Read the book by Jodi Picoult of the same name.. it was very touching.. it was such good story telling that I finished it in one sitting, within 5 hours! .. I like the way the author presented views/thoughts/feelings of each of the characters involved in chapters.. Have yet to watch the movie of the same name, but was told that the ending for both were different.. think I prefer the book's ending..
I don't know how I would react if I were Anna.. or Kate as the matter of fact.. I am not able to put myself in any one of their shoes in these kind of extreme yet probable situations.. instead of thinking about these hypothetical questions, I think it would be better for me to treasure those around me, especially my baby sister..
As I am still living with my parents and my sister, I have appointed myself as my sister's "personal maid".. ;)
I am there to tend to her daily needs, which includes waking up at 5:30am to make her hot drinks and cook/make her breakfast, filling up her water tumbler, seeing her out of the front gate before 6:20am, washing and ironing her clothes, being her alarm clock when she wants to take naps between studies, getting her dinner and sending it over to her when she is on-call for 36 hours, cooking her supper when she gets off work after midnight and being her cheerleader cum listening-ear when she is too stressed out at work.. Giving her moral support, advice and guidance, especially in terms of managing her superiors and peers.. :) and sometimes, for me to nag at her to study/bath/eat/etc.. :p
Also, I will make sure that her favorite snacks and drinks are well-stocked, that she takes her vitamins and supplements and that she is not bogged down the daily mundane stuff.. Her wish is my command.. I would even gave her any of my body parts at the drop of a hat if she so requires... :)
Of course, I know that I won't be able to do all these things or be there for her forever, but I just wanna to do what I can while I still can.. who knows what might happen in the (near) future? Carpe diem and there shall be no regrets..
Feb 28, 2010
Feb 27, 2010
Earth-shaking
Just heard from the news.. many countries in the world had experienced earthquakes of different magnitude the last 96 hours..
Here is a summary of occurrences (between Feb 24 to Feb 27) that I could compile from the Net..
Here is a summary of occurrences (between Feb 24 to Feb 27) that I could compile from the Net..
- Moderate 5.9 magnitude quake off Nicaragua coast
- Magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolts SW China
- Strong (Mag. 5.5) earthquake off Southern Philippines
- Researcher says small (Mag. 2.4), quick earthquake felt in northwest Ohio
- Magnitude-5.7 earthquake jolts Taiwan
- Tibetan earthquake (Mag. 5.4) felt across Nepal
- Strong quake (Mag. 7.3) hits Japan's Okinawa, no major damage
- 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile
安靜
作詞 / 作曲 / 演唱：周杰倫
只剩下鋼琴陪我彈了一天
睡著的大提琴 安靜的舊舊的
我想你已表現的非常明白
我懂我也知道 你沒有捨不得
你說你也會難過我不相信
牽著你陪著我 也只是曾經
希望他是真的比我還要愛你
我才會逼自己離開
你要我說多難堪 我根本不想分開
為什麼還要我用微笑來帶過
我沒有這種天份 包容你也接受他
不用擔心的太多 我會一直好好過
你已經遠遠離開 我也會慢慢走開
為什麼我連分開都遷就著你
我真的沒有天份 安靜的沒這麼快
我會學著放棄你 是因為我太愛你
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很难想象这首歌发行至今已经快九年了。。还是喜欢周董早期的作品。。
只剩下鋼琴陪我彈了一天
睡著的大提琴 安靜的舊舊的
我想你已表現的非常明白
我懂我也知道 你沒有捨不得
你說你也會難過我不相信
牽著你陪著我 也只是曾經
希望他是真的比我還要愛你
我才會逼自己離開
你要我說多難堪 我根本不想分開
為什麼還要我用微笑來帶過
我沒有這種天份 包容你也接受他
不用擔心的太多 我會一直好好過
你已經遠遠離開 我也會慢慢走開
為什麼我連分開都遷就著你
我真的沒有天份 安靜的沒這麼快
我會學著放棄你 是因為我太愛你
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很难想象这首歌发行至今已经快九年了。。还是喜欢周董早期的作品。。
Feb 26, 2010
Tarot readings.. II
My last tarot reading were done in mid Oct last year, which was about 4 months ago. As tarot readings are usually "valid" for 3 months or so, it is now time for another set of readings. And I shall be using the same application as I did previously. Note that all pictures of tarot cards are from http://phpbb-tw.net/phpbb/thoth/ and there is no intention of infringing any copyright.
上一回的塔罗占卜已经是四个月前的事了。通常占卜的时效为三个月，所以又到了重新为接下来的三个月的运程占卜一下了。我会利用同样的占卜程式。
所有的塔罗图片都采自竹猫星球塔罗馆 （http://phpbb-tw.net/phpbb/thoth)，本部落并无意侵犯版权。
對 求職運勢 進行占卜，結果為：
Pertaining your luck in: Job-hunting:
現狀 Current Situation: 女教皇 [High Priestess]
你的條件比較特殊，是極度專業型的，所以雖然待遇很高，企業需求卻比較少，因此在找工作時，需要更多的書面資料以及更長的時間。
Your conditions are unique and extremely specialized. Even though you command high salary, there is limited business needs for it. Thus when looking for a job, you might require more written information and longer time.
問題 Problem : 教皇 [Hierophant]
你的資料提供得很詳細，但是對忙碌的企業界人士來說，沒有耐性看完這份履歷，而且可能你想應徵的公司，都剛好需要比較侵略型的人，不是你的類型。
You may have provided very detailed information about yourself but the hiring folks might not have the patience nor time to finish reading them. Furthermore, the company that you applied to are looking for the type of people who are more aggressive, which you do not belong.
建議 Suggestion: 命運之輪 [Wheel of Fortune]
建議發揮長袖善舞的那一面，表現出你出色的交際能力，並且適合往業務、外務，或是常需要出差的職位去謀職。
Suggest that you showcase your backroom maneuvering and your excellent communication skills. Go for positions in sales, business development or positions that require frequent business trips.
對 單身運勢 進行占卜，結果為：
Pertaining your luck in : Relationships (for Singles)
現狀 Current Situation: 塔 [Tower]
你剛從上一段感情中脫身。或是你剛發現自己有意的對象，其實有著你不知道的一面，所以受到了打擊。
You just got out of a previous relationship, or you just realised that the person that you are interested in has a side that you didn't know which came as a shock to you.
問題 Problem: 女教皇 [High Priestess]
你很不擅於表達自己的感覺，就是給人一種拒人於千里之外的印象，所以比較沒有親和力，會發展成戀情的對象自然也就減少了。
You are very bad in expressing your feelings and gave an impression of unapproachability. Thus this lack of affinity has caused the pool of potential partners to shrink.
建議 Suggestion: 女皇 [Empress]
這張牌是建議你可以多多打扮、改變自己的造型，然後表現出親和力，在廣結善緣之下，情緣自然就會來到。
Suggest that you dress up more often, change your style and show more affection. As your cycle of friends expands, so does the chance for love.
對 財運 進行占卜，結果為：
Pertaining your luck in : Money Matters
現狀 Current Situation: 死亡 [Death]
你的金錢來源越來越少，而且現有的收入，也不確定可以維持到什麼時候，重點不在於你的財運，而是你賺錢的管道已經越來越窄，或是快被淘汰了。
Your source of money is shrinking and it is uncertain how long the income that you are getting now will sustain. The important thing is not your fortune but the means for you to make money is shrinking and might even dry up.
問題 Problem: 皇帝 [The Emperor]
你的金錢來源太過單一，沒有多方投資以分散風險，固定開銷也過高，導致財源一旦出問題，生活就會全面的受到影響。
You are too dependent on a single source of income and don't have multiple investment to minimize the risks. Your fixed expenditures are too high thus affecting all aspects of your life once that source of income is jeopardized.
建議 Suggestion: 賢者 [The Magician]
你其實有很多賺錢的潛力，只是你的心態太過保守，不敢輕舉妄動。如果你能開始研究投資跟兼差的相關資訊，你的理解力很強，想多賺錢會比別人有機會的。
Actually you have a lot of potential for making money, but you are too conservative and dare not act rashly. If you start researching into investment and other part-time jobs, with your superb understanding, you would have more opportunity than others to make money.
對 人際運勢 進行占卜，結果為：
Pertaining your luck in : Human Relationships
現狀 Current Situation: 女皇 [Empress]
你很願意為別人付出關懷，也有傾聽他人心聲的耐心，加上外型又不錯，所以一直都很受到大家的信任，你有困難時，常會有一堆人願意幫你。
You are very willing to show care and concern for others, and have the patience to hear what people has to say. Coupled with a good clean look, you always have the trust of everyone. Thus many would gladly provide a helping hand whenever you need one.
問題 Problem: 倒吊人 [The Hanged Man]
你對於友情這樣的事，實在是太隨緣了，而且可以為了睡覺或下雨這種原因，懶得出門交際，這樣會變宅喔！
Your attitude towards friendship is too nonchalant. You would even shun going out to socialize just because of it was raining or you wanted to sleep in.
建議 Suggestion: 星星 [Star]
當個在興趣方面合拍、以及偶爾可以交流心事的朋友就好，你的生活已經很忙碌，不適合經營太過親密的朋友關係。
Just be a friend who occasionally shares a hobby or common interest. You are too busy to be spending time managing close friendships.
上一回的塔罗占卜已经是四个月前的事了。通常占卜的时效为三个月，所以又到了重新为接下来的三个月的运程占卜一下了。我会利用同样的占卜程式。
所有的塔罗图片都采自竹猫星球塔罗馆 （http://phpbb-tw.net/phpbb/thoth)，本部落并无意侵犯版权。
對 求職運勢 進行占卜，結果為：
Pertaining your luck in: Job-hunting:
現狀 Current Situation: 女教皇 [High Priestess]
你的條件比較特殊，是極度專業型的，所以雖然待遇很高，企業需求卻比較少，因此在找工作時，需要更多的書面資料以及更長的時間。
Your conditions are unique and extremely specialized. Even though you command high salary, there is limited business needs for it. Thus when looking for a job, you might require more written information and longer time.
問題 Problem : 教皇 [Hierophant]
你的資料提供得很詳細，但是對忙碌的企業界人士來說，沒有耐性看完這份履歷，而且可能你想應徵的公司，都剛好需要比較侵略型的人，不是你的類型。
You may have provided very detailed information about yourself but the hiring folks might not have the patience nor time to finish reading them. Furthermore, the company that you applied to are looking for the type of people who are more aggressive, which you do not belong.
建議 Suggestion: 命運之輪 [Wheel of Fortune]
建議發揮長袖善舞的那一面，表現出你出色的交際能力，並且適合往業務、外務，或是常需要出差的職位去謀職。
Suggest that you showcase your backroom maneuvering and your excellent communication skills. Go for positions in sales, business development or positions that require frequent business trips.
對 單身運勢 進行占卜，結果為：
Pertaining your luck in : Relationships (for Singles)
現狀 Current Situation: 塔 [Tower]
你剛從上一段感情中脫身。或是你剛發現自己有意的對象，其實有著你不知道的一面，所以受到了打擊。
You just got out of a previous relationship, or you just realised that the person that you are interested in has a side that you didn't know which came as a shock to you.
問題 Problem: 女教皇 [High Priestess]
你很不擅於表達自己的感覺，就是給人一種拒人於千里之外的印象，所以比較沒有親和力，會發展成戀情的對象自然也就減少了。
You are very bad in expressing your feelings and gave an impression of unapproachability. Thus this lack of affinity has caused the pool of potential partners to shrink.
建議 Suggestion: 女皇 [Empress]
這張牌是建議你可以多多打扮、改變自己的造型，然後表現出親和力，在廣結善緣之下，情緣自然就會來到。
Suggest that you dress up more often, change your style and show more affection. As your cycle of friends expands, so does the chance for love.
對 財運 進行占卜，結果為：
Pertaining your luck in : Money Matters
現狀 Current Situation: 死亡 [Death]
你的金錢來源越來越少，而且現有的收入，也不確定可以維持到什麼時候，重點不在於你的財運，而是你賺錢的管道已經越來越窄，或是快被淘汰了。
Your source of money is shrinking and it is uncertain how long the income that you are getting now will sustain. The important thing is not your fortune but the means for you to make money is shrinking and might even dry up.
問題 Problem: 皇帝 [The Emperor]
你的金錢來源太過單一，沒有多方投資以分散風險，固定開銷也過高，導致財源一旦出問題，生活就會全面的受到影響。
You are too dependent on a single source of income and don't have multiple investment to minimize the risks. Your fixed expenditures are too high thus affecting all aspects of your life once that source of income is jeopardized.
建議 Suggestion: 賢者 [The Magician]
你其實有很多賺錢的潛力，只是你的心態太過保守，不敢輕舉妄動。如果你能開始研究投資跟兼差的相關資訊，你的理解力很強，想多賺錢會比別人有機會的。
Actually you have a lot of potential for making money, but you are too conservative and dare not act rashly. If you start researching into investment and other part-time jobs, with your superb understanding, you would have more opportunity than others to make money.
對 人際運勢 進行占卜，結果為：
Pertaining your luck in : Human Relationships
現狀 Current Situation: 女皇 [Empress]
你很願意為別人付出關懷，也有傾聽他人心聲的耐心，加上外型又不錯，所以一直都很受到大家的信任，你有困難時，常會有一堆人願意幫你。
You are very willing to show care and concern for others, and have the patience to hear what people has to say. Coupled with a good clean look, you always have the trust of everyone. Thus many would gladly provide a helping hand whenever you need one.
問題 Problem: 倒吊人 [The Hanged Man]
你對於友情這樣的事，實在是太隨緣了，而且可以為了睡覺或下雨這種原因，懶得出門交際，這樣會變宅喔！
Your attitude towards friendship is too nonchalant. You would even shun going out to socialize just because of it was raining or you wanted to sleep in.
建議 Suggestion: 星星 [Star]
當個在興趣方面合拍、以及偶爾可以交流心事的朋友就好，你的生活已經很忙碌，不適合經營太過親密的朋友關係。
Just be a friend who occasionally shares a hobby or common interest. You are too busy to be spending time managing close friendships.
Feb 25, 2010
No fins for me..
Being an avid supporter and member of the WWF (no, not the World Wrestling Federation), I have stopped eating shark's fin soup since late 1990s..
As this dish is a must-have in almost all weddings and banquets, I would either try to ensure the omission of it from the banquet or decline my portion of the soup when served. I would tell those seated in the same table that I won't eat it because of the cruelty of shark finning and my support for the conservation of the sharks. Many times I get strange looks from them, maybe they thought that I am crazy to forgo such expensive delicacy. But I stand by my conviction.
Other than shark's fin, I don't consume nor buy whale, tiger, bear, rhino, elephant or any other endangered animal-related products either. Frankly, I don't understand the hype with regards to the so-called "Chinese delicacies" like abalone, sea cucumber or bird's nest. Other than the supposedly show of riches and status, one gains few nutritional values from eating these "delicacies", nutrients which can be easily obtained by eating other sustainable and environmentally friendly food. I intensely loathe those who show off their wealth with senseless material possessions or utter disregards to the environment. I would respect those who uses their money for the betterment of the human race and the earth, helping those in need including saving those endangered animals.
Here is a shark leaflet specially produced by WWF Hong Kong to educate and dissuade people from eating shark's fin soup.
Let's do our part.. When the buying stops, the killing can too...
As this dish is a must-have in almost all weddings and banquets, I would either try to ensure the omission of it from the banquet or decline my portion of the soup when served. I would tell those seated in the same table that I won't eat it because of the cruelty of shark finning and my support for the conservation of the sharks. Many times I get strange looks from them, maybe they thought that I am crazy to forgo such expensive delicacy. But I stand by my conviction.
Other than shark's fin, I don't consume nor buy whale, tiger, bear, rhino, elephant or any other endangered animal-related products either. Frankly, I don't understand the hype with regards to the so-called "Chinese delicacies" like abalone, sea cucumber or bird's nest. Other than the supposedly show of riches and status, one gains few nutritional values from eating these "delicacies", nutrients which can be easily obtained by eating other sustainable and environmentally friendly food. I intensely loathe those who show off their wealth with senseless material possessions or utter disregards to the environment. I would respect those who uses their money for the betterment of the human race and the earth, helping those in need including saving those endangered animals.Here is a shark leaflet specially produced by WWF Hong Kong to educate and dissuade people from eating shark's fin soup.
Let's do our part.. When the buying stops, the killing can too...
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