R.I.C.E

RICE

Pronunciation:

\ˈrīs\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English rys, from Anglo-French ris, from Old Italian riso, from Greek oryza, oryzon, of Iranian origin; akin to Pashto wriže rice; akin to Sanskrit vrīhi rice

Date:

13th century

: the starchy seeds of an annual southeast Asian cereal grass (Oryza sativa) that are cooked and used for food; also : this cereal grass that is widely cultivated in warm climates for its seeds and by-products



Ironically this whole month has been about RICE.

I have not eaten rice for quite a while simply because I don't want to get fat/gemok. (remember my previous article?)

And I thought that was enough of RICE when suddenly this company I'm working with decided to be SMART and introduced the RICE format for us to comply to and apply the format when writing our Year End Appraisal.

In short, they are making our lives more miserable and menyusahkan kami and further complicate things which could have been better off if kept simple. ( In the corporate world, complicated systems and proposals are somehow thought to be SMARTER).

Results
Impact
Challenges
Efforts Made

We have to RICE every job done.

What the RICE...

Hang-Out Rules, So UNCOOL.

It amazes me that there are still 'So called adults' in this world who actually imposes unnecessary rules in a 'simple hang-out session'.

I have been hanging out with many different groups for so many years, but a recent hang-out session with a particular group actually held me speechless . (tergamam siot)

While most 'hang-out sessions' are usually

a) free and easy,
b) a gathering to relax and ease off your overused minds and
c) act as an avenue to discuss topics or express creative ideas,

this particular 'hangout-session' is rather strenuous as it has a lot of Dos and Don'ts. Unbelievable. (I know! Hell yeah what the f***?)

Somewhat High School.

Well, there is a saying " When you're in Rome, act as a Roman and do as the Romans says".

Apakah? Sangat tidak berkembang.

So as for me, I'm saying " Fuck It. If you don't like Rome, get out and go to other places..there's so many other places Spain, Vegas etc blablabla".

So yeah, I'm leaving Rome.

So long, farewell.

Questions

Do you know how it feels like when you have so many questions to ask, but you are afraid of asking them?

Simply because you are afraid of the outcome- one that doesn't turn out the way you want it to be.

Fear that should the questions be asked, it will change your comfortable life. It might change things from what it used to be, the way you prefer it to be.

And because of that, you leave the questions not being asked.

And you'll just live your life not knowing.

So yeah.

Popularity?

"Your popularity is definitely on the rise right now, but it might be climbing at a slower pace than you would really like. There is something to be said for taking baby steps on the road to fame and adulation. It will help you savor each moment more, and appreciate the people who are cheering you on. The transformations you're going through are not going to give you immediate gratification -- they take time to grow into and get comfortable with."

This is today's predictions for me. I wonder what it really means. I wonder whether it is related to my dream career, or the one that I'm stuck with for 8 more years.

Nevertheless, I guess I should feel thankful both ways.

Today's Prediction

Gemini

Today is going to be a very good day for you, especially if you are about to start a new venture or professional relationship with someone. The lessons you have learned from past mistakes are going to come in handy -- and they're going to ensure that you reach a much higher level of success this time! Take things slow throughout the day. There is no need to rush through all this good stuff! Savor it and enjoy the feeling that you are totally on a roll!


Hmm, so this is what my horoscope is predicting for me today. We'll see.

FACEBOOK

Dear God,

I thank YOU for instilling the idea and inspiration to the creators of Facebook in providing a platform to humor us, those who are constantly bored with either their work or life.
Though many rebels are against this application, I on the other hand, GOD agree with YOU and the rest of the world that these rebels do not in any way understand how much this application means to people like us, and also for People Like Us (PLU's).

STRESS

Ngehhhh! Tomorrow is work.

WORK= STRESS.

HELP.

I FEEL SUICIDAL. Sean Kingston will understand.

G.E.M.O.K

Gemuk is a Malay Word for FAT. Many women are afraid of this word.

Many women are afraid of being FAT.

But in certain parts of the world, being FAT is 'in'-like TOTALLY (say it in Gay Style)...

In Saudi Arabia, FAT resembles WEALTH. If a wife is not FAT enough, it reflects that the husband is NOT RICH ENOUGH
as the wife has not been fed enough.

In UGANDA, if you are a woman, THE FATTER means THE HOTTER and you are worth even MORE. (Yeah Baby!)

But here in Asia, FAT means Dooms Day.

It means, to face the crowd with enough shield and preparation as you will hear comments such as the ones below:

" Eiii dah gemok!"
"oii sihat betul kau!"
" Eh ko mcm dah berisilah!"
" OMG, WOT HAPPENED TO YOU???"
" Ermm I'm selling some slimming pills..tell me if you're interested"
" I didn't know you were pregnant??"

Kesian kan? It's not easy to be a woman in Malaysia.

So sad.

What can I say but.." DIET-lah!" and don't forget to exercise.

If tak jadi jugak, ermm..I suggest..Marry and Arab Guy or let us all run to UGANDA. hehe.

My New BESTFRIEND

Yes. Lately, this is my new best friend.

A FRIEND IN NEED is a FRIEND INDEED

Yesterday, I was worried, stressed. But lucky I had friends around me who helped. A friend was
particularly helpful. I was contemplating whether to call 'that friend' to express my worries or not.
Like a mind-reader, the friend called me instantly. Very scary.
I finally told what the matter was, in fact I admitted that I was about to make a call to ask whether help is around the corner but was too embarrassed as I didn't want to trouble anyone.
But a friend in need is a friend in deed, and that specific friend, helped.

Thank You, friend.