MANIFESTATIONS

This is a story
That many would come to see
As just another adventure
For the everyday you and me

We talk about love
We all went through the feeling
We felt that happiness from up above
But we have also been left broken and reeling

We pursue our goals
We strive with drive and ambition
Sometimes we lose our focus
And with that we fail our mission

Sometimes we had no expectations
That's when we are pleasantly surprised
We go with the flow and leave it to God
And we ended up with the best prize

At times we achieve success
By giving our heart and soul
But yet we crave for more
It eats at us till we are old

We will also be faced
In time with different options
Mostly we refrain in vain
Sometimes we yield to temptations

Sometimes we work too hard
We got caught in the race for power
Its nice at times to be reminded
To stop and smell the flower

I guess all I am saying
Is that this life is just so fantastic
The pain, the joy, the failure, the success
Just add to this one great magic!

MY PATH OF LIFE

My path of life
Is difficult to construe
I thought I had it figured out
Turns out I never had a clue

My path of life
Flows many courses in different directions
At times it takes my spirit
And leaves me so numb and broken

My path of life
It has never been very easy
Sometimes the craziest of outcomes
Just makes me so freaking happy

My path of life
Have taken steep turns at every juncture
Ive won a little and Ive lost alot
Regardless... I am now stronger

My path of life
Is really...just one big tease
Should I refrain from what I want
Or indulge in my whims and fancies?

My path of life
It almost came to an end
But I guess it was not meant to be
Maybe The Lord has other plans

My path of life
I guess..its still long way to go
For now.. I'm just journeying on....
And hoping.. for a better tomorrow

TOP 10 FUN THINGS TO SAY & DO WHEN STUCK WITH A NOT-SO-BRIGHT COUNSELLOR

As part of my treatment for clinical depression, I am often made to sit through 1-hour counselling sessions at the hospital to assist in the healing process. Whilst I admit that some of these sessions can be helpful at times.. today unfortunately was no such day. Not all is lost however as I got to allow my mind to wander and do 60 minutes worth of "creative thinking". Below are some results of that thinking process; my top ten fun things to do (which you too can adopt) when stuck with a hopelessly boring and inept counsellor...enjoy!!!

1) When asked whether your session can be tape recorded..respond by saying "Only if you allow me to sing 'My Heart Will Go On' in my Mariah falsetto, intermittenly throughout the session"

2) When asked to make yourself comfortable, stand up and start taking your clothes off. If asked, say,"What??! I am only comfortable if I am naked.."

3) When asked repeatedly to elaborate on a particular point or problem in your discussion, give her your most secretive look and whisper, "Shh.. we can't talk about THAT.. THEY are listening!!" whilst pointing to an empty corner in the room.

4) When she starts reading off her list of prepared questions from what looked like her standard 3 exercise book.. gently move the book to your side of the table, start looking at it and tell her, "Go on.. you got the first three correct. Good job!"

5) Each time she is about to bring the session to an end.. stop her and say "But lady!! I am NOT done yet!! We still havent talked about my neighbour's daughter's boyfriend's goldfish which caused my early childhood trauma by staring at me from the aquarium!!"

6) When asked whether there had been a history of mental illness or depression in your family, put on your most serious face and say in a low Schwarzernegger-like baritone,"I don't know. My immediate family have not been born yet.. I come from the future!"

7) When she starts stumbling on her long lecture about your need to love your self and value your life.. bla bla... lean forward.. give her your most comforting smile, hold her hand and say, "See.. you ARE on the road to recovery! Now don't you worry about anything. I will be with you every step of the way..."

8) When asked whether there is anything else that she can help you with, give a very long and hard sighh.. and say.., "Hmm...now that you mention it, can you get me a Strawberry & Chocolate Sundae, with extra whip cream, cherries, chocolate sprinkles and almonds.. and oh.. don't forget a side of fries with that.. thanks!"

9) Do nothing except smile and stare at her with a look of love and utmost adoration, and say "You are so beautiful.." every 5 minutes.

10) When asked whether the session has been helpful in anyway, go down on your knees, cling tightly to her thighs and start crying and proclaiming profusely.. "Oh.. thank you.. thank you.. thank you!! You HAVE changed & completed me in every way..O' Great One!! I dont know what I would've done without you!!" then proceed to wiping your face and tears with her pants..


Follow these 10 simple steps and you can be guaranteed of the following ;

1) She will freak out and would never want to see you again. As a result, they might give you a better counsellor! :)

2) You would've been well-polished for your next Oscar nomination :)

3) Or they might just decide to commit you to an institution IMMEDIATELY! Giving you that extremely long and needed holiday from work, life and EVERYTHING!

Either way, you can't lose! :)

MY TOP 10 QUIRKY, NON-CONFORMING TAKE ON THE MALAYSIAN POLITICAL SCENE

Part of my job, requires me to observe political articles in all local dailies and conduct a weekly analysis on the subject matter. Yes.. like most Malaysians with average intelligence, I too am sick and tired of the 'political mudslinging fiesta' that has been going on in our good old Bolehland by both, our Barisan Ngarut and Pakatan Rongak.. especially when the same tired issues get brought up repeatedly by both sides. Having said that however, I did notice some things that may have slipped the attention of many Malaysians through out this entire saga. I am sure many of you will find the following take to be as interesting as I did..

1) Unlike Wan Azizah and Rosmah Mansor who are also heavily involved and greatly implicated in the political turmoils of their respective significant others.. Jeanne Abdullah is still happily going around planting trees and flowers, launching arts and crafts bazaars and attending school and village exhibitions; perfectly oblivious to the grave political situation facing her darling husband..Life goes on.. doesn't it Jeanne?

2) Between the two of them, Anwar Ibrahim and Wan Azizah have produced some pretty good looking offsprings.. all of whom however, are in dire need of some serious fashion advice.. !!

3) Khairy has shifted from making irrelevant nonsensical comments involving Mat Rempits (like sending them the North Pole to wave the Malaysian flag) to making irrelevant nonsensical comments involving the media & Anwar Ibrahim..(like his take on the Anwar-Shabery Debate, his DEMANDS of Anwar's DNA sample and his advocacy of the Freedom of the Press).. an improvement indeed!

4) No one notices whether Pak Lah sleeps in meetings or Parliamentary Proceedings anymore.. sigghhh :(

5) The average Malaysian Muslims now realise that the Islamic concepts like Muzakarah, Mubahalah, Mudarabah and Mutawasitah are not members of the same family!

6) Mukhriz Mahathir totally rocks the Bald-Head-French-Goatee-Look!! Yeargh! Cleo's 50 Most Eligible Bachelor Material indeed!

7) Sodomite Saiful.. isn't he a jambu? How could Anwar have resisted?

8) Che Det The Blog : Wow.. ol' man's apt with technology.. who would've thought??

9) Deja vu 1998 : Where is Ummi Hafilda & Azizan? Malaysia is anxiously anticipating their grand comeback.. (dengan imej seksi??)

10) Is it me.. or is Azmin Ali ALOT chunkier now compared to 10 yrs ago? Guess it runs in the family (Azwan.. Ummi.. )

TOP 10 SIGNS THAT YOU HAVE BEEN SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME AT THE OFFICE

For those of you who know me well, you will definitely know that I work extremely long hours. I am sure that I am not the only one in this crazy world that do so though. However, some of you may not realise that you too may have been overworked and underpaid . Now, being the "expert" in this arena, allow me to share some tell-tale signs on whether you have been spending waayyy too much time at the office...like me. Maybe someday we can all sit down over coffee and
bitch about our crazy bosses share our challenging career experiences :)

1) The first time you leave office when there is still daylight..you missed your car at its designated parking lot as you can't remember what it looks like under the sun

2) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Hah! Not only do you know what it means.. your face is right next to the definition in the American Medical Journal

3) You call the McD delivery hotline, recognise the operator's voice and ask about his kids

4) Likewise, the McD delivery hotline operator picks up the phone, recognises your voice and rattles off your "Big Mac extra cheese, no pickle, lots of ketchup and strawberry milkshake" order before you can even say " I would like .."

5) You answer your mobile phone with "Acorn Communications..how may I assist you?"

6) The last time you saw your wife..she WAS STILL pregnant

7) You have a spare set of towels, clothes and toiletries in the house in case you have to stay back at home

8) You have paperclips, post- it-notes, and a stapler in your handbag instead of lipstick, foundation and perfume

9) You spend alot of time chilling, pouring your heart out and sharing your deepest most intimate secrets with your best friend... the tea lady!!!

10) Whilst trying to leave on time for once, the boss looked at you, looked at his watch, did a double take and say "Hmm.. on half day aren't we?"