Learn to Sail in High Winds

We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.

- Hanmer Parsons Grant

I am Rich!

"I have never been a millionaire. But I have enjoyed a crackling fire, a glorious sunset, a walk with a friend and a hug from a child. There are plenty of life's tiny delights for all of us."

Jack Anthony
American Author

I am rich, indeed :)

I am rich beyond measure...because:
Because I can enjoy the coolness of my air-conditioned room at home (when the nights are warm and humid), as compared to Jack who lives in cold-climate country, and therefore his crackling fire.
And because I can enjoy seeing a sunset with my eyes almost any day of the week, any week.
And because I can have as many walks and chat with friends, as my legs are still strong.
And because, simply because, I can have a hug from my loved ones daily, tells me that I can feel and I am alive!

I am rich, indeed! :)

Fear of Poverty?

You are going to let the fear of poverty govern your life and your reward will be that you will eat, but you will not live.

George Bernard Shaw

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.

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!

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."

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.