Sunday, April 27, 2008

Old Post | Old Job | New Life | New Option

I was supposed to write this earlier on, but I wrote it on my friendster blog. Now that I repost it here with some updates.

It was 6months ago, after 3 and a half years of hardworking & no complaint life, I decided to go on an easier life, I went interviews when offers came along, I flunk it when I don't like the interviewer and I put effort when I like the interviewer and then I got offered a job with better pay (in fact, any new job would pay higher than what I'm getting now, :P).

I struggled alot to tender the resignation, mainly due to the ppl that I worked long enough with, finally I decided to reject the offer and stay on the same company with a transfer to KL, for a few reasons. I give it a year b4 I ever consider any new offer. It was Nov 07-Jan 08.

My 2008 increment finally been announced, for the 1st time I felt so unhappy about it (never been happy previously too), at 1st I thought tht's was how it is supposed to be (though it was lower than my lowest expectation), after thinking of some ways to convince myself, I found it so hard to answer few questions to myself on this issue. Then I went on for my vacation to Cambodia, I thought I would feel better after that and life goes on...

But I was wrong, I still can't get over with it, may be it's time to let my boss know my piece of mind... Then another call came asked for me, so I attended the interview. It's March 08.

I stayed despite most of the ppl I know asked me to go for better offer, I throw some trusts n faiths in ppl whom I think deserves them, too bad thing doesn't turn out the way I wish, not at the least I expect, so I think I will have to keep my options open again, unless I get some good answers to my questions, which I doubt I will get any convincing one.

To the one that flunk my increment, it ain't accounting firm that I'm working with but a sales performance driven company, be clear about what u expect from me, my scores might not be good , but I'm good in figures, I gave u yours , u better give me mine.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

What is Blog for ?

What does a Blog mean to me ? If it is supposed to be a person's diary, then it will be an opened diary for visitor to read, an opened secret for all. I take it as a spot to share and store all the pictures I took that I like, articles I think worth keeping/reading, shout-out that I want people to hear me and secrets that shouldn't be just kept as secrets.

Blogging becomes a more interactive way of writing a diary whereby people can drop comments and concerns about what u been through and what u had in mind.

I never liked blogging (neither writing a diary ), but I guess it is the only way to share many things at one site : photos, articles, comments, travel journal, joy and sadness, whatever shits u have in mind.... Whatever I share , I really want u to know, whatever I don't, u don't need to know, neither u will ever know.

Disastrous Fun

Quietly she asked for food container or plastic bags to pack and take away the nice & tasty food left over from the buffet dinner, openly she started to fill the plastic bag with the possibly wasted food, they came to make fun out of it, some even asked for photos to be taken. Out of excitement, I stepped in and took 2 pictures.

She took it easily with a smile on her face and continue to move the food, can't be bothered by how these people gonna think about this high earning / high ranking manager's action. Well, they're never going to figure out why. Come to think about it, it was a good virtue not to waste food and it is never wrong to take the food away. But when it comes to public's eyes and ears, especially our society, it becomes a silly, stingy, greedy and undesirable intolerable behaviour !

At 2nd thought , I realised I was wrong, I was too guilty for joining the fun of it and took pictures of it. She was hurt and for a person in her position, she can't show it on the face but to hide it, she handled it with smiles.

A man had the whole scene in his eyes and he took action by gathering all the spectators, he gave us his piece of mind and reminded us how childish we were and how difficult the situation that we had just put a person in. The crowd silent. He was right. We were silly.

I thought I should give her a call to express my apology, her phone was put into sleep mode, so I sent her a SMS. I hope for all the silly things we had done tonight, she will forgive us, just like she always do... :)

Friday, April 18, 2008

My Personality Type = ENTP

I tried out a personality quiz from a friend's (you know who you are...) blog, and here you go the result of my personality....

Life as an ENTP (Extravert, Intuitive, Thinker, Perceiver) :

People of this type tend to be: friendly, charming, and outgoing; quick-witted, energetic, and irreverent; ingenious, imaginative, and creative; curious, flexible, and unpredictable; logical and analytical.

The most important thing to ENTPs is being creative, seeing possibilities, and always having new challenges.


Great careers for ENTPs
Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose is ENTP.
- Entrepreneur (not yet)
- Investment banker (not interested yet)
- Venture capitalist (wow...)
- Outplacement consultant (not bad...)
- Management / marketing consultant (salesman la...)
- Copywriter (huh?)
- Radio/TV talk show host (interesting...)
- Political manager (can I ?)
- Real estate developer ( part time ?)
- Actor (born one)
- Strategic planner (always one)
- University / college president (u must be crazy !)
- Motivational speaker ( am I ?)
- Internet marketer (always wanted to be one )
- Advertising creative director (Yippie!!!)


How to Love an ENTP
1. Appreciate my perceptiveness and original insights.
2. Encourage me to spend time with people and be free to respond to spontaneous opportunities.
3. Listen to me talk about my ideas and brainstorm with me.
4. Be willing to debate and discuss ideas.
5. Try not to nag me about small things or about being too messy.
6. Above all - respect my competency and need to constantly take on new challenges.


Parenting ENTPs ( abit too late for my parents by now...)
The Joys and Challenges of Raising ENTPs:
- They are curious, clever, and persuasive but can also be impulsive, unpredictable, and argumentative. While they are enterprising, ambitious, and entertaining, they may be quite unrealistic, bore easily, and leave many projects unfinished.

What works with ENTPs:
- expect a high energy level; give plenty of playmates and varied, physical outlets for their energy
- encourage their creative ideas; try their solutions whenever possible
- find ways to encourage and appreciate their gift of negotiation

Parents of ENTPs: they'll know you really love them when you...take them to meet someone famous or powerful.

SpeedReading ENTPs
The key to success lies in your ability to quickly size others up, and speak their language. Here are just a few clues for SpeedReading (understanding) and SpeedReaching (communicating with) ENTPs.

How to Spot ENTPs:
- energetic, charming, and witty
- enthusiastic, creative, and expressive
- easygoing, adventurous, and persuasive
- image conscious and snappy dressers

Tips for Communicating with ENTPs:
- Focus on creative possibilities
- Expect a lot of questions , don't force decisions too soon
- Stay flexible and open to suggestions and improvements

Monday, April 14, 2008

捐血救命,豁免所得税?

我常在想(都想了好几年了。。。),如果捐钱为慈善(受政府认同的合法慈善机构)出一分力, 该款项可获豁免来年所得税的话,何不让捐血这份至高无上的善行也豁免部分所得说?

原因如下

1. 鼓励国人捐血行善(又不会少了一块肉,还有免费餐+维生素享用 !)
2. 间接鼓励国人保持健康的体魄(不健康者无法捐血, 即无法扣税 !)。
3. 国内大概没有医院是不合法及不受承认的吧?
4. 一人一年最多只须捐血四次,不难达至目标。
5. 捐血须亲临行善,没有请枪手/滥用之嫌。
6. 受益的不再是一个又一个失败的工程,而是命在一线之间的病人及纳税人。
7. 通过捐血扣税,同时推行国内保健运动及年检意识。

我爱吾国,但请吾国为人民健康,爱心与福利,拟定一项利民利国的扣税方案。

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Timepiece that represent Eternity & Wealth


A timepiece that worth at least RM1,252,192.00 :

Jaeger LeCoultre's Reverso-Gyrotourbillon-2

- the three-dimensional spherical tourbillon has got two carriages rotating in 2 different speed, the inner one completing a full turn in 18.75 seconds, while the outer one performs a more conventional one-minute turn.

- 36 x 55 x 15.8mm , 371parts.

- Cylinder-shaped balance-spring, invented by English watchmaker John Arnold, who had it patented in 1782. this ingenious discovery which guarantees a regular and perfectly isochronous development of the balance-spring was reserved exclusively for marine chronometers and a few generously sized pocket-watches. It thus appeared doomed never to drive a wristworn mechanism. Innovative watchmakers chafed at this regrettable situation, since its rating characteristics are unanimously considered to be infinitely better than those of a flat balance-spring.

- Spherical tourbillon, 1st unveiled in 2004 ,composed of two carriages mounted on axes set at a 90° angle, this horological microcosm is still the only mechanical device enabling a wristwatch to break completely free from the detrimental effects of gravity on its timekeeping precision.

~ 0.34 grams to escape the law of gravity ~

- 11.25mm thick


Take a view on its unique mechanism at : http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/reverso-gyrotourbillon-2/en/

Friday, April 11, 2008

Income Tax Submission by 30th April 2008

April is the month that I should be happy but for the past 2years I have been in real bad mood especially when I have to do the tax submission and withdraw the hard-earned money to feed the blood sucking government!

It's April again and I hate to do tax submission and most reluctant to PAY the $$$ !!!





Why can't this world be TAX FREE ? (or may be just the country that I stay enough...)



I hate this building ( borrow from Hong Kong )

Monday, April 07, 2008

The Perfect Boyfriend

Every girl dreams that one day she will find a boy that does these things for her. Even the smallest action can have the BIGGEST impact in someones life.

give her one of your t-shirts to sleep in.
leave her cute text notes.
kiss her in front of your friends.
tell her she is gorgeous..
look into her eyes when you talk to her.
let her mess with your hair
• touch her hair.
just walk around with her.
• "FORGiVE HER FOR HER MiSTAKES"
look at her like she`s the only one you see.
• tickle her even when she says stop.
hold her hand when you`re around your friends.
• when she starts swearing at you, tell her you love her.
let her fall asleep in your arms..
• get her mad, then kiss her.
tease her and let her tease you back.
• stay up all night with her when she`s sick.
watch her favorite movie with her.
• kiss her forehead.
give her the world.
• write her letters.
let her wear your clothes.
• when she`s sad, hang out with her.
let her know she`s important.
• let her take all the photos she wants of you.
kiss her in the pouring rain.
• when you fall in love with her, tell her.
• and when you tell her, love her like you've never loved someone before

Saturday, April 05, 2008

Russian Market

Cheap silk-made products with reasonable price (provide u at least ask for a bargain and scout around for satisfying offer) and all the things that u can name are being sold here , from raw to cooked food, clothes to home appliances, handy crafts to toys, books to watches and the most comprehensive selections of motorcycles' spare parts i have ever seen...

Guys...

Please realize that the girl holding onto u is PERFECT in her own special way:

The way she laughs;
The way she sleeps;
The way she loves you;
The way she tries to please you;

Always remember that,
She can always get up and walk away,
getting someone else who can love her more ;

For all you know,
there is someone out there wooing her already,
but she is rejecting a maybe perfect love for her ;

There might also be someone out there,
who is willing to love her more than you are loving her now,
fufill her every need and love her as much as she loves you ;

Imagine this, guys,
When you are holding her today ,
and then you cheat on her by hugging and kissing another gal.
and then you run back to her ,
and u do the same.
but you see love in her eyes

What do you think?
Do you feel the hurt?
Can you feel the guilt?

She loves you not because you are good looking, have money, buy her things, make her parents happy,or that you have a car;

She loves you for who you are, your every touch, every word you say, everything you do.

Guys.
Cherish and appreciate your girl, don't break her fragile heart;

She is the only one who can love you that way,
You won't wanna regret letting go of that special girl you have.

For everything she has done for you,
the least you can do is to give her unconditional love as she has given to you. :)

Sunset in Phnom Penh

It's actually a sunrise at Mekong River.

Angkor Wat / Bayon

Bayon

Angkor Wat, AM

Angkor Wat , PM

A monk walking through


What is this?


Life is freedom, life is peace.

Street Orphans

When u think your days are bad, things go the wrong way, people are all against u, at least u have a pillow to cry your sorrows and a nice bed that will always accomodate u; they are not so lucky... but at least they are not lonely. :)

Nice car

Caught this car infront of a nice corner restaurant that has that funny Ad for kitchen Staff.

Kids having fun

Remember the good old days when we made every possible things into tools for joy ? Perhaps the days are gone but when I look back, those were the real sweet memories; life can be so simple that even a treet, a leave or a stone can make good companions.

Despite the tough life over here, Cambodian children still enjoy the moments when they do not have to do forced-selling, their laughters still sing in my ears...

Life is full of shits...

Don't bother to look back if u think what u have walked through is full of shit....It upsets u and nothing more, unless u are expecting some smell....

Dead Fish Tower

Nice restaurant with nice ambience and delicious local food, stage performance of Apsara every night, get the seating at higher level to have a nice view of the whole restaurant.

Friendly staff and reasonble price for food, worth to spend whole night !

Local delicacy, comes in 3 flavours

Are you dare enough to try it out?

Need a travel reading , Sir?


Another Local delicacy

Amok Fish with steamed rice

Cute angels in Cambodia





Please do your part to keep them away from street-hawking...

2 hearts broken with a difficult "NO"


They don't choose to be on the streets with bare foot, repeatedly approaching strangers (tourists), begging to sell the items in the little hands with limited english words that they were told to practise.



One might feel cruel to reject an affordable offer for a few handycrafts at as low as 1000riels ( 4000riels = $1USD) from an angelic face young girl, but it has to be done to keep them away from street-selling and return to school, where they are supposed to spend their childhood.

Real nice pizza

Local delicacies





We got....Banana, Mango, Pineapple , Sweet Corn, Pamelo, some plant seeds and......WHAT !!!??? Yes, Boss, some deep-fried insects, each 1000riels per pack, all same price.

Need a job ? Bring your STAFF !

I wonder how many STAFFs one will/can bring along during the interview ...

Smiley breakfast

7-20


四叶草


Mini-architecture


Someone puzzled these small pieces of rocks in a prohm and it attracts many visitors ; Size doesn't always matter...

Some of the common ways to use the motorcycle...