Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Beep and munnah gone

Today was an OK day.
It was a big day for some, and boring one for the other, I guess.
People come people go, just like raindrops fall and river flows.
Sushi King is having its annual Bonanza, being a sucker for Wasabi (at the same time bragging it to KtOng and KaiSern) how can I miss it?





I like going to class. Consequently for not being a bad boy like the other 2 dudes skipping classes, I have to find my way back home myself.
Chit chatted with Storm and Evon in the LRT. Decisions decisions.

Arriving at the LRT station, the forever-late bus to my area miraculously appeared at the bus stand and seems prepared to depart. I quickly bustled in with the other passengers, beeping my TnG card to pay for the fare.
Out of a sudden, another driver (not the one sitting at the driver seat) , came up the bus and started getting mad at the passengers(WTF?).

He said he's really pissed at customers who didn't listen to instructions.
He informed passengers about the new feature on RapidKL bus, which will replace the ticket paying system using cash with TnG cards.
He said he has been spreading the news for a month and a half already, and today one psycho passenger just ticked his nerves.
The passenger got on board of one of the bus which has it's cash paying ticketing system removed (meaning only TnG entries allowed), and was not willing to buy for a TnG for mere RM5.
That passenger argued that he do not take bus often, and buying a TnG card is redundant, adding that removing the system was troublesome as well as inconsiderate.
The driver advised him that there was nothing he can do about it, and insisted for the passenger to buy a TnG card.
The obstinate passenger was denied entrance, as he didn't want to pay for the TnG card. (eventhough it's free.)
OK now it's time for you to guess what the passenger did after that.
scroll done for surprise.







He freaking sneak attacked the bus and threw a big stone directly to the bus!
He broke the bus' mirror window, and the driver didn't mention what happened to him later.
I guess he got away. tsk.

What an arse.



Some people are just plain insane. Reasons and facts can't seem to fit into their right minds.
First of all, the TnG card is free. The RM5 you paid will be credited into the card, and you can pay for the bus ticket.
The main reason for RapidKL company to implement such a system is to prevent embezzlement of the bus drivers.
Previously when we pay cash, the driver would collect the money and print a carbon copy ticket for us.
The thing is, some passengers just don't bring the exact amount and require the driver to return the change in fare.
So some drivers would just take RM10 from the customers and return RM9 to him from his own pocket.
And sometimes they forget to put in the RM1 into the cash box too.
Not to mention some drivers earn "extra money" by printing the tickets but collecting the ticket fares into their own wallet.
There's no transparency, and in the end of the day the company is at lost.
imagine 2000 drivers, everyone makan RM200.
that's RM400k flowing out from RapidKL.
For prevention, they came up with this system where customers pay directly to the company and board the train just by swiping the TnG card.
Bus fares are deducted automatically and accurately as the bus is equipped with GPS. (Malaysia boleh!)

And I still can't understand why the passenger would go to such an extend.
Especially when there's a 20% discount when you pay using TnG!
80 cents are deducted for a RM1 trip if you are using TnG.
How good is that. Not to mention when you return the card, you'll get back RM2!
Mystery mystery. I guess he had nothing to do and just wanted to vent his unknown anger at someone?
How hard is it to fork out RM5 to get a 20% discount off bus fares, all the money is still in the card, and you can take back RM2 when you return the card to the counter??
Very hard for him.



Humans, weird creatures that logic sometimes cannot explain their behaviours.


A little background for RapidKL's new bus ticketing system:





Moral of the story: go get yourself(read: KimTat) a freaking TnG card la! walao eh!

Saturday, April 9, 2011

If you think you are amazing, just the way you are.

Bruno Mars is coming over to Malaysia.
There's a small concert that he will be doing, I call it small because it will be at Putra World Trade Center, and people don't go there to do concerts.
People go to BUKIT JALIL to make a concert.

If you don't know what I'm saying, visit here.
The highest pricing ticket which was previously sold at RM259 is now sold at RM750, black market style.
Bruno Mars' charm is ineffable. (you need a pair of tix? it's RM800 per tix for rock zone now. let me know if you do.)

So back to the title.

One of his song cries out loud like this, " You're amazing, just the way you are".
I love the lyrics and I absolutely love the melody and the girl inside(sweet!) his MV.
But well, I can't help but to say that the statement holds true only if you are, near perfect.
Since there isn't much Saint or God hanging around, I suppose most of us isn't really that amazing.

Especially when you are a whining asshole or derogatory bastard.

So I see people in Facebook, saying that it's ok if you don't like me bla bla bla whatever, cos I'm like amazing just the way I am.
ya right, in your mdfk dreams dude.
People, you gotta understand, we live in REALITY. We're not Leonardo di Caprio! (he lives in a dream, imba level 5)

By now you should be thinking, "what are you saying I should change myself to suit others?! no way! I should retain my personality to be me, so people have to accept me just the way I am.".
I'm not that mean~ It's ok to be yourself! IF YOU'RE NOT AN ASSHOLE.
Now let's say you're lazy and you slump in your couch from dawn til dusk.
You suck in relationships and you phail academically.
You teased at old folks and laughed at the mentally and physically challenged.
You feel like your ultimate goal of life is to make people's life miserable.
When you reach such a Bankai, it should come to you quite clear you are NOT amazing.
So please, don't stay the same for your own sake.
Get your ass up and do some nice stuff.
Go study and fill your minds with knowledge.
Treat your friends well and do something for the world.
Stop being emotional all the time and start making your life worth it.
If you stay just the way you are, nothing changes because you have not changed.

The base of civilization depends on change.
Change towards the good, or maybe the bad, is what makes up our society and our civilization.
If our ancestors stayed the way they were, you are probably naked not because of the hot weather, but because you don't know the meaning of decency.
Since change is inevitable, move yourself towards the good side.
If you have a dream, stop staying that way and TRY to make it become a reality.
Whining is ok, but remember your goal and stay on course.
Don't stray halfway and blame the system.
It's your fault, totally yours.
Previously an asshole? Buy some cookies and share it with friends and mates.
Previously an emoass? Buy a comic and smile more. There's more unfortunate dudes out there who live strong.
Not doing well in relationship or studies? Some things need a lot of practice. so practice more and don't give up.

In the end, I just need you guys to understand staying the way you are is just not good enough.
Sarawakians, if you see this, please vote for a change.
That white-hair-money-eating droid who has a mdfk young wife has sucked enough of your land's wealth.
And it should be clear to you that he shall not sit and play boss for another period!
Real eyes realize real lies.
Vote for a change, see what Penang and Selangor has achieved.
me family ain't paying a single dime for me monthly water bills yo.



So people, start making changes to your dull life, stop freaking complaining and go live your life.
JUST DO IT.

here's a Bruno Mars hit to wrap up.




BUT WHO AM I TO JUDGE? :)