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I was driving around Putrajaya (and getting myself lost in the ‘jungle’) to check out the swimming pools available in that area. Then I managed to find this place, Kelab Tasik Putrajaya aka Putrajaya Lake Club. First impression as I drove into their parking lot that the place looks really nice but as they say, don’t let the first impression fool you!

From their website I know that in order to be a member you have to pay RM1,000 lifetime membership fee and a certain amount of monthly fee. At that moment I feel that their fees are affordable if compared to other type of clubhouses. Please take note that ‘a certain amount monthly fee’ in the statement earlier is used because I’m not sure which group/category I am in and that’s one reason why I walked up to their Information Counter… Only to be greeted by this *points to the picture below*

Vacant Information Counter

Seriously WTF right?!
Me and my sister was there on Saturday afternoon where they have a flea market thingy going on nearby at the foyer. I took their brochure (located on the vacant counter) and read a little. It stated that the clubhouse is open 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm. There is no indication or note or sign or whatever stating that whoever work at the counter, goes somewhere else or taking a break. Besides, they are either absent-minded or just plain foolish leaving the counter vacant with all the computers and office equipment unguarded. Mind you, there are people walking freely around the counter. Then I decided to call their number, stated behind their brochure to make the inquiry. Suddenly……

THE PHONE ON THE VACANT COUNTER RANG!!!!
DOUBLE WTF I TELL YOU!!!
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That was the final draw. There is no HELL way I’m gonna go to Kelab Tasik Putrajaya again, let alone be their member… And now I’m gonna discourage people from going there or get their membership too… Not worth it if you have first class facilities but THIRD CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE..

November 9th, 2010 | Tags: Around Us, DiEsE, malaysia, Reviews, service | Category: Around Us, Reviews | Leave a comment

Just wanna wish A Happy Deepavali to all Malaysians!

And a very special shout out to my Mademoiselle in Penang which I used to visit her family during Diwali for a nice, home-made Indian food. I miss you and your boys! Hopefully once I’m fit again, I’ll definitely come to Penang again and visit you.

Me and Mademoiselle

This old picture was taken during my working years in Penang. Dang! I look thin in this picture… T_______T

Not-so-thin blogger,
DiEsE of BaYnN.com

November 5th, 2010 | Tags: DiEsE, event, malaysia, penang | Category: DiEsE | Leave a comment

One day my Dad received this wedding invitation card aka kad jemputan kahwin in our post box.
It send the rest of our family members in stitches.
Why?

Since when my Dad got the ‘YBhg Tuan’ title? Trust me… If he ever got one, I’m gonna have my very own car. Paid in full… lol

Hardboard-type of card with gold ink printing and ribbons. Very luxurious. And expensive. I just don’t understand why most Malaysians spend a fortune for wedding invitation cards. To me, might as well you spend all that money on very, very, very good foods at the wedding reception itself.

Cheapskate blogger,
DiEsE of BaYnN.com

November 1st, 2010 | Tags: Around Us, family | Category: Around Us | Leave a comment

Ladies and gentlemen,

I wish to nominate and vote this sign as The Best No Smoking Sign ever created.

*SFX* Dusssshhhhhhhhhh

Me and my mom was waiting for the lift at one of the shopping mall in PJ when we saw this awesome-est no smoking sign. For whoever design it, right on! I salute you! Take that smokers! *evil laugh*

Anti-Smoking blogger,
DiEsE of BaYnN.com

October 29th, 2010 | Tags: Around Us, malaysia | Category: Around Us | Comments (6)

*waves* Hello there!
The last time I wrote something similar under my infamous ‘Malaysian Idiot’ series was about a car parked right in front of my parent’s house gate.

Well folks, Malaysian drivers will never disappoint you when it comes to their stupidity. Yup, this is the reality here and its harsh I tell ya.

About 2 weeks ago when the Raya open house season is still hot, a few of our neighbours took part in the race and held their own open house session…. At their home of course. Personally, I have no qualms when the neighbours wanted to have guests to their house because it’s not really my business but when it invades my family’s rights and privacy, I’ll make MY BUSINESS.

I’ve started to feel rather uneasy when I saw tents were erected in front of their houses…
As I could sense it, that day will be a troublesome for my family…

True to their identity and modus operandi, 2 cars managed to parked their car right in front of my parent’s house main gate. The first car was a big-ass white MPV in which I retaliate by parking my mom’s Kelisa righttttttt beside the driver’s side. Then I started watering the plants while waiting for the driver to come out that morning. I guess the driver was some-sort of master thief or ninja because by the time I finished watering all the plants, voila! It’s gone! I remember making some sarcastic remarks, LOUDLY knowing the driver is walking back into my neighbour’s house after re-parking his car. The whole drama was recorded into my Twitter timeline.

Now, this is the BEST PART of the day.
I was getting ready to go out later that day when I saw another monstrosity…
A red Proton Gen2 or Pesona (what the hell, I don’t recognise Proton’s model), plate number NCK 7177 managed to parked itself in front of the main gate.

I get my sister’s help as a cameraman (or woman) and this is what we did to that bloody car….

A perfect spot for a meditation? lol

Unauthorised car parked in front of the house + Bloody pissed blogger = Awesome blog post material for ‘Malaysian Idiot’ series

Yes folks, your eyes did not playing tricks on you…. That is not a photoshopped picture.
I took a rug, placed it of the hood of the car, climbed the hood and sit there.
And pose some more…. Wahahahahahaha!

Oh Yeah!!

We even got those ‘what this crazy kids are doing’ kinda stare from some of the open house guests.
The moment I sit on the hood the car alarm went off but that didn’t scare me. Nope, in fact it made me happier. Why? Now the stupid driver will have to come out and face ME!

After a few shots, I jumped off and saw this lady walking towards the car.
She switched off the alarm and asked me the most intelligent question at that time….
Stupid lady driver: ‘Adik nak keluar ke? (Are you going out?)
Me: ‘Ini rumah orang kak, mestilah ada kereta keluar masuk!’ (This is a house, of course there are cars coming in and out!)
Stupid lady driver: ‘Eh, sorry’…..

Quoted from my sister: ‘Sumpah tanya soalan bangang!’

Don’t-mess-with-me blogger,
DiEsE of BaYnN.com

October 9th, 2010 | Category: Around Us, DiEsE | Comments (12)

I have this pink cardigan which accidently got mixed with a red shirt during a wash… Hence, huge light red patches appeared on one side of the cardigan. I actually cried a little when it happened as it was my very first and favourite cardigan.

I don’t want to throw it away or recycle it in anyway because other than the light red patches, the cardigan is still in good condition. So it lays dormant in my closet, until one day…..

Behold the original specimen

I was walking around in a shop when suddenly this particular rack caught my eyes. It displays a variety of Dylon multi-purpose dye colours. Naturally, since I love blue colour, I took a block of No.19 Deep Blue dye and hopes this would help to revive my beloved pink-soon-to-be-blue cardigan.

Meet Dylon..... lol

There are some general rules and helpful hints provided in the instructions. Just read it before you start with anything.
Below are the method for dyeing the cardigan as I followed the instruction given:-

1- Wear rubber gloves. Weigh dry fabric. Wash thoroughly, even if new, to remove stains or dressings not visible to the eye. Leave damp.

2- Fill a rust and heat proof vessel with sufficient water to cover fabric and allow easy movement during dyeing.

3- Pierce tin with a knife. Dissolve contents thoroughly in 500ml/1pint of boiling water. Add dye to vessel.

4- Add 30g/1oz salt per tin. Stir well to dissolve.

The pot of brew..

5- Put in damp, unfolded fabric. Bring to simmer and then dye for 20mins., stirring constantly to ensure even coverage.

6- Rinse fabric until water runs clear. Dry away from direct heat and sunlight.

Ta-da! The final result

Voila! Now my pink-already-turned-to-blue cardigan is ready. Instant new dress, for less than RM10. *big grin*
Ok.. Ok… my photography skill n dyeing skill aren’t top-notch yet but at least now I wear the cardigan out without inviting any weird stares from other people.. hahahahaha…

“DYLON dyes give you a whole spectrum of possibilities with colour. Whether you want to brighten up your wardrobe or give an old dress a new lease of life.”

Amatuer dye-ist blogger,
DiEsE of BaYnN.com

October 5th, 2010 | Tags: DiEsE, Reviews | Category: DiEsE, Reviews | Comments (8)