Friday, December 16, 2005

Korean Farmers

Watching the video clip of Korean Protestor, they were peaceful and expressed their opinion with heart.



Food is a basic need for human beings. Everybody needs to food for survival. It is not an instrument to hurt people.



I support the Korean Farmers!

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Live a happy life

Do you live a happy life now?



I am gladly to say "I do!"



Although I do not have "ALOT", what I have is what I need. I have no "LACK" so far.



What gets is me going... my GOAL... is to make a different.



Thank you!

i hav words unspoken inside

What is that? Can you tell me privately?



Is it related to health, family, career, relationship, money or friend...



Maybe you just want to get my attention.



WHATEVER!!

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

You have made my day!

What a happy day!



I am blessed by my friends today. Not because of the gifts and dinner, but LOVE.



Thank you very much for being with me.

Monday, December 12, 2005

Mr. Right... are you taken yet?

I found a Mr. Right in the middle of the crowd yesterday. He was handsome!! I would like to give him 5 stars.



But... he might be already taken by chance.



Oh God! Dear Lord Jesus… Please give me a Mr. Right ASAP.



Also, please keep the Mr. Wong away from me too!

Perhaps... Love

Perhaps... Love. What a wonderful movie!!



Erika Mok and I watched this movie together in MK last week. I felt so touch! Although the story line was very simple, the scripts and the lyrics were written with a group of thoughtful artists.



外面- 周迅



作曲:金培達
填詞:林夕
編曲:褚鎮東
製作:金培達



*外面的世界很精彩
 我出去會不會失敗
 外面的世界特別慷慨
 闖出去我就可以活過來*
REPEAT*



#留在這裡我看不到現在
 我要出去尋找我的未來
 下定了決心改變日子真難捱
 吹熄了蠟燭願望就是離開



 外面的世界很精彩
 我出去會變得可愛
 外面的機會來得很快
 我一定找到自己的存在
 一離開頭也不轉不回來#
REPEAT#



我離開永遠都不再回來



Anyway, go and check it out!



www.perhapslovemovie.com

Can't believe it is not updated for two weeks!

Wow… I have not touched my blog for two weeks long. Do you miss me? My work has been hectic and most of my clients are getting ready for the Christmas.
For my family, my aunt is having a vacation in Hong Kong. My parents just have their Birthday Celebrations.



What’s about my personal life? Nothing much! There is a guy calling me a few times a day and asking me out. However, I am NOT interested. Please stop Calling me, ok?

World Trade Organization

So peaceful! It was supposed to have a massive protest and heavy traffic jam this morning. The locals head to their direction and walk with a normal pace to work. Nobody gets frighten or acts like freak.



It is mild start day for this crazy week of World Trade Organization Conference.



Thank God! Nobody hurts… so Far.

Wednesday, November 30, 2005

ENYA - Pilgrim Lyrics

Pilgrim, how you journey
on the road you chose
to find out why the winds die
and where the stories go.
All days come from one day
that much you must know,
you cannot change what's over
but only where you go.
One way leads to diamonds,
one way leads to gold,
another leads you only
to everything you're told.
In your heart you wonder
which of these is true;
the road that leads to nowhere,
the road that leads to you.



Will you find the answer
in all you say and do?
Will you find the answer
In you?
Each heart is a pilgrim,
each one wants to know
the reason why the winds die
and where the stories go.
Pilgrim, in your journey
you may travel far,
for pilgrim it's a long way
to find out who you are...
Pilgrim, it's a long way
to find out who you are...



Pilgrim, it's a long way
to find out who you are...



* This song is so peaceful and makes me so relax. Enjoys!

Peace

A quite moment, a comfy place and fresh air... I am asking for these goodies. Living in Hong Kong, one of the busiest "International" Cities, sometimes it makes me feel sick.



Pollution, stress, noise, conflicts between people... when will they stop? Could they stay away from me for a while... I wonder.



Christmas is getting close! Can't wait for another vacation!



Let's REST!



Monday, November 28, 2005

Pod Cast from Seattle

From: Sheryl Grater



Date: Nov 19, 2005 3:45 PM



Subject: Ready For Some Rivalry?



If you haven't checked out my hubby's podcast lately, give it a looksy if you get a chance! His last show features a great guitarist and a hilarious headbanger version of "We Are the World" that my brother in law performed in the early 90's! Also, I've started introducing them on all the "liners" now. Hope you like it!



http://thesiblingrivalry.org/



-Sheryl

Friday, November 18, 2005

Busy

Sorry! Can't spend too much here.



I am very busy today.



Gotta sleep like a baby NOW!

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Morning Sunshine

Today is much better. Finally there is sunshine after a cold long night. I feel so refresh and joyful today.



The plans for today are



1) Meet my client KK for his business card project at his office.
2) Meet a new client for a monthly magazine project at my office.
3) Discuss the BBQ with the SEPA 06 members in Causeway Bay.



So excited!

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Good Morning, Hong Kong!

It is cloudy and cold today. I hate this kind of weather, feels like Seattle. No fun at all!





Feels Like: 74°   Dewpoint: 70°
Barometer: 29.97 in and steady    Wind: NNE 7 mph
Humidity: 94%    Sunrise: 6:35 am
Visibility: 8 mi   Sunset: 5:40 pm



Today: Showers ending early with some clearing by the afternoon. High 77F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.



Tonight: Windy. Mostly cloudy skies will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low 66F. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph.



Tomorrow: A few clouds in the morning, otherwise sunny. High 78F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

Am I Slow?

I have a hard time following the Aerobic Instructor in the Basic Class. The music is fast and my body could not keep up with the pace. What should I do? I don't want to quit, but I hate to look stupid or something.



By the way, the hot personal trainer said "Hi!" to me and asked me why I was not in the gym lately. I just told him that “I was busy on shopping." and walked away.

Monday, November 14, 2005

Quote from Metro

Quote

Credit Card

Hello! I am currently holding a Hang Seng M Power Credit Card. If you have HSBC, Manhattan, Chartered Standard or DBS, be my friend and shop with me. I want to get discount from MEXX or other Cool Store.

KTL Alumni Tour

So Fun and Relax! Aira To invited me to join the KTL Alumni New Territories Tour. The trip was cool and I made some new members. Fresh Air, old friends, tasty food and no stress... that's what I have been asking for!





Sunday, November 13, 2005

Are you a grouper?

Hello! Everybody who checks out my blog off and on. Just want to share that I have started to be a grouper. The name of the group is "CandyLand".



Here is the link to join:



http://directory.grouper.com/g.aspx?g=176917



It will our life easier on the file sharing!

Saturday, November 12, 2005

Paparazzi

Received two free movie tickets from M Power Credit Card Promotion... the movie name was Paparazzi. The movie showed a lot of scene in Malibu. It was beautiful place to live and have fun. The houses were huge and the beaches were cool. If I move for my family to live, Malibu will be in my top 5.

Friday, November 11, 2005

Proof

Anybody is interested in watching Proof? The movie will be released on November 17, 2005. It gonna be Great!









mov

A Guy Left me a message at Hi5.

From:   Jason 
Date:  [11-10-2005 3:52 PM] 
Subject:  Hello! 
Message:



Hi, I saw your profile and would love to get to know you... After all, it's just all about having some fun and more experiences in life....! So why not...Let's give a try....! life is too short.....and is getting shorter as our days are going by....and we are all getting older and never stay the same.... Let's make the best of it......! and enjoy as much as we can....because when we get older and older, we can't even really enjoy life anymore...probably, by that time, we can't even control our body...and we will be ready for the next world to come....and when you leave this world, you will take nothing with you..... because Life comes and goes...and there is nothing existed forever as we wish....! "You ONLY live ONCE...so LIVE life to its FULLEST!" In addition, Life is sometime unpredictable and unexpectable....Sometime we don't know what is going to happen tomorrow.....! If I know what is going to happen, I won't be here...! Hope to hear from you soon!



.::*~ Silly Man, Jason ~*::. 



*************************************************************************************************



He must be very desperate, isn't he? Anyway, this message has already cheered me up. Thanks to Jason.

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Back to the Gym

I got up extra early and went to the gym this morning. My ankle was recovered much quicker and I had a very simple yoga class.



For the short time, I plan not take the step or kickboxing.



Cheers!

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

A Meaningful Quote from Metro Hong Kong Today

Never Doubt That A Small Group of Thoughtful Committed Citizens Can Change The World.



Indeed, It Is The Only Thing That Ever Has.

No sleep

After setting up a goal, I feel much more motivated to work and live in the positive mode nowadays. It has been Great so far...



In addition, I need to get more good sleep. 

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Short Term Goal @ Work

Short Term Goals



1) Focus at work!



2) Go to work on time. From 9:00am to 6:00pm.



3) Reply my client's emails in timely manner.



4) Talk clearly.

日本寵物店門口掛著這十條 建言,養狗的人一定要看*

這是有人看到日本寵物店門口掛著這十條建言,帶回臺灣翻譯的, 我的一個朋友伊給我看,我看了之後感觸很深~~ 所以PO在這裡給大家看~~



這十條都是以狗狗角度來撰寫,提醒有養狗念頭的人,必須具備那些心理準備,
你準備好可以照顧另一條生命了嗎?



1.My life likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from
you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.



1.在你把我帶回家之前,請記得,我的壽命約有10~15年;你的離棄,會是我最大的
痛苦.



2.Give me time to understand what you want of me



2.請給我一點時間,讓我了解對我的要求是什麼.



3.Place your trust in me--it\'s crucial to my Well-being.



3.相賴我--那對我非常重要.



4.Don't be angry for me for long and don't lock me up as punishment.
You have your work,your entertainment and your firends.I have only you.



4.請別對我生氣太久,也別把我關起來當作是懲罰.



你有你的工作,你的娛樂,你的朋友.



但你是我的僅有.



5.Talk to me sometimes. Even i f I don't understand your words.I understand your voice when it's speaking to me



5.請偶而對我說說話, 縱使我不懂你說的內容, 但我聽的懂,那是你的聲音在陪伴我.



6.Be aware that however you treat me.I'll never forget it



6.你要知道無論你如何對待我, 我將永遠不會忘記.



7.Remerber before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones
of your hand, but that I choose not to bite you.



7.當你打我時請記得,我其實擁有可以咬碎你手骨的尖銳牙齒, 我只是選擇不咬.



8.Before you scold me for being uncooperative,please ask yourself if something
might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food,or I've been run
in the sun too long or my heart is getting old and weak.



8.當你因為責罵我的不合作、固執或懶惰之前,請你想想,是否有什麼正困擾者我. 或許我沒獲得我應有的食物,我已經很久沒在溫暖的陽光下奔跑,又或者我的心臟已經太弱及太老.



9.Take care of me when I get old.you too,will grow old.



9.在我年老時請好好照顧我. 因為你也是會變老的.



10.Go with me on difficult journeys. Never sayIcan't bear to watch it or let it happen in my absent. Everything is easily for me if you are there. Remember, I love you.



10.當我要捱過最辛苦的歷程時, 請千萬不要說﹕「我不忍心看他。」或者「讓我不在場時才發生。」. 只要有你和我在一起, 所有的事都會變得簡單容易接受. 請你永遠不要忘記 ,



我愛你.



****************************************************************



狗狗的愛是沒有條件的, 牠不計較人的美醜,也不計較你的手不能動, 牠已經準備好深愛著人類,但人卻不懂的珍惜。



人類何時才能進化成更高等的動物,才不會辜負狗兒的忠心陪伴



* This FWD is from Billy Chung.

人生愛情.......... *

「人生」就像一條漫漫長路,充滿著未知與驚奇。



「人生」就像一道選擇題,選擇不同,際遇各異。



「人生」就像一場比賽,重要的不是結果而是過程。



「人生」像喝茶,一開始淺嘗覺得苦澀,用心品味便感到甘醇。



「人生」像一齣戲,有人懂得在戲中綻放光芒,有人只能永遠當配角。



「人生」如滾動的石頭,由年輕時的尖銳,到年老的圓潤。



「人生」就像在迷宮中穿梭,從不斷地選擇中,尋找一條屬於自己的出路。



「人生」好比酵母菌,無論有氧或無氧,都能努力活下去……。



「愛情」是一杯香濃的熱咖啡,冷掉後僅剩苦澀的滋味。



「愛情」像棉花中藏了針,握錯了方向,痛徹心肺。



「愛情」像流沙,握得越緊,流失得越多。



「愛情」像馬拉松長跑,贏在起跑點,不見得到得了終點。



「愛情」像起床號角,聽了使人精神百倍。



「愛情」就像葡萄,吃到的說甜,吃不到的說酸。



「愛情」是操控繩子的手,讓人心甘情願成為人偶,任它擺佈。



「愛情」像坐公車,上車忘記買票,下車記得補票。



*The FWD is from Billy Chung.

Monday, November 07, 2005

2006 Plan

I have purchased one HK$8.00 2006 planner a few days ago. I feel great about that because envisioning and making plan are so fun. I can keep on and on.



Of course! I need my hard work and consistence to backup my plan. Otherwise, my goal will never be succeed.



I Should WORK HARD NOW!

Ka Ka

Dsc00647Ka Ka, my new family member. Is he cute? My mother names him this way because she wants Rahul to have a playmate.



Of course, I still have not got over Sreeraj yet. Hopefully, they will get along well.

Official Wedding Invitation From Emily Mak

_005 Finally! I receive an Official Wedding Invitation from Emily Mak (Mrs. Lee to be). Emily and Joe's special day will be Dec 4, 2005 and my group will sing a song for her in the Church.



Emily and I have met in Hong Kong since Oct 2004. She is a very loving and fashionable lady. I adore her taste.

Saturday, November 05, 2005

Crazy Karaoke Night

Chiu Sir, Creamy, Kim, Cibo and I had a Crazy Karaoke last night. It was so fun! We sang tons of classics songs and danced in the little Karaoke room. My favorite singers were Leslie Cheung, Andy Lau and Anita Mui.



The party was for Chiu Sir because he has started working in a bank as a programmer. Over workload, working overtime and lack of personal time did stress him out, but he did enjoy the change and earn more. Hurray!
Thanks to Chiu Sir for giving me a treat- Funky Tuner Fish Pizza with Extra Cheese.

Friday, November 04, 2005

Feedback

So happy! People are reading, talking, forwarding, sharing, commenting & checking out my Blog here. I thought that here was the place for me to reduce my stress level and let my friends know what is going on in my life.

Bad day at work!

Well, I had a very bad morning today :( My client was not happy about my service and did not pay the deposit at all. She said that I supposed to bring her to a final product today. I did not know how to handle it and my client just complaint to my boss through my phone. It was embarrassing!



How can I be a smarter worker now?













Somewhere in Hong Kong

Dsc00628 Here is an unprofessional picture taken in Hong Kong by me. You can see real people and place. No flashy high-rise buildings, grand looking cars or highly intelligent workers... but a few ordinary folks crossing the road near by the minor construction site.



It is LIFE. Enjoy!

Thursday, November 03, 2005

Scary







One of the potential clients called me up for checking out the printing portfolio in TST yesterday. It was easy with no surprise. I finished the interview with ease and walked back to the bus station.



Someway somehow there were a guy chasing me while I was talking on the phone. He should be from India or nearby that. Pretending talking on the phone and ignoring his eye contact were the way to go. He followed me for 5 blocks until I turned left suddenly.



SCARY!

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

I am Back

Hello! I am back, getting my life organize and ready for the next year. I really want to do something at this moment and hate to waste my time on stupid silly things.



Cool! I have been working for Hang Sing more nearly a year. Let's not just do the work, but make a different.

Try to remember who you are...

Here are the people I have met in Seattle. Most of them are longer in touch with me anymore, but I don't want to forget them. If you have any hint, please tell me.



Lawrence1 Lawrence2 Lawrence3 Lawrence4

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Missing me?

Sorry! I have not updated my blog for a while. My life has been hectic currently and jammed with a few co incidents.



1) The Travel Plan is cancel. I feel bad about that obviously.



2) I twisted the left ankle. Very painful! Can't walk too much!



3) Need some spice in my life.



Anyway, I will write some more.



Thank you very much for reading my blog today!

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

A quite place

The weather is changed very dramatic these couple weeks in Hong Kong. The humidity and temperature is relatively low.



Autumn Seasons... I feel like it.



Should I fly to a quite place and take a quick break? My body is so freaking tired for no reason.



Saturday, October 22, 2005

Busy life

Sorry! I have not blogged frequently this week. My life is getting crazy and lots of things I am catching up. If you miss my presence, please feel free to call me.



I will post my current look soon!









Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Keys on Structured Product Investment

I am planning to attend the investment seminar on 22 October,2005 (Saturday). Although the subject of the seminar is not clear to me, it might be a good class which is offered from my bank.



If you are interested to attend the class with me, please feel free to contact me. Here is the link.



http://www.hangseng.com/emkt/emkts05128/02/index.htm



Tuesday, October 18, 2005

New Friend

Great! I have made a few new friends recently. They are very friendly and have common interests with me such as travel, art and sport.



Well, it is hard to make friends in Hong Kong because people are busy for work and most of them are reserved.



Shall we be friends for the lifetime?

Friday, October 14, 2005

Thank You, Eva!

Eva,



Thanks for spending time with me tonight!



Your encouragements did help me a bit.



Sorry! I might let you down in someway.



I look forward to being your friend forever. Thank you again!



Cheers,



Candy

Thursday, October 13, 2005

The Fact is the Fact

I have found out something serious about my friends. It's weird and complicated! My mind keeps spinning and can't stop thinking of those facts. How can that happen without any single notification?



Anyway, I am scared by the facts! Still, my life should move on.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Flu

I am not feeling well again. My stress level is all time high for a few stupid reasons. How can I do a better management on my personal life?



Help!

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Snap Shots

Guess... where it is? I discover this place somewhere near by Wong Chuk Hung, my workplace.



So Peaceful!



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New Silm Monitor

Sweet! My boss told me that he got a new slim monitor for me through a luck draw last week. It was nice and created a 1/4 more space of my desk. The monitor was 15" and its quality was fine.



Thank You, W!

Saturday, October 08, 2005

A Book Signing Party

Mr. Lee & I joined a Book Signing Party in FCC tonight which was hosted by my clients. It was fun and I experienced a few unexpected things.



- Some Westerners are fluent in Cantonese.



- The food was tasty with full bar service. I could drink a lot, but chose not to do so.



- Guests were nice and a few of them smoked inside the launch.



Anyway, I am tired now. Gotta go!

Friday, October 07, 2005

Quote for Women

From birth to age eighteen a girl needs good parents.
From eighteen to thirty-five she needs good looks.
From thirty-five to fifty-five she needs a good personality.
From fifty-five on she needs cash.



Sophie Tucker

One Fine Day

How's about you? Do you have an easy day with peace? Sit back and Relax. Contact me if you are free.



Well, I have an one fine day. Don't know why! My mood is good and I feel so joyful.



Thank God!



Thursday, October 06, 2005

Move?

Carol, my lovely friend has informed that there is an available apartment in the south of the Hong Kong Island for rent. The rent is HK$2,500.00 (US$330.00) per month with all the electricity, water & gas. Personally, it is a very good deal because the place is very close to my work compares to my home in Lok Fu, but I need to save for school and travel.



So, what should I do?

Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Love & Marriage*

很清楚的知道她不合適自己,可是更確定的是他不會主動說分手。他只是耗著等著,直到有一天女生自己受不了忽冷忽熱、若即若離的態度,或是等到年華老去不得不下決定時,自己選擇離開。妳的主動離開,我沒有負心,反而是尊重與成全妳的決定。



半年後發現,他居然可以跟一個只認識三個月的女生步入禮堂,令她晴天霹靂,才明白他不是不想結婚,不是真的不婚主義者,說穿了只是他不想跟妳結婚。八年的愛情長跑比不上三個月的感情。



這位故事中的男生是我的朋友,現在也已經結婚半年。當他聽到劉若英的「後來」,居然會無法克制的流眼淚,想起的是他交往八年的前任女友。為什麼會難過,因為妻子身上有著前任女友的影子。他才明白其實他喜歡的就是這種類型的女孩。



可是人往往很矛盾,喜歡她的倔強與有性格,卻受不了她的嬌縱。喜歡她的落落大方,卻受不了她的朋友一堆。你愛她的小家碧玉,就不要怪她不夠大方愛她的活潑大方,就不要批評她像花蝴蝶一樣,  戀愛談的愈長,結婚的可能性就愈低,所以有時候戀愛的長度與結婚的可能性成反比。



喜新厭舊是人性,日子久了,會結婚不是為了愛情,而是責任感的驅使。婚後的他才慢慢的發現,當時的那一段感情其實不是不愛,只是時間太久了太長了,把愛情給磨掉了,再遇到另一個女孩點燃了愛情的火苗,星星之火足以遼源,把枯竭已久的愛情給予生命,所以倉促的決定結婚。等到真的結婚後,愛情降了溫,才慢慢的發現其實妻子的身上有著許多前任女友的影子,他比較愛的人其實還是前任女友,可是他娶的卻不是她。這樣的情節不知道是不是也在別處同樣上演著?



學生時代的愛情很單純,出社會以後總想等工作穩定以後再結婚,工作穩定以後又想等有一點積蓄買車子、買房子以後再結婚,等著等著,等到愛情被時光給消磨,等到第三者介入點燃了對方心中激情的火苗,乾柴烈火不可收拾以後,曾經在年少一起織夢的理想全都抵擋不了新鮮感的激情,所以琵琶別抱,
到最後步入禮堂的都不是在一起同甘共苦、共同經歷過寒、暑假,等當兵的人。



所以奉勸各位女孩子,如果對方真的是你想結婚的對象,不要想著有房子有車子有金子,有了一切再結婚。現實是,等他有了一切,他的身價暴漲是有價值的單身貴族,他必需要面臨的是更多的誘惑,妳長久以來的等待與年輕時許下的山盟海誓都難以抵擋誘惑排山倒海的來。



就像我現在若不嫁他,非得等到他有車子有房子還有存款時再結婚,那時新娘有極高的可能不是我。因為要等到什麼都有還要幾年?有能力的男人就像酒愈久愈香醇,女人則像麵包一樣有賞味期限,青春是女人的天敵。



如果我是他,等到我三十五歲,什麼都有是個有上千萬身價的黃金單身漢,我並不需要一個很有能力而年過三十的女人來幫襯我,我寧可選個如花似玉,年輕貌美的女生,也許沒有什麼工作能力,至少發揮了賞心悅目的功能,一個真正有能力的男人,不會在乎一個女人是否能在他的財富上加乘。遇上對的人,莫等待莫蹉跎,也許沒有房子沒有車子,只要他認真上進,他就是張有潛力的積優股,早點進場獲利更高。



也提醒各位男士,如果對方真的是你想好好疼愛的女人,別讓他等太久,有她一起陪你奮鬥應該是很美好的一件事, 除非你心中有其他的想法,否則別讓愛情等太久,把真愛都磨掉了!



雖然聽起來很殘忍 但身邊的家人朋友都有類似的例子......真愛就不要等 除非是不
想結婚



* This FWD is from Eva K Leung.

Nice Girls Don't Get Rich : 75 Avoidable Mistakes Women Make with Money

I have just bought another great book for self-improvement. So excited! This book was introduced by a booklist section from Capital Femme, my favorite monthly local women magazine. When I checked out the book title- "Nice Girls Don't Get Rich", the first thought came up in my mind were "Am I too nice? That's why I still feel broke sometimes.", "Does a mean girl get rich?", "Nice girls get rich too, Like Oprah."



Anyway, I am reading these lovely write hardcover book. So Far So Good! Lois P. Frankel, PhD, the author is not a financial planner, but rather a business consultant, book writer, executive coach, and licensed psychotherapist. The book has taught more on the financial thinking rather than financial planning.



Well, I highly recommend to all girls that who think they are underpaid and want to get ahead in their financial management and career.



Here is the Book Description from Amazon.com Nice_girls_dont_get_rich



After her terrific success revealing the mistakes women make that sabotage their careers, Dr. Lois P. Frankel is back to reveal the 75 mistakes women make that prevent them from achieving financial success. From executive to entry level, single to married, every woman needs to know the subconscious behavior that prevents her from developing a healthy and successful relationship with money--from depending on men for financial advice or support to a reluctance for negotiating. Frankel offers help in recognizing these self- defeating behaviors--as well as financial and investment advice and tips to help women claim wealth and riches.

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Still Survive

Don't know why! I have been feeling down recently for no reason. I just think too much about the future. Scary!



Shall I clear the negative thought soon?



Help!













Friday, September 30, 2005

Chasing & Being Chased

No matter where people are... they are either chasing something or someone or the other way around. They might feel tired and exhaust in the middle of the race, but at the end they lose/ get what they expect and feel relieve.



I have been being this situation this week. My clients wanted to have their stock immediately without any in-depth knowledge of printing. It was difficult for me explain everything at once. I did not feel good.



At the same time, one of my clients took the stock without paying a single penny. Her corporate was so called "Reliable" and "Trustworthy". I was asking for the cheque throughout this week. Unfortunately, she said that their account department was still checking the status of something.



Maybe she was a liar.



Having a great lesson of "Chasing & Being Chased", I feel great and know how to deal with people better in the future.



Man, no pain no gain.

Thursday, September 29, 2005

My One Year Anniversary- Moving Back To Hong Kong Home

It sounds long, but not too short time since my return to my homeland safely.



Flashing back my memory...



Having farewell dinner with Inter Unite in Racha Thai Cuisine- Queen Ann Hill, walking by myself in the downtown Seattle, packing at my studio last minute, crying on the bed the night before the flight, saying good bye to Rahul, P Aw and Misuzu in the Sea Tac Airport… I feel all those things seems to happen yesterday.



Then, my father picked me up at the Hong Kong Airport and asked the date that I would start looking for jobs… it was a scary start here.



The only important things that I have been gifted by the United States of America are a Positive and Fluent in English.



Thank God for that! Otherwise, I will miss out many great opportunities in my life. For the next year, I will not stop here and wait for something to pop up, but to grab every single chance to succeed.



Can’t wait to see my dream come true!



Candy



PS. I want to thank the people who have been so helpful and loving to me in Hong Kong as follow. My family, Carol’s cell, Ocean Unit, everybody in Hang Sing, SEPA 06, KTL schoolmates, Eva, Judy, Noel and many of you who reads my blog here everyday.

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

What the heck!

Where is my personal space? Is it a place that I could stay alone inside the four walls? Or just a moment that I could spend by myself with no stress?
It is so difficult to find a space like this in Hong Kong. Most of the place is filled with cultural polluted media and rush atmosphere. Some people know where they are going next or so call "Chasing Goal". The Dsc00474noise in the city is so overwhelming that just makes human beings to feel indifferent.



I was waiting for bus 70 in the Exchange Square and looking around. There was a Chinese religious figure- "Ground- Earth" in the middle of bus which an invisible Security.



Although I don't believe in things like that, I have found it was interesting picture. Anyway, I need peace in my mind and stay calm in the middle of the crazy international city.

Monday, September 26, 2005

戴晨志 博士 佳句集錦*

※記憶是短暫的,記錄是長久的。



※今天請教別人,明天勝過別人,有什麼不好呢?只要開口,就有機會。



※人類是因為堅持實踐夢想才偉大的。



※只要找到路,就不怕路遙遠。



※樹的方向,由風決定;人的方向,由自己決定。



※或許有一時的佼倖,但是絕對沒有永遠的埋沒。



※專注,是一個人成功的必要條件。



※You can not be no. 1 in everything, but you must be no. 1 in something。



※一個人的態度,決定一個人的高度。



※有呼吸,就有希望。



※一個人成功很不容易,但是守住成功更不容易。



※肯吃苦,苦一陣子;不吃苦,苦一輩子。



※一顆樹如果不是果實累累,別人怎麼會拿石頭去砸呢?



※聖經說:驕傲之後是毀滅,狂妄之後是墮落。懂得低頭才不會撞到頭。



※最低潮時,往往就是最高潮的開始。



※一個人活著不是在比氣盛,而是比氣長;是在比鬥志,而不是比鬥?



※我們不能掌握生命的長度,但是我們要掌握生命的寬度;
    我們不能控制自己的高度,但是我們可以控制自己的寬度。



* This FWD Message is from Billy Cheung.

Sunday, September 25, 2005

Dine out with Mom

My mom and I have not had dinner together more than a week. I have been so busy that could not have a chance to chat with her. She told me that she has got back all her MPF money and opened the new bank account with my dad. That's pretty much about it!



Nothing New! I wish we would have more in common.

Friday, September 23, 2005

Trip to My Beloved India

I am gladly to announce that my 7 days India Trip has been approved by my boss. He has told me that I could travel as long as the jobs are completed. My coworkers are so excited for me.



Getting away from Hong Kong for a while and seeing my friend in India are Great! I don't know what to say at this point, but working hard at work and researching the trip are my first priority.

Thursday, September 22, 2005

Long time no crush

I have found myself to have multiple-crush. Is it a sin? Or is it crazy? After sharing this stuff with my friend, she told me not to be silly.



Then, should I stay or should I wait?



Should I put my head down and focus on what I have?







Overwhelming

My working is full loaded because I am lack of effective project management skill. How can I make a better plan on scheduling?



Help!



Christmas is getting near... a peak printing season is up. I should get ready!

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Exhausted!

I felt so tired today. Did I play too hard last weekend? Maybe my body is unable to cope with the pace.



I need a vacation for a stress relief!



Or... the other way around... I just need some spice in my life.



What/ Who can spice up my life at this moment?



Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Mid Autumn Festival 2005

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Don’t want to write much! I just want to share a few photos with you which were taken in the Mid Autumn Festival Weekend. It was a great once since 1999. Hahahhaha…

Friday, September 16, 2005

僱主聯會建議不利社會和諧



I was sympathized after reading the article of Salary Rise in Sing Pao Newspaper today.



Maybe I am the lucky one. My friends are hard working individuals in Hong Kong, but they have not deserved what they supposed to receive. Most of them work without Over Time Paid and some of them live in poverty.



Honestly, I had experienced low income during the school time and the first working year in Seattle. It was harsh environment and I did not eat well. I took loads of sleeping pills and feeling depressed. I had to see doctor in public health for free and almost needed to go to the food bank as my counselor suggested me to do so.



Anyway, I want to encourage some of you to be bold by sharing this personal experience.



Never look down on yourself!



Lastly, here is the great article. Enjoys!



香港僱主聯合會建議,由於油價高企和外圍不明朗因素,明年私人機構只應加薪2%以下。近期多項數據均顯示,香港經濟表現超乎預期,僱主聯會的建議未免過度偏幫僱主,大有干預自由市場運作,壓搾普羅打工仔的意味。其實香港雖是華人社會中最富裕的地區,但貧富懸殊卻最為嚴重,低下階層無法分享經濟繁榮,這絕非一個和諧社會的應有現象。  



香港自前年經歷沙士疫潮,經濟跌至回歸後的谷底,去年已經急速強力反彈,增長逾8%,但僱主聯會卻以復甦初期為理由,建議僱主繼續凍薪。時至今日,香港經濟已全面回升,基調十分良好,政府和不少機構均預期今年約有5%,甚至可能高達6%的經濟增長率。多家大型企業近期均錄得超乎預期的理想業績,例如昨日新地就宣布盈利大幅上升50%以上。此時此刻,僱主聯會卻又以前景不明朗為理由,建議只加薪2%以下,根本是強詞奪理,完全無法自圓其說。  



香港經濟衰退多年,打工仔皆首當其衝,面對裁員減薪的嚴峻壓力。現時香港經濟異常蓬勃,在CEPA和自由行政策的帶動下,企業普遍皆能受惠於經濟景氣。我們固然不能排除,確有部分行業受高油價和高租金困擾,但大部分行業前景美好,樓市股市高處未算高。在這樣的大好形勢下,假如普遍企業只加薪2%以下,可說就是輸打贏要,在衰退時要打工仔勒緊褲帶,在景氣時卻獨佔一切成果。  



須知香港雖然是一個富裕社會,資產價值以驚人速度上升,市面更是一片繁華昇平的景象;但與此同時,數以十萬計的基層市民,仍在接近赤貧的邊緣掙扎,即使能夠找到工作崗位,亦只能充當散工和臨時工,生活朝不保夕。他們同樣胼手胝足,日夜辛勤工作,為何卻總是被剝削的對象?為何就不能分享經濟繁榮的好處?  



行政長官曾蔭權上任時的一項宏願,就是要把香港建設成一個以民為本的和諧社會。僱主聯會發表偏幫僱主、壓搾打工仔的建議,顯然會加劇勞資矛盾,製造社會分化,大有和曾蔭權對幹的意味。雖然僱主聯會的建議並無約束力,過去亦有部分企業的加薪幅度亦遠超過其建議,但如此公然干預自由市場運作,無視百萬打工仔權益的言論,特區政府實不能坐視不理,必須作果斷而明確的回應。  



事實上,香港很多企業僱員經常跳槽,對任職企業欠缺歸屬感,很大程度上是由於僱主缺乏遠見,不但盡力減低僱員薪津方面的開支,對員工的培訓和技能提升的工作,亦同樣十分漠視。其實在現代資訊社會裏,人才和智力便是企業的最大資產。僱主會如果真為僱主的長遠利益想,就應多點鼓勵僱主作出長遠投資和承擔,才是維持企業競爭力的成功關鍵。





















Investment 101

The Mutual Fund Class was so interesting and HK$725.00 did worth every single Cent. The content was well covered and my peers were from all walk of life. We discussed about Hedge Fund, work ethics and balance fund last night.



Definitely, I will sign up for another class from Hong Kong Security Institute and read more books about Investment.

Noel

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My admired KTL schoolmate...



she was very cool and I enjoyed hanging out with her during the school time.



Last night, we had a fine dinner and sharing in one of the CWB Japanese Restaurants. She told me about her career, drama club, family and studies. I was so impressed by her amazing experience in Hong Kong.



I wish I could spend time with her again.

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Rule of 72

Just learned another trick of compounding. Rule of 72 is a way to know how fast your money will double. Estimate the yearly rate of return and divide it into the number 72. The result is the number of years it will take for the investment to roughly double in value.



For example, US$10,000.00 investment. If the Annual Return is 3%, it will take 24 years to get the double as US$20,000.00.



3% - 24 Years
6% - 12 Years
9% - 8 Years
12% - 6 Years



Anyway, it is just math... Let's say if it happens in your salary rate...

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Analogy of Investment Philosophy

I am taking a 101 class of Mutual Fund which is offered by Hong Kong Security Institute. Mr. Monty Yuen is the instructor and the class atmosphere is pretty fun.



At the end of the class, here is the Analogy of Investment Philosophy.



Value investing is like getting on the MTR train early at Central Station, you know it will start, but you just don't know exactly when.



Growth investing is getting on the train when the announcement was made that the doors will be closing.



Momentum investing is getting on the train when the doors are closing. You may be able to get on, but sometimes you will get stuck and it's very dangerous.



It is an interesting Analogy that could possibly apply to every field including career & relationship.

Sunday, September 11, 2005

139.5LB

Am I too heavy as the height of 164.5cm?



Well, I don't care. It is not because I want to look good or for some guys, but just try to be healthy and happy.



Anyway, I hope the weight won't be a big matter.



Cheer up!!

Saturday, September 10, 2005

Something Crazy Happens In My Life



Well, I am getting better now. Meanwhile, I can't share what is happening in my life. It is not because I try to hide or mislead people, but the time is not suitable yet. Anyway, thanks for your concerns! I will write some more in my blog later.

Friday, September 09, 2005

911 呼喚米奇的良心晚會+

邀請民間團體參與信





獵奇行動(Disney Hunter)是一個由大專生組成的迪士尼關注小組。我們希望藉著這個平台,引起各界人士對迪士尼所帶來的問題的關注。我們主要透過調查研究、公眾教育和社會行動,關注與迪士尼有關的勞工、官商勾結、經濟、版權、環境、文化等問題,藉此揭示迪士尼夢幻背後真實的一面。



迪士尼公司惡名昭彰,外國大眾也略知一二,對它仍有所警剔;可是香港市民仍然被迪士尼蒙騙,以為迪士尼是個真正的「樂園」,全面擁抱迪士尼,幻想迪士尼為香港帶來各種好處。然而,迪士尼在社會企業責任方面是非常落後的,不論在經濟效益、環保、官商勾結、治外法權、文化、性別、勞工權益、版權各方面,都繁衍生出很嚴重的問題。



因此,在香港迪士尼樂園開幕前夕,迪士尼邀請大明星唱歌跳舞放煙花粉飾太平的時候,獵奇行動希望能建立一個平台,邀請關注不同議題的民間團體在迪士尼門外,在當日向全香港市民揭穿迪士尼的醜惡面具,亦直接向迪士尼施壓,要求迪士尼必須回應及改善。在全球化的衝擊下,民間社會必須凝聚各界力量才能面對日益複雜與龐大的政商集團。那天,在迪士尼門外,讓我們顯示香港公民社會的力量,我們是不會任迪士尼魚肉的!



現誠邀 貴機構參與「911 呼喚米奇的良心晚會」。行動詳情如下:



日期:9月11日(星期日)



集合時間:黃昏約四時(進行約兩小時)



集合地點:迪士尼地鐵站門外



晚會舉行地點:香港迪士尼樂園門外



流程:迪士尼地鐵站門外集合



   遊行至迪士尼樂園門外



   宣讀大會聲明



   樂隊表演與各團體時間相互夾雜



*是次晚會不會向警方及迪士尼公司申請。



參與晚會團體請於9月5日前聯絡,各團體有時間約15分鐘,形式不限。





聯絡人:丘梓蕙 9428 7640/ 楊文友 96485995





我們所關注的議題︰



經濟



香港政府預計迪士尼樂園開幕後40年內,會為香港帶來1480億元的經濟淨額效益,回報率接近25%,但有學者卻認為若每年達到一千萬人次旅客,利潤亦只有十億元,回報率謹4.8%。原因之一是香港迪士尼樂園面積是全球最小,加上可能會面對2012年上海迪士尼樂園的競爭,所以對能否長期吸引遊客到訪存疑。另外,發展旅遊經濟不一定有利於一個地區的就業情況。以加勒比島為例,少於10%旅遊業的總盈利由地方保留,當中只有2-6%落入本地勞動人口,大部分仍歸跨國公司所有。



環保



填海方法來建造的迪士尼樂園因急於要在五年內完成,在建造過程中嚴重污染水質及漠視在竹篙灣生活的瀕危生物。當中包括:



1. 填海所用的填料主要是天然海沙,而非把建築廢料廢物利用。



2. 採海沙時嚴重污染蒲台島及香港仔對出海面的採沙地點,令大量海魚和珊瑚死亡。



3. 2002年在樂園工地底下發現大量含致癌物二噁英毒泥,承建商為能夠盡快進行工程而將毒泥運走處理,因而令這種致癌物很大機會外泄。



4. 建造迪欣湖在具有高度生態價值的東涌河盜去大量卵石,令稀有的北江光唇魚一度消失。另外,迪士尼主題公園每月所產生的垃圾大約相等於2.5座天壇大佛的重量。每晚的煙花演也會釋出對人體有潛在危險的物質,而巨大的聲響則對居民造成滋擾。



官商勾結



香港政府投資約230億元,佔總投資額的91.4%,但政府只佔有57%的股權,迪士尼公司卻佔43%。雖然,迪士尼所持的股分不足一半,卻仍有最終決定權。



政府為加快工程,寧以巨額搬遷船廠、賠償漁戶及非法挖沙,造成環境破壞及金錢損失。為說服地鐵公司興建只賠不賺的迪士尼支線,更免收地鐵公司8億的股息。



香港政府批出興建迪士尼的合約,並未經過公開拍賣或投標,總計虧損了超過480億。



除此之外,政府批准迪士尼樂園獨享特權:



1. 設有禁止停泊區及禁飛區。



2. 豁免巡遊花車的限制。



3. 破例獲准每日發放煙花。



4. 一般情況下,本港的醫護及警務人員不能直接進入樂園範圍進行救援及巡邏。



文化



1. 迪士尼童話故事中的女主角都生活於父權社會,婚姻為女性的唯一和最大成就,女性是男性的附屬品。



2. 動畫中的主角操純正美國白人口音,但奸角都是深膚色或操少數族裔口音,這反映迪士尼的種族歧視。



3. 迪士尼透過卡通向兒童灌輸單一的價值觀,例如女性必須依靠男性;鋪天蓋地的行銷品令兒童只著重物質世界。



4. 迪士尼影響我們的城市規劃和管理,增加了社會的排他性,大大縮窄公眾的活動空間,把一切與主題無關的人物、團體,如流浪者、小販、不同政見團體排外,以成就其夢幻之城的想像。



勞工



中國一件售價100元的迪士尼產品,當中工人只能獲得大約1至5元,而迪士尼公司則可得到大約75元。在嚴重分配不公,及對工人嚴重的剝削下,除了入場費用之外,售賣消費商品收益就成為迪士尼其中一個最主要的收入來源。根據早前我們對迪士尼公司四間供應商的工廠調查及以往一些勞工組織的調查所顯示,不少迪士尼供應商的工廠都有嚴重侵犯工人權益的情況出現。為迪士尼生產玩具的工人很多都遭受到每天長達12小時的長工時、低於法定最低工資的剝削,平均只有2.7元/小時,而且更要在一個不安全的環境工作,導致工傷頻生,深圳平均一天就發生31單斷指斷肢的工傷事故。可是,儘管迪士尼制訂了一個「製造商行為守則」,要求迪士尼商品的全球製造商承諾會尊重工人權利。但迪士尼現行的監察制度(如查訪工廠前通知供應商令工廠有機會造假文件)往往令該守則淪為欺騙消費者的最佳工具。



我們期望迪士尼在「企業社會責任」執行方面增加透明度,定期向香港公眾提交「企業社會責任」報告,並立即實行工人和民間組織參與監察,提供資源在工廠成立工人委員會,直接監察行為守則的在工廠內的實施情況。



香港迪士尼曾誇口樂園創造10多萬個職位,但當中其實已包括基建及建造工程111,000個,而迪士尼開幕後需要的員工數目只是5,000個。根據其他國家經驗顯示,主題公園等旅遊行業均屬低技術工業,對於提升本港的科技與生產力,作用並不明顯。



從香港迪士尼樂園網頁可以見到,清潔工和餐飲服務員的月薪都只有6,050元,而這批工人更要負擔交通費用及時間成本。除低薪之外,迪士尼過去亦曾被批評實施彈性僱用政策,工作條件嚴苛;對於職工的控制又嚴格,包括外觀、談吐及行為等,還要簽署保密協議;而其聘請的文化大使也在網站中表示,在簽約過程中,迪士尼公司曾作出不當的威脅等。而且,其他國家的迪士尼職員也被阻撓組織工會,嚴重剝削工人的基本權利。



就這些有關香港迪士尼樂園的工人權益問題,我們要求迪士尼應為員工提供相應的勞工報酬及保障其權益,亦不應阻礙任何員工組成合法的工會。



版權



迪士尼是第一家擁有「環境版權」的公司。美國奧蘭多的迪士尼世界取得了環境版權。在樂園內,除了天空之外,拍攝每一處風景,理論上都要獲得迪士尼批准。而香港迪士尼樂園的規則亦定明,任何園內攝影、攝錄都不可用作商業用途;相反,園方卻可攝錄遊人而不需另行知會。



在1989,佛羅里達州有3間托兒所,被迪士尼公司警告要刪掉其外牆上所畫的一些迪士尼卡通人物,否則便會遭/要面臨法律起訴。



此外,迪士尼以低價購入《小熊維尼》的使用版權,之後作出了不少改動,包括原著及迪士尼版的跳跳虎性格有很大差別,而最新的小熊維尼電影中,新主角是小象Heffalump。但在米爾恩的原著中,Heffalump只是維尼想像中的動物可見迪士尼並不尊重原創。



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Sorry! I am not feeling well today. Once my body gets better, I will write somemore. Talk with you soon.

Thursday, September 08, 2005

Thankful

I had a fabulous day today. Meeting new clients, getting an interesting printing project, having a great dinner with friends... what can I ask for more in my life?



I should be thankful for that!



Also, I took pictures of the Habour during the ferry ride. Here we goes!



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Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Crazy People

Currently, I am engaging in a few problems in Hong Kong. Those problems have not happened to me many years since I was in the US.



I do not understand why some of the people are acting so strange and making me feel so uncomfortable. It is crazy!



Anyway, I hate to complain in my blog and do not want to point out what the problems are. It is because most of the people are very sensitive here.



HELP!

Tuesday, September 06, 2005

A Typical Monday

Monday... it's Monday... a lovely one, a refresh one & a busy one. I had a easy morning. On, my friend asked me out for lunch in Causeway Bay. It was a fancy Japanese restaurant with a beautiful view of the Victoria Harbor. The food was tasty and the servers were nice. The most important was that it was his treat.



During the lunch, I received a call from my client who informed me to print the brochure immediately. Therefore, I did not need to show them the final version in their office in the afternoon.



Typing a few new quotations, another client asked me about adding silver color on their A4 handbill. Of course, I had to consult with my coworker on the technical side.



A few moments later, I received my paycheck at 4:35pm. I did not understand why my company would give me the check after 4:00pm every month. Was it a designated time?



Lastly, I worked with the new client on her invitation card project. The card was very 70's and I liked the color a lot.

Monday, September 05, 2005

The Family Man

The_family_man_2Switching through the TV channels last Friday night... there was an interesting movie caught my eyes. The name of the movie was "The Family Man" and Nicolas Cage was in it. I really like the story and the scripts. It made me think of my priority in life and my perspective toward relationship and family.







Live a life with no "What if..."



Appreciate how much my parents have given up for me.



A fast-lane investment broker, offered the opportunity to see how the other half lives, wakes up to find that his sports car and girlfriend have become a mini-van and wife.*



- ARNIE**



Look, maybe I’m not as good a consigliere as you are but you have to trust me on this one. A little flirtation’s harmless but you’re playing with fire here. The Fidelity Bank and Trust is a tough creditor. You make a deposit somewhere else, they close your account forever.



- JACK



Look, you’re making this into something it’s not. This isn’t a referendum on our lives, Kate. It’s a step forward... (appealing to her) Don’t you see? I’m talking about us finally having a life other people envy. Silence. Kate looks him in the eye – a deep, piercing look...



- KATE



They already do envy us, Jack... - JACK This is New York City, it’s like the needy people capital of the world. Those Jersey clients of yours aren’t a tenth as pathetic as the ones you could get here...



- JACK (CONT’D)



...the house is a mess, but it’s ours... (chuckling) ...well, after a hundred twenty two more payments it will be...



* Credit to www.imdb.com/title/tt0218967/



** Credit to http://www.imsdb.com/scripts/Family-Man,-The.html



Saturday, September 03, 2005

Job Seeking... Love Hunting...

Career starter





-       University graduate





-       2-3 years experience in Key Account Management or Trade Marketing





-       Good command of English and Chinese





-       Proficiency in PC operations





-       Mature, independent, self-motivated, overtime work required









Lifetime Partner





-       Well educated at home and in school





-       Experience is not required





-       Able to communicate with me effectively at ease





-       Can Cook Tasty Food





-       Loving, Sweet, Sexy & Fun. A few days off from Candy per week







The successful principles between job seeking and loving hunting are pretty much the same. You are trying to sell yourself to make somebody to buy the ideally you. Honestly, I am an aggressive hunter and always look for the best one in my eyes. However, the best one does not mean he/ she would be the most compatible with you. It is not fair!







Well, I am waiting, searching & hunting the One. Where are you?































































Friday, September 02, 2005

Dad's cell phone plan

My dad told me that he got a really good deal on his cell phone plan.



HK$70.00 for 1,000mins.



Basic service without voicemail... I don't think he would care about his voicemail box anyway.



For myself, not yet... I am still searching for The Best One.





Thursday, September 01, 2005

Somebody Writes about me...

Thursday, September 01, 2005
  好多野想寫, 你地有排看了!!!



先講昨天, 從早到晚-- 怒玩!!!



一早起床, 6.45am 到尖沙咀和candy做gym。她有會籍, 可以帶未去過的朋友免費玩一次。幾好玩。謝謝你呢! 成日帶我去d我不會去的地方。試了人生第一次蒸氣浴同桑拿---- 勁辛苦! 一入內眼都開不了, 好難透氣, 說不了話。可能本身都好怕熱吧! 不過試一試, 也無妨既。



朋友要返工, 九時半便走了。之後回家, 立刻洗衣, 堆了一大堆。趕趕忙忙洗完, 到旺角見七、八個溝草同學仔。好開心! 從下午一點玩到晚上十一點才分手, 共吃了三餐 ︰元祿、cafe、pizza hut。哇! 這天高興的代價是無限增加卡路里!!!



早上做gym後吃了半個蜜糖綠茶味老婆餅 (candy 送的), 之後妹妹換了半打美心凍餅, 一人三件。之後就是上述的食、食、食! 簡單來說就是從早上十點食到晚上十點! 十二個鐘不停吃、吃、吃! 問你死未?! 怪不得同學女竟然說不想肥過我啦! 激死!  #~#



最後去了潮流特區行一會。捧著肚子回家去。



恭喜vicky 有second in, 仲有erica找到工, 還有薩薩。恭喜恭喜! 自己也想快點成為下一個。







她們都叫我放手。知道你們為我好…… 就是這些事, 的確很難言明。

  Posted 9/1/2005 at 1:19 AM

Cell phone Plan

Our household has three cell phones: My Father, Mother and I. We do not talk much on the cell phones because we always transfer the lines back to work or home. Therefore, we need a cheaper plan with a few basic services such as voice mail, call waiting, conference call & Caller ID.



My budget will be 3 phone lines, 2,000 minutes family plan and cost around HK$200.00. Is it possible?

Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Another Dream about my Mr. Right...

Hello! Mr. Right… where is you? Are you hiding from me at this moment? Will you show up in my life soon? I really want to know you now. Can I wait a bit longer before I getting into another silly guy? Maybe...



Anyway, I dreamed about my Mr. Right last night... That's crazy!



"I have learnt my lesson well
The truth is out there I can tell
Don't look back and don't succumb
To their lies and goodbyes
Live your life without regret
Don't be someone who they forget
When you're lost reach out for me (aah)
And you'll see she's not far
Northern Star
Northern Star, aahAah, aah"



Northern Star... I am looking for you.



* Extract from the Lyrics of Northern Star, Mel C













Tuesday, August 30, 2005

103 Bus Route

Waking up extra early this morning, I was ready to ride 103 bus to get to the gym in Causeway Bay. The bus route was smooth and fast which I enjoyed checking out the current view of Hong Kong on the upper deck.



Obviously, skyline has been changed so much since the removal of the old airport; loads of new flashy tall buildings have pop up in the Kowloon areas which block away a few parts of Hong Kong Island View. Personally, I don't really like it. I think those owners of buildings were greedy because they just want to have the Best view without the concerns of the overall pictures of Hong Kong.



Anyway, it only took me 25 minutes from the bus stop next door to my destination. If my schedule is not tight, Bus 103 is a great choice.

Monday, August 29, 2005

Volleyball Practice

The volleyball practice was so fun and my teammates told me that my skill has been improved. Thanks to Gym! Otherwise, my arms won't be getting strong day by day. I enjoyed the practice so much more this time because I have not played for a while. Also, the relationships among the teammates were closer.



Shall we win in the next game?

Sunday, August 28, 2005

Should I get a second job?

It is an interesting question. Since I am not studying in school and seem to have plenty of free time, should I get a second job for extra cash? Here is the analysis.





Pros:



- Branching out.



It is a good chance for me to be exposed in various type of industry as a part-time worker and gain more working experience.



- Making more friends.



I want to meet new people and expand the social circle.



- Extra cash.



Although it is just a part-time job which might provide me HK$25- 40 per hour, a buck is a buck. Why don’t I keep saving for the emergency?



- Goodies from work.



Like me, I want to work for Starbuck so that I could learn how to make coffee for free. Or if I work in my favorite boutique, I could shop with discount.



Cons:



- Spend less time with my family.



Honestly, I do not spend enough time with my parents and only have dinner with them a few times a week. If possible, we should watch movies, go to concerts, travel & hang out more often.



- Time conflict with my current job.



As a Marketing Executive in a Printing & Design Firm, I have to be on call 24/7. What if my day job has a emergency situation which needs me to resolve during the second job working hour? Should I stay or leave to resolve the problem immediately?



- Lower my day job productivity.



If my second job is a labor intensive type of job nature, my body might not be able to recover over night.



…… Well, I should find the part time job first. Then I can decide “to be or not to be” in this change.

Saturday, August 27, 2005

Trip Planning- India 2005

Map_of_indiaFinally, I get a chance to communicate with Dhiraj about the trip this coming October. It is unbelievable that I am going to India and seeing my friend in two months.



Remember last time I chatted with Dhiraj in the Seattle in May. We did discuss the possibility that we would meet in person very soon, but did not know the time.



Maybe it was a plan that I was not meant to be attending the Poly U so that I could make this one time life experience. Thank God!



Now, I am studying the materials that I have received from the tour agent of MorningStar, Sun Flower, Wing On Travel & Hong Thai. Hopefully I will get The Best Deal since the trip will be off peak.









* The Map of India from Bugbog.





Friday, August 26, 2005

A Group of Great Clients

Three more months, I will be working for Hang Sing Printing & Design CO., Ltd. almost a year. So far so good! Although most of my clients are very nice to me, some don't unfortunately.



Like today, one of my clients shared their home made lunch with me in the office which made me feel special and welcome. It was not about how much the worth of the transaction or the size of the printing projects, but it gave me recognition.



As a beginner in the printing & design industrial, there are loads of technique information and people skills to learn. I am ready for the challenge!

Thursday, August 25, 2005

A New Category

I have just created a new Category of "Social Circle" for friend and family's updates. In my life, I am glad to have a Diversified Social Circles in my life which is providing tons of support and backing me up. Here is the list that I could think of:



Hong Kong
- Mok's Family
- Tsang's Family
- WKPHC- Dawn & Siloam
- Hang Sing Printing & Design
- Classicial Guitar Bandmates



KTL Alumina
- Cultural Link- SEPA 06 Alumina
- Physical Fitness
- Local EF friends who traveled in Eastbourne, UK with me in 1998 Summer



Seattle, WA
- New Hope International
- AIS & EDCC Alumina
- Work- Eddie Bauer, Victoria's Secret, Ann Taylor & Swissa - Jeweler
- Christ Grand's friend and himself
- I.T. Friends
- Hook's Family
- Price's Family



Lake City, MI
- Tacoma's Family
- NMC



More...
- Thailand- Hoong
- Ireland- Gianluca Pollastri
- Taiwan- Bridget Sew
- Japan- Mai, Miki & Takashi
- Online friends & Blog Fans of "CandyLand in Hong Kong" all around the world ...





Oops!  Do I miss anybody else? Don't feel bad if I miss some of you. It is just my rough draft. Stay Tune.

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Dinner with Handsome On

The food was tasty and we ate a load of fishes. On and I had dinner in Skewer Skewer in Knutsford Step, TST tonight. We shared a lot regarding work, life, friends, family and spiritual stuff... I asked him how it's like in the marriage and how to deal with the second half. The answers were very different than what I thought as a single lady.



NikeWell, we were so full and had a great time tonight. Walking toward the Park Lane, I bought a new pair of NIKE shoes which costed me HK$817.00 with a new pair of Nike Sock. They look great on my feet and I feel so comfy in them. Is it a good deal?

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Met A Hot Personal Trainer Tonight...

It was Unbelievable that I had a One on One Orientation with a Hot Personal Trainer in the Gym tonight. Originally there was another person in the class. Glad! He/ She did not show up.



Most of the time I tried to focus on what he said, but his muscle really distracted me during the season. Should I hire him? Isn't it fun to meet him once a week? Hahhaha... Just kidding... Well, I did learn something new. Hopefully, I will meet him once in a while there.



** Thanks! Kam. You did a really good job on teaching and showing me how to use the machine correctly.

Monday, August 22, 2005

Straight Talk on Investing : What You Need to Know

"Straight Talk on Investing: What You Need to Know" is my second Personal Finance Management Book. It helps me to learn how to invest successfully. It is a great book and I believe that it will give me insights on improving the portfolio. I am glad to be young and be a little bit smart on building wealth in the long run.



Here is the book information:



Straight Talk on Investing: What You Need to Know by Jack Brennan



Straight_talk_on_investingPaperback: 254 pages
Publisher: Wiley; New Ed edition (January 9, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN: 0471475467
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces.

Saturday, August 20, 2005

Chris Grand = Wes Bentley ??

Watching the movie of American Beauty at home by myself last night, it was an absolutely impressive one.







The story line was dramatics and told the truth about human nature in the material world. I can see the same thing happening in Asia. People are searching for the best and perfect idealistic way to live, which is closed to American Dream.







Also, Wes Bentley, an actor looks like Chris Grand, my handsome Seattle friend. Let's check them out as below!



ChrisGrand







Wes







Bentley_1

Dream, dream, dream...

It was not my first time to dream about my future husband. We were checking out the new condo near the sea and planning to buy a home. The condo was similar to the Discovery Bay type. There was a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a beach and a park... Perfect!



The last time I dreamed about was in the supermarket. He wore a dark T-shirt and I was pregnant. I was feeding him an ice cream bar.

Friday, August 19, 2005

Kick Boxing

Fun! I took my first Kick Boxing from Simon, the instructor in E house Physical Fitness last night. The experience was fantastic and I sweated a lot. The kicks, punches and moves were not too difficult which I could follow. Simon was a cool instructor and brought up the morale in the class. Maybe you should check him out.



Well, I still could not finish a set of push up due to my weak arms. I will work on them later.



Also, I have arranged my first gym orientation on Monday. Hopefully, the instructor will be friendly and helpful.

Lack of Inspiration

I do not have any idea what to write today...



On the first draft, I have written about my work and current project. However, it might not be a fair idea to share my client's business. Then, I erased and wrote about why I did not go to the gym yesterday... it was not a fun topic and nobody wanted to read all that.



Anyway, here I am... writing silly thoughts. Hopefully, I will have a better topic to share with you tomorrow. See you later!

Thursday, August 18, 2005

SEPA

Student Exchange Program Alumina "SEPA" is a group of Former Hong Kong Exchange Students who have completed one year cultural exchange program.



At this point, six of committees are preparing activity, newsletter and alumina listings for 2006. Hopefully, more people will join us and enjoy working on this cool project. We are expecting 1,000 students to become SEPA members.



Personally, I had a great time in Lake City, MI during the Exchange year 1999-2000. My English became fluent and made a few friends. The host family was very friendly to me and I learned so much about American Cultural. Of course, I did experience cultural shock too which helped me to grow to be a mature adult.

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

A Great Fine Evening

Ng Ning Ning did have a dinner in Kamado Japanese Restaurant at No. 1 Peking Road- TST last night. The view of Victoria Harbour was impressive and the food was delicious! We have not met each other for at least 7 years. Time flies... Most of her is still the same, but she definitely is prettier. We talked a lot about studies, parties, works, travel and girl things. Also, we did a little bit planning for next dinner with Noel and Vicky.



On the other hand, we went shopping in Langham Place- MK. It was so surprising that we met Choi Jon Yin, Vicky in her MAC cosmetics counter. I recognized her and checked up nametag in case I mixed up with somebody else. Vicky Choi looks no different than the school day except putting beautiful green eye shadows. Glad! She could figure out who we were.



Lastly, we had Chinese desserts and drink in Ming Ya Fe on Level 13. I picked a friendship song "友共情" from Koo Kui Kei, Leo to Ning Ning.



* Thanks to the credit card receipts! Otherwise, I will keep forgetting the name and location of restaurants.

看完了打擊很大.........

有一個中年失業男子,找工作找了很久都找不到,結果看到微軟在徵清潔工,就前去應徵。微軟的人力資源主管在面試後問他:「你會不會上網??如果你有被錄取,我們會公佈在我們的網站上。」



那男子回答:「對不起,我不會上網。」



人力資源主管:「不會上網還想來微軟應徵,你有沒有搞錯??」說罷就把他趕了出去。



那男子失意之餘,摸摸自己身上僅有的十元美金,靈機一動在商店裡買了一大袋馬鈴薯,然後開始挨家挨戶地去拜訪且販售他的馬鈴薯,沒想到真的賣完了,且他賺了三十元美金。



於是他就靠著這種挨家挨戶拜訪的方式,慢慢地開始了他的創業生涯,從數百元美金,到開設生鮮蔬果宅配公司,並建立了很大的連鎖賣場,從此他成了億萬富翁。



有一天有個保險業務員去找這位億萬富翁拉保險,保險業務員順口問了一句:「您會不會上網??我們公司的產品都在網路上有很詳細地介紹。」



那位億萬富翁於是告訴了這位業務員:「我不會上網。」



保險業務員很訝異地說:「您身為億萬富翁,掌裡這麼大的事業,竟然不會上網?」



這位億萬富翁於是告訴業務員他當年到微軟應徵清潔工的故事,並說:「如果我當年會上網的話,我到現在還是個清潔工.....」



這個故事給了我們三個啟示:



一、要到微軟應徵最好要會上網,不然你連清潔工都無法錄取。



二、不會上網未必不能發達,還是有機會當億萬富翁。



三、你看到了這篇文章,表示你會上網,那你當清潔工的機會應該比變成億萬富翁大...



* This FWD is from Michelle Fong.

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Ng Ning Ning

Wowa... I am planning to meet Ng Ning Ning, one of my KTL classmates who moved to Vancouver BC in 1995. We have not met in person for many years and have been busy for our studies and work. I hope she still recognizes me. She is looking for job in Hong Kong and having the adjustment now.



During the Second Year of the middle school, we were in the track team and in the same class. She was pretty good at it and close to Gillian. Also, I remember that one sunny hot day we took those girly pictures in Kowloon Park with Simi, Cibo, Gillian, Judy and Joanne ... That was so fun! I still have the pictures with me. Maybe I should show her later.

Monday, August 15, 2005

India... I am coming

Last night Dhiraj, one of my Indian friends who I met in Seattle, told me that he planned to visit his home country from October to November for one month.



Personally, I am so excited because if I change my trip slightly earlier to that time, maybe I will have a chance to meet him in person and to see how the local people live like.



Anyway, I definitely will check with him again for the confirmation, as he is a busybody. If you have traveled in Bombay, New Delhi and Calcutta, could you mind sharing your tips with me?

Sweet Sweet Morning

I woke up at 5: 45am with a clear mind today. It was surprisingly early and I did managed to arrive the E-House Gym before 7:00am.



- 15 minutes Cardio Jogging has brought me to have a 157 Heart Rate.



- 4 sets of 10-time sit-up



- 3 sets of 10-time arm lifting



- 10 minutes sauna



- A refreshing shower...



My spirit is up and ready to start the new week!

To Carol*

Sorry! I have brought you down this couple weeks because of my selfishness.



Please forgive me.



Even though I win this time and stand firm on my point of view, it does not mean anything.



Shall we move on and fix?



... ...



*Carol is my cell leader.

Saturday, August 13, 2005

My Email

I used to write loads of email to friends about my updates. As my blog has been launching successfully couple months ago, my friends visit here on and off and get to know me more.



Sometimes, I really want to know the names and total numbers of people who check my blog everyday. Although those figures are not important, at least I know if my sharing is boring or not. At this point, I can still write whatever I like without under anybody’s influence.



On the other hand, I chatted with Peggy Kwok this morning. She told me there were bad things happening in her life.



1) Nan, one of our AIS instructors passed away due to lung cancer (Smoking related).



2) Family’s chaos... not sure I should share here.



3) Her car blew up in the middle of I-5 Highway in Seattle, WA. No more driving!



...



Well, she is hanging there and focusing on her studies. Anyway, I miss her and her boyfriend sometime. They are surely a sweet couple.

Friday, August 12, 2005

Tony Jaa's movie

Tygposter11TOM-YUM-GOONG... maybe you think of the Thai Food first. Eva K Leung, Sam ( Her Potential One) and I watched the Movie in Shatin UA last night. The movie name sounds attractive, but the food has nothing related to the movie. It was just a name of the restaurant that cooks loads of Endanger Animals.



It is the story of a young man named Kham (Tony Jaa) whose life is turned upside down when an international mafia syndicate, based in Australia and captures his two beloved elephants and smuggles them thousands of kilometers away to Sydney. Kham has no choice but to risk his own life for the animals he loves…





The Artwork and shooting skill are Thai Style. The message is simple and the storyline is not too complicated. You could see lifestyle of the Thailand Countryside and the Asian Immigrants in Western Country. I can feel the culture of Chinatown.



Overall, I give an A- to the movie and recommend you to check out the movie. It is a fun one!

Thursday, August 11, 2005

HKCEE... Sucks?

Have you taken the HKCEE before?



Were you a hard working one or a layback one?



What did you do during the self-studies time?



To me, I don't like HKCEE. Not only because I screwed up in the Exam and did not have fun throughout the process. I was not interested in most of the subjects. However, there were tons of Hong Kong people felt regret that they did not have good scores in HKCEE and could not get over the shadows.



Is HKCEE a really big deal to people's life? Does it really relate to somebody's job performance? Does it a measure guide to determine somebody's destiny?



I don't think so!



For those who hit the high score, Congratulation! You deserve it. You know the game.



For those who don't, don't worry! There are many wonderful things waiting for you to discover and try. Never settle for less and work you ass off! You will arrive soon. Also, you are accepted and still being loved by your family and friends.

Just another breakthrough!

Yeah! It is another one! I have gone to the gym in Causeway bay and taken a yoga class this morning. I feel great and encouraged. The yoga class was slightly advanced and I was obviously a beginner. There was only one guy in the class and most of people worked nearby.



So far, I like the gym and its facilities. No complaint yet!



Anyway, I will keep going and hopefully my body will be in shape soon.





Wednesday, August 10, 2005

My First Day in the Gym

Can't believe that I woke up at 5:45am and arrived in the TST Sheraton gym at 6:55am this morning. The gym was not crowded and I could take my time to finish my exercise.



- Cardio for 15 minutes
- Warm up for 15 minutes
- Sauna for 10 minutes
- Clean up & Make up for 15 minutes



Although it was only an hour and I had to rush to work, I felt so refresh and gave myself a nice breakfast with Lemon Tea. Hopefully, I will keep going and have a better arrangement on transportation.

Tuesday, August 09, 2005

Physcial Fitness

Miss Lo Yuk Fun is going to transfer her Physical Fitness Membership to me from August 23, 2005 to July 23, 2006 with a fair deal. I am so excited to go to the gym again. Last time I went to 24 hours fitness lazily was in Seattle 2003. Lack of motivation was the main failure point. I guess this time will be better because most of the Hong Kong people are crazy for having a slim body and the peer pressure. Anyway, if you have the same membership as I do, shall we go together sometimes?

Monday, August 08, 2005

I am not accepted

Little bit sad... I was planning to study Part time in Poly U this fall. Unfortunately, my application is unsuccessful which means I am not qualitfied. I shall re-apply earlier and collect more information about the school in the nearly future.



Also, it's okay! I will save up money to travel this year. My next destineation will be India. If you have any news about India, please share with me. I might visit India in the winter or spring time.



Thanks for your concern on my admission!



Thursday, August 04, 2005

No need to buy Newspaper...

Walking from home to the Lok Fu MTR station during the weekday, I am thrilled to collect three free newspapers- AM 730, Metro Hong Kong and Headline Daily. Each of them has different style, political view and target market. Personally, I enjoy reading AM 730 more because it has coverage on the Stock Market and Real Estate. Metro Hong Kong is a fact base and Headline Daily is a gossip kind.



Therefore, I have told my mom to stop buying newspaper, but to look for interesting books and magazines. There are too many newspapers at my home. It needs to clean up!

PE

Volleyball practice was boring today. We just kept repeating the same routine and had a game. I did not enjoy as much as the past. Before getting home from the court, I had a train of thoughts:



1) I should get myself to go to the gym, swimming pool or park as soon as possible. Otherwise, my body will become weaker.



2) Just receive the paycheck today. What should I buy? New wallet, sneaker or more make up... or the other way, what can I give back to the community? Donation to the local community center or NGO...



3) Eat healthy... I am so glad to quit going to McDonald's and drinking coke. Is it time for me to take a few cooking classes?



4) Still worry about the application of Poly U.



Anyway, it is time for bed. Talk with you some more tomorrow. Good Night!

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Pinky Mok... Chen



Dsc00098_1Who is She?



A) My Classmate   B) My Sister   C) My Coworker   D) Other





Well, B is the correct answer. You might have wondered how my sister looks like... maybe it is a suitable time to introduce her since she is no longer living with me and can't reject my view of her now.



Pinky, she is my lovely sister who is two years younger than I. We don't look alike at all. She is a milky and I am a dark choco. Her eyes are small and mine are big. Shopping, sleeping and chatting on the phone are her hobbies. As the same time, outgoing, hardworking and talkative are her highlights. Most of people adore her.



At this point of her life, she has become Mrs. Pinky Mok-Chen and lives in Algona, Iowa for little more than a year. She is busy on managing her restaurant and training her staff. I look forward to spending more time to see her soon.

Tuesday, August 02, 2005

So Sick

Sorry! I am getting so sick again. My body is aching and I am feeling tired. However, there are a few overseas printing projects and local quotations I need to get done this week. Pray for my healing as you wish. Many thanks!

Monday, August 01, 2005

A Busy Weekend

Most of you might know me in person, but some don't. Anyway, it is cool to share how I have spent my weekend so that you could know me a little bit better. Let's start!





July 30 (SAT) Rainy and Hot!





9-13 Worked in Hang Sing





13-14 Traffic Jam





14-16 Family time- Had tea with my parents in Pokka Restaurant.





16-18 Rahul's play and clean time- He could run around my home in the blue ball.





18-23 Hung out with Ada Chau and Pearl- She bought gifts, but I bought none.





23-1 Online time- chatted with friends, read the news and Email.





July 31 (SUN) Heavy rain in the morning





9-13 Church time





13-14 Lunch- Birthday meal for Cola. He is getting more mature!





14-18 Beach... Alvin, Carol, Fai, Wai, Creamy played in the beach. So fun!





18-19 Got back home





19-21 Volleyball Practice





21-23 Late dinner with Volleyball teammate





23- Now Shower, clean up and online...





What do you think of my weekend? Isn't it too packed? Honestly, it was not like this when I was in Seattle, WA. At this time, I would like to thank my Hong Kong friends because they have helped me so much on adjusting the lifestyle, hanging out, encouraging and loving me...  Without them, maybe I am still alone by myself every weekend under the four walls.

Saturday, July 30, 2005

Got My First Hong Kong Checkbook

Yeah! I have received my first Hong Kong Checkbook by mail today. So happy! I feel like I am growing up to be one of the professional workers here. Although the rule of the check writing is slightly different than American, it should not be too difficult for me to learn. For the checkbook itself, it looks very serious and there is no personalization at all. I can't choose Hello Kitty or Snoopy on the check face.

Friday, July 29, 2005

Stay Focus

What's about my career? It has been Great so far. Gaining lots of experience to deal with clients and learning more technical skill about Printing and design. Personally, this job has taught me to be self-discipline, self- motivated, self- control, work independently, be mature, smart, do not lose hope and do not trust people easily. It is not easy one!



Well, it is the end of July. I will stay focus on building good client relationship and work on the clientele expansion.

Mutual Fund

I discussed my new saving plan with a banker during the lunchtime yesterday. Choosing a High Risk Mutual Fund might be a good option to push myself to save up more money for the future. Here was the example:



Pay:
US$500 X 36 Months = US$18,000



The Best Scenario: 15% Increase
US$18,000 X 1.15 = US$20,700



The Bad Scenario: 15% Decrease
US$18,000 X .85 = US$15,300



The Worst Scenario: Total loss
Gain nothing, but a lesson of Greediness.



Well, I am still thinking about it because what if Poly U accepts me as their part time student next week or a surprise...

Three Indian Clients in a row

Don't know why! I have already met three Indian Clients in a row. It was wired... two of them were referred by my boss and one of them was found online. Anyway, I am not saying that I am a racist who is against non Chinese. However, the economics is blooming in India and their people are seting up trading companies overseas. Maybe I should start investing in the Mumbai stock exchange to make a living.



On the other hand, my mom has bought a few hand fans for her dancing class. I am glad she has found a few hobbies that she could make more friends.

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Banking Service

I have signed up for Integrated Account Service with Hang Seng Bank couple days ago. It is a local bank and has many branches in Hong Kong. Basically, I need a checking account only. However, the bank manager invited me to open the stock account just in case if I wanted to buy stock. Anyway, I did end up sign up for a Stock Account and a credit card. I guess I have self-control and won't over spend or invest.

MSG Free Resturant

Remember when I was living in Downtown Seattle, I always had a lunch in the MSG Free Deli at the Ground Floor of 5th Ave & Union. It was owned by a Korean Family and provided a buffet style of food for customers to choose. The price would depend on the weight of the food itself. Therefore, it was very reasonable and customers could enjoy wide range of food. Although I don't even know the name of the Deli now, the taste of the food is unforgettable. Maybe one day I will revisit the place.



As my body is recovering, I am looking for MSG Free Restaurants in Hong Kong. If you have any suggestion, please feel free to share with me.

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Give me a break!

I am still not feeling well because I have not taken a good long rest... Sorry! I did not update my blog yesterday too. I shall share somemore later.



Thanks for your concern!

Saturday, July 23, 2005

My Old Home in Google Map

My_old_homeSomeway somehow, I have a chance to revisit my old home in Seattle through Google Map. Maybe it is the most update version because there are plenty of new buildings surround. Still, I miss my studio alot because no body shares anything with me and I have my own house rules. Hopefully, I will go back and show this place to my kids one day. They will know my US past and the place I used to live.

Good Day... Sun Shine...

Finally, the sun shows up. It is brilliant to have the shinning sun back to the sky this morning. Although I am not sure how it lasts, I enjoy the Sun Kiss.
Mal Chun, one of my extended family members visited us and planned to pick up her son from her in law's home to China last night. She has known me since I was little. Most of the summer holiday in my childhood was spent in her home. Playing firecracker, Lychee picking, riding the bike and being laid back... were the activities we could not do in the busy city of Hong Kong.

Friday, July 22, 2005

Various

1) The body check went fine yesterday and the doctor scheduled another check up on Jan 2006. She was nice and just started her practice. If there is something wrong about the test, the hospital will notify me within a month. Now, I plan to stay healthy and eat fresh.



2) The book fair was so-so. Maybe I did not find what I wanted. Eva and I just bought two Matchman's water bottles. We had quick dinner in the exhibition hall. The food was okay, but expensive.



3) The fish in my office jumped off from the plastic box this morning. One of my coworkers became the suspect who caused the incident. I felt sad for the fish because it got injured. My boss just hoped the fish will settled down in the new fish tank soon.



4) Friday... one more days and I shall have a break to sleep. My soar throat and running nose are annoying.

Thursday, July 21, 2005

No answer from Poly U

This early morning... I have checked the result of application for the part time program. Unfortunately, it is still being considered. No definite answer whether I am accepted or rejected. I try not to lost hope, but it is okay because my alterative is to travel this year.



On the other hand, Eva Leung and I will go to the Book Fair after work today. So excited! I look forward to buying a few interesting books.

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Body Check

I am going to have a body check tomorrow which makes me feel nervous. I have already failed two times in a row because of a few minor problems and the doctor did advise me to take another test. Please pray for me and my body shall be okay!

Let Go

I have found another Great Quote about Let Go from another Blog.



"There was a man who fell in love with the majesty of the bird which had the brightest colors, could fly the highest and could sing so beautifully. Because if this love, he tried to catch the bird, succeeded and caged it. "Months passed. The bird couldn't sing, the feathers started to fall. So the man opened the cage to let the bird fly again. But it was too late. The bird had died and the man grieved his lifetime."



Sometimes we have no choice but to learn the art of letting go, you can't cage what you love, otherwise you end up destroying the beauty you fell in love with. Taken from one of the book of Paulo Coelho, an author of the alchemist, the Zahir and many more.



PS. Thanks to Lheng who provides this quote, check her out by clicking the link as below:



http://lheng19.blogs.friendster.com

Let Me Fly- A New Debut Album from Inter Unit

Glad! Christy has brought me a new Debut Album from Inter Unit, all the way from Seattle,WA. The music is touching and the CD cover is exceptional cool. Here is the song list:



- In this World



- Jesus is here



- My King



- Forevermore



- In River of Love



- Never Alone



- You are so Beautiful



Inter Unit... may you all keep up the Good Work for God. I Love You ALL!

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

Rahul... Shower Time

Yeah! I cleaned up Rahul's home and himself last night. It was not too difficult except putting him into a blue ball that allowed him to run around my home without getting lost. He did not like to take shower. Also, I have made him on diet too. Since I don't let him get out from his home often, lack of Exercise and over feed might be a Hassel to his health and weight. Therefore, I will try to feed him more often but fewer portions. Well, I will take a picture soon so that you could check him out.

Monday, July 18, 2005

Queen of Hip-pop by Namie Amuro

Flipping through the TV Channels two months ago, "Want me, Want me" the new song of Namie Amuro caught my ears and eyes. She was energetic in the Music Video and the melody was different than other Japanese Artists. Eventually, I searched online for her new album and finally "Queen of Hip-pop", the CD was launched on July 13. Well, I have not listened to Japanese Pop Music for a long while. Her English pronunciation has been improved and I could understand what she sings. The new album is impressive and I recommend that you should give it a try.



My Favorite Songs are:



- Want me, Want me



- Wowa



- I Love You



- No (Remix Version) World First by DJ Cypher

Volleyball team

I have joined a volleyball team today. So Fun! Although we have a eleven players and barely know each other, having a tasty dinner together after practice was great. Actually, we have many common friends.



Remember that the last time I played volleyball with Rahul, Sreeraj, Bonnie, Sameer and Deepa in Alki Beach. It was about a year ago. The weather was nice and we were lucky to find the parking there. Rahul was a strong player even he only watches loads of sport games. And me... I was a terrible one. We did take some pictures there.

Saturday, July 16, 2005

A slow & sunny day...







The weather is hot and wet... so slow but little bit too sunny. I had got myself together to go to work this morning. Friendster Classified were pop up on my email and I put my company info there. No matter which countries you search for "Printing", you will definitely find me there. I hope Hang Sing Printing & Design will have more appeals internationally.



Well, I chatted with Jos, my Singaporean friend. She is working in Pharmacy department of Harborview Hospital as an intern. Her puppy is so cute and adorable. I left Seattle soon after she has the puppy. Meanwhile, Ter and she are not planning to get married yet.



On the other hand, my KTL former classmate had invited me to attend her daughter's Birthday Party tomorrow. Suppose… it would be my first time to be an Auntie. Hahhaha... It doesn't happen because my classmate is sick and could host the party. That's okay! I will practice volleyball with the team for the incoming competition.



All in all, cleaning up my room and spending time with my parents might be good for today. No need to stress and think about!

Another Rumor

My friend just pass me another Chinese Rumor. Not sure it is real or not. If you are bored and have nothing to do, it is good to test your reading skill.



Have fun!



問:娛樂記者,你最喜歡哪幾個藝人?
記者:我原來沒入行(指沒做記者前)喜歡好多明星,現在沒有喜歡的了
問:請問娛樂圈中哪個男明星最受異性歡迎?
記者:你如果講的是記者喜歡的就只有張家輝,李克勤.
問:那女明星最受異性歡迎的又是誰呢?
記者:誰都沒有
問:娛樂圈內有誰不假,做人真實直接的?
記者:這行沒人會是真的……你相信我啦……唉
問:你有沒有一些證據,打死都不能說的,講了會出人命的??
記者:那就沒有這麼誇張,其實記者知道很多但不是每件都能講的,有時候都是為了積
德。可惜很多FANS一心對偶像好,但他們都不領情還背後笑他們,又把他們辛辛苦苦送
給他們的東西當垃圾,還笑人家低能。我就覺得FANS都應該做的有尊嚴一點,始終大家
都是人,不應該踩低自己抬高他們的.
    
問:現在做娛樂記者有沒有紅包收?是不是真的有些資深老娛樂記者仍然在做大哥?
記者:沒有啊(指沒有紅包),禮物就有收。當然有(指有老娛樂記者做大哥)
      
問:有哪個明星不化粧但仍然很靚?
記者:真的沒有,印象中一個也沒有,但章小慧不化粧真的要嚇死人……
問:為什麼你們會知道明星們這麼清楚?
記者:其實不奇怪,你會不會不知道你的朋友同誰在一起?他們對FANS要做戲,對我們
不是這樣,他們又不是對我們服務,還有我們有好多時候會同他們做新聞,因此在我們
眼中根本沒有任何秘密
      
問:發哥怎樣?很好嗎?
記者:發哥真的很好,但是他同TVB不是很友好
記者:克勤不囂張,很好,有一點點口花,但是人很正經的



問:學友沒什麼負面新聞,他是不是象大家想像中那麼好呢?
記者:是,自從結婚生女之後
     
問:劉德華是不是同性戀?
記者:不是
問:我媽媽說他已經有兒有女, 是不是真的?
記者:是事實
問:ANDY LAU(劉德華英文名)收買記者嗎?
記者:沒有,不過好象做過
問:劉德華是不是有個女兒?
記者:是
問:他有沒有吸毒?
記者:沒有
問:“ 玫菜方”(應該是梅艷芳)是不是真的暗戀華仔?還是記者做新聞?
記者:是真的,已經很久了
      
問:LEON(黎明英文名)現在同誰在一起?
記者:我真的不能告訴你,不好意思
      
     
記者:城城對每個女記者都會放電,但不會有下文
  
問:她(楊千樺)是不是真的很真性情?
記者:她好假,有一點囂張
問:是不是很多記者不喜歡楊千樺?
記者:不是
問:我想問現在KELLY(應該是陳慧琳)同千樺友不友好?
記者:不友好 .你們做FANS又不好敵對,因為我知道KELLY的FANS真是很聽話,你們不
交往,他們(KELLY同千樺)都不會有特別反應,他們私底下都不會聊天
問:她紅是不是她同高層有什麼事?是不是中基(鄭中基)幫她?
記者:是,中基幫她
問:楊千樺鏡頭前是一個開心果,沒心沒肺的,鏡頭後會不會隨時翻臉?
記者;她假到暈啦,都不知道她整天笑什麼
    
問:她(KELLY)要不要同高層啊(也許指跟高層嘿咻吧,汗~)
記者:不要,她爸爸很有錢
記者:KELLY不大牌
記者:KELLY上次去給東西她, 她對人真是傻大姐,不是做樣子,反而千樺就是真的假
問:同LISA S是不是真的?同吳彥祖一起住在西半山那邊?
記者:真的
問:吳彥祖是不是陪闊太太?
記者:不知道
    
問:亞RAIN(指李彩樺)好不好?她同林峰還有方力申哪個才是真的?
記者:她很假,會騙人
問:蕭正楠是不是真的泡到李彩樺?蕭正楠是不是真的同李彩樺拍拖?
記者:不是,她被人包了
問:蕭正楠是不是也是一個把FANS當作白癡的藝人?
記者:是



問:關心妍是不是一見到男孩就放電啊?好象以前是說EDMIN,林一峰同唐文龍
記者:是,不過EDWIN都很好色,林一峰喜歡男孩子
問:蕭正楠是不是同關心妍拍拖?從他們一起合唱那陣?他們倆是不是真的拍拖?還是
戲假情真?他們是不是被唱片公司勒令分手?
記者:不是,根本就是這個女(指關心妍)整天都想有新聞出名,這個男仔(指蕭正
楠)是個女的都追,成天佔人便宜,根本不管對方是誰,不過通常都扮藝術家,好多人
都怕了他
     
問:EEG(指英皇)是不是真的好複雜/象外界說的,TWIN,JOEY都要陪老闆那個?
記者:JOEY,YUMIKO,TWINS,MAGGIE都是
問:是不是很多記者都很怕楊生,不敢寫他旗下歌手不好?
記者:是,尤其是他們出書,一定要說好,香港的明周真是還講一點點真事,但還是幫
著他們
問:英皇是不是真的很淫亂?之前英皇前職員講的事有多少是真的?
記者:上賭船是真的,其他有不少都是吹牛
問:英皇是不是如傳聞那樣很黑暗?
記者:是
問:梁詠琪她有沒有陪楊生做過?
記者:不知道
問:葉佩文和何嘉麗是不是因為不肯陪客人所以不紅?
記者:是的,而且還拍拖
記者:英皇是好人都不會去做,還有我說MAGGIE是同楊生不是同成龍
問:何超瓊是不是同楊生還是同其他富豪做?
記者:因為楊生要給面子何生,這樣都不會搞他的女兒啦
  
問:成龍同阿嬌是不是有一手?
記者:我知道她難 ………………?
問:阿嬌是不是同余文樂分手了?
記者:是,是已經分手
問:那又南是不是也同過阿SA?
記者:沒有,SA喜歡女孩子
記者:TAWINS私底下都很友好,不過阿SA話多些
    
問:BOY‘Z做不做樣子?
記者:他們不做樣子
問:他們是不是陪闊太太?
記者:不是,但成天被公司的人笑慘,有時候我都忍不住叫他們不要這麼勁,但都沒有
用(有次從後臺看到)
    
問:知不知道EDISON有沒有趕BOBO出去啊,他好多FANS都說見到了,很慘
記者:EDISION趕BOBO出門是假的
記者:阿嬌現同阿樂一起之後再同EDISON一起,現在三人行已經沒有了,而EDISION同
阿樂翻臉就是真的。EDISON現在沒有同BOBO一起,他想同柏芝一起嘛,EDISON這個人很
不好,他當FANS都是白癡,FANS大叫他的名字,有人他就笑,到了後臺就說“吵死
了,……” 還有,他整天自己說自己以前同阿嬌,EDISON想借雜誌講同阿嬌有什麼
事,來整阿樂,不過女方(指啊嬌)很不恥他的行為。
記者:EDISON真的很不在乎他的FANS,他只是入行為出風頭和追女孩,EDISON同BOBO已
經散了。
  
問:EASON有沒有吸大麻或者搖頭丸?
記者:EASON,……有啊,每天都有
問:EASON除了喜歡吸大麻搖頭丸,他做人怎麼樣/是不是很健談?
記者:EASON情緒化的不得了,我們有時候都控制不了他,他成天大叫大笑又亂講話
    
      
問:容祖兒做人是不是很假?
記者;是
問:她同H2O的老闆是不是有一腿?
記者:不是
問:她是不是整過容?
記者:不知道是不是
問:JOEY是不是真的有個男朋友?
記者:JOEY沒有男朋友
問:記者們喜不喜歡容祖兒?
記者:不太喜歡
問:容祖兒的媽媽是不是要陪楊生或者大陸客?
記者:要
    
問:LEON呢?大不大牌?
記者:以前很不可一世,但現在個個記者都不想寫他,所以成天講同柏芝,阿菲的事,
引我們注意
問:這樣阿菲同LEON有沒有分開過啊,LEON是不是真的同過柏芝一起?
記者;時間上我都不清楚,但一定兩個女人都有一起過
記者:霆鋒同阿菲一起是真,霆鋒同阿梅(梅艷芳)不是真的,只是現在他同記者關係
不好,他找阿梅上報做新聞
     
問:聽說柏芝吃搖頭丸?
記者:有行家都說是,不過我沒有看見過,但有人看見過
問:張柏芝甩別人一定比別人甩她多?哪個被她甩?哪個甩了她?
記者:老實說,記者又怎麼會知道,只是大家自己猜出來的,我只知道她現在真的在拍
拖,但不是。。。。大家這麼熟,知道了告訴你。
問:柏芝是不是有點精神病?
記者;她情緒時好時壞,情況令人擔心
問:她是不是同別人上做過?做過了才紅?她做事會不會同向太太友好?
記者:哇,你一定知道她的背景,怎麼向太的背景都還不清楚?
問:她之前同朱先生是不是真的?
記者:是
問:怎麼她的胸部時大時小?
記者:柏芝的胸,隆出來的,大家都知道
問:你們是不是有人逼你去報她的新聞?
記者:是。不過一定要報負面的
問:真的不想整天在報紙上見到她
記者:好難的
    



問:東東是不是同你們關係不好啊?是不是有你們的行家冤枉過他?之前他同張柏芝拍
拖的新聞是他放的還是張柏芝放的?他有沒有同NIKI拍過拖啊?
記者:東東沒有人冤枉過他,他同柏芝好都是他自己講出來,之後又說人家冤枉他
問:不明白怎麼沒人怨?有人撐?那你們同他的關係是不是不好呢?那他同NIKI有沒有
過呢?
記者:東東沒有人冤枉,很多新聞都是他自己放消息出來,同柏芝一樣,自己講小春,
LEON等等等,之後又冤枉記者說從來沒說過,他同NIKI沒有過,NIKI不喜歡他
問:是不是很多記者不喜歡他?他好不好人?
記者:都不是,他整天放消息說被人跟,上次推油都是他叫記者去
  
問:EKIN,梁詠琪同邵美琪是怎麼回事?
記者:先同後者分手再同GIGI一起
問;EKIN是不是沒心?
記者:不是
問:是不是梁詠琪勾引他?
記者:是
問:梁詠琪是不是真的被某富商包過?
記者:不知道,但很多記者都說是真的
問:當時是不是梁詠琪告訴記者,去鄭伊健家裏拍照,幫她公開戀情?
記者:是
  
問:我朋友見過尋秦記古天樂前女朋友有個三歲大的兒子?是不是古天樂似生子?
記者:尋秦記就是假的
問:古天樂是不是真的很酷?這麼多緋聞除了黃紀瑩外哪個是真的?
記者:古天樂整天電女孩,但一定是很靚的靚女
問:他是不是之前對黃紀瑩很粗暴
記者:不會,對她很好的
問:古天樂鏡頭前是個孝順仔,成日講家人挂在嘴邊,事實呢?
記者:他事實是很孝順
記者;古天樂之前有個女朋友是圈外人,上次同楊千樺一起去北海道拍照,之後又和
SAMMI一起
    
問:鄭秀文脾氣是不是真的很差?
記者:是,現在已經好了很多,你如果見過她沒化粧你一定不會買SK2
問:SAMMI同安仔真的分手了?
記者:是
問:鄭瘦人初出道時,有沒有犧牲色相?
記者:一定有
    
      
記者:安仔整天泡女孩,不過他同某記者很熟整天都放消息給他,所以不容易找到他人
  
問:何韻詩是不是同性戀?
記者:何韻詩是同TERESA
問:她說自己同男人拍拖是假的?
記者:是
問:HOCC好不好人?做人真不真?
記者:HOCC一般啦,不過她對女記者會保持距離,同男記者很友好
問:同JOEY的事是不是真的?
記者:同JEOY是有一段時間,比TERESA要早
問:HOCC真是同TERESA一起?
記者:HOCC真的是同TERESA一起,不要再問了
  
問:譚校長是不是很色?
記者:他是會對女記者好點,又會私底下約女孩子唱卡拉OK,這樣算不算?
  
問:有人說杜德偉什麼壞事都做了,是不是真的?
記者:不知道,不過他同女友現在關係很差
  
問:朱茵有沒有隆胸?
記者:朱茵的胸是在中環隆的
記者:BEYOND很好,尤其是家強,阿PAUL就很假,整天自己講他女友
    
問:林嘉欣做什麼都會有獎拿?
記者:唉,她的男朋友是電影公司老闆
    
問:梁朝偉同嘉鈴關係怎樣?
記者:還在一起
問:影后張曼玉是不是同嘉鈴爭男朋友?
記者;張曼玉的真的不知道很多,對不起
  
問:B嫂是不是一隻富豪雞?本身家裏很有錢??
記者:不是
問:她的兒女是不是很怕她?
記者:不是
問:能不能爆點她的新聞給我們聽呢
記者:她很真的,她的前夫就有很多壞事爆
問:鐘鎮濤是不是很假?他同D嫂講話哪個是真的?
記者:是,D嫂我有好多料,你想知道什麼?
  
問:那羅嘉良是不是同宣萱一起啊?
記者:不是
問:羅嘉良上次被抄車的女伴是誰?
記者:宣萱
    
問:蔡少芬現在是不是真的變的很純?我見她整天感謝主前感謝主後的,是不是想借此
改變她多年來觀眾心目中的差印象??
記者:不是,只是她真的整天講宗教的事,可能心情會好過點,不過她很假
    
問:滕麗明同危進傑是公認的一對,但是她仍有這麼多演出機會,不明白危進傑不介意
女友是他監製?
記者:不是哦,你不了解TVB的運作
  
問:洪天明,楊怡是不是真的?
記者:假的,給人老冤枉
      
問:陳豪好麼?
記者:真的很好
問:陳豪真的和肥妹仔拍拖?
記者:DAISY因為太令記者不喜歡,所以冤枉她同陳豪的事,陳豪不是同陳慧珊拍拖,
她的女友是MODEI圈外人



問: 吳啟華是不是同 照甘興有一手?
記者:不是
    
問: 馬德鐘人好不好?
記者:好,不過喜歡追女孩
    
問:怎麼郭羨妮會同溫兆倫拍拖呢,我都想問下娛樂記者這件事呢
記者:大家借對方宣傳,男方又真的是整天口花花,有記者都被他騙過
問:郭羨妮楊思琪是不是都是?
記者:前者是,後者真是很蠢
  
記者:郭晉安好自負,很不可一世,看不起FANS
問:有人問香港小姐是不是有黑幕,你說“ 臺懭N,選完有“~~”,我不明白臺懭N是什
麼意思,能解釋下嗎
記者:臺懭N,入選二十名都有,沒有後臺就陪跑,好人好女孩就不要選港姐了。要被人
笑到不清不楚,還要陪。。。唉,不如你找個搞娛樂的人帶你入行好啦
問;三色臺的一線花旦有沒有哪個是真誠對待FANS的??
記者:沒有
    
問:肥姐是不是黑社會?
記者:我真的不知道她是不是,是人都不會得罪她
    
問:歐錦棠 同“堂領”是不是有關係?
記者:不是,女的有男朋友,是TVB的
    
問: 繩蟲同 向海嵐之前有傳過緋聞 ,真的假的啊?
記者:真的
  
問: 蔡一傑是不是同性戀?
記者:蔡一傑兩樣都行(雙性戀)
問:LF同玩具大王是不是玩完了?
記者:哪個LF? 陳妙瑛都沒甩掉
問:欣宜那麼肥是不是整天被她媽媽強迫吃很多補品啊
記者:她真的是吃的不停嘴
問:明星整天泡吧開PARTY,他們有沒有開過換妻或者性愛PARTY
記者:不知道
問:楊恭如被人打耳光是真的嗎
記者:真的
問:吳君如是不是很喜歡做樣子?
記者:是
問;明星減肥都是吃康*?是不是康婷?
記者;是啊 ,TIFFANY就是成功者(我都吃過,吃完好象吃搖頭丸那樣)
問:女星減肥都是假的?
記者;大多數都是假的,真人都還是很有肉的
問:他們吃什麼減呢?
記者:什麼? 節食
問:啤梨是不是很好人而且對FANS很好?
記者:是
問:ROSEMARY媽媽有沒有出來做?
記者;ROSEMARY媽媽很貪錢,但沒有出來做,ROSEMARY就很恨錢也不喜歡她媽媽
問:陳惠嫻好嗎?
記者:你說陳惠嫻?很好,但整天以笑遮醜,尤其是不知道怎麼回答問題的時候
問:王菲同鄭秀文初出道的時候有沒有犧牲色相?
記者:鄭瘦人“一定有,其他你知道她不紅都知道沒有啦
問:大樓的內幕可信性有幾高?
記者,9成
問:籮笑暉的內幕可信性有幾高?
記者:5成
問:有沒有MODEL界的秘聞可以講?是不是MODEL一樣要犧牲肉體才有出名機會?
記者:不是,他們表面風光整天收不到錢,出名的也是$2000一個工作
問:F4是不是真的好朋友?還是一起做勢?
記者:真的是好朋友,整天一塊玩
問:有誰是圈中淫媒?
記者:不能說
問:除指其是不是真的去外國讀書?
記者:是
問:陳宇琛是不是真的同ka蛙而拍過拖?他是不是很花心?
記者:是女方一相情願
問:彭鈴是不是現在都沒有唱片公司肯簽她?很久都沒有見她出碟
記者:她自己不肯出來了
問:軟天師和硬天師是不是真的不和?
記者:是
問:嗡正精是不是同一個律師有關係?
記者:暈,還問?
問:有人說任達華同琦琦結婚其實是煙幕,其實他們倆都是同性戀,是真的嗎?
記者:呀,他們真的很恩愛哦





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