Storm Riders review : I know~ Alot of you might have watched the movie but yesterday I went to watch the anticipated movie with my GF in GSC 1 Utama. Surprisingly the queue was not very long and we dont have to wait for long before getting our tickets.
Well, the movie was graphic intense I would say. Too much of graphic in fact. Looking at Aoran Kwok and Ekin starring Fung and Wan reminds me of the old day where I would sit infront of the television and watch their action series over and over again. It just marveled me how great an impact this movies plays in our childhood days. Back then Mr Toh would be seating in class acting all cool with his fingers crossed over his mouth occasionally grabbing Kar Lim who back then who was like a midget and still does look like one now by the head as a sparring partner (obviously you could see the size contrast immediately). Kok Hwee would be looking at some magazines and buying their miniature swords while the teacher was teaching mathematics. That was back then~
Back to the topic.. the movie was not as I expected. The story line was lame and the characters didnt talk much throughout the whole 1 hour and 40 minutes sequel. Especially Aoran Kwok who I suspect open his mouth less then 10 times. The whole movie was crappy even the fighting scenes was a great let down. This happens when the Pang brothers decided to rely to heavily on CGI`s instead of focusing on the story and characters. I still remember a part where our HK girl band Twins (dont quite remember what is the girls name) which plays the role of Ekin`s lover. She was being hit and in matrix style you could see her face started to crumbled up and drops of blood would be flying out of her mouth and I was like WTF~ Whats the point of showing this pretty lady face all wrinkled in pain IN SLOW MOTION?!
Would I recommend this movie to anyone else? Well No... Disappointed big time .
Next movie Im going to watch~ The Avatar. Yet another heavy intense graphic. Lets hope it would be worth my 2 hours and 30 minutes in the cinema.
Mnpl Co
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
new life, working life
Sorry readers, have not been really seating down and concentrating on my blog for a really long time. My sincere apologies, been so busy hanging out with friends and when im not, im too lazy to type. Well, the typing feeling just came to me today so I hope I will constantly keep my blog up to date.
I was once told by some friends that the moment we graduate is the moment we are unemployed. Well, I had a fair share of unemployment when I was in the UK and when all thing fails, I retreated back to my wonderful home country - Malaysia. The first 2 weeks of my stay in Malaysia has been busy busy busy. Hanging out with friends, eating all the local cuisine that I missed so much. But at the same time I was sending out my CV`s to numerous companies and also at the same time I was attending for loads and loads of interview. I rejected a few because it was not the job I was looking for or the pay offered to me was what I deemed on the low side. Until one fine day, I was called for an interview by Gluco and Albert Wine and Spirits. Both of the interview I went for was really interesting but I have to admit that Gluco was one of the hardest and challenging interview I have encountered so far. The company was offering me a really good working experience and I think I would really love to work for the company if it is not for Albert Wine and Spirit (AWS) who offered me a better pay =P not to mention that it is just a stone throw away from my house which means NO transportation fees incurred. Well, both companies offered me a job and its quite obvious I chose AWS over Gluco solely because it is located just the next "taman" from my house.
I entered AWS as a Marketing Coodinator and my direct manager is a really nice chap which has spend over 10 years abroad in the US and recently came back to be with his family. Working for AWS is a real challenge for me because it requires you to consume alot of alcoholic drinks. If you have known me personally you would have been thinking what is Marvin doing in a alcoholic company?! He cant DRINK to save his life! Well, very true... On my very first day I was brought for wine tasting and was trained the art of tasting wine and I was feeling tipsy after a glass of 40% wine. It was embarrassing ~ My face went tomato red instantly ..
As I enter the 2nd week of working life, all seem well. I cant complaint much on this job but at times it can get really boring and I would be surfing the internet aimlessly. Recently I was handed a project, and Im really looking forward to complete the project in the best possible manner I could. Hopefully i`ll get compliments for that. haha.
Well, thats all for now folks. I`ll be heading off for a YUM CHA session with my mates pretty soon. I`ll keep you guys updated ok? Hopefully ~~
I was once told by some friends that the moment we graduate is the moment we are unemployed. Well, I had a fair share of unemployment when I was in the UK and when all thing fails, I retreated back to my wonderful home country - Malaysia. The first 2 weeks of my stay in Malaysia has been busy busy busy. Hanging out with friends, eating all the local cuisine that I missed so much. But at the same time I was sending out my CV`s to numerous companies and also at the same time I was attending for loads and loads of interview. I rejected a few because it was not the job I was looking for or the pay offered to me was what I deemed on the low side. Until one fine day, I was called for an interview by Gluco and Albert Wine and Spirits. Both of the interview I went for was really interesting but I have to admit that Gluco was one of the hardest and challenging interview I have encountered so far. The company was offering me a really good working experience and I think I would really love to work for the company if it is not for Albert Wine and Spirit (AWS) who offered me a better pay =P not to mention that it is just a stone throw away from my house which means NO transportation fees incurred. Well, both companies offered me a job and its quite obvious I chose AWS over Gluco solely because it is located just the next "taman" from my house.
I entered AWS as a Marketing Coodinator and my direct manager is a really nice chap which has spend over 10 years abroad in the US and recently came back to be with his family. Working for AWS is a real challenge for me because it requires you to consume alot of alcoholic drinks. If you have known me personally you would have been thinking what is Marvin doing in a alcoholic company?! He cant DRINK to save his life! Well, very true... On my very first day I was brought for wine tasting and was trained the art of tasting wine and I was feeling tipsy after a glass of 40% wine. It was embarrassing ~ My face went tomato red instantly ..
As I enter the 2nd week of working life, all seem well. I cant complaint much on this job but at times it can get really boring and I would be surfing the internet aimlessly. Recently I was handed a project, and Im really looking forward to complete the project in the best possible manner I could. Hopefully i`ll get compliments for that. haha.
Well, thats all for now folks. I`ll be heading off for a YUM CHA session with my mates pretty soon. I`ll keep you guys updated ok? Hopefully ~~
Saturday, October 31, 2009
feelings for UK
Dear UK,
The very first time I met you, I find you really attractive. My lonely heart at the time was filled with you and because of this, it have kept me going. This was on the 11th of September 2008. Days passed and you brought great joy into my heart.. my feelings for you grew stronger for you each passing day.
Through you I have met wonderful friends. GREAT friends in fact. Friends that I would not trade the world for. They say that you wont know what is most important to you until you have loose them. Well, I find this very untrue. I cant imagine my life without my dear friends in the UK which brought uncountable happiness to my life and each of them plays a significant role in my heart. Leaving them in UK was really really really hard for me. Even now as I am writing this in Malaysia, the little heart of mine was wishing that I was in the UK accompanying my friends. Drinking together, hugging them, travelling together and above all seeing their happy faces which glows like a fire in my heart. Therefore, I treasure every minute I have with my friends and I truly hope and pray that they would be always happy.
Dear UK. Thank you for bringing them into my life, thank you for giving me experiences that made me a better person. Thank you for everything... I will never forget the wonderful and romantic 1 year I have with you. I love you.
My dear beloved friends in the UK. I want you to know at this very moment I am thinking of every single one of you and thank you for making my stay there an incredible magical experience.
To 34 St Paul Street North - You have been really caring, a bunch of nice people that I grew really fond with. You people has been with me when I am down, have been with me when I am happy, have been with me when I am crazy and the best part is that you know me really well. We have been through both hard times and happy times together which made our relationship unique. We spend so much time together till I regard you friends as part of my family.
To 22 Hungerford Street - This is a really special house. The house consist of my dear brother of a different mother, a vampire, a long time friend, a "blue" material addicted guy, and a shy but at the same time outspoken friend. You are all dearly missed. We spend a year together and seeing all of you doing stupid stuff made my day. Especially my bro, we did some stupid stuff and you wasted me couple of times. I cant ever forget you guys even I wanted to. The video was awwweessoommme!! ~ The Marvin Effect. I cant wait to get my hands on it. Love you ppl
Hardwick - Both of you came to UK and I remembered driving both of you for pool after a long drive from Weymouth. You rock in pool and the other rock in dancing and boy im impressed with you when you were drunk. Talking some language I have never heard of. But It was a whopping great time I have with you people. Keep up the good work, going church every sunday and Im really sad to leave you people when I was just about to get to know you better. thank you for the video too!!
Opposite Hardwick loner - Living alone in the beginning can be hard but hey! You are a really big nice person. Friendly and kind. I really do appreciate your help alot for helping me purchase the tickets. I am so going to miss your lectures in sexology. You are a really great person and I want to hug you so badly.
Bernard, Alice, Amanda and Steph`s house - Well, what can I say. Hope to see you soon in the near future as we are heading to the same country. All the best in convincing her to join you there. I was really shocked when I hear your life plan man! Keep to your plan~ Take good care of everyone, your the only "batang" there. All of you are dearly missed.
Hui Bee n B Peng house- My first few weeks in the UK was lonely but with you people, made my stay there an enjoyable one week. Bringing us out to the shops, buying stuff and making sure all of us fit in well was something that I admired both of you for. Good luck in your master`s and all the best in your careers.
Jocelyn house - 2 lovely ladies living under the same roof which makes the house lovely. Have seen your video clip and I am happy to receive it. Working and studying part time is challenging but both of you take it on with ease. Respect. So.. take good care of yourself.
Monsoon house - Almost all the new students are staying there. Thank you so much for you video!! love the wonderful smiles. It is a really shame I do not time to hang out with you people. I am so going to miss you all.. little one, gary, Eddie, Ryan, Shu Wei, Emily and house. sigh~ All the best in your studies.
Last but not least. 24 Brunswick Street - Something magical happened. You people just came to the UK not too long but Its like something special happened with us and before I know it I was really close with you ppl. Thank you for keeping me company to everywhere. Will be missing the way you eat, the way you talk. Will be missing the sporting person, the hate sports type. You ppl have a special place in my heart.
one more very important bunch of people. For you dear friends who send me off in Heathrow Airport! I am really touched. Thank you so much for coming all the way and meeting me up in London. Please do keep in touch and I will really miss you bunch of nice people.
All my friends that I left. UK will not be the UK that I know without you. It is you people in Uk that made a difference. Love you people.
The very first time I met you, I find you really attractive. My lonely heart at the time was filled with you and because of this, it have kept me going. This was on the 11th of September 2008. Days passed and you brought great joy into my heart.. my feelings for you grew stronger for you each passing day.
Through you I have met wonderful friends. GREAT friends in fact. Friends that I would not trade the world for. They say that you wont know what is most important to you until you have loose them. Well, I find this very untrue. I cant imagine my life without my dear friends in the UK which brought uncountable happiness to my life and each of them plays a significant role in my heart. Leaving them in UK was really really really hard for me. Even now as I am writing this in Malaysia, the little heart of mine was wishing that I was in the UK accompanying my friends. Drinking together, hugging them, travelling together and above all seeing their happy faces which glows like a fire in my heart. Therefore, I treasure every minute I have with my friends and I truly hope and pray that they would be always happy.
Dear UK. Thank you for bringing them into my life, thank you for giving me experiences that made me a better person. Thank you for everything... I will never forget the wonderful and romantic 1 year I have with you. I love you.
My dear beloved friends in the UK. I want you to know at this very moment I am thinking of every single one of you and thank you for making my stay there an incredible magical experience.
To 34 St Paul Street North - You have been really caring, a bunch of nice people that I grew really fond with. You people has been with me when I am down, have been with me when I am happy, have been with me when I am crazy and the best part is that you know me really well. We have been through both hard times and happy times together which made our relationship unique. We spend so much time together till I regard you friends as part of my family.
To 22 Hungerford Street - This is a really special house. The house consist of my dear brother of a different mother, a vampire, a long time friend, a "blue" material addicted guy, and a shy but at the same time outspoken friend. You are all dearly missed. We spend a year together and seeing all of you doing stupid stuff made my day. Especially my bro, we did some stupid stuff and you wasted me couple of times. I cant ever forget you guys even I wanted to. The video was awwweessoommme!! ~ The Marvin Effect. I cant wait to get my hands on it. Love you ppl
Hardwick - Both of you came to UK and I remembered driving both of you for pool after a long drive from Weymouth. You rock in pool and the other rock in dancing and boy im impressed with you when you were drunk. Talking some language I have never heard of. But It was a whopping great time I have with you people. Keep up the good work, going church every sunday and Im really sad to leave you people when I was just about to get to know you better. thank you for the video too!!
Opposite Hardwick loner - Living alone in the beginning can be hard but hey! You are a really big nice person. Friendly and kind. I really do appreciate your help alot for helping me purchase the tickets. I am so going to miss your lectures in sexology. You are a really great person and I want to hug you so badly.
Bernard, Alice, Amanda and Steph`s house - Well, what can I say. Hope to see you soon in the near future as we are heading to the same country. All the best in convincing her to join you there. I was really shocked when I hear your life plan man! Keep to your plan~ Take good care of everyone, your the only "batang" there. All of you are dearly missed.
Hui Bee n B Peng house- My first few weeks in the UK was lonely but with you people, made my stay there an enjoyable one week. Bringing us out to the shops, buying stuff and making sure all of us fit in well was something that I admired both of you for. Good luck in your master`s and all the best in your careers.
Jocelyn house - 2 lovely ladies living under the same roof which makes the house lovely. Have seen your video clip and I am happy to receive it. Working and studying part time is challenging but both of you take it on with ease. Respect. So.. take good care of yourself.
Monsoon house - Almost all the new students are staying there. Thank you so much for you video!! love the wonderful smiles. It is a really shame I do not time to hang out with you people. I am so going to miss you all.. little one, gary, Eddie, Ryan, Shu Wei, Emily and house. sigh~ All the best in your studies.
Last but not least. 24 Brunswick Street - Something magical happened. You people just came to the UK not too long but Its like something special happened with us and before I know it I was really close with you ppl. Thank you for keeping me company to everywhere. Will be missing the way you eat, the way you talk. Will be missing the sporting person, the hate sports type. You ppl have a special place in my heart.
one more very important bunch of people. For you dear friends who send me off in Heathrow Airport! I am really touched. Thank you so much for coming all the way and meeting me up in London. Please do keep in touch and I will really miss you bunch of nice people.
All my friends that I left. UK will not be the UK that I know without you. It is you people in Uk that made a difference. Love you people.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Arrival of Z5500 Digital
3rd September 2009, a knocked came on my door in the evening. I dragged my sleepy feet to the door and opened it praying that it is not any of those door to door salesmen or I swear i`ll slam the door right on their face. Well well, I was surprised when I saw an UPS truck parked right in front of my house.. immediately the image of my ordered Z5500 Digital from Logitech flashed through my mind. And I was right! The UPS man opened the vehicle door and carried a huge box with the name Logitech printed over it. I was so so so excited. My speakers has finally arrived. I quickly signed the form and carried my precious treasure straight into my room without even thanking the man (too excited I guess).
The moment I opened the box.. LO and Behold the speakers were all bubble wrapped and was pleading me to open them up. Obviously, I complied without hesitation. There were a total of 5 speakers and 1 big subwoofer. A centre piece, front left, front right, rear left and rear right~ My first surround sound speakers. Oh~ did I mentioned it has a 2 years warranty which is really awesome. After 30 minutes of figuring and setting up my speakers I noticed that there is an adapter missing. Well Logitech did not provide that adapter so I planned in running to the nearest electrical shop to get it - a "Y" adapter it was called. I changed my clothes and ran out because it was nearly 5pm, and stores in the UK close around that time. Mother nature was against me that time, it was raining cats and dogs outside. Determined to get my speakers up and blasting I grabbed my 1 pound umbrella and headed off to town. I really should have invested in a better umbrella, the wind was so strong it blew my umbrella off~ Well almost...
I went to the nearest shop and they do not sell such adapter, so I hurried of to Curry`s to ask and to my dismay they too do not sell. But the sales assistant was kind enough to refer me to a shop named "Maplin" .. Well I do not know where on earth is this Maplin but he did gave me some directions which was not really useful. So there I was stranded in the middle of a heavy rain with a lousy umbrella with no sense of direction on where to proceed. After 45 minutes of walking and asking around I finally found my store. THank god I found what I was looking for in that shop. After paying with my debit card I rushed back and setup my speakers.
It powered up for the very first time and I was on Cloud nine when I hear the quality of music that was produced. Music was crystal clear... the Bass was astonishing good. I could tear my house down if I ever put it on maximum volume... Well, I am really satisfied with the speakers and so far no complaints...
For your pleasure.. I have uploaded some photo for you readers.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Optimum Part 2
Well.. since that Optimum agreed to pay my transportation fees I decided to go regardless the ridiculous amount. The journey was a 4 hours train ride to Haywards Heath, I have to say that this is a really long period of time I have to spent on the train because if I travel by car it would take just 2.5 hours. BUMMER I dont have a car here.
So after planning my trip properly I was off.. waking up at 8am and heading to the train station for the 9.30am train to Haywards Heath. I checked my schedule printed out and was shocked that I would have to go to London first before taking the underground train to Farrington station and board another train to Haywards Heath. As the train left Cheltenham train station I was in a really joyous mood, staying positive and listening to my songs on my phone. 40 minutes pass and all of a sudden the train stopped. Initially I thought it is just some minor technical problem that the train is experiencing. So i sat back and relax waiting for the train to start moving. 15 minutes passed and my patience was running low, then I heard an announcement saying that the stupid train is experiencing some major technical problem and could not proceed. I thought to myself.. GREAT!! Im due for an interview soon and the train just will not move and inch. An hour pass and the train has yet to move, people were getting really anxious and to make matter worst, we were stuck in some valley where mobile signal was flat. So.. there I was stuck in the middle of no where, due for an important interview with no signal to call the company relating my situation. Perfecto~!!
Fortunately the in the train there was a phone that we could use to contact the outside world relating the incident. Thank god the company understood my situation and I have to reschedule my interview with the company on another day. Well.. being stuck in train was not too bad when the train service announced that the buffet area will be providing free food and drinks to customers. So I was happily helping myself to big servings of chips and juice. After a three and half ordeal another train came to our rescue. The rescue train pushed our train to the next nearest station which is Stroud. Upon arriving Stroud we were told by the train manager that the train will be moving at 10 miles per hour to the next station for repair therefore he suggested that we take the bus to the next station which is faster. So hundreds of people from the train went to the bus stop where several buses were waiting for us to transport us to the next station.
It was a 30 minute bus ride to the next station where we will have to board alternatives train services to our destination. Since my interview was cancelled due to the massive delay I decided to head back to Cheltenham. What a day... when I arrive at Cheltenham it was already 7pm. A day well spent waiting for trains. Simply marvellous! Thank god the train service refunded the full price of my tickets and compensated an additional 20pounds for the trouble caused. I would say it was unexpected treat for me. Good customer service by First Great Western company. But hopefully I would not experience such a thing again.
For your information my next interview with Optimum went well and the manager was very friendly. All that is left for me now is keep my finger crossed hoping that no other better candidate would apply for the job.... AMEN.
So after planning my trip properly I was off.. waking up at 8am and heading to the train station for the 9.30am train to Haywards Heath. I checked my schedule printed out and was shocked that I would have to go to London first before taking the underground train to Farrington station and board another train to Haywards Heath. As the train left Cheltenham train station I was in a really joyous mood, staying positive and listening to my songs on my phone. 40 minutes pass and all of a sudden the train stopped. Initially I thought it is just some minor technical problem that the train is experiencing. So i sat back and relax waiting for the train to start moving. 15 minutes passed and my patience was running low, then I heard an announcement saying that the stupid train is experiencing some major technical problem and could not proceed. I thought to myself.. GREAT!! Im due for an interview soon and the train just will not move and inch. An hour pass and the train has yet to move, people were getting really anxious and to make matter worst, we were stuck in some valley where mobile signal was flat. So.. there I was stuck in the middle of no where, due for an important interview with no signal to call the company relating my situation. Perfecto~!!
Fortunately the in the train there was a phone that we could use to contact the outside world relating the incident. Thank god the company understood my situation and I have to reschedule my interview with the company on another day. Well.. being stuck in train was not too bad when the train service announced that the buffet area will be providing free food and drinks to customers. So I was happily helping myself to big servings of chips and juice. After a three and half ordeal another train came to our rescue. The rescue train pushed our train to the next nearest station which is Stroud. Upon arriving Stroud we were told by the train manager that the train will be moving at 10 miles per hour to the next station for repair therefore he suggested that we take the bus to the next station which is faster. So hundreds of people from the train went to the bus stop where several buses were waiting for us to transport us to the next station.
It was a 30 minute bus ride to the next station where we will have to board alternatives train services to our destination. Since my interview was cancelled due to the massive delay I decided to head back to Cheltenham. What a day... when I arrive at Cheltenham it was already 7pm. A day well spent waiting for trains. Simply marvellous! Thank god the train service refunded the full price of my tickets and compensated an additional 20pounds for the trouble caused. I would say it was unexpected treat for me. Good customer service by First Great Western company. But hopefully I would not experience such a thing again.
For your information my next interview with Optimum went well and the manager was very friendly. All that is left for me now is keep my finger crossed hoping that no other better candidate would apply for the job.... AMEN.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Optimum Part 1
Looking back, it has been really some time since I updated my blog. Sometime I just dont have the patient and mood to blog, my bad. I`ll see to it that I frequently update my blog. Well, life has been really a stand still so far. I have been frequently looking for jobs and have narrowed down to a company - Optimum Consultancy.
Allow me to elaborate on my experience with the company. I first heard of the company through a referral by my Uni lecturer, Martin Mynn. It seems that according to him, Optimum has some connections or collaborations with the University. Well~ thats not important. Back to the story.. I sent my CV to Martin for him to forward to the company and he arranged an interview session for me with the company in Cheltenham. My first interview with Optimum Consultancy was with Mr John. He was a really friendly person and the interview went well. I learned that I would not be based in Cheltenham instead a place called Haywards Heath in Sussex. The company has 2 branches which is in Cheltenham and Haywards Heath. The HQ is located in London.
Of course I would hope that my job will be based in Cheltenham. After all my friends are all here, it would be really sad to leave them, but I have to put my priority right.
Now, you might wonder why my interview was in Cheltenham while I am suppose to be based in Haywards Heath. To be frank.. I dont even know. But Mr.John said that he would forward my CV to the branch in Sussex and promised to get back to me within 3 days. I got impatient on the 5th day and called the Mr John regarding my application progress and he said that the manager in Haywards Heath was really busy and promised yet again to call me upon obtaining information. 2 days pass and I still have not heard from him. Feeling really disturbed and unrest I called and yet again has been told to wait. I was feeling really depressed and decided to take matter into my own hands...
I went to Mr. Google for help and asked him for some information regarding the company and manage to get hold of the contact number for Optimum Consultacy (Haywards Heath branch). I immediately called the company thinking if your not coming to me i`ll freaking come to you then!! I guess the manager of that branch was kinda shocked when he received this unexpected call from me. I tried to make my conversation as formal as possible maintaining calm and trying not to sound desperate in getting the job (which I am desperate) and getting an answer from him whether does he want to hire me or not. Well, it went well and he asked me to come over to Haywards Heath for a 2nd interview and he would want me to look around the place and working environment because i`ll be relocating there.. to be continued
Coming up next - find out how I rejected the interview 2 hours before due time and the disastrous journey I encounter
Allow me to elaborate on my experience with the company. I first heard of the company through a referral by my Uni lecturer, Martin Mynn. It seems that according to him, Optimum has some connections or collaborations with the University. Well~ thats not important. Back to the story.. I sent my CV to Martin for him to forward to the company and he arranged an interview session for me with the company in Cheltenham. My first interview with Optimum Consultancy was with Mr John. He was a really friendly person and the interview went well. I learned that I would not be based in Cheltenham instead a place called Haywards Heath in Sussex. The company has 2 branches which is in Cheltenham and Haywards Heath. The HQ is located in London.
Of course I would hope that my job will be based in Cheltenham. After all my friends are all here, it would be really sad to leave them, but I have to put my priority right.
Now, you might wonder why my interview was in Cheltenham while I am suppose to be based in Haywards Heath. To be frank.. I dont even know. But Mr.John said that he would forward my CV to the branch in Sussex and promised to get back to me within 3 days. I got impatient on the 5th day and called the Mr John regarding my application progress and he said that the manager in Haywards Heath was really busy and promised yet again to call me upon obtaining information. 2 days pass and I still have not heard from him. Feeling really disturbed and unrest I called and yet again has been told to wait. I was feeling really depressed and decided to take matter into my own hands...
I went to Mr. Google for help and asked him for some information regarding the company and manage to get hold of the contact number for Optimum Consultacy (Haywards Heath branch). I immediately called the company thinking if your not coming to me i`ll freaking come to you then!! I guess the manager of that branch was kinda shocked when he received this unexpected call from me. I tried to make my conversation as formal as possible maintaining calm and trying not to sound desperate in getting the job (which I am desperate) and getting an answer from him whether does he want to hire me or not. Well, it went well and he asked me to come over to Haywards Heath for a 2nd interview and he would want me to look around the place and working environment because i`ll be relocating there.. to be continued
Coming up next - find out how I rejected the interview 2 hours before due time and the disastrous journey I encounter
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Dilemma of My LIFE
For every action taken will generate an equal opposing reaction. I asked myself why does god give me such harsh decisions to make in my life. I find myself going no where with this questions and Im really depressed about it. Such life changing decision falls down to me and I dont think I am capable of handling such pressure..
Finishing my studies I want to get a full time job in the UK to gain some work experience and mainly to clear my study loans before heading back to Malaysia. Only GOD knows the pain im going through not being able to go back so soon. On top of that, the pain was not alone for me to bear. My dear girlfriend in Malaysia is going through a roller coaster experience in life thus testing our relationship to the limit. Not knowing when i`ll be going back to her side breaks my heart. Countless time we have argued over this matter, countless time tears roled down her cheek, countless time I felt so lost, countless time I have acted calm but in fact im not. Giving her the support needed to stay strong I have to be strong
I was once reminded by my parents that in order to obtain permanent resident in Canada I would have to stay in Canada for 2 years out of 5 years. I never wanted to be PR in Canada, I never wanted to migrate, I never wanted to leave Malaysia, I never asked for this. Staying in the UK has used up 1 year, leaving me with a remaining 4 years time period in which I have to stay 2 years in Canada. My heart is divided into two. I was contemplating whether to continue job hunting in UK and then proceed back to Malaysia forgoing my PR status in Canada or should I go to Canada now and get a job fulfilling my 2 years stay. I dearly missed Malaysia so much it hurts to even think about it...
I do not want to go through such harsh decisions.. I do not want to leave my girlfriend back in Malaysia going through a really hard time with me, its not fair for her.. I do not want to dissapoint my parents my forgoing my PR status in Canada.. Im in a Dilemma. A Dilemma that haunts me over and over again making me weaker each time
Finishing my studies I want to get a full time job in the UK to gain some work experience and mainly to clear my study loans before heading back to Malaysia. Only GOD knows the pain im going through not being able to go back so soon. On top of that, the pain was not alone for me to bear. My dear girlfriend in Malaysia is going through a roller coaster experience in life thus testing our relationship to the limit. Not knowing when i`ll be going back to her side breaks my heart. Countless time we have argued over this matter, countless time tears roled down her cheek, countless time I felt so lost, countless time I have acted calm but in fact im not. Giving her the support needed to stay strong I have to be strong
I was once reminded by my parents that in order to obtain permanent resident in Canada I would have to stay in Canada for 2 years out of 5 years. I never wanted to be PR in Canada, I never wanted to migrate, I never wanted to leave Malaysia, I never asked for this. Staying in the UK has used up 1 year, leaving me with a remaining 4 years time period in which I have to stay 2 years in Canada. My heart is divided into two. I was contemplating whether to continue job hunting in UK and then proceed back to Malaysia forgoing my PR status in Canada or should I go to Canada now and get a job fulfilling my 2 years stay. I dearly missed Malaysia so much it hurts to even think about it...
I do not want to go through such harsh decisions.. I do not want to leave my girlfriend back in Malaysia going through a really hard time with me, its not fair for her.. I do not want to dissapoint my parents my forgoing my PR status in Canada.. Im in a Dilemma. A Dilemma that haunts me over and over again making me weaker each time
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Life after studies
9th of June, the official day where the results of my Uni is being announced. Well, after seeing the results, I was pondering on my next move in life. I have been studying throughout my whole entire life, yearning to have a break, eager to work, eager to just stop studying has been something I look forward to. I still cant believe how time flies and its time for me to move on in life, entering into a whole new world. I was stunned just by the thought of it, and suddenly felt that studying was not too bad afterall. A goal for the past 21 years of my life has been always to obtain good results has came to an end. A new goal has to be set and being thrown out to face the cruel world seems scary.
I was thinking of pursuing Masters, to improve myself better in this competitive world or take up some other professional qualifications. But deep down in me, the other reason is to go back into the comfort zone.. a zone I have lived my whole entire life in. A life of studying. However, due to some contstraints it was not possible for me to do just that for the time being. So, ready or not! Working life here I COME!!
Now, the most frustrating part of working is applying. I have sent countless CV`s, cover letters to countless companies that is hiring. I have spend the whole evening filling up stupid application forms to companies and explaining why they have to hire me bla bla bla. But wait, it doesnt ends here. I have to wait a few weeks for the companies to reply and the only reply I have recieved so far was letter of rejection. GOD im frustrated with them!! Not a single company would be kind enough to meet me in person and let me sell myself! Curse the recession! Curse the economy! Curse why on earth are they not hiring international fresh grads. With the current economy downturn made my job hunt a disastrous one. All I want is a descent job with a descent pay to gain as much experience I could before heading back to Malaysia. It looks like im playing a little game of hide and seek with the companies. Their hiding and im seeking.. sigh
I was thinking of pursuing Masters, to improve myself better in this competitive world or take up some other professional qualifications. But deep down in me, the other reason is to go back into the comfort zone.. a zone I have lived my whole entire life in. A life of studying. However, due to some contstraints it was not possible for me to do just that for the time being. So, ready or not! Working life here I COME!!
Now, the most frustrating part of working is applying. I have sent countless CV`s, cover letters to countless companies that is hiring. I have spend the whole evening filling up stupid application forms to companies and explaining why they have to hire me bla bla bla. But wait, it doesnt ends here. I have to wait a few weeks for the companies to reply and the only reply I have recieved so far was letter of rejection. GOD im frustrated with them!! Not a single company would be kind enough to meet me in person and let me sell myself! Curse the recession! Curse the economy! Curse why on earth are they not hiring international fresh grads. With the current economy downturn made my job hunt a disastrous one. All I want is a descent job with a descent pay to gain as much experience I could before heading back to Malaysia. It looks like im playing a little game of hide and seek with the companies. Their hiding and im seeking.. sigh
Monday, June 1, 2009
Destiny
Well, I guess its time for me to start blogging. It has been quite some time since I blogged, reason = lazy! Shame on me...
For some reasons the word "destiny" kept flashing in my mind. I see it in movies, lyrics, communications. People says things happen because it is destined to happen. You are destined to be something because your life has been written on a book and the end is always the same no matter how hard you try changing it. Why some people end up being successfull? some failure, some happy, some depressed, some good, some evil, some hated, some loved, some alive and some dead. For a long time in chinese cultures, we beleived that even before you are born, you are destined for certain things. The gods have our destiny planned and people often would want to know their destiny creating people called "mediums" that said to have the ability to see your destiny by communicating with the gods.
They say destiny is everything. Who you are, who you love is predetermined. I think destiny doesnt exist. There is no such a thing called "destiny". All men have choices and the choice they make will determine the future. Life is a story book only the pages are blank. We pen our tale. If you truly believe that you write your own tale.. the ending is up to you. No one can predetermine your life, not even the gods.
I am my Destiny, my destiny is at my will.
For some reasons the word "destiny" kept flashing in my mind. I see it in movies, lyrics, communications. People says things happen because it is destined to happen. You are destined to be something because your life has been written on a book and the end is always the same no matter how hard you try changing it. Why some people end up being successfull? some failure, some happy, some depressed, some good, some evil, some hated, some loved, some alive and some dead. For a long time in chinese cultures, we beleived that even before you are born, you are destined for certain things. The gods have our destiny planned and people often would want to know their destiny creating people called "mediums" that said to have the ability to see your destiny by communicating with the gods.
They say destiny is everything. Who you are, who you love is predetermined. I think destiny doesnt exist. There is no such a thing called "destiny". All men have choices and the choice they make will determine the future. Life is a story book only the pages are blank. We pen our tale. If you truly believe that you write your own tale.. the ending is up to you. No one can predetermine your life, not even the gods.
I am my Destiny, my destiny is at my will.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
lost ?
clock is ticking showing 3.30am, most people have slept but I am wide awake. Seating on my bed with my laptop on my lap while listening to some music. Life seems to stand still, time is passing by as I looked at it helplessly. What are u doing with your life? Are you living it?
I have no direction, no resources. There are so many things that has to be done, so many dreams to achieve but everything came to a halt. What is my next move? Curse recession! I want to get on with life. I want to hold dreams in the palm of my hand. I need an opportunity. Someone once told me that opportunity are meant to be created. I have yet to find the wisdom and enlightment...
So many things to do, so many things to try, so many things to experience, so many places to go.
~End~
I have no direction, no resources. There are so many things that has to be done, so many dreams to achieve but everything came to a halt. What is my next move? Curse recession! I want to get on with life. I want to hold dreams in the palm of my hand. I need an opportunity. Someone once told me that opportunity are meant to be created. I have yet to find the wisdom and enlightment...
So many things to do, so many things to try, so many things to experience, so many places to go.
~End~
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Spam
Tomorrow and tomorrow... how many tomorrow is there for you? No one ever knows how many tomorrow is there unless your planning on commiting suicide then probably you`ll know ^^P .
What im trying to say is the future is unpredictable. Of course that is why we plan. Plan to do soemthing at a certain time to achieve a certain objective but how often does things goes according to plan? Circumstances, environment changes and we sometime find ourselves off track.. off the plan route. That is why we humans have a wonderful gift called adaptation. Adaptation allowed us to survive; a very important element in life is adaptation. WHy? Take for example the almighty dinasours that once roam the surface of the earth was wiped out because of the failure to adapt. Strong animals like them became extinct!
So often we find ourselves in circumstances and in the midst of a change for the worst. What do we do? We adapt... It changes us, transform us. That is why human has been dominant in this world. We make fire, we defend, we hunt, we create, we invent... we adapt and make the world a better place to live in.
What im trying to say is the future is unpredictable. Of course that is why we plan. Plan to do soemthing at a certain time to achieve a certain objective but how often does things goes according to plan? Circumstances, environment changes and we sometime find ourselves off track.. off the plan route. That is why we humans have a wonderful gift called adaptation. Adaptation allowed us to survive; a very important element in life is adaptation. WHy? Take for example the almighty dinasours that once roam the surface of the earth was wiped out because of the failure to adapt. Strong animals like them became extinct!
So often we find ourselves in circumstances and in the midst of a change for the worst. What do we do? We adapt... It changes us, transform us. That is why human has been dominant in this world. We make fire, we defend, we hunt, we create, we invent... we adapt and make the world a better place to live in.
Monday, May 11, 2009
the end of a road and a beginning of another
Sun was shinning brightly down, the sky is blue and the birds are flying around happily. People passing me.. I smiled and observe my environmnet. I can see the ice cream seller selling ice creams to children which happily licking on this beautiful day. The flowers are full bloomed. People from all walks of life on the street. A moment of silence, as i slowly came to realize I have just finished my last exam. I finished my studies.. I was feeling both happy and sad. Amazing? Unique!
God knows what im feeling. I want to shout for joy and cry with pain. Make sense? I bet it doenst... goodness. i dont know what im typing now. Tell you what.. im just going to type everything that i feel like typing. So.. this may not make any sense to you. i apologise for that.
I saw an e-mail, a mail from home, i was touched by the effort of my loved ones. I will do all my best to make your effort worth while. Happy because i have finish my studies.. sad because im going to survive on my own from now onwards. Joining the working force very soon and with gods blessing i pray i will make it big. The world is both cruel and beautiful and I intend to make my life beautiful. Make my life worth living... make it grand.
Not looking back anymore, i want to feel the beauty of life and experience things beyond imagination. Its the beginning of a journey... an adventure which only me will decide the outcome and whatever outcome i would want it will be realized. What is the key to a happy life? Have i found it? Have you found it? Has anyone found it? I despise beings for going down and dragging others with it. I despise beings that hurt my friends. I despise the cruel people on the surface of the earth.... I cant say i have been throught alot and i cant say i have been through little.
Have u ever wonder what lies beyond the horizon? what lies beyond the creation of beings? What lies beyond characters? What lies beyond success? People changes as the environment changes. It evolves and blend.. Somethings changes and somethings will always remain the same. I want to tell you that dont be stupid. I know "it" and "it" is not good, "it" is smart in deception and "it" has lost my respect. Such things are meant for human to discover only throught the hardway. Experience it and enjoy the moment.. dont fall and don get hurt.
Time passes as things begin to mutate.. technology, social, politics, economy, disease, weather. I cant help but notice the wonders of this mutation. Some for the better and most for the worst. Everything that begin must have an end. It is a law, a law that cant be denied..
God knows what im feeling. I want to shout for joy and cry with pain. Make sense? I bet it doenst... goodness. i dont know what im typing now. Tell you what.. im just going to type everything that i feel like typing. So.. this may not make any sense to you. i apologise for that.
I saw an e-mail, a mail from home, i was touched by the effort of my loved ones. I will do all my best to make your effort worth while. Happy because i have finish my studies.. sad because im going to survive on my own from now onwards. Joining the working force very soon and with gods blessing i pray i will make it big. The world is both cruel and beautiful and I intend to make my life beautiful. Make my life worth living... make it grand.
Not looking back anymore, i want to feel the beauty of life and experience things beyond imagination. Its the beginning of a journey... an adventure which only me will decide the outcome and whatever outcome i would want it will be realized. What is the key to a happy life? Have i found it? Have you found it? Has anyone found it? I despise beings for going down and dragging others with it. I despise beings that hurt my friends. I despise the cruel people on the surface of the earth.... I cant say i have been throught alot and i cant say i have been through little.
Have u ever wonder what lies beyond the horizon? what lies beyond the creation of beings? What lies beyond characters? What lies beyond success? People changes as the environment changes. It evolves and blend.. Somethings changes and somethings will always remain the same. I want to tell you that dont be stupid. I know "it" and "it" is not good, "it" is smart in deception and "it" has lost my respect. Such things are meant for human to discover only throught the hardway. Experience it and enjoy the moment.. dont fall and don get hurt.
Time passes as things begin to mutate.. technology, social, politics, economy, disease, weather. I cant help but notice the wonders of this mutation. Some for the better and most for the worst. Everything that begin must have an end. It is a law, a law that cant be denied..
Saturday, May 9, 2009
MNS#3
Life is so much like a huge tree. The moment we were born life is simple and as we walk into different routes in life, made different decisions it become more complicated. Lets observe the nature of a tree, it grew from a tiny seed not knowing the great potentials instore within. From a sapling, it slowly grew strong with the help of the sun and water. As it grew, the tree began to branch out into different branches leading to different directions and each branch tells a story. Ever wonder why trees grow so tall? Ever wonder what kept it going? It kept growing taller and taller competing with other trees to reach the highest point with a single purpose - sunshine. Sunshine gave the tree the strength to live on, the strength to continue striving against the rest, the strength to withstand strong winds and storm. Even facing difficulties throughout its growth, the tree never gave up because it has a passion for the sun, a love for the sun..
Isnt our lifes so similar to the nature of tree? We were born to this world, fragile and innocent yearning for love and care. With the guidance of our love one`s we grew up strong and face a world of competition. Humans are always competing with one another just like the trees. Its nature to give us strength, to give us wisdom and experience so that we are mold into a better person. Look around us. I can see everyone competing for everything - love, money, studies, status, goals, beauty and the list continues.. Of course not every decision we made in life turn out well. The branches of the trees are like decisions we make in life, we make the right choice and it turns into leaves that will prosper and contribute to the growth but if a wrong choice is made the branch of the tree will widdle and die leaving a scar. That scar is a painful memory giving us experience and wisdom that serves as a reminder for us in the future.
Recently, I faced a similar dilemma, not because the fear of making a wrong decision. Its abit too late for that.. but the fear of whether the right choice has been made. The storm and wind are above my head which made the circumstances evolve dangerously. If things turn out not as anticipated, I do not know if I have the strength to continue moving on. If I have the resources to survive........ dark clouds are in the sky, depriving me from the sun and I am holding tight to a thin line called Faith.
Isnt our lifes so similar to the nature of tree? We were born to this world, fragile and innocent yearning for love and care. With the guidance of our love one`s we grew up strong and face a world of competition. Humans are always competing with one another just like the trees. Its nature to give us strength, to give us wisdom and experience so that we are mold into a better person. Look around us. I can see everyone competing for everything - love, money, studies, status, goals, beauty and the list continues.. Of course not every decision we made in life turn out well. The branches of the trees are like decisions we make in life, we make the right choice and it turns into leaves that will prosper and contribute to the growth but if a wrong choice is made the branch of the tree will widdle and die leaving a scar. That scar is a painful memory giving us experience and wisdom that serves as a reminder for us in the future.
Recently, I faced a similar dilemma, not because the fear of making a wrong decision. Its abit too late for that.. but the fear of whether the right choice has been made. The storm and wind are above my head which made the circumstances evolve dangerously. If things turn out not as anticipated, I do not know if I have the strength to continue moving on. If I have the resources to survive........ dark clouds are in the sky, depriving me from the sun and I am holding tight to a thin line called Faith.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Superwoman
Blessed or should i say cursed with three boys in the family, she was stucked with three mischevious beings for the rest of her life. So she thinks..
Looking at their innocent baby faces who just cry for milk, cry for sleep, cry for toys, she never knew that when the children of hers grows up is capable of hurting her. Filled with care and love she nurtured her children, bringing them up and educating them. Times were hard, and she has to struggle in the big ugly world fending for her children making sure we have new clothes to wear for the new year, books to read, sufficient food to eat and yet everyday she came back from work with a smile on her face hiding all the hardship within her. It only became so clear to me now the endurance she has to go through, just to bring the smiles on our face. Seeing us running around happily was enough for her yet in return we often made her angry and dissapointed.
She place her children infront of everyone else, even infront of herself. Days pass as I see myself grow up and suddenly notice the wrinkles on her face deepens. Countless time I have hurt her by making remarks that I regretted, actions made out of anger which only gods know how much it breaks the heart of hers. Amazingly, she never once hated us for what we did, never did she love us less, instead she forgave us every single time. Bringing up three children must be a really hard, she could have given up years ago but she took everything up with a smile on her face.
Days pass, weeks pass and years pass. She saw her children grow up and before she knows it, we were slowly one by one going abroad to study. How did the little babies that once she held in her arms became so big? I do not know if seeing us leaving her side and facing the world brought happiness or sadness to her. She could finally breath easier now with two less children taking off or so what we thought. As I came to the UK and my brother went to Canada to further our studies, i know deep in her she was sad seeing her children leaving. She was worried if we will be able to fend for ourself in this cruel world. Armed with her love and care, mum im sure we will do just fine on ourself. Going back home everyday for mum doesnt seem like other days, it is much quite now. With only my youngest brother around im sure she will miss the times where there were laughter in the house, the noise i blast from my computer, the quarelling of me with my brothers....
I love you mum and I hope I can make u proud someday...
Looking at their innocent baby faces who just cry for milk, cry for sleep, cry for toys, she never knew that when the children of hers grows up is capable of hurting her. Filled with care and love she nurtured her children, bringing them up and educating them. Times were hard, and she has to struggle in the big ugly world fending for her children making sure we have new clothes to wear for the new year, books to read, sufficient food to eat and yet everyday she came back from work with a smile on her face hiding all the hardship within her. It only became so clear to me now the endurance she has to go through, just to bring the smiles on our face. Seeing us running around happily was enough for her yet in return we often made her angry and dissapointed.
She place her children infront of everyone else, even infront of herself. Days pass as I see myself grow up and suddenly notice the wrinkles on her face deepens. Countless time I have hurt her by making remarks that I regretted, actions made out of anger which only gods know how much it breaks the heart of hers. Amazingly, she never once hated us for what we did, never did she love us less, instead she forgave us every single time. Bringing up three children must be a really hard, she could have given up years ago but she took everything up with a smile on her face.
Days pass, weeks pass and years pass. She saw her children grow up and before she knows it, we were slowly one by one going abroad to study. How did the little babies that once she held in her arms became so big? I do not know if seeing us leaving her side and facing the world brought happiness or sadness to her. She could finally breath easier now with two less children taking off or so what we thought. As I came to the UK and my brother went to Canada to further our studies, i know deep in her she was sad seeing her children leaving. She was worried if we will be able to fend for ourself in this cruel world. Armed with her love and care, mum im sure we will do just fine on ourself. Going back home everyday for mum doesnt seem like other days, it is much quite now. With only my youngest brother around im sure she will miss the times where there were laughter in the house, the noise i blast from my computer, the quarelling of me with my brothers....
I love you mum and I hope I can make u proud someday...
Sunday, May 3, 2009
1+1=3
Recently, I have received numerous comments from my beloved group of friends in Malaysia - 1+1=3 group. They mentioned that my blog was like a newspaper!
When i heard this comment i couldnt stop laughing, so I want to know what other people thinks? Should i reduce the number of words and add more pictures? or should i maintain it the way is it now? How do u think this blog can improve?
Please post your comment in reply to this post..
All your comments are really appreciated by me.
Enjoy your day~
When i heard this comment i couldnt stop laughing, so I want to know what other people thinks? Should i reduce the number of words and add more pictures? or should i maintain it the way is it now? How do u think this blog can improve?
Please post your comment in reply to this post..
All your comments are really appreciated by me.
Enjoy your day~
Thursday, April 30, 2009
MM303 Strategic Marketing
30th of April, i`ll always remember this cursed day. The first day I ever took exams in the UK and guess what my first impression on the exams is at its worst. Allow me to bring you through on this very day. To begin with, I was late for the bus- 30 seconds late to be exact. Not a big deal, so I walked with my housemate to Promenade and took the bus 10 to Uni instead and arrived still early for the exams which will only commence at 9.15am , the clock now shows 8.30am.
Feeling pretty nervous and excited when entering the exam halls, my heart was beating so loud i swear i could even hear it. THere i was trying to keep my calm and think straight but I just cant bring myself to it partly because someone was trying to keep her calm by singing which makes me even nervous. I keep telling myself, this is a open book exam for god sake and your allowed to bring in 3 pages of notes! How hard will it be?! Just calm the hell down..
ok~ for your information, the exam is a 2 hour exam that will end at 11.15am sharp. at 9.15, i looked at the first question. Alright.. not too bad, ideas were flooding my head and I have loads to write. But the longer i wrote, i got more and more panick. Why? Because by the time im done with the 1st question, one hour has passed! I raced to the 2nd question and at the look at it, i could write so many things to the question. Its so general and im running out of time! From a perfectly nice handwriting slowly evolves to scribbles and point forms. I was panicking because by the time i finish the 2nd question the clock is showing 10.50am! I was like FUCK! 25 minutes more for the final question... I have no time to think at all, I was writing so fast that i do not even know what am i writing. You see, the purpose of the exam was to test your knowledge on what you have learned. But this the examiner failed to see that we are humans and need to think what to write! Plus we are from a foreign country and this is the very first time that we are seating for it. By the time the examiner shouted times up! I wanted to shout back shut up! I was pissed off.. I know how much i curse and hate, it wouldnt change my results which is probably now in one of the teachers office. So what can i do? Get ready for the next exam which is creeping up on the 11th of May. If only we were given 4 hours instead of 2 hours I would have write my mind out and atleast know i have done everything i could. Now im feeling like, i know the answers but have no time to do it. Its a strategic marketing test for god sake, not a SPEED test!
Feeling pretty nervous and excited when entering the exam halls, my heart was beating so loud i swear i could even hear it. THere i was trying to keep my calm and think straight but I just cant bring myself to it partly because someone was trying to keep her calm by singing which makes me even nervous. I keep telling myself, this is a open book exam for god sake and your allowed to bring in 3 pages of notes! How hard will it be?! Just calm the hell down..
ok~ for your information, the exam is a 2 hour exam that will end at 11.15am sharp. at 9.15, i looked at the first question. Alright.. not too bad, ideas were flooding my head and I have loads to write. But the longer i wrote, i got more and more panick. Why? Because by the time im done with the 1st question, one hour has passed! I raced to the 2nd question and at the look at it, i could write so many things to the question. Its so general and im running out of time! From a perfectly nice handwriting slowly evolves to scribbles and point forms. I was panicking because by the time i finish the 2nd question the clock is showing 10.50am! I was like FUCK! 25 minutes more for the final question... I have no time to think at all, I was writing so fast that i do not even know what am i writing. You see, the purpose of the exam was to test your knowledge on what you have learned. But this the examiner failed to see that we are humans and need to think what to write! Plus we are from a foreign country and this is the very first time that we are seating for it. By the time the examiner shouted times up! I wanted to shout back shut up! I was pissed off.. I know how much i curse and hate, it wouldnt change my results which is probably now in one of the teachers office. So what can i do? Get ready for the next exam which is creeping up on the 11th of May. If only we were given 4 hours instead of 2 hours I would have write my mind out and atleast know i have done everything i could. Now im feeling like, i know the answers but have no time to do it. Its a strategic marketing test for god sake, not a SPEED test!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Somthing to live with
I was looking through my e-mail and find that this particularly meaningful. Its a story about a couple..
There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always
there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.'
One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.
He asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The
girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The
sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected
that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life
led her to refuse to marry him.
Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her
saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before
they were yours, they were mine.'
This is how the human brain often works when our status changes.
Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who
was always by their side in the most painful situations.
Life Is a
Gift
Today
before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.
Before
you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone
who has nothing to eat.
Before
you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone
who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today
before you complain about life - Think of someone who died
too early on this earth.
Before
you complain about your children - Think of someone who
desires children but they're barren.
Before
you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or
sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before
whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who
walks the same distance with their feet.
And when
you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the
unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your
job.
But
before you think of pointing the finger or condemning
another - Remember that not one of us is without sin.
And when
depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on
your face and think: you're alive and still
around.
There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always
there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.'
One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.
He asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The
girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The
sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected
that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life
led her to refuse to marry him.
Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her
saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before
they were yours, they were mine.'
This is how the human brain often works when our status changes.
Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who
was always by their side in the most painful situations.
Life Is a
Gift
Today
before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.
Before
you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone
who has nothing to eat.
Before
you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone
who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today
before you complain about life - Think of someone who died
too early on this earth.
Before
you complain about your children - Think of someone who
desires children but they're barren.
Before
you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or
sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before
whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who
walks the same distance with their feet.
And when
you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the
unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your
job.
But
before you think of pointing the finger or condemning
another - Remember that not one of us is without sin.
And when
depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on
your face and think: you're alive and still
around.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Observer
I was looking forward to 24th of April, because I was called back for a 2nd round interview session with AMM Direct located in Wolverhampton. Filled with excitement I woke up at 8am and got ready eager to leave a good impression with my potential employers I arrived 30 minutes early. It was a Friday afternoon, the sun was shining brightly and I thought its a beginning of a beautiful day. As I waited patiently in the waiting room I noticed that there are 6 to 8 people waiting for the same position.
A young man came into the room, dressed smartly with a coat and tie he called my name and took me to another room where my potential employer was waiting for me. He shooked my hand and told me that my role today was an observer, observing a typical day of the job. I was than introduced to a so called "top employee" and I was suppose to observe what he do. So there I was thinking, ok~ this is going to be great! I mean how could things go possibly wrong? Not knowingly it was a beginning of a nightmare..
He tooked me to the bus station, and I was wondering why the hell is he bringing me the bus station for?! There he introduced to a team of well dressed people by squatting on the streets eating breakfast! What an impression! He later than went on to get some food and joined the team of squatters leaving me dazed. So my job is squatting by the road eating food with my shirt and tie on. Hmmm... interesting..
Once they finished they board the bus and I have to pay for it ( i thought supposingly its under the company?!), so I was getting a bit pissed off. while on the bus, I was only explained that we are going to some housing area knocking on doors asking them to donate money to some charity organisation. I further pressed on asking the salary of the job and was informed it was commision based meaning no fix salary. At that point some word came into my mind - salesmen + no salaries + no benefits = F*** you! I wanted to jump off the bus, but it was really impolite to do so and afterall i should give a chance to them and see their actual working environment.
So... I was seating on the bus for one whole hour, transported from Wolverhampton to some god forsaken place, walked 30mintues to some housing area and started to knock door to door. I wanted to leave, I wanted to shout, curse, scold... but i remained a calm face. Afterall its not hes fault, he is just doing his job. We started walking from 1.30pm all the way to 4pm non stop in my formal shoes which was killing me! At 4pm, i though finally I can go back but NO~ he told me its just a break for dinner went to a nearby fish and chips stall to eat. Previously I was told by my the managing director that food, transport will be on the company. And i could leave at 6pm plus he wants to play basketball with me! I guess this are bloody lies! I have to buy my own food, pay for my own transport, bring my sports attire for nothing and could not go back at 6pm, forced to walked for hours and hours knocking on people doors. Not to mention that my leg was aching and begging for a rest, every step i make was like inserting a niddle into my feet!
Back to the nightmare, after eating for 20minutes at the fish and chips. Nononono... not at the fish and chips but ouside fish and chips because the bloody stall doesnt have chairs or tables. So there I was eating by the road in formal wear looking like a total idiot! We continued knocking on doors till 8pm and walked to the bus station. At that point I was exhausted, I did not care what he said to me or what the team of people thinks of me. I was giving a "Dont talk to me, Im fucking pissed off" face to them. Through out the one hour bus ride back to Wolverhampton office i sat alone looking out of the window and massaging my leg. I arrived back at Wolverhampton at 9pm and took my bag from the office and left without saying a word. I was supposed to fill up a questionaire or some test thing upon arriving but FUCK that, I dont give a shit. I left the office and ran to the train station to cathc the 9.20pm train. Thank god the managing director was not in the office or I would have went into his room, locked the doors, tie him up and freaking stuff my socks into his mouth, pull he`s finger nails out one by one, give him a few punches on the nose and left.
So there, I was seating on the train arriving in Cheltenham at 11pm, arriving home at 12 midnite. I have walked one year of walking in one day all thanks to AMM direct which waste my time, my energy and money.
A young man came into the room, dressed smartly with a coat and tie he called my name and took me to another room where my potential employer was waiting for me. He shooked my hand and told me that my role today was an observer, observing a typical day of the job. I was than introduced to a so called "top employee" and I was suppose to observe what he do. So there I was thinking, ok~ this is going to be great! I mean how could things go possibly wrong? Not knowingly it was a beginning of a nightmare..
He tooked me to the bus station, and I was wondering why the hell is he bringing me the bus station for?! There he introduced to a team of well dressed people by squatting on the streets eating breakfast! What an impression! He later than went on to get some food and joined the team of squatters leaving me dazed. So my job is squatting by the road eating food with my shirt and tie on. Hmmm... interesting..
Once they finished they board the bus and I have to pay for it ( i thought supposingly its under the company?!), so I was getting a bit pissed off. while on the bus, I was only explained that we are going to some housing area knocking on doors asking them to donate money to some charity organisation. I further pressed on asking the salary of the job and was informed it was commision based meaning no fix salary. At that point some word came into my mind - salesmen + no salaries + no benefits = F*** you! I wanted to jump off the bus, but it was really impolite to do so and afterall i should give a chance to them and see their actual working environment.
So... I was seating on the bus for one whole hour, transported from Wolverhampton to some god forsaken place, walked 30mintues to some housing area and started to knock door to door. I wanted to leave, I wanted to shout, curse, scold... but i remained a calm face. Afterall its not hes fault, he is just doing his job. We started walking from 1.30pm all the way to 4pm non stop in my formal shoes which was killing me! At 4pm, i though finally I can go back but NO~ he told me its just a break for dinner went to a nearby fish and chips stall to eat. Previously I was told by my the managing director that food, transport will be on the company. And i could leave at 6pm plus he wants to play basketball with me! I guess this are bloody lies! I have to buy my own food, pay for my own transport, bring my sports attire for nothing and could not go back at 6pm, forced to walked for hours and hours knocking on people doors. Not to mention that my leg was aching and begging for a rest, every step i make was like inserting a niddle into my feet!
Back to the nightmare, after eating for 20minutes at the fish and chips. Nononono... not at the fish and chips but ouside fish and chips because the bloody stall doesnt have chairs or tables. So there I was eating by the road in formal wear looking like a total idiot! We continued knocking on doors till 8pm and walked to the bus station. At that point I was exhausted, I did not care what he said to me or what the team of people thinks of me. I was giving a "Dont talk to me, Im fucking pissed off" face to them. Through out the one hour bus ride back to Wolverhampton office i sat alone looking out of the window and massaging my leg. I arrived back at Wolverhampton at 9pm and took my bag from the office and left without saying a word. I was supposed to fill up a questionaire or some test thing upon arriving but FUCK that, I dont give a shit. I left the office and ran to the train station to cathc the 9.20pm train. Thank god the managing director was not in the office or I would have went into his room, locked the doors, tie him up and freaking stuff my socks into his mouth, pull he`s finger nails out one by one, give him a few punches on the nose and left.
So there, I was seating on the train arriving in Cheltenham at 11pm, arriving home at 12 midnite. I have walked one year of walking in one day all thanks to AMM direct which waste my time, my energy and money.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
The Interview
The phone rang, i dully held it in my hands and was suprised to see an unregistered number flashing before my eyes. I quickly picked up the call, and was welcomed by a loud but friendly female. Yes you guess it right, its asking me to go for an job interview as a marketer. My very first interview in the UK. My very first full time job interview. Well althouth its not my first time attenting an interview, back in Malaysia i have went for countless interviews but it was my very first in the UK.
On the 21st April 2009, the alarm went off at 9am bringing me out from some weird dream. I was dead tired and pratically crawled out of bed and washed up. The sun was already shining brightly as i got dressed ready for my interview, all of a sudden my heart beat increased as i realised im actually going for an interview! I was happy, excited and at the same time nervous. Reaching the train station at 11.30am I bought a ticket to Wolverhampton (15 minutes away from Birmingham)and I was on my way to my destination. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining brightly and i could see cows, goats, horses, sheeps grazing on the grasses. It was Spring, there was almost no clouds in the sky, grasses were particulary green, flowers were blooming into various colors. Farmers were busy attentinding to the farm and it was really a sight as I observe from the window of my seat. It was relaxing, so relaxing in fact i dozed off on my seat.
As the announcement upon reaching Wolverhampton went off, i woke up and scrambled to get out from the train. Now you should see me than, with my "just wake up" face rushing out of the train was kind of funny. I was still dazed and stood at the platform for a few seconds to make sure I was really in Wolverhampton. Now the bad part of being outdoors is when you have to face the nasty wind. Dont get me wrong, im not complaining the about the chilly wind that brings shiver down your spine. Im complaining because it messed up my hair! I look like an idiot with my hair going in all directions and I was so busy trying to keep it in place till i got lost. It was my first time in Wolverhampton and I have to rely on the really brief directions given my the company and my GPS. Thank god, after 30 minutes of wondering like a blind in the city i somehow wondered to my destination! I was really proud of myself..
The interview was at 2pm and I arrived at 1.15pm with my hair all messed up, i went to a nearby clothing outlet into the changing room on the pretext of trying on some clothes. GENIUS! I took the opportunity and wore my bright red tie. Looking confident I proceeded to the interview venue. Now im not going into great detail what actually happened during the interview but it went all well. I was asked to come back for a 2nd meeting on Friday to discuss further on the job. The interviewer even asked me to bring along my sports wear so i could play basketball with him (Probably he`s getting really bored of playing basketball with just himself). Everything ended by 3pm and I went to the highstreet for a little walked and wondered myself back again to the station...
Some really nice picture taken by C905 in Wolverhamton
On the 21st April 2009, the alarm went off at 9am bringing me out from some weird dream. I was dead tired and pratically crawled out of bed and washed up. The sun was already shining brightly as i got dressed ready for my interview, all of a sudden my heart beat increased as i realised im actually going for an interview! I was happy, excited and at the same time nervous. Reaching the train station at 11.30am I bought a ticket to Wolverhampton (15 minutes away from Birmingham)and I was on my way to my destination. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining brightly and i could see cows, goats, horses, sheeps grazing on the grasses. It was Spring, there was almost no clouds in the sky, grasses were particulary green, flowers were blooming into various colors. Farmers were busy attentinding to the farm and it was really a sight as I observe from the window of my seat. It was relaxing, so relaxing in fact i dozed off on my seat.
As the announcement upon reaching Wolverhampton went off, i woke up and scrambled to get out from the train. Now you should see me than, with my "just wake up" face rushing out of the train was kind of funny. I was still dazed and stood at the platform for a few seconds to make sure I was really in Wolverhampton. Now the bad part of being outdoors is when you have to face the nasty wind. Dont get me wrong, im not complaining the about the chilly wind that brings shiver down your spine. Im complaining because it messed up my hair! I look like an idiot with my hair going in all directions and I was so busy trying to keep it in place till i got lost. It was my first time in Wolverhampton and I have to rely on the really brief directions given my the company and my GPS. Thank god, after 30 minutes of wondering like a blind in the city i somehow wondered to my destination! I was really proud of myself..
The interview was at 2pm and I arrived at 1.15pm with my hair all messed up, i went to a nearby clothing outlet into the changing room on the pretext of trying on some clothes. GENIUS! I took the opportunity and wore my bright red tie. Looking confident I proceeded to the interview venue. Now im not going into great detail what actually happened during the interview but it went all well. I was asked to come back for a 2nd meeting on Friday to discuss further on the job. The interviewer even asked me to bring along my sports wear so i could play basketball with him (Probably he`s getting really bored of playing basketball with just himself). Everything ended by 3pm and I went to the highstreet for a little walked and wondered myself back again to the station...
Some really nice picture taken by C905 in Wolverhamton
Thursday, April 16, 2009
MNS # 2
Ever felt that one problem leads to another? Or problems coming your way faster than you could solve them? Things just get worst by the minute with no one to turn to. Problems that are almost impossible to solve.. for years i`ve perfected the art of remembering JOY and forgetting PAIN. Thinking it is a good way to live my life. I was wrong, I was naive. It made me a happy person but being happy does not mean anything when your loved ones are sad.
Coming back from a holiday, it has been 2 days. They say holidays makes a person relax, feeling refresh. How i wish i could... Im being my old self again, being strong or should i say pretending to be strong. Trying to forget the PAIN, running away from PAIN running away from guilt - a coward am i. No matter how much i neglect, i find myself waking up in the morning back at the beginning. 3 days I have been feeling this, i want it to end. How should i confront this? Never felt this way before, never been in such a situation. I have problems, 2 big problems.. they just came, hit me square on my face. What if i told you my problems cannot be solved? Would you believe me? The Marvin 4 days ago believed that there are no problem that are unsolvable until now..
Im down, im lost and the 2 most important things in my live seems to be my 2 big problems. Now, i have to stand on my own feet. Work my way out in the dark, can an angel please come and save me? Can an angel talk to her..
Knowing what the problem is and not able to solve it kills me. I regretted creating a problem and i wish to fix it. Communicate with me my dear problem.. Im sorry
Coming back from a holiday, it has been 2 days. They say holidays makes a person relax, feeling refresh. How i wish i could... Im being my old self again, being strong or should i say pretending to be strong. Trying to forget the PAIN, running away from PAIN running away from guilt - a coward am i. No matter how much i neglect, i find myself waking up in the morning back at the beginning. 3 days I have been feeling this, i want it to end. How should i confront this? Never felt this way before, never been in such a situation. I have problems, 2 big problems.. they just came, hit me square on my face. What if i told you my problems cannot be solved? Would you believe me? The Marvin 4 days ago believed that there are no problem that are unsolvable until now..
Im down, im lost and the 2 most important things in my live seems to be my 2 big problems. Now, i have to stand on my own feet. Work my way out in the dark, can an angel please come and save me? Can an angel talk to her..
Knowing what the problem is and not able to solve it kills me. I regretted creating a problem and i wish to fix it. Communicate with me my dear problem.. Im sorry
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
MNS (make no sense) #1
MNS (Make no Sense) was created because under this section, i`ll be writing on things that you may not understand. You may disagree on my opinion, action and thinking.. While writing MNS, emotions will run wild and thoughts are not being processed by my mind before being typed. The idea is typing whatever i feel like expressing without thinking of others feeling.
MNS #1 .
The day was already gloomy when i woke up reflecting my mood. Thinking to myself what should i do with this life of mine. I was suppose to be on a holiday, 45 minutes away from home in a city. I should enjoy my time and i did try to enjoy it. Being the "Dr Jekyll" of me wasn`t hard while carrying a ton of rocks tied firmly to my heart. It was painful and heavy, sweat rolled down my forehead as i quickly wiped it away with my shirt. Even so, i did a good job in concealing and continued playing my role till the end of day. There are numerous things in life i regretted doing and recently I was in a similar dilemma. When the sun sets, I went out. It was tiring being something when you are another.
The cold air blew against my face, i was wearing shorts and sport shoes while scrolling alone into the silent night. I could hear the wind whispering a melody and the trees began to dance while the flowers joined in waving left to right. The smell of freshly cut grass was in the air. I set on a bench observing nature to find peace in me. The moonlight was shining against my skin and i wondered how simple things can be so complex. I slowly untied the tons of rocks to my heart and put in on the bench next to me. Gazing at the rocks shattered my heart as i realized how stupid i was. How i have let the loved ones in my life down. How i have regretted my decisions and actions. I was an idiot not to realize this earlier...
Still seating on the bench with no one around me but nature, i saw a fox. It was beautiful, i stared at it as it stared back. Looking at its beautiful eyes remind me of the love i once had. The happiness i was given and received. Things changed.. time changed it. Circumstances changed it, not knowingly it changed me. I could barely recognize myself anymore. A lie leads to another lie and yet another.. It takes into no account what kind of lie is it. Be it white or black, blue or green. A lie is a lie!
The skies were filled with clouds. Just like the heart of mine, filled with sorrow and regrets. How i wish to see the stars in the skies shining brightly, how i wished that someone will understand me. I pray that the clouds will clear revealing the beauty of you..
My actions resulted the rocks tied to my heart. No matter how much i regretted and struggled in pain it would not disappears. Reality struck in and it was painful - i deserved it. As i seat on the bench it was so peaceful and i wished time would stop and i could live the moment. I wanted to leave the rocks behind on the bench, but it was not possible. Taking a deep breathe, I stood up and carried the rocks back. I am sorry...
MNS #1 .
The day was already gloomy when i woke up reflecting my mood. Thinking to myself what should i do with this life of mine. I was suppose to be on a holiday, 45 minutes away from home in a city. I should enjoy my time and i did try to enjoy it. Being the "Dr Jekyll" of me wasn`t hard while carrying a ton of rocks tied firmly to my heart. It was painful and heavy, sweat rolled down my forehead as i quickly wiped it away with my shirt. Even so, i did a good job in concealing and continued playing my role till the end of day. There are numerous things in life i regretted doing and recently I was in a similar dilemma. When the sun sets, I went out. It was tiring being something when you are another.
The cold air blew against my face, i was wearing shorts and sport shoes while scrolling alone into the silent night. I could hear the wind whispering a melody and the trees began to dance while the flowers joined in waving left to right. The smell of freshly cut grass was in the air. I set on a bench observing nature to find peace in me. The moonlight was shining against my skin and i wondered how simple things can be so complex. I slowly untied the tons of rocks to my heart and put in on the bench next to me. Gazing at the rocks shattered my heart as i realized how stupid i was. How i have let the loved ones in my life down. How i have regretted my decisions and actions. I was an idiot not to realize this earlier...
Still seating on the bench with no one around me but nature, i saw a fox. It was beautiful, i stared at it as it stared back. Looking at its beautiful eyes remind me of the love i once had. The happiness i was given and received. Things changed.. time changed it. Circumstances changed it, not knowingly it changed me. I could barely recognize myself anymore. A lie leads to another lie and yet another.. It takes into no account what kind of lie is it. Be it white or black, blue or green. A lie is a lie!
The skies were filled with clouds. Just like the heart of mine, filled with sorrow and regrets. How i wish to see the stars in the skies shining brightly, how i wished that someone will understand me. I pray that the clouds will clear revealing the beauty of you..
My actions resulted the rocks tied to my heart. No matter how much i regretted and struggled in pain it would not disappears. Reality struck in and it was painful - i deserved it. As i seat on the bench it was so peaceful and i wished time would stop and i could live the moment. I wanted to leave the rocks behind on the bench, but it was not possible. Taking a deep breathe, I stood up and carried the rocks back. I am sorry...
Sunday, April 12, 2009
心跳
Yet another song that I find it really nice. I have listened to it a few dozen times by now and im still not getting bored of it. A song sang by a very talented singer, did i also mention that he is very handsome? Hmm.
Here goes, the lyrics are below sung by 王力宏。
歌词：歌曲:心跳
歌手:王力宏
想跟我吵架 我没那么无聊
不懂得道歉 我没那么聪明
好想要回到我们的原点
你又在哭泣 我给不了安慰
我又在摇头 有那么点后悔
爱情的发展已难以回头 却无法往前走
但身不由己出现在胸口
两颗心能塞几个问号
爱让我们流多少眼泪
你的眼神充满美丽 带走我的心跳
你的温柔如此靠近 带走我的心跳
逆转时光到一开始 能不能给一秒
等着哪一天你也想起
那悬在记忆中的美好
想跟我吵架 我没那么无聊
不懂得道歉 我没那么聪明
好想要回到我们的原点
但身不由己出现在胸口
两颗心能塞几个问号
爱让我们流多少眼泪
你的眼神充满美丽 带走我的心跳
你的温柔如此靠近 带走我的心跳
逆转时光到一开始 能不能给一秒
等着哪一天你也想起
那悬在记忆中的美好
你的眼神充满美丽 带走我的心跳
你的温柔如此靠近 带走我的心跳
逆转时光到一开始 能不能给一秒
等着哪一天你也想起
那悬在记忆中的美好
Here goes, the lyrics are below sung by 王力宏。
歌词：歌曲:心跳
歌手:王力宏
想跟我吵架 我没那么无聊
不懂得道歉 我没那么聪明
好想要回到我们的原点
你又在哭泣 我给不了安慰
我又在摇头 有那么点后悔
爱情的发展已难以回头 却无法往前走
但身不由己出现在胸口
两颗心能塞几个问号
爱让我们流多少眼泪
你的眼神充满美丽 带走我的心跳
你的温柔如此靠近 带走我的心跳
逆转时光到一开始 能不能给一秒
等着哪一天你也想起
那悬在记忆中的美好
想跟我吵架 我没那么无聊
不懂得道歉 我没那么聪明
好想要回到我们的原点
但身不由己出现在胸口
两颗心能塞几个问号
爱让我们流多少眼泪
你的眼神充满美丽 带走我的心跳
你的温柔如此靠近 带走我的心跳
逆转时光到一开始 能不能给一秒
等着哪一天你也想起
那悬在记忆中的美好
你的眼神充满美丽 带走我的心跳
你的温柔如此靠近 带走我的心跳
逆转时光到一开始 能不能给一秒
等着哪一天你也想起
那悬在记忆中的美好
Monday, April 6, 2009
Liberation!!
For the past one month, assignments have been piling up in my "in" folder. Now, probably you may wonder assignments are really easy for a person like me who can crap alot. I can now firmly assure you that is not the case, during the one month period it was like going through different stages of hell. As the days pass I was dragged down deeper to the next level, increasing tortures with various techniques. I went through mental stress in the first stage and than was forced to stare at Microsoft word and a few academic journal at stage two. At stage three, I was putted in a confine room with little space to move and this time i was tortured with mental images of parents expectation and my self expectations. During stage four, it was a repeated process of stage one to three but this time i was surrounded with mountains of books and papers forming a wall all around me. Now come the final stage where the ulti horror began - stage five! I was forced to do intensive research, intensive reading, intensive thinking. On top of that, the i was strapped with a time bomb which will explode when the time is up. Under heavy pressure like a well shake can of coke filled with mentos.
I was forced to work with minimum rest and my eyes entered into "sharingan" mode filled with blood veins. My hands were trembling as I struggled to press the buttons on the keyboard. As i work from sunrise till sundown and back to sunrise, my body was shouting for a good rest but the time bomb strapped on my chest was ticking away. I almost gave up and wanted to end everything there and than! But, the devil wouldnt go easy on me. Images of the time bomb after exploding came gushing like a flash flood into my mind, it was like the movie "Next". I could see the future if I gave up and boy it was horrifying. I summoned all my energy, strength and soul to beat the time bomb. As i key in the final alphabet into my laptop, the time bomb suddenly disappear from my chest, the walls of books that surround me vanished and everything went silent. The sunshine started to shine on my face and i could here the birds chirping away in the morning. It was like all the burden, all the pressure was lifted away by the mighty hand of god.
At that point, my mind was as clear as crystal, my strength and energy came back to me as fast as it left me. I could jump for joy and sing praises at that very moment. I felt that i could run 5 miles and swim across the ocean.
But I sat quietly in my chair, gazing at the wall with a sense of satisfaction...
I was forced to work with minimum rest and my eyes entered into "sharingan" mode filled with blood veins. My hands were trembling as I struggled to press the buttons on the keyboard. As i work from sunrise till sundown and back to sunrise, my body was shouting for a good rest but the time bomb strapped on my chest was ticking away. I almost gave up and wanted to end everything there and than! But, the devil wouldnt go easy on me. Images of the time bomb after exploding came gushing like a flash flood into my mind, it was like the movie "Next". I could see the future if I gave up and boy it was horrifying. I summoned all my energy, strength and soul to beat the time bomb. As i key in the final alphabet into my laptop, the time bomb suddenly disappear from my chest, the walls of books that surround me vanished and everything went silent. The sunshine started to shine on my face and i could here the birds chirping away in the morning. It was like all the burden, all the pressure was lifted away by the mighty hand of god.
At that point, my mind was as clear as crystal, my strength and energy came back to me as fast as it left me. I could jump for joy and sing praises at that very moment. I felt that i could run 5 miles and swim across the ocean.
But I sat quietly in my chair, gazing at the wall with a sense of satisfaction...
Emergence of homosexuality that triggered the male cosmetic industry
Between the 1880 and 1945, homosexuality was regarded as a negative impact on the society. The society would discriminate this group of people treating them as abnormal people. After years of tolerance, an American writer by the name of Walt Withman wrote a poem on homosexual love which later on inspires many other homosexual writers to follow his footsteps (Gloobts, 2009). In the mid 20th century, literature was written, songs on homosexuality were sung, with the emergence of underground social networks for gays (Gloobts, 2009). The attitude of the society towards homosexuality began to change after World War II, this marks the beginning of the gay rights activism in the U.S. But what actually triggered the social change?
After World War II, the war resulted large geographical migrations, people were moving out from their homes and familiar place, cutting of tradition social interaction and allowing individuals to create new social identities (Hurley, 2005). It was further added that this indirectly created long-term ideological adjustments toward sexuality, family, and gender. Homosexuality, nudity, prostitution became more lenient and permissive, and the society has shift to a new level of tolerance on this elements (Chong, 1994). Because the society has greater tolerance for sexual matters in the mid 1960s, there was a decriminalization of homosexuality and widespread availability of sexually explicit materials (Treas, 2002). Than in the 1970s, a riot broke out by the open resistance of gay men to police harassment in New York and after that numerous lesbians and gay established liberation organisations and decided a call for “gay liberation”. Because of the public display of riot by the homosexual people, the society shows a greater tolerance between the years 1976-1988 (Wilson, 1994). More recently according to Brooks (2000), they are even increasing public that supports for the rights of homosexuals in employment, education and acceptance.
This started to shows the public acceptance towards homosexuality, gays and lesbians. Even so, there were still a minority of people that continues to discriminate homosexuality. Today, with the increasing visibility of gays and lesbians in the fashion, beauty and entertainment and mass media, shows like Queer Eye For The Straight Guy which is a show on homosexuality encourage more homosexuals or gay to stand for their rights and are not embarrassed of themselves because they are gay. The increasing advertisement of cosmetics and skin care products and availability throughout stores motivated homosexuals to purchase and wear cosmetics openly. But as we know, cosmetics are initially targeted towards female only therefore when gays start using the solution it does not produce similar affect. Loreal began to see a potential in the gay market segment using cosmetics, but is the market big enough to worth targeting and developing new range of cosmetics solely for men? According to Solomon (2002) the potential size of the homosexual segment spends around $250 billion to $350 billion a year! The results were astonishing as it displays the homosexuals compared to heterosexual are 12 times likely more to hold professional jobs, twice as likely to own a vacation home and eight times more likely to own a notebook computer. It is further added homosexuals are active internet users and more than 70 percent of homosexuals actually do online shopping. Seeing a huge potential market in the male industry, organisation developed cosmetics and skincare for males because the skin of the male is different from the female (HealthySkinCare, 2009). But until 1985, there was no other organisation except Loreal was bold enough to launch itself it this market segment with the brand Biotherm Homme that focused on anti wrinkle creams and producing masculinity effect (Loreal, 2009). Loreal enjoyed almost no competitors for almost 15 years where than other organisation like Vichy for Men, Clarins, Nickel and etc entered to the male cosmetic market providing cosmetics that focus on masculinity. Thus, this is the beginning of male starting to use cosmetics and for the first time cosmetics are made available for male....
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