今天去送了我近亲最后一程。
生不带来，死不带去 -到最后尘归尘，土归土。
留下的，是许许多多复杂的人事。
其实真的不明白这群人。
在世的时候对他好不是更重要吗？
算了，反正我最不想参与这种事。
我是一个‘自我封闭’的人。
知道的越多，烦恼就越多。
自己的事都够烦了，为什么要自找麻烦？
一路好走。
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
Return to Greenlands
Made my first return to Greenland in more than 2 years, and my first trip to "The Fields" in more than 7 years.
Such a weird feeling.
In the end I came to one conclusion - the same conclusion I made 7 years ago, and the same one I made this day.
I really don't like this place, neither am I suitable for this place.
Hahaha.
But do I have a choice?
Such a weird feeling.
In the end I came to one conclusion - the same conclusion I made 7 years ago, and the same one I made this day.
I really don't like this place, neither am I suitable for this place.
Hahaha.
But do I have a choice?
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Big Purchases 2013
A little updates on the major hoot of 2013...
2013 can be considered to be my first full working year. Looking at it, I think I did spent much more than the previous years (about twice as much). Many of the "major" purchases are on the higher price range too.
Still, I don't think I regretted any one of these purchases - Most of them are overdue upgrades, and will last me for a good long time.
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2006 - Complete PC Overhaul (Core 2 Duo) [MEGA]
2007 - 22' LCD Monitor, Sony Ericssion W950i, Digital Camera
2008 - NEC Versa S3500 Laptop [MEGA]
2009 - Cowon S9, Westone 1, Radeon HD4870
2010 - HTC Desire
2011 - Shanghai Trip, Braun Series 7-790
2012 - Mayday's Noah Ark, Major PC Overhaul (Ivy Bridge) [MEGA], Westone UM2X
2013 - Dell 2713HM Monitor, Haworth Zody, HTC One [MEGA], Mayday's Noah Ark II, S.H.E Together 4Ever, Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Major Purchase - $200 to $1000
Mega Purchase - Near $1000 and Above
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For 2014, I don't for-see myself purchasing anymore gadgets. The only possibility is me upgrading my 5 years old Cowon S9 (if they do release a worthy successor).
2013 can be considered to be my first full working year. Looking at it, I think I did spent much more than the previous years (about twice as much). Many of the "major" purchases are on the higher price range too.
Still, I don't think I regretted any one of these purchases - Most of them are overdue upgrades, and will last me for a good long time.
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2006 - Complete PC Overhaul (Core 2 Duo) [MEGA]
2007 - 22' LCD Monitor, Sony Ericssion W950i, Digital Camera
2008 - NEC Versa S3500 Laptop [MEGA]
2009 - Cowon S9, Westone 1, Radeon HD4870
2010 - HTC Desire
2011 - Shanghai Trip, Braun Series 7-790
2012 - Mayday's Noah Ark, Major PC Overhaul (Ivy Bridge) [MEGA], Westone UM2X
2013 - Dell 2713HM Monitor, Haworth Zody, HTC One [MEGA], Mayday's Noah Ark II, S.H.E Together 4Ever, Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Major Purchase - $200 to $1000
Mega Purchase - Near $1000 and Above
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For 2014, I don't for-see myself purchasing anymore gadgets. The only possibility is me upgrading my 5 years old Cowon S9 (if they do release a worthy successor).
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
How's Life?
Well, been a while since I wrote something.
So, here goes:
1) Graduated as a Sunrise Academy Student for more than 6 months already - That means less than 6 months before I am freed from the shackles that bind me in this field. Looking back, I can't say I regret my decision. It's not all perfect, and there were sacrifices, but I did learn a lot.
2) Joined the Solar Tech Industries after that, and man, it's been one hell of a ride. Where do I start?
3) I've met good and bad people - The bad made me want to leave, and the good made me want to stay.
4) Sadly, 2 of the good ones left, one after another, forced by circumstances (JO and JY). Well, they were in a much worst situation than me I guess.
5) For me, I'm guess I'm lucky in a way. The most important and relevant person to me, is a nice person. And she's one of the main reason I've persevere through the toughest time there.
6) I can't say the same for everyone else though. I totally gave up hope at one point of time, but I guess I've 看开 since.
7) At one point of time, I went to fought my 5th battle. That was the turning point, but alas! It was not meant to be. I still want to thank my boss (WL) for his 'invitation card'.
8) I feel that the reason I failed the battle was really due to my lack of experience. What I've learnt in the Sunrise Academy is not enough man. Not enough.
9) Anyway, the worst is over now. I've worked my ass off and slayed many demons. Now, it's time to collect the loot, and I can't wait!
10) Oh yeah, I also met another unexpected "guest" at the Solar Tech Industries. He encouraged me to passed the "Incredibly Painstaking Painful Test". I really could not have done it without him. Thanks ZX.
That's all for now.
So, here goes:
1) Graduated as a Sunrise Academy Student for more than 6 months already - That means less than 6 months before I am freed from the shackles that bind me in this field. Looking back, I can't say I regret my decision. It's not all perfect, and there were sacrifices, but I did learn a lot.
2) Joined the Solar Tech Industries after that, and man, it's been one hell of a ride. Where do I start?
3) I've met good and bad people - The bad made me want to leave, and the good made me want to stay.
4) Sadly, 2 of the good ones left, one after another, forced by circumstances (JO and JY). Well, they were in a much worst situation than me I guess.
5) For me, I'm guess I'm lucky in a way. The most important and relevant person to me, is a nice person. And she's one of the main reason I've persevere through the toughest time there.
6) I can't say the same for everyone else though. I totally gave up hope at one point of time, but I guess I've 看开 since.
7) At one point of time, I went to fought my 5th battle. That was the turning point, but alas! It was not meant to be. I still want to thank my boss (WL) for his 'invitation card'.
8) I feel that the reason I failed the battle was really due to my lack of experience. What I've learnt in the Sunrise Academy is not enough man. Not enough.
9) Anyway, the worst is over now. I've worked my ass off and slayed many demons. Now, it's time to collect the loot, and I can't wait!
10) Oh yeah, I also met another unexpected "guest" at the Solar Tech Industries. He encouraged me to passed the "Incredibly Painstaking Painful Test". I really could not have done it without him. Thanks ZX.
That's all for now.
Pride In Your Work
Do you take pride in the work you do?
I know I do. I want to feel like what I do matters. That it has a significance.
No matter how boring, how tiresome, how frustrating it is - I still do. I put in effort and even if it turns out sucky, it's still "mine". It's my responsibility, my pride or disgrace.
But not all people feel the same. They are contented with their own ways of doing things.
It's one thing to slack. But I don't understand how can you do it without limits. Can you really live with yourself?
Today, another part of me died towards this place.
Is a job solely for the monetary benefits?
I know I do. I want to feel like what I do matters. That it has a significance.
No matter how boring, how tiresome, how frustrating it is - I still do. I put in effort and even if it turns out sucky, it's still "mine". It's my responsibility, my pride or disgrace.
But not all people feel the same. They are contented with their own ways of doing things.
It's one thing to slack. But I don't understand how can you do it without limits. Can you really live with yourself?
Today, another part of me died towards this place.
Is a job solely for the monetary benefits?
Monday, August 26, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
Dreams VS Reality
I came across this post on a blog about "work-life" recently...
And it really got me thinking.
"Because not everybody can have a job that is intellectually, spiritually and emotionally stimulating? Because some of us need to make money in order to feed ourselves? I'm so done with the notion that if you don't adore your job there's somethjng wrong with you. If you love your job that's awesome - if you don't , but you're finding happiness elsewhere, that's okay too."
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Indeed, not all of us have the luxury of being born with a silver spoon.
If you have true financial freedom, would you still be doing the same job you are doing right now?
How many people give up their dreams to become Musicians, Artists, Poets, Writers, Chefs, Designers, Volunteers, Historians, Linguists, etc... because what they love is simply too difficult to achieve (or even get started) due to financial issues?
The majority who aren't born with immense wealth.
That's the reality, that's nothing wrong, and we must face up to it.
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But I...
Even though I acknowledge the post, I don't want to settle for it... at least if I can help it.
But I...
Even though I acknowledge the post, I don't want to settle for it... at least if I can help it.
So I'm working really hard right now.
Not to accumulate unlimited wealth (not Bill Gates's son here), but to have enough so that it become a non-factor.
So that one day...
One day (soon)...
I can dream, knowing that the reality has been taken care of.
One day (soon)...
I can dream, knowing that the reality has been taken care of.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Relook at Life
Finally back here after a 4 month hiatus in writing... though it was more like 9 months in terms of quality input.
Regardless...
I think it's high time I re-look at my life goal and priorities.
After almost 1 year of work...
Am I on the right track?
Am I growing personally and professionally?
Am I happy where am I?
What are my longer term goals?
How can I balance "Dreams" and "Reality? "Aspirations" and "Survival"?
It's not easy to answer.
Not at all.
我真不想等到荒废青春，用尽体温，才开始悔恨啊。。。
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Boomsound, Zoe, Blinkfeed
After nearly 3 years with my HTC Desire...
After much deliberation...
Going through countless reviews, articles, videos, demos, comparisons, etc...
I finally decided to HOOT the ONE!
And I'm glad I made the right choice!
In fact, I kind of regret not getting it earlier - it would have been great to have the Zoe at my niece's birthday gathering.
It's gonna take me 3 hours to go through every nitty gritty detail of this phone - or compare it to other flagships.
I'll just give my personal experience on the 3 main "selling points" of the ONE (as marketed by HTC).
BOOMSOUND
This thing is SICK!
I'm blown away again and again by how freaking good (and loud) this phone sounds.
Tried blasting this in my room, and it doesn't feel inferior next to my PC speakers at all.
You truly have to experience it for yourself. This is hands down the BEST SOUNDING PHONE ever - nothing even come close.
I also think this is the strongest selling point of this phone out of the 3.
(This ad "kind of" explains it)
ZOE
The impressive aspect of this isn't that much of the Ultrapixels in my opinion. Yes, it's good in low light, the camera are wide angle, there's optical stabilizer, etc... but all these isn't what impresses me the most.
It's the whole experience - The ease of taking Zoe, the automatic highlights, the "come to life" gallery. This entire "seamless to the user" experience makes photo-taking on this device an absolute joy.
BLINKFEED
The least impressive aspect of the 3, but still pretty cool. There's restrictions and limited customization, but it looks very pretty.
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Other than that, I'm really loving Sense 5 - it retains what makes the original Sense interface great while removing the unnecessary nonsense.
It's extremely lightweight and blazing fast.
Overall, it's a purchase I didn't regret at all.
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Justifiable Ways Of Spending Money
Everyone got their own rules for spending money. What's considered a "waste of money" to you may be "money well spent" for others.
Some people scrimp and save for the entire year, only to spend it all on a extravagant vacation.
Some people change their phones every 6 months.
Some women spend thousands of dollars on bags; Some men spend thousands of dollars on IT gadgets.
Some people find to justifiable to splurge hundreds of dollars on a earphone. Others are fine with $10 ones.
Some think spending 90K on a piece of paper is worth it.
Bottom line is, how you wanna spend your money is your business.
Everybody got their own hobbies and interests, and things which they find worthy to spend on.
It's not really for you to judge how another person spend their money. Feel free to spend YOUR OWN money however you like it.
...
The issue comes when your spending habits "implicates" another person.
If you have to get money from your parents after you become "independent". If you have to cut back on your children expenses or starve them. If you have to borrow from your friends and relatives.
Then it becomes a big no no.
Please at least be responsible to the people around you, and to yourself.
Some people scrimp and save for the entire year, only to spend it all on a extravagant vacation.
Some people change their phones every 6 months.
Some women spend thousands of dollars on bags; Some men spend thousands of dollars on IT gadgets.
Some people find to justifiable to splurge hundreds of dollars on a earphone. Others are fine with $10 ones.
Some think spending 90K on a piece of paper is worth it.
Bottom line is, how you wanna spend your money is your business.
Everybody got their own hobbies and interests, and things which they find worthy to spend on.
It's not really for you to judge how another person spend their money. Feel free to spend YOUR OWN money however you like it.
...
The issue comes when your spending habits "implicates" another person.
If you have to get money from your parents after you become "independent". If you have to cut back on your children expenses or starve them. If you have to borrow from your friends and relatives.
Then it becomes a big no no.
Please at least be responsible to the people around you, and to yourself.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Dell 2713HM Monitor!
First Hoot of 2013!!!
Been using it for less than half a day... but already feel damn shiok!
This is probably one purchase I won't regret.
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