Still Time...: June 2008

Typhoon 200806 (FENGSHEN)

Typhoon's Asian Name = FENGSHEN : God of wind [Chinese Translation]

Typhoon FENGSHEN was formed in the east of Mindanao Island and kept moving toward west-north-west, showing a track much closer to Philippines than the initial forecast of turning toward north. This typhoon has shown steady intensification since its birth, so islands that will be approached by the typhoon, namely Samar Island, Luzon Island (south), Catanduanes Island, will be affected by the typhoon. It seems that conditions for intensification is basically satisfied for this typhoon, but it is also possible that the land will give some impact on the intensification if the typhoon moves along the Philippine Islands.

My previous post at point number #5 reported on the typhoon. Latest tracker shows Manila was hit directly and the impact was deadly as the capital wasn't ready for it... OR, wasnt expecting it. My region in BICOL was spared the full force as it deviated course and headed straight towards Manila.

Satellite pictures showing the typhoon forming in the Philippines

The birth of the typhoon off the coast of Samar (click on pictures to enlarge)

Look at the typhoon's course which changed directions or deviated from BICOL (circled in RED). Thank God for that!

Lets just hope the forthcoming ones will deviate as well. Have to do my maths now so that when it comes, I will be in Manila... hahahah... will keep all updated. Ciaoooo

Many a times, I have opened up the webbie to post a thought or two, but in most times, there is always something else to do. Just a quick whiz through of what I have been up to since I last blogged:

Went back to Malaysia for a meager 6 days

Missed my May targets when I went back but I am hell as sure I wont miss my June targets, its smooth going at the moment

My closest ally, compatriot, Ang, is being transferred back to Msia in the middle of his project, which I am not so happy of with the style of management.

Went to a scuba diving resort in Philippines and had the most relaxing time ever… its much ado about nothing, really. It was just sitting down by the beach, taking pictures and reading a book

Typhoon Fengshen (translated into Chinese is God of Winds) just hit Philippines, which practically missed Bicol as it was heading towards the North West, hitting Manila the worst, and now another one heading towards the same path, Typhoon Frank. I am fine by the way as I can still blog. The only thing is, my sites are completely flooded for next month’s target which could be an issue, but not exactly a problem.

I received another summon for my car for speeding in Ipoh, the second time to be exact every time I am in another country. hahaha… ironic? No, it was just me. :-)

I am almost halfway through my ‘Blink’ book which I thought could have been finished much earlier

Euro 08 went by and I didn’t even notice. Its already almost the semi finals now and I just realized that France got knocked out, England wasn’t even part of the plan… hmmphh.. wonder what happened to Spain?

I just realized this year is Europe Capital of Culture for Liverpool. Think I won’t be able to make it back there as promised. Well, I still have another 5 months left to fulfill my promise… we’ll see.

I started to interview a few local engineers for my office in Naga

Been having a slight strong twitch to move on to another company soon. Dubai and SA in sights. These are the two regions which I have not been before.

I have not been in contact with my best mates back home for a good 4-5 months nearly… wonder how they are doing?

Planning trips to Macau, Bali, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand for a getaway.

I have yet to submit my expenses claim for over a month already… worth a few g’s already… but still manageable.

Suddenly thought of Europe and the path that I previously went through… how harmonious was it and how I wished to be there again.

Two close friends is seriously thinking of moving on from the current job. Hey… you have my support all the way…

I finished the pack of ‘Sak Ket Mah’ (a home delicacy… or more like a childhood favourite that I brought over to ensure I feel at home) I bought when I went back home.

I just realized also that politics in Malaysia is coming to a standstill and everyone is backstabbing each other… what a waste considering the diversity we have and how people can focus more on taking this advantage and leapfrog Malaysia into a more developed status.

Riise left Liverpool for another club. He was good and will be missed

Well, it’s raining out there… yet again,... it hasn’t stopped because of the typhoon but I truly love these moments, harmonious yet intriguing and serene.

Here are some of the pictures taken during my time off at Eagle's Point in Batangas, Philippines.