Not too bad, though nothing impressive to make it memorable too. Perhaps the boxoffice was an influence of Kiera Knightley, Johnny Depp, and Chow Yun Fatt.
I was chatting with KH last night; topic veered to SLR cameras. I've had quite a few friends who uses a SLR to satisfy their creative needs, myself included. The difference, I grew up with a film unit, by Pentax. It was my dad's, and I believe it's referred to as the K series.
Seriously, anyone opting for a SLR, be it digital or otherwise, ought to consider carefully the uses and requirements first. Whilst there's no doubt that the unit carries a considerable optic range, good macro capabilities... there's also the all-time question of how much of the features are used by the casual photographer?
How many can truly say they experimented with the use of aperture and shutter speed? Do you know there's some very unique picture effects that can be achieved by manipulating these features? Try it. You'll realise a SLR can do wonders, which a compact can't. But You gotta learn to use it.
Me, I'm going back to basics. Thus you'll notice my intentions and research on the Canon Ixus series. Perhaps, when the day arrives that I do travel freely, freely as in clothes on my back, camera in my hand, I'll relook at a SLR.
Canon Ixus 850IS
I've tested the Ixus 75. That won't do for me. It's too light, and feels horribly plasticky. Wait for another price drop, perhaps?
Yeap, I got my judgement, for being a non-stop eating machine. I received my blood screen report today. Boy, what an eye opener. Nothing like numbers in writing to get the message hit home.
I've got cholesterol issues. I'm 233mg/dl, against an ideal of 200mg/dl. Borderline is 220mg/dl. This is expected, seeing the fact that I've been consuming outdoor food 80% of the time. But then again, can't blame that factor. I chooses the type of food to eat. Sheesh.... time to cut down on lotsa stuffs.
The big No No for me:
Erk! Somebody shoot me please. There goes the joy of eating.
Change again. We evolve. That's what humans do. And by that, our thoughts change too. Something that we can believe in today, may be wholly unacceptable the next.
I see change everyday. One moment good, the next ugly. People change. People who sways to live up to the moment. People who makes it a point to sway to favours.
What do you do when it happens to you? How would your treat your alliance, who decides to play against you? Let today begone, and move on? Do we seek the blood to repay the thirst of vengeance? Do we live again like the amicable sheeps being herded?
What would it be like, had people been born honest and trustworthy? We'll never know, would we?
We took JD for his annual jab yesterday, at the Healing Rooms, SS17 Subang Jaya.
It's a first for us (JD normally gets his jabs at Mayo Clinic, in USJ).
After our experience, I'd recommend Mayo, over the Healing Rooms. Dr Sylvia has a better approach to calming JD's nerves. Besides, the smell in Healing Rooms is horrendous. I really wonder if they actually practise good housekeeping in that place.
This blew of off RM170, for his vaccination and annual heart-worm protection jab. Ouch!
Hey Wee Lian & Chia Yee, our heartiest congratulations to you, may this part of your united journey be one of excitement, fulfilling and perfect always.
Love,
Eugene and Lindy.
Canon Ixus 75
O2 Atom Life ~ The Centre of Your WorldHuuuuarghhh.....
It is another slow slow week day. Temperature outside is hitting close to 40C, with slight winds rustling the leaves. Temperature inside no better.
I've just reviewed thru 63 resumes, all online. What a nightmare... strangely enough, there's so many people out there looking for work. Must prepare for another influx of fresh graduates. Unfortunately, the choices out there are too slim for picking.
So what if the number of places per university had increased? Seems till now, they've still not managed to do much character-building in the future generation. No, scratch that. I should say, they merely reached a handful of minorities, where people development are concerned.
How would you feel, as an interviewer, when a candidate walks in late, couldn't understand english, couldn't understand questions aaaaannnd... allows his legs to twitch throughout the whole interview?
They don't bother to check up on the Company, don't even know what industry they are applying to, and have the cheek to ask for a four digit pay!
Or perhaps, I've been meeting local candidates. Yes, that could be it. Poor sods never had the exposure of professionalism. Didn't know what is called sophistication. The old adage sticks - Katak bawah tempurung.
It's lunch break.
With not much else to do, besides munch on carbs, I decided it'll be good to scour the world wide web, and see what's happening.
First place to start - Other blogs.
I'm surprised to find stuffs I'd never expect to see, just by clicking "Next Blog" again and again...
Found a site about a trans-sex living in Manila... then another site popped up about a same-gender loving brother... then site about comics... then site about American Idols... then site about hot chicks online :o !...
Come to think of it, whatever it is that they blog about, it's basically their life. Their interests. No wonder today's daily claimed that political bloggers can write all they want, the number of readers are still small to have much impact. The phrase was "bloggers write for other bloggers to read".
Meaning, only bloggers read my posts. Only friends who knows I've got a blog would pop in occasionally to see what I'm up to, that is, if they're interested to know. Or sometimes, they'll pop in after being reminded to pop in... hah! Pop away!
I've been re-reading my very thick copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, in preparation of the launch of The Deathly Hallows.
Speaking of Hallows, I was arguing with a buddy who runs a bookstore, that there was a typo error in his advertising. I told him there was no such word as Hallows. Needless to say, he dragged me over to the dictionary section, and we started combing tomes after tomes of dictionary. True enough, only one had the word. And it's equally as unclear.... So to Ask Oxford I turn.
hallow
/halo/
• verb 1 make holy; consecrate. 2 honour as holy. 3 hallowed greatly revered.
• noun archaic a saint or holy person.
— ORIGIN Old English, related to HOLY.
Hah... the amazing language of English. Another new word, which I doubt any of us would be using it much. Can't expect us to go round hallowing stuffs and people, rite?
Excessive. I know. For 6 people, this is mad. Besides, there's 2 bottles of wine (I must recommend the Lehmann, 2002, mixture of 3 grapes)
Worst thing is, I'm to go for my annual blood test coming Wednesday. Those Lobster roe is definitely gonna shoot my cholesterol off the roof!
Ahhh... yum!
Speaking of hikes and treks, I've been informed of organised treks up Mt.Tahan, the earliest is in August.
Out of curiosity, are there friends out there who would like to make up a group for this trek? Normally, a group of 10 would be ideal, as the whole trek/camp would take up 4 days. There's plenty to carry, the walk is tough, the fun factor is high.
I'm keen. Anyone else?
What a bummer..
My parents are climbing Mt. Kota Kinabalu, the highest peak in Malaysia, this morning. I just got news that mother is felt dizzy, cold and her legs hurt. She's staying put at Laban Rata. She's not going to complete the climb to the summit.
Dad went ahead. Halfway up the summit, he dropped the torch. As usual, he trodded on, and tripped. Hurt his legs. Said it felt weak. And so, he turned back.
Good thing he's safe. Those cliffs are too dark for trekking without light. And one wrong step....
Right now, they're both headed back to base, enroute to KK town for a good rest. They'll need to nurse their injuries, sooth the pain. I know most definitely, they're disappointed for not reaching the summit. Nevermind. What's important is that they went up. Halfway, is better than nowhere. I've seen too many younger ones, who shudder at the thought. This is where guts and bravery comes from.
I've been there. Sis had been there. It was indeed very challenging to get to the top. But I had expected dad to be able to make it. After all, he spent an hour daily at the gym. For a 59ner, he's definitely fitter than I. If only he had listened and secured the torch to his arm.
I've been thinking since then. Perhaps, next year we climb as a family. We'll lookout for each other. Try to make the summit together. Right then. 12 months of preparation work. I better go get a medical check. Will my knee hold up for the climb?
CYoong's been there. Heard his toe is still black till now. Is he going to amputate it? But I know he'll say, it's worth it. We're not Everest material. Yeap, we're too soft for that. But for a softy, we've got the guts to go at it. It runs deep in our blood.
Bungee jump, anyone?
Ever shared in the joy of another person's success?
Today, a sales consultant of mine walked into my room, with red eyes, and the first thing she said was,
"Give me a hug"
I was naturally concerned, and wondered what happened to her. We hugged. She sat down, and blurted,
"I did it! I closed the first breakthrough sale of our new product in Melaka".
Ahh, tears of achievement. That explains it. I'm happy for her. I believe, in the 3 years that she had slogged in my team, this is the greatest achievement for her. Not only did she successfully penetrated the market, she had managed to get the product placed in a high profile residence, and at the same time achieved her highest sales record for May in Melaka.
Way to go, Fiona. Now you just keep up the momentum, and it's guaranteed that you will see your efforts bear fruit.
No one, other than herself and I, would understand the hardships that she had gone through to get this far. She saw her biggest career growth in her 10 years of employment, through me. She had to bear the harsh words, silence and ignorance by the top, all the whilst believing in herself and pushing harder.
Now, success.
It's momentary. It's for the day, the month. But she got it right. Now to keep going. To go where they had wanted her to go, but gave up. She must make it there.
"Ut sementem feceris ita metes" - As you sow, so will you reap
To the Sales Addicts out there.... Yoo hoo!
Here's something you'll like - The Great Singapore Sale 2007
It's on from 25th May to 22nd July.
Thanks, Fabian for the tip.
Oh, and while I'm at it, here's the website to Uniquely Singapore.
I learnt a new word today, courtesy of Fabian.
Photonut
Warm Sake served in warm water (Duh!)
Warm Sake anyone?
