Rarely would a discussion result in positive feedback and ideas, most of them time, we just end up a roomful of scornful beings who agreed just for the sake of agreeing.
9.12.2012
Opinionated
Sometimes... it's really hard to work with opinionated people.
Rarely would a discussion result in positive feedback and ideas, most of them time, we just end up a roomful of scornful beings who agreed just for the sake of agreeing.
Rarely would a discussion result in positive feedback and ideas, most of them time, we just end up a roomful of scornful beings who agreed just for the sake of agreeing.
8.21.2012
Oh my
little princess Goldie.
I got to play with you again last night in my dreams..... thanks for lookin' out for me little one. :) You'll always be the one to bring me happiness and joy when I need it the most.
That feeling when one tiny thing just spirals into a large troublesome ball of mess. It's all in my head. Get the fuck out of my head!
I got to play with you again last night in my dreams..... thanks for lookin' out for me little one. :) You'll always be the one to bring me happiness and joy when I need it the most.
That feeling when one tiny thing just spirals into a large troublesome ball of mess. It's all in my head. Get the fuck out of my head!
Insecure
Cuz Chrome is so self-conscious about its own content.
Perhaps its just worried that eventually we will be bored of how it looks,
and that newer browsers would have better specs, better UI, better everything. Don't they always.
Or that people will fall back to their old default browsers, the good ol' IE or Firefox days.
Or that eventually the magic is lost and that nothing else would be left aside from scorn and outdated sentiments for an outdated browser.
Google engineers can have a lot of insecurity issues too.... I can see that.
7.31.2012
Magic
Enchanted once again. Rediscovering the joy in many things that I once lost interest in.
I dreamt about waiting for a train in Taiwan, where Chi-Lin was there but somehow I missed the last train.... 0_0 bad connotation?
I dreamt about waiting for a train in Taiwan, where Chi-Lin was there but somehow I missed the last train.... 0_0 bad connotation?
7.27.2012
Coincidence
...or?
3 days ago, Ritchie left Vancouver for London where he was hired as a technician to facilitate the live streaming of the London Olympics 2012.
So two nights ago, I had a dream. The first part of the dream was about a badminton party where every attendee got a huge trophy. We were all having fun until I lost my trophy and had to go around looking for it. I never found it, but as people left the place was quickly turned into a comic fair. As I approached the exit, I saw Ritchie at a comic book stand, reading some comics which I think were 老夫子. When I went up to him, wanting to read the comic he was holding on to, he handed me a copy of "Inspector Gadget".
The coincidence is that sometime during that night, which would've been daytime in London, Ritchie walked by a comic book store down some street in London, which happened to have a vintage copy of Inspector Gadget on display. And Ritchie happened to see it and remember it.
Coincidence much?
I'd rather believe that my soul left my body during sleep and went to visit him in London. Wish I got to tour around a bit more though!
3 days ago, Ritchie left Vancouver for London where he was hired as a technician to facilitate the live streaming of the London Olympics 2012.
So two nights ago, I had a dream. The first part of the dream was about a badminton party where every attendee got a huge trophy. We were all having fun until I lost my trophy and had to go around looking for it. I never found it, but as people left the place was quickly turned into a comic fair. As I approached the exit, I saw Ritchie at a comic book stand, reading some comics which I think were 老夫子. When I went up to him, wanting to read the comic he was holding on to, he handed me a copy of "Inspector Gadget".
The coincidence is that sometime during that night, which would've been daytime in London, Ritchie walked by a comic book store down some street in London, which happened to have a vintage copy of Inspector Gadget on display. And Ritchie happened to see it and remember it.
Coincidence much?
I'd rather believe that my soul left my body during sleep and went to visit him in London. Wish I got to tour around a bit more though!
7.23.2012
Dreams
I dreamt about Frank last night.
I was looking for you at a party. Something spilled on my jeans and I was looking for a place to clean it up, then someone told me you were sleeping by the sofa. So I went and there you were, as caring and friendly as always. Then the reason why I was looking for you slipped my mind....
I definitely miss your presence. I know you will support my decisions though, you will always be a driving force of change for the better in my life. Thank you...
I was looking for you at a party. Something spilled on my jeans and I was looking for a place to clean it up, then someone told me you were sleeping by the sofa. So I went and there you were, as caring and friendly as always. Then the reason why I was looking for you slipped my mind....
I definitely miss your presence. I know you will support my decisions though, you will always be a driving force of change for the better in my life. Thank you...
7.13.2012
Enjoy life
If there's one thing Frank has taught me, that would be to enjoy the present. Don't live in the shadows of your past, and don't live worrying about the future. If your life is going to end before you, at least make sure you're doing something you enjoy doing. Life is really too short to be spent worrying and regretting.
Thank you Frank. I cannot thank you enough for opening my eyes and widening my horizon.
Thank you Frank. I cannot thank you enough for opening my eyes and widening my horizon.
7.12.2012
7.11.2012
Sticky situation
Seriously, I feel like a cockroach who just crawled into one of those sticky traps. Now there's no way out, just the trap slowly sucking all the energy out of me until one day, I give up and succumb to the reality of the situation. And I hate cockroaches.
7.09.2012
Simpleton
If life could be simple.... perhaps it has always been, only us humans love complicating things. If only life is as simple as 1+1.
In the end I realize all those switch statements really have no meaning. There is and always have been only one "if". It's as simple as black or white.
In the end I realize all those switch statements really have no meaning. There is and always have been only one "if". It's as simple as black or white.
6.20.2012
Design
Hot pink on white just doesn't cut it. Sorry. And if there were to be buttons, I'd prefer for them to look more sleek and stylish. With a gradient maybe. And a border too. The question is, why am I not a designer but an engineer?
6.18.2012
Love of my life
Thank you, for being such a playful little thing who would chase after tennis balls time and again after I steal them from you.
Thank you, for being such a pitiful and cute little thing when stung by a wasp, lying on the glass table helplessly with your head against a leg, whining and crying while your little paw twitches with pain.
Thank you, for being such a surprising little thing, climbing up the stairs overnight, arriving at our doors in the morning, cheering us up with your contagious hyperness.
Thank you, for being such a cute little thing, cocking your head to a side when you hear any unfamiliar high-pitched noise, as if questioning "what exactly IS that noise?"
Thank you, for being such a silly little thing, afraid of the speaking pig whom you look at with such disgust and backs away upon the slightest touch.
Thank you, for being such a hungry little thing, constantly searching, begging, demanding food from us, on the counter tops, on the kitchen floor, on the deck, on the grass; just every where possible, you would find food such as the fine delicacy of escargot.
Thank you, for being such a grumpy little thing, ignoring any command that does not interest you, barking in the middle of the night when you feel like it, demanding attention, when the reward is the only thing you're interested in.
Thank you, for being such an adventurous little thing, bravely exploring any uncharted territories, resulting in hilarious incidents such as a snow-muffled face.
Thank you, for just being Goldie, who brought to us countless hours of joy and headache at the same time, unstoppable laughter, wonderful memories, and unconditional love for 14 years.
I consent to let you retire from your job as official family jester and rest in peace from now onwards. Love you and miss you always, Goldie, the love of my life.
Thank you, for being such a pitiful and cute little thing when stung by a wasp, lying on the glass table helplessly with your head against a leg, whining and crying while your little paw twitches with pain.
Thank you, for being such a surprising little thing, climbing up the stairs overnight, arriving at our doors in the morning, cheering us up with your contagious hyperness.
Thank you, for being such a cute little thing, cocking your head to a side when you hear any unfamiliar high-pitched noise, as if questioning "what exactly IS that noise?"
Thank you, for being such a silly little thing, afraid of the speaking pig whom you look at with such disgust and backs away upon the slightest touch.
Thank you, for being such a hungry little thing, constantly searching, begging, demanding food from us, on the counter tops, on the kitchen floor, on the deck, on the grass; just every where possible, you would find food such as the fine delicacy of escargot.
Thank you, for being such a grumpy little thing, ignoring any command that does not interest you, barking in the middle of the night when you feel like it, demanding attention, when the reward is the only thing you're interested in.
Thank you, for being such an adventurous little thing, bravely exploring any uncharted territories, resulting in hilarious incidents such as a snow-muffled face.
Thank you, for just being Goldie, who brought to us countless hours of joy and headache at the same time, unstoppable laughter, wonderful memories, and unconditional love for 14 years.
I consent to let you retire from your job as official family jester and rest in peace from now onwards. Love you and miss you always, Goldie, the love of my life.
6.08.2012
Torn
If I had to choose one, I'd be torn between owning a badminton center and a Froyo/gelato franchise. Tough choice. How about a badminton center with an in-house froyo-shop? Now we're talking...
6.07.2012
Robot
How do you communicate with a robot?
"Why do you do this?"
"It's in the instructions"
"But.. it just doesn't make sense"
"Nobody questions THE instructions."
"Would you use your logic for a sec..."
"My logic is based on the instructions which determines the outcome of my logic."
It's a constant downhill battle. Robots are precisely the reason why companies need to pick their staff carefully and hire.. .well.... humans. Unfortunately it was my own great oversight that introduced the problem in the first place. I really didn't deserve the 3k I did not get.
"Why do you do this?"
"It's in the instructions"
"But.. it just doesn't make sense"
"Nobody questions THE instructions."
"Would you use your logic for a sec..."
"My logic is based on the instructions which determines the outcome of my logic."
It's a constant downhill battle. Robots are precisely the reason why companies need to pick their staff carefully and hire.. .well.... humans. Unfortunately it was my own great oversight that introduced the problem in the first place. I really didn't deserve the 3k I did not get.
6.06.2012
Mind reader
Often I have the uncanny ability to interpret one's motive when they behave a certain way. When I'm wrong, I like to believe that there is at least a grain of truth to my beliefs, be it not the main reason.
This ability often pisses the hell out of me. Not everybody behaves with a motive but those who do, I despise. 有一種說不出口的厭惡.
This ability often pisses the hell out of me. Not everybody behaves with a motive but those who do, I despise. 有一種說不出口的厭惡.
6.04.2012
Reunion
Interesting feeling to step into an event filled with anxiety and doubt, only to come out completely and utterly filled with warmth and joy. Thank you.... you guys are indeed a great group of friends, and only you guys have the ability to make me feel welcome after being completely out of touch with any of you for 15 years.
What a nice step forward. This is definitely something I wouldn't have done... back in the days. Thank you Frank. Every time I take a step forward I think of you and how you have helped me grow to be a better person.
What a nice step forward. This is definitely something I wouldn't have done... back in the days. Thank you Frank. Every time I take a step forward I think of you and how you have helped me grow to be a better person.
5.31.2012
Thick skull
It takes patience and wisdom to slowly crack open a thick skull.....
[........in training.....]
.... Thick skulls and stubborness goes hand in hand. Together, they destroy the Earth. In opposition, they have the power to take out the entire Galaxy
[........in training.....]
.... Thick skulls and stubborness goes hand in hand. Together, they destroy the Earth. In opposition, they have the power to take out the entire Galaxy
Debugging
public void WhyLifeIsTheWayItIs(string why) {
WhyLifeIsTheWayItIs(why);
}
It doesn't help to keep going in circles asking the same question ten thousand times. There is a reason for things to work the way it works now, keep looking. 0_0
WhyLifeIsTheWayItIs(why);
}
It doesn't help to keep going in circles asking the same question ten thousand times. There is a reason for things to work the way it works now, keep looking. 0_0
5.30.2012
Micro-management
Is one thing I absolutely hate. But it seems that is also the only way most Asian parents would like to manage their kids, which is truly the real reason why kids these days are so rebellious. The truth behind my irritation, is quite simply, I hate being told what or how to do things. I'm my own boss, the only boss. Period.
4.21.2012
Project F - #4
Jessica
I stroke your fur as I always did, your body was still warm and your fur still soft, but deep inside I know you will no longer wake up to my petting. As I think back to the 14 years I've spent with you, I suddenly realize how age has taken its toll on your body Your rich coat of fur thinned out, your eyesight gone, your ears deaf. Your legs grow weak but you always made your way out to greet us at the dining table. Growing up in a house full of dogs, you were never the favorite or the most loved, but you never hesitated to pour your heart out to give us all your love in return. You never asked for much attention; all you ever wanted was care and love. I love you Jessica, although it may not have been as much as I have loved the other dogs, but I do. You passed away in dad's embrace and I am glad it didn't happen in any other way. You left us peacefully, but you will never be forgotten. I hope you will find, on the other side of the bridge, a life with no pain, no suffering, and most importantly, a life filled with love. Thank you for the 14 years of unconditional love. Rest in peace, my little well-manned princess Jessica.
4.05.2012
Project F - #3
3.30.2012
Project F - #2
Jenn - I <3 you! :) You are one of the most considerate people I know, always listening to my troubles and cheering me up. You've been an integral part of my life and my baddy career, and I will never forget the moment when we won bronze at nationals. You are such an awesome friend that the word awesome doesn't even do you justice. If these were the last words I get to say to you, I hope you know how much you mean to me and that you've been an amazing friend these past 10 years. Thank you for always being there for me, and I'll try my best to do the same for you!
3.29.2012
Project F - #1
Frank. Most of what I wished to say to you, I have said in my last 2 posts. You are my inspiration and I thank you for teaching me this lesson so early on in life. I'm sure you are in a better place now, don't miss us too much. We'll meet again when the time comes. :)
3.27.2012
Rebirth
Perhaps its a good time to revive my blog now. I'd like to take a moment to record meaningful and memorable experiences of my life. Live life with no regrets. I really do regret that I never gave everything a chance and that the only excuse I had was that I was scared. There isn't always a second chance for everything....
I will be starting Project F in memory of my loving friend who passed away this past weekend. The project will consist of posting a picture of me and a chosen friend every day for 365 days, with a paragraph telling that person what I would say to him if it was the last time I would ever see that person again. If tomorrow was my last day of earth at least I would die knowing I expressed my love and gratitude to all those I cared for and cared for me.
I will be starting Project F in memory of my loving friend who passed away this past weekend. The project will consist of posting a picture of me and a chosen friend every day for 365 days, with a paragraph telling that person what I would say to him if it was the last time I would ever see that person again. If tomorrow was my last day of earth at least I would die knowing I expressed my love and gratitude to all those I cared for and cared for me.
3.25.2012
I miss you, Frank. But this time there won't be a chance for us to meet again...
I couldn't help my eyes from tearing, flipping through all our pictures together, reminiscing all the good times we spent together, thinking of how selfless, funny and awesome a person you were and everything that we went through in high school. I read the grad picture you gave me and you wrote that it was an honor to meet such a great person like me, but you were wrong. It was really the other way around; it was really an honor for me, to have met such a great person like you who taught me so much in life. You were always selfless and cheerful, when anyone was down you were always the one to bring them back up. You were like the shining sun.
You never care about being the only guy hanging out with a bunch of girls. I still remember the time when you were grounded after you missed your curfew hanging out with us... and the times when we "gambled" in Edmonton for our band trip.... and the times we spent at the beach while Satoko drew on your face... and the times we spent in my basement watching movies. You never cared what other people thought and just enjoyed being with us. I miss all the times we didn't get to spend together, I wish everything worked out differently back then... and I wish you had never left Vancouver. I remember meeting up with you and Christine at CN tower, and I never thought that would be the last time I'll ever see you again. I'll never forget your distinct laughter... your "funny face" voicemail you left on my phone after I had my wisdom tooth taken out.... and the way you stroked my hair or the way you looked at me back then. I'll never forget what a reliable and considerate person you were, always lending your shoulders when I needed one to lean on.
Thank you for always being there, for always caring, for always standing up for me, for always sticking around, for always keeping in touch, for loving me, and most of all, thank you for being my friend. Even though I am extremely upset that they took you away from us so soon, being the amazing person that you are, it comforts me to know that you must be in heaven now, resting in serenity.
Rest in peace, my friend, I love you and I wish you knew how much you meant to me. You will be deeply missed, but do know that you will always hold a special spot in the bottom of my heart. goodbye my friend....