Booked a Myvi 1.3L EZi

I kept insisting to get the special edition before I view the new model. Luckily my cousin brother Jason is quite persistent, he asked me to look at the new model and compare it physically then only decide. When I saw the new model in the perodua showroom at Taman Bahagia PJ, I know I should get it, the 1.3L EZi. Most of the new specs Perodua has include in this new model is something I find very convenient and useful. It was the USB, MP3, WMA, electronic side mirror, mirror for passenger and the driver, mostly the interior design and the UV filter glass that won my heart. Truly a car for lady, both side got mirror, cool...! Other than that the design is almost the same as previous Myvi. On top of that it is cheaper than special edition, plus I dont like the skirting for special edition (problem going through high bump on the road), I just like the leather seat and the rim. There is a lot more things I like about the Ezi. Having a UV protection window is what I really need to get for my new car anyway, now since it comes with it then no need to spend extra money.

So yeah paid RM1K to booked it, I chose the pearl white colour, always wanted pearl white :) . The salesperson told me I can get my car in October month, but no exact date promised to me. Yeah... that is just a month so its ok.

Meanwhile I got another problem, I need to find the Kancil HLB loan release letter soon, otherwise I cant trade it, if I cant trade in then I dont have enough money to pay for my new car.

Back to Work After Holiday Hooplah

I googled about how to get back to work after a holiday break. Today I need to start to be productive as soon as possible... I found this article and thought its a great one to keep in my blog.

Back to Work After Holiday Hooplah
Taken from and posted by KC Morgan Dec 29, 2006
When you get back to work after a few days off, especially during the holiday season, you might feel slow, sluggish, and uninspired. Too much ham and holiday hooplah has that effect on people, so you aren’t the only one. It’s hard to get back into a humdrum work routine after holiday enjoyment. So, how do you kick-start yourself after the vacation that is the holiday season?
Make a list. Making to-do lists is often the salvation of the self-employed professional. Keeping thoughts organized, and keeping yourself on track, is much easier when you have a point-by-point list to follow. This will help you get right back into the swing of working.
Start small. Don’t overwhelm yourself with lots of projects right after enjoying a few days off. Giving yourself too much to do will make you feel tired, overworked, and will lower your productivity. Start with little projects, complete them, and work your way up. Get back into self-employed goals slowly.

Project Delivery Process suitable for E-commerce Website design

Inspired from GravityMarket.com

An ecommerce delivery process is equally as important as its underlying software. Netconcepts takes a team based project management approach to ecommerce website design and development.

Our Delivery methodology follows a structured path that has been validated with the implementation of many clients. Typical implementation is 12-16 weeks and includes a project manager and team of experienced developers. It’s the project manager’s responsibility to drive the work through our design and development process.

GravityMarket’s Delivery Overview
- Project Planning
- Website Specification
- Creative & User Interface Design
- Implementation, Development & Configuration
- Content Loading
- System Testing
- Training & Acceptance Testing

Netconcepts clients are a part of their project’s team, and receive weekly project reports on progress.

Project Planning
A unique feature of GravityMarket is its flexibility and its ability to be customized to meet our client’s unique business situations. A key element is structuring the data, both inbound and outbound, so that the interaction between the data and the website is seamless.

Website Specification
Netconcepts works with the client to define unique business rules related to their operation, and any customizations required. A specification document is prepared and agreed to prior to development work beginning.

Netconcepts then performs keyword research to determine how customers are shopping for and finding the client’s products. This research guides the content development so that the verbiage that describes products and services contains the words that are used by the shopper. This assists with search engine rankings and relevancy.

Creative & User Interface Design
Based on the specifications and research, Netconcepts develops a creative concept for the site, and works with the client’s marketing team to incorporate the desired branding elements. Once approved, templates are built for the pages within the site.

Implementation, Development & Configuration
During the implementation phase, Netconcepts’ development team builds the site architecture and configures the site to match the business rules defined in the specification. All customization work is also completed during this phase.

Content Loading and System Testing
Once the platform is implemented and configured, it is ready to accept content. Netconcepts works with the client to write and format content to support the best practices of search engine optimization. Content is then loaded into the site via the GravityMarket Administrative tool, or electronically via file transfer or integration.
When the content is loaded, the site is rigorously tested by advanced Netconcepts personnel.

Training & Acceptance Testing
What good is a new technology without instructions? We take the time to train our clients and walk them through the in’s and out’s of the GravityMarket ecommerce platform. Through our highly developed interface, clients’ can administer optimization, merchandising, promotion, and much more. When the client has thoroughly tested their new site and is satisfied, it is time to push the site live.

How to get the Best Home Loan?

By Rosliwaty Ramly. KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- With so many home-loan products in the market nowadays, you have to be wise in choosing the one that suits you the best.Choosing the lowest interest rate obviously helps you to save money. Once you have picked the loan that gives you the best deal, then you can start planning your finances.

This will give you a clearer picture of what you can afford and what you should set aside for your long-term commitments. Whether you are opting for conventional or Islamic loan, here are some tips from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in choosing the right home loan as outlined in its Guidebook on Personal Finance.

HOW TO GET THE BEST LOAN?

* Shop around for the best loan

To get the best deal, talk to at least three banks or finance companies. This will give you a comparison on the loans and services offered.

Get information on costs, services and the extras.We have to remember, however, that some information, especially interest rates, can change daily. So, contact all three lenders on the same day to get a true comparison.

* Borrow only the amount you need and can afford to pay

Before deciding on a loan, be clear about how much loan you need and how you plan to pay it back.

The main concern here is to determine whether you can afford the monthly instalments.

The easiest way to get the figure is by using the on-line calculator available on the website of the home-loan lenders.

All you have to do is key in the loan amount, repayment period and interest rate.

* Understand exactly how much the entire loan will cost

Review the complete payment schedule. Be sure to find out how much you will have to pay in total when the final payment is made.

* Make sure that the loan fees are reasonableIn most cases, loan fees (disbursement fees, legal fees and stamp duties) should not exceed five percent of the loan amount unless you are paying more for a lower interest rate. For instance, if the loan amount is RM170,000, the loan fees should not exceed RM8,500 (RM170,000 x 0.05 = RM8,500).

* Read every word in the loan document

You should not accept loan terms just because the lender says they are 'standard'. Make sure you understand the reason for each term and its implications before you sign the document. For instance, you might want to check the minimum number of years you have to serve the loan. If you terminate the loan earlier than the date mentioned on the contract, the lender will impose a penalty that can be quite costly. The most important thing is to ask for clarification if you are not sure.

Restoran Itali in Taman Desa

May 3, 2008

Restoran Itali in Taman Desa Opposite Shell.

My bf recommended to go try this restaurant, told me his sister said it was a nice place, but there is no guarantee as it was quite some time back the last time his sister visited this place.

We ordered Hawaiian and
Chicken with Mozarella cheese Pizza, Aglia Oglio spaghetti, Garlic bread and Mushroom soup. Drinks are quite common so I am not mentioning that.

Yup the garlic bread is good. Mushroom soup was too watery for me, I prefer the thicker type like Dome.

The pizza is just ok, the ingredients were not equally distributed, so some of the slices got the chicken ham and some doesn't have but the pineapple slices is very nice, sweet and juicy....and the way it was cut is bigger than other places :) , one of my friend commented this is like a homemade type.

The Tiramisu cake save the day. It was really good, the hostess/waitress were kind to serve and chit chatted with us. Only one girl is too cautious over their customers feedback that she was ears dropping on our conversation, she heard about me commenting on the Aglia Olio spaghetti and she came to the table to explain to us that it is the right way they cook it cos is the traditional italian food and many people that truly know italian food including rich people enjoy it too. I don't think the part that rich people also know how to enjoy their food is necessary but I knew she is a young girl and not meant to emphasize on the class or status haha, but her explanation got too long winded that we have to wait before continuing our dinner and with our personal conversation. She is too serious type that I cant say her customer service is good. I would say she is very concern over the customer needs, trying hard to defend the family business too.

Later, while serving us the cake the same waitress heard one of my friend said "kelentong", she had to defend herself and said "I am not lying..!" and then walk off. We then told my friend to be nice and do the right thing, just apologize to her cos there is no need to make people feel unhappy.

Before leaving the restaurant, my friend apologized to her, she said "no problem" but without a smile, so he think that didn't went well and I think he wont go there anymore hahaha...

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Type : Halal

Weight, Work load and Time management

Researching about weight problem recently. I need to lose 10KG. I had successfully lost 18KG last 2 years ago, but this year I had put on 7KG back :( . My friend said when I am stress I ate a lot.

I think so too, I munched a lot of wasabi nuts, biscuits and whatever that is within my reach when I am infront of the computer screen. I am handling a lot of projects, sometimes I cannot think of something to write if I keep thinking about food/be aware of my diet so I solve that problem first, and then focus on my work. After when my work is done, I am happy that I delivered my work before the deadlines but then upset with myself that I have no control over my diet. I would very much like to slim down 10KG and be able to fit into the cool professional G2000 outfit.

My girl friend said I am deeply depressed due to my over work load situation. Is it depression? Lets see... well I dont have much time to go for leisure outing these days, the only time I go out or have time for is for my company work purpose.

I should be home more to do my personnel stuff like sew my pants that got hole, laundry, cut my nails haha, paint my nails, cook some healthy food for my godmom, watch tv, shop for my working clothes (not enough now), bathroom make over, exercise, do something about my hair style and a lot more... but just some how never have time for it when I reach home its very late, access internet after I bath, work and reply some emails and then it passed midnight and I am tired.

and ofcourse go outing with my bf, now we do meet in my home but both of us end up working on our own things. I do like that we can do our work together, but maybe I guess I should balance up by spending some time for outings together too, otherwise both of us may get bored huh.

I would get worst, work and stayed home, get fatter and wear less nice clothes and no chance to dress up or make up to go out. once in a while should be fine, I also dont expect to go out all the time.

this is a forum that I discover today and I find have many tips and story sharing from people with real experience of losing weight.
http://www.way2hope.org/family-forums/index.php?s=fc7c62b0a509f24284c3f289c30974ad&showtopic=924

Written by Irule one of the member in the forum:
Feb 14 2008, 03:57 PM

The secret to weight loss is Diet & Exercise

and that is it !!! the problem is that people don't have enough discipline or motivation to eat right and exercise properly (some for their entire lives) and that is why lets focused a lot on motivation to get you fired up for what will come.
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Diet Section
Most people ask me the same question that everybody asks nowadays "What type of diet did you follow" and of course they mean did I follow the Atkins diet, or the South Beach diet, or etc.

But I don't follow any of that, I follow the:Common Sense Dietand I will divide my diet into 3 sections over the coming 3 weeks to not overload you with info and to save me typing time.the First most basic principle that I would like you to follow for the coming week is:: Don't eat any junk food at all which means No pizza, no candy, no soda, no cake or pies, no fast food restaurants, no chips, no Jam/ Jelly, and no Juices.......

Basically, if it tastes sweet, it should not be in your mouth::

Satisfy your urge to eat sweets by eating fruits (Don't drink fruit juice, eat the raw fruits instead) and one spoon of honey a day IF you need it. So load up on your apples, oranges, pears, plums, and bananas. But do not go wild on the fruits, eat them moderately, about 2 or 3 fruits a day are enoughif you can do this for one week, you will be ready for stage 2 and 3 of my diet.keep motivating yourself to achieve your goal.

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Exercise Section

Eating right will stop the weight gain, and may also make you loose some weight, but to really loose a significant amount of weight, you have to do a cardiovascular exercise at least 4 times a week, at most 6 times a weekfor 30-60 min.I choose running since I have a treadmill at home, so I ran for about 30 min 5 times a week and I lost my weight very easily. But now my treadmill is Broken and I discovered that I can run on my backyard instead and gain even better results.

You can choose any cardiovascular exercise you want, as long as you are stick to it, you will loose weight, but nothing beats jogging, its the fastest fat burner out there.:: I really would like you to do your cardio exercise 4 times a week (along with the diet above) just to get used to it, you might not see immediate results for the first few weeks since your body will be shocked with the diet and exercise and will resist to loose the fat (happened to me) but eventually it will give in.and that is it for this week, By next session you should have lost at least 2 pound (2lbs of fat loss per week is the recommended healthy average)

happy loosing !!

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Written by Irule one of the member in the forum:
Feb 4 2008, 04:33 PM

Session 1

Ok guys, about your weights, if you are over your normal weight the healthy way to loose the fat is to loose 2lbs a week so you have to calculate how long it should take you .. for me I was 55 lbs over so I divided 55/2 to get the weeks, then /4 to get the months, then post your starting date and ending date where you can easily see it and get motivated.

When I first started my weight loss journey I didn't know anything about what to do or how to get started, so I began researching online about this topic and I found many good websites, but the one website that helped me a lot, keep me motivated till this day, and helped lots of other people is BodyBuilding (enter the supersite) especially the forums. the website itself has tons of articles about how to lose weight, gain muscle and just about anything that can improve your health.

So I started my program and everyday I would sit for about an hour to research and refine my info to see if I was on the right track. I don't work for the site or anything, I am just very happy that this site helped me to achieve my weightless goals without having to pay a penny. you guys can start by reading some articles and visiting the forums of BodyBuilding especially the fat loss section of the forumsMotivation was the key point that got me started AND kept me going until the end.

You need to find what motivates you, for me it was 5 things
1. The men transformation section of Body Building (PM me for the link)this was probably what got me started, I was amazed by the amount of people who were able to change their bodies and they tell you exactly how they do it ... FOR FREE !!
2. I took a picture of myself when I was fat
3. I weigh myself on the scale EVERYDAY first thing in the morning (sounds crazy but it worked, it kept the issue live in my mind)
4. The mirror.
5. I had a set deadline (I made sure to post it where I can clearly see it) of September 12th to reach my goal (and I did reach my goal a month later than the deadline I was 245 now I am 190)I really suggest that you do some if not all of these things, you guys have to understand that the main reason why people fail in loosing weight is because they do not stick with it, due to lack of motivation and I made sure to have several motivation factors everyday untill I reached my goalso just start getting motivated and explore some info about weight loss on the internet, and I will soon post session 2

Wireless Connection available at Kupoh house

Ever since shifted back with my god mom, there were no more wireless connection like how I use to enjoy accessing in my previous apartment. Today I am proud that I had manage to setup the wireless successfully after few attempts. Now my family members just need to turn on the power of the wireless router and they can get internet access where ever they are in the house.

Cool..!!! Finally after waiting for almost a month for Telekom to do their work.