Are you a carrot, egg or coffee bean?
>> > >
>> > > Which one of these items do you fall under. These examples
reflect
>> > > something about us. A carrot, an egg and a cup of coffee.
You will
>> > > never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.
>> > >
>> > > A young woman went to her mother and told her about her
life, and
>> > > how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she
was
>>going
>> > > to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting
and
>> > > struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one
arose.
>> > >
>> > > Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots
with
>>water
>> > > and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to
boil. In
>>the
>> > > first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs,
and in the
>> > > last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and
boil,
>> > > without saying a word.
>> > >
>> > > In about twenty minutes, she turned off the burners. She
fished
>>the
>> > > carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the
eggs out
>>and
>> > > placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and
placed it
>> > > in a bowl.
>> > >
>> > > Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me, what do you
see?"
>> > > "Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied. Her mother
brought her
>> > > closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted
that
>>they
>> > > were soft.
>> > >
>> > > The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and
break it.
>> > > After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled
egg.
>> > > Finally,the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee.
>> > >
>> > > The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The
daughter
>>then
>> > > asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
>> > >
>> > > Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced
the
>>same
>> > > adversity ... boiling water. Each reacted differently.
The carrot
>> > > went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after
being
>> > > subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became
weak. The
>> > > egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected
its liquid
>> > > interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its
inside
>> > > became hardened.
>> > >
>> > > The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they
were in
>>the
>> > > boiling water, the coffe beans had changed the water.
>> > >
>> > > "Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity
knocks
>>on
>> > > your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg
or a
>>coffee
>> > > bean?"
>> > >
>> > > Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems
strong, but
>> > > with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose
my
>> > > strength?
>> > >
>> > > Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but
changes with
>> > > the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a
breakup,
>>a
>> > > financial hardship, lost of job, health problem, or some
other
>> > > trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell
look the
>> > > same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff
spirit
>>and
>> > > hardened heart?
>> > >
>> > > Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes
the hot
>> > > water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When
the water
>> > > gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are
like
>>the
>> > > bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and
change
>>the
>> > > situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and
trials are
>> > > their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level?
How do
>>you
>> > > handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee
bean?
>> > >
>> > > May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough
trials to
>> > > make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and
enough hope
>>to
>> > > make you happy.
>> > >
Monday, November 28, 2005
Potter Mania...
As i said i would, i have gone to see Potty Potter earlier...and...it was a disappointment...
Rating: 5/10
It's gotta be the director, and the casts, and the story...nth seems to work right for this sequel...geez, c'mon....it's been like the fourth episode already, wont the main casts (Daniel, Emma and Rupert) learn to be more expressive and captivating? Im just getting a lil' bored by their usual antics, hanging around each other, expressing jealousy and throwing tantrum at one another...
And i know how thick the book is, but does that mean you have to change from one scene to another in an abrupt manner? it's like kill joy when you expect to see more...perhaps showing a little action in the quidditch match wont b too much to ask for?
Also, what's with Harry? Aint he supposed to be a hellava wizard with a respectable pedigree? why is he always portrayed as a weekling, showing fear and cowardy attitude, for goodness sake, if you cant approach a gal to ask her to dance, then cast a freakin' spell...Dork...
Cliche, cliche...J.K.Rowling has a liking to always masquerade a good guy with a bad character...i wont call it a twist...we've seen too much from the previous episodes...think professor Quirrell, think professor Snape, think Sirius black...
While i enjoyed some scenes, the CGI this time around aint as impressive, the OST was OKAY, i wonder if John William was behind it, and i dunno...everything seems to be only SO SO...not exactly blockbuster material, and definitely not oscar nominee material...
Now talking bout Oscar Nominee, gosh, am i not anticipating Memoirs of a Geisha? the trailer was catchy, a total hit...though i must say that i have been disappointed times-a-plenty with impressive trailers which turned out to be a total flop...but we've gotta give Stephen Spielberg some credit in this, and of course, author Arthur Golden for his spectatular piece of work...I wish Zhang ZiYI can speak better English though....but then again, she's playing as a Geisha, now who would expect a Geisha to know English?
Anyway, it happens to be the most anticipated film of the year...let's wait and see...
Rating: 5/10
It's gotta be the director, and the casts, and the story...nth seems to work right for this sequel...geez, c'mon....it's been like the fourth episode already, wont the main casts (Daniel, Emma and Rupert) learn to be more expressive and captivating? Im just getting a lil' bored by their usual antics, hanging around each other, expressing jealousy and throwing tantrum at one another...
And i know how thick the book is, but does that mean you have to change from one scene to another in an abrupt manner? it's like kill joy when you expect to see more...perhaps showing a little action in the quidditch match wont b too much to ask for?
Also, what's with Harry? Aint he supposed to be a hellava wizard with a respectable pedigree? why is he always portrayed as a weekling, showing fear and cowardy attitude, for goodness sake, if you cant approach a gal to ask her to dance, then cast a freakin' spell...Dork...
Cliche, cliche...J.K.Rowling has a liking to always masquerade a good guy with a bad character...i wont call it a twist...we've seen too much from the previous episodes...think professor Quirrell, think professor Snape, think Sirius black...
While i enjoyed some scenes, the CGI this time around aint as impressive, the OST was OKAY, i wonder if John William was behind it, and i dunno...everything seems to be only SO SO...not exactly blockbuster material, and definitely not oscar nominee material...
Now talking bout Oscar Nominee, gosh, am i not anticipating Memoirs of a Geisha? the trailer was catchy, a total hit...though i must say that i have been disappointed times-a-plenty with impressive trailers which turned out to be a total flop...but we've gotta give Stephen Spielberg some credit in this, and of course, author Arthur Golden for his spectatular piece of work...I wish Zhang ZiYI can speak better English though....but then again, she's playing as a Geisha, now who would expect a Geisha to know English?
Anyway, it happens to be the most anticipated film of the year...let's wait and see...
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Im becoming Potty...
I have no idea what's with mom earlier...she knew i am doing night shift, and she insisted i join them for the drinking session...and before i could say anything, there she brought out the wine, lay it down on the table napkin, alongside titbits and dim sum (what a combination) and wan tan and whatnot.
So i helped myself to my first glass, quite determined it shall be the first and the last for the night...then while i was engrossed with the program on telly, dad calmly poured me a second, and a third...
And as if it helps, mom later brought out the Chicken Essence for me, claiming that it will keep me up and about...yeah rite...im not so sure if it is a good idea to down a bottle of CE after three glasses of Red wine...
I understand that it is a family affair to drink on a Sunday evening, for some quality time together, and my parents always stress that drinking wine can boost your metabolism, or to put you to good sleep, paradoxically ...and we've been doing this for as long as i can remember...I s'pose that's where i got hold of my drinking habit...but really, it aint exactly bright to drink prior to an eight-hour working session...
Boss might find it amusing to have me coming in tipsy for once or twice, but the fascination will soon turn into annoyance if i have to turn in all the time with some level of alcohol lurking inside my body, effectively cutting my work load into half because im half as efficient and barely sober, that's not gonna put me inside anyone's good book, does it?
While he is concerned of my relationship problem right now, i found it disturbing when boss keeps asking if i want him to introduce some gals to me, keep asking when my off day is so that he can bring me out to the bar...apparently he has lotsa connections when it comes to eligible spinster in town...well dude, im half your age, so stop saying you know more gals my age than i do...i dun mind dating his daughters if they're gorgeous, but he rarely/never brings them out on any outing occasion.
**************
If im not too tired later tonight, i'll go for Harry Potter...wizardry is really my kinda thing, i LOVE magic...too bad is only fantasy...
Later...
So i helped myself to my first glass, quite determined it shall be the first and the last for the night...then while i was engrossed with the program on telly, dad calmly poured me a second, and a third...
And as if it helps, mom later brought out the Chicken Essence for me, claiming that it will keep me up and about...yeah rite...im not so sure if it is a good idea to down a bottle of CE after three glasses of Red wine...
I understand that it is a family affair to drink on a Sunday evening, for some quality time together, and my parents always stress that drinking wine can boost your metabolism, or to put you to good sleep, paradoxically ...and we've been doing this for as long as i can remember...I s'pose that's where i got hold of my drinking habit...but really, it aint exactly bright to drink prior to an eight-hour working session...
Boss might find it amusing to have me coming in tipsy for once or twice, but the fascination will soon turn into annoyance if i have to turn in all the time with some level of alcohol lurking inside my body, effectively cutting my work load into half because im half as efficient and barely sober, that's not gonna put me inside anyone's good book, does it?
While he is concerned of my relationship problem right now, i found it disturbing when boss keeps asking if i want him to introduce some gals to me, keep asking when my off day is so that he can bring me out to the bar...apparently he has lotsa connections when it comes to eligible spinster in town...well dude, im half your age, so stop saying you know more gals my age than i do...i dun mind dating his daughters if they're gorgeous, but he rarely/never brings them out on any outing occasion.
**************
If im not too tired later tonight, i'll go for Harry Potter...wizardry is really my kinda thing, i LOVE magic...too bad is only fantasy...
Later...
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Lonely, Im Mr. Lonely...
I have nobody, for my own....
Geez, lately im feeling it again...i always do whenever the festive season is around the corner...Dun get me wrong, i am in no way whatsoever despise this period of the year, in fact, ive been looking forward towards it forever...
If only, there is some1 there......
If only, i can express my love for that some1......
If only, if only we could go away somewhere together....
******
What would I give
To live where you are?
What would I pay
To stay here beside you?
What would I do to see you
Smiling at me?
Where would we walk?
Where would we run?
If we could stay all day in the sun?
Just you and me
And I could be
Part of your world
I don't know when
I don't know how
But I know something's starting right now
Watch and you'll see
Some day I'll be
Part of your world
(lyrics adapted from the little mermaid - part of your world, reprise)
***************
Yeah, the other day i joined the folks for a BodyJam session in FF...
I felt good...
that i am in shape (nvm the beer belly, it is still a shape)
that i am agile
that i can keep up with the movements
that i look good dancing...(hehe, keep it to urself if you beg to differ...)
I will continue to join BJ, and possibly pilates, and yoga, and steps...not BodyCombat, not BodyPump...too hectic...
When you are in SHAPE...
You have confidence
You like to go shopping
You are attractive
You can flaunt your body at the beach
You have the capacity to eat what you like
You feel sexy
You feel as if nothing matters anymore
You feel on top of the world
I know all these are rather shalow, but studies reveal that people in shape is more likely to get employed than people who are overweight, obese...Nvm if im still single being IN SHAPE, im merely too choosy, i'll get some1 one day...
So, Join a gym today...
(FYI, im not working as a membership consultant in any fitness centre, im advocating because i want you to feel good as well...)
Geez, lately im feeling it again...i always do whenever the festive season is around the corner...Dun get me wrong, i am in no way whatsoever despise this period of the year, in fact, ive been looking forward towards it forever...
If only, there is some1 there......
If only, i can express my love for that some1......
If only, if only we could go away somewhere together....
******
What would I give
To live where you are?
What would I pay
To stay here beside you?
What would I do to see you
Smiling at me?
Where would we walk?
Where would we run?
If we could stay all day in the sun?
Just you and me
And I could be
Part of your world
I don't know when
I don't know how
But I know something's starting right now
Watch and you'll see
Some day I'll be
Part of your world
(lyrics adapted from the little mermaid - part of your world, reprise)
***************
Yeah, the other day i joined the folks for a BodyJam session in FF...
I felt good...
that i am in shape (nvm the beer belly, it is still a shape)
that i am agile
that i can keep up with the movements
that i look good dancing...(hehe, keep it to urself if you beg to differ...)
I will continue to join BJ, and possibly pilates, and yoga, and steps...not BodyCombat, not BodyPump...too hectic...
When you are in SHAPE...
You have confidence
You like to go shopping
You are attractive
You can flaunt your body at the beach
You have the capacity to eat what you like
You feel sexy
You feel as if nothing matters anymore
You feel on top of the world
I know all these are rather shalow, but studies reveal that people in shape is more likely to get employed than people who are overweight, obese...Nvm if im still single being IN SHAPE, im merely too choosy, i'll get some1 one day...
So, Join a gym today...
(FYI, im not working as a membership consultant in any fitness centre, im advocating because i want you to feel good as well...)
Friday, November 25, 2005
OMG.....
im totally not myself right now....im not drunk....just tipsy....
im starting to work right now....with my head spinning....
Jo, u owe me....i drank becoz of you...
we didnt down the entire red label if it wasnt for u...
red wine....carlsberg....
and now....
work....
im dying....
im starting to work right now....with my head spinning....
Jo, u owe me....i drank becoz of you...
we didnt down the entire red label if it wasnt for u...
red wine....carlsberg....
and now....
work....
im dying....
Thursday, November 24, 2005
feel like crying....
yeah........she just told me....that she is seeing someone now....
mayb i shd stop calling her........
mayb i shd stop asking her out.......
mayb i shd stop thinking bout the possibility....
mayb i shd jz forget bout it....
Life still carry on....
mayb i shd stop calling her........
mayb i shd stop asking her out.......
mayb i shd stop thinking bout the possibility....
mayb i shd jz forget bout it....
Life still carry on....
Monday, November 21, 2005
Christmas...
Yeah....im officially doing 'graveyard' shift again...
Sometimes, i feel im just being too nice...
X: Marcus, is it possible if i exchange shift with you for the next couple of weeks?
Me: Which shift are you scheduled to do?
X: I will be doing the midnight shift.
Me: ohh...may i know why you would like me to swap with you?
X: It aint convenient for me to come at midnight...you see, i do not have means of transportation...
Me: Geez...that sucks...
X: So are you cool with it?
Me: (damn dude, im not cool bout it) Oh yeah, i guess that wont be a problem...
X: That'd be great, thanks alot man...
Me: Yeah, dun mention it...(you can say that again...)
So...here i am...deprived of sleep...luckily im not hungry, otherwise im gonna get VERY cranky...Thank you Mom for that nice sandwiches from Crowne Plaza...you are the best...
Boss has been telling everyone im the 'whiner' in the office...
'It's too warm'
'There's so much to do'
'Do we get extra allowance'
'Why is this not working?'
'Why didnt you get more stuff for the fridge?'
'Who's gonna work on New Year eve?'
As for the last question, i have specifically made it clear that there will be NO WAY im coming in...i needa count down...so i was asking him who will be that scapegoat....he gave me that smirk and said: i will give present to that person who comes in, apart from the OT...
Geez...he's always doing that...but anyway, i dun think i want whatever gifts he is offering...it wont be a trip to toronto anyway (i asked if i could go since the boss is going), he said the trip is too expensive to pay for me...and that's it...
but really, i dun mind this boss of mine, he is kinda sporting, and i nv hide anything from him, not even for my intention NOT to stay long in this company, and my desire to go backpacking...He said i will needa give him three months notice before throwing in the resignation...but i know he's merely pulling my leg...im still under probation, which means i can leave within 24 h if i want to...
............
Christmas comes early this year...I saw the first Christmas tree in MPH the other day...aint that pretty? I'll hafta tell mom to set up the tree soon, i always like decorating it with ornaments...i wonder if she is gonna buy a new set this year...But the Angel will always be the same every year, standing on the tip...watching over us...protecting us...
We rarely put on the mistletoe, because we dun need one to get a peck from mom, and i dun feel comfortable if dad gives me one at my cheek...but we do have tinsels, lotsa them...it makes the house so bright...
I have yet to buy any Christmas present...i'll do it soon...
Tmr there will be a MBA fair at Westin Hotel, ive registered myself in it...i know i dun have the required two years working experience...but i needa know which Uni is offering the best course and the fees that come along with it...I need a MBA...
But i wont b surprised if i didnt show up tmr at the hotel...is my day off...
Sometimes, i feel like im more of a talker than a walker...
Truth is...i talk the talk and walk the walk...
Try me...
Sometimes, i feel im just being too nice...
X: Marcus, is it possible if i exchange shift with you for the next couple of weeks?
Me: Which shift are you scheduled to do?
X: I will be doing the midnight shift.
Me: ohh...may i know why you would like me to swap with you?
X: It aint convenient for me to come at midnight...you see, i do not have means of transportation...
Me: Geez...that sucks...
X: So are you cool with it?
Me: (damn dude, im not cool bout it) Oh yeah, i guess that wont be a problem...
X: That'd be great, thanks alot man...
Me: Yeah, dun mention it...(you can say that again...)
So...here i am...deprived of sleep...luckily im not hungry, otherwise im gonna get VERY cranky...Thank you Mom for that nice sandwiches from Crowne Plaza...you are the best...
Boss has been telling everyone im the 'whiner' in the office...
'It's too warm'
'There's so much to do'
'Do we get extra allowance'
'Why is this not working?'
'Why didnt you get more stuff for the fridge?'
'Who's gonna work on New Year eve?'
As for the last question, i have specifically made it clear that there will be NO WAY im coming in...i needa count down...so i was asking him who will be that scapegoat....he gave me that smirk and said: i will give present to that person who comes in, apart from the OT...
Geez...he's always doing that...but anyway, i dun think i want whatever gifts he is offering...it wont be a trip to toronto anyway (i asked if i could go since the boss is going), he said the trip is too expensive to pay for me...and that's it...
but really, i dun mind this boss of mine, he is kinda sporting, and i nv hide anything from him, not even for my intention NOT to stay long in this company, and my desire to go backpacking...He said i will needa give him three months notice before throwing in the resignation...but i know he's merely pulling my leg...im still under probation, which means i can leave within 24 h if i want to...
............
Christmas comes early this year...I saw the first Christmas tree in MPH the other day...aint that pretty? I'll hafta tell mom to set up the tree soon, i always like decorating it with ornaments...i wonder if she is gonna buy a new set this year...But the Angel will always be the same every year, standing on the tip...watching over us...protecting us...
We rarely put on the mistletoe, because we dun need one to get a peck from mom, and i dun feel comfortable if dad gives me one at my cheek...but we do have tinsels, lotsa them...it makes the house so bright...
I have yet to buy any Christmas present...i'll do it soon...
Tmr there will be a MBA fair at Westin Hotel, ive registered myself in it...i know i dun have the required two years working experience...but i needa know which Uni is offering the best course and the fees that come along with it...I need a MBA...
But i wont b surprised if i didnt show up tmr at the hotel...is my day off...
Sometimes, i feel like im more of a talker than a walker...
Truth is...i talk the talk and walk the walk...
Try me...
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Headache...
I could have drunk more that i can remember yesternight, coz earlier Mel was giving me a piece of her mind for putting a deaf ear on her advice. Well, i heard her at the party, i knew she meant well, and i had brushed her off...Truth is, she was forbidding me to drink Carlsberg after seeing me downing few glasses of red wine...Apparently, it aint a good idea to mix wine with beer, as i later found out...
This morning i woke up with a splitting headache, and i mean literally, SPLITTING...i could barely open my eyes and put my feet on terra firma, the pain was so intense, it still is actually, but less severe now...The pain is like as though someone is hammering you in the brain, and then squeezing the life outta it...Yeah, i probably shoulda listen to her, she's the expert in this really, having been leading a life of debauchery yesteryears and finally got enough of it and turned over a new leaf...Geez, can u believe she used to party EVERY night when she was in Gold Coast? Now that aint some records i would like to break....
So Catherine got married yesterday...She is actually my best friend Jo's sister...i saw it...i saw this glow of happiness on her face...a glow knowing that you will be with someone who loves you, a glow knowing that you won't be alone...She met him when they were studying together in sixth grade...they were both my seniors...and they are a complete match...
He was a, hmm...someone who excels in studies (i wanted to call him a dork...but he's my friend, haha...), she wasnt so good in studies...he taught her...and voila...the spark was triggered, and the fire has not gone dim since...what a romantic story, aye? She hates to party (unlike Jo), he doesnt drink, they both like to hang just aroung each other, they visit the Zoo (does anyone still do that?), they go to the park...they...are in their own sweet world...
Jo was exceptionally pretty yesternight...well, with the hair do and make up and elaborate gown, who wouldn't...so i was helping her by being the photographer...her mom has especially assigned me to take picture of her more instead of the other guests...well, there were some high profilers in the guest list...among them Datuk Tan kong choi (dunno spelling), and few other unknown datuks...Auntie Teoh is an active member in MCA, so i would say she cant afford a cheesy wedding dinner...
As usual, the dinner started late, as it is a norm of a typical Chinese wedding dinner...in which i loathe endlessly...what's with the waiting? Can't we just start without the late-comers? and who do they think they are coming in late? Geez, the phrase better late than never does not fit in here at all...i'd rather they dun turn up at all, frankly speaking...I know when i throw a party or a banquet next time, i'd never wait for those who has RSVPed but nevertheless decide to turn up fashionably late...
I dun think i'll ever have my own wedding dinner at all...what's the take of announcing to the whole world that you are getting married? Can't we just email our friends and relatives bout it? i'd use the money for an extravagant vacation instead...just the two of us...without people yelling at the top of their voices...YAMMMMMMMMM SENGGGGG.....however, i would still get few of my close friends together for a bash...but that happens with or without a wedding announcement...:)
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Ive decided i'd go to church camp afterall...this year they are having it at Awana Kijal...i guess i needed the rest and spiritual revival as well...ive been working too hard...well, at least i think i am...
Can't wait to go off soon....
This morning i woke up with a splitting headache, and i mean literally, SPLITTING...i could barely open my eyes and put my feet on terra firma, the pain was so intense, it still is actually, but less severe now...The pain is like as though someone is hammering you in the brain, and then squeezing the life outta it...Yeah, i probably shoulda listen to her, she's the expert in this really, having been leading a life of debauchery yesteryears and finally got enough of it and turned over a new leaf...Geez, can u believe she used to party EVERY night when she was in Gold Coast? Now that aint some records i would like to break....
So Catherine got married yesterday...She is actually my best friend Jo's sister...i saw it...i saw this glow of happiness on her face...a glow knowing that you will be with someone who loves you, a glow knowing that you won't be alone...She met him when they were studying together in sixth grade...they were both my seniors...and they are a complete match...
He was a, hmm...someone who excels in studies (i wanted to call him a dork...but he's my friend, haha...), she wasnt so good in studies...he taught her...and voila...the spark was triggered, and the fire has not gone dim since...what a romantic story, aye? She hates to party (unlike Jo), he doesnt drink, they both like to hang just aroung each other, they visit the Zoo (does anyone still do that?), they go to the park...they...are in their own sweet world...
Jo was exceptionally pretty yesternight...well, with the hair do and make up and elaborate gown, who wouldn't...so i was helping her by being the photographer...her mom has especially assigned me to take picture of her more instead of the other guests...well, there were some high profilers in the guest list...among them Datuk Tan kong choi (dunno spelling), and few other unknown datuks...Auntie Teoh is an active member in MCA, so i would say she cant afford a cheesy wedding dinner...
As usual, the dinner started late, as it is a norm of a typical Chinese wedding dinner...in which i loathe endlessly...what's with the waiting? Can't we just start without the late-comers? and who do they think they are coming in late? Geez, the phrase better late than never does not fit in here at all...i'd rather they dun turn up at all, frankly speaking...I know when i throw a party or a banquet next time, i'd never wait for those who has RSVPed but nevertheless decide to turn up fashionably late...
I dun think i'll ever have my own wedding dinner at all...what's the take of announcing to the whole world that you are getting married? Can't we just email our friends and relatives bout it? i'd use the money for an extravagant vacation instead...just the two of us...without people yelling at the top of their voices...YAMMMMMMMMM SENGGGGG.....however, i would still get few of my close friends together for a bash...but that happens with or without a wedding announcement...:)
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Ive decided i'd go to church camp afterall...this year they are having it at Awana Kijal...i guess i needed the rest and spiritual revival as well...ive been working too hard...well, at least i think i am...
Can't wait to go off soon....
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Buying Groceries...
Geez, wasnt they surprised when i walked in carrying dairies and breads and stuff? I enjoy seeing them flabbergasted like that, it doesnt happen quite often when they are in awe with the things i do, and this is one of them...
truth is, ive seldom/barely/never bought home groceries before...as i lay down DeliFrance's croissant(Le croissant pur beurre), danish and Chicken and mushroom Feuillete , missed the sultana (Le pain aux raisins), one of my favourites...i love QUICHE as well, it's a kinda pizza bread thingy that is so delicious it melts in your mouth...
I can see that Dad's proud that his son is finally fixing him supper for a change...since young, both my parents have been feedling me neverendingly, they still do, i was never hungry whenever im home, and missing breakfast is a big NONO at home. I love particularly mom's pasta and sandwiches...she used to make this mashed potato with Baguette....gosh, my mouth waters even to think bout it...and yes, croissant is her specialty as well, i like minced chicken the most for the fillings...
This morning, everyone was pulling my leg again in the office....they have nicknamed me 'kedai runcit Marcus' or literally Marcus' grocery store, jz because i brought with me cereals, biscuits, peanut butter, sausages, ice cream, bread, yoghurt, cheese, milk...among others...haha, alright, that's quite a list, but is it wrong to stock out something in the pantry so that i wont go hungry? the mamak store here sucks big time, and really..there's not alot of food around here...
Yesterday i finally got hold of Mark Twain's collection from MPH, it contains the adventure of Tom Sawyer, the adventure of Huckleberry Finn and Prince and Pauper, among others...I also bought Michael Crichton's State of Fear, one of the top ten bestseller in MPH...one glance at the top ten books and im quite surprised that i have eight of them...i guess im just a sucker for bestsellers....
Gonna attend a wedding dinner this sat...gotta save up some funds for the ang pao....been spending way too much lately....how to survive the remaining half a month? i really dunno.....haha...
truth is, ive seldom/barely/never bought home groceries before...as i lay down DeliFrance's croissant(Le croissant pur beurre), danish and Chicken and mushroom Feuillete , missed the sultana (Le pain aux raisins), one of my favourites...i love QUICHE as well, it's a kinda pizza bread thingy that is so delicious it melts in your mouth...
I can see that Dad's proud that his son is finally fixing him supper for a change...since young, both my parents have been feedling me neverendingly, they still do, i was never hungry whenever im home, and missing breakfast is a big NONO at home. I love particularly mom's pasta and sandwiches...she used to make this mashed potato with Baguette....gosh, my mouth waters even to think bout it...and yes, croissant is her specialty as well, i like minced chicken the most for the fillings...
This morning, everyone was pulling my leg again in the office....they have nicknamed me 'kedai runcit Marcus' or literally Marcus' grocery store, jz because i brought with me cereals, biscuits, peanut butter, sausages, ice cream, bread, yoghurt, cheese, milk...among others...haha, alright, that's quite a list, but is it wrong to stock out something in the pantry so that i wont go hungry? the mamak store here sucks big time, and really..there's not alot of food around here...
Yesterday i finally got hold of Mark Twain's collection from MPH, it contains the adventure of Tom Sawyer, the adventure of Huckleberry Finn and Prince and Pauper, among others...I also bought Michael Crichton's State of Fear, one of the top ten bestseller in MPH...one glance at the top ten books and im quite surprised that i have eight of them...i guess im just a sucker for bestsellers....
Gonna attend a wedding dinner this sat...gotta save up some funds for the ang pao....been spending way too much lately....how to survive the remaining half a month? i really dunno.....haha...
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Classical
Talk about getting all retro...recently ive been very obsessed with classicals...symptoms...ive been playing Chopin's Nocturne, opus 9, no. 2, over and over again...After Chopin, i would play Beethoven's Moonlight sonata, second movement as well...one of my favourites...
The thing about second movement in classical music is that, it is often in ADAGIO mode, which means Slow, Leisurely...contrary to first and third movement, where it was written by composer for Allegro, or allegretto, literally lively, brisk, rapid...
When it comes to playing a piece in Adagio, one needs to be filled with emotions...it comes out beautifully when you are especially in a melancholy mood...which described my feelings for the past few days...Moonlight Sonata is a depressing piece, as is most of other Beethoven's work, well...i wont blame the poor man, since he could never appreciate his own music, he was deaf...
As a verbatim quote from Beethoven himself, he was known as saying :"For two years I have avoided almost all social gatherings because it is impossible for me to say to people "I am deaf". If I belonged to any other profession it would be easier, but in my professsion it is a frightful state.."
I feel as if i could relate myself to his impairment, not on the physical side, but more on the mental side...there is an emptiness in which i could never fulfill...talk bout his overture: Pathetic...that's exactly my state right now...after that piece, i was always inclined to play Fur Elise, a cheerful turn from the blue notes...and it always brighten up my day...
Apart from classical music...ive been reading classics literature as well...im currently reading Charles Dicken's classic Oliver Twist...haha, i know...but ive always liked this classic as it reminds me of how fortunate i am...Yesterday during a sharing in Cell Group, we talked about honoring our parents, one of the commandment...and it kinda make me realise that i havent been having a heart to heart talk with my parents lately...Mom has been away for a week now, doing some voluntary work for the society...helping some rural schools to set up computer rooms, teaching the kids how to use 'em, and educating 'em the IT era...
As for dad, he has been rather busy himself, having his own activities, his games and his fellowship...and due to my working nature, staggered hours, i.e...whenever he is around, i will be working, and vice versa...i really needa make an effort to bond with 'em...they are the world to me...
On another note, it is mom's bday next week...she's turning 51...it's disheartening to see 'em getting old...and to acknowledge that they cant be with us forever...well...c'est la vie...i wonder if i shd give her a treat during the Hi-Tea...she wont hear of it, i know...
So back to the books...after Oliver, im going after tom sawyer, then it will be The Broker, by John Grisham, and followed by James Patterson...im doing good...
Updates on the TV series ive downloaded...Lost- episode 5, and Smallville - Episode 6, Charmed - Season 8...Ive finished watching Survivor Palau...going for Guatemala...Latest movie: Just Like Heaven, review: 8/10, i kinda like it, but ive always liked Reese Witherspoon, so...alright, that's about my life...for now...Pathetic as it sounds...i dun care...
The thing about second movement in classical music is that, it is often in ADAGIO mode, which means Slow, Leisurely...contrary to first and third movement, where it was written by composer for Allegro, or allegretto, literally lively, brisk, rapid...
When it comes to playing a piece in Adagio, one needs to be filled with emotions...it comes out beautifully when you are especially in a melancholy mood...which described my feelings for the past few days...Moonlight Sonata is a depressing piece, as is most of other Beethoven's work, well...i wont blame the poor man, since he could never appreciate his own music, he was deaf...
As a verbatim quote from Beethoven himself, he was known as saying :"For two years I have avoided almost all social gatherings because it is impossible for me to say to people "I am deaf". If I belonged to any other profession it would be easier, but in my professsion it is a frightful state.."
I feel as if i could relate myself to his impairment, not on the physical side, but more on the mental side...there is an emptiness in which i could never fulfill...talk bout his overture: Pathetic...that's exactly my state right now...after that piece, i was always inclined to play Fur Elise, a cheerful turn from the blue notes...and it always brighten up my day...
Apart from classical music...ive been reading classics literature as well...im currently reading Charles Dicken's classic Oliver Twist...haha, i know...but ive always liked this classic as it reminds me of how fortunate i am...Yesterday during a sharing in Cell Group, we talked about honoring our parents, one of the commandment...and it kinda make me realise that i havent been having a heart to heart talk with my parents lately...Mom has been away for a week now, doing some voluntary work for the society...helping some rural schools to set up computer rooms, teaching the kids how to use 'em, and educating 'em the IT era...
As for dad, he has been rather busy himself, having his own activities, his games and his fellowship...and due to my working nature, staggered hours, i.e...whenever he is around, i will be working, and vice versa...i really needa make an effort to bond with 'em...they are the world to me...
On another note, it is mom's bday next week...she's turning 51...it's disheartening to see 'em getting old...and to acknowledge that they cant be with us forever...well...c'est la vie...i wonder if i shd give her a treat during the Hi-Tea...she wont hear of it, i know...
So back to the books...after Oliver, im going after tom sawyer, then it will be The Broker, by John Grisham, and followed by James Patterson...im doing good...
Updates on the TV series ive downloaded...Lost- episode 5, and Smallville - Episode 6, Charmed - Season 8...Ive finished watching Survivor Palau...going for Guatemala...Latest movie: Just Like Heaven, review: 8/10, i kinda like it, but ive always liked Reese Witherspoon, so...alright, that's about my life...for now...Pathetic as it sounds...i dun care...
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Tolerance....
I got to know that i have been scheduled to work this coming Sunday morning and was not happy about it. Didnt i already make known that Sunday is absolutely offlimit for me? The commandment says that we should make the seventh day as Sabbath day...no one should work on this day, and we (Christian) should all go to the Church for a day of fellowship and to dwell on God's words...
I approached this co-worker of mine, he's a newbie, and man, his attitude sucks big time...So i was asking if he could take over my sunday morning shift from me while i replace his shift in the afternoon...Guess what, he said he cant b sure, as he would LOVE to sleep till late on a Sunday morning...well, apparently, he claimed that he needs to club till late at night on Sat....Duh....look at yourself, you don't even look cool enough to go clubbing....do you think everyone is eligible for the clubbing scene? Please dun b an eye sore having around town with that attire of yours....ugh...
Well, as much i would love to give my two cents worth on his dressing right in front of him...i kept it to myself...the boss cant afford to lose anyone right now when he is desperately hiring for more staff...so i maintained my composure and asked for his consideration....he replied that he will THINK ABOUT it....
Feeling a little pissed and disoriented...i mean, i shouldnt b angry with him, he has no obligation whatsoever to swap his shift with mine....but man...What's the matter with him? So i prayed and ask for God's intervention...worst come to worst, i will just not show up on Sunday, although that would b bad ethic, but c'mon....im at Hobson's choice...I'm singing on stage this Sun...
When the boss came in later, i approached him and told him straight off that i WONT b coming in this Sun, pls find a replacement for me...he seemed to be sympathetic, and said he will see to it...My boss knows ive been pulling my weight for the company since its launch last month...im glad he told me that and i do appreciate an acknowledgement when i get one...is not that i want people to give me credits for whatever ive done...but aint is just sweet when someone put in a word of compliment for you?
But i digress...
Later i plan to get my long hair shorted...will go back to Peek-A-Boo, where ive frequent over the past three years...im thinking of changing my hairstyle altogether, but dunno if im bold enough to venture into Seth's zone of creativity...he always have this funky ideas that make one stands out...i dun wanna look flamblyant, nor would i wanna look dull....so i guess i'll just choose something in between...
Ive gone back to my gym routine, following the regime that ive learned from my trainer...i dunno if ive seen improvement in myself...im definitely toner than before...but im still skinny...i take pride in my chest, but loathe the tummy that i have...is gonna take more than jz sit-ups to trim it down...but ive figured out few crunches that i can work on...beer gut is absolutely disgusting...
Im so restless....is Christmas soon..........let's embrace the spirit and be Merry.....
I approached this co-worker of mine, he's a newbie, and man, his attitude sucks big time...So i was asking if he could take over my sunday morning shift from me while i replace his shift in the afternoon...Guess what, he said he cant b sure, as he would LOVE to sleep till late on a Sunday morning...well, apparently, he claimed that he needs to club till late at night on Sat....Duh....look at yourself, you don't even look cool enough to go clubbing....do you think everyone is eligible for the clubbing scene? Please dun b an eye sore having around town with that attire of yours....ugh...
Well, as much i would love to give my two cents worth on his dressing right in front of him...i kept it to myself...the boss cant afford to lose anyone right now when he is desperately hiring for more staff...so i maintained my composure and asked for his consideration....he replied that he will THINK ABOUT it....
Feeling a little pissed and disoriented...i mean, i shouldnt b angry with him, he has no obligation whatsoever to swap his shift with mine....but man...What's the matter with him? So i prayed and ask for God's intervention...worst come to worst, i will just not show up on Sunday, although that would b bad ethic, but c'mon....im at Hobson's choice...I'm singing on stage this Sun...
When the boss came in later, i approached him and told him straight off that i WONT b coming in this Sun, pls find a replacement for me...he seemed to be sympathetic, and said he will see to it...My boss knows ive been pulling my weight for the company since its launch last month...im glad he told me that and i do appreciate an acknowledgement when i get one...is not that i want people to give me credits for whatever ive done...but aint is just sweet when someone put in a word of compliment for you?
But i digress...
Later i plan to get my long hair shorted...will go back to Peek-A-Boo, where ive frequent over the past three years...im thinking of changing my hairstyle altogether, but dunno if im bold enough to venture into Seth's zone of creativity...he always have this funky ideas that make one stands out...i dun wanna look flamblyant, nor would i wanna look dull....so i guess i'll just choose something in between...
Ive gone back to my gym routine, following the regime that ive learned from my trainer...i dunno if ive seen improvement in myself...im definitely toner than before...but im still skinny...i take pride in my chest, but loathe the tummy that i have...is gonna take more than jz sit-ups to trim it down...but ive figured out few crunches that i can work on...beer gut is absolutely disgusting...
Im so restless....is Christmas soon..........let's embrace the spirit and be Merry.....
Sunday, November 06, 2005
A day of reunion
So i woke up early morning on Saturday, getting all dressed up - well, not so dressed up...coz i decided that i would merely put on a polo-T and jeans and i was good to go...As it happened, i was bombarded with questions and awkward stares from my buddies when i met them at pyramid for a day of reunion...as EXPECTED...
In fact, i wouldnt blame them for being so surprised, ive never, NEVER, once wore a polo T when i hangout with 'em during the five varsity years...it simply caught them off guard to see me toning down my attire...where's the flamboyant Marcus? where's the funky T-shirts with funky words, or the vintage inspired with paints all over, or the one with tears and bleached like it was done accidentally?
Honestly, since i started working, i thought it was time to grow up, no more getting dressed up in a teenager-inclined-attire and imply to the whole world that i have nothing better to do than to loiter on the street or to get drunk in a bar...Yeah, it's about time to change the whole image to one who is seemingly established and to look sorta manly, kinda macho-man wannabe...I just wouldnt take it if people start telling me that i have a malfunction wardrobe, or a poor sense of taste, which is so contrary to my nature...
The transition should take place gradually, while i would still continue shopping at Topshop, Esprit, and Guess, i would venture into Zara, Raoul, Philosophy and the like...for a more sophisticated look, assumingly...Well, one good thing about my attire that day, Chloe later pointed out, is that she likes the DKNY sneaker i was wearing...well, not too bad afterall, a word of complinent is all i needed...Note to self: No more polos when i hangout with this gang again...
We had a fine time at redbox, well, at least i had, since i havent sung in Karaoke for like two weeks already...haha, that seemed like a long time really, for i like learning new songs there...We adjourned to Starbucks later for some catching up...apparently everyone is doing so well with their jobs, describing every details and every corner of what they are currently involved in, the projects, the gossips, the politics and all...
I always felt like an outcast whenever im with them, coz im the only fella doing non-engineering related work...well, likewise for Serious, but he's gonna be a politician one of these days, that sounds like something, rite? it's sad to tell them my plan to go backpacking, coz they would nv encourage me...advising me to go later when i had my career all stable and going somewhere...i jz couldnt wait...deep inside me, i know that when i come back from my trip, no one would consider hiring me, not after a year or two not working, but instead walking on some other part of the world...the knowledge would be gone, and my skills worthless...if that happens, i figure...i would just go and study MBA and see if i'll be going somewhere...
We played a game of bowling next, before tucking into Sushi and Sushi King...the highlight of the day was when i bought myself some Shifts and a sweater from Esprit...I jz love to shop, dun i? Of coz, to see the others again after so many months is heart-warming...at one point, i was even considering working in Penang to be with them...They have all offered to send my resume to their superiors...but then again, the timing is not right...i cant commit myself to any jobs right now...i needa go somewhere FIRST...
i hope my adamant attitude wont backfire and come back to haunt me forever...i know my parents wont mind, they will support me for whatever decisions i make...life is short, and i always tell people that i adopt the philosophy from Nike...
Just Do It...
i simply luv it...
In fact, i wouldnt blame them for being so surprised, ive never, NEVER, once wore a polo T when i hangout with 'em during the five varsity years...it simply caught them off guard to see me toning down my attire...where's the flamboyant Marcus? where's the funky T-shirts with funky words, or the vintage inspired with paints all over, or the one with tears and bleached like it was done accidentally?
Honestly, since i started working, i thought it was time to grow up, no more getting dressed up in a teenager-inclined-attire and imply to the whole world that i have nothing better to do than to loiter on the street or to get drunk in a bar...Yeah, it's about time to change the whole image to one who is seemingly established and to look sorta manly, kinda macho-man wannabe...I just wouldnt take it if people start telling me that i have a malfunction wardrobe, or a poor sense of taste, which is so contrary to my nature...
The transition should take place gradually, while i would still continue shopping at Topshop, Esprit, and Guess, i would venture into Zara, Raoul, Philosophy and the like...for a more sophisticated look, assumingly...Well, one good thing about my attire that day, Chloe later pointed out, is that she likes the DKNY sneaker i was wearing...well, not too bad afterall, a word of complinent is all i needed...Note to self: No more polos when i hangout with this gang again...
We had a fine time at redbox, well, at least i had, since i havent sung in Karaoke for like two weeks already...haha, that seemed like a long time really, for i like learning new songs there...We adjourned to Starbucks later for some catching up...apparently everyone is doing so well with their jobs, describing every details and every corner of what they are currently involved in, the projects, the gossips, the politics and all...
I always felt like an outcast whenever im with them, coz im the only fella doing non-engineering related work...well, likewise for Serious, but he's gonna be a politician one of these days, that sounds like something, rite? it's sad to tell them my plan to go backpacking, coz they would nv encourage me...advising me to go later when i had my career all stable and going somewhere...i jz couldnt wait...deep inside me, i know that when i come back from my trip, no one would consider hiring me, not after a year or two not working, but instead walking on some other part of the world...the knowledge would be gone, and my skills worthless...if that happens, i figure...i would just go and study MBA and see if i'll be going somewhere...
We played a game of bowling next, before tucking into Sushi and Sushi King...the highlight of the day was when i bought myself some Shifts and a sweater from Esprit...I jz love to shop, dun i? Of coz, to see the others again after so many months is heart-warming...at one point, i was even considering working in Penang to be with them...They have all offered to send my resume to their superiors...but then again, the timing is not right...i cant commit myself to any jobs right now...i needa go somewhere FIRST...
i hope my adamant attitude wont backfire and come back to haunt me forever...i know my parents wont mind, they will support me for whatever decisions i make...life is short, and i always tell people that i adopt the philosophy from Nike...
Just Do It...
i simply luv it...
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