Monday, May 29, 2006

Swivel & Sizzle

A prominent Professor from a local university suggested it. A high-rank Minister gives two thumbs up. The much talk about current hot issue – Misyar Marriages; a matrimonial pact where the man need not give his wife any material support like money or clothing – except provide for her sexual needs! It seems that this practice is not uncommon among the rich in some Arab countries where wealthy women were not dependent on men to provide for them. The Minister approves that the Misyar Union should be recognize in this country in view of the increasing number of unmarried women.
This is crap. No offence, but we women are not cheap. This is an insult! A sane lady will never commit herself to such marriages. Even the isteri pertama, isteri kedua is already so reluctant to share their husband, what’s more being engaged in a loveless marriage. No matter how good the sex is, at the end of the day, women are still very emotionally attached. Besides, women are less horny and can control themselves better. It looks like the guys will benefit more. They don’t even have to pay! Cheaper than hiring a prostitute. Just imagine, a father telling his son that he can have sex without strings attached.
Unmarried women on the rise – so? What’s the big deal about it? This whole issue portrays women as a horny husband-snatcher. We are trying to upgrade the status of women in all areas, giving them the opportunity, yet…
I think women have made so much progress; it’s only some men who are moving backward, intimidated by our sense of independence, intelligence and confidence.

Saturday, May 27, 2006

My October Coffee

Finally it’s weekend. I’m supposed to join Tommy & Nikolai for K but I just have to pass. I am drop dead exhausted. The whole body is aching and is screaming for some pampering. So I’m just staying indoors tonight. The week has been such a headache! Problems that demands immediate solutions, last minute insufficiencies, change of plans, the list just goes on. Nonetheless, some events have kept me entertained. I’m already immune to all these. Whenever a memo is being circulated, I’ll just go ‘Oh. OK. Not Surprise’. Then, Tommy, Nikolai and myself will be guessing who’s next. We’re rascals! :) For me, the happenings are sending out all the wrong signals. It’s not a good indication. Confidence, motivation and stability are being thrown out of the window bit by bit. I’m sure Boss will use all the power to bring Lucius back. Lucius still have the value that will benefit Boss & Co. unlike Cili Padi and Kurt - they are gone for good.
And of course Celtic and Wyatt’s competitive antics keeps me entertain as well. They tickle me. There is only one throne. At times the second-in-line may bypass the heir.

I am so disappointed. The movie was such a letdown. I was expecting something great coming out from Tom Hanks and Ron Howard. The book was such a good read (with the advantage of being more descriptive of course and I know what's the next scene is all about) but the movie was flat. When I read about Silas character, I can actually feel his pain, his doubts but the movie was bloodless. I don’t feel the fast-pace, the thrill – overall it’s just not that good. It’s a pale comparison to the book.

Thursday, May 25, 2006

The Blue Stain

Taylor Hicks won! Expected!

I am so bloody tired this week. Since Monday every hour, every day tiny menial problems cropped up from everywhere and from everyone. I have been stretched so thin and to the max. I don’t even have the time to pee! Welcome to the corporate world.

Oh, Lucius stepped down with immediate effect and Cili Padi & Kurt put in their resignation. Ouch! That hurts! Badly!

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Conversations For One

Last night “American Idol” results were a shocker! When Seacrest announced that Chris was voted out! :( i was so taken aback. I was expecting Chris and Katherine to be the finalist not the bottom 2! Judging from the trend and audience reception, it certainly looks like America loves the white hair guy. Taylor is just a good entertainer; he can only sing songs from my Pa’s generation and I agree with Simon that at times Taylor is indeed a good impersonator of the singer whose song he sings & yes it sounds karaoke. On the other hand, Chris’s vocals are the most rock solid of the four and original in his presentation. If Taylor wins, he will be the most matured Idol.
The curtains are coming down soon, crossing my fingers that McPhee will be at the Kodak Theater for the finale even though her chances do look slim. This year competition has been unique and cutthroat. All of them have their own sound. Chris is a rocker, Yamin with his soulful and jazzy feel, Katherine with her smoldering ballads, Paris with her Motown blood = all of them have been equally good. It make it harder for America to choose.

Mom is away for 2 days at a Church Camp in Port Dickson for some spiritual education, healing, praying and fellowship. So I’m doing all of the house chores – from cooking to doing the laundry, cleaning, scrubbing, groceries shopping, taking out the garbage blah, blah, blah. Pretty domesticated isn’t it? It’s not something I’m good at (i’m horrible at it) but somehow it has been enjoyable :)

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and a big salute to all the Mommies out there. I know it’s not easy being a mom these days especially for those working mothers who try to balance family and career at the same time. Both are equally important and the satisfaction is just rewarding but in a different emotion context. Career gives women a sense of independence and boosts their self-confidence while family affairs bring out the tender motherly side of the woman.

To my MOM, Happy Mother’s Day. Thank You So Much For Everything :)

Friday, May 12, 2006

Voyeurism

A very busy week. I am so happy that today is a Public Holiday. If it weren’t, I don’t think I can show up for work today :) I’m exhausted. I just want to be in bed and sleep the whole day.
Two extremely big projects to keep an eye on & Seth and Celtic just came back from Canton, so there were many follow-up to do. The workstation now resembles a war zone. The next 49 days is going to be very grueling. The pressure is there, everyone is feeling the heat already. It has been made very clear that we are expected to perform and deliver a resounding Q2 results! Of course Wyatt has been helpful…and annoying…and nosy…and…this dude just got a real attitude problem! – and Celtic is worried.
Celtic is made of good character but the competitiveness, highly ambitious and insecurities somehow overshadow it. Celtic wants to be at the top…alone…and no one else. The reason Celtic brought Wyatt in was to keep an eye on me…and if possible to replace me. But Celtic miscalculated. Wyatt is growing up too fast – thanks to Celtic for being such a good teacher and the limitless freedom that Celtic has given him in the first place (barely 2 months here, Celtic already approved Wyatt to do the hard-core work task. Juan, Nikolai, Tommy and myself don’t even get to do it until our fourth month). That boy may have a problem but he is hungry. He doesn’t want my place. He is aiming for Celtic’s. Man will always be man. If you want power, you know where you need to be. Besides, Celtic itself is already a good example. Celtic is a little bit afraid and I can see that Celtic has been cutting down a little bit of Wyatt’s workload. I’m sure the next few weeks are going to be very charming :) and strange. Boss has been very caring of me lately. I still cannot see how I fit into Boss’s plans or how I will be used. Dirty tactics they may be but if you look at them in a positive light – they are called surviving skills. Boss looks after the troops well, they are fed and cloth generously. Boss actually has career progression plans for each of them. So switching camps is not that bad after all :) In return, Boss just asks for obedience and unwavering support - follow the lead. I wonder if I can do that.

Football Tales
The talk of the town – Wayne Rooney! It’s so sad that England chances have been cut into half! :( I doubt Rooney can recover in time and Owen’s fitness level doesn’t look that promising either. What is even more hopeless is that the England squad doesn’t have a wide selection of good & quality strikers to choose from. They have been heavily depended on Owen & Rooney. They can’t recall Teddy Sheringham or Alan Shearer. Of course the veterans can still kick some balls but they have passed their prime. Same goes with Heskey and Fowler. Peter Crouch is not consistent – there were many times that he has been shooting blanks. The other young English strikers that are available are just too young and inexperienced. Now to win the game, the role of the Midfielders has become even more crucial. They are the link. Gerrard, Becks & Lampard will have to provide the points for us.

“Mission Impossible 3” is playing in the cinemas now. I think I go and watch it with S next weekend. Looking forward to Tom Hanks’s “The DaVinci Code” and "X-Men". I read Dan Brown’s “Angels & Demons” and “The DaVinci Code” – both the books plots are just so appealing…with mystery and adventure throwing in together. The clues were so coincidental that you want to believe it. The truth will never be known but the big IF has creates the aura that there is a possibility to the conspiracy.

Sunday, May 07, 2006

"Crazy/Beautiful"

Do you ever feel like breaking down?
Do you ever feel out of place?
Like somehow you just don't belong
And no one understands you
Do you ever wanna runaway?
Do you lock yourself in your room?
With the radio on turned up so loud
That no one hears you screaming
No you don't know what it's like
When nothing feels all right
You don't know what it's like
To be like me
To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you're down
To feel like you've been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one's there to save you
No you don't know what it's like
Welcome to my life
Do you wanna be somebody else?
Are you sick of feeling so left out?
Are you desperate to find something more?
Before your life is over
Are you stuck inside a world you hate?
Are you sick of everyone around?
With their big fake smiles and stupid lies
While deep inside you're bleeding
No you don't know what it's like
When nothing feels all right
You don't know what it's like
To be like me
To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you're down
To feel like you've been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one's there to save you
No you don't know what it's like
Welcome to my life
No one ever lied straight to your face
No one ever stabbed you in the back
You might think I'm happy but I'm not gonna be okay
Everybody always gave you what you wanted
Never had to work it was always there
You don't know what it's like, what it's like
To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you're down
To feel like you've been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one's there to save you
No you don't know what it's like (what it's like)
To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you're down
To feel like you've been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one's there to save you
No you don't know what it's like
Welcome to my life
Welcome to my life
Welcome To My Life


-Simple Plan: Welcome To My Life-