Friday, December 4, 2009

Thank GOD It's Friday.....

The week has been great. Work was fun and exciting. Met quite a few new faces and also old friends from primary and high school. Stayed away from trouble and drama's. Today has been quite relaxing. Did my year end review with the boss and scored a "Exceeds Expectation" scoring percentage which means, higher pay and bigger bonus hopefully :)
My friend is getting married tomorrow to his 9 year girlfriend - some of us can't even go through 6 months in a relationship - my hat's off to him.
Tomorrow night, is a night to party and meet more people. Hey, when you're single, you're ready to mingle.
So, the choices are - Velvet, Quattro, 789, 21 or Roots - don't know yet but need to make sure there are lots of girls. Living up to my expectations of being someone hard to trust :P
Signing off - Hemanth's left the building for the weekend!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

A Brand New Start

So, for all those who have been a part of what has been going on in my life, thanks for being there and thanks for listening to all my complaining, moody face, mood swings, etc. I'm out and am out of it!
Life is actually pretty good. I've got so much more to be thankful for than just one "variable" in my life but then again, life is a variable isn't it.
Well, I sold my car - that's right people - the BMW Coupe is officially sold and it leaves my hand on week of Dec 14th. It would be sad to see her go but she is going to a better place. I'm moving on now and am thinking if I should get a 2009 BMW which will be a 4-door car but a 325i sport model or should I just go for a 2004 BMW M3 SMG II which is a 2-door convertible - oooooo!!!!!!! Hard choice - hard choice. I guess my requirement would be to get a "chick magnet" - why not - I am single and ready to mingle.




Work and career is fantastic. It has a direction and it's being steered by professional and supported by the people that TRULY love me for me and would never leave my side.
I have my own place and I own it and it's in a nice neighbourhood. I've got good friends who are also quality friends.
Life is good! Why should I complain! Those who matter, are still around. Those who don't matter - who are they again??? Hahahaha!

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Moving On - The Scar Shall Remain

I think the hardest part in life is "letting go"! Whether its about letting go of something or someone - it's always the hardest part. I've had my share of letting go - some not by choice and some because it was the right thing to do. Funny part of letting go when it's the right thing to do is that, at least at that point, people were not completely hurt because reality kicks in and you know that to hurt now is better than to hurt deeper later.
The hardest part comes when the hurt is thrown at you at a level where breathing becomes difficult. See, in my entire life, I've lived a life where the line between a dream and reality was very clearly defined. I've always played by the rules and never did live life on the edge. Every choice that I made were safe and well calculated. I guess for me it was more security than anything else. Knowing exactly what tomorrow has in store keeps me secured. That's just me. Even when it came to love, I have been safe because I know my threshold of emotional torture. But somehow I keep getting into emotional mess. It's as though life has a radar on me to constantly mess me up when I least expect it.
I was judged too quickly! Rather, I was judged so quickly that Flash Gordan seemed slow. I thought that I've had the worse hurt in my life when I got cheated on before but this tops the chart. I was given the whole dialogue of how this isn't my fault and that I deserve better and that I should go out there and find that person that deserves me. I mean - who says these things anymore?
Gut feeling - that is another element - I know people say go with your gut feeling and you will never go wrong. Haha!! What about when it failed you twice and still you listen to it?? Stupidity or ignorance? Leave it up to you to decide.
Maybe my friends were right - there is someone else in the picture. Someone better, more successful and better looking - after all, I'm just a regular Joe - been one all along right. At least have the courage to stand up to it.
The scar shall remain. I got the closure I needed. "I know for a fact that our paths will never cross again" - clear enough for even a fool to understand. I mean, how can someone say that "We compliment each other, make a good partnership, never really did fight or argue" and yet still say that they don't have a connection? Again, what planet is this happening on? It's definitely not earth coz I would like to think that we on earth have a heart and brain to compliment what the heart says.
I don't know how else to make someone understand that self-made sacrifices are not something that you were forced to do - which part of "self-made" wasn't clear.
I don't know how to make someone understand that the past is something you cherish and take it as a life lesson to only make the future better.
I don't know how to make someone understand that the past is the past and that there is a reason why people from your past don't make it to your future.
I've given up trying to make people understand. At this point, all I feel is that I haven't lost much. Really, think about it - you really can't loose something that you never really did have to start with right! It's their loss!
Your life could have been different! Your life could have been better! You would have finally had something honest in your life! Something true! Something magical! Something faithful! SOMETHING THAT DOESN"T CHEAT ON YOUR THROUGHOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP!!!
I guess having something meaningful in your life isn't something you need. I guess some people prefer to be in a relationship where lying, cheating and deception is part of their life. Their choice but that's not how I operate.
I actually feel sorry for them. I hope they wake up for their sake and not be selfish and think about the people around them and how much hurt they bring to them.
You know what they say about people who don't appreciate a good thing in life - that they will end up in something that they think is perfect for them but only to find out that depression and getting emotionally hurt is part of their life now and there is nothing they can do about it. I seriously hope that you wake up!
Good Luck - Good Night!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

ME

I sum up this whole thing under one umbrella:

"I MEANT NOTHING, I'M WORTH NOTHING, I WASN'T SPECIAL, I'M EASILY FORGOTTEN, I'M MERELY GARBAGE, I'M NOT WORTH THE EFFORT!"

Ladies & gentleman - thank you for making me feel good. This is one experience I never want to have repeated again - EVER!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Pull The Brakes

It was a regular day yesterday - it certainly was. Started at 8am and ended unexpectedly at 6pm. Not that it was intentionally done but it just happened. The phrase - "When It Rain It Pours" - fitted me so well yesterday. The well prepared presentation went absolutely the opposite direction, the well planned visits become a complete disaster, the well paved path to success suddenly become a rally course with road-blocks and to top it all, when I turned for comfort, it was a hard fall as there was no one to catch.
What takes the top spot it loneliness right now. It's true what people say about the world and life - you never know what you got until you loose it. You never know how good you had it until you dont anymore.
I think it's time to quit - drop it all, take a hike, long walk down a short alley, away from life, in full denial and just get lost anywhere. Is this all worth the effort?
The pain in my feet is back and it's killing me but not as bad as my other friend-darkness. The piercing pain in the chest has now been recently promoted from an acquaintance to possibly my best friend. The professionals told me that it's worrying and that it's all in my head. Is it stress related or lifestyle related - I doubt it's neither. Nothing much to stress about at work. Lifestyle isn't all that exciting anymore since I've decided space myself away from a high octane lifestyle. Whatever the reason may be, it's on the radar that's headed for destruction.
I've yet got another best friend and this one's gonna stick around for awhile - pills pills and more pills.
Could it be all in my head. I start wondering as I lie alone on my couch thinking what I've become. Again, the professionals have me on high dosage's of everything. Work is out of the question for some time now. Socializing is not something I fancy right now. Those who were close to me - were close to me. Those who never did care - never did care. Those who want to be there - I don't want that.
Suddenly, I've found a best friend - meet Mr.Loneliness. They say best friends don't mask reality. They hurt you, be honest with you, tell you how it is and they certainly don't give a craps ass on short term relief. I think he'll stick around for awhile. Not that I want him to, but it's not by choice.
The piercings get worse. At times, I just rather the professionals stick a needle in me and make the pain go away but for now, this pain isn't all that bad considering my recent rendezvous with depression.
I guess I'll stick around for a bit more. It's human to hope, human to dream and it's human to hurt. I'm just human.

Concentrate On This Sentence

I've become very poetic lately and this is probably one of the best I've ever read. It's dedicated to those whom deserve it - you know who you are and this is especially for you!

'To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.' When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.. Concentrate on this sentence... 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.' Something good will happen to you today; something that you have been waiting to hear.




There comes a point in your life when you realise:

Who matters,
Who never did,
Who won't anymore...
And who always will.
So, don't worry about people from your past,
there's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Just Be There

People react in a certain manner due to a reason. The reason may not be evident or noticeable but it's there somewhere. No one does something without a reason. The reason could be anything really.
No one that I know would be heartless enough to hurt someone for no reason. I don't deny that there are people who are just born evil and every bone in them spells out terror but most normal human beings with a heart and conscience, will react and behave for a valid reason.
Recently, I've had the chance to personally experience this. It has not been easy and still isn't easy but I've learned something valueable about this person through this. It has also made me a better person.
When a particular person that you really care for, goes through something like this in life, and it affects you, the only thing you can do if the person doesn't want you anymore, is to sit by the sidelines and just wait. Be there for them when they need you the most. If it's truly meant to be - it will be.
It's not a license to fool around - it's time to re-look at things and what they mean to you.
Just Be There - with an open heart and mind and arms! I know I will and am!

Monday, November 16, 2009

A Lesson Well Learned

The past 2 weeks, I learned a very valuable lesson in life. It's a lesson that one would rather not go through but it's just unavoidable. This lesson - I have made it the word of the year for me as it is very significant to what my life has become. The word ladies and gentleman, isn't something alien or new but rather, has been pushed aside by so many that the importance of it is lost. TRUST! That's my word for the year. This is what I learned about TRUST and what I think it's all about:

1. Letting others know your feelings, emotions and reactions, and having the confidence in them to respect you and to not take advantage of you.

2. Sharing your inner feelings and thoughts with others with the belief that they will not spread them indiscriminately.

3. Placing confidence in others so that they will be supportive and reinforcing of you, even if you let down your mask and show your weaknesses.

4. Assuming that others will not intentionally hurt or abuse you if you should make an error or a mistake.
The inner sense of acceptance you have of others with whom you are able to share secrets, knowing they are safe.

5. The sense that things are fine; that nothing can disrupt the bond between you and the other.

6. The ability to let others into your life so that you and they can create a relationship built on an understanding of mutual respect, caring and concern to assist one another in growing and maturing independently.

7. The glue or cement of relationships that allows you to need others to fulfill yourself.

8. Opening yourself up to let others in on your background, problems, concerns and mistakes with the assurance that they will not ostracize you because of these things.

9. The act of placing yourself in the vulnerable position of relying on others to treat you in a fair, open and honest way.

I'm sure that I'm pretty close to the truth of trust. The question arises again - "So what did I do?"
I've lived a life where risks are part of it because, the biggest risk in life is taking no risk at all.
I don't live in my past but rather, leverage on my past to make the future better.
I've realised my faults from my past and pledged to never make them again in the future.
I've had my guard up before for fear of being hurt but only to realise that a well guarded person leads a lonely life inside. You end up guarding yourself only to hurt yourself in the long run.
Trust is important - very important but it cannot be built overnight. It takes time. But the essence is to give yourself the chance to live life and believe in something.
Trust in GOD! Trust in us! More importantly, trust the one's you love coz they are the only one's would will love you unconditionally!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Uncertainty

It's a weird world that we live in. It's almost like life offers you something that you never imagined that you would get but at the same time takes away that exact same thing that was promised.
It's like going to bed the night before with a life filled with hopes, dreams and goals and waking up the next morning with all that shattered and destroyed and left alone.
I never really did understand the true meaning of "Innocent Criminal" - i mean if you are a criminal, how could you be innocent right. But life has it's way of showing the exact meaning.
Sometimes, we all live in our past. Not because we can't let go but because the past makes you a better person moving into the future. The past plays a big role in who you are today. The past is the past which is why we call it History. I can never understand the obsession with the past that some people just can't seem to shake off.
Just like everyone else, I have my past which has made me who I am today. I haven't got a rosy past but at least it's true and honest.
I've been hurt before - hurt so bad that at one point, I decided that it's better to be alone and live a single life because at least that way, you save yourself from being hurt emotionally. I thought that I would never be worthy enough for anything or anyone. But when I did believe that I had a purpose in life, it was all taken away from me so quickly that I doubt a recovery is possible.
It feels like someone took a knife and ran it through my heart repeatedly. It hurts so much and I just want it to go away.
My life will be different. A difference that I don't want. I'm trying all I can and am giving it all I've got but it seems to be hard to crack.
What did I do? To think of it now - nothing really. But I don't blame the other side - their past is what they are today and unless they work to overcome it, there is very little one can do to penetrate through.
But still, I feel the need to pursue - pursue as hard as I can and only stop when the end of the road is a cliff that I will jump off - not literally but in the context where, giving up means, moving past this and never getting into another relationship ever in my life. Going back to living a lonely life, not hurting anyone, not getting hurt and when I die, at least I don't leave behind sadness to others.
When I do think about the whole episode, to think that a picture is what it took to ruin everything - a picture where my existence was nil. A picture where my entire future came crashing down. A PICTURE! A DAMM FREAKING PICTURE! Something must be really wrong here.
I've been told so many things by those who I seek confort from lately:
- not your loss
- not worth it
- grow up
- is that person stupid
- person doesn't know what he/she is loosing
- that person needs to live in the present and not the past
But despite all this, there is a strong urge to see if the future is really what I hoped and dreamt it would be.
Life - truly unexpected. Truly honest. Truly comforting with discomfort. Truly true, brutal and hurtful.
Life - where death has no match.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Singapore F1 - 2009

Singapore Grand Prix - OH! GOD! What an adrenalin rush! Not just the race but the entire city was plastered with excitement. Media has endorsed Singapore as the "Monaco of Asia" and in just 2 years of hosting the race that they have this on them.
There were so many parties and I had tons of invites and what really sucked for me was that I couldn't get my ass to every one of them so again, I was in the hotel room, looking at all these VIP passes and I needed to pick-and-choose which one's I should attend and MUST attend. Obviously, most of my choices were to those that I "MUST" attend.
The Johnnie Walker Jet Black party was obviously top on my list (due to obvious reasons) and it was a blast. As usual, no one cares about the DJ but the music was good, the crowd was good and the drinks were absolutely marvelous.
The various cocktails that were made available - designed and served by top bartenders around the region. There were ladies behind the bar making my drinks - with lots and lots of luvvvv!!!

The VIP arrival lobby. The welcome was great. We had the chance to sign the JOIN THE PACT board alongside Fergie, Beyonce, Lewis, etc - as we all took the pledge to Never Drink and Drive. They were not physically next to me signing la but their signatures were there and I signed next to it so can pass la wei!

This is my man Max Loong. It seems that we meet once a year in Singapore and only during Singapore Grand Prix. Gotta make better effort at that one!
H-man (Harish) with the "I'm too cool for this crowd" look.
But when got hot girl, that bugger is all smiles. This is the original JW party crowd. Same faces at Amber Lounge last year - same faces at Jet Black this year. This is Karen Chuan - she's taken guys!

Again, Max and I.
Of course, after Jet Black, we headed to Zouk to listen to Carl Cox spin but we didn't last that long there coz we were really tired and sleepy and almost drunk out of our brain.
Harish - the poser.
Overall, the parties were great in Singapore and we need to do something to match that. If only the government supported the alcohol and smoke boys, the country would be alot better with parties and events.
Keep a look out for posts about F1 Singapore and F1 Rocks concert that I attended as well.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Power Hungry

What really annoys me is people who think that they are so powerful but fail to realise that their power is contained within 4 walls and the minute they step outside those walls, they mean "Jack-shit" to anyone.
I recently experienced 2 episodes - 1 is when someone agreed on something but conveyed a different message to the boss which contradicted the initial agreement. 2 is when the boss - without granting room for investigation decides to show power by yelling. I just don't understand how people like this can still survive in this world or even have a job?
On the bosses end, I would say it's unprofessional. On the person that is now known as a "double headed fucking snake" - how does this person still have a job when everyone around this person hates this person attitude, personality and just can't his ass-licking bullshit!!!
Guess it's best to ignore this idiot coz it's just not worth lowering myself to that low life's level.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Hennessy Artistry - Ying Yang Twins

Who doesn't love a good party? Especially when it's free flow all night long with Hennessy. Artistry hit the ground on July 25th 2009 with great artist line up. Held in one of the venues where almost anything could be done, Bukit Kiara Indoor Arena was the ground where it all went down.
The set up was fantastic. We could all see where the money was spend. The exterior was pretty straight forward - similar to last years entrance which makes sense because if something isn't broken, why fix it right. The huge walk way entrance was breathe taking.
We, being Malaysian's a bit kan-cheong la - worried that we might end up standing in line for hours, decided to get there a lot earlier than most people. We were not the only one's there early :). The organizers were kind enough to pass me a VIP parking pass which allowed us to park inside the party zone. Still had a bit of walking to do but that was good coz after all that drinking, sober time was needed.
I got my hand tag well before the event but my friends had to register first before they were handed their tags. Before getting to the registration counter though, we had to be tested for fever as part of the organizers initiative to keep the crowd clean, clear and healthy from any H1N1 infections. Once we did all that, we walked into the arena to partyyyyy!!!
Upon entering, there was a bar serving various cocktail mixes with Hennessy as a sampler but guess what - people were downing them like it was the only bar in the arena - typical. We didn't coz we knew what was in store at the main room - insider information la.
There were also DJ booths to test your mixing skills - both of audio as well as video mixing. Video mixing has been around since 1998 but not many execute it - wonder why. I had the chance to do this is 1998 when I was working as a DJ in a club back then -it ain't easy mate. Also, there were areas where you can chill which was away from the main room - in case you needed "alone" time to clear your head.
The main bar was flowing mate - and when I say flowing, I mean "FLOWING!!" There was no lack of alcohol and in fact, we had to actually stay away from the bar due to over-alcohol availability. We had a fantastic waiter who kept feeding and stocking our table with booze.
Most of us had zone passes. The area was split into Zone:
Zone V - is for trade customers.
Zone S - for Media
Zone O - for CRM
Zone P - for celebrities and KL socialites.
Despite having VIP zone passes, we decided to stay on neutral ground where the real partying happened.
One of the performers - HOT!HOT!HOT! Taiwanese with an American accent. She could move her ass man! I mean MOVE HER ASS!!! She got the entire ground drooling over her. That was the first time, I really wanted to be on stage :(
The Ying Yang Twins - so don't match the name but theire performance was alright only la. They were not that great but the fact that they are from America and are hip-hop artists, created the stage presence.
If you ask me, Fatman Scoop was a lot better. He did numbers from Michael Jackson and other cover songs which was very very entertaining. He tried to do the moon-walk but let's face it - 300 pounds of weight trying to move smoothly on stage - not happening but it was entertaining to see him try doing it. At some point, we were all doing our moon-walks coz after 20-30 glasses of Hennessy, everyone becomes Michael Jackson and Tupac.
My partner in crime- Mr.Clyde - Notorious BIG - white version. We had lots to drink at this point so we made a pact that every photograph taken, needs to be decent so that we don't get in trouble with people - "wink wink"!
I realised that most of the VIP were actually on the neutral ground - this is Yean from Zouk Club and she was partying her hat-off with the general population - the people that know how to party and who are not interested in looking good or being proper at a party - literally not posers la. Again, a decent photograph.
Here I'm with Vythi and Shereen. I dragged them down from the Zone P to the gen-pop zone. After several continous drinks, they ran away.
In summary, great party, good crowd. They clocked in close to 6,000 people at the venue. The venue didn't look like a temporary venue and in fact looked like a permanent structured club. There were so many familiar faces and it was fun to see everyone shaking their asses off to good music, non-stop flow of Hennessy and good friend.
Till the next one - keep the mixes flowing.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Yasmin Ahmad

2009 seems to be a tragic year. We have been loosing so many rare and talented individuals who can never be replaced.
Yasmin Ahmad - a truly exceptional woman. One of a kind. Generous. Modest. Kind hearted. Welcoming. Honest. Faithful. Creative.....the list can go on and on and on.....
I knew her when I was working in Leo Burnett back in 2004. She is what I would describe as "a mesmerizing person". I mean, the office can be filled with talented and creative people but when she walks into a room, without saying a single word, she takes control.
I've asked her many time when she was gonna feature me in her movies but she kept saying that "She wanted to keep me a secret" - clearly means that I'm not a movie star material but it's the way she said it that it didn't sound demoralizing.
She will be truly missed. Malaysia has lost a true talent who made a difference in this world for this country. Someone who stood what she believe in - which is very rare in Malaysia today.
Yasmin - although you are gone physcially, spiritually and mentally, you live in all of us.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Smirnoff Manchester United

I'm sure many of you reading this would definitely be confused as to why I am writing about football. Well my friends, it's not just about football - it's about Smirnoff and football. I love Smirnoff expecially the Green Apple flavor but that's not what this post is about.
Smirnoff recently hosted a series of activities when Manchester United was in KL. I wasn't all that excited becoz I'm not a fan of that sport to begin with. But I must share that, even when you couldn't care less about a sport but when you do come face-to-face with a legend or a celebrity, it is exciting especially if you had the chance to have a beer with the legend alone.
Now, I didn't stand along the lobby of the hotel to take this picture. I was responsible for ensuring that Bryan Robson, the Ambassador for ManU and the Ex-Captain of the team, reaches the Media Conference and the Spirit of Champion party on time. My colleague trusted me in doing this because I was the only one in the office who really didn't care about the sport and so I would carry out my duty as planned without any hiccups :)
But let me tell ya - it was exciting meeting Bryan and Phil Townsend - the Director of Communications for ManU. These guys are really nice and very down-to-earth. Not a single drop of arrogance or ego.
So, after that beer with Bryan and Phil, we headed over to Menara Hap Seng where the Media Conference was schedule to happen at the Hakka Republic Restaurant upstairs. When we arrived, there were fans waiting already. Amazing that even an ex-player still has the same pull as a current player.
The presence of the EPL Trophy made it even more exciting and when the officials reveiled the trophy with bodyguards on standby next to it, media went crazy with their camera's and the fans went nuts. Here you see Bryan with the iconic win!
Of course, part of my job scope was to entertain and ensure that people were comfortable and had a good time and never had an empty hand. Smirnoff cocktails were flowing free-flow - which is always a good thing given that it was a Friday and the next day is a non-working day - at least for me it wasn't :P
This is Kristina Knight from Iris Singapore who is responsible for all the creative work that Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker represents across the region.
The emcee for the evening - my man Joey G! I've got nothing much to say about him coz everyone knows him and nothing I say, could possibly be new-news!
Bryan seen with Ashu Kaul - Marketing Director for Diageo Brands, Riche Monde Malaysia.
Of all the fans that were there to get autographs from Bryan, she was the hottest man! I got her ball signed and Bryan signed it with pleasure.
As part of the evening's agenda, Joey G engaged Bryan and Phil on some Q&A about their role and what it feels like to be part of ManU. Phil and Bryan were quite obliging and took on questions without hassle.
The ball signing ceremony.
After the Media Conference, everyone proceeded downstairs to party at Metropol where regular consumers get to meet Bryan Robson and Phil Townsend. The Media Conference was a closed-door function.
Here we see Zolton ensuring that all Smirnoff cocktails were prepared with perfection.
To keep guests entertained (as though drinking alone isn't entertaining enough), the organizing had some games going on such as football puzzles, football cubes, interactive X-box football console games, and foosball tables, which had attractive prizes, such as SMIRNOFF Red, and original Smirnoff – Manchester United Jerseys, Caps, and Bar Mats for the winners.
Of course the main attraction was the fuss-ball table where everyone thought they were Rooney and Giggs.
Remember I said my job scope was entertaining, this is part of it. What can a guy do when women just wanna take pictures with you?? :)
These are my colleagues - party animal Cheryl on the right and simply subtle Joo on my left. For awhile, we were living the Charlie's Angels life - very short period though!
Again, Joo and I with our favorite Smirnoff vodka cocktail. We drank that very slowly coz we know what vodka can do.
Riche Monde Malaysia at it's best!
With another colleague of mine - representing all the way from Penang! She didn't drive so the streets are safe.
Now, this girl was one of the promoter girls working that night for the event. Everyone was taking pictures with this girl and to be honest, she was the hottest amongst all the girls there. But me being me, decided to take another approach - posed with the "I don't care" look but didn't quite work la.
Enyr or now known as Anya, an ex-colleague joined the celebration and just like me, she was soooo not dressed for the theme.
Ashu with Melvin (left) and Sylvia (left). Both are from Penang and none drove.
Overall, the event was great. Turnout was good and the organizers did a real good job at managing expectations. There were some minor hiccups with the bar service but nothing is ever smooth in life.
Just speaking to the organizers, the party was part of the brand’s continuous effort to bring about new and exciting Manchester United experiences to their Asian consumers throughout the partnership. At the same time, this breakthrough partnership has also provided a powerful platform for SMIRNOFF® to take the lead in promoting and communicating the responsible drinking message under the theme ‘United against drink driving’.
Bottom line - next Smirnoff party - count me in + 50 pax!!

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Daily Profession Jokes 2

Ok, day 2 of profession jokes. Today, is a tribute to the world of ADVERTISING. We are all suckers to some kind of advertising and frankly, being someone from an advertising background once upon a time, I know what these people go through on a daily basis and my hats off to those who have survived through the scandals, stress, pressure, humility, back-stabbing, bullshit, lies, cheating.....GOD....this can go on forever.

Enjoyzzz:

Two little boys go into the grocery store. One is nine, one is four. The nine year old grabs a box of tampons from the shelf and carries it to the register for check-out.
The cashier asks "Oh, these must be for your mom, huh?"The nine year old replies "Nope, not for my mom."
Without thinking, the cashier responded "Well, they must be for your sister then?"The nine year old quipped, "Nope, not for my sister either."
The cashier had now become curious "Oh. Not for your mom and not for your sister, who are they for?"The nine year old says "They're for my four year old little brother."
The cashier is surprised "Your four year old little brother??"
The nine year old explains: "Well yeah, they say on TV if you wear one of these you can swim or ride a bike and my little brother can't do either of them!"

A young woman, several months pregnant, boarded a bus and sat opposite a young man, he smiled, and feeling embarrassed she changed her seat. But it was to no avail, for the young man smiled even more broadly when she sat down. Again she moved to another seat, he grinned and again after the fourth move, the young man just rolled up and roared with laughter. The woman complained and duly summoned him.
Judge: Well, young man, have you anything to say in your defense against this charge?
The young man: Well, your Honor, when the young lady entered the bus, her condition was obvious. However, that did not prompt my smile, but she sat under an advertisement that read: "Coming shortly - The Gold Rush Twins." The lady seemed indignant when I smiled and she got up and took another seat beneath a shaving stick advertisement, which read: "William's stick did the trick." She moved a third time and sat beneath a poster that read: "Sloane's liniments will remove swelling." It was after she had moved her seat fourth time that I lost control of my merriment for the above was a slogan: "Dunlop Rubber Goods would have prevented this accident."

An advertising team is working very late at night on a project due the next morning. Suddenly, a Genie appears before them and offers to each of them one wish.
The copywriter says: "I've always dreamed of writing the great American novel and having my work studied in schools across the land. I'd like to go to a tropical island where I can concentrate and write my masterpiece."The Genie says, "No problem!" and poof! The copywriter is gone.
The art director says: "I want to create a painting so beautiful that it would hang in the Louvre Museum in Paris for all the world to admire. I want to go to the French countryside to work on my painting."The Genie says, "Your wish is granted!" and poof! The art director is gone.
The Genie then turns to the account executive and says, "And what is your wish?"The account executive says, "I want those two assholes back here right now."

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Daily Profession Jokes

I've taken a pledge that I will provide whoever that reads my blog, a little bit of humor on a daily basis. Most blogs talk about the bloggers life, what they did and what they feel - which I shall continue coz at times I can be quite vain but in addition, I will also list out some jokes to brighten everyone's day and life.
Starting this week, I'm going after "Accountants" coz they are just fun loving people who crunch numbers all year long and take their bonus and spend it within 1 night. So, here's a tribute to some good Accountant jokes. Enjoyzzzz!!!!

1. Two accountants are in a bank, when armed robbers burst in. While several of the robbers take the money from the tellers, others line the customers, including the accountants, up against a wall, and proceed to take their wallets, watches, etc. While this is going on accountant number one jams something in accountant number two's hand. Without looking down, accountant number two whispers, "What is this?" to which accountant number one replies, "it's that $50 I owe you."

2. A patient was at her doctor's office after undergoing a complete physical exam. The doctor said, "I have some very grave news for you. You only have six months to live."
The patient asked, "Oh doctor, what should I do?"
The doctor replied, "Marry an accountant."
"Will that make me live longer?" asked the patient.
"No," said the doctor, "but it will SEEM longer.

3. An accountant is having a hard time sleeping and goes to see his doctor. "Doctor, I just can't get to sleep at night.""Have you tried counting sheep?""That's the problem - I make a mistake and then spend three hours trying to find it."

4. Why accountants don't read novels?
Because the only numbers in them are page numbers.

5. Why do accountants make good lovers?
They're great with figures.

6. A 54-year-old accountant leaves a letter for his wife one evening which read: "Dear Wife, I am 54 years old, and by the time you get this letter I will be at the Grand Hotel with my beautiful and sexy eighteen year old secretary." When he arrived at the hotel, there was a letter waiting for him that read as follows: "Dear Husband, I too am 54 years old, and by the time you receive this letter I will be at the Savoy Hotel with my eighteen year old toy boy. Because you are an accountant, you will surely appreciate that l8 goes into 54 many more times than 54 goes into 18."

Pick-Up Lines to use on Accounting Chicks
- You've got a lovely pair of W-2's.
- Please, baby, let me withhold you.
- Nice assets.
- Lady, you make my pants file for an extension.
- In my office, I.R.S. stands for I'm Really Sexy.
- Let's fill out a 1040 - you are a 10 and I'm a 40.
- If I help you screw Uncle Sam, can I be next?
- Technically, having sex with me is like a charitable gift.
- You're entitled to a $5,000 tax break on your municipal bond income... now let's do it.
- You're the kind of girl I could take home to mother - which is good, since I still live with her.

How accountants do it...
- Accountants do it by the book.
- Accountants do it within budget.
- Accountants do it to the bottom line.
- Accountants do it with double entries.
- Accountants do it between spreadsheets.
- Accountants are Certified to do it in Public.
- Accountants do it without losing their balance.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Rest In Peace

The world has truly lost a talent. From "Thriller" to "Bad" to "Heal The World" to "History" to "Invisible" - Michael Jackson has left a permanent mark is the world and in our hearts. Childhood is one that he never had but his persona, talent and entertainment, is something that we all grew up with. Amazing how an individual who didn't have the luxury of a normal childhood can influence so many others childhood.
King Of Pop is no longer with us. As the famous tagline goes ' "Michael has left the building!" and this time, for good.
The nation mourns, cries and live in sorrow when we learned that he has left earth and all his loving family behind. Media went from pounding him with negative remarks to highlighting his contribution to the world. Suddenly the child molestation cases and charges were secondary. It should never have been primary to start with.
Michael never had a normal life. In fact, he hated his paretns for depriving him of such a life. From the tender age of 4, Michael was put under the spot-light and was expected to perform. He was the talent that made Jackson 5 - he was the Jackson and the rest were the "5"!.
Sure he went and did some weird things to himself but it's his life, his nose, his body, his hair and his eyes - he has every right to alter, change or modify what he didn't / doesn't like. Maybe some of the choices were not well thought through but that's something that he needs to deal with and not the world or the media.
Once a young black male, Michael left the world as an adult white male. The world tortured him enough. The world was cruel enough towards him. The world as he knows it to be - did nothing but punish him. He was close to kids. He wants to have them around. He wanted to give them everything that he didn't have growing up. He wanted them to have a "childhood" growing up.
Is that bad?
I think now that he's gone, we should all just let him be and pray that he rests in peace.