前些时候於屋后晾衣时遇见邻家女佣，一番简短的嘘寒问暖后，她竟出奇不意地开始诉苦了起来。一把鼻涕一把眼泪地将心酸娓娓道来。搞得自己好不尴尬， 不知该如何是好！身为外人的自己总不该附和批判人家的雇主吧！更何况自己的语文能力有限，老实说其实也不完全听得懂。可她犹如压抑已久似的情绪终于得以释放，那就干脆静静地当个聆听者吧！希望这样她会好过些。。。
是夜，那景象仍隐隐约约地浮现在脑海里，感触良多。如果每个人能将心比心地对待他人，那该有多好，世界可不就更完美了吗？
当雇主吹毛求疵尖酸刻薄地时候，可曾有想过终究他有一日自己的孩子也会受聘於人？现代的孩子只要受了丁点委屈， 想必做父母的无不心疼吧？可大家怎么都好像忘了任何工作岗位甚至任何国籍的“别人”也有会心疼他们的父母呢？
同样的， 人与人之间常常会一味地要求，可我们却很少扪心自问能给的是什么。
多少年轻人在嫌弃自己工作待遇差时，可有想想自己能为公司贡献些什么？
多少前辈常在埋怨后辈办事能力不足时可有想过自己也曾“青涩”过？
多少父母在寄望女儿嫁入豪门的同时，又可曾想过自己的儿子有否达到标凖呢？
多少情侣因为对方达不到自己的要求而把关系搞僵的同时又有检试自己能够给对方些什么啊？
而认为自己能给的到底是对方想要的吗？
好多，好多例子，数之不尽。。。现今社会都只会一味地埋怨和要求而忘了设身处地为他人想想，更别说什么将心比心了。。。
怎么啦？是社会病了吗？还是人性污浊了呢？我不知道。更不该奢望或要求他人有所改变。重要的是自己在待人处世时，必须常常秉记着这简单的原理 - “将心比心” ：）
后记：明明说好了这是我的记忆库，可这篇文章好像写得太沉重了！我可不想背负着那么沉重的回忆啊！哈哈！无论如何，还是要谢谢那发人深思的“女佣事件”。
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
This year around, we might not have the luxury of time and money for a long vacation, but we do enjoy it in our own way. Hehe!
Hope everyone enjoys this special occasion too! :)
Gkai's Torchlight
Have you ever seen torchlight?
Would you think this is a torchlight?
Apparently somebody does…
Haha! Thanks to Gkai for making my day~
While we were getting out from the car upon reaching home, a question was being thrown out from the back of a car (with serious tone)…
*Hokkien*
“Gor~ an zua lu bang torchlight di qia eh? Ai kia torchlight lok qia mai?”
*English Translation*
“Bro~ why do you put torchlight in the car? Do you want to take it out from the car?”
Well, needless to say, there was a silent moment of puzzlement before everybody burst out laughing soon after we saw the “torchlight”.
Oh gosh~ That is a shoe spray-leh!
Haha! Moral of the story?
“Never-Judge-a-Shoe-Spray-by-its-Torchlight Cover”
Would you think this is a torchlight?
Apparently somebody does…
Haha! Thanks to Gkai for making my day~
While we were getting out from the car upon reaching home, a question was being thrown out from the back of a car (with serious tone)…
*Hokkien*
“Gor~ an zua lu bang torchlight di qia eh? Ai kia torchlight lok qia mai?”
*English Translation*
“Bro~ why do you put torchlight in the car? Do you want to take it out from the car?”
Well, needless to say, there was a silent moment of puzzlement before everybody burst out laughing soon after we saw the “torchlight”.
Oh gosh~ That is a shoe spray-leh!
Haha! Moral of the story?
“Never-Judge-a-Shoe-Spray-by-its-Torchlight Cover”
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
My Silent Night
Silent night is meant to be a silent one.
Perhaps I wasn’t old enough to understand the in depth meaning of a silent night. As far as I could recall, for the past few years especially throughout the university life, this day has always been occupied. Be it with celebrations, gathering, or even assignments and the deadly final exams!
Oh, Amitābha~ at such old age of 24, finally God has given me the wisdom to understand and even experience a real silent night!
Perhaps I wasn’t old enough to understand the in depth meaning of a silent night. As far as I could recall, for the past few years especially throughout the university life, this day has always been occupied. Be it with celebrations, gathering, or even assignments and the deadly final exams!
Oh, Amitābha~ at such old age of 24, finally God has given me the wisdom to understand and even experience a real silent night!
Picture speaks more than a thousand words here…
Yes. it’s mine. Ouch! Donating blood on a Christmas Eve!
This is my 2nd time donating blood. People do show dubious expression about it and I always had to reiterate the same answer, “Yes, I’m eligible to donate blood with sufficient weight-lah”.Even though I “outperformed” Mr Sean this time that I no longer having pale face during the donation, but I still feel the tiredness from it now. (Note: According to the nurse Mr Sean didn’t have “proper” breakfast. But the fact is we took the same thing in the morning. So the only reason I could figure out is … hmmm… his food intake is no longer enough to “satisfy” his growing body size anymore, haha!)
Anyway, aside from the blood donation, we’ve decided to spend the night *silently* with a few glasses of red wine…. And now, with the alcohol effect I am getting so sleepy that I realize it’s time to surrender the nocturnal creature status as how it used to be years ago. Staying late night and hanging around is no longer my cup of tea now…
Well, people chase after different things in different stages of life. My 2008 silent night perfectly reflects the transition of my life now. At this point of time, what I pursue in life is just as simple as a silent night. I feel fortunate and hope this is still not too late for me to be enlightened that "Simplicity Means Happiness" :)
My Silent Night… May everyone has a Merry Christmas~
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Procurement Request
Congratulations to myself! :)
I guess it’s the hangat-hangat-tahi-ayam spirit that keeps me disciplined enough to deposit something into my memory bank again, today. Apparently the credit should also go to Mr ST that brought me laughter of the day. After much hesitation (and consensus from Mr ST), I’ve finally decided to post this up -- our entire email conversations today during office hour! It’s rather personal to be posted but it’s worth to be remembered! Haha!
*********************** Here it goes! ************************
From: ST
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 5:33 PM
To: BC
Subject: Request on purchase
Dear BC,
With regards to the subject above, I would like to seek approval on purchase of a memory card for PS2 for the purpose of playing extra games. A memory card cost RM25. Please see below for the justification on the intent to purchase a PS2 memory card.
With the purchase of the memory card, in the short term period, we would not need to modify our wii and buy new games which might cost 10 times of the indicative amount of a PS2 memory card. Looking at the financial capabilities of us currently, it will be more justify to buy the memory card in the short term and wait till we are more financially sound then only we will modify the Wii..
Please approve on the purchase of the said above.
Hope to receive good news from you
Best Regards
ST
************************************************************
From: BC
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 5:36 PM
To: ST
Subject: RE: Request on purchase
Dear Mr ST,
Regret to inform you that the proposed purchase is not financially viable.
The justification wasn’t sound enough as you might overlook the economy of scale of the procurement.
Please also do look into the depreciation value and utilization rate of the below mentioned asset.
It sounds like an one-off usage and it doesn’t bring any tangible nor intangible benefit in the long run.
Please resubmit your proposal with more solid supporting for further consideration please.
Thank you
************************************************************
From: ST
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 5:56 PM
To: BC
Subject: RE: Request on purchase
Dear BC,
May I know what are the concerns on the economy of scale? This will be a once off item and there's nth to do with economy of scale.
In terms of depreciation value and utilization rate. We are looking at a depreciation time horizon of 6 months. That would mean that it is the cost of depreciation @ RM4.20 per month. To justify the magnitude of RM4.20 a month, the equilevent is as below:
1) 1 pair of monthly contact lense (without the option of astimatism) is equilevent of 13 memory cards
2) a 10 in 1 Phillip hair styling (with a depreciation horizon of 6 months) is equilevent of 5.8 memory cards (not taking into consideratino of the utilization of the hair styling product)
Regarding the concern of tangible or intangible benefits in the long run, it does provide both tangible and intangible benefits. Tangible benefits being in the short term, we would not need to spend on the modification of Product W which will definately result in negative cashflow. As for the intangible benefits, it provides stress relieve solutions at a very very comfortable cost.
With all the facts given above, we don't see why it is not feasible to purchase memory card for product P.
Please do reconsider on the proposal.
Best Regards
ST
************************************************************
From: BC
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 6:03 PM
To: ST
Subject: RE: Request on purchase
Dear ST,
Economy of scale means this product P will probably benefit one party and hence the utilization rate will be relatively low.
Product W would eventually benefit many, many parties which brings a real long run benefit. Besides, Product W would better enhance the company’s CSR and PR as product W is currently more in demand in the market.
The bottom-line is, the Director is NOT happy with the procurement.
If you insist to pursue further on this proposal, please share with us a healthy financial cash flow for the next 6 months for our further deliberation.
Thank you & Rgds
********************** End **********************
In order to please the poor man, this is what I’ve "tried my best" to get for him… (hehe~)
I guess it’s the hangat-hangat-tahi-ayam spirit that keeps me disciplined enough to deposit something into my memory bank again, today. Apparently the credit should also go to Mr ST that brought me laughter of the day. After much hesitation (and consensus from Mr ST), I’ve finally decided to post this up -- our entire email conversations today during office hour! It’s rather personal to be posted but it’s worth to be remembered! Haha!
*********************** Here it goes! ************************
From: ST
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 5:33 PM
To: BC
Subject: Request on purchase
Dear BC,
With regards to the subject above, I would like to seek approval on purchase of a memory card for PS2 for the purpose of playing extra games. A memory card cost RM25. Please see below for the justification on the intent to purchase a PS2 memory card.
With the purchase of the memory card, in the short term period, we would not need to modify our wii and buy new games which might cost 10 times of the indicative amount of a PS2 memory card. Looking at the financial capabilities of us currently, it will be more justify to buy the memory card in the short term and wait till we are more financially sound then only we will modify the Wii..
Please approve on the purchase of the said above.
Hope to receive good news from you
Best Regards
ST
************************************************************
From: BC
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 5:36 PM
To: ST
Subject: RE: Request on purchase
Dear Mr ST,
Regret to inform you that the proposed purchase is not financially viable.
The justification wasn’t sound enough as you might overlook the economy of scale of the procurement.
Please also do look into the depreciation value and utilization rate of the below mentioned asset.
It sounds like an one-off usage and it doesn’t bring any tangible nor intangible benefit in the long run.
Please resubmit your proposal with more solid supporting for further consideration please.
Thank you
************************************************************
From: ST
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 5:56 PM
To: BC
Subject: RE: Request on purchase
Dear BC,
May I know what are the concerns on the economy of scale? This will be a once off item and there's nth to do with economy of scale.
In terms of depreciation value and utilization rate. We are looking at a depreciation time horizon of 6 months. That would mean that it is the cost of depreciation @ RM4.20 per month. To justify the magnitude of RM4.20 a month, the equilevent is as below:
1) 1 pair of monthly contact lense (without the option of astimatism) is equilevent of 13 memory cards
2) a 10 in 1 Phillip hair styling (with a depreciation horizon of 6 months) is equilevent of 5.8 memory cards (not taking into consideratino of the utilization of the hair styling product)
Regarding the concern of tangible or intangible benefits in the long run, it does provide both tangible and intangible benefits. Tangible benefits being in the short term, we would not need to spend on the modification of Product W which will definately result in negative cashflow. As for the intangible benefits, it provides stress relieve solutions at a very very comfortable cost.
With all the facts given above, we don't see why it is not feasible to purchase memory card for product P.
Please do reconsider on the proposal.
Best Regards
ST
************************************************************
From: BC
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 6:03 PM
To: ST
Subject: RE: Request on purchase
Dear ST,
Economy of scale means this product P will probably benefit one party and hence the utilization rate will be relatively low.
Product W would eventually benefit many, many parties which brings a real long run benefit. Besides, Product W would better enhance the company’s CSR and PR as product W is currently more in demand in the market.
The bottom-line is, the Director is NOT happy with the procurement.
If you insist to pursue further on this proposal, please share with us a healthy financial cash flow for the next 6 months for our further deliberation.
Thank you & Rgds
********************** End **********************
Background Story:
- The "Director" HAD to reject the proposal (intentionally) since she doesn't play PS2 anymore nowadays. Haha!
- Nintendo Wii is more fun to share with friends and hence “enhance” the PR (Public Relations) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
- Philips 10 in 1 Hairstyling product was an impulsive purchase despite strong discouragement from Mr ST. To date, it has only been utilized once - on the day it was purchased!
Conclusions:
- We enjoyed the "debate", haha!
- We went to get the memory card after work and to his disappointment, he quoted the wrong price! Haha!
- So we went back home empty handed.
- Sometimes things are just destined – “ If it’s yours, it will be yours”
In order to please the poor man, this is what I’ve "tried my best" to get for him… (hehe~)
Monday, December 22, 2008
Finally. The Begining...
Heh... FINALLY! Here I am to post the 2nd entry (or 1st introductory in English!) especially dedicated for my "Half-Banana" friend(s). After ages of having the thought to start a blog, at last now I'm making the effort to have this "Memoires de Ma Vie", which also means Memory of My Life in Rojak Language of French & English.
This is meant to be a dedicated space for a forgetful person like me to record down every bit of my life. Apparently I'm being diagnosed by friends for "Selectively-Forgetful-Disease". Sadly, there's no trend to be observed so far and hence, no cure.
With the *Grand Opening* of this Memoires de Ma Vie, here’s the beginning of a new chapter of my life (since previous chapters were not systematically recorded, haha). Hopefully with some discipline (yes, good discipline is highly in need), I could better preserve my memories by depositing stories about my life, my value, my thoughts, my inspirations, my laughter, my ideas into this personal space. It will also be a place where I could share the songs that I listen, the movies that I watch, the books that I read, the vacation that I enjoy, and the list go on…
This is meant to be a dedicated space for a forgetful person like me to record down every bit of my life. Apparently I'm being diagnosed by friends for "Selectively-Forgetful-Disease". Sadly, there's no trend to be observed so far and hence, no cure.
With the *Grand Opening* of this Memoires de Ma Vie, here’s the beginning of a new chapter of my life (since previous chapters were not systematically recorded, haha). Hopefully with some discipline (yes, good discipline is highly in need), I could better preserve my memories by depositing stories about my life, my value, my thoughts, my inspirations, my laughter, my ideas into this personal space. It will also be a place where I could share the songs that I listen, the movies that I watch, the books that I read, the vacation that I enjoy, and the list go on…
For my potential readers out there (you know, I know, who), please bear with my indiscipline, inefficiency, and even incapability of expressing myself here. Anyway, I do hope you will gain some insights from my sharing and you’re welcome to drop by anytime! Most importantly, I hope you enjoy visiting my blog.
For SOMEONE who constantly “despises” me on my determination to initiate a blog, please acknowledge that you were wrong! Haha. I just want to say, there are always two things that push something forward -- the internal factor (determination) and the external factor (a device that will encourage new entries of which it can capture the pictures of what I do and what I see in my daily life). Okay, that SOMEONE, do you hear me?? I’m shouting aloud here, please get me a C*****!
Okay, I think my message is clearly conveyed now, haha! Good night :)
Friday, December 12, 2008
我的记事本
曾经走过的日子...
不断的累积...
渐渐捉不住回忆的尾巴...
而这里...
逝去的时光可以再倒流...
遗忘的童话可以再重现...
更可以...
留下曾经的年少...
曾经的快乐与悲伤...
提醒我...
仰望未来的同时..
也请静静的回味...
静静的...
享受这片刻的幸福...
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