Thursday, June 26, 2008

Do not ignore this when selecting your handphone

less than a month ago, i got a new hp, it was nice, with mp3, memory card, camera and stuff. Initially I was playing the mp3 almost everytime I was free, and I realized that my battery power was running low very fast, twice the time faster compared to my previous hp.

I thought I used too much mp3. I thought I didin't use the screen saver. I thought I didn't use the power-saving mode. But after checking all these, my battery still runs down by the 2nd day of charging. Then I started asking around - some ppl's hp actuali can last up to 5 days - whether they play the mp3 or not.

I was jealous. No, i mean, I was not happy with my hp batt's performance. So i went to the phoneshop just now, and guess what the sales man told me?
"Oh, your hp model requires you to charge every one or two days. Other hp models' batt can last up to 5 days but not yours."

I was like, shocked? A not-so-obsolete hp model requiring their user to charge the batteries every one or two days? Man, that's an obsolete technology which should have long been replaced!

Anyway, I insisted for a batt change, and they've sent my hp batt to the factory, i don't know wat'll happen.

Lesson of the day - do enquire about the duration of power of your hp batt before making any purchase. Charging the hp everyday is a boring, mundane routine which i certainly dislike.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

more on Life at Work

i find my patience shield thinning faster and faster each day.. oh lord.. help me...

Scenario : a demodectic (skin problem) puppy comes for a fourth follow up (been 3 weeks d)

Owner: Dr, when will my puppy's skin get well? totally well?
Me : It depends on individuals. some gets over it very fast, some very slow. (you've asked tis question more than 10 times...help me... -_-')
Owner: It's been 2 weeks already wor... why no improve one?
Me : If you remember clearly the first time your puppy came here the skin was all oily crumpled, and now it's all smooth. Isn't this improvement?
Owner: Ya.. but already 2 weeks wor...
Me : (-_-') I remember I told you many times that demodectic problem is not a 1-week problem. It takes 2-3months in average.
Owner: But still no hair wor..
Me : The hair needs time to grow. (-_-''''''''''''')
Owner: Why sometimes i sweep my hand across his fur/body my hand becomes black?
Me : I beg your pardon?
Owner: There... my hand became oily.. black.. why is the dog skin like that?
Me : oh my... (why are you torturing me??) tat's what we call dirt. in malay i call it DAKI. it happens cause your puppy sleeps on the floor, gathers dirt, so when you sweep your hand across the body, you gather more dirt, tat's y it's black.
Owner : Oh.. got like that one aa... now what shampoo should i use ha?
Me : I told you before, use AA. continue using it.
Owner: Is BB shampoo better?
Me : (i spent half an hour last week explaining their differences and now you're asking me like they're toys from outer space to you??) I've explained much about them to you last week. Do you recall?
Owner: Yah, i know. Do you think BB is better?
Me : In your puppy's situation, AA is more suitable.
Owner: So you think BB is better?
Me : (deep sigh...) Let's say AA is orange, BB is apple. Or maybe AA is lemon, BB is durian. Do you say lemon better or durian better? You can't compare. YOu use them whenever they're suitable for your dog's skin condition.
Owner: Yes yes... so Bb is better?
Me : I say use AA. Just use AA. If you want to use BB, go ahead. (I'll not stop you.)

Saturday, June 14, 2008

The aftermath

3pm.
You could not smile. Even the best jokes in the world managed to just crack the fine lines in your face, but you could not smile from your heart. The world seemed gloomy. You felt your face getting warmer, flushing. Visions began to blur.

3.10pm.
You can feel warm tears began flooding your mini-eye-tank. For a second you wished your lower eye-lid was bigger, wider to contain the sudden outpouring of the tears. You tried your best to hold the tear production, but they would not listen. You widen your eyes in the effort to contain the tears better but... it was a mission impossible. You failed.

Tears leaked from your mini-eye-tank. Initially they were small droplets of tears, but in a matter of seconds they've upgraded into streams. Never look down on them. You felt you have lost the mini-battle. There's no need to contain the tears nomore. They were evident, obvious to the people around you. There's no hiding place... except for a few feet away - the washroom. Off you dashed.

3.25pm.
The tears finally dried up. But your head is now pounding hard. Your eyes were bloodshot. Face flushed, hot. You cleaned your face, and walked out the washroom.

8.30pm.
The pounding in your head remains. Eyes very tired. Sleepy. The aftermath of crying still lingers around.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Tell me the truth

There is a puppy named kuch-kuch, had fallen ill, and things have been getting worse each day. We're still trying to find out the cause of the problem. Kuch-kuch was presented with rare symptoms, and we're still cracking our head at the diagnosis.

Today, kuch-kuch's owners came to visit kuch-kuch. A mother & a daughter. I was busy walking up and down the clinic when suddenly the mother stopped me, "Can I speak to you for one second please?"

I said okay, but I was shocked when she asked me to talk to her outside the ward - away from her daughter. I didn't understand the purpose of talking outside the ward. Nevertheless i obliged.

Then she started, "I need you to tell me the truth, is my dog dying? Is there still anyhope for my dog to live? I need to know the truth. YOu must tell me the truth. What is really in your mind?"

For one moment I reflected onto the movies where the kins pushed the doctor aside and asked the same questions about the dying patient inside.

I was stunned. She continued, "You must tell me. My daughter is very attached to kuch-kuch. I must prepare her first, if he's going to die. Is my dog dying? Please tell me the truth, the truth from your heart."

It was a straight-forward yet complicated request, and it broke my heart.
What is really wrong with kuch-kuch? Is he really dying? Or will he live?
Wat will tomorrow bring?

I need to know the truth too.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Hiking oil price

Quoted from a forwarded email:
Opposition Leader Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has accused the government of being 'stupid' for repeatedly saying that our new petrol retail price of RM2.70 is low when compared to other countries in the region."As a raw oil producing nation, Malaysia should be compared with other oil exporters such as UAE (RM1.19 per litre), Egypt (RM1.03 per litre), Kuwait (RM0.67 per litre), Saudi Arabia (RM0.38 per litre), Nigeria (RM0.32 per litre) and Venezuala (RM0.16 per litre)," she argued.To compare prices with Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia is obviously flawed," the PKR president said in a statement today. . . .

. . . the PKR chief said it was common knowledge that oil companies were paying only US$30 for the exploration of each barrel of oil, and selling the raw oil for US$130 per barrel.This hefty profit, she claimed, has been enjoyed by oil companies for the past three years.

"Why isn't the government implementing additional taxes on the extraordinary profits of the oil companies, rather than choosing to increase fuel prices?" she asked.Wan Azizah said it was possible to sustain the old petrol price of RM1.92, or better still reducing it, if oil companies were taxed more, along with oil, steel and cement producers.

"Why are these companies so important to them, while the public has to suffer?" she asked.

She expressed concern that the government has spent RM40 billion for double-tracking railway project that interconnects Padang Besar with Johor Baru yet is reluctant to pay RM13-15 billion for fuel subsidies."Why did they not use the RM40 billion to build comprehensive LRT rails to fix public transportation system as an effort to reduce petrol usage?" Wan Azizah queried.

-end of quote-

I agree with what she said. Barack Obama thought of the same issue and solution too . read this, quoted from http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/president/19663634.html .. . Obama offered no new policies in his speech, which he read from teleprompters. Rather, he used the occasion to emphasize his economic differences with McCain and summarize earlier proposals. They include raising income taxes on wealthy individuals, granting a $1,000 tax cut to most others, winding down the Iraq war, tightening credit card regulations and pumping more money into education, alternative fuels and infrastructure such as roads and bridges. . .

Repeatedly linking McCain to Bush, Obama said, "our president sacrificed investments in health care, and education, and energy and infrastructure on the altar of tax breaks for big corporations and wealthy CEOs." . . . Obama criticized McCain for originally opposing Bush's first-term tax cuts but now supporting their continuation. He said he would place a windfall profits tax on oil companies while McCain would reduce their taxes.. .

here's my question: our government cries of inflation control - teaching her ppl how to save money save this save tat use less of this and tat... but ironically lifted the fuel subsidy (increased petrol price) which will indefinitely increase the prices of almost all other commodities and thus increase inflation. Ultimatum: the ppl suffer. I foresee tat in te near future more construction projects abandoned, more financial crises, more families renting houses (can't afford to buya hse - price increase), economy affected severely.

Why not increase the tax for the companies which profited from the soaring oil price???
Why are these companies so important to them, while the public has to suffer???

Sunday, June 08, 2008

Being There

Many a times ppl do not understand the meaning of communication. Sometimes when questions and problems are posed, ppl are not looking for solutions. They are merely looking for some listening ears.

A conscience tat someone is being there soothes the aching soul. A pair of ever-ready-to-listen ears is wat is needed most sometimes. At times, they are the only thing needed in the conversation.

When ppl try to talk, don't interrupt their flow - no matter whether the solution suddenly zings into your left brain or whether the talker has said sth wrong... it's downright annoying to interrupt and interpret and justify and worse, solving. First listen, then observe the talker: is she asking for a solution? if you don't think so, don't suggest any.

Sometimes when she is annoyed with someone, whether she's right or wrong, it's always good to agree with her first. When she's calmed down a bit, able to smile a little - then only you discuss more into the topic with her.

Tats communication (and emotional outrage handling too). ;-)

Thursday, June 05, 2008

simply happy

few days ago i was ushering in my church - as usual, smile... greet people. .shake hands...
i saw children walk in.. one by one.. until suddenly a few familiar faces caught my attention n i got shocked!

yeah.. shocked, but glad & happy! it was a pleasant surprise to see Pastor Rc & family visiting my church!

i've heard tat he's not in ktn, but in my church was definitely beyond my imagination!! thinking back.. it's been almost a year since i left ktn, and yah... i still miss them. :-)

miss them all...

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Do Your Part

i'M SURe "R-E-C-Y-C-L-E" is not a foreign word to many of us anymore. Recycle, reuse, recycle... i'm sure i don't have to explain the definition of these beautiful words anymore rite?

Every one plays an important part in their daily life. imagine in one day, everyone refuses one plastic bag, we would have 6 billion of plastic bags saved!

This is how you do it.

When you go to the groceries - if your purchase is less than 4 items, REFUSE plastic bags.
If you go the hypermarket, if possible - bring your own bags & refuse plastic bags. Go MAKRO.

yep yep..

If you work in a small grocery/ any shop which sells things - encourage your clients NOT to use plastic bags. Tell them, "we must recycle". I know this makes us sound naggy, boring, not "in", etc, but hey.. somebody's got to do this to awaken ppl's awareness every now and then.

Do Your Part. Start at home. .Start at your work place. Every single effort COUNTS.

TODAY.