Hey cool people,
Another weekend had just whizzed by. Another weekend I am looking towards to. LOL!
At least there’s a PUBLIC HOLIDAY this week. YAY to Hari Raya! Wooots! It’s a pity that the holiday does not fall on Friday. If it is, we can get a long weekend.
Something about Hari Raya:
A few decades ago, villagers used to look up in the sky at night on the last few days of the fasting month (Ramadan). They were looking out for the new moon because the appearance of the new moon indicates that the next day will be Hari Raya. Nowadays, we depended on mathematical calculations to do all that.
Anyway, tomorrow is Children’s Day. I am quite sad that I cannot spend it with my kids at SKPS. However, I managed to print a class picture for each of them. I also wrote a simple Children’s Day wish behind the photo. I will try to go down to SKPS after school today to pass the photos to them.
On a more serious note, it is the exams season now. Please do remember to open that dusty books and notes of yours and revise them. Please ask your respective subject teachers for help if you are still unclear about some topics. Please do, okay?
Remember Not to Have Any Regrets!
Lastly, I wish all of you Good Luck in all of your examinations. Hope all of you will pass and get promoted to the next level.
Cheers
mrRie
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
What a bad week!
The past few days have been very tiring for me emotionally and mentally. It means I am having a headache from thinking too much. Thinking about how hypocritical society can be. If being a hypocrite is not bad enough, how about being self-contradicting? I just could not imagine the implications (consequences).
All of us know that actions speak louder than words. Whether you are sincere in your actions, it’s reflected by your gestures not by how well you speak. Smooth (sweet) talkers can only woo the crowd temporarily but after a while, the audience will get bored and true colours of the charmer will be revealed.
We (including me) should look back and reflect on our past actions. We need to ask ourselves whether we have done past things:
- because of sincerity (from the heart) or
- are they for mere showcase, to show to other people that you are good in something or
- for glory and fame
- to condemn/laugh at/look down on those who do not do as well
If we do tasks sincerely, tolerance will come naturally. This means we will not judge others who are different from us, who choose not to conform and those who have the courage to themselves.
Personally, I find it a very hypocritical thing to judge others because a person who is perfect will know that judging someone will make him/her imperfect.
Are we doing good deeds so that we can criticize those who are doing the wrong ones?
Are we fasting so that we can look down on people who don’t?
Are we praying so that we can condemn those who don’t?
Pensive mrRie
All of us know that actions speak louder than words. Whether you are sincere in your actions, it’s reflected by your gestures not by how well you speak. Smooth (sweet) talkers can only woo the crowd temporarily but after a while, the audience will get bored and true colours of the charmer will be revealed.
We (including me) should look back and reflect on our past actions. We need to ask ourselves whether we have done past things:
- because of sincerity (from the heart) or
- are they for mere showcase, to show to other people that you are good in something or
- for glory and fame
- to condemn/laugh at/look down on those who do not do as well
If we do tasks sincerely, tolerance will come naturally. This means we will not judge others who are different from us, who choose not to conform and those who have the courage to themselves.
Personally, I find it a very hypocritical thing to judge others because a person who is perfect will know that judging someone will make him/her imperfect.
Are we doing good deeds so that we can criticize those who are doing the wrong ones?
Are we fasting so that we can look down on people who don’t?
Are we praying so that we can condemn those who don’t?
Pensive mrRie
Monday, September 22, 2008
On friendship. On loved ones.
Hey people,
I have never realized how busy an adult can be. How I missed my school days. L hahahaha. I did so many things over the weekend. As I said, I went for the birthday gathering for two of my friends at a restaurant in Bugis area.
I had a hard time trying to find gifts for them. I was supposed to share the presents with another friend of mine. So, it makes sense that we look for the presents together right? HOWEVER, I was surprised when my friend did not show any care about the presents. So, there I was walking up and down Orchard Road by myself trying to get a suitable present for each of them. I was disappointed but I tried not to sound angry at my friend. I mean, that friend knows the birthday people longer than me and yet he showed way less concern about them. Tsk.
I guess after so long, you get tired of someone and then you show less care and interest in them. So, this means time is the greatest test for friendship or even relationship.
Anyway, I got the presents and gave them to my friends. I did not stay long because I had to catch a play at the DBS Arts Centre. The play, “Boom”, is quite good I must say. It was about the en bloc phenomena in Singapore a few months ago and also about how the government has decided that cemeteries will have fifteen years of lease. It means that after fifteen years, the graves will be dug up and the remains will be either cremated or reburied at a smaller plot.
mrRie
I have never realized how busy an adult can be. How I missed my school days. L hahahaha. I did so many things over the weekend. As I said, I went for the birthday gathering for two of my friends at a restaurant in Bugis area.
I had a hard time trying to find gifts for them. I was supposed to share the presents with another friend of mine. So, it makes sense that we look for the presents together right? HOWEVER, I was surprised when my friend did not show any care about the presents. So, there I was walking up and down Orchard Road by myself trying to get a suitable present for each of them. I was disappointed but I tried not to sound angry at my friend. I mean, that friend knows the birthday people longer than me and yet he showed way less concern about them. Tsk.
I guess after so long, you get tired of someone and then you show less care and interest in them. So, this means time is the greatest test for friendship or even relationship.
Anyway, I got the presents and gave them to my friends. I did not stay long because I had to catch a play at the DBS Arts Centre. The play, “Boom”, is quite good I must say. It was about the en bloc phenomena in Singapore a few months ago and also about how the government has decided that cemeteries will have fifteen years of lease. It means that after fifteen years, the graves will be dug up and the remains will be either cremated or reburied at a smaller plot.
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On a more somber note, my friend’s father just passed away yesterday’s morning due to some health complications. I was shocked when I got the news because it was only the night before the death that my friend and I were talking about his father’s condition. I went to the funeral wake last night. Ray and Melvin will try to make it on Wednesday night. Maybe I will come down with both of them. Just to accompany my friend.
Life is short. Love your family.
mrRie
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Netiquette Part 1
Hey dudes and girls,
YES! It's one more day to the weekend! Yipppie! I can't wait for the weekend to be here. I have to celebrate two of my good friends' birthdays (Fae and Shus) this Saturday. Hmmmmm. My friend, Denise, have not decided the venue for the birthday gathering. Dee! Hurry up with the details! Hahahaha... Speaking of birthdays, I have not bought anything for the birthdays people. I will ask Ridz and the gang what will they be getting.
Anyway, one of my friends (I will not mention the name) was recently being bad-mouthed in someone's blog. Apparently, my friend (let's call her K) don't really know the person (let's call him H). H used to have crushes on K but K was not interested in H. Apparently, H was a bit hurt and in order to get "back' to K, H called K names in H's blog. WOW! I mean I thought that was really CHILDISH! When I heard the story, I did not know whether I should cry or laugh. Bear in mind that H and K are already in their twenties.
I felt I should tell H this: "Hello Uncle! So old already still want to be like a small kid! Grow up la!" LOL!
My poor friend, K, was so affected by the post. K lost sleep and she told me that she was afraid people might laugh at her when they see her on the streets. I pitied her but I was also helpless because I could not do anything except to tell H to delete the post. In the end, H felt bad about it and he put down the post.
So what's the point of the story?
I am (and still) quite shocked about the netiquette of netizens. I realised that a lot of people still do not knwo about the existence of netiquette.
What is netiquette?
It's basically etiquette when surfing the internet.
What is etiquette then?
Your conduct (behavior) in general.
How about netizens?
People who use the internet. Eg: YOU and I
So what's the use of observing netiquette?
Oh believe me. There are a lot, a lot of uses and reasons for doing so.
One main use is to avoid from getting into trouble with the law.
1) Every country is subjected to its unique law. In Singapore, we are allowed freedom of speech BUT we CANNOT post up anything that can damage (undermine, compromise, jeopardise) our current situation.
It means NO racist remarks (you know what I mean). Even jokes are not allowed, NO false accusations about the government (believe me, you would not even want to mess with them), and NO remarks on other countries (be it China or US. absolutely NO!)
For those who are interested to read the actual Constitution with regards to the freedom of speech, go to this website http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/non_version/cgi-bin/cgi_retrieve.pl?&actno=Reved-CONST&date=latest&method=part
* Advanced command of English is required. Be warned!
2) Even if you don't break the first rule, there's still the 2nd rule which is about SLANDERING. Slandering is about people who say untruths about someone. Untruths can be rumours or gossips. These UNTRUTHS have to be affecting the targetted person. The victim has (in his/her right) to SUE the person spreading negativities about him/her.
I believe you have read the newspapers on how some lawsuits have involved thousands or even millions of dollars. So your careless and haughty remarks can be very expensive. Haha!
I will touch on other reasons why we need to observe netiquette on another day.
mrRie
YES! It's one more day to the weekend! Yipppie! I can't wait for the weekend to be here. I have to celebrate two of my good friends' birthdays (Fae and Shus) this Saturday. Hmmmmm. My friend, Denise, have not decided the venue for the birthday gathering. Dee! Hurry up with the details! Hahahaha... Speaking of birthdays, I have not bought anything for the birthdays people. I will ask Ridz and the gang what will they be getting.
Anyway, one of my friends (I will not mention the name) was recently being bad-mouthed in someone's blog. Apparently, my friend (let's call her K) don't really know the person (let's call him H). H used to have crushes on K but K was not interested in H. Apparently, H was a bit hurt and in order to get "back' to K, H called K names in H's blog. WOW! I mean I thought that was really CHILDISH! When I heard the story, I did not know whether I should cry or laugh. Bear in mind that H and K are already in their twenties.
I felt I should tell H this: "Hello Uncle! So old already still want to be like a small kid! Grow up la!" LOL!
My poor friend, K, was so affected by the post. K lost sleep and she told me that she was afraid people might laugh at her when they see her on the streets. I pitied her but I was also helpless because I could not do anything except to tell H to delete the post. In the end, H felt bad about it and he put down the post.
So what's the point of the story?
I am (and still) quite shocked about the netiquette of netizens. I realised that a lot of people still do not knwo about the existence of netiquette.
What is netiquette?
It's basically etiquette when surfing the internet.
What is etiquette then?
Your conduct (behavior) in general.
How about netizens?
People who use the internet. Eg: YOU and I
So what's the use of observing netiquette?
Oh believe me. There are a lot, a lot of uses and reasons for doing so.
One main use is to avoid from getting into trouble with the law.
1) Every country is subjected to its unique law. In Singapore, we are allowed freedom of speech BUT we CANNOT post up anything that can damage (undermine, compromise, jeopardise) our current situation.
It means NO racist remarks (you know what I mean). Even jokes are not allowed, NO false accusations about the government (believe me, you would not even want to mess with them), and NO remarks on other countries (be it China or US. absolutely NO!)
For those who are interested to read the actual Constitution with regards to the freedom of speech, go to this website http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/non_version/cgi-bin/cgi_retrieve.pl?&actno=Reved-CONST&date=latest&method=part
* Advanced command of English is required. Be warned!
2) Even if you don't break the first rule, there's still the 2nd rule which is about SLANDERING. Slandering is about people who say untruths about someone. Untruths can be rumours or gossips. These UNTRUTHS have to be affecting the targetted person. The victim has (in his/her right) to SUE the person spreading negativities about him/her.
I believe you have read the newspapers on how some lawsuits have involved thousands or even millions of dollars. So your careless and haughty remarks can be very expensive. Haha!
I will touch on other reasons why we need to observe netiquette on another day.
mrRie
Monday, September 15, 2008
Shouting out!
Hey there,
Hope you guys had an enjoyable day!
This is my little shout-out corner in this little space in the cyberspace. This blog is dedicated to all my cool dudes and babes of a certain school in a certain country, in Asia (of course). The name of the blog is a combination of two words - Mister and the 1st syllable of my name. How do you pronounce it? Say "mystery" :P hahahaha.
I know the layout is kind of "default"-like but I promise I will try to hunt for a better template skin. I promise I will try to post regular posts (maybe once a week?) Hey! Don't give me that look. I can be very busy also. Yeah!
Anyway, a little background about me.
I have 3 siblings - an elder brother and a younger sister
My father is taxi driver. My mother is a teacher.
My brother is a trainee teacher. He is in NIE currently. So yeah, I come from a family of teachers. LOL!
My sister is studying at the newest (15 Sept. 2008) polytechnic.
As for what I used/ still do..... I did dragonboat when I was an undergraduate. I studied flute when I was in secondary school and now, I am learning professional photography. Maybe I can post some pictures that I have taken here. Yes, I have completed my National Service. LOL!
So that's about it and I will post more soon.
Cheers!
mrRie
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