The movie "Stepmom", starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon, is currently being repeated on cable tv. One of the things I like about cable tv is that you get to watch shows that you missed earlier. I managed to catch "Stepmom" last night.
While I was enjoying myself, a girlfriend on the other hand had to settle for doing something else. Apparently, the tv guy who installed her new home theatre system yesterday, could not get everything set up because he missed out the HDMI cables. My girlfriend is keeping her fingers crossed that he'll finish the job today.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The List of 40
Everybody lives life differently. Some live more, others less. But how do we measure living more or living less as everyone's yardstick is different. All I know is, I'm living life as best I know how with what I have.
I have here a list of do's and don'ts pertaining to "How to live life". No idea who compiled this list but some of them sure make a lot of sense. We could all need some reminding now and again. And I'm putting # 40 into action here. :)
HOW TO LIVE LIFE
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement,
'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time for prayer. Seek God with all you've got.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water.. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:
'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)
Hey I'm thinking of ya!
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:
* I am thankful for __________.
* Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Forward this to everyone you care about.
I have here a list of do's and don'ts pertaining to "How to live life". No idea who compiled this list but some of them sure make a lot of sense. We could all need some reminding now and again. And I'm putting # 40 into action here. :)
HOW TO LIVE LIFE
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement,
'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time for prayer. Seek God with all you've got.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water.. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:
'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)
Hey I'm thinking of ya!
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:
* I am thankful for __________.
* Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Forward this to everyone you care about.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Two Weddings and A Birthday
I guess it's that time of the year again for weddings. I've received two invites so far for this month. Good thing there's no need to go shopping for gifts as these two are Chinese weddings and for Chinese weddings, it's perfectly alright to give gifts of cash. However, I still need to get a gift for a good friend's birthday boy. Maybe I'll go check out the toys section of Toys R Us this weekend. Shall I get him an Ironman action figure or a Star Wars learning laptop? Decisions! Decisions!
Manchester United - EPL Champions Again!!
Good news must be documented so I have to bore you once again with a spot of soccer news. I hope you didn't think the last post on Manchester United beating Barcelona to make it to the Champions League finals was the last you heard of Manchester United, didn't you?
Yesterday, Manchester United became the English Premier League Champions for the 2007/2008 season beating Chelsea by a mere two points! Until yesterday's game with Wigan, the EPL championship was a close fight between MU and Chelsea, both having equal number of points but MU winning on goal-difference.
I don't remember what time the game started but over here, it went past midnight but it's okay when I got to see my favourite soccer team in the whole wide world crowned English Premier League Champions, in fact, retaining their title. It was all worth it.
Pictue source: manutd.com
Yesterday, Manchester United became the English Premier League Champions for the 2007/2008 season beating Chelsea by a mere two points! Until yesterday's game with Wigan, the EPL championship was a close fight between MU and Chelsea, both having equal number of points but MU winning on goal-difference.
I don't remember what time the game started but over here, it went past midnight but it's okay when I got to see my favourite soccer team in the whole wide world crowned English Premier League Champions, in fact, retaining their title. It was all worth it.
Pictue source: manutd.com
Sunday, May 11, 2008
10 Most Innovative Companies
Nothing stays the same forever. In fact, nothing should, when it comes to running a corporation. Be a dinosaur and a company will become extinct.
BusinessWeek has come up with their list of 50 most innovative companies. Apple once again topped it's annual list and it's hard to argue with that call, what with the iPhone and the MacBook Air debuting in the last year.
Google comes in second. The rest of the top 10 are
3. Toyota
4. General Electric
5. Microsoft
6. Tata Motors
7. Nintendo
8. Proctor & Gamble
9. Sony
10. Nokia
and here are the rest of the 50 most innovative companies
BusinessWeek has come up with their list of 50 most innovative companies. Apple once again topped it's annual list and it's hard to argue with that call, what with the iPhone and the MacBook Air debuting in the last year.
Google comes in second. The rest of the top 10 are
3. Toyota
4. General Electric
5. Microsoft
6. Tata Motors
7. Nintendo
8. Proctor & Gamble
9. Sony
10. Nokia
and here are the rest of the 50 most innovative companies
Friday, May 9, 2008
Friday Frolics: What's Your Inner Gender?
We all know who we are. I mean in terms of gender. We behave as best we know how, either like a man or a woman, we dress in our mens or ladies clothing accordingly, though sometimes I wear a tie as an accessory. I do. I actually love wearing ties. Okay, nevermind that. Let's find out whether our inner gender matches what's on the outside.
More Quizzes
Your Inner Gender is Female |
 You're sensitive, caring, and willing to connect with anyone who's open to you. You make friends easily, and you enjoy all sorts of conversations. You understand most people you meet - better than they understand themselves. You're totally a woman... or at the very least, your soul is female. |
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Medicare Supplement
These days, insurance plays a big role in our life. We take great pains to insure we maintain the same lifestyle we are accustomed to. Everything we value is insured - our life, our limps (for the athletes, dancers and musicians among us), our homes, our cars, our yachts, travel, medical, you name it.
Let's talk a little bit about health insurance. Even though we have health insurance, the package normally does not cover one hundred percent. The fact is, there would be some aspects not covered. That is how it works.
That is where medicare supplement comes in. It fills the gaps a regular health insurance misses.
Let's talk a little bit about health insurance. Even though we have health insurance, the package normally does not cover one hundred percent. The fact is, there would be some aspects not covered. That is how it works.
That is where medicare supplement comes in. It fills the gaps a regular health insurance misses.
Need Foreclosure Help?
Foreclosure is not a positive word. It is indeed unfortunate to have to go through a foreclosure. Many of us are not familiar with this term or action, which is a good thing really because it means you have no need to go through this hassle.
But should we or anyone we know come face-to-face with it, do we know enough to deal with it? Are we able to give useful advice on it? When it boils down to that, we need foreclosure help. We need expert advice to know what it is or how to mitigate the effects or even ways to prevent it, if at all possible.
But should we or anyone we know come face-to-face with it, do we know enough to deal with it? Are we able to give useful advice on it? When it boils down to that, we need foreclosure help. We need expert advice to know what it is or how to mitigate the effects or even ways to prevent it, if at all possible.
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