Four things you should never blog about

Woo.. came across this article while reading the online papers.

Article from: http://digital.asiaone.com/Digital/Features/Story/A1Story20080527-67224.html

Four things you should never blog about

It might be tempting to post your grievances online and let the entire world know about it, but no matter how much you want to do it, don't. Sensitive information, pictures or even opinions directed at individuals might one day find its way back to you. Here is a list of the four things you should never blog about.

1. Your personal information

It is a no-brainer to know that you should not post information such as your credit card number online. But other seemingly harmless information, such as the address of your new apartment, or your new cell phone number, should not go online as well. You never know if someone might be able to use that information to track you down.

2. Photos you only want your close friends to see

Remember that picture of you standing on the bar top in your underwear that your best friend took in college? It might be an interesting conversation piece, but if it's something you don't want the entire world and your friend's friend's friend's cousin's hamster to see, don't post it online. Imagine if a potential employer, or - horror of horrors - your boss, discovers the photo posted on someone else's MySpace account.

3. Your job

It may suck. It may be the worst job in the world with the lowest pay or you are in charge of doing all the dirty work. No matter how much you hate your job, never talk about it on your blog. Not only would your superiors get a bad impression of you should they find out, you might also have posted information about the company that is considered confidential.

Even if you love your job, don't talk about it online. Your enthusiasm might not be reciprocated should the top dogs find out that you have been posting the company's latest secret prototype photos on your blog because you love cell phones so much.

4. Your boss

Or the office bitch. Or anyone you don't like. You might never know if the office bitch finds out about your very personal opinions about your boss and well - forwarded them to the boss. The situation at work might be ugly, but don't make it any uglier by taking it online.

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Okay, then i should go all the way back to my archives and delete some of my complains at work... hee~

5th May 2008

I'm still active!

wah wah, never know it's that long since i last login to blogger. Where have i been? Well, i went to Japan trip with my dearest hubby! It was a 10 days free and easy trip. Hubby did all the homework on their transport and directions whereas i just sourced for the hotels and attractions i would like to go. Plan to quite a few places: Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Gamagori, Hakone, Tokyo and Disneysea. We are lucky enough to be able to apply leave during the Sakura season and got to see cherry blossom everywhere in Japan! The blossoms really reminds us of our times in France, with the Sunflower field, Tulip farm and Lavender field!

If you like sightseeing, Kyoto and Hakone should be a good choice. If the weather is clear, you will be able to see Mt Fuji from the ropeway ride or sightseeing cruise in Hakone. Its a pity that it rained during our stay in Hakone, that we are unable to see the majestic Mt Fuji. However we do enjoy their onsen (spring bath) very much especially in their cold weather!

On the other hand if you are a shopping freak, Tokyo is the best shopping spot for you. They have very long shopping streets in different areas like Akihabara, Ikebukuro and Shinjuku. We managed to bunk in at our Japanese friend's home during our 2-day stay in Japan. She had prepared dinner and breakfast for us, making us feel so much at home and to taste the Japanese home-cooked dishes where you may not be able to find them at the restaurants. It was being nice of them to give up their bedroom for us to sleep in and set up futons for us. Really appreciate for their hospitability. Thanks Yoshiya and Yuko for being a great hosts!

In overall, do not give Japan a miss. They have nice and cultured people that they even queue up to board the train!

We find most of the Japan information here: http://www.japan-guide.com/
Do check it out if you are going to Japan, it's extremely useful.

I did not post any photos online yet, but to those friends who have access to view my Friendster, you can see a few of the photos being uploaded there!

Cheers!

News for me

He is such a nice person, but he's a step faster than me. I should be the one to go first, it's a pity he's before me. He must be overloaded with work, this shows i am not wrong. Whoever is reading this, you would not understand me. This sounds like death, but it is not. I really appreciate him around, he is the first to see me cry here. He has been a nice chap, easy going, friendly, kind and soft-spoken..etc.

It has been a blessing to have him around.

Whatever guesses, please keep it to yourself. I promised to him.

I will announce it when the time is ripe.

Updates~

Time to give some updates. Many have been asking me about my job hunting. Yeap, have wasted my leave and attended quite a few interviews. Some are good, some are not. Have been shortlisted for 2nd interview for some but i've actually rejected it 'cos the interviewer will be my boss where i find one of them sarcastic and another too pushy style. I shan't describe the details here, too much to write, haa..so i'm back to square one, will be putting to a stop first, its not fun attending interviews..phew...

In my first few entries, i did mentioned about doing sewing, it has been stopped since then, 'cos the machine actually breaks down. Wonder is it i mishandled or the machine too old? haha.. anyway, shall leave it there first and consider if i need a new set. =P

Life has been peaceful these days, not much of changes and updates. Learn to take everything easy now, since some things are beyond my control, why not take a breather for myself? hehe.. Cheers! ^^

Came across Dasmond Koh's blog, read the article from there, interesting..

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儿子给父亲的一封信 (A letter from the son)

A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see the bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope propped up prominently on the pillow. It was addressed 'Dad'. With the worst premonition he opened the envelope and read the letter with trembling hands,

'Dear Dad, it is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you, I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mum and you. I've been finding real passion with Stacy and she is so nice but I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing's, tattoos, her tight Motorcycle clothes and because she is so much older than I am. But it's not only the passionDad, she's pregnant. Stacy said that we will be very happy, she owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. We share a dream of having many more children.

Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone. We'll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with the other people in the commune for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we'll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Stacy can get better, she sure deserves it! Don't worry Dad, I'm 15, and I know how to take care of myself, someday I'm sure we'll be back to visit so you can get to know your many grandchildren.


Love, your son, Joshua

P.S. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Jason's house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the school report that's on the kitchen table. Call when it is safe for me to come home :)


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Bored~

Time: 8.50pm
Taken dinner, washed the dishes.
Mahjong session outside.
Hiding in the room alone using internet.
Checked emails.
Looking for friends to chat.
Friends busy, chat very little.
Staring at the screen blankly.
Watch tv? Sorry, only when i'm at my comfort zone.
Watch them play? Sorry, i rather stay at home.
Go back home first? That's too rude and disrespectful.

Continue to daze bah...

End time: 9.00pm

Never know i can finish my entry in 10mins, haa.. too fast, too bored...for another few hours...

Chinese Orchestra 华 乐 团

wooo! I didn't know i miss Chinese Orchestra until i heard familiar songs and performance by a group of university students at the canteen!

As usual when i was making my way to the canteen for lunch, i heard the song " 喜 气 洋 洋 " coming from the canteen direction. At first i was thinking it could be from the radio playing chinese new year songs. But as i was approaching the canteen, i saw a band of chinese orchestra members playing the chinese instruments. Somehow i started to feel a sense of closeness and my hair stands. Stands? Not shivers, not chillings, it's just an undescripable feeling which reminds me of my secondary school days, something nostagic. I slowed down my pace to see and listen to the song, reminiscing how we used to play songs on stage during festive seasons. The feeling lingers until i heard the next song, " 迎 春 接 福 " 。。。 the same old songs we used to play during chinese new year...

Those were the days.. if only i have my instrument and playing kakis, i would join Chinese Orchestra again somewhere someplace...

^_^