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Saturday, October 22, 2005
A Short Choice Weekend Update
I was on the service team last weekend for Choice 78. Since I'm not suppose to reveal much about the camp experience let's just say that serving the participants is waaay more fun than being a participant. Sure it was really tiring but it was just so exciting doing things for people and being appreciated for it. Just feel the love baby!
It's been 6 days now and I'm still a little bit high on all that. Hopefully the Choicees for number 78 would feel the love of God reflected to them and come back to serve....'coz my fellow Choicees and I would absolutely want to meet them again!
Ok, now for those of you wondering what this is all about, come over and see for yourself. Choice weekends are held twice in a year.
PS. I received a red red rose! ;)
I was on the service team last weekend for Choice 78. Since I'm not suppose to reveal much about the camp experience let's just say that serving the participants is waaay more fun than being a participant. Sure it was really tiring but it was just so exciting doing things for people and being appreciated for it. Just feel the love baby!
It's been 6 days now and I'm still a little bit high on all that. Hopefully the Choicees for number 78 would feel the love of God reflected to them and come back to serve....'coz my fellow Choicees and I would absolutely want to meet them again!
Ok, now for those of you wondering what this is all about, come over and see for yourself. Choice weekends are held twice in a year.
PS. I received a red red rose! ;)
Friday, October 14, 2005
Gosh I'm so Tired I'll Post Something Real Later
In the meantime....
In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods:
On a Sear's hairdryer:
"Do not use while sleeping."
(Gee that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
On a bag of Fritos:
"You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside."
(The shoplifter special)
On a bar of Dial soap:
"Directions: Use like regular soap."
(And that would be how ...?)
On some Swanson frozen dinners:
"Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(But it's *just* a suggestion)
On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom):
"Do not turn upside down."
(Too late!)
On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
"Product will be hot after heating."
(As night follows day . . .)
On packaging for a Rowenta iron:
"Do not iron clothes on body."
(But wouldn't this save me more time?)
On Boot's Children Cough Medicine:
"Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)
On Nytol Sleep Aid:
"Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(One would hope.)
On most brands of Christmas lights:
"For indoor or outdoor use only."
(As opposed to what?)
On a Japanese food processor:
"Not to be used for the other use."
(I gotta admit, I'm curious.)
On Sainsbury's peanuts:
"Warning: contains nuts."
(Talk about a news flash.)
On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
"Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
( Step 3: Fly Delta.)
On a child's Superman costume:
"Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
(I don't blame the company. I blame parents for this one.)
On a Swedish chainsaw:
"Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
(Was there a lot of this happening somewhere? My God!)
In the meantime....
In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods:
On a Sear's hairdryer:
"Do not use while sleeping."
(Gee that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
On a bag of Fritos:
"You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside."
(The shoplifter special)
On a bar of Dial soap:
"Directions: Use like regular soap."
(And that would be how ...?)
On some Swanson frozen dinners:
"Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(But it's *just* a suggestion)
On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom):
"Do not turn upside down."
(Too late!)
On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
"Product will be hot after heating."
(As night follows day . . .)
On packaging for a Rowenta iron:
"Do not iron clothes on body."
(But wouldn't this save me more time?)
On Boot's Children Cough Medicine:
"Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)
On Nytol Sleep Aid:
"Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(One would hope.)
On most brands of Christmas lights:
"For indoor or outdoor use only."
(As opposed to what?)
On a Japanese food processor:
"Not to be used for the other use."
(I gotta admit, I'm curious.)
On Sainsbury's peanuts:
"Warning: contains nuts."
(Talk about a news flash.)
On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
"Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
( Step 3: Fly Delta.)
On a child's Superman costume:
"Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
(I don't blame the company. I blame parents for this one.)
On a Swedish chainsaw:
"Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
(Was there a lot of this happening somewhere? My God!)
Sunday, October 09, 2005
RollingStone.com: Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge : My Chemical Romance : Review
Damn! This CD must be played loud...head-achingly loud! Damn it! That's good!!
Damn! This CD must be played loud...head-achingly loud! Damn it! That's good!!
How to Write More Clearly, Think More Clearly, and Learn Complex Material More Easily
IT folks should learn to write better. Some of the manuals and 'tutorials' I've read are poorly written, so let's hope these tips help.
IT folks should learn to write better. Some of the manuals and 'tutorials' I've read are poorly written, so let's hope these tips help.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Cute Animal Quiz! What Cute Animal Are You?
Found in many lakes and ponds, ducks are a common site the world over. Known for their famous quack, ducks tend to congregate in flocks or go off on their own in pairs. As a duck, you may seem friendly at times but will not hesitate to bite if someone is bothering you. Your love for travel and your ability to swim are some reasons why you are a duck.
You were almost a: Pony or a Frog
You are least like a: Turtle or a GroundhogCute Animals Quiz
You Are A: Duck!
Found in many lakes and ponds, ducks are a common site the world over. Known for their famous quack, ducks tend to congregate in flocks or go off on their own in pairs. As a duck, you may seem friendly at times but will not hesitate to bite if someone is bothering you. Your love for travel and your ability to swim are some reasons why you are a duck.You were almost a: Pony or a Frog
You are least like a: Turtle or a GroundhogCute Animals Quiz
Sunday, October 02, 2005
An Eventful Weekend
Well, what an eventful weekend that was! At least one event might have long lasting effects on my so called life. I'm afraid I'm too tired to really think up really interesting prose so I'm just gonna list events down real lazy like. (Just for my own reference later.)
1. Starting with Friday, had to be at a customer's site to work. It's stressful as usual but I guess it's just to be expected of work (they call it 'work', not 'play').
2. Friday evening, walked up the Bukit Nanas Hill (that's redundant i know, Bukit=Hill in Malay) to have sumptuous buffet dinner with colleagues in KL Tower. The meal was provided by one of the company's business partners.
It was my first time up there and the restaurant was revolving. Didn't have time to enjoy the view though because they had lots of meat and I chowed down quite a lot.
3. That turned out to be a foolish move since I had my first Hip-Hop dance class soon after. Joined some other colleagues for the class which just proved how fat and old I am. At least that's how i felt when we were warming up and doing body stretches.
The actual dance moves were quite cool though. I don't regret joining this class since it was quite a good workout and i needed the exercise. Moreover, I learn a new skill and that beats a gym membership anyday!
4. Saturday morning, gave tuition to a 9 yr old kid. Her mom asked for one extra hour because of an upcoming exam and then the next Saturday off. Good idea, so I tried to keep the kinetic little monster focused on her studies for yet another hour. (She's lovable though.)
5. When afternoon came, attended the next Choice service meeting at the Assumption Church in P.J. Unfortunately, I wished we got more actual work done but my partner had to leave for work. Poor her!
6. Had a very interesting dinner with someone...
7. Came back thinking maybe i can just sit down and chill-out with some music or an episode of Gilmore Girls or Battlestar Galactica, but alas, I checked my email regarding the rock climbing course for the next day and realized I desperately need some track bottom pants preferably stretchable ones! So I rushed back out to the nearest supermarket: Fajar.
Now this place, it's not exactly happening but they have a lot of really well priced clothing and funny enough, they play really good Malay music over the PA!
Ha! I never thought Malay pop rock and hard rock could sound so cool.
Anyway, there I was in the changing room and a short discussion about sociology came on over the PA. Some James Dobson discussed the topic, "Which sex needs the opposite sex even more than the ..err...other sex." Sorry, i'm paraphrasing from memory here!
Anyway, 'Doctor' Dobson said that traditionally it might seem that women might need men more than men need women because men are the providers and that women have a biological clock clicking down.
However, studies have shown that men need women more and that they need to be married soon. Meaning, this need should be more important to men than women. This is probably because more men than women are losers and bums such as criminals, drug addicts and so on. So what happens is that society is less willing to give unmarried men jobs, room rentals etc. For example, people tend to be more willing to rent out rooms to former female convicts than male convicts. Society seems to trust females more.
Adding to that, modern females are more independent in every way so they really don't need a husband as much as guys need wives. Then the 'Doctor' advised that men get married earlier to get rid of this 'social liability'.
Whoa! Food for thought...
8. A colleague then called to ask about some work-related issues so I had to go home and squeeze in some computer programming.
9. Sunday morning, woke up, did the laundry and hung them out to dry. Then packed, stopped by Seven-Eleven for a bit of quickie breakfast and picked a nearby colleague up, headed towards Batu Caves for some rock climbing.
We all met up, breakfasted and started for the nearby limestone hills.
It was a beginner course but i'm ashamed to say I could only make it half-way up the rocks. More proof of how unfit I've become due to years of accumulated neglect. :((
Oh well, at least I'm now familiar with some of the techniques of rock climbing.
10. So now I'm back here home typing this. I have to test the module I wrote last night and I've an appointment with another tuition student later tonight. YAAWN!
Ouch!
We all probably have scratches, bruises, rope burns and blisters all over our bodies by now.
Well, what an eventful weekend that was! At least one event might have long lasting effects on my so called life. I'm afraid I'm too tired to really think up really interesting prose so I'm just gonna list events down real lazy like. (Just for my own reference later.)
1. Starting with Friday, had to be at a customer's site to work. It's stressful as usual but I guess it's just to be expected of work (they call it 'work', not 'play').
2. Friday evening, walked up the Bukit Nanas Hill (that's redundant i know, Bukit=Hill in Malay) to have sumptuous buffet dinner with colleagues in KL Tower. The meal was provided by one of the company's business partners.
It was my first time up there and the restaurant was revolving. Didn't have time to enjoy the view though because they had lots of meat and I chowed down quite a lot.
3. That turned out to be a foolish move since I had my first Hip-Hop dance class soon after. Joined some other colleagues for the class which just proved how fat and old I am. At least that's how i felt when we were warming up and doing body stretches.
The actual dance moves were quite cool though. I don't regret joining this class since it was quite a good workout and i needed the exercise. Moreover, I learn a new skill and that beats a gym membership anyday!
4. Saturday morning, gave tuition to a 9 yr old kid. Her mom asked for one extra hour because of an upcoming exam and then the next Saturday off. Good idea, so I tried to keep the kinetic little monster focused on her studies for yet another hour. (She's lovable though.)
5. When afternoon came, attended the next Choice service meeting at the Assumption Church in P.J. Unfortunately, I wished we got more actual work done but my partner had to leave for work. Poor her!
6. Had a very interesting dinner with someone...
7. Came back thinking maybe i can just sit down and chill-out with some music or an episode of Gilmore Girls or Battlestar Galactica, but alas, I checked my email regarding the rock climbing course for the next day and realized I desperately need some track bottom pants preferably stretchable ones! So I rushed back out to the nearest supermarket: Fajar.
Now this place, it's not exactly happening but they have a lot of really well priced clothing and funny enough, they play really good Malay music over the PA!
Ha! I never thought Malay pop rock and hard rock could sound so cool.
Anyway, there I was in the changing room and a short discussion about sociology came on over the PA. Some James Dobson discussed the topic, "Which sex needs the opposite sex even more than the ..err...other sex." Sorry, i'm paraphrasing from memory here!
Anyway, 'Doctor' Dobson said that traditionally it might seem that women might need men more than men need women because men are the providers and that women have a biological clock clicking down.
However, studies have shown that men need women more and that they need to be married soon. Meaning, this need should be more important to men than women. This is probably because more men than women are losers and bums such as criminals, drug addicts and so on. So what happens is that society is less willing to give unmarried men jobs, room rentals etc. For example, people tend to be more willing to rent out rooms to former female convicts than male convicts. Society seems to trust females more.
Adding to that, modern females are more independent in every way so they really don't need a husband as much as guys need wives. Then the 'Doctor' advised that men get married earlier to get rid of this 'social liability'.
Whoa! Food for thought...
8. A colleague then called to ask about some work-related issues so I had to go home and squeeze in some computer programming.
9. Sunday morning, woke up, did the laundry and hung them out to dry. Then packed, stopped by Seven-Eleven for a bit of quickie breakfast and picked a nearby colleague up, headed towards Batu Caves for some rock climbing.
We all met up, breakfasted and started for the nearby limestone hills.
It was a beginner course but i'm ashamed to say I could only make it half-way up the rocks. More proof of how unfit I've become due to years of accumulated neglect. :((
Oh well, at least I'm now familiar with some of the techniques of rock climbing.
10. So now I'm back here home typing this. I have to test the module I wrote last night and I've an appointment with another tuition student later tonight. YAAWN!
Ouch!
We all probably have scratches, bruises, rope burns and blisters all over our bodies by now.
