The Good Life

Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Backside Kena Fire

A lie cannot sustain by itself. It needs many lies to keep it going. Once the last lie got blown away, that's when your backside kena fire. Because it can't cover your ass.

Ouch.

My backside kena fire weeks ago, but it is haven't recover and is still a thorn in my ass.

If a worker is on a training course for 30 days. He worked reasonably good for 29 days, but screwed up on 1 day, I believe his performance will be put as 'poor'. That's how I see how the society works. When a stranger accidentally piss you off on your bad day. A normally cheerful and friendly you started to give the stranger your 'hair dryer' treatment, the stranger will most probably sees you as a petty and disgusted human being.

But on what grounds can the stranger judge you? It's not as if the stranger knows you for years. But because of the one-off incident, the stranger will place you in his blacklist.

Hence the conclusion, the old Army quote- You can do wrong, but don't get caught.

True.

We Might As Well Be Strangers

Mesmerizing in Keane's Hopes and Fears.

Haunting.




Today I learnt that it is irresponsible for a person to critique something when that person has not fully engaged the critiqued item. In this case, people who are supposed to know what I am talking about will know what I am talking about.

I sincerely apologise to those unfortunate people to whom I had expressed my views on that certain subject. I am happy to tell them that my views now adhere a hundred per cent to theirs. I stopped at the fifty-third minute somewhat disillusioned but the final 36 minutes were an absolute pleasure.

Monday, November 28, 2005

Days Of Days

Monday going to be over soon.

4 more days to weekend.

Sometimes I wish I live in the hills.

Sunday, November 27, 2005

No Idea

Politics or what.. I don't know. Strange things are happening around the world. Just what the people there are thinking? Is peace so elusive? The volatile Middle East.

 

Those kids are not no where near my age man, and there are rifles pointing at them liao. I have to wait until NS to touch one.

 

 

Looking out for snipers?

 

Palestinians rushing to cross the border to Eygpt. Goodness, if this happen in Singapore the government will clamp down hard on queue cutters.

No doubt about it.

 

Clash of ideals.

I would like to visit the Middle East, but will the place still be there in future?

If I didn't ge my dream job, I would like to travel around the world with my little camera to take pictures.

ah ming Signs For Newcastle

 

New youngster ah ming had been snapped up by Newcastle United at an undisclosed fee this afternoon. Though there were no press conference or official press release from Newcastle United, the youngster was seen training with the local team SAFC.

It is hoped that the new signing will bring about the revival of Newcastle fortunes.

Saturday, November 26, 2005

Random

 

Get out of SPCA before the sky rains on me again. All big dogs, no small ones. Aiyoh, like that cannot smuggle into hall liao.

 

Dogs? Where?

Thursday, November 24, 2005

If Only We Could Fly!

 

Limp Bizkit style!

Sunday- Steam boat buffet with family.
Wednesday- Makan at Beach Rd hawker with ah ming.
Thursday- Buffet at Seoul Garden with the malaysian gang.
Exercise- Minimal.

Not only I'm worried about my wallet, I'm worried about my fitness too. Like that how to run the marathon next week dude???

Nikki: Hey man, still remember the bicycle accident not? The one where both of us 'fly'? Do you still remember what is in your mind when you fly? I remember the last word when I was about to crash into your bicycle.

"Shit".

Now when I think about it I can still laugh, 'cos I'm alive and kicking. Can't imagine when I hit the road a car came and roll over me. Tamade, I think I fly quite far leh, and now my left shoulder is a bit 'out of shape'.

Anyway I think you save my live that day. At that speed, I could not have made the turn. The bend is too acute. I could have strike the kerb across the road and landed on the carpark below, which I think would be even worse for me. So I think I was lucky to crash into you instead.

The bottomline is don't ride a bicycle without a proper braking system.

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Faze

 

The rain can't wash away my troubles, and the cold can't numb my fustration.

Eh... but hor, long time never got this kind of cool weather liao. Sleep at night even have to pull the blanket up to my neck.

After a roller coaster day for me yesterday, today ends quietly. But everything is becoming a drag to me. I want them to end now. Now!

Aiyoh, but then, one has to be realistic right? What is going to happen, happen lor. No need to kao bei kao bu. Just take it like a man.

Yeah, another cool night, though not as cool as previous night. Still, I like.

Somehow, I see her face when I close my eyes.

Jia lat.

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Twist

 

Everything is going fine, even though mistakes are made.

Wonders of wonders! Nobody caught the mistakes.

Then the whole shit came tumbling down.

I'm in deep shit, isn't it.

Monday, November 21, 2005

Valuation

Cost on steamboat dinner : $75

Time spent on dinner : 2 hours

Seeing my father sweating over the steamboat : immeasurable

Opportunity for whole family to eat dinner together : priceless

Missed

 

The prawn sandwich brigade? Tried to take pictures of my beautiful guppies for you guys to see, but they swim here swim there, swim very fast. I can only catch their shadows.

Need to brush up on my photo taking skills man, or how to snap pictures of biker chicks or hot babes who happen to whizzed past me? Like that their pictures will be blur blur one.

But then, the prawn looks good right? I'm fasinated by it's transparent body.

 

I miss her.

Sunday, November 20, 2005

There Is Only One

 

keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano keano

As a footballer, I admire his determination and fighting spirit, his leadership and loyalty.

There is only one keano.

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Listen To Me

 

If,one day someone dress up like this and appears on the television and says :

"To all the terrorists and would-be-terrorists, who like to use suicide bombings to kill innocent people, even your own brothers and sisters! Where do you think you are going? To hell! Stop your actions, or to hell you will go!"

I wonder how many will listen.

How many will think that it is a hoax?

Sidetrack: If anybody wants to hear the story of the tickets, can jio me to a nearby kopitiam and treat me teh. I may be tempted to tell you the whole story. 

Thursday, November 17, 2005

The Pedestrains, The Motorists, And The Right Of Way

You shall not pass!!!!!!!

 


Scenerio 1:

I am riding along the residential area.

Slowly.

I saw a man standing on the kerb.

He stepped out of the kerb just as I approached him. I have to swerve to avoid him.

Am I in trouble if I crash into him? 'Cos obviously he is not using his brain when he stepped out of the kerb.

Is he liable for my injuries if I got into an accident while avoiding him?

Scenerio 2:

I am riding in a residential area.

Slowly.

I saw an old man crossing the road.

I approached him more slowly, 'cos he is still crossing.

A joker behind me driving a big car honked, scaring the shit out of the old man.

And me too.

Am I guilty of road hogging?

Who is responsible if the joker whacked into me?

Please leave a comment if you know the answers.

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Dilbert In The House

 


 


 


I am such a bird.

I love dilbert.

Monday, November 14, 2005

Checkpoint

Whose life am I living for right now?

But is it always about me, Me, ME?

Sunday, November 13, 2005

Can You Help Me Find Cookie Monster?

This afternoon as I'm sitting in front of the computer chatting with oscar, cookie monster and doggy, suddenly, cookie monster just disappeared!

 


Seconds before cookie monster disappeared...

 


Where is cookie monster?

Dudes, take a break from whatever you are doing and help me look for him.

Saturday, November 12, 2005

A Day At The Beach

Changi Beach.

Yeah.

 


So, how big is the ship? How tall is the man? But one thing for sure, the water is deep...

 


Forget aout the bird flu shit man. All would not be happening if Man are more responsible to the environment. Still thinking that conserving nature is troublesome? You are signing your own death warrent dude. But this bird here will have none of your nonsense.

 


A beautiful plant on the sandy beach. Resilient.

 


A man having the sky as his blanket.

 


Look closely and you will see a pair of feelers, which is it's eyes! Menacing pincer though.

Spare a thought for the environment. Keep it clean.

Friday, November 11, 2005

Have you realise your potential in knowing gals?

Hooking up a gal has never been easier- result guaranteed if only you could take some time to continue on.

Recently when studying for me GE there is a section called Writing for Advertisement. After reading through some online guides I stumbled upon this article, which I think may be able to apply in some other area- chasing gal. If you are still reading now, I think the article has proven success in teaching to write an attention-grapping lead (first paragraph).

All sales begin with some form of advertising. To build sales, this advertising must be seen or heard by potential buyers (the gals), and cause them to react to the advertising in some way. The credit for the success, or the blame for the failure of almost all ads, reverts back to the ad itself (ie the guy himself).

Generally, the "ad writer"(he) wants the prospect (she) to do one of the following:

a) Visit the store to see and judge the product.
(Includes checking out on the guy’s behaviors by observing them secretly)

b) Phone for an appointment to hear the full sales presentation, or write for further information which amounts to the same thing.
(ie going out on a date with him)


In order to elicit the desired action from the prospect, all ads are written according to a simple "master formula" which is:
1) Attract the "attention" of your prospect. (uhoo..i am here)

2) "Interest" your prospect in the product (look I can do this, this and this ..)

3) Cause your prospect to "desire" the product (I promise you that I will make u happy.)

4) Demand "action" from the prospect. (Do you want to have…)


CLASSIFIED ADS- These small, relatively inexpensive ads, give the beginner an opportunity to advertise his product or service without losing his shirt if the ad doesn't pull or the people don't break his door down with demands for his product.
(Personalized message on msn can be classified under this type of Ads.)



Attract the "attention" of your prospect

Successful advertising headlines - in classified ads, your first three to five words serve as your headline - are written as promises, either implied or direct.

(Likewise the first 3 dates are the only chances to let the gal to have a good impression of you. If u still can’t fool…uhem... convince them by then, whatever good points you have will be render useless.)

"Interest" your prospect in the product

Once you have your reader's attention, the only way you are going to keep it, is by quickly and emphatically telling him what your product will do for him.
(After getting her attention, be sure to let her know what benefits you can deliver and what services you can offer. This is only half way thru selling yourself.)

Generally, his wants will fall into one of the following categories: Better health, more comfort, more money, more leisure time, more popularity, greater beauty, success and/or security.

(her wants wouldn’t make much of a difference rite.)


Cause your prospect to "desire" the product

The "desire" portion of your ad is where you present the facts of your product; create and justify your prospect's conviction, and cause him to demand "a piece of the action" for himself.

It's vitally necessary that you present "proven facts" about your product because survey results show that at least 80% of the people reading your ad - especially those reading it for the first time - will tend to question its authenticity.

(ya they are not totally convinced yet after seeing your car, house etc… This is where proven achievement in term of awards or friends’ testimonials comes in handy. Of course, the bank account is also another proven fact in black and white.)

So, the more facts you can present in the ad, the more credible your offer. People want facts as reasons, and/or excuses for buying a product - to justify to themselves and others, that they have not been "taken" by a slick copywriter. It has to assure him of his good judgment in the final decision to buy , and afford him a "safety net" in case anyone should question his decision to buy.

(Let them have a good reason to tell their friend why they chosen you and not taken by a sweet talker.)

Demand "action" from the prospect.

Lots of ads are beautiful, almost perfectly written, and quite convincing - yet they fail to ask for or demand action form the reader. If you want the reader to have your product, then tell him so and demand that he send his money now.

Unless you enjoy entertaining your prospects with your beautiful writing skills, always demand that he complete the sale now, by taking action now - by calling a telephone number and ordering, or by writing his check and rushing it to the post office.

Once you have got him on the hook, land him! Don't let him get away!


(Look for the right moment to ask for or rather demand for some sort of actions and I don’t mean literally. Ask her if she want to be with you. Try to hold her hands. Ask her to come over your place etc.

Once you have got her on the hook, laid her! Don't let her get away!)

So if u has successfully finished all this, I would conclude that the article is brilliant in teaching to write captivating advertisement.
The full article can be found at http://www.htmlshop.com/reports/r_attention_ads.asp

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Lest I Forget

Humans are often absentminded.

Because of the parameter, Time.

 


This hamster has been with me for about 3 years. It is long, for the life-span of a hamster. Before it is really gone, I took a picture.

 


The culprits.

The tickets have a weird story behind them. Weird, because I always smile whenever I think of it, even though it pains me.

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Signs Of Times

From the Straits Times -
MM's take on economy: 'We've never had it more promising'

*cough cough*

Oh.... so the elections are coming.

Be Inspired

People are greedy, don't they?

They want more. More money, more A's, more number 1, more reputation, more ________.

Many don't admit it. Some even deny it. But you know, I know.

Maybe a better word for greed is.......

.... hunger?

 


The chantings, the whistlings, the booings, the thunderous cheers, the singings, are still reverberating in my ears.

Sunday night I witness the most fantastic crowd in Old Trafford for how many years.

It will be a pity if I could not visit Old Trafford at least once in my life.

Eat some shit, those who look down on Manchester United.

Sunday, November 06, 2005

I Am The Dare Devil !!!

"I am the Dare Devil!" he said, with both of his hands waving in the air.

I miss khooster's jokes. Always makes me laugh.

I miss laughing.

Check out www.egglamps.com.

 


"I am Count Dicky from Xiangelila! Here you have to follow my rules. You have to let me poke you! Where? Anywhere!!!"

Wuahahahaha!!!

This dude has been keeping me amused for some time. Here's another one for those who feel bored after studying for exams...: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Goh.

......

Wuahahahaha!!!

Anyway, all the best for those going for exams. My spirit will be with you.

The Path With Thorns

When you saw a broad, straight road and a long windy road, which path will you choose to continue your journey?

Here's the catch: There is no free lunch.

 


When you had been criticised for the job that you are doing, even though you had put your heart and soul in it, that must have hurt.

Enemies are everywhere, ready to pounce on your mistakes, ridicule your ideas and beliefs, put scorn on your decisions.

Shit man. I'm becoming a pessimist.

Thursday, November 03, 2005

The Invisible Man

People are so busy with themselves that they don't know their own names. So off I am to entertain myself.

 

What the fuck!? Sometimes seeing is believing. Pity those dudes who refuse to open their eyes.

 

My friend had to entertain the monkey so that it will stay where it is to let me shoot her. Cute. Baby.

 

I tried to make some bird calls.. until I heard someone said "where is the monkey?"

I'm trying to drift through some difficult times while keeping busy. Obviously it is not working.

Tamade.