A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and
spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me,
can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I
don't know where I am."
The woman below replied, "You're in a hot air balloon hovering
approximately 30 feet above the ground. You're between 40 and 41 degrees
north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude."
"You must be an engineer," said the balloonist. "I am," replied the woman,
"How did you know?"
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is, technically
correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information, and the fact
is I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all. If anything,
you've delayed my trip."
The woman below responded, "You must be in Management." "I am," replied
the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are or where you're
going. You have risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air.
You made a promise which you've no idea how to keep, and you expect people
beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same
position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault."
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A sales rep, an administration clerk and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out in a puff of smoke. The Genie says, "I usually only grant three wishes,
so I'll give each of you one wish each."
"Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world."
Poof! She's gone.
In astonishment, "Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life."
Poof! He's gone. "OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."
Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.
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This joke is from 2001 when Nortel stock was near its all time low
If you had purchased $1,000 of Nortel stock one year ago, it would be worth $67.37 today. If you would have taken that same $1,000 and purchased Budweiser (the beer, not the stock), drank all the beer and redeemed each bottle for the nickel deposit, you would have $78.95.
The moral of the story..... Drink heavily and recycle
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A man brought a very limp dog into the veterinary clinic. As he laid the dog on the table, the doctor pulled out his stethoscope, placing the receptor on the dog's chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm sorry, but your dog has passed away." "What?" screamed the man. "How can you tell? You haven't done any testing on him or anything. I want another opinion!" With that, the vet turned and left the room.
In a few moments, he returned with a Labrador retriever. The Retriever went right to work, sniffing and prodding, checking the poor dead dog out thoroughly. After a considerable amount of sniffing, the Retriever sadly shook his head and said, "Bark".
The veterinarian then took the Labrador out and returned in a few moments with a cat, which also checked out the poor dog on the table. As had his predecessors, the cat sadly shook his head and said, "Meow." He then jumped off the table and ran out of the room. The veterinarian handed the man a bill for $600. The dog's owner went berserk. "$600! Just to tell me my dog is dead? This is outrageous!"
The vet shook his head sadly and explained. "If you had taken my word for it, it would have been $50, but with the Lab work and the cat scan....
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The American and the Japanese corporate offices for a large multi-national corporation decided to engage in a competitive boat race. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance.
On the big day they felt ready. The Japanese team won by a mile. Afterward, the American team was discouraged by the loss. Morale sagged. Corporate management decided that the reason for the crushing defeat had to be found, so a consulting firm was hired to investigate the problem and recommended corrective action.
The consultant's finding: The Japanese team had eight people rowing and one person steering; the American team had one person rowing and eight people steering.
After a year of study and millions spent analyzing the problem, the firm concluded that too many people were steering and not enough were rowing on the American team.
So, as race day neared again the following year, the American team's management structure was completely reorganized. The new structure: four
steering managers, three area steering managers and a new performance review system for the person rowing the boat to provide work incentive.
The next year, the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American office laid-off the rower for poor performance and gave the managers a bonus for discovering the problem.
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This guy gets a parrot but it's got a bad attitude and foul vocabulary. He tries everything to change the bird's attitude and clean up its talk but nothing works. Finally, in a moment of desperation, he puts the parrot in the freezer. For a few moments he hears the bird squawking, kicking and screaming and then, suddenly, all is quiet. He opens the freezer door. The parrot steps out and says, "I'm sorry that I offended you with my language and actions. I ask for your forgiveness. The guy's astounded at the bird's change in attitude and was about to ask what changed him when the parrot continued, "By the way, may I ask - what did the chicken do?"
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Start with a cage containing five monkeys. Inside the cage, hang a banana on a string and place a set of stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the other monkeys with cold water. After a while, another monkey makes an attempt with the same result - all the other monkeys are sprayed with cold water. Pretty soon, when another monkey tries to climb the stairs, the other monkeys will try to prevent it.
Now, put away the cold water. Remove one monkey from the cage and replace it with a new one. The new monkey sees the banana and wants to climb the stairs. To his surprise and horror, all of the other monkeys attack him. After another attempt and attack, he knows that if he tries to climb the stairs, he will be assaulted.
Next, remove another of the original five monkeys and replace it with a new one. The newcomer goes to the stairs and is attacked. The previous newcomer takes part in the punishment with enthusiasm! Likewise, replace a third original monkey with a new one, then a fourth, then the fifth. Every time the newest monkey takes to the stairs, he is attacked. Most of the monkeys that are beating him have no idea why they were not permitted to climb the stairs or why they are participating in the beating of the newest monkey.
After replacing all the original monkeys, none of the remaining monkeys have ever been sprayed with cold water. Nevertheless, no monkey ever again approaches the stairs to try for the banana.
Why not?
Because as far as they know that's the way it's always been done around here.
And that, my friends, is how company policy begins.
I got even with all the bad management I had by being a good manager ~ Victoria Principal
Shared by a friend :-
Lesson 1:
A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?" The crow answered: "Sure, why not." So the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Management Lesson: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 2:
A turkey was chatting with a bull.
"I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."
"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree.
The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally, after a forenight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.
Management Lesson: Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
Lesson 3:
A little bird was flying South for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung and promptly dug him out and ate him!
Management Lessons:
1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy.
2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
3) And when you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut.
Lesson 1:
A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?" The crow answered: "Sure, why not." So the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Management Lesson: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 2:
A turkey was chatting with a bull.
"I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."
"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree.
The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally, after a forenight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.
Management Lesson: Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
Lesson 3:
A little bird was flying South for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung and promptly dug him out and ate him!
Management Lessons:
1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy.
2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
3) And when you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut.
We gotta hold on ready or not,You live for the fight when it's all that you've got - Bon Jovi
If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.
~ Bruce Lee
Woke up yesterday fresh and bright. My housemate came back after almost a year of disappear, some work issue to settle in central region. He gained weight like every minutes and claimed that I've lost some kilos, gee! that bad huh fasting month ; vision seems blurish. I have to jump like kangaroo to get into my jeans nowadays and am losing weight he said. I've got new jeans - for the record.
Anyway after my laze around then I've re-arrange the furniture again, since he is gonna be around for a while, might as well expand the space a little. Satisfied with what I've done today, the rest of afternoon spend relax and unwind. Updated some shopping list for upcoming Eid.
What really catches my attention today was, while watching NTV7 - The Breakfast show, their studio guest. It leave me feeling rather amaze and shameful in a way. The guest was Mr Leonard Chua - http://leonardchua.blogspot.com/
One in a million man. Often I look over into another continent to find an inspirational story to motivate our daily life. Failed to look at our own yard, or it is because too few recognition. At times its not easy to come into the lime light seeking support or charity wise, fund raising. The red tape is one issue, the other common issue I believe is that somebody, someone or some species has to benefit of it. No such thing as free lunch.
No such thing as its just to do a right thing. Let alone believe in moral and values.
As loud as the so call progressing/developing country; so does the lacking of lots of thing. Progress they say, will take a while to make it especially when attitude is concern. That's the reason probably I always fail to look at our own yard. Its easier to see over the other continent ; the star shine so bright that it glares up to my eyes.
So there he was with him supportive mother, sharing what had happen to him. Seeing the achievement of what he has go through over six years is amazing. But the truth is, ordeal to really be in that situation only he knows. Repeatedly he said, family is everything. What he is today is because of family.
He also send out a powerful message. Be responsible of your own self. Be alert enough to take care of yourself. A split second can transformed our life and its not only that he said, what ever we did ignorance the impact is not on us alone but the entire people around you. When one's life is change like a flip of switch, to stand strong as family is definitely a challenge. But they manage nonetheless.
Don't drink and drive, have just enough for you to enjoy. He said, when it comes to alcohol do we really know what enough means ? Its very individual. Bottom line, as he said earlier be responsible for yourself. Think a million time before we do anything especially when there is an impact involve. As long as we do our due diligence, anything comes along there after is already beyond our control.
Although saying is easier than doing it, I guess its all about the lesson learned along the way.
Lately I've come to notice that this blog of mine is more towards my heart and soul...my own. Reading through other's blog life they seems to become a good commenter about things or news that's happening around.
I do sincerely felt that am avoiding to indulge into what the society is up too. Watching and reading whats on tv or newspaper nowadays often leads to heart wrenching. Its fair to say that I do left whats in the news as it is. Don't mind to watch all the positive deal that's happening around even its a small news but to me it create sort a happy feeling, the least there are human in this world nowadays still able to make a different.
I stop reading tabloid for a while already. Some newspaper are very bias, political wise even tv station does that as well. Often I felt like to puke...these politician really think that we are that stupid are we ? Venturing into world news ..that gives you a different impact. Stirring country specially the middle east nowadays, blood bath. Not enough with war issue, greatest issue of all time is famine.
Strongly believe it is actually a crime to let famine without aid. Do we really believe that it can't be handle ?
Ignorance, attitude and politics...these are three major contributor to what famine is.
it gives me that heart ache to see how the rich and famous can spend millions of dollar for wedding, parties and all those social events while the truth is there are human in this millennium still malnourished or rather NO FOOD. Can you believe it ? While we are lavishly having a plate of briyani..there are human in other part of the world who only able to dream of it.
Hands that tried to make a difference is too few comparing to the one asking for help. What is my contribution towards all these. Well enough to make a difference I would say to my surroundings. Positive support to all that make the difference as well.
Just log on to http://www.cnn.com/. Tell me after the first 5 minutes...aren't you disturbed by those headlines ? I sure am. How about taking a peep into our own backyard..let see....still the same crap. Literally saying WE ARE DOOMED with different slang that's all...
Lets face it, how many of us care enough not to throw rubbish around or at least out of your own car ? Or when it says NO SMOKING...how many even care about that ? Don't let that politic blood sprang too much, after all it is filthy.
People say, there is always hope. Oh yeah of course there are. Few but its better than nothing.
My own office colleague's son was robbed in broad day light, her son was only 13 years old I think. While waiting for his friend and also counting his money. Two man approached, demand his for the cash which he refuse. They took knife out to scare him, still he refuse. These two morons then kick that boy in the stomach, not enough with that bashed him up. Guess what the money is only RM50. Resulting, my friend's son bruised all over, five stitches and of course fear.
Gasp your breath upon this, but this is one of those thing that is so like happening nowadays. Its amusing at times to think why is so hard to live or lead your life is a good way. Having to say this, am not surprise HE will put me into it just to let me taste it. Well thank you very much but no thank you. I have come this far
on the throne of victory.
Am not a person who do bad to others, issues between me and YOU religiously.. that's separate matter. As far as I am concern, I don't deserve to be at the rock bottom again, I've learned my lesson already.,.don't you dare ! Challenged me to rise above ..I shall take it with pride. I mean this to my very core...don't you dare ! I don't deserve that...and am not gonna give up and accept because it faith. We create our of journey and faith. Amen !
Off days again, going to shopping spree tomorrow. My next shift is Sunday, then Wed next week. Plenty of time of my own. Shall do something productive for sure.
After all, am ready for bigger challenge....there is no limits if you believe in what you are doing. Arrogance and attitude is two different thing yeah...remember.
~ Bruce Lee
Woke up yesterday fresh and bright. My housemate came back after almost a year of disappear, some work issue to settle in central region. He gained weight like every minutes and claimed that I've lost some kilos, gee! that bad huh fasting month ; vision seems blurish. I have to jump like kangaroo to get into my jeans nowadays and am losing weight he said. I've got new jeans - for the record.
Anyway after my laze around then I've re-arrange the furniture again, since he is gonna be around for a while, might as well expand the space a little. Satisfied with what I've done today, the rest of afternoon spend relax and unwind. Updated some shopping list for upcoming Eid.
What really catches my attention today was, while watching NTV7 - The Breakfast show, their studio guest. It leave me feeling rather amaze and shameful in a way. The guest was Mr Leonard Chua - http://leonardchua.blogspot.com/
One in a million man. Often I look over into another continent to find an inspirational story to motivate our daily life. Failed to look at our own yard, or it is because too few recognition. At times its not easy to come into the lime light seeking support or charity wise, fund raising. The red tape is one issue, the other common issue I believe is that somebody, someone or some species has to benefit of it. No such thing as free lunch.
No such thing as its just to do a right thing. Let alone believe in moral and values.
As loud as the so call progressing/developing country; so does the lacking of lots of thing. Progress they say, will take a while to make it especially when attitude is concern. That's the reason probably I always fail to look at our own yard. Its easier to see over the other continent ; the star shine so bright that it glares up to my eyes.
So there he was with him supportive mother, sharing what had happen to him. Seeing the achievement of what he has go through over six years is amazing. But the truth is, ordeal to really be in that situation only he knows. Repeatedly he said, family is everything. What he is today is because of family.
He also send out a powerful message. Be responsible of your own self. Be alert enough to take care of yourself. A split second can transformed our life and its not only that he said, what ever we did ignorance the impact is not on us alone but the entire people around you. When one's life is change like a flip of switch, to stand strong as family is definitely a challenge. But they manage nonetheless.
Don't drink and drive, have just enough for you to enjoy. He said, when it comes to alcohol do we really know what enough means ? Its very individual. Bottom line, as he said earlier be responsible for yourself. Think a million time before we do anything especially when there is an impact involve. As long as we do our due diligence, anything comes along there after is already beyond our control.
Although saying is easier than doing it, I guess its all about the lesson learned along the way.
Lately I've come to notice that this blog of mine is more towards my heart and soul...my own. Reading through other's blog life they seems to become a good commenter about things or news that's happening around.
I do sincerely felt that am avoiding to indulge into what the society is up too. Watching and reading whats on tv or newspaper nowadays often leads to heart wrenching. Its fair to say that I do left whats in the news as it is. Don't mind to watch all the positive deal that's happening around even its a small news but to me it create sort a happy feeling, the least there are human in this world nowadays still able to make a different.
I stop reading tabloid for a while already. Some newspaper are very bias, political wise even tv station does that as well. Often I felt like to puke...these politician really think that we are that stupid are we ? Venturing into world news ..that gives you a different impact. Stirring country specially the middle east nowadays, blood bath. Not enough with war issue, greatest issue of all time is famine.
Strongly believe it is actually a crime to let famine without aid. Do we really believe that it can't be handle ?
Ignorance, attitude and politics...these are three major contributor to what famine is.
it gives me that heart ache to see how the rich and famous can spend millions of dollar for wedding, parties and all those social events while the truth is there are human in this millennium still malnourished or rather NO FOOD. Can you believe it ? While we are lavishly having a plate of briyani..there are human in other part of the world who only able to dream of it.
Hands that tried to make a difference is too few comparing to the one asking for help. What is my contribution towards all these. Well enough to make a difference I would say to my surroundings. Positive support to all that make the difference as well.
Just log on to http://www.cnn.com/. Tell me after the first 5 minutes...aren't you disturbed by those headlines ? I sure am. How about taking a peep into our own backyard..let see....still the same crap. Literally saying WE ARE DOOMED with different slang that's all...
Lets face it, how many of us care enough not to throw rubbish around or at least out of your own car ? Or when it says NO SMOKING...how many even care about that ? Don't let that politic blood sprang too much, after all it is filthy.
People say, there is always hope. Oh yeah of course there are. Few but its better than nothing.
My own office colleague's son was robbed in broad day light, her son was only 13 years old I think. While waiting for his friend and also counting his money. Two man approached, demand his for the cash which he refuse. They took knife out to scare him, still he refuse. These two morons then kick that boy in the stomach, not enough with that bashed him up. Guess what the money is only RM50. Resulting, my friend's son bruised all over, five stitches and of course fear.
Gasp your breath upon this, but this is one of those thing that is so like happening nowadays. Its amusing at times to think why is so hard to live or lead your life is a good way. Having to say this, am not surprise HE will put me into it just to let me taste it. Well thank you very much but no thank you. I have come this far
on the throne of victory.
Am not a person who do bad to others, issues between me and YOU religiously.. that's separate matter. As far as I am concern, I don't deserve to be at the rock bottom again, I've learned my lesson already.,.don't you dare ! Challenged me to rise above ..I shall take it with pride. I mean this to my very core...don't you dare ! I don't deserve that...and am not gonna give up and accept because it faith. We create our of journey and faith. Amen !
Off days again, going to shopping spree tomorrow. My next shift is Sunday, then Wed next week. Plenty of time of my own. Shall do something productive for sure.
After all, am ready for bigger challenge....there is no limits if you believe in what you are doing. Arrogance and attitude is two different thing yeah...remember.
Learn to live with the pricks in your life
Night shift again, my first for this month, another seven nights more to go. Looking back at the new schedule for the next 15 days, I can clearly say that I m home most of the time. It sort of balance in a way. Got to get my lazy butt to do something more challenging.
One of my buddy is in trouble again. This is one stubborn person, still I have not give up hope yet. But for sure the recent shoulder to cry on is the last one from me. Done deal, am not being ignorant or care less, its just there is a limit to everything.
My words are final. Am actually trying my level best, refrain myself to look down at these small petty thing call love affairs. Love to me is just part of living lives of human, it is not the air that keep us alive. Its already a secondary issue for me or rather for us which is now seating on victory throne.
Out of respect and care, I still offer words of advise. Big punch of words that's for sure. If she manage, success will be for her...if not..its elimination time. I have no time to babysit anyone who refuse to
wake up from their day dreaming.
Refusal to accept the truth and facts of life will not get you anywhere. When we say lesson learned, we meant it to the very core. When we say we love our self, we meant it well.
I told her, its a long healing process. Years passed and aged catching up, you have missed so many things in your life. Let alone to prioritize whats important. Financial still an issue, job wise and of course other things. Too much time spend on nursing a broken heart, can make us far behind. Everyday is a new day but when we are busy with a same thing everyday, life has no meaning.
Well, so much so...too much breathing space also make me drown. But that's another story. I m hungry for bigger challenge...am bored of this victory throne already.
She questioned my ability of how can I develop to such level of at time being ignorant and somewhat cocky.
My answer is simple, when you learned how to love yourself...protect your hearth and soul...be defensive of hurting your heart...you will sure to understand where this cockiness of mine come from.
I asked her to name me one sad love song that she like, which she did. To me I said, every words of this crying in mourning of being left by loves one is whole full of crap. Or if the songs words of being rejected by love cause he or she is not good enough...GO TO HELL. If he does not want me...it is his lost, why should I waste my time finding whats wrong with me ? They are millions of fish in the sea anyway. If none suits me..that's fine, I still have the entire ocean to roam. Its free anyway.
Learned how to live with me, myself and I....amen !
This fasting month run smooth as well. I can't wait to do my Eid Shopping. Its sort of meaningful event this year. I have ample breathing space. It does make a different when one truly lives in within their means.
I make a promise to myself that am not crawling into that tight pocket anymore all because of my sill spending habits. Lives within what you earn and don't waste.
Even my meals nowadays I choose to eat for my tummy rather than for my eyes. If I don't feel like eating or rather do not know what to consume, let it be. Am not going to die of it. Fill our tummy just enough for the living. Have a feast once a while. Trust me, am very clever on choosing what to feast...evidence shows specially those who know me in person.
There are several personnel in my office leaving for greener pasture. Being positive well wisher, I do hope they success in which ever field they are venturing into. People come and go, career build and success claimed. Last night they had a huge farewell for both my boss Brian and our senior exec Zilah. Unfortunately I can't tag along, night shift duty. I could have change the time table with one of my colleague but then again, I have lots to do as well. Do not wish to jumble up these 15 days time table un-necessarily.
When I enter into office at about 6pm yesterday, both me and Brian screaming at each other cause we have not met like two weeks. Its so girlish and we giggled like kids. Off they went thereafter I log in. 30 minutes after midnight, Joanna came into the office with two of my colleague...tipsy. Brian has totally knocked out ; wonder who carry him home then. Both of my colleague just rest for while and went home. I smile to myself and remember my own glory (silly) days. Joanna told me its 5 bottles of vodka minus beers. I told Shan that, if I am still in this loop, you would have to roll me like carpet to the car considering am too heavy to be carried. Well, am glad I quit it for good. Its all left with memory and fame of such silliness. I quit majorly because I don't find its benefit me in anyway. Bad hangover that's all I can remember, no fun..no joy...well that's me then.
I received RM150 worth of book voucher from office as reward. Then I purchase another RM150 from one of my colleague. Run like hurricane to MPH bookstore, got myself Doctor In The House - Memoirs of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and two other books.
Pleasure and passion of reading. Quarter more to go for the Memoirs. Its fun to read another side of this Premium leader. He is one hell of a man. I was so indulge in it until time passed so quickly. Then I put a stop for a while, dig myself into another set of motivational book. My friend Dev Anand told me to get Lee Kuan Yew's ( Dr M said that with SIN is always a civil relationship; never was a friendship) Grin ! for that suggestion am rewarding him part of the voucher ( don't say a word Dev Anand as I have to make it look good here..ok... = )
its after 2am. Calm and quiet in this quiet room. Let it remain this way till my shift end at 8.30am.
Fable of the porcupine
It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions. After awhile, they decided to distance themselves one from the other and they began to die, alone and frozen. So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their companions or disappear from the Earth. Wisely, they decided to go back to being together. They learned to live with the little wounds caused by the close relationship with their companions in order to receive the warmth that came from the others. This way they were able to survive.
Moral of the story:
The best relationship is not the one that brings together perfect people, but when each individual learns to live with the imperfections of others and can admire the other person's good qualities.
The real moral of the story......
LEARN TO LIVE WITH THE PRICKS IN YOUR LIFE !!!!
One of my buddy is in trouble again. This is one stubborn person, still I have not give up hope yet. But for sure the recent shoulder to cry on is the last one from me. Done deal, am not being ignorant or care less, its just there is a limit to everything.
My words are final. Am actually trying my level best, refrain myself to look down at these small petty thing call love affairs. Love to me is just part of living lives of human, it is not the air that keep us alive. Its already a secondary issue for me or rather for us which is now seating on victory throne.
Out of respect and care, I still offer words of advise. Big punch of words that's for sure. If she manage, success will be for her...if not..its elimination time. I have no time to babysit anyone who refuse to
wake up from their day dreaming.
Refusal to accept the truth and facts of life will not get you anywhere. When we say lesson learned, we meant it to the very core. When we say we love our self, we meant it well.
I told her, its a long healing process. Years passed and aged catching up, you have missed so many things in your life. Let alone to prioritize whats important. Financial still an issue, job wise and of course other things. Too much time spend on nursing a broken heart, can make us far behind. Everyday is a new day but when we are busy with a same thing everyday, life has no meaning.
Well, so much so...too much breathing space also make me drown. But that's another story. I m hungry for bigger challenge...am bored of this victory throne already.
She questioned my ability of how can I develop to such level of at time being ignorant and somewhat cocky.
My answer is simple, when you learned how to love yourself...protect your hearth and soul...be defensive of hurting your heart...you will sure to understand where this cockiness of mine come from.
I asked her to name me one sad love song that she like, which she did. To me I said, every words of this crying in mourning of being left by loves one is whole full of crap. Or if the songs words of being rejected by love cause he or she is not good enough...GO TO HELL. If he does not want me...it is his lost, why should I waste my time finding whats wrong with me ? They are millions of fish in the sea anyway. If none suits me..that's fine, I still have the entire ocean to roam. Its free anyway.
Learned how to live with me, myself and I....amen !
This fasting month run smooth as well. I can't wait to do my Eid Shopping. Its sort of meaningful event this year. I have ample breathing space. It does make a different when one truly lives in within their means.
I make a promise to myself that am not crawling into that tight pocket anymore all because of my sill spending habits. Lives within what you earn and don't waste.
Even my meals nowadays I choose to eat for my tummy rather than for my eyes. If I don't feel like eating or rather do not know what to consume, let it be. Am not going to die of it. Fill our tummy just enough for the living. Have a feast once a while. Trust me, am very clever on choosing what to feast...evidence shows specially those who know me in person.
There are several personnel in my office leaving for greener pasture. Being positive well wisher, I do hope they success in which ever field they are venturing into. People come and go, career build and success claimed. Last night they had a huge farewell for both my boss Brian and our senior exec Zilah. Unfortunately I can't tag along, night shift duty. I could have change the time table with one of my colleague but then again, I have lots to do as well. Do not wish to jumble up these 15 days time table un-necessarily.
When I enter into office at about 6pm yesterday, both me and Brian screaming at each other cause we have not met like two weeks. Its so girlish and we giggled like kids. Off they went thereafter I log in. 30 minutes after midnight, Joanna came into the office with two of my colleague...tipsy. Brian has totally knocked out ; wonder who carry him home then. Both of my colleague just rest for while and went home. I smile to myself and remember my own glory (silly) days. Joanna told me its 5 bottles of vodka minus beers. I told Shan that, if I am still in this loop, you would have to roll me like carpet to the car considering am too heavy to be carried. Well, am glad I quit it for good. Its all left with memory and fame of such silliness. I quit majorly because I don't find its benefit me in anyway. Bad hangover that's all I can remember, no fun..no joy...well that's me then.
The fun I missed... :)
Pleasure and passion of reading. Quarter more to go for the Memoirs. Its fun to read another side of this Premium leader. He is one hell of a man. I was so indulge in it until time passed so quickly. Then I put a stop for a while, dig myself into another set of motivational book. My friend Dev Anand told me to get Lee Kuan Yew's ( Dr M said that with SIN is always a civil relationship; never was a friendship) Grin ! for that suggestion am rewarding him part of the voucher ( don't say a word Dev Anand as I have to make it look good here..ok... = )
its after 2am. Calm and quiet in this quiet room. Let it remain this way till my shift end at 8.30am.
Fable of the porcupine
It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions. After awhile, they decided to distance themselves one from the other and they began to die, alone and frozen. So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their companions or disappear from the Earth. Wisely, they decided to go back to being together. They learned to live with the little wounds caused by the close relationship with their companions in order to receive the warmth that came from the others. This way they were able to survive.
Moral of the story:
The best relationship is not the one that brings together perfect people, but when each individual learns to live with the imperfections of others and can admire the other person's good qualities.
The real moral of the story......
LEARN TO LIVE WITH THE PRICKS IN YOUR LIFE !!!!
''Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.''
1) My parent
- greatest gift I have in life is to be born out of this genetic of family. We are not Nobility, settled at being Baroness. Classy enough, we have our own par and standard. Am the first born...always gonna sit on top of their head. Come what may..Shan told me that first born always sit on top of parent's head, while the last one sit in parent's heart. Hmmm..I don't like that statement..LOL..
2) My siblings
- yes, we have our differences, but blood is always thicker than water. My home still a sanctuary for my sisters.
No matter what our issues are, I love my sisters so much. Nothing come close to this.. :)
3) Friends a.k.a Guardian Angel
- The list are short...don't even crossed more than 10 person. These are people able to keep up with me. Humans with soul of gold and pureness..nope we don't see each other often ..the bond is there..trust me. Its just a phone call away or just say I NEED YOU..someone will be there.
Among this handful list that I have, all sort of character that I have to put up with. Some with the same problem over and over again, I give silent treatment for a while. Wait for them to come and approach...come and dig your grave with me. I shall give it right smack at your face. Because of this boldness that we have, we still can remain in each other good book. I was given left right front center also ...still this circle has not break.
Dev Anand, 12 years ..thats how long it is yaar...
Among these also I did remove several names, cause their heart has turn into envy and jealousy. Its a rude wake up call....my second sister's statement give a tight slap to my face.
She said, be who you are born to be. What's your blood ? We are not commoners...the blood is red yes, am not asking about the color...am asking from where your flood flows..you are born on one par standard above the commoners...be who you are. We don't have to low down ourselves to be commoners. Be friend, that's all...don't be them.
Sound cocky right..but that's the fact of life.
Then slowly, I make sense...I am angry at myself by then..till today trust me...not able to put off that fire yet....I don't have many people that I hate ...but once I do, no turning back.
Whatever it is to me, I don't look down on anyone. My heart is pure and sincere enough to be friend with those who want to be friend with me. Lesson learned...I shall be careful not to be taken advantage anymore...
Looking at some characters around be nowadays, able to make me laugh. Funny at times...its better to watch in silent. After all empty vases make more noise. If one person spoke too much of things than you knew already by then if he or she is just another empty vase...its so empty that makes the sound so loud...
Me can be very protective too...don't you hurt my friend..don't judge..
and...
I enjoy pampering. Recently I found one ..or rather she found me...we work in the same office...such a darling. Its fun to pamper you Joanna Oh...can be handful at times, trust me you are..gets me dizzy.
Above all, don't do things that you do not want others to do to you..simple.
4) My lover
- he is the person who I dare to say God send. Someone who just can give me that soft look that say loud and clear...I Love you so much. Trust me..am damm gifted to be able to have this silent words. He is not a man of words, but his action spoke loud enough. Its like Dolby or THX..surround system...am deaf and drowned at time cause its just flowing.
I m amaze how attentive he can be at times. Its not about the big thing like birthdays...its the small thing...even he is the one who keep my daily life up to date...have I top up my touch n go card, its time to change my tooth brush, is my shopping list done for this month, have I do up my monthly budget, have I called home. He never failed to thanked me every time I cook for lunch or dinner...
I've asked him what make he fall for me. He said, its the way I carry myself. Fearless, bold and brave. Great family and of course precious friends...he has never come across this kind of girl before. Its totally a new experience for him and there shall be no other person can come close to my standard.
Its very comforting, but hey I am more than just a pretty face.
People say...its best to keep good thing to yourself as envy eyes can destroy it. Its true but what the heck...if anyone have problem with my happiness or things that I said, come and deal with me face to face...I fear nothing...
Got mouth ..sealed that lips, got ears...listen and got eyes...watch. If they step on my tail...bite it ..don't kill it..just bite off..then its a fair fight..
- greatest gift I have in life is to be born out of this genetic of family. We are not Nobility, settled at being Baroness. Classy enough, we have our own par and standard. Am the first born...always gonna sit on top of their head. Come what may..Shan told me that first born always sit on top of parent's head, while the last one sit in parent's heart. Hmmm..I don't like that statement..LOL..
2) My siblings
- yes, we have our differences, but blood is always thicker than water. My home still a sanctuary for my sisters.
No matter what our issues are, I love my sisters so much. Nothing come close to this.. :)
3) Friends a.k.a Guardian Angel
- The list are short...don't even crossed more than 10 person. These are people able to keep up with me. Humans with soul of gold and pureness..nope we don't see each other often ..the bond is there..trust me. Its just a phone call away or just say I NEED YOU..someone will be there.
Among this handful list that I have, all sort of character that I have to put up with. Some with the same problem over and over again, I give silent treatment for a while. Wait for them to come and approach...come and dig your grave with me. I shall give it right smack at your face. Because of this boldness that we have, we still can remain in each other good book. I was given left right front center also ...still this circle has not break.
Dev Anand, 12 years ..thats how long it is yaar...
Among these also I did remove several names, cause their heart has turn into envy and jealousy. Its a rude wake up call....my second sister's statement give a tight slap to my face.
She said, be who you are born to be. What's your blood ? We are not commoners...the blood is red yes, am not asking about the color...am asking from where your flood flows..you are born on one par standard above the commoners...be who you are. We don't have to low down ourselves to be commoners. Be friend, that's all...don't be them.
Sound cocky right..but that's the fact of life.
Then slowly, I make sense...I am angry at myself by then..till today trust me...not able to put off that fire yet....I don't have many people that I hate ...but once I do, no turning back.
Whatever it is to me, I don't look down on anyone. My heart is pure and sincere enough to be friend with those who want to be friend with me. Lesson learned...I shall be careful not to be taken advantage anymore...
Looking at some characters around be nowadays, able to make me laugh. Funny at times...its better to watch in silent. After all empty vases make more noise. If one person spoke too much of things than you knew already by then if he or she is just another empty vase...its so empty that makes the sound so loud...
Me can be very protective too...don't you hurt my friend..don't judge..
and...
I enjoy pampering. Recently I found one ..or rather she found me...we work in the same office...such a darling. Its fun to pamper you Joanna Oh...can be handful at times, trust me you are..gets me dizzy.
Above all, don't do things that you do not want others to do to you..simple.
4) My lover
- he is the person who I dare to say God send. Someone who just can give me that soft look that say loud and clear...I Love you so much. Trust me..am damm gifted to be able to have this silent words. He is not a man of words, but his action spoke loud enough. Its like Dolby or THX..surround system...am deaf and drowned at time cause its just flowing.
I m amaze how attentive he can be at times. Its not about the big thing like birthdays...its the small thing...even he is the one who keep my daily life up to date...have I top up my touch n go card, its time to change my tooth brush, is my shopping list done for this month, have I do up my monthly budget, have I called home. He never failed to thanked me every time I cook for lunch or dinner...
I've asked him what make he fall for me. He said, its the way I carry myself. Fearless, bold and brave. Great family and of course precious friends...he has never come across this kind of girl before. Its totally a new experience for him and there shall be no other person can come close to my standard.
Its very comforting, but hey I am more than just a pretty face.
People say...its best to keep good thing to yourself as envy eyes can destroy it. Its true but what the heck...if anyone have problem with my happiness or things that I said, come and deal with me face to face...I fear nothing...
Got mouth ..sealed that lips, got ears...listen and got eyes...watch. If they step on my tail...bite it ..don't kill it..just bite off..then its a fair fight..
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