Sunday, May 25, 2008
A big thank you to Jodie for helping me to style and cut my hair this afternoon. Got to admit that you did quite a good job. I am not so narcissistic so apologizes for the lack of photos showing my new haircut. Jodie, you were GREAT at what you did just now. I am sure you will also be great at Lighting Control System soon. ;)
I had my first feet reflexlogy just now at the saloon. The good thing about this saloon is that it had a small corner for foot reflexlogy as you wait for your friends to finish up on their haircut. Nearly forgot to introduce this place. Not sure of the name but it is just opposite Wala Wala in Holland Village. It's on the 2nd level of the shop house.
Back to the feet reflexlogy. It was my first and it felt great. The most amazing part was that I were being attended by a blind masseur. I got to admit that the fact that he was blind play a part in me opting for the reflexolgy. I wasn't really expecting much and I am quite ashamed that I had thought of this at the end of the session. He, like Jodie is simply great at what he is doing.
It amazes me how a blind masseur is doing his utmost to earn his own keep. Compared him to so many S'poreans out there who are complaining of low salary, tough jobs and unfair treatment at work. It makes me feel ashamed on their behalf. More so on those who are simply living off their parents.
It make me realize that just how lucky a lot of us are out there. Chances are that if you are reading this blog, you are one of the lucky ones. For you have the gift of sight. A gift that enable you to see how beautiful the world is out there. A gift that allow you to live your life with no assistance required. For you are able to see the humps and bumps ahead of you. The same can't be said of the blind masseur who served me just now.
Living one life with dignity and pride comes to mind when I recall him now. Yes. He might be visually handicapped but the far sightliness of his attitude to life inspire me. If I were to have any complains about the cards that life had thrown on me so far, what's my cards to his? A whole lot better for sure.
I am just glad that I had the ability to help out others. I am not trying to sound holy and great here but the joy I get from helping others who had worse cards in life than me is simply indescribable. There is a Chinese saying. 施比受更有福。To be able to help is way better than just receiving help.
That's also the reason why I decided to increase my contribution to The Community Chest of Singapore. I had been on their Share Donor program for years and quite ashamed to say that my contribution is a measly $5 per month. I had decided to increase my contribution and friends who are interested can also sign up for the program here. Simply print out the form, fill it up and mail it out. The postage is free. :)
Labels: Life
You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
1:42 AM
1:42 AM
Thursday, May 22, 2008
An all time classic and one of my favourite Hong Kong movies of all time. They just don't make movies and stars like they used to. Just watched this again on PPStream. Still as good as gold. A Hollywood remake on the cards soon? ;)
Labels: Movies
You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
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10:22 PM
Sunday, May 18, 2008
I am quite sure that all of you out there had read about the sufferings the victims are facing in the China Earthquake and Myanmar Cyclone. I had also blogged on the Myanmar Cyclone previously and to my disgust, the military junta had put up so many restrictions on foreign aid despite the fact that thousands of people are dying and millions more of its own citizens are crying out for help. A stark contrast to the unity of the Chinese People and the efficiency of their government in handling this disaster.
The debate on the huge numbers of buildings that had just simply collapsed in the China earthquake should be throughly investigated but only after all major efforts to save the remaining survivors had been done. My heart goes out to the victims and more so to the survivors who have to suffer the pain of losing their loved ones in this tragic disaster. The torment and hurt that they are going through now is definitely excruciating.
I sincerely hope that the world attention on the victims will not be short lived. For the rebuilding and also healing of wounds will take more time and efforts that are being put in now to save the remaining survivors. Over here in S'pore, we can't really do much except donating what I think most S'poreans had in bundles. Monetary gifts might seem a bit shallow but I can't think of any other ways to help out the victims.
Do visit http://www.redcross.org.sg/ to do your small little bit for the victims. Internet banking is allowed (this is what I had done) for you to do that small bit for them.
Labels: Current Affairs
You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
1:16 PM
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Wednesday, May 07, 2008
The death toll in the Myanmar cyclone disaster just keep on rising. It was an unbelievable 4 at the beginning and now at a shocking 44,000 which seems to be an optimum figure too. What irks me most is the incompetency of the Myanmar government in the handling of this disaster. In an age where meteorologist is able to predict the timing and the estimated impact the cyclone will have, being unprepared for it is a heinous crime. The worst part was that this incompetent government do not enjoy any support among the majority of it's citizens. This is tyranny at its worst state.
My heart goes out to the victims of this disaster and hope that those who survive the tragedy will have the courage to live on. For they are needed for the eventual arrival of democracy to their country.
I had a discussion with Feng recently on why China do not like to use their influence on rouge governments like Myanmar in which they had close relationship with. He links it as a friendly neighbour not meddling in his neighbour household affairs. I do not share this opinion with him. If my neighbour is causing harm to his own household, I am definitely going to find a way to stop him or help out his victims.
Being silent will only worsen the situation. The most basic right that a human being deserve must definitely be the ability to voice out his own opinion. When it became obvious that the demonstration that was held by the citizens of Myanmar show a real hatred for the military junta, more actions should be taken by the world leaders.
Issuing useless statements do not help. More economic sanctions must be imposed on them. It is a simple law of the economics. When it become obvious that the money in which the military junta can earn illegally does not equate to the pressure they face from the international community, they will definitely and surely hand over their power slowly. I liken it to a rouge businessman finding no buyers for his illegal wares. There will then be no reason for him to continue in this line.
Donations should be given out in the forms of food, medication, clothing and other essential necessities. I sincerely hope that world leaders can then focus their attention to this country that was more advanced and richer than Singapore when it first got it independence from Britain. Democracy is the only way out for Myanmar. I am sure that with a competent government that had the full support of its citizens, the country will only do well.
Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation, not even the most belligerent.
Aung San Suu Kyi
Labels: Current Affairs
You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
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