Thursday, February 28, 2008

American Idol

This year's contenders are WOW! so many good voices, good looks, good range of pitch - touch choice to vote.

Ryan Seacrest, I think, is perhaps taking it just a tad too far, in his 'rudeness' to Simon. he has quite a few times now, thanked Randy and Paula but deliberately ignored Simon. I mean, its okay to do it once or twice, but to continue is a bit rich.

i like simon. i think he's very forthright and blunt, but mostly fairly accurate. as they say, "the truth hurts".
so it really is not fair for people like Ryan to be blatantly rude, and what takes the cake is that the contestants now think they can have a shot at Simon too - this guy David was SO rude! I'm glad Simon came back telling him off, but in such a professional way.....

The Brits do have some class - as can be seen at the Oscars... the Brits have such a short, concise, and meaningful acceptance speech, spoken with class and panache - none of this drama that others put out....

Monday, February 25, 2008

Progress??? or regress....

when i was 17, i had a day job and attended night classes. i'd take a bus home after class at 9.30 pm, and quite often my dad would wait for me at the bus stop. sometimes, he doesn't, and i'd walk about 3km home, alone, in the dark - street lights were not plentiful where we lived.

but i had no fear; and it was safe. my parents hardly feared for me either.

the worst that i had encountered was a 'flasher' but apart from showing his goods at the side of the road and at the back of the bus, he was harmless.

today, through the media, there is at least one case a day concerning young ladies and children who are raped and killed, or robbed, kidnapped. parents no longer allow children to go anywhere alone; especially girls.

taxis are a no-no for girls unless there are guys with them - there are so many cases of taxi drivers taking advantage of young girl or girls.

yet youngsters are so nonchalant about it all - they think it will not happen to them! they are invincible!

young ladies and teenagers, be careful, it CAN happen to the best of people. better be safe than sorry.
always go anywhere in groups of friends, never walk in alleyways, lorongs, or quiet areas, be it day or night. and if you have to take a taxi, be sure there are guy friends in the taxi, otherwise get your parents or relatives to take you around.

it seems that KL/Malaysia is not the only place that's full of deranged and demented people - UK is just as bad, and USA, and I'm sure many other countries.

So what is the world coming to!

Friday, February 22, 2008

Adaptations

So, we'll go no more a roving

So late into the night,

Though the heart be still as loving,

And the moon be still as bright.

Though the night was made for loving,

And the day returns too soon,

Yet we'll go no more a roving

By the light of the moon.

I speak not, I trace not, I breathe not thy name,

There is grief in the sound, there is guilt in the fame:

But the tear which now burns on my cheek may impart

The deep thoughts that dwell in that silence of heart.

Too brief our passion, too short the meet

There was a time, I need not name,

When all our feelings were the same

In secret we met ---

In silence I grieve,

If I should meet thee

How should I greet thee? ---

With silence and tears?

Or words and smiles.

By day or night, in weal or woe,

This heart, no longer free,

Must bear the love it cannot show,

And silent ache for thee.

Till I shall be forgot,

And senseless, as the mouldering stone

Which tells that I shall be no more.

Heartfelt


to quote Helen Keller "the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the Heart."

isn't it so true, yet sadly, it is a rare commodity, especially in big cities like KL. everywhere you go, status is so important. the higher your status and position, the more 'friends' you have - and many of us think these are the beautiful people.

It only takes someone to fall from grace, to really know who his/her real friends are. those that are left behind are the ones that are beautiful from the heart, not from sight. sad that it has to be a negative situation to bring out the truth.

many of us have a fairly wide circle of 'friends' - but how many of us can truthfully say that when we are in need of real help, we know who to turn to.....
come on, be honest with yourself - not many, right.

for those of you who have a few good friends whom you can rely upon, treasure them. but should one of them disappoint you one day by showing their true colours, don't fret - such is life, you're not the only one.

enjoy the friendship while you can; and along the way, maybe you can discover where their hearts are - whether they FEEL for you, or do they just see what you are and what you have.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

women drivers! some .....

we have some pretty awful, inconsiderate and ought-to-be-shot male drivers; but when women stuff up in their driving, they win an oscar for it.

this car in front, in broad daylight at noon mind you, was inching its way from the left lane to the right, and getting right into my way. so the very considerate me, who usually just steps on the brakes and allows it to happen because I don't want to get all upset and shout expletives, in the process getting a heartburn, decided 'enough was enough'.

so, a loud hoot from me and she heard it, voila! she swerved back into her lane. but guess what, when i passed her (and realised it was a 'her' and a very young one), i noticed that she was spaced out - looked at me through glazed eyes and the 'feel sorry for me' look.

wonder if she was high on viagra or heroine.

so young ladies, if you think you qualify to be on the roads like the rest of us matured people, make sure you live up to expectations... don't let us women down!

Monday, February 18, 2008

mrs addams

amy what-house. in rehab but still winning grammies. what is the world coming to?

firstly, she reminds me of mrs addams with that frightening hairdo and eye make-up (Cher did a much better job). secondly, she gets rewarded even though she is such a bad role model for youngsters - imagine the young today, many whom are pretty brainless, thinking that to be a top celeb and to win multiple awards is to be in drugs and alcohol.

what's happened to good old fashioned hard work and a good voice.

I must give her credit though - she does have a good voice - so why can't she put it to good use, and work hard for the awards, just like all of us.

And here is poor Edison Chen, having his privacy totally invaded and taken advantage of. there are millions of people out there who do worse things in private with their video recorders, but that's exactly what PRIVATE means - known only to those involved, in the confines of the private domain of home and property. NOT for public consumption unless permission is granted - Be they stars or ordinary folk.

The same principle as letters and mails. surely we don't open an envelope which is not addressed to us, nor do we read an email which is not addressed to us - or do we?

I think we should truly respect people's privacy, regardless of how much of a celeb they are or aren't. such irresponsible acts for self-glory have destroyed so many people, so many marriages, so many relationships.

So why don't people stop constructing doors? Let the whole world see what happens. Imagine how much is saved if developers didn't have to construct doors and gates ...

Sunday, February 17, 2008

remembered with a smile

How would you like to be remembered?

I'd like to be remembered with a smile, and with love - if we can achieve that, then we have done something right in this life.

it was really nice to meet ex-staff and colleagues after a period of time, and still get the same respect, excitement, and warmth from them. Lots of hugs, smiles, and genuine pleasure to meet again. it is not often that staff and ex colleagues remember you with such warmth - it is a blessing far more valuable than all the money in the world.

I mean, we DO need a lot of money, but it's not everything. It can't buy you friends, and respect, and love.
But someone told me once "who needs friends, respect and love ? Money tops it all - no money, no friends, no respect, no love"

I say, one certainly has more 'friends', more 'respect' and more 'love' when one is rich. But true friendship and love is is not so easy to find.

So when you have it, reciprocate and treasure it.

Back in the days when I was a wee youngster, i would walk up to a stranger and say "you have a nice dress on", or "you are very good looking" - and I know I have made someone's day, at least brought a smile to someone's face.

I don't see why we can't still do it - everyone loves to hear something nice. We are too intense in this hectic world today, so let's put a smile on another person's face and perhaps make the world a better place - as they say a long time ago "make love, not war"

That's my politics for the day :)

Friday, February 15, 2008

it does

I was beginning to think I was blogging into thin air - no visitors, no comments. Here I was, visiting everyone's blog, and also having fun with MM's, and Patrick Teoh's, and noting all the visitors and comments ..... so envious

see what I tell you - everyone should have at least a football team of children! then, if no one visits your blog, at least your children will.

thank you, girls.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Postmen

so what's with postmen and post offices?

aren't they supposed to deliver mail, be they common mail or registered?

so why do they leave you a note to say they tried to deliver but we were not in - and then insist we have to collect it from the post office! why can't they try again a second time and a third time before inconveniencing us to drive all the way to the post office which is 5 km away, find a parking space, and then wait 20 minutes to collect an envelope?

and to top it, the post office does not open on public holidays. so we have to collect the 'package' on a working day. Just as well I don't have to clock into office with the punch card system, otherwise I would have had to take a day off, just to pick up this elusive envelope.

Pos Malaysia should adopt the "if you don't deliver the first time, try again until you succeed".

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Grumpy old people


why can't grown-ups act like grown-ups?

just because they are parents and older, they think they are always right! that they have the right to be unreasonable and expect perfection - but perfection according to whose standards?

I don't believe that there are always clear rights and wrongs - there's usually two sides of the story. but as long as all of us remember that we should not harm another, nor deliberately destroy another person's soul or reputation, nor deliberately be disrespectful, and as long as we know how to acknowledge our mistakes and regret the wrong words or actions said or done at the wrong time, we should all forgive one another and not keep the ugliness going just to feed one's ego and selfishness.

We are all here to learn from each other, no matter how young the other person is, there is always something that we can learn from them, if only our minds are open, and we are receptive to another person's viewpoint.

One will be amazed at what revelations lay ahead.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

CNY fever

never mind the computer viruses; the Chinese New Year fever is not far behind....

one can vouch that this will be a very quiet CNY - no parties, no to-ing and fro-ing of mandarins, no visiting in the humidity, no frolicking in decor and the lot - just a relaxing, laidback, well-earned rest.
The minute you lift the phone to talk to someone, or answer an incoming call, and wham! you're in the thick of all the arrangements, the rush to buy the best mandarins, the onset of invitations and counter-invitations - and before you know it - the whole CNY period is packed with activities.

Guess you have to look at it from the positive side - you are still wanted, you are still recognised, and you have friends... albeit, a very expensive affair of ang-pows and gifts.

I'm so glad CNY comes but only once a year.