Lack of update.. now having serious hols mood.. too many hols at yrs end.. haha.. only want to enjoy and enjoy and enjoy only at this time..
Anyway, wishing everybody
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007!! May 2007 brings a better year to everybody (and me too!)
:)
Friday, December 29, 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
How bad is ur temper according to your horoscope
ARIES March 21 April 20
Nothing seems to ruffle you more than a lack of discipline, disloyalty and decorum.But Arians are also known to go into a rage very easily when challenged. Those of you who have been on the receiving end of the Aries temper know that if not calmed down they can even get violent. But one thing is certain if the opponent remains calm and does not react to their outburst, Arians cool down very fast.They are also the first to apologize, which makes them easier to forgive.
TAURUS April 21 May 20
You are generally quiet and have control over your emotions. It is difficult to predict what will upset you, so when you do lose your cool, people don't know how to react. Your temper is like that of a raging bull, and anyone trying to pacify you will be the first one to get a verbal bashing. You generally get upset when you are cornered or when people accuse you of doing something wrong. You also hate being reminded about stakes you've made in the past. You also have the potential to be terribly vindictive if rubbed the wrong way.
GEMINI May 21 June 20
You are recognised by your cheerful disposition and your jovial nature is not easily susceptible to anger. In fact, you are the best person to have around when there is an ugly scene at a party you can bring the warring factions together quite diplomatically. But when you lose your cool,you yell and scream and will not listen to reason. You must have the last word in a wordy ! duel. Your capacity to argue aggressively is matched only by your seductive c harm.
CANCER June 21 July 21
Considering how charming, caring, and kind you are, you dislike unpleasant scenes, much less creating one yourself. You have great tolerance and rarely get provoked into losing your temper. If someone is unreasonable or trying to create trouble, you are more likely to walk away quietly. But that does not mean you do not have a temper. When angry, in your effort to control your emotions, you tremble, your hands get sweaty, and at times you fumble for words. Tears roll down your eyes easily and the opponent is touched by your innocence and will seek an apology immediately
LEO July 22 August 21
If ! anyone has total control over their emotions, it is you. But then,you can be described as stiff, cold and uncaring. You are known to lack spontaneity but you really don't care about opinions. You don't like 2 create scenes and will never accept invitations to a party where you suspect the presence of an unruly lot. But your very presence seems challenging to some and they take vicarious pleasure in your disquiet. When angry you can use very critical language. A dressing-down can humiliate your opponent, causing a strain between both of you forever
VIRGO August 22 September 21
Most of you are gentle and have full control over your emotions, but those of you given to temper tantrums can certainly get violent. When see thing with rage, you yell and shout and tend to break things lying close at hand. You can even harm yourself by banging your hands on a glass top table or wall. You should never get into any argument, for you are a sore loser. You feel that others are trying to persecute you and don't quite respect your opinions. When hurt, you can also hold grudges forever.
LIBRA September 22 October 22
Did someone say that you are the charmers of the zodiac? Well, it's true. Few have ever seen you ruffled or angry. You are very conscious of your image, and you believe that anger distorts your face and personality.You also think u r above things like anger. But wait before you get into self-congratulatory mood. Your family or those very close to you know u better. You have an unmatched temper amongst all the zodiac signs,and what makes it worse is your capacity to justify it.
SCORPIO October 23 November 21
Of course you don't lose your cool. But your very demeanour (manner) projects haughtiness (arrogance, pride), pride and grand disdain (disregard) for lesser mortals (humans). Others are often found saying that anger sits on your nose, and you are raring to give your peace of mind to the first person who tries to act funny with you. You are selective in the choice of your friends, and have a low tolerance for the superfluous (extra) types. Your tongue-lashing (attack) is generally in a soft hissing tone, for when you scream your voice tends to get shrill and loud, and you do hate drawing attention to yourself! When upset, you are angrier with yourself for having shown weakness, for the last thing that Scorpio wants to show is being out of control.
SAGITTARIUS November 22 December 20
You are insensible and generally have complete no control over your emotions. You do get angry quickly and others marvel at your anger levels even when provoked. Actually, you get tongue-tied when angry and you will remove your anger waiting for the other person to calm down. Then you will reason with your opponent and convince the other person in a very gentle manner that the whole thing was just his mistake . You're also likely to totally sever ties with someone when you're upset with them...
CAPRICORN December 21 January 19
Few will believe that a hardcore practical and materialistic person like you is capable of sensitivity and genuine emotions. You project a hard exterior but are actually very sensitive, a trait you successfully hide from others. You can be seething with anger but will not betray your feelings.But then there are times that even you cannot control your temper. Under such circumstances you can shout and scream, more with frustration at the situation than with anger at any particular person. Your outbursts can shock others and can make them feel guilty too.
AQUARIUS January 20 February 18
You are noble and kind and dislike losing control over your emotions. It is very rare for you to get angry. You are also the pacifier in situations that involve arguments. It is always your endeavour to be perfect and socially correct in your behaviour and attitude, but if misunderstood and slighted yo! u can give in to an angry outburst. You will shout and scream and then walk out from the scene. You cannot easily forget the situation and will be bitter about it for a long time.
PISCES February 19 March 20
The only thing that can be said about you dreamers is that you appear even more attractive when angry. You are very sensitive to others feelings,so you rarely hurt them. But when others tend to hurt you, then things take a nasty turn. You will yell and use harsh words, and feel inclined to shake everything and everyone up. Your creative imagery is at its best when angry, and you tend to get pretty dramatic. When upset, you refuse to listen to reason and wish to be left alone. But once you calm down, you repent your tantrums and seek forgiveness. So nobody can ! be upset with you for too long
Nothing seems to ruffle you more than a lack of discipline, disloyalty and decorum.But Arians are also known to go into a rage very easily when challenged. Those of you who have been on the receiving end of the Aries temper know that if not calmed down they can even get violent. But one thing is certain if the opponent remains calm and does not react to their outburst, Arians cool down very fast.They are also the first to apologize, which makes them easier to forgive.
TAURUS April 21 May 20
You are generally quiet and have control over your emotions. It is difficult to predict what will upset you, so when you do lose your cool, people don't know how to react. Your temper is like that of a raging bull, and anyone trying to pacify you will be the first one to get a verbal bashing. You generally get upset when you are cornered or when people accuse you of doing something wrong. You also hate being reminded about stakes you've made in the past. You also have the potential to be terribly vindictive if rubbed the wrong way.
GEMINI May 21 June 20
You are recognised by your cheerful disposition and your jovial nature is not easily susceptible to anger. In fact, you are the best person to have around when there is an ugly scene at a party you can bring the warring factions together quite diplomatically. But when you lose your cool,you yell and scream and will not listen to reason. You must have the last word in a wordy ! duel. Your capacity to argue aggressively is matched only by your seductive c harm.
CANCER June 21 July 21
Considering how charming, caring, and kind you are, you dislike unpleasant scenes, much less creating one yourself. You have great tolerance and rarely get provoked into losing your temper. If someone is unreasonable or trying to create trouble, you are more likely to walk away quietly. But that does not mean you do not have a temper. When angry, in your effort to control your emotions, you tremble, your hands get sweaty, and at times you fumble for words. Tears roll down your eyes easily and the opponent is touched by your innocence and will seek an apology immediately
LEO July 22 August 21
If ! anyone has total control over their emotions, it is you. But then,you can be described as stiff, cold and uncaring. You are known to lack spontaneity but you really don't care about opinions. You don't like 2 create scenes and will never accept invitations to a party where you suspect the presence of an unruly lot. But your very presence seems challenging to some and they take vicarious pleasure in your disquiet. When angry you can use very critical language. A dressing-down can humiliate your opponent, causing a strain between both of you forever
VIRGO August 22 September 21
Most of you are gentle and have full control over your emotions, but those of you given to temper tantrums can certainly get violent. When see thing with rage, you yell and shout and tend to break things lying close at hand. You can even harm yourself by banging your hands on a glass top table or wall. You should never get into any argument, for you are a sore loser. You feel that others are trying to persecute you and don't quite respect your opinions. When hurt, you can also hold grudges forever.
LIBRA September 22 October 22
Did someone say that you are the charmers of the zodiac? Well, it's true. Few have ever seen you ruffled or angry. You are very conscious of your image, and you believe that anger distorts your face and personality.You also think u r above things like anger. But wait before you get into self-congratulatory mood. Your family or those very close to you know u better. You have an unmatched temper amongst all the zodiac signs,and what makes it worse is your capacity to justify it.
SCORPIO October 23 November 21
Of course you don't lose your cool. But your very demeanour (manner) projects haughtiness (arrogance, pride), pride and grand disdain (disregard) for lesser mortals (humans). Others are often found saying that anger sits on your nose, and you are raring to give your peace of mind to the first person who tries to act funny with you. You are selective in the choice of your friends, and have a low tolerance for the superfluous (extra) types. Your tongue-lashing (attack) is generally in a soft hissing tone, for when you scream your voice tends to get shrill and loud, and you do hate drawing attention to yourself! When upset, you are angrier with yourself for having shown weakness, for the last thing that Scorpio wants to show is being out of control.
SAGITTARIUS November 22 December 20
You are insensible and generally have complete no control over your emotions. You do get angry quickly and others marvel at your anger levels even when provoked. Actually, you get tongue-tied when angry and you will remove your anger waiting for the other person to calm down. Then you will reason with your opponent and convince the other person in a very gentle manner that the whole thing was just his mistake . You're also likely to totally sever ties with someone when you're upset with them...
CAPRICORN December 21 January 19
Few will believe that a hardcore practical and materialistic person like you is capable of sensitivity and genuine emotions. You project a hard exterior but are actually very sensitive, a trait you successfully hide from others. You can be seething with anger but will not betray your feelings.But then there are times that even you cannot control your temper. Under such circumstances you can shout and scream, more with frustration at the situation than with anger at any particular person. Your outbursts can shock others and can make them feel guilty too.
AQUARIUS January 20 February 18
You are noble and kind and dislike losing control over your emotions. It is very rare for you to get angry. You are also the pacifier in situations that involve arguments. It is always your endeavour to be perfect and socially correct in your behaviour and attitude, but if misunderstood and slighted yo! u can give in to an angry outburst. You will shout and scream and then walk out from the scene. You cannot easily forget the situation and will be bitter about it for a long time.
PISCES February 19 March 20
The only thing that can be said about you dreamers is that you appear even more attractive when angry. You are very sensitive to others feelings,so you rarely hurt them. But when others tend to hurt you, then things take a nasty turn. You will yell and use harsh words, and feel inclined to shake everything and everyone up. Your creative imagery is at its best when angry, and you tend to get pretty dramatic. When upset, you refuse to listen to reason and wish to be left alone. But once you calm down, you repent your tantrums and seek forgiveness. So nobody can ! be upset with you for too long
MERRY XMAS!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYBODY!!! HOPE EVERYBODY GOT THE PRESENTS THEY WANT!!
and don't forget to give me mine too ^_^
and don't forget to give me mine too ^_^
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Chocolate review.. not 1 but 2..
Choc 1
My mum bought this at KLIA, when we were returning home.. from the outside.. seems like will be delicious.. chocs.. covered in mint! yum yum!.. and I thought there will be a lot of bars inside.. and very big bars..! (notice how big the box is)
Oh man.. who knows the box so thick inside.. each bar so small one!! arghhhh.. but anyway, it's delicious.. not too sweet.. and the mint mix well with the chocs in the mouth.. ;)
Choc 2
This one actually came in a pack of three: Ghana Milk Chocolate (shown in pic), Ghana Dark Chocolate and Borneo Chocolate with nuts.. the dark chocolate is already in my stomache while the nuts one already missing.. (donno where my mum took it or whom she gave it to.. lol) anyway, the dark choc is really nice.. not very sweet at all.. a little little bit bitter.. 甘甜 if i should say it.. very fine choc and melts in the mouth.. :D
My mum bought this at KLIA, when we were returning home.. from the outside.. seems like will be delicious.. chocs.. covered in mint! yum yum!.. and I thought there will be a lot of bars inside.. and very big bars..! (notice how big the box is)
Oh man.. who knows the box so thick inside.. each bar so small one!! arghhhh.. but anyway, it's delicious.. not too sweet.. and the mint mix well with the chocs in the mouth.. ;)
Choc 2
This one actually came in a pack of three: Ghana Milk Chocolate (shown in pic), Ghana Dark Chocolate and Borneo Chocolate with nuts.. the dark chocolate is already in my stomache while the nuts one already missing.. (donno where my mum took it or whom she gave it to.. lol) anyway, the dark choc is really nice.. not very sweet at all.. a little little bit bitter.. 甘甜 if i should say it.. very fine choc and melts in the mouth.. :D
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黄品冠 - 无可救药
作词:阿信 作曲:品冠
暗恋是一种礼貌
暗地里盖一座城堡
然后再当你的警卫跑腿和小猫
随时你要我重关电脑
随时你要我随传随到
买面包鸡排和水饺
你每次对着我笑
你的笑里面有毒药
我看着你出了神还丢掉了解药
可能你从来没感觉到
最好你永远感觉不到
爱上你越来越无可救药
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才狠狠决定要
就爱吧就唱吧就不逃
你每次对着我笑
你的笑里面有毒药
我看着你出了神还丢掉了解药
可能你从来没感觉到
最好你永远感觉不到
爱上你越来越无可救药
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才狠狠决定要
就爱吧就唱吧就不逃
爱你到无可救药
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才狠狠决定要
就爱吧就唱吧就不逃
爱你到无可救药
My sis wan me to send this song to my XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (whatever that means.. haha)??? no idea why.. maybe something to do with the lyrics.. haha
作词:阿信 作曲:品冠
暗恋是一种礼貌
暗地里盖一座城堡
然后再当你的警卫跑腿和小猫
随时你要我重关电脑
随时你要我随传随到
买面包鸡排和水饺
你每次对着我笑
你的笑里面有毒药
我看着你出了神还丢掉了解药
可能你从来没感觉到
最好你永远感觉不到
爱上你越来越无可救药
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才狠狠决定要
就爱吧就唱吧就不逃
你每次对着我笑
你的笑里面有毒药
我看着你出了神还丢掉了解药
可能你从来没感觉到
最好你永远感觉不到
爱上你越来越无可救药
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才狠狠决定要
就爱吧就唱吧就不逃
爱你到无可救药
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要
一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才狠狠决定要
就爱吧就唱吧就不逃
爱你到无可救药
My sis wan me to send this song to my XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (whatever that means.. haha)??? no idea why.. maybe something to do with the lyrics.. haha
Motivation: 90-10 principle
Discover the 90/10 Principle.
It will change your life (at least the way you react to situations).
What is this principle? 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.
What does this mean? We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us.
We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic.
We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%.
How? ....By your reaction.
You cannot control a red light. but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.
Let's use an example.
You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just happened.
What happens next will be determined by how you react.
You curse.
You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus.
Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit.
After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home.
When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.
Why? .. Because of how you reacted in the morning.
Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?
The answer is "D".
You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day.
Here is what could have and should have happened.
Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "Its ok honey, you just need to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference?
Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different.
Why?
Because of how you REACTED.
You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction.
Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle. If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you!
React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc.
How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel? A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off) Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them?
WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive?
Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it.
You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job.
The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take outpour frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse.
Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results.
You will lose nothing if you try it. The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle.
The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache. We all must understand and apply the 90/10 principle.
It CAN change your life!!!
Enjoy..
It will change your life (at least the way you react to situations).
What is this principle? 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.
What does this mean? We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us.
We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic.
We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%.
How? ....By your reaction.
You cannot control a red light. but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.
Let's use an example.
You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just happened.
What happens next will be determined by how you react.
You curse.
You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus.
Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit.
After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home.
When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.
Why? .. Because of how you reacted in the morning.
Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?
The answer is "D".
You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day.
Here is what could have and should have happened.
Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "Its ok honey, you just need to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference?
Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different.
Why?
Because of how you REACTED.
You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction.
Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle. If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you!
React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc.
How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel? A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off) Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them?
WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive?
Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it.
You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job.
The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take outpour frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse.
Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results.
You will lose nothing if you try it. The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle.
The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache. We all must understand and apply the 90/10 principle.
It CAN change your life!!!
Enjoy..
Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life, and how things were so hard for her. She said she did not know how she was going to make it, and felt like she just wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling... It seemed as if when one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother calmly took her into the kitchen. She filled three pots with water, and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first pot, her mother placed carrots; in the second she placed eggs; and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
In about 20 minutes, she turned off the burners. She then fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them into a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl.
Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me, what do you see?"
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her over closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee... The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the exact same adversity ... boiling water . And each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak, more pliable. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid-like interior, but after sitting in the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
"Which are you?", she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"
Think of this: 'Which am I?' Am I the carrot that seems strong...but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit... but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship, or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same... but on the inside am I bitter and tough, with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water... the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor.
If you are like the bean... when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest... do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity?
Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?
Stolen from a err... (donno what to call that person.. a friend maybe)'s blog.. quite meaningful.. I think I am an egg.. what do you think? :D
Her mother calmly took her into the kitchen. She filled three pots with water, and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first pot, her mother placed carrots; in the second she placed eggs; and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
In about 20 minutes, she turned off the burners. She then fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them into a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl.
Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me, what do you see?"
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her over closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee... The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the exact same adversity ... boiling water . And each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak, more pliable. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid-like interior, but after sitting in the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
"Which are you?", she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"
Think of this: 'Which am I?' Am I the carrot that seems strong...but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit... but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship, or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same... but on the inside am I bitter and tough, with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water... the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor.
If you are like the bean... when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest... do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity?
Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?
Stolen from a err... (donno what to call that person.. a friend maybe)'s blog.. quite meaningful.. I think I am an egg.. what do you think? :D
Eragon
Release date: December 15, 2006
Genre: Action
Running time: 104 min.
Cast: Ed Speleers, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Guillory, Robert Carlyle, Djimon Hounsou, Garrett Hedlund, Joss Stone, Rachel Weisz, John Malkovich
Summary:
When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it's the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; maybe now he'll be able to buy food for the winter for his family. But when the stone turns out to be an egg from which a baby dragon is hatched, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power.
With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands.
Based on the best-selling novel by Christopher Paolini.
Watch this movie with Pui and CKS on Friday night at 11pm.. Not a bad movie.. and it's the first of a trilogy (means 3 parts).. as I had always enjoyed fantasy movies (and games.. remember baldur's gate? my all time fav), it is quite enjoyable for me.. at first I thought what the heck is Eragon.. after a while into the movie.. then I know it's the name of one character in the movie.. ohhh.. after that I know then this movie will be all about him.. and he will be the superhero.. haha..
Anyway, recommended to all fellow fantasy movie lovers.. and one more thing.. how did the little dragon grew up in mere seconds????!!! =.="
Back at last.. from vacation..
Wow.. just back from my trip with my family on Wednesday.. and had my leave on Thurs and Fri.. But tomolo had to go back to work again.. seems like just yesterday I was enjoying myself.. time flies.. :P
Genting was our first destination.. hehe.. seems like every trip we had sure cant escape from Genting? well, that's because my mum is a fond admirer of the casino (deng deng deng).. so of course it is a must-visit place :D I did went in and tried a hand or two also.. but ZZZzzzz lost a bit of money.. but oh well, I did enjoy in there.. and it had been a long time did I went to the outdoor theme park in Genting.. old already perhaps? those theme park things cant seem to attract me already.. haha.. but I did take a lot of pics around there.. will post in a photo album soon.. :P
After that my parents and sis went to KL and Melaka.. one day KL and 3days Melaka.. But I actually spent more time in KL and didn't follow the team.. as my main purpose going travelling is to visit my long-lost friends.. haha.. and it's a bit taxing as I had to travel to and fro KL and Melaka.. My parents went to Mlk on Sun morning.. while I went to visit KMY, my best friend whom I had known for like 10+++ yrs.. haha.. we had a movie.. dinner and of course, chat and shopping.. after that only I make the journey to mlk on Sun night.. (no place to stay in KL duh..)
then on Mon afternoon.. went to KL again.. this time to visit another best friend TWK.. but I was so disgusted with the traffic condition in KL! I took the 12pm bus and end up arriving in KL at 3.30pm!! TRAFFIC JAM!!! when I reached putrajaya it's already time for dinner.. lol.. same story.. eat.. and chat and we had a good time.. stayed one night in TWK's house and went off to mlk again on Tues afternoon.. :P
On Tues night.. my sis decided to treat us to Bei Zhan! the most famous restaurant in Mlk! wow.. the food was so nice!! we had dang gui chicken, yu piao soup, xiao bai cai, and BBQ yu pian.. all for only RM70.. cheap right? we ate so full and it was so rewarding :D
Ok now.. my next target destination.. as always.. Hong Kong!!!! still saving money ;)
Genting was our first destination.. hehe.. seems like every trip we had sure cant escape from Genting? well, that's because my mum is a fond admirer of the casino (deng deng deng).. so of course it is a must-visit place :D I did went in and tried a hand or two also.. but ZZZzzzz lost a bit of money.. but oh well, I did enjoy in there.. and it had been a long time did I went to the outdoor theme park in Genting.. old already perhaps? those theme park things cant seem to attract me already.. haha.. but I did take a lot of pics around there.. will post in a photo album soon.. :P
After that my parents and sis went to KL and Melaka.. one day KL and 3days Melaka.. But I actually spent more time in KL and didn't follow the team.. as my main purpose going travelling is to visit my long-lost friends.. haha.. and it's a bit taxing as I had to travel to and fro KL and Melaka.. My parents went to Mlk on Sun morning.. while I went to visit KMY, my best friend whom I had known for like 10+++ yrs.. haha.. we had a movie.. dinner and of course, chat and shopping.. after that only I make the journey to mlk on Sun night.. (no place to stay in KL duh..)
then on Mon afternoon.. went to KL again.. this time to visit another best friend TWK.. but I was so disgusted with the traffic condition in KL! I took the 12pm bus and end up arriving in KL at 3.30pm!! TRAFFIC JAM!!! when I reached putrajaya it's already time for dinner.. lol.. same story.. eat.. and chat and we had a good time.. stayed one night in TWK's house and went off to mlk again on Tues afternoon.. :P
On Tues night.. my sis decided to treat us to Bei Zhan! the most famous restaurant in Mlk! wow.. the food was so nice!! we had dang gui chicken, yu piao soup, xiao bai cai, and BBQ yu pian.. all for only RM70.. cheap right? we ate so full and it was so rewarding :D
Ok now.. my next target destination.. as always.. Hong Kong!!!! still saving money ;)
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Account Suspended
*NOTICE:
ACCOUNT TEMPORARY SUSPENDED DUE TO OWNER HAVING VACATION.
WILL BE BACK SOON.*
:P
ACCOUNT TEMPORARY SUSPENDED DUE TO OWNER HAVING VACATION.
WILL BE BACK SOON.*
:P
大家庭 PART8
最近大家庭里的成员寥寥无几。老大到海外旅游去了、老二读书、小弟们有的休假有的公干。剩下的只有老三和一两个小弟们，实在寂寞！但这几天里老三实在压力大！本来老三以为古晋大弟是一个忠的，能够把古晋交给他打理，实行自由正义。哪知，原来这位大弟平时也只是会说空话。平时嘴里满口声称要控制恶人，但他自己才是最大的恶人！原因在于一年一度的 VHF annual test 是他主持。其他 annual test 都是由两个人办的。唯有大弟的却每次都要三个人。有人说大弟是因为没本事，但老三就是不信。这次他尽量不让“第三者”大弟一起去。但大弟却死命要多一个人同去。还用老大的名义威胁老三。他能带这么多人，其他人又不可以，那他们那里会服？？？而且这次也毫无准备。什么没带，要再多一个人带过去给他。有个恶人早已用这做借口和老三谈论了。不满的人应该会陆续来吧。天啊！想不到老三一直最信任的人却反过来咬他一口、带给他麻烦。那么以后老三还怎么依赖他、重用他？这叫做人心难测。真的是终于看清了人心最丑恶的那一面。从今以后，又少了一个正义人士。老三又得孤身作战了！加油吧老三！！
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Time for vacation..
Tomorrow is my last day! Oops.. I mean last day before my vacation begins! yeah.. tat's right.. having hols until next week.. Going to KL, Genting and Melaka with my family.. But while they are most likely going to shopping, my main purpose going there will be to meet friends.. So long time never seen some of them already.. so here's the chance!
Also, will take chance to try out another new gadget! (review coming!) :D
Also, will take chance to try out another new gadget! (review coming!) :D
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