Life

Live Free or Die Hard

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:20:00 +0000

A recent event has put me under multiple hours of reflection.

In a typical city life, one works his arse off looking for a salary that is never enough in their opinion. He will be completely stressed out if he does not manage to have some savings by the end of each month. He will be even more so if he finds out that he can actually save some money somewhere else after spending on one thing. Indeed, 'a typical city man' can be translated to 'a money slave'.

That got me thinking. Why do we need to sacrifice so much just for everyday survival? Even if we do survive, are we emotionally satisfied? Money obviously won't buy you happiness if money is the only thing that gets you running around mindlessly; yet the majority of the world happens to behave just like that.

My mind now thinks from a different perspective, finally.

I am determined to find the answer. I am determined to find my cause.

Seize Thy Moments

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:20:00 +0000

Believe it or not, more often than not, our first impulsive thought of any particular thing might be right.

But we’ll never know, because there are always these moments of “on second thought”s - you want to do something, you ponder about your decision… and like a whistle, you’ll never get the chance to do it ever again.

You might think that it’s always luck, or lack thereof, in the past. Observe. Reflect. You’ll suddenly realise how chances kept knocking on your door, and how much things you have missed because you stall on your decisions. Mind should not always be over matter. You’ve got to trust and follow your heart, right from the first step, that first adrenaline.

Second chances don’t come cheap, if any at all.

I’ve missed too much of mine. And I’m now in a severely confused state.

Young “Lovers”

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:13:00 +0000

I chanced upon this couple who apparently were arguing about stuff. The girl was trying her best to show the guy just how angry she was by nagging (in a not-so-obscure way), but the guy seemed indifferent and was simply nodding off. No doubt, they’re obviously very young, and I reckon their relationship wasn’t really based on a proper foundation. That got me thinking.

Quite some time back, I got myself into that exact same messy situation. That seemed complicated at that time, and things didn’t end up too well. As I reflect on both scenarios, I think it comes down to this - that relationships are only healthy if both parties are mature enough to handle it.

It’s funny how our hormones work. It sends blurred signals to the brain, causing people to make impulsive decisions. But still, it is no excuse. People need that sense of responsibility and maturity in any field, BGRs included.

So are kids nowadays too young to date, or can they cope with their problems just fine?

Cranked

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:26:00 +0000

I’ve been struggling about, well, certain matters for quite some time. And that got me thinking: How would you know if you’ve found things of the highest personal sentimental value? Do you know what you should throw, and what you shouldn’t?

You see, being in this position is awkward, even though people may not notice it. You don’t know where to draw the line, where you know you’re overdoing things, or when to cover up? Or am I just being myself, thinking too much?

I hope so, because after what I’ve been through, I know I’m not gonna be able to take another blow.

So I lay my head back down, and I lift my hands and pray.

Life is complicated, but is it worth being so?

Of “What Ifs” And Superpowers

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:29:00 +0000

I’ve always been fascinated by the powers Nicholas Cage had in the movie “Next”. If you haven’t watched the movie yet, click on that link.

Cris Johnson is able to predict the future, albeit only 2 minutes. What if I can do that, too?

And that’s one of the many things I wish I can do.

But life’s like that, no? Unless humankind undergoes some extreme technological breakthrough, we aren’t gonna foresee the future, be invisible, fly, read people’s minds, blah-bah-dee-blah. Are we going to dwell on that, or move on and find solutions to life?

Sometimes, I’d rather lie on my bed and imagine myself having all those supernatural powers. And I’m gonna destroy the world.

True story.

PS: “True story” is the Barney Stinson way of saying “I totally made that up”.

The Fckin’ Everyone Song

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:22:00 +0000

Ever had those days when everyone around you pisses you off? They never actually do anything wrong, but like a great man once said, ‘when you feel like shit, you are shit, and everybody around you will be, shit.’

Take a step back, take a deep breath, go to the pool, at 3am if necessary; and everyone will be your friend again. The weather might just be too hot for any calm thoughts.

*
And yeah, The Fckin’ Everyone Song from Disaster Movie really rocks the socks. Just fck everyone!

THE GOLDEN SAGE

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Wed, 04 May 2011 23:48:00 +0000

Ever had that feeling when you feel so proud of things you’re not even involved in?

When I first joined this group, I was half-pushed, half-sabotaged by my friends. Not because of anything, but because I know no basics. As the first practice went by, this group of people didn’t really make the best first impression. Well, at least I wasn’t alone – there were lots of newbies there too.

Somehow, fate made me stay practicing. I still remembered the 2 of my classmates who joined with me left really soon, and never came back. ’Til now, I still wonder why I stayed on.

But of course, I never regret that decision. From a know-none, I now have my baby at home, more than 500km from the practice room.

I made legen….dary friends, and despite all the disappointments and tough work, we pressed on.

Now, the juniors made us proud, but not because we’re involved in any way. Somehow, it’s as though all our hard work back then paid off. It’s like a teacher, being so proud of a student, who never passed the school exam, and scored the distinction in the national one. Well I’m not saying we coached any of them (I barely know any but one of them), but you get my drift.

We’re so proud of you guys, SA Guitar Ensemble, Up and on!

From your unbroken family – the grandseniors.

What Happened To Our Blogosphere?

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0000

Not so long ago, when I first created this Blogger account, blogs were all about interesting, happening lives. Everyone seems to put just about anything on their blogs. It’s good in the sense that for people like us, it’s a handy diary we’d like to share. As long as we keep the important stuff to ourselves (eg our NRIC numbers), blogs are actually a nice channel of expression of thoughts – and for some, pieces of artwork.

Well, it’s not quite so now, as it seems.

There is a saddening trend that I can’t help noticing. With the emergence of blog advertising networks, people are now very much associate most of their blog posts with ads all over – just to earn some extra cash and freebies. Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t watching TV commercials enough already?

There’s this friend of mine whom I haven’t seen in a long time, but kept in touch through our blogs. It’s very nice learn about each other’s current happenings through blog posts - until one fine day, when she decides to dedicate a post to win a pair of movie premiere tickets.

She never looked back.

All the posts I read from her blogs now are all about advertisements and chances of her winning stuff from a blog ad network. I hardly know anything about her over there now (she’s at the other half of the globe), and I gradually stopped reading her blog.

How sad.

I mean, yes, I don’t deny that we could all do with some extra cash and free incentives. But should we compromise our writing style just for, say, a Mr Potato campaign?

(I used to love reading kennysia.com, but not anymore, and I think you guys know why.)

Of course, I have a blog ad network account myself, and trying to earn some extra money. But I don’t compromise my personal things for commercial purposes.

What about the rest of you?

你保证和同桌说过的22句话！

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:17:00 +0000

1.老师来了叫我一声!

2.快写!写完借我抄抄! 你先抄..抄完给我!

3.笔借我用下

4.让我看看（考试时）! 你几分啊（试卷发下来后）..

.5.下一节什么课啊?

6.还有几分钟下课啊?

7.别说话，老师在后面!?...

8.帮我传给XXX

9.这次考试靠你了!

10.哎.那个XX字怎么写?

11.饿死了...你有吃的没?...

12.有透明胶没?...

13.水让我喝口... 你别对着嘴啊..

14.晚上作业是什么?

15.别看..老师在窗户那！...

16.让我出去~~让我进去~~

17.我先睡一会，老师来了叫我一声！

18.这次默写默什么？等下字写大点！

19.这题是选A还是B？

20.有课外书没？

21.咱班内谁和谁有问题~

22我写前十道题，你写后十道！

谨此献给我学生生涯里的每一个同桌们！我想告诉你们：很怀念以前的快乐时光！

学生时代的我们，总是整天呆在学校，同桌也许是和我们呆的很长时间的人，是一个你无聊时可以闲聊，你困难时给你帮助，你郁闷时给你开心的人，看完这篇文章，我想一定要转一下，因为，心底的某个地方被触动了！

We Are A Minority, But No Less A Proud Malaysian.

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0000

Some of them whom we would identify as Malaysian Chinese will call themselves Chinese, but a good percentage would prefer to be known as Malaysian.

Regardless of what the Malays or other races call them, why is there such mistrust between the Malays and the Chinese? A few Chinese would claim that the Malays fear them. The Malays would say that they loathe the Chinese. Why is there so much animosity between the two?

We are told that each time BN gets less than the expected support from Chinese voters at an election, the general consensus is: “Why are the Chinese ungrateful?”

The Chinese have the same as what any other Malaysian should get. They may not be entitled to the various handouts of the affirmative action policies doled out by the government. Many contend that they achieve success, through hard work and determination.

The Chinese will tell you that they believe no one owes them a living. They have also come to expect nothing and because of that, they are perhaps not easily disappointed.

They have leant that they cannot depend on the government to grant them scholarships for their children. They know that only a handful of places will be available so they learn that if they do not try their best, they will not be eligible. That is what makes them try that little bit harder. Success is all the more sweet.

The Chinese have learnt to live with what they have and they place a high value on education because they know that is what will lift them out of the abyss.

They realise how government run educational establishments are out of reach for many, if not all of them. Privately owned colleges are available but it comes at a premium. Without the knowledge, the skills and the technical support, their lives are not improved. That is why they make sacrifices just so their progeny will benefit.

Some Malays will admire the Chinese determination to work hard but then gets confused when the Chinese is able to afford material goods, and calls this ‘living in luxury”.

That is wrong, for there are scores of poor Chinese in Malaysia despite the fact that 8 out of ten of the richest people in Malaysia are Chinese. The richest Chinese are prudent, grab opportunities and acquire sharp business skills, as they move on in life.

Not all get to be like those in the rich list but they all know that they have the same and equal chance at the business and economic pie.

Just like everyone else, the Chinese want a government that is not corrupt, that tells the truth, that follows the rule of law and that upholds the country’s sacred institutions.

No more, no less.

So if BN does not fit that description, the Chinese will refuse to vote for it.

It is not what only the Chinese desires. It is something that every sensible Malaysian, regardless of race and religion and station in life, wants. Is that too difficult to understand?

When the Chinese did not vote BN, it is not that they are being disloyal. They are merely exercising their democratic right to choose the party they think best represents their interests.

For in the end, the Chinese, just like any other Malaysian does not want to be insulted and called a ‘pendatang’ or to be told in no uncertain terms, that they have to be grateful for their citizenship.

The Chinese will contend that they have been loyal citizens, who dutifully pay their taxes and who respects the country’s constitution and its institutions.

They will tell you that their forefathers came to this country several generations ago to help open up and build the country. They helped Malaysia prosper and all that the modern Chinese wishes to do, is to continue in this great tradition of contributing towards the country’s growth and development.

So perhaps all that remains is to ask, which party best represents their interests?

Has any party taken a firm stance and stood up for the Chinese when they were disparaged by the more extremist Malay elements in Malaysian politics? Or have certain parties neglected to do so?

Just like any other Malaysian, the Chinese in Malaysia want to be treated like decent human beings. They want self-respect and a sense of belonging.

Malaysia is home. Not some far-flung country which their forefathers may have travelled from, when in search of better opportunities and a new life.

The Chinese wants no more and no less what the other Malaysians are entitled too. So which party best represents them in Malaysia? MCA? Gerakan? DAP? Or is the modern Malaysian prepared to ditch race-based political parties once and for all?

- Malaysia Chronicle

7 Signs of A Bad Diet–Before It’s Too Late

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 04:49:00 +0000

Adapted from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0846/is_1_22/ai_90528566/

As a lot of you may already know, eating bad is almost the equivalent of eating your lives away. In the world of artificial food, work stress and unbalanced diet, it is not that hard to imagine yourself lying in the hospital waiting for your diabetes/HBP/cancer operations. You complain that you don’t have enough time or money for constant medical check-ups, and you think that God isn’t being fair to you because He didn’t warn you about your deteriorating health conditions.

Or did He?

These are 7 “simple” symptoms that comes in handy as warnings to re-plan your diet. If you come to think of it, God is still doing his job – He shows signs.

1. Low energy/Fatigue

This usually happens to tons of females (and males in some cases) who wants to keep slim. The main problem? Lack of carbs.

It is a common misconception that a low-carb diet makes people healthier and slimmer. Many do not realize that carbohydrate is the body’s primary source of immediate fuel, which is extremely essential for almost all of our daily activities (including sleeping, walking, etc.).

Solution: Eat plenty of complex carbs to stay energized and mentally sharp while still losing weight. Add iron-rich foods such as oatmeal and spinach, and drink at least eight glasses of water daily. If you want to stay slim, stop being a couch potato, and start doing some serious exercises.

2. Depression

Yes, the ultimate killer who doesn’t kill you physically. You might want to redesign your diet in a way that can increase your Omega-3 and Vitamin B consumption BY A LOT. If you are suffering from depression, chances are your O-3 and B levels are extremely low for an extremely long time.

Solution: 2-3 servings (1 serving = the size of your fist) of fish per week. Plenty of dark-green leaves, whole grains, etc.

STOP EATING REFINED/WHITE RICE.

3. PMS

We all know girls like sweet things – flirty boyfriends, candlelight dinners, romantic tunes – which are not essentially bad. But if your partner is always feeding you (or if you always feed yourself) with sweet FOOD (chocs, candies, waffles, you name it), don’t be surprised if this disease keeps knocking on your door (or your stomach).

Solution: In this case, cutting your carbs to stay slim isn’t gonna work. In fact, you should increase your calorie-intake, together with natural calcium + magnesium. And of course, cut the sweets.

4. Constant hunger

Do you skip breakfast all the time? I’m not going to elaborate on this – you should know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Okay, maybe I should elaborate.

First, you haven’t been eating for the past 8 hours or so during your sleep. If you skip breakfast altogether, you’ll tend to wait for lunch, typically around 12pm. Say you sleep at 10, wake up at 6 and goes to work at 8, YOU HAVEN’T BEEN EATEN FOR 14 HOURS. That’s more than half a day gone.

And what makes you think you can have a healthy and balanced diet if you skip breakfast?

5. Cravings

This is the single most common problem among modern youths. Yet nobody seems to identify it as a health problem. Whenever they crave for something, they don’t try to control it – they just buy and enjoy. I kinda blame the media for that, but that doesn’t mean individuals have no responsibilities.

Again, cravings have a lot to do with sweet stuff, and almost always artificial ones.

Solution: Again, cut your sweets. Try natural sweet stuff like fruits.

6. Irritability & Anxiety

Main cause: Skipping meals, Staying up late via caffeine.

Need I say more? Get your proper 3 meals a day, get enough sleep, and get decafs. I’m quite sure not many people like hangovers.

7. Mental fogginess, Memory problems

Getting blur? Always forgetting stuff? You need better breakfast and A LOT more Vitamin E in your diet. Vitamin E is an extremely important anti-oxidant that can improve our brain performance along with Omega-3, as well as reduce blood clogs along with lecithin. It is an important substance that prevents lots of chronic diseases like HBP, congestive heart failure and strokes.

If you have any of the 7 signs above – anyone at all – consult a nutritionist you trust, before it’s too late and you need to consult your surgeon, or your fengshui master for your grave.

What to Expect in Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0000

Based on the words from Wantan Chang:

Things to know before entering Taylor's Lakeside:

1. Drive the smallest car possible to squeeze into any (im)possible parking space.

2. Drive 4WDs if you come late in the morning. The swamp is yours to park.

3. Bring a fan. The air-con never really works even though the fees are indescribable.

4. Bring your own chair/table for lunch. Or bring extra cash for the more expensive alternative.

5. Get a thumbdrive, BlackBoard7 never works for lecture notes.

I Dreamed A Dream In Time Gone By

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:41:00 +0000

This festive season:

Mke wishes, and make sure they come true!

Jolly Christmas!

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

12 Drummers Drumming

11 Pipers Piping

10 Lords-a-Leaping

9 Ladies Dancing

8 Maids-a-Milking

7 Swans-a-Swimming

6 Geese-a-Laying

5 Gold Rings

4 Colly Birds

3 French Hens

2 Turtle Doves

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Quickie: Why Malaysia Won Vietnam

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 01:05:00 +0000

Because we have a Shrek!

Okay, I’m just bored.

The 5 Regrets You Won’t Wanna Carry To Your Grave (Part 2)

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 02:54:00 +0000

Preface: My apologies for going on a hiatus without notice. As some of you may have already know, I was busy preparing for my exams. Now that it’s over, perhaps I can pay more attention here again.

So, today’s line is:

I wish I didn’t work so hard.

Many people, especially those with families, have been spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence…

...and regretted it deeply.

They missed their children’s youth,

their partner’s companionship,

their parents’ last smile alive,

and so many other simple yet important puzzle pieces of life.

Yes, I don’t deny that work is important because everyone needs the money to support themselves and their families. But then again, maximum bank account doesn’t mean maximum happiness.

'Happyness’ is pursued, not given. It requires effort and certain levels of sacrifice.

How much effort have you put in for your ‘Pursuit of Happyness’?

We’ll speak again. Stay tuned.

The 5 Regrets You Won’t Wanna Carry To Your Grave (Part 1)

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:00:00 +0000

I have recently found an interesting read, and would like to share it to all who dropped by.

Again, there will be a series of interactive posts coming up.

Some of you may find the content of the next few posts oddly familiar, like a sting on your skin.

What I’m about to share are the most common regrets of dying men.

Today’s issue:

I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

This was the most common one of all.

When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it’s easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled.

Most people had not honoured even half of their dreams and knew that it was due to choices they had made, and not made.

Just like a falcon, a person needs the strength, physical and mental, to be able and willing to flap his wings in order to get rid of all chains of life and soar for greater dreams. It may not be the most enjoyable process, but the fruits reaped after that are definitely worth the effort.

Have you been true to yourself in life?

We’ll talk again. Stay tuned.

AWOL (Away With Official Leave)

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:37:00 +0000

Hey readers,

I regret to say this, but as some of you guys may know, I've been suffering by some unknown virus these days and my brain cells aren't functioning like I want it to be. Please bear with me and pray for my speedy recovery so that I can start using my brains to post things up again.

Happy Belated Thanksgiving and Merry Very Early Christmas.

Quickie: La Epic Fails

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:26:00 +0000

Just before my page goes dead. Enjoy.

The 5 Gifts That Must Be Given Away In Life (Part 5)

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:38:00 +0000

This is an interactive post. If you have missed my previous posts, you can check them out here.

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

As you may have guessed, the final gift is for yourself.

It is only normal to reward yourself after so much hardship, whether it is in terms of work, relationships, studies, and so on. But, what do you actually want for a gift? Perhaps you may have not been thinking about this question.

I found a perfect gift for each one of us – success. Only success can lead us to live glorious lives; only success can solve most of our lives’ most complicated problems.

Have you achieved your own success? Have you given yourself your perfect gift?

If you have read my previous posts, you have now know a complete list of gifts that must be given away in life. I personally think that as long as you manage to send them all away, you will not die in vain when the day comes. I think it will be a life without regret.

Work on it, for a sublime life, for all your loved ones, for yourself – for everything. Let’s send the gifts one by one through our efforts, and lead a great, glorious life.

God bless.

The 5 Gifts That Must Be Given Away In Life (Part 4)

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:53:00 +0000

Friendship is the most important type of relationship in our lifetime. It’s great if you have a few close friends, because your parents are probably not going to be there until the day you die; your kids won’t come until you’re, say, 28 (a typical time to have kids, anyway); friends are the ones you can keep since young and can last a lifetime.

In many ways, friends around us play a decisive role in our lives. Influence from friends has a much greater effect on us than many other aspects. You can say that the way your life and the way you carry yourself are very much dependant on friends.

Friends need gifts, too.

So what do your friends need most? Some money for them to start a business? An X-box to add to their gaming addiction? Or mutton curry to satisfy their cravings? I don’t think so.

I believe what friends need most is an opportunity: a chance to live their lives to the fullest, a chance to shine in their own ways, a chance to be successful.

If you are really sincere to your friends, give them the opportunity. Most of us live not without ability or dedication, but the chance that sparks their lives.

For example, when you master a good business opportunity, you should share about it straightaway if you really regard them as your friends. Take another instance, if you find this girl who is really compatible with your friend, you try your best introduce her to him. Isn’t that what friends are for?

Have you given them your gift?

We’ll be talking about the final gift in the next post. Stay tuned.

The 5 Gifts That Must Be Given Away In Life (Part 3)

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:11:00 +0000

Giving birth equals responsibility. If you have no sense of responsibility on your child since his birth, it will definitely affect his entire life.

So what’s the best gift for your child? Study in the best schools? Abroad, no? The best toys? The best-looking clothes? The tastiest candies?

I doubt so.

Stuff like these are based on our financial position. They are, in many ways, external, not close to their young hearts, and thus are not the best gifts you can provide.

The best gift for your child is example. And you have to be that role model.

The power of leadership by example is strong, dynamic and endless. You must let your children witness how you deal with your work, how much you contribute for their well-being, whilst not losing your principles and ethics.

A good role model can influence your child’s life; but so can a bad one. Which category do you fall under?

Have you given your children your gift?

We’ll be talking about the fourth gift in the next post. Stay tuned.

The 5 Gifts That Must Be Given Away In Life (Part 2)

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:15:00 +0000

[This is an interactive post, the next few posts will be continuums of this post. You can also check out my previous post here.]

Previously, we talked about how we should live our lives without regret; And in order to minimise regrets, in summary, we are supposed to provide 5 gifts for 5 groups of people.

We’ll be talking about someone who is going to follow you, take care of you, and love you till death do you both apart.

Your significant other placed his/her entire life as bets on you as you set up your household and begin running a family. So it is a natural obligation for you to take good care of this family.

What does a family truly need? Your family, especially your spouse, needs life-long security and protection. In other words, regardless of anything or any situation encountered, your family will be able to respond and deal with the problems.

Have you given them your gift?

We’ll be talking about the third gift in the next post. Stay tuned.

The 5 Gifts That Must Be Given Away In Life (Interactive)

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:00:00 +0000

[This is an interactive post, the next few posts will be continuums of this post.]

What makes life perfect? Do we live with regrets, and keep them until the day we die? Why do we even live in the first place? I believe these questions have been troubling mankind for centuries.

Most of us live, just live, just to live. Then wherefore art our purposes in life? I hope these articles will provide insights for all readers of this page.

Let's put it this way: regardless of what religion we believe in, our Gods gave us 5 gifts to be given away since our birth. If we are able to give all of them away, we can safely and happily say that we've fulfilled our purpose in life and may continue to live on without regrets.

Our first gift is, of course, to be given to our parents.

There are a lot of things that we can wait, but not filial piety; Neither can your parents wait for you. But what comes under filial piety? What do our parents really crave for from you?

Well, it's definitely not your wealth, but your success, your soaring career, and excellence in your own field. If you're on national TV for all the good reasons, they'll secretly show their never-so-brilliant smile. When you park your Ferrari at your gate, your parents will brag to your neighbour and say "That's my son's car!" In other words, they don't want your money, not a big house, not nutritional products, but glory.

Have you given them your gift?

We’ll be talking about the second gift in the next post. Stay tuned.

Quickie: Love Doesn't Go Alone

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:58:00 +0000

Something that I've been addicted to these days. Enjoy!

That’s What Friends Are For

noreply@blogger.com (ricky) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:47:00 +0000

I always liked this picture.

You know, friends are powerful, so powerful that almost nobody can resist it.

I found this interesting little piece of acronym:

A friend is

Faithful
Rebuking
Incomprehensible
Empowering
Non-judgemental
Defending

A friend never doubts the special link with you. It’s all in the mind and in the heart, and to a true friend, that’s probably all that matters.

A friend can be a little too straightforward at times. But you should know fully well that all such criticisms are meant for your own good. As hard as it may seem, a friend will be willing to take that risk to point out what’s wrong.

You may think that sometimes, your friend is just “Urgh, impossible, unreasonable!” Yes, it’s hard to appreciate harsh comments, but then again, it’s hard for your friend to be lashed that way. Why not putting yourself into your friends’ shoes? It’s not that hard, after all: you just need to move your feet.

You would never want to lose a friend, because he’s the one who gives you the strength to power through thorns and storms; the disinfectant when you have cuts; the hot chocolate when you're drenched – and do not expect anything in return.

Even if you did something bad before, a friend never judges you in a scorning manner, and will pull you through your regrets. He’ll not leave just because you ill-treated him in any way. Just don’t dishonour this friendship.

And even if a friend may not know about the entire situation, and you might not be willing to share it, he’ll keep you in his prayers for your speedy emotional recovery when you feel down. Because everyone around you will only be happy if you’re happy.

Keep smilin'
Keep shinin'
Knowin' you can always count on me
For sure
That's what friends are for
In good times
And bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Cheer up, my friend.