Just got back from my cousin’s wedding banquet at the Mandarin Oriental. But let’s start from the beginning:
Surprisingly woke up early this morning, thanks to the noisy neighbors. At least that got me up to getting some work done with the computer.
First thing I did was to remove a drive from my current PC to an older one given to me by another neighbor. This older box is to be used for the lil bro’s ‘online education’ programme. At least this’ll get him outta my hair for some time.
While getting the parts together, only then I realized that I needed a few more parts to get things done. One being insignicant but essential, was a power cable. Cursing myself, I then proceeded to put my PC back together after removing another drive that just crashed (without warranty, darn).
That was when I noticed something was amiss with my connection. The network router seemed to be lagging, even for connections between LAN addresses (stupid D-Link). No problem, checked the cables to find the modem unpowered. Doesn’t seem to be trouble, but still no connection.
Could be that TMnet thinks I’m still connected, I thought. Called them up immediately to find out that I’ve been deactivated for owing them 500 ringgit. Oops.
Wanted to make payment immediately, but how was I to do online banking without being online? Only later I realized I could’ve called my good neighbor to borrow her connection, but we decided to go shopping instead for Khairil’s wedding clothes.
Procured a second hand power cable from Pineapple in Section 14. Had a nice long chat with t’s parents about ATM and online security. 😛
Reaching home, I wanted to get lil one’s PC up ASAP. Everything seemed OK to go when I had to plug in the keyboard.
There was no PS2 port. Only 4 USB ports.
Arghhh that means I have to buy more things to get this thing to work! A USB mouse and a USB keyboard. Sometimes I wonder why I even bothered. Kids don’t need computers, just game consoles.
At least I was saved the trouble when Fish called asking what I wanted from the regular PS2 (PlayStation, mind you) shop, with the intention to drop by Low Yat afterwards. Thanks, pal.
So, after paying up 50% of my Streamyx bill, I’m pretty much broke for the month. Fortunately, I still have some cash to keep myself alive till payday. Looks like fixing up my car will have to wait.
Luckily I didn’t have to worry about wedding presents this time.
Now, on to the wedding. The Grand Ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental was huge, fitting 90 tables for the night. As a favored relative, we got to sit right next to the main table, which was cool.
The dinner fare was a standard X-course meal, with every dish being served one at a time. Can’t say it’s spectacular, but when you’re sitting on silk, all’s good.
The band who played tonight was also pretty good, being able to improvise with suitable commentary whenever the need rose. There was also a special appearance by Amy of Search, who sang two songs, one song whose title I forgot, and he sang Isabella with the groom, which was supposedly very nostalgic to the newlyweds.
And as per every wedding you go to, people start asking you when it’s your turn. No answer from here.
Hypnotuned: Sarah Brightman & Jos̩ Carreras РAmigos para siempre
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