Saturday, July 30, 2011

非诚勿扰 Chinese match making entertainment

I came across this match making program in Chinese. Participants are mainly Chinese from all across China but also expats working there.
The host 孟非 has great sense of humor and really knowledgeable.
It is different and a great show to watch.

(If you are the one) 非诚勿扰是江苏卫视一档适应现代生活节奏的大型婚恋交友节目,为广大单身男女提供公开的婚恋

交友平台,精良的节目制作和全新的婚恋交友模式得到观众和网友广泛关注。


(a) 非诚勿扰 20110417 PART 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akpr6O9hR5o
This American is really good in saying the right thing.

(b) 非诚勿扰 20110710 4/5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXhW8h6OKx0
Sincerity says it all

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Is God there

Most of us experience ups and downs in our life. 

If someone says: "Life is always fantastic.  Everythings is perfect and I have no problem at all.".  Although he might be the luckiest human in the world, the chance is, he has the right attitude for life.

Have a look at this youtube clip from Korea Got Talent.  He is an orphant and have been living on the street since 5.  I am not sure if there is God, but I believe there is always blessing from the Higher Power.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ-8u8qxWTo


If everythings go as what we expect without any challenge, I bet we will be bored.  Most of us just take things as granted.

Mary: "Why God let the disasters happen?  Why are there earthquake that kills millions of people? Where is God when all these happen?  Shouldn't HE protect us from all these?"

Answer: "I don't know.  But, it is fantastic to see people offering their helps to those who suffer.  It is a reminder that there are good and generous people out there when you are disappointed by those you met in your life."

Mary: "Is there really God?  Where is HE?  Which is the religion with the real God?  Why do I see those who pray and claim they practise the God's rules are in wars, saying mean things, being violent?"

 Answer: "I don't know.  What I know is, I set my own values and do the best of my life for doing the right and good things.
- I choose not to speak evil. 
- I choose to hold my temper rather than throwing mean words that hurt others. 
- I choose to speak my mind and accept that it may not be accepted. 
- I choose to put on my favourite songs on bad days and start a new day with positive thinking."

If there is God and if I ever see Him one day, I will say:
"I have not been to church/temple and sing any praises.  I never know if there is a real God and I don't know why life has to be so complicated. 

I don't know why disasters happen, why bullying happens, why some have to commit suicide to send strong messages to the bullies and yet bullying still happen, why there are discrimination on those who seem different.

I felt rediculous to say I repend on Sunday and then go back to my old way and feel sorry.

But, I have lived my life with good values that I believe in and I hope You have found me a child that have made You proud."


Monday, July 11, 2011

Cantonese Slang

If you have some Hong Kong friends or watch Hong Kong movies, you will notice  that they come up with interesting and funny slang, which you can't find in the dictionary.

I never expect myself to learn Cantonese from a non-asian, but Carlos is real good.  Some interesting link in you tube:

(a) Gwing囧! - Word of the Week featuring MISSYAU! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfHOCxPSBcw&feature=related

(b) CHOK樣- Cantonese Word of the Week!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-CfO16o6T0

(c) AM I 電車男? (DinCheLaam) - Cantonese Word of the Week!! (C-WOW) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asAcR4Tb3AI&NR=1

(d) 事業線, the Secret to Success?? - Cantonese Word of the Week
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft3K9YqoB10&feature=related

Interesting, isn't it?

Friday, July 1, 2011

Useful websites - Food and Cleaning

I have been surfing the net in the past hours trying to find some interesting Chinese Food website.  There are thousands out there, but http://www.cheap-and-easy-recipes.com/ has really caught my eyes.

It is well organised and easy to follow.  The bonus  - I found more than what I bargain for.  There are many more like be green cleaning tips and beauty tips.

If you want to save some times in searching for normal household and recipes tips, it is a good place to start.

If you are interested in finding out how useful baking soda and white vinegar are, have a go with the following links:

(a) 75 uses of baking soda - http://lifehackery.com/2008/07/22/home-4/

(b) 1001 use of white distilled vinegar http://www.vinegartips.com/Scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7

Hei..........  what about good food in Melbourne.  Enjoy this site http://www.kimbaskitchen.com/.  Many good food photos.  Yummy.