Should we or shouldn’t we

When we say we should, it means we think that we are right and others are wrong. (Or worse, the universe is at fault) And what happened next? Disappointment. The rain should stop because I want to go out. It may happen, but most likely won’t happen. (Unless you’re Bruce Almighty, perhaps) I should be able to find taxi because I’m in a rush. It may happen, but rain comes. (Sometimes, it’s hard to get into a cab when it […]

To find that we have so much

Count what you have now Don’t count what you don’t have Find that you have so much Those words are from opening song of Japanese drama titled “Around 40“. The title of the song is Shiawase no Monosashi (幸せのものさし) by Takeuchi Mariya (竹内 まりや). What I like about this song is, the melody is quite bright and the words are very encouraging. About the drama, it’s light and entertaining. It’s about some women in their 40s with their different lifestyle […]

DOCTORS Saikyou no Meii: side note

Side note: I suddenly remembered a quote from XXXholic manga by Clamp: “There is no such thing as a coincidence in this world. There is only the inevitable.” I’m wondering why would I watch this show after completing two dramas related to doctor and hospital, yet I’m drawn into another one (しょうがないかなぁぁ。。). Or, was I randomly watching, whatever show is available in Viki? Though, the main actor, 沢村一揆 (Sawamura Ikki), was also in 続。星の金貨 (this drama is his debut!) and 7月24日通りのクリスマス (Christmas on July 24th Avenue). Since […]

Managing social media

“If you don’t know how to manage social media, doesn’t mean not using it is the only option that you have.” This post is my rant about some of my friends who refuses to use social media for example Facebook. Their reason is they don’t want to be “stalked” by certain people. And the reason of my rant is I’m puzzled with some of my special friends thinking; they make me spend more time in sharing photos, announcing events or […]

5 books reading companion in 2009

It’s not a new book yet some of them have been published years before, but below are books that I read on 2009: How to Get Things Done without Trying Too Hard, Richard Templar iCon Steve Jobs: The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business, Jeffrey S Young and William L Simon Have a Little Faith: A True Story, Mitch Albom The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch Veronica Decides to Die, Paulo Coelho Plus one, The Devil and Miss Prym, […]