King of the Birds, Lord of the Skies

King of the Birds, Lord of the Skies
Gather ye rose buds while ye may, old time is still a flying;
and this same rose that you see today, tomorrow will be dying.
CarpeDiem: Seize the Day!
- Dead Poets Society

Monday, June 30, 2008

Pick Up Lines at Helipad

I was chilling out at this new place called Helipad last night, and one of my female friend asked me what are some of the pick up lines that we guys often use to pick up girls. So, here we go:

You've got to refer me to your plastic surgeon.

Here’s $11. Drink until I’m really good looking, then come back and talk to me.

Do you mind if I stare at you up close instead of from across the room?

Is it hot in here or is it just you?

You know the more I drink, the prettier you get!

You must be Jamaican, because Jamaican me crazy.

Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?

You know, you might be asked to leave soon. You're making the other women look really bad.

That's a nice shirt, it would go great with my floor.

What's a nice girl like you doing with a face like that?

Hand out business card that says: 'Smile if you want to sleep with me.'

All those curves, and me with no brakes.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Live Well, Laugh Often & Love Much

Today I want to share a personal perspective with you. Someone had the opportunity to spend time with a close female friend. Within months, she will no longer be with us.

Her last visit to her doctor's office was, in fact, her last visit to her doctor's office. The doctor told her to go home, "get her house in order", and spend her time with family and friends. There is nothing more that can be done.

She is 42 years young. She will leave behind three young children, a loving husband and many friends.

She has been cheated.

She wanted more out of life.

Don't we all?

She thought that she was going to live a very long time. Obviously, we know we are going to die; we just think that it will happen later in life.

This entry may have an undertone of sadness. My purpose, however, is not to tell you a sad story, but to motivate you to begin leading the life you want now because we don't know what the future will hold.

What would you do if you knew your time was limited to a few short weeks or months or years?

Whom would you call?
Where would you travel?
What would you say to your loved ones and family members that you may not have already said?
Most importantly, what will you leave behind and how will you be remembered?

Take some time to consider these questions.

Then begin today to lead the life you want. Create and fulfill goals, eat right, exercise more. And don't forget the best advice I can give - I see this daily on a plaque in my home:

Live Well, Laugh Often and Love Much!

Monday, June 23, 2008

Legal, Logical and Neither

After having failed his exam in "Logistics and Organization" , a student goes and confronts his lecturer about it.

Student: "Sir, do you really understand anything about the subject?"

Professor: "Surely I must. Otherwise I would not be a professor!"

Student: "Great, well then I would like to ask you a question. If you can give me the correct answer, I will accept my mark as is and go. If you however do not know the answer, I want you give me an "A" for the exam. "

Professor: "Okay, it's a deal. So what is the question?"

Student: "What is legal, but not logical, logical, but not legal, and neither logical, nor legal?"

Even after some long and hard consideration, the professor cannot give the student an answer, and therefore changes his exam mark into an "A", as agreed. Afterwards, the professor calls on his best student and asks him the same question.

He immediately answers: "Sir, you are 63 years old and married to a 35 year old woman, which is legal, but not logical.

Your wife has a 25 year old lover, which is logical, but not legal.

The fact that you have given your wife's lover an "A", although he really should have failed, is neither legal, nor logical."

Thursday, June 19, 2008

What is Time?

How do I view time? Where is my perspective? How do I value or measure it?

Someone once wrote that time is like credit in the bank ... blah blah blah...remember that story?
Everyday, this bank account of yours get an automatic credit of 24hrs X 60min X 60sec = $86,400 worth of seconds...I will go find that article and put it up here later.

Another of my friend believe that life is short and time is precious. So she frantically try to live it to the fullest.

So where is my perspective as far as time is concern?
Fleeting? Brief? Lost? Stolen? Precious? Irreplaceable? Short? Money? Limited?

Throughout centuries and generations, philosophers, scientists, kings and ordinary folks have written, discussed and studied this illusive concept and construct call time.
But what does the Creator and Master of all time and space and eternity has to say about it?
Where is God in this equation of time?

Of course if you believe in this God that I know, time is of no issue to Him, only to us, mere mortals. I personally believe that even with modern medical breakthrough, human livespan can only be calibrated around 75-85 years. Beyond these boundaries lies disabilities and despair, weakness and worries, limitations and liabilities. In fact, I may believe that men can add years to their life but not life to their years. So why seek extension of life, medically and artificially?

According to a Christian bookmark I have, Time is defined as:

"A limited resources extended only by giving the first part back to God".

"Honour the Lord ... with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty... "
- Proverbs 3:9-10

I believe time is given to us as a valuable platform to enjoy doing His will. A dimension that can be altered by offering it back to God who is in charge.

May I find my time here on earth extended and expanded for His will and glory.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

An Enemy Called Reality

My greatest enemy is reality. I have fought it successfully for thirty years.

- Margaret Anderson

Thursday, June 12, 2008

蒲公英的约定 - 周杰伦

曲名:蒲公英的约定
歌手:周杰伦
作曲:周杰伦

小学篱芭旁的蒲公英
是记忆里有味道的风景
午睡操场传来蝉的声音
多少年后也还是很好听
将愿望折纸飞机寄成信
因为我们等不到那流星
认真投决定命运的硬币
却不知道到底能去哪里

一起长大的约定
那样清晰 
打过勾的我相信
说好要一起旅行
是你如今 
唯一坚持的任性

在走廊上罚站打手心
我们却注意窗边的蜻蜓
我去到哪里你都跟很紧
很多的梦在等待着进行

一起长大的约定
那样清晰 
打过勾的我相信
说好要一起旅行
是你如今 
唯一坚持的任性

一起长大的约定
那样真心
与你聊不完的曾经

而我已经分不清
你是友情
还是错过的爱情

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Character Through Trials

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved

-Helen Keller

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Winning and Losing

If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that is a big accomplishment. That quality is important because it stays with you the rest of your life.

- Chris Evert
Professional tennis player (United States)
Won 18 Grand Slam singles titles

Note: Evert's career win-loss record in singles matches of 1,309-146 (.900) is the best of any professional player in tennis history.

7 Basic Life Principles

The Principle of Design:
Thanking God for your design enables self acceptance.

The Principle of Authority:
Honouring your authorities brings inward peace.

The Principle of Responsibility:
Asking for forgiveness reaps a clear conscience.

The Principle of Suffering:
Fully forgiving others brings genuine joy.

The Principle of Ownership:
Yielding your rights to God brings true security.

The Principle of Freedom:
Reclaiming areas controlled by sins brings moral purity.

The Principle of Success:
Meditating on Scriptures reveals life's purpose.

Isn't these what we need and want?