TechLife: "If I could only..

...carry my iPhone with me anywhere ..even while bathing," an apple-fanatic laments.

Well, the guys from etsy.com might've been contacted by Santa to come up with somethin' that will satisfy.. errmm, rather will "fairly" gratify that folly hankering :)

Tada! Introducing the iPhone soap!


So now you can be with your iPhone while taking a shower. Isn't that great? at least the feeling, hahaha.

If you're ETSYing (pronounced as "itching," hehe) to get this, or if someone gives you this as a gift (as ETSY claims it to be the best gift for iPhone lovers), just make sure you don't place it anywhere near your "real" gadget, otherwise you might end up rubbing your expensive shiny gizmo on your body (or maybe grabbing the soap instead as you set off, haha)

Too bad for FB addicts as they still won't be able to check their FB account while bathing =P

And there's also an iPod soap! Geez.. and this is how apple dominates the market.

Good morning

If you were to describe your daily life in emoticons, are they like these?

Mon :-|
Tue :-(
Wed :-((
Thu :-/
Fri :-)
Sat :-$
Sun ;-)

I’m sure most of you can relate to some of these. But what if we render these emoticons instead:

Mon :-)
Tue :-)
Wed :-)
Thu :-)
Fri :-)
Sat :-)
Sun :-)

Too good to be true, isn’t it? Yet possible.
For everything that God created is wonderful :)

Some might argue, “But how about those gloomy days? Or the dreadful days? Because I’m pretty sure people experiences such”

Yup, that’s true. Only a small fraction of what we did today may be the same tomorrow but each day will be different from another. Hence, some people have these so-called Gloomy/Rainy days and Happy/Sunny days. And though we may have no control over some things that takes place during the day, but we surely have control over how we respond to them. No matter how dull or awful your day may seem, you can always have the option to turn things another way.

If your boss gets mad at you for bein’ late even just for a minute (okay I’m exaggerating it, hehe) because of uncontrolled situations like you missed the train, or someone cut you off while driving, how you respond emotionally (not physically, of course, haha) matters a lot.

We live in a troublesome world and bad things do happen. The enemy is roaming around seeking someone to devour by trying to disfigure our mind. A good response maybe as simple as acknowledging the presence of our mighty Savior through a simple gesture like thanking Him for such a pleasant day each morning. In doing so, He will definitely send His legions of angels to protect you from enemy attacks -- disappointments, confusions, uncontrolled temper, negative thoughts, or any unhealthy feeling.

Do you remember the story about the Philippian Jailer, when Paul & Silas were in prison and the earthquake shook open the prison doors and broke their chains? The jailer drew his sword and was about to kill himself, for fear that the prisoners might’ve fled. And Paul shouted not to harm himself assuring that all prisoners are still inside. What if Paul and the rest of the prisoners took their chance & escaped? What if the jailer killed himself before Paul sees him? Well, the end of that story was good, for they chose to respond in a good way. They were in control of their emotions.. emotions not corrupted by the enemy but blest by God.

So start your day right, smile, relish every moment with thanksgiving, and by the end of the day you might be surprised by how awesome your day has been :)

“For everything that God created is good..”(1Tim4.4)


Have a great week ahead! c",)

His Grace surrounds me

Finally home... *burp* ..and just had my dinner.
Hmm, it's my second day stayin' late at work, 'hope this is not the start, hehe. I'm just glad I'm home and sated :)

I wasn't able to catch the perseid meteor shower today. Maybe I'll try & see if I can spot 'em tomorrow, as the celestial calendar shows it'll happen on the 12th and 13th, August. I haven't seen any meteor shower, so I do hope I'll get a glimpse of them, though I'm not sure if they'll be visible here in my area, haha.

Today is a bit tiring, but I'm thankful I'm not jaded as with my former job. And I'm thankful for whatever I do and wherever i am, God's grace surrounds me :)
*Ting!* I just remember a song from Jars of Clay with this lyrics.
Okay, perhaps I'll share it here. G'nyt!

c",)


Needful Hands
Artist: Jars Of Clay

For those under the clouds
Staring up in awesome wonder
As tears come slowly down
I'm reaching up a needful hand

Chorus:
You are my eyes when I cannot see
You are my voice, see, sing through me
You are my strength in weakness be

To find that I could fall
And still your grace surrounds, pursuing
To freely stumble down
I feel your hands around my heart

[Chorus]

You are my strength, my voice, my eyes
I lift up needful hands
You are my strength, my voice, my eyes
I lift up needful hands

[Chorus]

PhotoTech: 1, 2.. smile ..and project!

Okay Nikon, are you in a rush or something? Because I'm kinda stupefied by how your products evolve. You were the first to introduce dSLR video-capability. And now a projector in a digicam? Well, I ain't saying anything.. I'm just.. overwhelmed, hehe

So when will the big contenders Canon, Panasonic, and Sony be launching theirs? It seems they got hit by Nikon's cannonball for not being the first to introduce this digicam innovation =)

I wonder what will Nikon be bringing to the table next.

Here's another first from Nikon.. the COOLPIX S1000pj..

TechLife: Woof! There it is!

Do you want to know what your pet dog is saying when he barks?
Well, you can with this Bow-lingual gadget!

This gadget was developed by a Japanese toy company "Takara" and was first launched in 2002. It was then marketed in S.Korea and US the following year. This is simply an emotion analyzer device that tells you what your dog is trying to say when he growls. Although this gadget doesn't prove to be accurate on some tests, but it's definitely fun to see how your dog responds to certain activities when the receiver delivers an analysis close to your dog's behavior when he yelps for something, like in this video.


(shared video courtesy of youtuber PowerLeague)

And here's the bow-lingual 2009 version:

Cool isn't it? =)
Russell: "Can I keep this Bowlingual? Please, please, please?" :)

Nonetheless, it is still a toy, so we shouldn't be expecting much from it. It would be great, though, hearing the analyzed voice directly from the gadget attached to your dog's collar than looking at a receiver. Like what you'll see in the movie "UP" (sorry, I'm not tryin' to spoil the movie, I'm just highlighting possible upgrade this gadget should consider, hehe)

Well, if you haven't seen that movie, you should! And try the 3D!

Dug: "My name is Dug. I have just met you and I love you." "..squirrel!!"

Have a break.. have a kitkat..

I had a good weekend break, tiring but lots o'fun.
I'm supposed to go to bed now but I craved for an ice cream. Good thing I still have 3 scoops of milo ice cream left in the fridge.

hmm.. yum.. just perfect to conclude my day :)

I just realize an effective way to counter stress...

When you feel stressed, think the opposite.
The opposite doesn't always have to be negative.
I mean, if "stress" is a negative word, the contrasting word is definitely positive, agree?

And putting it literally.. "stressed" when reversed is spelt..
D-E-S-S-E-R-T-S!
So now you're smiling. ..just like me enjoying my ice cream, hehe :)

Okay, allow me to expound each of the dotted letters above.

D - Do the reverse! like what I said above.. think the opposite
E - Eat your favorite snack!
S - Sing your favorite song.. (and dance! c'mon, nobody's around... nobody but u.. u)
S - Share some jokes (as the saying goes.. "laughter is the best _____")
R - Rest (I need it now!)
T - Thanksgiving :)
S - Seek the Word (Inspiration stimulates intellect & positive emotions.. God's Word is a good source of inspiration)

So when exhausted or stressed.. have your DESSERTS! haha

Have a great week ahead! G'nyt.

c",)

Amazing Race, how exciting that sounds?

"Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!" 1C9.24.NLT

I always wish to be part of Amazing Race someday, where I'll get the chance to travel diff'rent places, meet diff'rent people, and try to succeed various challenges. Exciting, isn't it? If you are given a slot by Phil to participate in this reality game will you take it? Well, who wouldn't? =)

My friends have organized a.. what we call the "Amazing Pasir Race!" Yes, you guessed it! We'll do it in Pasir Ris this Sat!

It'll be the opening season, so we all don't know yet how it will turn out, but I believe it'll definitely be packed with fun and excitement.

I think the participants are all excited, so as the Facilitators (myself included, hence I'm blogging about it, haha)

ciao!

c",)

TechLife: ESC key is next to F1..

..but that isn't the case on F1 tracks, where racing cars runs at high speed -- about 220mph (or 360kmh). So unlike using your computer where you can just press F1 key for help or hit ESC key when somethin' goes wrong, F1 drivers' skills and agility does not guarantee that they'll be able to ESCape death-trap when confronted with one.

You probably have heard of Felipe Massa's recent accident during the qualifying Hungarian Grand Prix. I was amazed that after bein' hit by a flying debris [from Rubens Barrichello's car, who's running a few distance in front of him], he still managed to reduce the speed of his turbo-charged Ferrari to lessen the impact of the crash (as he knew he would). Imagine a tiny piece of metal flying @ a rate of plus/minus 150mph speed and hitting him on the head, it would've knocked him out instantly. I guess it's a requirement for an F1 driver to be physically fit and with a sharp mind so that they'll know, somehow, what to do when faced with grave danger.

Some news reported Massa attempted to slow down his car (like pressing the ESC key huh? hehe), while other news said that he appeared to be speaking with his race engineer after the crash (sort of pressing the F1 key for help?). So maybe.. just maybe.. this is the reason why ESC key is placed next to F1. Haha =)

Anyway, I've read in F1-tech site that Massa talked about "how much safety has to remain the priority on the track" (see here for his full statement) after his friend Surtees died in a race few weeks before his tragedy. Isn't it ironic?

I was gonna post the crash footage but all the videos I saw in youtube earlier has already been removed for violation whatsover.. even the BBC news coverage was removed. geez. :(

So how's the added safety measures gonna be in the future race? a closed cockpit? ...or just tightening of screws so no object will come flying in or out of the race track? hehe =)

ciao!

c",)

I look beyond the empty cross...

It's only my second week here and yet I feel so enervated
My mind ain't functioning so I don't have anythin' dash my pen off.
So I'm just gonna share this song I'm currently listening to
I guess this is the loooongest lyrics amongst Jars of Clay songs.

I love this song... and the lyrics too!


Worlds Apart
Jars of Clay

I am the only one to blame for this
Somehow it all ends up the same
Soaring on the wings of selfish pride
I flew too high and like Icarus I collide
With a world I try so hard to leave behind
To rid myself of all but love
to give and die

To turn away and not become
Another nail to pierce the skin of one who loves
more deeply than the oceans,
more abundant than the tears
Of a world embracing every heartache

Can I be the one to sacrifice
Or grip the spear and watch the blood and water flow

To love you - take my world apart
To need you - I am on my knees
To love you - take my world apart
To need you - broken on my knees

All said and done I stand alone
Amongst remains of a life I should not own
It takes all I am to believe
In the mercy that covers me

Did you really have to die for me?
All I am for all you are
Because what I need and what I believe are worlds apart

[Additional lyrics:]

I look beyond the empty cross
forgetting what my life has cost
and wipe away the crimson stains
and dull the nails that still remain
More and more I need you now,
I owe you more each passing hour
the battle between grace and pride
I gave up not so long ago
So steal my heart and take the pain
and wash the feet and cleanse my pride
take the selfish, take the weak,
and all the things I cannot hide
take the beauty, take my tears
the sin-soaked heart and make it yours
take my world all apart
take it now, take it now
and serve the ones that I despise
speak the words I can't deny
watch the world I used to love
fall to dust and thrown away
I look beyond the empty cross
forgetting what my life has cost
so wipe away the crimson stains
and dull the nails that still remain
so steal my heart and take the pain
take the selfish, take the weak
and all the things I cannot hide
take the beauty, take my tears
take my world apart, take my world apart
I pray, I pray, I pray
take my world apart

Poetry: As Usual

Back to my busy days, my usual life
Now I'm just resting & listenin' to Duncan Sheik's halflife
Maybe someday I'll try to learn how to play the fife
And perhaps use it to serenade my future wife
(haha, but I'd still prefer the guitar)

Nothin' much has changed, but I've discovered new friends
Friends at my workplace and at the congregation, they're all Godsend
Life abroad is not permanent, wherever I am I just try to blend
The best days here, as most would agree, are always the weekends

*Sigh* I dunno what to eat for lunch,
Chicken rice? Saba Fish? or baby Kai Lan?
Choices have become difficult when I started to do away with pork
Well, I guess sticking with the usual might still work.

c",)