Animation to humanation

Say hi to Asimo.

Although my favourite cartoon character is Eeyore, Asimo sounds cuter real life. I wouldn't mind a soft toy version if there is one out there. With the invention of ASIMO, could Wall-E be real one day? Probably not in my lifetime. Bye Asimo...

The year is running out

The year is coming to an end and I do not think I have accomplished half the things I wanted to do this year. It has been quite a quiet year for me but a quick one. It scares me that the years are just passing me by. But no matter what, I am reminded...

1. Relationship is better than achievement
2. Health is better than wealth
3. Never go to sleep angry
4. I am not defined by my job
5. Giving is better than receiving
6. I do not have to compare to be contented
7. My future is not secured in the things of this world
8. I will not run the rat race or get caught up in it
9. It does not help to gossip
10. Harsh words can kill

Deep or shallow

If I were to say a river is deep or shallow you would instantly know what I mean. But, if I were to say a person is deep or shallow, it seems abstract. Is it fair to say that a deep person would probably try to know you "deeper" than usual? Seeking to understand how you operate inside? Picking up clues? Sensitive to your needs? You can know a person for the longest time and still now know what is in a person’s heart or mind. And that is why communication is so crucial. But what happens when you get tired of talking because you’ll be back to square one after time. I guess women are by nature sensitive. Sensitive to words and actions. And also, to words not spoken and actions not made. Our yes is no and our no is yes. So to avoid confrontations, I ask myself this question taught by one of our pastors from church, “Would it matter in a thousand years?” If it’s not, it’s best putting it aside or overcoming it. I have two perspectives here. If I were to think myself as a thousand and twenty-five years old then yes, it would not matter because I would be really old and de-energized by then. But, if I were to think myself as still being twenty-five years of age I would think even in a thousand years it would matter. Every little thing does, doesn’t it? I know it would be cliché to say that this is the time to seek God first but it really is. I am waiting on Him not to change others but myself.

Ancient vs. modern times

The water supply at my housing area was cut-off this morning. I had washed my hair last night not wanting to do it in cold water today. Lucky enough, I woke up this morning in time for a shower before the water went off. If not, I might have went to work without taking a bath. I can't remember the last time I had a cold shower. Even when I go swimming, I will always dip in the almost hot jacuzzi tub before jumping into the pool. I wonder how people survived without water heaters during those times.

Another thing, last night I went to have my eyes checked. Thankfully both my eyes increased slightly. At my current power, I can be deemed as almost blind. I am reaching the maximum power available for contact lenses. If I had lived during those ancient times where spectacles haven't been invented, I would have been classified as a disabled. Seriously. But, hopefully my power stabilises as I grow older and no more computer games for me. Ok. Maybe occassional computer games would be fine. I guess I still have not learnt my lesson. Help!

My family's favourite dining place

My dad loves spicy food. My mom loves nyonya food. My bro eats everything. I love anywhere that serves green tea.

I love weddings

Yesterday I went for my first wedding of the year. Yes the year is coming to an end and I finally get to attend at least one wedding before mine. One thing I remembered from this wedding was that the couple wanted everyone to have a good time and I did. It is one place where you can have a good shout without having to drive up a cliff or worrying about passer-bys. Yam seng!

Carbonated Drink

I found a carbonated drink better than my usual 100 plus. It's this drink called Honest To Goodness. I had it at Pizza Uno for the second time.
The name of the drink do es live up to its name. It has less calories than 100 plus, containing 60% pure fruit juice and 40% carbonated spring water. Worth the RM9.

Red Bean Bun

I just had dinner at Canton-i 1 Utama and I found this red bean bun very cute. I did not order it as I could not put it into my mouth and chew on it.

So, is this bun halal?

Char Koay Teow

I used to frequent Little Penang Cafe and returned yesterday night to have some char koay teow...

To my surprise, the price has gone up 8.9%. It now costs RM9.80 for a plate of char koay teow. With my current salary rising at half that rate, will I have to settle for coffee shop char koay teow soon? Just kidding. Thanks to S and dad who sponsor all my meals (except the ones I have in the office).

But really, the price increase was not worth the quality decrease. The crab meat over the top was filled with shells and tasted crabby (like raw crab?). On the menu, it stated a wait of 20 minutes for the char koay teow. But it arrived in less than 1o minutes, faster than my dad's curry mee. Bravo to the timing but boo to the taste. It could've used a little more frying.

This is somewhere I would pay for char koay teow. Lim Mee Yoke Coffeeshop at 157, Jalan SS2/7, 47300 Petaling Jaya. And if my mom agrees, there's no wrong to it!

Before we say "I do"

Finally, we've completed our pre-marital counselling and passed. After a year with our counsellors working through Before You Say " I Do" by H. Norman Wright & Wes Roberts, we are excited to apply theory to practice come Dec 27. I would highly recommend couples planning to get married to get some form of counselling. We're all in for the long haul and we've got nothing to lose to set the foundation right. The book touches on important aspects of marriage and gives a glimpse of what could be. The discussions arising from the topics can go as deep as the couple would want it to. Personally, I have moved a step into maturity.

Times

Last Saturday after children's church, S had to go for an emergency site meeting in Sri Hartamas area. So I asked him to drop me at a shopping centre nearby which we didn't know the name then - Plaza Damas. I strolled all the floors from corner to corner and I found this shop...

After an hour and 15 minutes, S came to get me. In the car...

S: What did you drink?

J: Nothing.

S: What did you eat?

J: Nothing. (I showed him the picture above). So guessed where I went?

S: The watch shop?

J: No.

S: The lingerie shop?

J: No. (What was he thinking?)

S: The clothes shop?

J: No. (Is there a clothes shop called Times?) Give you a clue. I didn't spend any money spending an hour in the shop.

S: Oh, it's a bookshop!

J: Yes