Something interesting I got in the mail today:
As I mature
As I mature I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in.
I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just assholes.
I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.
I've learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you'd better have a big willy or huge boobs.
I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are more screwed up than you think.
I've learned that you can keep vomiting long after you think you're finished.
I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.
I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades, and there had better be a lot of money to take its place!
I've learned that 99% of the time when something isn't working in your house, one of your kids did it
I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon
and all the less important ones just never go away.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Monday, November 29, 2004
If I were a brand...
Light a candle (Copyright by Pick Yin) 
Whenever you see darkness, there is extraordinary opportunity for the light to burn brighter. It is an opportunity for self-improvement.
I am thinking about doing a personal brand building - I want a stronger brand that speaks well for myself and creates presence wherever I am. I must get out of my invisible mode and be more visible! They say, the race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running. I must keep on running to keep ahead.
The Other Side of Nel
As suggested by Women's Weekly magazine, I carried out a poll among my friends to take stock of my current personal brand as a basis for my new personal brand - "If I were a brand, what would I be? Why do you think so?"
The responses I received were eye openers and some were totally unexpected.
Prince Charming: Prada - immaculate, sexy, unrivalled in quality although I am tempted to say Durex - reliable, safe and elastic.
Belle of the Ball: Rolls Royce - limited edition, only those with discerning taste, or an acquired taste dares, and with the means to spend, can own me. (wow...I never thought that, really)
Lynn: Rolex - very upmarket and top of the range.
Soul Sista: Still thinking...
See Ming: Clinique Happy - so cheerful, people want to be with you because your smile is infectious (she's really sweet).
Deep Blue Sea: Still thinking...
Mr. Feel Good: Haagen Daz - distinct, vibrant, energetic, but at the same time, sexy, cool and calm - you make me wanna go wild (I won't know how to respond if this is a pick-up line, I'd probably find it easier to walk a hundred miles or go climb up a mountain).
Suku: Nike - Just Do It! (Great! Nike was the Goddess of Victory)
Va Va Voom: Toyota Camry - relible, safe and strong - built for comfort.
Black Dude: Habib Jewels - top quality diamonds that are worth every cent are every girl's best friend, massive appeal - everyone would love to have a piece of you. (oh, he does like me afterall)
Graveyard Shift: Still thinking...
Party Chick: Huh? Brand? I'm too tipsy to think right now... (yeah, one sip and she goes tipsy already)
Chi Chi: Marks & Spencer or Cadbury Hot Chocolates - homely, warm and fuzzy - gives me comfort (hehehe...I always stuff her with loads of food when she comes over to my house).
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Bloggers, you're welcome to add your opinions.
Whenever you see darkness, there is extraordinary opportunity for the light to burn brighter. It is an opportunity for self-improvement.
I am thinking about doing a personal brand building - I want a stronger brand that speaks well for myself and creates presence wherever I am. I must get out of my invisible mode and be more visible! They say, the race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running. I must keep on running to keep ahead.
The Other Side of Nel
As suggested by Women's Weekly magazine, I carried out a poll among my friends to take stock of my current personal brand as a basis for my new personal brand - "If I were a brand, what would I be? Why do you think so?"
The responses I received were eye openers and some were totally unexpected.
Prince Charming: Prada - immaculate, sexy, unrivalled in quality although I am tempted to say Durex - reliable, safe and elastic.
Belle of the Ball: Rolls Royce - limited edition, only those with discerning taste, or an acquired taste dares, and with the means to spend, can own me. (wow...I never thought that, really)
Lynn: Rolex - very upmarket and top of the range.
Soul Sista: Still thinking...
See Ming: Clinique Happy - so cheerful, people want to be with you because your smile is infectious (she's really sweet).
Deep Blue Sea: Still thinking...
Mr. Feel Good: Haagen Daz - distinct, vibrant, energetic, but at the same time, sexy, cool and calm - you make me wanna go wild (I won't know how to respond if this is a pick-up line, I'd probably find it easier to walk a hundred miles or go climb up a mountain).
Suku: Nike - Just Do It! (Great! Nike was the Goddess of Victory)
Va Va Voom: Toyota Camry - relible, safe and strong - built for comfort.
Black Dude: Habib Jewels - top quality diamonds that are worth every cent are every girl's best friend, massive appeal - everyone would love to have a piece of you. (oh, he does like me afterall)
Graveyard Shift: Still thinking...
Party Chick: Huh? Brand? I'm too tipsy to think right now... (yeah, one sip and she goes tipsy already)
Chi Chi: Marks & Spencer or Cadbury Hot Chocolates - homely, warm and fuzzy - gives me comfort (hehehe...I always stuff her with loads of food when she comes over to my house).
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Bloggers, you're welcome to add your opinions.
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Worry, worry, worry
I think I am a constant worrier - I worry for no reason sometimes. If I am not worried about something at some point of time - I'd be worried that I am not worried at all. It is worrying me now that I am a constant worrier. But I get worried if I don't worry enough. I worried that I don't get enough rest, and I worry if I'm resting more than I need. Worrying has become a habit that I slip into it without thinking. A vicious cycle, indeed.
But I don't get anxiety attacks, though, and I don't become a nervous wreck either. I'm usually calm and collected, and usually think fast in emergency situations - I don't panic easily too.
It is just that my mind is always working, non-stop, even as I sleep. While I sleep, I can see myself dreaming, and my mind became conscious that I was dreaming. If it's a good dream, I can see myself smiling at myself dreaming. If it's a bad dream, I would be telling myself to wake up right away. It's like a consciousness outside another consciousness.
Anyways, today I read an article on iVillage.co.uk, about anxiety.
The article says, "Anxiety isn't just mentally painful. It's physically debilitating - if you're a constant worrier, you could cut up to seven and a half years from your life. Plus, being caught in the worry trap can have a negative impact on your working life, marriage and health.
So how can you beat your worries? This is what the article suggests.
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Whether it's feeling anxious about our career, social life, sex life or size of our backsides, follow these tips and get a handle on your stress.
Assess the problem
So first, assess the extent of your problem. Respond 'yes' or 'no' to these eight statements
1. I have a lot on my mind at the moment
2. Sometimes I lie awake worrying
3. I find it hard to concentrate because I'm anxious
4. I get edgy if things go wrong
5. I often spend all day fretting
6. People always say I worry too much
7. Sometimes I cry from anxiety
8. Worry gives me tension headaches, back pain or tummy problems
Analysis:
The more questions you say yes too, the more caught you are in the worry trap; the ones at the bottom of the list have more serious implications than the ones at the top.
- One or two 'yes' responses particularly if you give them to the early numbers 1-4, mean that you're fine.
- Three to four 'yes' responses, spread out over the statements, mean that you do have a worry problem but are not in crisis.
- More than four 'yes' responses anywhere on the list and you are firmly caught in the worry trap.
Nel scores three - I have a lot on my mind at the moment, I find it hard to concentrate because I'm anxious, worry gives me tension headaches, back pain or tummy problems. Great, means I do have a worry problem but am not in crisis. Phew!
Here's what the article suggests that we do to create a non-worry climate.
Create a non-worry climate
Your first line of attack against worry should be to arm yourself generally against stress and anxiety - because to have the energy and motivation to cope, you need to be physically and emotionally strong.
1. Eat a healthy balanced diet
2. Get at least seven hours of relaxed, deep, good quality sleep each night
3. Take regular exercise, at least three times a week
4. Spend some time outdoors each day, to ward off SAD
5. Make sure your living and working environments are comfortable and supportive
6. Spend at least 15 minutes each day relaxing or meditating
7. At least twice a week, do something so absorbing that you forget your problems: listen to music, garden, write, paint, knit, walk, dance
8. Cultivate the habit of positivity in what you think, feel and say: think well of others, be kind to yourself, notice what's good and shrug off what's bad
9. Give yourself treats: at least one minor self-indulgence per day, at least one major one per week. 10. Find a higher meaning in life, so that when things get hard you are able to remember that there is a plan and a higher purpose
Nel's confession: I haven't been doing any of the above for at least 9 months, except for numbers 7-9. I write blogs, which is an absorbing 15 minutes a day (when it rains it pours when I'm inspired to write), and I think positively most of the time, but I give myself too much treats that I worry that I over indulge myself sometimes. I really should work on eating healthily, exercising enough, getting enough sleep, relaxing enough, and start doing my outdoor activities again. I haven't hiked in 9 months.
Learn to troubleshoot
Even once you've established a positive life climate, some areas in your life - work, money, love, friendship - may tip you into the worry trap. You need to develop the mental strategy of troubleshooting potentially worrying life issues.
1. Ask: Is it a problem?
Some things you worry about may not actually be a problem. You may have imagined that your man is losing interest, or that your boss is critical of you. You need to confirm your information, maybe even check out your anxieties with the person concerned.
In particular, if you're worrying about something that may happen in the future, look at how high the probability actually is. Sure, you need to protect yourself against disaster - but when you're in the worry trap, sometimes you set your 'smoke detector' way too high and end up worrying about something that just isn't happening or isn't going to happen.
2. Ask: Is it my problem?
Some problems that you worry about may not actually be yours to solve. Either you can't solve it - there is, after all, nothing you can do about getting old or dying. Or, it's someone else's problem to solve - your friend's love life and your Mum's weight problem need your sympathy and support, but not your constant anxiety.
3. Ask: What can I do?
It's always better to sort something out than to worry about it. So set a clear outcome for the problem you're facing. Then get your confidence up by thinking back to the times you've solved similar problems, and remind yourself of your strengths. If you still feel that you couldn't cope, list out the extras you need - assistance from others, extra training, more financial or practical help. Then act - remembering to give yourself motivational rewards at regular intervals along the way.
3. Ask: Am I still worrying?
Once you're taking action, the most effective and useful thing to do is to stop fretting about the issue. But you may still be in the worry trap; worrying has become a habit that you slip into it without thinking.
If so, once you spot the early signs - constant fretting, shakiness, irritability or lack of energy - stop immediately. Calm yourself, by breathing slowly, relaxing deliberately, slowing your actions down, smiling to signal positivity to your body. Then concentrate on positive things: past successes or future hopes.
Finally take one small action - even something absolutely tiny - that will make you feel you are succeeding. Even fixing your make-up or doing the washing up will put you firmly back in control again and lower your worry level.
Resources
There are some excellent resources around at present to help you break out of the worry trap. I would recommend:
How to Stop Worrying by Frank Tallis (Sheldon Press, £6.99)
Shift your thinking, Change your life by Mo Shapiro (Sheldon Press, £6.99)
Fearless Living by Rhonda Britten (Hodder & Stoughton, £10.00)
Embracing Uncertainty by Susan Jeffers (Hodder & Stoughton,£10.00)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson (Hodder & Stoughton,£7.99)
But I don't get anxiety attacks, though, and I don't become a nervous wreck either. I'm usually calm and collected, and usually think fast in emergency situations - I don't panic easily too.
It is just that my mind is always working, non-stop, even as I sleep. While I sleep, I can see myself dreaming, and my mind became conscious that I was dreaming. If it's a good dream, I can see myself smiling at myself dreaming. If it's a bad dream, I would be telling myself to wake up right away. It's like a consciousness outside another consciousness.
Anyways, today I read an article on iVillage.co.uk, about anxiety.
The article says, "Anxiety isn't just mentally painful. It's physically debilitating - if you're a constant worrier, you could cut up to seven and a half years from your life. Plus, being caught in the worry trap can have a negative impact on your working life, marriage and health.
So how can you beat your worries? This is what the article suggests.
====================================================================
Whether it's feeling anxious about our career, social life, sex life or size of our backsides, follow these tips and get a handle on your stress.
Assess the problem
So first, assess the extent of your problem. Respond 'yes' or 'no' to these eight statements
1. I have a lot on my mind at the moment
2. Sometimes I lie awake worrying
3. I find it hard to concentrate because I'm anxious
4. I get edgy if things go wrong
5. I often spend all day fretting
6. People always say I worry too much
7. Sometimes I cry from anxiety
8. Worry gives me tension headaches, back pain or tummy problems
Analysis:
The more questions you say yes too, the more caught you are in the worry trap; the ones at the bottom of the list have more serious implications than the ones at the top.
- One or two 'yes' responses particularly if you give them to the early numbers 1-4, mean that you're fine.
- Three to four 'yes' responses, spread out over the statements, mean that you do have a worry problem but are not in crisis.
- More than four 'yes' responses anywhere on the list and you are firmly caught in the worry trap.
Nel scores three - I have a lot on my mind at the moment, I find it hard to concentrate because I'm anxious, worry gives me tension headaches, back pain or tummy problems. Great, means I do have a worry problem but am not in crisis. Phew!
Here's what the article suggests that we do to create a non-worry climate.
Create a non-worry climate
Your first line of attack against worry should be to arm yourself generally against stress and anxiety - because to have the energy and motivation to cope, you need to be physically and emotionally strong.
1. Eat a healthy balanced diet
2. Get at least seven hours of relaxed, deep, good quality sleep each night
3. Take regular exercise, at least three times a week
4. Spend some time outdoors each day, to ward off SAD
5. Make sure your living and working environments are comfortable and supportive
6. Spend at least 15 minutes each day relaxing or meditating
7. At least twice a week, do something so absorbing that you forget your problems: listen to music, garden, write, paint, knit, walk, dance
8. Cultivate the habit of positivity in what you think, feel and say: think well of others, be kind to yourself, notice what's good and shrug off what's bad
9. Give yourself treats: at least one minor self-indulgence per day, at least one major one per week. 10. Find a higher meaning in life, so that when things get hard you are able to remember that there is a plan and a higher purpose
Nel's confession: I haven't been doing any of the above for at least 9 months, except for numbers 7-9. I write blogs, which is an absorbing 15 minutes a day (when it rains it pours when I'm inspired to write), and I think positively most of the time, but I give myself too much treats that I worry that I over indulge myself sometimes. I really should work on eating healthily, exercising enough, getting enough sleep, relaxing enough, and start doing my outdoor activities again. I haven't hiked in 9 months.
Learn to troubleshoot
Even once you've established a positive life climate, some areas in your life - work, money, love, friendship - may tip you into the worry trap. You need to develop the mental strategy of troubleshooting potentially worrying life issues.
1. Ask: Is it a problem?
Some things you worry about may not actually be a problem. You may have imagined that your man is losing interest, or that your boss is critical of you. You need to confirm your information, maybe even check out your anxieties with the person concerned.
In particular, if you're worrying about something that may happen in the future, look at how high the probability actually is. Sure, you need to protect yourself against disaster - but when you're in the worry trap, sometimes you set your 'smoke detector' way too high and end up worrying about something that just isn't happening or isn't going to happen.
2. Ask: Is it my problem?
Some problems that you worry about may not actually be yours to solve. Either you can't solve it - there is, after all, nothing you can do about getting old or dying. Or, it's someone else's problem to solve - your friend's love life and your Mum's weight problem need your sympathy and support, but not your constant anxiety.
3. Ask: What can I do?
It's always better to sort something out than to worry about it. So set a clear outcome for the problem you're facing. Then get your confidence up by thinking back to the times you've solved similar problems, and remind yourself of your strengths. If you still feel that you couldn't cope, list out the extras you need - assistance from others, extra training, more financial or practical help. Then act - remembering to give yourself motivational rewards at regular intervals along the way.
3. Ask: Am I still worrying?
Once you're taking action, the most effective and useful thing to do is to stop fretting about the issue. But you may still be in the worry trap; worrying has become a habit that you slip into it without thinking.
If so, once you spot the early signs - constant fretting, shakiness, irritability or lack of energy - stop immediately. Calm yourself, by breathing slowly, relaxing deliberately, slowing your actions down, smiling to signal positivity to your body. Then concentrate on positive things: past successes or future hopes.
Finally take one small action - even something absolutely tiny - that will make you feel you are succeeding. Even fixing your make-up or doing the washing up will put you firmly back in control again and lower your worry level.
Resources
There are some excellent resources around at present to help you break out of the worry trap. I would recommend:
How to Stop Worrying by Frank Tallis (Sheldon Press, £6.99)
Shift your thinking, Change your life by Mo Shapiro (Sheldon Press, £6.99)
Fearless Living by Rhonda Britten (Hodder & Stoughton, £10.00)
Embracing Uncertainty by Susan Jeffers (Hodder & Stoughton,£10.00)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson (Hodder & Stoughton,£7.99)
Friday, November 26, 2004
Grafitti, grafitti on the wall
Grafitti, grafitti on the wall, who's the most pathetic of them all?
I would like to reiterate my case, Grafitti artists are a group of utter nuisances – they have principles but no backbone – speaking up your mind on public walls may get you heard. But it is an irresponsible act of cowards to leave your mark and hide. I hate graffiti – I don’t like to see destruction.
This morning I saw grafitti on the elevator wall at my condominium building. Someone complaining about Mr Aw-ful, our building manager not doing anything to clean the swimming pool.
For Pete's sake, just shoot a proper complaint letter to the management, will ya! Write to the newspapers if you want, write it on your blog too, but leave the walls alone. I like to see my walls clean, and the grafitti is an eye sore. Grafitti writers are a bunch of pathetic backboneless losers! Especially when they are also residents of the building - in metaphorical terms, why shit on your own bed?
I would like to reiterate my case, Grafitti artists are a group of utter nuisances – they have principles but no backbone – speaking up your mind on public walls may get you heard. But it is an irresponsible act of cowards to leave your mark and hide. I hate graffiti – I don’t like to see destruction.
This morning I saw grafitti on the elevator wall at my condominium building. Someone complaining about Mr Aw-ful, our building manager not doing anything to clean the swimming pool.
For Pete's sake, just shoot a proper complaint letter to the management, will ya! Write to the newspapers if you want, write it on your blog too, but leave the walls alone. I like to see my walls clean, and the grafitti is an eye sore. Grafitti writers are a bunch of pathetic backboneless losers! Especially when they are also residents of the building - in metaphorical terms, why shit on your own bed?
Thursday, November 25, 2004
The problem is not materialism
His Holiness the Dalai Lama once said, "The problem is not materialism as such. Rather, it is the underlying assumption that full satisfaction can arise from gratifying the senses alone. Unlike animals whose quest for happiness is restricted to survival and to the immediate gratification of sensory desires, we human beings have the capacity to experience happiness at a deeper level which, when achieved, can overwhelm unhappy experiences."
Reflecting on what he said, I can see why we have a lot of unhappy people on this planet - espcially more so in modern cities around the world.
Don't you agree that people have become superficial, materialistic and hedonistic. Why? To gratify our senses to no end.
While communication technology is becoming more advanced and are supposed to bring us closer to each other, people don't "connect" to each other - even kids stay indoors to chat on yahoo, instead of playing together or meeting up to chat.
We just want more of everything - and thought it would make us happy.
People are lacking a sense of purpose in life and money is everything.
Reflecting on what he said, I can see why we have a lot of unhappy people on this planet - espcially more so in modern cities around the world.
Don't you agree that people have become superficial, materialistic and hedonistic. Why? To gratify our senses to no end.
While communication technology is becoming more advanced and are supposed to bring us closer to each other, people don't "connect" to each other - even kids stay indoors to chat on yahoo, instead of playing together or meeting up to chat.
We just want more of everything - and thought it would make us happy.
People are lacking a sense of purpose in life and money is everything.
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Corrupt Politicians vs Terrorists
I logged on to www.kakiseni.com today to check out an art exhibition by Jorg Shimon Shuldness: A Mystical Painter from Switzerland currently on display at The National Art Gallery, from Nov 5-28, 2004.
The synopsis says: “This exhibition will provide an opportunity for viewers to contemplate the works of Jorg Shimon Shuldhess, an artist from Switzerland who paints to "return to the cosmic forces what he had taken from them". An uncompromising believer in his own brand of humane philosophy, this mystical artist even changed his original family name of Schulthess into Shuldhess in order to underline his belief that mankind is loaded with guilt (in German: schuld).”
Voter's Poll
After browsing through, I decided to take a voter’s poll on the website. The question asked: “Which of the following should be put in jail in order that you might have a sense of tranquility?”
The multiple choices are: Transexuals, Sodomites, Grafitti artists, Oppositions, Terrorists, Documentary makers, Reckless motorbikers, Direct salespersons, Bad actors, Republicans, Moralists, CEOs of multinational corporations, or Corrupt politicians (is that redundant?).
Nel thinks:
Although a sore to the eyes sometimes, Transexuals are a harmless group, really, and most have stronger principles than some Moralists and a lot safer than reckless motorbikers.
Republicans especially President Bush are as redundant as corrupt politicians – but America elected him as President despite clear stupidity in his actions and thoughts, I wonder why, or should I at all.
Vote Republican
I try my best to avoid Direct salespersons but I do know they’re making a living too. Grafitti artists are a group of utter nuisances – they have principles but no backbone – speaking up your mind on public walls may get you heard. But it is an irresponsible act of cowards to leave your mark and hide. I hate graffiti – I don’t like to see destruction.
I don’t like Bad actors either but I can just turn off the tube or don’t watch their movies at all. Believe it or not, we have so many bad actors in our midst – some paid and some are not – and I know many of them personally. I don’t know if they know that I know that they are indeed very bad actors and terrible liars. I hate terribly good liars too.
Nice people, mean people
Some Moralists are genuine, but some, on the other hand, are hypocrites – haven’t we learned in Anthropology and Sociology that morals are a relative subject. What is moral in one culture and religion may not be true in another – how do we judge morals? I believe we should hold to our own morals and not judge others based on our own – you can only judge another based on their own standards.
I hate politics – so I hardly bothered about the Oppositions – although I do glanced in the newspapers from time to time – and shake my head in irony - when some politicians made uncalled for remarks and brought up irrelevant issues. Corrupt politicians, and Oppositions – they will always be around. There’s no use losing sleep over them. Just vote wisely when you are at the election poll next time.
I like Documentary makers – documentaries are my knowledge portal. I’m a fan of National Geographic and Discovery channels. CEOs of multinational corporations – we need them for the economy.
Nel decides:
I think Terrorists would make me lose my sleep the most. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have opted out from the Satria GTI Road Tour to Southern Thailand – I better not get entangled with the military terrorists there. I may be adventurous, but I do love myself and value my life, safety and health above all.
What the actual voter's poll results say:
Transexuals 3% (12)
Sodomites 5% (20)
Grafitti artists 0% (2)
Oppositions 1% (6)
Terrorists 21% (76)
Documentary makers 1% (6)
Reckless motorbikers 13% (46)
Direct salespersons 5% (20)
Bad actors 7% (25)
Republicans 3% (11)
Moralists 3% (14)
CEOs of multinational corporations 3% (14)
Corrupt politicians (is that redundant?) 28%
Nel wonders:
It seems that while 21% voted for terrorists, apparently even more so people lose sleep over Corrupt politicians (28%). I strongly disagree with the masses. Like I said earlier, Corrupt politicians will always be around. There’s no use losing sleep over them – better to use your voting power wisely at the election poll.
The synopsis says: “This exhibition will provide an opportunity for viewers to contemplate the works of Jorg Shimon Shuldhess, an artist from Switzerland who paints to "return to the cosmic forces what he had taken from them". An uncompromising believer in his own brand of humane philosophy, this mystical artist even changed his original family name of Schulthess into Shuldhess in order to underline his belief that mankind is loaded with guilt (in German: schuld).”
Voter's Poll
After browsing through, I decided to take a voter’s poll on the website. The question asked: “Which of the following should be put in jail in order that you might have a sense of tranquility?”
The multiple choices are: Transexuals, Sodomites, Grafitti artists, Oppositions, Terrorists, Documentary makers, Reckless motorbikers, Direct salespersons, Bad actors, Republicans, Moralists, CEOs of multinational corporations, or Corrupt politicians (is that redundant?).
Nel thinks:
Although a sore to the eyes sometimes, Transexuals are a harmless group, really, and most have stronger principles than some Moralists and a lot safer than reckless motorbikers.
Republicans especially President Bush are as redundant as corrupt politicians – but America elected him as President despite clear stupidity in his actions and thoughts, I wonder why, or should I at all.
Vote Republican
I try my best to avoid Direct salespersons but I do know they’re making a living too. Grafitti artists are a group of utter nuisances – they have principles but no backbone – speaking up your mind on public walls may get you heard. But it is an irresponsible act of cowards to leave your mark and hide. I hate graffiti – I don’t like to see destruction.
I don’t like Bad actors either but I can just turn off the tube or don’t watch their movies at all. Believe it or not, we have so many bad actors in our midst – some paid and some are not – and I know many of them personally. I don’t know if they know that I know that they are indeed very bad actors and terrible liars. I hate terribly good liars too.
Nice people, mean people
Some Moralists are genuine, but some, on the other hand, are hypocrites – haven’t we learned in Anthropology and Sociology that morals are a relative subject. What is moral in one culture and religion may not be true in another – how do we judge morals? I believe we should hold to our own morals and not judge others based on our own – you can only judge another based on their own standards.
I hate politics – so I hardly bothered about the Oppositions – although I do glanced in the newspapers from time to time – and shake my head in irony - when some politicians made uncalled for remarks and brought up irrelevant issues. Corrupt politicians, and Oppositions – they will always be around. There’s no use losing sleep over them. Just vote wisely when you are at the election poll next time.
I like Documentary makers – documentaries are my knowledge portal. I’m a fan of National Geographic and Discovery channels. CEOs of multinational corporations – we need them for the economy.
Nel decides:
I think Terrorists would make me lose my sleep the most. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have opted out from the Satria GTI Road Tour to Southern Thailand – I better not get entangled with the military terrorists there. I may be adventurous, but I do love myself and value my life, safety and health above all.
What the actual voter's poll results say:
Transexuals 3% (12)
Sodomites 5% (20)
Grafitti artists 0% (2)
Oppositions 1% (6)
Terrorists 21% (76)
Documentary makers 1% (6)
Reckless motorbikers 13% (46)
Direct salespersons 5% (20)
Bad actors 7% (25)
Republicans 3% (11)
Moralists 3% (14)
CEOs of multinational corporations 3% (14)
Corrupt politicians (is that redundant?) 28%
Nel wonders:
It seems that while 21% voted for terrorists, apparently even more so people lose sleep over Corrupt politicians (28%). I strongly disagree with the masses. Like I said earlier, Corrupt politicians will always be around. There’s no use losing sleep over them – better to use your voting power wisely at the election poll.
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Pantu Se-Malaya
To all Muslim bloggers celebrating Aidil Fitri:
Selamat Hari Raya & Eid Mubarak!
Have a safe journey if you're travelling!
Here's a pantun to my fellow Malaysians:
PANTUN SE-MALAYA
Kelantan...
Make ikke cicoh budu
Jange lupo tamboh satar
Kelik rayo taksir laju
Nanti rayo dale sepita
Terengganu...
Makang ubi jamang jepong
Makang kepok cicah cuke
Bulang pose mung bengong
Bulang raye mung gile
Pahang...
Sepadan Pahang ada kasino
Nasi dagang ikan patin
Jange mu masam muko
Raya makan rendang sadin
Johor...
Cegitu cegini awak suke
Awak suke kite tak suke
Esok luse hari raye
Sama-sama bersuke rie
Melaka...
Hawau kau berak merate
Kaki bengkak ulau patok
Kalu balik naik kerete
Jangan pandu kalau ngantok
N. Sembilan...
Masak lomak cili api
Campo dongan daun turi
Hari rayo kolumpo sopi
Tinggal penyamun dongan pencuri
(org kolumpo jgn kocik ati!!)
Selangor/K.Lumpur...
Wa cakap lu wa tak tau
Tapi wa tipu sama lu
Raya jangan buat tak tau
Angpau ada bagi gua dulu
Perak...
Gulai tempoyak ikan mayong
Deroyan busok tebok tupai
Pandu hemat ingat kampong
Asal teman selamat sampai
Kedah...
Aloq Staq terketaq-ketaq
Lapaq perut makan pau
Macam mana tak ketaq
Kena paksa bagi angpau
Penang...
Nasi kandaq kedai mamak
Anak mami juai pesemboq
Lepas raya usah dok triak
Kalu ceti mai ikut dapoq
Perlis...
Padang besaq kecik aja
Tempat siam lalu lalang
Hari raya kita berbelanja
Jangan sampai menambah utang
Sorry la Sabah n Sarawak jauh nak kena naik belon baru boleh buat Pantun.
Selamat Hari Raya & Eid Mubarak!
Have a safe journey if you're travelling!
Here's a pantun to my fellow Malaysians:
PANTUN SE-MALAYA
Kelantan...
Make ikke cicoh budu
Jange lupo tamboh satar
Kelik rayo taksir laju
Nanti rayo dale sepita
Terengganu...
Makang ubi jamang jepong
Makang kepok cicah cuke
Bulang pose mung bengong
Bulang raye mung gile
Pahang...
Sepadan Pahang ada kasino
Nasi dagang ikan patin
Jange mu masam muko
Raya makan rendang sadin
Johor...
Cegitu cegini awak suke
Awak suke kite tak suke
Esok luse hari raye
Sama-sama bersuke rie
Melaka...
Hawau kau berak merate
Kaki bengkak ulau patok
Kalu balik naik kerete
Jangan pandu kalau ngantok
N. Sembilan...
Masak lomak cili api
Campo dongan daun turi
Hari rayo kolumpo sopi
Tinggal penyamun dongan pencuri
(org kolumpo jgn kocik ati!!)
Selangor/K.Lumpur...
Wa cakap lu wa tak tau
Tapi wa tipu sama lu
Raya jangan buat tak tau
Angpau ada bagi gua dulu
Perak...
Gulai tempoyak ikan mayong
Deroyan busok tebok tupai
Pandu hemat ingat kampong
Asal teman selamat sampai
Kedah...
Aloq Staq terketaq-ketaq
Lapaq perut makan pau
Macam mana tak ketaq
Kena paksa bagi angpau
Penang...
Nasi kandaq kedai mamak
Anak mami juai pesemboq
Lepas raya usah dok triak
Kalu ceti mai ikut dapoq
Perlis...
Padang besaq kecik aja
Tempat siam lalu lalang
Hari raya kita berbelanja
Jangan sampai menambah utang
Sorry la Sabah n Sarawak jauh nak kena naik belon baru boleh buat Pantun.
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Career mid life crisis?
I discovered corporate communications and public relations as a career by accident, because of my love for writing and organizing events. Ever since, I have enjoyed it and have been passionate at it for almost 10 years - until now.
Undertall
Lately, I have doubts about doing it for the next 20 years to retirement - and I find myself exploring alternative career plans. But I really don't know what I want to do right now - or what other things that I would be good at, and I haven't explored enough.
Is this what you call a career mid life crisis?
Undertall
Lately, I have doubts about doing it for the next 20 years to retirement - and I find myself exploring alternative career plans. But I really don't know what I want to do right now - or what other things that I would be good at, and I haven't explored enough.
Is this what you call a career mid life crisis?
Mujo
An interesting story:
Mujo or mujur in Standard Bahasa means "fortunate" or "lucky".
In Terengganu it means more than that. Mujo is an attitude, a testament to the optimism of the Terengganu folks. I believe that Terengganunese are optimistic. I haven't heard of any suicides there yet. No news whatsoever of people jumping down from coconut trees or drinking expired budu (preserved anchovy thick sauce) neat in order to expire themselves.
You must remember that Terengganu people lived with ferries, morning papers that came in the night and other things people in the West Coast take for granted. In spite of doing without 4D shops, discos, malls or Hot Spot-enabled coffee houses, they are surviving well without any mental hospital in sight. All because they have mujo.
Like I mentioned previously, mujo encapsulate a philosophy in itself. It means one should thank God that it is not worse. Time for an illustration.
Cut to a scene of 3 village ladies in their kemban washing clothes by the village well:
Mok Long Selamoh: Guane doh adik mung Mek? (How is your brother Mek?)
Mok Teh Som : Bakpe pulok adik dia? (What happened to her brother?)
Mok Long Selamoh: Laaa! Mung dok tau ke Som? (You don't know Som?)
Mok Teh Som :Dok tau setarang kita. (I don't know anything)
Mok Long Selamoh: Adik Mek ni kena langgor lori kemareng. (Mek's brother was knocked down by a lorry yesterday)
Mek Beso : Bukang lori Mok Long, beng ikang! (It wasn't a lorry Mok Long, it was a fish van)
Mok Long Selamoh: Mujo bukang lori! (Lucky it wasn't a lorry)
Mok Teh Som :Pah tu? Terok ke? (Then? Was he seriously injured?)
Mek Beso : Kaki patah sebelah......(One leg was broken)
Mok Teh Som : Mujo dok patoh dua dua (Lucky both legs weren't broken)
Mok Long Selamoh : Tu pong mujo dreba beng dang brek. (It was lucky that the van driver braked in time)
Mek Beso : Mujo beng tu dok laju.. (Lucky the van wasn't going fast..)
(Fade to black.)
If both legs were broken, the response would be "Mujo dok pecoh pala"(Lucky the head wasn't broken). If the head WAS broken, the response would be "Mujo dok mati" (Lucky he didn't die). If the worst happened and the brother died, the mujo would still surface. "Mujo lah bukang adik kita" (Lucky it wasn't my brother). You get the drift.....
Mujo. A nice word. Adopt it. Embrace it. It will preserve your sanity.
Mujo or mujur in Standard Bahasa means "fortunate" or "lucky".
In Terengganu it means more than that. Mujo is an attitude, a testament to the optimism of the Terengganu folks. I believe that Terengganunese are optimistic. I haven't heard of any suicides there yet. No news whatsoever of people jumping down from coconut trees or drinking expired budu (preserved anchovy thick sauce) neat in order to expire themselves.
You must remember that Terengganu people lived with ferries, morning papers that came in the night and other things people in the West Coast take for granted. In spite of doing without 4D shops, discos, malls or Hot Spot-enabled coffee houses, they are surviving well without any mental hospital in sight. All because they have mujo.
Like I mentioned previously, mujo encapsulate a philosophy in itself. It means one should thank God that it is not worse. Time for an illustration.
Cut to a scene of 3 village ladies in their kemban washing clothes by the village well:
Mok Long Selamoh: Guane doh adik mung Mek? (How is your brother Mek?)
Mok Teh Som : Bakpe pulok adik dia? (What happened to her brother?)
Mok Long Selamoh: Laaa! Mung dok tau ke Som? (You don't know Som?)
Mok Teh Som :Dok tau setarang kita. (I don't know anything)
Mok Long Selamoh: Adik Mek ni kena langgor lori kemareng. (Mek's brother was knocked down by a lorry yesterday)
Mek Beso : Bukang lori Mok Long, beng ikang! (It wasn't a lorry Mok Long, it was a fish van)
Mok Long Selamoh: Mujo bukang lori! (Lucky it wasn't a lorry)
Mok Teh Som :Pah tu? Terok ke? (Then? Was he seriously injured?)
Mek Beso : Kaki patah sebelah......(One leg was broken)
Mok Teh Som : Mujo dok patoh dua dua (Lucky both legs weren't broken)
Mok Long Selamoh : Tu pong mujo dreba beng dang brek. (It was lucky that the van driver braked in time)
Mek Beso : Mujo beng tu dok laju.. (Lucky the van wasn't going fast..)
(Fade to black.)
If both legs were broken, the response would be "Mujo dok pecoh pala"(Lucky the head wasn't broken). If the head WAS broken, the response would be "Mujo dok mati" (Lucky he didn't die). If the worst happened and the brother died, the mujo would still surface. "Mujo lah bukang adik kita" (Lucky it wasn't my brother). You get the drift.....
Mujo. A nice word. Adopt it. Embrace it. It will preserve your sanity.
When the absolute is absolute
I-ch'ing said: "When the absolute is absolute, it is incomplete; within completeness there is also the relative. When the relative is relative, it is not material; even within matter, completeness remains. Deep in the night, there's the energy that brings on dawn; when the sun is at its peak, it lights up the skies."
From "The Pocket Zen Reader," edited by Thomas Cleary, 1999. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Boston, www.shambhala.com.
From "The Pocket Zen Reader," edited by Thomas Cleary, 1999. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Boston, www.shambhala.com.
Saturday, November 06, 2004
Birthday Characteristics
Birthdays: (Look below for your characteristics)
January 01 - 09 ~ Dog
January 10 - 24 ~ Mouse
January 25 - 31 ~ Lion
February 01 - 05 ~ Cat
February 06 - 14 ~ Dove
February 15 - 21 ~ Turtle
February 22 - 28 ~ Panther
March 01 - 12 ~ Monkey
March 13 - 15 ~ Lion
March 16 - 23 ~ Mouse
March 24 - 31 ~ Cat
April 01 - 03 ~ Dog
April 04 - 14 ~ Panther
April 15 - 26 ~ Mouse
April 27 - 30 ~ Turtle
May 01 - 13 ~ Monkey
May 14 - 21 ~ Dove
May 22 - 31 ~ Lion
June 01 - 03 ~ Mouse
June 04 - 14 ~ Turtle
June 15 - 20 ~ Dog
June 21 - 24 ~ Monkey
June 25 - 30 ~ Cat
July 01 - 09 ~ Mouse
July 10 - 15 ~ Dog
July 16 - 26 ~ Dove
July 27 - 31 ~ Cat
August 01 - 15 ~ Monkey
August 16 - 25 ~ Mouse
August 26 - 31 ~ Turtle
September 01 - 14 ~ Dove
September 15 - 27 ~ Cat
September 28 - 30 ~ Dog
October 01 - 15 ~ Monkey
October 16 - 27 ~ Turtle
October 28 - 31 ~ Panther
November 01 - 16 ~ Lion
November 17 - 30 ~ Cat
December 01 - 16 ~ Dog
December 17 - 25 ~ Monkey
December 26 - 31 ~ Dove
If you are a Dog: A very loyal and sweet person.Your loyalty can never be doubted. You are quite honest and sincere when it comes to your attitude towards working. You are a very simple person, indeed. Absolutely hassle free, humble and down-to-earth!! That explains the reason why your friends cling on to you! You have a good taste for clothes. If your wardrobe is not updated with what is trendy, you sure are depressed. Popular and easy-going. You have a little group of dignified friends,all of them being quality-personified.
If you are a Mouse: Always up to some sort of a mischief! The mischievous gleam in your eyes is what makes you so cute and attractive to everyone. You are an extremely fun-to-be-with kind of person. No wonder, people seek for your company and look forward to include you for all get-togethers. However, you are sensitive, which is a drawback. People need to select their words while talking to you. If someone tries to fiddle around and play with words while dealing with you, it is enough to invite your wrath. God bless the person then!
If you are a Lion: Quite contradictory to your name, you are a peace loving person. You best try to avoid a situation wherein you are required to fight. An outdoor person, you dislike sitting at one place for a long duration. You are a born leader, and have it in you how to tactfully derive work from people. You love being loved, and when you receive your share of limelight from someone, you are all theirs!!!! Well, well... hence some people could even take an advantage, flatter you to the maximum and get their work done. So be careful.....
If you are a Cat: An extremely lovable, adorable person, sometimes shy,with a passion for quick wit. At times, you prefer quietness. You love exploring various things and going into depth of each thing. Under normal circumstances you're cool, when given a reason to, you are like a volcano waiting to erupt. You're a fashion bird. People look forward to you as an icon associated with fashion. Basically, you mingle along freely but don't like talking much to strangers. People feel very easy in your company. You observe care in choosing your friends.
If you are a Turtle: You are near to perfect and nice at heart.The examples of your kindness are always circulated in groups of people.You, too, love peace. You wouldn't like to retaliate even to a person who is in the wrong. You are loved due to this. You do not wish to talk behind one's back. People love the way you always treat them. You can give, give and give love, and the best part is that you do not expect it back in return.You are generous enough.Seeing things in a practical light is what remains the best trait of you guys.
If you are a Dove: You symbolize a very happy-go-lucky approach in life.Whatever the surroundings may be, grim or cheerful, you remain unaffected. In fact, you spread cheer wherever you go. You are the leader of your group of friends and good at consoling people in their times of need. You dislike hypocrisy and tend to shirk away from hypocrites. They can never be in your good books, no matter what. You are very methodical and organized in your work. No amount of mess, hence, can ever encompass you. Beware, it is easy for you to fall in love....
If you are a Panther: You are mysterious. You are someone who can handle pressure with ease, and can handle any atmosphere without going berserk.You can be mean at times, and love to gossip with your selected group.Very prim and proper. You like all situations and things to be in the way you desire, which, sometimes is not possible. As a result, you may lose out in some relationships. But otherwise, you love to help people out from difficult and tight spots when they really need you.
If you are a Monkey: Very impatient and hyper!!! You want things to be done as quick as possible. At heart, you are quite simple and love if you are the center of attraction. That way, you people are unique. You would like to keep yourself safe from all the angles. Shall your name be dragged or featured in any sort of a controversy, you then go all panicky. Therefore, you take your precautions from the very beginning. When you foresee anything wrong, your sixth sense is what saves you from falling in traps. Quite a money minded bunch you people are!!
January 01 - 09 ~ Dog
January 10 - 24 ~ Mouse
January 25 - 31 ~ Lion
February 01 - 05 ~ Cat
February 06 - 14 ~ Dove
February 15 - 21 ~ Turtle
February 22 - 28 ~ Panther
March 01 - 12 ~ Monkey
March 13 - 15 ~ Lion
March 16 - 23 ~ Mouse
March 24 - 31 ~ Cat
April 01 - 03 ~ Dog
April 04 - 14 ~ Panther
April 15 - 26 ~ Mouse
April 27 - 30 ~ Turtle
May 01 - 13 ~ Monkey
May 14 - 21 ~ Dove
May 22 - 31 ~ Lion
June 01 - 03 ~ Mouse
June 04 - 14 ~ Turtle
June 15 - 20 ~ Dog
June 21 - 24 ~ Monkey
June 25 - 30 ~ Cat
July 01 - 09 ~ Mouse
July 10 - 15 ~ Dog
July 16 - 26 ~ Dove
July 27 - 31 ~ Cat
August 01 - 15 ~ Monkey
August 16 - 25 ~ Mouse
August 26 - 31 ~ Turtle
September 01 - 14 ~ Dove
September 15 - 27 ~ Cat
September 28 - 30 ~ Dog
October 01 - 15 ~ Monkey
October 16 - 27 ~ Turtle
October 28 - 31 ~ Panther
November 01 - 16 ~ Lion
November 17 - 30 ~ Cat
December 01 - 16 ~ Dog
December 17 - 25 ~ Monkey
December 26 - 31 ~ Dove
If you are a Dog: A very loyal and sweet person.Your loyalty can never be doubted. You are quite honest and sincere when it comes to your attitude towards working. You are a very simple person, indeed. Absolutely hassle free, humble and down-to-earth!! That explains the reason why your friends cling on to you! You have a good taste for clothes. If your wardrobe is not updated with what is trendy, you sure are depressed. Popular and easy-going. You have a little group of dignified friends,all of them being quality-personified.
If you are a Mouse: Always up to some sort of a mischief! The mischievous gleam in your eyes is what makes you so cute and attractive to everyone. You are an extremely fun-to-be-with kind of person. No wonder, people seek for your company and look forward to include you for all get-togethers. However, you are sensitive, which is a drawback. People need to select their words while talking to you. If someone tries to fiddle around and play with words while dealing with you, it is enough to invite your wrath. God bless the person then!
If you are a Lion: Quite contradictory to your name, you are a peace loving person. You best try to avoid a situation wherein you are required to fight. An outdoor person, you dislike sitting at one place for a long duration. You are a born leader, and have it in you how to tactfully derive work from people. You love being loved, and when you receive your share of limelight from someone, you are all theirs!!!! Well, well... hence some people could even take an advantage, flatter you to the maximum and get their work done. So be careful.....
If you are a Cat: An extremely lovable, adorable person, sometimes shy,with a passion for quick wit. At times, you prefer quietness. You love exploring various things and going into depth of each thing. Under normal circumstances you're cool, when given a reason to, you are like a volcano waiting to erupt. You're a fashion bird. People look forward to you as an icon associated with fashion. Basically, you mingle along freely but don't like talking much to strangers. People feel very easy in your company. You observe care in choosing your friends.
If you are a Turtle: You are near to perfect and nice at heart.The examples of your kindness are always circulated in groups of people.You, too, love peace. You wouldn't like to retaliate even to a person who is in the wrong. You are loved due to this. You do not wish to talk behind one's back. People love the way you always treat them. You can give, give and give love, and the best part is that you do not expect it back in return.You are generous enough.Seeing things in a practical light is what remains the best trait of you guys.
If you are a Dove: You symbolize a very happy-go-lucky approach in life.Whatever the surroundings may be, grim or cheerful, you remain unaffected. In fact, you spread cheer wherever you go. You are the leader of your group of friends and good at consoling people in their times of need. You dislike hypocrisy and tend to shirk away from hypocrites. They can never be in your good books, no matter what. You are very methodical and organized in your work. No amount of mess, hence, can ever encompass you. Beware, it is easy for you to fall in love....
If you are a Panther: You are mysterious. You are someone who can handle pressure with ease, and can handle any atmosphere without going berserk.You can be mean at times, and love to gossip with your selected group.Very prim and proper. You like all situations and things to be in the way you desire, which, sometimes is not possible. As a result, you may lose out in some relationships. But otherwise, you love to help people out from difficult and tight spots when they really need you.
If you are a Monkey: Very impatient and hyper!!! You want things to be done as quick as possible. At heart, you are quite simple and love if you are the center of attraction. That way, you people are unique. You would like to keep yourself safe from all the angles. Shall your name be dragged or featured in any sort of a controversy, you then go all panicky. Therefore, you take your precautions from the very beginning. When you foresee anything wrong, your sixth sense is what saves you from falling in traps. Quite a money minded bunch you people are!!
You're never too old to be young
You can be just thirty-four and over the hill,
Or eighty-five going on twenty-nine!
The young-at-heart don't care about years;
They know age is only a state of mind!
Light a candle (Copyright by Pick Yin)
You're never too old to be young,
So make love and laughter part of the plan;
The best thing in life is to die young
As old as you possibly can!
Or eighty-five going on twenty-nine!
The young-at-heart don't care about years;
They know age is only a state of mind!
Light a candle (Copyright by Pick Yin)
You're never too old to be young,
So make love and laughter part of the plan;
The best thing in life is to die young
As old as you possibly can!
34 going on 24
My mom said I was born around dinner time - after 18 hours of labor and 10 days overdue - I was stubborn even as a foetus. I surely gave her a hard time at birth and she's had to miss so many meals in a day to deliver me. Not to mention the excrutiating pain, as she puts it in her words!
Gee, mothers are really good at pulling the guilt trip - and it's the most difficult thing to say no to your mom. Complain not, though, for you only have one mom [biological, that is] so she is irreplaceable. You can change spouses many times over in a lifetime - but your mom stays your mom forever.
Anyways, tonight, I turn 24 plus 10 - in denial of being this old :)
I celebrated my birthday with a modest nasi kandar dinner in Pelita Nasi Kandar in Penang. We couldn't find Nasi Kandar Kayu, and it was time for breaking fast, so no time to go around Penang looking for the supposedly the best nasi kandar on the island, and it was raining to be dining al fresco at the hawkers centres at Padang Kota or Gurney Drive. But the food at Pelita Nasi Kandar was good nonetheless.
We were in Penang to visit Auntie Buang who had a surgery on Friday to remove a malignant lump in her left breast.
Gee, mothers are really good at pulling the guilt trip - and it's the most difficult thing to say no to your mom. Complain not, though, for you only have one mom [biological, that is] so she is irreplaceable. You can change spouses many times over in a lifetime - but your mom stays your mom forever.
Anyways, tonight, I turn 24 plus 10 - in denial of being this old :)
I celebrated my birthday with a modest nasi kandar dinner in Pelita Nasi Kandar in Penang. We couldn't find Nasi Kandar Kayu, and it was time for breaking fast, so no time to go around Penang looking for the supposedly the best nasi kandar on the island, and it was raining to be dining al fresco at the hawkers centres at Padang Kota or Gurney Drive. But the food at Pelita Nasi Kandar was good nonetheless.
We were in Penang to visit Auntie Buang who had a surgery on Friday to remove a malignant lump in her left breast.
Monday, November 01, 2004
Satria GTI Road Tour
Today, my horoscope said: "Have you been planning to travel, Naliza? You might receive word that your trip has to be postponed, which could be a real disappointment. However, bear in mind that this is only a delay, not a denial. All signs are that you will make that trip, so don't panic. Think of it as more time in which to prepare - for you'll want to be thoroughly ready before you go. Enjoy your day."
The recent bombing in Yala and the military holocaust in Southern Thailand have grave causes for concern for me for the last couple of days. Jack, Jida and I have signed up and paid deposit for the Satria GTI Road Tour which will see about 30 cars travelling in a convoy from Kuala Lumpur to Haadyai and Koh Samui and back to Haadyai and Kuala Lumpur. According to the organisers, we will be escorted by police entourage at every state that we pass through, both in Malaysia and in Thailand. It'll be an experience one can't miss - it may even be historical.
The road tour was planned for December 16-21, so I hope things will be safe there by end of November. Especially when an editor was telling me on Friday night, during our media "buka puasa" get together, "The Thai police is not one you can count on to give you good treatment - you expect them to escort you?"
I'm thinking...should I pull out now or wait and see?
The recent bombing in Yala and the military holocaust in Southern Thailand have grave causes for concern for me for the last couple of days. Jack, Jida and I have signed up and paid deposit for the Satria GTI Road Tour which will see about 30 cars travelling in a convoy from Kuala Lumpur to Haadyai and Koh Samui and back to Haadyai and Kuala Lumpur. According to the organisers, we will be escorted by police entourage at every state that we pass through, both in Malaysia and in Thailand. It'll be an experience one can't miss - it may even be historical.
The road tour was planned for December 16-21, so I hope things will be safe there by end of November. Especially when an editor was telling me on Friday night, during our media "buka puasa" get together, "The Thai police is not one you can count on to give you good treatment - you expect them to escort you?"
I'm thinking...should I pull out now or wait and see?
When you arise in the morning
Shawnee Chief, Tecumseh said: "When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself."
Even for the very trying time I went through in the past two years after The Ex Hubby left -I was hurt, alone and not to mention, broke too. They say, adversity introduces a man to himself. Or a woman to herself, in my case.
After the rain has stopped, things do get get much easier for me now. I no longer feel as though I am walking through an overgrown jungle to make anything happen.
Even for the very trying time I went through in the past two years after The Ex Hubby left -I was hurt, alone and not to mention, broke too. They say, adversity introduces a man to himself. Or a woman to herself, in my case.
After the rain has stopped, things do get get much easier for me now. I no longer feel as though I am walking through an overgrown jungle to make anything happen.
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