Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by ranul

I want to move forward, but I can't make decision

ranul — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 18:53:59 +0800

I am an ambitious person.
In my work, I deliver my best and have implemented several project and enhancements successfully.

My only drawback is I don't have the opportunity to lead a junior, thus lack of chance for promotion.
This actually made me sad and angry as well, because it's not entirely my fault that I couldn't show my leadership.

This has led me to have the thought to resign for better opportunity.

But....

I am recently diagnosed with critical illness -- kidney disease.
Because of this, I always try to limit my workload and will not do OT.
My boss knew about this, yet he guaranteed my job security.
(well, mainly because I have value to the company)

Thus, I really don't know what to do....sound childish, yeah I know...but I need your opinions on this...

Stay:
Pro's
1) Job security
2) Familiar with working environment
3) Good relationship with clients, thus make my job easier

Con's
1) Lack of promotion chance
2) Kind of bored with current job
3) Sometimes I feel very irritated with my colleagues

Leave:
Pro's
1) New environment, new challenge

Con's
1) Job risk, especially because I have health condition

Hope someone can enlighten me....thank you...

LED dress - where to get?

ranul — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 01:36:32 +0800

hi..Just wondering any idea where to buy LED dress?
or if i want to diy, where to get the LED lights sold at cheap price?

if you do not know what is that, please google "LED dress"

Thanks!!

Where to buy bathrobe?

ranul — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 22:58:50 +0800

I need a bathrobe for a trip next week...anywhere can I buy cute bathrobe at affordable price?

I checked at Isetan and Parkson today, and bathrobes are at RM200++

I have low budget only, below RM40...

Thanks!

Charged RM10 for Joint Saving Account

ranul — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:08:47 +0800

Hi...

If open a joint saving account at Maybank, is there a charge of rm10 for Indemnity?

What is this Indemnity and why is it charged for joint account?

Anyone who has the info?

Thanks...

Missing SMSes when switching phone

ranul — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:31:55 +0800

Finally I bought a smartphone although the trend has been there for years...

My previous phone was Nokia XpressMusic and now switched to Samsung SIII...

In my Nokia phone, there was a SD card so I removed it from the Nokia phone and insert to Samsung phone...and there's where my horror begins...all my SMSes in Nokia phone gone!!!

Thinking that the Samsung phone may not be able to read the format, I insert back the SD card to Nokia phone...all the images and videos still there (follow the SD card) but my SMSes still nowhere to be seen T.T

I could be wrong thinking the SMSes were saved to SD card, but if they are not, then the SMSes should be in the phone memory right? But why now all has gone?

Anyone know how can I retrieve back my SMSes? There are many important SMSes there T.T

Cuscapi Berhad

ranul — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:49:29 +0800

Working environment, culture, management, remuneration, benefit etc?

Anyone have any info willing to share?

Who is this guy?

ranul — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:26:03 +0800

Who is this guy 'ming883'?

I log in to Serious Kopitiam, saw all his threads pelik-pelik wan?

ritual lah, cucuk belakang lah (tuk bui jek), gay here pervert there...

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2575771
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2577959
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2577970
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2577991
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2580770
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2579218
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2579417

Water-based cosmetics

ranul — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:48:41 +0800

Background: I am a beginner in makeup. Recently went to a personal makeup course and the trainer recommended water-based cosmetics because apparently it's better for our skin. However the brands that she recommended are quite high-end and expensive.
I will only apply makeup if there is function or dinner, not for daily use.

So now I'm looking for a good but affordable cosmetic brand which is water-based, no alcohol content.

Any recommendation?

To admin: I have searched 'water based cosmetic' but results returned are non-relevant, thus please do not close my thread lol ^^ thanks!!

pre-loved books and magazines: where to sell?

ranul — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:44:34 +0800

i have a lot books and magazines that i dont read anymore... books including text books, novels, comics etc...anyone know where i can sell these reading materials as second hand book that would be useful for other ppl? i dont want to sell to the old newspaper man because it would end up as toilet paper =.=

thanks!

Pre-marital medical checkup

ranul — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:00:46 +0800

Is pre-marital medical checkup necessary?

Where to get the service?

Thanks.

6ft wardrobe but not 6ft

ranul — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:58:41 +0800

i bought a 6ft wardrobe, but when the actual wardrobe came yesterday, it was only 5ft4.
The merchant told me it's standard, that the actual measurement of wardrobe would not be the same as stated.

is it true? i feel like i'm cheated.

Help translate!

ranul — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:04:08 +0800

Anyone expert in Japanese here?

Help translate this:

honmono wa itsu todokeruno

Thanks!!

Direct Injection Box

ranul — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:33:36 +0800

Hi, need advice, as I couldn't get much information from the web...

I would be holding an event at a hotel, but the hotel only provide free usage of basic PA system. Projector can be rented from hotel but at a very expensive rate, so I'm thinking to source projectors from outside.

According to the hotel PIC, I would need to rent the following:
1) Projector
2) VGA Splitter
3) Direct Injection (or Direct Input) box

For projector and VGA splitter, I have found the vendor who can rent to me at affordable price.

However for DI box, the vendor told me that I would not need one, as the hotel should able to provide the cable for me to connect my laptop to the hotel in-house system.

Based on my limited knowledge, the DI box is a device which is used to connect the output from an instrument (eg. keyboard, violin, guitar) to an output system (eg. amplifier, mixer) without using a microphone and with no hum loops.

In my case, I would need the DI box to connect my laptop to the hotel in-house audio system.

Actually, I'm not really sure what device is required to set-up presentation in an event. Typically, I would need a laptop/ dvd player, projector, vga splitter, screen, cables, and beside that I would need DI box too right? (because the laptop built-in speaker would not be loud enough)

Now the vendor say I don't need, but the hotel PIC say I would need one. Actually, based on my previous experience at other restaurants or hotels, i never use DI box (or is it because already provided foc?)

Thus i need expert advice here...what exactly is the function of DI box? Do i need one for presentation at an event?

Mini Picture Frame as Wedding Favor

ranul — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:01:28 +0800

I'm thinking to give mini picture frame as my wedding favor. The frame shall be unique that reflect the wedding theme.
I may put my wedding picture into the frame, guests can take it home and if they want they can replace the picture.

Do you think guests would like it?

bb cream that not oily

ranul — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 01:30:56 +0800

which bb cream brand that does not leave ur face oily?

Puzzle

ranul — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:54:31 +0800

My colleague challenge me with this puzzle:

If
1=0,
2=120,
3=300,
4=600, then
5=?

Who knows the answer? Please also explain why ya, thanks...

natural vs makeup

ranul — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 01:55:10 +0800

Guys....when asked what type of girls is beautiful, mostly would say natural looking girls...
but when asked to choose the most beautiful from a group of girls, mostly would choose the girl with makeup on...

Why ar??

Seeking attention over small matter

ranul — Sat, 26 May 2012 22:15:14 +0800

Why some people opening thread at serious kopitiam for a small trivial matter? Seeking attention?

Inviting Non-Chinese to Chinese Wedding Banquet

ranul — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:22:10 +0800

Chinese Wedding Banquet is usually held at restaurants or hotels and the cost can be very pricey....to help cover the cost, guests would usually give gift in the form of cash, and the amount depends on the location and the relationship with the couple...

But non-chinese because they do not really have this culture in their weddings, thus would inviting them to chinese wedding be costly? Because most probably they come either without any gift or they give gift in the form of cutlery/ glasses (u know, gifts that popular for malay or indian weddings)

Please give your view and share your experience. All are welcomed, especially non-chinese....

Note: I do not make my own assumption on above...it's based on my experience and observation during chinese weddings where non-chinese guests are invited... and this is also not racist topic ya...please do not post any racist remarks, thanks...

Which skincare product is best?

ranul — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:35:56 +0800

As per topic.

A bit description of me:

I have a normal skin type, maybe slightly better. In fact, I seldom do the ritual skincare, maybe only cleansing twice a week. Otherwise, i just wash with plain water. I apply mask maybe only once in 3 months.
My skincare products are not fixed, because all are free samples, lol...and the mask had it not given by my sister on my birthday, maybe I would never even consider to buy one.
Despite all this, my skin still look pretty good. I will have pimple sometimes, but not many...like maybe one or two at the same time, then after few days it would healed...
One thing I hate though are black heads on my nose and white heads on my chin...however, as they are not really obvious, i choose to ignore them...when fed-up though, i 'pluck' the black/white head...i know this will hurt my skin, but i got used to it already... (got to kick this habit)
Another thing is my eye-bag. It's a genetic eye-bag - i had it since very young, not because stress or lack of sleep...i want to get rid of it but don't know how...and because it's genetic, again, i choose to ignore it...

However, i want to change now. I want to do proper skincare ritual so that I have better skin health. Maybe because this is driven by the fact that I'm going to be a bride in October this year...I want to look better and have healthier and glowing skin on my big day....Moreover, in 2 years time, I will be 30. So I'm concern on those aging signs - wrinkles, sagging, double chin, eye-bag etc...therefore, I'm now considering to buy a proper skincare products and take care of my skin religiously....

Since I do not have skin problem, i think i can just try products which can be bought at pharmacies or department stores....and i have narrowed down to the brands stated ...but because i never try any of the products, i would like your opinions and reviews, if you have tried the products...best of all, would appreciate if you can give advice on skincare and beauty ritual, what to do and what not to do

Thanks