Verbose

Etymology: Latin verbosus, from verbum

1 : containing more words than necessary : WORDY ; also : impaired by wordiness

2 : given to wordiness



I was “again” out of ideas for the last two or three days – just dont know what to write. I spent times reading other people’s blog and some of them are very well written. You keep reading even though they talk about nothing but they way they wrote them… i wish i can write something like that. I wish that my blog can be a verbose blog. I dont want to go complaining on everything, well… maybe sometimes i’ll write something that will sound like complaints but i’ll try to minimize that.

i always wanted to write about life. it’s not that i’ve lived long enough to be able to write about LIFE but, you see, what i see everyday can be a lesson in life when i came to think about it. What i’ve heard… i think it’s worth sharing.

well… looks like i have to cut this short. something came up that needs to be taken care of… i’ll write again soon, probably in the evening…

till then

Avoirdupois

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English avoir de pois goods sold by weight, from Old French, literally, goods of weight

1. Avoirdupois weight, a system of weights based on a pound containing 16 ounces or 7,000 grains (453.59 grams).

2. Weight; heaviness; as, a person of much avoirdupois.

I think I am a person of much avoirdupois. you see, i am 155cm and i weigh 60kg. Try and calculate my BMI, you’d agree with me. 2 years ago, my weight was 47kg. hmmm… I miss my 47kg body; shopping for clothes has never been easier. Now :-P, have to keep asking whether they have a larger size, and usually they don’t. 😛

Hmm… hungryyyyyyyy

Enlightenment

1. The act or a means of enlightening.

2. The state of being enlightened.

so, the word of the day today is Enlightment. why enlightment? coz just now i was actually doing some research on Buddhism for my TITAS assignment. I came across one article and of course it’s written in english. it’s exactly the material i need but the thing is, it’s written with so many big & sophisticated words – which seldom or rather rarely entered my list of daily vocabs – which i find so hard to translate to Malay. oh, by the way, my assignment MUST be written in Malay.Plus, my Malay is not even that good though it’s one of my main language. and enlightenment is one of the words contained in that article. so, anybody??? what’s enlightenment in Malay? I just cant find the right word. Must be the right word, otherwise, my assignment will become a hilarious piece of work – far from the actual meaning. Sometimes, you really have to be careful in selecting the right words when translating anything English to Malay. or else, this will happen :

Example:

“That server gives a plug and play service to the clients using either hardware or software joystick. The joystick goes into the port of the client.”



Translated:

“Pelayan itu memberi pelanggannya layanan cucuk dan main dengan mempergunakan batang bahagia jenis keras atau lembut. Batang bahagia itu dimasukkan ke dalam lubang pelanggan.”



Another version of translation :

“pelayan jenis pasang dan main akan memberi perkhidmatan kepada pelanggan dengan mengguna kayu ria jenis peranti atau perisian. kayu ria itu dipasang ke dalam lubang pelanggan.”



Yet another version :

“server jenis pasang dan main akan memberi servis kepada klien dengan mengguna benda keras atau benda ringan jenis kayu girang. kayu girang itu dimasukkan ke dalam lubang klien.”

what do you think? hmmm…

another e-mail i’ve received…

Cakera Keras = Hard Disk – Sounds like an olympics event to me.



Tetikus = Mouse – Wonder what a big mouse would be called – Memondok?



Papan Kunci = Keyboard – sounds like that wooden case where the Pak Guard keeps the keys to the school classrooms. Yeah…one big papan with a whole lot of kunci.



CD-ROM = Cakera Padat Ingatan Melalui Pembacaan (CP-IMP) – Isn’t that bit too much to ingat? Try pronouncing that without twisting your tongue or pausing to think. IMPs?



Monitor = What’s the term for this? KETUA DARJAH?



Modem = Could it be called “PEMPEND” <-- PEModulasi, PENDemodulasi?



Motherboard = “Papan Ibu” probably? Maybe the best motherboards can be awarded the “Papan Ibu Mithali” then?



Sound Card = Kad Bunyi?



Sound Blaster = Peletup Bunyi?



Pipeline Burst Cache = Duite Garisan Paip Meletup?



Local Bus = Bas Tempatan? Sounds good to me.



VESA Local Bus = Bas Tempatan VESA?



Flatbed = Katil leper? OR Katil Rumah Pangsa (Flat)?



WWW = Sarang labah-labah Selebar Dunia (SSD)? Sounds quite convincing to me. Then what would you call daughterboards? Papan anak perempuan? That sounds a little kinky for me ) What about SIMMs and DIMMs and such…?



*laf* wonder what would you call ink jets then Pancutan Dakwat???



What about “Plug and Play [tm]”? Hmmm..Plug and play….Cucuk dan Main??? Somehow I think not.



Joystick = Batang Gembira or Batang Ria?? **** obscene man!!

well, most of these are computer terms but same applies with other terms… so, really, have to be really careful.

Sabah is on holiday today, celebrating our Independence Day. Hmmm?? Malaysia celebrates it on 31st August? well, actually, that’s the Independence Day for “Tanah Melayu” or “Malaya”. Sabah & (if i’m not mistaken – my History sucks too) Sarawak celebrate on 16 Sept. Feels like Sunday. I think I’m lucky being Sabahan. We have a lot of holidays. Malaysia has a lot of holidays, Sabah has a lot more. On New Years Day – holiday, on Good Friday – holiday, 16 Sept – Holiday… wooohooooo!!!! so many holidays. Back in 2002, i had a chance to join an international programme and in that programme, i’ve met an australian girl. she was really surprised coz we have so many holidays per year. She said, in Australia they only celebrate a few like emmm… oh, i think i forgot… hmmmm… if i’m not mistaken, Christmas and Queen… was it Queen Victoria’s Birthday? – i dont really remember… i’m not sure about new year’s day… forgot 🙂

ok… i think i need to continue with my assignment. till the next entry… hope i’ll get enlightened after this 🙂 tata…

Try this. Mine’s 44…

Dr. Phil gave this test on Oprah she got a 38. Some
folks pay a lot of money to find this stuff out. Read
on, this is very interesting! Don’t be overly
sensitive! The following is pretty accurate. And it
only takes 2 minutes. Take this test for yourself and
send it to your friends, including the one who sent
it, and let them know who you are.

The person who sent it placed their score in the
subject box. Please do the same before forwarding to
your friends.

Don’t peek but begin the test as you scroll down and
answer. Answers are for who you are now…… not who
you were in the past.

Have pen or pencil and paper ready. This is a real
test given by the Human Relations Dept. at many of the
major corporations today. It helps them get better
insight concerning their employees and prospective
employees.

It’s only 10 simple questions, so…… grab a pencil
and paper, keeping track of your letter answers. Make
sure to change the subject of the e-mail to read YOUR
total. When you are finished, forward this to everyone
you know, and also send it to the person who sent
this to you.

Make sure to put YOUR score in the subject box.
Ready?? Begin…

1. When do you feel your best?

a) in the morning
b) during the afternoon & and early evening
c) late at night

2. You usually walk…

a) fairly fast, with long steps
b) fairly fast, with little steps
c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
d) less fast, head down
e) very slowly

3. When talking to people you…

a) stand with your arms folded
b) have your hands clasped
c) have one or both your hands on your hips
d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your
hair

4. When relaxing, you sit with…

a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
b) your legs crossed
c) your legs stretched out or straight
d) one leg curled under you

5. When something really amuses you, you react with…

a) a big, appreciative laugh
b) a laugh, but not a loud one
c) a quiet chuckle
d) a sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you…

a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone
you know
c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay
unnoticed

7. You’re working very hard, concentrating hard, and
you’re interrupted, do you…

a) welcome the break
b) feel extremely irritated
c) vary between these two extremes

8. Which of the following colors do you like most?

a) Red or orange
b) black
c) yellow or light blue
d) green
e) dark blue or purple
f) white
g) brown or gray

9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few
moments before going to sleep, you lie…

a) stretched out on your back
b) stretched out face down on your stomach
c) on your side, slightly curled
d) with your head on one arm
e) with your head under the covers

10. You often dream that you are…

a) falling
b) fighting or struggling
c) searching for something or somebody
d) flying or floating
e) you usually have dreamless sleep
f) your dreams are always pleasant

POINTS:

1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6
2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1
3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6
4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1
5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2
6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2
7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4
8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3
(f) 2
(g) 1
9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e) 1
10. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1

Now add up the total number of points.

OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should
“handle with care”. You’re seen as vain,
self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others
may admire you, wishing they could be more like you,
but don’t always trust you, hesitating to become too
deeply involved with you.

51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly
volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural
leader, who’s quick to make decisions, though not
always the right ones. They see you as bold and
adventuresome, someone who will try anything once;
someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure.
They enjoy being in your company because of the
excitement you radiate.

41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively,
charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting;
someone who’s constantly in the center of attention,
but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to
their head. They also see you as kind, considerate,
and understanding; someone who’ll always cheer them up
and help them out.

31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious,
careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted,
or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes
friends too quickly or easily, but someone who’s
extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect
the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to
know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in
your friends, but equally that it takes you a long
time to get over it if that trust is ever broken.

21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking
and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely
careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really
surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or
on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine
everything carefully from every angle and then,
usually decide against it. They think this reaction is
caused partly by your careful nature.

UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous,
and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who
always wants someone else to make the decisions & who
doesn’t want to get involved with anyone or anything.
They see you as a worrier who always sees problems
that don’t exist. Some people think you’re boring.
Only those who know you well know that you aren’t.

Never…

Never say I Love You
If you don’t really care

Never talk of feelings
If they aren’t really there

Never hold my hand
If you mean to break my heart

Never say forever
If you ever plan to part

Never look into my eyes
If you are telling me a lie

Never say hello
If you think you’ll say goodbye

Never say that I’m THE one
If you dream of more than me

Never lock up my heart
If you don’t have the key

How We Treat People

Five lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.

1. First Important Lesson – Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?” Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. “Absolutely,” said the professor. “In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say “hello”. I’ve never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.

2. Second Important Lesson – Pick up the rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab. She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man’s door. To his surprise, a giant console colour TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached. It read: “Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband’s bedside just before he passed away. God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others,” Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.

3. Third Important Lesson – Always remember those who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. “How much is an ice cream sundae?” he asked. “Fifty cents,” replied the waitress. The little boy pulled hi hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it. “Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?” he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient. “Thirty-five cents,” she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins. “I’ll have the plain ice cream,” he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies. You see, he couldn’t have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.

4. Fourth Important Lesson – The Obstacles in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand! Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.

5. Fifth Important Lesson – Giving When it Counts.
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year-old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, “Yes I’ll do it if it will save her.” As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the colour returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, “Will I start to die right away?”. Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.

Would You Go Back…

U have this friend since elementary school and after college the both of
you lost contact with each other. But she is someone really special to
you, and you are someone very special to her too. Five years later you
receive a phone call from her.

Leah: Hi, I’ll visit you.
You: Hi, Leah, when?
Leah: Just wait for me

(It seems weird but u prepare for her coming anyway.)

One rainy night u hear a knock on the door.
And u’re surprised to see that it’s your friend Leah. Losing touch for
five years is so long and you start talking about everything. The both of
you even go to your room upstairs. Suddenly there is a power outage, but
the two of you continue talking by candle-light.
Then the phone rings…..

You: I’ll just get the phone downstairs
Leah: No, don’t get it; we’re in the middle of our talk
You: It might be important.
Leah: Okay if you say so, but promise me you’ll be back.

(You promise her a million times that you’ll be back.)

Then you run downstairs to answer the phone.

You: Hello…
Person Online : Hello!
You: Yeah? (Wondering who it is?)
Person Online: I’m calling on behalf of Leah’s family. They had an
accident and her parents are in the hospital right now.
You: How are they?
Person Online: They are injured but stable. But I’m sorry to say that
Leah died. We found your name and phone number in Leah’s purse….. His
voice trails off as you look up at the long stairs.
WOULD YOU GO BACK AS YOU HAVE PROMISED?

Easy Vs. Difficult

Easy is to get a place in someone’s address book.
Difficult is to get a place in someone’s heart.

Easy is to judge the mistakes of others
Difficult is to recognize our own mistakes

Easy is to talk without thinking
Difficult is to refrain the tongue

Easy is to hurt someone who loves us.
Difficult is to heal the wound…

Easy is to forgive others
Difficult is to ask for forgiveness

Easy is to set rules.
Difficult is to follow them…

Easy is to dream every night.
Difficult is to fight for a dream…

Easy is to show victory.
Difficult is to assume defeat with dignity…

Easy is to admire a full moon.
Difficult to see the other side…

Easy is to stumble with a stone.
Difficult is to get up…

Easy is to enjoy life every day.
Difficult to give its real value…

Easy is to promise something to someone.
Difficult is to fulfill that promise…

Easy is to say we love.
Difficult is to show it every day…

Easy is to criticize others.
Difficult is to improve oneself…

Easy is to make mistakes.
Difficult is to learn from them…

Easy is to weep for a lost love.
Difficult is to take care of it so not to lose it.
Easy is to think about improving.
Difficult is to stop thinking it and put it into action…

Easy is to think bad of others
Difficult is to give them the benefit of the doubt…

Easy is to receive
Difficult is to give

Easy to read this
Difficult to follow

Easy is keep the friendship with words
Difficult is to keep it with meanings.

Something to Remember

Some time ago, a friend of mine punished his 4 year old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became infuriated when the small child tried to decorate a box to put under the tree. Nevertheless the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said “This is for you Daddy.” He was embarrassed by his earlier over reaction…

He opened the box and his anger flared again when he found the box was empty. Then he yelled at her:
DON’T YOU KNOW when you give someone a present there’s supposed to be something inside of it???
The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said, Oh Daddy it’s not empty, I blew kisses into the box, all for you Daddy.

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little girl, and he begged her for forgiveness. My friend told me that he kept that gold box near his bed for years. Whenever he was discouraged he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.