Saturday, October 27, 2007
6:34 PM
The Paradox of Our Age We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion; big men and small character; steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce; fancier houses but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember to say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember to say "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
By Dr. Bob Moorehead
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, yet more problems; more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
Friday, October 12, 2007
4:41 PM
this summer was probably the longest time i have ever left london. i have already suffered from temporary pin blocks twice. and im falling sick. boo. i hope its just the sudden change of climate and that i would recover asap. i sound like a toad now. yikes.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
5:41 AM
why does the grass always seems greener on the other side?
that's because we are not focusing on what we already have.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
5:53 PM
im quite sian diao that the syllabus of public econs changed, which means that the text that i've bought earlier is no longer the main text. argh.
Sunday, October 07, 2007
10:56 PM
I have wanted to enjoy my sunday brunch while watching arsenal vs sunderland live on tv today. To my horror, sky sports wasnt showing it and my subscription plan doesnt come with the sentena sports channel that was showing the match. sighs.
On the bright side, I can actually hear the roars of the arsenal crowd from my place! I didnt have to check the scores online to know that arsenal have scored. if only sky sports was showing the match live =( I can't wait for major home games to come!
Nobody knows where they might end up
Thursday, October 04, 2007
3:47 PM
i've been waking up at 6am for the past 2 days. i can wait to get rid of the jet lag.