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Someone taught me this last night, and I cannot help but to write about this.
Quote of the day:
"If you know, it is common sense.
If you don't know, it doesn't make sense...."
It does make some sense. *roll eyes*
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Swine Flu
The latest is in the air - Swine flu... The virus has very quickly gained much attention worldwide, and has already killed up to 149 people in Mexico.
This new strain of virus spreads from person-to-person and seems to be highly infectious... Adding on to the worries, it seems to kill the young and strong between age 25 to 45 too, and will spread faster than SARS. The WHO has already raised the alert level from phase 3 to 4, indicating a significantly increased risk of a pandemic globally.
So what's next? Will there be an outbreak and and cause chaos like SARS a few years back? It seems too early to tell, but all countries have stepped up their precautionary measures to ward off the outbreak, such as screening all air passengers and quarantining anyone that shows symptoms of the deadly virus.
Obviously, this flu outbreak dampened the already weakened economy even further, as investors feared that it could force the countries further into recession...
Bad news... Many eyes will be focused on the development of swine flu for the next few weeks for sure...
This new strain of virus spreads from person-to-person and seems to be highly infectious... Adding on to the worries, it seems to kill the young and strong between age 25 to 45 too, and will spread faster than SARS. The WHO has already raised the alert level from phase 3 to 4, indicating a significantly increased risk of a pandemic globally.
So what's next? Will there be an outbreak and and cause chaos like SARS a few years back? It seems too early to tell, but all countries have stepped up their precautionary measures to ward off the outbreak, such as screening all air passengers and quarantining anyone that shows symptoms of the deadly virus.
Obviously, this flu outbreak dampened the already weakened economy even further, as investors feared that it could force the countries further into recession...
Bad news... Many eyes will be focused on the development of swine flu for the next few weeks for sure...
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Such powerful individuals
Did a few sms exchanges with my advance sg members who are currently doing LP
Just wanted to see where they are and how they are now
And wow, some are so inspiring and powerful
Some are still trying, but determined and resilient...
They may not know, but they touch me deep from within
Happy to know they are creating results out there
Proud to hear they are not giving up
Delighted to see them playing team for win-win
My contribution to them may be so microscopic,
But being able to witness them grow and soar from a distance is such a privilege
Such inspiring individuals...
This is what life is about – living spectacularly and being in contribution
I am glad that I did make a stand for them...
Just wanted to see where they are and how they are now
And wow, some are so inspiring and powerful
Some are still trying, but determined and resilient...
They may not know, but they touch me deep from within
Happy to know they are creating results out there
Proud to hear they are not giving up
Delighted to see them playing team for win-win
My contribution to them may be so microscopic,
But being able to witness them grow and soar from a distance is such a privilege
Such inspiring individuals...
This is what life is about – living spectacularly and being in contribution
I am glad that I did make a stand for them...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
"Funeral" Commerical ad
The latest commercial commissioned by MCYS... Spend a little while to watch it if you have yet to see it on TV...
"Little imperfections that make them perfect for you..."
Cherish it.
"Little imperfections that make them perfect for you..."
Cherish it.
Over last two weeks...
I went missing for awhile without any updates… Simple – I was totally overwhelmed by work awhile back then that I totally had no time or strength to blog.
Long story short, I was so caught up with an offsite event that I was preparing in Hanoi for this weekend. There had been many issues to tackle and areas to look at. Yet, the best is yet to be, for I received a call late last Thu evening from my boss to say that it needs to be postponed… Oh well, what else can I say?
Logically, it’s a blessing for the fact that I have time to breathe this week when it is supposedly to be topsy turvy, and I would need to spend my weekend in Vietnam working. But then again, the whole cycle of nightmare will soon start again once the new dates are out.
I did make a trip to Hanoi over 4 days two weeks ago, and spent some time getting myself familiar there. It was pretty fun overall – it was a whole new experience seeing Vietnamese’s ways of life, tasting their food, walking their streets… The food was pretty yummy ok! We did a day trip to Halong bay too, which supposedly is one of the must-go places in Hanoi. Yet, I think I remembered the torturous 3 and ½h road journey to and fro better than Halong itself!
I also bought a pair of Coleman trekking shoes last week finally, and tried them at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve last Sun. I felt like I was walking in elephants’ feet as the shoes felt so heavy after awhile. Wonder how am I going to climb Kinabalu with the lousy physical state I am in… and we have yet to set any concert date to that climb too… Still trying to find a suitable date - I want to do other holidays too leh! Limited time, unlimited wants!!
Time… always seems to be in scarcity nowadays…*shrug*
Long story short, I was so caught up with an offsite event that I was preparing in Hanoi for this weekend. There had been many issues to tackle and areas to look at. Yet, the best is yet to be, for I received a call late last Thu evening from my boss to say that it needs to be postponed… Oh well, what else can I say?
Logically, it’s a blessing for the fact that I have time to breathe this week when it is supposedly to be topsy turvy, and I would need to spend my weekend in Vietnam working. But then again, the whole cycle of nightmare will soon start again once the new dates are out.
I did make a trip to Hanoi over 4 days two weeks ago, and spent some time getting myself familiar there. It was pretty fun overall – it was a whole new experience seeing Vietnamese’s ways of life, tasting their food, walking their streets… The food was pretty yummy ok! We did a day trip to Halong bay too, which supposedly is one of the must-go places in Hanoi. Yet, I think I remembered the torturous 3 and ½h road journey to and fro better than Halong itself!
I also bought a pair of Coleman trekking shoes last week finally, and tried them at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve last Sun. I felt like I was walking in elephants’ feet as the shoes felt so heavy after awhile. Wonder how am I going to climb Kinabalu with the lousy physical state I am in… and we have yet to set any concert date to that climb too… Still trying to find a suitable date - I want to do other holidays too leh! Limited time, unlimited wants!!
Time… always seems to be in scarcity nowadays…*shrug*
Monday, April 13, 2009
Hanoi Highlights
I swinged by to Hanoi for a few days for a business trip two weeks ago, but I did extend another day to explore the area. Such perfect chance, so how to give that up? Some photos below...
View of Hotel Intercontinental Westake from my room. It was a rainy day that day, thus the dark sky. It was only 18 degree outside! Yet, the view was a treat!
The seducing view at nightfall... The serenity is so different from the busy main Hanoi city.
The busy traffic at the intersection of Old Quarter. Traffic is a real nightmare there, not to mention the air and noise pollution!
The entrance to Ngoc Son Temple at Hoan Kiem Lake. You need to pay to get in - VND10k, i.e. S$1.
Oh well, the incense urn outside the temple. Just feel it's a piece of art by itself.
One scenery taken while we were touring the famous Halong Bay.
Isn't this pic arty farty? Taken at Intercontinental again.
View of Hotel Intercontinental Westake from my room. It was a rainy day that day, thus the dark sky. It was only 18 degree outside! Yet, the view was a treat!
The seducing view at nightfall... The serenity is so different from the busy main Hanoi city.
The busy traffic at the intersection of Old Quarter. Traffic is a real nightmare there, not to mention the air and noise pollution!
The entrance to Ngoc Son Temple at Hoan Kiem Lake. You need to pay to get in - VND10k, i.e. S$1.
Oh well, the incense urn outside the temple. Just feel it's a piece of art by itself.
One scenery taken while we were touring the famous Halong Bay.
Isn't this pic arty farty? Taken at Intercontinental again.
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