I talked to someone recently and she said becos of some change in her company, she has lost her power and people started showing their true colours. Anyway, as the wise men (who are mostly dead) had said:
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. -Abraham Lincoln
Personality can open doors, but only character can keep them open. - Elmer G. Letterman
So the best test of “colour” and friendship will be to relinquish your powerful and wealth (that is if you have any). I’m glad and maybe not so glad that I don’t have these happy problems. Damn!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
My bilingual standard
This entry is to prove to my colleague I really can read and write (and type) in Chinese. I thought the translation of jokes and the rougher language between English and Chinese (which was actually a translation module) can be a good show-off. Let me try:
Damn you = 他妈的
A**hole =王八蛋
F*** = The closest match is still the Q word in Cantonese
I can never forget my American lecturer, Mr St XX, who taught in Mandarin and has a Chinese name 沈XX. He always encouraged us never be shy to use the “F***” word cuz it’s not a bad word but an expression of emotions.
“Come on class, say it with me, loud and clear… Say F***!” I’m glad I’ve not disappointed him, and I thank my friends we have been so encouraging and spontaneous.
Actually, 骂粗话没什么了不起的，能指桑骂槐，语带双关才是最高境界！
Damn you = 他妈的
A**hole =王八蛋
F*** = The closest match is still the Q word in Cantonese
I can never forget my American lecturer, Mr St XX, who taught in Mandarin and has a Chinese name 沈XX. He always encouraged us never be shy to use the “F***” word cuz it’s not a bad word but an expression of emotions.
“Come on class, say it with me, loud and clear… Say F***!” I’m glad I’ve not disappointed him, and I thank my friends we have been so encouraging and spontaneous.
Actually, 骂粗话没什么了不起的，能指桑骂槐，语带双关才是最高境界！
Friday, November 14, 2008
Stars Found!
The most entertaining part of my job or being in the company rather, is star watching. They come from all walks of fame from HK to Japan to Hollywood. Some photos to make you envious.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Secret Agents
There seems to be a surge of secret agents around me recently. I met an ex-colleague and he told me he just left his job. My next natural question was “Where will you be going?” He was tight lipped but he tried his best: "Malaysia". So I asked “Is it the public of private sector?” He said I would know in due course. Sounds like top secret, so it’s probably the FBI but my friend said possibly the Interpol.
I met up with an old friend recently and we were updating each other, sharing what we knew about other friends. Some of our friends are said to be leading ambiguous lives, so we have appointed each other to investigate from different sources. I now call him 007. My sources are currently off the line but he assured me that they will fall into our traps soon. Oh yes, I am 001.
I met up with an old friend recently and we were updating each other, sharing what we knew about other friends. Some of our friends are said to be leading ambiguous lives, so we have appointed each other to investigate from different sources. I now call him 007. My sources are currently off the line but he assured me that they will fall into our traps soon. Oh yes, I am 001.
Count your hair.... I mean hairstyle
Here’s how my hairstyle (we still call it "style" whether or not there is "style") has changed over the past 2 years.
2007: The mushroom head -my friends esp gals prefer me in this hair. Maybe I’ll go get some wigs. Dunno why this woman so scared of me.
When I bun it up, I look like a confident auntie.
2008: chopped off my hair – I prefer this carefree, easy to manage short hair. Good for travel – don’t even need to wash my hair!
The jagged fringe. Mc Dull is oblivious to my hair style, whatever it is.
The hair gets in your eyes fringe (pls ignore those people around me) . Some grumpy looking guy must be envious of my hair.
But glad my trademark – the big head remains.
2007: The mushroom head -my friends esp gals prefer me in this hair. Maybe I’ll go get some wigs. Dunno why this woman so scared of me.
When I bun it up, I look like a confident auntie.
2008: chopped off my hair – I prefer this carefree, easy to manage short hair. Good for travel – don’t even need to wash my hair!
The jagged fringe. Mc Dull is oblivious to my hair style, whatever it is.
The hair gets in your eyes fringe (pls ignore those people around me) . Some grumpy looking guy must be envious of my hair.
But glad my trademark – the big head remains.
Friends
Me and my old friend used to hang out as a group, as often as few times a week or every day. ALL the couples in the group have broken up (some became enemies) and each leading his/her own life, some more exciting than the others (keep changing partners). I was quite upset at first but such is life! And those you thought would be friends forever have totally vanished! The so-so ones are the dark horses ad I hope it’s friendship for a long long time to come.
But new groups of friends will come along! Today is a gift, that’s why we call it the present!
But new groups of friends will come along! Today is a gift, that’s why we call it the present!
And who would have thought that a nocturnal owl can become friends with an eternally sleeping pig?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The US men and women I love
These were the wonderful men and women I met in the US. I can’t give them a miss again!
A road marshal at Yosemite Park.
The performers at Disneyland and it’s sister park - California Adventure Park who seemed to enjoy every second at work. Disneyland really seemed to be the happiest place on earth!
The technician who came up to me when I had problem with the Disney coin machine, repaired it and offered me a penny to slot into the machine. He knew I was trying to take his photo while he was working on the machine, so he paused to pose for me!
And there was this nice black Muni (bus) driver we met in San Francisco in March but didn’t take his picture. Now I ready can’t recall how this helpful, friendly driver looked like but definitely not Obama. He got us out of the Presidio (the park leading in to the Golden Gate Bridge) even though he just happened to pass by (for a toilet break) and not supposed to stop, otherwise we would be strapped there for an hour before the next bus came. And before we alighted, he said ‘God bless you”. Sooooo nice! Thank you!
A road marshal at Yosemite Park.
The performers at Disneyland and it’s sister park - California Adventure Park who seemed to enjoy every second at work. Disneyland really seemed to be the happiest place on earth!
The technician who came up to me when I had problem with the Disney coin machine, repaired it and offered me a penny to slot into the machine. He knew I was trying to take his photo while he was working on the machine, so he paused to pose for me!
And there was this nice black Muni (bus) driver we met in San Francisco in March but didn’t take his picture. Now I ready can’t recall how this helpful, friendly driver looked like but definitely not Obama. He got us out of the Presidio (the park leading in to the Golden Gate Bridge) even though he just happened to pass by (for a toilet break) and not supposed to stop, otherwise we would be strapped there for an hour before the next bus came. And before we alighted, he said ‘God bless you”. Sooooo nice! Thank you!
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