Coronavirus

Yikes, more than 1 year since the last post.....apasal lah....

It's been 2 months plus since the first case of major coronavirus outbreak.

Malaysia has imposed MCO (Movement Control Order) since 18th March while Japan is still hesitating on declaring a state of emergency, and almost the whole world is on self quarantine as much as possible to help #FlattenTheCurve.

Never thought I'd live to see a pandemic in my lifetime, though this one should go down as one of the great historical period.

With this much time on hand and not much news on job leads, should have plenty of time to do some blogging.

I do have a few posts in mind though i.e. yearly recaps, the past few years' travel, change in lifestyle and thinking... but I'm really struggling to get the words out.

Not sure if it's creativity ran dry or years of writing Facebook and Instagram short status dulling the long form writing skills. Scary, come to think of it.

Anyways, it's almost 1.15am JPT, this will do.

4th Interview

Well, just got the 4th interview done with the TAM (Technical Account Manager) of Fastly Japan.

Have to say it was a smooth conversation, other than the fact that I got one of the most asked tech questions --- What happens after you type in a URL in the browser? --- somewhat incorrect. Well, not wrong I guess, but certainly felt a bit rusty answering such basic question.

That's what you get for working in the same company for 11 years without trying out interviews from time to time.

The TAM said he waited for 2-3 months as well before being confirmed for the job...didn't know it would take that long to update a candidate's status.

Oh well...I need them more than they need me. Just gotta wait and hope for the best.

Comeback?

Wow.

10 years.

That's how long I've been away from this blog.

One can understand given the emergence of Friendster (my god that was so long ago), Facebook, etc...

Rusty recollection of events ; rusty organization of thoughts ; rusty writing skills.

10 years is a really long time.

Not sure if I can do this anymore.

But I sure would like to try to.

After 1 month plus and this is what I can come out with......

I'm sleepy as hell....looking at my blog it's empty since the Cambodia trip last month....didn't have time to blog, didn't bother to blog...no materials...only consumed by work, work and more bloody work......

Well...this is my life...and another meme below just to past time while I wiki-surf...
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Starting time : 1:50am
Name : Alan Pang
Sisters : 0
Brothers : 1
Shoe size : 9
Height : 175cm
Where do you live : KL

Have you ever been on a plane : Yes
Swam in the ocean : Yes
Fallen asleep at school : even in the office damn it...
Broken someone’s heart : don't think so...
Fell off your chair : Yes.

Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call : Yes, very recently...
Saved e-mails : Yes
What is your room like : mattress, fan, newspapers, loads of plastic bags, clothes, messy...
What’s right beside you : stand alone fan
What is the last thing you ate : Fried noodles

Ever had Chicken pox : Nope
Sore throat : Long time ago...
Stitches : On the abdomen...
Broken nose : Nope
Do you Believe in love at first sight : No, I believe in nurturing a relationship
Like picnics : that's a good idea...
Who was the last person you danced with : Hmm...my ex roommate?

Last thing made you smile : An unexpected and well placed birthday gift
You last yelled at : Stupid politicians...
Kissed anyone : Of course...
Get sick : Few months back...
Talk to an ex : Never had an ex...
Miss someone : Very, like, right now...
Who do you really hate: No one really, depends who pisses me off when I'm depressed...

Do you like your hand-writing : No comment
Are your toe nails painted : Ya think ?!
Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in : Hahahahaha.....
What color shirt are you wearing now : Red
Are you a friendly person : Should be lah...
Do you have any pets : No, but would like to keep a dog...
Do you sleep with the TV on : Sometimes...
What are you doing right now : Answering some memes duh....
Can you handle the truth : We all have to don't we?

Are you closer to your mother or father : Both...
Do you eat healthy : I think I am...
Do you still have pictures of you & your ex : Again, never had an ex...
If you’re having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to : Anyone I can get...
Are you loud or quiet most of the time : Quiet I think...
Are you confident : Sometimes yes, sometimes no...

5 things I was doing 10 years ago
1) Stayed in Kelana Jaya
2) In scouts
3) Attended Commonwealth Games 98' closing ceremony
4) Learning to be mature -___-
5) Had a 6 months crush on my classmate

5 things I would do if I were a billionaire
1) Buy properties
2) Invest
3) Travel everywhere, and I mean EVERYWHERE
4) Donate out half to charity
5) Start a Fight Club...hahaha...

5 of my bad habits
1) Self-depreciative
2) Lazy
3) Like to curse
4) Unattentive
5) Pride

5 places I have been living in
1) KL
2) Seremban
3) KLIA
4) Kelana Jaya
5) Liverpool

5 people I tag
1) Soe Chin
2) Melvin
3) Jarod
4) whoever
5) whatever

In Cambodia now

I am now writing this post using the free Internet service in Green Town Guesthouse in Cambodia.

Yup, I am on a 5 day holiday trip now in Cambodia. Vacationing in the not-quite-small town of Siem Reap, and visiting the world famous Angkor Wat, which, will not
finish touring the whole temple compound in even 3 days.

It's only day 2 and I already got myself burned in the arms due to the bloody hot weather. Probably lost 2 kgs in the process too because of the long distance walking, hehehe...

It's been a long time since the last post. Been really really busy on my work til no time to go online.

Hope this trip is worthwhile, as we are stumbling here and there, hahaha...

Wish me luck.