Drama Serials

愚公移山 is the latest drama serial that I am watching. Surprised? Well, I am a great fan of magical , mystical fairy tales! I love to watch 如来神掌, 神雕侠侣， 天龙八部, 水月洞天, 我和僵尸有个约会，等等。Of course, there's a lot more and I have watched many. My favourites are those mentioned above.

With VCD, they come in 30 - 40 pieces; with DVD, they comes in about 15. I watch more during weekends and maybe 2 - 3chapters during weekdays, depending on what time I get home!

To me, it's something I enjoy. At least, I have something to occupy my weekends!

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Birthday Week

It's China man's birthday again! Happy Birthday, Johnson! Johnson used to be a neighbour staying on the 11st storey. We started chatting when he passed by my office years ago. First , it was just the couple, then the 1st daughter arrived and then the 2nd daughter also arrived. Though, Johnson has moved to Bukit Gombak, we still keep in touch through msn. He has been travelling lately and just got back! Will catch up for dinner, my friend!

Ernest is a friend from KL. The 1st time I met him was in 2006. The impression was quite good as he was the only one that chatted in English to me! We continued the friendship through msn and though we hardly chat nowadays, I would still hear of his news once a while. In fact, he was in Singapore recently and I managed to meet up! Happy Birthday to you, my friend!

Today is also my maid's birthday. Every year I would give her an Ang Pow. Yanti has been with my family for more than 2 years. She has been a great help in taking care of my mum.

Sorry guys, no Ang Pow for you!


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Striking Seven

When I was with BizSales few years ago, a group of us came together and called ourselves the STRIKING SEVEN. A force to reckon with!

I was the chairman, and Cheryl was the vice chairperson. Cindy was Secretary and Emily was Treasurer. Hwee Hwee was the IT support and Diana & Fiona were members. We used to take turn to buy breakfast, and also organised outings

Then, Hwee Hwee left, Emily, Fiona and Cheryl also left. Cindy got transferred to another department. I left last year and cam back recently. Diana was the only one here and she's still here!

Though we are all working at different places, we would make a point to meet up often. Tonight, we are meeting up again. I do not agree on teh venue but....majority wins! Haiz.....



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Dinner Last Night

Met up with Li for dinner last night.

Went to the HKG Tea Restaurant at Anchorpoint ... ordered a few dishes ... the eel porridge was average, the pork cutlet was below average and the dim sum....CMI! The only saving grace was the dessert..... tasted like dessert!

Li is a close friend...have been very good to me. Even bought me a birthday present. ... something that I like ...very practical gift for me! Thanks!

All the best to your job! It's a tough period for you at the moment..but I am sure you can make it!



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Different Culture

Called Wilson last night to wish him 'Happy Birthday'. He turned 56 yesterday. Found out that he has retired and staying at house to look after his wife who has stroke. In Portugal, the Company does not believe in flexi hours and working from home and thus he has no choice but to take early retirement. He is currently living on his pension and savings. He has moved to a smaller house and also cut down unnecessary expenditure.


Asked him about his 2 children and his replied was that they have grown up and living their own lives. Over there, the children will fend for themselves when they start working. They do not stay with parents nor give pocket money to the parents. Why? It's the culture! Wilson do not expect the children to give him money, though he is retired.

I also asked him about his own well being and if he occasionally meet up with friends. I was surprised to learn that he does not have friends, only ex colleagues. He said, in Portugal, you need to be healthy in order to have friends. No one wants to catch up with him when they know he has a sick wife. They try to avoid him. That's reality!

Honestly, I am glad that I have a 'better' culture here. Many people yearns to be living in the western world but the truth is.... can we blend in with the culture? I do not envy.....


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Who is King? Employee or Employer?

Was having dinner with an old friend, Anthony, last night at Akira Japanese Restaurant (Link Hotel). At the dinner were 3 of his designers from China - 3 very young ladies from Xiamen. According to Anthony, it is very difficult to employ designers and it is actually cost effective to employ from China. Unlike in the past when the designer only take care of designing, they now see through the printing, and even handle sales. Anthony said that he would bring a designer with him, leave her to discuss with customer and once everything is confirmed, take out the agreement for customer to sign!

The designers are very important to him and he must make a point to take good care of them. In his case, the staff is King!

By the way, the food at Akira .... CMI.




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The Start of September .........

Busy month for birthdays....

Today is Wilson's Birthday, a friend from Italy. Many year ago, I met him in Japan near Asakusa at a Chinese restaurant. As we were the only 2 Chinese in the restaurant, we chatted and became friends.

All these years, we have been keeping in touch. Today, is a special day for him and like all these years, I send him my sincere wishes! Happy Birthday, Wilson!



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