Tuesday, August 7, 2012
The Good Samaritan Shop.: 24" Raleigh Pioneer XC Bike.
The Good Samaritan Shop.: 24" Raleigh Pioneer XC Bike.: Donated by a Good Samaritan! Size: Good for both male and female teenagers (4' 5" - 4' 9", 135 - 145cm) Colour and design: 24" wheel wi...
Monday, August 6, 2012
De-pressurizing a national hero so that he can finally win.
Last night, 28 million Malaysians witnessed a heartbreaking moment. Yes, we were disappointed with the lost of our first gold medal from just 2 points away, but that wasn't the most heart-wrenching part. Our hearts broke when our dear champion, Lee Chong Wei fought hard to hold back his tears on the silver podium.
He was just two points away. And it was a really extremely eye-opening heart-gripping 3-match game between him and China's Lin Dan.
I've always thought that Lin Dan was a faster player. His speed is almost unmortal-like. Every time Chong Wei is fast, Lin Dan is faster. Always seemed to be half a second faster and that half a second seems to make a hell lot of difference.
Or is it?
Personally, watching Chong Wei played so many games against his nemesis, I think they are just getting better and better, feeding on each other's skill and upping the challenge. Well, Chong Wei is definitely getting better and better, closing his scores against Lin Dan in every match. Though he always carries a cool, calm and collected posture, we could only imagine what it must have felt to have the hopes of an entire nation rested upon one shoulder. His. Every time. All the time.
And therefore I thought, perhaps the secret to winning Lin Dan is not about his physical skill, which to me, Chong Wei is already pretty immaculate. Perhaps the way to win the game is for him to have a strong second national player. A competition. A partner. Someone to help him shoulder the nation's hope, someone who can half his burden, so that he can finally concentrate on winning the opponent on the other side of the net. And not focusing on how he would be disappointing millions if he doesn't bring back the championship. The single biggest proof of this is when he tweeted, 'I'm sorry' after the match. And you know it's not a physical fight that he has succumbed to but a mental one. I mean why on earth would a 2-point-to-Gold Olympian who arose from hundreds of other professional players to bag a silver at the Olympics apologise? If it wasn't because he felt that he HAD to and that he had disappointed millions. Lin Dan could hack it because he has Chen Long and if it wasn't Chen Long, there are a troop of others (athletes can be manufactured in China anyway). But who can Chong Wei rely on?
The strategy of winning isn't just focusing on the match at the time of game. Perhaps, it's really to look outside-the-box and search the core of the problem and fixing that first. Offload his shoulders, Malaysian team! Step up. You have to really step up if you want Chong Wei to win. Ironic isn't it? In order for one person to win, you need a few more to rise up.
Anyway, this is just MHO. And I guess to have Chong Wei as our national emblem, we are already winners.
He was just two points away. And it was a really extremely eye-opening heart-gripping 3-match game between him and China's Lin Dan.
I've always thought that Lin Dan was a faster player. His speed is almost unmortal-like. Every time Chong Wei is fast, Lin Dan is faster. Always seemed to be half a second faster and that half a second seems to make a hell lot of difference.
Or is it?
Personally, watching Chong Wei played so many games against his nemesis, I think they are just getting better and better, feeding on each other's skill and upping the challenge. Well, Chong Wei is definitely getting better and better, closing his scores against Lin Dan in every match. Though he always carries a cool, calm and collected posture, we could only imagine what it must have felt to have the hopes of an entire nation rested upon one shoulder. His. Every time. All the time.
And therefore I thought, perhaps the secret to winning Lin Dan is not about his physical skill, which to me, Chong Wei is already pretty immaculate. Perhaps the way to win the game is for him to have a strong second national player. A competition. A partner. Someone to help him shoulder the nation's hope, someone who can half his burden, so that he can finally concentrate on winning the opponent on the other side of the net. And not focusing on how he would be disappointing millions if he doesn't bring back the championship. The single biggest proof of this is when he tweeted, 'I'm sorry' after the match. And you know it's not a physical fight that he has succumbed to but a mental one. I mean why on earth would a 2-point-to-Gold Olympian who arose from hundreds of other professional players to bag a silver at the Olympics apologise? If it wasn't because he felt that he HAD to and that he had disappointed millions. Lin Dan could hack it because he has Chen Long and if it wasn't Chen Long, there are a troop of others (athletes can be manufactured in China anyway). But who can Chong Wei rely on?
The strategy of winning isn't just focusing on the match at the time of game. Perhaps, it's really to look outside-the-box and search the core of the problem and fixing that first. Offload his shoulders, Malaysian team! Step up. You have to really step up if you want Chong Wei to win. Ironic isn't it? In order for one person to win, you need a few more to rise up.
Anyway, this is just MHO. And I guess to have Chong Wei as our national emblem, we are already winners.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Can we FREAKING STOP plagiarizing already!?
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Compare:DAMN IT! If you're a Malaysian, you'd get what my 'damn it' means! Didn't Picasso teach us to STEAL but DON'T copy? And if you want to steal, steal it with class yo! Daymnnnnnnn... all these Merdeka sh*t is an insult to our creative industry!
Malaysia needs better management and accountability!
No, seriously.
Read this: http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2012/07/just-in-musicians-federation-calls-for-world-boycott-of-malaysian-philharmonic-auditions.html
And then read my support mail (to-ed, cc-ed and bcc-ed):
Dear big shots of MPO,
I'm sending this email because of two reasons.
1) The published article regarding your... 'management' decision on laying off 9 musicians for NO REASON: http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2012/07/just-in-musicians-federation-calls-for-world-boycott-of-malaysian-philharmonic-auditions.html, and 2) I'm a HUGE ARDENT FAN of the MPO.
Just by reading the article, I was really disappointed. Even if it was a 'cost-cutting' measure that needs to be done, I'm preeeeeeeeeeeeetty sure there are other ways than to just lay-off resources as your immediate priority. Maybe you've done your calculations and all that she-bang and came to this final decision, maybe you still carry that 'age-old' Malaysian government mentality of, 'So what? I throw money out there, there are THOUSANDS who would play for us', or maybe someone will sack you if you don't sack them, well I don't know. The maybes can be quite creative if leave to public interpretations. Therefore, I urge you respond with an official press release so that we can view the situation as a whole and not in half. I still give you the benefit of doubt and still believe there is such thing as 'innocent till proven guilty' though not widely practised in this country. So... for the sake of MPO's reputation that it's able to continue to churn quality music and raise the appreciation of classical orchestras in this nation and beyond,... say something? And please... say something intelligent (you don't want to follow the footsteps of the local government). Petronas is the country's cash cow, EVERYONE knows that. If we stop pumping unnecessary money to the government's alternative agenda, I'm pretty sure we could sustain 900 of these mentioned musicians and maybe more :)
Read this: http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2012/07/just-in-musicians-federation-calls-for-world-boycott-of-malaysian-philharmonic-auditions.html
And then read my support mail (to-ed, cc-ed and bcc-ed):
Dear big shots of MPO,
I'm sending this email because of two reasons.
1) The published article regarding your... 'management' decision on laying off 9 musicians for NO REASON: http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2012/07/just-in-musicians-federation-calls-for-world-boycott-of-malaysian-philharmonic-auditions.html, and 2) I'm a HUGE ARDENT FAN of the MPO.
Just by reading the article, I was really disappointed. Even if it was a 'cost-cutting' measure that needs to be done, I'm preeeeeeeeeeeeetty sure there are other ways than to just lay-off resources as your immediate priority. Maybe you've done your calculations and all that she-bang and came to this final decision, maybe you still carry that 'age-old' Malaysian government mentality of, 'So what? I throw money out there, there are THOUSANDS who would play for us', or maybe someone will sack you if you don't sack them, well I don't know. The maybes can be quite creative if leave to public interpretations. Therefore, I urge you respond with an official press release so that we can view the situation as a whole and not in half. I still give you the benefit of doubt and still believe there is such thing as 'innocent till proven guilty' though not widely practised in this country. So... for the sake of MPO's reputation that it's able to continue to churn quality music and raise the appreciation of classical orchestras in this nation and beyond,... say something? And please... say something intelligent (you don't want to follow the footsteps of the local government). Petronas is the country's cash cow, EVERYONE knows that. If we stop pumping unnecessary money to the government's alternative agenda, I'm pretty sure we could sustain 900 of these mentioned musicians and maybe more :)
Looking forward to your reply.
Cheers and looking forward to your 2012/13 season! Very good line-up and it'd be a shame to have the stage empty, no?
Sue-Anne
And then your turn to support.
Sigh. Shame shame.
Sigh. Shame shame.
Friday, July 13, 2012
When one campaign needs to top the last.
To be very honest with you, I don't think we always came out with stuff that we really like or that we're really proud of. Because that would be really ideal.
Yesterday we launched the new Civic in Malaysia, and I'm very very very proud to share with you the fruits of the entire team's hardwork. Team includes the clients and our business partners. The campaign took one year to complete because of the unfortunate incidences that hit Honda in both Japan and Thailand. It was a risk that we took because we've never dared to pushed the boundaries with what we can or cannot do with our precious car. I'm glad we took the leap and did not look back.
It was a lot of hardwork, a lot of frustration, a lot of laughter, a lot of 'I-so-wanna-punch-you' moments but you know, every single bit of it is worth every single bit of it. Here's the TV commercial that's on air right now :)
So go on and witness for yourself what happens when you simply allow your intuition to take control. It truly is an adventure and I promise, an amazing joyride :)
Click here to experience the all-new Civic's web movie, starring you!
Yesterday we launched the new Civic in Malaysia, and I'm very very very proud to share with you the fruits of the entire team's hardwork. Team includes the clients and our business partners. The campaign took one year to complete because of the unfortunate incidences that hit Honda in both Japan and Thailand. It was a risk that we took because we've never dared to pushed the boundaries with what we can or cannot do with our precious car. I'm glad we took the leap and did not look back.
It was a lot of hardwork, a lot of frustration, a lot of laughter, a lot of 'I-so-wanna-punch-you' moments but you know, every single bit of it is worth every single bit of it. Here's the TV commercial that's on air right now :)
So go on and witness for yourself what happens when you simply allow your intuition to take control. It truly is an adventure and I promise, an amazing joyride :)
Click here to experience the all-new Civic's web movie, starring you!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
What would I say to myself in 20 years time?
I came across this awesome video today and really got me thinking. If I was 20 years younger, what would I have recorded then to say to myself. Well, that's the past and nothing can bring that back. But if I get to do it now, what would I say to myself 20 years later?
Here, watch the video first:
20 years ago, actor and filmmaker Jeremiah McDonald used a video camera to send a message to his future self. This year McDonald — now 32-years-old — took that message and created this awesome video of himself as an adult talking himself as a child (source: Petapixel.com)
To be honest, I'm pretty sure I'd turn awkward the minute I hit the record button. I'd be dumbfounded and tongue-tied, getting all shy. Yup, getting 'all shy' with myself. I'd probably have more questions for my future self than answers really. Because I'd like to know if I'm still alive (duh~), if I'm still doing what I'm doing (or less, or more), if I'm loving a wonderful person (or he's loving the wonderful me back), if I'm still anal in things which I shouldn't be anal about (or I simply cbf anymore), if I have a lot of kids that will drive me up the wall (or none at all), if I'm a millionaire (bank rich but health poor), if I'm gonna be spiritually rich living on top of some mountain (but bank poor)... you get my point. The future is really intriguing isn't it?
But if I were to project myself 20 years forward and answer my own questions now, I realised that I only have one simple answer for all the complicated questions, which is, "I am who I am now because you've already decided for me 20 years ago".
"I'm alive now because you took care of yourself and had a strong will to live"
"I'm successful now (in our own terms) because you never gave up your passion to create ideas that would change the world"
"I'm loving and being loved by a wonderful person now because you decided that that one person will be the most precious person to you forever"
"I'm anal in things which you were anal about because it's ingrained in us but it doesn't bother me as much now because you've learned to be able to let go"
"I have a lot of grand kids now because you decided to have a lot of kids"
"I'm both bank and spiritual rich because you've made a strong effort in taking balance in life"
"You get my point too right?"
The video that you just watched, isn't just a video with a neat idea, a 'oh-wow-why-didn't-I-think-of-that' idea. It's a video that shows us who we are now was decided by who we were 20 years ago. And if we are enlightened by that very simple idea, who we will be in the future is now decided by who we are now. As little Jeremiah showed us; a film director (the easy way out) or an animator (true passion)? 20 years is a long way. And I realised that, we don't need to get all intrigued with a 'mysterious' future anymore. Because we're writing our future every single day.
A simple Facebook post today really put me back into perspective :)
Here, watch the video first:
20 years ago, actor and filmmaker Jeremiah McDonald used a video camera to send a message to his future self. This year McDonald — now 32-years-old — took that message and created this awesome video of himself as an adult talking himself as a child (source: Petapixel.com)
To be honest, I'm pretty sure I'd turn awkward the minute I hit the record button. I'd be dumbfounded and tongue-tied, getting all shy. Yup, getting 'all shy' with myself. I'd probably have more questions for my future self than answers really. Because I'd like to know if I'm still alive (duh~), if I'm still doing what I'm doing (or less, or more), if I'm loving a wonderful person (or he's loving the wonderful me back), if I'm still anal in things which I shouldn't be anal about (or I simply cbf anymore), if I have a lot of kids that will drive me up the wall (or none at all), if I'm a millionaire (bank rich but health poor), if I'm gonna be spiritually rich living on top of some mountain (but bank poor)... you get my point. The future is really intriguing isn't it?
But if I were to project myself 20 years forward and answer my own questions now, I realised that I only have one simple answer for all the complicated questions, which is, "I am who I am now because you've already decided for me 20 years ago".
"I'm alive now because you took care of yourself and had a strong will to live"
"I'm successful now (in our own terms) because you never gave up your passion to create ideas that would change the world"
"I'm loving and being loved by a wonderful person now because you decided that that one person will be the most precious person to you forever"
"I'm anal in things which you were anal about because it's ingrained in us but it doesn't bother me as much now because you've learned to be able to let go"
"I have a lot of grand kids now because you decided to have a lot of kids"
"I'm both bank and spiritual rich because you've made a strong effort in taking balance in life"
"You get my point too right?"
The video that you just watched, isn't just a video with a neat idea, a 'oh-wow-why-didn't-I-think-of-that' idea. It's a video that shows us who we are now was decided by who we were 20 years ago. And if we are enlightened by that very simple idea, who we will be in the future is now decided by who we are now. As little Jeremiah showed us; a film director (the easy way out) or an animator (true passion)? 20 years is a long way. And I realised that, we don't need to get all intrigued with a 'mysterious' future anymore. Because we're writing our future every single day.
A simple Facebook post today really put me back into perspective :)
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