time to change cc provider

I am one who is relatively aware of my spending and charges on credit card. But with the over spent incurred from recent trips, my senses just got blunt. I was charged RM165 for annual membership on my CTB credit card on July and I am only aware today in October. I'm going to cut this lousy card for making me call them annually to get the fee waived. Nowadays many Bank is offering free for life, so make sure you get one of such or else expect to pay fees which may end up higher than your entitled cash back saving.

We are human after all

I am writing this article on my bus ride to airport from JR Sapporo station. I was supposed to catch the 5.15pm train but somehow, there was an urge to leave early. Thank god I did. Else I am sure to miss my flight completely.
For the past days, Japanese have repeatedly impressed me on how structural and well planned their public transport can be. It always depart on time and arrive as plan with couple minutes buffer.
It was near perfect until this accident that obstruct my way. Be it Japanese or Malaysia, we are human after all. We are all subject to mistake. I just hope that no one is injured today and I can arrive on time for my flight.

Solo Travel in Japan

After 8 years since my first and last solo travel, I finally set out alone again. This time I am in Japan. This experience is completely different from backpacking with companion though at most of the time, I was the one responsible of making the plan and itinerary. Travelling alone gives me much flexibility as well as more worries. Worry that I would end up in an unknown place especially middle in the night. I have slept in couple of airports world wide and so, was convinced that a night in Haneda would not be too bad.
Despite knowing this, I left the airport near midnight, hoping to catch the last train. The moment I board the train, I regretted my act. It was a mistake. Riding train in Japan is extremely hard especially I can't speak or read their language. Finding people that understand me at this hour was tough. Anyhow, I managed to catch the last train to my intended station.
Second problem was finding my way to Junko's house. My second mistake was for not asking her for direction or map to her place. So  I got out on the totally opposite exit. Then my 3rd mistake surfaced. I only have her address. I didn't even have her phone number. Without internet connection, the address was close to useless for me and I can't get in touch immediately with her.
I was lucky to meet a kind passer-by who helped to search out on his mobile and tried to explain the way in Japanese. After few attempt, he agreed to guide me to the address. It was close to 1am and my destination as about 10minutes from where we were. Great that I met him.  After making conversation, I finally learn that he is a student from China...so we both have common language after all.
Thank god that I finally reached Junko's house after 1am. This was a memorable experience. I'm looking forward to the rest of my stay her in Japan.

Counting down to 2 years service completion at Motorola

No updates for the recent months as I was all tied down at home and work.

So hell yes, I will be completing my 2 years in Motorola soon. These are real busy and intensive years. The learning curve are steep and work are demanding...or at least I have been committing myself to this busy schedule....this is just me! "If not now, then when?" attitude.

However glad that things have been very fruitful. My projects are in good shapes and my trip was an enjoyable one. Meeting people and learning from each other always amazed me. Hope to get more of such opportunity :D

Grew to love books

Unconsciously over the years, I grew to love books so dearly...I just love reading random books and articles. I am fascinated with new knowledge, experiences and theories. Recently I find behavioural, religious and management are among the few that got my interest.

These are the 2 which I read while killing some time in mall waiting for friends and family.