It would appear that the move is firm and the new destination confirmed. Meeting the new big boss for the first time today was a jittery moment. Expectations appear to be quite high, effectively raising the stress level for the new position.
Time will pass very quickly this quarter. Good luck to me!
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
5/365: News to me
Today I learnt something about myself that I never knew. It is not life-shattering, but it does answer a few nagging questions.
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
4/365: Back to class
While the impetus is still there, I decided to just lay down the money for the class. It's been way too long since I picked up anything new. I need to get the brain juice going, but not with anything too taxing yet. The end result is going back to class to learn a new language, but I am almost embarrassed to say that the new language is not as glam as French which was taken up a few years back. It is the very "ahjumma" language from the Republic of Korea.
I want to be able to read the words on the screen when I watch KBS World and there are no subtitles.
How utterly mortifying to admit that. Heh.
I want to be able to read the words on the screen when I watch KBS World and there are no subtitles.
How utterly mortifying to admit that. Heh.
Monday, January 03, 2011
3/365: First work day of the year
First work day of the year and counting down to the last day of the first quarter.
Sunday, January 02, 2011
2/365: Honesty
I wonder, if it is still possible to still honestly reflect my thoughts online.
Trust, is just a luxury nowadays.
Trust, is just a luxury nowadays.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
1/365: Hello.
One post for every day of the year - it was a relatively popular practice the year that just passed. By the time I discovered the trend, it was too late to get on the bandwagon. Next year, I thought, and all too soon that "next year" has come round.
It's been a long while since I wrote regularly. I kinda suspect that it's going to be difficult to do 365 posts. But it's worth a try, if nothing at all then to retain memories of random observations and the occasional strange and warped thoughts, like those twitter entries I made when on holidays.
For posterity, let's get it on.
It's been a long while since I wrote regularly. I kinda suspect that it's going to be difficult to do 365 posts. But it's worth a try, if nothing at all then to retain memories of random observations and the occasional strange and warped thoughts, like those twitter entries I made when on holidays.
For posterity, let's get it on.
Sunday, July 04, 2010
new look
Not quite sure if revamping the blog will make me want to write more, but trying it anyway.
It looks weird, I thought, like any of the one million and one blogs out there. Are the new blogger templates harder to customize? Otherwise it would be because my limited html knowledge is really outdated now. Plus of course the comments are all gone now, due to the bloody haloscan-echo episode.
I guess I will continue to tweak it until I'm happy with it. Then perhaps I will feel the urge to start writing again. Hmmm.
It looks weird, I thought, like any of the one million and one blogs out there. Are the new blogger templates harder to customize? Otherwise it would be because my limited html knowledge is really outdated now. Plus of course the comments are all gone now, due to the bloody haloscan-echo episode.
I guess I will continue to tweak it until I'm happy with it. Then perhaps I will feel the urge to start writing again. Hmmm.
Friday, May 07, 2010
quote of the day #070510
It is difficult to speak adequately or justly of London. It is not a pleasant place; it is not agreeable, or cheerful, or easy, or exempt from reproach. It is only magnificent.
- Henry James
- Henry James
Friday, April 23, 2010
歌词里的提醒
人群中 哭着 你只想变成透明的颜色 你再也不会梦 或痛 或心动了
你已经决定了你已经决定了
你 静静 忍着 紧紧把昨天在拳心握着 而回忆越是甜 就是 越伤人了
越是在 手心留下 密密麻麻 深深浅浅的刀割
你不是真正的快乐 你的笑只是你穿的保护色 你决定不恨了
也决定不爱了 把你的灵魂 关在永远 锁上的驱壳
这世界 笑了 于是你合群的一起笑了 当生存是规则 不是 你的选择
于是你 含着眼泪 飘飘荡荡 跌跌撞撞的走着
你不是真正的快乐 你的笑只是你穿的保护色 你决定不恨了 也决定不爱了
把你的灵魂 关在永远 锁上的驱壳
你不是真正的快乐 你的伤从不肯完全的愈合 我站在你左侧 却像隔着银河
难道就真的 抱着遗憾 一直到老了 然后才后悔着
你值得真正的快乐 你应该脱下你穿的保护色 为什么失去了 还要被惩罚呢
能不能就让 悲伤全部 结束在此刻 重新开始活着
你不是真正的快乐
五月天
你已经决定了你已经决定了
你 静静 忍着 紧紧把昨天在拳心握着 而回忆越是甜 就是 越伤人了
越是在 手心留下 密密麻麻 深深浅浅的刀割
你不是真正的快乐 你的笑只是你穿的保护色 你决定不恨了
也决定不爱了 把你的灵魂 关在永远 锁上的驱壳
这世界 笑了 于是你合群的一起笑了 当生存是规则 不是 你的选择
于是你 含着眼泪 飘飘荡荡 跌跌撞撞的走着
你不是真正的快乐 你的笑只是你穿的保护色 你决定不恨了 也决定不爱了
把你的灵魂 关在永远 锁上的驱壳
你不是真正的快乐 你的伤从不肯完全的愈合 我站在你左侧 却像隔着银河
难道就真的 抱着遗憾 一直到老了 然后才后悔着
你值得真正的快乐 你应该脱下你穿的保护色 为什么失去了 还要被惩罚呢
能不能就让 悲伤全部 结束在此刻 重新开始活着
你不是真正的快乐
五月天
Sunday, April 11, 2010
quote(s) of the day #110410
Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.
By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.
- Samuel Johnson
By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.
- Samuel Johnson
Sunday, April 04, 2010
the love of my life
After spending close to two weeks with the love of my life, I'm heartened to say that l'amour remains just as strong as when it all started 14 years ago. The gloomy weather, incessant rain, terribly polluted air and moody underground network notwithstanding, what the city offers is a vibrant diversity of cultures and influences that is so exciting to be a part of.
(Of course the city also offers M&S, Portobello, Camden and Boots, which are like my favourite aunty store, flea markets and drugstore in the whole world.)
This trip was one for the museums and exhibitions. A final count shows 9 done, in order of preference below.
1. British Museum
2. National Portrait Gallery
3. Kensington Palace (for Enchanted Palace)
4. Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising
5. Queen's Gallery (for the Victoria & Albert exhibition)
6. V&A
7. Tate Modern
8. Chertsey Museum
9. National Gallery
There are a few I didn't manage to do, Geffrye Museum, Wallace Collection, Bankside Gallery, Fashion & Textile Museum, Wellcome Collection, Tate Britain, Hayward which was closed for renovations. Will strive harder next time.
Also managed to feed myself pretty well this time round, both economically and expensively. Pardon me as I record this for the next time round, a requisite since my memory is failing.
1. The Stockpot (reasonable prices for Soho)
2. Mother Mash (marvellous bangers and mash in the Carnaby area)
3. Tate Cafe (lovely place to chill)
4. Fernandez & Wells (such heavenly coffee, I must try the food & wine bar next time)
5. Fish!
6. La Trompette (it's deserving of the michelin star, but somehow I was still a little disappointed)
7. Portobello Fish Bar
8. Square Pie
All in all, a lovely time spent. You know it's love when you reach home and immediately starts thinking about possible dates for the next trip.
;)p
##Further edited for accuracy.
(Of course the city also offers M&S, Portobello, Camden and Boots, which are like my favourite aunty store, flea markets and drugstore in the whole world.)
This trip was one for the museums and exhibitions. A final count shows 9 done, in order of preference below.
1. British Museum
2. National Portrait Gallery
3. Kensington Palace (for Enchanted Palace)
4. Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising
5. Queen's Gallery (for the Victoria & Albert exhibition)
6. V&A
7. Tate Modern
8. Chertsey Museum
9. National Gallery
There are a few I didn't manage to do, Geffrye Museum, Wallace Collection, Bankside Gallery, Fashion & Textile Museum, Wellcome Collection, Tate Britain, Hayward which was closed for renovations. Will strive harder next time.
Also managed to feed myself pretty well this time round, both economically and expensively. Pardon me as I record this for the next time round, a requisite since my memory is failing.
1. The Stockpot (reasonable prices for Soho)
2. Mother Mash (marvellous bangers and mash in the Carnaby area)
3. Tate Cafe (lovely place to chill)
4. Fernandez & Wells (such heavenly coffee, I must try the food & wine bar next time)
5. Fish!
6. La Trompette (it's deserving of the michelin star, but somehow I was still a little disappointed)
7. Portobello Fish Bar
8. Square Pie
All in all, a lovely time spent. You know it's love when you reach home and immediately starts thinking about possible dates for the next trip.
;)p
##Further edited for accuracy.
pixies are not supposed to die
It appears that the weather pixie is dead. I promise to clean up the weather forecast soon.
Yes, soon.
Yes, soon.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
twitter kills the blog
I heart Twitter. It's such a great way to throw up random thoughts.
L, quick get on the wagon.
L, quick get on the wagon.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
lost and found
Was throwing away some old towels (literally throwing as in messy floored) when there was a thud. Surprised that the towels can make such a sound, I took a closer look and what do you know? There it was, the ring I thought was lost on new year's day last year.
A great Valentine's Day present it turned out to be, much better than some of the things I have received I must say.
A great Valentine's Day present it turned out to be, much better than some of the things I have received I must say.
Monday, December 22, 2008
summarise the year
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Flew in an A380.
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No. No.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. Which cities did you visit?
HKG, BKK, LHR, MUC, PAR, MIL, ROM.....seriously now I see cities in 3-letter codes.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
More money.
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The day we were at Oktoberfest!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not rolling my eyes when talking to my boss.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not keeping that sharp tongue in its place.
10.Did you suffer illness or injury?
Flu after flu. Migraine. Food poisoning. Skin infection.
11.What was the best thing you bought?
The London trip.
12.Whose behavior merited celebration?
My hard-to-please mum.
13.Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Not depressed, just appalled.
Most of the other drivers on the road.
14.Where did most of your money go?
The bags.
15.What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Breathing the London air again.
16.What song will always remind you of 2008?
鑽禧 - 関淑怡
17.Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Maybe happier.
18.What do you wish you’d done more of?
Stay neutral.
19.What do you wish you’d done less of?
Scowl.
20.How did you spent Christmas?
Asleep.
22.Did you fall in love in 2008?
Again, with my favourite city.
23.How many one-night stands?
Nope.
24.What was your favorite TV program?
Still CSI Miami. Even if it is getting cheesier.
25.Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Not really.
26.What was the best book you read?
Hotel Babylon - Imogen Edwards-Jones
Fantastically light as air.
27.What was your greatest musical discovery?
江蕙
28.What did you want and get?
Diamonds.
29.What did you want and not get?
Lots more money, preferably from the lottery.
30.What was your favorite film of this year?
Black book.
31.What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I dont answer these questions anymore.
32.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A good man.
33.How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Dripping with diamonds.
34.What kept you sane?
The insane state of the world.
35.Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
None really.
36.What political issue stirred you the most?
The two-faceness of the lighting bolt.
37.Who did you miss?
I keep missing the newspaper man when he comes to collect his payment.
38.Who was the best new person you met?
The new people made no impressions.
39.Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
Learn to laugh at it and then let it go.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Still that one: "I'm saved by grace and destroyed by naivety."
Flew in an A380.
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No. No.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. Which cities did you visit?
HKG, BKK, LHR, MUC, PAR, MIL, ROM.....seriously now I see cities in 3-letter codes.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
More money.
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The day we were at Oktoberfest!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not rolling my eyes when talking to my boss.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not keeping that sharp tongue in its place.
10.Did you suffer illness or injury?
Flu after flu. Migraine. Food poisoning. Skin infection.
11.What was the best thing you bought?
The London trip.
12.Whose behavior merited celebration?
My hard-to-please mum.
13.Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Not depressed, just appalled.
Most of the other drivers on the road.
14.Where did most of your money go?
The bags.
15.What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Breathing the London air again.
16.What song will always remind you of 2008?
鑽禧 - 関淑怡
17.Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Maybe happier.
18.What do you wish you’d done more of?
Stay neutral.
19.What do you wish you’d done less of?
Scowl.
20.How did you spent Christmas?
Asleep.
22.Did you fall in love in 2008?
Again, with my favourite city.
23.How many one-night stands?
Nope.
24.What was your favorite TV program?
Still CSI Miami. Even if it is getting cheesier.
25.Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Not really.
26.What was the best book you read?
Hotel Babylon - Imogen Edwards-Jones
Fantastically light as air.
27.What was your greatest musical discovery?
江蕙
28.What did you want and get?
Diamonds.
29.What did you want and not get?
Lots more money, preferably from the lottery.
30.What was your favorite film of this year?
Black book.
31.What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I dont answer these questions anymore.
32.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A good man.
33.How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Dripping with diamonds.
34.What kept you sane?
The insane state of the world.
35.Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
None really.
36.What political issue stirred you the most?
The two-faceness of the lighting bolt.
37.Who did you miss?
I keep missing the newspaper man when he comes to collect his payment.
38.Who was the best new person you met?
The new people made no impressions.
39.Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
Learn to laugh at it and then let it go.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Still that one: "I'm saved by grace and destroyed by naivety."
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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