Posted in Current Affairs, tagged accident, I-85 on March 31, 2008 | No Comments »
I just saw the accident on I-85. Every time I learn of an accident I freak out, if I know anyone in those areas. I called a few friends who travel that highway and was relieved to know they are OK. I left a few voice messages with those who didn’t pick up their phones. [...]
Posted in Current Affairs, Social Issues, tagged Christianity, Jesus (pbuh), missionaries, religion on March 31, 2008 | No Comments »
I strongly believe people have the right to choose their own religion or faith, even if that means they have none. Or, as they call themselves: atheist or agnostic. In Singapore we call them “free thinkers”. I don’t have problems with any groups, no matter what they choose. However, I do have problems with “missionaries” [...]
Posted in music on March 30, 2008 | No Comments »
I dedicate Misery by The Beatles to Palestinians and Tibetans, the only two people who cannot call a country their home. Since The Beatles were one of our favorite, here is to my Tibetan friends, in particular. I’m in solidarity with them in spirit.
(In dedicating this song, I refer to Tibet and Palestine as “her” 
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Posted in Current Affairs, Random Thoughts, tagged China, IOC, Olympics, Tibet on March 30, 2008 | No Comments »
I’ve busy weeks ahead. I was distracted last week and now need to get my act together to focus. A relaxing weekend helped and I’m ready to put on my work-hat.
So, the Olympics torch reached China. It’s a slap to Tibetans, only one other people in the world without a country. China has occupied Tibet [...]
Posted in music, tagged dada, here today gone tomorrow, music on March 30, 2008 | No Comments »
With all the posts about life and death and my frequent thoughts on life lately, here is an appropriate song by Dada, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow. I love the guitar and drums. Lyrics, I’d edit a little.
Posted in Random Thoughts, tagged Arabic, golf, grey matter, language on March 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’m thrilled with the learning of another language, Arabic. I just don’t want to read and write without understanding the meaning. My main interest is speaking the language. I was surprised how easy it was to remember the alphabets I had learnt as a child, before my boarding years in a Catholic convent school. [...]
Posted in Life and Death, Random Thoughts, tagged Dateline, life, Mistaken Identity on March 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I don’t know what it is but I’m baffled by the constant reminder of the preciousness of life. Am I missing something? Am I not appreciating life or people around me? Or, is it a wake up call for me? It sounds dramatic but it’s not the drama queen in me that’s at a [...]
Posted in Finance/Business, tagged Celebrity Apprentice, Donald Trump, efficiency, likability on March 28, 2008 | No Comments »
Last night I watched the conclusion of Celebrity Apprentice. I’m not a fan of reality shows but for this episode, I was curious to see which contestant would win. I wanted to see if Donald Trump would pick likability over efficiency at work.
Since I didn’t follow all the episodes, I concluded it was Piers’ strength [...]
Posted in Current Affairs, tagged Baghdad, Bush, China, CNN, FOX News, Pelosi, Tibet, US on March 28, 2008 | No Comments »
It’s old news, but….
In her recent meeting with Dalai Lama, Pelosi said “we have lost all moral authority to speak on behalf of human rights anywhere in the world“, if we don’t speak out against China’s oppression towards Tibet. I agree, Pelosi lost her moral authority. She lost them when she supported an immoral war [...]
Posted in Random Thoughts, tagged airport, late, MacBook Air on March 27, 2008 | No Comments »
I don’t think so. I was caught in traffic which resulted in my being late for the early morning meeting. This is the third time a colleague waited for me and gave up after half an hour. He didn’t have the luxury to wait; he had another meeting.
Someone is very unhappy with me this morning, [...]
