Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Desert loving in your eyes all the way
If I listen to your lies would you say
Im a man without conviction
Im a man who doesnt know
How to sell a contradiction
You come and go
You come and go
Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon
You come and go
You come and go
Loving would be easy if your colors were like my dream
Red, gold and green
Red, gold and green
Didnt hear your wicked words every day
And you used to be so sweet I heard you say
That my love was an addiction
When we cling our love is strong
When you go youre gone forever
You string along
You string along
Every day is like a survival
Youre my lover not my rival
Every day is like a survival
Youre my lover not my rival
Im a man without conviction
Im a man who doesnt know
How to sell a contradication
You come and go
You come and go
Monday, April 13, 2009
Mobile Sardine
One week ago, Public Transport Council (PTC) fined Singapore Bus Services Transit (SBS) and Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) for breach of quality of services standards. The fine amount was $4,500 and $100 respectively. Report is here.
However, the list of buses making into the list was a mere 20. I would have close one eye, two eyes or dont even bothered about the news, given that these two bus companies are striving to improve the quality standards.
But this evening, i seriously doubt about the standards of been improving. The bus number is in the list, to say the least. By the time the last passenger got onto the bus, the bus is already a mobile sardine. I wonder how PTC derive the percentage, especially the "not exceeding 95% during weekday peak hours"
Is it to the point where passengers standing at the front entrance of the steps, where bus captains have no other alternatives but not to stop at the next bus stop until majority of the passengers are alighting at the same bus stop?
Or is it to the point where passengers' faces are been sqeezed to the windows that hit the 95%?
Dont get me wrong. I did saw other bus captains on standby the moment the first bus is filled to a certain extent that the bus captain direct the rest of the passengers to the next bus. I did saw 2 buses coming at the same time.
Somehow, this bus number is on the list.
However, the list of buses making into the list was a mere 20. I would have close one eye, two eyes or dont even bothered about the news, given that these two bus companies are striving to improve the quality standards.
But this evening, i seriously doubt about the standards of been improving. The bus number is in the list, to say the least. By the time the last passenger got onto the bus, the bus is already a mobile sardine. I wonder how PTC derive the percentage, especially the "not exceeding 95% during weekday peak hours"
Is it to the point where passengers standing at the front entrance of the steps, where bus captains have no other alternatives but not to stop at the next bus stop until majority of the passengers are alighting at the same bus stop?
Or is it to the point where passengers' faces are been sqeezed to the windows that hit the 95%?
Dont get me wrong. I did saw other bus captains on standby the moment the first bus is filled to a certain extent that the bus captain direct the rest of the passengers to the next bus. I did saw 2 buses coming at the same time.
Somehow, this bus number is on the list.
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Blogged!
I received an email from Amy Liu from the Marketing Dept of Blogged.com that my blog is reviewed by the editors and got a score of 6.3/10 for Frequency of updates, relevance of content, site design, and writing style.
Thanks Amy!
Thanks Amy!
Friday, April 03, 2009
Personality Type - ISTP
Basically, this website shows us that there are 16 different personalities. There isnt a need to answer any questions, no need to choose any favourite colours, neither is there a need to redo the quiz to your liking. Different people got different personalities and im not any different from others as well.
As for me, im the ISTP type which stands for Introverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving.
This is my strength and weakness as an ISTP, which includes status as a lover, parent and friends.
This link shows how i should improve in an ISTP mentality.
Apologises for having to link up as, if i cut and paste the 3 pages long, it will look very wordy and people might lose interest. I am recommending this website to those who wants to know more about themselves. =)
As for me, im the ISTP type which stands for Introverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving.
This is my strength and weakness as an ISTP, which includes status as a lover, parent and friends.
This link shows how i should improve in an ISTP mentality.
Apologises for having to link up as, if i cut and paste the 3 pages long, it will look very wordy and people might lose interest. I am recommending this website to those who wants to know more about themselves. =)
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Cowboy Bar
These are the bunch of barflies that i got to know over the years since i joined the Cowboy Bar 2 years ago. Same time when i enrolled to poly. ><
From Cowboy Bar forum to Plurk to Facebook, we are typical up-to-date with technology that keeps us in touch anywhere in the world. In case you wonder, we have move to Plurk instead of going back to the Cowboy Bar forum.
The reason of pixelling the pictures is they want to remain anonymous in the virtual world. As for how we treat people when first came into the Bar, you would have a culture shock. That's for you to guess, for us to find out.
However, these people wont bring their virtual identity to the real world. We meet up for wii-gatherings during festive holidays, or meet up every Thursday for Wala for a couple of drinks.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
For you
I have say what i want to say. Initially i was waiting for you to scold or post an emotional outburst, but nothing comes out of it.
I have nothing to hide. If what i have say is able to break down the ice 2 years ago, then i believe is worth it. However, i doubt so given that we were in different modules, different classes most of the time, even now.
Ok, nothing good to see in my blog liao..
I have nothing to hide. If what i have say is able to break down the ice 2 years ago, then i believe is worth it. However, i doubt so given that we were in different modules, different classes most of the time, even now.
Ok, nothing good to see in my blog liao..
Friday, March 20, 2009
Loss of words
Im very puzzled at the moment.
Someone is reading my blog which i find it very puzzling as she only start to read my blog right after the exams. If you are saying that you are first time visitor, i have no comments. But to see it on a daily basis, i will start to get very suspicious already.
Currently, im at a loss of words to blog or comment. I want to say something out but i cant seem to force myself to say it out loud. Because i know that, once i say it, it will either improve the situation or worsen it.
Pfft....
Someone is reading my blog which i find it very puzzling as she only start to read my blog right after the exams. If you are saying that you are first time visitor, i have no comments. But to see it on a daily basis, i will start to get very suspicious already.
Currently, im at a loss of words to blog or comment. I want to say something out but i cant seem to force myself to say it out loud. Because i know that, once i say it, it will either improve the situation or worsen it.
Pfft....
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Comfort zone
This morning, i called my academic manager regarding the new semester modules and enquiry about working in the private sector.
I think i just found my comfort zone in my current working place. Though i have to deal with 4 person's workload, i dont feel any pressure as i was given my own time to finish my work. It just make my time go faster.
However, she prefers me to work in the bank due to my relevant course of study.
Oh well, see how it goes ba.. Maybe i do need to get out of my comfort zone..
I think i just found my comfort zone in my current working place. Though i have to deal with 4 person's workload, i dont feel any pressure as i was given my own time to finish my work. It just make my time go faster.
However, she prefers me to work in the bank due to my relevant course of study.
Oh well, see how it goes ba.. Maybe i do need to get out of my comfort zone..
Monday, March 09, 2009
The lady
This post is dedicated to someone..
Once upon a time, a big monk and a little monk were travelling together. They came to the bank of a river and found the bridge was damaged. They had to wade across the river. There was a pretty lady who was stuck at the damaged bridge and couldn't cross the river. The big monk offered to carry her across the river on his back. The lady accepted.
The little monk was shocked by the move of the big monk. 'How can big brother carry a lady when we are supposed to avoid all intimacy with females?' thought the little monk. But he kept quiet. The big monk carried the lady across the river and the small monk followed unhappily. When they crossed the river, the big monk let the lady down and they parted ways with her.
All along the way for several miles, the little monk was very unhappy with the act of the big monk. He was making up all kinds of accusations about big monk in his head. This got him madder and madder. But he still kept quiet. And the big monk had no inclination to explain his situation.
Finally, at a rest point many hours later, the little monk could not stand it any further, he burst out angrily at the big monk, 'How can you claim yourself a devout monk, when you seize the first opportunity to touch a female, especially when she is very pretty? All your teachings to me make you a big hypocrite'.
The big monk looked surprised and said, 'I had put down the pretty lady at the river bank many hours ago, how come you are still carrying her along?'
[This very old Chinese Zen story reflects the thinking of many people today. We encounter many unpleasant things in our life, they irritate us and they make us angry. Sometimes, they cause us a lot of hurt, sometimes they cause us to be bitter or jealous. But like the little monk, we are not willing to let them go away. We keep on carrying the baggage of the 'pretty lady' with us. We let them keep on coming back to hurt us, make us angry, make us bitter and cause us a lot of agony. Why? Simply because we are not willing to put down or let go of the baggage of the 'pretty lady'. We should let go of the pretty lady immediately after crossing the river, that is after the unpleasant event is over. This will immediately remove all our agonies. There is no need to be further hurt by the unpleasant event after it is over.]
Once upon a time, a big monk and a little monk were travelling together. They came to the bank of a river and found the bridge was damaged. They had to wade across the river. There was a pretty lady who was stuck at the damaged bridge and couldn't cross the river. The big monk offered to carry her across the river on his back. The lady accepted.
The little monk was shocked by the move of the big monk. 'How can big brother carry a lady when we are supposed to avoid all intimacy with females?' thought the little monk. But he kept quiet. The big monk carried the lady across the river and the small monk followed unhappily. When they crossed the river, the big monk let the lady down and they parted ways with her.
All along the way for several miles, the little monk was very unhappy with the act of the big monk. He was making up all kinds of accusations about big monk in his head. This got him madder and madder. But he still kept quiet. And the big monk had no inclination to explain his situation.
Finally, at a rest point many hours later, the little monk could not stand it any further, he burst out angrily at the big monk, 'How can you claim yourself a devout monk, when you seize the first opportunity to touch a female, especially when she is very pretty? All your teachings to me make you a big hypocrite'.
The big monk looked surprised and said, 'I had put down the pretty lady at the river bank many hours ago, how come you are still carrying her along?'
[This very old Chinese Zen story reflects the thinking of many people today. We encounter many unpleasant things in our life, they irritate us and they make us angry. Sometimes, they cause us a lot of hurt, sometimes they cause us to be bitter or jealous. But like the little monk, we are not willing to let them go away. We keep on carrying the baggage of the 'pretty lady' with us. We let them keep on coming back to hurt us, make us angry, make us bitter and cause us a lot of agony. Why? Simply because we are not willing to put down or let go of the baggage of the 'pretty lady'. We should let go of the pretty lady immediately after crossing the river, that is after the unpleasant event is over. This will immediately remove all our agonies. There is no need to be further hurt by the unpleasant event after it is over.]
Friday, March 06, 2009
Big difference
Finally i realised the difference of working in a government agency and a private sector. And it's a huge difference.
When i worked in Ministry of Transport, the workload had been more or less settled and assigned to me. However, the company that im currently working is entirely different thing. You have to take the initiative to ask for work to be done if not, you will be sitting in office rotting.
Both have their pros and cons. But private sector have an advantage over it because the lack of the red tape. You cant shoot email all the way up to the top when you are in government sector. But you could do that when you are in private sector.
If given a choice, i will definitely go for private sector.
When i worked in Ministry of Transport, the workload had been more or less settled and assigned to me. However, the company that im currently working is entirely different thing. You have to take the initiative to ask for work to be done if not, you will be sitting in office rotting.
Both have their pros and cons. But private sector have an advantage over it because the lack of the red tape. You cant shoot email all the way up to the top when you are in government sector. But you could do that when you are in private sector.
If given a choice, i will definitely go for private sector.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Purpose of life
Today on the way home from work and it was taking longer than usual to reach home. For awhile, i thought i was having a bad day as wherever the bus ply the route, there will be a massive traffic jam.
Then i realised there was an accident happened when i saw the EMAS signboard. I looked further ahead, i saw police blinkers. Must be a minor accident, that was what i thought initially.
When accidents happened, all the motorcycles and vehicles will slow down and see the vehicle plate number to buy 4D. Even the bus driver. What i saw next, it was just like an unknown force that stop me from pursuing my goals and ambitions.
Fatal accident. Blood been washed away by water as though the traffic police are clearing the evidence. But the memory is still running in my mind right now. And it leads me to think that life is indeed precious. What you achieve will be gone in an instant.
And somehow an inevitable question that got me asking, "Achieve so much, what's the use? At the end of the day, also have to die."
Then i realised there was an accident happened when i saw the EMAS signboard. I looked further ahead, i saw police blinkers. Must be a minor accident, that was what i thought initially.
When accidents happened, all the motorcycles and vehicles will slow down and see the vehicle plate number to buy 4D. Even the bus driver. What i saw next, it was just like an unknown force that stop me from pursuing my goals and ambitions.
Fatal accident. Blood been washed away by water as though the traffic police are clearing the evidence. But the memory is still running in my mind right now. And it leads me to think that life is indeed precious. What you achieve will be gone in an instant.
And somehow an inevitable question that got me asking, "Achieve so much, what's the use? At the end of the day, also have to die."
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Passion Lost
It has come to a time where i think i have lost the passion of blogging. World events like current affairs are coming in so fast that if you blogged a day late, it's considered old news liao.
As for my own, I have ushered in the New Year on a quiet note. Though i still meet up with the barflies for gatherings or special events, I would say the current status suits me the best. If only I could maintain the stagnant line throughout the year. heh
Studies-wise, I have finished my 2nd year technically with only exams to go.
Well, i do have some news to blog about. Most probably will do it after exams.
As for my own, I have ushered in the New Year on a quiet note. Though i still meet up with the barflies for gatherings or special events, I would say the current status suits me the best. If only I could maintain the stagnant line throughout the year. heh
Studies-wise, I have finished my 2nd year technically with only exams to go.
Well, i do have some news to blog about. Most probably will do it after exams.
Monday, January 26, 2009
A strong mind
Take a look at this video. This man shows just how strong his mind and body can be. Without hands and legs, he still live like an able-bodied person.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Arab's playground
So it has been widely reported that Arab countries are trying to buy Chelsea Football Club and Liverpool Football Club.
Liverpool Football Club is facing the credit crunch where money dried up literally with no money to spend on players and new stadium, while Chelsea Football Club is the owner is sick of the club as he wants the club to be the Europe's elite by winning the European Cup, but so far have been elusive to him.
With a combined worth of $1 billion of these 2 clubs, prehaps the Arab owners could have use the money to better uses. Maybe the following suggestions might work:
- Buy over all Singapore football clubs, improve the standards of local footballers with other foreigners. But then, it will only have negative spillovers as the standards of Singapore footballers is getting worse. World Cup qualifiers, Asian Cup qualifiers, not even a sniff at Finals. One best example will be England. Every foreign players plying their trade there, England footballers are on the decline, even their performance in the World Cup and no-show in European Championships says it all.
- Host World Cup in Singapore, or prehaps present the World Cup trophy to Singapore. Money can buy anything to make the world go round.
- Or to award the Arabs a Nobel prize for saving the current world economy.
Any better suggestions?
Liverpool Football Club is facing the credit crunch where money dried up literally with no money to spend on players and new stadium, while Chelsea Football Club is the owner is sick of the club as he wants the club to be the Europe's elite by winning the European Cup, but so far have been elusive to him.
With a combined worth of $1 billion of these 2 clubs, prehaps the Arab owners could have use the money to better uses. Maybe the following suggestions might work:
- Buy over all Singapore football clubs, improve the standards of local footballers with other foreigners. But then, it will only have negative spillovers as the standards of Singapore footballers is getting worse. World Cup qualifiers, Asian Cup qualifiers, not even a sniff at Finals. One best example will be England. Every foreign players plying their trade there, England footballers are on the decline, even their performance in the World Cup and no-show in European Championships says it all.
- Host World Cup in Singapore, or prehaps present the World Cup trophy to Singapore. Money can buy anything to make the world go round.
- Or to award the Arabs a Nobel prize for saving the current world economy.
Any better suggestions?
Friday, January 02, 2009
Joke
First post of 2009 shall begin with a joke.
A Taiwanese man with very poor, practically no knowledge of English once visited the US.
His name happened to be Teng Xiao Ping.
At the Immigration desk, the officer asked him a few questions to verify his true intentions of coming to the US :-
First he was asked, "What is the last name of our first President?"
Not knowing English neither what was the question, he guessed they must have asked him for his family name. So he replied,"Wa Sing Teng" (in Hokkien meaning My Last Name is Teng).
The officer heard "Washington" (same sound) so passed him of the first question.
Second question was, "What do you intend to do in the US?" This time the Taiwanese thought, naturally he would be asked of his first name.
So he replied, "Xiao Ping." The officer heard "Shopping", so nodded and proceeded with his third question.
"What car do you drive back home?"
The tourist thought he was asked of his marital status, so he exclaimed, "Wa Bo Bo!" (in Hokkien meaning I don't have a wife).
And the officer heard "Volvo".So he smiled with pleasure and asked another question.
The fourth question was, "Who is the most popular basketball player here in the US?"
By this time our Taiwanese friend was getting a bit impatient and annoyed hence shouted, "Mai Ho Wa Ja Dan. ("meaning don't let me wait here).
The officer heard, "Michael Jordan!".
With great appreciation for this tourist's wide knowledge about the US, the officer let him through without further harassment.
A Taiwanese man with very poor, practically no knowledge of English once visited the US.
His name happened to be Teng Xiao Ping.
At the Immigration desk, the officer asked him a few questions to verify his true intentions of coming to the US :-
First he was asked, "What is the last name of our first President?"
Not knowing English neither what was the question, he guessed they must have asked him for his family name. So he replied,"Wa Sing Teng" (in Hokkien meaning My Last Name is Teng).
The officer heard "Washington" (same sound) so passed him of the first question.
Second question was, "What do you intend to do in the US?" This time the Taiwanese thought, naturally he would be asked of his first name.
So he replied, "Xiao Ping." The officer heard "Shopping", so nodded and proceeded with his third question.
"What car do you drive back home?"
The tourist thought he was asked of his marital status, so he exclaimed, "Wa Bo Bo!" (in Hokkien meaning I don't have a wife).
And the officer heard "Volvo".So he smiled with pleasure and asked another question.
The fourth question was, "Who is the most popular basketball player here in the US?"
By this time our Taiwanese friend was getting a bit impatient and annoyed hence shouted, "Mai Ho Wa Ja Dan. ("meaning don't let me wait here).
The officer heard, "Michael Jordan!".
With great appreciation for this tourist's wide knowledge about the US, the officer let him through without further harassment.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
For a change
For a change this coming new year, i dont think i will be blogging quite frequently. I just dont have anything that catches my attention, no personal issues or stuff, neither are there any good or bad news to blog.
By saying that, i could be rather pre-occupied with my personal goals to such an extent that i may be labelled as an anti-social. There is a certainty that my blog will definitely have cob-webs. hah.
Anyway, will like to wish everyone a happy new year. And also, wishing someone, "Happy '20th' Birthday!!" on the last day of the year. Good sia, had 2 birthdays within a year!!
By saying that, i could be rather pre-occupied with my personal goals to such an extent that i may be labelled as an anti-social. There is a certainty that my blog will definitely have cob-webs. hah.
Anyway, will like to wish everyone a happy new year. And also, wishing someone, "Happy '20th' Birthday!!" on the last day of the year. Good sia, had 2 birthdays within a year!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Sense of frustration
I feel a sense of frustration yet i dont feel like blogging it out.
Sometimes i really wonder and wish it could have been better.
Sometimes i feel helpless. Even lending out a hand or ear could be prove to be so difficult.
Sometimes i really wish to pour out everything to you. But you may find it hard to understand.
It's so near yet we are so far apart.
Sometimes doubts creeped into my mind.
I wondered is there any way to earn your trust. Again, it proved to be futile.
Argh.
Sometimes i really wonder and wish it could have been better.
Sometimes i feel helpless. Even lending out a hand or ear could be prove to be so difficult.
Sometimes i really wish to pour out everything to you. But you may find it hard to understand.
It's so near yet we are so far apart.
Sometimes doubts creeped into my mind.
I wondered is there any way to earn your trust. Again, it proved to be futile.
Argh.
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Voice missing
Lately, i have been feeling like someone who got step onto my toes for unknown reasons. Im not that interested or in a way kpo about other people's lives, future plans or whatsoever reasons. Even if people were to tell me, is just one ear in, the other ear out.
On both occasions where we meet up for dinner, i didnt even initiate the topic in the first place. It was the other party that mentioned about it, that i followed up along the way. I recommend someone in a better position to give advise and to talk to, yet i kana arrowed for spreading the news too fast. WTF?!?
Furthermore, i did some minor mistakes, and have apologised. Somehow, i dont think my apologises was sincere enough because i read the blog. And it lead me to think that i shouldnt have apologise at all in the first place.
I just realised that my voice was presumed to be missing.
On both occasions where we meet up for dinner, i didnt even initiate the topic in the first place. It was the other party that mentioned about it, that i followed up along the way. I recommend someone in a better position to give advise and to talk to, yet i kana arrowed for spreading the news too fast. WTF?!?
Furthermore, i did some minor mistakes, and have apologised. Somehow, i dont think my apologises was sincere enough because i read the blog. And it lead me to think that i shouldnt have apologise at all in the first place.
I just realised that my voice was presumed to be missing.
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