Woke up with throat pain yesterday morning..developed into tonsilitis by mid-afternoon..
Got a phone bill shock at night.. $574.03!! All thanks to international calls in Macau. $4 per minute!! Can't believe it...
Not in the mood to do anything right now..still nursing that heartbreak from the phone bill shock.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Shopping day
Hi guys!
Just got home awhile ago...Went to Ion in the afternoon for some shopping..Checked out the Lim Chee Guan branch there but all the pork bak kwa was SOLD OUT..boo...Bought some stuff from New Look..they're having sales again..cool.. 2 leggings for only $9.90..Great deal =) Did some online shopping at ASOS this morning too..Really in the mood for shopping today.
Met up with my parents at Orchard Central for dinner..my mother went for her pedicure session at Wax In The City..it's freaking difficult to get a slot..they're always fully booked cos they're over subscribed..Not gonna continue with them after our credit runs out. Dinner at Garuda Padang Cuisine was below average..the food today was kind of overcooked..Disappointing =(
Got my fav iced cocoa drink from Tully's Coffee to cheer me up.. *Yummy*
Till next time...Au revoir!
Just got home awhile ago...Went to Ion in the afternoon for some shopping..Checked out the Lim Chee Guan branch there but all the pork bak kwa was SOLD OUT..boo...Bought some stuff from New Look..they're having sales again..cool.. 2 leggings for only $9.90..Great deal =) Did some online shopping at ASOS this morning too..Really in the mood for shopping today.
Met up with my parents at Orchard Central for dinner..my mother went for her pedicure session at Wax In The City..it's freaking difficult to get a slot..they're always fully booked cos they're over subscribed..Not gonna continue with them after our credit runs out. Dinner at Garuda Padang Cuisine was below average..the food today was kind of overcooked..Disappointing =(
Got my fav iced cocoa drink from Tully's Coffee to cheer me up.. *Yummy*
Till next time...Au revoir!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Samsung Omnia II
After 3.5 hours of waiting/sighing/enduring my mother's grumbling/chasing of staff at Starhub@Cuppage ... FINALLY got served and got this:
SAMSUNG OMNIA II
Actually, I really didn't want to get a touch-screen phone cos I'm really a buttons person.. but there was really nothing else to get (and I'm Anti-iPhone...still don't get what's the iPhone craze about up till today...) and my mother wanted to renew her contract with a phone (her workplace prohibits the use of camera-phones so there's no point for her to get a phone) so I just took it anyway...
After fiddling with it for about 2 hours...I came to the conclusion that a touch-screen phone is not so bad afterall..It's quite easy to type/write with the stylus.
Had a quickbite at Ichiban Boshi with my mother and we proceeded to Plaza Singapura after that to change one of our set-top boxes to a HubStation...Finally..Can record stuff while we're out..Don't have to stay home to catch shows anymore! My father met us there and then we went to Takashimaya..Bought the latest copy of CHIC from Kino..Love this magazine cos it's full of substance and not advertisements unlike the other more established fashion magazines around. I hope it stays this way..Yes I understand that magazines need advertisements to keep them alive but there should be a good balance..Advertisements should NOT be on every other page.
Wanted to try out the Crystal Jade Korean Ginseng restaurant with my father but the queue was too long...got really tired of queueing up so we left.. Had Macs for dinner in the end. Reached home and watched Down With Love...a new Taiwanese drama showing on Channel U starring Jerry Yan and Ella from S.H.E. It's the typical kind of story where boy meets girl and starts out hating each other only to end up falling in love with each other.. Clichéd but I like it..haha..
Friday, February 5, 2010
A new start...
Hi everyone! Haven't blogged since the last entry in my old LiveJournal on August 10th, 2007. It has been 2years and 5months... Time flies..
Just checked the date which I created my LJ.. 27th July 2001! Gosh..that was like 9years ago man..almost a decade.. I'm OLD! Just had the sudden urge to start over..So here we are...a new home for my thoughts and feelings.. =)
Here's something from PravsTalk that I wanted to share in my very first entry here..Enjoy!
10 Principles for Peace of Mind
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.
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,20Forget, and march on. Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?.
Just checked the date which I created my LJ.. 27th July 2001! Gosh..that was like 9years ago man..almost a decade.. I'm OLD! Just had the sudden urge to start over..So here we are...a new home for my thoughts and feelings.. =)
Here's something from PravsTalk that I wanted to share in my very first entry here..Enjoy!
10 Principles for Peace of Mind
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.
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,20Forget, and march on. Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?.
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