The Ravens Nest

3 Parrots

2011-08-06T15:08:00.002+08:00

A man wanted to buy his son a parrot as a birthday present.
The next day he went to the pet shop and saw three identical parrots in a cage.
He asked the clerk, "how much for the parrot on the right?

The owner said it was Rs. 2500.
"Rs. 2500.", the man said. "Well what does he do?
"He knows how to use all of the functions of Microsoft Office 2000, responds the clerk.
"He can do all of your spreadsheets and type all of your letters."

The man then asked what the second parrot cost.
The clerk replied, Rs. 5000, but he not only knows Office 2000,
but is an expert computer programmer.

Finally, the man inquired about the cost of the last parrot.
The clerk replied, "Rs. 10,000."
Curious as to how a bird can cost Rs. 10,000, the man asked what this bird's specialty was.
The clerk replies, "Well to be honest I haven't seen him do anything.

But the other two call him " BOSS"!!

A barking cat - Conspiracy in the animal kingdom

2011-06-20T19:56:00.000+08:00

The next time you hear a "dog" bark and think to yourself... "stupid noisy dog"... think again....

Apparently, the cats are now fighting a psychological war with the dogs by imitating their barks, creating fights between dogs and making humans find dogs extremely noisy and hence, annoying...

Or perhaps this is some kind of a secret agent cat, attempting to use a hacking method known as social engineering, to steal information from within the dog network.

Or worst... this cat could be conspiring with the dogs... it has learnt the dog language and has infiltrated the cat kingdom to become part of the dog world's secret agent... stealing important information to help the dog take over the cat kingdom in time to come.... Although he/she was caught passing messages to the dog, no one knows what message was passed....

We'll need to train a parrot to bark/meow soon, so the parrot can relay the information back to us in human language.... Otherwise it'll be too late for us to stop the deadly animal wars that might transpire soon....

Whatever it is, there is something fishy going on in the animal kingdom... and the cats are smelling it fast...

Planarian Worms

2011-05-12T21:01:00.000+08:00

So the strategy works! As of today, there are no more Planarian worms in the tank! YAY! ^_^

Tackling Planarian Worms

2011-05-09T22:32:00.001+08:00

My blood parrot fish has been for weeks behaving strangely and exhibiting signs of unhappiness and discomfort. They used to be less afraid of me, less irritated and were very happy to munch on food and come closer to the tank walls to look at me when I stare at them from outside the tank walls. However, not only were they more timid, more "jumpy" and not willing to come and look at me, they were also

Not eating. In fact, they would eat and puke it out almost instantly...
Always finding ways to scratch themselves against tank decorations, gravels, anything they can get their skin on
Easily scared, feeling less comfortable in their habitat.

I have not been able to diagnose the problem until a friend of mine who is experience in breeding fishes noticed that my tank was infested with white Planarian worms!

You can find out more about the Planarian worms from these links I used

http://www.fishdeals.com/fish_diseases/planaria_white_worms/

http://www.aquariumfish.net/information/having_trouble_p2.htm

http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Ali_Planaria_Worms.html

Majid Ali says in his article that "Planarian worms are tiny, thin and milky white in appearance. They are distantly related to flukes, and some of these worms have been implicated in skin slime problems with marine fish. They are usually seen slowly gliding over the surfaces of the tank, surfaces of the glass and under the lid of box filters."

They are indeed very hard to spot, especially in my case where they are so tiny. In fact, they are only a few mm long, thin and fine but if you stare at them long enough, you'll notice that those white thin "hair-like" worms actually move...

Most websites would say that Planarian worms are "harmless", which I would actually disagree as it claimed the lives of one of my blood parrots. In small amount they are pretty harmless but when you have an infested tank, it is deadly...

According to the above sources, Planarian worms appear because of over feeding and also high Ammonia level. For my case, I did a PH, Nitrate, Nitrite and Ammonia test and were all good levels, which means I already have a good eco-system running with lots of good bacteria inside, so the only problem left was overfeeding.

Anyhow, first thing I needed to do was to kill off the Planarian worms (duh...). The online sources recommended Quick Cure but unfortunately I couldn't find Quick Cure in any of the aquatic pet stores I visited. I was recommended Seachem's Para Guard by one of the friendly store owner's son.

Tried it and it seems to work pretty decently. First day of dosage, left it over night, I can already see most of the Planarian worms no longer stick to the wall (probably dead) and many more motionless on the tank walls. Did a 25% water change, added more Para Guard and now it looks like the Planarian population in my tank has already been reduced by 90%!

Some forumers recommended API General Cure (Prazi & Metro) which I have not tried. I might try it if my Planarian worm issue still persists.

So now my objective is to go with the direction that "prevention is better than cure". The problem I noted is that my blood parrot likes to eat their food in whole, chew them and spit out some left overs which are left to drop on the gravel, hence leaving uneaten food (they don't seem to go back down to eat them...). So in the end, I bought 4 mini koi's and drop them into the aquarium. Koi's are like goldfish, never know when to stop eating, so my koi's are happily eating all the leftovers on the gravel that my blood parrot drops. Hahahaha!

Lets hope this works and no more Planarian worms in my tank!

Funny Fridge Notes Messages

2011-04-17T19:34:00.000+08:00

Shared as part of forwarded mails to me some years ago... Enjoy. =P

Marina Barrage Singapore

2011-03-14T19:46:00.000+08:00

It's been such a busy couple of months that I totally forgotten about my blog.. hahaha

Anyway, I'm still quite busy, but just thought I'll share some Video's of Marina Barrage water feature display that I took last year.= )

My parrot fish

2011-01-09T18:49:00.000+08:00

Arhhhh finally.... My parrot fishies are no longer that shy with me anymore. They don't scramble around when I walk past them like they used to. In fact, their now so adorable that when I go close the the tank for a few seconds and look at them, they will all start swimming up to me and look at me as well. LOL!!!!

Check this out, their not camera shy too!

Time to put in some toys?

Project Bloody Parrot Part 2

2011-01-02T20:10:00.000+08:00

Put in the fishy before Christmas.. Its been 2 weeks... Good bacteria has cultivated, water is no longer milky. Everything seems fine, parrot seems more comfortable now and can eat normally. In fact they have starting to "kiss" more actively dy. LOL

Still shy when I make some movements though... pretty hard to catch them on camera!

They look happy. (Kinda think their face are forced to look happy =P)

Project Bloody Parrot

2010-12-10T17:48:00.001+08:00

This is my next project.... Aquarium... ^_^

Finally installed the filter at the tap and filled up the tank with water. Running the system for some time first before i drain the water and pour new water in. =P

This is how it looks like now without the lights..

With the lights on..

And this is how it looks like at night...

Out of curiosity for how dirty the water can be... I used a brand new filter.... After filing up the tank... this is what it looks like.... -_-"

Apple road Map...and an interesting conversation !!

2010-10-31T16:11:00.000+08:00

Just a joke that was forwarded. =P

Apple's road map till 2014.......

ANDES TELETRANSPORTER

2010-10-15T19:50:00.001+08:00

Interesting / Creative Adverts

2010-10-04T22:12:00.000+08:00

Another forward email with interesting and creative adverts.

Disclaimer: These are not my work.. I'm just sharing what was forwarded to me. =P

When U Ask Her Bout' Monsters

2010-09-17T22:05:00.001+08:00

Check out this youtube video of this cute girl....

Someone's gonna get a hurt REAL BAD!!!!!

If I ever need protection, I'm going to hire her as my bodyguard. She's got the mentality to ensure I'm safe. =P

Why never to ask favours from the designers

2010-09-16T19:50:00.001+08:00

Sharing something that Joleen/Shi Lin passed on in email. =)

Shannon (the secretary) has lost her cat and has asked David (the graphic designer) to help with a lost poster.

This is their email correspondence...

Read from TOP to BOTTOM

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From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.15am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Poster

Hi
I opened the screen door yesterday and my cat got out and has been missing since then so I was wondering if you are not too busy you could make a poster for me. It has to be A4 and I will photocopy it and put it around my suburb this afternoon.

This is the only photo of her I have she answers to the name Missy and is black and white and about 8 months old. missing on Harper street and my phone number.
Thanks Shan.

From:David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.26am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
That is shocking news.
Although I have two clients expecting completed work this afternoon, I will, of course, drop everything and do whatever it takes to facilitate the speedy return of Missy.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.37am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Poster

yeah ok thanks. I know you dont like cats but I am really worried about mine. I have to leave at 1pm today.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.17am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
I never said I don't like cats. Attached poster as requested.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.24am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

yeah thats not what I was looking for at all. it looks like a movie and how come the photo of Missy is so small?

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.28am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
It's a design thing. The cat is lost in the negative space.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.33am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Thats just stupid. Can you do it properly please? I am extremely emotional over this and was up all night in tears. you seem to think it is funny. Can you make the photo bigger please and fix the text and do it in colour please. Thanks.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.46am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
Having worked with designers for a few years now, I would have assumed you understood, despite our vague suggestions otherwise, we do not welcome constructive criticism. I don't come downstairs and tell you how to send text messages, log onto Facebook and look out of the window. I have amended and attached the poster as per your instructions.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.59am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

This is worse than the other one. can you make it so it shows the whole photo of Missy and delete the stupid text that says missing missy off it? I just want it to say Lost.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.14am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.21am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

yeah can you do the poster or not? I just want a photo and the word lost and the telephone number and when and where she was lost and her name. Not like a movie poster or anything stupid. I have to leave early today. If it was your cat I would help you. Thanks.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.32am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Awww

Dear Shannon,
I don't have a cat. I once agreed to look after a friend's cat for a week but after he dropped it off at my apartment and explained the concept of kitty litter. I have attached the amended version of your poster as per your detailed instructions.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.47am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Awww

Thats not my cat. where did you get that picture from? That cat is orange. I gave you a photo of my cat.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.58am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Awww

I know, but that one is cute. As Missy has quite possibly met any one of several violent ends, it is possible you might get a better cat out of this. If anybody calls and says "I haven't seen your orange cat but I did find a black and white one with its hind legs run over by a car, do you want it?" you can politely decline and save yourself a costly veterinarian bill.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.07pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Please just use the photo I gave you.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.22pm
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.34pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

I didnt say there was a reward. I dont have $2000 dollars. What did you even put that there for? Apart from that it is perfect can you please remove the reward bit. Thanks Shan.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.42pm
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.51pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Can you just please take the reward bit off altogether? I have to leave in ten minutes and I still have to make photocopies of it.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.56pm
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 1.03pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Fine. That will have to do.

SCHOOL -- 1957 vs. 2010

2010-09-02T12:08:00.000+08:00

Scenario :
Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school.

1957 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.

2010 - Police called, arrests Johnny and Mark.. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it. Both children go to anger management programs for 3 months. School board hold meeting to impliment bullying prevention programs

Scenario :
Robbie won't be still in class, disrupts other students.

1957 - Robbie sent to office and given 6 of the best by the Principal. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.

2010 - Robbie given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. Tested for ADD. Robbie's parents get fortnightly disability payments and School gets extra funding from state because Robbie has a disability.

Scenario :
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.

1957 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.

2010 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison.

Scenario :
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.

1957 - Mark gets glass of water from Principal to take aspirin with.

2010 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.

Scenario :
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from Guy Fawkes, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a bull ant nest.

1957 - Ants die.

2010- State Police, Star Force, Federal Police & Anti-terrorism Squad called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, Feds investigate parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated. Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

Scenario :
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary . Mary hugs him to comfort him.

1957 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.

2010 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy .

Random dirty jokes

2010-08-30T14:44:00.000+08:00

You have been warned by the topic. If you can't accept dirty jokes, I suggest you to press Alt+F4 to resolve your issue. If you do get a prompt, click something similar to "Yes". Hehehe. =P

Tension is when wife is pregnant!
Terror: When girlfriend is pregnant!
Horror: When both r pregnant!
Tragedy: When U r Not responsible 4 both!

The Blue Whale ejaculates over 40 gallons of Sperm when Mating. Only 10% enters the female.
And you always wondered why the sea tasted Salty?!

Wives are funny creatures.
They don't have sex with their husbands for weeks and then they want to kill the woman who does..

Wife: My hubby & I have, what he calls-olympic sex .
Friend: Wow, must be a terrific sex life?
Life: Not really. It only happens once in 4 Years.

The saddest part of a Man's body is his Balls.
The Lord Almighty sentenced them to : Hang Till Death !

A loud scream comes from the bedroom and the husband runs in.
He sees a guy leaping out of the window.
Wife yells: That guy just screwed me twice!
Husband: Twice? Why didn't you call me in after he screwed you once?
Wife: Because I thought it was you, until he started the second time.

What is the difference between a chicken and a baby?
Chicken is the result of a sitting hen while the baby is the result of a standing cock.

If a bomb bursts in a bra, what would you get?
Tit-Bits..
And if it bursts in a man's underwear?
Banana split.

What's the diff between a bomb n a condom?
In a bomb blast population decreases & if a condom blasts population increases.

Shocked and appalled cat

2010-08-22T00:03:00.001+08:00

oh..... OH....... Oh my..... OH MY...... OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT IS THAT THING BEHIND YOU!!! O.O

LOL!!!!!!

Parking Space Theft - Today's BIG Fail

2010-08-20T20:59:00.001+08:00

What Can people of the world do with 2 COWS?

2010-08-19T22:41:00.002+08:00

You have 2 cows-What do they Do?

SOCIALISM : You have 2 cows, so you give one to your neighbour.

COMMUNISM : You have 2 cows. The State takes both and gives you some milk.

FASCISM : You have 2 cows. The State takes both and sells you some milk.

NAZISM : You have 2 cows. The State takes both and shoots you.

TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM : You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull. Your herd multiplies, and the economy grows. You sell them and retire on the income.

MALAYSIAN BUMIPUTRAISM : You have two cows, the State takes one and gives it to your bumiputra neighbour. From the milk you sell from the remaining cow you buy a bull and mulitply your herd. The State takes 30 per cent of your herd as it grows and give them to your bumiputra neigbour. Your bumiputra neighbour has a kenduri each time they receive a cow.

UMNOPUTRAISM : The State takes 30 per cent of your herd and parks them in Switzerland in the name of some UMNO official or close relatives, friends and sons-in-law.

MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT LINKED OR BUMIPUTRA CORPORATION : You have two cows. You employ mainly bumiputras to milk them. But both cows have been sent to the kenduri, so the State gives you more cows and write off the losses of the first two. After several kenduris later, you invite an American or German Corporation to turnaround the losses. The Japanese have however already taken their two original cows back home to Japan .

AN AMERICAN CORPORATION : You have two cows. You sell one, and force the other to produce the milk of four cows. Later, you hire a consultant to analyse why the cow has dropped dead.

ENRON VENTURE CAPITALISM : You have two cows. You sell three of them to your publicly listed company, using letters of credit opened by your brother-in-law at the bank, then execute a debt/equity swap with an associated general offer so that you get all four cows back, with a tax exemption for five cows. The milk rights of the six cows are transferred via an intermediary to a Cayman Island Company secretly owned by the majority shareholder who sells the rights to all seven cows back to your listed company. The annual report says the company owns eight cows, with an option on one more. Sell one cow to buy a new president of the United States , leaving you with nine cows. No balance sheet provided with the release. The public buys your bull.

A FRENCH CORPORATION : You have two cows. You go on strike, organise a riot, and block the roads, because you want three cows.

A JAPANESE CORPORATION : You have two cows. You redesign them so they are one-tenth the size of an ordinary cow and produce twenty times the milk. You then create a clever cow cartoon image called 'Cowkimon' and market it worldwide.

A GERMAN CORPORATION : You have two cows. You re-engineer them so they live for 100 years, eat once a month, and milk themselves.

AN ITALIAN CORPORATION : You have two cows, but you don't know where they are. You decide to have lunch.

A RUSSIAN CORPORATION : You have two cows. You count them and learn you have five cows. You count them again and learn you have 42 cows. You count them again and learn you have 2 cows. You stop counting cows because you're sobering up and open another bottle of vodka.

A SWISS CORPORATION : You have 5,000 cows. None of them belong to you. You charge the owners for storing them.

A CHINA CORPORATION : You have two cows. You have 300 people milking them.. You claim that you have full employment, and high bovine productivity, and arrest the newsman who reported the real situation.

AN INDIAN CORPORATION : You have two cows. You worship them

A BRITISH CORPORATION : You have two cows. Both are mad.

Life Explained =P

2010-08-15T22:53:00.000+08:00

Just for laughs... =P

On the first day, God created the dog and said, "Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years."

The dog said, "That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?"

So God agreed......

On the second day, God created the monkey and said, "Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty-year life span."
The monkey said, "Monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the dog did?"

And God agreed......

On the third day, God created the cow and said, "You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer's family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.."

The cow said, "That's kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years.. How about twenty and I'll give back the other forty?"

And God agreed again......

On the fourth day, God created humans and said, "Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I'll give you twenty years."

But the human said, "Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?"

"Okay," said God. "You asked for it."

So that is why for our first twenty years, we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next forty years, we slave in the sun to support our family. For the next ten years, we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last ten years, we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.

Life has now been explained to you.

Daddy's Car

2010-08-10T22:15:00.002+08:00

Little Johnny watched his daddy's car pass by the school playground and go into the woods.Curious, he followed the car and saw Daddy and Aunt Jane in a
passionate embrace.

Little Johnny found this so exciting that he could hardly contain himself as he ran home and
started to tell his mother.'Mummy, I was at the playground and I saw Daddy's car go into the woods with Aunt Jane.I went back to look and he was
giving Aunt Jane a big kiss, and then he helped her take off her shirt.Then Aunt Jane helped Daddy take his pants off, then Aunt Jane...'

At this point Mummy cut him off and said, 'Johnny, this is such an interesting story, lets save the rest of it for supper time.I want to see the look on Daddy's
face when you tell it tonight.'

At the dinner table that evening, Mummy asked little Johnny to tell his story Johnny started his story, 'I was at the playground and I saw Daddy's car go into the woods with Aunt Jane.I went back to look and he was giving Aunt Jane a big kiss, then he helped her take off her shirt.Then Aunt Jane helped
Daddy take his pants off, then Aunt Jane and Daddy started doing the same thing that Mummy and Uncle Bill used to do when Daddy was away on the oil rigs...'

Mummy fainted!

Moral:
Sometimes you need to just shut up and listen to the whole story
before you interrupt!

Spread the Stupidity

2010-07-29T20:25:00.000+08:00

Only in America ......do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.

Only in America .....do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.

Only in America .....do banks leave vault doors open and then chain the pens to the counters..

Only in America ......do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.

Only in America ..........do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight..

Only in America .....do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering.

EVER WONDER ...

Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?

Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?

Why don't you ever see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?

Why is 'abbreviated' such a long word?

Why is it that doctors call what they do 'practice'?

Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?

Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?

Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?

Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?

Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?

You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?!

Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?

If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?

If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?

Flying Ass

2010-07-20T21:22:00.000+08:00

Courtesy of www.straitstimes.com =P
Don't forget to try imagining it. =P

'Flying' donkey shocks many

MOSCOW - RUSSIAN beachgoers got a shock when they saw a donkey soaring in the blue skies over the balmy beaches on the Sea of Azov in southern Russia last week, police said on Tuesday.
Attached to a parachute, the animal screamed in fear as it circled over heads of holidaymakers sunbathing on a beach in the Cossack village of Golubitskaya in the Krasnodar region last week.
A regional police spokesman said the donkey ended up in the skies as a result of an impromptu advertising campaign by several Russian entrepreneurs to attract beachgoers to their private beach.
Instead, they attracted the attention of regional police who learned of the flying donkey earlier this week and launched a probe.
'The donkey screamed and children cried,' regional police spokesman Larisa Tuchkova told AFP. 'No-one had the brains to call police.' Instead, she said, people reached for their cameras and bombarded a local newspaper with phone calls.
'It was put up so high into the sky that the children on the beach cried and asked their parents: 'Why did they tie a doggy to a parachute?' the newspaper, Taman, said this week. -- AFP

Taken from http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_555690.html

Engineers....BEST CHOICE!!

2010-07-03T12:11:00.002+08:00

Today's lesson - Girls must be convinced, so learn to promote yourself - convince them that 'Engineers are the Best Boyfriends'. Let me tell you why girls should eventually marry an engineer over a Law, Management, Arts or Medical School Graduate. He has three distinct advantages over the rest of the graduates.

Advantage 1: Secure lifestyle
An engineer boyfriend can provide you with a secure lifestyle. At 27 years old, an engineer probably has a respectable, stable job that gives him a high income to own a car, invest, have a comfortable life, and get married and buy a house too. Law graduates are still working as a lowly apprentice in a law firm, most management graduates have just failed on their first business plan, the arts graduate is still looking for a job, and the medical school graduate is still living in a hospital.

Advantage 2: Unmatchable industriousness
An engineer boyfriend will dedicate an unimaginable amount of his time and effort to understand you. Engineers strain really really hard to understand their work. You can believe that they will try really really hard to understand women too, just like how they understand their work, once they believe that you are the one. So even if they don't understand you initially, they will keep on trying. Even if they still do not understand, they will figure out the correct method to keep you happy (e.g. buy diamond ring = 1 week's worth of happiness.) And once they find out the secret formula, they will just keep on repeating it so that the desired results appear. Unlike the Lawyer who will argue with you, the Management graduate who will try to control your spending, the Arts graduate who will 'change major', and the medical school graduate who will operate on you. And you know what, it's really so easy to make engineers believe that you are the 'one'. Say that you like one of their projects and they will be hooked to you forever.

Advantage 3:
An engineer boyfriend will never betray your trust. Let me first tell you what is wrong with the rest of the others - the lawyers will lie about everything, management graduates will cheat your money, the arts graduate will flirt, and you probably just look like another cadaver to the medical school graduate. Your engineer boyfriend is either too busy to have an affair, and even if he does, he is too dumb to lie to you about that.

Hence, an engineer is the most secure boyfriend that you will ever find - rich enough, will keep on trying to understand and please you, has no time for affairs, and too dumb to lie to you. So girls, why procrastinate? Get an engineer as your boyfriend!

(Note: Not my article, just another forwarded mail.)

What are you?

2010-07-01T22:51:00.002+08:00

Just for fun.... =P

LOOK UP YOUR BIRTHDAY AND SEE WHAT YOU ARE.

January 01 - 09 ~ Ass January 10 - 24 ~Slug January 25 - 31 ~Cockroach	February 01 - 05 ~ Parasite February 06 - 14 ~Bullfrog February 15 - 21 ~Skunk February 22 - 28 ~ Snake	March 01 - 12 ~ Ape March 13 - 15 ~ Cockroach March 16 - 23 ~ Slug March 24 - 31 ~ Parasite
April 01 - 03 ~ Ass April 04 - 14 ~ Snake April 15 - 26 ~ Slug April 27 - 30 ~ Skunk	May 01 - 13 ~ Slug May 14 - 21 ~ Bullfrog May 22 - 31 ~ Cockroach	June 01 - 03 ~ Slug June 04 - 14 ~ Skunk June 15 - 20 ~ Ass June 21 - 24 ~ Ape June 25 - 30 ~ Parasite
July 01 - 09 ~ Slug July 10 - 15 ~ Ass July 16 - 26 ~ Bullfrog July 27 - 31 ~ Parasite	August 01 - 15 ~ Ape August 16 - 25 ~ Slug August 26 - 31 ~ Skunk	September 01 - 14 ~ Bullfrog September 15 - 27 ~ Parasite September 28 - 30 ~ Ass
October 01 - 15 ~ Ape October 16 - 27 ~ Skunk October 28 - 31 ~ Snake	November 01 - 16 ~Cockroach November 17 - 30 ~Parasite	December 01 - 16 ~ Ass December 17 - 25 ~ Ape December 26 - 31 ~ Bullfrog

If you are an Ass : A very loyal and sweet person. Your loyalty can never be doubted. You are quite honest and sincere when it comes to your attitude towards working. You are a very simple person, indeed. Absolutely hassle free, humble, and down-to-earth!! That explains the reason why your friends cling on to you! You have a good taste for clothes. If your wardrobe is not updated with what is trendy, you sure are depressed. Popular and easy-going. You have a little group of dignified friends, a! ll of them being quality-personified.

If you are a Slug : Always up to some sort of a mischief! The mischievous gleam in your eyes is what makes you so cute and attractive to everyone. You are an extremely fun-to-be-with kind of person. No wonder people seek your company and look forward to include you for all get-together's. However, you are sensitive which is a drawback. People need to select their words while talking to you. If someone tries to fiddle around and play with words while dealing with you, it is enough to invite your wrath. God bless the person then!

If you are a Cockroach : Quite contradictory to your name, you are a peace loving person.! You best try to avoid a situation wherein you are required to fight. An outdoor person, you dislike sitting at one place for a long duration. You are a born leader, and have it in you how to tactfully derive work from people. You love being loved and when you receive your share of limelight from someone, you are all theirs!!!! Well, well... Hence some people could even take an advantage, flatter you to the maximum and get their work done. So be careful.....

If you are a Parasite : An extremely lovable, adorable person, sometimes shy, with a passion for quick wit.. At times, you prefer quietness. You love exploring various things and going into depth of each thing. Under normal circumstances you're cool but when given a reason to, you are like a volcano waiting to erupt. You're a fashion bird. People look forward to you as an icon associated with fashion. Basically, you mingle along freely but don't like talking much to strangers. People feel very easy in your company. You observe care in choosing your friends.

If you are a Skunk : You are near to perfect and nice at heart. The examples of your kindness are always circulated in groups of people. You, too, love peace. You wouldn't like to retaliate even to a person who is in the wrong. You are loved due to this. You do not wish to talk behind one's back. People love the way you always treat them. You can give, give, and give love, and the best part is that you do not expect it back in return.. You are generous enough. Seeing things in a practical light is w! hat remains the best trait of you guys.

If you are a Bullfrog: You symbolize a very happy-go-lucky approach in life. Whatever the surroundings may be, grim or cheerful, you remain unaffected. In fact, you spread cheer wherever you go. You are the leader of your group of friends and good at consoling people in their times of need. You dislike hypocrisy and tend to shirk away from hypocrites. ! They can never be in your good books, no matter what. You are very methodical and organized in your work. No amount of mess, hence, can ever encompass you. Beware, it is easy for you to fall in love....

If you are a Snake : You are mysterious. You are someone who can handle pressure with ease, and can handle any atmosphere without going berserk. You can be mean at times, and love to gossip with your selected group. Very prim and proper. You like all situations and things to be in the way you desire, which, sometimes is not possible. As a result, yo u may lose out in some relationships. But otherwise, you love to help people out from difficult and tight spots when they really need you.

If you are an Ape : Very impatient and hyper!!! You want things to be done as quick as possible.. At heart, you are quite simple and love if you are the center of attraction. That way, you people are unique. You would like to keep yourself safe from all the angles. Shall your name be dragged or featured in any sort of a controversy, you then go all panicky. Therefore, you take your precautions from the very beginning. When you foresee anything wrong, your sixth sense is what saves you from falling in traps. Quite a money minded bunch you people are!!

Life as an egg...

2010-07-01T22:43:00.002+08:00

If you think life is bad... How would you like to be an egg? You only get laid once. You only get eaten once. It takes 4 minutes to get hard. Only 2 minutes to get soft. You share your box with 11 other guys. But worst of all. The only chick that ever sat on your face was your mother. So cheer up... Your life ain't that bad!

Baby Care Instructions

2010-06-24T22:17:00.000+08:00

The drama of Shifting

2010-06-16T21:46:00.000+08:00

Yesterday I finally managed to shift to my new place after soloing the moving efforts of packing and ferrying my essential stuffs such as my PC. Lots of drama but I THINK I've finally settled down a little more calmly...

Although I'm in the computing industry and I know that the computer is dumb and its just a box of electronic chips and circuits, sometimes my PC tends to let off some kind of "fear" aura which makes me think its got a mind of its own and its out to play a fool of me! I have HORRIBLE experience in "Migrating" PC's from 1 physical location to another physical location. (Note I used physical because I'm not referring to my divestment project when I migrate machines across domains!).

In all my experiences of migrating desktops physically, every time they arrive at their destination, they would almost certainly refuse to start, or would start and crash! From JB to INTI Hostel, it refused to start because the RAM was loose. Ok, thats simple to diagnose and fix. Then from INTI Hostel to Desa Casuarina house, it refused to start again. This time, it was the power supply, so I have to replace it. And then from Casuarina house 1 to house 2, it refused to start again. If i remember correctly, I think the Graphic card was loose.... And that was my Hyper Threading PC, the blue I-Cute casing.

So okay, when I started work at Shell, I bought a new PC as well after a couple of months. This time I changed to a Cooler Master casing, in hope that I don't get "Loose" problems. When I was moving my PC to my new place, I thought to myself... "damn... got a feeling the PC's gonna screw me up again...".

And damn I was right! Stupid PC! After several hours of messing around my PC, I managed to fix my OS, fix my DVD Rom, fix my display.. However.... I have to declare the death of my Leadtek Nvidia GeForce 8800GT...

Thanks for serving me the last 2-3 years and wasting my 800 bucks! >.<

Drunk Parrots aka Lorikeets

2010-06-03T11:09:00.000+08:00

Source : http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article7142337.ece

It is usually the locals who go ‘troppo’ during the tropical wet season in Australia’s Northern Territory, however this year it is the native parrots.

‘Drunk’ red-collared lorikeets have been found stumbling around, falling out of trees, or simply passed out around Darwin after being struck down by a mystery illness which causes them to display classic signs of human drunkenness.

Concerned locals have discovered the ‘pickled parrots’ all over Darwin’s roads, yards and parklands and taken them to The Ark Animal Hospital in Palmerston, where veterinarians have been treating up to eight birds a day for the past few months.

“They act quite like a drunken person would,” Lisa Hansen, a veterinary surgeon at the Ark Animal Hospital told The Times.
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“They stumble around and are very uncoordinated. Some have even fallen off their perches in the aviary.”

Earlier today one of the lorikeets was found in the bottom of an aviary at the clinic leaning up against the mesh.

“He looked just like a drunken person leaning against a wall to keep himself upright,” Ms Hansen said.

Another glassy-eyed bird was lying on the floor of a cage, looking like he had just had a big night out. Others have been found with their heads under paper seemingly trying to block the world out, or wandering aimlessly around in an apparently intoxicated state.

Ms Hansen said another symptom of the bizarre illness which is similar to human drunkenness was the change in attitude of the usually “obnoxious” birds, which suddenly become “really friendly and jovial”.

They also appear to suffer hangovers – including headaches, disorientation, lethargy, and feeling generally unhappy – for a few weeks after they are sick, and some take months to recover. Others have died from the illness.

Ms Hansen said there are many theories about the cause of the mystery illness – which Darwin vets have dubbed the ‘drop lorry’ or ‘drunken lorikeet’ disease – including fermented nectar from a plant they are eating, or an outbreak of a mystery virus.

Veterinarians at the Ark Animal Hospital, a community clinic which is seeking donations, feed the lorikeets the equivalent of avian hangover food: sweetened porridge and fresh fruit. They then care for the birds until they are ready to be let back into the wild.

According to Ms Hansen, the drunken lorikeet phenomenon regularly occurs at the end Darwin’s wet season, which typically lasts between November and May each year, however this year there has been an increase in the number of birds that have appeared sick, with over 200 treated so far.

Red-collared lorikeets are a native bird of northern Australia and are a sub-species of the better known Rainbow Lorikeet. The red-collared bird, which is distinctive for an orange stripe over the nape of its neck, is found in the Northern Territory, the north of Western Australia, and far north-eastern Queensland.

Singh is king

2010-05-10T21:22:00.002+08:00

A Pakistani, a Bangladeshi and a Sardarji are sitting at a Pub in Bavaria drinking beer.

The Pakistani drinks his beer and suddenly throws his glass in the air, pulls out a gun and shoots the glass to pieces. He says 'In Islamabad our glasses are so cheap that we don't need to drink from the same one twice.'

The Bangladeshi [obviously impressed by this] drinks his beer, throws his glass into the air, pulls out his gun and shoots the glass to pieces. He says 'In Dhaka we have so much sand to make glasses that we don't need to drink out of the same glass twice either.'

OUR Sardar, cool as a cucumber, picks up his beer and drinks it, throws his glass into the air, pulls out his gun and shoots the Pakistani and Bangladeshi. He says

'In India we have so many Pakistanis and Bangladeshis that we don't need to drink with the same ones twice'

Complicated Relationship

2010-04-28T21:07:00.002+08:00

Family Problem

Two men, one American and an Indian were sitting in a bar drinking shot
after shot

The Indian man said to the American 'You know my parents are forcing me to
get married to this so called homely girl from a village whom I haven't even
met once.' We call this arranged marriage. I don't want to marry a woman
whom I don't love... I told them that openly and now have a hell lot of
family problems'

The American said, talking about love marriages... I'll tell you my story. I
married a widow whom I deeply loved and dated for 3 years. 'After a couple
of years, my father fell in love with my step-daughter and married her, so
my father became my son-in-law and I became my father's father-in-law

Legally now my daughter is my mother and my wife my grandmother. More
problems occurred when I had a son. My son is my father's brother and so he
is my uncle

Situations turned worse when my father had a son. Now my father's son, my
brother is my grandson. Ultimately, I have become my own grandfather and I
am my own grandson.. And you say you have family problems...

The Indian fainted.

Blood Type

2010-04-11T20:52:00.001+08:00

Laptop Reliability

2010-04-07T20:34:00.002+08:00

I don't want to discourage people from buying certain brands of laptop but maybe this will help in your next choice! =P

So yes, try not to ask me if my companies laptop are good. =P

Read the full report from Square Trade: http://www.squaretrade.com/htm/pdf/SquareTrade_laptop_reliability_1109.pdf

Corporate Lessons

2010-04-04T19:09:00.000+08:00

So, we will be going through change
Here’s three lessons from large corporations to help you survive change….

CORPORATE LESSON 1

A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day.
A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?”
The crow answered: "Sure, why not.”
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested.
All of a sudden, a fox appeared,
Jumped on the rabbit... and ate it.

Moral of the story is….
To be sitting and doing nothing you must be sitting very, very high up.

CORPORATE LESSON 2

A turkey was chatting with a bull.
"I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy.”
"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree.
The next day, after eating more dung, he reached the second branch.
Finally after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree
Soon he was spotted by a farmer
Who promptly shot the turkey out of the tree.

Moral of the story:
Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.

CORPORATE LESSON 3

A little bird was flying south for the winter.
It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field.
While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realise how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him!

The morals of this story are:
1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy.
2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
3) And when you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut

Vatican Humour

2010-04-03T21:51:00.000+08:00

After getting all of Pope Benedict's luggage loaded into the limo, (and he doesn't travel light), the driver notices the Pope is still standing on the curb.

'Excuse me, Your Holiness,' says the driver, 'Would you please take your seat so we can leave?'

'Well, to tell you the truth,' says the Pope, 'they never let me drive at the Vatican when I was a cardinal, and I'd really like to drive today..'

'I'm sorry, Your Holiness, but I cannot let you do that. I'd lose my job! What if something should happen?' protests the driver, wishing he'd never gone to work that morning..

'Who's going to tell?' says the Pope with a smile.

Reluctantly, the driver gets in the back as the Pope climbs in behind the wheel. The driver quickly regrets his decision when, after exiting the airport, the Pontiff floors it, accelerating the limo to 205 kms.. (Remember, the Pope is German..)

'Please slow down, Your Holiness!' pleads the worried driver, but the Pope keeps the pedal to the metal until they hear sirens.

'Oh, dear God, I'm going to lose my license -- and my job!' moans the driver.

The Pope pulls over and rolls down the window as the cop approaches, but the cop takes one look at him, goes back to his motorcycle, and gets on the radio.

'I need to talk to the Chief,' he says to the dispatcher.

The Chief gets on the radio and the cop tells him that he's stopped a limo going 205 kph.

'So bust him,' says the Chief.

'I don't think we want to do that, he's really important,' said the cop.

The Chief exclaimed,' All the more reason!'

'No, I mean really important,' said the cop with a bit of persistence.

The Chief then asked, 'Who do you have there, the mayor?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'

Chief: ' A senator?'
Cop: 'Bigger..'

Chief: 'The Prime Minister?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'

'Well,' said the Chief, 'who is it?'

Cop: 'I think it's God!'

The Chief is even more puzzled and curious, 'What makes you think it's God?'

Cop: 'His chauffeur is the Pope!'

A Moral story + modern version

2010-02-27T01:03:00.000+08:00

MORAL FOR TODAY

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do.

Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.

A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.

As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up.

Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!
*****
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping,
never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.

Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.

Live simply and appreciate what you have.

Give more.

Expect less

NOW .......

Enough of that crap. The donkey later came back, and bit the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash from the bite got infected and the farmer eventually died in agony from septic shock.

MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON:

When you do something wrong, and try to cover your ass, it always comes back to bite you.

Top Level VS Bottom Level

2010-02-22T21:04:00.002+08:00

Virgin: the world's best passenger complaint letter?

2010-02-20T21:24:00.000+08:00

Found this interesting article on the Telegraph UK site. Link to Original Article

Here we reproduce a complaint letter sent to Sir Richard Branson, which is currently being emailed globally and is considered by many to be the world's funniest passenger complaint letter.

Dear Mr Branson,

REF: Mumbai to Heathrow 7th December 2008

I love the Virgin brand, I really do which is why I continue to use it despite a series of unfortunate incidents over the last few years. This latest incident takes the biscuit.

Ironically, by the end of the flight I would have gladly paid over a thousand rupees for a single biscuit following the culinary journey of hell I was subjected to at thehands of your corporation.

Look at this Richard. Just look at it:

I imagine the same questions are racing through your brilliant mind as were racing through mine on that fateful day. What is this? Why have I been given it? What have I done to deserve this? And, which one is the starter, which one is the desert?

You don’t get to a position like yours Richard with anything less than a generous sprinkling of observational power so I KNOW you will have spotted the tomato next to the two yellow shafts of sponge on the left. Yes, it’s next to the sponge shaft without the green paste. That’s got to be the clue hasn’t it. No sane person would serve a desert with a tomato would they. Well answer me this Richard, what sort of animal would serve a desert with peas in:

I know it looks like a baaji but it’s in custard Richard, custard. It must be the pudding. Well you’ll be fascinated to hear that it wasn't custard. It was a sour gel with a clear oil on top. It’s only redeeming feature was that it managed to be so alien to my palette that it took away the taste of the curry emanating from our miscellaneous central cuboid of beige matter. Perhaps the meal on the left might be the desert after all.

Anyway, this is all irrelevant at the moment. I was raised strictly but neatly by my parents and if they knew I had started desert before the main course, a sponge shaft would be the least of my worries. So lets peel back the tin-foil on the main dish and see what’s on offer.

I’ll try and explain how this felt. Imagine being a twelve year old boy Richard. Now imagine it’s Christmas morning and you’re sat their with your final present to open. It’s a big one, and you know what it is. It’s that Goodmans stereo you picked out the catalogue and wrote to Santa about.

Only you open the present and it’s not in there. It’s your hamster Richard. It’s your hamster in the box and it’s not breathing. That’s how I felt when I peeled back the foil and saw this:

Now I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking it’s more of that Baaji custard. I admit I thought the same too, but no. It’s mustard Richard. MUSTARD. More mustard than any man could consume in a month. On the left we have a piece of broccoli and some peppers in a brown glue-like oil and on the right the chef had prepared some mashed potato. The potato masher had obviously broken and so it was decided the next best thing would be to pass the potatoes through the digestive tract of a bird.

Once it was regurgitated it was clearly then blended and mixed with a bit of mustard. Everybody likes a bit of mustard Richard.

By now I was actually starting to feel a little hypoglycaemic. I needed a sugar hit. Luckily there was a small cookie provided. It had caught my eye earlier due to it’s baffling presentation:

It appears to be in an evidence bag from the scene of a crime. A CRIME AGAINST BLOODY COOKING. Either that or some sort of back-street underground cookie, purchased off a gun-toting maniac high on his own supply of yeast. You certainly wouldn’t want to be caught carrying one of these through customs. Imagine biting into a piece of brass Richard. That would be softer on the teeth than the specimen above.

I was exhausted. All I wanted to do was relax but obviously I had to sit with that mess in front of me for half an hour. I swear the sponge shafts moved at one point.

Once cleared, I decided to relax with a bit of your world-famous onboard entertainment. I switched it on:

I apologise for the quality of the photo, it’s just it was incredibly hard to capture Boris Johnson’s face through the flickering white lines running up and down the screen. Perhaps it would be better on another channel:

Is that Ray Liotta? A question I found myself asking over and over again throughout the gruelling half-hour I attempted to watch the film like this. After that I switched off. I’d had enough. I was the hungriest I’d been in my adult life and I had a splitting headache from squinting at a crackling screen.

My only option was to simply stare at the seat in front and wait for either food, or sleep. Neither came for an incredibly long time. But when it did it surpassed my wildest expectations:

Yes! It’s another crime-scene cookie. Only this time you dunk it in the white stuff.

Richard…. What is that white stuff? It looked like it was going to be yoghurt. It finally dawned on me what it was after staring at it. It was a mixture between the Baaji custard and the Mustard sauce. It reminded me of my first week at university. I had overheard that you could make a drink by mixing vodka and refreshers. I lied to my new friends and told them I’d done it loads of times. When I attempted to make the drink in a big bowl it formed a cheese Richard, a cheese. That cheese looked a lot like your baaji-mustard.

So that was that Richard. I didn’t eat a bloody thing. My only question is: How can you live like this? I can’t imagine what dinner round your house is like, it must be like something out of a nature documentary.

As I said at the start I love your brand, I really do. It’s just a shame such a simple thing could bring it crashing to it’s knees and begging for sustenance.

Yours Sincererly

XXXX

* Paul Charles, Virgin’s Director of Corporate Communications, confirmed that Sir Richard Branson had telephoned the author of the letter and had thanked him for his “constructive if tongue-in-cheek” email. Mr Charles said that Virgin was sorry the passenger had not liked the in-flight meals which he said was “award-winning food which is very popular on our Indian routes.”

My New Blog

2010-02-18T22:19:00.003+08:00

As part of a requirement for my new Part Time studies, I've started a new blog which is suppose to be my reflective online journal.

Visit at your own risk! It may bore you, you have been warned!

Links on the right panel. ^_^

Management Stories

2010-02-09T21:27:00.000+08:00

Story # 1
It's a fine sunny day in the forest and a lion is sitting outside his cave, lying lazily in the sun. Along comes a fox, out on a walk.

Fox: "Do you know the time, because my watch is broken"
Lion: "Oh, I can easily fix the watch for you"
Fox: "Hmm... But it's a very complicated mechanism, and your big claws will only destroy it even more."
Lion: "Oh no, give it to me, and it will be fixed"
Fox: "That's ridiculous! Any fool knows that lazy lions with great claws cannot fix complicated watches"
Lion: "Sure they do, give it to me and it will be fixed"

The lion disappears into his cave, and after a while he comes back with the watch which is running perfectly. The fox is impressed, and the lion continues to lie lazily in the sun, looking very pleased with himself.

Soon a wolf comes along and stops to watch the lazy lion in the sun.

Wolf: "Can I come and watch TV tonight with you, because mine is broken"
Lion: "Oh, I can easily fix your TV for you"
Wolf: "You don't expect me to believe such rubbish, do you? There is no way that a lazy lion with big claws can fix a complicated TV.
Lion: "No problem. Do you want to try it?"

The lion goes into his cave, and after a while comes back with a perfectly fixed TV. The wolf goes away happily and amazed.

Scene : Inside the lion's cave. In one corner are half a dozen small and intelligent looking rabbits who are busily doing very complicated work with very detailed instruments. In the other corner lies a huge lion looking very pleased with himself.

Moral : IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY A MANAGER IS FAMOUS; LOOK AT THE WORK OF HIS SUBORDINATES.

Management Lesson in the context of the working world : IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY SOMEONE UNDESERVED IS PROMOTED; LOOK AT THE WORK OF HIS SUBORDINATES

Story # 2
It's a fine sunny day in the forest and a rabbit is sitting outside his burrow, tippy-tapping on his typewriter. Along comes a fox, out for a walk.

Fox: "What are you working on?"
Rabbit: "My thesis."
Fox: "Hmm... What is it about?"
Rabbit: "Oh, I'm writing about how rabbits eat foxes."
Fox: "That's ridiculous ! Any fool knows that rabbits don't eat foxes!
Rabbit: "Come with me and I'll show you!"

They both disappear into the rabbit's burrow. After few minutes, gnawing on a fox bone, the rabbit returns to his typewriter and resumes typing.

Soon a wolf comes along and stops to watch the hardworking rabbit.
Wolf: "What's that you are writing?"
Rabbit: "I'm doing a thesis on how rabbits eat wolves."
Wolf: "you don't expect to get such rubbish published, do you?"
Rabbit: "No problem. Do you want to see why?"

The rabbit and the wolf go into the burrow and again the rabbit returns by himself, after a few minutes, and goes back to typing.
Finally a bear comes along and asks, "What are you doing?
Rabbit: "I'm doing a thesis on how rabbits eat bears."
Bear: "Well that's absurd !"
Rabbit: "Come into my home and I'll show you"

Scene : As they enter the burrow, the rabbit introduces the bear to the lion.

Moral: IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW SILLY YOUR THESIS TOPIC IS; WHAT MATTERS IS WHOM YOU HAVE AS A SUPERVISOR.

Management Lesson in the context of the working world: IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW BAD YOUR PERFORMANCE IS; WHAT MATTERS IS WHETHER YOUR BOSS LIKES YOU OR NOT

45 lessons in life

2010-02-07T18:59:00.001+08:00

Written ByRegina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio

To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.

It is the most requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over
to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1.Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2.When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3.Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4.Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends
and parents will. Stay in touch.

5 Pay off your credit cards every month.

6.You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7.Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8.It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9.Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10.When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12.It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13.Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15.Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry;
God never blinks.

16.Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17.Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

18.Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19.It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one
is up to you and no one else.

20.When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no
for an answer.

21.Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22.Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23.Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24.The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26.Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years,
will this matter?'

27.Always choose life.

28.Forgive everyone everything.

29.What other people think of you is none of your business.

30.Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31.However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32.Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33.Believe in miracles.

34.God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you
did or didn't do.

35.Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36.Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37.Your children get only one childhood.

38.All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39.Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40.If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,
we'd grab ours back.

41.Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come.

43.No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44.Yield.

45.Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves.

10 ways to stay sane in your cubicle

2010-02-06T00:06:00.002+08:00

1: Change it up

When your surroundings do not change, the best way to keep your cool is to change them yourself. A friend of mine has been in the same cube farm for nearly 10 years. During that time, she has made a point to randomly change the decorations in her cubicle. But she doesn’t just add a photo here and a knick-knack there. My chum is a serious Trekkie and makes a point to focus on one character (or race of characters) at a time. So one month will be Cardassian month and the next will be all about Dr. Bashir or Jean-Luc Picard. Not only has this helped her sanity, it has given her quite the reputation around the company and provided plenty to chat about.

2: Take breaklets

Most people work like this:

· Work four hours

· Take a lunch break

· Work four hours

This works for a while, but eventually it will catch up with you. Instead of sticking only to this schedule, you should mix it up. If your company allows it, split your break up into smaller breaks throughout the day. Or better yet, just randomly get up and take a stroll around the company. If you have to, grab a folder or a handful of papers and make like you’re heading for the printer. Just get up and get out of that cubicle throughout the day. Taking strolls around the company won’t just get you out of your cubicle; it will give you a bit of exercise you desperately need. If you’re feeling really daring, skip the elevator and hit the stairs!

3: Crank up the tunes

Music is the food of life. But you will be best served (as will your fellow employees) if you keep that music to yourself. Back when I had an office at TechRepublic, I was notorious for cranking up techno very loud. It didn’t dawn on me that maybe it would have been better if I’d left the volume at a respectable level. And that was with an office — not a cubicle. When you are working in a cubicle, your best bet is headphones. I also recommend that you don’t just bring in your favorite CDs and listen to them over and over. You might as well stare at the same gray-brown walls and listen to the voices developing in your head. Instead, point your PC to a nice Internet radio station. If you use Linux, you may want to open up Streamtuner, as I do, and take in a whole world of music.

4: Turn to Facebook/Youtube/Twitter

I know, it sounds horrible — but I am advocating the use of social networking sites at work. However, I suggest you use them with moderation. Do not plant yourself on Facebook and stay there at the expense of your work. Instead, give yourself social breaks between tasks. Complete a task, update your status. Reconfigure that router, tweet! Or create a social networking site for your fellow workers. With this in place, your social networking will be work related. If you can’t create the site yourself, propose this to your IT staff.

5: Move your office

I don’t mean literally. But if you use a laptop, take it away from your cubicle and move to the break room or a meeting room. Do this once a week or so, and you’ll find that cubicle not nearly as life-stealing. Just make sure you are not breaking any company policies by doing so. And if the weather is nice enough (and your signal strength will reach) take that laptop outside for an al fresco workday. Just remember to have a full battery or an outlet nearby.

6: Socialize

We’ve all done it before — worked in places where we just… couldn’t… stand… the… people… we… worked… with. You can’t get along with everyone, but there should be someone you can at least form some sort of social bond with. Find someone who shares similar interests (like Star Trek, Linux, or mountain biking) so you will at least have SOMETHING to talk about (other than complaining about how you hate your fellow workers).

7: Do an anonymous act of kindness every day

This is all about karma. Do something good for a coworker every day. It doesn’t have to be big. You could pick up someone’s print job for them and deliver it to their cubicle (see number 2) or clean up an area around the office. Just make sure the act is random and anonymous. The anonymity will give you a certain pleasure as you watch others trying to figure out who did the deed.

8: Play hooky

Remember how good it made you feel back in college to skip a day of class? That feeling can be enough to get you through until the next vacation day. Find a special event or just a perfect day outdoors and call in sick. Yes, it can backfire on you if your boss takes a break and catches you playing Frisbee golf in the park. But then, if your boss catches you in the park, what exactly is he doing there?

9: Employ the Les Nessman cubicle strategy

Who can forget Les Nessman, the award-winning news director from WKRP? One of his many quirks was his belief that a news director should have his own office. Well, he didn’t — so he made do. Les lay down masking tape on the floor to create the outline of the walls of his “office.” He even included a “door” that he mimed opening and closing every time he entered or exited. So what is keeping you from going “Les” on your cubicle? Tape down that fourth wall, include a door, and insist that people “knock” and use the “door” when they need to meet with you.

10: Have a sense of humor

Humor will get you through just about every situation — including cube life. Become a practical jokester, laugh at silly mistakes, let everyone see that you can take just about anything that life throws at you. But as you’re laughing it up and plotting the demise-by-joke of your next victim, always remember your company policies. Make sure your master plan does not go against any company rules, or the HR department will have the last laugh. Above all, have fun, enjoy your workday, and make it more pleasant for everyone around you.

What works for you?

These simple tips will get many people through the tedium of cube life. For others, however, it’s simply not enough. Do you have a tip for getting through the day, week, month, or year while confined to the three walls of hate? If so, share them with your fellow TechRepublic readers.

Parrots

2010-01-25T17:35:00.001+08:00

A lady goes to see her priest one day and says,
"Father, I have a problem.
I have two female parrots,
but they only know how to say one thing."

"What do they say?" the priest enquired.

They say
"Hi, we're hookers!
Do you want to have some fun?"

"That's obscene!" the priest exclaimed, then he thought for a moment.

"You know," he said, "I may have a solution for your problem.
I have two male talking parrots, who I taught to pray and read the Bible.

Bring your two parrots over to my house,

and we'll put them in the cage with Francis and Peter.

My parrots can teach your parrots to praise and worship, and
your parrots are sure to stop saying that ... phrase in no time."

"Thank you," the woman responded, "this may well be the solution."

The next day, she took her female parrots to the priest's house.

As he ushered her in, she saw that his two male parrots
were inside their cage, holding rosary beads and praying.

Impressed, she walked over and placed her parrots in with them.

After a few minutes, the female parrots cried out in unison:

"Hi, we're hookers! Do you want to have some fun?"

There was stunned silence.

Shocked, one male parrot looked over at the other male parrot and squawked,

"Put the beads away, Frank.

Our prayers have been answered!"

Company Logo's After Financial Crisis

2010-01-11T21:44:00.005+08:00

The Year of the Tiger.

2010-01-07T22:00:00.002+08:00

I'm not really a superstitious person, but I wouldn't mind such great "fortunes" especially when this year is my year. ^_^

Anyway, for your reading pleasure...

The Rat
Rats are charming, elegant and clever. They can be a bit gossipy and prone to being distracted. They’re also thrifty and very good with handling money. Family and close friends are exceptionally important to them. The Rat is charming beyond words and throughout his undoubtedly long life he will always be popular and will have many friends.

Forecast for 2010 The Rat may be feeling quite tired and deflated after 2009, which saw him keeping his head down, working and staying out of trouble. The Year of the Tiger is going to be fast-paced for the Rat, which in itself does tend to make them slightly uncomfortable. But it is essential that they go with the flow and seize opportunities and take adventures – this year is going to be important for them. A lot of Rats may have dreamt of travel in 2009 but were unable to take trips either due to financial or work commitments. This year will be so different! Travel will feature strongly for many and if there is dream destination in mind, it may become a reality during 2010. February and March can bring interesting work offers, while June to August and December will bring happy social occasions. Romantically, September and October bring tempting offers for single Rats, while those who are attached will find the summer most special. It is essential for all persons born under this sign to be extra thoughtful and caring throughout the year – an inadvertent remark or gesture could lead to discord with loved ones.

Interesting Rat Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Garnet
Special Flower: Narcissus
Best Hours: 11 pm -1 am
Season: Winter
Horoscope Colors: Black, White, Purple

The Ox
Sturdy, earthy, no-nonsense – that’s the Ox. Affectionate and easy-going, the Ox can show a fierce temper when agitated. He is neat, tidy, quiet and studious, with a great love of his home. Music can be a great love. Family life and a loving partner are high on the Ox’s priorities. A wonderful loyal friend.
Forecast for 2010 The Ox loves methodical planning and everything working out in the correct time. The Year of the Tiger will throw all this to the wind with it’s fast pace and unexpected developments! People born under this sign may find 2010 a challenge but in a good way. The Ox will have to adapt to new routines, delays and obtacles thrown in his way, but he will be well able for any task and may find new hidden talents and personal power he didn’t know existed. Hobbies, relaxing pursuits and friendships will all be beautifully highlighted during the Year of the Tiger and will provide a welcome relief to any stresses he may face. Home improvements and redecorating plans will move forward smoothly with excellent results. Career opportunities will present themselves from April to June, while exciting, intense romantic encounters are likely in July, August and December. An important aspect for those under this sign in 2010 is to be mindful and caring of loved ones. It will be crucial to listen to them and also to accept any help they may offer during this changeable year.
Interesting Ox Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Aquamarine
Special Flower: Carnation
Best Hours: 1-3 am
Season: Winter
Horoscope Colors: Green, Yellow, Black

The Tiger
Magnetic, passionate and grand! When the Tiger does anything, it’s noticed! Indecisiveness and stubbornness can mar the sparkle of the Tiger personality. On the one hand generous, on the other hand a little mean, it’s sometimes hard to know where one stands with the Tiger. Flexible, honest and truly entertaining, one has a friend for life with a Tiger.
Forecast for 2010 Being the Tiger’s own year, 2010 holds great promise for those born under this sign, with exciting developments happening for them both personally and professionally. Some Tigers may be feeling disappointed and disheartened after 2009 and it will be important to leave the past behind and concentrate on the future, which is looking so bright! Financially, everything improves this year for those born under this sign and money-making thoughts and ideas should be fully explored and investigated. With the fast pace of this year for all signs, the Tiger needs to take extra care in planning and thinking all projects through – no rushing headlong into schemes during 2010! Tigers looking for romance will possibly see a friendship suddenly develop into something more personal with exciting consequences. August, December and January will see a very active and entertaining social calendar, but all of 2010 will see fun activities for the Tiger. The Spring months, March to May, will bring encouraging and interesting job opportunities, but the Tiger will still have to make sure he puts himself forward and gets noticed at work.
Interesting Tiger Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Sapphire
Special Flower: Violet
Best Hours: 3-5 am
Season: Winter
Horoscope Colors: Green, Blue, Yellow

The Rabbit
Cuddly, warm and affectionate are the attributes of the Rabbit. Mysterious and a great party-giver and host, the Rabbit enjoys being the centre of attention once in a while. The Rabbit is occasionally over cautious and can be a bit boring. He is also one of the luckiest signs in the Chinese Astrology chart.
Forecast for 2010 The focus will be on the Rabbit’s career and job prospects during the Year of the Tiger, with unexpected promotions and recognition very likely. Travel is also highlighted, with short breaks and spontaneous, fun trips featuring during the late Spring and early Summer. Healthwise, the Rabbit could find the speed of the Tiger year exhausting and it’s important he balance work with rest and relaxation. Promotion at work or in the Rabbit’s career will be sure to feature and they need to act quickly – no hanging back to see what happens! Some Rabbits will be dissatisfied with their current living arrangements and the perfect new home may appear most unexpectedly – they must act quickly and not miss out! Friendships will play a big role during 2010 with possibly one or two friends needing extra care and help. May and October to January will bring special and fun social gatherings. February and March will be significant and fortunate for those looking to change jobs while July and August will be most auspicious for single Rabbits looking for love – an unexpected liaison could result from a work related social event.
Interesting Rabbit Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Pearl
Special Flower: Jonquil
Best Hours: 5-7 am
Season: Spring
Horoscope Colors: Grey, White

The Dragon
Assertive, energetic and talented are all words to describe the Dragon personality. On the other hand, the Dragon has a tendency to be condescending and tactless without realising it. They generally enjoy robust health and tend to be very successful in anything they turn their hand to.
Forecast for 2010 Dragons will find the quick pace of 2010 very much to their liking and they will be keen to spread their wings and look for new possibilities and opportunites. As with the other signs in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon must make use of all the openings and opportunities that present themselves during this year. Teamwork will feature strongly and the Dragon will progress further and faster in his career if he bears this in mind. The Dragon’s financial situation will indeed be rosy during 2010 with a possible increase in income as well as a sum of money coming to them during the year. They must be careful to be disciplined about spending and not make too many impulse buys! May to August will be lovely months for socialising with friends and possible romantic encounters. Dragons do need to remember that love needs attention and if it is taken for granted, problems can arise. May, September and November see the most interesting career changes. Dragons need to take time during the year to have a holiday or getaway with loved ones – with such a busy year, they must not neglect those who matter to them the most.
Interesting Dragon Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Amethyst
Special Flower: Sweet Pea
Best Hours: 7-9 am
Season: Spring
Horoscope Colors: Black, Gold

The Snake
Intelligent and highly intuitive are two of the Snake’s many fine qualities. He makes an amusing and romantic friend with a definite flirtatious streak. When challenged or criticised he can be a sore loser. The Snake is very lucky with money and is fond of the odd bet or two. He is quick-witted and enjoys reading, music and occasionally the paranormal side of life.
Forecast for 2010 The Snake likes to make slow and steady progress and the Year of the Tiger will find him swept along with unexpected developments – they need to adapt and keep up the pace. On the career front, the Snake will have quite a bit of competition and needs to stay ahead of the game in order to be in line for any promotions or career advancement opportunities. He needs to seek advice from those who can help and not appear too independent – working with colleagues will pay off handsomely during the year. Money management will be crucial during the Year of the Tiger and with careful planning, they should have little to worry about. Time spent with loved ones, either on a well-earned holiday or at home, will rejuvenate the Snake’s spirit during a busy and intense year. February through April will favor work endeavors and promotion. July through December will offer many opportunies for single Snakes to meet a special romantic partner. Travel looks most likely during March and June through August, with fun and romance well starred. Snakes can be shy and loners, but the Year of the Tiger will ensure they have many happy social events to attend.
Interesting Snake Facts
Zodiac Stone: Opal
Special Flower: Passionflower
Best Hours: 9-11 am
Season: Spring
Horoscope Colors: Brown Gold, Green

The Horse
Fun, charming and attractive sums up the Horse’s traits perfectly. They love parties and crowds and being the centre of attention. They can also be egotistical, hotheaded and impatient. The Horse is a considerate and protective friend and partner and when in his company, there will always be excitement around the next corner.
Forecast for 2010 The Year of the Tiger will be an exciting and lively year for the Horse. On the home and family front, there may be some changes with family members moving in, moving out or relocating to another location altogether. On the social front, the Horse will be in much demand with invitations to parties and gatherings increasing as the year moves on. Health wise, with such a busy year and added pressures, the Horse must ensure that he looks after his diet and gets adequate rest. Otherwise, irritability and heated arguments could arise unnecessarily. Those born under this sign will do exceptionally well career-wise this year. However, they must follow up leads and career openings with vigor in order to take advantage of the fast paced energy of the Tiger year. A word of caution for the Horse – they need to keep a careful eye on their finances as overspending could happen very easily. August through September will bring fantastic opportunities for those looking for love. March through May will be lucky for changing jobs or careers while November and December will bring fun and lively social gatherings.
Interesting Horse Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Golden Topaz
Special Flower: Rose
Best Hours: 11am-1pm
Season: Summer
Horoscope Colors: Orange, White, Yellow

The Goat
Graceful and optimistic, kind and easy going, would describe a Goat personality. They can also be petulant and discontented, likely to throw the towel in at the beginning of a problem. They can be charming without revealing their true feelings. The Goat is very talented and imaginative and can turn his hand to most creative pursuits.
Forecast for 2010 The Goat likes balance and moderation in all areas of life and the Year of the Tiger will ensure that he discovers new aspects and strengths of himself he didn’t know he had! For the artistic and creative Goat, 2010 will bring offers, opportunities and encouragement, leading to new projects and job offers. If they can remain adaptable, open to change and focused, this year could have long lasting positive implications. Study and developing specialist skills is also highlighted for this year. For those wishing to change jobs or find employment, there may be many frustrating moments and it won’t be easy. But then, out of the blue, a job offer or an opportunity will present itself. Be ready! September to November will bring the best chances for work related success. May to September will have outstanding moments for making new, special friends and enjoying the company of loved ones. All Goats need to be aware that the Year of the Tiger is not the time for taking financial risks. If in doubt or worried, they need to be sure to get the advice of a professional.
Interesting Goat Facts
Zodiac Stone: Emerald
Special Flower: Larkspur
Best Hours: 1-3 pm
Season: Summer
Horoscope Colors: Green, Blue

The Monkey
The Monkey is playful, lively, fun and a quick thinker. They get bored very easily and find it hard to settle down to doing any one thing. The Monkey can also be vain and offhand. They are ambitious and usually very good with investing money. With their quick wit and wonderful sense of humour, they are a great party guest. The Monkey’s life will never be dull and predictable!
Forecast for 2010 The Monkey’s energetic nature will resonate well with the energy of 2010 – but he will definitely need to pace himself or he will burn out! Changes on the job front could startle the Monkey near the beginning of the year, but by adapting and staying calm, he should weather any storm. It would be wise to take a well-earned break mid-year as all Monkeys will be feeling the pressure that the Year of the Tiger is putting on them. Family expenses may very well increase this year and the wise Monkey will do a little bit of forward planning and budgeting to ensure a smooth passage through 2010. August to October will shine for romantic encounters and the unattached could possibly find the partner they’ve been searching for. July to November will be the best time to start making moves for anyone who wishes to change their job. All those born under this sign will appreciate the support they receive this year from loved ones and friends. Advice will be well-meaning and helpful; be sure to listen carefully.
Interesting Monkey Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Peridot
Special Flower: Gladiola
Best Hours: 3-5 pm
Season: Summer
Horoscope Colors: White, Violet, Green

The Rooster
The Rooster is always popular, extravagant and creative.. They can be brutally honest and generally like being showered with attention. They are wonderfully loyal friends and also give advice freely – whether they are asked for it or not! Family means the world to the Rooster and they are fiercely loyal to those they care about.
Forecast for 2010 The Year of the Tiger will have mixed fortunes for the Rooster, but by staying calm, observant and flexible, the Rooster will glide through 2010 coming out much wiser, stronger and with great success behind him. He will be in much demand for his sage advice and experience and, at work, this will come to the notice of his employer. Many will also decide to go back to college this year or completely change the direction of their career. Travel features quite strongly with the Rooster seeking out adventure, fun and new places to visit. A word of caution: all Roosters must ensure that they don’t overdo things – exhaustion and a depleted immune system will result if proper rest isn’t taken. Home life will bring many joys and will be seen as a cosy sanctuary throughout the year. The Spring months and November and December will be excellent for intimate romantic encounters.. March and July to October will be the optimum time for making career decisions or to change jobs.
Interesting Rooster Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Citrine
Special Flower: Aster
Best Hours: 5-7 pm
Season: Autumn
Horoscope Colors: Orange , Green

The Dog
The Dog is wonderfully hard worker, a perfectionist and someone who loves the small details. He is also a bit anti-social, pessimistic and stubborn. They are one of the most honest and loyal signs of the Chinese zodiac and will always go to bat for a worthy cause. The Dog is a fantastic listener and his advice is usually very intuitive.
Forecast for 2010 The Year of the Tiger will be an excellent one for all Dogs with a significant improvement in fortune all year long. They must leave the past behind, for the Ox year was a challenging one, and look forward with optimism and determination. There will still be challenges this year for the Dog, as for all the signs, and it is important that he talk over any potential problems and worries rather than bottling them up. Socially, this is the Dog’s year to shine and many new strong friendships and alliances will be formed. The Year of the Tiger will see increased finances for the Dog with many receiving bonuses or even gifts throughout the year. However, it is important that he takes his time regarding financial matters, checking details and ensuring that he has read all the fine print. May to August will be very significant for single Dogs and all invitations should be carefully considered! September through November will have crucial career opportunities – don’t miss them! Recreational activities and hobbies will also feature strongly, with some able to turn their hobby into their career with great success.
Interesting Dog Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Diamond
Special Flower: Marigold
Best Hours of the day 7-9 pm
Season: Autumn
Horoscope Colors: Silver and Red

The Pig
The Pig is an innocent, sweet and lovable personality. They can also be quite melancholy and over-sensitive. The Pig loves the company of others, and adores parties, gossip and chit chat. They are highly intelligent, but prefer to keep this side of their nature under wraps. The Pig does not care that much for money, but is one of the zodiac signs that is very lucky.
Forecast for 2010 The Pig loves activity and challenges and the Year of the Tiger will certainly provide this. There may be additional financial pressure on the Pig this year, but with prudent spending and consideration, this need not be a problem. The Pig is an open, friendly soul and very trusting, but this year he must be wary. It’s possible that gossip may prove too tempting or that he may listen to false advice, causing upset and trouble. Be guarded and careful this year! The Pig must ensure that he follows up all correspondence or financial dealings – to delay or overlook details will prove costly. Short, fun, unplanned trips will feature throughout the year and will be excellent for off-setting any stresses and pressure the Year of the Tiger may bring. Interest in spirituality and self-development will be to the fore and any opportunity to study and explore these should be taken. November to January will provide excellent opportunites for changing career direction or to find a new job. August to December will prove particularly social, with many fun occasions and opportunities to make new friends.

Interesting Pig Facts
Zodiac Stone: Ruby
Special Flower: Chrysanthemum
Best Hours: 9-11 pm
Season: Autumn
Horoscope Colors: Purple, Red, White

Demolition Prank Call

2010-01-04T21:15:00.004+08:00

I'm sure this clip was made available somewhere on the internet. It was sent to me by my colleague. The conversation is so cute and funny that I've decided to share it with everyone. It's about this little girl who called the demolition specialist to destroy her school. =P

Reasons why I rarely visit my rich cousin

2010-01-03T20:51:00.000+08:00

Courtesy of Evangel's forwarded email... =)

The last time I visited him (rich cousin), the maid approached me, and......

Question : "What would you like to have ..Fruit juice, Soda,
Tea,Chocolate, Capuccino, Frapuccino,or Coffee?"
Answer: " Tea please"

Question : " Ceylon tea, Indian tea, Herbal tea,Bush tea, Honey bush
tea, Iced tea or green tea ?"
Answer : "Ceylon tea "

Question : "How would you like it ? black or white ?
Answer: "White"

Question: "Milk, or fresh cream?
Answer: "With milk "

Question: "Goat's milk, or cow's milk"
Answer: "With cow's milk please.

Question: " Freezeland cow or Afrikaner cow?"
Answer: " Um, I'll just take it black. "

Question: " Would you like it with sweetener, sugar or honey?"
Answer: "With sugar"

Question: " Beet sugar or cane sugar?"
Answer: "Cane sugar "

Question:" White, brown or yellow sugar?"
Answer: "Forget about the tea, just give me a glass of water instead."

Question: "Mineral water, tap water or distilled water? "
Answer: "Mineral water"

Question: "Flavored or non-flavored ?"
Answer: "I think I'll just die of thirst

Happy New Year 2010

2010-01-01T02:07:00.000+08:00

This time it ain't late. So here's wishing all my friends and blog readers a very happy new year 2010 and hope all you dreams and wishes come true!

^_^

Merry Christmas 2009

2009-12-28T17:02:00.003+08:00

A belated Merry Christmas to all my friends and the very few blog readers I have out there. May our friendship continue to last for as many years as there is and hope everyone enjoyed their christmas! ^_^

Real Meaning behind Job Descriptions

2009-12-22T15:46:00.001+08:00

COMPETITIVE SALARY: We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.

JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY: We have no time to train you.

CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE: We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up; well, a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.

MUST BE DEADLINE ORIENTED: You'll be six months behind schedule on your first day.

SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED: Some time each night and some time each weekend.

DUTIES WILL VARY: Anyone in the office can boss you around.

MUST HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL: We have no quality control.

CAREER-MINDED: Female Applicants must be childless (and remain that way).

APPLY IN PERSON: If you're old, fat or ugly you'll be told the position has been filled.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE: We've filled the job; our call for resumes is just a legal formality.

SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE: You'll need it to replace three people who just left.

PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS A MUST: You're walking into a company in perpetual chaos.

REQUIRES TEAM LEADERSHIP SKILLS: You'll have the responsibilities of a manager, without the pay or respect.

GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want and do it.

Perth, Australia - Final Day

2009-12-12T20:53:00.002+08:00

There's a reason why my Title is "Final Day"... and that reason is.... I forgot the name of the place. HAHAHAHA!!!

But anyway as mention earlier, this post is for the ladies to enjoy.. Why? Cause its mostly flowers.. and not just any flowers, but tulips, and a couple of other stuffs. There's even black tulips! Not entire black though, purple maybe, but still its dark tulips. Probably the black "sheep" among the "herd".

I actually like the dark tulip, coz its interesting. Anyway, enjoy the pics. =P

Perth City from the skies...

There's actually many more pictures, but you'll need to go to Flickr to see them. ^_^

Perth, Australia - Perth City

2009-12-01T21:31:00.003+08:00

My dad was slightly drunk after the wedding lunch but I really wanted to go shopping around Perth City to buy some souvenirs and also to spend some precious time while waiting for dinner rather then sleep at home and rest, though I was pretty tired. =P

Nonetheless, I insisted on going and my mum would of course support me coz I bet she also wanted to go. At the end of the day, I had the honor of driving my sister's car in a foreign land to go shopping! Wooohoo!!! It was a pretty cool experience but I bet things would have been more exciting if Australia driver seats was on the left side like the Americans. Many people must be wondering how on earth I know my way to Perth City to do shopping since it is a foreign land...

Well.... I had GPS... Mwahhaha!

The only part I didn't really enjoy was, I had to adhere strictly to the speed limit for 3 reasons:
1.) My sister will screw me
2.) My mum will nag at me
3.) Even the GPS is nagging at me....

Here are some interesting photo I took for my trip to the city!

On my way for shopping!

Myer's Shopping Mall

Apparently there was a celebrity appearance going on there. I didn't really know who she was, but I'd take a picture anyway. =P

The street that connects I think all the shopping malls around the vicinity, it seems this is the most popular shopping place in Perth city?

Before we left, we were entertained by a family of very young and talented Australians. They played very well, I couldn't hear any wrong notes or crap notes myself as a musician. They entertained the audience well and got some tips. If some of you think they are like street performers you see in Orchard Road, unfortunately I don't think they are, cause they came, played a couple of songs and left. I think their just doing it as a hobby and also to past their sunday afternoon meaningfully. ^_^

My next blog will be full of lovely pictures and I think its one for the ladies to marvel! ^_^

Perth, Australia - Sister's Wedding Part 3

2009-11-18T20:55:00.002+08:00

Lunch party was held in the dining hall within the same vicinity. We showed some presentation slides which my sister presented, mainly consisting of those pictures they have taken together so far and after that they came into the dining hall. To be honest, it was my first time attending a European styled wedding lunch party. Usually for Chinese wedding banquet, we would sit in a round table. For my sister's lunch, the couple and their bridesmaid/best man sat with them at a rectangular table (Forgot what it was called...). Lunch was pretty good, I enjoyed the beef for sure!

It was a rather simple, warm and nice lunch party with everyone drinking and mingling around after they were done with the food. My sis also hired a Jazz band to play at the background, making the atmosphere rather classy. Everyone had the same sentiment that it was a beautiful wedding as a whole. These are the last of the pictures for the wedding at Perth.

The dining place..

The couple coming in to join us for the lunch

The main table...

Non Alcoholic Champagne..

The jazz band...

Perth, Australia - Sister's Wedding Part 2

2009-11-12T12:28:00.002+08:00

So everything is set and the ceremony is all ready to go! My sister chose a Jazzy version of "Fields of Gold" to be played as her entrance song. Sounded a little weird but it felt unique, not so normal like other weddings you see on the movie where they always play the same old wedding song.....

It was a pretty quick ceremony and my dad walked my sis up the red carpet and handed her over to my brother in law. My dad seemed so eager to give her away, HAHAHAHA! Just kidding. =P

Then the boring part (to me) of the ceremony started and the emcee was giving speech, blar blar blar, blar blar blar, and then the maid of honour was giving her speech, blar blar blar, blar blar blar, and then the bestman was giving his speech, blar blar blar, blar blar blar, and then that whole round of thingy of saying your oath or something...

After that "you may kiss the bride", some blessings and then my sis starts walking down the red carpet with my brother in law while the song "Grow old with you" by Adam Sandler was played in the background by some "random" guy who brought his guitar all the way from KL to sing that song for his one and only sister. HAHAHAHAHAHAH! =P

I only took picture up till the state where my dad handed my sis over. The rest was captured on video. ^_^

After that it was minggling time and then family photos! Everyone was just gathering around, chit chatting. It was a very happy occasion while I was a busy man! Busy preparing the presentation set up for the lunch party, which I'll talk more about in my next blog entry! =P

The "walk" begins and the bridesmaid starts slow walking first down the red carpet...

There's my sis still waiting for the 2nd bridesmaid to start her walk...

Here is bridesmaid number 1...

Followed by bridesmaid number 2 with my sister following behind SLOWLY....

Their reaching the groom with all smiles!

Finally handed my sis over to brother in law and they walk up to the ceremonial master (forgot what she is called!)

The speeches.....

Family photo for my sis side... ^_^

P.S. Just in case you're wondering who that "Random" guy was, its the owner of this blog!

Perth, Australia - Sister's Wedding Part 1

2009-11-03T21:52:00.001+08:00

My sister's wedding ceremony was on Sunday morning. It was held at I think Caversham house or something like this and it was open air. We were all praying hard for good weather, but it turns out it was drizzling the entire morning! Even after we arrived there, the drizzle paused for a few minutes, then continued again. We had to make a last minute decision on whether to stay on outdoors or indoors. In the end, my sister chose to stay outdoor and boy, it was one fine decision. When the ceremony was about the start, the rain stopped and it didn't rain for the whole day! What a beautiful weather for a blissful and wonderful occasion! Anyway, here are the pics taken before the ceremony...

This is my brother-in-law's car..

The scenery around the venue..

My dad was suppose to drive my brother in law's car to ferry my sister down, but since it was drizzling, the ground was wet, the host didn't allow us to do it, probably because of fear that the car will get stuck, but my guess is most likely that she was afraid we'll destroy the beautiful grass. =P

So the host ferried my sister in a cabbie instead. LOL!

My dad helping my sis down the cabbie.

The official photographer was briefing my sister about something I guess..

My brother in law waiting anxiously for my dad to bring my sister to him. LOL!

Well, let him wait awhile longer. Good things must wait!

I'll share more in Part 2. =P

Perth, Australia - Pinnacles and the Moving Sand Desert

2009-10-18T19:49:00.002+08:00

Finally, around the mid afternoon, we arrive at the main destination of this tour. The Pinnacles. Initially, I didn't really know what the pinnacles actually is until we were nearing it. So the bus driver (Who was also the tour guide..) explained that the Pinnacles are actually naturally formed limestone formations. The raw materials used in the creation of these limestone are actually seashells.. If you want to know more about how these limestone are formed, go check wikipedia. =P

After that, we visited the Moving Sands, which is actually a sand dune. Its looks like a huge piece of desert land but here, many Australians come during the weekend to ride buggies, play sand boarding, and test their skills on the 4x4 in riding over the sand hills. These sand hills of course, are formed thanks to the wind, who blows the sand to form these hills. As they are moving, the shape of the hills will change from time to time.

Here are some pictures taken at these 2 places. Don't expect to see anything more than rocks and sands. Hahaha!!

As I was walking back, mother complained that I seemed to be taking picture of every stone I came along (thats exagerration), however when I caught this, I can't help but to take one because it is so..... "interesting". Mother nature does have a sense of humour doesn't she? =P

Some nice flowers I saw, perhaps it was one of those vegetations that help form the limestone. ^_^

Here at the sands...

and more sands again...

Sand with some stone road...

These are one of those smaller sand hills people ride their buggies or 4x4 over to challenge their skills...

In fact, we used it for sand boarding. ^_^

After all these, we finally went back to Perth city, and arrived pretty late, later than dinner time. When we arrive at a place where there were many restaurants, mother was asking if we want to try this restaurant....

And we were all like.. "You come all the way here to eat Malaysian food!?!?" In any case, sister says the food doesn't taste good and the boss sucks as well, so in the end, we settled for some Vietnamese food which my sister recommended. I ordered some duck noodle and boy, it tasted really good. It was awesome to have such nice dinner after a long and tiring day without a decent meal!

My next blog about the Australian trip is my Sister's Wedding, the main reason why we came to Australia! ^_^

Perth, Australia - Emu Down Wind Farm and Picnic at Wildflowers

2009-10-08T20:59:00.004+08:00

After Caversham Wildlife park, we took a long bus ride down heading towards the pinnacles. Along the way, the driver stopped us at Emu Down Wind Farm. No doubt it was windy and cold, but it wasn't as windy and cold as the wind farm down south at Albany town. At Albany, the wind farm was at the tip of the southern portion of Australia separating the Pacific and the Indian Ocean so it was nearer to the Ocean whereas this one is built on lowlands, no doubt also near coastal area.

Anyway after that, we had the picnic at Wildflowers. The interesting thing is the picnic, not the place. The place is just like a school canteen with a souvenier shop by the food.... It was all cold, cold as in just defrosted type of cold. Everything was cold. Salad, cheese, chicken, ham, eggs, whatever. The only thing that wasn't cold was probably the bread, the fruits and well, instant soup packets. =P

It wasn't appetizing at all but after tasting some of them, it wasn't so bad after all. An interesting experience! Here are the pictures for this section of the trip.

The wind farm

These are wild plants around the area. It looks nicer than our grass or lalang's in Malaysia. =P

This is our bus, you can see its pretty huge!

Where we had our Picnic

The rest of the photos are on my Flickr, link is somewhere on the right bottom. =P

We'll look at the Pinnacles and Moving Sand next.

Perth, Australia - Caversham Wildlife Park

2009-10-05T21:00:00.004+08:00

So for the next entire day after arriving at Perth, we took the Pinnacles Tour. First stop was to the Caversham WildLife Park. Unfortunately for me, it was a very short tour! Yeah, so short that we were actually rushed to Visit the Koalas, the Kangaroos and than the Wombats and we're done.... -_-"""

There were many other animals there but oh well, couldn't see them. Anyway, here are some pictures taken at Caversham Wildlife Park and I'm sure many people would love the cute Koalas. =P

FYI, the guide said that everyone has mistaken the Koalas for bears and call them Koala bears. They are actually not bears, just Koalas. =P

They actually belong to the Marsupial family. The baby Koala was the star of the show on that day as among others, it was the most active and of course... the cutest. =P

Kangaroos. Nothing interesting to be honest, and don't really look very cute. Quite stinky as well. =P

If you realize, this kangaroo got "Extra" legs. =P

Caught these guys play fighting/boxing.

And finally, this fella here.... looks like a pig to me...

Its actually called a Wombat. I use to find Wombat very cute, especially the soft toy version. But when I saw this i was like "You sure thats a wombat? It looks like a pig...". Well, its a freaking old grandma wombat.. Not only that, I thought I could see a few wombats walking around or something.. See the top view, try to touch it or something, but all I got to see was this "Obscene" pose.. which is soooo disappointing... and nothing to see also... just that it really looks like a PIG.

Looks like the Koala was the cutest. =P

As always, you can find the rest of the photo's on my flickr albums. ^_^

Next post will be about the rest of the trips. =P

Perth, Australia - House

2009-09-27T19:28:00.004+08:00

So after the plane ride, we checked into the house which my sister have rented for us. It was a holiday home. The house was huge, 2 storeys high with lots of bed room, a swimming pool, bbq facilities and etc. Well, of course when you rent such a big house, the place wasn't just for us. It was also for my sister's friends and etc.. mostly coming from Singapore. =)

We were very hungry, cause plane food sucks. It was freaking expensive, not that it was unexpected. My dad ate a full meal, mum ate some sandwiches, i ate air. =P

We also had someone who was fasting so when we arrived at Perth, she was obviously starving. We initially wanted to go to a drive thru for some fast food but being unfamiliar with the place, we decided to just go back and cook a simple meal to eat. My dad was the chef, as expected.

Anyway, here are some pics of the house we stayed at. You can find the rest in my flickr album.

Living Room

Recreation Room

Dining Place

Living Room Heater

Backyard Dining Area

Swimming Pool

I realize I forgot to take the kitchen but anyway, I didn't find anything interesting about the kitchen. =P

My next few blogs would be about the pinnacles tour which occupied the entire day and would include trips to Caversham Wildlife Park, Emu Downs Wind Farm, lunch "picnic" at wildflowers, the Pinnacles and the Moving Sand (I think that is what its called). =P

Man Utd 4 - 3 Man City

2009-09-22T21:25:00.003+08:00

Did any Man Utd or City fans miss this game? If you did, oh well, go watch it again even though you already know the score line! Fantastic game. Arguably one of the most exciting matches I've watched. It certainly ranks up there together with 3-2 Juventus game and the 2-1 Bayern Munich Champions League Final.

Well, the defenses of both sides were horrible! But I guess thats what it takes to have a 7 goal derby thriller eh... Actually watched the highlights over and over again and man, what a great match it was and I have so much to comment about each of the individual players.

Tevez? Whose Tevez? Well, no doubt he was a pest to Ben Foster, but if Van Der Sar was the one between the sticks, wouldn't that mean that Tevez's contribution was rather menial? His a Striker, and a striker needs to score. Given that beautiful chance of hitting the net, he hit the post instead! I guess that is why Fergusan hesitated to sign Tevez. When you are about to sell someone like Ronaldo, you need a goal scorer, someone who finishes. Tevez clearly does not have a very good finishing, all he has is stamina and energy to run around, in which we already have in Park Ji Sung and Rooney. Anyway, it was great to see the Man Utd fans booing at Tevez because he deserved it. His just a hypocrite.

Rooney is certainly in fine goalscoring form and if he keeps playing and scoring like that, he can easily cover up for the missing goals by Ronaldo. Rooney is my favourite Man Utd striker after Cantona and I always say, Rooney gives me the excitement as much as Cantona did whenever he had the ball, I always knew something great was gonna happen.

Berbatov.. arh.... You know, I'm actually an admirer of Dimitar Berbatov's skill. His one touch, hold up play and team work is great. His ability to hold the ball and pass it to another team mate is great as well. He has the skills, he has the legs, but you know what I think he lacks? Luck... He scored against Wigan... yeah.. when will he score against a big side? If he scores rarely this season, I'll say, lets give Macheda the chance. =)

From this match, I can deduce 1 thing about Ben Foster... He may be a good goalkeeper, but he is nowhere near on replacing Van Der Sar. In all the matches he has played this season, he perfomed well again Wigan, Birmingham, Tottenham... but in matches against Chelsea and Man City, he sucked. What can I say? Unlike Fletcher, Ben Foster isn't the player who savour the big games. Fergie should start looking for Van Der Sar's replacement and probably hold on the Kucszak in the mean time!

Fletcher reminds me of the Paul Scholes of young. Low profile, not anytime the fan's favourite but always showing up in the big games and scoring the kind of goals I call "ghosting" goals. Like Paul Scholes, he will stay out of the box and pop into the box to guide in a header into the net whenever a cross comes in. In this occasion, he scored 2, courtesy of 2 Giggs cross. Fletcher may lack the skills of the killer pass of Scholes, but he certainly can tackle better, if not, at least tackle without being caught! HA! =P

It was nice to see Man Utd passing the ball around neatly in the final third, but after letting in 2 goals, the pass from Rio Ferdinand was horrible in the last minute! For a moment, I was trying to deceive myself into believe that it wasn't Rio, it was Anton Ferdinand. But reality is such. We haven seen Rio Ferdinand made many mistakes, but this one was mistake which could have been a nightmare if not for Owen.

And oh boy, I was about to stand up and leave for the gents when extra time when into 95th minute. I thought it was over until there was a free kick and I thought, why not just sit down for awhile more and see what happens. Free Kick taken, wasted, ball thrown back into the box and somehow fell to Giggs in the middle of the pitch and tadah! A defense splitting through ball to Owen who gladfully took this perfect opportunity to finish the game and become Man Utd's new hero! (Try learning that Tevez!). Our new no. 7 may not be in the starting line up, but with his scoring touches like this, he may well be our next baby face assassin! Owen may not have been doing very well at Newcastle, but with players like Giggs around him, he'll certainly be smiling more often than he used to and very soon, he'll be on his way to South Africa with England!

My favourite player of the game? Ryan Giggs... Did anyone mention that he is now 35 years of age? I actually dont' believe that is is 35. I think he is deceiving the whole world, he is actually 25. What does he eat for meals? Energizer batteries? This veteran never seem to die out of energy. People who don't really know Giggs might think he is a goalkeeper. Being a midfielder requires a whole lot of stamina and physique and Giggs even though at 35, has it all. Only Goalkeepers remain at the top of their game at ages like 35 but for Giggs, he doesn't seem to care. With 2 excellent crosses for both Fletcher's goal as well as an excellent pass to Owen, one you'll see from the likes of Scholes, can anyone name me someone else more fitting of the Man of the Match award? My personal MoM is Giggsy!

Oh yeah, my thumbs up for Bellamy, who took advantage of Sloppy defending from the devils and finishing with 2 beautiful goals. If not for Owen scoring to help the team in Red win, I wouldn't have taken the time to erm hm.... admire your goals (not your character though!).

And just for anyone who wondered what was the significance of Sir Alex Ferguson's substitution in the 93'rd minute? Well, if anyone would like to call it other stuffs, personally, I call it a saint's judgement. It was a soothsayer's substition. One which bought Ferguson 30 seconds in addition to 1 min from Bellamy's celebraton, and the 30 seconds in which Owen scored the goal in the last of it. It was as though he visionalized Owen scoring in the last second and used his final card to buy that 30 seconds for Owen to win the game for United.

To win the Premier League, you need luck! And from this Match, Man Utd had plenty of skills plus luck. City? They had some luck, but ran out of it. =P

This will be a very interesting season!

Perth, Australia - Plane Ride

2009-09-14T21:19:00.005+08:00

So yeah, I was saying earlier that I'm gonna post about my trip to Perth, Australia. It was actually for my Sister's Wedding, which went perfect in my opinion but I'll talk more about that when I come to that day. =P

I don't really want to type alot, just want to share some nice pictures. Took Jet Star asia for the first time. Wasn't that comfy, but can't expect much for a cheap flight right? Flight left on time and arrived on time but 1 thing I found extremely irritating was the passengers that was onboard the same flight. Its like as though the whole plane was filled with families with kids and toddlers! Well, not like there is anything wrong with it but the noisiest among them sits directly behind me! 2 toddler girl and an infant boy. They talked, played, shout, screamed, laughed, cried for the entire 5 and a half hour journey!!!! Can you imagine that? In addition, they were also kicking my darn chair! OMG!!!!! -_-"""

Yeah... try wondering what the parents were doing! (playing with the kids...). So freaking inconsiderate! Blarhz! I wish I could just give them some sedatives to shut up for a couple of hours and let me have some rest!

Anyway, the plane ride was horrible, actually the worst part of the trip (duh...). However, now that I have a pretty cool camera, I decided to pass my boredom by taking some nice pictures while on the plane! There's more on my flickr album, but here are the nicer ones!

Here's how the inside of the plane looks like.

Enjoy the day scenery of the clouds from the plane view!

And we finally arrive at Perth International Airport, after 5 and a half hours of plane ride! In fact, it arrived about 10 minutes earlier then scheduled!

Lastly, if you'll like any of the scenery photos, just let me know and I can send them to you (Provided I know who you are! HAHA!)

House Lizard

2009-09-09T21:58:00.005+08:00

House Lizard, or whatever it is called, is a reptile commonly found in everyone's home down here in Malaysia as well as Singapore. Highly agile creatures, they crawl from wall to wall to feast on insects such as mosquitoes and flies. Try attacking them and they might leave a tail behind which will start jumping up and down, making you think as though the lizard has suddenly gone berserk while the real Lizard has actually escaped. Their pretty harmless although some people, especially the female gender, finds them rather disgusting or what we call "gerly". =P

In any case, here's a picture of what the house lizard looks like.

As a final piece of note, this is what someone does when he is super lame + Super bored.

The picture is a result of boredness on one fine weekend, while this blog post... is just me being lame. =P

The Colonoscopy

2009-09-09T13:44:00.001+08:00

A joke shared by my colleague some time ago... Maybe come the weekends, I will share some pics and info from my recent trip to Perth!

For now, here's a joke abt the mgmt.... =P

All the organs of the body were having a meeting,
trying to decide who was the one in charge.

'I should be in charge,' said the brain,
'Because I run all the body's systems, so without me nothing would happen.'

'I should be in charge,' said the blood ,
'because I circulate oxygen all over so without me you'd all waste away.'

'I should be in charge,' said the stomach ,
'because I process food and give all of you energy.'

'I should be in charge,' said the legs,
'because I carry the body wherever it needs to go.'

'I should be in charge,' said the eyes,
'Because I allow the body to see where it goes.'

'I should be in charge,' said the rectum,
'Because I'm responsible for waste removal.'

All the other body parts laughed at the rectum
and insulted him, so in a huff, he shut down tight.
Within a few days,
the brain had a terrible headache,
the stomach was bloated,
the legs got wobbly,
the eyes got watery,
and the blood was toxic.
They all decided that the rectum should be the boss.
The Moral of the story?
The ass hole is usually the one in charge!

Monsters.Com Bug???

2009-08-31T16:53:00.007+08:00

Arh... Since its a public holiday today, I ended up staying at home, doing random stuffs and out of the blue chance about this Monster.Com bug which I could reproduce pretty often until after I recorded it! Now seems a bit hard to repro but I'll just show it for those who are bored and want to see a boring video of a boring bug. ^_^

Heres what to look out for:
1. Top of the page, look at the "Hi blar blar" section
2. Bottom of the video, there u can see its saying "Welcome back Joseph"

The funny thing is, when it got to someone else's page, when I click home, I go to their domain (eg Singapore, Philippines).

I suppose when I click Home and click back log in, it somehow detected the last guy that logged in to Monster.Com, rather than me. :)

Oh yar, I couldn't do the same thing on IE, only FireFix. Maybe Monster has issues with FireFox. =P

Malaysian Ah Long Vs The Police

2009-08-28T21:09:00.000+08:00

Shared by my colleague Jonathan.

	THE COPS	THE AH LONGS
SLOGAN	"Mesra, Cepat & Betul"	"Mesra, Jika Cepat Bayar"
TEAM SIZE	89,197	3,403
HIGHEST RANK	IGP, Tan Sri	Tai Kor, Datuk
LOWEST RANK	Constable	Mah Chai
RANK ID	Pips On Uniform	Tattoos On Body
HOME GROUND	Bukit Aman	Bukit Bintang
FIREPOWER	Revolver, Semi Automatic	Meat Cleaver, Molotov Cocktail
STANDARD ISSUE	Hand Cuffs	Knuckle Duster
AFFLIATION	Interpol	Intertriad
SQUAD CAR	Proton Wira, Waja, Perodua Kancil	Proton Aeroback (With Extended Spoiler)
WANTED LIST	Displayed At Stations, Published In Papers	Displayed On Lamp Posts, Phone Booths
COMMUNICATION	Encrypted Wireless Network	Random Pre-Paid Cellphones
SPECIAL SKILLS	Surveillance, Investigation, Interception	Stake-Out, Ambush, Bone Re-Structuring
CROWD CONTROL	Water Cannon, Dog Unit	Fire Bomb, Killer Bees
BACK-UP	PVR, RELA	Car Repossessors, Club Bouncers
RECENT WIN	Stopped Siti Nurhaliza Hate Mails	Financed Euro 2004 Betting Activities
RECENT DEFEAT	Lost 1 Police Station To A Food Court	Missed 1 Food Court Financing Opportunity
RECRUITMENT	Via Mass Media	Via Friend Of A Friend Of A Friend
DISLIKES	ACA, Lawyers	MCA, Lawyers
FAV MOVIES	Police Story 1 - 5, Serpico	Jaws, Loan Shark, Mean Streets
FAV QUOTE	"Tengok Tengki?"	"Macam Mana Mau Settle?"
FAN CLUB	Rakan COP	Rakan TELCO

Know Your Customers

2009-08-12T23:43:00.005+08:00

Something my colleague shared with me..

A disappointed salesman of Coca Cola returns from his Middle East assignment.
A friend asked, "Why weren't you successful with the Arabs?"
The salesman explained
"When I got posted in the Middle East , I was very confident that I would make a good sales pitch as Cola is virtually unknown there. But, I had a problem I didn't know to speak Arabic. So, I planned to convey the message through three posters...

First poster: A man lying in the hot desert sand...totally exhausted and fainting.
Second poster: The man is drinking our Cola.
Third poster: Our man is now totally refreshed.
And Then these posters were pasted all over the place
"Then that should have worked!" said the friend.
"The hell it should have!? said the salesman. didn't realize that Arabs read from right to left"

Man Utd Signs Michael Owen

2009-07-04T16:28:00.003+08:00

Arh.... Surprise surprise!

Owen goes to Man Utd. =P

My views? I love it.....
Okok, I know his nowadays more popular to be injured than scoring goals, and his less feared compared to his earlier days, but how good does it get to sign a proven goalscoring striker for FREE???

He may not be the regular like he used to during his Liverpool days and maybe he may not score as many goals as well, but his experience and skills will certainly still be good. What more, he is a 3rd striker anyway. If he produces the same impact as how Teddy Sheringham did during his MU days, thats good enough.

See the transfer market is closing soon and Fergie needs more time to scout for younger prospects rather than simply buying some and ending up like what happened with kleberson... Djemba-Djemba and co.... So bringing in Michael Owen for Free to buy himself a couple more years to find a good prospect is a good move. Furthermore, Owen may find himself performing better around a group of better players. Rather then getting disappointed about how he fails to see the ball often thanks to crappy passing from the Newcastle Midfielders, he only need to worry about how he can find the net now!

In addition, it also gives players like Welbeck and Macheda a chance to prove themselfs. I am particularly excited about Macheda's development! I'm sure he will be better then Guiseppe Rossi considering the impact he has made in the first team VS the one Rossi did last time.

Whats best, if Owen really does not perform, how much does Man Utd lose?? Just a few hundred thousand pounds to a few million at max? There's always the December transfer window... =P

So.. after signing Owen for free... we've still got a lot of transfer funds left... I wonder if a Keeper is coming in as well?? hmph....

I am excited to see how Fergie can bring back the life in Owen. I'm sure he hasn't lost his finishing touch!

Man Utd Signs Antonio Valencia

2009-07-01T22:34:00.003+08:00

Finally Man Utd spends some of the available transfer funds. It's certainly great news that they splashed it on an established young prospect like Antonio Valencia. I for one believe that he will bring more benefits to the clubs and perhaps like what all the papers say, he may not be able to score as much as Ronaldo has but personally I'll say, with Valencia around to supply the balls, leave the goalscoring duties to Rooney and Berbatov!!!!

He may lose to Ronaldo on technical skills, dribbling and goal scoring prowess, he ain't far behind in terms of pace and speed! I do believe he has the ability to beat Ronaldo in terms of physical strength (Especially to stay standing rather than be on the ground...).

But apart from all the skills, pace, attitude and crossing abilities he brings, there is one more thing I like about him. He is a midfielder. A full 100% midfielder.

Whats so good about that you're asking? Well.. back when we had Ronaldo... sometimes he appears in Centre Forward, sometimes his a striker and Rooney have to play out wide! Now with Valencia, Rooney would certainly appear less often on the wing and more often in the central role where he is more dangerous. Furthermore, Valencia is more of a ball provider, rather then the show stealer. Hopefully with his unselfish playing style, we can see more goals coming from Berbatov and Rooney. I have confidence in this current Man Utd Squad, but I do hope to see at least another striker coming in, and rumours are saying there is a big money (More than 35 million pounds) bid for Benzema coming in.. is it from Man Utd?? Urgh... I've never seen Ferguson spending anything more than 40 mils.... So we'll see what goes but I hope to see a more versatile forward coming in, rather then a Ruud Van Nistelrooy type of striker. =)

Who is the new leader of China?

2009-06-25T19:45:00.002+08:00

This is a joke I first heard during the Church Camp when Victor mentioned about it. So I found it on youtube and decided just to share to everyone. Its funny. =P

Man Utd's June Transfer Dealings

2009-06-21T21:13:00.000+08:00

Those who know me knows that I'm an avid Man Utd Fan. I can't help but to comment about Man Utd's recent 2 high profile transfer dealings.

1.) Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (80m to Real Madrid)
2.) Carlos Alberto Tevez (Rejected Man Utd's Contract)

I am DELIGHTED, yes, DELIGHTED, as in happy, glad, relieved that Ronaldo is gone from Man Utd.

Firstly, no offense to his skills. I admire his skills greatly, and I'm grateful for his contributions for Man Utd in the last 6 seasons. He scores lots of goals, great goals, important goals, easy goals, penalty kicks, set pieces, you name it, he does it. Do I hate his arrogance? No I don't.. because I feel great players have the right to be arrogant, remember Eric the King? True united legend.

So why am I happy that he has left Man Utd?

1.) He has recently loss his ability to play as a team. His true colours showed against Barcelona in the Champions League final. His selfish and individual play led to the disaster of the team play. Not to blame him alone but as the only man up front, we had poor posession of the ball in the final third. Instead of holding the ball and let midfielders like Rooney, Ji Sung and Anderson move up, he tried to tackle the entire Barcelona defense alone.

2.) His childish reactions. I cannot stand his childish reactions.... Acting like a kid whining after he drops his ice cream... Compare the maturity growth between Rooney and Ronaldo, you know where I'm getting at. Rooney is more adult and professional now, but Ronaldo's handling of failures and being substituted out is not the stuffs that comes from Legends....

3.) Greed. Same feeling goes when Beckham left for Real Madrid. Anybody following football well enough will know the Real Madrid is just a museum of great talents. Count the medals won by players such as Giggs, Scholes and Neville and we all know which football club to play for to win the most medals. It was obviously not about the medals, more about the $$$.

4.) I feel the 80m transfer funds earn by selling Ronaldo can help improve the overall balance of the whole team. We may have Anderson to replace Scholes, Rafael to replace Neville, but we have yet to find someone to replace Giggs and Hargreaves time will soon be up. No doubt we may have Berbatov and Rooney, but we need a goal scoring machine (Benzema?). Ferguson still needs to bolster the strike force with 1 "goal scoring machine' and 2 more wingers at the least. Personally, I don't like the idea of Rooney on the wing.. I prefer him up front (look at England's recent scorers...), so Ferguson should really look on getting a TRUE winger.... (Valencia?)

So on a final verdict on Ronaldo, I wonder how many more medals he can win with Real Madrid. I hope Real lose out the title to Barcelona... Just like how Messi showed that he has better overall qualities then Ronaldo...

On the Tevez affair. I'm not delighted that we didn't manage to capture him. But its not really like his that big of a loss compared to Ronaldo, so I'm not disappointed as well.

I have nothing against him. He is a hardworker and is somewhat like the Ji Sung type of player. But in my personal opinion, we don't really need hardworkers like Ji Sung in the striking department! 5 goals this season as a striker, with most of it coming in the league cup, how did he contribute to the EPL glory? Most modern day strikers will be considering him as a Goal-Shy striker...

With 18 starts and 11 Subs, compared to Rooney's (25/5) and Berbatov's (29/2), Tevez only managed 5 goals and 3 assists, compared to Rooney's (12/7) and Berbatov's (9/9). With such statistics, how then do you expect to be ahead of Rooney and Berbatov in the starting line up? Furthermore, giving the excuse that he hasn't played enough games is just totally a lame excuse. He wasn't really far off behind Rooney and Berbatov in terms of number of games played.

We have Rooney to work his socks off in the striking department, we don't need another one. Imagine if Rooney and Tevez goes after the same ball and wins them in midfied.. oh dear, where are the strikers!?

Cantona didn't need to be hardworking like Tevez to be a legendary goal scorer. We don't need another work horse like Rooney, Ji Sung, Carrick... what we need is a goal scorer. Unless Tevez wants to switch to midfield... just like Alan Smith did. But are you sure you want to spend 30Mils on a player that may end up the same story as Alan Smith? Not for me.....

And what would the ideal signing be for Man Utd?
To be honest, I dont' really watch Antonia Valencia and David Villa that much, but I'm a big fan of Benzema and Ribery. Ribery is over priced... but he will be a good buy for 30Mils. Benzema for 30 mils as well. I'm sure Ribery will bring out the best of Berbatov and Rooney. (Ronaldo was too selfish...). Benzema can add to the extra sting up front when we need 3 ahead.

As for backup's, I'm confident to stick with the likes of Darren Gibson, Federico Macheda and Welback. Oh yeah, Ritchie De Laet performed amazingly in MU's last match as well! And I've yet to see Tosic do anything grand! ARGH!!!!!

I'll wait patiently. I just hope Ferguson don't end up like his last signing spree after Beckham left.... Remember Djemba-Djemba... David Bellion... and what was the other guys name.... Kleberson? Urgh...... Together with Liam Miller and a few others... Those are the WORST signings I've ever seen from Ferguson. Lets hope there's none of that anymore and I'm very excited about Man Utd's Transfer activity for the next 2 months!

Mozart Beyond The Grave

2009-06-19T21:51:00.001+08:00

Just a joke I saw somewhere... =)

When Mozart passed away, he was buried in a churchyard. A couple days later, the town drunk was walking through the cemetery and heard some strange noise coming from the area where Mozart was buried.

Terrified, the drunk ran and got the town magistrate to come and listen to it.

When the magistrate arrived, he bent his ear to the grave, listened for a moment, and said, "Ah, yes, that's Mozart's Ninth Symphony, being played backwards."

He listened a while longer, and said, "There's the Eighth Symphony, and it's backwards, too. Most puzzling."

So the magistrate kept listening; "There's the Seventh... the Sixth... the Fifth..."

Suddenly the realization of what was happening dawned on the magistrate; he stood up and announced to the crowd that had gathered in the cemetery, "My fellow citizens, there's nothing to worry about. It's just Mozart decomposing."

Diapers Stuck on Car

2009-05-31T20:30:00.005+08:00

Had an interesting find in a carpark in KL yesterday. See this....

Wonder why would anyone stick diapers to the side of their car! It looks like either intentional or a prank to me, hahah! =)

Working for HP - Joke

2009-05-27T20:34:00.002+08:00

This is a joke forwarded to my from my colleague Evangel. Quite funny, LOL! =P

HR Officers And Engineers

2009-05-23T20:55:00.001+08:00

Just sharing a joke I receive from my ex-intern. =)

Stories on HR VS Engineers.

The First …
Eleven people were dangling below a helicopter on a rope. There were ten HR people and one engineer.

Since the rope was not strong enough to hold all the eleven, they decided that one of them had to let go to save all the others.

They could not decide who should be the volunteer. Finally the engineer said he would let go of the rope since engineers are used to do everything for the company. They forsake their family, don’t claim all of their expenses and do a lot of overtime without getting anything in return.
When he finished his moving speech all the HR people began to clap…

Moral:
Never underestimate the powers of the engineer.

The Second …
A group of engineers and a group of HR people take a train to a conference. Each HR person holds a ticket. But the entire group of engineers has bought only one ticket for a single passenger. The HR people are just shaking their heads and are secretly pleased that the arrogant engineers will finally get what they deserve.

Suddenly one of the engineers calls out: “The conductor is coming!”. At once, all the engineers jump up and squeeze into one of the toilets. The conductor checks the tickets of the HR people. When he notices that the toilet is occupied he knocks on the door and says: “Ticket, please!” One of the engineers slides the single ticket under the doors and the conductor continues merrily on his round.

For the return trip the HR people decide to use the same trick. They buy only one ticket for the entire group but they are baffled as they realize that the engineers didn’t buy any tickets at all. After a while one of the engineers announces again: “The conductor is coming!” Immediately all the HR people race to a toilet and lock themselves in.

All the engineers leisurely walk to the other toilet. Before the last engineer enters the toilet, he knocks on the toilet occupied by the HR people and says: “Ticket, please!”

And the moral of the story?
HR people like to use the methods of the engineers, but they don’t really understand them.

The Third …
Once upon a time three HR people were walking through the woods and suddenly they were standing in front of a huge, wild river. But they desperately had to get to the other side. But how, with such a raging torrent? The first HR guy knelt down and prayed to the Lord: “Lord, please give me the strength to cross this river! "

*pppppfffffffuuuuffffffff*

The Lord gave him long arms and strong legs. Now he could swim across the river. It took him about two hours and he almost drowned several times.

BUT… he was successful!

The second HR guy, who observed this, prayed to the Lord and said: “Lord, please give me the strength AND the necessary tools to cross this river!”

*pppppfffffffuuuuffffffff*

The Lord gave him a tub and he managed to cross the river despite the fact that the tub almost capsized a couple of times.

BUT… he was successful!

The third HR man who observed all this kneeled down and prayed: “Lord, please give me the strength, the means and the intelligence to cross this river!”

*pppppfffffffuuuuffffffff*

The Lord converted the HR man into an engineer. He took a quick glance on the map, walked a few meters upstream and crossed the bridge.

Moral?
You have to be an engineer to think intelligent, Otherwise…
GOD HELP YOU !

Miscommunication

2009-05-11T20:48:00.001+08:00

This is a joke I receive quite a number of times before, but since Ganesh sent it to me, might as well just share it. =)

Memo from CEO to Manager :

Today at 11 o'clock there will be a total eclipse of the sun. This is when the sun disappears behind the moon for two minutes. As this is something that cannot be seen every day, time will be allowed for employess to view the eclipse in the parking lot. Staff should meet in the lot at ten to eleven, when I will deliver a short speech introducing the eclipse, and giving some background information. Safety googles will be made available at a small cost.

Memo from Manager to Department Head :

Today at ten to eleven, all staff should meet in the car park. This will be followed by a total eclipse of the sun, which will appear for two minutes. For a moderate cost, this will be made safe with googles. The CEO will deliver a short speech beforehand to give us all some information. This is something that can be seen every day.

Memo from Department Head to Floor Manager

The CEO will today deliver a short speech to make the s un disappear for two minutes in the form of an eclipse. This is something that cannot be seen every day, so staff will meet in the car park at ten or eleven. This will be safe, if you pay a moderate cost.

Memo from Floor Manager to Supervisor

Ten to eleven staff are to go to the car park, where the CEO will eclipse the sun for two minutes. This doesn't happen every day. It will be safe, and as usual it will cost you.

Memo from Supervisor to staff

Some staff will go to car park today to see the CEO disappear. It is a pity this doesnt happen everyday

Swine Flu

2009-04-30T10:10:00.001+08:00

Info shared by my boss. ^_^

Dear All,
The World Health Organisation has declared a level 4 alert for Swine Flu. It is wise to be aware of what is happening and to be prepared on how to manage it.
Please spend a few minutes of your time to read through the FAQs below, which was also available in The Star newspaper yesterday.
To recap, the Health Ministry has advised against travel to some parts of United States, Mexico and Canada which have been affected by the swine flu.

What is swine influenza?
It is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. It regularly causes high flu outbreaks in pigs but with low death rates. There are four main sub-types of the virus, but the most recent isolated influenza viruses from pigs have been H1N1 viruses.

How does it spread?
Swine flu viruses do not typically infect humans though they do occur through close proximity or contact with infected pigs or contaminated areas. Cases of human-to-human spread have been documented.

What are the symptoms?
The symptoms are similar to those of regular flu:
- Fever
- Lethargy
- Runny nose
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Lack of appetite
- Vomiting and diarrhoea in some cases.

How common is swine flu infection in humans?
In the past, reports of about one human swine flu virus infection had been received every one to two years in the United States. From December 2005 till February 2009, 12 cases have been reported.

Has this strain of flu been seen before?
No. Flu mutates constantly, so it is common for new strains to emerge. Pigs can also be infected with both human and avian influenza, and the current circulating swine flu strain appears to contain genetic elements from all three.

Can swine flu be treated with antiviral drugs and flu vaccine?
The swine flu is resistant to two common drugs – Amantadine and Rimantadine. The H1N1 swine flu viruses are very different from human H1N1 viruses. Therefore, vaccines for human seasonal flu would not provide protection. However, a “seed vaccine” has been specifically tailored to this swine flu and will be manufactured if officials deem it necessary.

Can people catch swine flu by eating pork?
No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 70ºC and above kills the swine flu virus.

How long is someone with swine flu considered contagious?
People with swine influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic; possibly for up to seven days following the onset of the illness. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.

What can I do to protect myself from the swine flu?
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against the swine flu.
However, you can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza by:
- Covering your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or handkerchief when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the waste basket after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also helpful
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people. - If you get sick with influenza, stay at home and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Consult your nearest healthcare facility if you think you have any of the symptoms.
Which countries have had cases of the swine flu?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed human cases of swine flu in Mexico, the United States, Canada and Spain. Only Mexico has reported deaths from the new strain.
Are there any travel restrictions or advisories for Malaysians?
The Health Ministry on April 27 advised Malaysians against travelling to certain places in the United States, Mexico and Canada which have been affected by the swine flu..
What precautions are in place in Malaysia?
- The Health Ministry’s operations room in Putrajaya has started a 24-hour monitoring of the situation. The public can call 03-8881 0200/300 for enquiries.
- Those returning from Latin American countries and found to have flu-like symptoms will be quarantined.
- Health Ministry officials are conducting health screenings on passengers arriving from the United States.
- Thermal scanners will be placed at international airports to speed up the screening process for swine flu.
- Public and private medical practitioners have been instructed to report to the district health office any patient with influenza-like illnesses or severe pneumonia symptoms and who had travelled to the affected countries after April 17.
- Owners of the 797 pig farms nationwide have been ordered to immediately contact the nearest Veterinary Services Department office or the Animal Disease Control Centre if their workers or animals show symptoms linked to the swine flu

The Ant Fable

2009-04-11T22:05:00.004+08:00

This was actually a powerpoint slide that was forwarded around and came to me from my colleague Hari.

Every day, a small ant arrives at work very early and starts work immediately.
She produces a lot and she was happy.
The Chief, a lion, was surprised to see that the ant was working without supervision.
He thought if the ant can produce so much without supervision, wouldn’t she produce even more if she had a supervisor!
So he recruited a cockroach who had extensive experience as supervisor and who was famous for writing excellent reports.

The cockroach’s first decision was to set up a clocking in attendance system.
He also needed a secretary to help him write and type his reports and …
... he recruited a spider, who managed the archives and monitored all phone calls.

The lion was delighted with the cockroach's reports and asked him to produce graphs to describe production rates and to analyse trends, so that he could use them for presentations at Board‘s meetings.
So the cockroach had to buy a new computer and a laser printer and ...
... recruited a fly to manage the IT department.
The ant, who had once been so productive and relaxed, hated this new plethora of paperwork and meetings which used up most of her time…!

The lion came to the conclusion that it was high time to nominate a person in charge of the department where the ant worked.
The position was given to the cicada, whose first decision was to buy a carpet and an ergonomic chair for his office.
The new person in charge, the cicada, also needed a computer and a personal assistant ,who he brought from his previous department, to help him prepare a Work and Budget Control Strategic Optimisation Plan …

The Department where the ant works is now a sad place, where nobody laughs anymore and everybody has become upset...
It was at that time that the cicada convinced the boss , the lion, of the absolute necessity to start a climatic study of the environment .
Having reviewed the charges for running the ant’s department , the lion found out that the production was much less than before.
So he recruited the owl , a prestigious and renowned consultant to carry out an audit and suggest solutions.

The owl spent three months in the department and came up with an enormous report , in several volumes, that concluded : “ The department is overstaffed ...”
Guess who the lion fires first?
The ant , of course, because she
“showed lack of motivation and had a negative attitude".

The end

The characters in this fable are fictitious; any resemblance toreal people or facts within the Corporation is pure coincidence…
Adapted from Portuguese by PR. Obrigado Mário.

Reptile Exhibition 07 - White Snake Eats Mice

2009-03-22T12:23:00.001+08:00

Caution: Videos not for the faint hearted! =X

Not sure what snake is this, but he was really enjoying his meal. LOL! =X
Erm, this is the last one I have of what eat what clips from that exhibition. Hehehe! =P

Earth Hour

2009-03-19T20:59:00.001+08:00

On Saturday, 28 March 2009, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, cities and towns across the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour. This is an event organised by WWF, focused on highlighting energy conservation and climate change around the world.

I would be joining in to turn off all my lights for Earth Hour. Will you be??
Hehehhe! ^_^

Reptile Exhibition 07 - Python eats Mice

2009-03-18T21:18:00.000+08:00

Caution: Videos not for the faint hearted! =X

This 2 part clips shows how the Albino Python attacks the white mice, waits for it to die, before enjoying it. =P

Reptile Exhibition 07 - Bullfrog Eats Mice

2009-03-15T16:40:00.002+08:00

Just want to share some interesting videos that I took years ago at the Reptile Exhibition at 1Utama. It was feeding time, so yeah, they were showing us how some animals eat other animals.

Caution: Videos not for the faint hearted! =X

This is how an African Bullfrog swallows a white mice. =P

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours (Live@EBS Korea - Acoustic)

2009-03-09T21:54:00.011+08:00

I was looking for Jason Mraz's song on youtube and came across this whole collection of live performance played acoustically at EBS Korea. I liked all of it and decided to learn the song. Here's the first one, its called I'm Yours. ^_^

View Video Here:

CHORDS
GUITAR TUNING: Capo at 2nd Fret

Note: He played a few variations of the same chords in this song. I'll just simplify them with (x) for you to know which variant he was playing at that point.

CHORD FINGERING:
A - 577655
E - 0(11)999x
E(2) - 022100
F#m - x9(11)(11)(10)9
F#m(2) - 244222
D - (10)(12)(12)(11)(10)(10)
D(2) - x57755
B - 799877
A/Ab - 4776xx
Eb? - x678(10)x

        A           E
do do do do do do
        F#m           D
do do do doom do do do do do
             A               E
do do do do do do do do
        F#m    D
do do do ooh hoo hoo

      A
Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
E
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
F#m                                                   D
I fell right through the cracks, and now I'm trying to get back

               A
Before the cool done run out, I'll be giving it my bestest
      E
And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
F#m                                D
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

     A              E                      F#m
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
             D                     A
It cannot wait, I'm yours
    E
eeeh yeah
                          F#m(2)
yeah you best to believe I'm yours
              D(2)
Yours and yours alone

A                                               E
Well open up your mind and see like me
                                                 F#m
Open up your plans and damn you're free
                                               D
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love

A                                                                       E
Listen to the music of the moment people, dance and sing
                               F#m
We're just one big family
                                                  D                              B
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved

   A               E(2)                    F#m(2)
So I won't hesitate no more, no more
             D(2)
It cannot wait, I'm sure
              A                   E                      F#m
There's no need to complicate, our time is short
               D
This is our fate, I'm yours

A                   A/Ab                    F#m(2)
D-d-do do you, do you do you do do
                                      E(2)
But do you want to come on
                              D(2)
Scooch on over closer dear
                           Eb?
So I can nibble your ear

Szu zeh za ba ba ba ba
(Drum Roll)
A   A/Ab   F#m(2)   E(2)   D(2)   Eb?

                                A
Well I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
      E
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
        F#m
But my breath fogged up the glass
           D
And so I drew a new face and I laughed

A
I guess what I be saying is there ain't no better reason
    E
To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
F#m                                               D
It's what we aim to do, our name is our virtue

(Note: He stopped playing here but if you want you can continue)

     A               E                       F#m
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
             D
It cannot wait, I'm sure
              A                   E                      F#m
There's no need to complicate, our time is short
               D
This is our fate, I'm yours

A                                                           E
Come on and open up your mind and see like me
                                                 F#m
Open up your plans and damn you're free
                                                    D
Look into your heart and you'll find that the sky is yours
    A
So please don't please don't please don't
               E
There's no need to complicate
               F#m
'Cause our time is short
                                   D
This is, this is, this is our fate
          B
I'm yours

(He continues to sing to entertain the crowd but I'll stop here ^_^)

Bentley Music Price Increase???

2009-03-07T22:54:00.002+08:00

Hmph.... This afternoon I went down to Bukit Bintang there to go to Bentley music to buy some acoustic strings for my guitar.

Since I always used Ernie Ball, I went back to get Ernie Ball. (I don't like D'addario...). I was shocked to see the price tags on the Ernie Ball Strings... Did Ernie Ball increase their prices or is it Bentley that increase their price??? -_-"

The last time I bought the Ernie Ball "Extra Slinky Acoustic Custom Gauge" strings they cost me RM24 per pack.... Now they cost RM27 per pack! OMG.... Thats 3 bucks increase!!! -_-"

Even the Ernie Ball Earthwood "Rock and blues" series cost RM25 now..... ThinK I used to buy them for RM22 or even less at Schumann....

But then again, the last time I bought strings was in 2007, I bought 3 packs and used them till now. LOL!!! I change like approximately 4 months once. =P

When I go back to JB, I must check out Schumann selling them for how much now as well as the other guitar shop I forgot the darn name... think its C&C music or what.. its at Landmark Mall one. Hmph...

If Bentley increased their price, next time I'll get my strings somewhere else!

Background Music

2009-03-05T21:53:00.001+08:00

I changed my background music. Mwahaha.
The previous one had a hard time playing on Firefox... apparently firefox seems to play mp3 files harder, so this time its a WMA file.

I like this song, heard it first time on Jason Mraz's live video which he played acoustic live in EBS Korea together with Toka Riviera on the drum. ^_^

Its called, Life Is Wonderful. I purposely made it small, hope everyone enjoy it. LOL! =X

Three Explorers Choose Their Deaths

2009-03-02T22:09:00.001+08:00

A Frenchman, an Englishman and a New Yorker are exploring the jungle and are captured by a fierce tribe.

The chief tells them, "The bad news is that we've caught you, we're going to kill you, and then use your skins to build a canoe. The good news is that you get to choose how you die."

The Frenchman says, "I take ze poison." The chief gives him some poison; the Frenchman says, "Vive la France!" and drinks it down.

The Englishman says, "A pistol for me, please." The chief gives him a pistol; the Brit points it at his head, says, "God save the Queen!" and blows his brains out.

The New Yorker says, "Gimme a fork." The chief is puzzled, but he shrugs and gives him a fork. The New Yorker takes the fork and jabs himself all over -- the stomach, the sides, the chest, everywhere. Blood gushes from every hole.

The chief screams, "What are you doing?"

The New Yorker looks at the chief and says, "So much for your canoe, a**hole!"

CNY Steamboat with Sec Sch Gang

2009-02-07T22:23:00.008+08:00

From my previous blog Pre CNY Friday (Fright day!), I said I would blog about the steamboat with the sec sch gang. So here it goes... =P

It was our first time celebrating Chinese New Year together as a whole gang, and it was also my first time going to Joleen's house and also my first time having steamboat with the sec sch gang. Everyone was here, except Jing Zhou.... who couldn't make it because he went for some other partyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy..........................................................

So anyway, Kao ren and I bought some CNY cookies and oranges because well, we were visiting other people's house afterall. Not nice to go empty handed lar... some more using other people's house to do steamboat. LOL!!! Its just a pity I forgot something for the sweet and cute little boy called Hamtaro Rami Ghada, who later became the subject of our main "dish"..... Oh, no no, we ain't cannibals, he's just a male hamster. =P

This is Hamtaro Rami Ghada in his cage...

Initially when Kao Ren and I arrived outside Joleen's doorsteps, I pretended to be a lost foreigner and called Joleen to come down and pick me up. Actually I was planning to surprise her when she opened the door, but it took her soooooo long to open the darn door! In fact, I started to think that we were outside the wrong house... Then I heard someone coming, and I got all so excited, I stood beside the door waiting to scare Joleen. When the door opened......... It was I who got shocked! Well, instead of Joleen, I saw her mother... and was.... shocked and speechless... -_-" It was so surprising that well, I just didn't know what to say except to step into the house and "erm.. Hi Auntie.. =X". Hahaha. Actually Joleen had called wee hung to pick us up and poor hung waited for us at the bus stop! LOL!!! =X

Since we arrived early, Kao and I offered to help do the preparation but Joleen insisted there isn't any need for it, until she threw some vege meant for us to eat into the rubbish bin!!! She says its my fault for distracting her by talking to her while she is cutting the vege. But well, I couldn't risk having more vege been thrown into the rubbish bin, so I took over the cutting job and ended up cutting Vege, Tou Fu, Fish slice and etc etc.... Quite fun actually, and Wee Hung was soooo bored, he was taking photo's of.... "the chopper....." =P

The steamboat went quite well. Joleen's mother cooked some soup for our steamboat. Think it was spare rib herbal soup, it was very nice, especially after all the ingredients went in. LOL!!

After we completed dinner and finish cleaning up the place + washing the dishes + digesting, we played taboo.

It was freaking funny especially watching people like blondie and bun bun communicate in their own world..... And eventually, hung joined them in the same world as well.... Joleen doing the "fweeesh... pom pom pom pom" sound + action was actually sufficient for Wee Hung to guess fireworks... And when I thought that was -_-" and >.< enough.... Joleen moved her fingers to and fro and said "tak tak tak tak tak...." and shi lin immediately guessed "abacus"... -_-""""""

At the end of the day, I guess everyone was too full to eat Hamtaro.... So we'll leave him for next time. Joleen, make sure you feed him well so he becomes more meaty. Hahahahha!!!!

It was a great time together, hope to have more of this often! It ended off greatly as well, with me having a chance to take another ride in my brother's RX-8 back home to JB with him as the driver!

Go to my Flickr to view the full set of photos... ^_^

P.S. We forgot to take a "Quan Jia Fu...."

Note: Pictures taken with a Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX3 (Wee Hung's Camera).

Wheel Clam

2009-02-02T22:43:00.004+08:00

Wanted to blog about this quite a long time ago, but forgot about it coz I wanted to do some photo editing first. =P

Saw this notice in the Elevator in my work place. They put it up so we will park on our designated spots. But hmph... Can't help but to laugh at the english. LOL!!!

Now, ever wondered what your car might look like if it was CLAMmed? =X

Nice hur? hahaha! Don't get your car CLAM!

Happy

2009-02-01T21:53:00.002+08:00

Realising Your Worth

2009-01-30T21:43:00.002+08:00

Pre CNY Friday (Fright day!)

2009-01-29T22:03:00.004+08:00

CNY holidays was filled with lots of ups and downs, but I'm so glad it ended on a good note!

It started horribly. I took the day off on Friday so I could go back earlier and avoid the rush home. Somehow, my neighbors were in some sort of rampant mode as well and boy were they making a monkey of themselves. I wasn't able to sleep well even though I tried to sleep at around 12AM+. I ended up having to wake up again at around 2+ and later 4+. And for God knows what reason, although it was quiet, i woke up again around 5+!!!! Well, since I agreed to set off at 7AM, i woke up at 6+ to get myself ready. After meeting up with Kao Ren, we went for breakfast and decided to take something from my house. Thats when the blur me reversed my car and accidently bang into another person's car. (It is officially my first accident with REAL damage). Yeah well, the damage wasn't so bad, it was just a dent on his car and mine, so I gave him my namecard, told him to fix it, keep the receipt and call me when his done so I can compensate. Luckily enough, he seems like a decent guy (he was with mommy =X).

When I reached back to JB, had to help mummy run errands since she fractured her right hand and couldn't use it. It was here that I met another small accident. This time it was people who bang me! -_-" It was the road between Leisure Mall and Maybank. Lots of cars parked by the road side and as I was trying to squeeze in, this other car also just squeezed in. He drove pretty quickly and hit my side mirrors and just drove off! Luckily, its just some scratches, nothing serious...

Now my car has this little dent at the back, and naked wheels! Yeah....
All protons come with this stock black rim's with plastic covers to cover the ugly rim. So yeah, initially my plastic cover on my right wheel dropped off, but when I came back to work, I manage to find it down the hill at INTI. So I took it back, and had my mechanic tie a string so it won't drop off. But oh well, maybe my wheels were feeling too hot and insisted on stripping... So my left wheels decided to throw his cover away and it was never to be found again....

I decided to grant my wheels their wish, and stripped of all 4 wheels of their clothes. Now their all naked and black. Looks a little ugly though.. now considering if I should get new rim's, or wait till my next tyre change, or just leave it as it is. I'll need to think about it... hmph...

I had a great "Sec Sch Gang" reunion dinner on Saturday, but I'll blog about it another day! ^_^

Random Photos

2009-01-28T23:06:00.002+08:00

Just showing some random photo's I took with my FX36 while playing with it. ^_^

This is what the top of my refrigerator looks like. =P

This is my CD player. Kao Ren took a pic of it.

Kina Grannis

2009-01-21T21:08:00.007+08:00

My buddy Kao Ren introduced this girl to me, Kina Grannis. Heard a few songs from her, got a great voice, but this one in particular, is my favourite. ^_^

Ignore the song she's playing at the beginning. This song is called Stay Just A Little.

Lyrics to the song below:
I heard it in your voice when your love died
On a telephone connection spanning miles and miles of wire
You said it was over and then cried and cried
You were gone before I said goodbye

I don't like to think that it is true
That distance came between us like a knife and cut right through
When did we go wrong and let it all undo?
The only one I ever loved was you.

Would you stay just a little, my love?
Would you sway just a little my love?
Because the hole in the middle of my heart needs filling up
If you stay just a little, that's enough.

It kills me as I lay awake at night
Remembering the last kiss that we shared doesn't feel right
Is it impossible for me to win this fight
Keep you a little longer in my life?

Would you stay just a little, my love?
Would you sway just a little my love?
Because the hole in the middle of my heart needs filling up
If you stay just a little, that's enough.

Going Banana's!

2009-01-18T20:34:00.002+08:00

A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!

This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia : High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickestways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey.. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking & Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills.. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'

PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !!!

One Republic - Stop and Stare

2009-01-11T22:26:00.002+08:00

CHORD FINGERING:
E - 022100
Emaj7 - 021100
C#m - 046600
A - 577600
B - 799800

Intro - E - Emaj7

E
This town is colder now, I think it's sick of us
Emaj7
It's time to make our move, I'm shakin' off the rust
E
I've got my heart set on anywhere but here
Emaj7                                      C#m
I'm staring down myself, counting up the years
                            A
Steady hands, just take the wheel...
                            C#m
And every glance is killing me
                        A
Time to make one last appeal for the life I lead

E
Stop and stare
                         Emaj7
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
                      C#m
Yeah I know that everyone gets scared
                            A
But I've become what I can't be, oh
E
Stop and stare
                               Emaj7
You start to wonder why you're here not there
                           C#m
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
                               A
But fair ain't what you really need
                       E
Oh, can you see what I see

E
They're tryin' to come back, all my senses push
Emaj7                                      C#m
Untie the weight bags, I never thought I could...
                           A
Steady feet, don't fail me now
                             C#m
I'm gonna run till you can't walk
                             A
But something pulls my focus out
        B
And I'm standing down...

E
Stop and stare
                         Emaj7
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
                      C#m
Yeah I know that everyone gets scared
                       A
But I've become what I can't be, oh
E
Stop and stare
                               Emaj7
You start to wonder why you're here not there
                           C#m
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
                              A
But fair ain't what you really need
                 E   Emaj7   C#m   A - B
Oh, You don't need... Oh....oooo

E
Stop and stare
                         Emaj7
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
                     C#m
And I know that everyone gets scared
                            A
But I've become what I can't be
                      E
Oh, do you see what I see...

A buggy encounter at work...

2009-01-07T21:32:00.002+08:00

I had a buggy encounter at work on Tuesday morning. Since i slept a little earlier the previous day, I woke up a little earlier as well. So I headed down to work, a little earlier than usual and hmph... for the first time, I was earlier than most of my colleagues. LOL!

As I walked towards my cubicle, I heard some buzzing sound and began looking around.. Then I notice this little fella buzzing around the lights above me... Alright, its a bee. What on earth was a bee doing in the office? God knows... So being a little paranoid about bees (I don't have very good records with them...), I kept looking at it to make sure it ain't coming anywhere near me. After observing it for about 5 minutes, it decided to venture somewhere else. Feeling relieved, I turned back to face my laptop and log in...

After some time, I have totally forgotten about the bee, probably too busy reading my massive amount of emails. While I was typing an email, I felt something on my neck. A natural human reaction is to use your hand to touch what it is right? So yeah, I used my left hand to try to touch and feel what it is and in a split second, I jumped out and screamed in pain. It was the darn bee! It stung my poor left hand thumb!!!!

Gheesh, damn the stupid bee... It made me hate bees EVEN MORE. It hurt so much at one point my finger felt numb... but oh well.. its been a day and no allergic reaction yet so I'm fine. Maybe its because of the allergy pills that the company panel doctor gave. LOL.

Anyway, i HATE BEES! Hate em! Damn the bees. =P

I'm still wondering what the hell was a bee doing in the office.... -_-"

Back in nilai

2009-01-04T23:21:00.002+08:00

I'm back in nilai again.... sigh....
Driving through INTI, and back towards the apartments.. I'm once again greeted by the all so familiar environment that I have never learned to like... Filthy streets... garbage collection points by the road sides and.... lots of dark foreigners loitering around the streets and driving cars around like as though this is some rally....

Anyway, apart from killing breeding mosquitoes in my toilet and unpacking some of my stuffs, I'm too tired to do the rest and will do it tomorrow...

Its back to work tomorrow, my first working day for the year 2009. I wonder how it'll be like and would I be too busy to blog often again! =)

Moods at Work

2009-01-03T23:57:00.001+08:00

After a 2 weeks of year end break, it is finally coming to an end.. *sob sob*
Going back to work on the 4th of January.. and I'm pretty sure I'll be going through a few of the moods below. Hahaha! ^_^

When there's no boss around :
When boss wanna find u ：
During meeting ：
During training：
When play together ：
Noon during weekends ：
Off-time ：
When vacation is coming ：
When get a project which has to finish in one day ：
When the goal is so difficult ：
When u cant work the project out ：
Overwork for 2 hours ：
Overwork for one night ：
Boss ask why cannot complete project ：
When meet a client who knows nothing ：
When make a mistake in the job ：
When work well ：
When failure :
When the boss don't want to listen …… :
When know there's no annual bonus of this year :

Reflecting on the year 2008

2009-01-02T13:19:00.004+08:00

I kinda have this habit of reflecting on the year that has just passed me by. Time and tide waits for no man, and the year 2008 has ended just like that. It is amazing just to think about the series of events that has happened in the year 2008 and how one was able to pull through it even though at the moment of incident one thought everything is just about to crash and burn...

2008 has been the most eventful year that I have personally gone through after suriving thus far for 22 and a half years. It has been tough and challenging both mentally and physically with ups and downs from all the major aspects of my life. Work for one, reached its toll towards the 2nd half of the year and caused my capacity to reach beyond its current limit with damaging effects. It has been a rather disappointing and awful year for me. Apart from a few things, almost every other thing went against my way.

It even went down to the point that a number of people were telling that I look very stressed up or down or some even went to the point of saying "hey, this isn't like you at all...". I kinda have this habbit of worrying over far too many things and far too many people and sometimes, things and people that I shouldn't even be wasting my time and emotional energy worrying about. Lots of fear has also crept over me in the year. I bet it came together with the worries, LOL!!! I guess one of my goals for this year is to worry less!!! =)

But I guess the year is over and I want to leave all those bad and painful experiences behind. Looking at the brighter side, I have learned a lot about growing up and life as an adult, the difficulties, challenges and the possible hiccups that would occur to hamper your goals and objectives that you have set for yourself.

2008 was also a year of discovery. Perhaps my uni years has been too brightly litted up as all the hard work that I put in reaped delightful results. In 2008 however, I realized that not all the time when you give in your 100%, you'll get back a 100%. Its true that this is something that I have already known since last time, but the hard part is not that sometimes you don't even get back 50% or nothing, it is when what you get back is negative. I guess this is something you experience quite commonly especially in career life. =)

It was also in 2008 that I discovered the depth of some of my weaknesses and other new weaknesses that I have yet to know in the earlier days of my life. Perhaps God allowed many things to happen in order for me to learn about my weaknesses in preparation to mold me to become a better person for the future. We would never know what God has in mind set out for us and why God allow things to happen. But one thing for sure we can know is that whatever that God does, it is for a positive end.

On a positive note, all the experiences and things that I've discovered and learned would certainly carry me forward and move on to the year 2009 and beyond. Though not expecting any lack of challenges, difficulties and new discoveries, hopefully the year 2009 will see me having more positive days than the year 2008.

As for my new year resolution for the year 2009, let me sit down and think about it more. =)

And to all my loved and treasured ones and great buddies out there (you all know who you are!), thanks a lot for being there for me at various low points of my life in 2008. I bet it has been an eye opener for some of you. =P

Let us move on to 2009 keeping the bond there and tighter and never forgetting each other.

For my brothers, our world may seem to crumble and fall, we may be separated by the miles, mountains, hills and the waters, but we will always be brothers for life!