Creating a website has been a huge problem for many people, especially those who do not have the skills to do it. I myself am not a website designer, that's why I choose to create a blog here on Blogger. But that soon may not be the case, because I have found a product that actually lets me to create a website, the easy way. And will be for you!


Have you heard of a company called ExaBytes Network? For those who haven't, it is one of the leading web-hosting company in Malaysia, USA, India, and Singapore. And they have an easy website builder, called the EBossss Website DIY Kit (Instant Website). It is currently their most popular product, and after experiencing the demo, I can see why.


What's most interesting about this product is that it lets you create your own website right on your browser. No downloading softwares, nothing. Everything is done online. Let me show you some screenshots:

As you can see, I was at Step 2-Choosing a design. There are over 600 templates for you to choose, so if one doesn't suit you, you can always find another. Or, if you have the skills, you can upload/create your own.

And this is 5 minutes later at Step 6-Extras, where I customize my menu links, add a page effect, and change my page name one last time. Just one more step to publish it.

There are about 7 steps:

Step 1-Edit Site

Step 2-Design

Step 3-Style

Step 4-Page Structure

Step 5-Site Content

Step 6-Extras

Step 7-Publish

Sounds great right? If you are running a business, then this is a perfect marketing tool for you. And the best part, you get to create your own domain name! "www.yourname.com" Nice! But you might wanna hurry, because that domain name might be taken by others. New websites keep popping up everyday, so there's no guarantee that it might still be available for you.

The EBossss Website DIY Kit (Instant Website) is priced at RM599/year, but if you get it now, you'll get a RM100 discount, so it's only RM499/year. Below are the price plans:

Pay monthly:    RM99/month + Free setup

Pay for one year:       RM499/year + Free setup

Pay for two years:      RM899/2years + Free setup  (all plans are below normal price) 

So right now you might be asking, it's kinda expensive, isn't it?

Well, let me tell you. It's even more expensive to look for a hosting service, hire a web designer & developer to create and maintain the website for you. You'll save more than RM1000 with this product, about RM1577 to be exact. And plus, you get 24 hour tech support, 7 days a week, unlimited email accounts, free applications like your own blog, forum, photo gallery, SEO for Search Engine Optimization, so that people can find your website easily, and many more. 

Now I'm not gonna lie to you, but I'll get a certain commission if anyone buys the product. If you're buying it, you'll not only benefit yourself, you'll help me a lot too. I'll be extremely grateful.

Try the demo first. If you don't like it, it's ok, thank you for your time.   :)

So, interested? Click here for your Instant Website.

Thanks for your time! :)

After much thought, I've finally made up my mind to change my blog's address. Artless Dreams. And I've designed a header for it too. Check it out!

Taylor Swift!

And, of course, I photoshopped it to look better...

Oh! I forgot to post my office workspace, started working in July :)

Felt that there should be a change for my blog layout, so here you go!
Missing the chatbox and a few other things, will update soon...if i know how to, haha!

Thursday was the day. Yup, went for my first ever blood test. Not trying to make it scary now...

But seriously, it WAS scary right? Two dark formally dressed men marched in to my office that day, carrying a box of "what-seemed-to-be" blood test kits. Oh, crap my blood test tourettes is acting up! :)

Since it was my first test, I had no idea how big.... or small the needle was. Maybe its those usual needles they usually use, so I thought. But alas, when they took it out.... it was a FRIGGIN HUGE ONE! (didn't take a pic, darn!)

I had to pay 50 bucks for it. The rest, company sponsor... but of course, they will deduct from our salary... bummer.

It's been awhile...lately for the past 2 months I've been busy working from 9am - 6pm at my company, and I had only nighttime to provide me some freedom. Currently working as a graphic cum multimedia designer, my job involves doing multimedia presentations and some graphic designing on the sideline.

Two months didn't seem like a long time, but I've learned many things about my job scope, like how to do mock-ups for clients, how to do presentation boards, etc.. I enjoy it, and what's more, get paid for it :P

Now, for the techie side of me:

I once thought that a Mac would be very hard to use, as it was very new to me. As I needed a new computer for my final-year college assignments (my desktop was darn slow, a Pentium 4 computer), I got a PC instead.
That was last year.

Now in my office, I'm using a Mac Pro (OS X Leopard) computer, which is very different from my current laptop PC (Windows Vista Home Basic) that I'm using right now, since last year. I mean, I grew up with Windows! It should be very difficult switching from one OS (Operating System) to another.

But surprisingly, I find it so easy to use! I took about 10 minutes get used to it, then I'm off designing. The interface is so much convenient, as all your files are on the desktop. No need to go into My Computer-C:-Program Files-bla bla bla anymore, your file would be staring at you in the face. And plus, according to Apple, no viruses. That means no more updating antivirus programs, no more constantly reformatting your hard drive, no more User Account Control like Vista!

If you still miss Windows, Mac OS X is able to install Windows as well. So you can switch from one OS to another with just a touch of a button! Better install Windows XP, Vista has many software compatibility issues.

Now if I want to compare with Vista, I think I'll choose the Mac. I'm already planning to save up to buy a MacBook Pro 13" (yea, there's one thing about Apple-pricey).

Now what am I gonna do with my laptop PC? Lol! Still figuring it out... sell? Keep?

Just came back from Berjaya Times Square. My journey begins at 2.00pm, ending at 9.15pm, with a few of my high school buddies. It's been awhile since we last hung out, so we decided to go to multiple places to celebrate our little reunion.

We first stopped at the Times Square to have a Krispy Kreme snack, which I did not ate, for I was still full from my lunch. Walked around the complex after that, looking for "unexplored" shops or sections. We headed off to Bentley's along the Bukit Bintang street to look at guitars and drums, while fantasizing about how cool it would be to own them, bla bla bla.... we're the music freaks....

Went to Low Yat Plaza after that for some computer gazing. Lots of computers and lappies on display, while spotting a mini lappie with 10-12" screen, and a guy playing DOTA on it! (how cool is that?!) It would be great to have one that's small, light, and powerful, which you could bring to any location possible. But still, I think I'll stick with the MacBook.

Hey, I'm a designer, aren't I?

I am so bored. That's what I would describe after graduating from college on April. It's the last week of May, and still no word about the job I got from the company. You see, I missed their 4-day training at Mid Valley, which commenced a week after my interview because of some unfinished business that I need to take care of. I did notify them earlier, and they said that they would call me if they organized another training session. But so far, nothing. Maybe they didn't want me anymore.... who knows? XD Jobs are always available...

But its getting really frustrating week after week looking up at JobStreet, and finding very limited graphic designer jobs, sometimes none at all. Is it like this all the time, or is it because of the current global economic crisis that is affecting the creative industry, I wonder?

Talking about further studies, I think I'd lay it off for a while. I want to experience working enviroment, not only to gain experience, but to also earn some cash. Hey, worth it right? Hehe.

To escape the boredom of staying at home, my brother and I decided that we should get out of the house at least one time by ourselves. It was a good idea, music to my ears. Since my diploma course ended 3 months ago, and my bro's SPM last year, it WAS a good idea.

We decided to go for a movie at KLCC. Very convenient, easily accessible by LRT line. And who would've thought, that you could see A. Samad Said in front of your eyes, waiting for the LRT? Yes, he was there. My brother grabbed my shoulder and whispered," Is that A. Samad Said? ". It came as no surprise to my friend, whom has seen our beloved Malaysian poet almost everyday at the LRT station.

We booked our 1.45pm tickets to X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Wolverine is all raged up in this movie, I tell ya that! And a great pleasure to our eyes. Many X-Men legends made a cameo appearance there too! Gambit and Cyclops included!

Watch the movie, lots of action scenes, and you could capture a glimpse of your favorite X-Men characters, live on the silver screen. If they're there.... May not be satisfying to my eyes, but definitely worth watching.

Haven't been blogging these days due to my recent busy schedule of compiling my portfolio, designing my new name card design and letterhead that goes with it, currently working on my new website design, and ultimately, preparing for my first job interview, which was on Thursday, March 23rd last week.

The first thing that I had to do was to call the company as listed in the ad, saying I want to apply for the job position. This is to make sure I'm dealing with the right company. Then, they'll ask you to send your resume and coverletter (in most cases), and other things such as your portfolio, depending on what kind of job you're applying for by email.

Once I've done that, I waited for a call. Give them at least 4 days to reply, because they have to deal with numerous applicant resumes and documents. If you still haven't got a reply, just ring them up, see if they've received your email. In my case, I had to call them, and true enough, they have not seen my email and will call back. This shows how busy they are. Two hours later, I got a call from them, asking if I could come for an interview.

Wow, my first interview. So, I agreed.

I compiled all my documents, then I was off! My interview location was in Mid Valley, one of the NorthPoint offices. Pretty far, eh? But I went anyway, and its not a comfortable ride. One thing I've learned is that travelling there consumes a lot of my time. From the Wangsa Maju LRT station to Bangsar takes about 30 minutes tops. Then I had to wait for the free shuttle service to Mid Valley, again takes about at least 5 minutes. Once aboard the bus, another 15 minutes to fill it up with passengers. Guess its the perfect time for the driver to take a leak too.

Taking the bus to Mid Valley took about at least 2 minutes, which was better than I had expected. Upon reaching there, I looked at my watch. 1.15pm. Still darn early, for my appointment is around 3pm. So I loitered around till then.

At the appointed time, I've arrived at the office. I had to fill in some forms regarding my details and particulars. Then I hand in my photostated documents, and just wait till the interviewer call me in. I'm not going into details of my conversation with him, it's confidential. Haha. But I guess you just have to go with the flow.

And that's it! He thanked me for coming, and will let me know if I get the job or not. Pretty easy :) After that, I spent the next hour rewarding myself with some Burger King, then went home. So, if you're ever going to an interview, just think of the person as friend and more importantly, be yourself! Just remember to be polite and friendly.

And yeah, I got the job.

(Total journey time= 55 minutes)

Yo, check out this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcKR_qa_KeA

It's my final TVC group project!! Check it out! :)

As I have promised, the pictures!

Go to: http://www.modi5xbrand.blogspot.com/
I posted them there, as I am the one responsible for updating the blog..

With the exhibition now over, I have officially, and completely finished my diploma studies. I can start looking for a job. :)
However, my parents urged me to further my studies to a degree. Which is, not a bad idea "lar", since the industry prefers those with a degree cert... Haiz...

I hope that I'll be able to find a job soon, preferably freelance or part time. I'm fluent in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Macromedia Flash. I do graphic design jobs involving promotion items, ads, stationery set, and web design. Any available jobs, email me, yeah? At cyber_egyj88@hotmail.com

Thx!

After 6 hard long promoting days...and it's done! Modi5x exhibition came across smoothly...over 60 ModiBlocks were showcased. Friday, March 27 was THE big event, because we have invited 988 New Happy Cruiser to entertain us with some games and gifts!

I don't have the pictures now, but once I've got them, I'll upload it right away!

Again, I ignored my blog. Really thought of continuing my journal, but sometimes, a little laziness kicks in. :P

Well, today is an interesting day because I learned 2 things:
1) Route to Central Market
2) Performing arts isn't as ridiculous as I thought!

For those who don't know, take the LRT to Pasar Seni, then look for the "blue building", and walk straight towards it. Don't forget to zig zag across the bustling traffic of cars, motorcycles, and busses, cause you have to. :)

Enough about routes. I went there, with a couple of my good friends to visit 2 of our classmates' exhibition, Shan Fun and Numberism.

Shan Fun
I was greeted with ancient tribal elements from the Australian aborigine tribe. The aborigines like to use masks as a tool to scare off evil spirits, I think, and the masks were used as the main theme of the enviroment. My classmates organising this were given a stroke of luck, they invited a Japanese guy to play traditional Japanese music using traditional Japanese instruments. I say lucky, because he really makes the whole exhibition feel alive, traditionally of course. Oh yea, met my old church friend there, whom I've not seen for a very long time.

Numberism
We proceed to this exhibition, which has Numb3rs as its theme. Not the TV show, ya. Just numbers. I had a little hard time understanding, till I see some pictures like elevator buttons, ic, street signs, things like that...without numbers on it. Oh, now I get it. Its the revenge of numbers, as stated in the description! Haha... -_-"'

Ah, now here's a little something I did not expect to find, a musical! Performing arts graduates from Sunway University having a play, right on top of Numberism exhibition! Quite a number of "guai lou"(foreign) performers, I heard they're from Australia. Shh! Turn to silent mode, the fat lady is about to sing..... Indeed, there was a fat girl :P
Sorry, didn't mean to critisize.

And they are good, REALLY GOOD! Listen to them sing! Its like asking someone to sing to the microphone, where there isn't any!! Wow....no wonder Aaron ventured into this field. Its too darn lively! Loved it :)

Just too bad I didn't have my camera with me. Anyway, its a day!

Why dead? It's the word that describes my blog, in which I haven't been updating for a very long time. One friend even told me, " Your blog is so dead, please update it lar." Wow, you know, I thought no one reads my blog.....maybe its because its so rare to get comments from people that gave me that thought. Lol...

Let's see, where to begin? Ah yes, CNY....
Went back to Malacca for the festive season, had a blast of CounterStrike and Karaoke (yes, I sang for the first time in front of people, and had a hilarious time), red packets ahoy, and enjoying family moments, big time!

Then, a few days ago, I had my last individual presentation. It was not until the BIG GUNS of Dasein came to criticize my artworks. The repeating and expected downfall feeling came a second later after each critique. Oooi...

But I'm not disappointed, at least I've learned something from their cruel remarks. Now, I can become a better designer for the future... :)

Who knows what the future holds for me.... Or for you.

But I know one thing for certain....



I should get a Mac. :P

This day has to be a marked day in my life's journal. After 2 years since it was released, I FOUND IT!! The very rare, Same Same album.

It is rare because it was released mostly in SouthEast Asian countries in 2006 such as Thailand, Philipines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Most of us Malaysians never really known them because they were never mentioned in our broadcasting medias.

Now, who are these 2 people that I'm talking about?
Does the name "The Moffatts" ring any bells? If you were a fan of theirs in the late 90's, you'd probably would know who Bob and Clint is. Yup, they're the band. They're identical twins, so the name Same Same fits their description quite literally.

Do check out their Supermodel music video, and you'll see why am I talking about them:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd1DE9ot7lw

Their song "Without You" featuring our very own, Jaclyn Victor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1ENBpI6ClQ

My brother and I have been hunting for their album ever since we heard about it early last year.
From Mid Valley, to Jaya Jusco.....pain in the ass, this album. And finally today, by luck, we've found it. Where?

........at Carrefour Wangsa Maju. SHIT!!! @#!*!!

The final semester begins. Man! It's hard to believe that it has already been 2 years since I started here. How time flies...

I remember when I first came here. I was the ever-so-quiet English boy, very nervous about the whole new environment. In fact, I went there alone, without my high-school buddies. Brave thing I did, eh? Haha...

Ok! Reflection time. Hmm...let's see:

Indulged into a new community
What a shock to find everyone speaking Chinese and Cantonese. Oook, emm...acceptable. But it's kinda hard to interact with them. Thank you. If not for them, I wouldn't have improved my Chinese, at least a little. You know what they say: A little goes a long way.

Met new people
This has got to be the most memorable part of my journey. I don't know how I managed to communicate with them, since they're Chinese-ed, but I'm glad I did. And plus, my English is deteriorating... A few books should patch things up!

Learnt new things
As a result of 2 years studying at Dasein, I'm now familiar with the Mac OS operating software, graphic softwares Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, Flash 8 animation software, sketching real life pictures and figures, and many more. Oh! And a thing or two about having a crush on someone. Hehe...

I like my college. I love it very much, and I'm glad I studied here.

So now, in my final semester, I have a few more things to learn:

-Holding an exhibition
-Creating a new brand and promoting it
-Building a website
-Advanced English
-Doing TV Commercials

I really hope this time, I'll give it my best. Good luck my classmates!

Dad's phone rang
Dad (in Hokkien): Hello? Har? What's wrong with Ah Ba?
(silent for quite a while....)
Ok... (puts down the phone)
Dad: Hey, we have to go back tonight, Ah Kong is sick. (sounded sad)

A chill ran down my spine. What? Something wrong with Ah Kong?

...............

2 hours later, we're at grandparent's place. Everyone was there. Turns out that Ah Ma tried to wake Ah Kong up for dinner. But, he couldn't wake up. Like he's in a deep sleep, and 10% awake. He slept through the whole night right up to the next morning. Dad sent him to the hospital, along with my aunts and my cousin.

Hours later, results were out, and it turns out that Ah Kong's salt levels were very low. Thank God it wasn't something serious. He's ok now, discharged from the hospital and recovering fast.

A really, really close call.

What a day! It's already Monday, and there's still many people shopping for last minute Raya shopping. Haha... I guess there's still time, eh? It's not Raya yet.

This day has been fun. The 3 ex-Schoolketeers take on the day. Well, we're missing one though. Joel's busy...Leaving Tim and John with me.

Here's the thing: I checked the schedule for The Love Guru showtimes at TGV.com. 2.45pm? Cool.
Location? Should be KLCC, that's where we will go for movies. Then, at the LRT station, John asked, " So, we are riding to the Bangsar station....." WAIT!! Hold the brakes!! Bangsar station?! Stunned, he answered me," Huh? You didn't know?". Neither of them told me! Haha... " Dude, the movie is not shown today!" Hmm...come to think of it, I didn't see the location of that exact showtime...

" Ok, let's ride to KLCC and see if they're showing the movie or not.", John said. Ok, we went.
Then......





No Love Guru. Darn.





I can hear him in my head, "I'm gonna kill you!" Turns out that the movie showtime on the website was meant for Seberang Prai cinema.....What a waste of RM2 LRT trip.

So, we went to Mid Valley instead to catch the movie. Found a new way there: Wangsa Maju LRT to Bangsar, then free shuttle bus to Mid Valley.

Just finished fixing my old Web Buster! It's an invention of mine that I made when I was in secondary school. Check it out!