Reflections

Yea! I can post with lower case! ^^
Anyways,I am currently at the Immigration office in KB and I figure I have at least half an hour to kill. What better opportunity to update my blog!
Its about half a month since my last post,which was funnily all in CAPS,and now we’ve almost come to the end of Jan. Imagine,just 30 days ago we just celebrated New Year! I would say time flies,but as my bro pointed out last nite,Jan does in a way feel slow as well..but personally,the 1st 2wks of Jan was 1 of the best weeks of my life..this last 2wks,not as much,but thanks to VYA for keeping me busy! Looking forward to our Bowling Nite tonite and Life Nite next week!
I know its almost 2 mths into the New Year,but I think its not too late to make a New Years Resolution rite? Or,to renew the New Year Resolution we have already made but already failed at in Jan perhaps? :p I didnt make any, but I’d like to make one now. My New Year Resolution for 2010 is:
To save! And with good motivation – I want to go to WYD2011 in Madrid! Also,someone told me the ideal savings is that which amounts to at least 6mths worth of ur salary – which is kinda difficult since Im only guaranteed to still be here for the next 5mths (my permit expires in June) – but I shall try my bestest and God willing,my permit shall be renewed..
Its been a life-changing experience working here in Brunei for the past 1 1/2 year..I finally found a sense of belonging here,although I did grow up here,thanks to our beloved Bishop and the VYAs – friends that are as good as family – you guys are a blessing to me. Eventho nw some have left us (physiically you may be in the Philippines or France or Kuwait) you are still with us in spirit and in prayers and I thank God for that!
Lastly, I guess I just wanna say THANKS for making the past year a memorable one and looking forward to journeying together in 2010!
Love,
Mar.

Wet

NOT PARTICULARLY FOND OF SPOUTING THAT LOOK ABOUT NOW. IT HAS BEEN RAINING ALL DAY AND IT’S REALLY MAKING ME DEPRESSED! SORRY FOR THE CAPS  THOUGH. IM BLOGGING FROM MY PHONE AND IT CANT SEEM TO SWITCH CASE.

8 days into the New Year

2010 has been very kind to me for now (8 days)…still a long way to go!

Hopefully, it will continue to be kind and I hope 2010 is a good year for you as well…

AmoiDewa

Bongkersz

Charyelle

Cibol

Clement

Coral

Cyril Dason

Damyanti

Drumsticks

Elvinado

Lola

Man-D

Melbie

Nono

Rory

Small Fish

Steph

Suituapui

Zee

Zewt

Out with the old and in with the new

2009 was an eventful year and I’d like to apologise for d lack of posts. I’ll try and update more frequently this year. U can count that as 1 of my new year resolutions!

WELCOME TO THE 1ST DECADE OF THE 2ND MILLENIUM FOLKS!

British English vs. Malaysian English (vs. Bruneian English)

Which kind do you prefer?

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
Britons: I’m sorry, sir, but we don’t seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.

Malaysians: 124 No stock.

Bruneians: Finish already.

RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?

Malaysians: Hello, who call?

Bruneians: Hello, who is this?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way?

Malaysians: S-kew me.

Bruneians: Excuse.

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey! Put your wallet away, this drink is on me.

Malaysians: No need lah.

Bruneains: It’s ok la.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?

Malaysians: (pointing at the door) Can ah?

Bruneians: (pointing at the door) OK?

WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.

Malaysians: No need shy shy one lah!

Bruneians: Bah ok la.

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don’t recall you giving me the money.

Malaysians: Where got?

Bruneians: Ya kan?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind.

Malaysians: Don’t want lah.

Bruneians: It’s ok.

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Britons: Err…Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you’re coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.

Malaysians: You mad ah?

Bruneians: Cannot be.

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? I’m trying to concentrate over here.

Malaysians: Shut up lah!

Bruneians: Quiet la you.

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for sometime. Do I know you?

Malaysians: See what, see what?

Bruneians: You know who I am?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.

Malaysians: Die lah!!

Bruneians: How ah?

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?

Malaysians: What happened ah? Why like that one lah?

Bruneians: What this?

WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn’t the way to do it. Here, let me show you.

Malaysians: Like that also don’t know how to do!

Bruneians: Eh come I show you.

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?

Malaysians: Celaka you!

Bruneians: Eh, what is this kan? Kanasai.

For your info, the original was just “British English vs. Malaysian English” which someone forwarded to me.

Credits to Nick Ng for the “Bruneians” addition.