The one when I left the building

Finally my career with Affin is over. I clocked out as an Affin staff for the last time. This is the first time I'm leaving a job to start a new gig. Hopefully it will be a better adventure and get my stall career back on track. Take my place in the altar of greatness and rule the world (cue : evil laughter and eyes turn evil red).
Well before leaving I went to visit some friends and say my goodbyes. Even though I'm moving a couple of blocks away I figured I see people who have help me a lot during my formative career years. A lot of names to shout out too, but you all know who you are. Thanks for all the support.
As I made my exit, I text all my friends that like Elvis, I have left the building.

The one where I will be leaving the building

Think this will be a long post. Have 4 days worth of stories to post besides the one I've been saving. As the title says, I've finally tendered my resignation and like Elvis, I will be leaving the building. A huge relief for me as a huge boulder has finally been lifted off my shoulders. Hopefully I can get my career back on track.
Well, where do I begin. Maybe I should go day-by-day from Thursday. So the 'sack-the-bank' story will be elaborated after the Thursday story.
On Thursday I met up with some friends at Bangsar Village. Met up with my friend Shakirah and two of her friends from Bank Negara, Julinda and Alma. They just join the market and we just chill and had coffee at Starbuccaneers...I mean Starbucks. For those wondering Starbuccaneers is from one of my favourite games, Monkey Island. Well the 3 ladies have to sit for an exam. The 'Persatuan Kewangan Malaysia Certificate' exams for dealing license. I passed the exams already and they were asking for any tips. I told them honestly that my passes were all flukes and if you ask me to do the exam again most probably flunk in flying colours. Honestly I have no idea how I passed. As for the company Julinda also a sporty girl. She plays tennis, futsal and also basketball. Not many girls I know shoot hoops (meaning basketball not netball). Later that night I began to draft my exit letter and plot the exit.
Friday morning which coincidentally is Friday the 13Th I tendered my resignation with my boss. He asked where I was headed, just told him I be around the area. Then I went off for breakfast. Around 0930 he called me in and ask when I want to leave. I told him I wanted to leave immediately. The nature of my job allows me to leave on 24-notice as once I tender I am no longer authorize to transact any deals for the bank. Then went to Human Resources and filled in the 'exit interview form'. Among the questions asked was if there was any condition I would stay, I filled in 'none'. Then HRD mention Monday 16 April would be my last day with the bank. Finally I would make my exit. Even got my acceptance of resignation letter. Hopefully my new gig will help put my career back on track. Speaking of which, I will start on 3 May 2007 at my new gig.
Later that evening, join for futsal Friday since my ankle was feeling fine after Wednesday. Had fun and banged in 5 goals for good measure and to make up for Wednesday.
Then Shahfaizah called me up and join them for a movie. Went to watch Shooter starring Mark Wahlberg. Cool movie about sniper action.
After movie I join Hafizah and friends at Somo for a friends birthday party. I believe the birthday girl's name was Joyce. Met up with Hafizah's friends (let me see if I can remember all of them) Eke, Nana, Jijie, Nadia and Amu. Found out Nana and Jijie share the same birthday as me. Probably should start a club as I also know some other friends who share the same birthday. Spent most of the night on the comfy chairs with Hafizah and Jijie chatting away since most of the crowd was drunk. Filled them in on my resignation from the bank. Jijie also planning to resign and Hafizah mention one of her staff just tendered. Guess the season where everyone wants to change office address.
Saturday's futsal was fun also. It was raining cats and dogs which created a cooling atmosphere at the futsal court. It allowed me to run like a headless chicken without getting tired. My team made a comeback from being God knows how many goals down.
Then had dinner with Lai Leng. She wanted to buy me a farewell dinner at Chilli's. But something is wrong with me. For the first time I was unable to finish my food. I was shocked when I couldn't finish the remaining quarter of my dish. I take pride in finishing my meals as I don't like to waste food as I know there are people around the world who need food, so we should be grateful for the meal presented to us and finish it. For the past few days I've been suffering an upset stomach resulting a sudden loss of appetite. Very unlike me, but hopefully its not permanent.
After dinner met up with Farah for Starbucking. Yes suddenly it became a verb. Just chat the night away and filled her in on my exit.
Finally Sunday was chilling at home. Watch dvds the whole day. Met up with Hafizah for another Starbucking session in the evening.
Well a long post and a lot of friends mention. Finally tomorrow I will be leaving the building.

The one with the short-lived futsal wednesday

Honestly as of late I've been way too lazy to post anything. Maybe the blogging fire is gone or maybe I have nothing interesting to post. It seems most of my posts are about futsal or friends. Nothing inspirational or anything of moral value or at least my fan-base (???) think and reflect on life. Maybe one day my posts would evolve into something that would hit you like cans of sardines.
As for now, just stick to the usual. Futsal Wednesday earlier was short-lived. Only managed roughly 5 minutes of playing time before getting whacked at the ankle. And it happen after i scored a fluke goal. My intention was to intercept a pass, but my first touch was way off and it ended up in the back of the net. They all count so I'll take it. Back to the injury, well me and the opposing goalie went for the same ball, we both missed it and his follow through got me at my right ankle. If you have to know it was very painful, knowing my ankle injuries history. The injury seemed minor though so I should be able to return to action for Friday's and Saturday's session. Just apply ice and I should be back better than ever.
Think I should apply bionics to my ankles. At least I be more durable.

The one with the 4Fs and coffee

Went for another karaoke session on Thursday night. Small group as it was a last minute arrangement. Went to RedBox at The Curve. Rockstars for the night include Farrish, Farah, Fizah and yours truly. Pretty much summed up as the 4Fs.
Started the night going 80s and boybands, which was something different for me. As usual the songs collection hasn't been up to date. But still had fun and well needed 'blow-off-steam' session for all of us. Besides the singing we were jumping around and dancing. Guess the showmanship in all of us just wanted to come out. Shows how stressed out we all were. As for the small group, lets just say its a lot easier to manage as all of us are 'mic-hoggers'.
The following night, the 'original Coffee Hut gang' met up at Coffee Hut for dinner and drinks. Its been a while since we all hang out together and we were missing one friend as he was tied up with something, Shahreza. The others Farah, Farrish and Shahrizan were present and Shahrizan brought along his fiance Faizah (I know you wondering why I hang with Fs and Shahs, but it just a coincidence). Spent most of the night just chatting and catching up on whats new and such. Shahfaizah (going Hollywood couples here) updated us on their wedding arrangements. Their wedding is scheduled for the triple-7s, the same date as Toneva (Tony Parker & Eva Longoria). Speaking of wedding dates, I believe that triple-8s next year will also be popular.
As for Saturday, played futsal in the afternoon. Good game, good workout and good fun. Guess I made a real intense week of futsal. Had 3 intense all-out games in one week. And proffesional footballers complain they play too many games (then again I don't get paid mega bucks to play). Met up with Hafizah later at night. She just came back from some eco-extreme challenge in Kuala Kubu Baru. She was one the the race marshall as a niggling ankle injury prevented her from participating. She mention she would have loved to be part of the challenge as it was fun and challenging. As for me, if I do ever participate I probably be the most out of shape participant.
As for Sunday, lets just say it was lazy Sunday for me. Slept the whole afternoon and it was F1 Race Day. It was well needed rest and an oppurtunity to recharge. One last thing, bought some new graphic novels on Saturday, Superman For Tomorrow Volume 1 & 2 and Batman Year 1.
Now to continue with some reading.

What I've Done by Linkin Park

The one where I judged a book by its cover

Bought another graphic novel yesterday entitled Batman : Face The Face. It's about Batman, Robin and Nightwing taking time off for God knows what and Batman left everything to the new Harvey Dent. Yes, Two-Face went for cosmetic surgery and is fully cured from split personality. I myself have been away from comics that I lost track of the Batman (and Superman) universe. Apparently a lot of people died.
Well the reason I bought it was it was the next best thing I could find. I was actually looking for Superman : For Tomorrow Volumes 1 & 2. Only found volume 2, so didn't feel like buying it. Alternatively I was looking for Justice Volume 3, Batman Year 1, The Killing Joke, The Long Halloween and 300 (which is sold out). In the end I found this cool cover with Batman and one of his 'batarangs' and blood. The colours used really reflected the Batman world, dark and gloomy.
After flipping through the contents at home, the art sucked. I haven't been drawing for a long time and I know I can draw illustrate better than that. The story was there, but the art wasn't. Found out the art and cover were done by different people. You can say I am very unhappy with the purchase. Maybe I can sell it on ebay.
Just got back from futsal. A very good game. Had lots of fun (winning does help). Manage to score some masterclass goals. It was suppose to be another Manyoo vs The rest game. In the end we played according to colours and mix the players around, since we had the Manyoo vs The rest theme for like 3 weeks already. So the teams were the same and it was getting boring anyway. I ended up in the side with the most Mancunian fans. It was a fun game and open flowing sexy futsal. Even Eke (sole female representative this week) came up with a new goal celebration which caught on to some of the guys.
Guess I need to create a new goal celebration myself. Beginning to run out of ideas.

The one with the found graphic novels

A lazy Sunday for me. Was in my room the whole time alternating between youtube-ing, sleeping and reading. It rained the whole morning also.
As posted yesterday I was looking for my graphic novels. In the end I found out it was with Farrish the whole time. A huge relief there as I was running out of ideas of where to look in my room. At least I know its in good hands.
As I'm posting this blog I just got back from dim sum with Hafizah. She was on one of her 'driving-around' modes and ended up in around my area. Even though the dim sum joint is near my crib, Farrish introduced it to me. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't know where to find good, reasonably priced dim sum. I don't go out around my neighbourhood. Still unfamiliar with the surroundings and I think I've lived here for 6 years. Make that 5, minus my final year in college.
Tomorrow is Monday. The toughest day to go through (for me and Garfield anyway). I just hope the system at work doesn't do anything funny. If it does, its going to be another long week (until Friday comes along). Then again its always the case, isn't it?