Sports but Not Sportmanship

Some sports just don't cut out to be called sports merely because its lack of sportsmanship. Football for instance. It should never be called a sport when none of the 'sporty' emotions and feelings are displayed either by players and fans. Its just a game. Played by male version of dumb blonds and enjoyed by those whom in favor of dumb blonds. Examples are too many to site here and the latest check out at this link. 

My son Ethan talks about the reds and crap which I hope he will eventually phase out. But boys being boys its highly unlikely. We had seen more than often not the affiliation with blonds generally grows with age and not the other way. I keep my fingers cross. Its CROSSED!!

Ministry comes down hard on errant private colleges...YEAH SURE RIGHT!!!

What is the secrecy for? The names and photos of petty thieves and petty offenders are often published. But here we have serious white collar criminals charged in court but we don't get to know the name of these so call academic institutions.

Check out the article at The Star Online (http://thestar.com.my)
URL: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/16/nation/9114534&sec=nation

Romeo and Juliet - How Romantic

Orchid Abdullah is the woman behind beautiful voice of Penawar Rindu. I grew up listening to Penawar Rindu sang by Rafeah Buang. She was one of dad's favorite. Those were the gramophone days.

Time passes by and I sort of got caught up more with Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Anyway when I read in news that Orchid Abdullah passed away the old memories flooded in and I looked up for her original Penawar Rindu. Can't seem to stop listening to it. Check out the news of Orchid's passing away here.

She passed away on May 13th. And today her husband passed away. Check out the news here. God bless them and may their souls rest in peace. I just found it ironically romantic no matter how painful it is for the family. They had lived long together than living as a single. And death only managed to keep them apart for 4 days. I am glad love beat death to its own game!!

Say It Like You Mean It

Perkasa had been speaking, squeaking and oinking in desperation to get some attention. Just like a child - any attention is good even if its a negative one. Perkasa's oinking seemed like roaring thanks to our local media; lacking of solid journalists and with solid articles, they heavily rely on directionless organization such as Perkasa. A win-win game for a two minute fame.

Then I read Chua's statement. Check it out here. It seemed like he going to jump into fire.Whoa...my hormones were raging. By the time I finished reading it I realized he was just dancing around fire. That too from a safe distance. I am really disappointed. After all the challenges he went through, I thought he would had come out hardened. But seems otherwise.

When we will have real politicians within Barisan components other than UMNO whom will say that they meant to say.

Chocolate Chip Muffins

After hours of searching of a simple chocolate chip muffin, I finally landed with a recipe at Titli's Busy Kitchen. A simple video with simple instructions and simple ingredients. Phew!! Just in case I linked the video here.

What's Going On??

I can't believe what I read in TheStar today. Check it out here and here. Wow 14 days suspension and apologies that's it. Isn't this easily could be a criminal offense. And the poor girl's mom is so magnanimous it letting bygones be bygones for the hurt her child suffer.

It would had given me a peace of mind if a reason is stated for her action or rather lack of it. I want to believe there is bigger reason for letting it off so easily. I mean mothers feel hurt more than the child, seeing their babies treated bad. Damn it...I would want to see them pay the price including the bastards jeering at the back. And the teachers......where were they when all these happened....in canteen??!! You judge it for yourself.

Follow Up On The Call From School

I just finished playing a board game with Ethan (which of late had been his bed time affair) and tucked him to bed. Now, I can update peacefully of what happened in the school today.

I had a talk with my son's very helpful class teacher and an attentive senior assistant. Nothing serious they assured me. Yet I am not happy, I mean I don't even remember my parents were ever being summoned for me for anything as a matter of fact. It was the usual thing of him being playful, talkative and lack of focus in class. Basically he is off tangent. Of course talking and being playful is not an offense but it can get pretty annoying. I had a lengthy talk with the teachers on that, to handle it the best possible way both at home and school to get the best possible effect. Nothing really new in their suggestions but mostly lack of follow through on my part.

Sensitivity

Amazing I caught another amazing qoute on Tzu Chi website at the most appropriate time.

" People often feel upset because they take careless remarks too seriously. "

Jing-Si Aphorism

 

 

Parenthood

Now that I wrote the posting below. Check it out here. I remember a quote in the November 1989 edition of Reader Digest which I am currently rereading for the millionth time.

"Parenthood remains the greatest single preserve of the amateur."

A Call From School

Have you ever had a tight day in office with marathon meetings and you set your handphone in silent mode. The first moment you get the chance to sit at your place and you check your handphone for miss calls and messages. BANGGGG!!!! 2 miss calls from your son's school and 2 miss calls from your mother. Yes it happened to me today.