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. 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. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete... Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.Remember, 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.If you don't send this to at least 8 people....Who cares?

~a message by george carlin~

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. 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. a time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete... remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. remember, 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. if you don't send this to at least 8 people....Who cares?



~a message by george carlin~

whilst women can...

...fake orgasms, men can fake an entire relationship.

women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
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yeah, right! easier said than done. and that's not the only thing that's easier said than done (pearls of wisdom, that!)
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(oh wow, been four and half months since i've written something in here)

the other day i was told that apparently, i fall for a girl rather too easily. hmm, really? well, just maybe, i go through my screening process much, much quicker. hehehe but i've never regretted.

this one i'm seeing right now, is just amazing. (you know who you are) and i'm keeping her under wraps for a while.

ah, but i'm not getting into that right now. what i do want to rant about is my increasing urge to lose weight. i'm getting a bit worried. that's another thing that's easier said than done. i was looking through some old photos the other day and saw myself a couple of years back. damn, i looked good. hahahah vain?

so yeah, just not sure whether i've got the drive and discipline and, habits that i used to. and my pathetic excuse for this? my freaking job! ok, so i should manage my time better. but how? i've been on this job for about two years. i'm doing what i can but still not getting the results i want. that means (at least to me), i've still got to plough my way through until the results start coming in. urggh.

the problem is, i enjoy my job. but there are a couple of factors affecting it. for one, the people. anyway, i'm resolving in the next few weeks to get back into a routine that would help me achieve my ideal weight and, achieve results in my job. hm, if only i could remember what i did back in those years.

ok, first. i had a very sporty lifestyle. it was one sport after the other. then, the walking. i had to do a lot of walking, everywhere. now that i have a car, heh, walk to the bathroom you say? hah! after that, i had the waking up early to do a complete regiment of exercises. used to wake up around four in the morning. everyday! for two years! and then, there's that carb diet. staying off the rice! hmm, think i'll start with that easy one.

so, first on the list. off the rice and taters! second, replace sporty lifestyle with gym time. since i've been paying for the membership for the past year, i might as well use it, no? or should i replace the sporty lifestyle with an overly active sex life? hmm, ok, gym it is. third, hour-long walks in the sunset? eh, wait a minute...that's for a different need. hour long walks during sunrise? ah, maybe....

ok, so i've got two out of a possible four. you know, you can't control the results. you can, however, control what you do to influence the outcome. targeted start date? tenth of may. why? cos i'm too lazy to start immediately! hehehe need to say goodbye to my slacker lifestyle. and i need to do justice to it.

so lets drink and be merry for the next one week! hooray!
(hey, anybody's got a reliable scanner i can use? i wanna scan my old photos.)