Thousand Miles...

Guide to a better life

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:18:00 +0000

This is amazing, Randy Pausch 47 yrs old, A computer Sc. lecturer from Mellon Universityhe died of pancreatic cancer in 2008, but wrote a book ‘The last lecture” before then, one of the bestsellers in 2007. What a legacy to leave behind…

In a letter to his wife Jai and his children, Dylan, Logan, and Chloe, he wrote this beautiful "guide to a better life" for his wife and children to follow.

May you be blessed by his insight.

POINTS ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

Personality:

1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment

3. Don't over do; keep your limits

4. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does

5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip

6. Dream more while you are awake

7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..

8. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.

9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.

10. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present

11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you

12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

13. Smile and laugh more

14. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Community:

15. Call your family often

16. Each day give something good to others

17. Forgive everyone for everything

18. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6

19. Try to make at least three people smile each day

20. What other people think of you is none of your business

21. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

22. Put GOD first in anything and everything that you think, say and do.

23. GOD heals everything

24. Do the right things

25. However good or bad a situation is, it will change

26. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up

27. The best is yet to come

28. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful

29. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it

30. If you know GOD you will always be happy. So, be happy.

While you practice all of the above, share this knowledge with the people you love, people you school with,

people you play with, people you work with and people you live with.

99 Facts about Guys that Girls should know!

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:22:00 +0000

I come across this article when surfing the net and find the so-called facts are so true. Check these out.

Guys don’t actually look after good-looking girls. they prefer neat and presentable girls.
Guys hate other flirts.
A guy can like you for a minute, and then forget you afterwards.
When a guy says he doesn’t understand you, it simply means you’re not thinking the way he is.
Are you doing something?” or “Have you eaten already?” are the first usual questions a guy asks on the phone just to get out from stammering.
Guys may be flirting around all day but before they go to sleep, they always think about the girl they truly care about.
When a guy really likes you, he’ll disregard all your bad characteristics.
Guys go crazy over a girl’s smile.
Guys will do anything just to get the girl’s attention.
Guys hate it when you talk about your ex-boyfriend.
When guys want to meet your parents. Let them. …….dont think so
Guys want to tell you many things but they can’t. And they have one habit to gain courage and spirit to tell you many things and it is drinking! but do not generalise
Guys cry!!!
Don’t provoke the guy to heat up. Believe me. He will.
Guys can never dream and hope too much.
Guys usually try hard to get the girl who has dumped them, and this makes it harder for them to accept their defeat.
When you touch a guy’s heart, there’s no turning back.
Giving a guy a hanging message like “You know what?!..uh…never mind!” would make him jump to a conclusion that is far from what you are thinking.
Guys go crazy when girls touch their hands……yeh rite – Whatever.
Guys are good flatterers when courting but they usually stammer when they talk to a girl they really like.
When a guy makes a prolonged “umm” or makes any excuses when you’re asking him to do you a favor, he’s actually saying that he doesn’t like you and he can’t lay down the card for you.
When a girl says “no”, a guy hears it as “try again tomorrow”. So true.
You have to tell a guy what you really want before he gets the message clearly.
Guys hate gays!
Guys love their moms.
A guy would sacrifice his money for lunch just to get you a couple of roses.
A guy often thinks about the girl who likes him. But this doesn’t mean that the guy likes her.
You can never understand him unless you listen to him.
If a guy tells you he loves you once in a lifetime. He does.
Beware. Guys can make gossips scatter through half of the face of the earth faster than girls can.
Like Eve, girls are guysâ€™ weaknesses.
Guys are very open about themselves.
It’s good to test a guy first before you believe him. But don’t let him wait that long.
No guy is bad when he is courting
Guys hate it when their clothes get dirty. Even a small dot.
Guys really admire girls that they like even if they’re not that much pretty.
Your best friend, whom your boyfriend seeks help from about his problems with you may end up being admired by your boyfriend.
If a guy tells you about his problems, he just needs someone to listen to him. You don’t need to give advice…….very true.
A usual act that proves that the guy likes you is when he teases you.
A guy finds ways to keep you off from linking with someone else.
Guys love girls with brains more than girls in miniskirts. ……..sumtimes.
Guys try to find the stuffed toy a girl wants but would unluckily get the wrong one.
Guys virtually brag about anything.
Guys cannot keep secrets that girls tell them.
Guys think too much.
Guys’ fantasies are unlimited.
Girls’ height doesn’t really matter to a guy but her weight does!……very true.
Guys tend to get serious with their relationship and become too possessive. So watch out girls!!!
When a girl makes the boy suffer during courtship, it would be hard for him to let go of that girl.
It’s not easy for a guy to let go of his girlfriend after they broke up especially when they’ve been together for 3 years or more.
You have to tell a guy what you really want before getting involved with that guy.
A guy has to experience rejection, because if he’s too-good-never-been-busted, never been in love and hurt, he won’t be matured and grow up.
When an unlikable circumstance comes, guys blame themselves a lot more than girls do. They could even hurt themselves physically.
Guys have strong passion to change but have weak will power.
Guys are tigers in their peer groups but become tamed P**** with their girlfriends…..sumtimes depends wen they want sumat.
When a guy pretends to be calm, check if he’s sweating. You’ll probably see that he is nervous.
When a guy says he is going crazy about the girl. He really is.
When a guy asks you to leave him alone, he’s just actually saying, “Please come and listen to me”……sumtimes.
Guys don’t really have final decisions.
When a guy loves you, bring out the best in him.
If a guy starts to talk seriously, listen to him….very important.
If a guy has been kept shut or silent, say something.
Guys believe that there’s no such thing as love at first sight, but court the girls anyway and then realize at the end that he is wrong.
Guys like femininity not feebleness.
Guys don’t like girls who punch harder than they do.
A guy may instantly know if the girl likes him but can never be sure unless the girl tells him.
A guy would waste his time over video games and football, the way a girl would do over her romance novels and make-ups.
Guys love girls who can cook or bake. ….they love u regardless.
Guys like girls who are like their moms. No kidding!……true but only wen the guys are ready 2be settled down.
A guy has more problems than you can see with your naked eyes.
A guy’s friend knows everything about him. Use this to your advantage.
Don’t be a snob. Guys may easily give up on the first sign of rejection.
Don’t be biased. Try loving a guy without prejudice and you’ll be surprised.
Girls who bathe in their eau de perfumes do more repelling than attracting guys.
Guys are more talkative than girls are especially when the topic is about girls.
Guys don’t comprehend the statement “Get lost” too well.
Guys really think that girls are strange and have unpredictable decisions but still love them more.
When a guy gives a crooked or pretentious grin at your jokes, he finds them offending and he just tried to be polite.
Guys don’t care about how shiny their shoes are unlike girls.
Guys tend to generalize about girls but once they get to know them, they’ll realize they’re wrong.
Any guy can handle his problems all by his own. He’s just too stubborn to deal with it.
Guys find it so objectionable when a girl swears.
Guys’ weakest point is at the knee.
When a problem arises, a guy usually keeps himself cool but is already thinking of a way out.
When a guy is conscious of his looks, it shows he is not good at fixing things.
When a guy looks at you, either he’s amazed by you or he’s criticizing you.
When you catch him cheating on you and he asks for a second chance, give it to him. But when you catch him again and he asks for another chance, ignore him.
If a guy lets you go, he really loves you.
If you have a boyfriend, and your boy best friend always glances at you and it obviously shows that he is jealous whenever you’re with your boyfriend, all I can say is your boy best friend loves you more than your boyfriend does.
Guys learn from experience not from the romance books that girls read and take as their basis of experience.
You can tell if a guy is really hurt or in pain when he cries in front of you!
If a guy suddenly asks you for a date, ask him first why.
When a guy says he can’t sleep if he doesn’t hear your voice even just for one night, hang up. He also tells that to another girl. He only flatters you and sometimes makes fun of you.
You can truly say that a guy has good intentions if you see him praying sometimes.
Guys seek for advice not from a guy but from a girl.
Girls are allowed to touch boys’ things. Not their hair!
If a guy says you’re beautiful, that guy likes you.
Guys hate girls who overreact. ……sumtimes.
Guys love you more than you love them IF they are serious in your relationships.

Courtesy from Felix Ker

Gemini - Your Compatibility Through The Signs

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:39:00 +0000

I found this by Myriam Maytorena, M.Ed. while surfing online. Try to find out more about your horoscope at AstroStar.com

GEMINI AND ARIES

This lively, energetic pair can be good friends as well as good lovers. They thrive on activity, adventure, and variety; enjoy each other's humor; and like social life. Aries will probably make the decisions because Gemini has difficulty in that area. There will be bedroom high jinx, for both are enthusiastic about sex. Aries' domineering streak will give Gemini the firm direction it needs-and Gemini's occasional wanderings from the straight and narrow will keep Aries on its toes.

GEMINI AND TAURUS

An unpromising match, though at the beginning Taurus responds to Gemini's sparkle and Gemini is intrigued by Taurus's uncomplicated directness. But Taurus wants life to be stable and ordered, while Gemini is easily bored and looks for new experiences. Taurus is devoted to home sweet home while Gemini follows the lure of the open road. Gemini finds Taurus's lovemaking a bit on the dull side, and also resents the restrictive net Taurus tries to construct. In turn, jealous, possessive Taurus can't handle Gemini's outside dalliances. Passions cool.

GEMINI AND GEMINI

You won't find a more versatile, charming, or vivacious pair. These two will never bore each other, for they are interested in everything. The pace is frenetic, but neither would dream of slowing down. They are fascinating conversationalists, have tons of friends, and together they'll throw some marvelous parties. Sex is fun and games. But this couple is also superficial, unstable, and very restless. When they move out of the bedroom, everything becomes too chaotic even for twin Gemini's.

GEMINI AND CANCER

Passionate Cancer fulfills Gemini's physical needs, and Gemini's cheerfulness brightens Cancer's disposition. But all too soon Gemini's tendency to play at love wounds oversensitive Cancer. Flirtatious Gemini makes Cancer feel very insecure and an affair is likely to be volatile. These two have too little in common for a long term relationship. Cancer needs security and domesticity; Gemini loathes being tied down. Gemini hasn't any patience with Cancer's moodiness, and Gemini's sharp tongue Is too biting for Cancer's fragile ego. They are doomed to a downhill run.

GEMINI AND LEO

An affectionate pair who really enjoy each other. Gemini's amorous playfulness finds a responsive partner in eager, extroverted Leo. Leo's self-confidence blinks at Gemini's flirtations with others. Gemini's penchant for ridicule can annoy regal Leo, though, and Leo will probably demand more adoration than Gemini is willing to give. Socially, each tries to upstage the other, but they have a lot of fun together doing it. They both love to laugh, and in bed they set off sparks. What more can they ask?

GEMINI AND VIRGO

Both are Mercury ruled and have a mental approach to life. But similarity ends there; these two are star-crossed from the beginning. Virgo considers Gemini scatterbrained and immature. Gemini thinks of Virgo as a stick-in-the-mud and a bore. Virgo's analytical approach seems like indifference to Gemini. Virgo looks on Gemini's busy social life as superficial and a waste of time. Virgo is critical; Gemini is tactless. Passions run on a low thermostat; their sex life soon turns chilly. Gemini's eye is certain to rove.

GEMINI AND LIBRA

These two air signs are well suited intellectually and every other way. They are stimulating companions who will enjoy a lighthearted, lovely affair. Neither is combative and they're likely to agree on everything. They are affectionate, fun-loving, and like social life, entertaining, and travel. Sexually both are fervent, neither is jealous or demanding, and Libra goes along with Gemini's taste for experiment. Their one problem is that they both love to spend money. Otherwise, a perfect match.

GEMINI AND SCORPIO

Gemini's imagination and Scorpio's dynamism would make a good combination if only these two were able to get along together. There is combustion in the bedroom, but they soon find out that sex isn't everything. Scorpio is sensual, passionate, demanding, jealous, inflexible. Gemini is fickle, flighty, superficial, lighthearted, changeable. Gemini is a social creature, Scorpio likes privacy. Scorpio's suspicious nature is in constant turmoil over Gemini's casual attitude about love. It won't be long before enough becomes too much.

GEMINI AND SAGITTARIUS

These two are opposites in the zodiac and are attracted to each other like magnets. They'll especially enjoy each other's minds for both have wide-ranging and varied interests. Sagittarius tends to be more intellectual, Gemini more social. Both are too restless and argumentative, and both need freedom. They may be disappointed sexually, since neither is demonstrative-and Gemini is very quick to criticize. This affair probably began impulsively and will end the same way.

GEMINI AND CAPRICORN

Gemini's freewheeling, anything-goes attitude meets opposition from conventional, steady, conservative Capricorn. Capricorn worries about security, while Gemini frets about losing its liberty. Order and routine keep Capricorn content, but drive Gemini to distraction. Gemini's need for a stimulating existence does nothing to make Capricorn feel secure. And Capricorn's sober outlook puts a damper on Gemini's high spirits. This isn't an affair with high svoltage-but Gemini can help develop Capricorn's sensual potential.

GEMINI AND AQUARIUS

Versatile Gemini and innovative Aquarius get along famously. They share a taste for novelty, travel, meeting new people. Because both are unpredictable, things can't always go smoothly. But love keeps getting better, for Aquarius adores Gemini's wit and good cheer. If Gemini is somewhat inconstant or unstable, Aquarius understands. If the affair should end, they'll still remain friends. In marriage, these two are affectionate, devoted companions more than passionate lovers.

GEMINI AND PISCES

The passion quotient is high, and so are the problems. Emotional Pisces is too easily hurt by thoughtless Gemini. Gemini is mischievous and playful, but Pisces is sensitive and takes things to heart. Each practices deception in his or her own way: Gemini dissembles, Pisces won't deal with reality. Gemini needs freedom and new vistas; Pisces needs unending adoration. Pisces just can't feel secure with gadabout Gemini, and tries to pull the net tighter. The claustrophobic atmosphere eventually makes it hard for Gemini to breathe.

Letters to Juliet

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:27:00 +0000

What and if... two non-threatening words that when put together, it has the power to haunt you for the rest of your life.

After watching Letters to Juliet, I thought I would be able to blog quite a bit freely outpouring how I was touched by the movie. Now, I have my fingers on the keyboard but not knowing where to start off with and my mind is blank.

At times when we are so in love, we tend to not seeing things that we should see.

When we were young, we tend to go after a "perfect partner". Someone beautiful, good looking, romantic, patience, humorous, capable, lovely... whatever the criteria, you name it! We keep searching someone in life and cross-check it with the "must have" list if they match what we need until we run into someone who generally just "meet the eyes". By then only we realize this person can be a whole lot different from what we are looking for in our life.

It's strange that at work, we set target and pursue it until the end, but why this never happen in relationship? In life, we feel the chemistry with the one we like, we want them to be in our lives, but never put in herculean effort to pursue until the end. Often, we tend to give up half way and go "that's it! We are just not working!" It hurts. Somehow, I've learnt that things don't come easily, especially love, and I've also learnt that no one is perfect and that to truly love someone we have to love their flaws.

This is a great movie and if you have not been crying in the cinema for a long time, this could be one of those you will. Enjoy the movie and share with me your thoughts about this movie. :)

After Angel left

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:37:00 +0000

It's horrible!

It has been just a week since he left the company and I never thought things could be so difficult for me, for not having a nice companion at work anymore.

It's always good to move forward and go after for things that are long expected. Afterall, life is not about holding good cards, but playing them well.

His resignation may seem an unwise move to many peers, but I would always think it's a good idea to pursue what you want in life rather than what you will get for remain at the same ground. Expectation in reality may sometimes appear to be disappointment, so instead of expect what you will get, why not be more initiative to pursue what we want? The future is in our hand.

For that, I bid you farewell, Angie. All the best in your endeavour for making a change in life and pursuing your dream!

A Weekend in Malacca

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:59:00 +0000

It happened that I got the chance to re-vist the historical city, Malacca, when I was invited to my friend's wedding dinner. That was a pretty good idea to be able to have a few days to escape from the routine thingy.

It seems most of the hotels have setup their website for easy access on the information and room reservation. After browsing through a great range of 3-star to 5-star hotels, I finally decided to have a different experience this round and booked a room in one of the famous boutique hotel, which is voted to be the number 1 recommended hotel in Malacca.

I'll let the pictures do the talking...

The famous St Paul's Church

I spent about the whole afternoon walking from a tourism point to another under the hot sun and I reckon I've never sweat that much for the past 1 month. DUH!

The rear entrance to the boutique hotel

The walkway to the lobby from the rear entrance.

The window to my room.

This is one of the best bathroom among the hotels that I've seen so far!

That's the kitchen in the cafe where I had my breakfast.

Yummy Hainan chicken rice... *drooling*

This is the chicken ball rice restaurant recommended by one of the HKTV programmes, but not recommended by me. :p

Ah, this might be your choice if you were to try out the ever famous chicken ball rice in Malacca.

It was surprised to find pork satay in Malacca. Can you tell which is chicken or pork?

And here comes the frightening visit to the Malacca's crocodile farm. GOSH!!!

I am a NEGOTIATOR / explorer

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:31:00 +0000

I just did an online Personality Assessment and here is the results. It's interesting to find myself to be a negotiator, which sounds true to me. What do you say?

Your Major and Minor Personality Types

Your major personality type = Negotiator

Your minor personality type = Explorer

You are a big thinker. You easily take the large, long view of almost any topic. You are comfortable juggling myriad facts. You tend to synthesize material easily and to think in webs of factors, not straight lines. You are imaginative and enjoy theorizing.

You are also socially savvy. You are good at both talking and listening. And you generally read people's faces, body postures and tone of voice accurately, so you tend to intuitively understand what people want and need.

You are also highly compassionate. You care deeply about others. So you sometimes make personal sacrifices to be a supportive friend or colleague. And you like to work to improve the world.

You enjoy new ideas and novel experiences. You are flexible, affable and open to adventure. And you admire impulsive, spontaneous people, despite your tendency to plan ahead.

You dislike conflict. You seek "win-win" solutions. And with your skill as a negotiator, you adeptly bring peace to the chaotic world around you. You are a warm, insightful and often exciting companion.

How your personality breaks out

Characteristics of all four personality types can be found within each of us, but there is almost always one personality type that is dominant. We call this the major personality type.

The Personality Profile also identifies your minor or secondary personality type. You exhibit some aspects of this personality type, though not to the same degree as with your major type.

Builder, 19%: Usually very popular. Deep attachment to home and family. Calm demeanor and low anxiety. Often consistent, loyal and protective.

Explorer, 26%: Known for high energy, high creativity and spontaneity. Seeks novelty, risk and pleasure. Intellectually curious and not easily swayed by opinion.

Negotiator, 29%: Excels at seeing the big picture, long-term planning and consensus building. An intuitive thinker who is flexible, verbal and socially skilled. Imaginative, empathetic and nurturing.

Director, 26%: Daring, original, direct and inventive. A non-conformist. Skilled at abstract thinking and short-term planning. Often assertive and quite competitive. Tough-minded and efficient.

Rose ain't my favorite

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Mon, 17 May 2010 09:21:00 +0000

It never comes to my mind until I was thrown with the question...

What's your favorite flower?

I spent more than 10 seconds to think hard about it and the only answer I could give was just two words - not roses. Well, I always think I'm kind of weird since most women like roses. Well, obviously I don't like it because of its thorn. Hey, shouldn't flower be sweet and "harmless"?

I like the little daisies growing on the field because of its spreading growing habit under the full sun. It conveys cheer and exuberance in spades. A Daisy symbolizes innocence and purity. It can also symbolize new beginnings. The flower meaning of daisy is “loyal love”, “I will never tell”.

Besides, I like tulips because of its shape and colour. A tulip is a symbol of the perfect lover.

What books do you read?

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Sun, 16 May 2010 07:54:00 +0000

I used to read a lot of novels, the romance, horror and science fiction but not these days anymore. I do much of the reading online whenever I'm researching on information that I need for work. There is a little transition on the reading material, from leisure to work.

A few years back, I "restart" my interest in reading and committed to myself to finish reading the 244-page inspirational book titled 156 philisophic theories for women 2 years ago. Today, I still have my bookmark at page 45. I'm undoubtably bad in keeping my commitment. So, I sort of have this reading thingy in the "must-do" list and spent 2 nights reading the book again from page 1 just to catch up what I've forgotten. After 2 nights' of "hard work", I'm still at page 45. You know reading an inspirational book is so much different from reading a novel, that ones really need to digest the true message that the authors would want to deliver and try to relate every bit I got from the book with my life. So I guess I'll need at least 3 months to finish the book I hope. *finger cross*

What books do you read?

p/s: Here is one of the best quotes I got from the book. Oh by the way, I'm reading a chinese book, so in case you need translation for the quote, let me know. *wink*

精明女人到处收集人生的哲理，

聪明的女人积极实践人生的哲理，

高明的女人随时创造人生的哲理，

只有愚蠢的女人从不相信人生的哲理。

Happy Niu (Ox) Year

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:53:00 +0000

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Wishing everyone a prosperous Niu year in 2009.

I've been really busy... err.. I truly know that this is not a good reason for abandon my blog for more than 2 months. Anyway, I'm back since I'm free now. LOL

Just a quick update. I’ve been doing a lot of cooking and housekeeping most of the time, yet no time for baking even though I wanted to bake so much for this Chinese New Year. If you were to ask me if I can cook well, I guess I just have to leave it to those who have tried my cooking before. Let me share with you some of my cooking… *don’t expect much ya*

Bagutte for Breakfast...

Pan-fried Salmon and Salad... and Beer of course... for dinner

84 days later...

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:34:00 +0000

One of my friends complains that I have not been updating my blog for about 2 months (indeed, it’s close to 3 months, my dear). Well, perhaps I shouldn’t say it’s a complaint; it’s more like a compliment to me, which they miss reading my blog and that they would like to know what really happen to me recently. They really warm my heart with their love and care.

Life was pretty busy for the last three months. Busy for??? Big stuff in life I guess, but definitely not about the wedding or anything close to that. Indeed, renovation, touch-up and house-keeping took much of my time and yet it is still eaten up big part of my time until today. It’s always the biggest dream to posses my own house, my home sweet home and life is just so complete and wonderful to have it finally.

I’m glad that everything has come out nicely as planned and I just can’t wait to share this excitement and joy of my life with you, my fellow friends. No matter how hard I wish I could invite you for my house warming party, the mess just halts me from doing so.

So, friends, I know you feel like paying a visit, but please bear with me at the moment, okay? The day will come soon, I promise. I must ensure I have at least a couch for you to sit on, right? *wink*

Without you...

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:33:00 +0000

Looking out the front door, I don’t see him in the crate waving his tail in a way asking me to free him. At night, when it’s time for dinner, I don’t see him wandering in front of the house in a way hoping me to remember to feed his hungry stomach. When I step out from the bathroom after shower, I don’t see him lying on the floor in the house waiting for me to pat him and play with him. I always thought that life without him could be so much easier, but not until I’ve tasted it. It’s heartbreaking without him and life just turns to be so dull. I start to understand mom’s feeling when her children are not around. I keep worrying if he eats well and sleeps well. I keep wondering if he is comfortable with the new environment… Does he mix well with his new friends? Do they take good care of him? Do they bathe him often? There are so many questions in my mind and so I decided to ring them up for his condition. To my relief, he is doing alright with the new environment, not much problems, as according to the caretaker. This is the third week and hopefully I’m allowed to pay him a visit this weekend.

p/s: I’ve sent my pet to the caretaker’s home as the evil neighbour beastly J lodged a complaint to the city council after we’ve called up the police that he did massive sabotage to our property and the pet.

The Angel beside Me

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:12:00 +0000

Angie is the name to call.

She has been here beside me for more than a year’s time and I always wanted to share with you how nice this person is but time never allows, not until today.
Probably it’s her personality or whatsoever that has made her a good listener, and that I feel comfortable sharing my thought and feeling at any time I’m happy or upset. I’m certainly more than happy to lend her my ears on her story that she is willing to share.
Do we gossip about others? Hmm… No, I don’t think we do. We are more into personal stuffs, like our pets, family, the other half… you know that kind of stuffs, some truly private talk.
She is 3 years younger than me, that makes me feel like we are more like siblings, but most of the time, it’s she takes care of me most of the time even though I’m elder and I do feel that I’m such a useless butt.
She is an outgoing person; her talkative and easy-going behaviour brings many friends to her, and certainly she draws most of the attention whenever she goes.
But please don’t be fooled by all these, she does have serious face at times. If she is so focus at work, she would even ignore you though you want to chit-chat with her. At most, she would just say, “huh?” and then continue working on her tasks.
I don’t know how long we will be here like this, but I do hope the longer the better, at least my time will be full of joy and amusement.

Now, what if I tell you she is not really a she, but a he? *evil laugh*
Guess who this Angie is and why.

The Month Full of Excitement

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:14:00 +0000

Time ticks so fast that it’s now the second half of month July.

Life seems getting a lot better than in June. *touchwood* I am not sure if it’s because of him who has helped me out to settle most of the problems, or things are getting clearer now. Whatever it is, I am definitely more comfortable at this stage, except the annoying major break out around the T-zone.

I must tell you that life is just so excited every minute since the day our house undergoes massive renovation. I’m so energized right now having to think of how wonderful the house will look like after the renovation and there are always new surprises each time we visit the house. And hey, I’m going to see her this weekend. Oh, I just can’t wait to be there. *muaks*

The Repayment for Loyalty

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:02:00 +0000

A mommy dog surrounded by 4 puppies that are taking their turns for milk should make up a nice and warm picture for sharing, but not until you find them in this situation.

A black mommy dog feeding 4 puppies with 1 already dead lying beside them was found in the City Dog Pound this morning. I could hardly hold back my tears after seeing them in the big dog cage, which their fate is known to be somewhat negative. They will be seized by the officers if no one claims them back within 1 to 2 weeks’ time. And what saddened the thing is that there are at least 30 dogs in the Dog Pound just today, which have been abandoned by human! It breaks my heart seeing some dogs bleeding due to skin disease being quarantined in poor environment with no medical aid, probably just waiting to be seized. And it surprises me when I found one of the sick dogs to be a Golden Retriever! Why do people have to dump these poor animals that were once their loved one when they can save their lives and change their fate by paying the vets for curing them?

The condition and environment seems a little better in the SPCA, short for Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, but there are still countless dogs being abandoned and some waiting for adoption. I feel a little warmer seeing some young kids playing with the dogs, bringing them out for a couple of hours’ walk, at least they shower the poor animals with love even though they cannot bring them home.

Isn’t human’s responsibility to take good care of the animals since the day they adopted them and treat them as their family members? Shouldn’t we, the human, treat these poor animals nicely as they treat us like their best buddy? Looking at the situation they are now in these places, are we repaying these poor animals exactly what they have offered us?

May the bad things end…

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:24:00 +0000

Life is a tough combat in this June. have been encountering at least 4 real sickening things for the past 30 days. As a result, major spots break out! *sigh*
That beastly J is on his move again, abusing my dog! What do you think I can do besides lodging a police report? I thought it’s a wise move, at least the police said they will warn that fellow for no more second time else they will put him into the jail, but they never keep their words for giving warning to him, they never show up! *Sigh*

I pray hard for these awful things to end in June and please give me back my porcelain complexion. Go away acne!

God bless me!

Did you hear my prayer?

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:17:00 +0000

Just realize that I have only published one post in June! Sorry guys, I’m just not in the mood for blogging. This June seems to be a not so good month to me. Hiccups and obstacles everywhere and I just have to spend maximum effort to overcome everyone of them. If those are challenges in life, can God don’t deliver them to me at the same time? It’s pretty hard to get over them all at once; especially the progress in fixing defects for my house by the developer is extremely slow that keeps bugging me up. Can I hit the emergency brake, get down from the car and take my time for relaxation before continuing the journey? I’m seriously tired in everything. I wish I can sleep a whole night long without waking up suddenly from nightmares.

Dear God, can you realize my birthday wish this year? It has been the same wish I ask for in many years but it still hasn’t come true. Did you hear my prayer?

Huge Pressure in Life

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:31:00 +0000

I should be happier this month, the day that only comes once a year. Looking at my financial status versus the recent huge price hikes on the basic needs, there isn't much reason for me to stay happy. *sigh*

The prices for things like cement, bricks, steel and other raw materials for building construction has shot up this June. Besides, the price for rice and other edible stuff has also increased. How do we overcome the situation when the increment of our pay check is never in line with the inflation? *sigh*

Today, the government has announced the new price for petrol is $2.70 a litre, effective midnight tonight. The price goes up by $0.78 from the current $1.92, a hike of 40%. That means, with the same amount of mileage, it will cost me $90 extra per month for the petrol and that would make up $1080 a year since the hike. Although that wouldn't take up much of my salary, but imagine... the price of rice has shot up about 30% this month resulting in a pack of 10kg rice costs around $45. Price hikes cause chain effect in the entire market, the hawker has increased their price by 10% to anticipate that, and I definitely need to pay 10% more for a simple meal, i.e. if I am paying $500 per month for food, I guess by now I have to pay an extra of $50 for the same old things or probably smaller portion. Do you feel the pressure of life? Still no? Well, put yourself into my shoes, the government decided to have majority of the raw material price for building constructions lift when I am just about to start the renovation of my new house with great extension. Will I need to revise my extension plan? I hope the answer is no. Whatever it is, I'm struggling so hard to survive in this ever changing and very competitive world.

God bless me! It's my birthday this month and I hope the prices will go down tomorrow. However, people say any wishes make that are known to others will not come true. True?

Home-made Noodles

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:01:00 +0000

What do you get if you mix flour, egg, salt, sugar and a little water?

Tadah... It's home-made noodles! *yummy yummy* You can make the noodles in either strips, with the aid of the noodle making tool, or pieces, using hand. You will probably need 15~30 minutes to mix the ingredients and roll it well; the longer you roll, the evener the mixture is and the texture will be softer and smoother.

Creamy fresh mushroom soup, anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:38:00 +0000

Surfing internet can be fun especially finding so many great food recipe that I can try out during the leisure time. Here is one of the recipes I got from the net and I have yet to try it out... just don't have the time to do it right now even though I have all the ingredients ready in mom's kitchen, but I'm sure I'll cook for my love ones when my house is ready with all the new kitchen wares. *Yippee* Oh in case if you are looking for a healthy diet that is light, you may want to try this. It just looks so yummy...

Ingredients :
300g fresh shitake mushrooms/abalone mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 big onion, peeled and diced
2 tbsp plain flour
600ml water
250ml milk
1 cube chicken stock concentrate

Seasoning :
Salt, pepper and black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp mixed herbs/oregano
50g canned button mushrooms, chopped

Method :
1. Melt butter in a stockpot, stir-fry diced onion until soft. Add in flour, fresh mushrooms and stir well.
2. Add in water, milk, chicken stock concentrate and bring to boil at high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Add in seasoning and stir well. Remove from heat.
4. Blend the mushrooms soup in a blender until smooth. Return the soup to stockpot, and bring to boil. Remove from heat and keep warm

Losing fat...

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Fri, 23 May 2008 09:42:00 +0000

I’m certainly no good in maintaining my body line most likely as I love food. It turns out to be a bad news when my weight suddenly shot up in March since I’ve been indulging in eating and drinking. Somehow, I thought that was ok, not until I realized my average weight increment is a kg in 1~2 weeks’ time. Could that be an indication or alert of health problem or one of the effects of having relatively low platelet count? I’m not sure.

Seeing that my body is getting heavier, I decided to go for a healthy diet plan to lose some pounds. I start to cut down the food intake, go for exercise, swimming, brisk walk… and the results? It was satisfying! It is nice seeing my weight slowly reduces every week and be able to achieve my initial target, i.e. 4kg for the past 2 months. *Yahoo!* I believe it’s the toughest time right now to lose another 4kg more to get to my ideal weight as I never succeed in breaking this record for the past 5 years. By then, I will be able to fit in a lot more dazzling dresses. *kekeke…*

Losing weight is not about maintaining body line, but staying healthy!

Another Problem on My Tortoise

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:31:00 +0000

My goodness!

I bought a totally new car (initial mass production batch I suppose) that was new in production, new in parts but not a new design as the maker partners with one of the Japan car makers, which is the biggest factors winning over my confidence and decision buying the car, close to 3 years ago.

Now, I find a few major common problems with this tiny car.

1. Smelly aircond - never get fixed
2. Disc brake problem - the steering vibrates when braking.

Aha, and I'm now in the problem #2. What saddened me is the problem occurs right after the 2-year warranty period. And that means I have to pay $$$ to replace the whole disc according to the mechanic just now. And what really upset me is that it costs more than $1000 for the replacement! It sounds rather too expensive to me considering the mechanical things within it Well, perhaps I'm wrong as I know nothing about mechanic. Maybe I should get it replaced, considering the brake is one of the most important parts in a car, where my life actually depends on it. Somehow, I'm struggling to pay for it, especially I'm tight in money. Also, I don't really believe in that mechanic, thinking he would just rip me off. So, I guess I will send my car to another workshop for checking and confirming if the replacement is really necessary and most importantly would solve the problem. In fact, I'm ok paying for the disc as long as they have confirmed it is the root cause and it get solved upon replacement.

Now you see why I'm so sad today?

When was the last time you hold your mom's hand?

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:53:00 +0000

I'm the worst daughter in the world where I hardly spend much quality time with her, I rarely bring her out for dinner except on her birthday.
Although I love her so much, I still have to admit I'm just not good enough.
Thus, I decided to cancel all the appointments and dates just to spend a full day of quality time with her on Mother's day as I don't want to regret in future for not doing it in the present.

I have always know her age is catching up, but never really realize the sign of aging happens without any indication.
At times, I hold her shoulders and I'm amazed how could small shoulders like hers can carry all the burdens by herself, with no complaints?
Her tiny little hands are now full of wrinkles and it's so dry, probably because of too much housework I guess.
Her head is full of gray hair but she colours them with purple just to make her look younger.
Is she old?
At the age of 57, I think she is not too old, but judging from her response and reaction, my heart starts aching as I see significant aging symptoms in her.

Perhaps you have forgotten it was Mother's day last Sunday.
It's ok if you didn't celebrate it with her.
It's ok if you have forgotten.
And it's ok to be busy, but at least give her a call whenever you miss her.
She is always there waiting, loving and forgiving.
And don't forget to tell her that...

I love you, mama

Dinner on me, anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:07:00 +0000

Came home real early today for the sake of getting some rest, which I serious lack of some sleep with worries about the new house. Somehow, this evening turned out to be slightly different and very unusual from the previous days. I cooked a simple dinner for mom and myself. *grin* Cooking has been my hobby since I was like 7 years old, perhaps. So, it's kind of fun, you know, to be able to cook for family and the one whom you love. Mom didn't buy any much thing for tonight's dinner, so I just decided to make us fried rice. *yeah*

3GB Community

noreply@blogger.com (saoirse) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:08:00 +0000

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