Wednesday, December 29, 2004
In The Making
Before modern technology products invaded our markets and homes, their existence only came in a form of entertainment way before the invention phase. Either Hollywood movie makers have such compelling yet primitive envisions of necessities, or inventors rip off every engineered design and name it their own.
As we recall the days when walkman dominate the world of audio glory using the cassettes, there were movies that showcased the CD and how viewers awed at the coolness of its shape and design. Then couple of years later, true enough; say goodbye to tangled fingers and tapes. CD replaced the cassettes. There were other gadgets too that followed suit in that trend sense. When CD was the in thing, never did we imagine that there could be something even smaller. And so we saw it in movies yet again. Hence the birth of MD (Mini Disc).
Way back even in 70s, there were sci-fi and superhero movies proudly exhibiting the unimaginable video and camera phones. Now what do most of us have in our bags? Ditto. And who can forget the wireless gadgets like headsets and earplugs in movies like James Bond. The thing we call Bluetooth today. And the list of hi-tech appliances, devices just go on and on. Catch my drift?
Not only did the Hollywood prodigies influence the gizmo world, there were other aspects subjected to their fabrication. Like thesis of current affairs, war epics, political propagandas etc. Before 'terrorist' became a household vocab, there were countless films and motion pictures that have similar plots of innocent people held hostages by either a group or standalone terrorist. And in most cases the bad guys have 1 thing in common; their race. Still don't get it? Arab. Duh! Threat and awareness only came to public's attention after the 911 attack. The only terrorists we knew before that was the ones in Steven Seagal face-cramping movies or of those by Jerry Bruckheimer. Either they have freaking accurate predictions-cum-premonitions or man simply depict from what we see.
Other than that, the 1 thing that strikes fear in most of us is the unstoppable force of nature. A force that comes from Higher Power without a sign. Remember Armageddon? There were forums on the possibility of that occurring and what measures has been implemented if such a massive annihilation takes place. Then NASA came out with a press release reporting an asteroid as big as Miami will be passing close to Earth back in August 2002.
Then there was Deep Impact. With an astoundingly less than impactful actors and actresses minus Elijah Wood. The moment I saw the spread of tsunami hitting the shores on the news, scenes from that movie came vividly to mind along with the horrific sights of damages it can cause to both lives and the environment. Except that a comet was the cause of destruction in that motion picture. But the reality of the tragedy sinks in like a bad dream that leaves a hollow state of devastation. And without a due, blamings and 'what ifs' already began. Excusable post-trauma reactions.
The most prominent latest Hollywood's flick that casts a colossal natural disaster is that of 'The Day After Tomorrow'. If what we see can be exaggerated by man, I can't begin to imagine the undefeatable power of God. We can never be too prepared for what is coming. And in every of that movie shows how ignorant authorized Men are to warnings from so-called incompetent sources. Not until when it's too late but yet ironically still able to play GOD and saves the day.
There are already distinctive signs proving the end is near. Can Hollywood or America think that they can save the day or better still prevent it from happening all together just like in every figment of their imagination? It seems like nothing will ever abate Man's arrogance.
From losses only do we appreciate existence. With only faith can we seek protection and will to recover from tribulations.
As we recall the days when walkman dominate the world of audio glory using the cassettes, there were movies that showcased the CD and how viewers awed at the coolness of its shape and design. Then couple of years later, true enough; say goodbye to tangled fingers and tapes. CD replaced the cassettes. There were other gadgets too that followed suit in that trend sense. When CD was the in thing, never did we imagine that there could be something even smaller. And so we saw it in movies yet again. Hence the birth of MD (Mini Disc).
Way back even in 70s, there were sci-fi and superhero movies proudly exhibiting the unimaginable video and camera phones. Now what do most of us have in our bags? Ditto. And who can forget the wireless gadgets like headsets and earplugs in movies like James Bond. The thing we call Bluetooth today. And the list of hi-tech appliances, devices just go on and on. Catch my drift?
Not only did the Hollywood prodigies influence the gizmo world, there were other aspects subjected to their fabrication. Like thesis of current affairs, war epics, political propagandas etc. Before 'terrorist' became a household vocab, there were countless films and motion pictures that have similar plots of innocent people held hostages by either a group or standalone terrorist. And in most cases the bad guys have 1 thing in common; their race. Still don't get it? Arab. Duh! Threat and awareness only came to public's attention after the 911 attack. The only terrorists we knew before that was the ones in Steven Seagal face-cramping movies or of those by Jerry Bruckheimer. Either they have freaking accurate predictions-cum-premonitions or man simply depict from what we see.
Other than that, the 1 thing that strikes fear in most of us is the unstoppable force of nature. A force that comes from Higher Power without a sign. Remember Armageddon? There were forums on the possibility of that occurring and what measures has been implemented if such a massive annihilation takes place. Then NASA came out with a press release reporting an asteroid as big as Miami will be passing close to Earth back in August 2002.
Then there was Deep Impact. With an astoundingly less than impactful actors and actresses minus Elijah Wood. The moment I saw the spread of tsunami hitting the shores on the news, scenes from that movie came vividly to mind along with the horrific sights of damages it can cause to both lives and the environment. Except that a comet was the cause of destruction in that motion picture. But the reality of the tragedy sinks in like a bad dream that leaves a hollow state of devastation. And without a due, blamings and 'what ifs' already began. Excusable post-trauma reactions.
The most prominent latest Hollywood's flick that casts a colossal natural disaster is that of 'The Day After Tomorrow'. If what we see can be exaggerated by man, I can't begin to imagine the undefeatable power of God. We can never be too prepared for what is coming. And in every of that movie shows how ignorant authorized Men are to warnings from so-called incompetent sources. Not until when it's too late but yet ironically still able to play GOD and saves the day.
There are already distinctive signs proving the end is near. Can Hollywood or America think that they can save the day or better still prevent it from happening all together just like in every figment of their imagination? It seems like nothing will ever abate Man's arrogance.
From losses only do we appreciate existence. With only faith can we seek protection and will to recover from tribulations.
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Posted at 2:35 PM
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Harmony My Arse
1 down and less than a handful left. Yet another girl friend went through matrimonial bliss yesterday. After such a long ordeal for her. Can't describe how I share her happiness. First time aku tengok the pengantin couple very sardin. Duduk kat pelamin talking and laughing with each other waving to guests walking in and calling friend's names like they were at any other gathering. None of those we're royalty-for-the-day unapproachable appeal to them at all! In the evening when the 'party' was almost over they just walk over to the lined-up buffet and help themselves with the food in their heavenly costumes. Sheesh.
Aside all the sweetness, there was something that bothers me. The night before the wedding, a resident has called up the neighbourhood police to lodge a complain of the noise, ok get this, it wasn't the music 'cos there was no radio, band or whatsoever but only the sound of the stapler binding the skirting to the tables. The police had to make a trip down to the multi-pupose hall and let my friend's mum to keep the 'noise' down. But hello?!! They can't possibly stop the work to finish in time! Even the police officer was perhaps merciful but he was just doing his job. I wonder if those petty residents complain about other occassions that DO involves loud noises like those funeral ceremonies. Then when her parents got home they received a call from the police station telling them that the resident complained again. So? What are they suppose to do? Let the guests go home with splinters after devouring the buffet spread the next day? Chee tan!!!! And to think that it was a Friday night and an eve of a public holiday! Nevertheless, the work has to go on. Ok behold. The eventful day began. The bride and bridegroom arrived the venue at about 1pm. As they were walking from the car to the hall, an egg flew from the back and crashed somewhere near the bride and bits of the egg splashed on her dress's edges. The show must go on! Thankfully she did not allow that to spoil her special day and still walked in with her chin up! If it was me I wouldn't even know how I would react. I would probably slip into a BF -> yes a BITCH FIT! I would have hunted the coward down and made sure that he/she wishes that chickens never laid eggs in the first place!!!!!
How disturbingly inconsiderate and mindless can the culprit be? Not even all the mentally defective words can match my enraging desire to inflict bodily harm to that imbecile! Just talking about this triggers pulpitations through my veins and straight to the heart!
How disturbingly inconsiderate and mindless can the culprit be? Not even all the mentally defective words can match my enraging desire to inflict bodily harm to that imbecile! Just talking about this triggers pulpitations through my veins and straight to the heart!
Pardon my sign language.
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Posted at 1:57 PM
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Hoooyaaaa! Say No to the Grinch.
Yeayness! Come Friday its a long weekend! Office is closed for the holidays! Ni lah yang bestnye kan kalau kerja untuk bangsa lain. Dorang nye holiday kita pon tumpang sekaki tak payah kerja. Oh tu pon siang-siang manager cakap "If the server seems to resume back to normal than no need to come." Potong stim habis! Who is she? The Grinch is it? *Talk to the butt, doodiiidooodiiiidooo* Everyone seems to be either doing their X'mas shopping or already exchanging gifts here. Since I'm a new staff, I'll just relax one corner and observe the swapping of probably-last-minit-giftpack-from-a-department-store with glee.
Hmmmmm. 3 days off. Sounds good for a short trip. *Clasping hands together* Then again peak period ah. Don't want to be stuck in a jam or an uncontrollable crowd somewhere.
Hmmmmm. 3 days off. Sounds good for a short trip. *Clasping hands together* Then again peak period ah. Don't want to be stuck in a jam or an uncontrollable crowd somewhere.
Think Sabbie think!!
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Posted at 4:45 PM
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Quote of the Day
~ Everything before the 'but' is bullshit. ~
(Re-strategizing reasoning which proves politically correctness do overpower manipulation.)
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Posted at 8:46 AM
Monday, December 20, 2004
Post Mortem
Preceding back to the piece entitled "Time After Time", it has come to a confirmed conclusion with a post factum that has been brutally contributed by my dear friend Nazzie; Time waits for no man. The way I see it, it's like being in a one-sided relationship. The road usually goes one way. Either or, it's up to us to achieve triumph over adversity.
Ceh ceh ceh.....so wisdom comes with aging ? Only 1 year difference liao. Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I'd like to think of it as age with grace. Teeeeeeheeeeeee.
Bad Monday to start with. Missing my sugarush...eh cannot use that word 'cos someone claimed copyright. Puuik! apple crumble.
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Posted at 3:39 PM
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Losing My Breath
There are so many things I want to lambast verbally. Running around like there is a marathon but I'm the only pathetic participant amongst could-care-less people. Thanks to this Backdoor Sdbot virus that has invaded the network here. Greatest appreciation to those gundus who just open any E-mail attachments without thinking even twice once. And to top it off with a creamy delight, both my backup saviours are outstation. Talk about perfect timing! Oh oh oh and I forgot to include the fact that my manager is on guess wat ? On seminar course!!!! Puuuuuuuuuuuiiiikkk!!
In the midst of all the inanity, managed to snap a view from a desk while reviving a crashed PC. That view alleviated a substantial percentage of the tense mounted on me. Haven't even got the time to activate my phlogger. Help anyone ?
Allow me to take a deeeeeeeeeeeeep breath. 30 mins to 29 floor down.
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Posted at 5:05 PM
Monday, December 13, 2004
Sky's the Limit ?
Yet again the question of limits arise to every wheel of argument or discussion disregarding the nature of subject. If my memory is not failing me now, I did write a piece describing the extensions of limits. Hence no point in repeating.
Isn't there a limit to practicality too ? Or it only applies if the subject leads to negativity and destruction ? No tolerance for penny pinchers.
And yes the crackiness strikes again. Disastrous case of untreated PMS. Hmmmpf.
Isn't there a limit to practicality too ? Or it only applies if the subject leads to negativity and destruction ? No tolerance for penny pinchers.
And yes the crackiness strikes again. Disastrous case of untreated PMS. Hmmmpf.
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Posted at 10:21 AM
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Time After Time
Phrases or Cliches that we can do without or at least we want to do without :
- Time will prevail the truth
- Time will heal wounds
- It takes time to learn about things or two
- It takes time to realise
- Takes time to forgive
- Takes time to succeed
- Takes time to get used to something
- Experience only comes with time
- Recovery from addiction takes time
Without a doubt, obviously everything takes time. This entry took time too. But what if there's an occurrence of a totally opposite circumstances whereby things happen even before time kicks in. Boom! It just happen. Especially with scenarios that ultimately NEEDs time. How can TIME justify that? When we mend a broken heart, we didn't want time. It seemed like the most incorrigible torture one wish not to go through. But still time stood there rubbing its inconspicuous ticking butt in our not-so-sorry faces. So where is TIME when wanting and needing it becomes an understatement ?!
Ps : So how many times have I used the word time redundantly ?
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Posted at 3:32 PM
Monday, December 06, 2004
Monday Rhythm and Blues'
Thanks for those who has been concerned about my work. If you can remember my earlier postings on the job interview I had at a law firm which I went all jazzed up looking funky on the head (scroll down for reference). Well I nailed the job right the day after the interview. What do we have to say about that! But desk bound only commence last wednesday. So far so good. Bearable. Last week I turned up continuing the gala of head scarves and earrings parade every day. But today I decided to switch back to the conventional tudung partly because I'm tired of my poor little ears being pressed down so hard its practically begging for mercy. But mostly its because of 'you', thanks for inspiring me. I love you for that.
I'm running around most of the time to the rescue for the IT illiterates which defeats the purpose of having my own direct line. To my surprise, there are 5 other Malay secretary ladies. I'm not so alone after all. Tapi semua buat hal sendiri. Ada bagusnya jugak ah. Kalau tak nanti bangsa kita asik kena label suka berpuak! The working environment here is very serious with a slight tinge of zombie-ness that comes with stress period. Some people are really nice and others are just ignorant.
Too bad my phlogger is not up yet. Free services always comes with a free-self-destructing-irritating-kick-in-the-crotch constant technical glitch. Getting sleepy already.....*yaaawwwnn*
I'm running around most of the time to the rescue for the IT illiterates which defeats the purpose of having my own direct line. To my surprise, there are 5 other Malay secretary ladies. I'm not so alone after all. Tapi semua buat hal sendiri. Ada bagusnya jugak ah. Kalau tak nanti bangsa kita asik kena label suka berpuak! The working environment here is very serious with a slight tinge of zombie-ness that comes with stress period. Some people are really nice and others are just ignorant.
Too bad my phlogger is not up yet. Free services always comes with a free-self-destructing-irritating-kick-in-the-crotch constant technical glitch. Getting sleepy already.....*yaaawwwnn*
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Posted at 11:59 AM
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Flavour of the Year
By the way, forgot to mention in previous post that our very own Singapore Idol, Taufik's band B'Vintage Flav'r is one of the groups featured in the Hip Hop Festival. But I am not sure if he would be there given that now he has commitments with his solo career. My votes didn't go to waste. Hoooooyaaaa! Although at some points he did hit off tune, first time singing to a large audience in a stadium so its only right to be shaky. His perfomance was still as entertaining and that makes his mistakes forgivable. Now I can send my bills to him. Heh!
Now back to the main subject of this blog -> ME! Like DUH! In the midst of 2nd day at work. Bearable. Forgot how sleepy I can get after lunch hour. Now I appreciate those months I took for granted. Last nite's battle to the Idol crown is still the highlight of conversations in the office as I speak now. Too bad we didn't get to see much of Jac's performance (M'sia Idol).
For Taufik brides wannabes...here is a snack for u...Don't ask me where I got it ;)
Back to work.... *poooooof*
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