Hush

What a crazy week it has been. Some unexpected news. Goodbyes are never easy. Just found out this week that not 1, but TWO really good people will be leaving the team. MO - LF says he'll be going to UK due to family matters.

Then the day after that, AMO - SF came up to me in the bus to tell me that she's already tendered her resignation. She says she couldn't take the working hours - plus her husband was trying to get her to stop due to health reasons. I was the only one she told in confidence thus far. She told me she didn't want the rest of our team to be de-moralized due to her leaving. She said that she'll put it off as long as possible and only tell them at the last minute. I suppose she has her own reasons for doing that. She's also been giving me advice and encouragement.

Losing 2 people would be a blow to the team. We're already struggling at times with the only MO and 5 AMO's that we have. With 2 of them going, we'll be down to 4. Heard that the replacement MO won't know much so he won't take calls like what MO - LF does for us.

Made a real compulsize purchase the other day. Spent RM 150 on 12 issues of Batman comics (issues # 608 - 619). I was actually only looking for the tradepaper, just to see what the fuss is about. OK - so Jim Lee's art is amazing, and also he's done Batman (as far as I know) on a regular basis. That's what pushed the prices up. I managed to track down the location of The Mind Shop (thanks to Sweet Suet). Went there and found the hardcover of Hush Volume 2 but Volume 1 sold out. There was a set of the "Hush" story-arc on sale by one of the members. That's when my impulse to buy came in. It is already considered collector's editions due to limited availability - you should see what the prices are on EBAY. Still I think $ 150.00 is reasonable considering that they're selling it for at idreamsilver:

Waited for so long for "Fable" to come out for the XBOX and when it finally came out. It doesn't fucking work! What a disappointment. Why? Check it out here. It's supposed to be a good game, humour and action. Sounds good enough for me. Met a forummer who offered to burn me a copy of the game in exchange for the copy that I have that doesn't work because of the damned XBOX DVD-Drive. Anyone wants to donate a new one? =D

Had to console myself with "The Guy Game" - lots of boobs, not one for the kids. But hey, I learn something from this trivia game! Do you know which animal has the largest eggs and how many pints of blood are there in the average human body? Wanna know more about "The Guy Game"? Click on ME!

Got to budget myself this month. Managed to find out that the shop near Giant is selling the DVDs for RM 10/each. Have to check out the other shop down the street to compare prices.

The original Star Wars DVD is coming out. Look at the price. Almost fucking RM 300 for 4 discs. What a killer! My extended edition "Lord Of The Rings" DVDs only cost about RM 200/set!

Hobbies are not cheap these days. Bloody hell. More details on the DVD on IGN.com. 10 PAGE review here. You have to admit that this is a really nice looking box/packaging.

I was never a really big Star Wars fan but this is really tempting. Of course there'll be the pirated version for sure. But will it look this good? I guess its alright to indulge once in awhile?

I've never used to much hyperlinks in a post before. I guess it beats having to explain everything that can already be found?

Credits to the respective sites and content writers for their hard work! :D

Spirits, ghosts or muscle spasms.....?

So I went to visit the doctor yesterday. Thanks to HSBC's ING coverage. It didn't cost me a thing.

So the doctor told me that it was due to muscle spasms. Asked if I had underwent operations before, had any fractures.. I told him it happened after I injured myself at the gym last year and the pain was coming back once in awhile.

He assured me there was nothing to worry about. He said it could be mild arthritis. Cold environment is a contributing factor as well. Still he said there was nothing to worry about when I told him that it hurts when I attempt to stand when I get these "cramps". He said it was no big issue, just muscle spasms. OK doc, you're the one who had at least 7 years of studies for your Medical Degree. I guess I should listen to you.

So we have 2 versions of the story now, one a Supernatural one, if you choose to believe, and the other is more medically,scientific theory. I'll just wait awhile and see how things go. I'm becoming a spastic. It's not a very nice feeling. I wonder how many people actually experienced something like this before.

I feel like I'm back to 90 - 95%. I guess its back to work tonight as I only managed to get 1 day off. Have these stretchable bandages that restrict movements on my calves now. I should've paid more to get the adjustable one because these L-sized ones are a wee bit small for my thighs. Spent Rm 10.90 for a pair only to find I might need the other one for a better fit.

Here's something worth a laugh. Some of you know I'm working for a US-based company hence I support US clients. I've come across some pretty amusing last names (or surnames if you're into British English). I swear these are the names we pull up on our computer systems.

- Pretty On Top
- Below ( customer was called Tanya D Below )
- Kills Warrior

I've also heard there was one sounds something like "Hairy Balls". That one I haven't seen before but I heard it sounds like that.

There also town names that are interesting. I've had someone calling from Zion (Matrix anyone?). Also had one the other day from Hawaii which sounds like a chinese cuss word, Makaikai.

The rest of it eludes me at the moment. Must be the medication I'm under. I think its time to take a nap. Back to work tonight.

Spirits or Ghosts - Save me.....!

It's happened again. The muscle aches are becoming more frequent. It seems to be happening almost every week now. Sometimes just more severe.

Something didn't feel quite right while at work on Monday night. I could feel the muscles in my thighs starting to ache. MO-Kristin was telling me she gets bodyaches EVERYDAY and she goes on a Panadol-popping frenzy to relieve the pain. She its due to the cold - working at night + the air-con environment.

I asked Dinesh for a lift home after work. As always, he was obliging as ever. Great guy. As it was time to go home, I stepped up onto the pavement to get to his car, my legs cramped up and I fell, hitting my knees onto the concrete.

I think this must be the 3rd or 4th time since my gym injury. It looks like it could be permanent damage. Someone said it could be due to problems to the nerves in my legs now. The thigh muscles seem to cramp up for unknown reasons. Sometimes it happens if there's strenous activity. I've noticed it happened once when I was sitting too long in the cinema, watching 2 movies - almost back to back. Of course I move my legs around while watching the movie but looks like it isn't enough. Seems like Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome too.

Mum went to consult the medium and told me that I'm being disturbed by spirits. He told her that the spirits are lurking just around the corner of the street. Shit. I don't know if I should be scared or worried. I might have to go to the temple this weekend to get "blessed". Sort of like an excorcism/protection I suppose.

What a way to spend the off day. Maybe I should take another day off to recover.