Whenever Malaysians in Lancaster are having a function outside the building, we will always took the opportunity to test our skills in sepak raga bulatan. Watch this video (taken early this month during the BBQ) to see how 'skillful' we are. Just ignore the guy in red shirt, though.
Today we had the annual Malam Lambaian Nostalgia 2008 where we celebrated those who are going to graduate soon this year. The dress theme is summer so everyone is wearing a bright and colourful dress. I've been asked to conduct Kuiz Nostalgia and I wish I could be the participant instead as some of the prizes on offer are really brilliant! In the end I think everyone is enjoying the day, especially my wife since she won three prizes for the quiz, lucky draw (which she has never won one before) and best dress (again, her first!). 
Ilyas just came back from his friend's birthday party. Judging from his smiling but sweaty face, he's definitely enjoying it to the max!
I found this picture on wikipedia. Those countries in red are driving on the right side of the road. Those in blue are driving on the left side of the road. Interesting.
I bought another shirt from Sports World. This time it is a special edition Valencia shirt to commemorate their first league championship in 1941-1942 where they scored 85 goals in 26 matches. The price is £22 and I pretty much like its simple design. Too bad they finished 10th in the league.
Manchester United became kings of Europe for the third time on a night of high drama and emotion in Moscow as they beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time.
I have been playing backgammon among my friends for quite some time now. The most regular opponent is Idlan who is in Colchester now, but since she lost her password, we are stuck at the 12th game where I am leading 24 to 23 (so close!). I am also dueling with two PhD students here in Lancaster, Kevin Martin (who teaches me how to play backgammon and who still consistently beaten me online although I have won against him three times in a row during our Monday session) and Steve Kong. I am also dueling (or shall I say trashing, hehe) Jun who is currently in Malaysia. You can see all the results here.
After 546 attempts, I have finally managed to win all 80 maps in the ConquerClub. The last map is the largest, which is the Conquer Man. I won all the maps with a Standard or Terminator setting with an exception of Doodle Earth where I managed to win on the Assassin setting. Now to take it easy and start focusing on the Lancaster League, ermm I mean my PhD study :)
I have started a Conquerclub Lancaster League among friends and family here in the UK. There are 7 players in the first league and points are awarded like the F1 system where the winner gets 10 points followed by 8 points and so on. There are 10 maps for each league and currently the first league is down to the last one. Whoever win this map has the potential to win the league. The second league has concluded and my wife is the winner. She is such a good strategist. We are currently on the third and fourth league now. You can see all the standings here.
I have a new website at www.ahmedrazman.com At the moment there is nothing there, just a few pictures and several links. I'm going to update the site when I'm free. At the moment I'm terribly busy, but not too busy to occasionally update this blog!
Before (few days ago)
After (today)
My friend, Idlan went to a conference in Rotterdam, Holland and I asked her to buy me a football shirt, any football shirt. The package arrived today and I am quite pleased with the shirt. The tag says it originally cost 55 euro but has been reduced to 12.50 euro instead. Another bargain!
