The Most Talked About Contestant Lost.....
and....
The Best People Won : Diversity.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Song Sharing Sunday - #20
Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?
This is the 2nd time I'm sharing a Mandarin Song. Its also a continuation of my love story from the 1st song. I waited four years for my 2nd bf to come back to me, but he never really did, rather, he couldn't. It was this song (below) which made me realise the wait was long over, I had to let go and accepted my 3rd bf. Someone who completely changed my thoughts about what love truly is .
情书 - Jacky Cheung 张学友
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
A Frog is A Horse
If I tell you that a frog IS a horse, you'll probably knock my head.
Take a look at this:-
Now that's a FROG.
Ok, its obvious.
Do you see the horse?
No?
Tilt Your HEAD to the right.
See it?
Huh?
You don't know which side is right?
Ok, I'll tilt the picture for you then.
Now you see it?!!!Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Singapore's First Case of H1N1
Yes, it has arrived.
Bright and early on 26th May 6.30am. The carrier was a young woman who came back from New York.
She passed the thermal scanner easily as no fever was detected when she landed in Singapore.
But later in the morning, all thanks to her vigilance in monitoring her own health, she sought medical help the MOMENT she felt unwell.
Now she is being treated in Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The officials are trying to contact everyone who could have been in close contact with her. They will be quarantined.
The above were taken from these articles:-
Singapore Confirms First Case of H1N1
Singapore Confirms First Case of Swine Flu
Bright and early on 26th May 6.30am. The carrier was a young woman who came back from New York.
She passed the thermal scanner easily as no fever was detected when she landed in Singapore.
But later in the morning, all thanks to her vigilance in monitoring her own health, she sought medical help the MOMENT she felt unwell.
Now she is being treated in Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The officials are trying to contact everyone who could have been in close contact with her. They will be quarantined.
The above were taken from these articles:-
Singapore Confirms First Case of H1N1
Singapore Confirms First Case of Swine Flu
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
How to Get the Durian smell off
Previously I shared 4 tips on How to choose King of Fruits ~ Durian.Today's topic is something that I have no scientific explanation to, yet it just works!
Ok, whoever that has touched the 'King' before knows the smell lingers on the fingers and in the mouth.
Even if you rub your hands hard with soap, causing bubbles so full you can't even see your fingertips, the smell just doesn't go off fully. Unless you decide to do that over a couple of times more.... wasting water and soap and your money (water bills *wink*)
If I can just give you a method that works in seconds, not much rubbing needed, wouldn't you be happier? *grin*
Here it is:-
After chomping down the durian,
Keep ONE of the Opened-shell.
Run the tap water onto the interior of the shell
And let 'that' water flow down to your hands
NO Soap Needed
By the time the residues on your hands are rubbed off
So would the smell
Complete Odourless
As for the 'fragrance' in your mouth
you can use 'that' water to rinse too
It works just as miraculously.
A method passed down by the older folks
A method that will never be forgotten
Sometimes, weird ideas do give the best solutions eh?
*wink*
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Song Sharing Sunday - #19
Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?
If - Bread
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
American Idol Winner
Kris Allen Won!!!!!I don't understand why every report, every article is saying that the result comes as a shock. Anything can happen in the finals. I learned that long ago, in one of the season when Carrie Underwood won, instead of Bo Bice, whom I think was more talented.
Kris deserves to win. Though he may not have the charisma like Adam's, though he may not be able to reach those high pitch like Adam, he plays instruments and not just one, he moves people with his voice, he is one talented guy who deserves to be crowned.
Anyhow, the results is out and the decision is final.
Congrats Kris!!!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Manpuku-Japanese Gourmet Town
We didn't do much yesterday for our 9th Wedding Anniversary. The only request I had was to try out Manpuku, the Japanese Gourmet Town at Tampines One.
The concept of a foodcourt but serving Restaurant food. Its a combination of several Japanese Restaurants. They were very strict about photo takings. So I couldn't show you how captivating the entrance of the place was.
We reached at 8pm+, took a queue number, stood aside and waited for our number to be called. The interior was beautiful.
When it was our turn, the staff passed these to us and explained how they 'operate' inside. Its a card system, no cash payment till you are done and leaving. The 'Reserved' stand is for obvious reasons, ya? Leave it on your table and start queuing for your favourite Japanese food.
I'll give a grade 'A' for their service. All seemed so nice yes? Wait till the actual eating begins....
These were what we ordered:
We were really disappointed with the taste of the food.
Sad to say, though they 'seemed' to be representing the respective famous Japanese Restaurants in Singapore, the standard was lower than what we enjoy in the restaurant itself. I give the standard a grade C.
Other dissatisfaction includes the long wait. Ok, maybe you can credit it to its popularity, but what we saw was a disorganised team at work at each 'station'.
Maybe its on purpose, but I almost lost my sense of direction inside the small place. The tall logs and decorations were blocking practically everything! The 'stations' were not in a single file, you've got to twist and turn your way around, I actually missed out a particular 'station' which was so crucial... 'cos my kids didn't find what they like till this last 'lost-and-found'...
Lastly, the price... paying at Restaurant price but not getting the same standard just dampened the mood. Just for those above, we paid S$66.77, pretty number eh? Go buy 4D. *giggle*
So will I go back again? Nope!
Will I recommend? Just for curiosity sake, yes.
The concept of a foodcourt but serving Restaurant food. Its a combination of several Japanese Restaurants. They were very strict about photo takings. So I couldn't show you how captivating the entrance of the place was.
We reached at 8pm+, took a queue number, stood aside and waited for our number to be called. The interior was beautiful.
When it was our turn, the staff passed these to us and explained how they 'operate' inside. Its a card system, no cash payment till you are done and leaving. The 'Reserved' stand is for obvious reasons, ya? Leave it on your table and start queuing for your favourite Japanese food.
I'll give a grade 'A' for their service. All seemed so nice yes? Wait till the actual eating begins....These were what we ordered:
We were really disappointed with the taste of the food.
Sad to say, though they 'seemed' to be representing the respective famous Japanese Restaurants in Singapore, the standard was lower than what we enjoy in the restaurant itself. I give the standard a grade C.
Other dissatisfaction includes the long wait. Ok, maybe you can credit it to its popularity, but what we saw was a disorganised team at work at each 'station'.
Maybe its on purpose, but I almost lost my sense of direction inside the small place. The tall logs and decorations were blocking practically everything! The 'stations' were not in a single file, you've got to twist and turn your way around, I actually missed out a particular 'station' which was so crucial... 'cos my kids didn't find what they like till this last 'lost-and-found'...
Lastly, the price... paying at Restaurant price but not getting the same standard just dampened the mood. Just for those above, we paid S$66.77, pretty number eh? Go buy 4D. *giggle*
So will I go back again? Nope!
Will I recommend? Just for curiosity sake, yes.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Song Sharing Sunday - #18
Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?
This was our wedding song. We'll be celebrating our 9th Anniversary on Tuesday, so here's to us... Happy Anniversary Dearie!
This was our wedding song. We'll be celebrating our 9th Anniversary on Tuesday, so here's to us... Happy Anniversary Dearie!
I Do (Cherish You) - 98 Degrees
All I am, all I'll be
Everything in this world
All that I'll ever need
Is in your eyes
Shining at me
When you smile I can feel
All my passion unfolding
Your hand brushes mine
And a thousand sensations
Seduce me 'cause I
I do cherish you
For the rest of my life
You don't have to think twice
I will love you still
From the depths of my soul
It's beyond my control
I've waited so long to say this to you
If you're asking do I love you this much
I do
In my world, before you
I lived outside my emotions
Didn't know where I was going
'Till that day I found you
How you opened my life
To a new paradise
In a world torn by change
Still with all my heart
'Till my dying day
I do cherish you
For the rest of my life
You don't have to think twice
I will love you still
From the depths of my soul
It's beyond my control
I've waited so long to say this to you
If you're asking do I love you this much
Yes I do (I do)
If you're asking do I love you this much
Baby
I do cherish you
From the depths of my soul
It's beyond my control
I've waited so long to say this to you
If your asking do I love you this much
Baby I do...
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Friday, May 15, 2009
My Long-awaited KL trip has been cancelled
I had planned to go to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia almost half a year ago
Bought the Millionaire Mind Intensive Seminar tickets in November 2008
For the first time
I decided to go overseas ON MY OWN.
The change in Allan, after that seminar, was too significant to ignore
and I want that change too.
And so, the tickets were bought in November 2008
The accommodation and air tickets were booked and fully paid in January 2009
I had been counting down to 11 June 2009.
Yet, TODAY,
the headlines shattered my dream
"Swine Flu reaches Malaysia"
Chip chip chop chop
Without hesitation
I picked up the phone and made the overseas call
to cancel
the seminar
the accomodation
the flight
and requested for a refund
for the seminar, I get to change to the one held in Singapore in November 2009
for the accommodation, after some arguments, they finally agreed to refund me with 5% penalty.
Which is acceptable to me.
When there's a STRONG WILL, there's a WAY.
It all goes to show how much a person really want to achieve it
I wasn't trying my luck
I was determined to get it
And so I did.
Now, the air tickets are a little tricky
there isn't a contact number available
how ridiculous
but that's how Tiger Airways operate
How clever.
Their only number available, handles bookings only
Any other matters, you'll need to fax a letter to them
They DON'T EVEN GIVE YOU AN EMAIL !!!
*faint*
Huh?
did you say office address?
Nope!
Their address is a P.O. Box number!
*faint*
I have faxed the letter and will be pursuing the matter till I get the answer I want.
That's me.
When I want to do something
I make sure I follow through till the end
If not,
I won't even bother to waste my effort
*fingers crossed*
Bought the Millionaire Mind Intensive Seminar tickets in November 2008
For the first time
I decided to go overseas ON MY OWN.
The change in Allan, after that seminar, was too significant to ignore
and I want that change too.
And so, the tickets were bought in November 2008
The accommodation and air tickets were booked and fully paid in January 2009
I had been counting down to 11 June 2009.
Yet, TODAY,
the headlines shattered my dream
"Swine Flu reaches Malaysia"
Chip chip chop chop
Without hesitation
I picked up the phone and made the overseas call
to cancel
the seminar
the accomodation
the flight
and requested for a refund
for the seminar, I get to change to the one held in Singapore in November 2009
for the accommodation, after some arguments, they finally agreed to refund me with 5% penalty.
Which is acceptable to me.
When there's a STRONG WILL, there's a WAY.
It all goes to show how much a person really want to achieve it
I wasn't trying my luck
I was determined to get it
And so I did.
Now, the air tickets are a little tricky
there isn't a contact number available
how ridiculous
but that's how Tiger Airways operate
How clever.
Their only number available, handles bookings only
Any other matters, you'll need to fax a letter to them
They DON'T EVEN GIVE YOU AN EMAIL !!!
*faint*
Huh?
did you say office address?
Nope!
Their address is a P.O. Box number!
*faint*
I have faxed the letter and will be pursuing the matter till I get the answer I want.
That's me.
When I want to do something
I make sure I follow through till the end
If not,
I won't even bother to waste my effort
*fingers crossed*
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Justice is Served
I'm super happy, 'cos I've got what I wanted!
Because of what Sing Post did to my customer's parcel, this was what they sent to my doorstep yesterday.
Because of what Sing Post did to my customer's parcel, this was what they sent to my doorstep yesterday.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Kill Your Boredom
Ok, I've been reading lots of status on Facebook and msn shouting "I'm bored"
I played this Age Revealer Chocolate Math Game over at Tina's site....
For all those we are TRULY BORED or need a skip in your heartbeat, have a go at this!
It takes less than a minute.
Work this out as you read...
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10)
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
3. Add 5
4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator
5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1759...
If you haven't, add 1758.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
You should have a three digit number
The first digit of this was your original number
(I.e.., how many times you want to have chocolate each week).
The next two numbers are…..
YOUR AGE!
I played this Age Revealer Chocolate Math Game over at Tina's site....
For all those we are TRULY BORED or need a skip in your heartbeat, have a go at this!
It takes less than a minute.
Work this out as you read...
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10)
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
3. Add 5
4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator
5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1759...
If you haven't, add 1758.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
You should have a three digit number
The first digit of this was your original number
(I.e.., how many times you want to have chocolate each week).
The next two numbers are…..
YOUR AGE!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Song Sharing Sunday - #17
Happy Mothers' Day ~ Eddie Kilgallon
Happy Mothers' Day to All Mommies!
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
American Idol Top 4 Results
Say goodbye to Allison Iraheta.
Though not a fan of hers, I am always amazed at her vocals for her age. And to be able to celebrate her 17th birthday, while still in the running for the American Idol week ago should be a amazing experience for her to remember for a life-time....
Here's a video clip of her reaction after the show was over.
Though not a fan of hers, I am always amazed at her vocals for her age. And to be able to celebrate her 17th birthday, while still in the running for the American Idol week ago should be a amazing experience for her to remember for a life-time....
Here's a video clip of her reaction after the show was over.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
American Idol Top 4 Performance
Adam Lambert was definitely unbeatable tonight, singing "Whole Lotta Love". It was 'Rock' night, who can beat the 'Rock God' like what Kara DioGuardi crowned him with.
Even though Kris Allan and Danny Gokey sang my favourite Rock songs of all times, "Come Together" and "Dream On", they are pretty off today. Completely understandable. Its just not their category....
So 'Rock God' and 'Rock Princess', Allison Iraheta ruled today in the duet segment, singing "Slow Ride". Simply Awesome!
Though Adam topped it, will he be in the bottom two again like last week? I've finally found a possible reason to why that happened. It was posted in the Singapore Straits Times, May 2:-
"When photos showing Lambert kissing other men and dressed in drag circulated on the Internet last month, the conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly asked on his Fox News show: "These pictures that hint that he is gay, will they have an effect on this programme, which is a cultural phenomenon in America?"
But Lambert said simply: "I have nothing to hide. I am who I am."
Could the drop in votes be due to the loss of support from the conservative fans of his? Possible....
What will happen to him tomorrow then? Will these conservative fans in turned liked his honesty and vote for him again? Maybe too...
Will see what happens tomorrow... can't wait!
Even though Kris Allan and Danny Gokey sang my favourite Rock songs of all times, "Come Together" and "Dream On", they are pretty off today. Completely understandable. Its just not their category....
So 'Rock God' and 'Rock Princess', Allison Iraheta ruled today in the duet segment, singing "Slow Ride". Simply Awesome!
Though Adam topped it, will he be in the bottom two again like last week? I've finally found a possible reason to why that happened. It was posted in the Singapore Straits Times, May 2:-
"When photos showing Lambert kissing other men and dressed in drag circulated on the Internet last month, the conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly asked on his Fox News show: "These pictures that hint that he is gay, will they have an effect on this programme, which is a cultural phenomenon in America?"
But Lambert said simply: "I have nothing to hide. I am who I am."
Could the drop in votes be due to the loss of support from the conservative fans of his? Possible....
What will happen to him tomorrow then? Will these conservative fans in turned liked his honesty and vote for him again? Maybe too...
Will see what happens tomorrow... can't wait!
Can we still trust Singapore Post?
My boys are fantastic today. Completely heavenly. But I AM BURNING HOT WITH FURY RIGHT NOW!
One of my beloved reader, out of kindness, bought the Green Cow 'talking' piggy bank from me.
Its my duty and its the perfectionist in me that I WILL make sure that every single order is in good condition and 'talking' BEFORE I send them out.
For 7years of being in MY OWN retail business, I know the IMPORTANCE of customer satisfaction and I value it with all my heart.
Ever since I posted the 'talking' piggy banks on my blog, I do not have many buyers, but I have repeat orders from the same buyers. ALL BECAUSE THEY LOVED WHAT THEY SAW!
Meaning, the piggy banks reached them as good as it has left my hands before I passed it over at the Singapore Post counter.
But....
Yesterday, I received an email from the above reader of my blog. She was so nice. She even tried to hide the condition of the box from me. She merely wrote, "Angeline, there were no battries. Can you send me the batteries please?"
I knew that it was IMPOSSIBLE! So I pressed for more info and only then did she tell me the state of the box and the condition of the piggy bank when she received it.
I was so pissed! So angry with Singapore Post when I saw the box at her house!
It was obviously ripped open. The lockable cover covering the batteries was taken out when she received the parcel. The cover can be 'locked', so it is IMPOSSIBLE that it dropped out! The batteries were gone and so was the instruction slip stating the position of the batteries.
IN MY OPINION, it was obvious that the batteries were stolen. The red plastic tab was gone. The one who stole the batteries obviously didn't want the receiver to know that it was battery operated and hence I presume that the instruction slip was taken out by the thief as well.
Don't think that this is a ridiculous presumption. Cos' it takes ALL SORTS OF PEOPLE to make this world!
Then the horns and the legs of the cow was so badly smashed. There were cushioning inside. But the cushioning were gone too!
AND THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I AM SENDING THIS!
If every piggy bank was in such a condition, do you think I will still have so many repeat orders???!!!
So THIS PARTICULAR one was truly sabotaged!
Called Sing Post immediately! After talking over the phone for a good 5 mins, the worst reply I got from the customer service was, "It was your decision to send by post and there is nothing we can do. But you could go down to the branch office and lodge a case."
And so we went. Luckily I took photos of the damage before we lodge the complain, because they TOOK THE EVIDENCE away, which is reasonable anyway.
She put the blame on us. Saying that our box is too fragile and that we did not put fragile stickers all over the box.
Damn! I have sent out SOOOOOOOO MANY IN THAT CONDITION and none of them were in such a state! Its so obvious that that particular guy didn't handle it properly, putting some HEAVY STUFF ON TOP OF IT! So HEAVY until my box GAVE WAY and squashed my cow!
"So can you guaran-damn-tee that after I put all the fragile stickers on the box, this will NOT HAPPEN??!" I challenged her.
"No I can't. But at least you've got a case to fight then." She argued.
HOW THEN CAN I STILL TRUST SINGAPORE POST?!!!
So now what?! I still have orders yet to send out. They were suppose to be sent out today. Now I don't even know what I should do.
Message for all those who are waiting for their piggy banks to be sent out:-
"I will be sending you an email asking for a confirmation. Making sure that you know what had happen. If you still wish to send by post, I respect your decision. I guarantee that the condition of the piggy banks are in good condition and 'talking' before I send them to the Singapore Post. But I CANNOT GUARANTEE that the piggy banks will reach you in the state in which they left my hands, especially after this incident. Reply my email and let me know your decision."
*AAaarrrggghhhh* I hate to have unhappy customers! Hate it!
One of my beloved reader, out of kindness, bought the Green Cow 'talking' piggy bank from me.
Its my duty and its the perfectionist in me that I WILL make sure that every single order is in good condition and 'talking' BEFORE I send them out.
For 7years of being in MY OWN retail business, I know the IMPORTANCE of customer satisfaction and I value it with all my heart.
Ever since I posted the 'talking' piggy banks on my blog, I do not have many buyers, but I have repeat orders from the same buyers. ALL BECAUSE THEY LOVED WHAT THEY SAW!
Meaning, the piggy banks reached them as good as it has left my hands before I passed it over at the Singapore Post counter.
But....
Yesterday, I received an email from the above reader of my blog. She was so nice. She even tried to hide the condition of the box from me. She merely wrote, "Angeline, there were no battries. Can you send me the batteries please?"
I knew that it was IMPOSSIBLE! So I pressed for more info and only then did she tell me the state of the box and the condition of the piggy bank when she received it.
I was so pissed! So angry with Singapore Post when I saw the box at her house!
It was obviously ripped open. The lockable cover covering the batteries was taken out when she received the parcel. The cover can be 'locked', so it is IMPOSSIBLE that it dropped out! The batteries were gone and so was the instruction slip stating the position of the batteries.
IN MY OPINION, it was obvious that the batteries were stolen. The red plastic tab was gone. The one who stole the batteries obviously didn't want the receiver to know that it was battery operated and hence I presume that the instruction slip was taken out by the thief as well.
Don't think that this is a ridiculous presumption. Cos' it takes ALL SORTS OF PEOPLE to make this world!
Then the horns and the legs of the cow was so badly smashed. There were cushioning inside. But the cushioning were gone too!
AND THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I AM SENDING THIS!
If every piggy bank was in such a condition, do you think I will still have so many repeat orders???!!!
So THIS PARTICULAR one was truly sabotaged!
Called Sing Post immediately! After talking over the phone for a good 5 mins, the worst reply I got from the customer service was, "It was your decision to send by post and there is nothing we can do. But you could go down to the branch office and lodge a case."
And so we went. Luckily I took photos of the damage before we lodge the complain, because they TOOK THE EVIDENCE away, which is reasonable anyway.
She put the blame on us. Saying that our box is too fragile and that we did not put fragile stickers all over the box.
Damn! I have sent out SOOOOOOOO MANY IN THAT CONDITION and none of them were in such a state! Its so obvious that that particular guy didn't handle it properly, putting some HEAVY STUFF ON TOP OF IT! So HEAVY until my box GAVE WAY and squashed my cow!
"So can you guaran-damn-tee that after I put all the fragile stickers on the box, this will NOT HAPPEN??!" I challenged her.
"No I can't. But at least you've got a case to fight then." She argued.
HOW THEN CAN I STILL TRUST SINGAPORE POST?!!!
So now what?! I still have orders yet to send out. They were suppose to be sent out today. Now I don't even know what I should do.
Message for all those who are waiting for their piggy banks to be sent out:-
"I will be sending you an email asking for a confirmation. Making sure that you know what had happen. If you still wish to send by post, I respect your decision. I guarantee that the condition of the piggy banks are in good condition and 'talking' before I send them to the Singapore Post. But I CANNOT GUARANTEE that the piggy banks will reach you in the state in which they left my hands, especially after this incident. Reply my email and let me know your decision."
*AAaarrrggghhhh* I hate to have unhappy customers! Hate it!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
H1N1
Everyone is on the alert. Its scary. Not the H1N1 flu. But the sight of what will be like if it really hit home.
Now, when we are still clean from any records of the virus, places that are air-conditioned like the Library and the HDB HUB, where thousands walk in and out everyday for property transactions and inquiries had their many doors shut with only one left.
Everyone had to go through a guided path to scan if your body reflected red instead of the cool blue green on the monitor as you walk pass the scanner. Yesterday, all we wanted was to find a nice clean toilet and we had to queue behind hundreds of people waiting for their Identity Card to be checked.
Seriously, I do not understand why is there a need to check IC? If the scanner has already shown that we are not having fever (no red signs), why do we still need to show our IC? The Singapore Changi Airport are already doing their job to quarantine those who flew back from affected countries. Why then are they still doing this in the residential area? Is it a measure to ensure that those under quarantined did not sneak out? Or is this more like a terrorist-prevention measure? I don't understand, can someone tell me? Why check IC?
So in the end, we gave up. Turned our heads and left the never-seem-to-have-any-progress queue. Then we heard a ridiculous statement over News on TV yesterday, "If you are feeling unwell, please do NOT take the public transport."
*faint*
What then do you expect the person to do?! What if he stays in Tampines and works in Tuas. A distance that usually takes an hour using public transport. What should he do then? Cycle on 2 wheels from one end of Singapore to another? Go rob the bank so that he can buy a car? Or walk for an unimaginable number of hours to and fro? Or worse, camp at the working place? Some statements are just so....... *eyes rolled*....
oh please, say something like, "If you are feeling unwell, please wear a mask." OR "Stay at home." These sound more reasonable doesn't it?
Monday, May 4, 2009
A skill not forgotten
This belongs to my 2nd SIL. A gift from her husband, many years back when he was on an overseas trip, something that she really treasure. Last week, she brought it along with her for our usual Sunday gathering at my MIL's house."H.L. (that's how I'm called in the family), can you fix this for me? I like it alot but it broke." She asked.
My tools have not rusted, my materials are still available and my memory of how to string something like that is not gone (yet); so I said, "Sure!"
My dad used to say, "Learning a skill is always better than learning a theory."
I did not attend a course or went to a school to learn this. I just picked it up through observation. Naturally. Talented-some say, But not to me, 'cos its pure interest. When one is interested in something, it just flows like a smooth silk on skin... temptingly comfortable.
I used to use this skill to earn. Now I use this skill to help. Sometimes I use this skill to make a gift for a special someone. Presents with personal touch usually mean a little more to the receiver. Yet, there were times its not appreciated.
Oh well, whatever it is. A skill remains a skill, once you have it, its hard to lose it.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Song Sharing Sunday - #16
Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?
Heaven Knows - Rick Price
She's always on my mind
From the time I wake up
till I close my eyes
She's everywhere I go
She's all I know
though She's so far away
It just keeps getting stronger
everyday
And even now She's gone
I´m still holding on
So tell me where do I start
Cause it's breaking my heart
don't wanna let her go
Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
Only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope and pray
'cause heaven knows
My friends keep tellin' me
That if you really love her
you've gotta set her free
And if she returns in time
I know She's mine
So tell me where do I start
Cause it's breaking my heart
don't wanna let her go
Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
But only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope and pray
'cause heaven knows
Why I live in despair
'Cause wide awake or dreaming
I know she's never there
And all this time I act so brave
I'm shaking inside
Why does it hurt me so
Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
But only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope and pray
'cause heaven knows
Heaven knows... [x2]
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
"I Remember Her"
Allan was in office, met a colleague, RJ, who attended the National Achievers Congress with us last year. RJ was talking to a newbie to the company. When RJ saw Allan walking towards them, he shoke Allan's hands with both of his and asked, "How is your wife? I remember her."
RJ turned towards the newbie and said: "This man has a very good wife."
Allan replied: "No. She is not a very good wife. She is a fantastic wife."
I thanked the heavens that I wasn't there to witness this, or else I wouldn't know if I could dig a hole fast enough with my skinny fingers to hide my head in!
My dad often say, "Self-praise is No-praise."
When Allan related the story to me, I slapped him hard on his arm and semi-yelled, "How could you say that!!!??? So embarassing."
I'm not someone who take praises very well. Rather, I don't really know how to handle praises. Even though my mentor say I must be a good receiver and taught me to reply with the simplest 2 words "Thank You". But sentences like "No. I'm not that good.", "No. Please don't say that. You are better.", come out from my mouth quicker that you can wink your eye.
These are my natural reflexes. My natural shield. Shield from getting a blush. Shield from being 'frozen' and looking awkward at the same time with a twisted smile.
Sometimes, my sacarstic or cynic self would take over, to help me hide myself in my imaginary hole. In this case it did. See my problem? I wasn't even there to receive the praise from RJ, yet I'm still trying to ward off nice words from hitting me.
I said, "Of cos' he remembered me. I gave him a free book! Whenever you receive something for free, it would be hard not to remember the giver, ya?" *eyes rolled*
I hope RJ will never get to read this.
If this post ever meet his eyes, I wanna say, "RJ, Thank you for your compliments, and errrr.... I really don't deserved it. You are too kind."
RJ turned towards the newbie and said: "This man has a very good wife."
Allan replied: "No. She is not a very good wife. She is a fantastic wife."
I thanked the heavens that I wasn't there to witness this, or else I wouldn't know if I could dig a hole fast enough with my skinny fingers to hide my head in!
My dad often say, "Self-praise is No-praise."
When Allan related the story to me, I slapped him hard on his arm and semi-yelled, "How could you say that!!!??? So embarassing."
I'm not someone who take praises very well. Rather, I don't really know how to handle praises. Even though my mentor say I must be a good receiver and taught me to reply with the simplest 2 words "Thank You". But sentences like "No. I'm not that good.", "No. Please don't say that. You are better.", come out from my mouth quicker that you can wink your eye.
These are my natural reflexes. My natural shield. Shield from getting a blush. Shield from being 'frozen' and looking awkward at the same time with a twisted smile.
Sometimes, my sacarstic or cynic self would take over, to help me hide myself in my imaginary hole. In this case it did. See my problem? I wasn't even there to receive the praise from RJ, yet I'm still trying to ward off nice words from hitting me.
I said, "Of cos' he remembered me. I gave him a free book! Whenever you receive something for free, it would be hard not to remember the giver, ya?" *eyes rolled*
I hope RJ will never get to read this.
If this post ever meet his eyes, I wanna say, "RJ, Thank you for your compliments, and errrr.... I really don't deserved it. You are too kind."
Friday, May 1, 2009
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