Daily Profession Jokes

I've taken a pledge that I will provide whoever that reads my blog, a little bit of humor on a daily basis. Most blogs talk about the bloggers life, what they did and what they feel - which I shall continue coz at times I can be quite vain but in addition, I will also list out some jokes to brighten everyone's day and life.
Starting this week, I'm going after "Accountants" coz they are just fun loving people who crunch numbers all year long and take their bonus and spend it within 1 night. So, here's a tribute to some good Accountant jokes. Enjoyzzzz!!!!

1. Two accountants are in a bank, when armed robbers burst in. While several of the robbers take the money from the tellers, others line the customers, including the accountants, up against a wall, and proceed to take their wallets, watches, etc. While this is going on accountant number one jams something in accountant number two's hand. Without looking down, accountant number two whispers, "What is this?" to which accountant number one replies, "it's that $50 I owe you."

2. A patient was at her doctor's office after undergoing a complete physical exam. The doctor said, "I have some very grave news for you. You only have six months to live."
The patient asked, "Oh doctor, what should I do?"
The doctor replied, "Marry an accountant."
"Will that make me live longer?" asked the patient.
"No," said the doctor, "but it will SEEM longer.

3. An accountant is having a hard time sleeping and goes to see his doctor. "Doctor, I just can't get to sleep at night.""Have you tried counting sheep?""That's the problem - I make a mistake and then spend three hours trying to find it."

4. Why accountants don't read novels?
Because the only numbers in them are page numbers.

5. Why do accountants make good lovers?
They're great with figures.

6. A 54-year-old accountant leaves a letter for his wife one evening which read: "Dear Wife, I am 54 years old, and by the time you get this letter I will be at the Grand Hotel with my beautiful and sexy eighteen year old secretary." When he arrived at the hotel, there was a letter waiting for him that read as follows: "Dear Husband, I too am 54 years old, and by the time you receive this letter I will be at the Savoy Hotel with my eighteen year old toy boy. Because you are an accountant, you will surely appreciate that l8 goes into 54 many more times than 54 goes into 18."

Pick-Up Lines to use on Accounting Chicks
- You've got a lovely pair of W-2's.
- Please, baby, let me withhold you.
- Nice assets.
- Lady, you make my pants file for an extension.
- In my office, I.R.S. stands for I'm Really Sexy.
- Let's fill out a 1040 - you are a 10 and I'm a 40.
- If I help you screw Uncle Sam, can I be next?
- Technically, having sex with me is like a charitable gift.
- You're entitled to a $5,000 tax break on your municipal bond income... now let's do it.
- You're the kind of girl I could take home to mother - which is good, since I still live with her.

How accountants do it...
- Accountants do it by the book.
- Accountants do it within budget.
- Accountants do it to the bottom line.
- Accountants do it with double entries.
- Accountants do it between spreadsheets.
- Accountants are Certified to do it in Public.
- Accountants do it without losing their balance.

Rest In Peace

The world has truly lost a talent. From "Thriller" to "Bad" to "Heal The World" to "History" to "Invisible" - Michael Jackson has left a permanent mark is the world and in our hearts. Childhood is one that he never had but his persona, talent and entertainment, is something that we all grew up with. Amazing how an individual who didn't have the luxury of a normal childhood can influence so many others childhood.
King Of Pop is no longer with us. As the famous tagline goes ' "Michael has left the building!" and this time, for good.

The nation mourns, cries and live in sorrow when we learned that he has left earth and all his loving family behind. Media went from pounding him with negative remarks to highlighting his contribution to the world. Suddenly the child molestation cases and charges were secondary. It should never have been primary to start with.

Michael never had a normal life. In fact, he hated his paretns for depriving him of such a life. From the tender age of 4, Michael was put under the spot-light and was expected to perform. He was the talent that made Jackson 5 - he was the Jackson and the rest were the "5"!.

Sure he went and did some weird things to himself but it's his life, his nose, his body, his hair and his eyes - he has every right to alter, change or modify what he didn't / doesn't like. Maybe some of the choices were not well thought through but that's something that he needs to deal with and not the world or the media.

Once a young black male, Michael left the world as an adult white male. The world tortured him enough. The world was cruel enough towards him. The world as he knows it to be - did nothing but punish him. He was close to kids. He wants to have them around. He wanted to give them everything that he didn't have growing up. He wanted them to have a "childhood" growing up.

Is that bad?

I think now that he's gone, we should all just let him be and pray that he rests in peace.

Casual Fridays!

Friday is a day when everyone kicks back and really chills out coz tomorrow is Saturday and it's the weekend. Ladies let their hair down, guys put on their jeans to work (in most firm's at least) and the bosses just don't give a shit about what's happening around them.
I work in a company where in the past, there was an M.D. who just didn't approve of casual dressing on Friday's which kinda sucks if you ask me. I mean, you're in a tie or a suit Monday through Thursday working your ass off and the least you can be rewarded with is casual Friday's coz it gives you the freedom to dress down for work and at the same time be dressed enough to party at night. Just coz some bosses don't have a life doesn't mean the rest of us don't right.
My boss at that time was all about relax work environment. There are some things that he believes in that I don't but we disagree to agree. I don't believe in wearing a tie to work unless of course it's a special occassion which demands for high level of professional outlook. I do have tie's and nice one's too so for me, it's more of a special treat when I wear them.

For months, I use to get the third degree from my colleagues (certain of them) and they would say things like; "Wah! So relaxed ah you?", "Hey, got dress code la here!" and things like that. But after awhile, it all stopped because they realised that it isn't really worth it to pick on small matters.
Here's my thoughts:
1. When you're in the office, there really isn't a need to be in a tie coz all it does is restricts your head and shoulder movement and it is kinda uncomfortable to be in it all day.
2. Wear a tie when you meet customers - this I agree. Especially when you're in sales and constantly out meeting clients, then a tie is good.
3. Make sure your shirts are ironed.
4. Make sure your pants are ironed and decent. Don't wear super tight pants, etc.
Now, about Friday's, there is absolutely nothing wrong in being casual on a Friday but one needs to remember that casual means, smartly dressed and presentable. This means, no torn jeans, funky colored shirts, sneakers, etc.
Every Friday, I'm in work shoes, with jeans, short-sleeve shirt and a blazer / jacket. That's casual and relaxed but yet very presentable.
Every Friday, people ask me why I'm dressed so smart - imagine, wearing a jacket automatically makes you smart - cool world huh - so simple to satisfy. And every Friday, I tell them the same thing - "I want to be different. Everyone is dressed up during the week. I want to be dressed up only on Fridays." I love my colleagues - really I do! They are a sweet bunch!
We should all exercise the right to be casual on Friday!

A Little Bit of This.....A Little Bit of That....

Random ramblings - that's what's gonna happen here. So, I spent my Saturday putting up paintings in my house. Apparently, my house resembles too much of bachelor-hood and that isn't good. So, I got a friend who knows how to use a power-drill (yes! I know how to use it but am just lazy) and he came over and sorted things out. So I now have 2 paintings up my walls at home. Am still sorting out the other stuff that I need to put up.
Today has been quite hectic - too much information upload at work - so many things to be done. Stress level is beginning to build up but it's worth every drop. Stress = work = I have a job!
Future wise things are looking pretty positive both of a social family level and career as well. It's amazing how much exposure one can get with credible media coverage.
Finally got my very own dream machine. I know I had gone back and forth with my choice of dream car but at the end , patience did severely pay off. Spent some dollars on maintanence upgrade and now it's pending cosmetic upgrades which to my surprise isn't what I expected it to cost. Much lower actually! Which can be scary coz it only means my mind is set on blowing that cash set aside. Promised certain people in my life that this would be the last thing that I would spend ridiculous money on. :)
I've given up the idea of buying myself a super-bike as there is just way too much resistance in doing that from people around me. Maybe when I hit mid-life crisis this would become an option again.
A big part of my concentration is now on doing some minor reno in my life to make it less of a bachelor pad and more of a home. My parents are sayin that I'm living a life that isn't too healthy - both physically and mentally. Geezz!! Just too hard to please everyone.
Am thankful for the friends I have and those who have stuck by me through thick and thin. Thanks ya'all.

MAXIS MOBILE - THIEVES - PART 2

Oooookkk......I am now convinced that Maxis hires complete idiots, imbeciles, morons and dumb-asses!! Just this morning, I spent an entire hour with this girl called Swapna who at the end told me that my case has been solved and that they have done the paperwork to credit my account for a total of 4 months dispute.

Then in the afternoon another idiot from Maxis calls me and tells me that my case is pending and that he just got approval to credit back only 2 months of the dispute.

I guess they really don't know what they are doing there and no one talks to each other!!

Complete morons. CELCOM HERE I COME BABY!!!!!

SO MY FRIENDS, SAY NO TO:

MAXIS MOBILE - THIEVES!!!!!!!

Let me share with you my worse experience with our “so-called” country’s best mobile network MAXIS!! There is nothing special about them; in fact, they are so F%#@ED up that they make Spice Girls look intelligent. This is what happened.
End of January 2009, I had called up Maxis Customer Service to do a switch of call plan because I just got a new phone and knew that I was going to be online very frequently on that device – so the smartest thing to do is to get the best available plan. Clever of me right. So, I first called the 123 number and spoke to some Indian guy who gave me details of the plans available. I then told him that I will call him back with a confirmation.
When I did decide which was an hours later, I was attended by a Malay girl this time. So, I went through the plan with her and told her that I wanted to switch my plan to the new plan which is:
RM150 call plan; RM99 unlimited Internet usage & RM8 for a bulk of 500 SMS’s per month.
Pretty straight-forward right?
I was then travelling quite a bit and didn’t think too much about my high phone bills as I assumed they were roaming charges – WRONG THINKING!!!!
In April 09, I didn’t do any oversea travel and so logic says that I should have a much lower phone bill right – nope! My bill was RM900 over and this was when I decided it’s time I reviewed my bill. Guess what I discovered? My plan was only switched for the basic call plan but Internet usage is per-use charge. So, my call charges were RM170 and the balance RM850 over is for Internet. Freaking ridiculous and I was furious at this point.
I called Maxis customer care and asked for an investigation. I spent half hour explaining my case and was told that they will put it a dispute in the system. They said they will call me back.
2 days went by and nothing. So I called them back and spoke to someone else – so I had to go through my entire explanation again only to be told, “We will check on this and get back to you”!
Another 2 days went by and guess what – NO ONE CALLED! So I called again but this time my patience had run out, my blood pressure had shot up and my anger was out of control.
I very politely told the girl on the line that this isn’t her fault but because she attended the call, she will need to listen to me and all the bitching I’m going to do for the next 10-15 mins. She was shocked! After going through the whole things AGAIN with her, she said that the case has been escalated to her higher authority and they are waiting for the higher superiors to approve the waiver (I will tell you the amount later).
At this point I told her that I’ve heard this before all her non-pro-active colleagues and I honestly think it’s a bunch of bullshit. I also explained to her what the issue is and also was nice enough to offer them a solution – “Review the telephone conversation between the customer service agent and myself in January 2009!!!!” That was the obvious solution right??? For smart people that would have been the first thing they would have done but Maxis hires complete idiots and imbeciles. After all the yelling, she tells me that someone will call back and she guaranteed me this.
5 minutes later, some Malay guy calls me to tell me the exact same thing the girl told me and he got a piece of my mind.
Today – May 3rd 2009, was the final straw. I had already decided to switch to Celcom due to the level of care that Maxis demonstrates to their customers and also the lack of responsibility and lack for the sense of urgency. I called Maxis again – this was my 5th call and a girl called Swapna (very helpful and nice girl) answer the call. I told her that I wanted to check on the status and she said that the waiver has been approved and they are just waiting for the paperwork. It was a relief to hear that – Maxis messed up and that it was their fault. I did indeed request for a change of plan but their idiotic dumb-ass customer service agent didn’t update the system. Shows the level of intelligence of these people – all they need to do is update the plan and even that they can screw up!
So, final conclusion – they fucked up, I was right but I had to chase them to get things fixed. Imagine if I hadn’t checked my bill??!!!!
So, the total credit that I will get back from Maxis and I’ve requested that they give me a cheque is RM4,800!!!!!!!!!! Imagine how much they’ve been stealing from you!
This has really made me think and has me convinced that Maxis is actually one of the country’s biggest thieves!! Shame on you all for stealing from us!
Let’s see how long the cheque takes to get to me!
For all those reading, trust me when I say this – MOVE TO CELCOM!!!!
If anyone from Maxis is reading this – SCREW YOU AND YOUR DAMM SERVICE!!!!!
To the management of Maxis, send your staff for some “Intelligence and Competency” courses and put yourself through it too dumb-asses!!!!!

BuddiRewards

A friend of mine introduced me to this service product that her company is marketing and I thought it was really cool. MediaWire Sdn Bhd - a new digital media service company based out of Australia, also own "Txt Buddies", "Office Buddies" and "Target Buddies" program and platform. All of these are social as well as office communication tool to help minimize cost and increase productivity and interactivity.
Their new venture is called BuddiRewards and it is a fantastic tool for both consumers and organizations. What it does is really simple - if you are registered with buddirewards, everytime your phone rings, there will be an ad that plays during the ring period and after the call has ended. It is an interactive tool and if the ad gets your attention, all you need to do is "Click" on it, and it takes you to te website or portal for more info. Best part - YOU EARN MONEY doing this.

So, don't take my word for it - check it out yourself:

http://www.buddirewards.com/ (PC user)

http://www.buddirewards.mobi/ (Mobile users)

Nudist @ Luna Bar by Mushi Mushi

I was recently invited to an event organized by Mushi Mushi Event here in Luna Bar KL.
The theme for the event - NUDE - where the creme de la creme come out and "PLAY" on a chilled out Sunday afternoon. These are the same peopl who are responsible for creating the social buzz wherever they go and always strive to be the best at their craft and at play.
The event was predominently to salute local talent that currently do not get the proper platform and recognition that they deserve.
Talents that Mushi Mushi Event (founded by DJ Haze) feature in their on-going year long event are those from Fashion, Art, Design, Advertising, Fil, Audio, Production, Musicians, Artists, Models and of course our very own home grown DJ's - the very same people that bring us entertainment.
I was fortunate to be part of it - although I am no musician, artists, etc but I knew some people who know some people who knew someone and got me in :)! I also managed to catch up with some old friends like Atilia and Reshmonu. The event was very chilled out where a few of us sat by the pool and sipped on our champagne and Johnnie Walker Black Label. At first we were a bit reluctant la coz being Sunday and all kan but after the first 2 drinks, it felt like Friday!! So you can imagine what happened after that la.
Meredith (in the middle) collaborated with DJ Haze (on the right) to make this possible. This chick was all over the place organizing it but managed to pull it off at the end. Apparently they were having some issues with the outlet which I don't understand coz the outlet should be glad that there are people actually stepping in there on a Sunday coz they are empty the rest of the week.

This was one of the models who was parading in a "innovative" tuxedo to duplicate the Striding Man from the Johnnie Walker brand. She did a good job - but she was too damm tall for me man! So shy standing next to her!

These were the NUDE models - they got cloths on la - just that it was skin color so that got some guys to act like "sakai's"!

Another shot of Meredith.

As you can see, my hands were behind me - nice guy ma! But the girls damm tall wei!

Everyone knows this dude - he walked in and then started scolding me coz apparently I've been appearing along side him in the papers lately and he feels that his thunder is being stolen away - what nonsense - lucky he's family!

Atilia as usual - the social bird! We are all happy for her, now that she's in a more solid position.
There's a reason why Atilia is sitting down - if I felt short next to these girls - imagine Atilia. Kesian! But you know what they say - good things come in small packages. :)

Finally, a good shot of Atilia and me. Spent most of the evening chatting with her and Reshmonu about what the music industry is like in Malaysia and it is truly depressing to hear the hardship that they need to go through to get recognized and supported. If they were in America, they would have shined!!

Well, the evening was great - good crowd, good drinks and good atmosphere and ambience. I also found out that DJ Haze has a No:1 hit in Europe but none of us here know about it - typical Malaysian right!
So, till the next event, adios!

Crime In Malaysia

I've been reading about all these snatch thieves in Malaysia and it really bothers me and sickens me. Most of the victims are women who are apparently an easy target. I've heard and read some horrible stories about these mat rempits and what really depresses me is that our wonderful government isn't doing a damm thing about it. Come on - pregnant women being attacked in broad daylight by these menace to society; young girls being robs and rapped; pregnant women being dragged on the road; etc. SICK! SICK! SICK!
There is really a simple solution to all this but the first thing we all need to recognize and come to terms with is that "We cannot please and satisfy everyone in this country!" The faster we decide this, the better for our country. So, now lets do a deep dive into the issue - business style!
The Problem: Street Menace
The Area: Nationwide
The Level of Crime: Petty Crime, Snatch Thieve, Minor and Major Injury, Deatch
Consideration: Many use their motorcycle for work - despatch, etc.
Our country doesn't have a full fledge - convenient public transport
The Solution: State of Emergency Like Execution - motorcycle's are allowed to operate only within the hours of 8am - 7pm. Each motorcycle that is used for work (despatch) or used as a mode of transport to get to work, needs to be registered with the company so that each motorcycle is traceable in the event a crime report is made, etc. If any motorcycle's are found running on the street after 7pm, will be seized and destroyed without appeal or consideration.
What should our government do: Enhance, upgrade and make public transport more appealing so that those who actually use their motorcycle for legal and genuine work purpose, are now able to utilize a more convenient way to travel to work.
But our government will never think that far so all this is just public point of view!

Summon Price List

I've heard of grocery shop price list. I've heard of shopping mall price list. Hell I've even heard of alcohol price list! This is the first time I've come across "Police Summon Price List"! So, as part of my on-going education to everyone, see below for the pricing for several traffic offense so when you try to bribe, you know the benchmark so don't spoil market ah! (It's in Malay coz I received it in Malay)

1. Kemalangan (Tidak Melibatkan Kes NC)
Lori/Bas - RM200
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM150
Motosikal - RM100

2. Pandu Laju
Lori/Bas - RM90
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM70
Motosikal - RM50

3. Tidak Pakai Talipinggan Keledar
Lori/Bas - RM50
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM50
Motosikal - RM50

4. Tidak Pakai Topi Keledar
Motosikal - RM30

5. Tidak Boleh Buat Pusingan "U"
Lori/Bas - RM90
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM70
Motosikal - RM50

6. Potong Cara Bahaya - "Potong Q"
Lori/Bas - RM90
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM70
Motosikal - RM50

7. Meneruskan Perjalanan Semasa Isyarat Lampu Merah
Lori/Bas - RM200
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM150
Motosikal - RM100

8. Memandu Guna Telefon Bimbit / Alat Komunikasi
Lori/Bas - RM90
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM70
Motosikal - RM50

9. Tidak Beri Laluan Sebelum Membelok
Lori/Bas - RM90
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM70
Motosikal - RM50

10. Kesalahan Lesen Memandu
Lori/Bas - RM90
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM70
Motosikal - RM30

11. Kesalahan Lesen Kenderaan Motor (Road Tax)
Lori/Bas - RM90
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM70
Motosikal - RM30

12. Memandu di lorong kecemasan
Lori/Bas - RM90
4WD/Teksi/Van/Kereta - RM70
Motosikal - RM50

13. Kes Waran - untuk semua jenis kenderaan, "Sekali ganda dari harga tawaran tetapi tidak melebihi RM300

So, there you have it - this is a pricing guide and in case you get stopped next time, refer to this. Btw, more information can be obtained at the Malaysian Police official website.

Optimistic....

Someone recently told me that I'm a very optimistic person? Exactly right!! Me? For those who know me will definitely know that when it comes to being hopeful on things, I'm probably the last person to be optimistic about it. But I was rather impressed and honestly felt real good when I was told this.
Optimism by true definition is: Hopefulness and confidence about the future or success of something. Basically, whatever the situation, you always and will only hope, expect and wish for the best outcome even when you know you're doomed!
I've never known myself to be such a person. I've always doubted myself. I've always questioned my ability, capability and credibility - of course given the fact that when I'm put into a situation, I tend to do wonders but initially, I'm pretty scared.
I've always had this notion that others are always better than I am. That others are more gifted. Others are more appealing and attractive. Others are more admirable.

But I must admit, there are times, that I've been really super optimistic - very rarely but there have been times. I guess the feel only kicks in when there is something that I really feel strongly about and would go any distance to be part of it or own it. Like I said, it rarely happens, but when it does, the air that I breathe and the life that I live becomes secondary during the course of my adventure to win what I want.

So, to my dear friend - if you're reading this - Thank You and know that you've made a better difference in my life!

When Is Enough Enough

I've been thinking lately about relationships and what they mean. Some relationships are meant to be temporary while others last a life time. Now, we all want our relationships to last forever but the MAN upstairs might have a different game plan all together.
Some people are great when they are dating but are not meant for marriage while some are meant for marriage and not fit for dating and .........the list goes on.
Some have their own minds made up about what their life partner should be like and nothing can change that - just like them, I have my mind made up as well for several reason - some selfish while some not.
But that's not the point here. The point I'm trying to make is, they say that everyone has someone destined for them and you will realise this when you like the person not because of their physical attributes but rather their personality. If you like someone because of their physical outlook, its not genuine.
You know it's true when after meeting them for the first few times:
1. You can't recall what their body looks like.
2. You can't recall if they are thin, meaty, etc
3. You can't recall the smell of their perfume / cologne
4. You can't recall if they have a sexy walk
5. You recall the color of their eyes
6. You recall the color of their hair
7. You remember which is their writing hand
8. You remember what's their favorite food
9. You remember their smile
10. You remember the way they eat
11. You remember how she pushes her hair back
12. You remember her talk
13. You always sub-consciously hear their voice

As you can see, true liking is something that isn't linked to sexual attributes. If you achieve this, you're safe.
Now comes the hard part - so you found the person you like.
1. How do you make your move without coming across as desperate or looking like a stalker.
2. When do you know that you're over-doing the SMS, email?
3. How do you know you're over-doing the greeting cards?
4. How can you tell if they person likes you?
5. Should you play hard to get or just lay out the cards?
6. Should you play the ignoring game if the person does it?
7. Should you reply to the person's sms/email immediately even if that person doesn't?

It's a tough life for men especially when you feel strongly about someone but you're so scared that you might screw things up by coming out like a desperado. So instead, you act macho and risk losing a chance anyway.
My honest opinion - if you think it's someone that you see yourself growing old with, go for it at ANY cost. No point being macho to prove a point. No point playing hard to get - a girl will know if you like her - you just can't hide it.

Birthdays

When I was growing up, birthday meant so much to me and my brother coz we would be expecting a nice huge cake and presents - that's every little kids dream. My parents had a different train of thought - to them, it is good celebrate our birthdays but they didn't want to spoil us with material items which is why when they invite people over for the party, they would never tell them what the occasion was - that was a bummer really.
Back then, we were pissed, furious and upset but today, we actually appreciate what they did coz we never were impressed with material things and didn't live our lives by it. We couldn't be bothered about material items which in return makes us "non-materialistic"!
So, this year I turn 32 - age is just a number to me. I'm still 21 in my heart and soul except that I just can't party like a rockstar anymore - takes up too much energy and effort.
Birthday presents that I would expect this year:
1. Prescription for glasses - getting short sighted
2. A complimentary health check voucher
3. Wedding planner contact (given the pressure you get when you hit 30 and you're not married)
4. Super alarm clock - when you get older, its harder to wake up

So, Happy Birthday to me!

Company trip to Ho Chi Minh City

We all finally went for our much awaited company trip to Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. The original destination was Bangkok but because Thailand can't keep their shit together and the fact that there were riots, Nam was the next best thing.
The weather was incredibily HOT and super freaking HUMID! Not good. We stayed at the New World Hotel which was good - really good coz the airconditioning system was great given the fact that the entire country stinged on air-conditioning. We were there for 4 days 3 nights and we were proper tourist with a proper tour guide, coach and tags.
Day 1: We visited the War Museum, The Palace, The Post Office and the Cathedral. Dinner was on a cruise called the Bonzai Cruise with real delicious food.
Day 2: I slept in the hotel the whole day and skipped the tour thingy coz the day before, it was a late night. Dinner was at a famous seafood place called Marina.
Day 3: Visited Cu Chi tunnel to reminisce the Nam war site and the wonderful tunnel & defense system that the Vietnamese developed during war times. Then we went to Chinatown and the famous Benthon market for some shopping. Here are some pictures for viewing pleasure.
This is the Veitnam Opera House - very impressive if you ask me.

My colleagues & I - Ivan & Enyr

At the airport when our flight got delayed for 2 hours then cancelled and then delayed another hour - suppose to leave at 11am - but ended up leaving at 5:40pm. Not fun!

The pagoda

The kitchen at the restaurant where we had lunch on our first day - very cool really!

The food setup at the Bonzai Cruise.

The prawn dish that was served at the Marina Seafood restaurant.

More funky food!

Chicken satay & paper rice dish during lunch.

This was the "bomb" - seafood noodles and it was funky tasty! I had almost 4 servings of this! It's more of a steamboat style.

This was the steamboat mix.

The classic Mercedes E200 that was used by the Vietnamese President during the 1900's. It was on display at The Palace.

These were the lovely Bonzai Dancer at the Bonzai cruise. Falling in love in Vietnam is so easy! :)

This wasn't our cruise - this was another cruise that was there.

The helicopter that was used to transport President Kennedy (I think) during America's invasion into Vietnam. It hasn't moved since! I wonder if the engine is still in there.

The dining room at The Palace.

The President's room - apparently the ONLY room in the Palace where there is air-conditioning. The door on the right is the secret tunnel run-away for the President in an event of an attack.

Us - at the Palace.

Group shot outside the Vietnam Palace. It was hot - freaking HOT!
This is the tank that was blown up during the Nam War - since the blow up, it hasn't moved either. It's all rusty now but I just had to climb on it.
Coming out of the Chu Chi tunnel. Trust me - if you're afraid of narrow places, don't enter.
My most exciting moment is when I fired the AK47 and M16 with REAL bullets. Of course I had bruises on my shoulder but it was fun. I couldn't find a human target so I had to settle for fake targets.

The hole as small and I had lots in my pocket so this was all I could do. Some of my colleagues went in all the way.

A traditional dance with the Bonzai dancer. Not that hard once you got the rhythm.
Vietnam's Declaration of Independence.

The war jet at the War Museum.
My colleague had this wonderful idea of posing just like one of those statues there - it seemed fun at that time but now this just looks silly.
Another fighter transport.
During the American invasion to Vietnam, the US soldiers used this system to chop off war prisoners heads. Cruel bastards!!
More war planes on display at the museum.
The classic figher jet - wish I could have sat in it.
One of the tanks used during the war. Goofing around the grande launcher :)

The classic "must take shot" from the airplane.
Another one of those shots from the airplane.

This is my colleague Jessie - she was the one that I had all my gossip sessions with.

Overall, the trip was fun. Alcohol wasn't really expensive and the night scene is pretty cool. Wish we could have gone out more often but given the financial crisis, lots of cuts!

Besides the weather and the fact that the country is so "kedekut" with aircon, overall experience was good. Vietnam is the only country that fought so many nations in major war and survived from being conquered. KUDOS to that!!

Next destination - JAKARTA hopefully.

p.s. Vietnam has a rule - you can't bring any guest back to your hotel - regardless of the kind of hotel. If you wanna do that, you must get them their own room so guys - lesson well learnt.