Didnt manage to meet any one in the evening even though i have planned to do it on Monday and tues.. I even changed my tuition to wed to accomodate. =( Micheal Jackson passed away on Fri.. Was so sudden and tragic too.. Even though he's not really my idol and some may consider his as a weirdo.. but do look at his good side.. He's really a great performer with good stage presence.. So many ppl imitated his famous "moonwalk" and other dance moves. To date, his album sales (Black or White, Dangerous) is the highest and nobody has manage to come close to his record.. Probably cos there wasnt the piracy problem during tt time.. Ppl have to buy his album to listen to his songs..
Wat a waste, what he tried to do to his face and life.. But I still think he has a kind heart..
But he's still a legendary icon.. I believe most of the ppl have heard of Micheal Jackson bah..
Even though he died at a young age, he might have achieved more that any of those who have managed to live twice of his life. The money he earned, fame and recognition, etc.. So jus do what ever we can at this moment cos we nvr know what's gonna happen tml..
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Another Story by Geoff Tan
It's another story by Geoff Tan on 15 June 2009.
Title: There is beauty in a cracked pot
Sometime ago, in this column, I wrote about an unassuminng man who plonked himself down beside me while I was sitting on the floor of an in-line skate shop trying on a pair of Rollerblades. and stated to share with me his story.
Born a dyslexic, he honed his skill as a skater and became a champion in the sport. Till today, he still finds great difficulty reading and writing. But what he lacked in one area, he madeup for it with an acute eye for business. And all this was triggered off by the dedicated effort he put into excelling in his strengths, and looking beyong his weaknesses.
Law Kum Seng has not only been blessed witha succesful skate school business but he is also a motivational speaker, runs adventure camps for corporations, and helps people learn more about caring for our environment through his reforestation projects.
This remind me of the stroy about a water bearer in India who had two large pots hung on the ends of a pole which he carried across his back. On of the pots had a crack in it and, by the time the water bearer reached his master's house, it would have leaked half of the contents.
For 2 years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only 1.5 pots of water. One day, the cracked pot said to the water bearer: "I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologise to you."
"Why?" asked the bearer. "What are ashamed of?"
The pot replied:" I have been able to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to lak out."
The water bearer, feeling sorry for th pot, said:" As we return to the master's house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path."
The pot did this and was cheered up a little by the sight. The bearer said to the pot: "Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path? That's because I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side, and everyday while we walked backed from the strea,, you have been able to pick the beautiful flowers to decorate my master's table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace the house."
This story illustrates that each of us has our own unique flaws. We are all cracked pots to a certain degree. But if we can look away from this and focus on the positice aspects of our situation, it will not only lift out self esteem but also inspire the people around us.
To me, my take away is 将心比心. Dun try to change ppl to suit you. To leverage on others strength to aid you.
Title: There is beauty in a cracked pot
Sometime ago, in this column, I wrote about an unassuminng man who plonked himself down beside me while I was sitting on the floor of an in-line skate shop trying on a pair of Rollerblades. and stated to share with me his story.
Born a dyslexic, he honed his skill as a skater and became a champion in the sport. Till today, he still finds great difficulty reading and writing. But what he lacked in one area, he madeup for it with an acute eye for business. And all this was triggered off by the dedicated effort he put into excelling in his strengths, and looking beyong his weaknesses.
Law Kum Seng has not only been blessed witha succesful skate school business but he is also a motivational speaker, runs adventure camps for corporations, and helps people learn more about caring for our environment through his reforestation projects.
This remind me of the stroy about a water bearer in India who had two large pots hung on the ends of a pole which he carried across his back. On of the pots had a crack in it and, by the time the water bearer reached his master's house, it would have leaked half of the contents.
For 2 years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only 1.5 pots of water. One day, the cracked pot said to the water bearer: "I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologise to you."
"Why?" asked the bearer. "What are ashamed of?"
The pot replied:" I have been able to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to lak out."
The water bearer, feeling sorry for th pot, said:" As we return to the master's house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path."
The pot did this and was cheered up a little by the sight. The bearer said to the pot: "Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path? That's because I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side, and everyday while we walked backed from the strea,, you have been able to pick the beautiful flowers to decorate my master's table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace the house."
This story illustrates that each of us has our own unique flaws. We are all cracked pots to a certain degree. But if we can look away from this and focus on the positice aspects of our situation, it will not only lift out self esteem but also inspire the people around us.
To me, my take away is 将心比心. Dun try to change ppl to suit you. To leverage on others strength to aid you.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
8/6-20/6
So long nvr blog... no time leh.. so busy and tired lately..
brief outline of wat I did:
8/6 (Mon): Played Badminton with colleague at Club hse
10/6(Wed): Met MINDS Cafe for our upcoming event
12/6 (Fri): Slept at 3am.. sent out a long email to YEC to sort out some work stuff
13/6 (Sat) Woke up at 730am to go on an Educational tour to the botanic gardens. After which, went to LD's hse to book our tics and accom.. YEAH.. we r finally goin to Club Med - Phuket.
14/6 (Sun): The usual busy stuffs
19th (Fri): Attended Hip Hop lesson at CC.. yeah.. it's nice and i luv the lesson.. the instructor is good.. =)
20th: Movie Screening at CC.. it's a success! cos the turn out was good =) approx 130 ppl.. hehe.. but mostly little children with their parents
21: Today is the usually stuff...
Haiz.. tired le.. so sian.. so many other things tt I need to do and clear.. but i jus dun hav time to do it.. =(
Need to keep myself motivated... GAMBATE!!
brief outline of wat I did:
8/6 (Mon): Played Badminton with colleague at Club hse
10/6(Wed): Met MINDS Cafe for our upcoming event
12/6 (Fri): Slept at 3am.. sent out a long email to YEC to sort out some work stuff
13/6 (Sat) Woke up at 730am to go on an Educational tour to the botanic gardens. After which, went to LD's hse to book our tics and accom.. YEAH.. we r finally goin to Club Med - Phuket.
14/6 (Sun): The usual busy stuffs
19th (Fri): Attended Hip Hop lesson at CC.. yeah.. it's nice and i luv the lesson.. the instructor is good.. =)
20th: Movie Screening at CC.. it's a success! cos the turn out was good =) approx 130 ppl.. hehe.. but mostly little children with their parents
21: Today is the usually stuff...
Haiz.. tired le.. so sian.. so many other things tt I need to do and clear.. but i jus dun hav time to do it.. =(
Need to keep myself motivated... GAMBATE!!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
1/6 to 7/6
It's Mth end close wk.. =( SO nothing much happened during the wkdays.
Met LD for pedi and dinner on fri. Went for YEC farm tour on sat.. cool.. =) Went to Hay Dairies Goat's farm, Wheatgrass and Mushroom farm and Bolloywood veiggies.. Bolloywood veggies is like a farm where they gram their own crops and cooks them for customers.. pretty nice place.. Played with this cute boi..
Pretty pleased with my timing.. it's finally below 3min. it's 2m58s to be exact.. cos i had a smaller casualty.. but i wan to improve by another 10s.. cos now that my casualty is smaller.. hm.. at least i can pass now.. cool.. =)
Tired.. time to sleep
Met LD for pedi and dinner on fri. Went for YEC farm tour on sat.. cool.. =) Went to Hay Dairies Goat's farm, Wheatgrass and Mushroom farm and Bolloywood veiggies.. Bolloywood veggies is like a farm where they gram their own crops and cooks them for customers.. pretty nice place.. Played with this cute boi..
Pretty pleased with my timing.. it's finally below 3min. it's 2m58s to be exact.. cos i had a smaller casualty.. but i wan to improve by another 10s.. cos now that my casualty is smaller.. hm.. at least i can pass now.. cool.. =)
Tired.. time to sleep
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