I got to practise my EQ over lunch today. I was slightly offended by a small little thing that sparked off from a comment. Let’s just call this person A for anonymity, who is the 2nd biggest ruler of the kingdom asking me to ask B (one level below A but up above me) to appeal to his royal Highness(number 1 of course) for an incentive that the neighboring state got.
Well, seriously I’d like to thank A for the thoughtfullness but then dont you think A would have a better say than pushing B to do the dirty work? I was not offended by that but I felt offended by the word appeal. I mean if his royal highness doesnt think I’m deserving enough, then let it be la…I have accepted the fact that I am not up to par yet. It’s called an incentive for a reason..if in their eyes I’m not deserving enough, then A asking me to ask B to appeal to his royal highness is like begging.
If something given to me rightfully I’ll be glad, but if I need to appeal and somemore need someone else(who needs to clown it out for my sake) to demonstrate my rightfulness on my behalf, I feel that this should not be neccesary. If it’s mine its mine, if need appeal and get other ppl involve,then its ok that I dont get it. I can always save up to earn my very own incentive.
Till the day I qualify for such incentive rightfully and automatically, I decided to keep my thoughts to myself , kept quiet and my mouth shut when probed over lunch. Just hope this topic doesnt come out anymore. I dont wish to explain the meaning of the word Appeal to A.
You dont need to understand what is typed above. It’s just a rant I needed to let out.
Yes, I’m one quirky person…I like watching Singaporean Drama’s while all my friends either watch it because they are in Johor and have nothing else to watch, or just basically avoid it at all cost. Somehow I think I inherited some of my grandma’s (she’s Singaporean btw) genes. Or probably people dont see what I see from Singaporean Drama’s.
I started watching Singaporean Drama’s when they first had them on NTV7 during weekdays at times where only aunties are free to watch….dont ask me what I was doing watching drama’s in the afternoon, but these drama’s were quality drama’s I watched that I feel Malaysian Drama’s should really learn from. It’s good to see Malaysian drama’s are slowly catching up…but I think it’ll be another 10 years before we are on par.
I agree that not all of the ppl can act in those drama’s, but i do think there are alot more celebs (watever you call them) on Singaporean TV who are in fact on par or even better than TVB ppl. Perhaps the older generation ones are great…but the juniors are not that bad. Somehow i feel they give more emotions to their roles than their counterparts from HK.
The very first drama I followed was Stepping Out (出路). A magnificent display of acting skills, I felt the suffering, the joy, the pain, the disappointment, the lost & the happiness. Every single one of them acted superbly,I felt I lived in that era for that 1 hour every weekday. Somehow after that….nothing came close, probably Little Nonya (小娘惹）and the Golden Path (黄金路) is the closest. But little Nonya towards the end was a little too draggy for my liking…but it did make me look out for Nonya culture
Fast forward to 2010. Once again I felt that touching emotion I found in Stepping Out, it came in the form of a drama called Happy Family (过好年) which is definately not as great as stepping out, but got me going on and on watching. I’d say superb performance by Rui En 瑞恩. She is one of the few new generation actresses I look out for in every drama. She gives her characters life….which is really different from her real personality.
Below’s a short show-reel from the drama that kept me sleepless for the past few nights. Thank god for PPStream which gives me the opportunity to view these wonderful drama’s from my home without Astro =)
that few seconds after 4:34 sums up why I like this drama. It’s just simple and so real. I could feel her love and reliance for her grandpa…..so touching. Yes,you just experience my soft side XD
Been so pre-occupied and exhausted lately that I gave up the attempt to blog. Been watching old Singaporean drama’s that I’ve missed previously and is glad that the week is over and the weekend is here..no doubt short, but here to stay.
Came across the new update by Stefanie today. Got me thinking if this speech was given during my convo, how would it have changed my mindset. Perhaps I would have took my luggage and left for another country for a short stint of youth exchange. Something that I still regret not doing as at that point of time, my only focus was to get a job , earn some money and not let my mom worry.
But then, it still inspires me to rethink how I’ve been through this 1+ years after my convo and how my mentality had change during this duration. It’s a good read, not only for now, but the future.
Many years back when Music Canteen was still active, I downloaded a single from the store for Rm3 with my digi prepaid credit. That song was Feels like Falling by Mei Chern. Fast forward about half a decade later, theres an EP out for a few of her songs which I like equally. If you too like the songs, please go out and buy it. Support Local Music!
With all the rumors and pics of the new iphone heating up again, I am starting to get excited as well. Having my trusty phone by my side for the past 2+ years is indeed something really encouraging. I never expected it to last past 2 years let alone not get lost after like 6 months of use. having said that….my phone is almost close to retirement with its cranky response and bad battery life.
I do hope my phone can carry on while waiting for the new iphone to be launched here. I am now learning to stretch my wallet while waiting for its arrival. I think i’ll sell my soul to apple since i already have all it takes to keep my phone accessioned. probably I could at the end of the day turn my tytn II into an android =)
Dear Apple, if you’re reading this..please make sure the new phone is affordable and provide good packages with the M & D Telco’s in Malaysia. Do try to launch it early….I think I can wait , but my phone cant =(
After stumbling upon the youtube of Olivia’s performance at 星光大道PK competition, I ended up spending my awake time last night watching the 3 episodes of PK for season 5 which she performed in. LOVE her version of Bleeding Love.
Preferred her previous albums compared to her new one. But she does have a lovely voice and image to be a new idol.
Time flies is now truly an understatement.It’s april already and I’ve yet to accomplish anything for 2010. Life has been turning into routine for me. I think some things should change.
There’s many more things I can accomplish, act on and progress…..I know its within reach, its a matter of grasp, understanding and confidence.
One day I know I’ll get there, but before that I need to get my foundation and mentality right. I think, I’ll start today~
Came across this in some mutual friends FB status and thought….yea…it’s so true. Never thought of it !
Whatever you give a woman, she’s going to multiply. If you give her sperm, she’ll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she’ll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she’ll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she’ll give you her heart. So, if you give her crap, you’ll get a bucket load of sh*t back.
