My Big Day...

Isn't this cake looks nice, sweet delicious and tempting? Yup, it's a blueberry cheese cake. I just love it, especially it's from the love of my life. A simple celebration, with the girl I love is all I need. Now I'm older by another year already. Hope I'm getting wiser too...hahahahha.

Lucky Me???

I do not count myself lucky all this while in terms of entering any lucky draws or contest. For the past 2 years, I do have some luck in lucky draws for the sports event that I entered however. But my recent luck really caught me myself in surprise.

Sometimes back in June, I entered a contest and was chosen as 1 of the lucky 5 to win a pair of First Class tickets to catch the DREAMZ in Genting. This magical and illutionist show was being performed and show in Genting daily from Feb till Aug this year. The show featured the white tiger, white lion and a pair of cute lovely dogs (forgot what breed liao). Featuring for the first time in Southeast Asia is a magnificent beast...the elusive white lion. Once thought to be a myth, the white lion first existed as whispered rumours in the wilderness of South Africa before finally being discovered in 1975. This highly elusive animal performs alongside the white tiger - possibly the most prized animal in modern times for its beautiful coat and stunning ice-blue eyes.

Shown above are the 2 tickets I won for the show on 12th July. Noticed that the price of the ticket is printed RM0. Hehe. I managed to get the exact middle sit in front of the stage behind the VIP row. I have never been to any European show or circus before, so for me this show is great. There were 12 of us in total catching this show together...

That's not all...sometime in June, I receive a call from the A1 Fanzone manager saying that I'm one of the April contest winner. They do normally send out newsletters and everytime I just deleted them coz now is not A1 period. FYI, only 3 winners are chosen for this April contest and the prizes are AAM membership for 1 year, exclusive rights to A1 team Malaysia and most important rm500 Touch&Go preload amount.

Only after the manager called me then I check my email to realized that I've really won. After completing all the needed paperworks and forms, finally I received my prizes through POS early of the week. Hooray...

Right now, I didn't enter any contest at the moment. But I do hope if I enter in the near future, I will be lucky again and win something again. I'm not greedy, just keep my fingers crossed :)

Wimbledon Men Single Final : Federer vs Nadal

For the 3rd straight year, the men's single final for Wimbledon final will be between the top 2 and current best in business of the tennis world; Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Federer will be aiming to win his 6th consecutive Wimbledon title while Nadal will aim to continue his supreme against Federer and start conquering other Slam apart from his Red Clay favourite surface. On the current form and display, most likely it's going to be Nadal to win his first Wimbledon title to adds to his 4 slam title under his belt. I'm only praying that my favourite idol to prevail... The match was supposed to start 2pm local time and 9pm here in Malaysia, however it was delayed due to rain now at All England Club....so gotta wait. C'mon Federer !!! I support you regardless how you fared later, hehe :)

BURSA tough times ahead ?!?!?!

Bursa was suspended for the whole day yesterday 3rd July 2008. When it opens today, barely after 30 mins, KLSE was already down by 20+ points. Looking at this trend, I do not forsee any change of fortune for the remaining of the day.

In fact, since 2 weeks ago, all the shares prices have been on the decline. Sadly to say, with the current political unrest as well as the economic uncertainty and the concerns from the public after the fuel hike since early last month, everything has gone crazy...

KLSE is at the 15 month low now, and with the oil price shooting up day by day, expects the situation to get even worse. Even daily newspapers nowadays published news on how the public complains about the hard times and some column even goes as far as giving tips of how to save expenses....

Life is really tough, and with all this current turmoils I would say everybody is living in a worry state...

EURO 2008 CHAMPION : SPAIN

VIVA ESPANA !!!

There you have it...After 44 long years of waiting, Spain have finally shaked off their under achievers tag to become the new European Champions!!! Being the only team in the tournament of Euro 2008 to be undefeated coming in the final against Germany, they edge the Germans 1-0 courtesy of the goal from Fernando Torres in the 33rd minute.

I must say I never regret waking up in the middle of the night to witness one of their most impressive display of the tournament. They simply outplayed and outclassed the Germans in every department. Their 7 shots on target against the 1 by the Germans simply tells it all. If not for ex-Gunners Lehmann's few superb saves, Spain would have won it by a bigger margin.

Few would have disagree with me that Spain rightly deserved to win the game and be crowned the Euro 2008 champion. Even Germany team manager and the German media laid praises on the Spain national team and their outgoing coach Aragones. It's simply a perfect parting give for the soon to be 70 years old...

BRAVO BRAVO to Fabregas and Co....surely they will need some time to sink in their reality and get back to their feet...hehe.

Euro 2008 Final: Spain vs Germany

It is the second biggest game on the soccer calendar behind the World Cup Final and tonight’s Euro 2008 final between Spain and Germany has the potential to be a great final. Some of the matchups that we will be paying close attention to later tonight are:

Goalkeeper: Advantage Spain

Spain’s Goalkeeper Iker Casillas has solidified his reputation as one of the worlds top goalkeepers (at least according to some blog) while Germany’s keeper Jens Lehmann has looked shaky in almost every game.

Defense: Advantage Spain

Germany’s traditionally strong defense has been open up way too easily this tournament. Their full backs were run ragged by the Turks on Wednesday and this has to be an area that Spain will look to exploit.
The Spanish defense has not attracted many headlines, which it not necessarily a bad thing. Central defender Carles Puyol has barely put a foot wrong all tournament.

Midfield: Advantage Germany

German leader Michael Ballack has been one of the stars of this tournament and I expect him to dominate the middle of the field on Sunday if he can shake of his injury scare to be fit to start. Ballack has had great support from wide men Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lukas Podolski are both having great tournaments and look a constant goal threat while Torsten Frings will add some power if, as expected, he returns to the starting lineup.
Cesc Fabregas will start on Sunday for Spain and how well he plays will have a huge baring on the game. If Fabregas is playing well then Spain can play at a faster tempo and Xavi can push forward more to support Torres. A fast tempo suits Spain. A slow tempo suits Germany.

Forwards: Advantage Germany

With the loss of David Villa, Spain will play Fernando Torres in a lone striker role which is not his best position. I think that Torres has been disappointing and I expect to see the Spanish league top scorer Daniel Guiza will probably take over during the second half.

For Germany, Miroslav Klose has scored in the last two games and is beginning to regain the confidence that made him the 2006 World Cup’s top scorer. The German height advantage is something that will they will try and take advantage of with lots of crosses from Schweinsteiger and Podolski aimed towards Klose.

Winner

For me personally, it's up to the team play and tactics that will decide the winner of this great match for sure. Personally, I do not have any obvious favourite for either team, because i support ousted Holland, but i must praise both Spain and Germany for making this far. Good luck and may the best team wins...

Petrol price killing everyone...

The Malaysian's government move to increase petrol price from RM1.92/litre to RM2.70/litre early of the month is really killing everyone. Since then, almost everything regardless edible or not cost more. The price of food, transportation, daily used items, services and many other things increased. Basically, "you named it, you have it" for any item that you can think of that are dearer. The only thing that remained the same in price is our salary... This is really sickening and sufferring. Personally, reducing subsidy for petrol to cover and allocate more for the people of Malaysia as claimed by the government brings me more problems than benefits....sigh !!!