Chloe
Ethan
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
After the sad entry on Monday, let's change gears to a much happier piece of news. My new niece, the 5th so far, was born this morning. Yup, a New Year's Eve baby. She weighed in at a healthy 7lb 3oz. But she's a little short on the get go at 17.5 inches. But not to worry, she will catch up. This is my 3rd brother's 1st kid. Needless to say he is proud and gleaming with joy right now. According to him, every year the entire world will celebrate his daughter's birthday with fireworks. Ha! A very proud remark indeed.
Monday, December 29, 2003
Today marks a sad day in history. Popular Hong Kong singer/actress Anita Mui died of complications to the lungs caused by cervical cancer at 2:50am Dec 30 HK time. I am quite saddened by this piece of news. Ever since she announced to the public in September that she has cancer, she's been fighting the illness bravely. She vowed to continue living life to the fullest. Sadly her final days were short and few.
A strong and determined woman, she's made a tremendous life and reputation for herself. Besides winning numerous singing and acting awards, she had also won the love of many - her friends, her colleagues, and her fans. She will be missed by many, including myself. I had always admired her strength and determination. In a way, I see some resemblance of her in me. Though I never really idolized her, I always respected her. Goodbye Anita.
A strong and determined woman, she's made a tremendous life and reputation for herself. Besides winning numerous singing and acting awards, she had also won the love of many - her friends, her colleagues, and her fans. She will be missed by many, including myself. I had always admired her strength and determination. In a way, I see some resemblance of her in me. Though I never really idolized her, I always respected her. Goodbye Anita.
Thursday, December 11, 2003
I have a job interview scheduled for today. I'm gonna go in as planned. But I'm not going in to fight for the job. On the contrary, I'm going in to decline the offer.
Why am I going if I don't want the job? Why don't I just call them and say I'm not interested? Why waste my time going there and their time seeing me? The answer is I don't want to come across as rude or wishy-washy. What? 3 months ago I wanted the job and now I don't? 2 days ago I wanted to speak with them about the job nature and now I don't? It's not that at all. It's all a matter of timing.
3 months ago when they first approached me about this pending job position, I felt insecure about my current job and would have accepted offers from prospective new employers. But as they took the 3 months to get approval from corporate headquarters to create this new position, my current company also went on with making plans of expansion and thus broadening my horizons here. Now I see new outlooks and challenges at this current job and am looking forward to tackling them. Therefore I have no choice but to turn down other offers that come at this time.
So...I'm going to the "job interview" today to ensure to them that my interest was genuine, to express regret that timing is not right to make this happen at this current point in time, to thank them for considering me for the position and for the well thoughts that I could be a good candidate. Hopefully I won't burn any bridges with them and they'll continue to consider me if and when other opportunities arise in the future. The world is round. It keeps turning and turning. But you might still keep ending up at about the same place with about the same people. It'd be wise to keep good ties with them.
Why am I going if I don't want the job? Why don't I just call them and say I'm not interested? Why waste my time going there and their time seeing me? The answer is I don't want to come across as rude or wishy-washy. What? 3 months ago I wanted the job and now I don't? 2 days ago I wanted to speak with them about the job nature and now I don't? It's not that at all. It's all a matter of timing.
3 months ago when they first approached me about this pending job position, I felt insecure about my current job and would have accepted offers from prospective new employers. But as they took the 3 months to get approval from corporate headquarters to create this new position, my current company also went on with making plans of expansion and thus broadening my horizons here. Now I see new outlooks and challenges at this current job and am looking forward to tackling them. Therefore I have no choice but to turn down other offers that come at this time.
So...I'm going to the "job interview" today to ensure to them that my interest was genuine, to express regret that timing is not right to make this happen at this current point in time, to thank them for considering me for the position and for the well thoughts that I could be a good candidate. Hopefully I won't burn any bridges with them and they'll continue to consider me if and when other opportunities arise in the future. The world is round. It keeps turning and turning. But you might still keep ending up at about the same place with about the same people. It'd be wise to keep good ties with them.
Tuesday, December 02, 2003
Tuesday, November 04, 2003
I'm reading "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser. I have to say this is a very interesting book. It brings to light many things that exist in our nation's fast food industry which subsequently trickled down into and affected our nation's diet, pop culture, economy, and even landscape ("the malling of our landscape" as the book's description puts it). I'm less than half way through the book but already I am amazed by some of its points.
For example, did you know that the "natural flavors" and "artificial flavors" that go into our food items are manufactured at the same "flavor" plants that produce the scents in our hand soaps, shaving creams, deodorants, air fresheners, furniture cleaners...? Did you know that the difference between "natural flavors" and "artificial flavors" lies not in the nature of the ingredient (i.e. whether it's natural or artificial) but in the process by which the flavor was produced? The difference is so slight that a chemistry bimbo like me cannot comprehend. I was only naïve enough to believe "natural flavors" is better for me than "artificial flavors".
The book also brought to light that while fast food chains are receiving federal subsidies to hire and train underprivileged/less educated workers, their R&D staffs are constantly designing machines that are so easy to operate that no training is required. Anyone, without any skills, can easily operate those fryers and grills. Workers rarely leave the fast food industry with any more work related talent than when they entered. And since it is so easy to "train" new hires, fast food chains often favor the practice of letting go of more experienced staffs in exchange for cheaper new recruits.
The point of this blog, if there is any at all, is to endorse this book, which I think is an interesting read. By no means is it to lobby against the fast food industry, though the book does that innately.
For example, did you know that the "natural flavors" and "artificial flavors" that go into our food items are manufactured at the same "flavor" plants that produce the scents in our hand soaps, shaving creams, deodorants, air fresheners, furniture cleaners...? Did you know that the difference between "natural flavors" and "artificial flavors" lies not in the nature of the ingredient (i.e. whether it's natural or artificial) but in the process by which the flavor was produced? The difference is so slight that a chemistry bimbo like me cannot comprehend. I was only naïve enough to believe "natural flavors" is better for me than "artificial flavors".
The book also brought to light that while fast food chains are receiving federal subsidies to hire and train underprivileged/less educated workers, their R&D staffs are constantly designing machines that are so easy to operate that no training is required. Anyone, without any skills, can easily operate those fryers and grills. Workers rarely leave the fast food industry with any more work related talent than when they entered. And since it is so easy to "train" new hires, fast food chains often favor the practice of letting go of more experienced staffs in exchange for cheaper new recruits.
The point of this blog, if there is any at all, is to endorse this book, which I think is an interesting read. By no means is it to lobby against the fast food industry, though the book does that innately.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
The winds are really gusty tonight. I'm sitting here in my room, trying to read a book, but constantly interrupted by the forceful clattering of my windows. I hope my windows are sturdy enough to withstand the force. Someone please check on me tomorrow. Should the windows shatter and stab me to death, I wouldn't want to die unnoticed.
Beside the winds, the weather has also suddenly shifted cooler today. Much cooler. Is So Cal having cooler weather like we have here? If so, I hope it's helping with the firefighting efforts, although I don't see how strong winds can help. Too many lives and properties have already been lost to the fires. I wonder how the arsonists are living with themselves now. Knowing all the devastation they had caused, hope guilt eats them alive.
Beside the winds, the weather has also suddenly shifted cooler today. Much cooler. Is So Cal having cooler weather like we have here? If so, I hope it's helping with the firefighting efforts, although I don't see how strong winds can help. Too many lives and properties have already been lost to the fires. I wonder how the arsonists are living with themselves now. Knowing all the devastation they had caused, hope guilt eats them alive.
Monday, October 27, 2003
Wow, all these warm October days we're suddenly having. What a treat. Been taking advantage of it cuz I know these don't last too long in SF. But a couple of my coworkers, as superstitious as they are, aren't enjoying this weather as much as I am. It's not because they find the heat uncomfortable. Rather, they believe that these odd warm days coming so late in the year must signal a looming earthquake. Don't know where they got that notion. Don't know how scientifically correct it is. But what can you do? If it hits, it hits.
Red's account of the Southern California fires reminds me of the Oakland Hills fire in 1991. I remember one warm October day (not unlike today) in 1991. I was hanging out with my brothers in front of our old house in the southwestern side of SF. The air was filled with this charred smell, as if someone was barbequing next to us. There were also flakes and flakes of ashes floating around in the air. Sure enough, the ashes and burning smell came from the fires on the Oakland Hills. I was so awed by that. I knew from the news that the fire was big. But what's "big"? I had no concept of what "big" was until I saw the ashes floating on top of my head, a good 15 miles away from the source.
Friday, October 24, 2003
Change of subject.
I just bought an MP3 player so that I can listen to music while I work out at the gym. At first I was aiming to spend about $100 on it. But of course, after browsing at all the available models, I bought one for almost $200 cuz this particular model offers "so much more". So now I either have to go to the gym twice as much or work out twice as hard to justify this beefed up purchase. Yeah right. Ok, you guys can stop rolling your eyes now.
I just bought an MP3 player so that I can listen to music while I work out at the gym. At first I was aiming to spend about $100 on it. But of course, after browsing at all the available models, I bought one for almost $200 cuz this particular model offers "so much more". So now I either have to go to the gym twice as much or work out twice as hard to justify this beefed up purchase. Yeah right. Ok, you guys can stop rolling your eyes now.
Red, very well-said -- " Abortion is something most women want to avoid, it is a road no one wants to travel. It's not an easy road, but it should still be a road. "
Based on the crimes I see in the news lately, I think that maybe a lot of women should have gone through this road because society is now suffering from the children whom they brought to life but did not bother to teach.
Based on the crimes I see in the news lately, I think that maybe a lot of women should have gone through this road because society is now suffering from the children whom they brought to life but did not bother to teach.
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Wait.. I thought performing abortion in the third trimester was ALREADY illegal? Now it's moved to the second trimester? I guess it doesn't take a psychic to know that pretty soon it will be illegal to perform abortion in even the FIRST trimester. What's next? Contraceptions soon to be illegal in the US as prescribed by Pope JP the 2nd?
I often wonder if it were men (who make and pass our laws) who carried babies, would pro-choice be written into the law as well? It's quite easy for people to tell others what they SHOULD do with their body, but it's a totally different story when you are the one being told what you must do w/ your body. In the ideal world, people will want to keep their babies, and provide them w/ lotsa love and hugs and kisses. But, we don't live in this ideal world. No one goes around chanting pro-death, pro-death. No one wants to be a baby killer. Abortion is something most women want to avoid, it is a road no one wants to travel. It's not an easy road, but it should still be a road.
It would be very sad to see abortion being banned altogether. It's totally possible since it seems to be headed that direction. I guess women could always rely on back alley abortion clinics, or just use clothes hangers, and just kill themselves. That's what will happen. Both the baby and the mom will be aborted. That's just dandy.
I often wonder if it were men (who make and pass our laws) who carried babies, would pro-choice be written into the law as well? It's quite easy for people to tell others what they SHOULD do with their body, but it's a totally different story when you are the one being told what you must do w/ your body. In the ideal world, people will want to keep their babies, and provide them w/ lotsa love and hugs and kisses. But, we don't live in this ideal world. No one goes around chanting pro-death, pro-death. No one wants to be a baby killer. Abortion is something most women want to avoid, it is a road no one wants to travel. It's not an easy road, but it should still be a road.
It would be very sad to see abortion being banned altogether. It's totally possible since it seems to be headed that direction. I guess women could always rely on back alley abortion clinics, or just use clothes hangers, and just kill themselves. That's what will happen. Both the baby and the mom will be aborted. That's just dandy.
Bush to Sign Partial Birth Abortion Bill
What do you guys think about this bill? I'm not a political person. Politics confuses me. I'm not totally clear about this bill either. But if I understand it correctly, I have a few thoughts to share.
The bill aims to ban "a type of abortion, generally carried out in the second or third trimester, in which a fetus is partially delivered before being killed." Even though I'm not a political person, I've always been Pro-Choice. A woman should have the right to decide if she is capable and suitable to have a baby. If she were indeed incapable and/or unsuitable but is forced to have the baby due to anti-abortion laws, the baby would just suffer later. However, I believe if the mother is entitled this right to decide the future of her life as well as that of her fetus', she should return the favor by having the decency to decide earlier in the pregnancy rather than later. The longer she waits to decide, the more the fetus will grow, take shape, and start living. It becomes increasingly unfair to the fetus to endure a "rejection" the more time it was given the chance to develop in the womb. Having said this, I'm leaning towards supporting this bill even though my stance remains Pro-Choice.
But of course there's the issue of protecting the mother if carrying on the pregnancy further would endanger her life. The bill addresses this issue. It provides "an exception when the life of the mother was in danger". But a fault was found in that "there were no protections for a woman's health". This is where I'm confused. What type of "woman's health" are they talking about? Until this confusion is cleared in my understanding of the issue, I cannot fully say I support this bill. That's why I said at first that I'm "leaning towards" supporting the bill rather than a full-blown "I support it".
Anyone have any insights to share? Particularly anyone care to explain to me what "woman's health" they are referring to?
What do you guys think about this bill? I'm not a political person. Politics confuses me. I'm not totally clear about this bill either. But if I understand it correctly, I have a few thoughts to share.
The bill aims to ban "a type of abortion, generally carried out in the second or third trimester, in which a fetus is partially delivered before being killed." Even though I'm not a political person, I've always been Pro-Choice. A woman should have the right to decide if she is capable and suitable to have a baby. If she were indeed incapable and/or unsuitable but is forced to have the baby due to anti-abortion laws, the baby would just suffer later. However, I believe if the mother is entitled this right to decide the future of her life as well as that of her fetus', she should return the favor by having the decency to decide earlier in the pregnancy rather than later. The longer she waits to decide, the more the fetus will grow, take shape, and start living. It becomes increasingly unfair to the fetus to endure a "rejection" the more time it was given the chance to develop in the womb. Having said this, I'm leaning towards supporting this bill even though my stance remains Pro-Choice.
But of course there's the issue of protecting the mother if carrying on the pregnancy further would endanger her life. The bill addresses this issue. It provides "an exception when the life of the mother was in danger". But a fault was found in that "there were no protections for a woman's health". This is where I'm confused. What type of "woman's health" are they talking about? Until this confusion is cleared in my understanding of the issue, I cannot fully say I support this bill. That's why I said at first that I'm "leaning towards" supporting the bill rather than a full-blown "I support it".
Anyone have any insights to share? Particularly anyone care to explain to me what "woman's health" they are referring to?
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
6 kids to 1 Googi? That's a pretty harsh ratio. Don't know if I can handle 6 kids all at once. I have 4 nieces and nephews and that's already a chore. Well, I'll keep this idea in the back burner Redpanther. But in the meantime, if any of you married people want to start multiplying, I offer to take your little bundles of joy off your hands once in awhile when need be. Especially since some of these bundles of joy may be my god sons/daughters right Wanwanha?
Thursday, October 16, 2003
One of my tires suddenly went flat this morning. Totally out. Don't know how this came about. Now the car is in the shop to change all four tires since its about time for new tires anyway. No point in patching up one now and then changing it again real soon. So...I woke up $400 lighter.
But I'm not gonna let this get to me. Wanna learn to relax and not let things get to my mood so easily. Wanna try to think more on the brighter side of things. For example, I don't know what happened to the tire. One theory is I may have ran over a nail or something lastnight. Thinking on the darker side would be: Damn, $400 down the drain! Why were there nails on the road?! Why me?! Thinking on the brighter side: Wow, what if the tire had popped on me lastnight when I was driving on the freeway at 70-80 miles per hour. The result may have been deadly. Fortunately that didn't happen. I was safe and sound and sleeping peacefully on my bed while the car was parked outside and the air in the tire slowly let out through the night. And now I'm alive and well blogging about it. Yes, this is a better way to think.
Now what if tomorrow I won't wake up $400 lighter but 4lbs lighter? That would be awesome!!!
But I'm not gonna let this get to me. Wanna learn to relax and not let things get to my mood so easily. Wanna try to think more on the brighter side of things. For example, I don't know what happened to the tire. One theory is I may have ran over a nail or something lastnight. Thinking on the darker side would be: Damn, $400 down the drain! Why were there nails on the road?! Why me?! Thinking on the brighter side: Wow, what if the tire had popped on me lastnight when I was driving on the freeway at 70-80 miles per hour. The result may have been deadly. Fortunately that didn't happen. I was safe and sound and sleeping peacefully on my bed while the car was parked outside and the air in the tire slowly let out through the night. And now I'm alive and well blogging about it. Yes, this is a better way to think.
Now what if tomorrow I won't wake up $400 lighter but 4lbs lighter? That would be awesome!!!
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
That poor Chicago Cubs fan is taking all the blame for the Cubs' loss to the Florida Marlins in Game 6 of the NLCS. His reactionary lunge to catch a foul ball prevented a Cubs outfielder from catching it, thus allowing the Marlins to rally towards winning the game. Now that the Marlins have also won Game 7 and beat the Cubs to the World Series, the blame is coming down even harder. He is now the talk of town. His story is on media headlines nationwide. Late show comedians are using him as butts of their jokes. Web polls are logging thousands of blames towards him. Some people say he's selfish for not caring about the consequences of his action. His governor calls him stupid. Another governor considers offering asylum to him. A resort in Florida is offering him a free 3-month stay if he feels the need to get away from Chicago.
People give him a break! The poor guy already issued an official, and quite heart-felt, apology to the world.
"There are few words to describe how awful I feel and what I have experienced within these last 24 hours. I've been a Cub fan all my life and fully understand the relationship between my actions and the outcome of the game. I had my eyes glued on the approaching ball the entire time and was so caught up in the moment that I did not even see Moises Alou, much less that he may have had a play. Had I thought for one second that the ball was playable or had I seen Alou approaching I would have done whatever I could to get out of the way and give Alou a chance to make the catch.
To Moises Alou, the Chicago Cubs organization, Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, and
Cub fans everywhere I am so truly sorry from the bottom of this Cubs fan's broken heart.
I ask that Cub fans everywhere redirect the negative energy that has been vented towards my family, my friends, and myself into the usual positive support for our beloved team on their way to being National League champs.''
Let it go people. Time to move on.
People give him a break! The poor guy already issued an official, and quite heart-felt, apology to the world.
"There are few words to describe how awful I feel and what I have experienced within these last 24 hours. I've been a Cub fan all my life and fully understand the relationship between my actions and the outcome of the game. I had my eyes glued on the approaching ball the entire time and was so caught up in the moment that I did not even see Moises Alou, much less that he may have had a play. Had I thought for one second that the ball was playable or had I seen Alou approaching I would have done whatever I could to get out of the way and give Alou a chance to make the catch.
To Moises Alou, the Chicago Cubs organization, Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, and
Cub fans everywhere I am so truly sorry from the bottom of this Cubs fan's broken heart.
I ask that Cub fans everywhere redirect the negative energy that has been vented towards my family, my friends, and myself into the usual positive support for our beloved team on their way to being National League champs.''
Let it go people. Time to move on.
China's space mission was successful. Space capsule Shenzhou 5, carrying 38-year-old astronaut Lt. Col. Yang Liwei, orbited the Earth 14 times in 21 hours on October 15th, 2003. Although the mission didn't accomplish anything "cosmically significant", it proved that China is able to safely take a human to space and back. This mission officially puts China in record books as the 3rd country to ever do so. This is indeed a milestone for the most populated nation of this planet.
Populated it sure is. And I'm sure by smart people too. This mission can attest to that. But if only these people can have more human rights, their accomplishments can go even farther.
Populated it sure is. And I'm sure by smart people too. This mission can attest to that. But if only these people can have more human rights, their accomplishments can go even farther.
Tuesday, October 14, 2003
Monday, October 06, 2003
What is Yom Kippur?? My nieces and nephews got today off from school (elementary) because today is "Yom Kippur". We never got that off when we were in school. I swear, school districts nowadays are getting lazier and lazier. They are off for the slightest holidays and I notice more and more "minimum days" where school is in session for only half a day. What's going on here?
One would think that the morale of my department at work would be lowered to some degree as a result of the looming doomsday. But surprisingly, this is not the case. Everyone seems to be going about their days as if they don't know, don't believe, or don't care. But they do know. So could it be that they don't believe it will happen? Are they so optimistic of the situation that they think management would keep us even though letting us go would cut costs? A little naive isn't it? Or could it be that they simply don't care? Are they that indifferent as to whether or not they have this job? Given our low salary level, I don't blame them to be indifferent. But in spite of that, we're still going to have to face the agony of a job search. That must amount to some level of frustration no?
But to be honest, I myself am not concerned of the situation. I've wanted a way out of this dead end job anyway. I just haven't done anything about it.
I joined this company more than 5 years ago. Moved myself up to one of three managerial positions in the SF office. Anymore upward movement would require surmounting the authorities of the other two managers, which in all nature, is impossible. So if the prospect of the closing of my department is taken away, I foresee myself to be stuck in this position for as long as I stay with the company. I'm 28. The thought of doing the same repetitive things for 40 more years until retirement scares me. This thought has actually been with me for a while already. Like I said, I just haven't done anything about it yet. Therefore, the impending doomsday of my department may turn out to be a good thing for me after all. For better or for worse, it could serve as a motivation for me to start looking for a way out...finally.
But to be honest, I myself am not concerned of the situation. I've wanted a way out of this dead end job anyway. I just haven't done anything about it.
I joined this company more than 5 years ago. Moved myself up to one of three managerial positions in the SF office. Anymore upward movement would require surmounting the authorities of the other two managers, which in all nature, is impossible. So if the prospect of the closing of my department is taken away, I foresee myself to be stuck in this position for as long as I stay with the company. I'm 28. The thought of doing the same repetitive things for 40 more years until retirement scares me. This thought has actually been with me for a while already. Like I said, I just haven't done anything about it yet. Therefore, the impending doomsday of my department may turn out to be a good thing for me after all. For better or for worse, it could serve as a motivation for me to start looking for a way out...finally.
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
I may be out of a job by the end of the year. Why such a shocking news all of a sudden? I have always boasted to my friends that I enjoy a great deal of job security working at this company. So what happened? Well, the culprit is the all-too-familiar Technology Replacing People scenario.
My company has a nationwide satellite station based in LA, a local cable station in the LA area, and a local cable station in SF. To date, the 3 stations run rather independently of each other. Each station has its own Programming Department to take care of its own program line-up and signal transmission to viewers' television sets. During the past year however, the company has been investing a lot of money into upgrading its system with hopes of integrating operations of the 3 stations into one centralized location. Soon, programs seen on all three stations will be transmitted out of the same playout center located in LA. As a result, the Programming Department of 2 of the 3 stations will become obsolete. What used to take 3 teams of people working in 3 separate locations can soon be done by one team working in one location. I will be one of those to be axed once such upgrades are completed.
My colleagues and I here at the SF station already sensed this is to happen somewhere down the road. This sort of thing is imminent. We just never knew when it will hit. Today we got word through the grapevine that the day is drawing near.
My company has a nationwide satellite station based in LA, a local cable station in the LA area, and a local cable station in SF. To date, the 3 stations run rather independently of each other. Each station has its own Programming Department to take care of its own program line-up and signal transmission to viewers' television sets. During the past year however, the company has been investing a lot of money into upgrading its system with hopes of integrating operations of the 3 stations into one centralized location. Soon, programs seen on all three stations will be transmitted out of the same playout center located in LA. As a result, the Programming Department of 2 of the 3 stations will become obsolete. What used to take 3 teams of people working in 3 separate locations can soon be done by one team working in one location. I will be one of those to be axed once such upgrades are completed.
My colleagues and I here at the SF station already sensed this is to happen somewhere down the road. This sort of thing is imminent. We just never knew when it will hit. Today we got word through the grapevine that the day is drawing near.
Friday, September 26, 2003
I'm back from the Big Apple. It was altogether a wonderful trip. One word sums it all up - food. Ate so much that I think I have to take a break from food, if that's even possible. Probably not.
Can't document further details/thoughts of the trip right now cuz I have to plunge right back into work. But I have to say, the 3 wishes I hoped for prior to the trip pretty much came through. Isabel didn't affect my trip at all. I was able to finish what I had to at work before I went. And my cold was almost entirely over by the time I got there. Thank you to whoever was watching over me.
Can't document further details/thoughts of the trip right now cuz I have to plunge right back into work. But I have to say, the 3 wishes I hoped for prior to the trip pretty much came through. Isabel didn't affect my trip at all. I was able to finish what I had to at work before I went. And my cold was almost entirely over by the time I got there. Thank you to whoever was watching over me.
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
My challenge right now, WTW, is not to make the content of my dream come true. It is to get over this darn cold I caught from my coworker. It sucks to be sick. It's sickening to be sick, which makes matters worse. People should not be allowed to go to work when they are sick. If my coworker had stayed home, I wouldn't have caught it from him. But then again I'm at work right now. Have to get a bleep load of things done before I head out to NYC this weekend.
3 things I wish to happen before my trip:
(1) All my work gets done (which blogging doesn't help).
(2) My cold is cured.
(3) Hurricane Isabel dies down.
3 things I wish to happen before my trip:
(1) All my work gets done (which blogging doesn't help).
(2) My cold is cured.
(3) Hurricane Isabel dies down.
Saturday, September 13, 2003
WTW: Googi, hmm...maybe you dream is telling you that you are ready to move on with your next challenge. That it is time to step forward and take on things without fear or worry. That you will happy with whatever that big challenge is!! You know having a baby is the biggest challenge! It's a life time commitment. And that fact that you are happy with it means a lot!
Googi's comment on WTW's entry about kids: Funny you brought up the topic of kids. I had a dream this morning that someone abandoned an infant boy to my care. The baby was very cute. In the dream I was very happy that he came into my life. I woke up with a smile on my face. What does this dream mean? I have no idea.
Googi's comment on WTW's entry about kids: Funny you brought up the topic of kids. I had a dream this morning that someone abandoned an infant boy to my care. The baby was very cute. In the dream I was very happy that he came into my life. I woke up with a smile on my face. What does this dream mean? I have no idea.
Sunday, August 31, 2003
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Since everyone's rambling about doctors, let me throw in my 2 cents.
Bozodo, I have a plethora of prescription medication too - oral antibiotics and topical creams and solutions for my skin. Some are free samples directly given to me from my dermatologist while some are bought with the numerous prescriptions he generously writes me whenever I ask. It's so easy to get medication from this guy. If I can legally turn around and sell my inventory out in the market, I'd be rich. Well maybe not rich, but much better off than where I am now.
I've been going to this guy since freshman year college. So it's been many years now. His treatment and medication did work for a long time. Hence I keep going to him. But for some reason, his magic is not working anymore. Not in the past 5 months. Here I am wondering in my mind why isn't the medication working anymore and there HE is asking ME straight out, "why can't I clear your skin?" Uhh...you're the doc! You tell me!!!
So are doctors worth the money they charge? I often wonder.
Bozodo, I have a plethora of prescription medication too - oral antibiotics and topical creams and solutions for my skin. Some are free samples directly given to me from my dermatologist while some are bought with the numerous prescriptions he generously writes me whenever I ask. It's so easy to get medication from this guy. If I can legally turn around and sell my inventory out in the market, I'd be rich. Well maybe not rich, but much better off than where I am now.
I've been going to this guy since freshman year college. So it's been many years now. His treatment and medication did work for a long time. Hence I keep going to him. But for some reason, his magic is not working anymore. Not in the past 5 months. Here I am wondering in my mind why isn't the medication working anymore and there HE is asking ME straight out, "why can't I clear your skin?" Uhh...you're the doc! You tell me!!!
So are doctors worth the money they charge? I often wonder.
Monday, August 18, 2003
RMJ Entry #34:
Back from another busy week. Another project down. One more to go.
There were a few things I wanted to blog about last week, but now, after their moments have passed, it no longer seems relevant to write about them. This sums up a lot of things doesn't it? Things/people/issues get their moments of fame, only to realize later that these moments are very short lived. Blame it on the busy world with all its daily happenings. Blame it on the public's short attention span. Blame all you want. You still can't change this inevitable rule of sorts.
Back from another busy week. Another project down. One more to go.
There were a few things I wanted to blog about last week, but now, after their moments have passed, it no longer seems relevant to write about them. This sums up a lot of things doesn't it? Things/people/issues get their moments of fame, only to realize later that these moments are very short lived. Blame it on the busy world with all its daily happenings. Blame it on the public's short attention span. Blame all you want. You still can't change this inevitable rule of sorts.
Friday, August 08, 2003
RMJ Entry #33:
Are you partially to blame if your friend gets into a car accident on his way to pick you up for dinner? I know the answer is no but I couldn't help asking myself that when it happened to my friend this past weekend. If he wasn't responsible for picking me up, if I had offered to drive instead, he probably would have been spared that "destined" journey. Worst part is, the car is totalled. So he's without a car now. How can I not feel bad about it? But of course, if you look at it positively, it's fortunate that he walked away from the accident without any injuries. That's definitely a blessing to count.
So hey you...we'll do dinner again next time alright? I'll drive. Or maybe we'll take public transpo. Or walking is fine too. We can work up an appetite. Yeah, that's good.
Are you partially to blame if your friend gets into a car accident on his way to pick you up for dinner? I know the answer is no but I couldn't help asking myself that when it happened to my friend this past weekend. If he wasn't responsible for picking me up, if I had offered to drive instead, he probably would have been spared that "destined" journey. Worst part is, the car is totalled. So he's without a car now. How can I not feel bad about it? But of course, if you look at it positively, it's fortunate that he walked away from the accident without any injuries. That's definitely a blessing to count.
So hey you...we'll do dinner again next time alright? I'll drive. Or maybe we'll take public transpo. Or walking is fine too. We can work up an appetite. Yeah, that's good.
Friday, August 01, 2003
RMJ Entry #32:
WTW, you are so right about blogger.com putting ads relating to our blogs on our sites. Red, did you notice your site has links to Hobo International Bags, Gyms, and Swimming Lessons? I just noticed mine has a link to Little Red Riding Hood. Boy oh boy are they snooping into our stuff.
Speaking of snooping, this brings me to rant about our email providers. They're totally allowing advertisers access to our information. Why do I say that? Cuz I keep getting emails from MYSELF. Many of my junk mail are from my own name, the exact spelling and all. What the hell? They must have looked into my information to get my name and use that to get my attention. Ok, I'll give them that. That's smart. So curious little me opened some of these junk mail to see what they're trying to sell me. They range from loan consolidations, to life insurance, to diet pills, to...brace youselves...male genital elongation drugs! WHAT THE HELL? If you have the guts to look into my information for my email address and name, might as well look at my gender while you're at it. Why would I need elongation drugs to secure my manhood??? Whatever happened to the concept of a Target Audience? Did they think I am their target audience for that? For boob enlargements maybe (key word "maybe"). For sure I have nothing to elongate. NOTHING.
WTW, you are so right about blogger.com putting ads relating to our blogs on our sites. Red, did you notice your site has links to Hobo International Bags, Gyms, and Swimming Lessons? I just noticed mine has a link to Little Red Riding Hood. Boy oh boy are they snooping into our stuff.
Speaking of snooping, this brings me to rant about our email providers. They're totally allowing advertisers access to our information. Why do I say that? Cuz I keep getting emails from MYSELF. Many of my junk mail are from my own name, the exact spelling and all. What the hell? They must have looked into my information to get my name and use that to get my attention. Ok, I'll give them that. That's smart. So curious little me opened some of these junk mail to see what they're trying to sell me. They range from loan consolidations, to life insurance, to diet pills, to...brace youselves...male genital elongation drugs! WHAT THE HELL? If you have the guts to look into my information for my email address and name, might as well look at my gender while you're at it. Why would I need elongation drugs to secure my manhood??? Whatever happened to the concept of a Target Audience? Did they think I am their target audience for that? For boob enlargements maybe (key word "maybe"). For sure I have nothing to elongate. NOTHING.
Wednesday, July 30, 2003
RMJ Entry #31:
It's a cold gloomy day today. Feels like winter snuck up on us early. I don't know if it's the weather or if it's because I woke up early and came to work early, but something is mellowing me out. Another possibility is that our station just finished one big project and is stalling on the start of another. Whatever it is that's causing my mellowness, my subordinates are probably hoping for more of it. I sure am yelling at them less because of my mellow mood. Maybe I shouldn't use the word "yell" cuz I don't really "yell" at them anyway. "Demand" is more the term I guess. Maybe. Maybe not. Whatever. But for sure I'm not asking for much from them today. Heck I'm not asking for much from myself either. Everyone is just having a chilled out day here.
It's a cold gloomy day today. Feels like winter snuck up on us early. I don't know if it's the weather or if it's because I woke up early and came to work early, but something is mellowing me out. Another possibility is that our station just finished one big project and is stalling on the start of another. Whatever it is that's causing my mellowness, my subordinates are probably hoping for more of it. I sure am yelling at them less because of my mellow mood. Maybe I shouldn't use the word "yell" cuz I don't really "yell" at them anyway. "Demand" is more the term I guess. Maybe. Maybe not. Whatever. But for sure I'm not asking for much from them today. Heck I'm not asking for much from myself either. Everyone is just having a chilled out day here.
Monday, July 28, 2003
RMJ Entry #30: 2003 International New Talent Singing Championship @ GGP
This event took place Saturday, July 26, 2003 at the Band Shell Auditorium in GGP. It was the first ever Chinese outdoor concert in GGP's history. It turned out pretty nicely. Like WTW said it was very crowded. I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. The fact that it was a free show played largely to this I bet. The show was good. The contestants weren't bad at all. Some side performances dragged a bit though. There were a few bloopers with the mics, but nothing too drastic. Overall I'm happy with it. Heard some spectators broke out into a fight but I was too busy to notice. They might have been fighting for standing space.
Those in the Bay Area, we're airing this in Sept. Stay tuned.
For me, this is 1 project down and 2 more to go in the foreseeable future.
WTW: thanks for stopping by.
This event took place Saturday, July 26, 2003 at the Band Shell Auditorium in GGP. It was the first ever Chinese outdoor concert in GGP's history. It turned out pretty nicely. Like WTW said it was very crowded. I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. The fact that it was a free show played largely to this I bet. The show was good. The contestants weren't bad at all. Some side performances dragged a bit though. There were a few bloopers with the mics, but nothing too drastic. Overall I'm happy with it. Heard some spectators broke out into a fight but I was too busy to notice. They might have been fighting for standing space.
Those in the Bay Area, we're airing this in Sept. Stay tuned.
For me, this is 1 project down and 2 more to go in the foreseeable future.
WTW: thanks for stopping by.
RMJ Entry #29:
Yesterday 2 teens in San Jose were playing a game. They threw punches at each other until one gave up. Oh boy did one of them give up. In fact, he DIED. And the other is charged with involuntary manslaughter. What kind of moron game was that? Whatever happened to Duck-Duck-Goose or Simon Says?
Yesterday 2 teens in San Jose were playing a game. They threw punches at each other until one gave up. Oh boy did one of them give up. In fact, he DIED. And the other is charged with involuntary manslaughter. What kind of moron game was that? Whatever happened to Duck-Duck-Goose or Simon Says?
Sunday, July 20, 2003
RMJ Entry #27:
Which would you rather?
- Park under the blazing sun and return later to a sizzling hot car?
or
- Park in the shades under a tree and return later to car smothered with bird poop?
Yours truly happened to have chosen the latter and as a result spent an hour this weekend washing away the damages.
Speaking of washing my car, I noticed the poor thing is really beginning to show signs of its age. My Little Red Riding Hood is 11 years old. It had never suffered any serious damage (knock on wood), but it does have the usual wear and tear - a little dent here, a tiny dint there, patches of faded paint here, and speckles of chipped paint there. Washing it this weekend, I also noticed tiny little cracks on the front emblem. Oh no, not the emblem - the symbol of my Little Red Riding Hood's identity! Now I really feel bad for not taking better care of it. I thought I did, but I guess I didn't.
Which would you rather?
- Park under the blazing sun and return later to a sizzling hot car?
or
- Park in the shades under a tree and return later to car smothered with bird poop?
Yours truly happened to have chosen the latter and as a result spent an hour this weekend washing away the damages.
Speaking of washing my car, I noticed the poor thing is really beginning to show signs of its age. My Little Red Riding Hood is 11 years old. It had never suffered any serious damage (knock on wood), but it does have the usual wear and tear - a little dent here, a tiny dint there, patches of faded paint here, and speckles of chipped paint there. Washing it this weekend, I also noticed tiny little cracks on the front emblem. Oh no, not the emblem - the symbol of my Little Red Riding Hood's identity! Now I really feel bad for not taking better care of it. I thought I did, but I guess I didn't.
Saturday, July 19, 2003
RMJ Entry #26:
We all have a list of people we appreciate, e.g. our significant others, families, friends. Might I add another to that list - people with whom we have great conversations?
Have you ever come across someone who is so in sync with you that the two of you just feed off each other in your dialogue? For example, when you say 1 + 2 = 3, he/she follows through with 3 + 4 = 7. Then you: 7 + 8 = 15. Him/her: 15 + 16 = 31. 31 + 32 = 63. 63 + 64 = 127. Between the two of you, this can go on and on. Sometimes it may even get so deep that you guys are on to 958463 x 3599 = 3449508337. 3449508337 / 9775 = 352890.87847. 352890.87847 x 7843.396 = 2767862904.6. You get the picture - one party's input feeds the other's.
One may question, "Wouldn't someone as in sync with you as this be someone very close to you like your significant other, family, or friend and thus brings you back to the original list of people you appreciate?" Not necessarily. True this person can very well be a subset of the aforementioned categories, but he/she can also be your next door neighbor, your workout partner, your mailman, your supermarket clerk, or even the stranger you spoke with on the bus this morning. That half-hour conversation you two struck up on your way to work might be more absorbing than any conversation you'll ever have with your husband/wife. Don't shrug off this possibility cuz it's, um, possible.
Now, how many of these people do we come across in life? Some of you may be fortunate enough to have stumbled upon many. But your less fortunate counterparts probably never experienced such blissful encounters. So count your blessings. Appreciate every person with whom you can strike up an exciting conversation.
We all have a list of people we appreciate, e.g. our significant others, families, friends. Might I add another to that list - people with whom we have great conversations?
Have you ever come across someone who is so in sync with you that the two of you just feed off each other in your dialogue? For example, when you say 1 + 2 = 3, he/she follows through with 3 + 4 = 7. Then you: 7 + 8 = 15. Him/her: 15 + 16 = 31. 31 + 32 = 63. 63 + 64 = 127. Between the two of you, this can go on and on. Sometimes it may even get so deep that you guys are on to 958463 x 3599 = 3449508337. 3449508337 / 9775 = 352890.87847. 352890.87847 x 7843.396 = 2767862904.6. You get the picture - one party's input feeds the other's.
One may question, "Wouldn't someone as in sync with you as this be someone very close to you like your significant other, family, or friend and thus brings you back to the original list of people you appreciate?" Not necessarily. True this person can very well be a subset of the aforementioned categories, but he/she can also be your next door neighbor, your workout partner, your mailman, your supermarket clerk, or even the stranger you spoke with on the bus this morning. That half-hour conversation you two struck up on your way to work might be more absorbing than any conversation you'll ever have with your husband/wife. Don't shrug off this possibility cuz it's, um, possible.
Now, how many of these people do we come across in life? Some of you may be fortunate enough to have stumbled upon many. But your less fortunate counterparts probably never experienced such blissful encounters. So count your blessings. Appreciate every person with whom you can strike up an exciting conversation.
Whoa, look at all these responses to my private little saga. Then again it wasn't private anymore once I posted it on something as public as the WWW right? Anyhow, thank you all for reading my rant and for caring enough to put in your thoughts. Yes Red, your input, and that of WTW, did offer much consolation. They soothed the evil side in me that believes if we (women) suffer, they (men) should too!
Friday, July 18, 2003
It's quite painful. The device is called a catheter. It's basically like a large needle 16 inches long. Imagine a knitting needle. I 've seen in first hand at the ER. When I saw the way the doc put that thing in, I was almost able to feel the pain. My legs automatically squeezed together. Nice huh?!
Red: It's totally natural to have a yucky, violated feeling right after such a personal procedure. Afterall, your doctor is still a stranger to you, butting into you personal issues. And worst of all, she came at you with some cold, metallic tools! If it's any consolation, I have heard that the boys endure worse pain when testing for std's. The doctors insert some long, needle-like tool right into their pee pee canals to scrape up things that might not belong there. OUCH! So, maybe God is a girl afterall.
Thursday, July 17, 2003
RMJ Entry 25:
Warning: I'm gonna get a little (or maybe a lot) personal on this one. Here goes...
I should have scheduled an emergency session with a shrink after my Pap smear. Boy did my mental state after it qualify me to seek counseling! THAT DISTURBING PAIN bothered me all day long! I'm not kidding. The pain was disturbing and I was disturbed. The entire ordeal only lasted about a minute but all day after it I kept remembering THAT PAIN. That excruciating minute kept repeating itself in my mind over and over and over AND OVER again. Every time it did, I cringed. I tensed up. I crunched my fist so tight that you would have thought I was gonna punch you. Gosh darn it, I might have! Would a shrink have helped my situation? I don't know. But at least he/she would have been there to listen to me to bit**. And now my friends, you guys bear the load of me bit**ing. (Redpanther: behold Crazy.)
Warning: I'm gonna get a little (or maybe a lot) personal on this one. Here goes...
I should have scheduled an emergency session with a shrink after my Pap smear. Boy did my mental state after it qualify me to seek counseling! THAT DISTURBING PAIN bothered me all day long! I'm not kidding. The pain was disturbing and I was disturbed. The entire ordeal only lasted about a minute but all day after it I kept remembering THAT PAIN. That excruciating minute kept repeating itself in my mind over and over and over AND OVER again. Every time it did, I cringed. I tensed up. I crunched my fist so tight that you would have thought I was gonna punch you. Gosh darn it, I might have! Would a shrink have helped my situation? I don't know. But at least he/she would have been there to listen to me to bit**. And now my friends, you guys bear the load of me bit**ing. (Redpanther: behold Crazy.)
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
RMJ Entry 24:
Suspicion: God thinks women have higher thresholds of pain than men.
Reason for suspicion: God entrusted the responsibility of childbirth to women.
Suspicion: Doctors think women have higher thresholds of pain than men.
Reason for suspicion: Doctors invented the Pap smear for women to endure every frigg'n year.
My thoughts on Pap smears - #%@&#@% !!!!
Suspicion: God thinks women have higher thresholds of pain than men.
Reason for suspicion: God entrusted the responsibility of childbirth to women.
Suspicion: Doctors think women have higher thresholds of pain than men.
Reason for suspicion: Doctors invented the Pap smear for women to endure every frigg'n year.
My thoughts on Pap smears - #%@&#@% !!!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
RMJ Entry #23:
Oh the things I'll do to procrastinate at work.
- I check on the performances of my coworkers' computers. I'm such a concerned unofficial IT person.
- I walk around the block after lunch to reap the health benefits of a light exercise. Yep...uh huh...very healthy. Saves my sanity too.
- I rearrange my desk to give myself a "change in scenery". Move the computer from one side of the desk to the other. Rotate the pictures in the picture frames. Behold my "new" office.
- I price check airfares for my hypothetical vacations. Even daydreams come with price tags!
- And of course, I blog.
Yes, I understand all this comes with consequences. Procrastination doesn't equal cancellation. Putting responsibilities off doesn't eliminate them. Annoyingly, they still loom in the background, haunting you, tormenting you.
Oh the things I'll do to procrastinate at work.
- I check on the performances of my coworkers' computers. I'm such a concerned unofficial IT person.
- I walk around the block after lunch to reap the health benefits of a light exercise. Yep...uh huh...very healthy. Saves my sanity too.
- I rearrange my desk to give myself a "change in scenery". Move the computer from one side of the desk to the other. Rotate the pictures in the picture frames. Behold my "new" office.
- I price check airfares for my hypothetical vacations. Even daydreams come with price tags!
- And of course, I blog.
Yes, I understand all this comes with consequences. Procrastination doesn't equal cancellation. Putting responsibilities off doesn't eliminate them. Annoyingly, they still loom in the background, haunting you, tormenting you.
Thursday, July 10, 2003
RMJ Entry #22:
Bozodo, any news on Elliott Smith yet? Like you waiting for Elliott Smith to put out an album, I've been waiting for Dido to come out with a new release. Finally, the end to my wait is near. Her new album is due out September 16. Last night, as I was driving home from the gym, I heard her new song "White Flag" for the first time. I turned on the radio in the middle of the song and immediately, without having to wait for the DJ to announce the song, I knew it was her. There is no mistaking her style and her voice. Woohoo...I can't wait to get my hands on her new album. She's one of my favorite artists, if not the favorite. Heck I even have the tune to "Thank You" on my voicemail's outgoing message.
Bozodo, any news on Elliott Smith yet? Like you waiting for Elliott Smith to put out an album, I've been waiting for Dido to come out with a new release. Finally, the end to my wait is near. Her new album is due out September 16. Last night, as I was driving home from the gym, I heard her new song "White Flag" for the first time. I turned on the radio in the middle of the song and immediately, without having to wait for the DJ to announce the song, I knew it was her. There is no mistaking her style and her voice. Woohoo...I can't wait to get my hands on her new album. She's one of my favorite artists, if not the favorite. Heck I even have the tune to "Thank You" on my voicemail's outgoing message.
Wednesday, July 09, 2003
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
RMJ Entry #21:
I went on a mini-vacation to Southern California this past weekend. It was a much-needed break from my busy work schedule. On Thursday, the last day of work before the break, I was very frustrated and stressed. Hence my July 3rd entry in Wanwanha's blog site. Fortunately, the thought of the then-forthcoming trip got me through the day.
Then throughout the 4 days of shopping, strolling along the beach, hiking, and hanging out with my friend, I let out all the frustration and stress. I had a wonderful time and did not let anything bother me, not even the notoriously dreadful LA traffic nor the two calls I received from subordinates with work-related inquiries. The relaxation mode I imposed on myself helped to swat away any annoyance those elements tend to bring. (Here I would like to thank my friend for her impeccable hospitality. You know who you are!)
One would think a relaxing break such as this would condition me to return to work fully recharged and ready to tackle the day-to-day challenges. I usually return to work from trips with a certain amount of vitality or, at the very least, a willingness to carry on until the next vacation. Alas, this is not the case this time. The moment I walked through my office door this morning, I was greeted with the abominable responsibility of crisis management - not quite the welcome back I envisioned. After putting out the fire, I moved on to other more routine duties - duties stuck with me throughout my 5-year tenure at this job.
Was this mini-vacation too small to revitalize my enthusiasm for work? Or is 5 years of routine too dreary? Does this mean I need a longer vacation? Or is it calling for me to find something new? Am I just going through a phase? Or am I at a lackluster? I'm 28. How many more 5 years can I handle?
I went on a mini-vacation to Southern California this past weekend. It was a much-needed break from my busy work schedule. On Thursday, the last day of work before the break, I was very frustrated and stressed. Hence my July 3rd entry in Wanwanha's blog site. Fortunately, the thought of the then-forthcoming trip got me through the day.
Then throughout the 4 days of shopping, strolling along the beach, hiking, and hanging out with my friend, I let out all the frustration and stress. I had a wonderful time and did not let anything bother me, not even the notoriously dreadful LA traffic nor the two calls I received from subordinates with work-related inquiries. The relaxation mode I imposed on myself helped to swat away any annoyance those elements tend to bring. (Here I would like to thank my friend for her impeccable hospitality. You know who you are!)
One would think a relaxing break such as this would condition me to return to work fully recharged and ready to tackle the day-to-day challenges. I usually return to work from trips with a certain amount of vitality or, at the very least, a willingness to carry on until the next vacation. Alas, this is not the case this time. The moment I walked through my office door this morning, I was greeted with the abominable responsibility of crisis management - not quite the welcome back I envisioned. After putting out the fire, I moved on to other more routine duties - duties stuck with me throughout my 5-year tenure at this job.
Was this mini-vacation too small to revitalize my enthusiasm for work? Or is 5 years of routine too dreary? Does this mean I need a longer vacation? Or is it calling for me to find something new? Am I just going through a phase? Or am I at a lackluster? I'm 28. How many more 5 years can I handle?
Wednesday, July 02, 2003
RMJ Entry #20:
The DVD of "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days" released yesterday. I saw this movie when it was showing at the theaters and somehow someway completely fell in love with it. Though I do have a history of fondness towards romantic comedies, I was surprised by how much I liked this particular one. I don't know if it's the ever-so-cute Kate Hudson, or the oh-so-charming Matthew McConaughey, or the way-too-romantic-to-be-true storyline. But something really chimed in with me.
I didn't just fall for the film, I also became infatuated with one of the songs on its soundtrack - "Feels Like Home" by Chantal Kreviazuk. This song is soft, sweet, and touching - all the attributes that should make me SICK. It is SICK how I adore this movie. It is DISGUSTING how I love this song. But I DO adore this movie and I DO love this song. In fact, I am listening to the song as I write this blog and I will order the DVD once I'm done. Kudos to the masterminds behind this film. You've got my buck.
PS. Sorry to pull a Bridget Jones on you people all of a sudden. If there is a ratings system on these blogs as there is on TV shows, I would not be surprised if this one plunges in the numbers. But I'm just being true to the title of this site...it's all my random mumbo jumbo.
The DVD of "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days" released yesterday. I saw this movie when it was showing at the theaters and somehow someway completely fell in love with it. Though I do have a history of fondness towards romantic comedies, I was surprised by how much I liked this particular one. I don't know if it's the ever-so-cute Kate Hudson, or the oh-so-charming Matthew McConaughey, or the way-too-romantic-to-be-true storyline. But something really chimed in with me.
I didn't just fall for the film, I also became infatuated with one of the songs on its soundtrack - "Feels Like Home" by Chantal Kreviazuk. This song is soft, sweet, and touching - all the attributes that should make me SICK. It is SICK how I adore this movie. It is DISGUSTING how I love this song. But I DO adore this movie and I DO love this song. In fact, I am listening to the song as I write this blog and I will order the DVD once I'm done. Kudos to the masterminds behind this film. You've got my buck.
PS. Sorry to pull a Bridget Jones on you people all of a sudden. If there is a ratings system on these blogs as there is on TV shows, I would not be surprised if this one plunges in the numbers. But I'm just being true to the title of this site...it's all my random mumbo jumbo.
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
RMJ Entry #19:
Oh gosh, it's already July. It seems the first half of 2003 zipped by with the blink of an eye. Chances are this second half will do the same. Time is going by too quickly for me! Any way of slowing it down??
My 12-year-old niece, whose first day of her life I remember as clearly as yesterday, started her period! Jeez, in my mind she's still a baby and in her's she's thinking what brand of pads!! Wings or no wings. Regular or thin. And get this...my other niece, all the 11 years old in her, has her own blog site that she uses to worship the boy in school who she has a crush on! Crush, fine. But blog site?? I've only had mine for less than a month! And I'm 28!! Are they growing up too fast or am I just too slow? I gotta get wit-it don't I? Girls, slow down! All this drama is too much for ol' little Googi to handle.
Oh gosh, it's already July. It seems the first half of 2003 zipped by with the blink of an eye. Chances are this second half will do the same. Time is going by too quickly for me! Any way of slowing it down??
My 12-year-old niece, whose first day of her life I remember as clearly as yesterday, started her period! Jeez, in my mind she's still a baby and in her's she's thinking what brand of pads!! Wings or no wings. Regular or thin. And get this...my other niece, all the 11 years old in her, has her own blog site that she uses to worship the boy in school who she has a crush on! Crush, fine. But blog site?? I've only had mine for less than a month! And I'm 28!! Are they growing up too fast or am I just too slow? I gotta get wit-it don't I? Girls, slow down! All this drama is too much for ol' little Googi to handle.
Thursday, June 26, 2003
RMJ Entry #18:
I read this article on Excite.com:
"A scanner the government is testing for airport screening reveals much more than meets the eye to be comfortable for most passengers.
Susan Hallowell, director of the Transportation Security Administration's security laboratory, sacrificed a large measure of her own modesty Wednesday to demonstrate the problem.
She stepped into a metal booth that bounced X-rays off her skin to produce a black-and-white image that revealed enough to produce a world-class blush.
Her dark skirt and blazer disappeared on the monitor, where she showed up naked - except for the gun and bomb she had hidden under her outfit.
'It does basically make you look fat and naked, but you see all this stuff,' Hallowell said.
The agency hopes to modify the machines with an electronic fig leaf - programming that fuzzes out sensitive body parts or distorts the body so it does not appear so, well, graphic.
Another option would be to restrict the screener to a booth so no passing peepers can see the image, said Randal Null, the agency's chief technology officer." (Excite.com - http://apnews.excite.com/article/20030626/D7RTG5UG0.html)
Does anyone else besides me find this disturbing? Whatever happened to pure decent privacy? This scanner practically reveals you down to the nude. Check out the picture in the article and you'll see what I mean. Has is really come to this? Do we really have to sacrifice our most fundamental level of privacy in the name of security? I DON'T THINK SO. Call me conservative, but I am forever a supporter of our right to be clothed as well as APPEAR to be clothed in front of strangers. You security people best bring this one back to the drawing board.
I read this article on Excite.com:
"A scanner the government is testing for airport screening reveals much more than meets the eye to be comfortable for most passengers.
Susan Hallowell, director of the Transportation Security Administration's security laboratory, sacrificed a large measure of her own modesty Wednesday to demonstrate the problem.
She stepped into a metal booth that bounced X-rays off her skin to produce a black-and-white image that revealed enough to produce a world-class blush.
Her dark skirt and blazer disappeared on the monitor, where she showed up naked - except for the gun and bomb she had hidden under her outfit.
'It does basically make you look fat and naked, but you see all this stuff,' Hallowell said.
The agency hopes to modify the machines with an electronic fig leaf - programming that fuzzes out sensitive body parts or distorts the body so it does not appear so, well, graphic.
Another option would be to restrict the screener to a booth so no passing peepers can see the image, said Randal Null, the agency's chief technology officer." (Excite.com - http://apnews.excite.com/article/20030626/D7RTG5UG0.html)
Does anyone else besides me find this disturbing? Whatever happened to pure decent privacy? This scanner practically reveals you down to the nude. Check out the picture in the article and you'll see what I mean. Has is really come to this? Do we really have to sacrifice our most fundamental level of privacy in the name of security? I DON'T THINK SO. Call me conservative, but I am forever a supporter of our right to be clothed as well as APPEAR to be clothed in front of strangers. You security people best bring this one back to the drawing board.
Tuesday, June 24, 2003
RMJ Entry #17:
Jeez, when your time is up, your time is up. A San Jose woman was killed in San Francisco yesterday when a tree branch fell on and crushed her car. The lady did nothing wrong. All she did was drive along an otherwise tranquil street of San Francisco, probably on her way to meet friends or relatives, or on her way to Stonestown for some shopping, or on her way to Lake Merced to take in the view. Whatever it was, it wasn't supposed to be cause for her death. But in a way it was. She was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Now, how does one know where or when is the wrong place or the wrong time? Who knows?! So enjoy life while you can. Live for the moment cuz you never know when life will throw you an unexpected curveball. In the meantime, heads up everyone.
Jeez, when your time is up, your time is up. A San Jose woman was killed in San Francisco yesterday when a tree branch fell on and crushed her car. The lady did nothing wrong. All she did was drive along an otherwise tranquil street of San Francisco, probably on her way to meet friends or relatives, or on her way to Stonestown for some shopping, or on her way to Lake Merced to take in the view. Whatever it was, it wasn't supposed to be cause for her death. But in a way it was. She was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Now, how does one know where or when is the wrong place or the wrong time? Who knows?! So enjoy life while you can. Live for the moment cuz you never know when life will throw you an unexpected curveball. In the meantime, heads up everyone.
Wednesday, June 18, 2003
RMJ Entry #15:
Went to the dentist at first for a routine cleaning...and of course his routine suggestion to me to get orthodontal work on my cross bite. I've put it off many years already, but now it does seem more and more crucial. So...I'm currently killing a lot of brain cells pondering over it. To ortho or not to ortho is the question of day (possibly week). Geez, this ugly duckling might turn even uglier the next few years....aghh!!!
Went to the dentist at first for a routine cleaning...and of course his routine suggestion to me to get orthodontal work on my cross bite. I've put it off many years already, but now it does seem more and more crucial. So...I'm currently killing a lot of brain cells pondering over it. To ortho or not to ortho is the question of day (possibly week). Geez, this ugly duckling might turn even uglier the next few years....aghh!!!
Tuesday, June 17, 2003
RMJ Entry #14:
We must really believe in ourselves nowadays. Our station signed up for 3 special projects to be done in the next 2 months. That's a lot considering for the first 4 years I've been here we weren't doing any. Nada. Zip. Now we have 3 in 2 months. Hope we'll still retain a healthy amount of sanity by the time we're done with these.
We must really believe in ourselves nowadays. Our station signed up for 3 special projects to be done in the next 2 months. That's a lot considering for the first 4 years I've been here we weren't doing any. Nada. Zip. Now we have 3 in 2 months. Hope we'll still retain a healthy amount of sanity by the time we're done with these.
Monday, June 16, 2003
RMJ Entry #13:
"It's just another manic Monday. I wish it was Sunday. Cause that's my fun day" Sorry, just a little 80's nostalgia. Here's to the start of another work day, another work week, another pay period.
Yesterday, my friends and I went to a free concert put on by Radio Alice at GGP. The featured artists were Luce, Sixpence Non The Richer, and Macy Gray. I had never heard of Luce prior to this event. The main vocalist's voice is very nice, but their music can use a little work. Sixpence was what you would expect them to be. Macy Gray...did she lose weight? She looked of a smaller stature than she looks on TV. But of all people I should know the camera lens cruelly adds 10 pounds to you.
Anyhow, yesterday was a very nice day. The weather was perfect. Such a pleasant change from the drizzly cold we experienced just a couple of days before. I soaked in a lot of sun. Hopefully that didn't cause any more damage to my skin than it already has. (Oops, don't tell this to my dermatologist or facialist.) But hey, I used plenty of sun block this time PLUS I wore a cap! (Pat self on back.)
"It's just another manic Monday. I wish it was Sunday. Cause that's my fun day" Sorry, just a little 80's nostalgia. Here's to the start of another work day, another work week, another pay period.
Yesterday, my friends and I went to a free concert put on by Radio Alice at GGP. The featured artists were Luce, Sixpence Non The Richer, and Macy Gray. I had never heard of Luce prior to this event. The main vocalist's voice is very nice, but their music can use a little work. Sixpence was what you would expect them to be. Macy Gray...did she lose weight? She looked of a smaller stature than she looks on TV. But of all people I should know the camera lens cruelly adds 10 pounds to you.
Anyhow, yesterday was a very nice day. The weather was perfect. Such a pleasant change from the drizzly cold we experienced just a couple of days before. I soaked in a lot of sun. Hopefully that didn't cause any more damage to my skin than it already has. (Oops, don't tell this to my dermatologist or facialist.) But hey, I used plenty of sun block this time PLUS I wore a cap! (Pat self on back.)
Friday, June 13, 2003
RMJ Entry #12: Sorry, this entry is not suitable for kids.
Check this out:
"Wm. Wrigley Jr., maker of Juicy Fruit, Big Red and Doublemint gums, is expanding its definition of 'doubling your pleasure.' The Chicago gum company has been granted a U.S. government patent to develop a gum that contains a dose of the generic chemical in Viagra."
"In the patent application, Wrigley states that a man would need to chew the gum for two minutes about a half-hour prior to sex, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, which first reported the patent grant Thursday." (MSNBC.com - http://www.msnbc.com/news/925783.asp)
Does this mean that rather than the sex-cigarette routine, the soon-to-be-new routine would be gum-sex-cigarette?
Check this out:
"Wm. Wrigley Jr., maker of Juicy Fruit, Big Red and Doublemint gums, is expanding its definition of 'doubling your pleasure.' The Chicago gum company has been granted a U.S. government patent to develop a gum that contains a dose of the generic chemical in Viagra."
"In the patent application, Wrigley states that a man would need to chew the gum for two minutes about a half-hour prior to sex, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, which first reported the patent grant Thursday." (MSNBC.com - http://www.msnbc.com/news/925783.asp)
Does this mean that rather than the sex-cigarette routine, the soon-to-be-new routine would be gum-sex-cigarette?
I've successfully joined and quit three gyms: The Y, Club One, and Pinnacle Fitness. I'm on my 4th membership! I never go. I just like the idea that I BELONG somewhere. Maybe I just like to fill up my wallet with lots of membership cards. The Library, Ralphs, Blockbuster and of course, the Gym card. Funny thing is, I always make sure the gym I join houses a big, clean pool for lap swim... only to never go swim. I need a swim buddy. Anyone want to meet me at the Y at 6am? The life guard is cute!
RMJ Entry #9:
I started going to the gym about 2 months ago. What motivated me to do so? If I tell you it's all about upkeeping my health, I'd be lying. Then again if I tell you it's all about losing weight and looking better, I'd be lying too. I guess I can say it's a combination of these reasons. But don't ask me to place a ratio between them cuz I honestly cannot. Why nitpick the exact reason if the end result is nothing but positive. It IS nothing but positive right?? If not, someone PLEASE SPEAK UP quickly before it's too late!!
I started going to the gym about 2 months ago. What motivated me to do so? If I tell you it's all about upkeeping my health, I'd be lying. Then again if I tell you it's all about losing weight and looking better, I'd be lying too. I guess I can say it's a combination of these reasons. But don't ask me to place a ratio between them cuz I honestly cannot. Why nitpick the exact reason if the end result is nothing but positive. It IS nothing but positive right?? If not, someone PLEASE SPEAK UP quickly before it's too late!!
Thursday, June 12, 2003
RMJ Entry #8:
In the eyes of all those charity organizations out there I must be a big gigantic sucker. After making a few humble donations in recent times, I've suddenly become their prime solicitee. My friends at The March Of Dimes, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, The American Red Cross, Habitat For Humanities, all feel the need to send me complimentary gifts as prior appreciation for my "further support". I now have a life's supply of self-address labels and envelope seals for all my snail mail needs. And judging from the high traffic volume of my mailbox, it seems this benefit may carry on into my next three lifetimes (granted I live at the same address throughout).
This brings me to ask, am I truly that deserving of these priceless gifts? To my benevolent friends, has the "further support" that supposedly prompts your gratitude towards me really been materializing? Please...the guilt is killing me!
In the eyes of all those charity organizations out there I must be a big gigantic sucker. After making a few humble donations in recent times, I've suddenly become their prime solicitee. My friends at The March Of Dimes, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, The American Red Cross, Habitat For Humanities, all feel the need to send me complimentary gifts as prior appreciation for my "further support". I now have a life's supply of self-address labels and envelope seals for all my snail mail needs. And judging from the high traffic volume of my mailbox, it seems this benefit may carry on into my next three lifetimes (granted I live at the same address throughout).
This brings me to ask, am I truly that deserving of these priceless gifts? To my benevolent friends, has the "further support" that supposedly prompts your gratitude towards me really been materializing? Please...the guilt is killing me!
RMJ entry #7:
To Redpanther: I've only just begun Hillary's book. If you're done with your Hooked On Phonics, pass them over. I'm gonna need them too if the target is to finish 500 pages in a day! But frankly, if I have an entourage of assistants to read sections of the book each and then report back to me just the gist of it all, I can finish in a day too. Happy reading!
To Redpanther: I've only just begun Hillary's book. If you're done with your Hooked On Phonics, pass them over. I'm gonna need them too if the target is to finish 500 pages in a day! But frankly, if I have an entourage of assistants to read sections of the book each and then report back to me just the gist of it all, I can finish in a day too. Happy reading!
Wednesday, June 11, 2003
RMJ entry #6:
The music I've been waking up to in the past week is Jewel's latest CD, "0304", released Tuesday June 5, 2003. Jewel describes her new music style as "dance meets urban meets folk". Whatever it is, it's definitely different from her previous work. Most of the people I've spoken to about this album are not accepting it. To them, the change is too drastic. Granted it is true that this is a big change, but does that make it bad? Is it so pertinent for artists to stick to their image once they've established it? Why can't they stray a little to find more grounds for their expression? Shania has done it. So has Faith. And now Jewel is taking her whack.
My take on this: If you think you have a shot, go for it! There is no "one side" to things. There is no "one way" to doing things right. We live in a 3 dimensional world with the 4th dimension of time. To fit in such a world, we should be well-rounded. We should try different things from different angles. Who's to say the first thing we do right is THE one thing we'll EVER do right?
Having said that, I highly recommend this new album by Jewel. It's a refreshing digression from her old sound.
"Follow your heart, your intuition. It will lead you in the right direction."
The music I've been waking up to in the past week is Jewel's latest CD, "0304", released Tuesday June 5, 2003. Jewel describes her new music style as "dance meets urban meets folk". Whatever it is, it's definitely different from her previous work. Most of the people I've spoken to about this album are not accepting it. To them, the change is too drastic. Granted it is true that this is a big change, but does that make it bad? Is it so pertinent for artists to stick to their image once they've established it? Why can't they stray a little to find more grounds for their expression? Shania has done it. So has Faith. And now Jewel is taking her whack.
My take on this: If you think you have a shot, go for it! There is no "one side" to things. There is no "one way" to doing things right. We live in a 3 dimensional world with the 4th dimension of time. To fit in such a world, we should be well-rounded. We should try different things from different angles. Who's to say the first thing we do right is THE one thing we'll EVER do right?
Having said that, I highly recommend this new album by Jewel. It's a refreshing digression from her old sound.
"Follow your heart, your intuition. It will lead you in the right direction."
Tuesday, June 10, 2003
RMJ entry #5:
The following are excerpts from an article on MSNBC.com: http://www.msnbc.com/news/922190.asp?vts=061020032335
"The discovery Sunday of the bodies of four young Japanese men in a car at a vista point near Mount Fuji appears to be more evidence of a grim new trend in the prosperous country — group suicides of strangers who meet over the Internet."
"Police were still investigating this latest case, but on its face, it looked eerily like others that have followed a general pattern: The victims are normally young and meet over the Internet through a burgeoning number of suicide-related sites, chat rooms and bulletin boards in Japanese — sites where participants are online not to dissuade, but to support one another in their desires for suicide."
Sorry to bring such a grim story to your attention. But what has this world come to???
People, this is not such a site! Go talk to a shrink if you think it is or if you are looking for one.
The following are excerpts from an article on MSNBC.com: http://www.msnbc.com/news/922190.asp?vts=061020032335
"The discovery Sunday of the bodies of four young Japanese men in a car at a vista point near Mount Fuji appears to be more evidence of a grim new trend in the prosperous country — group suicides of strangers who meet over the Internet."
"Police were still investigating this latest case, but on its face, it looked eerily like others that have followed a general pattern: The victims are normally young and meet over the Internet through a burgeoning number of suicide-related sites, chat rooms and bulletin boards in Japanese — sites where participants are online not to dissuade, but to support one another in their desires for suicide."
Sorry to bring such a grim story to your attention. But what has this world come to???
People, this is not such a site! Go talk to a shrink if you think it is or if you are looking for one.
Monday, June 09, 2003
RMJ entry #3:
My answer to Redpanther's title question: Stingy People. They are the ones who became rich!
My answer to Redpanther's title question: Stingy People. They are the ones who became rich!
RMJ entry #2:
What do you people think about tattoos? I was inspired to get one about 2 years ago.
Once upon a time on a dark clear night, I saw the picturesque sight of a big bright star caressed inside a shapely crescent moon. That image was so spectacular that it inspired me to tattoo it onto my body. But to this day, aside from various moles and blemishes, my body is still free of any manmade markings. Why? The reasons lie not in the physical pain I will have to endure to get the tattoo nor in the monetary cost to acquire one, but rather in 2 quite hilarious insights brought on by my friends.
First off, a friend of mine claims that the big bright star I saw caressed inside that crescent moon wasn't a star after all. It was a space station placed in space for research. A space station? On top of my a**? Sorry, no...um...space.
Secondly, I was told by several people that the image of a crescent moon and a star greatly resembles the Turkish flag. By golly, they're right! No offense to the Turkish flag, country, or people. By all means. But why would a VIETNAM-born CHINESE who lives in AMERICA such as myself put something that resembles a TURKISH flag on herself? Unless I want to be my own little UN, there really isn't much meaning to it. (Again, no offense to the Turkish flag, country, or people.) If I'm gonna put something on me rather permanantly, I'd like it to have a little more relevance. I know there's the option of removal, but still...
So...to this day, I'm still looking for a design for a tattoo.
What do you people think about tattoos? I was inspired to get one about 2 years ago.
Once upon a time on a dark clear night, I saw the picturesque sight of a big bright star caressed inside a shapely crescent moon. That image was so spectacular that it inspired me to tattoo it onto my body. But to this day, aside from various moles and blemishes, my body is still free of any manmade markings. Why? The reasons lie not in the physical pain I will have to endure to get the tattoo nor in the monetary cost to acquire one, but rather in 2 quite hilarious insights brought on by my friends.
First off, a friend of mine claims that the big bright star I saw caressed inside that crescent moon wasn't a star after all. It was a space station placed in space for research. A space station? On top of my a**? Sorry, no...um...space.
Secondly, I was told by several people that the image of a crescent moon and a star greatly resembles the Turkish flag. By golly, they're right! No offense to the Turkish flag, country, or people. By all means. But why would a VIETNAM-born CHINESE who lives in AMERICA such as myself put something that resembles a TURKISH flag on herself? Unless I want to be my own little UN, there really isn't much meaning to it. (Again, no offense to the Turkish flag, country, or people.) If I'm gonna put something on me rather permanantly, I'd like it to have a little more relevance. I know there's the option of removal, but still...
So...to this day, I'm still looking for a design for a tattoo.
RMJ entry #1:
First off I want to thank a fellow Blogger, Redpanther, for introducing me to this site. Thanks!
Now, I don't know what this site will build up to be like in the future. But currently I'm envisioning it to be a pure collection of my random thoughts. If these thoughts bring you insights in anyway, great. If not, what the heck...
First off I want to thank a fellow Blogger, Redpanther, for introducing me to this site. Thanks!
Now, I don't know what this site will build up to be like in the future. But currently I'm envisioning it to be a pure collection of my random thoughts. If these thoughts bring you insights in anyway, great. If not, what the heck...
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