My New Love Series
Yes! Finally a Taiwanese series. You can watch it here.
Shaolin
Just before I left for my long holiday at Gramms for CNY, this movie was a good cultural film. Starring Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse and Jackie Chan. If you’re in Brunei, you can watch it here http://themallcineplex.com/
Green Hornet in 3D
To You: Cracked Pots
This is a forward email I got from my mum. Thanks Mammy!
An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck…
One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water.
At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.
For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water..
Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments.
But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.
After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream.
‘I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house.’
The old woman smiled, ‘Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot’s side?’
‘That’s because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them..’
For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table.
Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house.’
Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it’s the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding.
You’ve just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them.
SO, to all of my cracked pot friends, have a great day and remember to smell the flowers on your side of the path!
The Golden Handshake
You never can tell if a year will be at the 6s and 7s or a total breather until you start planning for your mid year holiday or start gathering enough plates for a big family X’mas dinner. Realising there’s a hole in your purse that’s been patch and re-patch over the years. Some say you’re in danger when your pride goes before a fall. Believe what you see, don’t make believe the promising rewards you see in front of you. Instead, be your own “ten commandments” of your own life. Be it if you’re single, or if you have a family who supports your every move. It is a good idea to keep in with the colleagues in case you need their help one day, but don’t let the pigeons out of its cages. False pretences are common in a place far away from the city, especially when it is filled with women dressed in mini-skirts, hired to shake their booties through the whole night on a new year. What would you do if a supposedly well-heeled boss has hired you to ride his herd without giving you a dime? Would you roll with it or take a dim view of such character? Sometimes, it is priceless to prick up one’s ears in this situation.
Have you watched the Ghost Rider? Which would you choose? A soul for a life? Trade your soul to save a loved one’s life. Or a life for no life? You’d rather give up without even trying because it’s too tough and guess what? The devil doesn’t care either, 2 lives are better than no souls.
Happy Birthday to You, Jesus
Merry Christmas y’all! This x’mas is filled with mixed emotions of smiles, anger and relief. Because I was having so much fun now, I feel Mr. Guilt is poking at me. It has been a while since I had a house filled with family. A season like this, you share with your loved ones, but when things get all messy; luggage on the right and on the left, a sudden long Q for a shower, the never ending flow of dirty plates after a lovely dinner, I can’t wait to get my 8 hours of beauty sleep. Sharing my most personal thoughts with my God-mama is one of the best present this x’mas. Since young, I’ve always enjoyed her presence even to the extent that after spending a whole day of fun, love and ice creams at Jerudong Park, I called my own house a “lousy house” that serves “lousy food” LOL I’m so glad that I finally get to spend quality time with her together with my lovely cousins who came for an amazing sleepover this x’mas holidays. Though it does get really crowded in our tiny living room, love is still in the air. I’m a little disappointed with the out-of-tuned church choir that made the x’mas midnight mass “cheap”. It was embarrassing enough that I tried to convince my cousins, “oh look! New choirs!” Five years ago, choir was the only reason that made me get up on Sunday mornings for church. Dude, you need to tune up yourselves.
Sometimes life can be untrue to you, but you (always) have to remember this: YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR OWN LIFE. It may be wrong to say this, but you are the God in your life. You choose the path. Sometimes we do tumble off from our bikes, no matter how an expert driver we are. Would you get off and walk for the rest of the way? Or would you get back on the seat and ride on? Thomas Edison didn’t quit when he failed. Do you dare to fail? Whatever you went through, take it as a bridge you had to walk on to get to where you are now. Don’t want to move on? Move forward. Just move.
Jokes are for Smiles
You Are {beau.ti.ful}
Some days when you see a pretty smile, your heart smiles quietly. The 3 big things in life are very much dedicated from the relationship between you and others and also you and God. Recently I read Jenna Lucado’s “Redefining {beau.ti.ful}” observing not the classic relationship between a daughter and her mother. But instead it realizes the lovely relationship of a daughter and her daddy. Things to look at; how she looks at herself, how she look at others and how she looks at God are some of the things taught in the book. It makes you realize the essentials of life. Not just the latest gadgets, fashion wear or billboard music. People can influence you in many different ways; good or bad, we’re affected either way. It is good to trace back the purity of our origin; like our culture or even a simple Q: Where was your grandfather from? Have you ever wonder where all your past generations were? How did you arrive where you are now? Lately, I’ve learnt so much about my ancestors and to tell you the truth, it took me a long ride into the past.
One quick question, do you…?
a) “No, thanks.” What’s the point? They won’t like me anyway. Just try hard to impress them.
b) “I’m okay with anything…” I’m a people pleaser, I’d rather avoid any conflict to gain more friends.
c) “F” Nooooooo…. I have a failure-phobia.
d) “Try this on… Go on..” Do I look good in this? Hmmmm…
I’m a little of everything. I know this may be a little unfair, but I really do try hard sometimes to please others so they’d like me. But there are times I’d just say a big “O.K” when they ask me “Is it okay if I get a ride from you?” Although it might seem a bit rude to say no, but that’s what friends are for. Who is not scared of seeing the big “F”? Definitely it is one of the most influential satisfaction that you have willingly set out to achieve. It may be as little as throwing a crunched paper into the bin to passing your final exam that determines your career and life. Finally, looks is a very sensitive area. Having to go through the many yo-yo diets and the ups and downs when stepping onto the scales, there were many quiet screams (and swearing) when I see the gained kgs/lbs. Being adventurous in food has its pros and cons. Experiences are treasures of the past and memories for the future.
1095 days of IA sistas
And what is our secret of staying together in these 1095 days?
Each other. People say when you find someone you can confide in, you trust them. Believe it or not, it is these days that made me realise how much I’ve gone through during the past 3 years. I’ve always wished I could have a friend like you. You’re a true friend.