Sharing some thoughts #-1

1- I got into talking with a youth at the Petrol station this morning Saturday March 2, 2019 . He say Susah lah Pakcik harga Minyak Ron 95 macam ni. Why don't they reduced it further but charge Ron 97 higher since those who use Ron 97 are rich folks and they drive expensive cars, surely they can afford. Well it does make sense kan!

2- It quarter to 6 pm on a hot and humid Saturday afternoon. I have been sitting at the Serambi since after lunch reading and whiling the time away. It a ritual now to sit at the Serambi but then what else to do since I can no longer drives like before. If I could I would drive to Putrajaya and do some photography there. This morning I drove to Ampang Point which is just 2 kilometres away, bought some things at the Giant there then drove another two kilometres to Ampang Grosser to get drying sheets for the Dryer and detergent for the Dishwasher. This Ma and Pa market got most imported goods that one cannot get at Giant. So from time to time I replenish such items for my the Dishwasher and Dryer at this market. Oh yes before that I had the usual Roti Canai and Teh Tarik at a Mamak restaurant nearby. It getting dark now but there is no sign of rain. Well...

Have a nice day.

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