Uncle LIM . . . Gotcha ~!!!

Gosh, it must have been like ages or centuries since I last wrote on my blog. Apologies. I have been busy preparing for my CFA exam in which I have managed to finish 1 textbook until now. One down, 6 more to go with 2 and a half more months to go. Crap~!!! Sticking my butt on the study table everyday, trying to register all the information into my head, I still doubt that the dateline of covering all the CFA subjects by end of November will come true. * cheng cheng cheng* you think Anwar will manage to change hand by Sept 16? Well, the time will tell. =)

So, I have been telling my parents that Genting has cheap rooms during low season, which is now. Before the Hari Raya holidays arrive. They were very excited about it, especially my dad. For personal record, the last time he was at Genting was practically 10 or MORE years ago. It's because he has been busy working to support us *siblings*, especially our education. Thats why until today, he has not been able to enjoy the facilities that we enjoy freely. Thus, I was determined to make this trip happen to make my parents happy.

1st attempt: Was happy because I saw the RM38.80 room online but didn't managed to book it due to some circumstances.

2nd attempt: The room rate increased to RM 58.80 because the Rm38.80 room wasn't available anymore. Mum said okay but Dad was sleeping at that time. So, still can't book. CRAP~!!!

3rd attempt: The following day, I got hold of my Dad and Mum and suddenly, the price went up to RM78.80. EVER MORE CRAP~~~!!! Dad scolded " Got RM38.80 dun wan, Go up to RM78.80 only wan to go~!!!

4th attempt: Unsatisfied, I went online to search again. OMG, I saw the RM 38.80 room again. I have never happier ( clk, damn kau stingy~!!! haha). Immediately, I tried to key in the credit card no. and Dad's personal details. Walau, this stupid Hong Leong Bank asked this stupid Question~!! : What's the billing date of the credit card every month? **I was like: " What the hell they ask this info for?" Siao liao. Entered few times and the account was locked. Geram~~~!!! So have to call up the customer service to activate the no. **Dial. . . Connected. . . Waited 5 mins for the auto answering machine. . . Got through to the personnel. . . DAMN~!!! Only can activate the account after 7pm. That time mosquitoes also go home sleep lo. . . Thats okay, but after that, he tried to persuade my dad to take more loans~!!! WTF?@#*!!! Dahlah cannot activate the accounts, now wanna sell loans to my DAD. TU KAU LAN. haha. ** Dad said "Never mind la. Try other cards". Then, I used my Dad's Standard Chartered MasterCard. Straight away. Let me emphasize again. STRAIGHT AWAY, my online application is approved. NO stupid question like ," what's the billing date every month?". Way to go Standard Chartered, SUX HLB.

Tues, 16th Sept 2008 came. Excited, we began our journey to Genting. At first, I was thinking that we would take LRT and BUS and Cable Car. Phew, I was so relieved when my Dad told me that we would be driving up there. *** Upon reaching, I was surprised that I was immediately given the room keys, unlike the time when I went with my coursemates where we had to wait for 3-4 hours before we could check in. Was it the Standard Chartered's punya pasal ar? Dun care la. Got room can already. Got TOWER 1, kinda disappointed because the room in TOWER 2 is bigger. OH, shit. I must say that Men in Nice business suit has no Bloody Brain. The businessman (* or maybe dressing up, trying to look like one) held on to his new Blackberry model, scolded the usher who was clearly doing his job. WHY? Because he said Counter 2 & 3 were available " Ask the people in the queue to go there lah~!!!". Either he is sorhai or what, the word CASHIER is hanging right above the counter. Plain dumb fellow.

Then, I went walking around with my parents around the so-called Genting Shopping Complex. Got Hari Raya promotion. Good for my Mum la. hehe. Then, my Dad asked if there's cinema here. Yeah. Definitely. So, while my Mum was looking at some shoes at PADINI, we went to the cinema to see what movies were on. They had " Meet Dave *not my parent's type*, the luckiest man* also not my parent's favourite* and MONEY NOT ENOUGH 2* confirm my parent's taste because the movie is in HOKKIEN". Since my dear friends Shaun and Richard recommended a THUMBs UP for that movie, I proceeded to buy the tickets. So, we went back to our room to refreshen ourselves and get ready for the movie.

I SERIOUSLY must say " MONEY NOT ENOUGH 2 is definitely a MOVIE for every ASIAN. Looking at how bad the three sons, played by Jack Neo, Mark Lee, Henry Thia, were treating their old, stricken mother. Unable to fight the force of nature, their mother was diagnosed with Diabetes and Alzheimer. So, being a burden to all the three sons, they decided to take turns to take care of their mum. However, as things got worse, one placed her by the toilet after the wife started to kick up a fuss and another son placed her in the toilet for convenience since she couldn't control her urination. What's wrong with them~!!!! Then, I totally agree with one of the phrase in the movie " Maybe after all, Mother is just a name, not someone you should care about". EMo-ness. haha. Then, my Dad related his story to me during dinner. He said, " The movie reflected the reality that happen to your Grandma. After being sick and getting old, no one, again, NO ONE except my 5th Aunty, 4th Aunt and my Dad who contributed their effort in taking care of my AMMA. My 5th aunty, being a strong church leader in her church, offered her help to take care of AMMA while my 4th aunty and my Dad contributed financially to employ a maid to take care of AMMA. What did the rest of 6 more siblings do? NOTHING. damn sad when I heard this from my DAD. Another blow of Emo-ness. And some more, they got fed up after rushing to Penang, where my Grandma resided, a few times when my AMMA was admitted to ICU. Luckily, she survived the scare. After that, they told my 5th Aunty that " DON"T CALL ME UNLESS AMMA REALLY GIVES UP HER LAST BREATH!!!" Celaka punya sons and daughers. AMMA raised them so big but they treated her like that. KANASAI~!!! CIAK LIAO BI.

Sad sad. Then, we proceeded to CASINO DE GENTING. I was hoping that my lucky winning streak will continue because its either I break even or Make money. I brought my parents around the casino and they were only interesting in drinking COFFEE and NESCAFE because it is FREE~!!! hehe. Then, after a few rounds of analyzing the games, I decided to try new luck on " 3 PICTURES". Walau ye, bad luck man. Change RM50, in less than half an hour, lost already. Siao liao. While waiting for me, my Dad also changed RM100 to play. Well, I guess it was our night. Both of us lost to UNCLE LIM. Invicible UNCLE LIM who has defeated so many uncles and aunties. At last, my name was written in his list. CRAP~!!!!

Aih. Not wanting to think about it, we went back to our hotel room. Before that, we stopped by First World Casino to drink Coffee again. There were performances by some short but hot looking chicks. THen, I headed back to bed.

Next day, my Dad and I went for breakfast. Not much of a variety. My dad went back up to the room to bum around and read newspaper, while Mum went shopping again. SO, I decided to try my luck to BEAT UNCLE LIM again this time. Feeling refresh for another round of battle, I went back to the Casino. Unwillingly, I withdrew Rm50 to play. Luck wasnt't good because once I played, I lost till the remaining RM10. SHIT~!!!! Aih. Disappointed with my luck, I put down my last RM10. I was hoping, cursing, Jampi-ing that I could win this round. * in my heart " aiya, the banker is yawning already, sure no luck wan. Sui Sui bagi dia, Ong Ong Mali Mali"* True enough, I won that round. Slowly, I won back my RM50. Phew. What a close battle. So, what's next? Try to win back my another RM50 which I lost yesterday. Okay. I told myself " Play smart, analyze and win." I was talking to myself like I am a professional gambler. WTH. haha. Feeling lucky* actually I think the person I tumpang was the one who is lucky*, I increased my bet to RM20, previously only RM10. Im kinda risk averse person. Cannot lose so much in one go. If lose, must slowly slowly lose. haha. Get the Max satisfaction out of it. haha. Without realizing it, I managed to Win back my other RM50. haha. YEah man. Im out of here. haha.I beat you Uncle LIm.haha. Walking out of the casino immediately after I cash out the chips, I felt like I was walking with an AURa. GILA already. haha. Anyway, I did enjoy myself even though I just break even.

Jumping for joy, I went back to look for my mum and dad. After that, we just checked out and went back home. And here I am writing a post about how happy I was, being able to win back my RM50. haha.

Here are some photos which I took in Genting:




**Lovely couple.


** Statue of Liberty towering above US. . .




**Eh, what's my Dad doing under the table? Line is bad, I think. =)




** Celaka. When we were going downhill, then only the weather got better. Ish.