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kena relax luuuuu !!!!!!,,,,,jangan kerja kuat sangat man."
kena relax luuuuu !!!!!!,,,,,jangan kerja kuat sangat man."
There are many things on the island that are beyond my control, and I am forcing myself to accept that. Like the gazebo in the pic. its gone now,,,,washed away by the newly formed kapas mini river !. Never fight against mother nature, you will not win ,,,,,,,hahaha.
In fact, I began to realize that, although my crew still can't wake up early, I had a much greater problem. I just couldn't stop trying to control everything around me - including on issues of the heart btw my chef and his latest girlfriend. The guys here on the island, are ever willing to always wait for tomorrow, yet I would want to finish today what is for tomorrow !.
Am task oriented, plus goal setter type A++,,,,on the go every minute of the day !!!. Always in forward gear,,,,,scouting for opportunities, never say die but ever ready for it, everyday is a good day mate !. Never take no as an answer - 'can do always',,,, yaaaaa.
I couldn't leave things alone. I was an urban, technological man accustomed to making things happen. I been taught/trained countless times that you were supposed to make things happen, that anything less implied shameful passivity or just plain laziness.
I have kind of lived almost all my life in cities plus working with multi-nationals, struggling shoulder to shoulder with other struggling people. We were all struggling to make something happen yaaaa,,,,a marriage, a job, a raise, an acceptance, a child, a new car, an apartment, new status, getting the latest ?.
I have indeed survived in that frantic/active lifestyle for more than 35 years, and now beginning to learn how to relax plus lose control on the island. These couple of solid weeks experienced on the island of events over which I had absolutely no control. And never would. (the solid rain/heavy seas/high winds/crazy crews/interesting houseguests/slow boats/friendly fisherman) Events that reminded me that I had my limits - rather severe limits, in the greater scheme of things - and I had no business trying to control as much as I did before in my life, even if I could !.
Note; I had just sold off my house in Miri, Sarawak and have had the Packers to pack my stuffs, when I noticed that am repacking lots and lots of old articles of clothing I owned.
Enough is enough. One way to control myself is to hang on to things for so long. My past is too present in my life - so I threw/donated all the faded/not so new clothings plus odd stuffs away.
It seems a step in the right direction yaaaaaa ?. Frankly, I have collected tons of rubbishs along the way too,,,,,hahaha.
I couldn't leave things alone. I was an urban, technological man accustomed to making things happen. I been taught/trained countless times that you were supposed to make things happen, that anything less implied shameful passivity or just plain laziness.
I have kind of lived almost all my life in cities plus working with multi-nationals, struggling shoulder to shoulder with other struggling people. We were all struggling to make something happen yaaaa,,,,a marriage, a job, a raise, an acceptance, a child, a new car, an apartment, new status, getting the latest ?.
I have indeed survived in that frantic/active lifestyle for more than 35 years, and now beginning to learn how to relax plus lose control on the island. These couple of solid weeks experienced on the island of events over which I had absolutely no control. And never would. (the solid rain/heavy seas/high winds/crazy crews/interesting houseguests/slow boats/friendly fisherman) Events that reminded me that I had my limits - rather severe limits, in the greater scheme of things - and I had no business trying to control as much as I did before in my life, even if I could !.
Note; I had just sold off my house in Miri, Sarawak and have had the Packers to pack my stuffs, when I noticed that am repacking lots and lots of old articles of clothing I owned.
Enough is enough. One way to control myself is to hang on to things for so long. My past is too present in my life - so I threw/donated all the faded/not so new clothings plus odd stuffs away.
It seems a step in the right direction yaaaaaa ?. Frankly, I have collected tons of rubbishs along the way too,,,,,hahaha.
Oooooi,,,,Capt. !!!! """"Relax Luuuuuuuu"""",,,,,,,,dok kena kopi geeeeee mu luuuneeeee !,,,,buat korja sok mooorr ajeeeeer.
adoi,,,,,,kena relax-lah neeeee. ( for me its not easy to just do nothing-lah ), sakit jiwa. Better make myself confortable and enjoy the relaxing lifestyle too and mula jadi orang terengganu yaaa !
Relax Luuuuuuuu !
Tks Zendra,
ReplyDelete,,,setting my time plus checking if its o.k. now ?
04;31p.m. 07/04/09
You got it Capt!
ReplyDeleteSetting the time is classic control freak behaviour..... ha,ha,ha
ikut arahan Cik Puan Guru kita hahaha,,,Pot calling Kettle black-kan ?.
ReplyDeleteindeed, not easy to take it easy ! nak buat benda benda saja, sampai tengah malam buta pun nak buat kerja,,,my guys are telling me yooo.
o.k. don't forget to take your honey !
Good Nite n Sweet dreams ! heheh plus kirim salam to your big coffee drinker sleeping honey too.
Beautiful picture Capt., teringat cerita Robinson Crusoe which we had to read way back in primary school - except for the grinning skull and cross-bones! Grinning skull ....... funny-lah.
ReplyDeleteCapt., if you must work, then you have to work. Otherwise you might go bonkers.
But if you must control, do it subtly lah such that your control-ees don't realise they are being controlled.
Psst.... we long-time wives have got "control" down to an art. Don't ask how cos itu "rahsia alam" hahaha.
Capt's Log 09/04/09
ReplyDelete,,,Done my duties in Miri, sold the house, packed and cargoed all my stuffs plus settled all the bills.
,,,Arrived K.L. yesterday and now back on Kapas Island !
,,,Dorn Foster plus kids n hubby arrived from London too -am real happy to see her n family.
,,,The capt's longhouse is in ship shape condition. Well done guys !
,,,the islanders/owners are all getting along fine, we were all on the same boat today too. Great brotherly/sisterly feeling.
,,,felt kind of lost in K.L. city last night but enjoyed Nina's company/jokes plus she is doing fine with her job.
,,,5 rooms and 2 in dorm stay tonite, just the right number.
,,,beach front had changed but looking good too with the fresh water river for kids to play in.
capt's up-dates
ReplyDelete13/04/09
,,,Dawn n family left today, handled by myself.
,,,good collection today, the best to-date for me !
,,,french families checked in late afternoon. room 1 n 4.
,,, Maria left for Bali handled by me.
,,,American couple left for cherating handled by myself.
,,,Finish ladies also departed, dorm stayer/room handled by Sara
,,,kalid/ashaari went to marang using azam's boat for drinks send across by singh.
,,,me had lunch at azam n dinner at longhouse together with houseguests.
Hi Capt,
ReplyDeleteThis is Angeline (from Klang) kirim-salamming from London. I look forward to returning to Longhouse early next year. Please send my regards to Khalid and Azam. I really do miss the waters and the beach. :( Sini kalau ade matahari dah kira nasib baik dah.
hi sleepyangel n the rest 16/04/09
ReplyDelete,,,welcome back, long time no news from london-lah, glad to hear from you again n hope by now you are up-dated with kapas cnn berita terkini hahaha.
,,,my right knee is killing me n am now walking with a limp adoooii-nya.
,,,been carrying too much rocks to prevent soil errosion to the beach front cas. of the heavy rain created mini kapas river flowing in front of the longhouse-lah.
,,,tomorrow another heavy day of sand bagging again ! mother nature testing the old pirateking kot !
,,,houseguests are happy n that's what counts in this business.
,,,boat engine still not ready but the boat is almost there from the look of it today, except for some clean-up and fuel tank flushing.
,,,both kalid n ashaari are doing fine and getting into a routine.
,,,Awang is back on the main land, guess he is now ready to start a new life with the oil n gass world.
,,,Maii or John is in big trouble with the police and being hunted like a wounded tiger, poor chap i feel for him but we have tried our best unfortunately he has passed the point of no return !.
,,,Din was here last night 15/04/09 and guess he still missed the island from the look of it.
,,,3 new houseguests checked in today 16/04/09 and the french families will depart tomorrow morning after 4 nights stay.
,,,called home and advised bib about the green card for qma 8648.
,,,borrowed Toya's 4DW to K.T. top up the tank.
,,,started smoking again 3 days back Geeeee bad real bad-lah !!!
18/04/09 up-dates
ReplyDelete,,,stocked up Bar stuffs.
,,,brought atap to island from kpg jernang.
,,,party at turtle valley n just came back crawing ! hehehe 02;15 a.m 19/04 Geeee heavy drinking/smoking/dancing hehehe ! (guilty in the crime of pleasure)
,,,went for a swim at mid-day and getting darker by the day...man am getting my tan back.
,,,the stars are just too much again tonite.
Alahai Capt. me sweet little melor asked me to water down my comment - "you're nagging him" she said. So here it is:
ReplyDeleteAiyah... tak sayang ke jantung Capt. tu?
:-)
Zendra,
ReplyDelete,,,no worries guess its good to be reminded bcas. i do get carried away often !.
,,,Will be busy sandbagging/ataping/boat repairing/up-grading works plus lots of swimming too.
,,,getting into a routine and crew slowly slowly appreciating my requirements/demands too.
,,,lost some 4 kg to-date and getting my tan hahaha.
,,,o.k. off to waters now cheers girl !!!!
Capt
21/04/09 up-dates
ReplyDelete,,,7 houseguests (2 x rooms and 4 in dorm today)
,,,Jill from Canada left after 4 nites.
,,,Maghroum, Swiss lady arrived today.
,,,Jane the dog got hit by biayak tail, almost blinded her yesterday.
,,,sandbagging/ataping still on-going.
,,,small boat engine back in service.
,,,big boat engine piston change and body repair work paid 100%.
,,,Swedish girls Sanae/Linda checked in yesterday 20/04/09
,,,paid Asaari April pay in full.
,,,generally capt's longhouse in ship shape condition.
,,,NOTE; water pump need replacement asap. water tank needs repair. freezer needs repair too.
roofing needs patching up, toilet flush u/s, lightings at lounge u/s.
22/04/09
ReplyDelete,,,Paid electricity bill rm1118/-
,,,total expenditure today rm2400/-
,,,checked out boat engine, will be ready by weekend.
,,,recounted timber in terms of volume i.e 1 x tan = 12"x12" by 50 ft.
,,,income rm380/-
Captain,
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back in high spirit.
Dear Pak Zawi,
ReplyDeleteThe rat race in city living has caught up with me again !....left the lazy easy island living last year for KL city for some an challenging job with Weststar Aviation. Now my good health has deteriorated due to bad air plus stress getting caught in jams. Perhaps I might return back to island living by next year if my body cant take the city lifestyle.
Quite a delicate balance between working hard towards goals and relaxing at the same time.
ReplyDeleteTrying to live life to the maximum and enjoying the best of both World ?. With TIME running out too !. Guess its Quality NOT Quantity that matter. Best to go for WIN/WIN.
ReplyDeleteHi I am the daughter of late Capt Choo Yeok Boo. Am wondering if you have any old photos or information on my father. What is your email address?
ReplyDeletethanks
Zena Choo
Dear Zena,
DeleteMy email address ; shariff.abbas@gmail.com
Your dad is such a great guy and he will always be remembered for his kindness and helpful character. He is always smiling and willing listener to others. An professional individual plus a dedicated pilot. My salute to him !.
Regards.
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