Read a couple of good jokes on the net:
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Finally, a definition of Marketing that makes sense....
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, "I'm fantastic in bed." That's Direct Marketing.
You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, "He's fantastic in bed." That's Advertising.
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Telemarketing.
You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her a ride, and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Public Relations.
You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says, I hear you're fantastic in bed." That's Brand Recognition.
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While the U.S. stock market was at an all time high, the ups and downs frightened a lot of small investors. A guy went to his financial adviser at the bank and ask if he were worried.
He replied that he slept like a baby.
He was amazed and asked, "Really? Even with all the fluctuations?"
He said, "Yes. I sleep for a couple of hours, then wake up and cry for a couple of hours."
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Q. What does HMO stand for?
A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, "Hey, Moe!" Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Doctor Moe Howard, who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes. Modern practice replaces the physical finger poke with hi-tech equivalents such as voice mail and referral slips, but the result remains the same.
Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification?
A. No. Only those you need.
Q. I just joined a new HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want?
A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors who were participating in the plan at the time the information was gathered. These doctors basically fall into two categories -- those who are no longer accepting new patients, and those who will see you but are no longer part of the plan. But don't worry -- the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half day's drive away!
Q. What are pre-existing conditions?
A. This is a phrase used by the grammatically challenged when they want to talk about existing conditions. Unfortunately, we appear to be pre-stuck with it.
Q. Well, can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions?
A. Certainly, as long as they don't require any treatment.
Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?
A. You'll need to find alternative forms of payment.
Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand. I tried the generic medication, but it gave me a stomach ache. What should I do?
A. Poke yourself in the eye.
Q. I have an 80/20 plan with a $200 deductible and a $2,000 yearly cap. My insurer reimbursed the doctor for my out-patient surgery, but I'd already paid my bill. What should I do?
A. You have two choices. Your doctor can sign the reimbursement check over to you, or you can ask him to invest the money for you in one of those great offers that only doctors and dentists hear about, like windmill farms or frog hatcheries.
Q. What should I do if I get sick while traveling?
A. Try sitting in a different part of the bus.
Q. No, I mean what if I'm away from home and I get sick?
A. You really shouldn't do that. You'll have a hard time seeing your primary care physician. It's best to wait until you return, and then get sick.
Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his office?
A. Hard to say, but considering that all you're risking is the $10 co-payment, there's no harm giving him a shot at it.
Q. What accounts for the largest portion of health care costs?
A. Doctors trying to recoup their investment losses.
Q. Will health care be any different in the next century?
A. No, but if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
1600th post... and counting.
Wow... Seems I've reached another milestone in blogging...
I know I know... some of my so called 'blog' was quote from others, youtube video or just some one-line gibberish....
But still... writing 1600 of such is still an achievment.
If I average some 20 to 30 post per month... I must have written for 5, 6 years... If I also include those I've written in Zorpia and (occassional) Xanga... um... shall I find a day and re-read my work? It might give some inspiration... through reading my past, how I think, what I've improved and all the silly mistakes that I committed... so that I dont do them wrong again.
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The weekend was an awesome one...
Starting on Friday night... when I have a wild night out at karaoke (considering I am not used to singing...)
Totally escastic.... for the right reason...
Unfortunately.... I felt like the poor Bumble-bee at the Transformers... Linguistic panels were all out of order...
Um.... frustrated.
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Had a brief chat at Langham Place hotel later that night...
Such happy times.
I need every help I can get.
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A busy Saturday morning...
Wake up early for 'sea-lion' show...
Appointed as a volunteer for some community programme... I dont mind the service part... but socializing... just not my cup of tea.
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Had tea and gone shopping with Kennon, who will soon move out from his flat in Taikoo... We might see each other less often, but he's just like a mentor to me... I hope I can learn from him.
Thanks for the 'Intro' book to legal system.... it's useful.
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Saturday night... Old ghost dinner with floormate...
So glad to have the chance to meet up with all the brothers.... as I love to describe them, LXG... the league of extraordinary gentlements.... so true, they are all so unique.
The only drawback was that the freshmen seems so quiet... did we scare them?
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Sunday... was supposed to be working.... but.... it's my good ole' holiday.... why should I waste time and life on something not important?
I'd rather spent some time doing nothing... thinking.... just anything but work.
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Monday.... witnessed a really boring Coroner Death Inquest...
Totally a waste of time...
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With collective effort.... we've won the basketball championship of western district...
Though I can only contribute a tiny part in the whole progress.... but having the recognition is still.... sweet.
I am sure I will have a good dream tonight.
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P.S. Finally finished packing up.... the wanderer spirit I left after the Indian trip seems to have awaken...
It shall be a fun trip.
I know I know... some of my so called 'blog' was quote from others, youtube video or just some one-line gibberish....
But still... writing 1600 of such is still an achievment.
If I average some 20 to 30 post per month... I must have written for 5, 6 years... If I also include those I've written in Zorpia and (occassional) Xanga... um... shall I find a day and re-read my work? It might give some inspiration... through reading my past, how I think, what I've improved and all the silly mistakes that I committed... so that I dont do them wrong again.
=
The weekend was an awesome one...
Starting on Friday night... when I have a wild night out at karaoke (considering I am not used to singing...)
Totally escastic.... for the right reason...
Unfortunately.... I felt like the poor Bumble-bee at the Transformers... Linguistic panels were all out of order...
Um.... frustrated.
=
Had a brief chat at Langham Place hotel later that night...
Such happy times.
I need every help I can get.
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A busy Saturday morning...
Wake up early for 'sea-lion' show...
Appointed as a volunteer for some community programme... I dont mind the service part... but socializing... just not my cup of tea.
=
Had tea and gone shopping with Kennon, who will soon move out from his flat in Taikoo... We might see each other less often, but he's just like a mentor to me... I hope I can learn from him.
Thanks for the 'Intro' book to legal system.... it's useful.
=
Saturday night... Old ghost dinner with floormate...
So glad to have the chance to meet up with all the brothers.... as I love to describe them, LXG... the league of extraordinary gentlements.... so true, they are all so unique.
The only drawback was that the freshmen seems so quiet... did we scare them?
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Sunday... was supposed to be working.... but.... it's my good ole' holiday.... why should I waste time and life on something not important?
I'd rather spent some time doing nothing... thinking.... just anything but work.
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Monday.... witnessed a really boring Coroner Death Inquest...
Totally a waste of time...
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With collective effort.... we've won the basketball championship of western district...
Though I can only contribute a tiny part in the whole progress.... but having the recognition is still.... sweet.
I am sure I will have a good dream tonight.
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P.S. Finally finished packing up.... the wanderer spirit I left after the Indian trip seems to have awaken...
It shall be a fun trip.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Sequel?
Comparison?
Both are good songs...
Is one the sequel of another? I never know until you talked about it today.
But it's really enjoyable.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Nothingness...
Nothing.... absolutely nothing happened lately.... which is probably good.
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Tuesday...
Back to work... a bit sluggish at first.... but still maintaining healthy output...
It's nothing physical that limit my performance... it's more the mental factor.
I JUST DONT WANT TO DO THE FILES!!!
The point is... too much time is spent on something totally not important, while the important task or request was made to deaf ears...
Simply demoralizing.
Went for motorcycle lesson at night.... all was fine before it rained...
Soaking wet...
Is this somekind of omen?
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Wednesday...
Originally it was my motorcycle exam... but typhoon signal no.3 was hoisted and the rain never seem to stop the whole morning...
Have no choice but to cancel the booking...
But that's probably the best choice.... coz I dont feel I'm ready yet.
I could have gone back to office and fight my files.... but it's been too long since I have such free time... I decided to do nothing.... absolutely nothing.
Sitting in my living room, staring at the window, seeing the rain dance, a bit of music, smelling the freshness in the air.
It's revitalizing.
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Wednesday night was the second anniversary of PI 516.
Time really flies.... it's been two years already.
Great to see the CI and ACI tonight... happy times at our usual hang-out place.
Hope to see everyone again soon~
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Tuesday...
Back to work... a bit sluggish at first.... but still maintaining healthy output...
It's nothing physical that limit my performance... it's more the mental factor.
I JUST DONT WANT TO DO THE FILES!!!
The point is... too much time is spent on something totally not important, while the important task or request was made to deaf ears...
Simply demoralizing.
Went for motorcycle lesson at night.... all was fine before it rained...
Soaking wet...
Is this somekind of omen?
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Wednesday...
Originally it was my motorcycle exam... but typhoon signal no.3 was hoisted and the rain never seem to stop the whole morning...
Have no choice but to cancel the booking...
But that's probably the best choice.... coz I dont feel I'm ready yet.
I could have gone back to office and fight my files.... but it's been too long since I have such free time... I decided to do nothing.... absolutely nothing.
Sitting in my living room, staring at the window, seeing the rain dance, a bit of music, smelling the freshness in the air.
It's revitalizing.
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Wednesday night was the second anniversary of PI 516.
Time really flies.... it's been two years already.
Great to see the CI and ACI tonight... happy times at our usual hang-out place.
Hope to see everyone again soon~
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Another week gone by.
Last week was rather usual, again.
Was a bit lazy mid-week.... but instead focused my energies towards my aquarium... now I'm seeing some success there~
Is it time I start to purchase a larger tank, like in "Insanaquarium"?
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Gained a bit of momentum in work on Friday, and enjoyed some quality time on Friday night...
Meeting up with Archie, So and Julian, my buddies and floormates....
It's really been some while since we last met.... but it's always joyful to be with them.
The food was great too (Traditional Korean food)... though a bit expensive.... but what the heck.... Dolce Vita.
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Saturday was great too...
A refreshing sleep, a bit of reading and in the evening had a meet-up with Jeff, Henry, James and Bear...
It seems everyone is facing different difficulties... but I'm sure we'll all overcome the hardship... Let's meet more often and support each other.
Dinner at Watami, TST.... the meal was a great feast.... we had 18 dishes of cusines... I was so full...
The chat at McDonald was great too... It's like time rewinded...
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Sunday, nothing much.
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I was stuck at some stage... how can I step out from here and turn a new page?
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Monday.
A day of knowledge.
7 hours of Putonhua course...
Pinyin is something a teacher used to torment a student.... best weapon, by far.
And the lazy guy use google translate to do homework.... well....
Had a drive lesson later that night.... I can finally do the figure of 8 turn on slope.... but... I have yet to master how to start from an incline.... can anyone help?
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It's about time I sleep.... goodnight and hope I have more interesting things to share soon~
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P.S. "Something stupid"... I'm always doing some stupid things.
Was a bit lazy mid-week.... but instead focused my energies towards my aquarium... now I'm seeing some success there~
Is it time I start to purchase a larger tank, like in "Insanaquarium"?
=
Gained a bit of momentum in work on Friday, and enjoyed some quality time on Friday night...
Meeting up with Archie, So and Julian, my buddies and floormates....
It's really been some while since we last met.... but it's always joyful to be with them.
The food was great too (Traditional Korean food)... though a bit expensive.... but what the heck.... Dolce Vita.
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Saturday was great too...
A refreshing sleep, a bit of reading and in the evening had a meet-up with Jeff, Henry, James and Bear...
It seems everyone is facing different difficulties... but I'm sure we'll all overcome the hardship... Let's meet more often and support each other.
Dinner at Watami, TST.... the meal was a great feast.... we had 18 dishes of cusines... I was so full...
The chat at McDonald was great too... It's like time rewinded...
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Sunday, nothing much.
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I was stuck at some stage... how can I step out from here and turn a new page?
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Monday.
A day of knowledge.
7 hours of Putonhua course...
Pinyin is something a teacher used to torment a student.... best weapon, by far.
And the lazy guy use google translate to do homework.... well....
Had a drive lesson later that night.... I can finally do the figure of 8 turn on slope.... but... I have yet to master how to start from an incline.... can anyone help?
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It's about time I sleep.... goodnight and hope I have more interesting things to share soon~
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P.S. "Something stupid"... I'm always doing some stupid things.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Tamia - Almost
I missed the times that we almost shared
I miss the love that was almost there
I miss the times that we use to kiss
At least in my dreams
Just let me take my time and reminisce
I miss the times that we never had
What happened to us we were almost there
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Weekend... and LaSallian spirit re-lived.
Friday...
A day of non-stop eating... breakfast, then it's a lunch I'd rather not join (you can imagine why)... followed by tea....
What kind of life is that? No wonder I'm putting weight on so quickly.
Finally cleared some files that were stuck for long long time (though I learnt today... they need to be redone)
Originally wanted to do the motorcycle practice.... maybe next week...
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Saturday... nothing too much... it's a really hot day.
Went to watch the "Hangover 2" with Kennon at night...
A very sick, but outrageously hilarious film...
Crazy!
It's almost like a private theatre with only a few auidences.... wow, I wish my home can have a mini-theatre of my own..... maybe someday...
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Sunday... again, nothing much...
Had a sleepless night... feeling hot flushes... signs of hormone imbalance?? Probably I need to check on my air-conditioner soon.... it must be malfunctioning :P
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I start my Monday on a sleepy note....
Fortunately I was not heading for work.... but somewhere further.... to PSRC for a much needed "Basic Putonhua" course....
Cant imagine I'll laugh at my own pronounciation.... o well.... at least, that's a start~
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Ran unexpectedly into Kenny during lunch... agreed to head for dinner later that night...
Found Jeff for a leisure drive-around in TST and Kwun Tong area... it seems so long we two had the time to chat... nice and inspiration conversation mate, I really appreciate your advice.
Went for a quick 'snack' (not exactly light, but we did visit a lot of restaurant and shops for our 'late tea') in Kowloon City... really, for gouments, it's a paradise.
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Dinner with an unlikely combination, my ex-form master from La Salle College, Sin and his colleague Chan Tong, Alf, together with the 70th celebration OC core Kenny and Alvin...
It's enlightening to listen to Sin speech everytime...
Sometimes the speeches I had heard them before, but now, with more experience in life... I seems to learn a bit more on its meaning...
And given our background, it's inevitable we touched on topics like teaching, coaching, leadership and most important of all.... our La Salle Spirit...
It's worth sometime to organize my thoughts...
Probably I will digest them and write something about it soon~
Such a happy night.
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The home is a fortress...
I am waiting for its guardian.
A day of non-stop eating... breakfast, then it's a lunch I'd rather not join (you can imagine why)... followed by tea....
What kind of life is that? No wonder I'm putting weight on so quickly.
Finally cleared some files that were stuck for long long time (though I learnt today... they need to be redone)
Originally wanted to do the motorcycle practice.... maybe next week...
=
Saturday... nothing too much... it's a really hot day.
Went to watch the "Hangover 2" with Kennon at night...
A very sick, but outrageously hilarious film...
Crazy!
It's almost like a private theatre with only a few auidences.... wow, I wish my home can have a mini-theatre of my own..... maybe someday...
=
Sunday... again, nothing much...
Had a sleepless night... feeling hot flushes... signs of hormone imbalance?? Probably I need to check on my air-conditioner soon.... it must be malfunctioning :P
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I start my Monday on a sleepy note....
Fortunately I was not heading for work.... but somewhere further.... to PSRC for a much needed "Basic Putonhua" course....
Cant imagine I'll laugh at my own pronounciation.... o well.... at least, that's a start~
=
Ran unexpectedly into Kenny during lunch... agreed to head for dinner later that night...
Found Jeff for a leisure drive-around in TST and Kwun Tong area... it seems so long we two had the time to chat... nice and inspiration conversation mate, I really appreciate your advice.
Went for a quick 'snack' (not exactly light, but we did visit a lot of restaurant and shops for our 'late tea') in Kowloon City... really, for gouments, it's a paradise.
=
Dinner with an unlikely combination, my ex-form master from La Salle College, Sin and his colleague Chan Tong, Alf, together with the 70th celebration OC core Kenny and Alvin...
It's enlightening to listen to Sin speech everytime...
Sometimes the speeches I had heard them before, but now, with more experience in life... I seems to learn a bit more on its meaning...
And given our background, it's inevitable we touched on topics like teaching, coaching, leadership and most important of all.... our La Salle Spirit...
It's worth sometime to organize my thoughts...
Probably I will digest them and write something about it soon~
Such a happy night.
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The home is a fortress...
I am waiting for its guardian.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Crazily hot day...
Nothing much this two days...
Work is usual...
My little crayfishs were an unexpected boost for team building in my unit... let the ideas flow on how best to prolong their life and create a good environment for them...
It's really a tedious task...
Been reading till late this two days....
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Today was so hot...
The second I step foot out of my office.... I felt a trace of regret... leave alone to run all the way to Ocean Park...
Crazy run...
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I have developed a habit...
And I am reliant on it...
I just cant seem to withdraw myself from it...
Work is usual...
My little crayfishs were an unexpected boost for team building in my unit... let the ideas flow on how best to prolong their life and create a good environment for them...
It's really a tedious task...
Been reading till late this two days....
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Today was so hot...
The second I step foot out of my office.... I felt a trace of regret... leave alone to run all the way to Ocean Park...
Crazy run...
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I have developed a habit...
And I am reliant on it...
I just cant seem to withdraw myself from it...
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Another week, pets, movie and fun.
It's really been some while...
This is truely a few days worth remembering.
Except work, of course...
It's again the same stalled progress.... but it's the nature of this post, isnt?
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Thursday... probably worked very hard on my files.... coz I really had little recollection of what I've done during office hours... O, I just remember, it's said to be the unit-training day, but in fact, it's quality time for clearing files.... not too bad.
Got home early that day, it's good to be able to do so, at least once in a while :)
In saying "Pursuit of happiness"... the term 'pursuit' is important... It's an active progress and I got to act and find my own... Finger crossed I will succeed.
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Friday... a day when my office was quiet.
Some of my boys need to man the operation room for the 4th June incident ceremonies held and thus they got a day off...
Just me and one staff in office....
It's alright... clearing some files, procrastinate on others...
Got something funny for my office though....
I now officially have 4 pets in my office.... fresh water lobsters!!!
They're cute (and probably smarter than I thought)... um.... interesting.
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Spontaneous... sometimes, spontaneousness way better than well-planned, well-reheresed lines...
Unexpected... but that doubles the happiness.
You know, sometimes sub-conciousness hijacks the main brain... especially when one is high...
I have no idea how I ended up with two sets of movie tickets of exact same time, same venue, only different movie...
How silly of me.
Luckily... the family is always there to support... when was the last time I treat them to movie?
That's probably something worth talking about in years to come...
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Nothing much on a good ole Saturday morning...
Was disoriented when I rose from my slumber... It's really a good recharge.
Got out to central and caught a ferry ride to TST.... when you are not in a rush, a ferry ride is the most relaxing journey in Hong Kong...
Seeing the sky-scrapers on both banks, admiring the sea and listening the the low hum of the engine... that's good.
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Every little detail counts...
If I put my passion into work, only sky's the limit....
But unfortunately, work is only work and I've got much more important thing on my mind... especially this.
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Watched a movie "X men"...
Um... average movie, but still, I enjoyed it a lot.
Thanks for treating me to dinner :)
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Sunday... again, my rest day.
Spent my day daydreaming mostly...
Dinner head out with the past dental colleagues for hot pot...
Later that night went to sing K for Alvin's birthday...
I'm probably too old for overnight stuff... but still... hanging out with friends is awesome.
Friends for life, I'm sure.
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Nothing much on Monday.... though it's a public holiday.
Met Kennon, Ewing and Co.... all seems happy at the moment... that's important.
Quality times.
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I should probably sleep soon.... another long week awaits...
P.S. I'm happy, just happy. Dont know how to express it...
This is truely a few days worth remembering.
Except work, of course...
It's again the same stalled progress.... but it's the nature of this post, isnt?
=
Thursday... probably worked very hard on my files.... coz I really had little recollection of what I've done during office hours... O, I just remember, it's said to be the unit-training day, but in fact, it's quality time for clearing files.... not too bad.
Got home early that day, it's good to be able to do so, at least once in a while :)
In saying "Pursuit of happiness"... the term 'pursuit' is important... It's an active progress and I got to act and find my own... Finger crossed I will succeed.
=
Friday... a day when my office was quiet.
Some of my boys need to man the operation room for the 4th June incident ceremonies held and thus they got a day off...
Just me and one staff in office....
It's alright... clearing some files, procrastinate on others...
Got something funny for my office though....
I now officially have 4 pets in my office.... fresh water lobsters!!!
They're cute (and probably smarter than I thought)... um.... interesting.
=
Spontaneous... sometimes, spontaneousness way better than well-planned, well-reheresed lines...
Unexpected... but that doubles the happiness.
You know, sometimes sub-conciousness hijacks the main brain... especially when one is high...
I have no idea how I ended up with two sets of movie tickets of exact same time, same venue, only different movie...
How silly of me.
Luckily... the family is always there to support... when was the last time I treat them to movie?
That's probably something worth talking about in years to come...
=
Nothing much on a good ole Saturday morning...
Was disoriented when I rose from my slumber... It's really a good recharge.
Got out to central and caught a ferry ride to TST.... when you are not in a rush, a ferry ride is the most relaxing journey in Hong Kong...
Seeing the sky-scrapers on both banks, admiring the sea and listening the the low hum of the engine... that's good.
=
Every little detail counts...
If I put my passion into work, only sky's the limit....
But unfortunately, work is only work and I've got much more important thing on my mind... especially this.
=
Watched a movie "X men"...
Um... average movie, but still, I enjoyed it a lot.
Thanks for treating me to dinner :)
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Sunday... again, my rest day.
Spent my day daydreaming mostly...
Dinner head out with the past dental colleagues for hot pot...
Later that night went to sing K for Alvin's birthday...
I'm probably too old for overnight stuff... but still... hanging out with friends is awesome.
Friends for life, I'm sure.
=
Nothing much on Monday.... though it's a public holiday.
Met Kennon, Ewing and Co.... all seems happy at the moment... that's important.
Quality times.
=
I should probably sleep soon.... another long week awaits...
P.S. I'm happy, just happy. Dont know how to express it...
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Paying the debts.
Tuesday and Wednesday is debt paying day...
THough bro is back in Hong Kong, I hardly have the chance to talk to him... cause every night by the time I'm back from work it's almost past midnight...
My task is nothing serious.... but tedious tasks add together can still cause a lot of damage...
Glad with the hardwork of the last two days I can finally enjoy a more 'normal' work environment... at least it's not chasing by deadline from time to time.... I can at least have some planning and leeway in how I do my work...
That's more like it.
Wednesday night had a brief chat with Jo.... interesting chat and thanks for all the sharing.
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I'm about to have my motorcycle licence exam.... um.... time to practice.
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To go or not to go,
to be or not to be.
When undecided.... why not flip a coin?
THough bro is back in Hong Kong, I hardly have the chance to talk to him... cause every night by the time I'm back from work it's almost past midnight...
My task is nothing serious.... but tedious tasks add together can still cause a lot of damage...
Glad with the hardwork of the last two days I can finally enjoy a more 'normal' work environment... at least it's not chasing by deadline from time to time.... I can at least have some planning and leeway in how I do my work...
That's more like it.
Wednesday night had a brief chat with Jo.... interesting chat and thanks for all the sharing.
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I'm about to have my motorcycle licence exam.... um.... time to practice.
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To go or not to go,
to be or not to be.
When undecided.... why not flip a coin?
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