砂漠のJeffire

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Sunday, April 24, 2005

Finally found a timeslot without my brother hovering around. (but I'm at work now...hmm)

Thanks to all those who put forward their comments for the previous post. There is still much to think and do, but I will still do it my way. I know that I won't be swayed so easily, just as previously how the MLM people did not managae to rope me in, and also how difficult it is to get me to do things the way preferred by most people. Maybe you can call me obstinate, self-centred, or whatsoever. To me, as long as I don't bring trouble or mess for others to clear for me, it is fine that I do things the way I like to.

But of course, I still welcome all sorts of criticism, comments because they do help in some way eventually. I really like to take the good parts of a good idea, combine with some original elements, and come out with a better idea. In this way, I get to do the things my way, while still enjoying the benefits brought by listening to others. I guess most people would just take good ideas and modify them to suit their own needs. The trouble is coming out with original elements. Most people aren't bothered to do so unless they see a need to. I see a need to reduce costs or increase efficiency when faced with any new problems (mostly brought by trying out new ideas) because it is in my blood to do things with the least effort to get a satisfactory result. However the initial trial always carries a risk that seems unworthy of trying to make the change. Many times I have been 'blooded' by the initial trial, losing plenty of time and money, but at least I get to earn the experience (self consolation at work?). The difference between most people (or should I say Singaporeans) and me is that I like to take this risk, whether the eventual result is that efficiency and lower costs are achieved or that no improvement can be found. Well, I guess it just shows how naive I am because the problem with me is that I tend to apply the same principle to nearly everything regardless of the costs of trying vs the eventual projected savings. Hahaha.

Now to thank my friends for making the trip down to my humble abode for a game of mahjong and Winning Eleven. Hope I didn't fare too badly as a host. (Perhaps next time should get them to fill in a feedback form, hahaha.) One funny thing I learnt is that people think that Japanese curry should be either sweet or hot (or hotter than what I cooked). I guess next time I will try to make a hotter Japanese curry...heh. (Singapanese curry?) And my creative juices were at work again! Woohoo~ Let me tell you the incident in detail.

Simply put, it was due to the mahjong table being unable to be opened into a proper standing table because of some manufacturing defect. We didn't had any other table to play with. So what did I do? I took the music keyboard stand, folded the table back, and used the stand as support instead. Although the table was slightly unstable, we had the mahjong class going fine. Not bad right?

So Weijian and Huiling learnt quite well over the 1.5 rounds we played. Pretty slow huh. But that's fine for beginners. Hope that they find it a good lesson learnt. Mahjong has been proved scientifically to reduce the effects of dementia! My personal view is that it trains you to read the situation and make quick decisions. Whatever the case is, mahjong is a fun game that you play as recreation (dun gamble too big ok?) and that the players can interact, chit chat over the game. Well, will be holding another mahjong class coming second week of May for another group of friends like Joyce and Xiaoxiang, etc, depending on their schedule. Then maybe I will have an advance level game with Jiaxing and co... when they finish their exams or start to clear leave. Just thinking of the advance level mahjong game makes me excited! haha. Anyway if you are interested to learn just keep me informed. Currently I'm not charging any tuition fee or what, so it's quite worth it right? One key thing I like about playing mahjong is that it is one way of networking. Like I had Kevin getting to know 2 more friends from the mahjong class on Friday, so you can see the 'business aspect' of playing mahjong?

Before ending this post, I will like to send my regards to my friends who are doing their exams now. If they do pick out the time to read my blog while preparing for their exams, thanks a million! I guess the recent few posts hadn't been very interesting but do drop by once a week to check up any updates on my life. Oh ya, there is this 'someone' that has been dropping comments here. While I am curious to know who is the person, I won't be asking because there must be some reason to withhold his/her identity. Heh. No problem with that.

Now quite tempted by the super low airfares for the airline I'm working for.....anyone interested? Have to book quickly... haha. Phuket sounds like a good destination~

Feeling soso
Jeffire

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