Wednesday, December 17, 2008
My SMART car
I have not been driving much, but I bought this SMART for 4 (Passion). Pretty cool though!
Monday, December 15, 2008
What is your greatest "Achievements"?
I came across a news today which was rather touching but at the same time feeling proud for the person who had done it. It makes me re-assess myself what is my achievement up to date?
If I were to ask this on the street, I bet a lot will tell you my greatest achievements are my 2 proud sons who went to universities, or my trips to all the wonder of the worlds. Very little you noticed the achievements were through another person who is not related to you.
The stories reported on the Malaysian newspaper today, was about this lady Sylvia, an ex-nurse, has adopted 2 abandoned babies. Moreover, this 2 babies are not perfect, the boy had cerebral palsy and the girl has Down Syndrome. The boy Peter was 22 and Charlene is 18 years old now. I could not imagine how brave Sylvia was when she made the choice to adopt them since 22 years ago. Peter has passed away on Sunday (14th Dec). (For details turn to The Star, page Nation 22)
How many of us really could do what Sylvia has done for these children? Some of us I believe will turn our back on them. Money and materials are more important to us and for our future generations. But are those your greatest achievements? I do have to reassess myself after reading this news. I believe giving is the greatest achievements in humankind. It not only brings repair to your soul, but it also define the purpose of life.
To me, Sylvia has achieved it. May somebody up there will bless Sylvia and her family. For me, I will put this in my wish for next year. I need to do something which is related to "giving". Time should not be a factor, what matters are your willingness.
If I were to ask this on the street, I bet a lot will tell you my greatest achievements are my 2 proud sons who went to universities, or my trips to all the wonder of the worlds. Very little you noticed the achievements were through another person who is not related to you.
The stories reported on the Malaysian newspaper today, was about this lady Sylvia, an ex-nurse, has adopted 2 abandoned babies. Moreover, this 2 babies are not perfect, the boy had cerebral palsy and the girl has Down Syndrome. The boy Peter was 22 and Charlene is 18 years old now. I could not imagine how brave Sylvia was when she made the choice to adopt them since 22 years ago. Peter has passed away on Sunday (14th Dec). (For details turn to The Star, page Nation 22)
How many of us really could do what Sylvia has done for these children? Some of us I believe will turn our back on them. Money and materials are more important to us and for our future generations. But are those your greatest achievements? I do have to reassess myself after reading this news. I believe giving is the greatest achievements in humankind. It not only brings repair to your soul, but it also define the purpose of life.
To me, Sylvia has achieved it. May somebody up there will bless Sylvia and her family. For me, I will put this in my wish for next year. I need to do something which is related to "giving". Time should not be a factor, what matters are your willingness.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Bank Lelong! (Auction)
For the past few weeks when I was driving around my house I noticed a new set of advertisements hanging around the lamp post. Bank Lelong! It seems there was a big surge of auctions in many area. Usually this only happened when the owner has declared bankrupt and could not repay their housing loans.
When I asked around the people in Malaysia how was the sentiment towards the global financial crisis, the reaction was Malaysia Boleh, or government said we have are stable and has less impact compared to countries like US or Europe. I am not so sure about this, really. Personally, I would think nobody will be spared from this crisis and it's really how big is the magnitude which will affect the country. Of course I will pray that it will have low impact on us, but I believe everyone should be prepared and educated on how to face this crisis. However, this is not true when I speak to most of the people I have spoken to. In another hand, I believe more spending will generate income for the economy to move, but at the same time, we should also cut down on the unnecessary. Awareness must be created!
Just 2 days ago, I went for a haircut. Last year at the same time, I paid RM45 for a haircut, and today I was charged RM60. I thought it should be cheaper or same rate in view of the current economy climate. My hair stylist then told me, the business has indeed went down. However, this is true for hair coloring or perming which usually are very costly. When this sort of treatment went down, they have no choice but to increase to most basic service (hair cut) to cover their expenses!
I guess, if you are doing or planning for a business at this time. Opt for the business which provide basic necessity and not luxurious services which are less important. We have to keep the economy move but it's really the time to go back to the basics!
When I asked around the people in Malaysia how was the sentiment towards the global financial crisis, the reaction was Malaysia Boleh, or government said we have are stable and has less impact compared to countries like US or Europe. I am not so sure about this, really. Personally, I would think nobody will be spared from this crisis and it's really how big is the magnitude which will affect the country. Of course I will pray that it will have low impact on us, but I believe everyone should be prepared and educated on how to face this crisis. However, this is not true when I speak to most of the people I have spoken to. In another hand, I believe more spending will generate income for the economy to move, but at the same time, we should also cut down on the unnecessary. Awareness must be created!
Just 2 days ago, I went for a haircut. Last year at the same time, I paid RM45 for a haircut, and today I was charged RM60. I thought it should be cheaper or same rate in view of the current economy climate. My hair stylist then told me, the business has indeed went down. However, this is true for hair coloring or perming which usually are very costly. When this sort of treatment went down, they have no choice but to increase to most basic service (hair cut) to cover their expenses!
I guess, if you are doing or planning for a business at this time. Opt for the business which provide basic necessity and not luxurious services which are less important. We have to keep the economy move but it's really the time to go back to the basics!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Weekend Chill Out @ Jakarta
I have decided to buy a very last minute ticket with AirAsia and hop to Jakarta. Luckily I have enough point to stay at Le Meridien hotel. It's a bit older but it's good location not too crowded.
I went to Grand Indonesia for lunch .. and I had Senayan Satay! It's really nice compared to those in Malaysia. I found the satay in Jakarta are more succulent, tastier, and less fat! Also, the peanut sauce has been grinded so fine and it's very smooth. While Malaysia, it tends to be nutty sauce, with a lot of skins on the satay! bad bad!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Direct selling .. join me or be my enemy!
My life in the past few months has been filled with so many talk on direct selling on health products. I have nothing againts them, don't get me wrong. I do feel if you believe in the product and you think others will benefited from them sure go ahead and preach.
Naturally, I have been approached by few of them to consume or use their products. And of course, ultimately to become an active member and sell it to other consumers. That's how direct selling makes money anyway. What really bothers me was these direct seller sometimes were overly aggresive. There is one time I told my friend I wasn't interested in it because I don't need it now. He will twist and turn the questions back to you saying "could you share with me why the product is not good for you?". They love to corner you left and right, so you are totally defenseless and give in to them. Or "the supplement is good for you, and you should take you now if you like prevention to help you to ease your pain as you grow older". In another word, there is no reason you don't eat my products!
Come on! Give me a break. Yes, everyone needs prevention, but I believe in moderation. In the past, why are people living longer? Its really down to the question of your lifestyle. I believe in eating moderately, watching your diet, excercise and avoid harmful products. I know it's hard these days, but that's the fact for healthy living. By wobbling 12 pills a day and you were hoping these "magic pills" will save your precious life. Even if the product is good, still I don't think I will stock up hundreds or thousand of dollars of products to consume and sell it to others. The pressure of making more money as I will put it.
Just last night, when I was complaining I was sneezing, my family told me to take the supplement. Then later when I complaint my shoulder was pain, then again, the magic supplement again. I am totally exhausted listening to all these preaching. If it works for you good, as for now, I don't need it. By the way, it's not cheap because so many level of people waiting for you to invest so they can pocketed your money!
Naturally, I have been approached by few of them to consume or use their products. And of course, ultimately to become an active member and sell it to other consumers. That's how direct selling makes money anyway. What really bothers me was these direct seller sometimes were overly aggresive. There is one time I told my friend I wasn't interested in it because I don't need it now. He will twist and turn the questions back to you saying "could you share with me why the product is not good for you?". They love to corner you left and right, so you are totally defenseless and give in to them. Or "the supplement is good for you, and you should take you now if you like prevention to help you to ease your pain as you grow older". In another word, there is no reason you don't eat my products!
Come on! Give me a break. Yes, everyone needs prevention, but I believe in moderation. In the past, why are people living longer? Its really down to the question of your lifestyle. I believe in eating moderately, watching your diet, excercise and avoid harmful products. I know it's hard these days, but that's the fact for healthy living. By wobbling 12 pills a day and you were hoping these "magic pills" will save your precious life. Even if the product is good, still I don't think I will stock up hundreds or thousand of dollars of products to consume and sell it to others. The pressure of making more money as I will put it.
Just last night, when I was complaining I was sneezing, my family told me to take the supplement. Then later when I complaint my shoulder was pain, then again, the magic supplement again. I am totally exhausted listening to all these preaching. If it works for you good, as for now, I don't need it. By the way, it's not cheap because so many level of people waiting for you to invest so they can pocketed your money!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Christmas preparation in KL
My Christmas wish .. to stop gossiping, stop eating pork, and do more useful things!
The Gifted Child of Malaysia who is not in Malaysia!
OK I have enough of this news of this special and very gifted child of Malaysia. As a Malaysian I should be proud of it, but the stories I have read in the media with so many twists are making me wonder why?!
The young girl at a very young age was recognised and admitted into Oxford University in UK. Her mom is a Malaysian and her dad is Pakistani. When Malaysia found her, we all were very proud and even shower her with other goodies so she will continue to do well. The story took a sharp turn when she drop out from Oxford and became a part time prostitute. Apparently, she and the family has an estranged relationship. Whatever it is, this is her family problems not ours. However, the people who supported her continue to find out why la and this la as if there is nothing better to do. And recently she had found a job doing social work. Good for her I have to say.
However, can the people who support her stop focusing on her and leave this news alone. She has chosen her path and she has to deal with the choice she has made. Just 3 days ago, I was sitting at a food court eating my food, I overheard 2 ladies talking about their future. They seemed to be working for a supermarket chain and discussing what they have earned and how they could meet their ends. Its really painful to hear if you hear the whole conversation. At one point I almost offered my food to them!
Really, isn't there enough of issues we have to deal with in our society itself? I wonder why we always focus on things which has irrelevant to the "real issues". Why are we turning blind eye to those who really needs help. Everyone hates trouble, and being Chinese we always mind our own business - in another word "greed". But by focusing the gifted child's life, does it do any good to me, you or even her? Do we need a rocket scientist or angkasawan here to figure this out?
The young girl at a very young age was recognised and admitted into Oxford University in UK. Her mom is a Malaysian and her dad is Pakistani. When Malaysia found her, we all were very proud and even shower her with other goodies so she will continue to do well. The story took a sharp turn when she drop out from Oxford and became a part time prostitute. Apparently, she and the family has an estranged relationship. Whatever it is, this is her family problems not ours. However, the people who supported her continue to find out why la and this la as if there is nothing better to do. And recently she had found a job doing social work. Good for her I have to say.
However, can the people who support her stop focusing on her and leave this news alone. She has chosen her path and she has to deal with the choice she has made. Just 3 days ago, I was sitting at a food court eating my food, I overheard 2 ladies talking about their future. They seemed to be working for a supermarket chain and discussing what they have earned and how they could meet their ends. Its really painful to hear if you hear the whole conversation. At one point I almost offered my food to them!
Really, isn't there enough of issues we have to deal with in our society itself? I wonder why we always focus on things which has irrelevant to the "real issues". Why are we turning blind eye to those who really needs help. Everyone hates trouble, and being Chinese we always mind our own business - in another word "greed". But by focusing the gifted child's life, does it do any good to me, you or even her? Do we need a rocket scientist or angkasawan here to figure this out?
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