my new Vios

last Saturday i finally got my new car.. the New Vios.. medium sliver color..

i like it very much.. even though someone said it looked like a frog.. ha ha.. ;-)

However, i will miss my picanto.. so easy to park.. so mini & cool... tis new Toyota should last me a long time.. or until i win 4-D!! heehee..

i want to be an illusionist

just watched The Illusionist in the comfort of my home. It's a wonderful movie. Illusionist combined the knowledge of psychology, science, technology and more in order to create the effects he desires..

i've learned something from this movie.. but first, i must learn to be present, alert and healthy.. ;-)

Way Back Into Love (full version)

i just watched the DVD of this movie and loved a couple of the songs.. and then i chanced upon one of my favouite song on my fren's blog.. ;-)

Here u go...




(Drew Barrymore)
I've been living with a shadow overhead,
I've been sleeping with a cloud above my bed,
I've been lonely for so long,
Trapped in the past,
I just can't seem to move on!

(Hugh Grant)
I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away,
Just in case I ever need them again someday,
I've been setting aside time,
To clear a little space in the corners of my mind!

[Chorus]
(Both)
All I want to do is find a way back into love.
I can't make it through without a way back into love.
Oooooh.

(Drew Barrymore)
I've been watching but the stars refuse to shine,
I've been searching but i just don't see the signs,
I know that it's out there,
There's got to be something for my soul somewhere!

(Hugh Grant)
I've been looking for someone to shed some light,
Not somebody just to get me through the night,
I could use some direction,
And I'm open to your suggestions.

[Chorus]
(Both)
All I want to do is find a way back into love.
I can't make it through without a way back into love.
And if I open my heart again,
I guess I'm hoping you'll be there for me in the end!
Oooooooh, Ooooooh, Ooooooh.

(Drew Barrymore)
There are moments when I don't know if it's real
Or if anybody feels the way I feel
I need inspiration
Not just another negotiation

[Chorus]
(Both)
All I want to do is find a way back into love,
I can't make it through without a way back into love,
And if I open my heart to you,
I'm hoping you'll show me what to do,
And if you help me to start again,
You know that I'll be there for you in the end!
Oooooooh. Oooooooh. Ooooooooh. Oooooooh. Ooooooh Ooooooooh. Ooooooooh.

happy note

mmm.. recently i found this note in my 'Managing with a Heart' book..

It brings a smile on my face.. coz such a big thank you mah..

But why call me uncle? ;-(

Heehee.. but i never looked like one.. at least not now! ;-)

wat a jab!

My dearest went for a blood test.. and ended up with a big bruise! ;-(

Really dont understand.. just take some blood also can turn into such a bruise..

Does drawing blood can really cause such bad bruise? or the doctor is simply lousy?

drowning but learned to swim..

i was walking..

and then i saw this man wearing a t-shirt with the words

"I was drowning in sorrows but they learned to swim."

i think it's really interesting.. and motivating as well..

strawberry cheesecake

my beloved wife did it again! this time it's strawberry cheesecake!! ;-)

my only contribution... cutting the strawberries & kiwis as topping..

i didnt realise that kiwi with yellow flesh is sweet! green ones can be sour..

This morning we just signed up as member of Play! Well,.. it's a DVD rental kiosk.. Had wanted to do tat long time ago.. and now finally signed up for some good 'old' movies.. ;-)

The first movie we rented was Music & Lyrics.. to be frank, i'm not a big fan of Hugh Grant. but i like Drew Barrymore! ;P

somehow i feel for this movie.. as i'm from the 80's era and into composing as well.. those songs and feel really brings me back in time.. hey, it's not easy to write songs u know! inspiration dont come just like tat..

health & cholesterol

As always, after knowing from my recent blood test that my cholesterol level is on the high side.. i felt the importance of good health.. Hope this time it rings into my head and to take concrete actions and tons of discipline in my diet and physical exercise plans..

It makes me realise that nothing beats having a healthy body. With a healthy body, i would be able to do more and be more alert that aids my thinking power.. thus, seems more smart ya.. ;P

Well,.. i take it as a good reminder to stay fit and to take actions to improve my cholesterol level.. ;-)

books

Books, books and more books.. i never really like reading till i was 24 yrs old! i was amazed by the no of books i have read since then.. though i still wish i could read more..

Reading has become more of a pleasure these days. Whenever i learned something from reading those books, i feel very happy, experience growth and gained knowledge.

i still like to read management, personal improvement, buddhism, cooking and photography books. Rotating among those topics provides balance.

i wish i could continue reading.. forever.. ;-)

egg timer

while shopping at Taka, my wife found this egg-timer very interesting.. it helps to make 'perfect' hard-boiled and half-boiled eggs..

from the picture, you can see the egg-timer indicator showing medium cooked eggs..

another great innovation! it's patented technology ya..

perceptions and acceptance

The key to inner peace and building good relationships
with others is to accept that everyone has their
own way of looking at life.

extracted from The Straits Times pg C26.

The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford

This is an interesting read. Similar to the Freakonomics book i read some time back. These days new generation of economists are getting more humourous and got style! ;-)

But what really caught my full attention was the last page of the Undercover Economist.. or in fact the last sentence - "Economics is about.. choice." page 255.

That is so 'Life'!

That is so 'Real'! ;-)

giving your best

You give your best
not because you need
to impress people.

You give your best because
that's the only way
to enjoy your work.

from Happiness in a Nutshell by Andrew Matthews page 58

wan tan mee at Yishun Ring

this little stall is in a coffee shop beside block 257 Yishun Ring Road.. dont think it's famous.. perhaps not just yet.. but it's Wan Tan Mee is really good, if not great! ;-)

The noodle is just rite.. 'Q-Q'.. plus the sauce is just the right amount.. quality is consistent coz i live nearby mah.. and each time i taste it, it's the same goodness!

And lastly and most importantly, only $2. Really worth it!!

McCafe coffee..

i like McCafe coffee.. esp its Latte.. somehow it suits my taste..

i'm more impress with the cover of the takeaways.. noticed those innovation involved? first, the drinking lit can be folded upwards and locked. Second, u just need to indent the type of drink u ordered though i had wished it to be easier to indent.

Innovative rite? i wonder the person who designed this has patent it..

detachment

i think it's time to practise and remind myself about detachment once again..
funny tat i thought i knew the concept of detachment but after a while i seem to have forgotten about it.. i need to be consistent.. i need to truly appreciate this concept.. coz this is the key to genuine happiness, freedom from suffering, greed and worldly desire.

i remind myself that all things in this world will come to an end someday - at least some in my lifetime.. and all in my finite conscious mind.. so wat do i want to achieve? so wat do i really want? i guess it's not status, money and possession. It's happiness that comes from doing things that i like to do, meeting people whom i love to meet, be with the ones i love, learn from great teachers who truly appreciate good work, and simply love nature as it is.


there's a need to know - Detachment.

rush hour 3

this is the best of the Rush Hour franchise.

it is really funny.. almost laugh-a-minute show.. especially with some additional cameo such as the French taxi driver. However, the bald lady is not really pretty & sexy enough.. and dont expect any solid storyline.. perhaps simple & entertaining is good enough for my Friday leave day..

I hope there's no more Rush Hour.. coz i prefer to leave this as the best & last in my memory.. ;P

300

After watching National Day parade on TV, we decided to watch 300 movie vcd rather than watch ch5 Troy which i've watched a few time aledi..

300 is indeed a fantastic movie if u like action packed, fighting scenes, brotherhood, love, sex and beautiful camera angle,..

It makes me think about my present world though.. how i wish i have a great leader to follow and to die for.. how i wish i have a good & strong team to deliver excellent results.. how i wish i could be a great, wise and knowledgeable leader to lead my people to freedom and success.. but i never believe in war, blood & gore..

I hope to remember 300 for its fighting spirit but not the fight..

my birthday card

Almost every year i will receive a birthday card or treat from my dear old friend Tay LK. I really like this card - it is big, beautiful and the words are simply touching! ;-)

Wish one of my wishes will be to fulfill your wishes!! ;-)