I took up swimming lessons during Primary school days. During that time, the coach didn’t do a good job and how I got water phobia was at my last swimming lesson. We were asked to jump down from the diving board and since then I had my water phobia.
We took up swimming lessons since Dec because Adeline says that she wants to overcome her water phobia as well. Due to the bad weather, we have been missing all the lessons; Finally, Today I’m able to attend my 6th swimming lessons. I was not confidence about swimming again due to lack of practice. After a few rounds of "testing" water at the medium pool, I finally use my courage to overcome my water phobia. I managed to swim in frog style across the pool without feel much fear in it.
I realised that when I learn a skill, I really got to focus on what I'm doing and tries to apply 100% within my capability. It will be much easier for me to digest and learn. The swimming instructor is very strict but yet he is patience with me. He knows exact where my mistakes lies and correct me immediately. He still jokes that if I were about to die, he will be the first to rescue me... Thanks to him that I have overcome my water phobia. I think very soon I should able to swimming one full lap without fear :)
I feel that it is important to have a proper training and a good coach, really does makes a difference to a person who wants to learn but doesn't have the skills yet.
30 April, 2008
29 April, 2008
Monolo in the City
Have you heard of "Manolo Blahnik"? I didn't know who he is until i saw the news on Manolo shoes came to singapore. His designed shoes were unique and creative. There were lots of variety of shoes, there is one quite funky one like having 4 heals on each shoe!
Okay interesting, I'm still wondering how to wear and walk with that, but nevermind...
Located at The Shopping Gallery, #02-03, that luxury brand haven at Hilton Hotel Singapore, the Manolo boutique is 884 square feet of bliss, carrying more than 100 styles over the season.
Some little background about Manolo Blahnik
I having quite an obsession about shoes lately. Therefore, I went to search for more information about this famous designer.
Manolo Blahnik CBE (born November 27, 1942) is a Spanish fashion designer and an eponymous fashion label, one of the world's most prominent in women's shoes.
Born in Santa Cruz de La Palma in the Canary Islands to a Czech father and a Spanish mother and raised on a banana plantation, Blahnik graduated from the University of Geneva with a degree in literature in 1965 and went on to study art in Paris. He moved to London in 1970 and opened his first shop in 1973 by buying out an existing shop called Zapata in Chelsea.
His shoes, sold around the world, range in price from hundreds to thousands of dollars. They often come with stiletto heels, which can reach as high as five and a half inches, and embellishments with beads, laces, or ribbons. The television show "Sex and the City" mentioned his shoes so often that it helped cement his place in pop culture, and he was said to be the "fifth star" of the show after the show's four lead actresses. The Sex and the City episode titled "A Vogue Idea" centers around the black patent mary jane style that Manolo Blahnik calls 'Campari'. The price of the Campari shoe as of the year 2007 is $555 at Neiman Marcus which has been raised from its $495 price of 2002-03.
Manolo Blahnik began his extraordinary career in the Seventies and continues to be a champion of timeless and beautifully crafted designs. His shoes are synonymous with high glamour and full-throttle sex appeal and have become as famous as the women who wear them.
At the time, Blahnik wanted to be a theatre designer but, once he had been persuaded to show the editor-in-chief of US Vogue of his sketches and after admiring the shoes he had on - a tiny Edwardian pair from Portobello Market - Vreeland insisted that he "should concentrate on the funny little things on the feet". And Blahnik obeyed.
His first collection was designed for Ossie Clark in 1972, but over the years, Blahnik's shoes have graced the catwalks of the world's leading designers including Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, John Galliano and Michael Kors. In 1973, he opened Zapata, a boutique on Old Church Street in London which soon became regularly frequented by Bianca Jagger, Marie Helvin and Jerry Hall. Blahnik became a pseudo-uncle to the baby Jade Jagger and would visit Bianca at home frequently. He even changed Jade's nappies.
Now universally known as 'Manolo's', Blahnik's shoes are coveted by a long list of famous clientele from celebrities to royalty. Bianca wore them to make her famous Studio 54 entrance on a white horse in 1977, Diana, Princess of Wales wore them to the Serpentine Gallery in 1994 on the night that Prince Charles admitted his infidelity on television and Kylie Minogue wore them for the cover of her 2001 comeback album. Madonna once described shoes designed by Blahnik as "better than sex" and added that, "what's more, they last longer". Blahnik, known for a wit as sharp as the heels he is famous for making, simply responded: "You have to admire her, she hides her lack of talent so well.
Blahnik's status as a cultural phenomenon was reaffirmed when Marge Simpson wore a pair of his mules during a 1991 episode of The Simpsons. Later, his name became even better known when his designs took 'supporting roles' on the hit television shows Absolutely Fabulous and Sex And The City.
A craftsman with an impeccable eye for detail, Blahnik plays the major part in the creation of his designs, from the initial sketches to creating his own advertising campaigns which always feature his drawings. During his 30-year career, they have become sought after in their own right, raising £10,000 at a charity auction in the United States in 2000. Yet, his business is remarkably small with only one shop in London and a second boutique in New York. Named Accessory Designer of the Year by the British Fashion Council in 1990 and 1999, Blahnik also has honorary doctorates from the Royal London College of Art and the Royal Society of Arts of Britain. In 2003, he was honoured with a retrospective exhibition of his drawings, memorabilia and collections at the Design Museum in London.
Visit this website to see his "limited edition" shoes.
Okay interesting, I'm still wondering how to wear and walk with that, but nevermind...
Located at The Shopping Gallery, #02-03, that luxury brand haven at Hilton Hotel Singapore, the Manolo boutique is 884 square feet of bliss, carrying more than 100 styles over the season.
Some little background about Manolo Blahnik
I having quite an obsession about shoes lately. Therefore, I went to search for more information about this famous designer.
Manolo Blahnik CBE (born November 27, 1942) is a Spanish fashion designer and an eponymous fashion label, one of the world's most prominent in women's shoes.
Born in Santa Cruz de La Palma in the Canary Islands to a Czech father and a Spanish mother and raised on a banana plantation, Blahnik graduated from the University of Geneva with a degree in literature in 1965 and went on to study art in Paris. He moved to London in 1970 and opened his first shop in 1973 by buying out an existing shop called Zapata in Chelsea.
His shoes, sold around the world, range in price from hundreds to thousands of dollars. They often come with stiletto heels, which can reach as high as five and a half inches, and embellishments with beads, laces, or ribbons. The television show "Sex and the City" mentioned his shoes so often that it helped cement his place in pop culture, and he was said to be the "fifth star" of the show after the show's four lead actresses. The Sex and the City episode titled "A Vogue Idea" centers around the black patent mary jane style that Manolo Blahnik calls 'Campari'. The price of the Campari shoe as of the year 2007 is $555 at Neiman Marcus which has been raised from its $495 price of 2002-03.
Manolo Blahnik began his extraordinary career in the Seventies and continues to be a champion of timeless and beautifully crafted designs. His shoes are synonymous with high glamour and full-throttle sex appeal and have become as famous as the women who wear them.
At the time, Blahnik wanted to be a theatre designer but, once he had been persuaded to show the editor-in-chief of US Vogue of his sketches and after admiring the shoes he had on - a tiny Edwardian pair from Portobello Market - Vreeland insisted that he "should concentrate on the funny little things on the feet". And Blahnik obeyed.
His first collection was designed for Ossie Clark in 1972, but over the years, Blahnik's shoes have graced the catwalks of the world's leading designers including Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, John Galliano and Michael Kors. In 1973, he opened Zapata, a boutique on Old Church Street in London which soon became regularly frequented by Bianca Jagger, Marie Helvin and Jerry Hall. Blahnik became a pseudo-uncle to the baby Jade Jagger and would visit Bianca at home frequently. He even changed Jade's nappies.
Now universally known as 'Manolo's', Blahnik's shoes are coveted by a long list of famous clientele from celebrities to royalty. Bianca wore them to make her famous Studio 54 entrance on a white horse in 1977, Diana, Princess of Wales wore them to the Serpentine Gallery in 1994 on the night that Prince Charles admitted his infidelity on television and Kylie Minogue wore them for the cover of her 2001 comeback album. Madonna once described shoes designed by Blahnik as "better than sex" and added that, "what's more, they last longer". Blahnik, known for a wit as sharp as the heels he is famous for making, simply responded: "You have to admire her, she hides her lack of talent so well.
Blahnik's status as a cultural phenomenon was reaffirmed when Marge Simpson wore a pair of his mules during a 1991 episode of The Simpsons. Later, his name became even better known when his designs took 'supporting roles' on the hit television shows Absolutely Fabulous and Sex And The City.
A craftsman with an impeccable eye for detail, Blahnik plays the major part in the creation of his designs, from the initial sketches to creating his own advertising campaigns which always feature his drawings. During his 30-year career, they have become sought after in their own right, raising £10,000 at a charity auction in the United States in 2000. Yet, his business is remarkably small with only one shop in London and a second boutique in New York. Named Accessory Designer of the Year by the British Fashion Council in 1990 and 1999, Blahnik also has honorary doctorates from the Royal London College of Art and the Royal Society of Arts of Britain. In 2003, he was honoured with a retrospective exhibition of his drawings, memorabilia and collections at the Design Museum in London.
Visit this website to see his "limited edition" shoes.
28 April, 2008
Patience
There is a statement that caught my eye: "It's a pain to wait for something but it's a blessing to be able to wait for it."
Indeed, one is somehow blessed to be wait. We need to learn how to wait, how to maintain an undying confidence, how to bear looses and gains (and so-called "successes" and "failures" in our career) with a simple calmness that persists regardless of circumstances.
Let me share with you a story a man who wants to master kongfu.
He went to find a highly skillful monk.
"I want to master the kongfu."
"Ok, that will take 10 years." Monk replied.
"Huh, 10 years is way too long, any faster way?"
"Hmmm, that will take 20 years." Monk replied calmly.
"What why it has become 20 years, it is just way too long, I want to do it as soon as possible."
"If that's the case, I think it will take 30 years." Monk smiles.
Many a times, people want to gain success within a short period of time. Sometimes the more you are impatience, the more difficult it will become. Simply because you dont allow yourself to learn and grow. You just want to have the shortcut way. These shortcut way will not bring you anywhere. Simply because you don't have the proper foundation at all. It is just a short-term glory. It doesn't reflect the true success.
I'm quite an impatient person at times. I want to get certain things done quickly, sometimes it just don't work. Perhaps, I will learn faster if I have more patience and allow myself to learn.
Recently, I took up yoga class, there is a simple posture, all my classmates seem to do that at ease but i just couldn't do it. I keep trying and trying and I thought it was my balancing problem. However, the yoga instructor told me that it is because my mind was filled with too many things. I just unable to focus. She adviced me try to relax and be patience... Rather soon, I can do that particular posture at ease.
I realised that a true success needs to go through trials and trials of grilling of problem solving and hardship. We have to do everything that is being tasked to do. You can't always choose the things you like to do.
Nowadays I took a step back, I plan my schedule. If there are any unforeseen circumstances, I dealt with a more positive way and patience, trying my best to resolve it.
Indeed, one is somehow blessed to be wait. We need to learn how to wait, how to maintain an undying confidence, how to bear looses and gains (and so-called "successes" and "failures" in our career) with a simple calmness that persists regardless of circumstances.
Let me share with you a story a man who wants to master kongfu.
He went to find a highly skillful monk.
"I want to master the kongfu."
"Ok, that will take 10 years." Monk replied.
"Huh, 10 years is way too long, any faster way?"
"Hmmm, that will take 20 years." Monk replied calmly.
"What why it has become 20 years, it is just way too long, I want to do it as soon as possible."
"If that's the case, I think it will take 30 years." Monk smiles.
Many a times, people want to gain success within a short period of time. Sometimes the more you are impatience, the more difficult it will become. Simply because you dont allow yourself to learn and grow. You just want to have the shortcut way. These shortcut way will not bring you anywhere. Simply because you don't have the proper foundation at all. It is just a short-term glory. It doesn't reflect the true success.
I'm quite an impatient person at times. I want to get certain things done quickly, sometimes it just don't work. Perhaps, I will learn faster if I have more patience and allow myself to learn.
Recently, I took up yoga class, there is a simple posture, all my classmates seem to do that at ease but i just couldn't do it. I keep trying and trying and I thought it was my balancing problem. However, the yoga instructor told me that it is because my mind was filled with too many things. I just unable to focus. She adviced me try to relax and be patience... Rather soon, I can do that particular posture at ease.
I realised that a true success needs to go through trials and trials of grilling of problem solving and hardship. We have to do everything that is being tasked to do. You can't always choose the things you like to do.
Nowadays I took a step back, I plan my schedule. If there are any unforeseen circumstances, I dealt with a more positive way and patience, trying my best to resolve it.
27 April, 2008
I Cry
A friend shared with me this song "I Cry" by Yuri Chika.
The lyrics makes woman look helpless and weak. To many people Crying is a sign of weakness. But I think its a form of expression and crying is good because it actually can help us to release our inner thoughts emotions and after have a good cry, you will just know that it's time to wake up and move on... and that makes us stronger...
For every women who appear to be strong. Just cry when you need to and dont hide it because it's part of our emotions :)
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Every night I find it so hard to sleep
Cause I keep thinking of you
And these feelings from deep
Oh baby I try to hide all these feelings for you
I keep them all out of sight
I don't know what else to do
So I cry
But nobody hears me I cry
It's my only solution I cry
To all this confusion I cry
With all of my heart I cry
Sometimes I wonder in the blink of a night
Would you be waiting to love me
Would you give it a try
I don't know how it's to show you
That I'm not good be real
I'll be eternally faithful
Forever I feel
So I cry
But nobody hears me I cry
It's my only solution I cry
To all this confusion I cry
With all of my heart I cry
No one can tell me that I may be wrong
Cause I know in my heart
This feeling still running strong
Can't get you out of my head
Can't get you out of my heart
Can't get you out of my life
No matter it fell apart
So I cry
But nobody hears me I cry
It's my only solution I cry
To all this confusion I cry
With all of my heart I cry
But nobody hears me I cry
It's my only solution I cry
To all this confusion I cry
With all of my heart I cry
The lyrics makes woman look helpless and weak. To many people Crying is a sign of weakness. But I think its a form of expression and crying is good because it actually can help us to release our inner thoughts emotions and after have a good cry, you will just know that it's time to wake up and move on... and that makes us stronger...
For every women who appear to be strong. Just cry when you need to and dont hide it because it's part of our emotions :)
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Every night I find it so hard to sleep
Cause I keep thinking of you
And these feelings from deep
Oh baby I try to hide all these feelings for you
I keep them all out of sight
I don't know what else to do
So I cry
But nobody hears me I cry
It's my only solution I cry
To all this confusion I cry
With all of my heart I cry
Sometimes I wonder in the blink of a night
Would you be waiting to love me
Would you give it a try
I don't know how it's to show you
That I'm not good be real
I'll be eternally faithful
Forever I feel
So I cry
But nobody hears me I cry
It's my only solution I cry
To all this confusion I cry
With all of my heart I cry
No one can tell me that I may be wrong
Cause I know in my heart
This feeling still running strong
Can't get you out of my head
Can't get you out of my heart
Can't get you out of my life
No matter it fell apart
So I cry
But nobody hears me I cry
It's my only solution I cry
To all this confusion I cry
With all of my heart I cry
But nobody hears me I cry
It's my only solution I cry
To all this confusion I cry
With all of my heart I cry
26 April, 2008
Attitude + Aptitude = Alttidute???
Today was the Division S International Speech and Table Topics Contest. It was quite an inspiring day.
During the table topics contest, 8 speakers were challenged their minds with an interesting topic. Attitude, Aptitude and Alttidute
Besides the difference that all 3 words starting with the letter A, each has an unique meaning.
Alttidute - high or important position, rank, etc.
Attitude - manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation, esp. of the mind:
Aptitude - capability or ability; innate or acquired talent for something
There is a clear winner when he shares his own equation:
Attitude + Aptitude = Alttidute.
He says that with the correct attitude and skillful aptitude, you will get alttidute. But its not neccessary, there are many external factors involved. So I came out with my own equation:
Attitude + Aptitude + Opportunities = Alttidute.
No matter how good we are, we need to have Opportunities to do it. We need to see the opportunities coming and grab it.
The true accent of this equation is we must learn to FOCUS at the right thing at the right time. A lot of times we are just focusing on the daily stress and challenges that we need to handle and forgot about our DREAMS in life.
During the table topics contest, 8 speakers were challenged their minds with an interesting topic. Attitude, Aptitude and Alttidute
Besides the difference that all 3 words starting with the letter A, each has an unique meaning.
Alttidute - high or important position, rank, etc.
Attitude - manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation, esp. of the mind:
Aptitude - capability or ability; innate or acquired talent for something
There is a clear winner when he shares his own equation:
Attitude + Aptitude = Alttidute.
He says that with the correct attitude and skillful aptitude, you will get alttidute. But its not neccessary, there are many external factors involved. So I came out with my own equation:
Attitude + Aptitude + Opportunities = Alttidute.
No matter how good we are, we need to have Opportunities to do it. We need to see the opportunities coming and grab it.
The true accent of this equation is we must learn to FOCUS at the right thing at the right time. A lot of times we are just focusing on the daily stress and challenges that we need to handle and forgot about our DREAMS in life.
25 April, 2008
Meaning of Life
A chief monk, Ven.Shi Fazhao, wrote an article about meaning of life. I was attracted to the title "享受不应该享受的幸福，是祸" meaning that it is a misfortune to enjoy Undeserved Blessings.
After I read it, i really enjoy his vision and understands the meaning behind this article. As this article is pretty long, I have summarised it. True happiness can be as simple as we want as long as we are enjoying it. :)
"Life is short. Is there anything in the few decades we have that is worth haggling over, remembering or engraving in stone? Many are those in this dazzling world who dream of fame, family, fortune or rising head and shoulders above others. With seething passion, they purse a so-called "happy" life, trying to lay hands on mirages, but end up with nothing. It is actually a misfortune to enjoy Undeserved Blessings.
We should moderate in our desires. We should aware that internal aspect of life such as good physical health, a happy mentality and a well-functioning intelligence is more important than money, reputation and status. We have to know ourselves well and understanding life. These are the keys to unlocking the psyche and to opportunities for incredible possibilities. Through them, we can forsake old untimely ideas, modify our inner "software", expand ourselves and giving ourselves a different future.
Ancient masters had often said that the world is as vast as the MIND. The MIND is our master. We are constantly under its control. Some people have broad mind that takes in a hundred rivers, while others have a small mind that only can hold as much as a mustard seed. For the mind is quintessentially pure and calm, but presently confounded like a dust-covered mirror. Changing our mode or thinking and creating actual positive changes within us can lead to true happiness.
The meaning of life is like a cup of pure tea - simple, clear and practical. Perhaps it is so simple that you are shocked at its apparent monotony and boredom. We may be simple people but when you seek lasting serenity in the midst of simplicity, life can be enriched. In this way, you can still experience different dimensions of being and appreciate its profound allure."
After I read it, i really enjoy his vision and understands the meaning behind this article. As this article is pretty long, I have summarised it. True happiness can be as simple as we want as long as we are enjoying it. :)
"Life is short. Is there anything in the few decades we have that is worth haggling over, remembering or engraving in stone? Many are those in this dazzling world who dream of fame, family, fortune or rising head and shoulders above others. With seething passion, they purse a so-called "happy" life, trying to lay hands on mirages, but end up with nothing. It is actually a misfortune to enjoy Undeserved Blessings.
We should moderate in our desires. We should aware that internal aspect of life such as good physical health, a happy mentality and a well-functioning intelligence is more important than money, reputation and status. We have to know ourselves well and understanding life. These are the keys to unlocking the psyche and to opportunities for incredible possibilities. Through them, we can forsake old untimely ideas, modify our inner "software", expand ourselves and giving ourselves a different future.
Ancient masters had often said that the world is as vast as the MIND. The MIND is our master. We are constantly under its control. Some people have broad mind that takes in a hundred rivers, while others have a small mind that only can hold as much as a mustard seed. For the mind is quintessentially pure and calm, but presently confounded like a dust-covered mirror. Changing our mode or thinking and creating actual positive changes within us can lead to true happiness.
The meaning of life is like a cup of pure tea - simple, clear and practical. Perhaps it is so simple that you are shocked at its apparent monotony and boredom. We may be simple people but when you seek lasting serenity in the midst of simplicity, life can be enriched. In this way, you can still experience different dimensions of being and appreciate its profound allure."
24 April, 2008
Are you pregnant?
I was on my way back home yesterday. A neighbour auntie wanted to initiate a conversation with me in a lift. She speaks abruptly, "Are you having pregnancy?" I was taken aback and annoyed. However, I kept my composed. I replied calmly with an evil smile. "Hello Auntie, I'm still single."
She was so "paiseh" and her face was flushed red. "Sorry, sorry ah" and quickly turned her head away and the lift went so quiet that you can hear a fly was flying around.
After we parted, I was so mad with that auntie's remark. What does she means i'm having pregnancy Urghhhh... I'm not even attached loh...
When I told one of my guy friends about it. He keeps laughing non-stop... KNS him... When he finished laughing, he says "Wah, who is that auntie so mean? She is quite daring telling you this. I don't even dare to say it out loh"
Wah liew, his remark is double hurt loh...
The problem with me is that when i'm happy I tend to eat much alot. And I forgot about keeping an eye on my waistline. Just happens recently just dont have the spare time to go and exercise. Thus, my waistline increase half inch by half inch each month... I know i put on weight but i never expect to hear such hurtful remarks loh...
I must really do something about it, cut down carbohydrate intake, situps and running too.
"Hey, you don't 3 mins heat lor."
"Urghhhh... Since u so free now, give you special task to do, motivate me exercise everyday hahaha I will show results in 3 months."
"......"
She was so "paiseh" and her face was flushed red. "Sorry, sorry ah" and quickly turned her head away and the lift went so quiet that you can hear a fly was flying around.
After we parted, I was so mad with that auntie's remark. What does she means i'm having pregnancy Urghhhh... I'm not even attached loh...
When I told one of my guy friends about it. He keeps laughing non-stop... KNS him... When he finished laughing, he says "Wah, who is that auntie so mean? She is quite daring telling you this. I don't even dare to say it out loh"
Wah liew, his remark is double hurt loh...
The problem with me is that when i'm happy I tend to eat much alot. And I forgot about keeping an eye on my waistline. Just happens recently just dont have the spare time to go and exercise. Thus, my waistline increase half inch by half inch each month... I know i put on weight but i never expect to hear such hurtful remarks loh...
I must really do something about it, cut down carbohydrate intake, situps and running too.
"Hey, you don't 3 mins heat lor."
"Urghhhh... Since u so free now, give you special task to do, motivate me exercise everyday hahaha I will show results in 3 months."
"......"
23 April, 2008
亲爱的，那不是爱情
作词∶方文山 作曲∶周杰伦 演唱：张韶涵
教室里那台风琴 叮咚叮咚叮咛
像你告白的声音 动作一直很轻
微笑看你送完信 转身离开的背影
喜欢你字迹清秀的关心
那温热的牛奶瓶 在我手中握紧
有你在的地方 我总感觉很窝心
日子像旋转木马 在脑海里转不停
出现那些你对我好的场景
你说过牵完手就算约定
但亲爱的那并不是爱情
就像来不及许愿的流星
再怎麽美丽也只能是曾经
太美的承诺因为太年轻
但亲爱的那并不是爱情
就像是精灵住错了森林
那爱情错的很透明
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A promise is always sweet to be heard and said. Often when we think that love will never fails us... once we are together but we forgot that we failed to maintain the relationship. Eventually, the relationship will go expired by itself.
教室里那台风琴 叮咚叮咚叮咛
像你告白的声音 动作一直很轻
微笑看你送完信 转身离开的背影
喜欢你字迹清秀的关心
那温热的牛奶瓶 在我手中握紧
有你在的地方 我总感觉很窝心
日子像旋转木马 在脑海里转不停
出现那些你对我好的场景
你说过牵完手就算约定
但亲爱的那并不是爱情
就像来不及许愿的流星
再怎麽美丽也只能是曾经
太美的承诺因为太年轻
但亲爱的那并不是爱情
就像是精灵住错了森林
那爱情错的很透明
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A promise is always sweet to be heard and said. Often when we think that love will never fails us... once we are together but we forgot that we failed to maintain the relationship. Eventually, the relationship will go expired by itself.
22 April, 2008
"Mathematics is really dead" Solution
As promised, here is the solution for "Mathematics is really dead" quiz.
The problem lies with $25 Pizza and it’s not $27.
They cannot calculate in this way. They have misled us.
Logically if that pizza is cost $27 then you won’t have such problem.
$9x3 =$27. That pizza should cost $27 and $3 (pay back) which mean the delivery boy does not have any tip.
However, delivery boy cheated on the 3 guys.
So the guys assume that the pizza is $27 but actually it is $25.
(This is the twisted part that makes the whole thing not valid)
$30-$25=$5
$5-$3(pay back) = $2 (tip)
So there is no missing dollar. The fault lies with the delivery boy who twisted the whole situation.
It’s really playing round with the words rather than figures in the actual calculation. Don't take in everything that people say... because sometimes people might twist their words to benefit their own needs. Sometimes we need to think through whether this person is trustworthy or not...
Click here to view the quiz.
The problem lies with $25 Pizza and it’s not $27.
They cannot calculate in this way. They have misled us.
Logically if that pizza is cost $27 then you won’t have such problem.
$9x3 =$27. That pizza should cost $27 and $3 (pay back) which mean the delivery boy does not have any tip.
However, delivery boy cheated on the 3 guys.
So the guys assume that the pizza is $27 but actually it is $25.
(This is the twisted part that makes the whole thing not valid)
$30-$25=$5
$5-$3(pay back) = $2 (tip)
So there is no missing dollar. The fault lies with the delivery boy who twisted the whole situation.
It’s really playing round with the words rather than figures in the actual calculation. Don't take in everything that people say... because sometimes people might twist their words to benefit their own needs. Sometimes we need to think through whether this person is trustworthy or not...
Click here to view the quiz.
21 April, 2008
Full of himself
I really can't helped by bloggin this new working colleague of mine. He likes to be in the world of his own and he likes to brag. He starts to eat with us because he doesnt have lunch kakis to eat with him. We started to call him "自言自语" Because he always likes to talk and none of us is willing to listen to him.
Then one day, one of my colleagues cannot take it anymore, decided to give him a new name "郑秀文". Because 郑秀文 has a song that called 炫耀 and we feel that it really fits him. This person likes to jump into conclusion, likes to boast and the worse of all, he gives people an insincere feeling. Moreover, he thinks that he is suave and he loves his smile, can kill all the women with his "friendliness".
One day, he asked me why my colleague treat him so cold. I told him perhaps he has offended her unknowingly? I told him not to be so aggressive and so MCP when he talks. He thinks for a sec and say he doesn't think so. Alright, he just doesn't get the hint.
Normally I don't jump into conclusion about others, perhaps we could have been misunderstood him in one way or another. I will give him the benefit of the doubt. But today, I really cannot take it anymore. I realised that he has told one of my colleagues that he feels that almost all women, including me, in the company likes him... Oh Gosh... What a big egoistic he has... My hair stands when I heard it and I can draw 3 lines down my forehead. What makes him thinks that I like such a guy??? I chat with him quite frequently but that doesn’t mean I like him lor... Pls lah... Here comes his "自言自语" attitude again...
Having confidence about oneself is important. But over confidence and putting people down by his own opinions and thoughts, I think not many people can and willing to accept that. But perhaps he should reflect on the way he treat the people around him. Sometimes what he thinks may not be what it really seems to be...
Mr "自言自语" Please wake up from your idea... You have sleep long enough...
Then one day, one of my colleagues cannot take it anymore, decided to give him a new name "郑秀文". Because 郑秀文 has a song that called 炫耀 and we feel that it really fits him. This person likes to jump into conclusion, likes to boast and the worse of all, he gives people an insincere feeling. Moreover, he thinks that he is suave and he loves his smile, can kill all the women with his "friendliness".
One day, he asked me why my colleague treat him so cold. I told him perhaps he has offended her unknowingly? I told him not to be so aggressive and so MCP when he talks. He thinks for a sec and say he doesn't think so. Alright, he just doesn't get the hint.
Normally I don't jump into conclusion about others, perhaps we could have been misunderstood him in one way or another. I will give him the benefit of the doubt. But today, I really cannot take it anymore. I realised that he has told one of my colleagues that he feels that almost all women, including me, in the company likes him... Oh Gosh... What a big egoistic he has... My hair stands when I heard it and I can draw 3 lines down my forehead. What makes him thinks that I like such a guy??? I chat with him quite frequently but that doesn’t mean I like him lor... Pls lah... Here comes his "自言自语" attitude again...
Having confidence about oneself is important. But over confidence and putting people down by his own opinions and thoughts, I think not many people can and willing to accept that. But perhaps he should reflect on the way he treat the people around him. Sometimes what he thinks may not be what it really seems to be...
Mr "自言自语" Please wake up from your idea... You have sleep long enough...
20 April, 2008
Happy birthday, mum!
Yesterday was my mum birthday, we secretly bought her a bouquet of flowers and we bought her for dinner. It's quite a normal dinner however, when i looked at her face. I suddenly realised that she has aged a lot. I have been busy with my own stuffs, photography, friends and work. Didn't really spend much time with her. A guilt has plucked my conscious.
So I asked her what has she been doing at home? She told me about the korean drama that she has been chasing “传说七公主” Telling me about the 4 daughters in the story and the problems they faced in their marriage life. She also tells me there is a funny grandma always bicker with her own daughter and she who always dances and sings “转呀，转呀，转呀，在的时候要对我好。。。”I think that drama should be quite hilarious....
She said my dad almost wanted to book an appointment with me for dinner already. Although they said it in a joking manner but when i heard it, I felt kinda sad... i think really didn't spend enough time with her and dad. I have neglected them unknowingly. Maybe its time to piortise my life and my schedule again. No matter how busy, I must make it a point to have dinner and chat with my parents at least once a week!
Happy birthday, mum! Hope you enjoyed your big day :)
So I asked her what has she been doing at home? She told me about the korean drama that she has been chasing “传说七公主” Telling me about the 4 daughters in the story and the problems they faced in their marriage life. She also tells me there is a funny grandma always bicker with her own daughter and she who always dances and sings “转呀，转呀，转呀，在的时候要对我好。。。”I think that drama should be quite hilarious....
She said my dad almost wanted to book an appointment with me for dinner already. Although they said it in a joking manner but when i heard it, I felt kinda sad... i think really didn't spend enough time with her and dad. I have neglected them unknowingly. Maybe its time to piortise my life and my schedule again. No matter how busy, I must make it a point to have dinner and chat with my parents at least once a week!
Happy birthday, mum! Hope you enjoyed your big day :)
19 April, 2008
Mathematics is really dead
Nothing you can do with mathematics applies after reading this. I think that all structural calculations I have ever done are now invalid because of the flawed system. The world is about to end.
Three guys in a hotel call room service and order two large pizzas. The delivery boy brings them up with a bill for exactly $30.00. Each guy gives him a $10.00 bill, and he leaves.
When he hands the $30.00 to the cashier, he is told a mistake was made. The bill was only $25.00, not $30.00. The cashier gives the delivery boy five $1.00 bills and tells him to take it back to the 3 guys who ordered the pizza.
On the way back to their room, the delivery boy has a thought. These guys did not give him a tip. He figures that since there is no way to split $5.00 evenly three ways anyhow, he will keep two dollars for himself and give them back three dollars.
OK! So far so good!
He knocks on the door and one fellow answers. He explains about a mix up in the bill, and hands the guy the three dollars, and then departs with his two-dollar tip in his pocket.
Now the fun begins!
Remember $30-$25 = $5 Right? $5-$3 = $2 Right?
So what's the problem? All is well, right? Not quite. Answer this: Each of the three guys originally gave $10.00 each.. They each got back $1.00 in change. That means they paid $9.00 each, which times three is $27.00.
The delivery boy kept $2.00 for a tip. $27.00 plus $2.00 equals $29.00.
Where the hell is the other dollar?
Solution will be given 3 days later :)
Three guys in a hotel call room service and order two large pizzas. The delivery boy brings them up with a bill for exactly $30.00. Each guy gives him a $10.00 bill, and he leaves.
When he hands the $30.00 to the cashier, he is told a mistake was made. The bill was only $25.00, not $30.00. The cashier gives the delivery boy five $1.00 bills and tells him to take it back to the 3 guys who ordered the pizza.
On the way back to their room, the delivery boy has a thought. These guys did not give him a tip. He figures that since there is no way to split $5.00 evenly three ways anyhow, he will keep two dollars for himself and give them back three dollars.
OK! So far so good!
He knocks on the door and one fellow answers. He explains about a mix up in the bill, and hands the guy the three dollars, and then departs with his two-dollar tip in his pocket.
Now the fun begins!
Remember $30-$25 = $5 Right? $5-$3 = $2 Right?
So what's the problem? All is well, right? Not quite. Answer this: Each of the three guys originally gave $10.00 each.. They each got back $1.00 in change. That means they paid $9.00 each, which times three is $27.00.
The delivery boy kept $2.00 for a tip. $27.00 plus $2.00 equals $29.00.
Where the hell is the other dollar?
Solution will be given 3 days later :)
18 April, 2008
We are like a blade of saw, are we?
Someone said to me this "All of us is like a blade of a saw. We will either cut ourselves or cut others along the way. It is the process of cutting that brings the pain but it is also the same process that bring understanding as we cut corner and get to know each other better."
Even though I dislike the way he phrase it but I think what he says does make some sense... Sometimes quarreling does bring our relationship closer. Because going through these unhappiness, we understand each other expectations and get to know that person better.
Of course we keep cutting each other's throat with the same old issue over and over again then it defeats the purpose. Quarrelling should comes with positive feedback. It's okay to quarrel, but after quarreling, what have you learnt and how can we manage on each other's expectations.
Even though I dislike the way he phrase it but I think what he says does make some sense... Sometimes quarreling does bring our relationship closer. Because going through these unhappiness, we understand each other expectations and get to know that person better.
Of course we keep cutting each other's throat with the same old issue over and over again then it defeats the purpose. Quarrelling should comes with positive feedback. It's okay to quarrel, but after quarreling, what have you learnt and how can we manage on each other's expectations.
17 April, 2008
请珍惜你身边发脾气的女人
I read this at christina's blog that day... Quite interesting explaination about women with temper. Now, I have more valid reasons for me to get angry hahaha :) I think most of the things it says are quite true, if a woman no longer gets angry with her guy... probably she doesn't care about him anymore....
永远不会发脾气的女人就如同一杯白开水-> 解渴，却无味。
你迟到，她向你发脾气，是因为她紧张你，她怕你出了什么意外。
你抽烟，她向你发脾气，是因为她担心你的身体健康。
你喝酒，她向你发脾气，是因为她担心你酒醉后没有人照顾，感觉到孤单，更怕你在酒吧会出什么事，留下她一个人，她希望跟你长长久久，白头到老。
你身上被发现有别的女人香，她向你发脾气，是因为她在乎你，你是她的所有，她不想跟别人分亨你。
你臭袜子乱扔，她向你发脾气，是因为她关心你，她怕有一天你会被自己的臭袜子淹没，所以她要先把你训练好。
你忘记她的生日，她向你发脾气，是因为她对你有所期待，她并不会要求一个陌生人记住她的生日。
女人是最讲理的动物，她的脾气往往导因于各式各样的理由。
女人也是最不讲理的动物，她的理由经常令人无法理解。
女人可以为了一件小得不能再小的事，发一场大得不能再大的脾气。
因为女人对身边的男人有所要求，有所期望，所以常常会失望；失落。
因此，女人容易对男人发脾气。
身边有个会向你发脾气的女人，其实是一件多么幸福的事！
而身边有一个会让自己发脾气的男人，是对女人最大的折磨，也是莫大的幸福。
珍惜你身边那个爱生气的女人，因为会发脾气的女人最可爱了~
假如有一天，她不在为你生气...
留下的只有漆黑的房间，慌乱的心跳，述说着心灵深处的痛楚。那寂寞的思念，那暗淡的惆怅，还有那幸福的幻觉，独自呓语 。
永远不会发脾气的女人就如同一杯白开水-> 解渴，却无味。
你迟到，她向你发脾气，是因为她紧张你，她怕你出了什么意外。
你抽烟，她向你发脾气，是因为她担心你的身体健康。
你喝酒，她向你发脾气，是因为她担心你酒醉后没有人照顾，感觉到孤单，更怕你在酒吧会出什么事，留下她一个人，她希望跟你长长久久，白头到老。
你身上被发现有别的女人香，她向你发脾气，是因为她在乎你，你是她的所有，她不想跟别人分亨你。
你臭袜子乱扔，她向你发脾气，是因为她关心你，她怕有一天你会被自己的臭袜子淹没，所以她要先把你训练好。
你忘记她的生日，她向你发脾气，是因为她对你有所期待，她并不会要求一个陌生人记住她的生日。
女人是最讲理的动物，她的脾气往往导因于各式各样的理由。
女人也是最不讲理的动物，她的理由经常令人无法理解。
女人可以为了一件小得不能再小的事，发一场大得不能再大的脾气。
因为女人对身边的男人有所要求，有所期望，所以常常会失望；失落。
因此，女人容易对男人发脾气。
身边有个会向你发脾气的女人，其实是一件多么幸福的事！
而身边有一个会让自己发脾气的男人，是对女人最大的折磨，也是莫大的幸福。
珍惜你身边那个爱生气的女人，因为会发脾气的女人最可爱了~
假如有一天，她不在为你生气...
留下的只有漆黑的房间，慌乱的心跳，述说着心灵深处的痛楚。那寂寞的思念，那暗淡的惆怅，还有那幸福的幻觉，独自呓语 。
16 April, 2008
Lousy judgement about people
I think i really have lousy judgement about people. The strongheaded person that I always thought, turns out to be so fragile and helpless when my colleague had an accident. She cried so helplessly and I wanted to hug her and console her but I couldn't bring myself to do that... I only can use words to console her... I don't know if it's good enough... Perhaps I wasnt ready to do so...
The nice and friendly person who I always thought she was turned out to be so cold towards the whole incident and commented, "Oh this is so interesting..." OMG, what is so interesting about someone's mishap? I really don't understand how can a person be so nice on the outside who you thought were your friends turned out to be someone to be so distance when bad things happens.
I have really, really lousy judgement about people. Then again, maybe I always look at things on the surface only.... Or maybe people are just getting more and more complicated to be understood...
The nice and friendly person who I always thought she was turned out to be so cold towards the whole incident and commented, "Oh this is so interesting..." OMG, what is so interesting about someone's mishap? I really don't understand how can a person be so nice on the outside who you thought were your friends turned out to be someone to be so distance when bad things happens.
I have really, really lousy judgement about people. Then again, maybe I always look at things on the surface only.... Or maybe people are just getting more and more complicated to be understood...
Worried...
Last night, my mum told me my uncle hit a lady cyclist on a bike as he turned out from his house. She flew out of the bike when she was being hit. Because it's night time and the place is quite dark, he couldn't see that cyclist. He quickly sent her to hospital immediately. I wasn't sure how bad is her injury. But my uncle's window screen is cracked, i believed should be quite serious.
This morning, my colleague told me that they met a car accident last night, a crazy driver rammed his lorry into my colleague's car when the light just turned green. The driver still accused that my colleague for not driving off her car. Whatever it is, what done has been done. The doctor said that the worse senario is her neck is fractured. Everyone is still in the shocking state.
After I hearing these two accidents, my heart saddens. I missed a step while walking down the stairs this morning. My ankle hurts but compare to the pain these two ladies going through, I think mine is really nothing. I really, really hope these two ladies injuries are not as bad as they seemed to be.
Life is so unpredictable and human life is so fragile. We really got to cherish our love ones whole heartedly.
This morning, my colleague told me that they met a car accident last night, a crazy driver rammed his lorry into my colleague's car when the light just turned green. The driver still accused that my colleague for not driving off her car. Whatever it is, what done has been done. The doctor said that the worse senario is her neck is fractured. Everyone is still in the shocking state.
After I hearing these two accidents, my heart saddens. I missed a step while walking down the stairs this morning. My ankle hurts but compare to the pain these two ladies going through, I think mine is really nothing. I really, really hope these two ladies injuries are not as bad as they seemed to be.
Life is so unpredictable and human life is so fragile. We really got to cherish our love ones whole heartedly.
15 April, 2008
我很好，只是很想你
当你决定要离开，天空仿佛下一秒就要消失。
但生活中需要珍惜的东西太多了。
把你的影子放在我看不到的地方。
我的心变得很平静，就像这美丽的天空。
有时会莫名其妙地想起你。
我还是很想飞奔去你的身边，
可惜不能。
我还是很想再听见你的声音像以前那样叫我Qiqi，
可是我不可以主动找你。
我还是很想与你走过一个又一个城市的每一条街道，
可是已经没有机会了。
我要学习坚强，我要努力好好爱自己。
我要对自己说，好好地活在没有你的天空里。
我偶尔会想，“你现在过的好吗？”
但其实现在真的，“我很好，只是很想你。。。”
但生活中需要珍惜的东西太多了。
把你的影子放在我看不到的地方。
我的心变得很平静，就像这美丽的天空。
有时会莫名其妙地想起你。
我还是很想飞奔去你的身边，
可惜不能。
我还是很想再听见你的声音像以前那样叫我Qiqi，
可是我不可以主动找你。
我还是很想与你走过一个又一个城市的每一条街道，
可是已经没有机会了。
我要学习坚强，我要努力好好爱自己。
我要对自己说，好好地活在没有你的天空里。
我偶尔会想，“你现在过的好吗？”
但其实现在真的，“我很好，只是很想你。。。”
14 April, 2008
Our quality values
A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding $50 bill. In the room of 200, he asked "Who would like to have this $50?" Hands started going up.
He said, "I'm going to give this $50 to one of you but let me do this." He proceeded to crumpled up the $50 dollar.
"Who still wants it?" The hands were still up in the air.
"Well, What if i do this?" He dropped the dollar on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoes. He picked it up the crumbled and dirty $50 note. "Now who still wants it?" The hands continue to rise up in the air.
"My dear friends, we have learnt a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you will still want it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth that $50."
Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled and ground into the dirt by the decisions we have made and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless.
But no matter what has happened or what will happen, we will never lose our value. Dirty / clean, crumpled or finely creased, we are still priceless to the people who love us.
The worth of our lives does not comes in what we do or who we know, but by who we are.
He said, "I'm going to give this $50 to one of you but let me do this." He proceeded to crumpled up the $50 dollar.
"Who still wants it?" The hands were still up in the air.
"Well, What if i do this?" He dropped the dollar on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoes. He picked it up the crumbled and dirty $50 note. "Now who still wants it?" The hands continue to rise up in the air.
"My dear friends, we have learnt a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you will still want it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth that $50."
Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled and ground into the dirt by the decisions we have made and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless.
But no matter what has happened or what will happen, we will never lose our value. Dirty / clean, crumpled or finely creased, we are still priceless to the people who love us.
The worth of our lives does not comes in what we do or who we know, but by who we are.
13 April, 2008
家人与朋友
当你和家人吵到天翻地覆了过后，还是一家人。
当你和朋友吵到天翻地覆了过后，也许再也不是朋友了。
这就是家人与朋友的不同。
因为是家人，所以原谅。
因为是家人，所以忍让。
因为是家人，所以包容。
因为是家人。
就因为是家人，所以再吵再大的架，都可以一次又一次的谅解与体谅。就算是错的也能原谅，就算是不满的也能理解。有时我也不知道是祸是福，因为一直包容，或许最终走错了。
《小故事》
有一对母女天天吵，吵到左邻右舍都知道他们不合。
每一次吵架，女儿就会说“你去死吧，再也不想看见你了！”
因为太生气，妈妈就会说，“我会的！”
有时後他们还会用刀呢！
有一天她的妈妈有了一怪病，就这样忽然间走了。
女儿才发现其实她是爱妈妈的，不是真的想妈妈就这样离她而去。
最后因为太伤心和自责，所以疯了。
有时候我们因为太生气，说了不该说的话。气消了或者他们不在了，就后悔当初没有好好的对他们好。
好好照顾我们的家人吧，因为再这么吵还是一家人：）
当你和朋友吵到天翻地覆了过后，也许再也不是朋友了。
这就是家人与朋友的不同。
因为是家人，所以原谅。
因为是家人，所以忍让。
因为是家人，所以包容。
因为是家人。
就因为是家人，所以再吵再大的架，都可以一次又一次的谅解与体谅。就算是错的也能原谅，就算是不满的也能理解。有时我也不知道是祸是福，因为一直包容，或许最终走错了。
《小故事》
有一对母女天天吵，吵到左邻右舍都知道他们不合。
每一次吵架，女儿就会说“你去死吧，再也不想看见你了！”
因为太生气，妈妈就会说，“我会的！”
有时後他们还会用刀呢！
有一天她的妈妈有了一怪病，就这样忽然间走了。
女儿才发现其实她是爱妈妈的，不是真的想妈妈就这样离她而去。
最后因为太伤心和自责，所以疯了。
有时候我们因为太生气，说了不该说的话。气消了或者他们不在了，就后悔当初没有好好的对他们好。
好好照顾我们的家人吧，因为再这么吵还是一家人：）
12 April, 2008
Human Bridges
"Unless we can hear each other singing and crying, unless we can comfort each other's failures and cheer on each other's victories, we are missing out on the best that life has to offer. The only real action takes place on the bridge between people."
Although, I do not know who wrote this but I think it is beautifully written. If we are unable to share our thoughts with others, we are unable to link with other people, be connected and sharing the same sentiments.
Human bridges take time to nurture and develop. Don't underestimate the power of human network... Look at Friendsters, Facebook and Multiply, the powerful linking between humans. Even long lost friends, you are still able to find them back as long as they are in the network.
My advise is don't burn the bridges even if you are not using it. You might get to meet or even work with that person one fine day again.
Although, I do not know who wrote this but I think it is beautifully written. If we are unable to share our thoughts with others, we are unable to link with other people, be connected and sharing the same sentiments.
Human bridges take time to nurture and develop. Don't underestimate the power of human network... Look at Friendsters, Facebook and Multiply, the powerful linking between humans. Even long lost friends, you are still able to find them back as long as they are in the network.
My advise is don't burn the bridges even if you are not using it. You might get to meet or even work with that person one fine day again.
11 April, 2008
Salsa Dance
What is Salsa?
Salsa is a sexy, energetic and fun partner dance. Unlike some partner dances, it is a very sociable dance - you don't need to have a regular partner. In fact, it is common for salsaros to dance with people they have never met before. That's part of the fun of dancing Salsa.
With it's sociable nature, Salsa has become highly popular, all around the world. Today, you can easily find Salsa clubs wherever you go; in Asia, North and South America, and Europe.
History of Salsa
Salsa is not easily defined. Who invented salsa? The Cubans, Puerto Ricans? Salsa is a distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances. Each played a large part in its evolution.
Salsa is similar to Mambo in that both have a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music. The dances share many of the same moves. In Salsa, turns have become an important feature, so the overall look and feel are quite different form those of Mambo. Mambo moves generally forward and backward, whereas, Salsa has more of a side to side feel.
Feeling towards Salsa
Some of them called it romance dance. The male dancer has to lead the female dancer. In order to have a natural dance, both must feel comfortable and connect with each other through their body language.
When I first try out Salsa dance, I didn't really like it. It's kind of strange having to dance with a male stranger. I need to stand really close to him so that he is able to lead me with the dance. After few round of rotating of male partners, I'm getting slightly more used to it. But I'm still having an uncomfortable feeling, esp you got to look at your dance partner and dance with the flow.
It's kind of uneasy for me to dance with the guys. Some guys were too tall and some were too short. Having to stand so close with a stranger, just feel so weird. Certain steps I have to lean on my partner and he will have to support me. There was turning involved too! Of course, everyone is so new to the dance, so its inevitable that everyone esp the ladies, are feeling uncomfortable.
Fortunately, the dance instructors from two left feet are very jovial and friendly. They not only explain in great details and they care enough to explain what are the mistakes we did wrong.
Overall, I think I will continue to try until either I overcome it or I will stop going to such classes anymore...
Salsa is a sexy, energetic and fun partner dance. Unlike some partner dances, it is a very sociable dance - you don't need to have a regular partner. In fact, it is common for salsaros to dance with people they have never met before. That's part of the fun of dancing Salsa.
With it's sociable nature, Salsa has become highly popular, all around the world. Today, you can easily find Salsa clubs wherever you go; in Asia, North and South America, and Europe.
History of Salsa
Salsa is not easily defined. Who invented salsa? The Cubans, Puerto Ricans? Salsa is a distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances. Each played a large part in its evolution.
Salsa is similar to Mambo in that both have a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music. The dances share many of the same moves. In Salsa, turns have become an important feature, so the overall look and feel are quite different form those of Mambo. Mambo moves generally forward and backward, whereas, Salsa has more of a side to side feel.
Feeling towards Salsa
Some of them called it romance dance. The male dancer has to lead the female dancer. In order to have a natural dance, both must feel comfortable and connect with each other through their body language.
When I first try out Salsa dance, I didn't really like it. It's kind of strange having to dance with a male stranger. I need to stand really close to him so that he is able to lead me with the dance. After few round of rotating of male partners, I'm getting slightly more used to it. But I'm still having an uncomfortable feeling, esp you got to look at your dance partner and dance with the flow.
It's kind of uneasy for me to dance with the guys. Some guys were too tall and some were too short. Having to stand so close with a stranger, just feel so weird. Certain steps I have to lean on my partner and he will have to support me. There was turning involved too! Of course, everyone is so new to the dance, so its inevitable that everyone esp the ladies, are feeling uncomfortable.
Fortunately, the dance instructors from two left feet are very jovial and friendly. They not only explain in great details and they care enough to explain what are the mistakes we did wrong.
Overall, I think I will continue to try until either I overcome it or I will stop going to such classes anymore...
10 April, 2008
语言
昨天看到我的朋友写中文博客，也激发了我写中文博客的兴趣。
哇， 我好久没有写华文字了。感觉好陌生喔。。。仿佛这是初学者的作品。别管了写了再说哈哈，有错别字请多多包含 ：）
最近我的同事们都心血来潮学起日语来了。大家都开始讲起日语，感觉在日本公司上班哈哈。。。我好久没说日语了，好多话都忘记，只记得单字的 Hiragana 和 Katakana。用法全部还给老师了。
当初学日语是因为单纯的想要听和看得懂日剧，可是慢慢的我也开始爱上它的日语歌和它的独特的文化。我一直向往去日本走一趟，但因为经济情况不允许，所以一直都没有去。或许在这1到2年内，该好好的计划一下去日本的行程。
想当年我的华语是顶夸夸的，英语是差到掺不忍睹。现在朋友都说我的英语进步了，我的华语能力反而退步了。好多字都忘了这么写！我花了花了阵阵一个钟头写，以前我哪需要这么长的时间写完。
咳。。。我说阿，语言这种东西，需要天天看，天天说，天天写，才会慢慢进步。。。 这也是一种必要的谋生技能。
哇， 我好久没有写华文字了。感觉好陌生喔。。。仿佛这是初学者的作品。别管了写了再说哈哈，有错别字请多多包含 ：）
最近我的同事们都心血来潮学起日语来了。大家都开始讲起日语，感觉在日本公司上班哈哈。。。我好久没说日语了，好多话都忘记，只记得单字的 Hiragana 和 Katakana。用法全部还给老师了。
当初学日语是因为单纯的想要听和看得懂日剧，可是慢慢的我也开始爱上它的日语歌和它的独特的文化。我一直向往去日本走一趟，但因为经济情况不允许，所以一直都没有去。或许在这1到2年内，该好好的计划一下去日本的行程。
想当年我的华语是顶夸夸的，英语是差到掺不忍睹。现在朋友都说我的英语进步了，我的华语能力反而退步了。好多字都忘了这么写！我花了花了阵阵一个钟头写，以前我哪需要这么长的时间写完。
咳。。。我说阿，语言这种东西，需要天天看，天天说，天天写，才会慢慢进步。。。 这也是一种必要的谋生技能。
09 April, 2008
Life goes on...
For a friend who has just lost a friend...
I thought you were my friend, someone I can depend on.
You coated your words with honey and I almost believed in you.
One fine day, we went through the test of our friendship.
It didn't last and it not only failed but failing terribly...
You made me realised, it's time to wake up from my dream.
And I knew I was too naive just like what you have always said.
I was hurt but I will not blame you for what you have done.
I couldn't care less now for I have just lost a friend...
Thank you for making me realise my mistake.
In 3 words, I can sum up everything I've learnt; Life goes on...
I thought you were my friend, someone I can depend on.
You coated your words with honey and I almost believed in you.
One fine day, we went through the test of our friendship.
It didn't last and it not only failed but failing terribly...
You made me realised, it's time to wake up from my dream.
And I knew I was too naive just like what you have always said.
I was hurt but I will not blame you for what you have done.
I couldn't care less now for I have just lost a friend...
Thank you for making me realise my mistake.
In 3 words, I can sum up everything I've learnt; Life goes on...
08 April, 2008
How photography came about
The word "Photography" is derived from the Greek words for light and writing. We owe the name "Photography" to Sir John Herschel, who first used the word in 1839.
Beginnings of Photography
For centuries, these were just ideas on capturing the image until an Iraqi scientist developed something called the camera obscura (darkroom) sometime in the 11th Century. Even then, the camera did not actually record images; They simply projected them onto another surface. Artists used them to help them draw more accurately.
Artists used camera obscura to help them in drawing.
Photography as we know it today began in the late 1830s in France when Joseph Nicéphore Niépce used a portable camera obscura.
The camera obscura was a popular sketching instrument in the 18th century. A lens in the draw tube and a mirror at 45 degrees to the horizontal focussed the image onto a ground glass screen on the top of the box. A piece of paper was put onto the screen and the image was copied directly.
This is the first recorded image that did not fade quickly. However, not all people welcomed this exciting invention; At that time some artists saw in photography a threat to their livelihood and some even prophesied that painting would cease to exist.
There are two distinct scientific processes that combine to make photography possible.
1) The first of these processes was optical. The Camera Obscura (dark room) had been in existence for at least four hundred years. There is a drawing, dated 1519, of a Camera Obscura by Leonardo da Vinci; about this same period its use as an aid to drawing was being advocated.
2) The second process was chemical. For hundreds of years before photography was invented, people had been aware, for example, that some colours are bleached in the sun, but they had made little distinction between heat, air and light.
Tent camera obscura, 19th century.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries is seems that the pier at every seaside resort in the United Kingdom had a camera obscura. The camera obscura on the Jetty at Margate England was listed in this location by 1898. The sign on the side reads "Beautiful Effects Caused by Reflection" "Charge Two Pence". The card on the left is one of four postcards of Margate in our collection. It was mailed in 1904.
Even till now in 2008, almost every household at least has a camera. Photography has not been able to replace Painters / Artists. It is just another form of art that can be expressed by the artists / designers.
Beginnings of Photography
For centuries, these were just ideas on capturing the image until an Iraqi scientist developed something called the camera obscura (darkroom) sometime in the 11th Century. Even then, the camera did not actually record images; They simply projected them onto another surface. Artists used them to help them draw more accurately.
Artists used camera obscura to help them in drawing.
Photography as we know it today began in the late 1830s in France when Joseph Nicéphore Niépce used a portable camera obscura.
The camera obscura was a popular sketching instrument in the 18th century. A lens in the draw tube and a mirror at 45 degrees to the horizontal focussed the image onto a ground glass screen on the top of the box. A piece of paper was put onto the screen and the image was copied directly.
This is the first recorded image that did not fade quickly. However, not all people welcomed this exciting invention; At that time some artists saw in photography a threat to their livelihood and some even prophesied that painting would cease to exist.
There are two distinct scientific processes that combine to make photography possible.
1) The first of these processes was optical. The Camera Obscura (dark room) had been in existence for at least four hundred years. There is a drawing, dated 1519, of a Camera Obscura by Leonardo da Vinci; about this same period its use as an aid to drawing was being advocated.
2) The second process was chemical. For hundreds of years before photography was invented, people had been aware, for example, that some colours are bleached in the sun, but they had made little distinction between heat, air and light.
Tent camera obscura, 19th century.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries is seems that the pier at every seaside resort in the United Kingdom had a camera obscura. The camera obscura on the Jetty at Margate England was listed in this location by 1898. The sign on the side reads "Beautiful Effects Caused by Reflection" "Charge Two Pence". The card on the left is one of four postcards of Margate in our collection. It was mailed in 1904.
Even till now in 2008, almost every household at least has a camera. Photography has not been able to replace Painters / Artists. It is just another form of art that can be expressed by the artists / designers.
07 April, 2008
Misunderstandings
A friend of mine told me that she has just lost a friend. She has know this friend for sometime already. One day, he asked her that if she has spread rumors about him. She was dumbfolded because she never did it and why would she wants to do that?
Anyway, this friend of her chose to believe his long relationship friend words and "evidence" that he saw. No matter how much my friend tried to explain herself, this friend of hers refused to listen.
She wanted to confront that guy friend of his. But his friend refused to tell her who the "bad stabber" was because he has concluded that she's has done it. My friend is sad that he choose to believe what he thinks is the "truth".
After some time, her friend starts talking to her because he finally sees the light. However, the feeling is no longer the same. The trust is broken. No doubt the light is clear, the amount of time to fix back their friendship is still an unknown.
What is the truth? The truth is the side you choose to believe. Sometimes even real truth reveals, is not important anymore because it doesn't serve any purpose anymore...
Anyway, this friend of her chose to believe his long relationship friend words and "evidence" that he saw. No matter how much my friend tried to explain herself, this friend of hers refused to listen.
She wanted to confront that guy friend of his. But his friend refused to tell her who the "bad stabber" was because he has concluded that she's has done it. My friend is sad that he choose to believe what he thinks is the "truth".
After some time, her friend starts talking to her because he finally sees the light. However, the feeling is no longer the same. The trust is broken. No doubt the light is clear, the amount of time to fix back their friendship is still an unknown.
What is the truth? The truth is the side you choose to believe. Sometimes even real truth reveals, is not important anymore because it doesn't serve any purpose anymore...
06 April, 2008
It's all about expectations...
"Nope, I have no expectations from you at all."
After some time, "Why is it you never.... " and here comes the list...
The problem with people is we have expectations from others including ourselves. Because we know that life is short, we try to achieve as many things as we possible could.
We got expectations from our love ones, from our friends, from our bosses and including ourselves. Everyone is expecting your utmost attention because they expect you to deliver what you have committed. There is only 24 hours a day, minus the hours of sleep, the daily commitments we have to do, we probably only have 1-2 hours of "extra" time we can use to do what we wanted. Sometimes it can be too overwhelming that causes misunderstanding.
When expectations are not met, people get frustrated and causing stress. It will form a negative ripple effect. When anger get better ahead of us, we just say out the hurtful words, which we didn't realise it. Sometimes it could be too late to salvage the situation.
I have learnt a special lesson recently. I realised that it is important to control our emotions esp our anger and be objective. It's difficult to do it because we might be too involved in the disagreement.
We just got so worked up esp. when we have been accused of things that we didn't do. We could have calmed ourselves down and thinking through, what could be done to change the situation. During the fight, no one feels good about it and everyone tried to be "right" in an argument. After the fight, we regretted words that we shouldn't have said it at all.
Communication works both ways. Talk it through with our expectations in an amicably way is essential. Most of the time, we failed to listen is as good as failed to communicate.
It's always about managing our expectations with other people's expectations.
After some time, "Why is it you never.... " and here comes the list...
The problem with people is we have expectations from others including ourselves. Because we know that life is short, we try to achieve as many things as we possible could.
We got expectations from our love ones, from our friends, from our bosses and including ourselves. Everyone is expecting your utmost attention because they expect you to deliver what you have committed. There is only 24 hours a day, minus the hours of sleep, the daily commitments we have to do, we probably only have 1-2 hours of "extra" time we can use to do what we wanted. Sometimes it can be too overwhelming that causes misunderstanding.
When expectations are not met, people get frustrated and causing stress. It will form a negative ripple effect. When anger get better ahead of us, we just say out the hurtful words, which we didn't realise it. Sometimes it could be too late to salvage the situation.
I have learnt a special lesson recently. I realised that it is important to control our emotions esp our anger and be objective. It's difficult to do it because we might be too involved in the disagreement.
We just got so worked up esp. when we have been accused of things that we didn't do. We could have calmed ourselves down and thinking through, what could be done to change the situation. During the fight, no one feels good about it and everyone tried to be "right" in an argument. After the fight, we regretted words that we shouldn't have said it at all.
Communication works both ways. Talk it through with our expectations in an amicably way is essential. Most of the time, we failed to listen is as good as failed to communicate.
It's always about managing our expectations with other people's expectations.
03 April, 2008
Friendships
Someone who I always think of him as my friend, turns out to be someone who I don't even know him at all. Why is it so hard to develop true friendship? I think it is partly because the nature of friendship is changing as society changes. People get together could be the fact of fearing a pervasive sense of loneliness, social isolation and lack of meaningful connections between people. True and enduring friendships seem more like a rarity these days, not something we can take for granted.
People come to me not knowing how or where to find and form friendships. Plus, when there is a break or misunderstanding in a friendship, people tend to be more distress over that than a fight with a spouse. Maybe we have forgotten how to be friends. Maybe we're too self-focused and self-centered, worried about whether our needs are being met, rather than focusing on what we have to give to a friend.
Friendship is often idealized and romanticized. Quoted by Ralph Waldo Emerson: "The only way to have a friend is to be one."
Certainly friendships that nurture and support are to be cherished, but are friendships always about making each other feel good? Are they just "mutual admiration societies?" In some cases friendships are also about challenging each other to grow and develop. The intimacy that goes with good friendships can be
enlivening, but the challenges of friendships can also be stressful. When we have intimacy, as in "into-me-see," we want the best for and from our friends.
We want them to reach their full potential, realize their dreams and overcome their limitations. Quoted Henry Ward Beecher, who said, "It is one of the severest tests of friendship to tell your friend his faults. So to love a man that you cannot bear to see a stain upon him, and to speak painful truth through loving words, that is friendship."
What do psychologists have to contribute to the understanding and development of friendships? Psychologists study the relationship between social support and the ability to manage stress. In short, friends help you to deal with stress better. Further, the quality of your friendship circle is a rough predictor of the state of your mental health. Friends are like money in the bank or a garden - something you invest in and tend and that you to draw upon in times of need. A well developed friendship circle suggests a well-rounded life and the ability to weather life's challenges better.
Life is full of pressures and challenges. Without true and enduring friendships, it will be much tougher to pull through our life's challenges ahead of us.
People come to me not knowing how or where to find and form friendships. Plus, when there is a break or misunderstanding in a friendship, people tend to be more distress over that than a fight with a spouse. Maybe we have forgotten how to be friends. Maybe we're too self-focused and self-centered, worried about whether our needs are being met, rather than focusing on what we have to give to a friend.
Friendship is often idealized and romanticized. Quoted by Ralph Waldo Emerson: "The only way to have a friend is to be one."
Certainly friendships that nurture and support are to be cherished, but are friendships always about making each other feel good? Are they just "mutual admiration societies?" In some cases friendships are also about challenging each other to grow and develop. The intimacy that goes with good friendships can be
enlivening, but the challenges of friendships can also be stressful. When we have intimacy, as in "into-me-see," we want the best for and from our friends.
We want them to reach their full potential, realize their dreams and overcome their limitations. Quoted Henry Ward Beecher, who said, "It is one of the severest tests of friendship to tell your friend his faults. So to love a man that you cannot bear to see a stain upon him, and to speak painful truth through loving words, that is friendship."
What do psychologists have to contribute to the understanding and development of friendships? Psychologists study the relationship between social support and the ability to manage stress. In short, friends help you to deal with stress better. Further, the quality of your friendship circle is a rough predictor of the state of your mental health. Friends are like money in the bank or a garden - something you invest in and tend and that you to draw upon in times of need. A well developed friendship circle suggests a well-rounded life and the ability to weather life's challenges better.
Life is full of pressures and challenges. Without true and enduring friendships, it will be much tougher to pull through our life's challenges ahead of us.
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