Morrie Schwartz, quoted by Mitch Albom, "Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man and the Last Great Lesson", Doubleday, 1997
The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.
Anita Koddick
If you think you're too small to have an impact try going to bed with a mosquito in the room!
I personally like the last one....hehe
New habit..
Realised this morning that I've developed a new habit. Every morning, on my way to work, I'd listen to 98.7 and have the urge to sms them the answer to whatever question they post. Except for the time when they said they were giving up 4 Janet Jackson tickets.
Well, its not that I cannot afford Pasta Mania on my own but the thought of winning a $120 voucher somehow just makes the 30c sms feel worth it.
Well, its not that I cannot afford Pasta Mania on my own but the thought of winning a $120 voucher somehow just makes the 30c sms feel worth it.
Oldies
If only my mum can see this... she would be so proud of me... sob sob..
Put your head on my shoulder
Diana
Oh Carol
Breakin up is hard to do
Smoke gets in your eyes
Great pretender
Put your head on my shoulder
Diana
Oh Carol
Breakin up is hard to do
Smoke gets in your eyes
Great pretender
Hidden talents
I think I found a hidden talent. Just yesterday, I was helping a colleague beautify the portrait of her hubby. I wasn't expecting any reaction. But when she saw the improvements I made to it, she burst out in laughter of joy and almost fell down. I think I should really hone my talents in portrait drawing. Perhaps one day I'll be able to do something like a Mona Lisa and hit it big time!
MMORPG
Haven't really tried an MMORPG b4 so I'm starting with Cabal. Saw my landlords son focused on a hack and slash that looked a little like Diablo, so I ended up loaning the disc from him (yep saved me the trouble of downloading it) and getting myself registered with Asiasoft. Its free though, so I guess I will be spending some nights trying out this new RPG.
Yawn..
Was dead tired today. Woke up late. Rushed to work. Rushed breakfast and then headed for a meeting. Finished the meeting. Rushed lunch. Went back to office. Drove to next meeting place. Finished meeting. Drive back to office. Did claims. Drive to fetch wife. Go dinner. Fetch wife home. Drive back to office. Meet friends at Brewerks. Drive back home. Phew! It's 12am. I'm gonna drop flat on the bed after typing this!!!
Meeting meeting
Aarrrgghhh.. another workgroup meeting.. and on a Friday afternoon! Why must these guys arrange such meetings so late on a Friday afternoon? And Friday is dress down day... not office wear day!!! aaarrrgghh..
Yumm...
Man, I just love the taste of sea prawns with mustard at La Petite! Yumm.. tastes soooo good. My other half had the ravioli with prawns and foei gras. Good thing for me (not for my cholesterol levels), she doesn't fancy the foei gras, so I had sea prawns with foei gras.... hehehe.
&*^%#@ ERP
There is this new gantry on Upper Bukit Timah, which makes it 3 gantries that I have to pass through every morning. Already, it is bad enough that the two gantries cost $0.50 and $2.50, now they add another $1.00 gantry making it $4 each morning!! This is worse than daylight robbery. Which person on earth don't have to go to work? U mean everyone has to make it to the office as early as 7am when office hours start at 8.30? So whats the use of setting up gantries when traffic is still just as heavy, or heavier because COE's keep being released? And if the traffic persists, are we supposed to pay extra ERP charges again? #^@^$@#%#^@^$#%#$*#@
Point to ponder...
We were having lunch in a group I that I normally don't hang out with after going out for some work. I asked a colleague which branch of the organisation she preferred, since she'd already been rotated around 3 departments. She said something on the line of "On what conditions are you referring to? Where u get to drink tea a lot, or where you learn a lot? Where no one bothers you, where your superior controls everything you do, or where there is some control on what you do?"
At a certain level, we do wish that the things we do are relevant to our fields. By doing things that we are familiar with, and learning through this process, somehow, I guess some satisfaction is derived from knowing that you are doing something relevant. On another level, everyone needs some level of freedom to do the things they need to do. So where would you draw the line? Do you choose an environment where you have freedom, but wont be doing something relevant to your career, or would you choose an environment where you would be doing something relevant but would expect control and less freedom? I guess it all boils down to what's important to you.
At a certain level, we do wish that the things we do are relevant to our fields. By doing things that we are familiar with, and learning through this process, somehow, I guess some satisfaction is derived from knowing that you are doing something relevant. On another level, everyone needs some level of freedom to do the things they need to do. So where would you draw the line? Do you choose an environment where you have freedom, but wont be doing something relevant to your career, or would you choose an environment where you would be doing something relevant but would expect control and less freedom? I guess it all boils down to what's important to you.
Memories of Nobody
Was looking for Diamond Dust Rebellion, when I came across Memories of Nobody. Never liked watching anime movies built up from a series, cos they always seem like a substandard version of the series.But I have to say that its not too bad. Senna is quite a memorable character albeit a thin plot and short storyline. And watching the Shinigami unleash their Bankais one at a time feels like watching 20 Bleach episodes all at once.
But I do somehow feel sorry for Rukia and Inoue.
Dream
Had 2 dreams yesterday. Never ever had dreams like this before. I dreamt on two scenarios that I had murdered someone. Both times no one I knew. Both times at places which I don't know. Similarities was that I didn't intend to commit murder, but it happened anyway.I woke up finding it really strange. I remembered reading somewhere, that dreams represent things that are totally different from what you dreamt of. I remember dreaming of a circus in chaos during my STP or college days and reading somewhere that it signified that my life was out of control.
Found an interpretation off the net:
To dream that you have committed a murder, indicates that you are putting an end to an old habit and your former ways of thinking. This could also mean an end to an addiction. Alternatively, you may have some repressed aggression or rage at yourself or at others.
To dream that you witness a murder, indicates deep-seated anger towards somebody. Consider how the victim represents aspects of yourself that you want to destroy or eliminate.
To dream that you are murdered, suggests that some important and significant relationship has been severed and you are trying to disconnect yourself from your emotions. It also represents your unused talents.
Perhaps it was the end of a long holiday, perhaps the end of the study trip at UK or perhaps even the end of being contented at work. Or perhaps I do have evil tendencies that include murdering people I don't know.. muahahaha. Better not make me angry and stay clear from me. Hehe.
I've never been a believer in dreams or its interpretations, so I'll leave it as just another dream.
Honesty Revisited
Went out with a couple of colleagues to have tea. When we were about to return, two of the older folks, me and an aunty, decided to ta pao. So I had a tea, while aunty chose a teh halia. When we got back, I accidently had both cups mixed. Aunty, not even smelling the tea before she drank it, drank my tea. Aunty then told me 'its ok'.Later, while I was typing away on my pc, I saw a very sheepish aunty eyeing my teh halia. So i offered the aunty both the tea and the teh halia. 2 mins later, aunty again sheepishly look paiseh for drinking 2 tea and bluff me she wan to go out buy stuff suen pian buy one teh for me. So I look at aunty so old so poor thing, decide to follow aunty go ta pao.
We go to the lift, and of all people, the head of the company is in it!! Aunty look at the head and said "U know why we are here? He mixed our drinks, I drank both and now we are going down to buy him a drink". My god. Almost died there. Aunty is aunty. So dem aunty. Head of company become dem blur. End up I think he dunno wat to say anymore.
Next time remind me not to give people my swapped teh halia. Dangerous. And hazardous to career.
London, British Museum, Windsor Castle, Stontonehenge and the Roman Bath
Study trip over!!! Tour is in!!!
Day 1 - Don't really have much time to blog, so I'll make it real quick. Started off with a stroll around the streets of London, looking at the London Eye, Big Ben, River Thames etc.
Spent half a day in the British Museum, looking at Egyptian Mummies, Assyrian Lion Hunting, etc.
Day 2 - Took an Evan Evans Tour to see Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths.
Day 3 - We went to Amsterdam for a canal cruise followed by dinner at a floating restaurant and a tour of the red light district.
Day 4 - Travelled from Amsterdam to Colonge to take a look at the Colonge Cathedral. Went for a Rhine Cruise and then headed to Mannheim where we will be putting up for the night.
Day 5 will be in Lucerne... from Mannheim to Heidelberg to Blackforest to Rhine Falls..
Gtg!! See ja!
Day 1 - Don't really have much time to blog, so I'll make it real quick. Started off with a stroll around the streets of London, looking at the London Eye, Big Ben, River Thames etc.
Spent half a day in the British Museum, looking at Egyptian Mummies, Assyrian Lion Hunting, etc.
Day 2 - Took an Evan Evans Tour to see Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths.
Day 3 - We went to Amsterdam for a canal cruise followed by dinner at a floating restaurant and a tour of the red light district.
Day 4 - Travelled from Amsterdam to Colonge to take a look at the Colonge Cathedral. Went for a Rhine Cruise and then headed to Mannheim where we will be putting up for the night.
Day 5 will be in Lucerne... from Mannheim to Heidelberg to Blackforest to Rhine Falls..
Gtg!! See ja!
Driving....
On Proximity
Passenger 1: Why you drive so close to the car in front?
Driver: Where got close? Got 1 car distance leh.
Passenger 1: You will make the guy in front panic.
Driver: Huh? You mean you panic when someone drives close?
Passenger 1: Ya! err...I mean, no...err I mean hahahaha ya la..
Passenger 2: Why u drive so close to the car in front?
Driver: Where got close? Got 1 car distance leh.
Passenger 2: zzzzzzzzzzzzzz....snort....zzzzzz.....snore....
Driver: ?????
On Negotiating a U-Turn
Passenger 1: Passenger 2, hold on tight.
Passenger 2: Huh?
2 seconds later...
Passenger 2: Aaaaaarrrrggghhhhhh!!!!
Passenger 1: Warned you already. He making U-Turn.
On Accidents
Driver 1: This is the 3rd accident I've been in this year! I really suck at driving man.
Driver 2: You tried hitting a motorcyclist, have him fly above and behind your car before?
Driver 1: Err...I think my driving not bad leh...
On Speed
Driver 1: You know you drive like a girl?
Driver 2: Because I haven't got the 2 speeding tickets you just got ah?
Driver 1: Hehe..yah.
Driver 1: My mum doesn't want to see me drive above 60.
Driver 2: Then rushing for time or emergency how?
Driver 1: She close her eyes lor....
Disclaimer: The above scenarios are exerpts of real life experiences. None of the above characters are in any way related to me, or have anything to do with me, my family, my friends or my colleagues. None at all...
Passenger 1: Why you drive so close to the car in front?
Driver: Where got close? Got 1 car distance leh.
Passenger 1: You will make the guy in front panic.
Driver: Huh? You mean you panic when someone drives close?
Passenger 1: Ya! err...I mean, no...err I mean hahahaha ya la..
Passenger 2: Why u drive so close to the car in front?
Driver: Where got close? Got 1 car distance leh.
Passenger 2: zzzzzzzzzzzzzz....snort....zzzzzz.....snore....
Driver: ?????
On Negotiating a U-Turn
Passenger 1: Passenger 2, hold on tight.
Passenger 2: Huh?
2 seconds later...
Passenger 2: Aaaaaarrrrggghhhhhh!!!!
Passenger 1: Warned you already. He making U-Turn.
On Accidents
Driver 1: This is the 3rd accident I've been in this year! I really suck at driving man.
Driver 2: You tried hitting a motorcyclist, have him fly above and behind your car before?
Driver 1: Err...I think my driving not bad leh...
On Speed
Driver 1: You know you drive like a girl?
Driver 2: Because I haven't got the 2 speeding tickets you just got ah?
Driver 1: Hehe..yah.
Driver 1: My mum doesn't want to see me drive above 60.
Driver 2: Then rushing for time or emergency how?
Driver 1: She close her eyes lor....
Disclaimer: The above scenarios are exerpts of real life experiences. None of the above characters are in any way related to me, or have anything to do with me, my family, my friends or my colleagues. None at all...
Swollen lips..
Was having a fever during the weekend. Then last night, when I woke up, I realised that the left side of my lip was swollen. No, I'm not putting a pic of myself here, but the picture of Tony Leung in The Eagle Shooting Heroes gives u the idea of what swollen lips look like. Went to the doctor and got some antihistamine. Probably something related to an allergy.No worries though, its not that obvious and swollen lips never stopped a person from going to work. You just have to be ok with looking like you're biting a hotdog the entire day.
Is there a terrorist in my neighbourhood??
Was on my way home, when I noticed that the road turning in to my rented place (Stagmont Ring Road) was blocked off by policemen. If you've followed the news, this is probably one of those operations to track down the terrorist who escaped from a detention center. I mean, its bad enough that we get traffic jams from tons of police cars parked along Bukit Timah Road in the morning on the way to work. They could be a little more considerate and park at the side roads, rather than clog up Bukit Timah Road by occupying one lane. At night, when you're tired and want a good nights rest, they block off the entrance to your home. Had to make a big round past the other side of Choa Chu Kang Link through Sungei Kadut Drive leading to Choa Chu Kang North 6 and then 5 just to get back to the other side of the road block. Doesn't really make sense closing one side of the road when he can escape by the other side that doesn't have a road block rite? Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely a supporter of national security and I do hope they get that terrorist soon, but they could at least be a little more considerate.And oh ya.. I'm checking my car for unwanted sleeping objects, just in case a tired terrorist decides to sleep in my car.
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