Saturday, June 28, 2008

End of Blog

Well, guess it's time to say bye-bye once again.. Another blog of mine that goes down the drain. Haha.. I wanted to blog, and yet, I just don't have the time to blog. Perhaps, without blogging, I can save a few megabytes of harddisk space and some resources in the broadband.

It's been a great few months of blogging. To my fellow readers (whoever you are, and if you really read it), thanks a lot for your support.

Take care, everyone.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

First Week at Work

Today, I am grateful for the dinner I had with my friends. It had been ages since I last saw them (though it was actually just one week :P). We talked about our work, our accommodation, and the usual stuff. Haha. It is a bliss to be together with your friends =)

Well, it finally has happened. I stepped into the working world. The first week went off - without a blast, unsurprisingly. Orientation (or rather on-boarding session) on Monday took half day and I settled my IT-related work (setting up my laptop) till Tuesday. For the rest of the days, I spent the morning in the office reading documents while having a tour at the factory in the evening. Life there is good - helpful colleagues, conducive working environment, fast-paced yet manageable work, with cool benefits (there is even a gym and a swimming pool for us, hehe).

Officially, work ends at 530pm but I usually reached to my place around midnight. The reason? Chit-chatting with my friend. The topics varied - movies, musics, studies, entertainment, food, and of course on our lives. Haha. And the friend? You know who you are :P

And here, are some links for you. Enjoy!
It is gruesome, it is gory, and it is Calvin and Hobbes :P
My msn nick used to have this quote - "Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies" by Mother Teresa. And this website shows how an old guy shows his affections to his better half.
For cat-lovers, this is a medley for you :P
For you who like illusions...
For the people who likes arts, an origami tutorial for you.
In time of stress, this meditation will relieve you of your stress. Close your eyes and let it heals =)
A collection of photos - some good, some bad, some are just too much. Haha.
Open-source programs anyone?
New rules to those in the dating scene. Quoted from the last new rule :"When it's true love, thinking about this person makes you feel good". Isn't it so true? =)

Well, guess that's all for today. Seemingly, my schedule is kinda pack. And thus, I only have time to blog once a week. And so, perhaps I have more interesting things to write then? Haha, until then, take care everyone. It's time for me to sleep once again... zzZZzzZZzzzZzzZZZzzzzz....

Sunday, June 15, 2008

A New Dawn..

What am I grateful of today? Well, for starters, I am grateful that I have a place to stay now, though I only sleep on the floor. I have ended my tenure at my hostel and have to stay at my friend's room indefinitely. Well, it won't take a long time, max to one month time. Somehow, I do feel happy sleeping on the floor. LOL. (Am I insane?) I should face some adversaries every now and then, since I had been having things easy till I take things for granted. @.@ (Self-punishment? Although I would rather say that I prefer to view it as 'looking at the brighter side of life'. Besides, optimists tend to live longer :P)

Read through someone's blog that she met a person at wrong timing. So did I. So did I.. (But who cares.)

Well, I had done my PR application and now, all I can do is to wait to start work tomorrow. LOL. Just like a kid, can't wait for something. Let's keep the flame (passion) burning. Hope it won't die out so fast, else what am I going to do? Haha.. Having said that, the chance of it dimming is low because my company is a good one - good welfare, nice environment, and has everything that I asked for. Haha.

And now, here are some links for you. The theme for today would be on financial planning, something that we, working adults, should learn about =)
Income can come in many ways..
102 tips to live a better life. That is if you can survive through the steps :P but it is manageable =)
Frugality is key.

This shows what we have been doing since day1 in kindergarten.
A joke - with the hotel. All I know is soap is going to give him nightmares :P
The so-called "productive" waste-time activities.. Remind me of a segment in Class95. Haha.

Now I have a job, should I focus on dating? Hmm, some tips here on a date-night.
Nice photos. Wish I can take those good-quality photos.
A touching story. Which person are you?


Well, I guess that's all for now. Oh yeah, before I forgot - Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there! Children, remember to treat your father to somewhere good today ya? But then again, treating them good isn't just for today only. Treat them good everyday ;)

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Dumpling

Dumpling! One thing I am grateful of today (or rather yesterday, was that I got to taste a dumpling). For those who are in the dark, it was the "duan wu jie" (the Dumpling Festival, though I don't know the exact name :P) on Sunday. Dumplings for dinner. Cool. I missed the chance to eat last year as I didn't go back home. At least this year, my friends and I had a small gathering. Haha.

Things got from bad to worse. Not only do I have to worry about moving out, I have to worry on getting the letters ready on time for my application for PR. My friends coaxed me to talk to the person-in-charged to speed up the processing (there was a deadline to catch). Well, after delaying here and there, I finally talked to the kind staff who willingly helped me. At least one problem solved. Next one is to move out. So many things to move, yet so little time. And my hostel officer just sent me the reminder to move out @.@ Moreover, we have yet to find a place to stay yet. Well, "learn to grow up, my child" - advices from my seniors. Haha. Must really learn to grow up, and face my own problems.

Any links that you want? Hmm.. There are a few like:

Photographs for you to awe at-
Awesome nature photos..
Magnificent landscape photos.

All on technologies-
One nice clock. Perhaps I create one like that in my free time? Provided I still remember my C. :P
Something like a microscope, but more fun to play with.
New lifestyle furniture? I want that!
Robots.... yeah...
An interactive reading portal. A new experience. You just login, like you normally do, and just click on the folders to read the articles - usually in powerpoint slides.

Jokes to brighten up your day-
Signs of global warming.
Collection of jokes. Mind you, some are really not for kids =)
Cutesy lovely dogs..
This clearly illustrates my feelings when I was in my undergraduate years.. Especially the "Every New Semester", "1 Day before the Final Exam", and "After the Final Exam, during the Holiday". Like it says - That's college! =) How I missed it, though it's just like how many months? 1 month?

Want to improve on your life? Here, I show you how-
Nerds do it better? At least that is what the website claims..
If you ever doubt yourself, that you are worthless for anything, read this. Quoted "You mean the world to someone". Regardless of what I did, you (you know who you are) are a special friend of mine.
These are just some quotes to help you look at the brighter side of life. Life isn't as dull as gloomy as you have originally thought it was.
Another great place to learn more on how to improve yourself.
This website has 40 things that you would like to consider to do in 2008, but the one I like the most is this - Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change. Let go.. There is something I should really let go..

Relationship ( Friendship, Dating)-
Want to make true friends?
Expand your social circle!
You can learn the tips and tricks to build rapport with your new friends..

That's all for now.. Until then, take care and have a wonderful day.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

A Hope, A Silver Lining in the Cloud..

Before I start talking about anything, perhaps I should layout a newer format for my blogs. The first one is on the things I'm grateful of, then followed by the topics of the day, and finally the links that you all may be interested to learn.

The reason to start with a gratitude statement? Well, my friend told me, "Don't you know how many people are ungrateful? They just focus on what they DON'T have, instead of focusing on what they HAVE. It is the same thing you are looking at - both good and bad. However, when you are grateful on the things you have, you tend to live happier." Well, he did have a point there. Why keep a sour face when you can enjoy your life? Be contented with what you have and you will make full use of all the things you have =)

For starters, I am grateful today because I have friends who are supportive all this while and who help me in a lot of ways unimaginable - from personal and studies, to financial and job-hunt. What would I ever do without you guys? Thanks, my friends! I really appreciated all the help you have given me =)

Why the title of the blog "A Hope, A Silver Lining in the Clouds"? Originally, I planned on "Hope, Given in the Darkest Hour, only to be Squashed Again". But the original title sounded so gloom, and my friend taught me to be grateful and positive thinking. The blog actually addresses this - I went for a job interview and waited for its news for a very long time. When I was on the verge of giving up, they called me for second interview, only to realize there are other more qualified candidates. That was when I felt my hopes all died out. Yet, my friend made me realize that how pitiful I was. And so, with hopeful and grateful attitude, I went on for the second interview and finally secured the job! That is the remarkable results of being grateful and positive thinking.

If you think this blog is rather confusing, just remember this : GRATITUDE AND POSITIVE THINKING WILL LEAD YOU TO GREATER HEIGHTS.

Here are some of the links for you to enjoy:
Guys, does this mean - LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST?
What does motivation really mean?
7 questions to ask yourself, to find your own passion.
Another website to teach you on how you should live your life =)
100 quotes - one a day, and you have enough quotes for more than 3 months ;)
Considering the high costs of living, do you think you can cope with it? This family will show you how!
This is a good way to annoy the the annoying telemarketers. Somehow, I do pity the telemarketers. They call us just because they want to earn a living. But then again, perhaps they could have chosen a much better time than during dinner?

Well, that's all for now. Until next time, take care everyone.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Happy Birthday, agiu!

Yo, buddy! Happy birthday! May you have a wonderful year ahead! (Hmm.. what else to wish him, to greet him.. Too bad, I am a man with poor words :S)

Anyway, it was a wonderful night out yesterday. Had a movie with friend. We watched The Chronicle of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Along the way, we had fun - we laughed together, I laughed at her; funny things happened; sad things also happened. Still, it was a good memory to me. Hope it still stayed with me, before being overwritten by another experience with someone else :P

As usual, in the past few days, I am still searching for jobs. My friends, one by one, got their dream jobs, and here I am, back to square one. What would happen, if I am one of the 10% of the unemployed fresh graduate who really can't find a job? I know! I go back to my alma mater and applied for a cleaner's position! Surely, I won't stay unemployed anymore! =)
(This is one good use of positive thinking :P)

Over the past few days, I scoured the Internet (and as always, I am guided by the trusty StumbleUpon) to find tidbits for you. And here, I present to you - my findings:

Funny ads.. Just a joke, don't take it literally. (And please don't try it at home - feeding crocodiles)
Funny photos..
A picture paints a thousand words .. And this picture sure worths a thousand degree of celsius. Yet, I really admire their courage and bravery.
These are the roads I wont travel on. At least not in this lifetime.
Another cool photo of the nature at work. Just splendid.
Are they real? They look too beautiful to be real.
Cats!
Gates of Hell! I never would have guessed that Hell is such a pretty place. It's beyond any imaginable words. Unspoken beauty. ( A tell-tale sign of a corrupted soul :S)
These are not your typical everyday insects. Not only do they look scary, they are scary.. :S

Ever wondered how the little things that we encounter in our everyday life really behave in slow motion?
A rather lengthy video.. But where do they find the energy, time and resources to do this? Perhaps it's all about passion?
Look into this.. You are now under my hypnosis.. You will now believe that meng is a handsome guy. (Editor.menG: =.=' The author is nuts. Don't bother about him. Don't stare too long into the swf, you will get dizzy easily.)

Feeling creativity- dry? Try some tips from this website.
Blondes are not dumb. Wrong stereotyping :P
Wanna learn Photoshop?
Another website for learning Photoshop.
Camera hacks anyone? For Canon only.
A podcast for the guys on how to woo the gals.
Away from computer.. Unimaginable? Actually it would do wonders for you, at least I knew it would for me.
This is a rather peculiar motivational website. The content is good, though it was smeared with inappropriate languages. Under-aged kids will have to wait till you are old enough to read this!
Six-pack for the guys..
Trim your abs, the gals' way =) Gals do have an easier way to keep their abs lean..

This is a rather sad game.. Not recommended to anyone. Depressing and with no good endings (at least that is my conclusion for trying it twice la). ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
A place to for you to exhibit your artistic talents! Sky is the limit, or rather the functions are the limit.. Hehe.. Nevertheless, there is countless possibilities to mix and match =)

With this, I end my blog here.. Have been visiting my friend's blog. She put up a poll. Should I do the same? Hmm, better not. What would happen if noone ever vote for anything? Haha, do less one thing ,worry less one thing - that is my motto for tonight. For everyone else, have a good night sleep. Worries will get you nowhere but wrinkles on your forehead =)

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Deadlines, Deadlines and more Deadlines!!

Life would be a slow-moving one, until I upped the stake. Moving out early when I am still jobless and haven't found any place to stay. Still waiting for news from the one company, for now. Still searching for new companies for interviews. And still looking for a new place to stay. Will I be able to accomplish all this before I move out? In roughly 3 weeks time? With positive thinking, I will! Hehe.. Always think positive!

Another happy thing that has happened just now was that I had a wonderful dinner with a gal. A dinner at one canteen and a drink at another. Haha.. Life could never been more wonderful!

And, since I'm so happy now.. let me share with you the many links I had acquired (and I really mean MANY :P)

A video of a man playing the keyboard.. His skills is not on the standard of a professional, but at least applaud him for having the courage to perform in front of a video =)
One way to learn Programming is by creating games =)

Another game you play on the website.. Sometimes it does get irritating :P
One more game for you to play.. Learning physics at the same time? I doubted it :P
Show ur arts online.. Draw, sketch, do whatever u want here!

It is a touching video of how inmates can be good persons.. and how the human-dog bonding exists and grows.. all in dogs behind bars.
Another touching collection about a mother.. About her job, and her sufferings.. And how she continues to fight on.. for her love for her child.

Do you really understand what is love? Hear it for yourself, the true meaning of love.. as given by experts.
Love quotes for guys to whisper into the ears of their love ones..
Love facts? Or is it just a bluff?
Wanna understand how women feel? Listen to their sighs..
Better still, interpret what is it that they really mean when they talk to you. the best replies are:
"Yes = No
No = No
Maybe = No " >> All they know is "No"! :S
Or "Are you listening to me!? = [Too late, you’re dead.] " -> If this ever happens, man, you REALLY are dead!
You can choose to believe it or choose to be ignorant.. What you choose will determine whether you are in bliss or at the mercy at the wrath of the women!

Wanna be rich? Then don't you ever do these!
10 things you can ever learn from a dog.. Lessons on life comes from various sources. It's up to us to find the meaning and be open to it.. Be open-minded and it will come to you.
Have you ever wish you can fly? Like him?

A meaningful picture on wealth and changes.. if only I understand what it means =.='
The art of Photoshop. What are we going to do without them? Hehe..
Wanna see a greedy squirrel? :P
Another photo to soothe the eyes.
A fun collection of photos.. For dog lovers..
Just for the guys.. and I really mean for the guys onli :P
Another collection of thought-revoking and creative photos..
Another collection of creative photos.. Where do they get those ideas?
Lovely cat.. I want that cat.. Or rather, I wanna be the cat! Why do I always see funny photos? Perhaps when good things are happening to me, and I'm happy - I'll start to notice happy things. So people, be happy and start to enjoy life. Then good things will keep on falling onto you!

This is a rather lengthy animation. U need to move the scroll a little and watch it till stop, then move it a little and watch it unfolds till it stops, and repeat again :S Perhaps there is a better way, which I dunno :P care to explain? But once u see it, its worth all e efforts u put in!

This is something what a guy wants in bed.. It is kinda obvious, isn't it? But remember the price you have to pay, guys!
This is what I want - R2D2 projector. Anyone wanna buy it for my Christmas present? It's not that expensive, just $2,500 and its US$ =)

That's all from me today! I'm in cloud 9 now.. Nothing will upset me because I am happy! =)