Thursday, March 31, 2005
THE INTERVIEW WITH GOD
the poem:
I dreamed I had an interview with God.
“So you would like to interview me?” God asked.
“If you have the time” I said.
God smiled. “My time is eternity.”
“What questions do you have in mind for me?”
“What surprises you most about humankind?”
God answered...
“That they get bored with childhood,
they rush to grow up, and then
long to be children again.”
“That they lose their health to make money...
and then lose their money to restore their health.”
“That by thinking anxiously about the future,
they forget the present,
such that they live in neither
the present nor the future.”
"That they live as if they will never die,
and die as though they had never lived.”
God’s hand took mine
and we were silent for a while.
And then I asked...
“As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons
you want your children to learn?”
“To learn they cannot make anyone
love them. All they can do
is let themselves be loved.”
“To learn that it is not good
to compare themselves to others.”
“To learn to forgive
by practicing forgiveness.”
“To learn that it only takes a few seconds
to open profound wounds in those they love,
and it can take many years to heal them.”
“To learn that a rich person
is not one who has the most,
but is one who needs the least.”
“To learn that there are people
who love them dearly,
but simply have not yet learned
how to express or show their feelings.”
“To learn that two people can
look at the same thing
and see it differently.”
“To learn that it is not enough that they
forgive one another, but they must also forgive themselves.”
"Thank you for your time," I said humbly.
"Is there anything else
you would like your children to know?"
God smiled and said,
“Just know that I am here... always.”
-author unknown
View Presentation: http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Ipoh Chinese Courtyard House.
The Tapah Lims is planning to build a New Family Home
before the next Chinese New Year in Ipoh, Perak.
The idea to design and build the Chinese styled
courtyard house was mooted during the last festival.
The Family Home will have eight rooms to house
the eight Children (6 brothers + 2 sisters) of the Late
Mr. Lim Cheng Chye and Madam Chiang Geok Ngor
of Tapah, Perak!
before the next Chinese New Year in Ipoh, Perak.
The idea to design and build the Chinese styled
courtyard house was mooted during the last festival.
The Family Home will have eight rooms to house
the eight Children (6 brothers + 2 sisters) of the Late
Mr. Lim Cheng Chye and Madam Chiang Geok Ngor
of Tapah, Perak!
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Old Age!
A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy:
"So I hear you're getting Married?"
"Yep!"
"Do I know her?"
"Nope!"
"This woman, is she good looking?"
"Not really."
"Is she a good cook?"
"Naw, she can't cook too well."
"Does she have lots of money?"
"Nope! Poor as a church mouse."
"Well then, is she good in bed?"
"I don't know."
"Why in the world do you want to marry her then?"
"Because she can still drive!"
***
Three old guys are out walking.
First one says, "Windy, isn't it?"
Second one says, "No, its Thursday!"
Third one says, "So am I. Let's go get a beer."
***
A man was telling his neighbor,
"I just bought a new hearing aid.
It cost me four thousand dollars,
but it's state of the art. It's perfect."
"Really," answered the neighbor. "What kind is it?"
"Twelve thirty."
***
Morris, an 82 year-old man,
went to the doctor to get a physical.
A few days later the doctor saw Morris
walking down the street with a gorgeous
young woman on his arm.
A couple of days later the doctor spoke to Morris
and said, "You're really doing great, aren't you?"
Morris replied, "Just doing what you said,
Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.'"
The doctor said, "I didn't say that.
I said, 'You've got a heart murmur. Be careful.'"
***
A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor
and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool.
After catching his breath he ordered a banana split.
The waitress asked kindly, "Crushed nuts?"
"No," he replied, "arthritis."
***
"So I hear you're getting Married?"
"Yep!"
"Do I know her?"
"Nope!"
"This woman, is she good looking?"
"Not really."
"Is she a good cook?"
"Naw, she can't cook too well."
"Does she have lots of money?"
"Nope! Poor as a church mouse."
"Well then, is she good in bed?"
"I don't know."
"Why in the world do you want to marry her then?"
"Because she can still drive!"
***
Three old guys are out walking.
First one says, "Windy, isn't it?"
Second one says, "No, its Thursday!"
Third one says, "So am I. Let's go get a beer."
***
A man was telling his neighbor,
"I just bought a new hearing aid.
It cost me four thousand dollars,
but it's state of the art. It's perfect."
"Really," answered the neighbor. "What kind is it?"
"Twelve thirty."
***
Morris, an 82 year-old man,
went to the doctor to get a physical.
A few days later the doctor saw Morris
walking down the street with a gorgeous
young woman on his arm.
A couple of days later the doctor spoke to Morris
and said, "You're really doing great, aren't you?"
Morris replied, "Just doing what you said,
Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.'"
The doctor said, "I didn't say that.
I said, 'You've got a heart murmur. Be careful.'"
***
A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor
and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool.
After catching his breath he ordered a banana split.
The waitress asked kindly, "Crushed nuts?"
"No," he replied, "arthritis."
***
THIS IS HILARIOUS!
A man takes the day off work and decides to go out golfing.
He is on the second hole when he notices a frog
sitting next to the green.
He thinks nothing of it and is about to shoot
when he hears, Ribbit 9 Iron."
The man looks around and doesn't see anyone.
Again, he hears, "Ribbit 9 Iron."
He looks at the frog and decides to prove the frog wrong, puts the club away, and grabs a 9 iron.
Boom! He hits it 10 inches from the cup. He is shocked.
He says to the frog, "Wow that's amazing.
You must be a lucky frog, eh?
The frog replies, "Ribbit Lucky frog."
The man decides to take the frog with him to the next hole.
"What do you think frog?" the man asks.
"Ribbit 3 wood."
The guy takes out a 3 wood and, Boom! Hole in one.
The man is befuddled and doesn't know what to say.
By the end of the day, the man golfed the best game
of golf in his life and asks the frog, "OK where to next?"
The frog replies, "Ribbit Las Vegas.
"They go to Las Vegas and the guy says,
"OK frog, now what?"
The frog says, "Ribbit Roulette."
Upon approaching the roulette table,
The man asks, "What do you think I should bet?"
The frog replies, "Ribbit $3000, black 6."
Now, this is a million-to-one shot to win,
but after the golf game the man figures what the heck.
Boom! Tons of cash comes sliding back across the table.
The man takes his winnings and buys the best room
in the hotel. He sits the frog down and says,
"Frog, I don't know how to repay you.
You've won me all this money and I am forever grateful."
The frog replies, "Ribbit Kiss Me."
He figures why not, since after all the frog did for him,
he deserves it.
With a kiss, the frog turns into a gorgeous 15-year-old girl.
"And that, your honor, is how the girl ended up in my room.
So help me God or my name is not William Jefferson Clinton."
He is on the second hole when he notices a frog
sitting next to the green.
He thinks nothing of it and is about to shoot
when he hears, Ribbit 9 Iron."
The man looks around and doesn't see anyone.
Again, he hears, "Ribbit 9 Iron."
He looks at the frog and decides to prove the frog wrong, puts the club away, and grabs a 9 iron.
Boom! He hits it 10 inches from the cup. He is shocked.
He says to the frog, "Wow that's amazing.
You must be a lucky frog, eh?
The frog replies, "Ribbit Lucky frog."
The man decides to take the frog with him to the next hole.
"What do you think frog?" the man asks.
"Ribbit 3 wood."
The guy takes out a 3 wood and, Boom! Hole in one.
The man is befuddled and doesn't know what to say.
By the end of the day, the man golfed the best game
of golf in his life and asks the frog, "OK where to next?"
The frog replies, "Ribbit Las Vegas.
"They go to Las Vegas and the guy says,
"OK frog, now what?"
The frog says, "Ribbit Roulette."
Upon approaching the roulette table,
The man asks, "What do you think I should bet?"
The frog replies, "Ribbit $3000, black 6."
Now, this is a million-to-one shot to win,
but after the golf game the man figures what the heck.
Boom! Tons of cash comes sliding back across the table.
The man takes his winnings and buys the best room
in the hotel. He sits the frog down and says,
"Frog, I don't know how to repay you.
You've won me all this money and I am forever grateful."
The frog replies, "Ribbit Kiss Me."
He figures why not, since after all the frog did for him,
he deserves it.
With a kiss, the frog turns into a gorgeous 15-year-old girl.
"And that, your honor, is how the girl ended up in my room.
So help me God or my name is not William Jefferson Clinton."
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Population of the Earth!
If we reduce the population of the Earth to a small
town with 100 people and keep the proportions,
it will look like this:
57 Asians
21 Europeans
14 Americans(northern and southern)
8 Africans
52 women
48 men
70 coloured-skins
30 caucasians
6 people would own 59% of the whole world wealth and all of them will be from the United States of America
80 would have bad living conditions
70 will be uneducated
50 will be underfed
1 would die
2 would be born
1 will have a computer
1 (only one) will have higher education
If you look at the world from this point of view,
you will see how there is a big need of solidarity, understanding, patience and education.
Also think about the following:-
If this morning you've woke up healthy,
you are happier then 1 million people
that will not survive next week.
If you never suffered a war,
the loneliness of the jail cell,
the agony of torture, or hunger,
you are happier than 500 million people in the world.
If you can enter into a church (mosque)
without fear of jail or death, you are happier
than 3 million people in the world.
If there is food in your fridge,
you have shoes and clothes,
you have bed and a roof,
you are richer than 75% of the people in the world.
If you have a bank account, money in your wallet
and some coins in the money-box,
you belong to the 8% of the people on the world,
which are well-to-do.
If you read this you are three times more blessed because:
1. somebody just thought of you.
2. you don't belong to the 200 million people that cannot read.
3. and... you have a computer!
As somebody once said:
- work, as if you don't need money,
- love, as if nobody had ever hurt you,
- dance, as if nobody can see you,
- sing, as if nobody can hear you,
- live, as if the Earth was a heaven.
town with 100 people and keep the proportions,
it will look like this:
57 Asians
21 Europeans
14 Americans(northern and southern)
8 Africans
52 women
48 men
70 coloured-skins
30 caucasians
6 people would own 59% of the whole world wealth and all of them will be from the United States of America
80 would have bad living conditions
70 will be uneducated
50 will be underfed
1 would die
2 would be born
1 will have a computer
1 (only one) will have higher education
If you look at the world from this point of view,
you will see how there is a big need of solidarity, understanding, patience and education.
Also think about the following:-
If this morning you've woke up healthy,
you are happier then 1 million people
that will not survive next week.
If you never suffered a war,
the loneliness of the jail cell,
the agony of torture, or hunger,
you are happier than 500 million people in the world.
If you can enter into a church (mosque)
without fear of jail or death, you are happier
than 3 million people in the world.
If there is food in your fridge,
you have shoes and clothes,
you have bed and a roof,
you are richer than 75% of the people in the world.
If you have a bank account, money in your wallet
and some coins in the money-box,
you belong to the 8% of the people on the world,
which are well-to-do.
If you read this you are three times more blessed because:
1. somebody just thought of you.
2. you don't belong to the 200 million people that cannot read.
3. and... you have a computer!
As somebody once said:
- work, as if you don't need money,
- love, as if nobody had ever hurt you,
- dance, as if nobody can see you,
- sing, as if nobody can hear you,
- live, as if the Earth was a heaven.
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Heathy Eating!
Just eat everything but in moderation.
Can't eat Beef.....Mad cow
Can't eat chicken......bird flu
Can't eat eggs.....Salmonella
Can't eat pork.....fears that bird flu will infect piggies
Can't eat fish.....heavy metals in the waters has poisoned their meat
Can't eat fruits and veggies.....insecticides and herbicides
Hmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I believe that leaves Chocolate!!!!!!!!
Remember.....
"STRESSED" spelled backwards is "DESSERTS"
Can't eat Beef.....Mad cow
Can't eat chicken......bird flu
Can't eat eggs.....Salmonella
Can't eat pork.....fears that bird flu will infect piggies
Can't eat fish.....heavy metals in the waters has poisoned their meat
Can't eat fruits and veggies.....insecticides and herbicides
Hmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I believe that leaves Chocolate!!!!!!!!
Remember.....
"STRESSED" spelled backwards is "DESSERTS"
Friday, March 25, 2005
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Some Good Advice
Sometimes we just need to remember what
the 12 Rules of Life really are:
1. Never give yourself a haircut after three margaritas.
2. You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40.
If it moves and shouldn't, use the tape.
3. The five most essential words for a healthy,
vital relationship are "I apologize" and "you are right."
4. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
(love this one!)
5. Never pass up an opportunity to pee.
6. If he/she says that you are too good for him/her
- believe them.
7. Learn to pick your battles; ask yourself,
"Will this matter one year from now?
How about one month? One week? One day?"
8. When you make a mistake, make amends immediately.
It's easier to eat crow while it's still warm.
9. If you woke up breathing, congratulations!
You have another chance!
10. Living well really is the best revenge.
Being miserable because of a bad or former
relationship just might mean that the other person
was right about you.
11. Work is good, but it's not that important.
Money is nice, but you can't take it with you.
Statistics show most people don't live to spend
all they saved; some die even before they retire.
Anything we have isn't really ours;
it was given to us by God;
He is just letting us borrow it while we're here...
even our kids. So enjoy it while you have it.
12. And finally... Be really good to your family
and/or friends. You never know when you are going
to need them to empty your bedpan.
Life is really so simple!
the 12 Rules of Life really are:
1. Never give yourself a haircut after three margaritas.
2. You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40.
If it moves and shouldn't, use the tape.
3. The five most essential words for a healthy,
vital relationship are "I apologize" and "you are right."
4. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
(love this one!)
5. Never pass up an opportunity to pee.
6. If he/she says that you are too good for him/her
- believe them.
7. Learn to pick your battles; ask yourself,
"Will this matter one year from now?
How about one month? One week? One day?"
8. When you make a mistake, make amends immediately.
It's easier to eat crow while it's still warm.
9. If you woke up breathing, congratulations!
You have another chance!
10. Living well really is the best revenge.
Being miserable because of a bad or former
relationship just might mean that the other person
was right about you.
11. Work is good, but it's not that important.
Money is nice, but you can't take it with you.
Statistics show most people don't live to spend
all they saved; some die even before they retire.
Anything we have isn't really ours;
it was given to us by God;
He is just letting us borrow it while we're here...
even our kids. So enjoy it while you have it.
12. And finally... Be really good to your family
and/or friends. You never know when you are going
to need them to empty your bedpan.
Life is really so simple!
Think Out of the Box!
Imagine this ...
You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night,
it's raining heavily, when suddenly you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for a bus:
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer a ride to,
knowing very well that there could only be one
passenger in your car?
Think before you continue...
This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once
actually used as part of job application.
* You could pick up the old lady,
because she is going to die,
and thus you should save her first;
* or you could take the old friend because
he once saved your life,
and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back.
* However, you may never be able to find
your perfect mate again.
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants)
had no trouble coming up with his answer.
He simply answered:
"I would give the car keys to my Old friend and
let him take the lady to the hospital.
I would stay behind and wait for the bus
with the partner of my dreams."
Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up
our stubborn thought limitations.
Never forget to "Think Out of the Box."
You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night,
it's raining heavily, when suddenly you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for a bus:
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer a ride to,
knowing very well that there could only be one
passenger in your car?
Think before you continue...
This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once
actually used as part of job application.
* You could pick up the old lady,
because she is going to die,
and thus you should save her first;
* or you could take the old friend because
he once saved your life,
and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back.
* However, you may never be able to find
your perfect mate again.
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants)
had no trouble coming up with his answer.
He simply answered:
"I would give the car keys to my Old friend and
let him take the lady to the hospital.
I would stay behind and wait for the bus
with the partner of my dreams."
Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up
our stubborn thought limitations.
Never forget to "Think Out of the Box."
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Saturday, March 19, 2005
"The Desiderata of Happiness."
Desiderata... The poem by Max Ehrmann
was written in the 1927.
GO placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
* As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.
* Avoid loud aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
* If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter, for always there
will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
* Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
* Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trikcery.
But let tis not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
* Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
* Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you
in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
* Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
* You are a child of the universe no less than
the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
* And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you you conceive Him to be.
* And whatever your labours and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
* With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
***
"Desiderata" means
"features or characteristics deemed as essential to ...";
hence one may say the desiderata of happiness may
consist of, among others, good health,
a balanced education, a professional job,
lots of money to spare after the essentials for daily living,
or even a carefree vagabond lifestyle ... to each his/her own!
was written in the 1927.
GO placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
* As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.
* Avoid loud aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
* If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter, for always there
will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
* Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
* Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trikcery.
But let tis not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
* Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
* Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you
in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
* Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
* You are a child of the universe no less than
the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
* And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you you conceive Him to be.
* And whatever your labours and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
* With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
***
"Desiderata" means
"features or characteristics deemed as essential to ...";
hence one may say the desiderata of happiness may
consist of, among others, good health,
a balanced education, a professional job,
lots of money to spare after the essentials for daily living,
or even a carefree vagabond lifestyle ... to each his/her own!
Thursday, March 17, 2005
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