Bitch - either Or

I do not like to speak of the evils of the departed.

But I have to make a point, that there are many many unfortunate people out there who could do much more with US$12 million. It need not be your kin who may have shown too much keeness in a possible inheritance windfall, but it definitely does not mean a spoilt canine who obviously would not know how to spend or even splurge it.

I have no respect for people who treat their dogs on the same or higher level than fellow humans. If you can't respect your own beings, what makes you think you can do better with a "chien". This white bitch reminds me of some other white bitches that I've come across in my lives who have been spoilt rotten by their owners. I bet these owners could not have done a better job raising their kids, which could have possibly contributed to them growing up as unfilial terrors.

It irks me when I read about how dog owners are fighting for the rights of their dogs to be allowed into restaurants, to sit on the same chairs & to eat from the same utensils as human customers. Why don't I see them standing up for more humane causes like the slavery in Africa? Obviously, this may seem rather far-fetched but basically the point that I'm trying to put across is, respect the religions and sensitivies of your fellow beings before trying so hard to defend another being, however loyal they could be. Otherwise, please fly to Mars to live with your bitch.

Who is he?

I've been seeing this guy around Singapore for the past few months, from Raffles Place to Orchard. I feel extremely sorry for him and always drop a dollar note or 2 into his bag. I do not know where is he from. There's a pen hanging round his neck, for passers by to fill up a "charity coupon". It's really weird though, as the pen is hung at such an awkward angle that it almost seemed that the intention is to deter people from filling up the forms. I haven't gone close enough to read the form, to see which society he is representing. I doubt I will ever do that though, it just isn't right. To even have a peep at the coupon would mean he has to be shifted. I do not think it's any decision of his to be put there.. ALONE.

Thinking back, I now have more doubts. Looking at the condition of this guy, it is almost impossible for him to have wheeled himself to the MRT. It has got to be a society or an individual who sent him on these "missions", but by leaving him there by himself appears so irresponsible. It hardly seems likely that a society will just abandon its members and having them collect funds without an able person next to him. Yet, with the pen & forms, he seems to be representing a society. Then again, it could be that there's a single mastermind who's behind this, hoping to tap on the compassion of Singaporeans, who have been known to give with their hearts and not their heads.

Whatever it is, I hope that all the money that he has collected goes directly to his welfare, to pay for his upkeep, his meals and his clothes and not used for unscrupulous means.

Magnificat

Yesterday was the annual procession for Our Lady. This is always held on the 1st Sunday of September.. I've always been awed at this event because people of all races, of various religions and from all walks of lives will gather on this day to celebrate and pray together. The crowd turnout never fails to amaze me. I've taken some photos and even spoted a cute boy (last pic) in the midst! For those who do not know who Our Lady is, She's Jesus's mother, whom we pray to for intercessions. In layman terms, as per Fong, we ask her for help. Being Jesus's mother, we believe that He will listen to her just like when he acceded her request to turn water into wine during a wedding dinner, His 1st miracle..

Scrabholics

My husband is one & so is Fong.. they got me hooked (though at this point I seem to be losing by quite a bit and do not seem to be catching up anytime soon). I've just got June on this and am trying to persuade Ailin. Unfortunately, Ailin claims she's faceless so she's got no eligibility to be on Facebook.

Ok, gotta scram, it flashing "My Turn" ..

Your last thoughts

Quote " One the day you die, you ask yourself: What have you done and is this the kind of life that you wanted? ... We are so busy chasing everything else we forget to ask ourselves 'What is our purpose?" Unquote. Ken Lim - Arena Sept 2007.

I can never understand. Maybe I shouldn't take such statements literally. It could be just a figure of speech. But I can't help but wonder why people have to be so philosophical about their lives ( &/or deaths?) It's such an irony when on the same article, he commented that our (Quote) "media's superficial assessment of our televsion artistes and the Government's push to be a creative hub." Unquote.

I've not been on the brink of death so I do not know what my last thoughts will be. But I know for sure, I will not think of what I did in my living years. I will just be comforted knowing that I was happy once and was lucky to have loved and to be loved. For a fact, I most probably will be scared shitless to think of much.

My love will get you home

Thnks to Ah fong, now I'm in love with this song and the love story that accompanies it. DH has been singing it to himself every night. He says it's very comforting.

Listen... doesn't your heart melt? Simple lyrics but they mean so much

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0Frjer2drU&mode=related&search=

Hogwarts is not for me

I finally completed the last book of the Harry Potter series. Ok, so I cheated but so what. The book was incredibly boring. Since I 1st laid hands on it on 21/7, I only managed to finish max 10 pages before falling asleep. So until DH got fed up and asked when will he be able to read his belated birthday present 2 days ago, I decided to finish up the book once and for all. Finish in my own way, ie.

I flipped to the back, so I would know the ending. Something which I never, never would do in the past. Alas, Harry didn't die. What a damper! I'm not a fan of Harry Potter, much less a fan of Daniel Radcliffe. With the hype that someone would die, with the hype that there was high possibility that it would be Harry, I was hoping for a really dark, a really exciting ending.

Needless to say, I was highly disappointed when I found out that the affected ones were the "kaleifei", Fred, Snape.. Goodness, where's the thrill? Harry lives, Hermoine lives, Ron lives.. *yawn*.. I would rather hang out in plain, old Singapore town, at least I got to see choppers & weirdly dressed people (& canines) in town..