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Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Byebye..
Hi dudes and dudettes, by the time you have read this, this blog would have already ceased to exist.
¶ J poppycocked at 10:11:00 PM
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Being Critical
Recently I got acquainted to this lady whom I realised once shared a similar past as I did at one point in time of both our lives. Despite the point in time occuring at different stages of our lives, it was a "been there, done that" kinda feeling that had linked us up. In addition, I quickly discovered that we knew some people mutually.
If I could only bring one thing with me from my previous experiences, it got to be tact.
I would be lying if I said I have been completely honest with her. In fact, after the first call she gave me, I was tempted to find out more about this character from the mutual friends that we know. I was curious about her history for it is one thing to hear it from the person and another to hear it from the others. The discrepancy allows me to decide which category I can place this person in.
There is something unsettling and dubious of a feeling I get when I talk to her, despite her enthusiasm and friendliness on display, but I just can't quite put a finger to it.
Instead of approaching said mutual friends, I have decided to give it a rest since this person may not stay long enough in my life to make a difference after all. It was in retrospect when I saw it clearer, those distinctive traits that she possess, which was shared so uncannily with some of the people I have crossed paths with.
I have this self-imposed responsibility of keeping promises and I am in particularly, unimpressed with people who violate this sense of commitment in anyway.
I believe life is about maintaining an equilibrium; there are times when you need to exhibit aggression, there are times you need to take a step back to observe, and too much of either will create an imbalance. It can be incredulous, but sometimes even when you halt your steps to seek for answers, the answers that you have been meaning to seek for will come naturally and present themselves in evidence to you.
Hence the adage; let nature take its course. ¶ J poppycocked at 6:16:00 PM
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Recently I got acquainted to this lady whom I realised once shared a similar past as I did at one point in time of both our lives. Despite the point in time occuring at different stages of our lives, it was a "been there, done that" kinda feeling that had linked us up. In addition, I quickly discovered that we knew some people mutually.
If I could only bring one thing with me from my previous experiences, it got to be tact.
I would be lying if I said I have been completely honest with her. In fact, after the first call she gave me, I was tempted to find out more about this character from the mutual friends that we know. I was curious about her history for it is one thing to hear it from the person and another to hear it from the others. The discrepancy allows me to decide which category I can place this person in.
There is something unsettling and dubious of a feeling I get when I talk to her, despite her enthusiasm and friendliness on display, but I just can't quite put a finger to it.
Instead of approaching said mutual friends, I have decided to give it a rest since this person may not stay long enough in my life to make a difference after all. It was in retrospect when I saw it clearer, those distinctive traits that she possess, which was shared so uncannily with some of the people I have crossed paths with.
I have this self-imposed responsibility of keeping promises and I am in particularly, unimpressed with people who violate this sense of commitment in anyway.
I believe life is about maintaining an equilibrium; there are times when you need to exhibit aggression, there are times you need to take a step back to observe, and too much of either will create an imbalance. It can be incredulous, but sometimes even when you halt your steps to seek for answers, the answers that you have been meaning to seek for will come naturally and present themselves in evidence to you.
Hence the adage; let nature take its course. ¶ J poppycocked at 6:16:00 PM
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Sunday, February 25, 2007
In Addition to My Previous Word, I Bring You Luck.
So the perils of disclosing too much on your blog has been repeatedly reported and forewarned; we have simply read too much of that kind everywhere, but it's not until things really happen to you you start to realise how much of a freak coincidence can there be.
Sometimes, it's not up to you to believe there is, for it is there all the time. Luck is the key word.
Of which, I seem to be running low at this new start of the year. I knew Chinese New Year has never been my thing, but still, you would wish the Lady had showered more on you anyway.
The recent spate of events have unwittingly brought my attention to the importance of being lucky. Not just with reference to my incredulously lousy luck at Mahjong; you really won't believe what kind of tiles I draw at the table, but also some very unfortunate incidents that happen to people around me. Fingers are crossed and may things get smoothed out for them soon.
Of course leaving your fate entirely to luck is merely an excuse for being too laid back, but with luck, it really makes it so much easier.
I dedicate this word specifically to this gurlfren, in attribution to this recent drama that both of us encounter separately but bearing similarity.
Talk about optimism at its best. We ought to throw a toast to commemorate this plight both of us are found to be in.
Happy New Year and many good goings, my dear friends. ¶ J poppycocked at 3:33:00 PM
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So the perils of disclosing too much on your blog has been repeatedly reported and forewarned; we have simply read too much of that kind everywhere, but it's not until things really happen to you you start to realise how much of a freak coincidence can there be.
Sometimes, it's not up to you to believe there is, for it is there all the time. Luck is the key word.
Of which, I seem to be running low at this new start of the year. I knew Chinese New Year has never been my thing, but still, you would wish the Lady had showered more on you anyway.
The recent spate of events have unwittingly brought my attention to the importance of being lucky. Not just with reference to my incredulously lousy luck at Mahjong; you really won't believe what kind of tiles I draw at the table, but also some very unfortunate incidents that happen to people around me. Fingers are crossed and may things get smoothed out for them soon.
Of course leaving your fate entirely to luck is merely an excuse for being too laid back, but with luck, it really makes it so much easier.
I dedicate this word specifically to this gurlfren, in attribution to this recent drama that both of us encounter separately but bearing similarity.
Talk about optimism at its best. We ought to throw a toast to commemorate this plight both of us are found to be in.
Happy New Year and many good goings, my dear friends. ¶ J poppycocked at 3:33:00 PM
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Thursday, February 22, 2007
Complaints
Omg...i want to faint...why is logging in to blogger so tedious these days?! Why did they change it to Google?!?! The page takes forever to load...maybe i should delete this for good and set up a new one.
Afterall, I just found out there are some uninvited readers who patronize my blog. Tsk tsk...the dangers of virtual space.
Heng ah I found out.
p/s: KNS~ Mahjong lose money..................&%$@?XXYYZZ................. ¶ J poppycocked at 2:18:00 PM
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Omg...i want to faint...why is logging in to blogger so tedious these days?! Why did they change it to Google?!?! The page takes forever to load...maybe i should delete this for good and set up a new one.
Afterall, I just found out there are some uninvited readers who patronize my blog. Tsk tsk...the dangers of virtual space.
Heng ah I found out.
p/s: KNS~ Mahjong lose money..................&%$@?XXYYZZ................. ¶ J poppycocked at 2:18:00 PM
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Friday, February 09, 2007
Practising As Preached
This morning, I was arranged to attend this interview and test for a position I have applied for days earlier. I see it almost as an anomaly as folks who are closer would have been highly aware of my disdain for this particular sector which I have now applied to work for. This sector, may I add, have been put down in utter contempt by yours truly on so many occasions I have lost count now. I very much believe people who knew better would drop their jaws and scream in my face "Eat your words!" if they had realised this of my coming around.
I have to be honest, I was bought over by a particular article on the papers which I came across coincidentally one fine day. Despite many of the legendary horrors associated to this sector, the article mainly highlighted some of the organization's atypical efforts in improving staff welfare, which worked well I guess since I was pretty impressed and hence, decided to keep an open mind about the possibility of working in one.
In preparation for the interview and just to be more aware of what I'm in for, I visited the organization's website in advance and attempted to understand some basic information at the very least. Surprisingly, I read with more interest than expected as I learnt that some of the core values and missions the organization advocates are pretty much in line with my own values and priorities and that is a big plus for me. Not many people know this, but I'm really not a very good reader, the fact that the material can sustain my attention long enough for the message to be conveyed means I must be fairly interested at least.
Anyway, point was, after visiting the website, my interest in the position and desire to work in the organization was further propelled. I even psyched myself to forget the urban legends and my previous conceptions, just so that I would not limit my options.
After the English profiency test and psychometric test, I was officially declared brain dead. The test was far more difficult than expected. Ah! Deja vu! It totally felt like I was sitting for a paper I had not studied for. Following the test, we had the opportunity to meet with some of the leaders of the departments for an informal tea session.
I really can't emphasize this enough, but in retrospect, I seriously believe employers need to rethink their position in the market these days. They have to realise that gone were the days where job seekers only have a single option and while it's true that there are often many candidates to choose from for one vacancy, it is also a fact that job seekers have more choices for who they want to work for now.
Job seekers now have the luxury of choosing jobs from various resources simultaneously and more often than not, they end up having more offers than one at the same time. Essentially, employers are also in a competition for candidates but I really think many employers do not realise this still. Many recruitors still hold the misconception that it has been and will always be an employer's market.
When I met with the heads of the departments, one of whom I presume, shall be my boss should I get the job, I was rather disappointed in the manner that particular HOD presented herself to us. I went with a picture painted in my head based on the information I attained from the website but unfortunately, the picture was pretty much scratched and repainted shortly after.
As a leader of the department and a representative of the organization to outsiders like us, a mutually positive impression should be strived. Said lady not only looked disinterested right from the start of the session but her entire body language reeks of arrogance. The vibe was so negative even when she said "exciting" it sounded more like "dead". I totally forsee her to be an unapproachable boss. I honestly hope I read too much into her actions.
Is this how she should behave in an organization focusing much on quality of service? Ironically, I believe the position she holds, calls for the highest EQ requirement in the entire organization.
I totally see no point in companies over-rating their emphasis on some of the qualities which are evidently absent. Like in this instant, I was told that being a people-person is highly crucial to the job but from what I am presented with, I beg to differ.
Honestly, what for??? ¶ J poppycocked at 1:30:00 AM
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This morning, I was arranged to attend this interview and test for a position I have applied for days earlier. I see it almost as an anomaly as folks who are closer would have been highly aware of my disdain for this particular sector which I have now applied to work for. This sector, may I add, have been put down in utter contempt by yours truly on so many occasions I have lost count now. I very much believe people who knew better would drop their jaws and scream in my face "Eat your words!" if they had realised this of my coming around.
I have to be honest, I was bought over by a particular article on the papers which I came across coincidentally one fine day. Despite many of the legendary horrors associated to this sector, the article mainly highlighted some of the organization's atypical efforts in improving staff welfare, which worked well I guess since I was pretty impressed and hence, decided to keep an open mind about the possibility of working in one.
In preparation for the interview and just to be more aware of what I'm in for, I visited the organization's website in advance and attempted to understand some basic information at the very least. Surprisingly, I read with more interest than expected as I learnt that some of the core values and missions the organization advocates are pretty much in line with my own values and priorities and that is a big plus for me. Not many people know this, but I'm really not a very good reader, the fact that the material can sustain my attention long enough for the message to be conveyed means I must be fairly interested at least.
Anyway, point was, after visiting the website, my interest in the position and desire to work in the organization was further propelled. I even psyched myself to forget the urban legends and my previous conceptions, just so that I would not limit my options.
After the English profiency test and psychometric test, I was officially declared brain dead. The test was far more difficult than expected. Ah! Deja vu! It totally felt like I was sitting for a paper I had not studied for. Following the test, we had the opportunity to meet with some of the leaders of the departments for an informal tea session.
I really can't emphasize this enough, but in retrospect, I seriously believe employers need to rethink their position in the market these days. They have to realise that gone were the days where job seekers only have a single option and while it's true that there are often many candidates to choose from for one vacancy, it is also a fact that job seekers have more choices for who they want to work for now.
Job seekers now have the luxury of choosing jobs from various resources simultaneously and more often than not, they end up having more offers than one at the same time. Essentially, employers are also in a competition for candidates but I really think many employers do not realise this still. Many recruitors still hold the misconception that it has been and will always be an employer's market.
When I met with the heads of the departments, one of whom I presume, shall be my boss should I get the job, I was rather disappointed in the manner that particular HOD presented herself to us. I went with a picture painted in my head based on the information I attained from the website but unfortunately, the picture was pretty much scratched and repainted shortly after.
As a leader of the department and a representative of the organization to outsiders like us, a mutually positive impression should be strived. Said lady not only looked disinterested right from the start of the session but her entire body language reeks of arrogance. The vibe was so negative even when she said "exciting" it sounded more like "dead". I totally forsee her to be an unapproachable boss. I honestly hope I read too much into her actions.
Is this how she should behave in an organization focusing much on quality of service? Ironically, I believe the position she holds, calls for the highest EQ requirement in the entire organization.
I totally see no point in companies over-rating their emphasis on some of the qualities which are evidently absent. Like in this instant, I was told that being a people-person is highly crucial to the job but from what I am presented with, I beg to differ.
Honestly, what for??? ¶ J poppycocked at 1:30:00 AM
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Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Neighbours
On my way to jog last evening, I smiled to this neighbour who took the same lift with me, as a form of greeting. He is someone I have never got around to greeting "uncle" since he is not yet one and certainly doesn't look the part. Hence, neighbours in this category normally get a smile or a nod from me.
Of the almost 2 decades I have been staying here, I have never sustain a conversation with him before so when he spoke to me in the lift, I was abit stumped.
I had no idea neighbours will ask what sports I do...
And I lagi had no idea neighbours will jio me for table tennis...
-_-'''
Anyway, on a separate issue, I saw the darndestly handsome fellow at the neighbouring market earlier on. He totally looks Japanese, must be some soccer player staying at the condo nearby out scouting for food. Oh yea, by the way, I get to ogle at them sometimes when I pass by, since they always have training at the stadium downstairs.
He looks something like the following:
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On my way to jog last evening, I smiled to this neighbour who took the same lift with me, as a form of greeting. He is someone I have never got around to greeting "uncle" since he is not yet one and certainly doesn't look the part. Hence, neighbours in this category normally get a smile or a nod from me.
Of the almost 2 decades I have been staying here, I have never sustain a conversation with him before so when he spoke to me in the lift, I was abit stumped.
I had no idea neighbours will ask what sports I do...
And I lagi had no idea neighbours will jio me for table tennis...
-_-'''
Anyway, on a separate issue, I saw the darndestly handsome fellow at the neighbouring market earlier on. He totally looks Japanese, must be some soccer player staying at the condo nearby out scouting for food. Oh yea, by the way, I get to ogle at them sometimes when I pass by, since they always have training at the stadium downstairs.
He looks something like the following:
Ok, but u get the idea.
God bless the creation of the stadium downstairs, god bless handsome japanese soccer players, and god bless my soul. *Does chicken-little dance*
¶ J poppycocked at 1:21:00 PM¶
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Movies
Caught Fur by Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr last week with E, a pretty movie with some artistic scenes but the plot, nothing much to boot about. It was more of a tribute to Diane Arbus than anything else, and of course, everything beautified by the gorgeous Kidman I believe.
I was abit shaken by the nude scenes of the older folks, especially since I went with zilch idea about the movie. Not a pretty sight & definitely not a turn-on. You may beg to differ in aesthetic sense & argue that nudity in all forms possess beauty. Yea yea but I m so sorry, I think it's really not for the faint-hearted. No...no...certainly not when I am snacking on delicious fries.
I also caught this really thigh-stabbing witless show on DVD some two days ago, Nacho Libre, featuring Jack Black with otherwise relatively unknown co-stars.
Imagine typical Jack Black humour & you would have imagined it all. Let's just say, the trauma set in during the show and remains till now.
Three words for the movie- No. No. No. ¶ J poppycocked at 2:58:00 PM
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Caught Fur by Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr last week with E, a pretty movie with some artistic scenes but the plot, nothing much to boot about. It was more of a tribute to Diane Arbus than anything else, and of course, everything beautified by the gorgeous Kidman I believe.
I was abit shaken by the nude scenes of the older folks, especially since I went with zilch idea about the movie. Not a pretty sight & definitely not a turn-on. You may beg to differ in aesthetic sense & argue that nudity in all forms possess beauty. Yea yea but I m so sorry, I think it's really not for the faint-hearted. No...no...certainly not when I am snacking on delicious fries.
I also caught this really thigh-stabbing witless show on DVD some two days ago, Nacho Libre, featuring Jack Black with otherwise relatively unknown co-stars.
Imagine typical Jack Black humour & you would have imagined it all. Let's just say, the trauma set in during the show and remains till now.
Three words for the movie- No. No. No. ¶ J poppycocked at 2:58:00 PM
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