Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Love Game
There is always a period of time when a lot of my friends get attached at the same time (The Fall-In-Love Period) and a period of time when a lot of them end their relationships together (The Break Up Period). Recently, The Break Up Period is back and I am witnessing a lot of my friends' relationships going down the drain.
Sad to admit this, but I am saddened by the fact that the couple my friends and I brought together five years back ended their long relationship, a relationship which I thought, and hoped would have lasted forever. Albeit knowing this day will come sooner or later (due to their constant disagreements, and differences in views), I am reluctant to accept the fact that they are no longer together.
Relationships these days are very different from our parents, or even grandparents' generations. In the past, there are a lot of male chauvinist with huge ego in the Asian society, while the women follows whatever their husband says, without her own opinions, or rather, do not dare to voice out their own opinions.
We are living in the 21st century and girls nowadays are opened to a more westernized society, along with their higher level of education, and thus having a stronger opinion on what they think is right, or wrong. We cannot manage our relationships (be it romantically or not) like how our forefathers did.
Girls and guys, the first thing you need to know about managing your relationship is that, we are all built differently. While GENERALLY, girls have more empathy and feelings, guys tend to be "cooler" and nonchalant.
Guys, you need to pick up little hints in your everyday life with your other half. She might be dropping little hints here and there about what you should do. You might think that you are being the perfect boyfriend, but is she thinking the same? Understand your girl, understand what she wants, and not do what you think is right, if not, one day you will end up a lonely man thinking "What did I do wrong?".
Girls, you need to understand that guys are built differently. They do not have as much empathy, understanding, and feeling as you have. You can't beat around the bush and drop little hints here and there. Guys need you to tell them straight in the face "YOU SHOULD BE DOING THIS INSTEAD OF THIS IF NOT I WILL FEEL THAT YOU ARE BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH.". After saying so, I cannot guarantee you that your man will do as what you say as guys being guys, they will think that "Why must I do that? It doesn't sound logical to me." and continue their old ways.
Knowing these, I feel that in every relationship, compromising is very important. You can't satisfy both parties as we are all built differently as mentioned earlier, so compromising and understand is very, very important in every relationship. You need to find a common goal to work towards to make your relationship works. It's easier said than done of course, I know that too, hence communication is important. Girls, you need to start talking and stop hinting, while guys, you need to start listening and stop assuming!
Guys, if you need to understand your girl more, perhaps you will like to read this! All from a girl's point of view about relationships.
With that, I wish that all of you out there will find someone who will truly appreciates you and may you have a blessed relationship.
Love,
JS
6:32 PM
Love Game
There is always a period of time when a lot of my friends get attached at the same time (The Fall-In-Love Period) and a period of time when a lot of them end their relationships together (The Break Up Period). Recently, The Break Up Period is back and I am witnessing a lot of my friends' relationships going down the drain.Sad to admit this, but I am saddened by the fact that the couple my friends and I brought together five years back ended their long relationship, a relationship which I thought, and hoped would have lasted forever. Albeit knowing this day will come sooner or later (due to their constant disagreements, and differences in views), I am reluctant to accept the fact that they are no longer together.
Relationships these days are very different from our parents, or even grandparents' generations. In the past, there are a lot of male chauvinist with huge ego in the Asian society, while the women follows whatever their husband says, without her own opinions, or rather, do not dare to voice out their own opinions.
We are living in the 21st century and girls nowadays are opened to a more westernized society, along with their higher level of education, and thus having a stronger opinion on what they think is right, or wrong. We cannot manage our relationships (be it romantically or not) like how our forefathers did.
Girls and guys, the first thing you need to know about managing your relationship is that, we are all built differently. While GENERALLY, girls have more empathy and feelings, guys tend to be "cooler" and nonchalant.
Guys, you need to pick up little hints in your everyday life with your other half. She might be dropping little hints here and there about what you should do. You might think that you are being the perfect boyfriend, but is she thinking the same? Understand your girl, understand what she wants, and not do what you think is right, if not, one day you will end up a lonely man thinking "What did I do wrong?".
Girls, you need to understand that guys are built differently. They do not have as much empathy, understanding, and feeling as you have. You can't beat around the bush and drop little hints here and there. Guys need you to tell them straight in the face "YOU SHOULD BE DOING THIS INSTEAD OF THIS IF NOT I WILL FEEL THAT YOU ARE BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH.". After saying so, I cannot guarantee you that your man will do as what you say as guys being guys, they will think that "Why must I do that? It doesn't sound logical to me." and continue their old ways.
Knowing these, I feel that in every relationship, compromising is very important. You can't satisfy both parties as we are all built differently as mentioned earlier, so compromising and understand is very, very important in every relationship. You need to find a common goal to work towards to make your relationship works. It's easier said than done of course, I know that too, hence communication is important. Girls, you need to start talking and stop hinting, while guys, you need to start listening and stop assuming!
Guys, if you need to understand your girl more, perhaps you will like to read this! All from a girl's point of view about relationships.
With that, I wish that all of you out there will find someone who will truly appreciates you and may you have a blessed relationship.
Love,
JS
2 crow(s)
Monday, May 30, 2011
RANT RANT RANT!
I need to rant! I am under a huge amount of pressure and I'm trying to be not all-stress-out.
*Random Update* OK. Just got a call from boss *End of Random Update*
Well, I've nobody else but myself to blame as I've caused myself to land into the plight I'm in today.
*Another Random Update* Boss just called and said he will come and pick me up and back to office now *End of Another Random Update*
1 month of Bo-Chup-ness has landed me into the state I am in right now. I am of course clearing up all the back-logs and it's hard to pick up the momentum I used to have, cause I am now used to doing NOTHING. I'm struggling with the effing tight schedule and lack of manpower and all the events that are coming up. *Deep breath JS, take a deep breath*
While I am struggling at work, my body is struggling too. I am possibly suffering from being allergic to a certain new medicine I am on and it's making me really uncomfortable. Diarrhea, dizziness, frequent headaches, and I've no time to go back to the clinic. I'm supposed to drop the pharmacist a call today but didn't have the time and mood to call. ROAR!
A lot of shit has been going on and I really feel like giving up sometimes. I don't know who to turn to for support because nobody really understands how I feel. A lot of people kept asking, "Why are you still bothering? You are going to ORD soon." and I couldn't give them an answer. I don't know why too.
Despite me having my 12 weeks excuse uniform, but the main purpose is not to skip work, as I am not allowed to carry out some work due to safety reasons. I am still continuing with my daily routine, fighting along side with my man and doing all the shit. Sometimes, I wonder to myself why am I doing all these, and why should I care, since everyone else don't seems to care.
OK. Back to office before I continue the rant alright. Hold on.
Alrght, I am back now, at 2230hrs! KUDOS!
Anyway, where did I stop. Hmmm. Yea, I can't remember what I want to rant about already. Damn tired. Shall end my post here abruptly. Goodnight!
7:23 PM
RANT RANT RANT!
I need to rant! I am under a huge amount of pressure and I'm trying to be not all-stress-out.*Random Update* OK. Just got a call from boss *End of Random Update*
Well, I've nobody else but myself to blame as I've caused myself to land into the plight I'm in today.
*Another Random Update* Boss just called and said he will come and pick me up and back to office now *End of Another Random Update*
1 month of Bo-Chup-ness has landed me into the state I am in right now. I am of course clearing up all the back-logs and it's hard to pick up the momentum I used to have, cause I am now used to doing NOTHING. I'm struggling with the effing tight schedule and lack of manpower and all the events that are coming up. *Deep breath JS, take a deep breath*
While I am struggling at work, my body is struggling too. I am possibly suffering from being allergic to a certain new medicine I am on and it's making me really uncomfortable. Diarrhea, dizziness, frequent headaches, and I've no time to go back to the clinic. I'm supposed to drop the pharmacist a call today but didn't have the time and mood to call. ROAR!
A lot of shit has been going on and I really feel like giving up sometimes. I don't know who to turn to for support because nobody really understands how I feel. A lot of people kept asking, "Why are you still bothering? You are going to ORD soon." and I couldn't give them an answer. I don't know why too.
Despite me having my 12 weeks excuse uniform, but the main purpose is not to skip work, as I am not allowed to carry out some work due to safety reasons. I am still continuing with my daily routine, fighting along side with my man and doing all the shit. Sometimes, I wonder to myself why am I doing all these, and why should I care, since everyone else don't seems to care.
OK. Back to office before I continue the rant alright. Hold on.
Alrght, I am back now, at 2230hrs! KUDOS!
Anyway, where did I stop. Hmmm. Yea, I can't remember what I want to rant about already. Damn tired. Shall end my post here abruptly. Goodnight!
0 crow(s)
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Sleep Paralysis
Ever heard of this term "Sleep Paralysis"? Well, in short, it is a condition that you find yourself unable to move or speak while awake, and sometimes, with paranormal encounters.
Why am I talking about this today? Easy, for the past 1.5 months, I've experienced that for at least 3 times, and my mom, at least twice. If you read the link above, you will find out that there are different stages of sleep, "Deep Sleep", "Light Sleep" and "Rapid Eye Movements".
According to a doctor, some causes of Sleep Paralysis includes having a heavy meal before sleeping, not enough fluid before sleep, lack of sleep, jet lag and so on.
Let me share with you 2 out of my 3 recent encounters (as the 2nd one wasn't "ghostly" at all). My first encounter was on April's Fool night (at about 1 am). It was during my uncle's funeral and I thought I would lie down on my bed for awhile before heading down for my "shift" to look after the funeral area. It was within a short period of 30 minutes on my bed when all these happened.
I couldn't move but usually a person experiencing it will be unable to speak as well, however, for my case, it was a little different, I could say my prayers, and that was the only voice that came out of me. I had a little struggle that night and finally I was able to turn my body, but I black out straight after that for a few good seconds, and in my semi awake state (I can't move after that turn, mind you), I saw a figure standing right in the middle of my room.
It was a tall and slim man in a pants, however, I can only see him from shoulder down. The older folks in my family went on and on about what I've seen and debated and finally came to a conclusion that it was my grandfather that I "saw", after all, my grandfather lived and died peacefully in my current room, before I was born.
My third encounter was about the same, but it was a lot less dramatic. All I saw was a brown patch floating from my foot to next to my face and started brushing against my face.
During this period of time, my mom also had a few encounters of being pressed down while she's awake and she woke up screaming at least twice, in the middle of the night, which scared the hell out of everyone at home.
Well, while you continue on your debates on whether it was a ghostly encounter or a medically provable condition, I will like to tell you what I just found out. My sister's boyfriend has been seeing a slim old man (A description that matched with my grandfather, who died before I was born) around my house, in the living room and the kitchen. Scary or what?!
8:43 PM
Sleep Paralysis
Ever heard of this term "Sleep Paralysis"? Well, in short, it is a condition that you find yourself unable to move or speak while awake, and sometimes, with paranormal encounters.Why am I talking about this today? Easy, for the past 1.5 months, I've experienced that for at least 3 times, and my mom, at least twice. If you read the link above, you will find out that there are different stages of sleep, "Deep Sleep", "Light Sleep" and "Rapid Eye Movements".
According to a doctor, some causes of Sleep Paralysis includes having a heavy meal before sleeping, not enough fluid before sleep, lack of sleep, jet lag and so on.
Let me share with you 2 out of my 3 recent encounters (as the 2nd one wasn't "ghostly" at all). My first encounter was on April's Fool night (at about 1 am). It was during my uncle's funeral and I thought I would lie down on my bed for awhile before heading down for my "shift" to look after the funeral area. It was within a short period of 30 minutes on my bed when all these happened.
I couldn't move but usually a person experiencing it will be unable to speak as well, however, for my case, it was a little different, I could say my prayers, and that was the only voice that came out of me. I had a little struggle that night and finally I was able to turn my body, but I black out straight after that for a few good seconds, and in my semi awake state (I can't move after that turn, mind you), I saw a figure standing right in the middle of my room.
It was a tall and slim man in a pants, however, I can only see him from shoulder down. The older folks in my family went on and on about what I've seen and debated and finally came to a conclusion that it was my grandfather that I "saw", after all, my grandfather lived and died peacefully in my current room, before I was born.
My third encounter was about the same, but it was a lot less dramatic. All I saw was a brown patch floating from my foot to next to my face and started brushing against my face.
During this period of time, my mom also had a few encounters of being pressed down while she's awake and she woke up screaming at least twice, in the middle of the night, which scared the hell out of everyone at home.
Well, while you continue on your debates on whether it was a ghostly encounter or a medically provable condition, I will like to tell you what I just found out. My sister's boyfriend has been seeing a slim old man (A description that matched with my grandfather, who died before I was born) around my house, in the living room and the kitchen. Scary or what?!
0 crow(s)
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Training.
How should I go about training my junior? How do I bring out his leadership qualities and capabilites? I only have a few months, but I need him to be better than me. I need a plan.
I think I need 2 of my juniors to work hand-in-hand. I need to organize my thoughts and come up with a monster training, soon, real soon.
Any suggestions how I should go about bringing out one's potential?
7:28 PM
Training.
How should I go about training my junior? How do I bring out his leadership qualities and capabilites? I only have a few months, but I need him to be better than me. I need a plan.I think I need 2 of my juniors to work hand-in-hand. I need to organize my thoughts and come up with a monster training, soon, real soon.
Any suggestions how I should go about bringing out one's potential?
2 crow(s)
Monday, May 9, 2011
For My Cousins (GE2011)
Dear cousins,
I have heard about the conversation between you people (I am going to use you in general for future references) and my other cousin and I wish to make my stand clear. So this article is out for you.
Firstly, I understand that you people are pro-PAP, and I would like you to know that I am not against them too. Yes, I have voted for the opposition party, but I am voting the opposition party not just because I want to oppose. There might be people out there like this, but please bear in mind that not everyone is like this! The reason why I voted for them is because I've done my extensive research and found that this party can actually speak up for us. I've mentioned before (maybe not to you), but if another party with crappy ideas coming to my area to contest, they will definitely not receive my vote.
Our generation is mostly well-educated with at least an A-Level certificate and we have our own set of thinking. We know that what the PAP can bring for us (with their track records), but our oppositions are no push-overs either (not all of them of course). A lot of my mates have done their researches online, listened to their rallies, went through a lot of thinking, before casting our sacred vote.
Let me quote one of my friend: "I voted for the PAP because NSP's idea of having the same price for HDB apartments throughout the Tampines is ridiculous."
It is unfair to say that we are opposing for the sake of opposing. If that's the case, aren't you voting PAP for the sake of voting for PAP?
You might say, PAP has done so much for us over the years, what have the oppositions done? Think about it, were they even given a chance? I am sorry but to say, your point here is not very strong as they were not given much chance to prove themselves.
You brought up issues such as why areas under the oppositions are not upgraded and as well designed as those under PAPs and said, "Of course la, they didn't vote for us of course people who are under us get the benefits first."
Are these people in those area not paying the same amount of tax? Are these people in the area not Singaporeans? THOSE MONEY BELONGS TO THE SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT, NOT PAP!
I am also very unhappy about you bringing up another issue about education, relating it to one of our family members. FOR YOUR INFORMATION, THAT PARTICULAR COUSIN WAS PRO-PAP EVEN TILL A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE GE! If you have no idea, please do not comment on why he voted for the opposition for this GE.
You said that he is pissed off with the Education System of Singapore and her daughter cannot get into a local university due to bad results, and it is her fault for not studying hard enough. LET ME TELL YOU THIS! Singapore based everything on results, and a large percentage of the universities admission is reserved for the JC students. Just because we came from a Polytechnic doesn't make us any more stupid than you JC students are!
Yes, you got your degree, you've make enough money to let you live comfortably, but please spare a thought for the middle and lower class income people like me, who don't own the 5 Cs and some even struggling to make ends meet. The only voices the PAP are hearing are from people of the higher class, hence we voted for the oppositions, so the voices of the middle and lower class income people can be heard.
Oppositions are not there just for the sake of opposing. They are there to make the people's voice heard! You said, let's look at the next 5 years how well the oppositions can do lor, but let me tell you, nothing much can be done because it is a 6 VERSUS 81 situation. It's not what can be implemented to help us that matters to me, is how hard they are fighting for us.
Take a look at Mr Chiam for example. He has been slogging his guts out for the past 2decades when he can simply retire and enjoy life, but he didn't. He stayed on for the people. He did not only appear once every 5 years when the election is around the corner, but was there for his people all the time. This is why over the years, people still respected and voted for him! This is call serving the people.
Another issue that was brought up was Nicole Seah. You said that what can a 24 years old do for us, but let me tell you, age is not a factor of what can be done, is the mind set and maturity of the person. Tin Pei Ling is 27 this year, 3 years older than her, but she can't handle situations half as well as Nicole, sorry, but that is what I feel. I feel that I can do the same amount of job, or perhaps a even better job than Tin Pei Ling with the same amount of guidance she is going to receive. I do not need someone who stamp her feet and says "I don't know what to say lar." to lead us. I can do that too. Is she worth the $16,000 monthly salary from the tax payer money? Please go and think about it! And if you are going to say she's young and has no track records and stuff like this, THE OPPOSITIONS HAVE NO TRACK RECORDS AS WELL! Why is she given a chance and why aren't you giving the oppositions a chance? And mentioned earlier, age is not a factor, mindset and thinking is way more important. Stop using her age as an excuse for her incapabilities!
One of my cousin told me that having 2 parties in the parliament will cause chaos, but let me tell you what I feel about it. We need someone to play the role of Devil's Advocate. I've been through a Polytechnic Education with lots of projects and events implemented by students, ourselves. If we don't have people with a different set of mindset (Different but open to opinions) we will never progress. Having an unified mindset may give you good ideas, but will it reach the level of GREAT ideas? When questioned "Why should we do this and not that?", we are not opposing for the sake of opposing. We are looking for alternative solutions to make our good idea even better!
There are a lot more points I wish to bring up but I decide that I should stop here before a family war starts between all of us.
With all due respect, you people are my elders, and I do not wish to offend you. This is just what I felt about your conversation and this are my say and viewpoints about it. Like it or not, if you don't open up your mind and take in suggestions and analyse what other people are saying, you are going to stay stagnant and not make any progress.
Regards,
JS
10:00 PM
For My Cousins (GE2011)
Dear cousins,I have heard about the conversation between you people (I am going to use you in general for future references) and my other cousin and I wish to make my stand clear. So this article is out for you.
Firstly, I understand that you people are pro-PAP, and I would like you to know that I am not against them too. Yes, I have voted for the opposition party, but I am voting the opposition party not just because I want to oppose. There might be people out there like this, but please bear in mind that not everyone is like this! The reason why I voted for them is because I've done my extensive research and found that this party can actually speak up for us. I've mentioned before (maybe not to you), but if another party with crappy ideas coming to my area to contest, they will definitely not receive my vote.
Our generation is mostly well-educated with at least an A-Level certificate and we have our own set of thinking. We know that what the PAP can bring for us (with their track records), but our oppositions are no push-overs either (not all of them of course). A lot of my mates have done their researches online, listened to their rallies, went through a lot of thinking, before casting our sacred vote.
Let me quote one of my friend: "I voted for the PAP because NSP's idea of having the same price for HDB apartments throughout the Tampines is ridiculous."
It is unfair to say that we are opposing for the sake of opposing. If that's the case, aren't you voting PAP for the sake of voting for PAP?
You might say, PAP has done so much for us over the years, what have the oppositions done? Think about it, were they even given a chance? I am sorry but to say, your point here is not very strong as they were not given much chance to prove themselves.
You brought up issues such as why areas under the oppositions are not upgraded and as well designed as those under PAPs and said, "Of course la, they didn't vote for us of course people who are under us get the benefits first."
Are these people in those area not paying the same amount of tax? Are these people in the area not Singaporeans? THOSE MONEY BELONGS TO THE SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT, NOT PAP!
I am also very unhappy about you bringing up another issue about education, relating it to one of our family members. FOR YOUR INFORMATION, THAT PARTICULAR COUSIN WAS PRO-PAP EVEN TILL A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE GE! If you have no idea, please do not comment on why he voted for the opposition for this GE.
You said that he is pissed off with the Education System of Singapore and her daughter cannot get into a local university due to bad results, and it is her fault for not studying hard enough. LET ME TELL YOU THIS! Singapore based everything on results, and a large percentage of the universities admission is reserved for the JC students. Just because we came from a Polytechnic doesn't make us any more stupid than you JC students are!
Yes, you got your degree, you've make enough money to let you live comfortably, but please spare a thought for the middle and lower class income people like me, who don't own the 5 Cs and some even struggling to make ends meet. The only voices the PAP are hearing are from people of the higher class, hence we voted for the oppositions, so the voices of the middle and lower class income people can be heard.
Oppositions are not there just for the sake of opposing. They are there to make the people's voice heard! You said, let's look at the next 5 years how well the oppositions can do lor, but let me tell you, nothing much can be done because it is a 6 VERSUS 81 situation. It's not what can be implemented to help us that matters to me, is how hard they are fighting for us.
Take a look at Mr Chiam for example. He has been slogging his guts out for the past 2decades when he can simply retire and enjoy life, but he didn't. He stayed on for the people. He did not only appear once every 5 years when the election is around the corner, but was there for his people all the time. This is why over the years, people still respected and voted for him! This is call serving the people.
Another issue that was brought up was Nicole Seah. You said that what can a 24 years old do for us, but let me tell you, age is not a factor of what can be done, is the mind set and maturity of the person. Tin Pei Ling is 27 this year, 3 years older than her, but she can't handle situations half as well as Nicole, sorry, but that is what I feel. I feel that I can do the same amount of job, or perhaps a even better job than Tin Pei Ling with the same amount of guidance she is going to receive. I do not need someone who stamp her feet and says "I don't know what to say lar." to lead us. I can do that too. Is she worth the $16,000 monthly salary from the tax payer money? Please go and think about it! And if you are going to say she's young and has no track records and stuff like this, THE OPPOSITIONS HAVE NO TRACK RECORDS AS WELL! Why is she given a chance and why aren't you giving the oppositions a chance? And mentioned earlier, age is not a factor, mindset and thinking is way more important. Stop using her age as an excuse for her incapabilities!
One of my cousin told me that having 2 parties in the parliament will cause chaos, but let me tell you what I feel about it. We need someone to play the role of Devil's Advocate. I've been through a Polytechnic Education with lots of projects and events implemented by students, ourselves. If we don't have people with a different set of mindset (Different but open to opinions) we will never progress. Having an unified mindset may give you good ideas, but will it reach the level of GREAT ideas? When questioned "Why should we do this and not that?", we are not opposing for the sake of opposing. We are looking for alternative solutions to make our good idea even better!
There are a lot more points I wish to bring up but I decide that I should stop here before a family war starts between all of us.
With all due respect, you people are my elders, and I do not wish to offend you. This is just what I felt about your conversation and this are my say and viewpoints about it. Like it or not, if you don't open up your mind and take in suggestions and analyse what other people are saying, you are going to stay stagnant and not make any progress.
Regards,
JS
2 crow(s)
Speaking Up For Myself!
I was contemplating whether or not to write an article about my views regarding the Singapore General Election 2011 that has just passed, but after reading an article "Past struggles forgotten by young: MM", I've decided that my voice needs to be heard, or rather, I need to make things clear, but before I start, I will like to make it clear that the following views are my opinions and I am not representing the Generation Y in general, who am I to represent all of them anyway?
Dear Sir, with all due respect, youngsters like me have, and will not forget how you bring Singapore to where it is now, how successful we have been, and will be. I am grateful to you for the efforts you have put in for Singapore over the past 46 years, however, these are years ago. You cannot use what you've been doing for the past 46 years (or more) and enforce it on my generation, the Generation Y. You are dealing with a totally different group of individuals. Unlike the Baby Bloomers, who are very loyal, the Generation X, who have families to look after, we Generation Y are people who are brought up to speak up for ourselves and have our very own ideas on how things should work. You cannot force your ideas on my generation as this will definitely backfire.
Let us move to my next point, the campaignings during the General Election 2011 period. I've understand that you and your team have "warned" people who are voting for the oppositions. Let me quote a few examples I found online.
In recent speeches, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong — Lee Kwan Yew's son — has warned voters to avoid opposition candidates, reminding them that the government favours pro-PAP districts with funding for improvements to the public housing where about 80 per cent of Singaporeans live.
"Don't rock this foundation," Lee said last week. "Remember, don't risk your assets, property values, job opportunities."
Voting and sacred and secret, it is the choices of the people of Singapore, why do we have to resort to, what I feel like threatening, to get your votes. Perhaps threatening is too strong a word, but I cannot find another word to replace it. If your team is truly strong and has been serving your people the right way, you do not have to resort to all these measures to get your vote.
I would also like to comment on the way that the campaignings are carried out (for both the PAP and the oppositions). A lot of the campaigns are done in such a way that the teams tell the people what they want to do for us, AND, bring the other party down by saying things that are against them (what they have not done well, having no track records etc.). Instead of focusing on other team's shortcomings, why not focus on your own shortcomings, and tell us how you can improve on it!
Yes Prime Minister Sir, I agreed, and noticed, that you have done that near the end of the campaigning period, but don't you find that it is all too late? People sees it as a last resort for pity, and not a sincere speech about how you are going about to improve your team's flaws.
Personally, I feel that there are a few major flaws in the voting system. Let me elaborate more in the next few paragraphs.
Firstly, I do not agree with writing down our "number" against the voting booklet as it defeats the purpose of the "Your vote is secret". It is not hard to find out who voted for who. Our names are check and marked on the nominal roll, so why go to the extra extend to write down our "number" on the voting booklet. Is it a measure to instill fear in the people who are going to vote against the PAP?
Secondly, I feel that the GRC voting system has a huge flaw. We are not voting people who are worthy and talented into the Parliament, but as a team as a whole. Why not change the voting by listing out the names and pictures of all the candidates, and we mark half of the people there that we think are worthy to be in the Parliament, worthy of the $16,000 monthly salary from the Tax Payer's money.
We are voting for some people with no leadership qualities and skills into the Parliament just because he/she is in a team with stronger members, and losing talents such as Mr George Yeo, Mr Chiam (who has been fighting hard for us commoners, the past few decades) and so on and so forth. These talents who can serve the people well are going to lose their jobs, and then when we go for "Meet-The-People" session in a certain GRC, all we are getting out of it is "I don't know what to say", while stamping his/her feet.
I am sorry but I have to say, I do not want to judge your maturity base on your age, as you can see a huge difference in how a 24 years old candidate handle situations as compared to a 27 years old. Age is not an issue, is the mindset.
Next issue I want to bring up is of course an issue brought up by the NSP in the Tampines GRC, cost of HDB apartments. I feel that a certain minister contradicted himself when he said that if the prices of HDB apartments remains low, then it is not worth the investment (not his exact words), and at the same time, introducing "cooling off" methods to bring down the HDB apartments prices and prevent speculations.
The initial idea of HDB apartments is to provide affordable houses for the middle, and lower class income citizens, however, prices have rocketed to sky-high and we have got to work our whole life away just to pay for a roof over our head.
Sir, I am not against you, so let me be fair here. I do not agree with the policy that NSP brought up, the same value for housing throughout the area, near or far away from the amenities such as the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations, and to put it crudely, I think it is bullsh*t.
I feel that we should set the prices (across the nation) as such that if you are within a distant of say, 1KM from amenities such as the MRT stations and schools, the prices will be at $X/sqf, and cheaper when further. And prices should also be determined by the area it is in. This kind of fixed prices will ensure that HDB apartments are affordable for the middle and lower income group, and is that not the main purpose why HDB is set up for?
I have been reading an article, and how reliable it is, I am not sure, but I feel that there is a certain truth in it. Let me copy and paste the whole article here (in case the link gets deleted):
PAP already knew the results hours before actual elections
Our writer posted this piece of news on Friday, May 06, 2011, 5:44 PM
Friction in PAP
Heard this from a reliable source amongst the highest echelons of the PAP.
The PAP was well aware that Aljunied is a risky proposition for them. This was clear even in 2006 and GY just scraped through.
The PAP also knew that this time LTK is going to contest the Aljunied GRC, especially after the electoral boundaries were redrawn. They had factored that in and they knew that Aljunied is a gonna in that case.
There was apparently considerable thinking to move GY to East coast GRC so that his success is guaranteed. This was mooted by GCT. It carried through the day and apparently GY was also sure that he would be moved to East Coast.
Suddenly for no apparent reason, Lim Swee Say was moved to East Coast and GY was retained at Aljunied. Apparently the decision was taken by LHL, TCH and WKS. No one knows the rationale for that decision.
There are 2 theories going around:
One, they didn't want to sacrifice Lim Swee Say and wanted a safe seat for him.
Second, some sections in the PAP believed that GY was gaining international stature (much more than the PM himself) and wanted to cut down his size. He was also considered to be GCT's man and LHL wanted him out respectably.
One should also note that it is only GCT who is making statements supporting GY. LHL is conspicuous by his silence on GCT. LKY's threat to Aljunied residents (leaving residents confused as per GY) is actually sounding the death knell for GY.
So, PAP wants GY to lose.
If this has even some truth to it, one can easily speculate that there's enough dissent even within PAP ranks and one just has to wait for Mentor Lee to exit for the dissent to come out in the open.
Based on last night's appraisal at PAP's HQ, they have given up on Aljunied and Hougang.
Everyone is keenly watching the Bishan - Toa Payoh GRC as that seems to be at risk now.
This is astonishing! The results turned out exactly how PAP wanted!
This is not exactly, but to a certain extend similar to what I was discussing with my cousins and friends before I even read this article. Yes, this is the kind of image you have been portraying to me, I shall not represent the whole Singapore here.
I have also watched a video regarding the walk-over of Tanjong Pagar GRC. I do not know how trust-worthy the video is, but I feel that it is worth a watch and let us consider and analyse.
I've been reading articles online (as I feel that the local media is very much controlled and is not as reliable and fair, sorry but to say that), and once read an article written by someone from overseas in reply to our MM Lee. I am sorry I cannot find the link, but this was mentioned in the article.
"Is growing GDP a measure to the quality of life? What about people like us who lives in with the nature, enjoying the fresh air, are we having a lower quality of life?" (This are not the exact words, but the meaning is there.
Of course, there are bias articles that were anti-PAP online such as the undermentioned, but these are only available online, as I have mentioned that our local media is very much controlled
I need your urgent advice about employing a maid. As a busy mother, I need someone reliable to help out at home.
My maid is from Profits Agency Pte (PAP) and she has worked for me for a long time. Her mother worked for my parents and did an excellent job, so I had faith in her. For several years her performance has been very good, but recently she has become arrogant and insensitive, and is making lots of mistakes.
For example:
1) She flooded my kitchen – she told me that the drain pipe has blocked (she was supposed to clear it once a month but didn’t). Then she assured me that it is very rare and won’t happen again in the near future. Guess what? It flooded again within a year!
2) She didn’t close a window and my terrier dog escaped. I was so worried cos he is dangerous and could bite lots of people. After the incident, she didn’t apologise and just shrugged her shoulders saying “What to do, it has happened.” Fortunately my neighbor found the dog and we locked it up again.
3) Without consulting me, she has been bringing in strangers for my house’s maintenance work. She says they charge low wages and keep costs down, but they eat my food, make a lot of noise and rest on my bed. I think they even tried to seduce my husband. It stopped feeling like my home, more like a cheap hotel, and I don’t always want to come back at the end of the day.
4) When she first came to work for me, I instructed her to clean the different parts of the house at least once a week. But for some time she has stopped taking care of the bedrooms of PP and H; they are now dirty and messy. I asked why and she told me that the kids had been disobedient, so she was neglecting their bedrooms as a punishment (she has forgotten that she is paid to clean all the rooms).
Even though my maid has worked for me for many years and I value what she has done in the past, I think she is now getting complacent. Her attitude is imperious and dismissive. She ignores my comments and basically treats my feedback as “noise”. I wrote to the agency about her behavior; they assured me that they are the best agency around and all their maids are “Committed to Serve” – but I think it is just rhetoric and I don’t see that in her actions. Her salary is much higher than maids in other countries, but the agency say this is to keep her honest and stop her moving to another employer. They say there is a limited supply of maids, and Singapore isn’t big enough for more than one good maid agency, so I should not trust their competitors.
I have to decide whether to renew my maid’s 5-year employment contract. When we discussed this she said that she is now part of a team, and if I want her I must also accept her friends doing part-time work for me. One friend is very inexperienced, can’t do basic tasks or explain what she intends to do. I suspect that she is actually underage. When interviewed, she only seemed interested in her days-off and visiting Universal Studios.
When she couldn’t answer my questions she stomped her foot and exclaimed, “I don’t know what to say!” But I am still expected to pay her a high salary. Now there happen to be a few other maid agencies – Workhard Pte (WP), New Solutions Pte (NSP), Super Personnel Pte (SPP) and Star Domestica Pte (SDP) – that offered me some helpers who seem sincere, genuine and intelligent. They are keen to work, willing to assist me and have a good attitude. I know that they may take a bit of time to learn how everything works, but frankly I am inclined to give them a chance.
People say that the devil you know is better than one you don’t. But I feel that I can’t tahan my current maid anymore.
Do you think I should sack my current maid and try out a new one? Appreciate your advice.
.
Dead End
I know that a lot of people of my age are afraid of voting for the PAP because they are afraid they will be unable to get HDB apartments in future if they want to get married and all, but dear government, I like you to know that I voted for the opposition, not because I want to oppose you. If a lousy opposition party (I do not wish to name names) with stupid and unrealistic plans came to the GRC I belong to and contest, I will definitely vote for you too. Like mentioned on my Twitter and Facebook accounts, "Just to be clear,I'm not anti-PAP.I'm as disappointed when George Yeo lost.I'm disappointed that people who don't deserve it took the seats."
I am grateful for your past contributions, but it is time for us to be move on. "If we are going to feel in-debt to the PAP, we will forever be in debt."-Anonymous.
Our GDP has been growing, our country has been doing very well monetary wise, but have us, citizen been doing well financially? When company cut cost to increase their profits to improve our GDP, what are the cost we are cutting? Our wages? With the rising cost of living, and our never-growing pay package, how are we expected to survive?
The government has been talking about low birth-rates and let me show you one of the link to the low birth rate:
Salary remains the same -> Rising cost of living, in bringing up children, in buying a house -> having children means I've to work till I die. What is the point of me getting married and having decendants? And with the amount of stress we are facing at work (despite our low wages), who have the time and mood for pro-creation?
Bringing in foreign talents so that our GDP will grow, but you fail to see, you are bringing in cheaper workers, making Singaporeans wages seem so expensive, and hence foreigners get the jobs and not us, locals! And in the view point of an employer, why pay more for someone who has to be absent for 4 months after giving birth, and disappear once a year for reservist when I can pay a cheaper worker and he/she will have lesser chance of being absent (forcefully)?
I think I should end here before my post end up as a story book. To anyone I've offended in this post, I hereby apologize. I am only a 21 years old boy and that's my 2 cents worth of what I feel about Singapore. If you are going to sue me for anything, sorry but to say, I've got no money so just send me to the jail or perhaps...
Regards,
JSlogy.
References (Not all, but some):
http://www.therichest.org/world/highest-paid-presidents/
http://www.temasekreview.com/2011/04/28/which-maid-to-choose/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s-WieTi420&feature=player_embedded
http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC110427-0001212/This-election,-participate-as-active-citizens
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=3in1kopitiam&nav=messages&msg=50119.1&prettyurl=%2F3in1kopitiam%2Fmessages%3Fmsg%3D50119.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC-BBI5rmS4&feature=player_embedded#at=102
http://edition.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2011/05/05/neisloss.singapore.elex.youth.cnn.html
http://www.facebook.com/notes/nicole-seah-%E4%BD%98%E9%9B%AA%E7%8E%B2/tonight-and-the-next-5-years/143894029015010
http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_666348.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_666350.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_666346.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_666341.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_666347.html
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5htZHOhlX44tmmXjKg4RekRB3WG7g?docId=6761334
12:39 PM
Speaking Up For Myself!
I was contemplating whether or not to write an article about my views regarding the Singapore General Election 2011 that has just passed, but after reading an article "Past struggles forgotten by young: MM", I've decided that my voice needs to be heard, or rather, I need to make things clear, but before I start, I will like to make it clear that the following views are my opinions and I am not representing the Generation Y in general, who am I to represent all of them anyway?Dear Sir, with all due respect, youngsters like me have, and will not forget how you bring Singapore to where it is now, how successful we have been, and will be. I am grateful to you for the efforts you have put in for Singapore over the past 46 years, however, these are years ago. You cannot use what you've been doing for the past 46 years (or more) and enforce it on my generation, the Generation Y. You are dealing with a totally different group of individuals. Unlike the Baby Bloomers, who are very loyal, the Generation X, who have families to look after, we Generation Y are people who are brought up to speak up for ourselves and have our very own ideas on how things should work. You cannot force your ideas on my generation as this will definitely backfire.
Let us move to my next point, the campaignings during the General Election 2011 period. I've understand that you and your team have "warned" people who are voting for the oppositions. Let me quote a few examples I found online.
In recent speeches, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong — Lee Kwan Yew's son — has warned voters to avoid opposition candidates, reminding them that the government favours pro-PAP districts with funding for improvements to the public housing where about 80 per cent of Singaporeans live.
"Don't rock this foundation," Lee said last week. "Remember, don't risk your assets, property values, job opportunities."
Voting and sacred and secret, it is the choices of the people of Singapore, why do we have to resort to, what I feel like threatening, to get your votes. Perhaps threatening is too strong a word, but I cannot find another word to replace it. If your team is truly strong and has been serving your people the right way, you do not have to resort to all these measures to get your vote.
I would also like to comment on the way that the campaignings are carried out (for both the PAP and the oppositions). A lot of the campaigns are done in such a way that the teams tell the people what they want to do for us, AND, bring the other party down by saying things that are against them (what they have not done well, having no track records etc.). Instead of focusing on other team's shortcomings, why not focus on your own shortcomings, and tell us how you can improve on it!
Yes Prime Minister Sir, I agreed, and noticed, that you have done that near the end of the campaigning period, but don't you find that it is all too late? People sees it as a last resort for pity, and not a sincere speech about how you are going about to improve your team's flaws.
Personally, I feel that there are a few major flaws in the voting system. Let me elaborate more in the next few paragraphs.
Firstly, I do not agree with writing down our "number" against the voting booklet as it defeats the purpose of the "Your vote is secret". It is not hard to find out who voted for who. Our names are check and marked on the nominal roll, so why go to the extra extend to write down our "number" on the voting booklet. Is it a measure to instill fear in the people who are going to vote against the PAP?
Secondly, I feel that the GRC voting system has a huge flaw. We are not voting people who are worthy and talented into the Parliament, but as a team as a whole. Why not change the voting by listing out the names and pictures of all the candidates, and we mark half of the people there that we think are worthy to be in the Parliament, worthy of the $16,000 monthly salary from the Tax Payer's money.
We are voting for some people with no leadership qualities and skills into the Parliament just because he/she is in a team with stronger members, and losing talents such as Mr George Yeo, Mr Chiam (who has been fighting hard for us commoners, the past few decades) and so on and so forth. These talents who can serve the people well are going to lose their jobs, and then when we go for "Meet-The-People" session in a certain GRC, all we are getting out of it is "I don't know what to say", while stamping his/her feet.
I am sorry but I have to say, I do not want to judge your maturity base on your age, as you can see a huge difference in how a 24 years old candidate handle situations as compared to a 27 years old. Age is not an issue, is the mindset.
Next issue I want to bring up is of course an issue brought up by the NSP in the Tampines GRC, cost of HDB apartments. I feel that a certain minister contradicted himself when he said that if the prices of HDB apartments remains low, then it is not worth the investment (not his exact words), and at the same time, introducing "cooling off" methods to bring down the HDB apartments prices and prevent speculations.
The initial idea of HDB apartments is to provide affordable houses for the middle, and lower class income citizens, however, prices have rocketed to sky-high and we have got to work our whole life away just to pay for a roof over our head.
Sir, I am not against you, so let me be fair here. I do not agree with the policy that NSP brought up, the same value for housing throughout the area, near or far away from the amenities such as the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations, and to put it crudely, I think it is bullsh*t.
I feel that we should set the prices (across the nation) as such that if you are within a distant of say, 1KM from amenities such as the MRT stations and schools, the prices will be at $X/sqf, and cheaper when further. And prices should also be determined by the area it is in. This kind of fixed prices will ensure that HDB apartments are affordable for the middle and lower income group, and is that not the main purpose why HDB is set up for?
I have been reading an article, and how reliable it is, I am not sure, but I feel that there is a certain truth in it. Let me copy and paste the whole article here (in case the link gets deleted):
PAP already knew the results hours before actual elections
Our writer posted this piece of news on Friday, May 06, 2011, 5:44 PM
Friction in PAP
Heard this from a reliable source amongst the highest echelons of the PAP.
The PAP was well aware that Aljunied is a risky proposition for them. This was clear even in 2006 and GY just scraped through.
The PAP also knew that this time LTK is going to contest the Aljunied GRC, especially after the electoral boundaries were redrawn. They had factored that in and they knew that Aljunied is a gonna in that case.
There was apparently considerable thinking to move GY to East coast GRC so that his success is guaranteed. This was mooted by GCT. It carried through the day and apparently GY was also sure that he would be moved to East Coast.
Suddenly for no apparent reason, Lim Swee Say was moved to East Coast and GY was retained at Aljunied. Apparently the decision was taken by LHL, TCH and WKS. No one knows the rationale for that decision.
There are 2 theories going around:
One, they didn't want to sacrifice Lim Swee Say and wanted a safe seat for him.
Second, some sections in the PAP believed that GY was gaining international stature (much more than the PM himself) and wanted to cut down his size. He was also considered to be GCT's man and LHL wanted him out respectably.
One should also note that it is only GCT who is making statements supporting GY. LHL is conspicuous by his silence on GCT. LKY's threat to Aljunied residents (leaving residents confused as per GY) is actually sounding the death knell for GY.
So, PAP wants GY to lose.
If this has even some truth to it, one can easily speculate that there's enough dissent even within PAP ranks and one just has to wait for Mentor Lee to exit for the dissent to come out in the open.
Based on last night's appraisal at PAP's HQ, they have given up on Aljunied and Hougang.
Everyone is keenly watching the Bishan - Toa Payoh GRC as that seems to be at risk now.
This is astonishing! The results turned out exactly how PAP wanted!
This is not exactly, but to a certain extend similar to what I was discussing with my cousins and friends before I even read this article. Yes, this is the kind of image you have been portraying to me, I shall not represent the whole Singapore here.
I have also watched a video regarding the walk-over of Tanjong Pagar GRC. I do not know how trust-worthy the video is, but I feel that it is worth a watch and let us consider and analyse.
I've been reading articles online (as I feel that the local media is very much controlled and is not as reliable and fair, sorry but to say that), and once read an article written by someone from overseas in reply to our MM Lee. I am sorry I cannot find the link, but this was mentioned in the article.
"Is growing GDP a measure to the quality of life? What about people like us who lives in with the nature, enjoying the fresh air, are we having a lower quality of life?" (This are not the exact words, but the meaning is there.
Of course, there are bias articles that were anti-PAP online such as the undermentioned, but these are only available online, as I have mentioned that our local media is very much controlled
I need your urgent advice about employing a maid. As a busy mother, I need someone reliable to help out at home.
My maid is from Profits Agency Pte (PAP) and she has worked for me for a long time. Her mother worked for my parents and did an excellent job, so I had faith in her. For several years her performance has been very good, but recently she has become arrogant and insensitive, and is making lots of mistakes.
For example:
1) She flooded my kitchen – she told me that the drain pipe has blocked (she was supposed to clear it once a month but didn’t). Then she assured me that it is very rare and won’t happen again in the near future. Guess what? It flooded again within a year!
2) She didn’t close a window and my terrier dog escaped. I was so worried cos he is dangerous and could bite lots of people. After the incident, she didn’t apologise and just shrugged her shoulders saying “What to do, it has happened.” Fortunately my neighbor found the dog and we locked it up again.
3) Without consulting me, she has been bringing in strangers for my house’s maintenance work. She says they charge low wages and keep costs down, but they eat my food, make a lot of noise and rest on my bed. I think they even tried to seduce my husband. It stopped feeling like my home, more like a cheap hotel, and I don’t always want to come back at the end of the day.
4) When she first came to work for me, I instructed her to clean the different parts of the house at least once a week. But for some time she has stopped taking care of the bedrooms of PP and H; they are now dirty and messy. I asked why and she told me that the kids had been disobedient, so she was neglecting their bedrooms as a punishment (she has forgotten that she is paid to clean all the rooms).
Even though my maid has worked for me for many years and I value what she has done in the past, I think she is now getting complacent. Her attitude is imperious and dismissive. She ignores my comments and basically treats my feedback as “noise”. I wrote to the agency about her behavior; they assured me that they are the best agency around and all their maids are “Committed to Serve” – but I think it is just rhetoric and I don’t see that in her actions. Her salary is much higher than maids in other countries, but the agency say this is to keep her honest and stop her moving to another employer. They say there is a limited supply of maids, and Singapore isn’t big enough for more than one good maid agency, so I should not trust their competitors.
I have to decide whether to renew my maid’s 5-year employment contract. When we discussed this she said that she is now part of a team, and if I want her I must also accept her friends doing part-time work for me. One friend is very inexperienced, can’t do basic tasks or explain what she intends to do. I suspect that she is actually underage. When interviewed, she only seemed interested in her days-off and visiting Universal Studios.
When she couldn’t answer my questions she stomped her foot and exclaimed, “I don’t know what to say!” But I am still expected to pay her a high salary. Now there happen to be a few other maid agencies – Workhard Pte (WP), New Solutions Pte (NSP), Super Personnel Pte (SPP) and Star Domestica Pte (SDP) – that offered me some helpers who seem sincere, genuine and intelligent. They are keen to work, willing to assist me and have a good attitude. I know that they may take a bit of time to learn how everything works, but frankly I am inclined to give them a chance.
People say that the devil you know is better than one you don’t. But I feel that I can’t tahan my current maid anymore.
Do you think I should sack my current maid and try out a new one? Appreciate your advice.
.
Dead End
I know that a lot of people of my age are afraid of voting for the PAP because they are afraid they will be unable to get HDB apartments in future if they want to get married and all, but dear government, I like you to know that I voted for the opposition, not because I want to oppose you. If a lousy opposition party (I do not wish to name names) with stupid and unrealistic plans came to the GRC I belong to and contest, I will definitely vote for you too. Like mentioned on my Twitter and Facebook accounts, "Just to be clear,I'm not anti-PAP.I'm as disappointed when George Yeo lost.I'm disappointed that people who don't deserve it took the seats."
I am grateful for your past contributions, but it is time for us to be move on. "If we are going to feel in-debt to the PAP, we will forever be in debt."-Anonymous.
Our GDP has been growing, our country has been doing very well monetary wise, but have us, citizen been doing well financially? When company cut cost to increase their profits to improve our GDP, what are the cost we are cutting? Our wages? With the rising cost of living, and our never-growing pay package, how are we expected to survive?
The government has been talking about low birth-rates and let me show you one of the link to the low birth rate:
Salary remains the same -> Rising cost of living, in bringing up children, in buying a house -> having children means I've to work till I die. What is the point of me getting married and having decendants? And with the amount of stress we are facing at work (despite our low wages), who have the time and mood for pro-creation?
Bringing in foreign talents so that our GDP will grow, but you fail to see, you are bringing in cheaper workers, making Singaporeans wages seem so expensive, and hence foreigners get the jobs and not us, locals! And in the view point of an employer, why pay more for someone who has to be absent for 4 months after giving birth, and disappear once a year for reservist when I can pay a cheaper worker and he/she will have lesser chance of being absent (forcefully)?
I think I should end here before my post end up as a story book. To anyone I've offended in this post, I hereby apologize. I am only a 21 years old boy and that's my 2 cents worth of what I feel about Singapore. If you are going to sue me for anything, sorry but to say, I've got no money so just send me to the jail or perhaps...
Regards,
JSlogy.
References (Not all, but some):
http://www.therichest.org/world/highest-paid-presidents/
http://www.temasekreview.com/2011/04/28/which-maid-to-choose/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s-WieTi420&feature=player_embedded
http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC110427-0001212/This-election,-participate-as-active-citizens
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=3in1kopitiam&nav=messages&msg=50119.1&prettyurl=%2F3in1kopitiam%2Fmessages%3Fmsg%3D50119.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC-BBI5rmS4&feature=player_embedded#at=102
http://edition.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2011/05/05/neisloss.singapore.elex.youth.cnn.html
http://www.facebook.com/notes/nicole-seah-%E4%BD%98%E9%9B%AA%E7%8E%B2/tonight-and-the-next-5-years/143894029015010
http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_666348.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_666350.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_666346.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_666341.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_666347.html
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5htZHOhlX44tmmXjKg4RekRB3WG7g?docId=6761334
1 crow(s)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Lie Detector
A man bought a lie detector robot which slaps people who lies. He decided to test it at dinner.
DAD: Son, where were you today during school hours?
SON: At school.
*Robot slaps Son*
SON: OK,I went to the movies.
DAD: Which one?
SON: Toy Story.
*It slaps son again*
SON: OK, it was day with a porn star.
DAD: WHAT? When I was your age I didn't even know what porn was!
*It slaps dad*
MOM: HA HA!After all he's your son!
*It slaps mom*
9:11 PM
Lie Detector
A man bought a lie detector robot which slaps people who lies. He decided to test it at dinner.DAD: Son, where were you today during school hours?
SON: At school.
*Robot slaps Son*
SON: OK,I went to the movies.
DAD: Which one?
SON: Toy Story.
*It slaps son again*
SON: OK, it was day with a porn star.
DAD: WHAT? When I was your age I didn't even know what porn was!
*It slaps dad*
MOM: HA HA!After all he's your son!
*It slaps mom*
1 crow(s)
Friday, December 31, 2010
LEO 2011
2011 Horoscope: Leo(2011 Leo Horoscope - Based on Moon Sign)
2011 Leo Horoscope - Based on Moon Sign
2011 will be an average year, which would become better as the year progresses. You will become more positive and clear in your thinking once you get into May 2011. The year will begin with your mind muddled up and negative or self defeating thinking prevalent. Some strategic decisions could be poor during this time, and you will understand the implication and the resultant clarity after 2nd May 2011.
It would be better to defer important decisions to May 2011 and the period beyond that. You will be tempted to make major changes in career during this year. It would however be useful to avoid making any significant changes now. Luck will jump up significantly after 8th May 2011. You will find creative thinking and new ideas will bring up a much higher level of growth and progress now. Religion & spirituality will be higher than usual on your agenda, post May 2011.
Travel for pleasure will be possible many times this year.
Children will remain a source of happiness now.
Money matters will see high outflows and contractions in the area, due to extremely high commitments now. Some amount of debt is possible to. It would be useful to remain judicial in your spending. Investments made now, under pressure would be good.
Some distances with family are inevitable, however 15th November onwards a bright & positive period would result. Growth in career & personal life possible.
Broadly you will find the trends during the year broken up between the following periods:
1st January to early May 2011
May to 15th November 2011
15th November to 31st December 2011
Leo Horoscope for the first phase till early May 2011 - This would be the most challenging phase of the year. Your thinking could be pessimistic coupled with complexes and some insecurity in outlook. Some irrational decisions could emerge out of this thinking due to which you should avoid major decisions or changes during this phase. Finances & family matters would remain challenging. Period beyond 26th January 2011, would be difficult. You need to be cautious about what you speak & write, since it could backfire upon you. New financial commitments should not be made, since the older commitments will need to be serviced and cause some amount of pressure. Significant events like getting married, changes in career, new partnerships should be avoided.
Leo Horoscope between May & 15th November 2011 - A major turn around would come in your life and general outlook now. Thinking & confidence will undergo changes significantly. On one hand you will experience a much higher level of clarity in your thinking and positivism, while on the other hand luck will rise and confidence would be bolstered. Issues in financial matters will tone down after the 12th June 2011. After this date you can safely commence new projects and increase the level of activity. Travel will be beneficial. Rise in spirituality would come easily to you. You might not get the support at home and so would have to take a hard stand to pursue you thoughts.
31st August onwards, you will enter into a phase of higher activity. Travel would rise and so would the opportunities which would bring in progress and better luck. Despite the upswing, you could be tempted on many occasions to bring about a major change in career. It could be due to your insecurity of the past or some sudden ideas from within or suggested by people around you. Despite all the temptation, it would be useful to remain persistent in your activities and not change course at all. You should remain conservative in money matters throughout & ensure you plan your family & work in a manner that beyond 15th November you can get into a higher phase of activity & expansion.
Leo Horoscope between 16th November 2011 and 31st December 2011, would be the best phase of the year. You will see growth and new avenues open up in front of you. Luck will continue to favor you and all your new endeavors would be rewarded well. The irrational level of activity will fall after the 25th December 2011, paving the way for better and more organized life style. Domestic discontent could grow as the level bonding, due to high activity would fall. You need to invest in family time, else problems will build up a couple of years down the line.
General Comments for Leo Horoscope 2011 :
Confidence, happiness & general success would be high between 15th January 2011 & 14th February 2011, 15th May 2011 & 16th July 2011 & 16th October 2011 & 15th November 2011.
Special opportunities would come between 13th June 2011 & 25th July 2011.
Speech and verbal aggression towards family, friends & siblings should be controlled between 31st March to 23rd April, 3rd August to 26th August & 25th November to 13th December. Liquidity in money matters would be effected too during these periods & therefore commitments should be made carefully.
Leo January Horoscope:
Mind could be over active and some amount of ego could run your thought patterns till the 15th January 2011. Issues with children could crop up too. Beyond 16th January 2011, you will find a rise in energy in work environment. You will find support from superiors and some rise in dynamism which could help you progress faster.
Leo February Horoscope:
Hard work and support from people in authority will help you make good progress in work till the 16th February 2011. It is a positive period in love life and relationships too. Beyond 17th February 2011, you could experience a higher level of hurdles and possibility opposition to ideas and relationships. If married, ego with spouse could erupt. New partnerships could come up.
Leo March Horoscope:
Issues with partners or in marital matters could come up till the 15th March 2011. You should remain cautious about fever etc. Health & stamina could dip after the 16th March 2011. Hurdles in routine matters could rise too during this period. Fatigue & level of tiredness could prevail now.
Leo April Horoscope:
Poor stamina & certain amount of challenges overall would remain. Work could experience a slowdown till the 16th April 2011. Important assignments are better postponed after 17th April 2011 or the next month. Improvements in luck and overall growth could come. Chances of travelz possible too.
Leo May Horoscope:
Creative work and spirituality would be present in your outlook. Luck will be good too till the 13th May 2011. Career will grow based on new ideas as well as hard work from the 14th May 2011. People in authority as well as government sources would be supportive. Children related matters will be positive, while investments would blossom.
Leo June Horoscope:
Career will progress well, while you will still experience heightened activity in career. You will experience a position of authority till the 13th June 2011. Income and growth will jump after the 14th June 2011. You will find happiness in social life, while very positive reunion with friends possible now too. Some celebration in the family after the 15th June 2011 possible.
Leo July Horoscope:
Gainful period financially, while socially you would be active too till the 16th July 2011. A dip could be felt in health and stamina overall after the 17th July 2011. Chances of useless expenses, while some losses are possible too. It would be useful to keep the level of activity lower than usual.
Leo August Horoscope:
The month would begin with low activity and some amount of pressures and sluggishness which would remain till the 14th August 2011. Improvements in outlook, followed by rise in activity would come from the 15th August 2011. You should be careful about being egoistic and over aggression. You will experience leadership abilities now.
Leo September Horoscope:
Hard work and aggression would be high. Ego will remain an integral part of thinking as well as attitude. Ego related issues would remain internal and sub conscious till the 15th September 2011, while 16th September 2011 onwards, Ego could be apparent in speech. Finances would remain active and on your mind in the second half of the month. Family matters would be in the focus too.
Leo October Horoscope:
Creative work would bring in growth in finances till the 15th October 2011. Be humble in speech and communications this month. 16th October 2011, onwards your position will rise and growth would come due to your dynamic attitude as well as networking skills. Growth oriented period overall. Possibility of travel.
Leo November Horoscope:
Positive period till 16th November 2011. You will experience growth and rise in repute. You will feel a higher level of energy & creative ability too. 17th November onwards a gradual distance from family & relatives could be felt. There could be some changes in property as well as domestic matters. As long as you are positive, there would be abundant energy to work out matters.
Leo December Horoscope:
Active period in work as well as domestic matters till the 16th December 2011. Some amount of resentment could build up against family members during this time. Avoid conflict. 17th December 2011 onwards, creative energies would be high and you will remain more self centered than usual. Children related matters could remain strained now.
Best wishes to you for a wonderful 2011.
I don't know why but to a certain extend, it's kind of true for me.
1:36 AM
LEO 2011
2011 Horoscope: Leo(2011 Leo Horoscope - Based on Moon Sign)
2011 Leo Horoscope - Based on Moon Sign
2011 will be an average year, which would become better as the year progresses. You will become more positive and clear in your thinking once you get into May 2011. The year will begin with your mind muddled up and negative or self defeating thinking prevalent. Some strategic decisions could be poor during this time, and you will understand the implication and the resultant clarity after 2nd May 2011.
It would be better to defer important decisions to May 2011 and the period beyond that. You will be tempted to make major changes in career during this year. It would however be useful to avoid making any significant changes now.Luck will jump up significantly after 8th May 2011. You will find creative thinking and new ideas will bring up a much higher level of growth and progress now. Religion & spirituality will be higher than usual on your agenda, post May 2011.
Travel for pleasure will be possible many times this year.
Children will remain a source of happiness now.
Money matters will see high outflows and contractions in the area, due to extremely high commitments now. Some amount of debt is possible to. It would be useful to remain judicial in your spending. Investments made now, under pressure would be good.
Some distances with family are inevitable, however 15th November onwards a bright & positive period would result. Growth in career & personal life possible.
Broadly you will find the trends during the year broken up between the following periods:
1st January to early May 2011
May to 15th November 2011
15th November to 31st December 2011
Leo Horoscope for the first phase till early May 2011 - This would be the most challenging phase of the year. Your thinking could be pessimistic coupled with complexes and some insecurity in outlook. Some irrational decisions could emerge out of this thinking due to which you should avoid major decisions or changes during this phase. Finances & family matters would remain challenging. Period beyond 26th January 2011, would be difficult. You need to be cautious about what you speak & write, since it could backfire upon you. New financial commitments should not be made, since the older commitments will need to be serviced and cause some amount of pressure. Significant events like getting married, changes in career, new partnerships should be avoided.
Leo Horoscope between May & 15th November 2011 - A major turn around would come in your life and general outlook now. Thinking & confidence will undergo changes significantly. On one hand you will experience a much higher level of clarity in your thinking and positivism, while on the other hand luck will rise and confidence would be bolstered. Issues in financial matters will tone down after the 12th June 2011. After this date you can safely commence new projects and increase the level of activity. Travel will be beneficial. Rise in spirituality would come easily to you. You might not get the support at home and so would have to take a hard stand to pursue you thoughts.
31st August onwards, you will enter into a phase of higher activity. Travel would rise and so would the opportunities which would bring in progress and better luck. Despite the upswing, you could be tempted on many occasions to bring about a major change in career. It could be due to your insecurity of the past or some sudden ideas from within or suggested by people around you. Despite all the temptation, it would be useful to remain persistent in your activities and not change course at all. You should remain conservative in money matters throughout & ensure you plan your family & work in a manner that beyond 15th November you can get into a higher phase of activity & expansion.
Leo Horoscope between 16th November 2011 and 31st December 2011, would be the best phase of the year. You will see growth and new avenues open up in front of you. Luck will continue to favor you and all your new endeavors would be rewarded well. The irrational level of activity will fall after the 25th December 2011, paving the way for better and more organized life style. Domestic discontent could grow as the level bonding, due to high activity would fall. You need to invest in family time, else problems will build up a couple of years down the line.
General Comments for Leo Horoscope 2011 :
Confidence, happiness & general success would be high between 15th January 2011 & 14th February 2011, 15th May 2011 & 16th July 2011 & 16th October 2011 & 15th November 2011.
Special opportunities would come between 13th June 2011 & 25th July 2011.
Speech and verbal aggression towards family, friends & siblings should be controlled between 31st March to 23rd April, 3rd August to 26th August & 25th November to 13th December. Liquidity in money matters would be effected too during these periods & therefore commitments should be made carefully.
Leo January Horoscope:
Mind could be over active and some amount of ego could run your thought patterns till the 15th January 2011. Issues with children could crop up too. Beyond 16th January 2011, you will find a rise in energy in work environment. You will find support from superiors and some rise in dynamism which could help you progress faster.
Leo February Horoscope:
Hard work and support from people in authority will help you make good progress in work till the 16th February 2011. It is a positive period in love life and relationships too. Beyond 17th February 2011, you could experience a higher level of hurdles and possibility opposition to ideas and relationships. If married, ego with spouse could erupt. New partnerships could come up.
Leo March Horoscope:
Issues with partners or in marital matters could come up till the 15th March 2011. You should remain cautious about fever etc. Health & stamina could dip after the 16th March 2011. Hurdles in routine matters could rise too during this period. Fatigue & level of tiredness could prevail now.
Leo April Horoscope:
Poor stamina & certain amount of challenges overall would remain. Work could experience a slowdown till the 16th April 2011. Important assignments are better postponed after 17th April 2011 or the next month. Improvements in luck and overall growth could come. Chances of travelz possible too.
Leo May Horoscope:
Creative work and spirituality would be present in your outlook. Luck will be good too till the 13th May 2011. Career will grow based on new ideas as well as hard work from the 14th May 2011. People in authority as well as government sources would be supportive. Children related matters will be positive, while investments would blossom.
Leo June Horoscope:
Career will progress well, while you will still experience heightened activity in career. You will experience a position of authority till the 13th June 2011. Income and growth will jump after the 14th June 2011. You will find happiness in social life, while very positive reunion with friends possible now too. Some celebration in the family after the 15th June 2011 possible.
Leo July Horoscope:
Gainful period financially, while socially you would be active too till the 16th July 2011. A dip could be felt in health and stamina overall after the 17th July 2011. Chances of useless expenses, while some losses are possible too. It would be useful to keep the level of activity lower than usual.
Leo August Horoscope:
The month would begin with low activity and some amount of pressures and sluggishness which would remain till the 14th August 2011. Improvements in outlook, followed by rise in activity would come from the 15th August 2011. You should be careful about being egoistic and over aggression. You will experience leadership abilities now.
Leo September Horoscope:
Hard work and aggression would be high. Ego will remain an integral part of thinking as well as attitude. Ego related issues would remain internal and sub conscious till the 15th September 2011, while 16th September 2011 onwards, Ego could be apparent in speech. Finances would remain active and on your mind in the second half of the month. Family matters would be in the focus too.
Leo October Horoscope:
Creative work would bring in growth in finances till the 15th October 2011. Be humble in speech and communications this month. 16th October 2011, onwards your position will rise and growth would come due to your dynamic attitude as well as networking skills. Growth oriented period overall. Possibility of travel.
Leo November Horoscope:
Positive period till 16th November 2011. You will experience growth and rise in repute. You will feel a higher level of energy & creative ability too. 17th November onwards a gradual distance from family & relatives could be felt. There could be some changes in property as well as domestic matters. As long as you are positive, there would be abundant energy to work out matters.
Leo December Horoscope:
Active period in work as well as domestic matters till the 16th December 2011. Some amount of resentment could build up against family members during this time. Avoid conflict. 17th December 2011 onwards, creative energies would be high and you will remain more self centered than usual. Children related matters could remain strained now.
Best wishes to you for a wonderful 2011.
I don't know why but to a certain extend, it's kind of true for me.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Grilling The Reaper
Read this on Leona's Blog and thought it was really, really good.
Moments after Charlie Bobbs died, the grim reaper appeared before his weeping soul.
Grim Reaper (GR) : Now that you’re clear why you’re here, shall we…?
Charles Bobbs (CB) : Hold on. I’m not clear at all! I don’t understand why I’m here!
GR: Well, you’re dead. You just cried looking at your own body…
CB: I know I’m dead. That’s me twisted & sprawled all over the roadside. If that isn’t dead, I don’t know what is…
GR: Then you’re clear.
CB: No, that’s not what I meant! I meant I shouldn’t be dead! I’m only 30 years old, in good health, no criminal records & have a good job. In fact, I was supposed to get a promotion & run a new high-profile project. I’m in my prime & you had an ice-cream truck ran over me while I was having my breakfast! I didn’t even get to finish my tea! I deserve an explanation!
GR: Well, I didn’t drive that truck.
CB: As the Grim Reaper, you dare say that you had nothing to do with my death?
GR: Ok, let’s make things simple. I took you because there’s no other way.
CB: You could let me live!
GR: That isn’t an option. You cannot continue to live. You’re quite a threat to everyone else.
CB: What? A threat? I’m just a builder. I build homes, comfortable ones at that.
GR: That’s not all. You’re also a division head for a development in Cuba. Well, that was supposed to happen next month anyway.
CB: And why is that a reason to have me killed?
GR: You see, you’re a key personnel in having that project finished in time. And since you’re incorruptible, the project will be standing for many years.
CB: That doesn’t make any sense. I died because I do my job?
GR: That development will house some of the world’s most dangerous underworld kingpins who’ll run operations with seamless efficiency. By completing the project, all the key characters will move in, which will then lead to a chain of events.
CB: You’re telling me that by being neighbours, these bosses will have a better working environment? And that will endanger others?
GR: Something like that.
CB: THAT’S ABSURD! They would run operations regardless of where they are. They’ve been doing that for a very long time! It has nothing to do with the estate I’m supposed to be working on.
GR: Not quite. The estate you’re supposed to be working on will not only house the ringleaders. It’ll also house their families. To be more specific, 2 families will merge when their children get married. When that happens, then we’ll have a real problem because, not only do they deal in black market firearms, they instigate political tension & military pressure. Forgot to mention that the firearms are pretty badass - Five megatons bad.
CB: That’s really far from the point. Why kill me & not them instead?
GR: Ironically, killing them is bad for quite a lot of people.
CB: “Ironic” sounds so understated. Why would getting rid of bad guys be a bad thing?
GR: Although their work is detrimental to others, it’s rather essential. You see, they create jobs in various industries both legal & illegal. Without these jobs, a lot of people will suffer especially now when the financial divide is so large. The wealthy are suffocating the poor. Think of their organization as something similar to any government, regardless of policies.
CB: In that case, don’t kill all of them. Take 1 or 2. That should be enough to let me live longer right?
GR: Getting rid of the smallest mob boss will cost 50 people their jobs that will have a complicated ripple effect on their respective societies for a period of time. In your case, if we were to prevent the family merger, we would’ve to get rid of one of the boss’ children, which is not a good idea because that would make things worse. One would cease operations & cause a catastrophic meltdown among global financial institutions. The other would step up operations & eventually, run the nuke business himself. If you died, that’s only 1 life.
CB: Sounds like I was made to be a martyr. You could’ve prevented me from getting that job.
GR: I take lives, not jobs. But I understand that it was quite a dead end for you. Any progression you take from here onwards would be a threat to others.
CB: This isn’t fair. I’ve done my best to be what I am & make something for myself & you just creamed me instead of those troublemakers who you claim, are actually saints. Doesn’t sound fair to me at all!
GR: Well look on the bright side. At least you don’t need anything material anymore. You could go to what people call, “heaven”
CB: It’s far too early for me to go there. I still had not had the chance to see the world. I didn’t even say my goodbyes. Besides, what can I look forward to in “heaven” anyway?
GR: Honestly, there’s nothing much in “heaven”. The fact that people dedicate their lives to being there is rather overrated, although sometimes noble
CB: Sometimes noble? I thought it’s ALWAYS good to want to be good? Besides, I’m not religious at all & I’ve sinned many times, yet I get to go to “heaven”? I’m not only dead, I’m also confused now.
GR: Ok first thing’s first. Good is what your world tells you. Not everyone can agree on all things that are good. You didn’t agree with me that the mafia is inherently good, did you? Now, you’ll also probably disagree with me when I say some God worshipers are not quite as good as you may think.
CB: You’re right. I disagree. How can these worshipers not be good people?
GR: First of all, should it depend on what they’re worshipping? Buddhism, Catholics, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Mormon, Shinto & even Scientology: which do you think is the correct religion? It’d also depend on who’s worshiping. Just so you know, most mafia members are very religious people & some of them even sponsor churches. You think they’d go to “hell” because they’re in the mob? Sometimes yes sometimes no.
CB: Even if the religion is not entirely correct, the fact that they’re worshiping a greater power has to account for something, right? I mean, although the practice may not be the same but in the end they live by the teachings. Basically tells us not to be an asshole to others at whatever the cost.
GR: Frankly, I’m surprised at how naïve you can get. Although religion can offer us some very good advice in life, not everyone practice religion for that reason. Some practice religion because they think they have to. Some practice religion because they want something in return. Some practice religion because they’re afraid of God. Some practice religion because their parents did. Not everyone is sincere.
CB: I know very good religious people who are always kind, helpful & thoughtful to others. They never ask for anything in return & yet they’re always charitable
GR: Which is why I said not everyone is sincere. In fact, step back a little & think, are all non-religious people you know not as kind, helpful, thoughtful or charitable as the religious ones?
CB: Well, some non-religious people I know are not so bad themselves
GR: You see the concept is to have a good life & to be the best you can be. Do not harm others because that doesn’t make you a very nice person. Basically that’s it. If people practice religion so that they can go to “heaven”, then they’re just insulting the religion. Religion is not a competition & “heaven” is not the prize. If people practice religion because they’re afraid of going to “hell”, then they’re just as bad. It’d make more sense if people view religion as a guide & not treat it like a law.
CB: But you mentioned that there’s nothing much in “heaven”, why would people want to go there so badly?
GR: You didn’t know that “heaven” is nothing much before I told you about it, right? Some believe that you can get everything in “heaven”. Even if it’s true, in “heaven”, you can get everything your heart desires: A big house, a supercar, a yacht, hundreds of virgins & a nice little koi pond, I suppose that sometime during eternity, all this would be meaningless. There’s no sense of achievement anymore because there’s no sweat put into it. You don’t appreciate all of it as much because it’s always there for you. Luxury will be tasteless & wouldn’t that scare you? Having everything & forever not able to appreciate any of it. If that were the only thing in “heaven” I would be pretty depressed after a few thousand years.
CB: I’ve not had the chance to enjoy anything when I was alive. Are you saying that, even in death, I can’t be enjoying all that I missed? Sounds like I got the bad end of the deal.
GR: Well, true that it does sound sucky now. But think about it this way, your death saved, potentially, thousands of lives. That’s something not everyone can achieve. In fact, some people are not even worth their own lives.
CB: I was about to say I don’t care about those lives & that I just want my own, but that sounds rather selfish of me.
GR: Well said…
CB: I guess there’s no use in me complaining now. So, what’s going to happen? Will I hang around “heaven” & not enjoy anything? Or is there something else I can do?
GR: After a few thousand years, you could be like me. Or do another job working for the higher power. You could do that in a few hundred years if you’re good enough.
CB: Like you? You mean replace you? I thought you are omnipresent. You can never be replaced?
GR: Who said anything about replacing me? I said be like me. I’m not the only grimreaper here. Thousands of people die each day & I can’t possibly meet all of them & still have time to chat like this with you.
CB: You mean there’s more than one grim reaper?
GR: Makes sense, doesn’t it? Everybody who goes to “heaven” shall be in service of the higher power. They can be the grim reaper, guardian angel, seer or all 3 if they like. Alternatively, they can do nothing. Whichever they prefer. I chose to be the grim reaper because I’m not very good at math.
CB: I suppose I have a seer watching over me, right? Otherwise you people wouldn’t know what would happen if I continue to live. Problem is, I don’t think I have a guardian angel since I’m talking to you so early in my life.
GR: Well, she tried her best. Tried to make you fail on a few occasions but you were too persistent. So you got yourself a good life, which was the death of you
CB: We’re on an irony streak.
GR: Sorry that it had to be this way.
CB: This all sounds strange. It’s as if all my life’s knowledge & beliefs have been ridiculed just by talking to you, a soul working as a grim reaper
GR: Weird isn’t it? Could you imagine, when I died, I was illiterate. I couldn’t understand anything the grim told me. Took me 20 years to finally realize I’m dead. If you’re ready, perhaps we should get back to business?
CB: What business?
GR: Now that you’re clear why you’re here, shall we take a walk? My name is Thomas & I am your guide.
CB: You have a name?
GR: Souls come from people & people have names. Give me some credit here.
CB: Sorry, I honestly didn’t mean it. So what’s it like being dead for so long?
GR: Not much really…
5:51 PM
Grilling The Reaper
Read this on Leona's Blog and thought it was really, really good.Moments after Charlie Bobbs died, the grim reaper appeared before his weeping soul.
Grim Reaper (GR) : Now that you’re clear why you’re here, shall we…?
Charles Bobbs (CB) : Hold on. I’m not clear at all! I don’t understand why I’m here!
GR: Well, you’re dead. You just cried looking at your own body…
CB: I know I’m dead. That’s me twisted & sprawled all over the roadside. If that isn’t dead, I don’t know what is…
GR: Then you’re clear.
CB: No, that’s not what I meant! I meant I shouldn’t be dead! I’m only 30 years old, in good health, no criminal records & have a good job. In fact, I was supposed to get a promotion & run a new high-profile project. I’m in my prime & you had an ice-cream truck ran over me while I was having my breakfast! I didn’t even get to finish my tea! I deserve an explanation!
GR: Well, I didn’t drive that truck.
CB: As the Grim Reaper, you dare say that you had nothing to do with my death?
GR: Ok, let’s make things simple. I took you because there’s no other way.
CB: You could let me live!
GR: That isn’t an option. You cannot continue to live. You’re quite a threat to everyone else.
CB: What? A threat? I’m just a builder. I build homes, comfortable ones at that.
GR: That’s not all. You’re also a division head for a development in Cuba. Well, that was supposed to happen next month anyway.
CB: And why is that a reason to have me killed?
GR: You see, you’re a key personnel in having that project finished in time. And since you’re incorruptible, the project will be standing for many years.
CB: That doesn’t make any sense. I died because I do my job?
GR: That development will house some of the world’s most dangerous underworld kingpins who’ll run operations with seamless efficiency. By completing the project, all the key characters will move in, which will then lead to a chain of events.
CB: You’re telling me that by being neighbours, these bosses will have a better working environment? And that will endanger others?
GR: Something like that.
CB: THAT’S ABSURD! They would run operations regardless of where they are. They’ve been doing that for a very long time! It has nothing to do with the estate I’m supposed to be working on.
GR: Not quite. The estate you’re supposed to be working on will not only house the ringleaders. It’ll also house their families. To be more specific, 2 families will merge when their children get married. When that happens, then we’ll have a real problem because, not only do they deal in black market firearms, they instigate political tension & military pressure. Forgot to mention that the firearms are pretty badass - Five megatons bad.
CB: That’s really far from the point. Why kill me & not them instead?
GR: Ironically, killing them is bad for quite a lot of people.
CB: “Ironic” sounds so understated. Why would getting rid of bad guys be a bad thing?
GR: Although their work is detrimental to others, it’s rather essential. You see, they create jobs in various industries both legal & illegal. Without these jobs, a lot of people will suffer especially now when the financial divide is so large. The wealthy are suffocating the poor. Think of their organization as something similar to any government, regardless of policies.
CB: In that case, don’t kill all of them. Take 1 or 2. That should be enough to let me live longer right?
GR: Getting rid of the smallest mob boss will cost 50 people their jobs that will have a complicated ripple effect on their respective societies for a period of time. In your case, if we were to prevent the family merger, we would’ve to get rid of one of the boss’ children, which is not a good idea because that would make things worse. One would cease operations & cause a catastrophic meltdown among global financial institutions. The other would step up operations & eventually, run the nuke business himself. If you died, that’s only 1 life.
CB: Sounds like I was made to be a martyr. You could’ve prevented me from getting that job.
GR: I take lives, not jobs. But I understand that it was quite a dead end for you. Any progression you take from here onwards would be a threat to others.
CB: This isn’t fair. I’ve done my best to be what I am & make something for myself & you just creamed me instead of those troublemakers who you claim, are actually saints. Doesn’t sound fair to me at all!
GR: Well look on the bright side. At least you don’t need anything material anymore. You could go to what people call, “heaven”
CB: It’s far too early for me to go there. I still had not had the chance to see the world. I didn’t even say my goodbyes. Besides, what can I look forward to in “heaven” anyway?
GR: Honestly, there’s nothing much in “heaven”. The fact that people dedicate their lives to being there is rather overrated, although sometimes noble
CB: Sometimes noble? I thought it’s ALWAYS good to want to be good? Besides, I’m not religious at all & I’ve sinned many times, yet I get to go to “heaven”? I’m not only dead, I’m also confused now.
GR: Ok first thing’s first. Good is what your world tells you. Not everyone can agree on all things that are good. You didn’t agree with me that the mafia is inherently good, did you? Now, you’ll also probably disagree with me when I say some God worshipers are not quite as good as you may think.
CB: You’re right. I disagree. How can these worshipers not be good people?
GR: First of all, should it depend on what they’re worshipping? Buddhism, Catholics, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Mormon, Shinto & even Scientology: which do you think is the correct religion? It’d also depend on who’s worshiping. Just so you know, most mafia members are very religious people & some of them even sponsor churches. You think they’d go to “hell” because they’re in the mob? Sometimes yes sometimes no.
CB: Even if the religion is not entirely correct, the fact that they’re worshiping a greater power has to account for something, right? I mean, although the practice may not be the same but in the end they live by the teachings. Basically tells us not to be an asshole to others at whatever the cost.
GR: Frankly, I’m surprised at how naïve you can get. Although religion can offer us some very good advice in life, not everyone practice religion for that reason. Some practice religion because they think they have to. Some practice religion because they want something in return. Some practice religion because they’re afraid of God. Some practice religion because their parents did. Not everyone is sincere.
CB: I know very good religious people who are always kind, helpful & thoughtful to others. They never ask for anything in return & yet they’re always charitable
GR: Which is why I said not everyone is sincere. In fact, step back a little & think, are all non-religious people you know not as kind, helpful, thoughtful or charitable as the religious ones?
CB: Well, some non-religious people I know are not so bad themselves
GR: You see the concept is to have a good life & to be the best you can be. Do not harm others because that doesn’t make you a very nice person. Basically that’s it. If people practice religion so that they can go to “heaven”, then they’re just insulting the religion. Religion is not a competition & “heaven” is not the prize. If people practice religion because they’re afraid of going to “hell”, then they’re just as bad. It’d make more sense if people view religion as a guide & not treat it like a law.
CB: But you mentioned that there’s nothing much in “heaven”, why would people want to go there so badly?
GR: You didn’t know that “heaven” is nothing much before I told you about it, right? Some believe that you can get everything in “heaven”. Even if it’s true, in “heaven”, you can get everything your heart desires: A big house, a supercar, a yacht, hundreds of virgins & a nice little koi pond, I suppose that sometime during eternity, all this would be meaningless. There’s no sense of achievement anymore because there’s no sweat put into it. You don’t appreciate all of it as much because it’s always there for you. Luxury will be tasteless & wouldn’t that scare you? Having everything & forever not able to appreciate any of it. If that were the only thing in “heaven” I would be pretty depressed after a few thousand years.
CB: I’ve not had the chance to enjoy anything when I was alive. Are you saying that, even in death, I can’t be enjoying all that I missed? Sounds like I got the bad end of the deal.
GR: Well, true that it does sound sucky now. But think about it this way, your death saved, potentially, thousands of lives. That’s something not everyone can achieve. In fact, some people are not even worth their own lives.
CB: I was about to say I don’t care about those lives & that I just want my own, but that sounds rather selfish of me.
GR: Well said…
CB: I guess there’s no use in me complaining now. So, what’s going to happen? Will I hang around “heaven” & not enjoy anything? Or is there something else I can do?
GR: After a few thousand years, you could be like me. Or do another job working for the higher power. You could do that in a few hundred years if you’re good enough.
CB: Like you? You mean replace you? I thought you are omnipresent. You can never be replaced?
GR: Who said anything about replacing me? I said be like me. I’m not the only grimreaper here. Thousands of people die each day & I can’t possibly meet all of them & still have time to chat like this with you.
CB: You mean there’s more than one grim reaper?
GR: Makes sense, doesn’t it? Everybody who goes to “heaven” shall be in service of the higher power. They can be the grim reaper, guardian angel, seer or all 3 if they like. Alternatively, they can do nothing. Whichever they prefer. I chose to be the grim reaper because I’m not very good at math.
CB: I suppose I have a seer watching over me, right? Otherwise you people wouldn’t know what would happen if I continue to live. Problem is, I don’t think I have a guardian angel since I’m talking to you so early in my life.
GR: Well, she tried her best. Tried to make you fail on a few occasions but you were too persistent. So you got yourself a good life, which was the death of you
CB: We’re on an irony streak.
GR: Sorry that it had to be this way.
CB: This all sounds strange. It’s as if all my life’s knowledge & beliefs have been ridiculed just by talking to you, a soul working as a grim reaper
GR: Weird isn’t it? Could you imagine, when I died, I was illiterate. I couldn’t understand anything the grim told me. Took me 20 years to finally realize I’m dead. If you’re ready, perhaps we should get back to business?
CB: What business?
GR: Now that you’re clear why you’re here, shall we take a walk? My name is Thomas & I am your guide.
CB: You have a name?
GR: Souls come from people & people have names. Give me some credit here.
CB: Sorry, I honestly didn’t mean it. So what’s it like being dead for so long?
GR: Not much really…
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
ISFJ personality!
Did a personality quiz and here's the result!
Your Type is
ISFJIntroverted Sensing Feeling Judging Strength of the preferences % 44 25 12 1
Sam guessed my personality right and said whatever it said about ISFJ is like describing me!
ISFJs are characterized above all by their desire to serve others, their "need to be needed." In extreme cases, this need is so strong that standard give-and-take relationships are deeply unsatisfying to them; however, most ISFJs find more than enough with which to occupy themselves within the framework of a normal life. (Since ISFJs, like all SJs, are very much bound by the prevailing social conventions, their form of "service" is likely to exclude any elements of moral or political controversy; they specialize in the local, the personal, and the practical.) ISFJs are often unappreciated, at work, home, and play. Ironically, because they prove over and over that they can be relied on for their loyalty and unstinting, high-quality work, those around them often take them for granted--even take advantage of them. Admittedly, the problem is sometimes aggravated by the ISFJs themselves; for instance, they are notoriously bad at delegating ("If you want it done right, do it yourself"). And although they're hurt by being treated like doormats, they are often unwilling to toot their own horns about their accomplishments because they feel that although they deserve more credit than they're getting, it's somehow wrong to want any sort of reward for doing work (which is supposed to be a virtue in itself). (And as low-profile Is, their actions don't call attention to themselves as with charismatic Es.) Because of all of this, ISFJs are often overworked, and as a result may suffer from psychosomatic illnesses.
In the workplace, ISFJs are methodical and accurate workers, often with very good memories and unexpected analytic abilities; they are also good with people in small-group or one-on-one situations because of their patient and genuinely sympathetic approach to dealing with others. ISFJs make pleasant and reliable co-workers and exemplary employees, but tend to be harried and uncomfortable in supervisory roles. They are capable of forming strong loyalties, but these are personal rather than institutional loyalties; if someone they've bonded with in this way leaves the company, the ISFJ will leave with them, if given the option. Traditional careers for an ISFJ include: teaching, social work, most religious work, nursing, medicine (general practice only), clerical and and secretarial work of any kind, and some kinds of administrative careers.
While their work ethic is high on the ISFJ priority list, their families are the centers of their lives. ISFJs are extremely warm and demonstrative within the family circle--and often possessive of their loved ones, as well. When these include Es who want to socialize with the rest of the world, or self-contained ITs, the ISFJ must learn to adjust to these behaviors and not interpret them as rejection. Being SJs, they place a strong emphasis on conventional behavior (although, unlike STJs, they are usually as concerned with being "nice" as with strict propriety); if any of their nearest and dearest depart from the straight-and-narrow, it causes the ISFJ major embarrassment: the closer the relationship and the more public the act, the more intense the embarrassment (a fact which many of their teenage children take gleeful advantage of). Over time, however, ISFJs usually mellow, and learn to regard the culprits as harmless eccentrics :-). Needless to say, ISFJs take infinite trouble over meals, gifts, celebrations, etc., for their loved ones--although strong Js may tend to focus more on what the recipient should want rather than what they do want.
Like most Is, ISFJs have a few, close friends. They are extremely loyal to these, and are ready to provide emotional and practical support at a moment's notice. (However, like most Fs they hate confrontation; if you get into a fight, don't expect them to jump in after you. You can count on them, however, run and get the nearest authority figure.) Unlike with EPs, the older the friendship is, the more an ISFJ will value it. One ISFJ trait that is easily misunderstood by those who haven't known them long is that they are often unable to either hide or articulate any distress they may be feeling. For instance, an ISFJ child may be reproved for "sulking," the actual cause of which is a combination of physical illness plus misguided "good manners." An adult ISFJ may drive a (later ashamed) friend or SO into a fit of temper over the ISFJ's unexplained moodiness, only afterwards to explain about a death in the family they "didn't want to burden anyone with." Those close to ISFJs should learn to watch for the warning signs in these situations and take the initiative themselves to uncover the problem.
http://typelogic.com/isfj.html
Find out about your own personality type and go read about it!
11:06 PM
ISFJ personality!
Did a personality quiz and here's the result!ISFJ
| Introverted | Sensing | Feeling | Judging |
| Strength of the preferences % | |||
| 44 | 25 | 12 | 1 |
Sam guessed my personality right and said whatever it said about ISFJ is like describing me!
ISFJs are characterized above all by their desire to serve others, their "need to be needed." In extreme cases, this need is so strong that standard give-and-take relationships are deeply unsatisfying to them; however, most ISFJs find more than enough with which to occupy themselves within the framework of a normal life. (Since ISFJs, like all SJs, are very much bound by the prevailing social conventions, their form of "service" is likely to exclude any elements of moral or political controversy; they specialize in the local, the personal, and the practical.)
ISFJs are often unappreciated, at work, home, and play. Ironically, because they prove over and over that they can be relied on for their loyalty and unstinting, high-quality work, those around them often take them for granted--even take advantage of them. Admittedly, the problem is sometimes aggravated by the ISFJs themselves; for instance, they are notoriously bad at delegating ("If you want it done right, do it yourself"). And although they're hurt by being treated like doormats, they are often unwilling to toot their own horns about their accomplishments because they feel that although they deserve more credit than they're getting, it's somehow wrong to want any sort of reward for doing work (which is supposed to be a virtue in itself). (And as low-profile Is, their actions don't call attention to themselves as with charismatic Es.) Because of all of this, ISFJs are often overworked, and as a result may suffer from psychosomatic illnesses.
In the workplace, ISFJs are methodical and accurate workers, often with very good memories and unexpected analytic abilities; they are also good with people in small-group or one-on-one situations because of their patient and genuinely sympathetic approach to dealing with others. ISFJs make pleasant and reliable co-workers and exemplary employees, but tend to be harried and uncomfortable in supervisory roles. They are capable of forming strong loyalties, but these are personal rather than institutional loyalties; if someone they've bonded with in this way leaves the company, the ISFJ will leave with them, if given the option. Traditional careers for an ISFJ include: teaching, social work, most religious work, nursing, medicine (general practice only), clerical and and secretarial work of any kind, and some kinds of administrative careers.
While their work ethic is high on the ISFJ priority list, their families are the centers of their lives. ISFJs are extremely warm and demonstrative within the family circle--and often possessive of their loved ones, as well. When these include Es who want to socialize with the rest of the world, or self-contained ITs, the ISFJ must learn to adjust to these behaviors and not interpret them as rejection. Being SJs, they place a strong emphasis on conventional behavior (although, unlike STJs, they are usually as concerned with being "nice" as with strict propriety); if any of their nearest and dearest depart from the straight-and-narrow, it causes the ISFJ major embarrassment: the closer the relationship and the more public the act, the more intense the embarrassment (a fact which many of their teenage children take gleeful advantage of). Over time, however, ISFJs usually mellow, and learn to regard the culprits as harmless eccentrics :-). Needless to say, ISFJs take infinite trouble over meals, gifts, celebrations, etc., for their loved ones--although strong Js may tend to focus more on what the recipient should want rather than what they do want.
Like most Is, ISFJs have a few, close friends. They are extremely loyal to these, and are ready to provide emotional and practical support at a moment's notice. (However, like most Fs they hate confrontation; if you get into a fight, don't expect them to jump in after you. You can count on them, however, run and get the nearest authority figure.) Unlike with EPs, the older the friendship is, the more an ISFJ will value it. One ISFJ trait that is easily misunderstood by those who haven't known them long is that they are often unable to either hide or articulate any distress they may be feeling. For instance, an ISFJ child may be reproved for "sulking," the actual cause of which is a combination of physical illness plus misguided "good manners." An adult ISFJ may drive a (later ashamed) friend or SO into a fit of temper over the ISFJ's unexplained moodiness, only afterwards to explain about a death in the family they "didn't want to burden anyone with." Those close to ISFJs should learn to watch for the warning signs in these situations and take the initiative themselves to uncover the problem.
http://typelogic.com/isfj.html
Find out about your own personality type and go read about it!
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Friday, September 10, 2010
I've been checking for Mr Shafiq's enlistment date for a couple of months already, and today, I decided to prank him.
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*come ot oready??
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*OMGOMGOMG
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*EH OMG DUN TELL ME PLZ
*i go check myself
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*you sure?
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*omg dunt ell me
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*it's not out
*
Good evening Mr MOHAMED SHAFIQ S/O MOHAMED NAJIB.
Your enlistment date is not finalised yet. An enlistment notice will be sent to you two months before your enlistment date. For further enquiries, please call our Call Center at 1800-3676767 or email to us at contact@ns.sg.
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*CB LA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*got me shocked sia
*knn
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*my eyes literally popped out
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*EPIC!
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*my heart was at my mouth
*!!!!
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*HAHAHAHAHAA
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*walao leh
9:00 PM
I've been checking for Mr Shafiq's enlistment date for a couple of months already, and today, I decided to prank him.
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*come ot oready??
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*OMGOMGOMG
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*EH OMG DUN TELL ME PLZ
*i go check myself
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*you sure?
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*omg dunt ell me
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*it's not out
*
Good evening Mr MOHAMED SHAFIQ S/O MOHAMED NAJIB.
Your enlistment date is not finalised yet. An enlistment notice will be sent to you two months before your enlistment date. For further enquiries, please call our Call Center at 1800-3676767 or email to us at contact@ns.sg.
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*CB LA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*got me shocked sia
*knn
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*my eyes literally popped out
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*EPIC!
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*my heart was at my mouth
*!!!!
JSlogy says (8:59 PM):
*HAHAHAHAHAA
Afyq-jjang [Every Dream Without You Is A Nightmare] >.< says (8:59 PM):
*walao leh
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
I turn 21 today.
12:12 AM
I turn 21 today.
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