Games of Luck

When you heard about gambling problem, do you think that it will never happen to you?

The fact is, it is hard to stay sensible and it takes real sense of control when it comes to Game of Luck.

Just this week, there was a 22 mil mega draw.  Normally, I just buy Quick Pick, with minimum game, cost me less than $10.
With this 22 mil mega draw, I have decided to play Quick Pick System 9, which is equivalent to 81 games, cost me around $55.
The idea is, I only need minimum 1 number + 2 supplements, would at least get me around $12 for one win and there are 6 numbers for the combination out of the 9.

Just to be safe, I buy a normal Quick Pick of 12 games, cost me another $10.
Cool, great investment, I thought.

Believe it or not, there are 14 winners for the 22 mil, I am not one of them.  In total, there are around 1.4 mil winnders and again, I am not one of them.

How disappointing..... 

To be honest, I was a little desperate.  I wanted to change job and get some free money for buying a small property.  I got a little desperate as I have been job hunting for a while, but can't seem to find a job I like.  I am desperate to leave the current job.  In 2 months time,  it will be Company Christmas dinner, and I am not even looking forward to that.

All this add up to the desperation, and guess what, I thought I cannot be that unlucky. 

No, no, no......  That is the self-created trap. 

Keep in mind, you can try your luck... but, if you get suck into encouragement of winning small $ and then hoping for the Big Windfall, before you know, you would have spent too much.

Just a small calculation. $10 * 52 weeks = $520, $50 * 52 = $2600, which covers nearly 2 months of groceries.

So, think again.

Are people as nice as they seem to be

I have worked in the current company for > 5 years.  People come and go, just not my turn yet.

I have not been very happy with current work environment because I believe there is a lot of handballing and my colleague are not as nice as they are seen.

I found being put on the spot by someone who everyone thinks he is nice and willing to help.

Bernard is an experience consultant and has been promoted to a manager within 2 years after joining the company. He is well presented, excellent consultant and Mr Nice in everyone's eyes.

I was never involved in the implementation project for client XYZ. One day, I was invited by Bernard to sit in a meeting for a presentation of an accounting systems to a client's management. 

During the meeting, the following conversation took place.

Financial Controller (FC): Bernard and I have been working on this sales report and we are combining information A, B C into one.

Director: I need the budget information to be included.  When I can have it?

FC: Bernard, when can we have it.  This week?

Bernard: I am working on it and will make it available soon.

FC: Do you think it will be available this week?  Can we have it on Friday?

Bernard: Jenny(me) and I are working on it. 

FC: So, Friday is ok?

Bernard:  Jenny... what is your schedule, do you have time to look into it?

Me????? What is that to do with me???
I just look at him, silent, and then I said, let's see.

Anyway, at the end of the meeting, I said " Bernard, if you need me to look at the report, I may be available in 2 days time, I will try to finish off the job on my hand now and try to make myself available."

Bernard: That's ok, I should be able to handle that. 

What ????  So, he does not need help.....   just try to hand the ball to someone to save his bloody own skin.

Since then, I am annoyed to see my boss and others still thinking high on him.  He is still handling client XYZ, he is still doing well with all the billable hours, he still can handball when he does not like to do certain things.  Guess what, there are people who still pick up the ball.


You know what.... in ideal world, the perfect man will be liked and successful.
In the real world, you can get away if you have good relationships with the right people.

Bloody disgusting.

Make it happen

It is easy to get suck into the thinking of: "I can't chase my dream because......".

Well, if you want it enough, you will make it happen. 

It is easier to take the easy way out... but the fact is no pain no gain.

The logic is simple.  We breathe because if we don't, we die.  As simple as that.

Let's look at the following:
1. They are the "singers" that stand out, entertained the audience, without actually singing.
Please meet IUV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCWgVAeg23k

2. He is 53 and is a great and non-ordinary dancer.
One of my favourite.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OTZ8A592DY&feature=related

3. He has such a great talent and passion in singing thou he has been alone since 5.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0n0vSAqdL0

I hope you enjoy the above links and have it as a good reminder when things does not go as plan.

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

孟飞 乐嘉

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

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."

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?

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.