Friday, 30 May 2008

Realisation:

Can Helping Become Harming?



In the Doraemon (Xiao Dingdang) cartoons, the genie-like Doraemon produces
all kinds of incredible gadgetry in his attempts to better Nobita's (Daxiong)
life. Seemingly without fail, Nobita uses each device successfully at first,
before abusing it - causing Doraemon and himself more distress than joy.
While we might instinctively point our fingers at Nobita for his continual
foolishness, Doraemon is also at fault - for Doraemon never truly learnt...
that Nobita never truly learnt from his mistakes. Directly helping Nobita with
shortcuts becomes harming him instead, though indirectly. That assumed ultimately
skilful became ultimately unskilful.

Sometimes, the best way to help is not to help. Just as toddlers can only be
helped so much to take their first steps, parents have to "let go" at some point
to let them do it themselves - even if it involves falling. Though it is common
to think that "it's the thought that counts", the best of intentions should end
with the best of results. If not, our good intentions are simply not good enough -
probably because they were not adequately guided by wisdom. When in doubt about
the consequences of our actions, it is best to reconsider them. Likewise, when
certain about the consequences, it is best to reflect on whether we are really
that sure! - Shen Shi'an

Can $ Buy Happiness?



A CBC News report says this... "Money can buy you happiness - if you spend it on
others"... "small alterations in your spending choices - even small amounts - can
have a significant impact on your happiness level."... "Regardless of how much
income each person made, those who spent money on others reported greater
happiness, while those who spent more on themselves did not."

It's no wonder that the image of a long-suffering Scrooge comes to mind when we
think of miserly selfishness and unhappiness! The report brings new meaning to
the idea that "it is more blessed to give than to receive." This is definitely
true also because when one is able to give, one already has more than enough.
When one has more than enough, one is already blessed enough. To share the
excess further blesses oneself! It's creation of more good karma!

《法句經》
為何現在要做將來會後悔的事呢？
為何要讓自己將來傷心流淚呢？
只做自己確定永不後悔之事，
才能永遠充滿喜悅。

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Thursday, 29 May 2008

back from jb.. re-gum my door panel at Permas cushion shop.. kenji got
his 4-pot fixed.. but need additional 2 spacers.. he'd to changed his rim
due to different offset.. we went to Mt Austin scrapyards.. kenji wanted
to look for seat.. one of the scrapyard has DC2 Recaro.. but selling at
a steep RM3.2k.. i bought the Detomaso G200 brake pump.. hope it'll improve
my car braking power and also solve my vacuum leaking problem..

i asked mom about grandma condition again.. doc called us couple of days
earlier telling us they can't cure grandma.. he suggested to stop dialysis
and let her go in peace.. he wanted dad, my uncles and aunties to make a
decision whether to stop dialysis.. due to don't know what illness, grandma
seem to be in subconscious state.. she's aware of people talking to her..
but she just can't speak or open her eyes.. at first i thought she doesn't
have a strong will to stay up.. my aunt spoke to her this morning regarding
her condition and she's able to understand.. through nodding her head..
she wants to continue her dialysis, she does not want to give up..
i actually prefer her to continue her dialysis if she doen't feel pains
or discomfort.. she is feeling ok during my last visit.. but it still pains
me whenever i visit her.. may GOD bless her..

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Wednesday, 28 May 2008

抗震救災(紅十字會的公益歌曲)－李宇春是大陸四川的歌手



誰在最需要的時候輕輕拍著我肩膀
誰在最快樂的時候願意和我分享
日子那麽長我在你身旁
見證你成長讓我感到充滿力量

誰能忘記過去一路走來陪你受的傷
誰能預料未來茫茫漫長你在何方
笑容在臉上和你一樣
大聲唱為自己鼓掌

我和你一樣一樣的堅強
一樣的全力以赴追逐我的夢想
哪怕會受傷哪怕有風浪
風雨之後才會有迷人芬芳

我和你一樣一樣的善良
一樣為需要的人打造一個天堂
歌聲是翅膀唱出了希望
所有的付出只因愛的力量
和你一樣(我們都一樣)

和你一樣－李宇春　詞曲：玉米

現代的潘美辰？她的聲音如果能和吳青峰調換的話那就比較自然了..哈哈..


大地被搖晃著
天空突然黑了
我的心也被震碎了
下一秒瓦解了
淚堆積成了河

但明天是好的
我們要堅定著
愛~讓我們不放棄活著
還要繼續和大自然拔河

當愛與希望 投射炙熱的太陽
昨日淚光 會隨時間都蒸發
別輕易放棄 明天要許更多願望
裝滿了勇氣 就更有力量

當愛與希望 倒映暖暖的月亮
再回頭望 又是築好的家鄉
我知道未來還有好多路要闖
我打開了窗 看見了晴朗

愛與希望－林俊傑　詞：王雅君　曲：林俊傑

據海蝶相關工作人員透露，林俊傑為創作這首《愛與希望》已有將近兩天一夜
沒有合眼休息，為盡快推出，海蝶各高層緊急召開會議力挺林俊傑，
畢曉世先生表示：希望俊傑的這首《愛與希望》能讓所有身處、
關註此次事件的人們在歌中得到無限的勇氣與力量！

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Happy Birthday to ml.. she's in MCC Ubin Resort now with her hubby enjoying
their 二人世界.. haha.. the resort is not that expensive if comparing with
downtown east.. only $90 per night for 2.. the promotion is inclusive of bbq
food too.. anyway, it always look quiet whenever i cycle passed the resort..
maybe there will be more crowd during the school holidays..

coincidence, there's a guy in shc forum selling Motorola T5500 talkie..
we're going Permas tmomorrow and fx does not have a talkie.. got him the talkie,
even though he claim no money to buy! it had been quite some time since we
went to Permas gokart.. told kenji there's alot of complains for Viswork..
hope everything go smoothly tomorrow..

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Tuesday, 27 May 2008

kenji is going down Vis on thurday to have his 4-pot brakes fixed.. he's asking fx
and me along.. guessed its the last time we can pump petrol in jb.. starting
this coming friday, Malaysia is going to banned foreign-registered vehicle from
pumping petrol within 50km of Malaysian borders.. market spoilt by too many
thai-registered vehicles driving into Malaysia just to pump petrol.. wth..

i'm on leave again.. haha.. tell you something funny.. i suddenly realised that
i'd really turned into a monkey.. ya i'm born in the year of monkey la.. and now
while i'm blogging away, in front of me is a bowl of cooked peanuts.. the table
beside me lie a banana..

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Sunday, 25 May 2008

何謂慈悲？

我們常常聽到人們說出家人慈悲為懷，慈悲就是心腸好嗎？
慈與悲是大乘佛教的中心、根本，若去除慈悲，就沒有大乘佛教。
何謂慈？何謂悲？慈就是與樂，悲就是拔苦。與樂就是給人安樂，
拔苦就是拔除苦難；與樂是給眾生安樂喜樂，拔苦是拔除眾生的苦腦災難。

希望大家都做個有慈悲之心的人。

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Saturday, 24 May 2008

張宇今後只出單曲不出專輯了！

以歌手身份出道的張宇，也曾紅遍大江南北，不過已有三年未發新專輯，
最近更傳被EMI冷落解約。張宇對此避開不談，只表示日後將不會再推出專輯，
只會以單曲形式推出新作。單曲形式會否被歌迷接受？張宇頗為看開，
認為每次辛苦做出一張專輯，無論怎麽制作精良，最終都只會有一兩首歌流傳，
日後以單曲形式推新歌，歌迷們可上網下載，不僅傳播快，而且能讓人記得，
如此也會更有成就感。

聽到這個消息真的挺難過的。他是唯一一個歌手讓我從第一張專輯《走路有風》
買到最後一張《不甘寂寞》。打從1992年出道至今也有16年了，他寫了很多
好歌。彭羚的《囚鳥》，阿妹的《趁早》等等。其中一首他沒唱過，我非常喜歡
的是江美琪的《想起》。其實我是很欣賞也很支持這樣的創作歌手，因為他們
寫的歌都很好聽。張宇曾經說過只要他覺得不好聽的歌曲，他就不會收錄在專輯裏。
除了張宇，另外兩個我支持很久的歌手是熊天平和邰正宵。很遺憾，至今熊天平
仍然未復出歌壇，雖然他已經成功減肥30公斤。

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Thursday, 22 May 2008

twins:
再見了我的寵愛
誰願接受這種意外
你贊我天生可愛
不願看著我離開

同伴也話我傻
喜歡受挫寧願情敵在傷我

人天生根本都不可以愛死身邊的一個
無奈你最夠刺激我
凡事也治倒我
幾多黑心的教唆
我亦捱得過
來煽風來點火
就擊倒我麽

誰戀愛就多障礙
死性我不想改
如我沒有你的愛
我沒法活得來
情人的存在
是我從來都誌在
能在我拱手讓愛

boy'z：
我怕可一不可再
難道你被愛都有害
我確信天真不會錯
威力會移山填海

死性不改－Twins/Boy's Z　詞：黃敬佩　曲：張佳添　專輯：Twins零4好玩演唱會

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CIVIC EK9 TURBO vs GT-R R35 PART 3 - DYNO TUNE & RACE

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Find jogging along East Coast Park a bore? How about a 150km jog around the entire
country, passing through estates like Punggol, Sembawang and Jurong on the way?
The route, about 3 1/2 times the length of the Pan-Island Expressway, will be
seamless - which means you will not be running across any of the expressways.
And completing it should take you a whole day, assuming you've got the stamina to
run such a distance.

The route is part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority's Leisure Plan, which
includes provisions for a range of activities. The plan was unveiled yesterday by
Minister for National Development Mah Bow Tan at the Singapore Institute of
Architects 47th annual dinner.

Said Mr Mah: 'When fully completed, the round-island route will bring Singaporeans
even closer to our coastline and greenery.'

The highlights of the Leisure Plan include enhancing Singapore's greenery, creating
leisure destinations with unique offerings and encouraging greater buzz and
nightlife in the city. Some of the green enhancements include increasing park spaces
from the current 3,300ha to 4,200ha. The park connector network will also be more
than tripled from 100km today to 360km. The round-island route, which will allow
people to cycle, stroll or run around the country, will also have sections linked by
park connectors, coastal promenades and so on. It will be ready in 10 to 15 years,
said the URA.

Areas earmarked for change include Kranji and Lim Chu Kang. New park land, agri-
tainment such as farm stays, and greater access to nature areas will make this
project a unique countryside attraction. Other areas to get a revamp will be the
Jurong Lake District, Mandai, Changi Point, Southern Ridges and the City Centre.
There are also plans to spice up Orchard Road, the Singapore River, Bras Basah,
Bugis and Marina Bay to keep the city buzzing.

URA's chief executive officer Cheong Koon Hean said this is the first time that such
an island-wide plan has been drawn up, with a range of leisure opportunities for all.
She added: 'We want to ensure that even as we continue to grow, we can still enjoy a
very good quality of life.

'It is not just about providing space and facilities to play, it is also enhancing
the variety and quality of leisure options we have round-the-clock, where there is
something for everyone.'

The Leisure Plan is part of the Draft Master Plan 2008 Review. The Master Plan is a
statutory land use plan that URA develops to guide Singapore's development over the
next 10 to 15 years. It is reviewed every five years. Members of the public can give
their feedback during the Draft Master Plan 2008 exhibition this Friday at the URA
Centre.

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Wednesday, 21 May 2008

read from news that there'll be a new pedestrain link between Harbourfront
and West Coast Park coming 2011.. the coastal walk will run through Labrador,
Tg Berlayar and Bukit Chermin.. i remembered the seafood restaurant in Bukit
Chermin where I bring my ex during our first Vday dinner in 2002.. the scenic
waterfront view of Keppel Harbour and Sentosa still leave a deep memory..

it used to be a quiet place.. partly cos of the area only exclusive to Keppel
Club's members.. not alot of people aware that the resaurant is also open to
public.. price is abit steep though.. even visitors to Labrador Park are few..
i guess the news of underground tunnel bring people to the once serene nature
reserve.. actually, i hate the area to be crowded like ECP.. but guess it will..
especially in 2011 when the link is built, along with Labrador Park MRT circle
line..

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Sunday, 18 May 2008

Jabbawockeez.. this is really a performance of great élan..



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Saturday, 17 May 2008

你問在我心中　是否還苦惱
那次受傷　否決了愛的好
謝謝你的關照　我一切都好
一個人　不算困擾
愛雖然很美妙　卻不能為了寂寞　又陷了泥沼

愛要耐心等待　仔細尋找　感覺很重要
寧可空白了手　等候一次　真心的擁抱
我相信在(這個)世界上　一定會遇到
對的人出現(在眼角)

那次流過的淚　讓我學習到
如何祝福　如何轉身　不要
在眼淚體會到　與自己擁抱
愛不是一種需要　是一種對照
愛雖然很美妙　卻不能為了寂寞　又陷了泥沼

能願意為了一份愛　付出去多少
然後得到多少並不計較
當我想清楚的時候　我就算已經準備好
放手去愛　海闊天高
喔... 耶...

對的人－戴愛玲　詞：姚謙　曲：Keith Stuart　專輯：為愛做的傻事

仿佛感覺又回到5年前。我其實不年輕了，是應該好好找一個女朋友..
這是在2003年讓我印象很深刻的一首歌。那時和初戀女友分手，
她在兩星期內又有了新的男朋友。雖然當時我也想找個女朋友在身邊慰問，
但是愛要耐心等待，仔細尋找，感覺很重要..

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Thursday, 15 May 2008

more then 12,000 people had been killed and at least 70,000 went missing
after the 7.9-magnitude quake on Monday.. the earth quake was so horrifying
that nearly 180 students taking their afternoon nap were crushed to death when
a 3-storey building collapsed at the school in one of the town..

from the paper, i saw the building really crumbled into pieces.. this made me
think the construction company must had used inferior material to build the school..
its very common to see the chinese using inferior materials in doing anything
just to earn more money.. the chinese govt. had to be blamed too for not
announcing the possible of the quake..

there're many pitiful children that are left alone.. pls help by donating some
money through Red Cross.. let us all pray and dedicate our merits
for the deceased..



With the good thoughts, speech and deeds that I have done today,
May I dedicate the merits accumulated to the victims.
May they be freed from their illnesses and fear.
May they find the courage and power to overcome and carry on.
May people think of helping one another.
May those who find themselves in fearful wilderness be guarded by beneficial
celestials, and may they swiftly attain Buddhahood.
May all sentient beings be well, happy and swiftly attain Buddhahood.
Namo Amituofo

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Wednesday, 14 May 2008

it's my first visit to Changi Prison.. I was brining my cousin felicia and her mom
for their monthly visit.. felicia's brother ms was sentenced to 10 years jail term
and a maximum of 24 strokes for robbery.. i juz knew more about the sentence and
felt that 24 strokes is too heavy for a first-time offender.. we went into a
cubicle for a face to face visit after walking a long distance in basement..

ms had matured in his thinking.. who would not after mixing with peoples who are
at least 10-20 years older then him.. everyday, he has only 2 hours of outdoor
activities.. after the 2 hours, he has to be back in his cubicle.. i thought there
would be some courses he could take up, but no.. he mentioned that he'll start
working in few days time.. although the sentence is 10 years, i heard that for
every 1 year in jail, 4 months would been deducted.. thus he would completed
the sentence in 6-7 years.. in less then 2 years, he'll be free once again..
one interesting thing.. the female prison officer comment that felicia's skirt
is too short.. its actually not short like a mini-skirt.. just that felicia has
long slender legs thus the female officer is so envy of her.. she was also been
reminded by wearing a short last time.. so why is lady dress code an issue?

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Sunday, 11 May 2008

Joke of The Month

The Smiths were unable to conceive, and decided to use a surrogate father to start
their family. On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr.Smith kissed his wife
and said, "I'm off. The man should be here soon."

Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door baby photographer rang the
doorbell, hoping to make a sale. "Good morning madam. I've come to..."

"Oh, no need to explain. I've been expecting you, " Mrs.Smith cut in.

"Really?" the photographer asked. "Well, good! I've made a specialty of babies."

"That's what my husband and I had hoped. Please come in and have a seat."

After a moment she asked, blushing, "Well, where do we start?"

"Leave everything to me. I usually try one in the bathtub, one on the couch and
perhaps a couple on the bed. Sometimes the living room floor is fun too...
you can really spread out!"

"Bathtub, living room floor? No wonder it didn't work for Harry and me."

"Well, madam, none of us can guarantee a good one every time. But if we try several
different positions and I shoot from six or seven angles, I'm sure you'll be pleased
with the results."

"My, my, that's a lot of..." gasped Mrs. Smith.

"Madam, in my line of work, a man must take his time. I'd love to be in and out in
five minutes, but you'd be disappointed with that, I'm sure."

"Don't I know it," Mrs. Smith muttered.

The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio of his baby
pictures. "This was done on the top of a bus."

"Oh my gawd!!" Mrs. Smith exclaimed, tugging at her handkerchief.

"And these twins turned out exceptionally well, when you consider their mother was
so difficult to work with."

"She was difficult?" asked Mrs. Smith.

"Yes, I'm afraid so. I finally had to take her to the park to get the job done right.

People! were crowding around four and five deep, pushing to get a good look."

"Four and five deep?" asked Mrs. Smith, eyes widened in amazement.

"Yes," the photographer said. "And for more than three hours, too.
The mother was constantly squealing and yelling, I could hardly concentrate!

Then darkness approached and I began to rush my shots."

Well, madam, if you're ready, I'll set up my tripod so that we can get to work."

"Tripod??"

"Oh yes, I have to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It's much too big for me to hold for very long.

Madam? .................. Madam? ..............Good Lord, she's fainted!!"

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Tuesday, 6 May 2008

went down comcenter to sign my new contact.. well, there is no increment
to my annual leave.. i was being told that Singtel employee need to work for
10 years to have annual leave increment.. wa lau.. anyway, i got a pay increase
and better medical benefits..

my car still giving me problems.. idling and drive shaft.. haiz.. i'm off tomorrow..
wana send my car to the M Garage.. but i need to go for medical checkup..
long day for me tomorrow.. got to sleep now..

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Monday, 5 May 2008

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Sunday, 4 May 2008

fx wanted to try my 0.8 bar.. so again we went to fernvale.. kenji late as usual,
reaching only close to 1am.. 0.5 bar boost is around 2-3 cars behind him..
0.8 bar is quite alot of different haha.. i test drive johnson eg9..
damn power.. he's still looking for 10k tachometer..

mother day is around the corner.. i bought the OSIM uSqueez for mum..
i actually prefer OTO PowerFoot as it has this rotating drums that stimulate
the sole.. what pull me back is that the life span of the foot reflexology machine
can only last 3-4 years.. unlike OSIM, OTO only start selling foot reflexology
machine recently..

we asked mum where to go for dinner this time and she say at home! haha..
you know why? last year 3 cars, dad, bro and mine genna fined by parking along
double yellow line.. $50 per summons, so last year mother day dinner clost $150
more.. every nearby parking lots are taken.. we still need to wheel-chair granny..
i remembered i filed an appeal but failed.. quite dulan.. can you imagine..
they never issued a packing offence notice on the spot, but just post a letter to
you asking for money.. and its not only us.. there're more then 20 cars parking
along that road! mother day is a must do OT for LTA.. wtf.. aren't they not
satisfied with the huge ERP "allowance"? i guess thats why she decided to
prepare a nice meal at home this year.. talking about ERP really make my blood
boil.. kenji and i were returning home from selegie dau huey after 10pm when we
GENA ERP! so gahmen is out leeching from early morning till late at night..

oh.. a good news.. Singtel is giving me a new perm contract next week.. i hope the
leave allowance is better as a perm staff.. and my boss so good la.. he gave me
a day off after informing me about this.. =)

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Thursday, 1 May 2008

《江城子·记梦》

十年生死兩茫茫。不思量，自難忘。
千裏孤墳，無處話淒涼。
縱使相逢應不識，塵滿面，鬢如霜。

夜來幽夢忽還鄉。小軒窗，正梳妝。
相顧無言，唯有淚千行。
料得年年腸斷處，明月夜，短松岡。

—蘇軾

這是蘇東坡夢到亡妻醒來後，感慨系之，寫了這首詞來悼念他的妻子。
每次看到這首又感人又淒涼的詞，我都能感到蘇東坡的愁腸寸斷...

大家或許不是很清楚這首詞，但有一首詞相信很多人都聽過。

《水調歌頭》

明月幾時有，把酒問青天，不知天上宮闕，今夕是何年。
我欲乘風歸去，又恐瓊樓玉宇，高處不勝寒。起舞弄清影，何似在人間。

轉朱閣，低綺戶，照無眠。不應有恨，何事長向別時圓。
人有悲歡離合，月有陰晴圓缺，此事古難全。但願人長久，千裏共嬋娟。

王菲唱過的這首《但願人長久》也是出自蘇東坡的手筆。

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