ok, let's talk about facebook... for those who are on facebook will know what i'm talking about.
Well, it's something like friendster, but something more. you get to add all these applications. at first, i was happily adding application, haiku zoo, vampire, etc etc. But i realise that i'm spending so much time on facebook that i've stopped adding application. i also started to reject my friend's invitation to add this application and that..... sorry, friends.
now, let me disect why these applications are so addictive. Take superpoke for example, they will show you, superpoke how many more friends, then you'll get new actions. at first, the numbers are small, about 5 more friends, or 10 more friends. as you unlock new actions, now my current state is i must superpoke 125 more friends before new actions are unlocked for me! so you see how addictive this is. so now, i'm not really hard up for the new actions.... as and when i feel like it, i'll superpoke some friends.
next, the vampire, werewolf, zombie and slayer application. now that i'm in, i think it's wasted to give up now. I've started to accumulate points and fighting points, so hard to work up the ladder you know. So again, you see how addictive it is... and if you 'bite' your friends, you turn them into vampire or etc, your army is supposedly to be stronger. and if your army bites anybody, you also get points. (sounds like MLM) anyway, i've stopped turning people into vampires and stuff.
and through this application, i also learnt something. it's like you need to fight others to earn points so that you can be promoted to the next level. i remembered, when i initially started when i had little points, everytime i fight with someone, i lose. so i have to pick on someone who is weaker than me, in order to win. So this is such a true reflection of real life! the weaker ones get bullied.
so after about 2-3 weeks of facebook, i've learnt things.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Let’s see….
Petrol prices
Wah, petrol prices are going up by another 5 cents again. Darn, life is hard. Any increase in salary is shaved off very quickly or worse still, you end up poorer than before.
My mum was telling me, 7 years ago, in 2000, diesel (ha, I don’t know how to spell diesel, I actually had to look up the dictionary, thought there is an ‘a’ in the word) anyway, diesel prices were only 55 cents…. In a span of 7 years, it’s now like $1.50 or something like that, 200% increase!!! Our salary only increase by 7 or 8%...
Sometimes, pity those who drive for a living, like taxi drivers, drivers in transportation… cost darn a lot on transport. Again all earnings are shaved off.
Do you notice that some cars, if not most, especially taxi drivers are driving slower than usual. Now everybody, oops, I mean some drive at optimal driving speed. Sometimes, there are no cars in the 1st lane. Hmmm, traffic police got no business. Well, come to think of it, there was a reason why our speed limit is 90km/h. I also noticed some WRX, Impreza driving slowly. Well of course, there are still a few cars who are driving recklessly.
Obeying traffic rules
Well, there must be a reason for traffic rules, and logically, everybody should follow. If only those who are in the right of way teach those who are not obeying traffic rules a lesson. You cannot give way to them, thinking that one matter less is better. This will boost their f88k888 ego especially P plate driver and then they think that they can get away with it. Anyway, some things I learn:
1) Nothing is fair in this world. You obey the traffic rules, you are a stupid fool. Serves you right for not cutting in front.
This morning’s experience just prove this. So many cars who were in the left turn only lane turn right. And those cars who are in the right turn lane actually gave way to them, no wonder those who were behind, find the line moving so slowly. Hmm, I shall go find LTA website and tip the traffic police on this. Yes, I shall do this after I blog.
Men in Singapore
Sometimes it’s pathetic, some men in Singapore are not gentlemen. This goes back to my point above too, people are selfish, they only think about themselves. Ok, let’s just focus on un-gentleman. Again, I repeat, not all men are like that.
Some Singaporean men should learn from the foreigners, although they do not know you, they will hold the door for you, they will let the ladies exit the lift, etc first. Ok, let me dissect (in my own opinions) why some Singaporean men are un-gentleman. They probably have a good career, they are working very hard to keep their position, so sometimes when they are outside, they are preoccupied with thinking about how to maintain their position or arrow another colleague, hence they are unaware of their surroundings.
Number 2, they are probably thinking of that night club hostess or the china lady who was with them the previous night. Or they could even be thinking how to bed some particular women. Or they could be comparing the young, sexy lady who was with them last night and comparing them to their wives…. So that’s why they are unaware of their surroundings.
Number 3, they are plain selfish, only think about themselves, their world is nothing but I, me and my so it’s natural that people should give way to them including ladies.
Petrol prices
Wah, petrol prices are going up by another 5 cents again. Darn, life is hard. Any increase in salary is shaved off very quickly or worse still, you end up poorer than before.
My mum was telling me, 7 years ago, in 2000, diesel (ha, I don’t know how to spell diesel, I actually had to look up the dictionary, thought there is an ‘a’ in the word) anyway, diesel prices were only 55 cents…. In a span of 7 years, it’s now like $1.50 or something like that, 200% increase!!! Our salary only increase by 7 or 8%...
Sometimes, pity those who drive for a living, like taxi drivers, drivers in transportation… cost darn a lot on transport. Again all earnings are shaved off.
Do you notice that some cars, if not most, especially taxi drivers are driving slower than usual. Now everybody, oops, I mean some drive at optimal driving speed. Sometimes, there are no cars in the 1st lane. Hmmm, traffic police got no business. Well, come to think of it, there was a reason why our speed limit is 90km/h. I also noticed some WRX, Impreza driving slowly. Well of course, there are still a few cars who are driving recklessly.
Obeying traffic rules
Well, there must be a reason for traffic rules, and logically, everybody should follow. If only those who are in the right of way teach those who are not obeying traffic rules a lesson. You cannot give way to them, thinking that one matter less is better. This will boost their f88k888 ego especially P plate driver and then they think that they can get away with it. Anyway, some things I learn:
1) Nothing is fair in this world. You obey the traffic rules, you are a stupid fool. Serves you right for not cutting in front.
This morning’s experience just prove this. So many cars who were in the left turn only lane turn right. And those cars who are in the right turn lane actually gave way to them, no wonder those who were behind, find the line moving so slowly. Hmm, I shall go find LTA website and tip the traffic police on this. Yes, I shall do this after I blog.
Men in Singapore
Sometimes it’s pathetic, some men in Singapore are not gentlemen. This goes back to my point above too, people are selfish, they only think about themselves. Ok, let’s just focus on un-gentleman. Again, I repeat, not all men are like that.
Some Singaporean men should learn from the foreigners, although they do not know you, they will hold the door for you, they will let the ladies exit the lift, etc first. Ok, let me dissect (in my own opinions) why some Singaporean men are un-gentleman. They probably have a good career, they are working very hard to keep their position, so sometimes when they are outside, they are preoccupied with thinking about how to maintain their position or arrow another colleague, hence they are unaware of their surroundings.
Number 2, they are probably thinking of that night club hostess or the china lady who was with them the previous night. Or they could even be thinking how to bed some particular women. Or they could be comparing the young, sexy lady who was with them last night and comparing them to their wives…. So that’s why they are unaware of their surroundings.
Number 3, they are plain selfish, only think about themselves, their world is nothing but I, me and my so it’s natural that people should give way to them including ladies.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Still not used to my new blog template… can you believe it, Microsoft word underline the word blog in red, that means I spelt wrongly…. Hmmm, the dictionary never update.
My Chinese horoscope:
Follow your intuition: it won't let you down this time. Try to leave your professional concerns on the doormat of your home. If you decide to embellish your lodgings, try to do the most yourself: This will relax you and your finances will remain in good shape. (untrue, untrue, untrue!) You'll be very much concerned about your parents. Refrain from criticizing others. You must cover yourself better for germs of all kinds are besieging you. (true)
Anyway, take everything with a pinch of salt.
My Chinese horoscope:
Follow your intuition: it won't let you down this time. Try to leave your professional concerns on the doormat of your home. If you decide to embellish your lodgings, try to do the most yourself: This will relax you and your finances will remain in good shape. (untrue, untrue, untrue!) You'll be very much concerned about your parents. Refrain from criticizing others. You must cover yourself better for germs of all kinds are besieging you. (true)
Anyway, take everything with a pinch of salt.
Monday, November 12, 2007
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1682534,00.html?xid=rss-topstories
not that i'm particularly interested in world affairs, but then... juz feel that peace is important. and politics are just so (sigh) dark.
not that i'm particularly interested in world affairs, but then... juz feel that peace is important. and politics are just so (sigh) dark.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Max is so cute, he's sitting right in front of me now as i'm typing this entry. he is inquisitive and a joy to have. sometimes i feel that i love him more than marcus and mabel, and i have to consciously tell myself to be fair to all three.
at this time of the year, got to give thanks. with so many new challenges now and with rising prices, not easy to give thanks in this coming festive season.
www.thanksgivingmovie.com
after watching this, i gained some peace. from thanksgiving, we find the joy and then the peace. finding peace is very important to me now.
at this time of the year, got to give thanks. with so many new challenges now and with rising prices, not easy to give thanks in this coming festive season.
www.thanksgivingmovie.com
after watching this, i gained some peace. from thanksgiving, we find the joy and then the peace. finding peace is very important to me now.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Monday, November 05, 2007
I’m drafting this blog in a meeting, that is how busy life has become.
workwise, who says it’s the holidays for teachers? There are many things to be done. Appraisal, areas for improvement, action plans for 2008, budget for 2008, stock taking, clearing of my table, preparation for open house and planning for next year lessons. Now, meetings almost everyday for appraisal. After appraisal, many things should be able to move faster. a lot of small little meetings with committee and departments. Yup, that’s work, plenty of work to be done, but so little time to complete them.
family wise, crazy with all the illness going on last week. Thought all was well. then on tues, max had the stomach flu again, he lao sai a lot of times, brought him to see a doc on thurs. Actually on thurs itself, mabel and I got a little of upset stomach as well. Quickly gave her medicine the medicine to stop it from worserning. see the doc see until i scare. for this two weeks, i spent a few hundred dollars on seeing doc.
Poor max, shrunk so much esp after his lao sai days. The 2 days when he was so sick, so poor thing. He shook his head to everything, very cranky. Luckily on fri when he was feeling better, he started eating with a vengeance. He has a hearty appetite now and he is back to his cheeky ways, interactive, fun to play with and of course, happier.
then my mil still in hospital... it is actually very straining physically, mentally and financially. I wonder how long I can endure. Just grit my teeth to face the challenges everyday. When she is discharged from the hospital, there would be another new set of challenges to be met. She would definitely come to stay with us for the holidays. We are now getting the house more ready for her. Things like shifting the toys to the children’s room so that she can have the room downstairs. The maid will also have to bunk in with her. Getting ready a walking frame and a wheelchair. Getting ready the bathroom, things like handles at the side of the toilet bowls. Need to get a bed frame for her too. So all these things need to look into and get it done.
On a more personal note, concerts!!! Amei is staging her concert this coming thurs, too late for booking of tickets now and plus no kaki to go with. Jacky cheung and jay chou is coming in Jan!!! maybe I should start saving money.
As for myself, the shrink (which is moi, myself) diagnosed me to be allergic to people, especially friends and distant relatives. Symptom of allergy: irritable with interacting with people. Effect of allergy: in the long run, will develop cynicism and pragmatism towards interacting with people. Cure for allergy: stay away from people or simply just stop interacting with people for the time being. This is to prevent cynicism from developing. Only stop medication when symptom disappears.
workwise, who says it’s the holidays for teachers? There are many things to be done. Appraisal, areas for improvement, action plans for 2008, budget for 2008, stock taking, clearing of my table, preparation for open house and planning for next year lessons. Now, meetings almost everyday for appraisal. After appraisal, many things should be able to move faster. a lot of small little meetings with committee and departments. Yup, that’s work, plenty of work to be done, but so little time to complete them.
family wise, crazy with all the illness going on last week. Thought all was well. then on tues, max had the stomach flu again, he lao sai a lot of times, brought him to see a doc on thurs. Actually on thurs itself, mabel and I got a little of upset stomach as well. Quickly gave her medicine the medicine to stop it from worserning. see the doc see until i scare. for this two weeks, i spent a few hundred dollars on seeing doc.
Poor max, shrunk so much esp after his lao sai days. The 2 days when he was so sick, so poor thing. He shook his head to everything, very cranky. Luckily on fri when he was feeling better, he started eating with a vengeance. He has a hearty appetite now and he is back to his cheeky ways, interactive, fun to play with and of course, happier.
then my mil still in hospital... it is actually very straining physically, mentally and financially. I wonder how long I can endure. Just grit my teeth to face the challenges everyday. When she is discharged from the hospital, there would be another new set of challenges to be met. She would definitely come to stay with us for the holidays. We are now getting the house more ready for her. Things like shifting the toys to the children’s room so that she can have the room downstairs. The maid will also have to bunk in with her. Getting ready a walking frame and a wheelchair. Getting ready the bathroom, things like handles at the side of the toilet bowls. Need to get a bed frame for her too. So all these things need to look into and get it done.
On a more personal note, concerts!!! Amei is staging her concert this coming thurs, too late for booking of tickets now and plus no kaki to go with. Jacky cheung and jay chou is coming in Jan!!! maybe I should start saving money.
As for myself, the shrink (which is moi, myself) diagnosed me to be allergic to people, especially friends and distant relatives. Symptom of allergy: irritable with interacting with people. Effect of allergy: in the long run, will develop cynicism and pragmatism towards interacting with people. Cure for allergy: stay away from people or simply just stop interacting with people for the time being. This is to prevent cynicism from developing. Only stop medication when symptom disappears.
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