Woo Hoo! Free coffee again?
This is probably some exclaimation made by the typical Singaporeans!
Starbucks will be giving "free" tall-sized beverage to all at all Starbucks Coffee on 8 th Dec 2005 (Thursday), from 5pm - 7pm!!!
Errr Hmm, dear all, pls note that although the beverage is on the house, you are recommended to make a donation of your choice and 100% of the proceeds will go to The Salvation Army.
I remember last year, in the same event, some people only donate a few coins, and worse of all, some even pretended to have donated and get the free beverage. What ugly sights! These people really come for the free drinks! And I hope that you are definitely not one who comes for the free drink, but rather one who comes with a kind act while you get to enjoy a nice cuppa of drink.
X'mas is on the way, it's a season of sharing... Spread your love around...
Saturday, November 19, 2005
No Chinese Scribblings :(
Have not been able to blog in chinese for quite some time, something went wrong with my Windows Chinese writing software, I can only write in traditional Chinese and not in Sinple Chinese :(
My last blog in Chinese is actually drafted from my office during my free time slots... I've got some much inspirations that I wanted to blog in Chinese but then... Haiz...
Maybe time to invest in a proper Chinese writing software? Hmm... not at this moment bah, but should I'm able to get my 1st translation assignment, I probably will want to invest in one, haha... But when will I get the chance? Actually, just before my examinations, my ex-coursemate almost got a deal which we intend to work hand-in-hand, however, after my examinations, there are no more update and I assume the deal is off.
I understand that there have been some "Chinese" translators who spoilt the market, the charge at a super low rate, at least 2/3 off the market rate (for less experienced translators, if compared to the highly experienced translators, the difference is even bigger). So, I will not be surprised if the deal has been given to them instead. Haiz... That's life...
My last blog in Chinese is actually drafted from my office during my free time slots... I've got some much inspirations that I wanted to blog in Chinese but then... Haiz...
Maybe time to invest in a proper Chinese writing software? Hmm... not at this moment bah, but should I'm able to get my 1st translation assignment, I probably will want to invest in one, haha... But when will I get the chance? Actually, just before my examinations, my ex-coursemate almost got a deal which we intend to work hand-in-hand, however, after my examinations, there are no more update and I assume the deal is off.
I understand that there have been some "Chinese" translators who spoilt the market, the charge at a super low rate, at least 2/3 off the market rate (for less experienced translators, if compared to the highly experienced translators, the difference is even bigger). So, I will not be surprised if the deal has been given to them instead. Haiz... That's life...
Thursday, November 03, 2005
雨天笑记
今天经过国家图书馆时，不禁想起两个星期前的一个笑话。
话说那天正好笑着倾盆大雨，我与友人正准备过从国家图书馆到对面的Parco Bugis Junction时，发现一位妇人正拿着两片纸皮准备为孩子遮雨。我与友人心灵相通，准备回头与他们一同撑伞过马路。怎知，友人一转过身，妇人旁边的一位中年先生便十分高兴的钻到友人的伞下。我俩顿时吃了一惊，愣了一下。无奈之下，友人只好遮那位中年先生过马路，而我则与妇人及小孩一同共撑一把伞。
过了马路，我与友人谈及这件事时，忍不住大笑起来！
话说那天正好笑着倾盆大雨，我与友人正准备过从国家图书馆到对面的Parco Bugis Junction时，发现一位妇人正拿着两片纸皮准备为孩子遮雨。我与友人心灵相通，准备回头与他们一同撑伞过马路。怎知，友人一转过身，妇人旁边的一位中年先生便十分高兴的钻到友人的伞下。我俩顿时吃了一惊，愣了一下。无奈之下，友人只好遮那位中年先生过马路，而我则与妇人及小孩一同共撑一把伞。
过了马路，我与友人谈及这件事时，忍不住大笑起来！
The 90/10 Principle By Stephen Covey
Received this from a friend. Find it very true and indeed makes one ponder. However, how many of us can really put this into practice? Why not we all give it a try from now on?
Discover the 90/10 Principle. It will change your life (at least the way you react to situations). What is this principle?
10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by howyou react. What does this mean?
We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us. We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%. How?
By your reaction. You cannot control a red light., but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.
Let's use an example.
You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just what happened. What happens when the next will be determined by how you react. You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit. After a 15-minute delay andthrowing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home, When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.
Why?
Because of how you reacted in the morning.
Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?
The answer is " D".
You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day.
Here is what could have and should have happened. Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say,"It's ok honey, you just need, to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, youcome back down in time to look through the window and see your child gettingon the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference? Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different.
Why? Because of how you REACTED.
You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction.
Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle. If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out, etc.
How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic?
Do you lose your temper?
Pound on the steering wheel?
A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off.
Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket?
Do you try and bump them?
WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work?
Why let the cars ruin your drive?
Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it.
You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job.
The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why takeout your frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse.
Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will lose nothing if you try it.
The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle. The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache. There never seem to be a success in life.
Bad days follow bad days.
Terrible things seem to be constantly happening. There is constant stress, lack of joy, and broken relationships. Worry consumes time. Anger breaks friendships and life seems dreary and is not enjoyed to the fullest. Friends are lost. Life is a bore and often seems cruel. Does this describe you? If so, do not be discouraged.
You can be different!
Understand and apply the 90/10 principle.
It CAN change your life.........!!!!!!!
Discover the 90/10 Principle. It will change your life (at least the way you react to situations). What is this principle?
10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by howyou react. What does this mean?
We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us. We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%. How?
By your reaction. You cannot control a red light., but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.
Let's use an example.
You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just what happened. What happens when the next will be determined by how you react. You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit. After a 15-minute delay andthrowing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home, When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.
Why?
Because of how you reacted in the morning.
Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?
The answer is " D".
You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day.
Here is what could have and should have happened. Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say,"It's ok honey, you just need, to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, youcome back down in time to look through the window and see your child gettingon the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference? Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different.
Why? Because of how you REACTED.
You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction.
Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle. If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out, etc.
How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic?
Do you lose your temper?
Pound on the steering wheel?
A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off.
Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket?
Do you try and bump them?
WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work?
Why let the cars ruin your drive?
Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it.
You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job.
The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why takeout your frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse.
Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will lose nothing if you try it.
The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle. The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache. There never seem to be a success in life.
Bad days follow bad days.
Terrible things seem to be constantly happening. There is constant stress, lack of joy, and broken relationships. Worry consumes time. Anger breaks friendships and life seems dreary and is not enjoyed to the fullest. Friends are lost. Life is a bore and often seems cruel. Does this describe you? If so, do not be discouraged.
You can be different!
Understand and apply the 90/10 principle.
It CAN change your life.........!!!!!!!
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Time for some jokes
The Equation:
7 Glance = 1 Smile
7 Smile = 1 Meeting
7 Meeting = 1 Kiss
7 Kisses = 1 Proposal
7 Proposal = 1 Marriage -
And that 1 Bloody marriage has
7777777777777 Problems. So beware of that glance!
Plan For Future:
Teacher asks children, what do you wish 2 do in future?
Ram: I want 2 be a pilot.
Vinod: I want 2 be a doctor.
Deepa: I want 2 be a good mother.
Ravi: I want 2 help Deepa.
Exams:
Exams are like GIRL FRIENDS;
1. Too Many Questions.
2. Difficult to Understand.
3. More Explanation is Needed.
4. Result is always FAIL!
Liar:
A man is dying of Cancer.
His son asked him, "Dad, why do you keep telling people you're dying of
AIDS?"
Answer : "So when I'm dead no one will dare touch your mom !"
Delivered:
A man sent a SMS to his pregnant wife. Two seconds later a report came to
his phone and he started dancing. The report said,
"DELIVERED".
Three Feelings:
What's the difference between stress, tension and panic?
Stress is when wife is pregnant.
Tension is when girlfriend is pregnant, and
Panic is when both are pregnant.
7 Glance = 1 Smile
7 Smile = 1 Meeting
7 Meeting = 1 Kiss
7 Kisses = 1 Proposal
7 Proposal = 1 Marriage -
And that 1 Bloody marriage has
7777777777777 Problems. So beware of that glance!
Plan For Future:
Teacher asks children, what do you wish 2 do in future?
Ram: I want 2 be a pilot.
Vinod: I want 2 be a doctor.
Deepa: I want 2 be a good mother.
Ravi: I want 2 help Deepa.
Exams:
Exams are like GIRL FRIENDS;
1. Too Many Questions.
2. Difficult to Understand.
3. More Explanation is Needed.
4. Result is always FAIL!
Liar:
A man is dying of Cancer.
His son asked him, "Dad, why do you keep telling people you're dying of
AIDS?"
Answer : "So when I'm dead no one will dare touch your mom !"
Delivered:
A man sent a SMS to his pregnant wife. Two seconds later a report came to
his phone and he started dancing. The report said,
"DELIVERED".
Three Feelings:
What's the difference between stress, tension and panic?
Stress is when wife is pregnant.
Tension is when girlfriend is pregnant, and
Panic is when both are pregnant.
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