I had a go at one of my normal benchmark dishes - Kueh Tiow Cantonese Style (Kung Fu), and I have to say, it's pretty good!
Shop closes daytime on Sundays and I think every alternate Saturday.. Opens every night.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Thanks for the Music, Michael.
In what was one of the most heart wrenching event in the history of modern television, the world said goodbye to the undisputed King of Pop, the late Michael Joseph Jackson.
Thanks for sharing your creative talent, your joy and your music with us, MJ.
You left the world a better place with your efforts.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
7 Habits of Highly Unsuccessful Employees
[The article was originally published in eZineArticle website].
1. Start your work at 10am
Even though you come in the morning at 8am, spend some time doing things that are not related to your work first. Go down for breakfast, and have someone to chat with about last week’s Manchester United 4-0 thumping of Arsenal. Spend as much as half an hour in the pantry, drinking coffee while looking out through the office window. When reaching your desk, grab and read a newspaper first. Or go visit your favourite networking websites e.g. Friendster, MySpace, Facebook and so on before commencing your real work.
2. Only do things that you are asked to do and those within your job scope
That’s right. You are too preoccupied to do anything else. Never go the extra miles and never volunteer to do tasks which are out of your responsibilities. When asked, just tell your colleagues or your boss, “Clearly, this is not in my job description. Here is my job description; you can go through it and confirm it.” Why doing extra work, since the pay is the same? They are not going to pay you any extra allowance or incentive anyway, so why bother?
3. Submit your report 2 days after the dateline
This is a sure-fire way to stamp your position as a below-average employee. When asked for reason why the report is late, come out with 5-7 excuses that will shut your boss’ mouth. For sure, your list of excuses are convincing enough - your house was on fire, your car broke down, you lost your cat, your laptop got stolen, you have uncle’s family visiting and so on. What can your boss do? At most, give you a warning letter. So, not a pretty big deal. You won’t lose your job, yet.
4. Complain a lot
Complain about your salary, since the amount is considered peanut compared to the living standard you are living in. Complain about your year end bonus. How come you get half month bonus while most of your colleagues got 3 to 4 month bonuses? After all, you come at 8am in the morning like everybody else. Why should your reward be any different? Complain about the nonexistence of team work in your team when the fact is that you are the weakest link. It is time to scapegoat. For sure, you can’t be that scapegoat, so let’s point to someone else.
5. Gossip - a lot
Yes, I heard you. What more can brighten your day other than gossiping? Gossip about your boss’ affair with the cleaning lady working next door. Gossip about Spice Girls re-uniting. Also, remember to involve in office politic. A lot. Tell your colleague next to you why you should be promoted instead of Tom, who sits opposite of you. This is imperative since Tom is a high achiever and has the edge against you, who is there just to make up numbers. So, badmouth a lot. This is a good exercise for you, as in some way it sharpens your sales and persuasion skills!
6. Take 2 hour lunch
Instead of 1 hour, take 2 hour lunch. As a matter of fact, the longer it is the better. You don’t want to be stuck in your office doing something that you don’t like, do you? And don’t forget to take as many breaks as possible. At least take breaks three times per day - morning break, lunch and tea break in the afternoon. There is no reason for you to be too attached to the company you are working with since it is not your own company. So why should you care the amount of time you really do your work?
7. Engage in other business during working hours
Since your salary is only that much, then you need to find ways to get more or additional income. What better way then selling stuff to your colleagues? After all, you bump into them countless number of times everyday, 5 days per week. They are your biggest prospects. Sell your Amway products after the weekly morning meeting. Sign them up with your insurance company provider before dashing off to meet clients. Yes, you may get caught by your employer. But don’t forget you have a very strong reason for that - they rejected your request for salary increment!
1. Start your work at 10am
Even though you come in the morning at 8am, spend some time doing things that are not related to your work first. Go down for breakfast, and have someone to chat with about last week’s Manchester United 4-0 thumping of Arsenal. Spend as much as half an hour in the pantry, drinking coffee while looking out through the office window. When reaching your desk, grab and read a newspaper first. Or go visit your favourite networking websites e.g. Friendster, MySpace, Facebook and so on before commencing your real work.
2. Only do things that you are asked to do and those within your job scope
That’s right. You are too preoccupied to do anything else. Never go the extra miles and never volunteer to do tasks which are out of your responsibilities. When asked, just tell your colleagues or your boss, “Clearly, this is not in my job description. Here is my job description; you can go through it and confirm it.” Why doing extra work, since the pay is the same? They are not going to pay you any extra allowance or incentive anyway, so why bother?
3. Submit your report 2 days after the dateline
This is a sure-fire way to stamp your position as a below-average employee. When asked for reason why the report is late, come out with 5-7 excuses that will shut your boss’ mouth. For sure, your list of excuses are convincing enough - your house was on fire, your car broke down, you lost your cat, your laptop got stolen, you have uncle’s family visiting and so on. What can your boss do? At most, give you a warning letter. So, not a pretty big deal. You won’t lose your job, yet.
4. Complain a lot
Complain about your salary, since the amount is considered peanut compared to the living standard you are living in. Complain about your year end bonus. How come you get half month bonus while most of your colleagues got 3 to 4 month bonuses? After all, you come at 8am in the morning like everybody else. Why should your reward be any different? Complain about the nonexistence of team work in your team when the fact is that you are the weakest link. It is time to scapegoat. For sure, you can’t be that scapegoat, so let’s point to someone else.
5. Gossip - a lot
Yes, I heard you. What more can brighten your day other than gossiping? Gossip about your boss’ affair with the cleaning lady working next door. Gossip about Spice Girls re-uniting. Also, remember to involve in office politic. A lot. Tell your colleague next to you why you should be promoted instead of Tom, who sits opposite of you. This is imperative since Tom is a high achiever and has the edge against you, who is there just to make up numbers. So, badmouth a lot. This is a good exercise for you, as in some way it sharpens your sales and persuasion skills!
6. Take 2 hour lunch
Instead of 1 hour, take 2 hour lunch. As a matter of fact, the longer it is the better. You don’t want to be stuck in your office doing something that you don’t like, do you? And don’t forget to take as many breaks as possible. At least take breaks three times per day - morning break, lunch and tea break in the afternoon. There is no reason for you to be too attached to the company you are working with since it is not your own company. So why should you care the amount of time you really do your work?
7. Engage in other business during working hours
Since your salary is only that much, then you need to find ways to get more or additional income. What better way then selling stuff to your colleagues? After all, you bump into them countless number of times everyday, 5 days per week. They are your biggest prospects. Sell your Amway products after the weekly morning meeting. Sign them up with your insurance company provider before dashing off to meet clients. Yes, you may get caught by your employer. But don’t forget you have a very strong reason for that - they rejected your request for salary increment!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Freedom is the Right for All Sentient Beings..
I have tasted a few sweet drops of freedom today. I thank God for this pleasure and I will pave my way till I reach my rightful destination.
Fiat Justitia Ruat Coelum!!
Fiat Justitia Ruat Coelum!!
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