H-O-M-E

The mind is truly one hell of a powerful gadget that we have and it is capable of playing all sorts of trick with our eyes and heart. Today some freaky thoughts of mine came around this after few incidences which I came across throughout the week.

What do you think of a HOME? Is it gonna be ...

H = HELL / HEAVEN ?

O = Of

M = Misery

E = Enclosed

between the FOUR WALLs / CAGE ..................................... or gonna be a sanctuary to all of us?

10 Principles for Peace of Mind

I received an interesting e-mail which most of you may know these principles way long time back yet it was my first time reading them.

I feel like we tend to take all these lightly till we start to sit down and actually think over and drill these statements into our head to get ourselves back to being a *SAINT* person.

1. Do Not Interfere In Others' Business Unless Asked:

Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others' affairs. We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do not conform to our thinking must be criticized and steered to the right direction, our direction. This thinking denies the existence of individuality and consequently the existence of
God.. God has created each one of us in a unique way.

No two human beings can think or act in exactly the same way. All men or women act the way they do because God within them prompts them that way. Mind your own business and you will keep your peace.

Comment : This is very true or you'll gonna regret being me...The less we hear....NO NO NO..more like rather don't bother at all and get PEACE of MIND & lesser HEARTBREAKsss (^.^)

2. Forgive And Forget:

This is the most powerful aid to peace of mind. We often develop ill feelings inside our heart for the person who insults us or harms us. We nurture grievances. This in turn results in loss of sleep, development of stomach ulcers, and high blood pressure. This insult or injury was done once, but nourishing of grievance goes on forever by constantly remembering it. Get over this bad habit. Life is too short to waste in such trifles. Forgive, Forget, and march on. Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.

Comment : Easier SAID than DONE..yet trust me ..that you'll get peace of MIND forgiving others and forgetting them easily...live life one day after another like there's no tomorrow!!

3. Do Not Crave For Recognition:

This world is full of selfish people. They seldom praise anybody without selfish motives. They may praise you today because you are in power, but no sooner than you are powerless, they will forget your achievement and will start finding faults in you. Why do you wish to kill yourself in striving for their recognition? Their recognition is not worth the aggravation. Do your duties ethically and sincerely.

Comments : Last thing on EARTH that you would wish to have as it all brings you TRAGIC ENDING!!

4. Do Not Be Jealous:

We all have experienced how jealousy can disturb our peace of mind. You know that you work harder than your colleagues in the office, but sometimes they get promotions; you do not. You started a business several years ago, but you are not as successful as your neighbor whose business is only one year old. There are several examples like these in everyday life. Should you be jealous? No.

Remember everybody's life is shaped by his/her destiny, which has now become his/her reality. If you are destined to be rich, nothing in the world can stop you. If you are not so destined, no one can help you either. Nothing will be gained by blaming others for your misfortune. Jealousy will not get you anywhere; it will only take away your peace of mind.

Comment : Jealousy just kills everyone around you~~ You get to no where

5. Change Yourself According To The Environment:

If you try to change the environment single-handedly, the chances are you will fail. Instead, change yourself to suit your environment. As you do this, even the environment, which has been unfriendly to you, will mysteriously change and seem congenial and harmonious.

Comment: How I WISH I could just turn into a DOLPHIN and swim forever in the widespread OCEAN~~

6. Endure What Cannot Be Cured:

This is the best way to turn a disadvantage into an advantage. Every day we face numerous inconveniences, ailments, irritations, and accidents that are beyond our control. If we cannot control them or change them, we must learn to put up with these things. We must learn to endure them cheerfully. Believe in yourself and you will gain in terms of patience, inner strength and will power.

Comment : SWWTTtt...Guess this is no stranger to me~~!!

7. Do Not Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:

This maxim needs to be remembered constantly. We often tend to take more responsibilities than we are capable of carrying out. This is done to satisfy our ego. Know your limitations. . Why take on additional loads that may create more worries? You cannot gain peace of mind by expanding your external activities. Reduce your material engagements and spend time in prayer, introspection and
meditation. This will reduce those thoughts in your mind that make you restless. Uncluttered mind will produce greater peace of mind.

Comment : Gotta learn this lesson well (T______T)

8. Meditate Regularly:

Meditation calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing thoughts. This is the highest state of peace of mind. Try and experience it yourself. If you meditate earnestly for half an hour everyday, your mind will tend to become peaceful during the remaining twenty-three and half-hours. Your mind will not be easily disturbed as it was before.

You would benefit by gradually increasing the period of daily meditation. You may think that this will interfere with your daily work. On the contrary, this will increase your efficiency and you will be able to produce better results in less time.

Comment: Someone pls teach me to meditate when It's so hard to get my ass to just sit still!!

9. Never Leave The Mind Vacant:

An empty mind is the devil's workshop. All evil actions start in the vacant mind. Keep your mind occupied in something positive, something worthwhile. Actively follow a hobby. Do something that holds your interest. You must decide what you value more: money or peace of mind. Your hobby, like social work or religious work, may not always earn you more money, but you will have a sense of fulfillment and achievement. Even when you are resting physically, occupy yourself in healthy reading or mental chanting of God's name.

Comment : Gosh...I feel like have been leaving my mind empty through all these years *dOinks*

10. Do Not Procrastinate And Never Regret:

Do not waste time in protracted wondering " Should I or shouldn't I?" Days, weeks, months, and years may be wasted in that futile mental debating. You can never plan enough because you can never anticipate all future happenings. Value your time and do the things that need to be done.

It does not matter if you fail the first time. You can learn from your mistakes and succeed the next time. Sitting back and worrying will lead to nothing. Learn from your mistakes, but do not brood over the past. DO NOT REGRET. Whatever happened was destined to happen only that way. Why cry over spilt milk?.

Comment: DaMn...the past is definately difficult to forget!! Some experiences are just *TOO VALUEBLE to be forgotten~~

34th & 23rd Malaysian Interstate & National Bowling Championships

From the 9th to 16th January I was practically involved helping out at the Sunway Pyramid Bowling centre as they were having their 34th & 23rd Malaysian Interstate National Bowling Championships for all ages of Malaysian bowlers.

This was my first time hanging and helping out at the bowling alley and it was pretty much an interesting experience which I would appreciate. During the event, there were many interesting people which I got to meet and had the chance to know each other better regardless of race and age.Although it was only a short get to know period, we managed to strengthen our ties by having fun crapping and entertaining ourselves while working under stressful situation during work. Truly a 1Malaysia moment where you can see bowlers from all ages come with high spirits to win the event.

I was technically helping out at the registration counter and over the days I came across many interesting youths at the counter. Most youth's these days are so *PAMPERED* that when they come to the bowling alley with their parents, their poor parents would be the ones registering for the event for them while they just stand there as king and queens overlooking their parents. (Ps : Kids below 12 years old & below are not included in this category. When I say youths -I'm referring to those 13years and above).

However, there were some parents who left the task to their kids and you'd be surprise to come across most kids these days do not even bother much about their own basic particulars. Some found it difficult to even fill up their own addresses,telephone numbers,race and religion when they had to manually fill up their details on paper.

GOSSHHH~~see what TECHNOLOGY has done to the YOUNGER GENERATIONS~~!!

They are relying too much on their handphones for their own contact number while relying on their Identity cards for their address..while some other youths even got confuse over filling up their own race and religion. They'd even go to the extend asking their parents how to fill up such a simple form.

"What's the house address /telephone number ?"

" Whats my race /religion?"

Oooppss...should we blame these youths for not being to understand such basic words or should the blame be put on our education system/technology which make us ignorant of such things ?? Oh well..this question I leave it up to your own discretion to decide. (*winks*) Oh well, hopefully next round we can hope to see that the parents might be able to help their kids by letting them do the registration themselves.

(P.S: The kids would be thankful to u - MUMs & DADs that they would know what their basic particulars are in case if they get lost / kidnap near future and to the KIDDOS YOUTHHsss...its for your OWN GOOD!!)

Below are some random shots which I took throughout the event with some lane marshals and friends~~

A GREAT lane marshal & GREAT Guy

My DEAR Entertainer of the YEAR

Our CHIEF LANE MARSHAL taking TIME OUT

THE MOST BUSY GUY During the EVENT~~

Some Lane Marshals tried out picking some *HOT CHICKS* at the bowling alley

Taking *TIME OUT * after standing for hours

What's this lane marshal trying to do?? Trying his LUCK at some FOOD pick??

I'm glad that I got to meet interesting people while helping out at the alley....

While some took friendship way ahead of what it was *SUPPOSED* to be

Awww...SO SWEEEAAATTT~~!! (o.O)

Official Ceremony - Oath Taking (I had the honour to take the oath on behalf of the MTBC Officials during my *1st Orientation Day= Opening Ceremony*)

Opening Ceremony March-past Video

And below are the GREAT Bowling Champions of Malaysia who were all considered winners of the day. CONGRATULATIONS to ALL the bowlers below !!

Ladies Open Finalists

Ladies Open Winners - Sin Li Jane (Champion)

Men's Open Finalists

Men's Open Winners - Aaron Kong (Champion)

(PS: The last 4 pictures are of courtesy from MTBC)

Happy Birthday Wai Lon!!

We, the GLP's would be on a birthday celebration spree this coming year as we would be able to celebrate each other's birthday starting from our "President LG's birthday". =)

Here's a short video clip for our birthday boy. (^.^)

Secret Recipe Chocolate Fudge

Group Pic (^.^)

Last but not least...we did not leave our poor little innocent friend Chia Chi out from the celebration by *DEDICATING* a nice piece of the birthday cake for her (*winks*)

CHIA CHI..this delicious piece is dedicated to you (^.^)

Louis's Birthday

As the New Year 2010 begins ~~ there goes another year of our life's....Everyone looks forward to birthdays, be it your own or your loved one's. Birthdays are special as we get wishes from friends, family, sweetheart..etc. It has been approximately 6months that we have been through *HEAVEN* together *winks* And here we are, the GLP's pretty much took the time off at the start of a brand New Year by celebrating our President Louis Gan's birthday. The 1st person in line to officially grow a year *younger* (o.O) A charming guy who has been a very shy,quiet and sneaky in his own unique ways yet not to mention he's a truly helpful and friendly person if you know him. (^.^)

We decided to have a surprise birthday celebration at Fullhouse @ Pyramid which recently open not long ago late last year.

The *GanGStArs*

The entire group with their meal

Nasi Lemak

Chicken Chop Special

Aloe Vera with Honey

Secret Recipe's Chocolate Fudge Indulgence

The camera *SHY* guy...kidding (^.^)

Buddies who celebrated with the birthday boy~~

Last but not least, we did not forget our dear organizer Miss Hui Ling who last minute couldn't make it due to unforseen circumstances...our dear friends below didn't forget to put you into the picture toO...*U know what I mean gurl* (^.^). A the nice slice of the Chocolate Indulgence cake below is also dedicated for you Hui Ling *winks*


Finally wishing you LOUIS a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! once again and hope you had a great night with US!! (^.^)

Reward

Two days ago, during meeting at work, my boss told us all that we would be awarded a piece of cake and a drink for the big achievement which our company achieved in the previous quarter year. And the usual response was "HHHHHOOOORRAAYYY!!"" This time around the engineers were even more happy as they're getting cake instead of the usual reward of eat all you want KING's ICE CREAM (cone).

So early today, as promised - the cakes were given out at specific locations at our premises and as I entered my building I got this beautifully wrapped box with the cake inside. Gosh...this cake truly feels heavy and base on the size of the box ..its so UNBELIEVABLE that we were given at least a 1/8 of the cake. YIpPPEE~~!! Haha...being so excited I held the box upright barely shook the box as I was afraid that I might ruin the nicely decorated cake. It's so *PRECIOUS**~~ (kiddin)

Upon arriving at my cubicle and receiving some "Wow's" from some of my colleagues who didn't get the cake. I happily open my box slowly....still wondering how the cake would be (^.^)

Guess what's inside this NICE boxie??

*DRUMSROLL*~~~ TTTTAAAADDAAA~~!!!

Surprise surprise ~~!! A *biggie* piece of carrot cake and a JUSTEA (^.^)

Oh weLL~~...yet better than nothing since I also did not have my breakfast. There goes another day back to work as usual after the interesting morning experience.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010 TO EVERYONE ~~

As usual we'll receive many text messages wishing us a better start for the new year. Most smses which we receive may be the usual forwarded ones which I'd say common ones yet however this year I've receive some interesting thoughts as a start to my new year as below, some things which we may take it lightly until someone points it out to us.

"Life's not measured by years we live or the wealth we possessed but the deeds we do, love we share, hearts we touch and lives we help improve ."

"Wish you a

Fantastic - January
Lovable - February
Marvelous - March
Foolish -April
Enjoyable - May
Successful -June
Wonderful - July
Independent - August
Sizzling - September
Tastyest - October
Beautiful - November
Happiest -December "

Anyway ~~ as for me I'd like to wish all of you out there a very HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010 !! May this year of the TIGER make each and everyone one of us stronger to face whatever challenges that comes ahead of us and able to soar high in the SKY ~~RRRROOOOAARRRR!!!

Hopefully this year around I'd be more punctual to update my blog *MeeooWW*~~ (^.^) swt!!