FINALLY

after almost a month of waiting, i finally got internet at home. and that's not before i threw a B.F. at the ISP's customer service guy this afternoon. a 21 minutes and 39 seconds B.F. i'm getting better at this 'scolding people in english' apparently. i guess i have etis*lat to thank for this. they provided me the opportunity to practice. i do pity the guy who had to answer my call. there were times that he was actually rendered speechless. mesti trauma (ntah2 cute kan? kesian je). but i had no one to channel my frustration. i was not really frustrated at him, i was frustrated of the system (or lack thereof). and to know that this company is STILL making a fortune with such crappy service - it just ignites my anger.

the muscat trip was actually a good one. the only thing that could've made it better was if the weather was cooler. well, the weather AND if i didn't have to go for that dolhin watching thing (hahaha... sorry zal. just kidding la. i did have fun for the first 10 minutes.. :P). the rest of the trip was just great. muscat is a great place with breathtaking scenery and warm, friendly locals. it was really an eye-opener for me to see how the different history, culture and possibly the wealth of two countries (which are next located to each other) can influence the general behaviour and conduct of its people. there is something about the om*nis which makes me respect them more. perhaps it was the fact that their custome is the only custome (in the ar*b world) that allows room to express one's individuality. perhaps it was their couteous manner and honest smiles (on my trip back, one guy, after realising that he got his seat number wrong, actually apologised to me profusely for his mistake. initially he thought that i was in his seat). i have to say that this trip has made me hate the country that i'm working in a leeee-tle bit more.

apart from the great scenery and great people, i also had great company. excellent travelling partners. i don't know where else can i find travelling partners who are willing to do all the driving and map navigating while i doze off in the rented car? hehehe. to you guys (you know who you are), thanks a lot. i hope i provided you with enough entertainment in the car to compensate for my lack of participation in the driving and navigating... hehehe. oh and i met another friend. he's.... not too bad (OBVIOUSLY he reads my blog now or else i won't be too generic with my description.. :P). just kddding k?

so in the end, i pretty much got what i wished for in my last entry. a pleasant trip to muscat, and internet connection at home. it does feel good when your prayers are answered isn't it? especially when you feel that sometimes you dont deserve it.