Facebook - the fastest growing social phenomenon. I did not ventured into this until early today, as I had vowed not to join until I've done certain things. Now that I'm in I can understand why people can get addicted to this.
I suppose one of the fun factors is the ability to do more than the average social networking site. After all, every other Friendster, Myspace has the same group, events, calendar, search for friends, etc kind of applications in them, but Facebook throws in the fun elements.
From Poking, to giving 1,000,001 virtual gifts (at least) to the various gaming, sports & dating applications, one can easily get lost in this virtual jungle. I just tried out to applications and it already sucked 1 hour of my life. One was a Car Madness racing application and the other was the Premier Leauge predictions application.
What next I wonder?
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Double dose of Spicy Chicken McDeluxe
Today I had two Gold Medal Meals. One during lunch, and one delivered to my office during dinner. The Gold Medal meal is from McDonalds and consists of Spicy Chicken McDeluxe, large Coke & fries plus a free Chocolate Sundae.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Fearless
A friend of mine said I'm fearless. Up until now, I knew I wasn't. As of today though, I have become near fearless. I wonder what other fears could come up for me now?
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Hands Down
Here's a song about the best date I ever had ...
Breathe in for luck,
Breathe in so deep,
This air is blessed,
You share with me.
This night is wild,
So calm and dull,
These hearts they race,
From self control.
Your legs are smooth,
As they graze mine,
We're doing fine,
We're doing nothing at all
My hopes are so high,
That your kiss might kill me
So won't you kill me,
So I die happy
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
To break or bury,
Or wear as jewelery,
Whichever you prefer ...
The words are hushed lets not get busted,
Just lay entwined here, undiscovered,
Safe in here from all the stupid questions
"Hey did you get some?"
Man, that is so dumb,
Stay quiet, stay near, stay close they can't hear ...
So we can get some
My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me,
So won't you kill me,
So I die happy
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
To break or bury,
Or wear as jewelery,
Whichever you prefer ...
Hands down this is the best day I can ever remember,
I'll always remember the sound of the stereo,
The dim of the soft lights,
The scent of your hair that you twirled in your fingers,
And the time on the clock when we realized it's so late,
And this walk that we shared together
The streets were wet
And the gate was locked so I jumped it,
And I let you in,
And you stood at your door with your hands on my waist
And you kissed me like you meant it
And I knew that you meant it,
That you meant it,
That you meant it,
And I knew,
That you meant it,
That you meant it ...
Breathe in for luck,
Breathe in so deep,
This air is blessed,
You share with me.
This night is wild,
So calm and dull,
These hearts they race,
From self control.
Your legs are smooth,
As they graze mine,
We're doing fine,
We're doing nothing at all
My hopes are so high,
That your kiss might kill me
So won't you kill me,
So I die happy
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
To break or bury,
Or wear as jewelery,
Whichever you prefer ...
The words are hushed lets not get busted,
Just lay entwined here, undiscovered,
Safe in here from all the stupid questions
"Hey did you get some?"
Man, that is so dumb,
Stay quiet, stay near, stay close they can't hear ...
So we can get some
My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me,
So won't you kill me,
So I die happy
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
To break or bury,
Or wear as jewelery,
Whichever you prefer ...
Hands down this is the best day I can ever remember,
I'll always remember the sound of the stereo,
The dim of the soft lights,
The scent of your hair that you twirled in your fingers,
And the time on the clock when we realized it's so late,
And this walk that we shared together
The streets were wet
And the gate was locked so I jumped it,
And I let you in,
And you stood at your door with your hands on my waist
And you kissed me like you meant it
And I knew that you meant it,
That you meant it,
That you meant it,
And I knew,
That you meant it,
That you meant it ...
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Massages
This week I had massage four times. The venues were :
Monday - Soul of Wellness (Uptown)
Tuesday - Carnauba Autospa (Glenmarie)
Wednesday - Crystalspa (Section 14)
Saturday - Urban Retreat (The Curve)
That's like around RM 300 for 4-5 hours of full body massage. Not too sure why I'm that into spas last week. Could be because my office had no power for 4 days (it was like a sauna) so I hung out most of the time working from hotels & cafes. Or could be because I was quite stress at the upcoming events. Or maybe it was so happen I was there (e.g. waiting for a seminar, or having my car washed, etc.). Come to think of it, I had actually just walked in and gotten a full body massage without thinking too much.
The best place? I think its the Autospa coz it's free for me :).
Sunday, June 08, 2008
I'm An Idiot
I've got to be the biggest idiot in this world.
I've done many risky things in life. I've taken huge budgetary risks that may cost me to lose my job. I've done things without a moment's hesitation. I've even risk my life a few times.
Yet I could not do one simple thing. Ok there were 2 simple things I couldn't do and I've done one of them, but now I'm stuck at the other.
I try to absolve the blame by being a perfectionist, but should I care whether it's perfect or not? Actually I know the answer to that and yet I still want it to be perfect.
I try to think that I'm shy but then again I know I'm not and most people would say the same as well. So why do I get these anxiety attacks?
I tell other people to "Just Do It" but when it comes to me, I'm probably the biggest hypocrite of all.
I need to get to the bottom of this fast, or else I'd probably not going to get over it for the rest of my life.
I've done many risky things in life. I've taken huge budgetary risks that may cost me to lose my job. I've done things without a moment's hesitation. I've even risk my life a few times.
Yet I could not do one simple thing. Ok there were 2 simple things I couldn't do and I've done one of them, but now I'm stuck at the other.
I try to absolve the blame by being a perfectionist, but should I care whether it's perfect or not? Actually I know the answer to that and yet I still want it to be perfect.
I try to think that I'm shy but then again I know I'm not and most people would say the same as well. So why do I get these anxiety attacks?
I tell other people to "Just Do It" but when it comes to me, I'm probably the biggest hypocrite of all.
I need to get to the bottom of this fast, or else I'd probably not going to get over it for the rest of my life.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Feel This - Bethany Joy Galeotti
It's gotta be this one,
You don't have to fake it
You know I can take it
What if I told you your tears haven't been ignored
And everything that was taken can be restored
Feel this
Can you feel this
My heart beating out of my chest
Feel this
Can you feel this
Salvation under my breath
It's gotta be disguised
Soul and script
Chord and the lyrics
What if I told you that innocence is yours
And the beauty you have now is brighter than before
Before
Feel this
Can you feel this
My heart beating out of my chest
Feel this
Can you feel this
Salvation under my breath
Let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Chee Boon's wedding photo
Here's a photo from my Badminton Buddy's wedding - How Chee Boon (who was also my Form 6 Class mate).
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Racing Like A Pro
It is always a male ego thing to compete with fellow males. The form of competition could be of many types, and one of the most common type is a car race. I'm not talking about the F1 here but the streets of Klang Valley.
The urge to be ahead of your fellow driver on the road is one of the reasons why I would slam the accelerator down from time to time. That or I just shift into Sport gear where the ratios change at a much faster pace. It is just a rush when I feel the car's tachometer jumped from 2,000 rpms to 5,000 rpms in the space of seconds and the speedometer rises ever so quickly from 60 km/h to 110 km/h.
That and this blog title is also the title for Episode 2 of One Tree Hill (Season 5) which was aired back-to-back with Episode 1.
Four Years, Six Months, and Two Days
One Tree Hill Season 5 is back! Despite the writer's strike that is going on in the States, One Tree Hill was still aired on the CW network (that's in the states) as they have separate agreements (or something along that lines). Either way, one of my favourite TV dramas is back on air, and I immediately caught the first episode.
The story started off more than 4 years after the Tree Hill students high school graduation. Lucas has published a book and is dating his editor. Brooke has her own successful fashion line, Clothes Over Bros. Peyton is despondent at her recording job and return to Tree Hill to start her own label. Nathan again got into trouble and is now on a wheelchair, his NBA dreams shattered. Haley is teaching in Tree Hill High besides leaving off her music royalties. She still packs a mean voice. And their son, James is probably the smartest 4 year old I've seen on TV.
The music as usual is great with a lot of indie bands contributing to the show's music repertoire. The first episode itself had my old favourite, The Freshman, by the Verve Pipe which I have not heard for a long time. It goes ...
When I was young and knew everything,
And she a punk who rarely ever took advice,
Now I'm guilt stricken,
Sobbing with my head on the floor,
Stop a baby's breath and a shoe full of rice
I can't be held responsible
Cause she was touching her face
I won't be held responsible
She fell in love in the first place
For the life of me I cannot remember
What made us think that we were wise and
We'd never compromise
For the life of me I cannot believe
We'd ever die for these sins
We were merely freshmen
The story started off more than 4 years after the Tree Hill students high school graduation. Lucas has published a book and is dating his editor. Brooke has her own successful fashion line, Clothes Over Bros. Peyton is despondent at her recording job and return to Tree Hill to start her own label. Nathan again got into trouble and is now on a wheelchair, his NBA dreams shattered. Haley is teaching in Tree Hill High besides leaving off her music royalties. She still packs a mean voice. And their son, James is probably the smartest 4 year old I've seen on TV.
The music as usual is great with a lot of indie bands contributing to the show's music repertoire. The first episode itself had my old favourite, The Freshman, by the Verve Pipe which I have not heard for a long time. It goes ...
When I was young and knew everything,
And she a punk who rarely ever took advice,
Now I'm guilt stricken,
Sobbing with my head on the floor,
Stop a baby's breath and a shoe full of rice
I can't be held responsible
Cause she was touching her face
I won't be held responsible
She fell in love in the first place
For the life of me I cannot remember
What made us think that we were wise and
We'd never compromise
For the life of me I cannot believe
We'd ever die for these sins
We were merely freshmen
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Heroes Season 2
Heroes is back!!!
Just a few months after I went through my own Heroes marathon, Season 2 is back with a bang! It's already 5 episodes into the season in the States and I'm partially through downloading some of them. So far caught a glimpse of Episode 5 and I daresay it's as good as ever with plenty of twists and surprises.
NBC also has released Season 1 on DVD (about USD 50 = RM 150+?), and I'm very tempted to get it. Not only does it have all 23 episodes, it also as another 73-minute pilot premiere episode which was not aired. Plus all the usual extras including 50 deleted scenes, commentaries, etc.
Tim Sale (the artist behind the graphic novels) has also released a 240 page graphic novel on the series which includes all the online comics that ties in with the story. It's about USD 20 online (about RM 70+), and am thinking of picking that up as well.
Heroes website itself contains a 360 degree Heroes experience from documentaries about the Heroes, to the graphic novels, mysterious videos, letters from various characters, etc that is updated weekly. My guess that this is the standard for all future media/online marketing and interactive experience.
I think I may have caught the Heroes bug!
Just a few months after I went through my own Heroes marathon, Season 2 is back with a bang! It's already 5 episodes into the season in the States and I'm partially through downloading some of them. So far caught a glimpse of Episode 5 and I daresay it's as good as ever with plenty of twists and surprises.
NBC also has released Season 1 on DVD (about USD 50 = RM 150+?), and I'm very tempted to get it. Not only does it have all 23 episodes, it also as another 73-minute pilot premiere episode which was not aired. Plus all the usual extras including 50 deleted scenes, commentaries, etc.
Tim Sale (the artist behind the graphic novels) has also released a 240 page graphic novel on the series which includes all the online comics that ties in with the story. It's about USD 20 online (about RM 70+), and am thinking of picking that up as well.
Heroes website itself contains a 360 degree Heroes experience from documentaries about the Heroes, to the graphic novels, mysterious videos, letters from various characters, etc that is updated weekly. My guess that this is the standard for all future media/online marketing and interactive experience.
I think I may have caught the Heroes bug!
Blind Leading The Blind
Here's the other song by Mick Jagger & Dave Stewart from the movie Alfie.
When the chips are down,
And you're blinded on your feet,
You're standing up and walking,
But you know you are dead meat.
The sky is busting,
It's near the break of day,
You're running out options,
Running out of place.
The leaves are cracking,
Withered on the trees,
Beg you darling,
Won't you say a prayer for me,
I need your benediction,
Cause I'm a soul in need,
I can't sit down much lower,
Cause I'm on my knees.
Like the blind leading the blind,
After the wine, the tears they are gushing,
Just like the blind leading the blind,
Time after time,
You won't let love in ...
When the chips are down,
And you're blinded on your feet,
You're standing up and walking,
But you know you are dead meat.
The sky is busting,
It's near the break of day,
You're running out options,
Running out of place.
The leaves are cracking,
Withered on the trees,
Beg you darling,
Won't you say a prayer for me,
I need your benediction,
Cause I'm a soul in need,
I can't sit down much lower,
Cause I'm on my knees.
Like the blind leading the blind,
After the wine, the tears they are gushing,
Just like the blind leading the blind,
Time after time,
You won't let love in ...
Old Habits Die Hard
I caught Alfie about a week or 2 ago at HBO, and I quite like the movie. It stars Jude Law as Alfie, a womanizer who sort of learn the error of his ways (I said sort of cause the movie sort of ended with a cliffhanger statement).
Information about the movie can be found at :
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375173/
It's the music from the movie which I like best (plus the photo montage credits ending). There were 2 songs that I'm fond of, both my Mick Jagger & Dave Stewart. The first one Old Habits Die Hard has a good 70s beat and poignant lyrics.
I thought I shook myself free
You see I bounce back quicker than most
But i'm half delirious, Is too mysterious
You walk through my walls like a ghost
And I take everyday at a time
I'm as proud as a Lion in his Lair
Now there's no denying it, a note to crying it
Your all tangled up in my head
Old habits die hard
Old soldiers just fade away
Old habits die hard
Harder than November rain
Old habits die hard
Old soldiers just fade away
Old habits die hard
Hard enough to feel the pain
We haven't spoken in months
You see i've been counting the days
I dream of such humanities, such insanities
I'm lost like a kid and i'm late
But i've never taken your coats
Haven't no block on my phone
I act like an addict, i just got to have it
I can never just leave it alone
Information about the movie can be found at :
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375173/
It's the music from the movie which I like best (plus the photo montage credits ending). There were 2 songs that I'm fond of, both my Mick Jagger & Dave Stewart. The first one Old Habits Die Hard has a good 70s beat and poignant lyrics.
I thought I shook myself free
You see I bounce back quicker than most
But i'm half delirious, Is too mysterious
You walk through my walls like a ghost
And I take everyday at a time
I'm as proud as a Lion in his Lair
Now there's no denying it, a note to crying it
Your all tangled up in my head
Old habits die hard
Old soldiers just fade away
Old habits die hard
Harder than November rain
Old habits die hard
Old soldiers just fade away
Old habits die hard
Hard enough to feel the pain
We haven't spoken in months
You see i've been counting the days
I dream of such humanities, such insanities
I'm lost like a kid and i'm late
But i've never taken your coats
Haven't no block on my phone
I act like an addict, i just got to have it
I can never just leave it alone
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Finally ... got back my monitor
As mentioned previously, my monitor conked out and I was not able to use my computer for almost a month. During this time, I was logging in and checking emails and IMs via my mobile phone.
Finally got my monitor back today, and was told that the assembly board went bust due to overheating. Must remind myself not to leave it on for more than 48 hours when I'm downloading stuff.
Finally got my monitor back today, and was told that the assembly board went bust due to overheating. Must remind myself not to leave it on for more than 48 hours when I'm downloading stuff.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
5 plates of rice a day
I'm getting fat. Just today I porked out on 5 plates of rice.
First was lunch. It was at this place in Parit Buntar, Kee Hiang if I remembered correclty. All the dishes were excellent. There was bamboo clams (I love bamboo clams), steamed king-sized prawns, marmite pork & the excellent tom yam fish. I just gobbled it up while having my usual litres of chinese tea.
Next was dinner. It was at Bukit Tambun, at the Prawn Village restaurant which I have not been there for over 3 years with my previous company. I remembered the mantis shrimp deeped in steamed egg (unfortunately my colleague did not order that and I don't know how to translate it into Cantonese). While the food was not as good as the one I recalled 3 years ago due to my colleague ordering 2 plates of 4 combination, I still pigged out that night. That and had multiple glasses of 'am pa la' which is Penang's version of 'kat chai shi mui'.
After such a feast, I felt a tinge of nausea and a fleeting feeling of vomitting (signs of bullimia?). Well it did not happened, and my tummy sure felt satisfied that day.
First was lunch. It was at this place in Parit Buntar, Kee Hiang if I remembered correclty. All the dishes were excellent. There was bamboo clams (I love bamboo clams), steamed king-sized prawns, marmite pork & the excellent tom yam fish. I just gobbled it up while having my usual litres of chinese tea.
Next was dinner. It was at Bukit Tambun, at the Prawn Village restaurant which I have not been there for over 3 years with my previous company. I remembered the mantis shrimp deeped in steamed egg (unfortunately my colleague did not order that and I don't know how to translate it into Cantonese). While the food was not as good as the one I recalled 3 years ago due to my colleague ordering 2 plates of 4 combination, I still pigged out that night. That and had multiple glasses of 'am pa la' which is Penang's version of 'kat chai shi mui'.
After such a feast, I felt a tinge of nausea and a fleeting feeling of vomitting (signs of bullimia?). Well it did not happened, and my tummy sure felt satisfied that day.
Monday, October 15, 2007
You know what I mean?
I warned them all from the beginning.
I always said something along the lines of "I must advise you, I am stamped with an invisible warning. I will not commit. I will never marry."
Despite my best efforts, I'm beginning to feel some small cracks in my faux finish.
You know, when I look back on my little life, and all the women I've known ...
I can't help but think about ... all that they've done for me ... and how little I've done for them.
How they looked after me, cared for me ... and I repaid them by never returning the favour.
Yeah.
I used to think I had the best end of the deal.
What have I got?
Really?
Some money in my pocket.
Some nice threads. Fancy car at my disposal.
And I'm single.
Unattached. Free as a bird.
I don't depend on nobody.
Nobody depends on me.
My life's my own.
But I don't have peace of mind.
And if you don't have that, you've got nothing.
So ...
So, what's the answer? That's what I keep asking myself.
What's it all about?
You know what I mean?
I always said something along the lines of "I must advise you, I am stamped with an invisible warning. I will not commit. I will never marry."
Despite my best efforts, I'm beginning to feel some small cracks in my faux finish.
You know, when I look back on my little life, and all the women I've known ...
I can't help but think about ... all that they've done for me ... and how little I've done for them.
How they looked after me, cared for me ... and I repaid them by never returning the favour.
Yeah.
I used to think I had the best end of the deal.
What have I got?
Really?
Some money in my pocket.
Some nice threads. Fancy car at my disposal.
And I'm single.
Unattached. Free as a bird.
I don't depend on nobody.
Nobody depends on me.
My life's my own.
But I don't have peace of mind.
And if you don't have that, you've got nothing.
So ...
So, what's the answer? That's what I keep asking myself.
What's it all about?
You know what I mean?
Conked Out Monitor
My monitor's been sent to the Samsung Care Center as one day after coming back from office, it wouldn't come on. Since then, I did not touch my computer for almost 4 weeks.
Called up the Center one day and they told me they fixed it up (replacing a board or something) only to find out after fixing it, the monitor left a shadow (whatever that means). Hence, they have to replace another part and the Raya holidays came so would have to wait like another week or two.
Well my parents are away during the Raya Hols, and I hooked up my PC with dad's 19" Samsung LCD monitor. And now I manage to blog this, and then some ...
Called up the Center one day and they told me they fixed it up (replacing a board or something) only to find out after fixing it, the monitor left a shadow (whatever that means). Hence, they have to replace another part and the Raya holidays came so would have to wait like another week or two.
Well my parents are away during the Raya Hols, and I hooked up my PC with dad's 19" Samsung LCD monitor. And now I manage to blog this, and then some ...
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Another colleague in Putrajaya
On my way to drop off my Paraguayan colleague, we detoured to Putrajaya for a while so I could show him how lit up the town was at night. The crowd seems to grow every 6 months but the light still stays as bright as ever, although I think the Supreme Court lights have dimmed somewhat.
I'm always happy when a foreigner commented how beautiful the city looks, and how impressed they are. Am always happy to oblige taking photos of them and practicing my nightshot skills. Found out one of my screws on my tripod got loose though, which means I would need to find another one later.
I'm kinda proud of our government's new administration center, Putrajaya. Sure there are rumors flying around how much is cost as well as the water leakage debacle, but it is still a nice place to go to as well as to bring foreigners.
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I'm always happy when a foreigner commented how beautiful the city looks, and how impressed they are. Am always happy to oblige taking photos of them and practicing my nightshot skills. Found out one of my screws on my tripod got loose though, which means I would need to find another one later.
I'm kinda proud of our government's new administration center, Putrajaya. Sure there are rumors flying around how much is cost as well as the water leakage debacle, but it is still a nice place to go to as well as to bring foreigners.
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Thursday, September 06, 2007
Crispy Bacon and Scrambled Eggs
During any working trip to other countries or locally where I get to stay in a hotel, I normally look forward to one thing, crispy bacon & scrambled eggs (ok, that's 2 things!).
Was in Bangkok for a week and for the 4 mornings I was there, I had crispy bacon & scrambled eggs for dinner. The hotel I stayed in was the Grand Hyatt Erawan, which was just across from Central World Plaza and a few minutes walk to either Siam Paragon or Central Chidlom (the hotel was in the middle). The bacon and eggs at this hotel was nothing short of superb. The crispiness of the bacon was just right, and I munched down about 8 sticks of those each morning. The scrambled eggs was just right too, and with a hint of salt & pepper, it went along well with the bacon and my usual cup of hot tea.
The hotel itself was quite ok. It was a huge deluxe room probably similar to the size of the platinum suite I stayed in Grand Sukhumvit earlier this year, though that hotel had 2 Samsung 32 inch LCD TVs while the one I stayed had just an ordinary 25 inch TV. It costs more as well by at least RM 100 (after exchange rates). I think it's expensive cause it really is in such a superb shopping location, while I heard the other hotel was just refurbished and my company got excellent rates from them. Nevertheless the bacon and eggs at this place was the best I ever tasted so far.
Was in Bangkok for a week and for the 4 mornings I was there, I had crispy bacon & scrambled eggs for dinner. The hotel I stayed in was the Grand Hyatt Erawan, which was just across from Central World Plaza and a few minutes walk to either Siam Paragon or Central Chidlom (the hotel was in the middle). The bacon and eggs at this hotel was nothing short of superb. The crispiness of the bacon was just right, and I munched down about 8 sticks of those each morning. The scrambled eggs was just right too, and with a hint of salt & pepper, it went along well with the bacon and my usual cup of hot tea.
The hotel itself was quite ok. It was a huge deluxe room probably similar to the size of the platinum suite I stayed in Grand Sukhumvit earlier this year, though that hotel had 2 Samsung 32 inch LCD TVs while the one I stayed had just an ordinary 25 inch TV. It costs more as well by at least RM 100 (after exchange rates). I think it's expensive cause it really is in such a superb shopping location, while I heard the other hotel was just refurbished and my company got excellent rates from them. Nevertheless the bacon and eggs at this place was the best I ever tasted so far.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Married with Children?
I was asked by my supplier today if I had any kids. She was quite impressed when we were discussing a visual and I had asked to put babies in various stages of life to create more warmth in the final outcome. Not only that I told her to look into putting the babies in various poses such as sound asleep, playing with rattles or reading an ABC book.
At first she asked how many kids I had to which I replied none and that I'm not married. Then she mentioned how lucky my girlfriend was to have me to which I again replied I had none as well. She must have been surprised and in the interest of professionalism I switched the topic back to the work at hand.
The strange thing was, her name was the same as my ex-girlfriend and she is carrying my surname as well. Or maybe I just don't look so young now ...
At first she asked how many kids I had to which I replied none and that I'm not married. Then she mentioned how lucky my girlfriend was to have me to which I again replied I had none as well. She must have been surprised and in the interest of professionalism I switched the topic back to the work at hand.
The strange thing was, her name was the same as my ex-girlfriend and she is carrying my surname as well. Or maybe I just don't look so young now ...
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Another mini gathering
After watching Liverpool beat Sunderland 2-0 from my home, I caught up with Jamison, Phoebe & Ellen (or is it Esther?) at Laundry. Phoebe's back from China for a few days and wanted to meet up the rest of us though just the 3 of us turned up.
Phoebe looked better this time around as she gained weight in the right places (she was quite skinny previously) while Jamison really slimmed down a lot. I guess when we were discussing this, we were comparing back to the time in university days not the past 6 months. I also looked fatter they said.
As usual we would discuss about life, and one of our topics was the state of Malaysian employees. It seems all of us are finding it difficult to find 'good' staff these days, not to mention working with one. While the lower level staff should be pretty ok since most of them are just setting foot in the working life, it's obvious that the mid-level ones (either managers or high level executives) are pretty much undependable.
Now I hate generalizing but this trend is getting worrisome especially for our country that wants to compete globally. In Europe, most graduates now come out from school with a Masters degree. The average age of senior managers in Western countries is 30 (ok I've a gut feeling is that age but my point is that they're younger compared to us). I don't even want to start about the IT industry as I have friends who worked there and I'm aware of the challenges they faced working with local IT personnel.
Anyhow, it's good to know that Phoebe is doing well in China though she keeps saying that China men are like real short (she's as tall as me). Probably they couldn't handle her intellect as well. I wonder what we'll talk about again the next round we get together.
Phoebe looked better this time around as she gained weight in the right places (she was quite skinny previously) while Jamison really slimmed down a lot. I guess when we were discussing this, we were comparing back to the time in university days not the past 6 months. I also looked fatter they said.
As usual we would discuss about life, and one of our topics was the state of Malaysian employees. It seems all of us are finding it difficult to find 'good' staff these days, not to mention working with one. While the lower level staff should be pretty ok since most of them are just setting foot in the working life, it's obvious that the mid-level ones (either managers or high level executives) are pretty much undependable.
Now I hate generalizing but this trend is getting worrisome especially for our country that wants to compete globally. In Europe, most graduates now come out from school with a Masters degree. The average age of senior managers in Western countries is 30 (ok I've a gut feeling is that age but my point is that they're younger compared to us). I don't even want to start about the IT industry as I have friends who worked there and I'm aware of the challenges they faced working with local IT personnel.
Anyhow, it's good to know that Phoebe is doing well in China though she keeps saying that China men are like real short (she's as tall as me). Probably they couldn't handle her intellect as well. I wonder what we'll talk about again the next round we get together.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Friday Night Bowling
Went bowling with my colleagues after watching Ratatouille (good show!) at 1-Utama around 11.45 pm. The price was quite reasonable (RM 5.50 per game with a member card), and we had a blast knocking them pins down.
I got an average of 157 (over 3 games) and just lost out to my fellow colleague by 3 pins. The other 2 dudes' scores were not too good, though I did help 1 of them to improve from 60s to 120s over 3 games.
We had a great time all around and promised we'll do it again in 2 weeks time. Hopefully we could get more of our other colleagues or friends to join us next round.
I got an average of 157 (over 3 games) and just lost out to my fellow colleague by 3 pins. The other 2 dudes' scores were not too good, though I did help 1 of them to improve from 60s to 120s over 3 games.
We had a great time all around and promised we'll do it again in 2 weeks time. Hopefully we could get more of our other colleagues or friends to join us next round.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Of gays and lesbians
Met up with one of my best friends today at the Curve. Didn't see her for a few months since I last spent an evening with her in her apartment. Still look as adorable as ever.
She introduced me to her new girlfriend whom she met about a month ago and I think they both look "secocok". Her girlfriend was also from my university (talk about small world) though I didn't know her as she was a senior at a different faculty.
Her gay friends also came along (together with another lesbian couple as they were watching a movie), and as usual I was my usual bubbly self in such fine company. I'd probably blend in well since I was in pink :). We chatted for awhile on the usual introductory topics (e.g. how they knew each other, current jobs, etc.) and I thought it went quite well. I actually teased my friend if I could see any "action" but unfortunately there was nothing out of the ordinary. Maybe next round :).
She introduced me to her new girlfriend whom she met about a month ago and I think they both look "secocok". Her girlfriend was also from my university (talk about small world) though I didn't know her as she was a senior at a different faculty.
Her gay friends also came along (together with another lesbian couple as they were watching a movie), and as usual I was my usual bubbly self in such fine company. I'd probably blend in well since I was in pink :). We chatted for awhile on the usual introductory topics (e.g. how they knew each other, current jobs, etc.) and I thought it went quite well. I actually teased my friend if I could see any "action" but unfortunately there was nothing out of the ordinary. Maybe next round :).
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
What kind of problem do you wish to have?
Lately I've been repeating this phrase to my colleagues and friends - "What kind of problem do you wish to have?". Everyday all of us are making decisions, from the mundane to those that may affect our future. Even indecision is a choice as we choose not to do anything.
So on and off I have people asking me on what should they do when faced with a choice decision. I would tell them "What kind of problem do you wish to have?". Every choice will lead to some problems. Do you want to have a rich man's problem or a poor man's problem? (I picked that up from one of the Kiyosake's books I think). Do you want to have a girlfriend problem or no girlfriends problem? Do you want to have kids problem or no kids problem?
I use the word problem as I think that by using this word, it makes us value the choices we make even more. I could have easily said what opportunity you wish to have or what challenges (to make it sound not so bad), but ultimately I feel that problems is the best word to use.
Here are some problems that I'd like to have :
1. Too much money problem (notice I did not say rich)
2. Having kids problem
3. Too many places to go problem
4. Too much time problem
5. Being ask to share my experience problem
I guess other than points 1 & 2, I have the other problems to worry about ...
So on and off I have people asking me on what should they do when faced with a choice decision. I would tell them "What kind of problem do you wish to have?". Every choice will lead to some problems. Do you want to have a rich man's problem or a poor man's problem? (I picked that up from one of the Kiyosake's books I think). Do you want to have a girlfriend problem or no girlfriends problem? Do you want to have kids problem or no kids problem?
I use the word problem as I think that by using this word, it makes us value the choices we make even more. I could have easily said what opportunity you wish to have or what challenges (to make it sound not so bad), but ultimately I feel that problems is the best word to use.
Here are some problems that I'd like to have :
1. Too much money problem (notice I did not say rich)
2. Having kids problem
3. Too many places to go problem
4. Too much time problem
5. Being ask to share my experience problem
I guess other than points 1 & 2, I have the other problems to worry about ...
Eyes - Rogue Wave
Missed the last train home,
Birds pass by to tell me that I'm not alone,
Well I'm pushing myself,
To finish this part
I can handle a lot
But one thing I missed
Is in your eyes ...
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
Have you seen this film?
It reminds me of walking down the avenue,
Well I'm washing my hands of attachments
Yeah I will land on the ground
But one thing I missed
Is in your eyes ...
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
Birds pass by to tell me that I'm not alone,
Well I'm pushing myself,
To finish this part
I can handle a lot
But one thing I missed
Is in your eyes ...
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
Have you seen this film?
It reminds me of walking down the avenue,
Well I'm washing my hands of attachments
Yeah I will land on the ground
But one thing I missed
Is in your eyes ...
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes
Heroes in 48 hours
Just finished Heroes at approximate 2.30 am today. Great stuff especially the showdowns between the various heroes. Season 2's starting on September 24. Can't wait.
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