Fresh Breath

The next time you go to buy toothpaste, look at the choices available to you. What do you see?

MINT.

That's right - Icy Mint, Cool Mint, Fresh Mint, Whatever Mint...Who decided that mint should be the gold standard for fresh breath? And this is not limited to toothpaste but includes breath sprays and sweets.

Yea, we all have to make do with mint. Not cats though...

Pitr Pat Breath Freshener for Cats
Fun fish shaped liver flavored breath fresheners for your favorite feline friend.

Pets are too spoilt these days.

Scandal! Secret Admirer!

Ahh... secret admirers. What comes to your mind when I say that? I'm sure for many people it will bring back many memories.

No? Don bruff lar...

For the girls, normally they will have to find out who sent the note, chocolates, etc...for the guys, its how to do it without sounding so er...lame.

Heck, I remember this girl when I was in Primary 4 (maybe 5 I'm not sure...but at least I remember its a girl alright!). We go to different schools but the same tuition centre. We would always sit next to each other everytime and our friendship was very innocent. As the days go by, I would look forward to the next tuition session just to sit next to her. Although it lasted for just 2 hours, at least I was happy. That's right, I was her admirer. I'm sure you all know this feeling.

Now what happens when it's not a secret anymore?

Day by day, it seems more people are pointing at us, whispering, giggling around us. Then as quickly as it had begun, it ended. We ended up sitting as far away as possible from each other to avoid the teasing by classmates. If we were to inadvertently bump into each other, we would exchange glances, then be on our way. Anyway, it was primary 4 (or 5) only mah...

So....

Today Ted's gonna reveal someone's secret admirer...heheheheheh. Have a look at what I found below.



What do you see? NOthing? Just Semi Value's website? Look again...
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(Remember you can click on the photo for a larger pic)

Hmmm! WHere have I seen that guy before? I wonder...

What's in a name?

Recently I've been getting back in touch with many people that I've not seen or had any communication with for up to 8 years. It is good news. After they go through my facebook details, they chance upon this blog. The conversation that follow is usually like this :-

Person A: Hey man! How're you doing? What are you working as now?

Me: Not too bad. Working as a pharmacist here in Sabah.

Person A: No way...I thought you were doing photography or something.

Well, I don't mind that at all. After all, nothing wrong being a photographer - its something that I like as well. Being a pharmacist is not so big a thing too - the long hours, facing nasty customers, etc.

I don't blame those people too. After coming to this blog the first thing that greets you will be the banner with all the camera lenses and bodies. Also I've not talked much about my working life as much as I've shared photos on this blog (as you can see on the top right hand corner under labels)...so its not something totally unexpected.

Somehow...I'm wondering if there's something I can do to make it to my advantage. Hmm...guess its time for
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A NEW BANNER!

(Please click on photo to see a larger pic)

How? You like? Let me know, I'll consider changing to this banner. Heck if you guys REALLY like it then I'll put this signboard outside my pharmacy as well.

Facial Wash

Customer walks in to the pharmacy and hands me a note.

Customer: Hi! I'm looking for this brand of facial wash. Its for a friend.

Me: Ok (Opening the note...)

Even though the premise is air-conditioned, I couldn't help feeling a cold sweat break out all over as I saw what was written on the note. Well it says...


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'EXTRA 50ML'

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Don't tell me he copy wrong thing...

Windows

On my recent trip to Miri/Brunei, I saw the unique windows at the Marriot Hotel in Miri and I just had to take this shot :)

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Unfair

Case 1

A chaffeur-driven man was let out in front of a pharmacy and he walks right in. With a gold Lolex on his wrist and clad in designer labels, he immediately makes an impression.

Man: Ooi! Got any gastric medicine? I wan Pah-wer one ok!

Pharmacist: Got...RM0.20 per tab. How many do you want?

Man: Huh...so expensive meh, normally I buy a lot one. How much 1 box?

Pharmacist: One box 100 tabs, so after discount RM18/box for you.

Man: I take 5 box you give me RM16/box. Normally I buy that price from the Ang Soon Sing Pharmacy across the street there...If you don't give me this price, then I'll go there.

Ubat Gastrik (Gastric Medicine) Pah-Wer Cap Hantu...Cost RM15/box and RSP is RM20. Hmm...the pharmacist takes out his calculator. "Profit margin of only 6 percent plus...anyway since he's taking such a big quantity...and today sales not so good..."

Pharmacist: Ok. No problem.

Man walks out victorious, the pharmacist has made a RM5 profit from the transaction, but better than nothing he figures.

Case 2

A construction worker from a nearby construction site walks in...

CW: Hey boss...got Pah-Wer gastric med?

Pharmacist: Got. RM0.20/tab. Normally take two tab a day one...

CW: I only have RM0.20...never mind give me one tablet only lar. Belum dapat gaji.

Pharmacist: Hmm...ok (Considers giving a discount, but since he's only making a 5 cent profit...decides against it).

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Those who can afford to pay have the option not to pay. Those who can't have no option but to pay.

Life is unfair.

Kambeck

Had a nice time in Miri/Brunei! Just wished that it could have been a longer trip though...It was great catching up with some of the old long lost classmates as well -we'll go for burgers next time yea.

This is a HDR shot at the 6-star (some say 7-star) Empire Hotel in Brunei. Fantastic place...Around B$250/night during promotion rates,lol.