Have you ever felt frustrated in choosing your ringtone?
You have the perfect song but due to the limited tools to edit the song, you have no choice but to stick with the entire song. Instead of ringing from the chorus, it will ring from the beginning. When people call you, you will always listen to the part that you don't really fancy but that's the best you could do.
Did that happen to you? It did to me.
Then, Google arrived and I managed to find free audio editing software. A few of them were only free for a while and the process was quite tedious. But I used it anyway because I loved the song so much. Guess what? Technology is moving so fast that, seriously, who can keep up with all these? With the convenience in creating apps nowadays, there's even ringtone apps to help you do this with a few clicks only! Who said life doesn't get better? Haha. In this sense, it does.
But even with the technology, sometimes, I am still lazy to do it. Ultimately, they are just ring tones ... something fancy, not necessity. And, lucky me, my favourite ringtone - What a Wonderful World (by Louis Armstrong) doesn't require any tweaking. How about yours? :)
Thursday, April 26, 2012
24 Hour Caskets
The title above is not a metaphor to something deep. It is literally what it means - 24 Hour Caskets. Even casket sales have taken into the virtual world and I simply can't believe it. Wow! Well, this is not McD Delivery hence it wouldn't be delivered within 30-90 minutes but from the website it's stated that they are able to deliver within 6-8 hours if transported by plane. Of course, this is only valid for locations in the USA. But still, it's amazing. Business is changing and either you keep up or you will be left behind, literally.
When it comes to this slightly morbid but important industry, do you know even that Federal Trade Commission who protects the American consumers' interest actually have a kind of funeral advice for people who are "shopping" for funeral services? This guide will assist the consumer in making better decisions such as choosing what kind of funeral is suitable, should it be cremated or buried, what you are legally required to buy, and ultimately how much all these will cost you.
Death is not a glamorous thing. But when the time really comes, there are so many earthly decisions that still need to be made. Sometimes without a concrete plan, it may leave the family in confusion and shambles, as they need to mourn but still need to be strong enough to handle all the practical matters. Guess soon or later we do need to face this matter, don't we? But for now, let's just enjoy every breath we take, we really never know when we may just need to call for McCasket one day. Happy living!
When it comes to this slightly morbid but important industry, do you know even that Federal Trade Commission who protects the American consumers' interest actually have a kind of funeral advice for people who are "shopping" for funeral services? This guide will assist the consumer in making better decisions such as choosing what kind of funeral is suitable, should it be cremated or buried, what you are legally required to buy, and ultimately how much all these will cost you.
Death is not a glamorous thing. But when the time really comes, there are so many earthly decisions that still need to be made. Sometimes without a concrete plan, it may leave the family in confusion and shambles, as they need to mourn but still need to be strong enough to handle all the practical matters. Guess soon or later we do need to face this matter, don't we? But for now, let's just enjoy every breath we take, we really never know when we may just need to call for McCasket one day. Happy living!
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Come On! You Are More than Enough!
Hello readers.
How are you doing? How has your week been?
My life has taken for a great spin especially in the last 4 weeks. For those of you who are really close to me have witnessed very clearly that my life is changing so rapidly and I haven't had the chance to stop and reflect and dissect it like a surgeon. I don't have the time to stop yet, may be next week. The torrent has been pretty rapid.
Just this week alone, I have been meeting different people every single day. Some in a big group, some I was fortunate enough to simply have the one-on-one quality time. No matter what mode it was, I was always having a blast and at every passing moments, I am grateful.
What I notice from all my encounters with people from all walks of life, putting aside their material accomplishments, putting aside their gender and status. They are really all the same. One common thread I could discern from most of them, especially if they have some kind of discontent, it tends to be caused by either:
- Their insecurity
- Their belief that they are not enough
I used to be like that. I think part of me also still feel like that, at times. But I get better as my awareness is heightened. Then again, I wonder who don't? I don't think any of us are born to feel secure all the time. I grew up being compared to my cousins, friends, etc. No wonder feeling "not enough" has been an integral part of my life. But thank God I am able to move past that. It hasn't been an easy process because imagine being "brain washed" that the ones outside you are always better.
"She has better grades, why can't you?"
"The son of who and who has better career, you know?"
"Wow, that person is so talented and she started the same time as you."
"Yeah, they are of the same age as us, but look how far they have gone."
Those are just a few lines that I grew up listening to not only from my parents, relatives, and friends but worst of all ... from my own head! The later is the most poisonous and speaks the loudest. Finally, this is the year that I managed to find the volume button and slowly tweaking its volume as I move along in life. It's not an instant process but it has been a worthwhile one. Slowly, slowly, the only story that is loud enough in my head now has always been - I am more than enough. I am really blessed. I am awesome. I am Titanium.
Hence, when I met all the faces who were sitting right in front of me, sometimes I really hope they could see how awesome they really are too. I really feel like giving them a big hug and say - you are more than enough. You are beautiful the way you are. If you can't see it now, it's okay, eventually you will.
I really believe no matter what shitty situations you think you are in at the moment, you still have one thing that you are in control to not let it seems shitty at all. And that one thing should be your self image. You have to protect it and don't let what others say/think affects you. You should also protect it from your own nasty voice that say you are not good enough. Tell yourself, you are awesome now and you are also in the process to be more awesome. Tell yourself that everyday, plant the seed of self love and self appreciation. When the time is right, the fruit will ripe, you will see yourself blossoming into what you are meant to be.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Retiring to Florida
Guest post written by Mikel Trevino
I never thought I would live in a beach town in Florida. I never wanted to. Florida is one of those states that I love to visit because I love to watch the ocean swell and fall, walk and run on the beach, feel the warm sea breezes, listen to the waves lap on the shore, and absorb the sun. I have always thought living there would cause me to take for granted those fabulous feelings I get when we vacation there. And, I know that sand would become a part of life – in my car and house all the time. So when my husband suggested we move to St. Petersburg, I was a little shocked. We love that city! Our daughter lives there and we visit a lot. She was excited when I told her we were coming to look at homes. I asked her aboutTVByDirectwhen we were discussing moving preparations. Some things I do not want to change! I am sure I will become use to the sand and will love looking at the beautiful water every day!
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Marvel’s The Avengers
Finally another heroic movie that's worth waiting for. I was just telling my friend about this movie and about who is my favourite Avengers superhero and now I have the chance to blog about it too.
Honestly, I am not familiar with all the characters but I know clearly who's my one and only favourite, Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark - Iron Man. He is the billionaire playboy, entrepreneur and an engineer and he has the look not just mere brainiac. However, to me, the most impressive thing in the first movie of Iron Man was his classy abode! Check it out below. He's truly a hero with great taste.
Albeit his unpleasant attitude may irk you sometimes, but his bad boy charm covers his flaws easily. Casting Robert Downey, Jr. for the role has proven to be one of the best decision ever. Tapping to his own turbulent life, Downey has definitely embraced the role as authentically as possible.
How about you? Who's your favourite one in The Avengers?
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Saturday, April 7, 2012
Do You Really Love Surprises?
A friend of mine shared a quote on Facebook on Thursday that says - Sometimes, rejection is God's protection. I gave it a very deep thought but at that point of time, I couldn't really relate with it yet. But those words reminded me of something that I watched recently.
Anthony Robbins (one of the world most influential motivational speaker) asked his audience once whether they love surprises. Most of them said yes. He then said that's not true and they are bunch of liars. He then elaborated that you only love the surprises that you want. Those surprises that you don't want, you call them problems.
Think about how true it is. I started to reflect and I can really relate to it. I used to be pretty anal in terms of planning stuff. I need to be certain most of the time. But recently, things have changed pretty drastically. It's not that I don't plan anymore. I still do. But I live life embracing changes and surprises. Good or bad. When things don't go as planned, at that moment, one may feel agitated due to the attachment to the plans. That's normal as we tend to have a very myopic view when we are served with changes on the platter. But once you see the big picture, once you just trust the flow of life, like what I have been experiencing lately, the experience ALWAYS turns out for the better. Since then, I am a strong embracer of change and surprises. I simply trust life knows better than I do as life is governed by something bigger than myself.
Funny enough, on the same day I chanced upon my friend's quote, life let me experienced minor rejection, which I took it with a sigh of relief. I got it now, what God's protection through rejection mean. I understand now, how life will always want the best for your if you can only trust it. This doesn't mean you don't try and strive anymore. You should actually do more, try more, get rejected more as that's how one really grows. That's how one really experiences life to the fullest. As life is a flow of chances and experiences, don't resist it. Like the rivers, in the end we will flow to the sea. Dory in Finding Nemo gave the best advice - Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim.
Anthony Robbins (one of the world most influential motivational speaker) asked his audience once whether they love surprises. Most of them said yes. He then said that's not true and they are bunch of liars. He then elaborated that you only love the surprises that you want. Those surprises that you don't want, you call them problems.
Think about how true it is. I started to reflect and I can really relate to it. I used to be pretty anal in terms of planning stuff. I need to be certain most of the time. But recently, things have changed pretty drastically. It's not that I don't plan anymore. I still do. But I live life embracing changes and surprises. Good or bad. When things don't go as planned, at that moment, one may feel agitated due to the attachment to the plans. That's normal as we tend to have a very myopic view when we are served with changes on the platter. But once you see the big picture, once you just trust the flow of life, like what I have been experiencing lately, the experience ALWAYS turns out for the better. Since then, I am a strong embracer of change and surprises. I simply trust life knows better than I do as life is governed by something bigger than myself.
Nothing is secure. That is my message. Nothing can be secure, because a secure life will be worse than death. Nothing is certain. Life is full of uncertainties, full of surprises -- that is its beauty! You can never come to a moment when you can say, "Now I am certain." When you say you are certain, you simply declare your death, you have committed suicide. - Osho
Funny enough, on the same day I chanced upon my friend's quote, life let me experienced minor rejection, which I took it with a sigh of relief. I got it now, what God's protection through rejection mean. I understand now, how life will always want the best for your if you can only trust it. This doesn't mean you don't try and strive anymore. You should actually do more, try more, get rejected more as that's how one really grows. That's how one really experiences life to the fullest. As life is a flow of chances and experiences, don't resist it. Like the rivers, in the end we will flow to the sea. Dory in Finding Nemo gave the best advice - Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Detox
Detox programs! I believe you must have heard a lot of such things being advertised everywhere. Sometimes I wonder if they really work. Detoxification is the process of removing of toxic substances from our body. For our bodies, there are tons of ways to detox. I haven’t really tried any yet as I’m too lazy or just not disciplined enough to do it. I wonder fasting is considered one way to detox too. Hmm … However speaking of emotional and mental detox, I have been pretty good at it. I think, especially in the area of removing people who are really very toxic to your souls.
Don’t you just have those people who sap away all your energy and creative juices and yet you don’t know why you still bother to linger on to them until you are slowly dried up. I believe one must be aware when such toxic presences appear in your life. Don’t take them too lightly. One really needs to purge them away in order to stay mentally and emotionally sane. At first it may be very difficult to let go, but after a while you will feel refreshed and renewed.
How about you? Do you detox physically and emotionally on regular basis? After gulping some fast food last night, I am seriously contemplating to do some detoxing to my body. But seriously, Singapore has too much great food. I will just have the detox in my mind for now. :p
Don’t you just have those people who sap away all your energy and creative juices and yet you don’t know why you still bother to linger on to them until you are slowly dried up. I believe one must be aware when such toxic presences appear in your life. Don’t take them too lightly. One really needs to purge them away in order to stay mentally and emotionally sane. At first it may be very difficult to let go, but after a while you will feel refreshed and renewed.
How about you? Do you detox physically and emotionally on regular basis? After gulping some fast food last night, I am seriously contemplating to do some detoxing to my body. But seriously, Singapore has too much great food. I will just have the detox in my mind for now. :p
The Power of Logo
We are surrounded by so many logos. Some are so successful that when you see them, you know what they represent. You know their stories, their advertisements, their slogan and most importantly you may just support their products because the logos are cool. Then there are those which are so unsuccessful and complicated that they become forgettable. Some were too old that the companies need to renew their image and create a new one. For the last one, I remember strongly for one Indonesian company, very big oil firm called Pertamina. I grew up with their old logo until the day I left for Singapore in 1998.
Then only in 2011 when I went back I noticed they have refreshed their logo. Wow … really different image it portrays!
The process of logo design may make or break one’s business. Hence, the role of the logo designer is so important. But like everything it’s a two-way process. If the customer doesn’t know what they want, the designer can’t deliver a good job either. But if the customer knows what they want too clearly that they are not flexible for changes, the logo may turn out to be a flop too.
What do you think is the most successful logo on earth? To me it will be Nike. It represents an attitude. Though I guess they are slowly losing out to Adidas but as a logo, they represents stronger image.
Oh, wait a minute. How can I forget the most successful and life changing logo ever … the company that challenges everyone to Think Different! Never underestimate the power of a logo. What started out on someone's sketch book may one day be found in every household.
Then only in 2011 when I went back I noticed they have refreshed their logo. Wow … really different image it portrays!
The process of logo design may make or break one’s business. Hence, the role of the logo designer is so important. But like everything it’s a two-way process. If the customer doesn’t know what they want, the designer can’t deliver a good job either. But if the customer knows what they want too clearly that they are not flexible for changes, the logo may turn out to be a flop too.
What do you think is the most successful logo on earth? To me it will be Nike. It represents an attitude. Though I guess they are slowly losing out to Adidas but as a logo, they represents stronger image.
Oh, wait a minute. How can I forget the most successful and life changing logo ever … the company that challenges everyone to Think Different! Never underestimate the power of a logo. What started out on someone's sketch book may one day be found in every household.
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