Saturday, June 18, 2005
In the end.....
i signed the final documents and sent them back to SL yesterday. it was such a .... err.... non-event.... or do i actually think that there would be a fanfare???
it all began with having the signature witnessed at a notary public's office - i signed, he stamped - and i'm out of it in 2 minutes. Headed towards the store to have it Fedex back to Spore.
My past, my potential future, my dreams..... all packaged and sealed inside that damn Fedex envelope, now enroute back to where it all started......
oh no, ironically, it all started here in California and yes, it ended here as well. As they say, while the building and surrounding may be the same, the people have changed. how true....
all was so familiar when i came back.... but.... yet, so much has changed.....
(CM - i share your sentiments about Indy... oh, how could i not agree with you?)
i asked myself what was i feeling as i walked out from Fedex..... nothing..... i was very hungry and wanted to go home for some food!!! ha ha ha.......
it all began with having the signature witnessed at a notary public's office - i signed, he stamped - and i'm out of it in 2 minutes. Headed towards the store to have it Fedex back to Spore.
My past, my potential future, my dreams..... all packaged and sealed inside that damn Fedex envelope, now enroute back to where it all started......
oh no, ironically, it all started here in California and yes, it ended here as well. As they say, while the building and surrounding may be the same, the people have changed. how true....
all was so familiar when i came back.... but.... yet, so much has changed.....
(CM - i share your sentiments about Indy... oh, how could i not agree with you?)
i asked myself what was i feeling as i walked out from Fedex..... nothing..... i was very hungry and wanted to go home for some food!!! ha ha ha.......
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Mr and Mrs Smith
yeah, another movie review - but i expect to see several comments on this because i'm sure all of you will go catch it.
anyway, i LOVE it!!! Brad Pitt is besides the point for that goes without saying. but underneath the action and very funny dialogue, it actually portrayed a very real power struggle present in many relationships today, and of the final coming of age between the couple.
these days, women are no longer the submissive partner in a relationship (read Jane Smith asked 'why do i get the girlie gun?'). in many aspects, women can do as well, if not better than their male counterpart. so guys have to recognise that (fret not, i'm not a bra-burning feminist) and embrace this change. so, sorry dude, if the salt and pepper are right at the mid-point between you and me, u can get them yourself!! gone are the days when men talk, women listen. Instead, women now can only be excited if we meet a match - someone whom we can spar with and not feel intimidated. Winning is secondary, really.
John Smith lament that there was this space between them, filled with so many things they did not say to each other - the essence of communication. i won't say too much - you know what i mean....
as the chinese saying goes, no 2 tigers can live on the same mountain. when you put 2 people who are very good at a similar task together, who listens to who? Noticed how they still fought and argue with each other when the enemy first approached - a perfect partnership
is forged after many attempts (would you give up after a knife got lodge in your thigh?). Rome is not built in a day - what more an enduring relationship..... But when they realised they can complement each other and cover each others' back, the partnership becomes formidable (hence the 1-kill hundreds Rambo style shotout at the end).
you must think i am nuts - to have sooo much to say over a brad pitt-angelina Jolie action flick. but hey, this is different. trust me, there is more beyond the thunderous gunfire and violent sexual demonstrations. but then again, these 2 elements are very important.....
anyway, i LOVE it!!! Brad Pitt is besides the point for that goes without saying. but underneath the action and very funny dialogue, it actually portrayed a very real power struggle present in many relationships today, and of the final coming of age between the couple.
these days, women are no longer the submissive partner in a relationship (read Jane Smith asked 'why do i get the girlie gun?'). in many aspects, women can do as well, if not better than their male counterpart. so guys have to recognise that (fret not, i'm not a bra-burning feminist) and embrace this change. so, sorry dude, if the salt and pepper are right at the mid-point between you and me, u can get them yourself!! gone are the days when men talk, women listen. Instead, women now can only be excited if we meet a match - someone whom we can spar with and not feel intimidated. Winning is secondary, really.
John Smith lament that there was this space between them, filled with so many things they did not say to each other - the essence of communication. i won't say too much - you know what i mean....
as the chinese saying goes, no 2 tigers can live on the same mountain. when you put 2 people who are very good at a similar task together, who listens to who? Noticed how they still fought and argue with each other when the enemy first approached - a perfect partnership
is forged after many attempts (would you give up after a knife got lodge in your thigh?). Rome is not built in a day - what more an enduring relationship..... But when they realised they can complement each other and cover each others' back, the partnership becomes formidable (hence the 1-kill hundreds Rambo style shotout at the end).
you must think i am nuts - to have sooo much to say over a brad pitt-angelina Jolie action flick. but hey, this is different. trust me, there is more beyond the thunderous gunfire and violent sexual demonstrations. but then again, these 2 elements are very important.....
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
他们终于走了，我的室友, 昨天早上的事。 才三个星期前， 当他们把退学的决定告诉我，我还认为有不少时间找新的住宿，可以慢慢地收拾。一转眼， 他们已上机回家去了。真是说走就走。
刚过的周末，除了招待来美国玩的朋友，当然是忙着收拾和搬家。 过后还得整理新的居所，安定下来，准备周日上课。 因为时间紧迫，我也实在没有多余的精神问自己到底是什么心情。只是理智的把该做事的做完。
我常说我在压力下的表现是异常的好。也许是少了不必要的情感吧。因为有压力，脑筋十分的专注，可说是心无杂念。所以做起事来很应手，表现自然好。
好啦， 当一切都安定，都静下来时，我才有机会问自己有何感触。天下无不散之延席。这我难道还不清楚吗？对才认识数个月的这两位‘小朋友’，我竟然也非常的不舍。很难怪，同住的这大半年，我们也算是相依为命。然而，我却也很乐意过回独自的生活。原本还担心一个人会胡思乱想，但惊讶的发现一个人的自在和清闲，其实也不错。
有很多的事等着我去做。得想想去与留，可否要把书念下去，如何去找工做等等。还有一些我无法控制的， 无法预知的什么。。。。
突然觉得前途茫茫。不曾有过这样的心情。 其实，要找工作还真的不容易。 不是我挑剔， 而是签证和机会的问题。我当然很可以收拾包袱回家。但我很清楚地知道那不是我的选择。 真是伤脑筋啊！
大考即将来临，念书念到头大。。。
记于零五年五月十九日
刚过的周末，除了招待来美国玩的朋友，当然是忙着收拾和搬家。 过后还得整理新的居所，安定下来，准备周日上课。 因为时间紧迫，我也实在没有多余的精神问自己到底是什么心情。只是理智的把该做事的做完。
我常说我在压力下的表现是异常的好。也许是少了不必要的情感吧。因为有压力，脑筋十分的专注，可说是心无杂念。所以做起事来很应手，表现自然好。
好啦， 当一切都安定，都静下来时，我才有机会问自己有何感触。天下无不散之延席。这我难道还不清楚吗？对才认识数个月的这两位‘小朋友’，我竟然也非常的不舍。很难怪，同住的这大半年，我们也算是相依为命。然而，我却也很乐意过回独自的生活。原本还担心一个人会胡思乱想，但惊讶的发现一个人的自在和清闲，其实也不错。
有很多的事等着我去做。得想想去与留，可否要把书念下去，如何去找工做等等。还有一些我无法控制的， 无法预知的什么。。。。
突然觉得前途茫茫。不曾有过这样的心情。 其实，要找工作还真的不容易。 不是我挑剔， 而是签证和机会的问题。我当然很可以收拾包袱回家。但我很清楚地知道那不是我的选择。 真是伤脑筋啊！
大考即将来临，念书念到头大。。。
记于零五年五月十九日
CSI - part 1
Tomorrow is the day.
after almost 3 mths of sitting in class, tomorrow is the real deal -
we will be physically processing a 'staged' (but of course) crime scene and submit an analysis/evaluation report 1 week after, in an attempt to solve a 'crime'.
kinda excited...
stay tuned to be posted...
after almost 3 mths of sitting in class, tomorrow is the real deal -
we will be physically processing a 'staged' (but of course) crime scene and submit an analysis/evaluation report 1 week after, in an attempt to solve a 'crime'.
kinda excited...
stay tuned to be posted...
Saturday, June 04, 2005
Sorry you are not invited
What happens when you hear about a party (gathering) you aren't invited? choose all that applies.
a. go confront the host
b. reflect upon yourself
c. wonder quietly but pretend nothing happened
d. organize another party later and not invite the host
e. asked some of the invited guests to hangout with you during the time of party
f. heck it- it's no big deal, who cares
g. none of the above
A couple of friends planned to come over for a small get-together. So we took the opportunity to turn it into a birthday celebration, for Tap and me. That also gives me an excuse to get a few more other people over to see my new place. But still a small party, cos my place is really tiny.
Jo heard about it and realised that she was not invited. She called me up 24 hours before the party and asked why:
jo: I'm just curious why you didn't invite me for you party tomorrow (she was speaking really fast on this one)
nic: huh? i.. (was cut off)
jo: you think i won't get to hear about it?
nic: huh?
jo: i'm just curious that you would ask me out for a drink but not invite me to your party.
(ok, just 10 min before this call, i had left her a voice mail asking if she wanted to grab a drink later the evening - to which she replied no. then, she called me back again for this)
nic: what's the connection?
jo: i just find it odd and the people on your list are all my friends.
nic: (thinking... territory marking.... hmmm..) ?????
jo: it's alright, i'm just wondering. enjoy your party tomorrow.
nic: sure. thanks. you have a good day too. (phone 'click'. hung up)
Woman!!!???? what is this??? conversation between 2 women > 30 years old, but i think sounds like that of 13-year olds.
what a phone call to receive on a saturday afternoon while i was trying to study.
oh, let me take it in good spirit - people are dying to come to my party!!! ha ha ha. people who weren't invited felt left out of the 'in' list (to those who didn't make it - you missed out BIG TIME!!!)
i didn't know i created an elite group??!! anyway, childish and ridiculous. i don't know what to say.... so, what's your answer for the opening question?
Model answer as provided by Jo - a & e.
ps - oh yes, she invited one of the guest to go 'cherry picking' with her during the time of the party. and yes, the guy missed my housewarming. But it's ok, it's all about choice. i told the guy, sincerely, to enjoy himself - because the rest of us will.
a. go confront the host
b. reflect upon yourself
c. wonder quietly but pretend nothing happened
d. organize another party later and not invite the host
e. asked some of the invited guests to hangout with you during the time of party
f. heck it- it's no big deal, who cares
g. none of the above
A couple of friends planned to come over for a small get-together. So we took the opportunity to turn it into a birthday celebration, for Tap and me. That also gives me an excuse to get a few more other people over to see my new place. But still a small party, cos my place is really tiny.
Jo heard about it and realised that she was not invited. She called me up 24 hours before the party and asked why:
jo: I'm just curious why you didn't invite me for you party tomorrow (she was speaking really fast on this one)
nic: huh? i.. (was cut off)
jo: you think i won't get to hear about it?
nic: huh?
jo: i'm just curious that you would ask me out for a drink but not invite me to your party.
(ok, just 10 min before this call, i had left her a voice mail asking if she wanted to grab a drink later the evening - to which she replied no. then, she called me back again for this)
nic: what's the connection?
jo: i just find it odd and the people on your list are all my friends.
nic: (thinking... territory marking.... hmmm..) ?????
jo: it's alright, i'm just wondering. enjoy your party tomorrow.
nic: sure. thanks. you have a good day too. (phone 'click'. hung up)
Woman!!!???? what is this??? conversation between 2 women > 30 years old, but i think sounds like that of 13-year olds.
what a phone call to receive on a saturday afternoon while i was trying to study.
oh, let me take it in good spirit - people are dying to come to my party!!! ha ha ha. people who weren't invited felt left out of the 'in' list (to those who didn't make it - you missed out BIG TIME!!!)
i didn't know i created an elite group??!! anyway, childish and ridiculous. i don't know what to say.... so, what's your answer for the opening question?
Model answer as provided by Jo - a & e.
ps - oh yes, she invited one of the guest to go 'cherry picking' with her during the time of the party. and yes, the guy missed my housewarming. But it's ok, it's all about choice. i told the guy, sincerely, to enjoy himself - because the rest of us will.
