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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Nail Fun
Finally, I have some time to paint my nails! It's not perfect, I have short fingernails... but I had fun doing it =)
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
Best Sandwich in Brisbane!
I'm not a big fan of sandwiches, but I have to admit that the best sandwich I've tasted so far in Brisbane is at The Loaf Gourmet Sandwich Bar & Cafe [57 Miller Street, Murarrie QLD].
I wish I have photos to share Haha...most of the time I only have the sandwiches in my office. =)
I wish I have photos to share Haha...most of the time I only have the sandwiches in my office. =)
Monday, May 3, 2010
Life...
From time to time, I always wonder why do I exist in this world? What is my purpose in life? What's the meaning of my existence and the existence of everything around me. Why am I me?
As I grow up, see and learn more things, I begin to understand more but sometimes I do find myself in complete darkness, still lost and wonder what life have in store for me.
I look around and see how other people live their life. Generally, in my opinion, there are four types of people. Group A live their whole life searching for money, fame and power. Dedicating life to religion only is also categorized under this group. In their studying life, all that matters is grades, positions in classes and out-of-class activities. When they started working, they must strive to get the best pay and recognition. They move from job to job when they are not satisfied with their pay. They get upset when they couldn't afford branded and expensive stuff. They hang around with rich and popular friends. In their mind, when you have status and money, you have everything and everybody respect you. These people somehow never feel satisfied even though they are rich. They will find ways to be richer. I just wonder what's on their mind the last few minutes of their dying breath. Are they finally satisfied they earn all the money they can, but feel sad because they can't bring together? Same goes for religion. I am not saying that God doesn't exist, but must a human being kill other human beings in the name of religion? Do they really think that God is so cruel? Do they really believe that by destroying other people (or places), God will award them the Best Destroyer of the month? Anyway, I am digressing. This is a totally different subject.
Group B cares only about romance and love. Not love from family and friends. Love from partner. In school, they day dream of the knight in shining armour. They get all excited when going out on a date. Life for them centers around their love life. They will be in seventh heaven when they have a boyfriend and when relationship goes well for them. When single, they spent most of the time improving their looks. When relationship turns sour, they get angry at everything else around them. They normally never realize that most relationship is not a fairy tale. When in relationship, they expect too much from their partner and usually gets disappointed when things don't go the way they think it will. Most of the people categorized under Group B don't stay in a very long relationship. Most of them end up being alone and wonder why nobody loves them even though they have tried their best. At the same time, they have put aside other important things in their life - their career (maybe), family and friends who really care for them, and most importantly living their own life.
Group C live their life simple. They are not worried about what other people think of them. They do not expect other people to treat them they way it "should" be. That way, they almost never disappointed when others treat them differently. Life to them is like a boat flowing freely on the river. They go where the river takes them, but have the paddle to choose which path to go when there's a fork in front. Don't get me wrong. Things are not perfect for Group C. They have their ups and downs in life. Who doesn't. What's important is that whenever they fall, they get up and move on, not frown over it and complain to the whole world, making themselves look like the victim of society. They may achieve no fame or money in life but they have the most important people by their side sharing their happiness and sadness. They are happy.
Group D is different. This group of people don't know what they want in life. They do not even know who they are inside. Sometimes, they want to have everything. Sometimes, they feel like they hit rock bottom. They are like cameleons, as they change their personality based on the group of people they are with for acceptance. Some of them end up depressed because they are not accepted by the society.
I do not know how everybody feels or think what's life should be like. I do not know what there in the afterlife. And I do not know the future, or what's in my pastlife if it really existed. But I feel that life is neither complicated nor simple. I think people should live their life in moderation. I do not think that we should treat other people how they treat us, or treat other people how you want to be treated. I believe that we should treat other people the way they should be treated or deserve. Use your common sense (most people don't have common sense at all). You do not have to treat other people nice all the time. Sometimes by being tough on them help them learn and grow.
I do not feel that money is not important at all. Let's face it, although money is not our God and majority people in this planet "pray" to the power of money, I just feel that you only need sufficient money to survive and pamper yourself sometimes. You can't buy everything with money, unless you like artificial love. There are many things in life which money just can't buy, and believe or not, they are the the most meaningful and you will bring the memory to your grave without regrets.
I guess everybody has their own opinion on what is best for their life. As for me, I am quite satisfied with my life. I have a great family although we drive each other up the wall - I love them with all my heart. I have a loving and caring husband. Sometimes we can't stand being with each other, but before the end of the day, we always make up and we still know we love each other and going to make things work. I enjoy my job. Smart and caring boss and nice and helpful colleagues. So far, life's been good to me. I appreciate what I have (although I complain at times). I do not have one million friends, and I do not keep in touch very often, but they are always there for me when needed.
Every night before I sleep, as I close my eyes and kneel to pray, I'm not praying for God to give me more. I'm thankful for what I have and I pray that everybody in the world is not rich, powerful and get what they want. I pray so they realize what's really more important their life and I pray they are genuinely happy, no matter what happened and no matter how life has treated them, they have the will to go on knowing that after the storm, then sun will start shining again.
As I grow up, see and learn more things, I begin to understand more but sometimes I do find myself in complete darkness, still lost and wonder what life have in store for me.
I look around and see how other people live their life. Generally, in my opinion, there are four types of people. Group A live their whole life searching for money, fame and power. Dedicating life to religion only is also categorized under this group. In their studying life, all that matters is grades, positions in classes and out-of-class activities. When they started working, they must strive to get the best pay and recognition. They move from job to job when they are not satisfied with their pay. They get upset when they couldn't afford branded and expensive stuff. They hang around with rich and popular friends. In their mind, when you have status and money, you have everything and everybody respect you. These people somehow never feel satisfied even though they are rich. They will find ways to be richer. I just wonder what's on their mind the last few minutes of their dying breath. Are they finally satisfied they earn all the money they can, but feel sad because they can't bring together? Same goes for religion. I am not saying that God doesn't exist, but must a human being kill other human beings in the name of religion? Do they really think that God is so cruel? Do they really believe that by destroying other people (or places), God will award them the Best Destroyer of the month? Anyway, I am digressing. This is a totally different subject.
Group B cares only about romance and love. Not love from family and friends. Love from partner. In school, they day dream of the knight in shining armour. They get all excited when going out on a date. Life for them centers around their love life. They will be in seventh heaven when they have a boyfriend and when relationship goes well for them. When single, they spent most of the time improving their looks. When relationship turns sour, they get angry at everything else around them. They normally never realize that most relationship is not a fairy tale. When in relationship, they expect too much from their partner and usually gets disappointed when things don't go the way they think it will. Most of the people categorized under Group B don't stay in a very long relationship. Most of them end up being alone and wonder why nobody loves them even though they have tried their best. At the same time, they have put aside other important things in their life - their career (maybe), family and friends who really care for them, and most importantly living their own life.
Group C live their life simple. They are not worried about what other people think of them. They do not expect other people to treat them they way it "should" be. That way, they almost never disappointed when others treat them differently. Life to them is like a boat flowing freely on the river. They go where the river takes them, but have the paddle to choose which path to go when there's a fork in front. Don't get me wrong. Things are not perfect for Group C. They have their ups and downs in life. Who doesn't. What's important is that whenever they fall, they get up and move on, not frown over it and complain to the whole world, making themselves look like the victim of society. They may achieve no fame or money in life but they have the most important people by their side sharing their happiness and sadness. They are happy.
Group D is different. This group of people don't know what they want in life. They do not even know who they are inside. Sometimes, they want to have everything. Sometimes, they feel like they hit rock bottom. They are like cameleons, as they change their personality based on the group of people they are with for acceptance. Some of them end up depressed because they are not accepted by the society.
I do not know how everybody feels or think what's life should be like. I do not know what there in the afterlife. And I do not know the future, or what's in my pastlife if it really existed. But I feel that life is neither complicated nor simple. I think people should live their life in moderation. I do not think that we should treat other people how they treat us, or treat other people how you want to be treated. I believe that we should treat other people the way they should be treated or deserve. Use your common sense (most people don't have common sense at all). You do not have to treat other people nice all the time. Sometimes by being tough on them help them learn and grow.
I do not feel that money is not important at all. Let's face it, although money is not our God and majority people in this planet "pray" to the power of money, I just feel that you only need sufficient money to survive and pamper yourself sometimes. You can't buy everything with money, unless you like artificial love. There are many things in life which money just can't buy, and believe or not, they are the the most meaningful and you will bring the memory to your grave without regrets.
I guess everybody has their own opinion on what is best for their life. As for me, I am quite satisfied with my life. I have a great family although we drive each other up the wall - I love them with all my heart. I have a loving and caring husband. Sometimes we can't stand being with each other, but before the end of the day, we always make up and we still know we love each other and going to make things work. I enjoy my job. Smart and caring boss and nice and helpful colleagues. So far, life's been good to me. I appreciate what I have (although I complain at times). I do not have one million friends, and I do not keep in touch very often, but they are always there for me when needed.
Every night before I sleep, as I close my eyes and kneel to pray, I'm not praying for God to give me more. I'm thankful for what I have and I pray that everybody in the world is not rich, powerful and get what they want. I pray so they realize what's really more important their life and I pray they are genuinely happy, no matter what happened and no matter how life has treated them, they have the will to go on knowing that after the storm, then sun will start shining again.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Back from the Dead?
First of all, I apologize for not posting anything since Jan!! So many thing has happened and I was sooooo busy with life and everything!
Early Feb, I had to prepare all the paperwork for immigration, flights booking and work stuff to get ready before flying back to Kuching for Chinese New Year break. It was great being home with my family again but I felt it was too short and wished I could stay longer...things back home haven't change a lot, same places, same people, same drivers on the road!
Came back in March, being offered a full time job and a promotion =) Good to know I'm in high demand! Ha Ha...more work and responsibility, sometimes tired but I really, really love my job, which is great because this is the only job so far that I really really enjoy!!
Mid-March, drama drama....
Anyways....I will not type too much here...as I'm so tired I really need to get some rest. Goodnight world!!
Early Feb, I had to prepare all the paperwork for immigration, flights booking and work stuff to get ready before flying back to Kuching for Chinese New Year break. It was great being home with my family again but I felt it was too short and wished I could stay longer...things back home haven't change a lot, same places, same people, same drivers on the road!
Came back in March, being offered a full time job and a promotion =) Good to know I'm in high demand! Ha Ha...more work and responsibility, sometimes tired but I really, really love my job, which is great because this is the only job so far that I really really enjoy!!
Mid-March, drama drama....
Anyways....I will not type too much here...as I'm so tired I really need to get some rest. Goodnight world!!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Interesting Sightings from Brisbane City to Byron Bay to Canberra
Samsung HD TV...like a bird
A baby kangaroo is spotted in Brisbane City! So cute!
A raksasa is on top of the museum near Cultural Centre..
A teddy bear hanged himself because Christmas has ended...
This is disturbing...
Canberra City
Creepy looking statues
Chocolate and chilli ice cream....tastes better than it sounds
Beautifully decorated sushi plate ...Yummy~
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Pizza from HELL
Check this out!
My sis and I decided to have pizza for lunch yesterday after all the stress from moving house. This is a very interesting concept and I surely like how they decorated the place.
Tell your family to go to hell??
Hell Calendar 2010
R.I.P.
My sis, while waiting for pizza
Decided to try to coffin seat. Note the leg sticking out from the coffin.
the Devil
just chillin
Come and try Hell Pizza!
Take a look at the menu...
Holy water?
OOooo...I wanna try Kahlua and White Chocolate Cheesecake...
We ordered Gluttony and Envy...with spicy toppings
Cool car plates
Comments on pizza taste? Delicious and recommended! YuMMyy. =)
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Customer Service in Australia and Malaysia
Recently I have to request for documents from the Australian and Malaysian company (I will not mention whether it's government or private companies). I was only given about a month to produce these documents to another company and Christmas is coming up so I really wanted to settle this as soon as I can.
Anyway, I prepared the forms and got all documents certified etc so I can submit them. I would like to share my experience with you....
Australian Company
(dialling office number....)
A: Thank you for calling XXX...press one for ..., two for ... (bla bla bla)
Me: (pressing number and waiting)
A: Good Morning, this is xxx (name) how can I help you?
Me: Good Morning, I would like to book an appointment for xxxx.
A: I'm sorry, but we can't book appointment from this office. Please call our headquarter. Give me a sec, I will double check this for you.
Me: Thank you...(put on hold)
(...few seconds later)
A: Hello, you still there?
Me: Yes
A: I've checked and I think you should call our headquarter at this number 12345678. You can also check the website www.xxxxxxxx.com , you will be able to find other information in there. Is there anything I can help you with?
Me: That's alright. I will call the headquarter. Thank you very much.
Malaysian Company
The phone calls were made for many times but I summarized it as follows:
(dialling office number....ringing for one million years and I hung up)
(after a few seconds, I tried calling again and after a few rings, it was answered)
B: Good Morning. This is MMMMM.
Me: Hi Good Morning, I would like to book an appointment for xxxx.
B: Ok. The earliest I can see here is (bla bla bla).
Me: I see. Could you please make it in December because I have only about a month's time to produce the documents to xxxxx?
B: No, it's full already.
Me: In this case, can you please send an email to me to confirm the appointment so I can show the email as an evidence to xxxx that I have made the appointment but it is after the due date.
B: No.
Me: erm...okay, then can I send you the email instead and you just confirm the appointment?
B: No, we don't do that (sounding a bit rude at this time)
Me: Just a simple email will do. It doesn't have to be long.
B: No. There is no problem with your appointment. If there is, we will give you a call. Ok?
Me: (dissappointed)..erm..okay.
B: Alright, bye.
Me: Bye.
*************
I was so frustrated. Nevertheless, I still get an email address from the website and sent an email to them. After a few minutes, the email bounced back - failure notice: mailbox is full!!!
From this experience and many other experiences I've had for the past few years dealing with these companies, I have come to realize that in Western countries, people dealing with customer service are generally friendlier and they are always trying their best to help extensively, whereas in Asian countries, people tend to be very selfish and inconsiderate when it come to people's problems. This reflects what kind of attitude the society has possessed or cultivated.
Anyway, I prepared the forms and got all documents certified etc so I can submit them. I would like to share my experience with you....
Australian Company
(dialling office number....)
A: Thank you for calling XXX...press one for ..., two for ... (bla bla bla)
Me: (pressing number and waiting)
A: Good Morning, this is xxx (name) how can I help you?
Me: Good Morning, I would like to book an appointment for xxxx.
A: I'm sorry, but we can't book appointment from this office. Please call our headquarter. Give me a sec, I will double check this for you.
Me: Thank you...(put on hold)
(...few seconds later)
A: Hello, you still there?
Me: Yes
A: I've checked and I think you should call our headquarter at this number 12345678. You can also check the website www.xxxxxxxx.com , you will be able to find other information in there. Is there anything I can help you with?
Me: That's alright. I will call the headquarter. Thank you very much.
Malaysian Company
The phone calls were made for many times but I summarized it as follows:
(dialling office number....ringing for one million years and I hung up)
(after a few seconds, I tried calling again and after a few rings, it was answered)
B: Good Morning. This is MMMMM.
Me: Hi Good Morning, I would like to book an appointment for xxxx.
B: Ok. The earliest I can see here is (bla bla bla).
Me: I see. Could you please make it in December because I have only about a month's time to produce the documents to xxxxx?
B: No, it's full already.
Me: In this case, can you please send an email to me to confirm the appointment so I can show the email as an evidence to xxxx that I have made the appointment but it is after the due date.
B: No.
Me: erm...okay, then can I send you the email instead and you just confirm the appointment?
B: No, we don't do that (sounding a bit rude at this time)
Me: Just a simple email will do. It doesn't have to be long.
B: No. There is no problem with your appointment. If there is, we will give you a call. Ok?
Me: (dissappointed)..erm..okay.
B: Alright, bye.
Me: Bye.
*************
I was so frustrated. Nevertheless, I still get an email address from the website and sent an email to them. After a few minutes, the email bounced back - failure notice: mailbox is full!!!
From this experience and many other experiences I've had for the past few years dealing with these companies, I have come to realize that in Western countries, people dealing with customer service are generally friendlier and they are always trying their best to help extensively, whereas in Asian countries, people tend to be very selfish and inconsiderate when it come to people's problems. This reflects what kind of attitude the society has possessed or cultivated.
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