As You Like It... By: The Boss 1 comment

Aloha!

Don't we all just luurrvve the weekends?? :) I do! Today's friday, tomorrow's Saturday, and then it's Sunday, and then Monday!! Woohoo...its going to be a good, long, Merdeka weekend! Simply fantastic la. Bet those of you who are sitting for SPM this year are already beginning to sweat eh? Chill out, man...cut loose, wave some flags, have a packet of nasi lemak. At the end of the tunnel, therein lies your freedom and light. But little did you know that a bigger and darker tunnel awaits you further down the road...haha!

Can't wait for the caving trip with you rangers and leaders...its going to be loads of fun, for sure! Don't forget yea? Its happening this coming Monday! For those of you 18 years and below, please download the permission slip from the link below and get it signed by your parents yea? Remember...this is extremely important, k? Please click on the link below to obtain the form.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/aaagtaaa3aa/PermissionSlip.doc

Remember, please be in church on 1st Sept by 7am!! :)

I'm actually feelin' very, very sleepy right now. Seems like a very good time to fall asleep...got an early start tomorrow morning. Will be ferrying a bunch of students from Kota Kemuning (Shaun's playground) to HICT Klang for YA! PMR EE...!! It promises to be a good day for those who have signed up. Looking forward to seeing you there yea? Anyone wanna' follow me tomorrow morning at 7am?? I dont even wake up this early for work...:)

Goodnight citizens of this world...

And oh...for those die-hard Malaysia Today readers, no frettin' over the latest tactic by the government. There's always an alternative to get yourself updated on RPK's views on the latest news and happening in the government circus and funfair. Go google up 'Harapan Malaysia', and you'll find the mirror site links. Another joke and politically-motivated lame attempt by MCMC to suppress the freedom of Malaysians...

Just a point to highlight...have you ever noticed how the 'high and mighty political party' is always running their mouth and making personal attacks and insults towards the 'other party'? Why can't they actually come out with solutions to the nation's problems, focus on BUILDING the nation and how to take this country forward, instead of wasting their time debating on who threw the waterbottle and making personal insults ALL the time? Grow up, wake up, and for heaven's sake...LEAD!

Goodnight, once again...

A Malaysia for All...

Rain, rain go away... By: The Boss No comments

Rain, rain go away...come again another day! Little __________ (fill in your name and sing it out loud) wants to play!


Keep doing this over and over for about ten thousand times and the rain should be gone....I'm guessing, did anyone of you miss your bath this morning? Cauz' it certainly seems that God's is trying to give one of you a real' good bath! Haha...

Just to update you on what's going to happen this coming weekend and on Monday, even as we celebrate our nation's 51st National Day! Certainly, we're in for more drama days ahead now that our 'favourite' de-facto leader Anwar is back in action eh? Congrats to him on his landslide victory...Speaking frankly, as a Malaysian and a citizen of this nation, many of us non-Bumi citizens don't have big dreams or aspire to become billionaires, making a fortune or rule this nation (although that would be nice). All we want is fairness and an equal opportunity to make a living in this beloved nation that we love. Deep inside every Malaysian, there is a desire to see security, prosperity for all, and a bright future for our children. Basically, a chance for everyone to have a slice of the cake.

It really irks us to see certain people getting double portion of this cake when others barely have enough to eat. Worst still...some even take all the icing and the cherry! Fairness...equality...A Malaysia for ALL Malaysians....

All rangers, please take note that there will be no RR meeting this Sunday, in conjunction with Independance Day. So remember to hang your Malaysian flag high, wear it proudly (hidden also can), and wherever you're hiding in this planet...forget the 'God Save The Queen', or 'Star-Spangled Banner' or even 'Advance Australia Fair'. Time for us to sing our favourite 'Negaraku' proudly...even as nasi lemak, santan, roti canai, teh tarik, mamak mee, BKT, etc etc flows through our veins. There's nothing more patriotic than having a nice cuppa' teh tarik with 'nasi lemak telur mata kerbau tambah ayam'...lovin' Malaysia? Eat on, ppl!


Okok...now for the serious stuff. For all those of you going for the Gua Tempurung trip this coming Monday, here's a few things you'll need to bring along:

1. Change of clothes (including towel)
2. Torchlight - VVIP! (waterproof and make sure its not as big as yourself)
3. Sandals or shoes or CROCS (you're bound to get wet and dirty)
4. Cap - for those who dont like the thought of guano piling up on their head
5. An adventurous attitude and loads of smiles and joy! Sourgrapes will be dropped off at Rawang.
6. RM30 for your fees. No money means we'll leave you and let you go caving at church. :)


Remember, we're bound to get dirty and wet. But its an adventure worth experiencing before we pass on to the next life. For those of you who crave for extra adventure, just leave your torchlight at home. And for those hyper-extreme fellas, bring along a blindfold. Maybe can try to do your Disability Awareness award in the cave. :) And oh, the cave is located in Gopeng. Not anywhere near Batu Caves ok? Its about 2 hours drive from Klang.

I guess that's all for now. For those under 18 years old, you'll need to sign the indemnity form that will be posted in the RR blog soon. Download it, print it, get it signed by your parents, and dont forget to bring it along with you ok? This is so that none of you will sue me in case you lose your head, leg, hand, or teeth. :) Just kidding...

Ok mates...time for me to get some pork chop at Wendy's! Adios friends....

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

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Malaysian Cherry Tree Story... By: The Boss 2 comments

Hello my dearest friends! How do you do? :)

A big shoutout to our 2 birthday buddies who grew another year older this very day...let's give a big Happy Birthday shoutout to Cmdr. Adeline Saw Phaik Joo and the unbreakable and indestructable Tan Su Ann!! Hope you've had a bash of a day and celebrated till you popped! :) Many many more years to come yea? God bless!

Just to spice things up a bit over here in the blogworld...:) Since every Malaysian loves to take a swipe at our political circus and share their expert views, I got this story from a friend, which basically sums up the the antics and famous quotes of our political ring masters and the circus crew...


Chopping the cherry tree - Malaysian political version!

I remember a story told to me by my late father regarding telling the truth and facing the consequences. It has been a story told by many a father to his offspring. I am of the conviction that the truth is not always a simple "yes" or "no", but many of us miss the point when it comes to taking decisive action.

Legend has it that George Washington, America's first president, chopped down a cherry tree in his youth. George gives the tree a good swing and chops it down with an axe. His father sees the damaged tree and asks his son if he knows who did the deed.

George is quoted bravely admitting the truth: - "I can't tell a lie, Pa. You know I can't tell a lie. I did cut it with my axe."

This is a satire of how some Malaysian politicians circa (and circus) 2008 may have reacted to the question :-

PM Badawi - I did not cut down the tree , I was just taking a nap underneath it.

Najib - I swear that I have never MET that tree.

Hishamuddin - .....but I only own a keris, not axe, how to cut down the tree.

Dr. M - Apa nama cherry tree, I chopped it down because, I don't like the idea of Pak lah sleeping under it.

Chua Soi Lek - Yes it was me, I resign as caretaker of this orchard.

VK Lingam - It could be me, it might have been me but I don't think its me.

Anwar Ibrahim - I DID NOT do it, and I am not giving any DNA samples for you to plant on the axe handle.

Khir Toyo - the new state government should just trim the grass and not waste time asking who cut the tree.

Ahmad Said (Terrenganu MB) - I chopped it because cherry trees are more expensive to maintain than durian trees.

Azalina Othman - The cherry tree is not included under my tourism MOU so I cut it down besides there were unauthorized signboards put up around the tree.

Shabery Cheek - I challenge you to a debate on tree cutting.

Samy Velu - I chopped it because HINDRAF members were using it as a meeting point.

Wira Ali Rustam - We have planted Durian trees for 50 years and we will plant them for another 50 years, we do not need cheery trees, apple trees , pear trees and all these other foreign trees.

Rais Yatim - you must see the bigger picture, Ahmad said cherry trees are expensive to maintain, Ali Rustan said that are against our national identity and I needed to test my new axe, so you see - its a WIN-WIN situation all around.

Sharir Samad - I cut the tree because we could no longer afford to subsidize it.

Karpal Singh - The bigfoot creature did it.

Bung Mokhtar - The big monkey did it

Pandikar Amin Mulia - There is nothing in the standing orders against chopping cherry trees Kinabatangan duduk, Bukit Gelugor duduk. Sit down.

Khairy Jamaluddin - I did not do it, neither did the mat rempits. By the way, what's a cherry tree?

Lim Kit Siang - In response to Khairy - cherry tree also you don't know, you are an insult to Oxford.

Nazri Aziz - racist, racist, racist, when we cut down durian trees nobody made a fuss.

Malaysian Citizens - oh for heavens sake! Somebody plant something before we all starve to death...

Vijay Kumar Murugavell (original author of this piece)

God Bless Malaysia!

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Greater Things Are Yet To Come... By: The Boss No comments

Well, hello friends and rangers!

This week has been an absolutely fantastic one, and I'm earnestly looking forward to what the month of August has in store for all of us! Just to recap and share with you on what's been happening around town and around us...Last Sunday, about 30 of us from church had the opportunity of a lifetime to attend the 'Passion 2008 Conference', in which Kuala Lumpur (more like Sunway) was the 7th stop (I think!) in its world tour of 17 cities around the globe! Simply an awesome experience to be a part of this amazing movement. Its main objective - to make our lives count for the very reason it was created for...which is to make the name of Jesus FAMOUS in our generation! That's powerful stuff, friends...will share with you more as the days go by, yea? Hang in there, peeps...

Many thanks to Manila for praying for us! And Jakarta, our prayers were with you too all the way, pak...for more news and spills, check out http://www.268blog.com/. Loads of amazing news and conference reports for your reading pleasure. Be blessed!

After all that has been said and done, we thank God for the life of Ashley...who's journal has continued to bless, inspire, and shown the world THE way. That's what I call a life worth living for. All for Jesus, for all else is in vain. And may God continue to use 'Fruitcake' to change the world, one person at a time...

And so, even as a new month begins...can you believe it that we're already in the month of August??? Man oh man...I feel I'm getting really old really fast! Anyway, bet you're looking forward to what's happening this coming month. Here's some updates!

RR Meeting Dates in August 2008
3rd August - ER Merit Day
10th August - ER Merit Day
17th August - ER Go-Kart Challenge (don't miss this!)
31st August - ER Movie Day

23rd August - RR Sel#6 Best Ranger Testing!

So, for those of you rangers that have been selected for this year's Best Ranger Testing...dont freak out just yet ok? Do get ready, start studying, go through the notes that will be handed out this week, and let's have a ball of a time going through all those emotions, stress, tension and fun that every station has to offer! :)

E-Rangers & friends...keep a lookout for more info regarding the Go-Kart Challenge activity! It promises to be fast and furious...'whacky races' style!


Not forgetting, this Sunday in YA! Concurrent Service, we'll be having our very own YA! Appreciation Day 2008 celebration....woohoo!! Its going to be hip, happening, emo and crazy all in one day! So ladies and gentlemen, do come dressed for the ocassion! Ladies, look 'hot'...while the guys, stay 'cool'...Need more info? Check out this awesome promo video produced by Cmdr. Ben Yee a.k.a. Bluejay...not bad wei, he's now into putting his life on the line during video productions....i.e. setting himself on fire for our viewing entertainment. Check that out at the end of the vid! I wonder what's he got up his sleeve next...tie himself up and sink underwater, and try to escape??? Good stuff bro...

YA! Appreciation Day 2008
Theme: Fire & Ice (that's your dresscode...go figure!)
Date/Time: 10th August 2008 @ 10.30am
GT Klang, MPH2


Come join us and have an awesome time burning and chillin' out...even as we appreciate one another in our own unique ways!

Have a wonderful Thursday, and may your day be filled with joy that comes from above! In the words of 'Ookui'..."Yesterday is history, and tomorrow is a mystery. That is why today is called the present. It is a gift."

Be well, friends! Fight the good fight...and live strong!