Dear Master, in whose life I see
All that I would, but fail to be
Let thy clear light forever shine
To shame and guide this life of mine
Though what I dream and what I do
In my weak days are always two
Keep me, oppressed with things undone
O Thou, whose deeds and dreams were one
- John Hunter -
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
Sunday, October 29, 2006
We had a little BBQ party just now. Rushed to collect the Satay I ordered - 150 sticks! Shiok!
The shop is somewhere in Katong, and from there, went all the way to find the PIE.
From the PIE all the way to Jurong. Sounded easy. The last time I went that road to Bukit Batok East was a few years back when I habitually fetched Rebbie home. West Mall! This time, I went all the way to Jurong and nearly hit TUAS if I had not asked two fellow travellers.
The condo was just next to West Mall. The one I had wished I could live in one day. It has a large swimming pool and so many BBQ pits!! Overall, very well designed. Just that I did not have a peep inside the building but the exteriors was already great!
Anyway, I was glad the turn out turned out to be great! Cecilia and Jean said they were very happy that so many friends and well-wishers had turned up. Felt a little sad to see them go tho. They had been working with us for the last 4 years but alas, its the end of their 4 year-term. We could only wish them all the best and hope that they really will find a greater prospect, maybe in Canada or UK (just like Shirley) and build their lives there. So, after this month, I believe some friends are going to be permanently separated by a great distance in-between.
We used to have a HCA, Shirley and another, Nancy. They had brought us so much laughters in our department. Busy, but not boring. Of course, I also remember the times when there were tears and heartaches. I have also felt their anger and frustrations with who and who. But these were so easily forgotten, especially during our year end celebrations.
Yea, life goes on. And we should find opportunities to celebrate.
The shop is somewhere in Katong, and from there, went all the way to find the PIE.
From the PIE all the way to Jurong. Sounded easy. The last time I went that road to Bukit Batok East was a few years back when I habitually fetched Rebbie home. West Mall! This time, I went all the way to Jurong and nearly hit TUAS if I had not asked two fellow travellers.
The condo was just next to West Mall. The one I had wished I could live in one day. It has a large swimming pool and so many BBQ pits!! Overall, very well designed. Just that I did not have a peep inside the building but the exteriors was already great!
Anyway, I was glad the turn out turned out to be great! Cecilia and Jean said they were very happy that so many friends and well-wishers had turned up. Felt a little sad to see them go tho. They had been working with us for the last 4 years but alas, its the end of their 4 year-term. We could only wish them all the best and hope that they really will find a greater prospect, maybe in Canada or UK (just like Shirley) and build their lives there. So, after this month, I believe some friends are going to be permanently separated by a great distance in-between.
We used to have a HCA, Shirley and another, Nancy. They had brought us so much laughters in our department. Busy, but not boring. Of course, I also remember the times when there were tears and heartaches. I have also felt their anger and frustrations with who and who. But these were so easily forgotten, especially during our year end celebrations.
Yea, life goes on. And we should find opportunities to celebrate.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Tuesday
Woke up very late today. CK went Peninsula Plaza and apparently forgot that he had to fetch Beckie to her tuition class today at 1.30pm. So I brought her there instead. It was my first time fetching her and was also concerned she might be scared. But it ended ok. She was braver than I thought. Came home to watch cable for a while more before CK arrived and we went RC plane. Despite the hazy sky and the wind, it was rather ok for plane. Surprising to see so many enthusiasts today. I think Tampines is going to be another hotspot for plane lovers soon.
CK got his inspiration I guess, from a Jimmy and Wong (with a little kid apprentice) who were there flying their own DIY planes. $600-$1k for the whole kit. Cool! These were huge planes, probably plywood or balsa. Not sure, but felt a little heavy. The diesel engine was surprisingly not as noisy as I had thought. I was a little tempted becos of the DIY possibilities. But HaiYen would probably kill me. I asked about heli and Wong quickly brought out a T-Rex from the boot of his car and did a solid demo for me. He could really fly his T-Rex in all ways except invert. Would be a fantastic way to spend my weekends with Yen in future, and also provided I have loads of cash to spare to the point where she wouldn't mind, hehe. Thankfully, CK has got very good sponsors! He flew (and lost) his last few planes for free! Reminded me of another kind of rc: KITES with neon lights. (Check out this website: www.goflykite.com . ) They normally demo in the evenings and the kites look like a lot of giant fireflies flitting through the dark skies in various formations. Cool!!
Anyway, for now, I've decided RC is not for me although I would still love to go build one for myself someday. Got bitten by this bug when I met 1 korean penpal who introduced me to it. His was a VERY big remote controlled plane! Probably a kid could sit inside. Korea is also a very beutiful place to play these planes. At least not yet. Because in my heart there's Yen. I wish she were here and we could always spend those weekends leisurely away at these spots and feel the breeze.
Came home and rested while waiting for Yen to return from her youth group outing. Mum has to go Katong again to look after the princesses. I just have to sit infront of the comp and watch cable again. Time really flies. DeepaRaya is soon going to be over. Wonder how life is like in Indonesia now for those who are homeless. And also South Thailand. Pray for peace ... especially for the children for whom these troubles have been created by the adults.
Woke up very late today. CK went Peninsula Plaza and apparently forgot that he had to fetch Beckie to her tuition class today at 1.30pm. So I brought her there instead. It was my first time fetching her and was also concerned she might be scared. But it ended ok. She was braver than I thought. Came home to watch cable for a while more before CK arrived and we went RC plane. Despite the hazy sky and the wind, it was rather ok for plane. Surprising to see so many enthusiasts today. I think Tampines is going to be another hotspot for plane lovers soon.
CK got his inspiration I guess, from a Jimmy and Wong (with a little kid apprentice) who were there flying their own DIY planes. $600-$1k for the whole kit. Cool! These were huge planes, probably plywood or balsa. Not sure, but felt a little heavy. The diesel engine was surprisingly not as noisy as I had thought. I was a little tempted becos of the DIY possibilities. But HaiYen would probably kill me. I asked about heli and Wong quickly brought out a T-Rex from the boot of his car and did a solid demo for me. He could really fly his T-Rex in all ways except invert. Would be a fantastic way to spend my weekends with Yen in future, and also provided I have loads of cash to spare to the point where she wouldn't mind, hehe. Thankfully, CK has got very good sponsors! He flew (and lost) his last few planes for free! Reminded me of another kind of rc: KITES with neon lights. (Check out this website: www.goflykite.com . ) They normally demo in the evenings and the kites look like a lot of giant fireflies flitting through the dark skies in various formations. Cool!!
Anyway, for now, I've decided RC is not for me although I would still love to go build one for myself someday. Got bitten by this bug when I met 1 korean penpal who introduced me to it. His was a VERY big remote controlled plane! Probably a kid could sit inside. Korea is also a very beutiful place to play these planes. At least not yet. Because in my heart there's Yen. I wish she were here and we could always spend those weekends leisurely away at these spots and feel the breeze.
Came home and rested while waiting for Yen to return from her youth group outing. Mum has to go Katong again to look after the princesses. I just have to sit infront of the comp and watch cable again. Time really flies. DeepaRaya is soon going to be over. Wonder how life is like in Indonesia now for those who are homeless. And also South Thailand. Pray for peace ... especially for the children for whom these troubles have been created by the adults.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Spent a whole weekend wasted as far as homework is concerned.
Moved out from my room into the other room.
Went with Tony to somewhere in Orchard to collect a 29" Sony Wega from a friend for mum's room.
Nice friend. Surprisingly it works and so it saves us a bomb having to get a new TV set!
So, that's how I spent my Sunday - shifting things around, and helping my cousin dismantle SY's old PC.
After having successfully removed the LCD from the rest, we decided we do not need it. So, back it goes into the box.
Anyway, I suddenly realised just how much of a backlog I have up till tonight. Will probably have to stay up again tonight. Should have done part of it this afternoon instead of helping Tony dissect the PC.
Moved out from my room into the other room.
Went with Tony to somewhere in Orchard to collect a 29" Sony Wega from a friend for mum's room.
Nice friend. Surprisingly it works and so it saves us a bomb having to get a new TV set!
So, that's how I spent my Sunday - shifting things around, and helping my cousin dismantle SY's old PC.
After having successfully removed the LCD from the rest, we decided we do not need it. So, back it goes into the box.
Anyway, I suddenly realised just how much of a backlog I have up till tonight. Will probably have to stay up again tonight. Should have done part of it this afternoon instead of helping Tony dissect the PC.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
16Oct2006
Have been feeling rather down lately also. I think it probably has nothing to do with work but rather, with things going about at work and also how things have been turning out for some of my friends.
I have a friend whom I have always treated like a brother. He is about to submit his resignation letter. Perhaps it is for the better for himself and his family he has to feed. Reminds me of another younger (but much taller) brother. He too has a family to take care of and the pay that my department is currently offering can never match. I think, if it is the packet of pay which will make one smiles brighter at the end of the month, why not? I would have considered myself dumb if I would not secure a neat piece of cheese and put it on the dinner table for my family.
There's been these talks about pay lately and we have been tasked to find out how we could improve our basic pay structure to help our colleagues feel better and help them consider staying on in the department. Yet, at the other corner, there have been people asking how much they should be asking for if they wish to join another organisation. Unfortunately, I must admit I am not a good soothsayer. Neither am I good at guestimates. I can read character though, but it is not something that will get anyone being stereotyped. But somehow, I could sense where one stands along that Mercenary-Missionary spectrum where it concerns Pay and job satisfaction. It just helps me to guess, with a fair bit of accuracy, about a person's tendencies during decision-making process. Perhaps that is often how I got my repeated customers to tell them about their future.
But the future has only 2.
Generaly, everyone should be optimistic and all should do any good job well. If they keep at doing it with all their hearts, I know they will get somewhere. Provided they own up to their mistakes and shortcomings and learn to overcome their personal barriers and hindrances which rob them of their final achievements. Don't have to read the 8 Habits.
The other future is more realistic: This world will definitely end soon, whether it means one's internal world, or the world at large. Someday at last, we will have to place our feet down and slowly drag the carousel of time to a halt. Then we will get out of this circle of life. We have been through childhood, adolescence, teens, puppy-loves and infactuations. We have finally found the one we will commit our lives to - for better or for worse, for rich or for poor. We also have seen many of our friends being given in marriage or attended their housewarming parties. But soon, the number of days to come will begin to catch up with the number of friends we are left with. That's the reality.
If we have been cruel and loveless, the amount of vegan meals we eat later on probably aint going to be enough to provide good karma. See, our dentition may be a problem by the time we try to catch up. I don't know.
I stand at the crossroads everyday and there are countless decisions to be made. I personally believe that whichever path one chooses, it does not necessarily depend on the reward that one will receive at the end of that path. But rather, it should be the good that one has given to those he meets along the path that he has chosen. It also does not really matter anyway, whereever one goes, or whichever company one joins ultimately, etc etc. Whatever the decision that was made, and whereever you have chosen to plant your feet, grow. Do good. That's what this chance to prod on earth is all about. We are humans endowed with conscience, and afinity towards fellow kind, to prevent harming ourselves and others that we share this place with.
I wish that when I turn 62, I will have still more friends who will walk the rest of the way with me. Not that I crave attention nor love to be surrounded by people, I just feel that it is important we will ultimately live life to the fullest and by conscience, done our best. Run the good race, fight the good fight.
Have been feeling rather down lately also. I think it probably has nothing to do with work but rather, with things going about at work and also how things have been turning out for some of my friends.
I have a friend whom I have always treated like a brother. He is about to submit his resignation letter. Perhaps it is for the better for himself and his family he has to feed. Reminds me of another younger (but much taller) brother. He too has a family to take care of and the pay that my department is currently offering can never match. I think, if it is the packet of pay which will make one smiles brighter at the end of the month, why not? I would have considered myself dumb if I would not secure a neat piece of cheese and put it on the dinner table for my family.
There's been these talks about pay lately and we have been tasked to find out how we could improve our basic pay structure to help our colleagues feel better and help them consider staying on in the department. Yet, at the other corner, there have been people asking how much they should be asking for if they wish to join another organisation. Unfortunately, I must admit I am not a good soothsayer. Neither am I good at guestimates. I can read character though, but it is not something that will get anyone being stereotyped. But somehow, I could sense where one stands along that Mercenary-Missionary spectrum where it concerns Pay and job satisfaction. It just helps me to guess, with a fair bit of accuracy, about a person's tendencies during decision-making process. Perhaps that is often how I got my repeated customers to tell them about their future.
But the future has only 2.
Generaly, everyone should be optimistic and all should do any good job well. If they keep at doing it with all their hearts, I know they will get somewhere. Provided they own up to their mistakes and shortcomings and learn to overcome their personal barriers and hindrances which rob them of their final achievements. Don't have to read the 8 Habits.
The other future is more realistic: This world will definitely end soon, whether it means one's internal world, or the world at large. Someday at last, we will have to place our feet down and slowly drag the carousel of time to a halt. Then we will get out of this circle of life. We have been through childhood, adolescence, teens, puppy-loves and infactuations. We have finally found the one we will commit our lives to - for better or for worse, for rich or for poor. We also have seen many of our friends being given in marriage or attended their housewarming parties. But soon, the number of days to come will begin to catch up with the number of friends we are left with. That's the reality.
If we have been cruel and loveless, the amount of vegan meals we eat later on probably aint going to be enough to provide good karma. See, our dentition may be a problem by the time we try to catch up. I don't know.
I stand at the crossroads everyday and there are countless decisions to be made. I personally believe that whichever path one chooses, it does not necessarily depend on the reward that one will receive at the end of that path. But rather, it should be the good that one has given to those he meets along the path that he has chosen. It also does not really matter anyway, whereever one goes, or whichever company one joins ultimately, etc etc. Whatever the decision that was made, and whereever you have chosen to plant your feet, grow. Do good. That's what this chance to prod on earth is all about. We are humans endowed with conscience, and afinity towards fellow kind, to prevent harming ourselves and others that we share this place with.
I wish that when I turn 62, I will have still more friends who will walk the rest of the way with me. Not that I crave attention nor love to be surrounded by people, I just feel that it is important we will ultimately live life to the fullest and by conscience, done our best. Run the good race, fight the good fight.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Another week has passed. I remember I was trying to file up all the paperwork and also did some transferring of files and now, it is another week gone.
Tony came to help fix some wiring today so that I can watch SCV from the other room instead. Got a few projects piling up for him to complete by next Sunday. This week I will have to go look around for something to replace my little TV.
Lydia has suddenly been bitten by the condo-HDB bug. Barely 2 years and she now wishes to live there. I persuaded her to rent her house, and with that income she could support her course fees. In the meantime, she could move in and live with us. She could help take care of mum also, considering her age.
At work, life has been ok except for 2 bad news. 1 is that we are probably about to lose 2 radiographers if they fail their tests held by HSA. Results are out recently. I need to know the outcome by this week. It is for their good also that everything is known early. Don't quite understand all those tunes about "professionalism".
My cheese has moved and so must my family and I. Whether that test paper deems me as one or not, I am still a professional. Read once where it said that Professionalism is a set of regulations one group of people sets up to exclude another. They established 'standards' so that those who passed that criteria will be accepted. But so far in my career, I have come across many who have passed, or were exempted from taking that test, were conducting themselves worse than those who failed that paper.
Tony came to help fix some wiring today so that I can watch SCV from the other room instead. Got a few projects piling up for him to complete by next Sunday. This week I will have to go look around for something to replace my little TV.
Lydia has suddenly been bitten by the condo-HDB bug. Barely 2 years and she now wishes to live there. I persuaded her to rent her house, and with that income she could support her course fees. In the meantime, she could move in and live with us. She could help take care of mum also, considering her age.
At work, life has been ok except for 2 bad news. 1 is that we are probably about to lose 2 radiographers if they fail their tests held by HSA. Results are out recently. I need to know the outcome by this week. It is for their good also that everything is known early. Don't quite understand all those tunes about "professionalism".
My cheese has moved and so must my family and I. Whether that test paper deems me as one or not, I am still a professional. Read once where it said that Professionalism is a set of regulations one group of people sets up to exclude another. They established 'standards' so that those who passed that criteria will be accepted. But so far in my career, I have come across many who have passed, or were exempted from taking that test, were conducting themselves worse than those who failed that paper.
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