24 hours, Balance & Reflection

What a difference 24 hours make. Yesterday at this time I was already at home in my shorts playing with my daughter. Now, I’m still in the office, working on my notebook in my boss’s room with no indication of when I’m leaving.

Yesterday, I got to catch up with friends and mates on YM, today YM was just on. No conversations at all. I guess in the whole big picture of things, everything tends to balance itself out.

There are rich people that aren’t happy, they are poor people that are. There are rich and happy people longing for their own children, there are children of rich people that long for their parent’s time and affection.

I subscribe to this theory that everything will eventually balance itself out and once in while I get worried. I believe I have been blessed in many ways. I believe I have been lucky, I am not mega rich but neither am I poor. I have a perfect a family as one could have. I have been blessed with a beautiful daughter. I have many wonderful friends that I can call upon in time of need. So what am I worried about??

Well, if everything is good I subconsciously worry that one day the balancing power would bring me some sort of disaster. Maybe I’m paranoid. It could be all the drugs I tool when I was younger. Who’s to say. I just hope that my blessed life will continue. God willing.

My Boss, Liverpool & YM

What a day this has been... Boss was in a foul mood, she was up last night to watch Liverpool lose (yes, she's a hardcore Liverpool fan). Luckily, she was in meetings most of the day and only 'popped' into my room in between meetings. That was enough to make the hairs on my neck stand.

Anyway, as boss was in meetings the whole day, my day was just chatting on Yahoo Messenger, read agreement, YM, read, YM, meeting with director, YM and more YM. It seemed like everyone I knew on YM was online today. A minimum of 8-10 conversations going on. I now realise why the Bank I used to work in banned YM. Its a bloody waste of time!! but its a Monday so i deserve to be lazy..

A few things I realised out on YM today:

1. Some people are more open when chatting than face to face.
2. Some people are the opposite of 1.
3. People can hide their true feelings through emoticons.
4. I am not the only person unmotivated on Mondays.
5. I have friends that are dating. Although they might say they aren't
6. It improves my typing skills.

The Weekend past

It was a relaxing weekend. Played tennis on Saturday and went to the racetrack on Sunday. In between had played with my daughter, watched football, the Australian Open and had some beers.

In summary:

Tennis – my backhand sucks.. couldn't hit a beach ball, if i tried.

Racetrack – lost some money but was with good company and had good food so it was all good.

My Daughter – tiring to handle her now as she can crawl at lightning speed and climb with no fear. Also now she is more ‘manja’ with me than ever.

Football – Chelsea drew, United won, Liverpool lost… read the papers for results.

Australian Open – the women’s 4th round match between Sharapova and Hantuchova was a great match to watch. Who wouldn’t want to watch two nicely figured ladies one wearing a nightgown designed by Stella McCartney for Nike and one wearing the shortest shorts (hotpants) possible playing tennis. The grunting went well with the dressing too.

Beers – bottle, pint, draft.. what’s the dif?

Things I Think I Think

Things I think I think (today, right now)....

1. I think that all nursery rhymes have hidden meanings. Trust me, that’s the only CD in the car that would put Ally to sleep.

2. I think that I’ve been watching too much sports on TV. I knew or have heard of all the quarterfinalists in the World Darts Championship. Thats scary.

3. I think the world weather is slowly but surely getting f@#ked up.

4. I think the Americans made a huge blunder ‘invading’ Iraq.

5. I think the Malaysian football team will not make the World Cup during my lifetime.

6. I think I should get back to work.


p/s: the Redskins loss their playoff game in Seattle 20-10. Hence, the season is over. At least we made the playoffs this season, maybe the Superbowl next season.

Redskins Update

On the request of ‘9’, a new Redskins fan, here is the update of the Redskins playoff game.

Last Sunday I woke up at 5.30 am, put on my Redskins jersey and cap and watched the game*. The Redskins were playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa. The Bucs entered the game with the #1 defence in the League. True to the statistic, the Redskins only managed 120 total yards on offence (the average is 350-400 yards per game). Nevertheless, the Redskins defence stepped up and played and awesome game, setting up the first touchdown, whilst scoring the second. The defence got 2 interceptions, fumbles, 3 sacks and a touchdown. A pretty decent game defensively.

In the end the Redskins won the game 17-10 and will now play the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday morning at the same time. Win 2 more and we will be Superbowl Champions. It seemed impossible before but if the team maintains it current form, its possible.

Hail to the Redskins!!

*Thank you ESPN for showing the game.

Extended Holiday Period & Work

Is it just me or has the holiday period feel extended? The first week of work in the New Year is almost over but the mood to work is still at very low levels. The funny thing is that I am very motivated to work. Hopefully things will change next week as work is actually piling up. Saying that it doesn’t help that Tuesday is a holiday too…

Hail to the Redskins!!

Jan 1 2006 : Washington Redskins 31 – Philadelphia Eagles 20 (final game of season)

What a perfect start to the New Year.

The Redskins whom I have supported since 1981 have finally made the playoffs after a 6 year absence and will be playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa this Saturday (Sunday morning local time*). If anyone sees a guy wearing a Redskins Jersey and cap around Bangsar on Sunday, it will probably be me.

The Skins will most likely not win or even make it to the Superbowl but making the playoffs for the first time in 6 years is a great springboard for next season. Nevertheless, as a fan I obviously want them to go all the way this season.

Hail to the Redskins!!
Hail Victory!!
Braves of the Warpath!!
Fight for Old D.C.!!

* I just hope ASTRO televises this game.