It Leaks!

After many rounds of considerations between Amway, NESH & Diamond; we have decided to go with Diamond Energy Water. The installation completed on Thursday afternoon. We got ourselves [own house warming gifts :-)]:-
1. outdoor master filter [DMF500S]
2. indoor water filter [G1500]
3. water dispenser [hot & warm]

We have heard many good stuff on Diamond, but our experience with Diamond tells us otherwise:-
1. It does not work!
The water dispenser just could not work. The warm water is not warm. Hot water is not hot nor warm. The support agent blamed it on the system "entered by wind". I think this is crappy.

The water dispenser suppose to be air-tie [or something like a vacuum], if the air got in there, this means the product is sub-standard. I would say poor QC.

2. Don't Bother to Call
No one will attend to your enquiry & complain. All you got is the machine that keeps on telling you to leave a message after the tone. I think the CRM probably learn the skills from government dept?

3. It Leaks!
Retna has been telling me that Diamond G1500 + water dispenser leak. We were not sure which was the one that caused the problem.

Anyway, called the hotline 1800882399. Experienced point no. 2.

Called the service agent. He came over & after insisting that there was nothing wrong with the system as it is a brand new system [off course it has to be new right?!]. We found that filter D actually leaks. By now, I am quite sure that Diamond G1500 should not claim anything on Japan technology or innovation at all.

Certainly it does not have any of Japanese standard.

4. Before Living Healthily, Be Prepared for Unnecessary Stress First
I suppose got to sacrifice some healthy cells before moving towards the healthy lifestyle.

We have been assured on getting these problems fixed on Monday. We will see.

The Time Of Year

The time of the year Dec, worries on whether having enough funds for the insurance premiums, medical health plans premiums, household expenses [newly moved], recovering from Christmas gifts expense..... the list goes on.

Not even thinking about having holiday yet, oh ya... We missed it for year end, kids will be going to school next week. Oh God, the school uniforms!

The top few things that are most memorable to me in 2007:-

1. Being Real Parents
We always thought being there for them means spending time with them. Obviously we were wrong. Despite being there, we should have also taught them how to handle things when we are not there for them.

2. Maid=Disaster
Maid departure from home was view as a disaster at first. Later it turn to blessing. We learn to love one another better than before. We also learn to take care for another. Ariel could actually wash the plates after his meal now!

3. Better To Let Go
After many months & years of struggling at work, we decided to let go most of our staff [I would comment on the work performance], we changed our direction & things become better, Hallelujah!

4. Change is Difficult But Necessary
Fitting children's schedule into ours require some sacrifice in our own time as well business. However, they are our future - we have to do it for them.

5. Staying Young, But Be Wise
I just tried to change my overall look. Had a hair cut, shaved & I have received comment that I look younger.

One of our client actually can't recognise me. :-)

6. Believe, Think Positive & Pray
A mountain can be moved [read it once in a Christian testimony about little praying for a mountain to be moved]. Met a feng shui master the other day . Ok, I was not looking for his advice but for a client's project. I remember one thing he said to me, think positive.

Al in all, I think 2007 has been a great year for us. Let share your 2007 experience in the comments.

Cheers.

Blessed Christmas

You could learn more about Christmas from Luke.

See you soon!

Running Computer

While participating on RunNat and working on Powerman recently, been in contact with many runners that are using Polar watch aka running computer. Have done the online research on the watch [especially for running category], the watched keep track on heart rate, running speed, as well as distance.

Found out that Fitness Concept & another fitness centre in Bangsar carried Polar range of products in Malaysia, but very pricey.

Anyway, I bought the Polar RS200sd directly from Polar regional principal in Singapore last month. Have been using it & I think it is a fantastic watch.

Pictures....

Overview of Polar RS200sd
[Did not have the foot pod; down stair, kind of dirty....:-)]

Letting one sees the distance as well as speed [KM/h]

Heart rate during the run

Hello Everyone

Would like to invite all of you that I have sent the blog invite, to begin the blog posting.

Let me know if you did not receive the invite.

Also, need you to send me your contact details so that I can start a network for us to keep in touch.

Thanks!

My Trip to Seri Manjung > Malakoff Powerman Malaysia 2007

Our company has been appointed to handle the public relations for Malakoff Powerman Malaysia 2007.

I was there since Thursday & came back on Sunday. Quite a lovely town - famous for Chinese seafood [Kampung Cina, of which I miss it, one person very hard to have seafood].

Seri Majung is a new township where all government agencies offices are currently located, quite like a mini Shah Alam here, clean & organise. Heard from my media friends that the crime rate is rather low here. I went out for jogged every night after dinner, for about 3 - 4km [can't compare with the Powerman of which 10km, 64km & 11km].

People at Seri Majung & Sitiawan are also quite friendly.

However, one thing I remember the most is the foot reflexology and body massage by Chinese [from main land China]. I have always reserved from the Chinese [you know lah all the media reports about them]..... I really enjoyed it & in fact I was there everyday right after the assignment was over. Quite a good way to unwind. The name of the place is called Yat Sum, of which is the same row with Secret Recipe.

For internet connectivity in Lumut & Sitiawan area, you can probably get good reception at:-
1. Crystal Hotel [complimentary for hotel guests, but at selected area]
2. Secret Recipe [FOC, but with a drink]
3. Orient Star [must be a TM Net hotspot user]
4. MPM [found out from a media friend]

From the very first day while I was at the hotel, I began to miss home - my wife & kids..... & also the bed. I was having hard time to sleep as the bed was rather dirty [I don't think the house keeping change the bed sheet, they just tidy the room]....... The hot shower was cold etc.

But, the front desk Mr. Ong [I think the boss] service was rather good.

Will post pix on the race after.

Welcome Jer Ping!

Hey Jer Ping [Jeffrey],

Thks for your call & posting. Yes, I am pretty much awake that time. Got to wake the kids up for the school. Anyway, used to have a Indonesian helper, now without [will be applying for one soon].

Been a while that we heard from you. Congratulations on upgrading to parenthood this coming February 2008.

Glad to hear that you are doing well in US. Whenever I was in Desa Aman I constantly "bum" to your parents - mostly dinner. I think God's timing..... Your dad always tell me not to have dinner so late, as he & your mom were having supper.... :-)

See Khoon is pretty much is the driving force for all gathering that we had so far. I think coming Christmas & CNY would be busy for everyone. So most probably will do one after CNY.

The last gathering that we had we did a skype with Chooi Yoke. So, even if you can't make it, we could still meet you online.

Take care & God bless,
soo liang