But i seriously thought that Ishak is one really surprising person. He can just think of going anywhere in a split second. I still remember back then we went to Singapore taking the morning flight and came back with the final flight. This would be almost the same thing. But seriously. It is just damned unplanned.

Tonite maybe we go out for seafood. That is one thing that Sabah is well known for and i am so going to eat that. After all these past few weeks full of non-stop action and surprises, i think i deserve to get some rest. Just arrive about 2 hours ago and still we have no idea where are we going to go. Just let the wind takes it course.

Going back to KL tomorrow noon. Ishak is going back to Frankfurt with the nite flight from KLIA. And i am going back to classes in INTAN and facing the exam next week. I still can’t memorised the Surah Abasa, and my recital time is on 14th. Just like they say, as you grow older, your mind grew more corrupted.

For now i just want to relax and take my own sweet time and left next week for next week. I can’t be thinking of next week today. It is my rest day. And i need it badly!!!!!

Talking about it won’t do any justice. Someone have to actually experience it to know how it was like. It was hell. That was for sure. But somehow being attached to the army for one whole week really open my eyes about certain things, one of it of course regarding our nation’s ultimate defender, the army themselves. One whole week as an army. Sounds exciting?

Prior to the day I was supposed to go there, I already ask several people about how it was like. Most of the stories that I’ve heard was not a good one. But one thing they have in common was the food is truly great. And I couldn’t agree more.

The first day that we arrive in PULADA in Ulu Tiram, Johore, we were quickly brought to the marching field where we were shouted at as being slow as molasses. That was truly a great welcoming. We were issued t-shirt and quickly been send to our respective dorms to change into our sports attire. On the ground full of small rocks in between the boys and girls’ dormitory, we were ordered to do the physical activity. 100 times PT10 (I doubt everyone would know what it is unless they done it before) 30 times push-ups, 30 times sit-ups, 50 times squat jumps and not to forget 50 times star jumps. My legs went all wobbly after that. Then we were ordered (again) to run towards the big field for another activity – the 100 metres crawling and 100 metres side roll. That was seriously bad. It was seriously undoing. The girls and the boys, under the heavy rain, just imagine. It was some experience. First day goes by with all of us went flat under the scrunity of the army officers.

Second day doesn’t seem to be promising either. Waking up at 530 a.m in the morning and went straight for breakfast and the morning physical training. The usual of course came out first. After the first day torture, the second day was a little bit lighter. But light is not light. For those who weren’t mentally prepared could crumble and broke down the first second. We were ordered to go to the marching field. Under the scorching hot sun, on the tar field, what a nightmare. The activity I hate the most, marching practice. After the morning physical training to this, I took a lot out of me. But I kept smiling inside and console myself mentally that I can do this. Lots of people done this before and they are still alive and well to talk about it, so of course I can do this. The marching practice ended with two of our friend passed out. But everyone is okay, alive and kicking. Then a more exciting activity was filed into our schedule, also one of my favorite, abseilling. From 35 metres tall tower, we have to abseil down the rope to the ground. I love the adrenaline pumping up to my brain.

Third day proves to be something else. We were taken deep inside the shooting practice areas which were covered in the jungle. We were told that we were going to spend the nite there for the ambush practice. Prior to that, we have to set up a camp in the respective area. Separated into three platoons and we were taken to our respective camp sites. After set up our camps, we went back to the rendevous point where we had a ‘JUNGLE NITE’ activity and pokok (a nickname given to one of our friend) was chosen to host the event. What a laugh we had that nite. He was so cool and funny that we can’t get our heads straight coz we had been laughing to hear his antics. This time we were divided into groups of respective states we were from. And each group has to perform three performance of their choice. The nite went well indeed.

Finished with the ‘JUNGLE NITE’, we were taken back to our ambush point where we have to get ready with our respective M-16 and be prepared for the enemy to come. It was awesome. Then we were taken back to our campsite, which only going to bed inside our head. Surprise, surprise, my platoon leader told us to introduce ourself and sing a song. There were 22 of us and it took the whole three hours to finish with it. Did we go to bed after that? NO NO NO. We were ordered to clear up the campsite to go back to our dorm and take a bath for the next activity. It was 530 a.m in the morning. We havent slept the whole nite and we have to go for the shooting exams after that.

Third day starts off with the shooting exam using M-16. We were issued with 20 bullets and a target with a distance of 100 metres. How did it go? Mine was bad. But luckily I was chosen among 10 best shooters to represent my platoons for another shoot. This time it is the plate shooting contest. Each platoons have to prepare 10 representative (5 girls and 5 boys) divided into two groups for a final shoot out event. Surprise, surprise, I was the sharp shooter of the day. I had done very well indeed. My group (consists of pokok, azrin, sharliza, sri and me) went out to outbest all other platoons for the final glory. In the end as the winner we have to go head to head with our instructors for a bonus shoot out. Still the same rules, 5 bullets for each and 7 plates to be taken down. I shoot all 5 within 15 seconds and let my team mates to shoot down another 2. The day went extremely well and I regain back my confidence that day. The rest of the day I just smile and smile.

Fourth day sees us taking up Panti Mount. I love hiking and this is one of the activities I look forward to. Everything went very well and I just love every seconds of it. Not much happen this day except for a rehearsal for our BBQ dinner scheduled on Friday. Where? Just guess. Hyatt Regency in Johore Bharu, a 5 star hotel with luxurious BBQ dinner waiting for us. That is good to hear.

Extreme 8km walk was on on the fifth day. The morning went with our platoon were released first and I was very proud of my achievement that day. I was assigned to buddy up with one of our mates, Hidayah who seems to have difficulty keeping up with the rest of us during the walk. Packed with 8kg of sands in our backpack, 2 litres of water and M-16, we had to walk down and up the hill. I never knew that I have much energy that I can run with all that and at the same time push Hidayah to catch up with me. End up I have to carry Hidayah’s M-16 along with mine, added another burden to my already tough burden. In addition to that I also pushed Hisham and end up with Jaclyn and Sri in tow till the finish line. We end the walk in the second place with 1 hour 13 minutes. It was a good experience which I care to repeat. Hehehe.

That nite was our BBQ dinner nite and it went extremely well. BBQ buffett along with grilled baby lobster, my god, it was heaven. Pokok was once again chosen to be the host for our informal section. And once again he didn’t fail to make us amuse with his antics. We went back with the next day as our final day in PULADA. But before that, we have another event to complete before we can declare which platoon will be chosen to be the best platoon.

The morning kicks off with the final event. The event consists of series of chores to be completed within the designated route prepared by the officers. On top of all that, we have to carry a piece of log, bullet case (about 7kg), a flag, and 6 eggs. Our platoon lost the game and we missed out to be chosen the best platoon. It was okay. As usual, when there is a winner, there’s always a non-winner. Hehehe.

After all that we done the closing ceremony, packed our things and cleaned up the area, prepared to go back to INTAN. But the officers aren’t going to let us go that easy. They have another thing hidden up their sleeves. We were gathered together and was told that one of us fail the module and have to repeat the module with the next batch. Everyone was shocked to listen to this. Then Sharliza was announced as the person who is going to repeat the module. But we all knew that it was a trick as we know that Sharliza’s birthday was only 2 days ago and they just want to take the opportunity to play us around before letting us go. But what a scare! Finally we went for our final meal in PULADA (which I am going to miss the most) and headed back to INTAN.

All in all, it was a best experience I have in my life. But this experience I rather let it be only once in a lifetime as I don’t think that I want to go through all that again. Hehehe.

Hectic and full of running around. That’s all I can say after 2 weeks of DPA. One advice to my dear PTD mates who are still waiting for your DPA. Keep fit. Otherwise. Jeng jeng jeng. But it is fun indeed. So let me tell you about my 2 weeks of DPA experience.

First day – 18 February 2008

Register my name and then take the room key. My room mate is actually a senior by 6 months (meaning he got into the service earlier batch 1/2007). Then pack up to go for 3 days 2 nites of camping in Bukit Cerakah Shah Alam. Got there via bus then set up the camp and then got nightwalk.

Second day – 19 February 2008

More or less like an ice-breaking. We are all divided into groups. We have tasks to be completed. Various tasks. Don’t going to break it all to you. Let you guys imagine what it would be. But one thing for sure. You wont came out clean. Hehehe. My tagline – APAKAH? Now it had been my signature tagline for all my groupmates concern. Whenever they meet me up. APAKAH? Got to present something for the closing nite. I was one of the committee in charge of the BBQ for the dinner. Great!

Third day – 20 February 2008

Packing up and getting ready to go back to INTAN Bukit Kiara. Great expedition. Then lets start with all the advices given with the program facilitator. Do’s and don’ts.

Fourth day – 21 February 2008

Series of lectures again. And also we were given the news that we are going for a trekking expedition in Gunung Angsi.

Fifth day – 22 February 2008

Series of advices

Sixth day – 23 February 2008

Split into two groups. One group are going to Gunung Angsi first and then the rest are going to do a performance. And ours are known as ASPIRATION NITE 1/2008.

Seventh day – 24 February 2008

Our turn to go to Angsi. Fun and exciting. Going back to INTAN and got entertained by the previous group. A nite to remember indeed.

Physical Fitness Week – 25^th February – 1^st March 2008.

Series of a very good lectures about fitness and also ettiquette and also we all got our lounge suit. The starting day to punch card. Every day. Clock in and out.

p/s : we (the smokers) are given the special place to smoke which is called as a CLUBHOUSE. And it is up the hill. Got finess test and ended with 2.4km run which have to be completed less than 15mins for guys and 18mins for girls. I passed. Those who didn’t have to redo the run. And submitted our first assignment for the DPA. I also catched cold during this time. Now completely healed.

That’s all for last two weeks. Tomorrow I will start with new module. Research medothology. Seriously I don’t know what is that. But I will find out soon. Wish me all the best for DPA. To be continued.

p/s : it has been a while since I last updated my blog. One thing for sure I will update it as frequent as I can.

I am so tired with meetings and all for the upcoming Federal Day. What did I do to ease my stress? Layan Youtube. Hahahah. What did I watch? Emil Emilda. Kinda cool story. Got some elements from Betty La Fea, Full House and so on. I am not saying it is a copycat. Just that there’s certain things that you can relate to some other series. But I have no problem with that as the series was indeed interesting to watch and really entertain me a lot.

The series is about a lil bit unfashionable yet adorable girl, emilda (by Syarifah Amani) who was chosen to be a successor for a media company after the CEO was killed. She had to be married so that she has enough credibility to run the company. Here comes emil (aaron aziz) a desperate guy looking for a job and be lucky to meet emilda as he is offered to be emilda’s husband until they found the late CEO’s missing son of 20 years.

There’s lots of comedy and incidents happen that brought both of them together until later been separated by a dreadful fate. But in the end is always happy ending. I really like the ‘fantasying’ part the most, firstly by amani’s character and later aaron’s character got afflicted with the ‘fantasying’ part. It was damn funny! It is a much watch. Great acting by the lead and supporting actors/actresses.

This series actually lighten up my life a lil bit. From life full of stressful things to do prior to Federal Day to a more eased up my mind kind of things. And one more thing that make it so funny is the fact that the main character looked like im, my friend. He looked like im with the hat. Then I later told im about this only to have his ego boost coz he looked like aaron aziz. Aduss…Pening…Mengong tul….but whatever it is I just finished watching the whole 25 episode of this.

Now I am going for Kerana Cintaku Saerah. The title song is my current often played song in the computer. Seribu Tahun by Singaporean singer Imran Ajmain. Very melancholic. Very poetic. I just like listen to it. For the time being I need to listen this kind of song to ease up my stressed out brain. I can’t very well go to the rock for now. Owh it’s already getting late. Waiting for Nihayah to come and fetch me. Then I am back on my bed. Time to rest.

Yesterday I was the head of my ministry’s contingents for Maal Hijrah celebration in PICC. Saying it out loud is easier than having it done. Anyway, finished with that I came home and just drifted into dreams. Dreams and dreams. When I woke up it is already 3pm (I came back before 12pm). Then I remember that I missed out something. I lost 3 hours just by sleeping away. I am not usually like this. Usually I would make sure that each second are filled with numerous occasions. I will fill in my social calendar like crazy. So that I will enjoy my single life before I take on the next step. I guess that my life nowadays is really taking a toll on me.

It was never too hard for me to differentiate my social and professionalism. I had been able to distinguish between these two without any hassle since my university years. But now I was like trapped in what should I do and what I shouldn’t do. Maybe the age has catch up on me. Or maybe the marriage bug. I don’t know. Seeing two of my hangout buddies getting married the end of last year made me think again of how much longer I am going to go on like this. I had done exactly what I had done during my university years except it got more hectic nowadays.

Changing girlfriends never bothered me before. But now I really thinking of going serious no matter what. I might end up marrying somebody that my mom’s choose for all I know. With my life still in hanging, I guess I am getting more matured. Last night Alia throws a party due to her birthday. I was lost in crowds as I never know who her friends are, except for few of her close friends. And I felt old. They still look like they are not going to settle down for another years to come yet I was there thinking that I am an inferior. But still food was all I care. I don’t mind as much as Alia is one of my very close female friends.

I have been going in this ride long enough. Now is the time to get serious. I am serious enough about my job and I feel compelled to defend my job when someone easily says that all I have to do is shake my leg. Let see how much shaking legs would they see when it reach their ignorant heads.

Still stuck with the Federal Day thingy. Hopefully can finish it all up as early as I can. Getting lightheaded with all the names and addresses already. Huhuhu.

It has been a while since I last updated my blog. I was busy with my work for the past few weeks with the parliamentary session, meetings and outings. Most of my friends can’t really believe how busy I was since I started working as a government officer. They all have the same misconception, government workers all have nothing to do and think only about eating. Which is NOT TRUE AT ALL!!!

The job proves to be quite demanding and needed every inch of my patience and tolerance. It is not an easy job to do. I still remember there’s this one older (obviously) and obviously never and knows nothing about what she had been talking about stated that working with the government is not a challenge. I beg to differ! I am working with the focus on the country’s development, and how dare you say that it is not challenging. You are welcome to apply and let see how far you can get. And I am not saying about the job. I am merely stating about the interview. Enough about my work.

About my life nowadays. Well, things have been going smoothly for all I care. Except for the fact I have to cancel out some dates with my friends due to my commitment. A lot of sorry the morry about that. My hangout groups nowadays are mostly PTDs. It is not because of I don’t want to hang out with others; it is just because we all work and some of us live in putrajaya, including me.

Shopping, new year, jingo bells, aidiladha, movies, concerts. I didn’t miss a thing. But the new year is quite a disappointment as my plan were to actually go to Bangkok to celebrate it but due to some problem it got cancelled in the very last minute. PITY ME. Huhuhuhu. Aidiladha, this is the first time I celebrate it by going to the shopping mall. I didn’t manage to go back to Alor Setar so I called up some of my friends who are actually in

Kuala Lumpur

and just go to cinema to watch NATIONAL TREASURE. It is daunting to face the fact that it sounds so pathetic celebrating hari raya in a shopping mall. But what to do, have to get used to it. There are still years to come.

My Chemical Romance concert proves to be my saving grace as I missed Gwen’s due to my 2 weeks of introductory course in Kemaman (which also caused me to miss my 3 months booked in advanced ticket to

Bangkok

) for the new batch of PTD. I still remember the screaming from Hakim when he learns that I will not be going to the concert but subsidies when he learnt about why. It was funny. He must be thinking that this is another one of my pranks since I missed the Muse concert in February.

Now I am in the office busying myself with things. The federal day is nearby and there’s a lot to do. Ma’al hijrah this upcoming Thursday and I am the one who have to organize everything for my ministry. Ouch! Okay. Gotta go back to work now.

My life. What is it all about now? Honestly I don’t have any answer to this question. Bored? Nope. Happy? Well okay. Sad? There’s nothing dreadful happen, yet. Busy? Quite, but I am glad it is still under control. I lost track of my friends and what happening in the world of friends.

Like moi BFF, Maria got hitch with Papa Boon. I still remember maria told me once few months ago that she broke up and got hitch with someone I wouldn’t expect she with. But try to think back I said Papa Boon. And she keep pestering me why I said Papa Boon. I don’t know. It just slips my mind. But anyway from the blogs that I read and the photos that I see, I think that you are happy and I hope that you will always be. I owe you something. Hush hush arrr okay. Or – CANCEL. Hahahaha.

I just got myself a fridge the other day, RM599. Haier. One door, 20 litre with manual defrost. Why am I telling this? Coz I am just happy that I am buying home appliances now and I don’t know, somehow I felt different. The feeling is different from buying a car. Even I can’t fathom it.

The other day I went out for night out with Wan in Hartamas. Just sit and relax and wait for Amir with his gf. Then that particular nite was the HINDRAF thingy. I really don’t want to comment on it as it is CASE SENSITIVE. I was on the way to go to Pelita Jalan Ampang around 4am in the morning and suddenly I saw police and FRUs everywhere and there’s a lot of people grouping up around the area. My friend and I got scared and we shoot back to Hartamas. The next day I remember I went out to Pavilion and went in front of KLCC, there are garbage everywhere. Mineral bottles. Even some sign of vandalism for instance, the divider grill was broken. And Pelita still close at 12pm!!!! So what do you think?

Pavilion, nice superb high end store. It is way much better from midv. And what I like about it is, I am still able to shop there. Like I got a shirt from ZARA, and then another shirt from AX both for a price of under RM100. That is so cool. Then I got myself a new perfume, as mine is getting finish, CAROLINA HERERA CHIC for men. Recommended by Wan and supported by Alia MITI. The smell was nice. I immediately fell for it. And of coz the casing also helps me in choosing as it has beautiful casing. Pavilion is a shopping complex worth visiting. The high end boutique have extra sale that other boutique don’t have. For instance I give example for ZARA and AX. Even topman, but the shirts are not that enticing. Hahaha.

The very next day I went to Midv as Emmy Jo wanna buy ticket for Kc and Jojo concert. There I met alia and suraya. I was being brainwashed by suraya to buy another perfume. And I fell for it. Who wouldn’t? GIVENCHY IRRESISTIBLE for men 100ml with the aftershave lotion for only RM159. I know the usual price was RM230. so I was trapped into the feeling – if I don’t buy I will regret – mode. Then I bought it. Moi God. Suraya was happy to became the devil. Owh god.

Then we went out for a coffee. Alia’s choice in TTDI. We sat there for hours and drinking coffee and eating whatever we ordered and I remember that we say enticingly delicious looking waffle cake with ice-cream and I said why don’t we order that, then alia simply call the akak and told her to put it there as the akak was clueless who ordered the waffles she just put it and we immediately just go for it. NICE! But the un-nice thing was about the price of the coffee. 5 of us drink coffee in the non-exclusive ala starbucks coffee shops, cost us about RM34. Biar betik. When we asked the brother to tell us why is it so damn expensive then he clarify the detail in the bill for us. Arabican coffee – rm6.00 plus ice – rm1.00 plus milk – rm1.00 = total rm8.00. Nescafe –rm5.00 plus ice –rm1.00 = total rm6.00. Biar betik kira camtu. Meaning every time we ordered coffee ‘o’ it is charge the original price for instance rm5.00. That is for hot coffees, and if you want ice you have to add in rm1.00 and if you want milk you have to add in another rm1.00. This place is totally bloodsucking place. Nescafe ‘o’ ice for RM6.00. if it is not ridiculous then I don’t know what it is. And it is only a side road coffee shop without a proper shop lot. Hmmmph!

Have another regular night out with my friends. Movie friends that is. We went out and watch BEOWULF and my my, there’s a lot of nudity in the movie. But the CGI was superb, Angelina Jolie looks real (even the toooottsssss). The premise of the movie was great and it was translated into CGI animation with reference to the original voice over actors. Cool movie. Worth a watch.

I am planning to go on vacation this year end. Still clueless of where I should go. But given time and space I will just go where the feet takes me. Hahahaha. It feels good writing after haven’t been able to do that for a very long time.

The diary of my one month’s ramadhan. This is the first time ever I celebrated it as in the working committee. It’s totally holds a different feelings compared to last year as a nobody. A year ago I immediately went to work with KUMON rite after hari raya (I got the job before hari raya but prefer to start after). Been with KUMON about almost 10 months, suddenly I was offered a position as the reliability engineer with a multinational company, FLEXTRONICS but within the same week I got the result for my PTD as I got accepted as PTD Officer. I chose PTD instead of working as an engineer.

Everything happens for a reason. And I have to agree that no matter how things turn out to be, you will always be satisfied with it. As this year I feel different. Well. This ramadhan turns out to be one of the ramadhan to be remember. Becoz of the ramadhan I got to know cherrie, niha jovovich, fries, asmak, syazwan etc better. Niha jovovich, well the person who live closest to me. And I got my own ride. So I become her most forever willing driver to go for most of our hang outs. May it be for movie, bowling or where ever. Cherrie, well this person doesn’t even know that I even exist in UNGGUL. So basically I think she know that I exist. Hahahah. Herma, the most active girl during our UNGGUL, become one of the regular buka puasa mates along with ariff, cherrie, asmak etc. Syazwan, we barely talk when we were in UNGGUL, we were room mates, but we talk more and more now. Imran, one of the few latest addition to the hang outs.

Ramadhan this year brings a lot of memories for me to remember. One of the few occasion to be remembered is the breaking fast in ALAMANDA thingy where the things goes out of hand as the guest is more than what we expected. But it turns out to be one of the few moments in my adult life that I totally appreciate. Then comes the day where we go shopping. Cherrie, Emmy, Zaimie, Ariff & I went out for the whole night from 12am till the next subuh to Jalan TAR. It was a sight to be seen and it is something to be remember. Carpets bought by ariff and I will be the proof of the one of the best night outing yet.

For those who watch TV3, they will notice that there is a 2^nd season of Diari Ramadhan Rafique. My fave last year, but this year I don’t have any time for tv. Talking about it, my friends keep calling me rafik as they said I have the similarity with the character may it be from looks or even the act. Blurrish. WHATEVER…to add to it, even my officemates commented something about it. But whatever it is. I love this ramadhan. It is the ramadhan to remember. A ramadhan that holds a lot of memory. A big sad love story and a story of the new beginning.

Every Ramadhan it has been a must for me to go to at least one Ramadhan Buffet. This year holds no exception. As for this year i already been to Marriott Putrajaya, Hilton Sentral, Le Meridien Sentral, Putrajaya Corporation & Concorde Shah Alam. None is paid by me, except for the Concorde which i have to pay for the charges and taxes. I almost forgot, the bowling alley with Cherry.

Marriott Putrajaya - courtesy of Muhamad Adhari aka Dodge, my friend who is currently working in the oil and gas company (so you can expect how much he got paid per month). So he gave me my first treat for Ramadhan this year. It started out like this. Both of us get so frustrated with the advertisement of the buffett over ERA one day. And he was like -’is the buffet is bloody damn good that ERA is like airing the ad once in 15mins’. So he got fed-up (me also) so he decided to give it a try and bring me along. My my luxurious buffet with lots of people and lots of things to eat. RM75++… 4 1/2 out of 5…..

Hilton Sentral - OK. This one i went with friend to a friend of mine who also a friend of mine nowadays (since i started working in KL). We got discount (i dont know how he do it coz it is like buy 1 free one kind of thing) but he is the only person that i know of that got it. Maybe he know the manager or something. The food is great just that i dont eat Japanese food so i just simply dont look at the Japanese Dishes. Anyway, atmosphere - A, choices - A, service - A, food - i have to give A-. But overall it is still okay. End up 4 3/4 out of 5. Not bad. RM95++. (by far the most luxurious this year)

Le Meridien Sentral - The last time i came here with Ishak last month celebrating my success in getting into the elite govt officer. This time i came with Attrisya. She been here for a conference and asked me to join her to buka puasa. It has been two years since i met her face to face (we still keep a close contact though). The meals are great. Considering their rival is just next door, they have to do extra special to make sure that people goes there as well. Anyway, everything is satisfying. It is a pity that this year i can’t fill in as much as back then i was in Penang. But still one thing for sure that Sya commented, ‘I really can make others eat with me’. Hehehee. 4 1/2 out of 5. RM88++

Putrajaya Corporation - This is my first official buka puasa function with the ministry. It is held at the posh Pj Corp. hall in Precint 2. The food was catered by D’Tandoor. Since i am one the person who help out with the function, i know that we paid RM50 per pax. It is a course meal. We have ikan terubuk, sambal petai udang (which the petai have been cut into 4 segment) and several more. I lost my appetite that day coz i was in the hall since 2pm that day helping out till 11pm later that nite. Overall the food is okay. But for RM50 you really kidding me. Course meal some more. I know that course meal are more expensive than buffet, but as the eternal eater, i prefer buffet. Anyway, 3 1/2 out of 5.

Concorde S.Alam - This one undergo several re-date. But it is quite okay. Not that fabolous (if you haven’t been to Hilton Sentral you will be enthralled) compared to Hilton Sentral. But it is fully booked. And i went there without any booking. I got in just by smiling (now i know the full power of a smile). The dishes are mostly curry and all but they have the stimbot corner, dessert with plenty choices of cheesecakes. Satay. Overall, quite okay. But not impressive. 4 out of 5. RM60++.

Bowling Alley Alamanda - I went to this particular place with my new BFF in PTD, Cherry Merry. Basically i never expected much from it let alone a full house. I still remember during the early Ramadhan we went bowling before buka puasa and the uncle were like, ‘After playing bowling here why dont you break your fast here as well’. Lack of people. But the day i went with Cher is like FULL HOUSE. I was surprise at first but then after having my meal, then i think it is worth the money. It is cheap and quite good. Even though the selection is not that vast and varies but still can accomodate my taste. 4 out of 5 for RM25nett.

Up till yesterday, that is the buffet and formal buka puasa i went to. Still have 3 more coming. Today going for Taman Warisan Buffet in Putrajaya, RM29nett. Then next week maybe one of the hotels in KL and another one in Coast Grill Alamanda Putrajaya. But still i missed Penang Buffet. Cheap and varies and accessible. One major prob i have is traffic jem. That’s why its very hard for me to buka puasa in KL. Still i remember the most worth for the money Ramadhan Buffet i attended was when i was in my first year in USM. RM25nett in Cititel. The selection can match up to Concorde S. Alam yesterday. Phewww!