Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Strange but true coincidents
Strange but true coincidents.
- After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch.
- Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
- When you dial a wrong number, you never get an engaged line.
- If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the next morning you will have a flat tire.
- In a very busy day, your boss only approaches you when you are taking a break.
- If you change queues, the one you have left will start to move faster than the one you are in now.
- When the body is immersed in water, the phone begins to ring.
- The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don’t want to be seen with.
- When you try to prove to someone that the machine will not work, it will.
- The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
- At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last
- As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, the boss will ask you to do something that will last till your coffee is cold.
- You remember you have to mail a letter when you are near the mail box.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
101 small pleasures you can enjoy every day
Since one of the key tenets of happiness is being able to savor small pleasures, here's a list of 101 delights that are worth enjoying today (not all in one day, though!).
- coloring (yes, grown-ups can do it, too)
- crisp cotton sheets
- soft skin
- old family recipes
- the first daffodils of spring
- sleeping in
- an exercise endorphin high
- window boxes
- a perfect cup of coffee
- a genuine compliment (giving or receiving)
- the way babies smell
- a handwritten letter
- waking up in a good mood...for no real reason
- singing in the shower
- finding a couple forgotten dollars in your pocket
- doing something nice for your neighbor
- a home cooked meal
- laughing
- movie theater popcorn
- playing hookey
- a bubble bath
- swimming
- an afternoon nap
- street musicians
- your favorite song
- saying thank you
- helping someone in need
- old fashioned photo booths
- fresh whipped cream
- inspiring blogs
- a glass of wine
- rainy afternoons
- the funny things kids say
- a novel you can get lost in
- finding the perfect piece of clothing...on sale
- clean laundry
- the wind in your hair
- treating the person behind you at the drive-thru
- sharing an umbrella
- the smell of lavender
- a long walk that clears your head
- a bear hug
- The Beatles
- smiling at a stranger
- eating with chopsticks (Chinese food optional)
- butterflies
- staying in your pj's all day
- singing along to the radio and knowing all the words
- fresh herbs
- ordering in pizza
- happy endings...even if they're fictional
- flying a kite
- puppies
- root beer floats
- holding open the door...
- ...or having someone hold the door for you
- fountain soda
- white, fluffy towels
- sunshine
- spending an afternoon at a museum
- really great advice
- green lights all the way home
- the sound of rain hitting the windows
- sitting in a booth
- holding hands
- a great hair day with no effort
- building a fort with your kids
- when someone falls asleep with their head on your shoulder
- fireflies
- the perfect taco
- geraniums on a windowsill
- slow dancing
- the smell of fresh-baked bread
- cheesy, uplifting musicals
- great stories
- the smell of gasoline
- the cold side of the pillow
- love letters
- old friends...
- ...new friends
- a pull-through parking space
- a baguette -- crisp on the outside, airy on the inside
- when a dog licks your hand
- sitting at the counter at an old-fashioned diner
- using your favorite dishes
- reading your child a bedtime story
- Girl Scout Cookies
- flossing
- kissing someone you love
- the smell of onions and garlic cooking
- hot chocolate
- jumping in puddles
- old photographs
- birds hopping on the sidewalk
- Ella Fitzgerald
- a spoonful of peanut butter straight from the jar
- your softest t-shirt
- a new magazine in the mail
- fireplaces
- having exact change
- bacon and pancakes cooking on Saturday morning
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2010
Last year, I have joined and finished the Setia Alam Half Marathon for the 11km run. This year, I am aiming for the 10km run in this marathon.
I know you people must be asking why not go for the next level, Half-Marathon??? Well, the answer is simple. I dont think I am ready yet for it. And for someone who dont run long distance, going for a 10km is good enough.
So, would you be interested to join me for the run?
Monday, March 15, 2010
2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2010
Date: 18-21 March 2010
Time: 7am – 9pm
Venue: Precinct 2 (adjacent to the Monument Alaf Baru), Putrajaya, Malaysia
- Balloon fun fly
- Photographing sessions
- Para motor showcase
- Children colouring contest
- Remote control flying aircraft display
- Paper airplane contest
- Tethered balloon display
- Kite flying exhibition
- Night glow (fireworks display)
- Sphere rides and Waterball rides
- Inflatables / bouncing world
- Lake Cruise by Cruise Tasik Putrajaya
- Auto show
- Bazaar
- and more…
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Malaysian English... Better...
It is simple, short, concise, straight to the point, effective etc………
For example:-
WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
Britons: I’m sorry, Sir, but we don’t seem to have the sweater in your size but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.
Malaysians: No Stock.
RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who page?
ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I’d like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kew me
WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians:No-need, lah.
WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?
WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: Don’t be shy, lah!
WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don’t recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?
WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I’d prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind.
Malaysians: Don’t want la…
IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you’re coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.
Malaysians: You mad, ah?
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I’m trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shut up lah!
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time �€� Do I know you?
Malaysians: See what, see what?
WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!
WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that….
WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn’t the way to do it �€� here let me show you
Malaysians: like that also don’t know how to do!!!!
WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians:Celaka u
I was laughing all the way then I read the above… Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Friday, March 05, 2010
The World Through My Lens
The World Though My Lens
Please feel free to visit and give comments... Thanks in advance...
Good for Laugh
A boss wondered why one of his most valued employees had not phoned in sick one day. Having an urgent problem with one of the main computers, he dialed the employee’s home phone number and was greeted with a child’s whisper. ” Hello ? “
“Is your daddy home?” he asked.
” Yes ,” whispered the small voice.
“May I talk with him?”
The child whispered, ” No .”
Surprised and wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, “Is your Mommy there?” ” Yes .”
“May I talk with her?” Again the small voice whispered, ” No .”
Hoping there was somebody with whom he could leave a message, the boss asked, “Is anybody else there?”
” Yes ,” whispered the child, ” a policeman .”
Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee’s home, the boss asked, “May I speak with the policeman?”
” No, he’s busy , ” whispered the child.
“Busy doing what?”
” Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the Fireman ,” came the whispered answer.
Growing more worried as he heard a loud noise in thebackground through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked, “What is that noise?”
” A helicopter ” answered the whispering voice.
“What is going on there?” demanded the boss, now truly apprehensive. Again, whispering, the child answered, ” The search team just landed a helicopter .”
Alarmed, concerned and a little frustrated the boss asked, “What are they searching for?”
Still whispering, the young voice replied with a muffled giggle…
” ME .”
I find this very funny…. the way it was written captured my attention and it becomes more and more alarming the more that I read…. And the final answer really just blew me away…