Of the five senses, which one would you rate as the most important? To me, I'd rate sight as the most important of our senses. I think I'd be really lost to not be able to see.
Just this morning, I learned of a colleague (in his mid-twenties), who lost the sight of his left eye while playing rugby in school. He was a teenager then.
When he came back from his studies overseas, he tried driving a car but was involved in an accident and since then, his family would not let him drive. He now takes public transport. At least he still has one good eye. Some people are born blind though blindness is sometimes not a deterrent to great achievements. The following is an inspiration. (Get your Kleenex ready.)
Monday, March 31, 2008
Of Trucks and Bed-Liners
I was having a chat with an expat colleague the other day and the conversation shifted to his new vehicle. He just bought a brand-new pickup truck. Back home in the States, he owns a truck so he'd like a somewhat similar vehicle here as well. Besides, being big-built, a truck would be a more suitable vehicle. He wanted to know about truck accessories and was particularly interested in getting a bed liner for his truck.
People-watching Can Be Fun
People-watching. A girlfriend said that when she was studying in London, one of her favourite pastimes was people-watching. She would sit at the hotel lobby and just watch people going in and out. I thought she was weird until much later.
Sitting at open cafes downtown here, along Jalan Bukit Bintang, or better known as Bintang Walk, offers one the chance to engage in people-watching. It's rather interesting taking in the view of faces, all kinds of shapes and sizes, fashion, cute kids, locals, foreigners, everything and everyone. A thought came to mind when I noticed that more and more people are growing sideways. I was thinking how is it that restaurants don't serve hoodia the same time they are serviing food? Sorry, my bad.
Sitting at open cafes downtown here, along Jalan Bukit Bintang, or better known as Bintang Walk, offers one the chance to engage in people-watching. It's rather interesting taking in the view of faces, all kinds of shapes and sizes, fashion, cute kids, locals, foreigners, everything and everyone. A thought came to mind when I noticed that more and more people are growing sideways. I was thinking how is it that restaurants don't serve hoodia the same time they are serviing food? Sorry, my bad.
When in Dubai...
In tune with spring in the northern hemisphere, some trees here bear beautiful blooms. I managed to capture some pink and white blossoms two weeks ago before they all fall off the trees. Beautiful as they are, they only stay in place for a few days, after which it's the ground's turn to be dressed.
Yesterday was a terribly hot day and it happened to be a popular day (being a weekend) for tomb-sweeping or rather paying respects to departed family members. This is a yearly affair and is only practised by Taoist/Buddhist Chinese. This year, the actual day is April 4. There is a small window in which this activity has to be carried out (which is ten days before and ten days after the actual day) and yesterday (Sunday) was ideal for office-workers as most would prefer to go before the actual day rather than after.
As it turned out, it was not such a good day as most roads leading to grave-sites either downtown or in memorial grounds away from the city were congested from early morning. My family and I were caught in the congestion. We were on our way to the memorial grounds in Semenyih, south of Kuala Lumpur. Never before was the traffic condition that bad. We were practically moving by inches! The scorching sun was no help but it was still better to be in an air-conditioned vehicle than to be out there waiting for a bus, for instance.
By the way, this is a common bus stop in Kuala Lumpur (nope, doesn't come with the man) and all over the country. This one is put up by the municipal council or government. Blue is the standard colour and similar design across the board. It has a decent-sized roof and seats.
Those that are sponsored by private corporations have better designs and colours though they are a far cry from those in Dubai. Did you know that bus stops in Dubai are air-conditioned? Me neither.
Yesterday was a terribly hot day and it happened to be a popular day (being a weekend) for tomb-sweeping or rather paying respects to departed family members. This is a yearly affair and is only practised by Taoist/Buddhist Chinese. This year, the actual day is April 4. There is a small window in which this activity has to be carried out (which is ten days before and ten days after the actual day) and yesterday (Sunday) was ideal for office-workers as most would prefer to go before the actual day rather than after.
As it turned out, it was not such a good day as most roads leading to grave-sites either downtown or in memorial grounds away from the city were congested from early morning. My family and I were caught in the congestion. We were on our way to the memorial grounds in Semenyih, south of Kuala Lumpur. Never before was the traffic condition that bad. We were practically moving by inches! The scorching sun was no help but it was still better to be in an air-conditioned vehicle than to be out there waiting for a bus, for instance.
By the way, this is a common bus stop in Kuala Lumpur (nope, doesn't come with the man) and all over the country. This one is put up by the municipal council or government. Blue is the standard colour and similar design across the board. It has a decent-sized roof and seats.
Those that are sponsored by private corporations have better designs and colours though they are a far cry from those in Dubai. Did you know that bus stops in Dubai are air-conditioned? Me neither.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
More Memory, Anyone?
Is your memory failing and perhaps need a memory boost? I read with interest an article claiming that card-games, Sudoku and crossword puzzles are no longer adequate in boosting one's memory or to slow down memory deterioration. There are many sources where brain training exercises are available. They range from self-help books to computer games.
In the past, memory is what we associate with our brain and neurons but in this time and age, memory most times refer to that of computers and other contemporary playthings. So, a common question could be "How much memory would you need?", which decades ago, would seem irrelevant.
In the past, memory is what we associate with our brain and neurons but in this time and age, memory most times refer to that of computers and other contemporary playthings. So, a common question could be "How much memory would you need?", which decades ago, would seem irrelevant.
A Lange Sohne Watch
When it comes to object-collecting (there's a name for it, of course, which escapes me right now), watch-collecting would be among the top of the list of objects being collected. If you are a watch-collector, what kind of watches do you collect? Some people collect by make, others vintage, others by era, and many other categories.
A friend recently acquired a Lange Sohne, a German watch. I was told the entire Lange product line is desirable and in limited supply and the gold versions of each model are easier to find than the platinum versions.
A friend recently acquired a Lange Sohne, a German watch. I was told the entire Lange product line is desirable and in limited supply and the gold versions of each model are easier to find than the platinum versions.
Top 10 Smart Phones
Mobile phones are no longer a luxury in the corporate world. They are now a necessity. They are the lifeline in the corporate world. They link people, they link ideas and they make or break millions in trade.
The 10 Best Smart Phones
PC World Test Center reviews identifies 10 models that are the best of the smart phones, also known as PDA phones. RIM's BlackBerry models dominate both ends of the Top 10 Cell Phone-PDAs chart.
Everyone has a liking or inclination towards certain types of phones and if you're in the market for a cell phone that has QWERTY input and a whole lot more, consider one of these 10 smart phones.
At No. 1 is the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 -- PCW Rating: 88
The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 from T-Mobile looks the same as the original BlackBerry Curve 8300, though it comes in two different colors, titanium gray or gold. The news is under the hood: The 8320 adds technology that lets you make voice calls over a Wi-Fi network.
Check out the whole Top 10 Smart Phones
Source: MSN
The 10 Best Smart Phones
PC World Test Center reviews identifies 10 models that are the best of the smart phones, also known as PDA phones. RIM's BlackBerry models dominate both ends of the Top 10 Cell Phone-PDAs chart.
Everyone has a liking or inclination towards certain types of phones and if you're in the market for a cell phone that has QWERTY input and a whole lot more, consider one of these 10 smart phones.
At No. 1 is the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 -- PCW Rating: 88
The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 from T-Mobile looks the same as the original BlackBerry Curve 8300, though it comes in two different colors, titanium gray or gold. The news is under the hood: The 8320 adds technology that lets you make voice calls over a Wi-Fi network.
Check out the whole Top 10 Smart Phones
Source: MSN
Friday, March 28, 2008
Friday Frolics - The Shamrock Personality Test
Let's do an easy-to-do quiz this week, something perhaps more appropriate during Saint Patrick's Day but no matter, it's still fun. Do the The Shamrock Personality Test. You just pick a shamrock, and it'll tell you who you are. Quick, easy, and maybe even a little insightful! Me, intimidating and complicated. hmmm...
More Quizzes Here
What Your Shamrock Says About You |
 You are brilliant, analytical, and somewhat of a perfectionist. You are ultra competent and knowledgeable. At times, people find you intimidating. You can be a bit sarcastic and harsh. You don't really consider yourself a lucky person. In your view, people create their own luck. You are creative, innovative, and complicated. You definitely have a unique spin on the world. |
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