Akeelah and the Bee

A touching quote from the movie...

[quoting Marianne Williamson]

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

I put a needle on the back of my hand and I have feeling in life again.

Being mean

I know a few who enjoy being mean to others. They simply born with the gene of being mean. Meanness makes them feel superior. Being mean, they feel you are stepped under their shoes.

I should find psychology books about meanness. Why are people being mean?

Banana wrote : "There is no perfect time for everyone". Suggesting me to delegate to someone, instead of asking everyone to fit my schedule.

You know what, that's what I want t you to say. I don't want to be in the conference call. It is just a waste of time. I need you to say, say it black and white. And now I have the golden medal from the emperor not to attend.

Well, good luck and I am moving to a winning team from the failing one...

Wow...

This blog is THE record of my Taipei days. Amazing. There are 300+ entries, through out the 2 years. Goods and bads are all recorded. I can imagine it is going to be fun to read them in the future.

I can't wait to go home. I can't help but wonder, would I be able to coop with the Hong Kong life?

p.s. happy birthday to 5pf.

Night market

I am counting my days in Taiwan.

Today, I walked along the night market next to my apartment. I paid extra attention to the surrounding. May be I start to miss the place. Recording places that I enjoy in Taiwan would be a good idea. Before I left the country, at least I can remind myself where I used to hang out and place that I should revisit before I leave.

Dear Blogger

Thanks for reading.
Today, I found one more among the few familar ones reading my entries.

Long weekend

Wow, finally, I have got some time off.

It started from early May when parents visited Taipei. Then I flew back with them to HK for the new VP induction, followed by the GTB training in Singapore. In the same week I returned to Taipei, Sarah visited and we spent the weekend for photo shooting. Being a model was not an easy job. After sending Sarah off on Monday, I flew off for holiday in States on the Wednesday of the very same week. Back from the time zone of 12 hours different on Monday night, I put myself together and went to work the next morning.

The four work days after the US trip felt longer than they really were. And then the long waited four days dragon boat holiday arrived.

Finally, I can sleep til whenever I like (for record, til 2pm on Sat and 11am on Sun). Being on my
own, I was watching TVB drama consecnon-stop. All time wireless online. Well, I did do something practical like two loads of laudry, cleaning the toilet, clearing my domestic paperwork (bills) and cooking for one.

I am planning to bring my newly bought book to the pool side of Shangri La tomorrow. Relax a bit and prepare for upcoming battles at work.

NYC

Thanks to the complimentary internet access of the hotel.
Can't wait to share a few better shots here.

the first blog entry created via black berry

Technology brings convenience. Wasn's able to connect in the past week, therefore no chance to update the blog. In fact, i have a lot to say since it has been one of the dramatic weeks that i have ever had. Details will be eleborated. At the moment, i rather keep things low profile.

New Asia VP induction

I am definitely a Holiday Goer.

2 days of brain washing session, free flow of alcohol and parent free evening in HK's five stars hotel... What else should I ask for?

A phone call received on Thursday evening. A call from Angel. A home call. It's time for a total home coming. And nothing can stop me.

What is the difference between Lolita and Punk

I was told Lolita enjoys taking some time out and indulges in role play. It is about the process of dressing as a character. Talk like one and live like one. When a session is done, everything gets back to normal.

But Punk is living the character, 24-7.

Everybody has a little fantasy to live as somebody else. A projection of image; Someone that one looks up to. Everyone is doing a bit of role play at work, at home or with friends.

For me, instead of the Lolita dress, I have my Armani suit, frameless glasses, high heels and branded handbag. I play a serious banker.

Walking backwards into the future

Imagine myself, walking backwards with my hands in the pocket of my burmuda short. Occassionally, I turn my head and check what is in front to avoid falling into holes.

If memories were as fragile as a notebook that can crash anytime without warning, I would pay better attention to moments of life. Otherwise, I could be walking backwards, facing a blank dimension.

Writing is the byproduct of Thinking

Reading from a random article in the magazine, the author says, "Writing is the byproduct of Thinking". This reminded me, I haven't been writing lately. It is reflected in the number of entries in the blog lately.

I am too numb to think. Or to be exact, too numb to record the dark side of my thinking. Or on the contrary, there are too many things in my mind and am too lazy to pick those worth writing.

For today, I just want to say, I slept at 2am last night in my new bed linen. This morning, I woke up without alarm. I felt good.

Nike Rock Star Workout Party

Invited by Jas, I got into the Nike Rockstar Party. I expected to be inspired by the dancers and to breath in the energy around.
A bit disappointed that Jamie King didn't perform. Here are some pic taken.
It's empty before the party started.
Swoosh everywhere...
Me wearing a neon heart. see my converse!? doesn't count as Nike even so.

Talking to no one

Browsing Friendster. Can't help clicking on his name as recent update is shown. I felt odd while knowing the fact that I will never talk to this person again.

Seeing his face in the picture, I really want to tell him I miss him.

I rather tell the wall about it because he won't give me a better respond. And that's why I decided not to talk to him.

生日快樂

The movie.

I have lots of expectation from the movie. Friends kept telling me get my kleenex prepared while watching.

Finally, I watched the DVD at home. Tearing all the way... Too many unspoken details touched me.

台灣小吃

最近愛上了盬酥雞檔的甜不辣.
鳴謝Kobe介紹的阿郎盬酥雞@通化.

下班後便不其然想起QQ的,脆而不膩的甜不辣,還有平均的灑在上面的椒盬...在通化夜市口下車,慢慢走到阿郎面前.因時間尚早,他在細心整理檔前的食物.我夾了四件甜不辣到小盤上,拜托阿郎加点九層塔下去炸.盛惠二十元.

看他把檔口弄得乾乾淨淨,每次都用吸油紙刷淨剩過炸物的小剷子才再用.對製作過程一絲不苟,讓我尊敬這位盬酥雞師父.

正因如此,他做的甜不辣才會脆而不膩.

實在甜不辣是超肥又沒有營養...

Laugh together

This is not something new. The clip has been viewed in Youtube for 11 million times. Watch again and destress from life.

Mii Family

The very first family photo that I post on the blog.

優皮士色彩的中產浪漫

集體回憶時間.
九十年代初, 大堆關於中產的電影出產. 小男人週記, 三人世界, 金枝玉葉, etc
這個年頭再沒有優皮士, 換來的是M型社會, 一係上流, 一係下流. 找個百萬富翁當男友要保持低調. 至少是十億男友才好張揚. 大量適婚女性未婚不一定因為男女比例只有49:51.
草根得很的"高朋滿坐"都穿起西裝, 圍在一起飲紅酒, 借故嘲笑草根扮中產. 聽起來有點像那個月入兩三萬, 猛話自已好鐘意聽胆機飲紅酒嗰個同學老公.
到底怎樣才算得上中產？香港最近有個官方定義, 月薪2萬到5萬港幣完全可以被示為中產. 除此以外, 教育背景, 專業, 生活模式也是定義因素之一.

講咁耐結論是... 下回再續.

連結 - 香港該如何應對“中產下流化”時代？

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