Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Thank you Steve .. we miss your visions
Today there is a great sadness as the IT industry has lost one of it's giant. Steve Job lost his battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 56.
The industry may also lose it's competitiveness as Steve has influenced so many competitor to work towards the vision he has. Besides he has touches so many lives who uses Apple products.
Thank you Steve, thank you for the great memory that you have left in my generation.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Girl fight
One Sunday morning, I stopped by McDonald's for a cup of coffee. While sipping them, I suddenly overheard 2 ladies queuing up for their breakfast broken into war of mouth. The darker looking lady, a bit tomboyish, with her hair tight up, and multiple earrings on shouted at another lady which she described her as a plastic barbie doll. Apparently, the darker lady was impatient and the barbie doll said something which bothered darker lady.
The dark lady said, 'I said whatever, I don't care, and you stupid barbie doll, #@$%^& and so plastic'. The customers were all quiet and all eyes focused on the pair. The barbie doll then walk away from the counter and move to the MCafe counter area ordering her breakfast. Not feeling satisfied, the dark lady moved toward the barbie and touched her on the arm. She explained she was not happy with what barbie has said and she asked her why she said it. Barbie said, 'I am sorry and can we forget about it'.
I was sitting there hundred of things running in my mind. Will it break into a fight? The barbie then move down to the main counter again but this time complaint to the captain of the chain. During this time, the darker lady actually turned to barbie's friend and said she was sorry coz she has problems controlling her anger. To cut the story short, not fight broke out and both walked away from the restaurant.
I was wondering to myself, should I intervene while the 2 was exchanging words? And if the fight broke out, should I run and pull them away?? Would reacting as a good Samaritan would help? What will you do?
The dark lady said, 'I said whatever, I don't care, and you stupid barbie doll, #@$%^& and so plastic'. The customers were all quiet and all eyes focused on the pair. The barbie doll then walk away from the counter and move to the MCafe counter area ordering her breakfast. Not feeling satisfied, the dark lady moved toward the barbie and touched her on the arm. She explained she was not happy with what barbie has said and she asked her why she said it. Barbie said, 'I am sorry and can we forget about it'.
I was sitting there hundred of things running in my mind. Will it break into a fight? The barbie then move down to the main counter again but this time complaint to the captain of the chain. During this time, the darker lady actually turned to barbie's friend and said she was sorry coz she has problems controlling her anger. To cut the story short, not fight broke out and both walked away from the restaurant.
I was wondering to myself, should I intervene while the 2 was exchanging words? And if the fight broke out, should I run and pull them away?? Would reacting as a good Samaritan would help? What will you do?
Monday, August 29, 2011
Merdeka Merdeka Merdeka
I have not posted many blogs lately. Partly I was busy at work and addicted to the new apps call Leme Leme on my ipad. Been busy taking pictures non stop ;)
Anyway, wish everyone a Happy Merdeka Day! The special day was very significant back in 1957, where we were governed by other countries, and we may not have much rights compare to today. We need to be reminded, how lucky we are even if we think we are not. There is not many places where you with your talent are given a chance. However, at least we are somewhat being recognized in the society. We are not stateless, we are not in poverty, but if we have a pair of hands and a brain that's willing to work, we can survive. Freedom is not given, but we need to earn it. Freedom is not about materialistic, but how your mind is set free and be creative.
Happy Merdeka day!
Anyway, wish everyone a Happy Merdeka Day! The special day was very significant back in 1957, where we were governed by other countries, and we may not have much rights compare to today. We need to be reminded, how lucky we are even if we think we are not. There is not many places where you with your talent are given a chance. However, at least we are somewhat being recognized in the society. We are not stateless, we are not in poverty, but if we have a pair of hands and a brain that's willing to work, we can survive. Freedom is not given, but we need to earn it. Freedom is not about materialistic, but how your mind is set free and be creative.
Happy Merdeka day!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Captain America 4D
Last night I went for a 10pm show of Captain America in Bangkok Siam Paragon.. however it's 4D version. I was so curious and decided to purchase the 500 Baht ticket for the evening.
I usually sleep early at night, I hope I didn't fall asleep in the movie. It better be engaging. However, when I go into the cinema I noticed there were a row of 4 seats and small gap in between 5 rows of them vertically facing the screen. If I am not wrong there were only 10 rows horizontally.
When the movie begins, I started to feel my chair is shaking, when the scene was in the snow, I felt a strong breeze blowing from the chair and the entire cinema. When the guns was trotting, the light was flashing all over the cinema. When Captain America jumped into the water, there were some water spill from a bar in front of the chair. When the enemies was beaten up, the chair rattle like a massage chair.
Overall, I don't have a chance to fall asleep! The chair and everything equipped around the chair just make you urrm restless to some point. I believe for the kids, it would be like a jovial ride. However, it was quite an experience especially this is the first time I am watching a commercial movie on 4D!
I usually sleep early at night, I hope I didn't fall asleep in the movie. It better be engaging. However, when I go into the cinema I noticed there were a row of 4 seats and small gap in between 5 rows of them vertically facing the screen. If I am not wrong there were only 10 rows horizontally.
When the movie begins, I started to feel my chair is shaking, when the scene was in the snow, I felt a strong breeze blowing from the chair and the entire cinema. When the guns was trotting, the light was flashing all over the cinema. When Captain America jumped into the water, there were some water spill from a bar in front of the chair. When the enemies was beaten up, the chair rattle like a massage chair.
Overall, I don't have a chance to fall asleep! The chair and everything equipped around the chair just make you urrm restless to some point. I believe for the kids, it would be like a jovial ride. However, it was quite an experience especially this is the first time I am watching a commercial movie on 4D!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
A pleasant surprise ..
Since I joined my new role this year, I have to deal with colleagues to perform certain tasks. Once the tasks are completed then they will be certified as compliant. Otherwise, they may face with penalties.
While I am in Thailand, the colleagues here were facing a lot of issues and frustrations. However, one manager commented that I am very understanding of their culture and manage to educate his staffs to get things completed.
It didn't stop there, while he was sharing his frustrations, he even offered me a role in Thailand! According to him, I am sensitive to their situation and I can help them to bridge the business and the company.
I know I did something different from my other colleagues. I also shared this with my manager. I told my manager that when you deal with someone whether you like him or not, you give them the respect when you communicate with them. The moment they felt respected, they will feel they have a responsibility. Hence, they will geared to provide the help you need. It's nothing magical, we just need to go back to the basic!
It was a pleasant surprise .. however, if only I can move to Thailand .. :)
While I am in Thailand, the colleagues here were facing a lot of issues and frustrations. However, one manager commented that I am very understanding of their culture and manage to educate his staffs to get things completed.
It didn't stop there, while he was sharing his frustrations, he even offered me a role in Thailand! According to him, I am sensitive to their situation and I can help them to bridge the business and the company.
I know I did something different from my other colleagues. I also shared this with my manager. I told my manager that when you deal with someone whether you like him or not, you give them the respect when you communicate with them. The moment they felt respected, they will feel they have a responsibility. Hence, they will geared to provide the help you need. It's nothing magical, we just need to go back to the basic!
It was a pleasant surprise .. however, if only I can move to Thailand .. :)
Monday, July 25, 2011
Wantan Mee ... The Love story
While in Kuala Lumpur, I live in TTDI. We used to go to this particular Coffee Shop call 'Restaurant OK'. Few years ago, in this coffee shop, there is this stall who sells wantan mee by a couple in their early 50s.
However, the man will usually do the cooking, while the wife will take orders and prepare the nitty gritty. Often, you will see the man will be emotionless, while the lady is usually pretty grumpy. When you put an order, she will either tell you we only opened at 9.30am sharp, or 'you have to wait it will take a while'. The comments made me at least felt very negative and I wonder why would I give them the business. However, I have to admit, their Wantan mee is one of the better one.
To cut the story short, both couple hardly communicate when together, and never smile. They are just doing what they need to do. Few years later, I found the old lady has passed away, which was rather sad. Not long after that or rather today, the man has a new companion with him. She was a younger looking lady, and doing the same chores as the previous old lady. However, the two of them often smiles at each other. The man was so happy looking. He dished out his wantan mee with speed and full of life. While the new woman, will smile at her customers.
The whole scene has changed, and I feel love is in the air!!! How funny, life can be. A twist in your life can make so much changes. However, for this wantan mee seller, it's changes for better ...
However, the man will usually do the cooking, while the wife will take orders and prepare the nitty gritty. Often, you will see the man will be emotionless, while the lady is usually pretty grumpy. When you put an order, she will either tell you we only opened at 9.30am sharp, or 'you have to wait it will take a while'. The comments made me at least felt very negative and I wonder why would I give them the business. However, I have to admit, their Wantan mee is one of the better one.
To cut the story short, both couple hardly communicate when together, and never smile. They are just doing what they need to do. Few years later, I found the old lady has passed away, which was rather sad. Not long after that or rather today, the man has a new companion with him. She was a younger looking lady, and doing the same chores as the previous old lady. However, the two of them often smiles at each other. The man was so happy looking. He dished out his wantan mee with speed and full of life. While the new woman, will smile at her customers.
The whole scene has changed, and I feel love is in the air!!! How funny, life can be. A twist in your life can make so much changes. However, for this wantan mee seller, it's changes for better ...
Saturday, July 23, 2011
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