new life, working life

Sorry readers, have not been really seating down and concentrating on my blog for a really long time. My sincere apologies, been so busy hanging out with friends and when im not, im too lazy to type. Well, the typing feeling just came to me today so I hope I will constantly keep my blog up to date.

I was once told by some friends that the moment we graduate is the moment we are unemployed. Well, I had a fair share of unemployment when I was in the UK and when all thing fails, I retreated back to my wonderful home country - Malaysia. The first 2 weeks of my stay in Malaysia has been busy busy busy. Hanging out with friends, eating all the local cuisine that I missed so much. But at the same time I was sending out my CV`s to numerous companies and also at the same time I was attending for loads and loads of interview. I rejected a few because it was not the job I was looking for or the pay offered to me was what I deemed on the low side. Until one fine day, I was called for an interview by Gluco and Albert Wine and Spirits. Both of the interview I went for was really interesting but I have to admit that Gluco was one of the hardest and challenging interview I have encountered so far. The company was offering me a really good working experience and I think I would really love to work for the company if it is not for Albert Wine and Spirit (AWS) who offered me a better pay =P not to mention that it is just a stone throw away from my house which means NO transportation fees incurred. Well, both companies offered me a job and its quite obvious I chose AWS over Gluco solely because it is located just the next "taman" from my house.

I entered AWS as a Marketing Coodinator and my direct manager is a really nice chap which has spend over 10 years abroad in the US and recently came back to be with his family. Working for AWS is a real challenge for me because it requires you to consume alot of alcoholic drinks. If you have known me personally you would have been thinking what is Marvin doing in a alcoholic company?! He cant DRINK to save his life! Well, very true... On my very first day I was brought for wine tasting and was trained the art of tasting wine and I was feeling tipsy after a glass of 40% wine. It was embarrassing ~ My face went tomato red instantly ..

As I enter the 2nd week of working life, all seem well. I cant complaint much on this job but at times it can get really boring and I would be surfing the internet aimlessly. Recently I was handed a project, and Im really looking forward to complete the project in the best possible manner I could. Hopefully i`ll get compliments for that. haha.

Well, thats all for now folks. I`ll be heading off for a YUM CHA session with my mates pretty soon. I`ll keep you guys updated ok? Hopefully ~~

feelings for UK

Dear UK,

The very first time I met you, I find you really attractive. My lonely heart at the time was filled with you and because of this, it have kept me going. This was on the 11th of September 2008. Days passed and you brought great joy into my heart.. my feelings for you grew stronger for you each passing day.

Through you I have met wonderful friends. GREAT friends in fact. Friends that I would not trade the world for. They say that you wont know what is most important to you until you have loose them. Well, I find this very untrue. I cant imagine my life without my dear friends in the UK which brought uncountable happiness to my life and each of them plays a significant role in my heart. Leaving them in UK was really really really hard for me. Even now as I am writing this in Malaysia, the little heart of mine was wishing that I was in the UK accompanying my friends. Drinking together, hugging them, travelling together and above all seeing their happy faces which glows like a fire in my heart. Therefore, I treasure every minute I have with my friends and I truly hope and pray that they would be always happy.

Dear UK. Thank you for bringing them into my life, thank you for giving me experiences that made me a better person. Thank you for everything... I will never forget the wonderful and romantic 1 year I have with you. I love you.

My dear beloved friends in the UK. I want you to know at this very moment I am thinking of every single one of you and thank you for making my stay there an incredible magical experience.

To 34 St Paul Street North - You have been really caring, a bunch of nice people that I grew really fond with. You people has been with me when I am down, have been with me when I am happy, have been with me when I am crazy and the best part is that you know me really well. We have been through both hard times and happy times together which made our relationship unique. We spend so much time together till I regard you friends as part of my family.

To 22 Hungerford Street - This is a really special house. The house consist of my dear brother of a different mother, a vampire, a long time friend, a "blue" material addicted guy, and a shy but at the same time outspoken friend. You are all dearly missed. We spend a year together and seeing all of you doing stupid stuff made my day. Especially my bro, we did some stupid stuff and you wasted me couple of times. I cant ever forget you guys even I wanted to. The video was awwweessoommme!! ~ The Marvin Effect. I cant wait to get my hands on it. Love you ppl

Hardwick - Both of you came to UK and I remembered driving both of you for pool after a long drive from Weymouth. You rock in pool and the other rock in dancing and boy im impressed with you when you were drunk. Talking some language I have never heard of. But It was a whopping great time I have with you people. Keep up the good work, going church every sunday and Im really sad to leave you people when I was just about to get to know you better. thank you for the video too!!

Opposite Hardwick loner - Living alone in the beginning can be hard but hey! You are a really big nice person. Friendly and kind. I really do appreciate your help alot for helping me purchase the tickets. I am so going to miss your lectures in sexology. You are a really great person and I want to hug you so badly.

Bernard, Alice, Amanda and Steph`s house - Well, what can I say. Hope to see you soon in the near future as we are heading to the same country. All the best in convincing her to join you there. I was really shocked when I hear your life plan man! Keep to your plan~ Take good care of everyone, your the only "batang" there. All of you are dearly missed.

Hui Bee n B Peng house- My first few weeks in the UK was lonely but with you people, made my stay there an enjoyable one week. Bringing us out to the shops, buying stuff and making sure all of us fit in well was something that I admired both of you for. Good luck in your master`s and all the best in your careers.

Jocelyn house - 2 lovely ladies living under the same roof which makes the house lovely. Have seen your video clip and I am happy to receive it. Working and studying part time is challenging but both of you take it on with ease. Respect. So.. take good care of yourself.


Monsoon house - Almost all the new students are staying there. Thank you so much for you video!! love the wonderful smiles. It is a really shame I do not time to hang out with you people. I am so going to miss you all.. little one, gary, Eddie, Ryan, Shu Wei, Emily and house. sigh~ All the best in your studies.

Last but not least. 24 Brunswick Street - Something magical happened. You people just came to the UK not too long but Its like something special happened with us and before I know it I was really close with you ppl. Thank you for keeping me company to everywhere. Will be missing the way you eat, the way you talk. Will be missing the sporting person, the hate sports type. You ppl have a special place in my heart.



one more very important bunch of people. For you dear friends who send me off in Heathrow Airport! I am really touched. Thank you so much for coming all the way and meeting me up in London. Please do keep in touch and I will really miss you bunch of nice people.

All my friends that I left. UK will not be the UK that I know without you. It is you people in Uk that made a difference. Love you people.