With the haze looming gloomily over our skies, my life seemed to have come to a partial standstill for the past few weeks and yes, I am terribly upset over it.
Nowadays, my life revolves around getting to work, and getting home with minimal contact with the outside air. Thank goodness that my company allows employees to work from home (and if Howard is reading this, he will agree with me too) :)
The PSI has been hitting over the 100 mark constantly for the past few evenings when I knocked off from work, which makes it a challenge for me to do my normal jogging routine. And even as I sneakily tried to put on my jogging shoes, I could hear the rantings from my dearest mummy going 'And where do you think you are going in this haze?' My attempts to sneak out for a quick run in the park has once again been backfired. Sigh.
And just how long is the haze going to be around? As papers reported, the haze will be lingering around till the end of the year with the occassional rain stopping by, easing away the dryness and helping to create that temporary relief for all of us. Where is the so called rain? It rained for less than 15 mins on Sunday (though I was really thinking of doing my dance in the rain to welcome it's arrival) and it's hot and stuffy out there eversince the rain came and went so fast.
In desperate times like this, I need to call for desperate measures. I need to exercise more to release the feel-good endorphins. And please don’t tell me to work out in the gym. I am a person who loves only outdoor exercise. I need to perspire, get all sweaty and sticky. You know what I mean right.
Yes, I think the government can also consider building an indoor swimming pool (it's costly I know, but hey, it's for the benefit of everyone's health). And to all those who are taking part in the Great Eastern marathorn this coming Sunday, enjoy the run and let's pray that the haze will go away soon.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
2009 Chevrolet Camaro Concept
This is a real hot 'hunk'. Although it's just a concept car and currently not listed for production yet (arghh....), I must say it has got me drooling over it. The Camaro is a retro-styled (I love Retro), two-door coupe with a 6 litre V-8 engine. Very muscular indeed!!!
Take a drive with this 'hunk' here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5aZkQrNnx0
ANTM Cycle 6
ANTM Cycle 7 is already showing in the US and here I am catching ANTM Cycle 6 (in case some of you do not know what ANTM stands for, it is America's Next Top Model). Shucks!
Don't meant to be a spoiler for this, but the winner for ANTM Cycle 6 wasn't my favourite, although I have read in the ANTM forum that the winner was very much everybody's choice.
And in all ANTM cycle, there is always the 'most hated' person whereby everybody simply condemns her and wish she should be eliminated from each episode. (I am sure for those who have been catching ANTM Cycle 6, you will know who she is)
Check out ANTM here - http://www.tv.com/americas-next-top-model/show/14888/summary.html?tag=show_table;title;0
Monday, October 16, 2006
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Hey, that's not nice
Working in the CBD (Central Business District) area does has its woes and I mean lunch woes (at least for me). When it comes to lunchtime here and you try to find a seat in the eateries, very often the chances of securing one is 'mission impossible'. That is not my main point though.
As I spyed an empty table ahead of me, alas as I made my way towards the crowd, heading for the table, to my dismay, packets of tissue were being placed on the seats indicating that 'the table has been reserved'. Sounds familiar?? Yes, if you have noticed, nowadays in foodcourts/hawker centre, packets of tissue have now become the common 'choping' (reserving) techniques used by many office workers. It's too common a sight nowadays to see that people 'chope' seats by placing packets of tissues on the table in a food court or hawker centre.
Honestly, this bad habit (it's a real bad habit) pisses me off. Commonsense will tell you that for safety’s sake, don't leave your belongings unattended at anytime, anywhere. Won't it be just easier if someone just stays behind to reserve – or as we say, 'chope' – the table." Despite these reactions, I find it revolting how so many people just accept this bad habit and let it be.
Last week, my friend and I were at one of the eateries during lunch hours. When we sighted the common tissue packs being left behind on the table, we removed it and sat down on the table with our ordered food. When the 2 ladies approach us and says the table has been reserved with the tissue packs earlier (which we have already removed and was no longer in sight), we faked ignorance, just smiled back and reply 'Sorry, we did not see any tissue packs here when we sat down.' We ignored the both of them and continue to eat our food. Although the 2 ladies were not pleased or totally convinced with what we have said, I must say this is currently the temporary measure to prohibit inconsiderate people from 'choping' seats.
The best and simplest solution would be just to get someone to stay behind to reserve the table instead of using tissue packets. If not, I would gladly suggest that food courts should empower their cleaners to get rid of the packets of tissues. Social tolerance is a virtue in today's society, but not at the expense of other. Let's all be more considerate and this world will be a better place to live in.
As I spyed an empty table ahead of me, alas as I made my way towards the crowd, heading for the table, to my dismay, packets of tissue were being placed on the seats indicating that 'the table has been reserved'. Sounds familiar?? Yes, if you have noticed, nowadays in foodcourts/hawker centre, packets of tissue have now become the common 'choping' (reserving) techniques used by many office workers. It's too common a sight nowadays to see that people 'chope' seats by placing packets of tissues on the table in a food court or hawker centre.
Honestly, this bad habit (it's a real bad habit) pisses me off. Commonsense will tell you that for safety’s sake, don't leave your belongings unattended at anytime, anywhere. Won't it be just easier if someone just stays behind to reserve – or as we say, 'chope' – the table." Despite these reactions, I find it revolting how so many people just accept this bad habit and let it be.
Last week, my friend and I were at one of the eateries during lunch hours. When we sighted the common tissue packs being left behind on the table, we removed it and sat down on the table with our ordered food. When the 2 ladies approach us and says the table has been reserved with the tissue packs earlier (which we have already removed and was no longer in sight), we faked ignorance, just smiled back and reply 'Sorry, we did not see any tissue packs here when we sat down.' We ignored the both of them and continue to eat our food. Although the 2 ladies were not pleased or totally convinced with what we have said, I must say this is currently the temporary measure to prohibit inconsiderate people from 'choping' seats.
The best and simplest solution would be just to get someone to stay behind to reserve the table instead of using tissue packets. If not, I would gladly suggest that food courts should empower their cleaners to get rid of the packets of tissues. Social tolerance is a virtue in today's society, but not at the expense of other. Let's all be more considerate and this world will be a better place to live in.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Dragon Tiger Gate
For fans of Donnie Yen (if you are unfamilar with the name, Donnie is a martial arts expert and also the leading actor in the Dragon Tiger Gate movie) who can't get enough of him, check out his website -http://www.donnieyen.com/
I have watched Donnie Yen's movie since young, but it was only until the recent release of his movie 'Dragon Tiger Gate' that caught my eye. For a man who is in his mid 40s, I must say he sure looks charming for his age and unbelieveable drop dead gorgeous physique. Ladies, keep your cool!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Amazing Race Asia - Asia is Waiting!
I bet many of us have watched the American version of Amazing Race on national TV. Well, I am proud to say that the Amazing Race Asia is coming soon on Nov 9 on AXN!!! Yes, Asia's very own version which comprises of 10 competing team coming from Philippines, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, HongKong and more, travelling around Asia and beyond and competing for the grand prize of US$100,000. Hosted by local celebrity cum hunkie ABC Allan Wu, this is a must watch - http://amazing-race-asia.axn-asia.com/. Asia is waiting!!!
As quoted by Allan Wu, "Amazing Race Asia is definitely one show to watch for everyone to witness the incredible passion and drive of people in Asia."
Too early to place my bets on the winner now, but for patriotic reason, I am cheering the Singapore team on!!!
Where'd You Go
I have fell in love with this amazing 19 years old, Holly Brook's song 'Where'd you Go.' Just listen to the lyrics and you will fall in love with it too......
Where'd you Go - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeKSnb7bYG0&mode=related&search=
Where'd you Go - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeKSnb7bYG0&mode=related&search=
Meaning of Life
An article in the 'Mind your Body' newspaper today spurred me to jot down some thoughts here. The headline states 'Life before Death' and followed by a short yet inspirational sentence 'Sometimes, knowing you have a terminal illness isn' the end of life. It could be the beginning of living.' This leads me to question "What is the meaning of life?".
I remembered back in my University days when I was studying Philosophy and we touched on this topic which got many of us interested and curious to find out the interpretation in philosophical terms. This has also led me to do a term paper during my Uni first year. (I was proud to say that I got a distinction for this too.) :) Well, so much for digressing.
Before we indulge into knowing "the meaning of Life" we need to understand Life itself. How do we differentiate between a mortal (living being) and an immobile material (having no Life within)? For this we need to start from the beginning of the Cosmos itself... The time of the big bang! (I shall not dive into that as it will be a long story, trust me). Here is an article which has a good philosophical explaination on the meaning of life - http://www.philosophynow.org/archive/articles/24taylor.htm
When we realised that our life journey is coming to an end (due to a terminal illness), in general, most of the time, we tend to give up and leave our hands in the fate of God while for some, we enjoy ourselves till our last breathe, live life as if there shall not be another day. Afterall, I agree that everybody will have to go one day, but coming to terms with it, I find it rather hard to swallow.
I applaud Mr Mohammad Abdooh - the person mentioned in this article. Mr Mohammad Abdooh has advanced lung cancer, but he remains determined to live life fully and fight the disease. He has also done a first of his third 60-second film termed 'Last Days of Mohammad Abdooh' on the website (www.lifebeforedeath.org.sg). In it, he said "I have to continue to live and fight cancer for my lovely wife."
How many of us can actually do that when faced with this death sentence? Sad to said, I honestly can't, maybe not for the time being. Sound passive as I may be, but I have yet to come to grasp with this 'Life before death' matter. And that is why I applaud and salute Mr Mohammad Abdooh for his courage and determination to fight his disease and pray that a miracle will happen.
One day, I hope to wake up to an 'Eureka' and find a cure to all this. Hopefully that day will come soon........
I remembered back in my University days when I was studying Philosophy and we touched on this topic which got many of us interested and curious to find out the interpretation in philosophical terms. This has also led me to do a term paper during my Uni first year. (I was proud to say that I got a distinction for this too.) :) Well, so much for digressing.
Before we indulge into knowing "the meaning of Life" we need to understand Life itself. How do we differentiate between a mortal (living being) and an immobile material (having no Life within)? For this we need to start from the beginning of the Cosmos itself... The time of the big bang! (I shall not dive into that as it will be a long story, trust me). Here is an article which has a good philosophical explaination on the meaning of life - http://www.philosophynow.org/archive/articles/24taylor.htm
When we realised that our life journey is coming to an end (due to a terminal illness), in general, most of the time, we tend to give up and leave our hands in the fate of God while for some, we enjoy ourselves till our last breathe, live life as if there shall not be another day. Afterall, I agree that everybody will have to go one day, but coming to terms with it, I find it rather hard to swallow.
I applaud Mr Mohammad Abdooh - the person mentioned in this article. Mr Mohammad Abdooh has advanced lung cancer, but he remains determined to live life fully and fight the disease. He has also done a first of his third 60-second film termed 'Last Days of Mohammad Abdooh' on the website (www.lifebeforedeath.org.sg). In it, he said "I have to continue to live and fight cancer for my lovely wife."
How many of us can actually do that when faced with this death sentence? Sad to said, I honestly can't, maybe not for the time being. Sound passive as I may be, but I have yet to come to grasp with this 'Life before death' matter. And that is why I applaud and salute Mr Mohammad Abdooh for his courage and determination to fight his disease and pray that a miracle will happen.
One day, I hope to wake up to an 'Eureka' and find a cure to all this. Hopefully that day will come soon........
You have graduated!
The Lost Son
An avid fan of CSI Miami (and not CSI LA or NY - will elaborate on this preference later), I was very glad when CSI Miami III was shown on TV yesterday night. I loved watching Season I & II and loved even more Season III.
Wow, but what a sad episode it was yesterday and it totally blow me out. The 'Lost Son' episode was an emotional one and the cast did a super job...what an emotional scene when Horatio Caine (played by my favourite David Caruso) held Speedle in his arms before he died. And yes, to some who said that H (Horatio for short) should have cried, he DID shed a tear (if you have been observant). H did cry, just that it was not obvious to many of you. Alexx's emotional performance was great too (fyi, Alexx is the lady who does autopsy for the death in the show).
Speedle's death was a shock, but as read somewhere, his character has to 'die' in this Season as the man (his real name is Rory Cochrane) needs to move on with his career in some upcoming movies. I love Speedle and he has indeed left big shoes for the next guy to fill (which I heard is quite a boyish looking chap).
This episode drives home a good point on why it's so important to have good gun maintenance.
And back to my earlier comment on why I prefer CSI Miami and not LA/NY is because I feel that there is a personal touch, a sense of empathy and compassion in the Miami team as compared to LA/NY which focuses more on the cold hard evidence.
Well, indeed a tear jerking episode and what a way to kick off Season III even though it's a sad one!
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Wonderful Tonight
The radio was playing Eric Clapton's wonderful rendition of 'Wonderful Tonight'.
I remember you. The hall was filled with many people and we were coming to the end of your school celebration. There I was sitting there with my friends, waiting for the whole ceremony to end. Then I heard your voice over the speaker, dedicating the song to me. Shocked, embrassed and teased by my friends, I was loss for words. We have met less than 3 times and barely spoke a word except for the last 'Goodbye' I said to you before I board the bus. I did not expect this.
As I waited outside the hall still trying to figure out this, you came and stand before me. Still trying to recover from the aftermath, I was totally loss for words. You just stand there smiling at me. From your eyes, it seemed the words have spoken and nothing else needed to be conveyed. At that moment, it was just you and me, caught up in our own little world.
You sent us to the bus stop and waited for all of us to board the bus before you leave. Coincidentally, I was the last to leave (was this fate playing with us?) As I sat down on the seat at the back of the bus, I stared out of the window and saw you waved your hands at me. I waved back and as the bus moved on, I felt a hot flush on my cheeks. I turned my head and saw your broad shoulders walking away. Your image was slowly fading away and at that split second, it looked sad, very sad.
Everytime I hear this song, I think of you and I hope you will think of me too.
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