SMIDEX 2008

I’ve got a day off from work on Monday because of last week’s event (hint : Smidex 2008), so said my boss. Whatever the reason is, I’m definitely welcome any holidays given to me. Hehe!!

Here’s the thing. I’ve got to find something to do whenever I’m free. Other than the fact that I love to sleep or just stare blankly at the computer screen, I like to get myself busy once in awhile. Given the fact that I got a day break yesterday, I’ve decided to catch a movie by myself. You got it right. I watched ‘Kung Fu Panda‘ by myself at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. What’s so wrong about watching movie alone??!! I don’t find it disturbing nor sad at all.

The show was great. Lots of funny scenes yet the expressions by the huge panda (and other characters) were almost flawless. Besides, like any other ‘animations’ movies, there is important moral value in it. And like Iron Man movie, you’ve got to stay back for awhile (okay.. 10 mins is not a short while). It seems that there’s a short clip after the credits. Is it worth to watch second time? Definitely!!

Since I’m at Pavilion, I’ve decided to get Carl’s Jr. as my lunch after the movie. You’ve got to eat Carl’s Jr. when you are Pavilion shopping mall. The ambiance is just right. There are plenty of seats and sofas at all times. The environment is quiet (unlike coffee shops like wet market). It is so not it to not to eat Carl’s Jr. when you are there. <- I’ve no idea what I’ve just blabbered about.

I got myself a Portobello Mushroom Burger combo. It tastes awesome. Better than the one offered by Burger King (they named it Double Mushroom Swiss burger). Beef patty topped with juicy mushrooms and a slice cheese, the burger was warm when it was served. You could request for double beef patties if you fancy more meat. Sadly, my mobilephone’s battery ran out. Hence, no cross-sectional shots of the burger :(

Besides the burger, Carl’s Jr. serves one of the best fries. They are thick yet crispy (unlike other fast foods’ french fries). They are almost similar to those offered by Chilis. If you are bored of normal french fries, you could replace with Chili Cheese Fries with extra charge.

Total damage for the day = RM12 (movie) + RM23.75 (Carl’s Jr) + RM6 (parking) + RM2 (SMART Tunnel) + fuel charges = Satisfying…

For the past 3 days, I was at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) for an event organised by SMIDEC. It was held from 4th June to 6th June 2008.

The event was pretty big as it occupied 5 halls in KLCC and was officiated by our very own Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (as reported in The Star). It is about companies in Malaysia showcasing their new products and/or prototypes. In other words, it is a place for them to show off who has better product/prototype. Hehe. Apart from that, the event is a place for people to share information with one another.

I was one of the exhibitors for my company for this event. It was gruelling yet valuable experience for me as it was my first time and being part of it. “Gruelling??!”, one might wonder. Well, let’s put it this way. Those, who think that sitting in office from 9am to 6pm is boring yet tiring, might want to think again.

Being an exhibitor, you have to stand for the whole day. I did it for 3 consecutive days; i.e. from 9am to 6pm. It ain’t fun at all. Trust me. My legs are aching toward end of the each day and my bad (right) ankle was giving way at the final day of the event. We (my colleagues and I) were hoping that the day ends faster than usual. What’s worst is that we have to go there at 9am to set the things up before the event kicks off and stay back late to pack the things up before we leave the building. It drains one’s energy pretty much at the end of the day.

However, those complaints are negligible compare to what I had learnt throughout this event. I have gained valuable experience due to the fact that I get to interact with various types of people; from Sales Personnel to Sales Manager, CEOs as well as young entrepreneurs. Not only that, I get to witness various type of people’s behaviour, characteristic and occasionally, arrogant (arse) attitude. At times, it was awful experience but most of the time, it was fun. All in all, it went well and thank god that this event is on annual basis only.

Short note:
1) There are plenty of Canon 1D series and L lenses during that event which made me drool uncontrollably.
2) Photos are taken using Nokia N95. They suck badly. Slight reddish colour on white surface.
3) Now, I know why promoters in shopping mall have this ‘I’m pissed’ look. I totally understand their situation now. Hats off to them.

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