Protectors make up as much as ten percent the population, because their primary interest is in the safety and security of those they care about - their family, their circle of friends, their students, their patients, their boss, their fellow-workers, or their employees. Protectors have an extraordinary sense of loyalty and responsibility in their makeup, and seem fulfilled in the degree they can shield others from the dirt and dangers of the world. Speculating and experimenting do not intrigue Protectors, who prefer to make do with time-honored and time-tested products and procedures rather than change to new. At work Protectors are seldom happy in situations where the rules are constantly changing, or where long-established ways of doing things are not respected. For their part, Protectors value tradition, both in the culture and in their family. Protectors believe deeply in the stability of social ranking conferred by birth, titles, offices, and credentials. And they cherish family history and enjoy caring for family property, from houses to heirlooms.
Wanting to be of service to others, Protectors find great satisfaction in assisting the downtrodden, and can deal with disability and neediness in others better than any other type. They are not as outgoing and talkative as the Provider Guardians [ESFJs], and their shyness is often misjudged as stiffness, even coldness, when in truth Protectors are warm-hearted and sympathetic, giving happily of themselves to those in need.
Their reserve ought really to be seen as an expression of their sincerity and seriousness of purpose. The most diligent of all the types, Protectors are willing to work long, hard hours quietly doing all the thankless jobs that others manage to avoid. Protectors are quite happy working alone; in fact, in positions of authority they may try to do everything themselves rather than direct others to get the job done. Thoroughness and frugality are also virtues for them. When Protectors undertake a task, they will complete it if humanly possible. They also know better than any other type the value of a dollar, and they abhor the squandering or misuse of money. To save, to put something aside against an unpredictable future, to prepare for emergencies-these are actions near and dear to the Protector's heart. For all these reasons, Protectors are frequently overworked, just as they are frequently misunderstood and undervalued. Their contributions, and also their economies, are often taken for granted, and they rarely get the gratitude they deserve.
Mother Teresa, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Steward, and Tsar Nicholas II are examples of Protector Guardian style...
Guardian women look for traditions to start or maintain. They are generally suckers for flowers, cards, chocolates, and the like. They are among the most likely to notice and appreciate signs of status unless these signs are flaunted, such as entrance into an exclusive club and being welcomed by name at a trendy restaurant. Men often appreciate Guardian women who lavishly pamper their partners.....
Leilah is a Guardian Protector (ISFJ). Guys often didn’t even notice her in high school because she was so shy. In college, she had one long-lasting romance. However, her boyfriend turned out to be abusive. Since he would always apologize and she is very trusting and loyal, she stuck by him. The abuse escalated, so she finally left. Now she is dating a man who treats her like a queen. She’d like to marry him, but she’s afraid he might change afterward.
The Protector (ISFJ) type of Guardian will be the least likely to seek positions of leadership since they may feel uncomfortable in the lime-light. They are often seen as the people who do whatever is necessary to keep things running smoothly. They do their best to prevent problems. Like the Provider, they can be attracted to fields in medicine, education or social service. In business, positions that combine some type of social interface with time alone are best for them. If they choose technical positions, they prefer ones with at least some independence, such as electrician, or photographer. Says Patrick, “I was attracted to portrait photography because I am able to help people look their best and celebrate significant times in their lives. I take time to create the best portrait I can.”
Finding a place to belong, to contribute to society, and have a sense of security and confidence in their abilities, is key to the Guardian’s sense of well-being.
Guardians work best when they have a specific place set aside for studying, generally with a desk, proper lighting, and a computer as needed. It is usually important for them to make sure everything is in its proper place. A piece of paper not neatly lined up can drive them to distraction. They like to get everything they need in one place, organize it, and then get to work. Guardians usually do best with an environment which is restful or business-like, but not too stimulating.
Protectors (ISFJ) are the most sensitive of the Guardians to the emotional atmosphere. They have difficulty studying when there is unresolved conflict. Garrett’s roommates are having a fight and trying to make Garrett the middle man. He really doesn’t want to get involved, but the only way he’s found to get them off his back when he’s home is to study. Then he’s too busy to talk. His studying is less productive because of the conflict, but he’s doing so much of it, he’s actually learning more.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Introverted Sensing FeeLing Judging
ISFJs are characterized above all by their desire to serve others, their "need to be needed." In extreme cases, this need is so strong that standard give-and-take relationships are deeply unsatisfying to them; however, most ISFJs find more than enough with which to occupy themselves within the framework of a normal life. (Since ISFJs, like all SJs, are very much bound by the prevailing social conventions, their form of "service" is likely to exclude any elements of moral or political controversy; they specialize in the local, the personal, and the practical.)
ISFJs are often unappreciated, at work, home, and play. Ironically, because they prove over and over that they can be relied on for their loyalty and unstinting, high-quality work, those around them often take them for granted--even take advantage of them. Admittedly, the problem is sometimes aggravated by the ISFJs themselves; for instance, they are notoriously bad at delegating ("If you want it done right, do it yourself"). And although they're hurt by being treated like doormats, they are often unwilling to toot their own horns about their accomplishments because they feel that although they deserve more credit than they're getting, it's somehow wrong to want any sort of reward for doing work (which is supposed to be a virtue in itself). (And as low-profile Is, their actions don't call attention to themselves as with charismatic Es.) Because of all of this, ISFJs are often overworked, and as a result may suffer from psychosomatic illnesses.
In the workplace, ISFJs are methodical and accurate workers, often with very good memories and unexpected analytic abilities; they are also good with people in small-group or one-on-one situations because of their patient and genuinely sympathetic approach to dealing with others. ISFJs make pleasant and reliable co-workers and exemplary employees, but tend to be harried and uncomfortable in supervisory roles. They are capable of forming strong loyalties, but these are personal rather than institutional loyalties; if someone they've bonded with in this way leaves the company, the ISFJ will leave with them, if given the option. Traditional careers for an ISFJ include: teaching, social work, most religious work, nursing, medicine (general practice only), clerical and and secretarial work of any kind, and some kinds of administrative careers.
While their work ethic is high on the ISFJ priority list, their families are the centers of their lives. ISFJs are extremely warm and demonstrative within the family circle--and often possessive of their loved ones, as well. When these include Es who want to socialize with the rest of the world, or self-contained ITs, the ISFJ must learn to adjust to these behaviors and not interpret them as rejection. Being SJs, they place a strong emphasis on conventional behavior (although, unlike STJs, they are usually as concerned with being "nice" as with strict propriety); if any of their nearest and dearest depart from the straight-and-narrow, it causes the ISFJ major embarrassment: the closer the relationship and the more public the act, the more intense the embarrassment (a fact which many of their teenage children take gleeful advantage of). Over time, however, ISFJs usually mellow, and learn to regard the culprits as harmless eccentrics :-). Needless to say, ISFJs take infinite trouble over meals, gifts, celebrations, etc., for their loved ones--although strong Js may tend to focus more on what the recipient should want rather than what they do want.
Like most Is, ISFJs have a few, close friends. They are extremely loyal to these, and are ready to provide emotional and practical support at a moment's notice. (However, like most Fs they hate confrontation; if you get into a fight, don't expect them to jump in after you. You can count on them, however, run and get the nearest authority figure.) Unlike with EPs, the older the friendship is, the more an ISFJ will value it. One ISFJ trait that is easily misunderstood by those who haven't known them long is that they are often unable to either hide or articulate any distress they may be feeling. For instance, an ISFJ child may be reproved for "sulking," the actual cause of which is a combination of physical illness plus misguided "good manners." An adult ISFJ may drive a (later ashamed) friend or SO into a fit of temper over the ISFJ's unexplained moodiness, only afterwards to explain about a death in the family they "didn't want to burden anyone with." Those close to ISFJs should learn to watch for the warning signs in these situations and take the initiative themselves to uncover the problem.
ISFJs are often unappreciated, at work, home, and play. Ironically, because they prove over and over that they can be relied on for their loyalty and unstinting, high-quality work, those around them often take them for granted--even take advantage of them. Admittedly, the problem is sometimes aggravated by the ISFJs themselves; for instance, they are notoriously bad at delegating ("If you want it done right, do it yourself"). And although they're hurt by being treated like doormats, they are often unwilling to toot their own horns about their accomplishments because they feel that although they deserve more credit than they're getting, it's somehow wrong to want any sort of reward for doing work (which is supposed to be a virtue in itself). (And as low-profile Is, their actions don't call attention to themselves as with charismatic Es.) Because of all of this, ISFJs are often overworked, and as a result may suffer from psychosomatic illnesses.
In the workplace, ISFJs are methodical and accurate workers, often with very good memories and unexpected analytic abilities; they are also good with people in small-group or one-on-one situations because of their patient and genuinely sympathetic approach to dealing with others. ISFJs make pleasant and reliable co-workers and exemplary employees, but tend to be harried and uncomfortable in supervisory roles. They are capable of forming strong loyalties, but these are personal rather than institutional loyalties; if someone they've bonded with in this way leaves the company, the ISFJ will leave with them, if given the option. Traditional careers for an ISFJ include: teaching, social work, most religious work, nursing, medicine (general practice only), clerical and and secretarial work of any kind, and some kinds of administrative careers.
While their work ethic is high on the ISFJ priority list, their families are the centers of their lives. ISFJs are extremely warm and demonstrative within the family circle--and often possessive of their loved ones, as well. When these include Es who want to socialize with the rest of the world, or self-contained ITs, the ISFJ must learn to adjust to these behaviors and not interpret them as rejection. Being SJs, they place a strong emphasis on conventional behavior (although, unlike STJs, they are usually as concerned with being "nice" as with strict propriety); if any of their nearest and dearest depart from the straight-and-narrow, it causes the ISFJ major embarrassment: the closer the relationship and the more public the act, the more intense the embarrassment (a fact which many of their teenage children take gleeful advantage of). Over time, however, ISFJs usually mellow, and learn to regard the culprits as harmless eccentrics :-). Needless to say, ISFJs take infinite trouble over meals, gifts, celebrations, etc., for their loved ones--although strong Js may tend to focus more on what the recipient should want rather than what they do want.
Like most Is, ISFJs have a few, close friends. They are extremely loyal to these, and are ready to provide emotional and practical support at a moment's notice. (However, like most Fs they hate confrontation; if you get into a fight, don't expect them to jump in after you. You can count on them, however, run and get the nearest authority figure.) Unlike with EPs, the older the friendship is, the more an ISFJ will value it. One ISFJ trait that is easily misunderstood by those who haven't known them long is that they are often unable to either hide or articulate any distress they may be feeling. For instance, an ISFJ child may be reproved for "sulking," the actual cause of which is a combination of physical illness plus misguided "good manners." An adult ISFJ may drive a (later ashamed) friend or SO into a fit of temper over the ISFJ's unexplained moodiness, only afterwards to explain about a death in the family they "didn't want to burden anyone with." Those close to ISFJs should learn to watch for the warning signs in these situations and take the initiative themselves to uncover the problem.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Happy Belated Birthday~!!
It was your birthday on Saturday,
I'm sure many people knew it was your birthday,
Though I wasn't sure if you could hear us,
Wishing you could hear us,
As I know you would have loved a piece of cake.
Didn't know who to wish to,
Didn't know where to send a card to,
Didn't know which number to dial to,
Didn't know if my text would be read.
Wishing I could give you a hug.
Dreamt about you on Saturday night,
The same repetitive dream that I had,
That it was all like "The Game",
That it was all a joke,
Or a mistake, an erratum.
Happy Belated Birthday, TaCia.
I'm sure many people knew it was your birthday,
Though I wasn't sure if you could hear us,
Wishing you could hear us,
As I know you would have loved a piece of cake.
Didn't know who to wish to,
Didn't know where to send a card to,
Didn't know which number to dial to,
Didn't know if my text would be read.
Wishing I could give you a hug.
Dreamt about you on Saturday night,
The same repetitive dream that I had,
That it was all like "The Game",
That it was all a joke,
Or a mistake, an erratum.
Happy Belated Birthday, TaCia.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Perfect....
A song dedicated to my beloved tacia.....
I miss you dearly =(
Perfect, By Vanessa AmorosiStay forever who you are
don’t change a thing
because you are perfect
you Sway gently in the breeze
In between my dreams
It kind of makes me nervous
You’re storm is lightning striking down
To only strike me once, would still be worth it
In my dreams you were perfect
when I woke up you were perfect
Love, as scaring as it is
Tell me is it real,
If it ain’t hurting
I break when the sounding of you fades
My colours bleed to one
Nothing grows when your love is gone
In my dreams you were perfect
when I woke up you were perfect
even when you run you’re still worth it
hmmm, Here and now, the moments perfect
in my dreams you were perfect,
when i woke up you were perfect
mmmm, even when you run your still woth it,
here and now, the moments perfect
perfect
So perfect
When you run,
runnnnnnn,yea, yea, yea, yea, yea,
run! even in my dreams, when i wake up,
perfect! your perfect,
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby,
yeah! yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Oh run, yeah
i drown, try to keep up with you
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Poor little toe....
In a cold rainy night,
I ran down the stairs,
Wearing my warm socks,
Ran down the stairs.
Holding onto my cup,
My favourite daily cup,
The cup that I just finished with my hot almond oats,
Holding on tight.
The warm pair of socks were warm,
But the warm pair of socks were slippery,
I fell off the stairs,
Fell off the stairs heavily.
Still holding onto my lovely cup,
I sprained my little toe,
Sat on the spot speechless for two minutes,
Enduring the agonizing pain.
My poor little toe,
My poor fat swollen little toe,
My poor bruised little toe,
Is fat, swollen and bruised.
*sobz*
I ran down the stairs,
Wearing my warm socks,
Ran down the stairs.
Holding onto my cup,
My favourite daily cup,
The cup that I just finished with my hot almond oats,
Holding on tight.
The warm pair of socks were warm,
But the warm pair of socks were slippery,
I fell off the stairs,
Fell off the stairs heavily.
Still holding onto my lovely cup,
I sprained my little toe,
Sat on the spot speechless for two minutes,
Enduring the agonizing pain.
My poor little toe,
My poor fat swollen little toe,
My poor bruised little toe,
Is fat, swollen and bruised.
*sobz*
Monday, July 21, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
List em' out...
Wise man says,
An apple a day,
One handfull of almonds a day,
Few servings of vegetables a day,
The proper amount of vitamin supplements a day,
Shall keep the doctor away.
Too much thinking,
Too much expectations,
Too much aims,
Too much hypotheses,
Too much suspicions,
Too much calculations,
Too much cravings,
May not keep the psychiatrist away....
"Blaming yourself (if you are) is a kind of act to add more unnecessary stuff into your glass ~" - Anonymus
Yes, I always try to fit myself in one's shoe before judging or deciding....which may explain why I take so long to make one decision at a time or perhaps, most of the time undecided.
Tell you what, I finally spoke to my friend, regarding looking after her dog...I admit my decision then was 60% - 40% (could not vs could). I started telling her that I would have to find a new home to move to, bla bla bla, that I can't walk her dog everyday as I need to be waitressing every friday, saturday and sunday....etc etc etc.
Don't know why we somehow ended our conversation as me saying "oh ok, then I guess I could walk the dogs on monday, wednesday and thursday~" Then she'll let me practise driving her manual car sometime soon......and show me around her house......
I really don't know how I got myself into this situation again~ Guess I just suck in saying NO~!
(I know ercia will be upset with me, sorry. Guess I'll try to make this the last time....for the year. Not only that, my roomate will also be mad at me for not going to spend time packing my things and get ready to move........)
Gotta really think of the best way to get things goiN~ again.... *sigh*
An apple a day,
One handfull of almonds a day,
Few servings of vegetables a day,
The proper amount of vitamin supplements a day,
Shall keep the doctor away.
Too much thinking,
Too much expectations,
Too much aims,
Too much hypotheses,
Too much suspicions,
Too much calculations,
Too much cravings,
May not keep the psychiatrist away....
"Blaming yourself (if you are) is a kind of act to add more unnecessary stuff into your glass ~" - Anonymus
Yes, I always try to fit myself in one's shoe before judging or deciding....which may explain why I take so long to make one decision at a time or perhaps, most of the time undecided.
Tell you what, I finally spoke to my friend, regarding looking after her dog...I admit my decision then was 60% - 40% (could not vs could). I started telling her that I would have to find a new home to move to, bla bla bla, that I can't walk her dog everyday as I need to be waitressing every friday, saturday and sunday....etc etc etc.
Don't know why we somehow ended our conversation as me saying "oh ok, then I guess I could walk the dogs on monday, wednesday and thursday~" Then she'll let me practise driving her manual car sometime soon......and show me around her house......
I really don't know how I got myself into this situation again~ Guess I just suck in saying NO~!
(I know ercia will be upset with me, sorry. Guess I'll try to make this the last time....for the year. Not only that, my roomate will also be mad at me for not going to spend time packing my things and get ready to move........)
Gotta really think of the best way to get things goiN~ again.... *sigh*
Friday, July 18, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Should I? Or should I not?
Yes, I am house and dog sitting at the moment.
But that doesn't mean I should be doing this for everyone, does it?
However, if I were to be able to house and dog sit for this person, why can't I do it for the other?
If one needs help, the other shall be needing the equal relief too, ain't it?
Considering both are living at the same suburb and somehow in a similar circumstance....
Question is, do I really enjoy doing it?
Even if I am/ain't enjoying it, does that really matter?
No, there's no salary or pocket money doing it.
Because helping people is all about making people happy, and I do feel happy myself when I've done something nice and made someone happy~!
Of course, I am sincere when I said "yes I'ma helpin you" AND abstain from doin any complains.
Well, sometimes we just deserve a corner to do some whinings to our dear ones, don't we?
Right, so should I? or should I not?
I reckon I should help another friend (from work) to house and dog sit again for one month starting mid of August.
Yes, again. *fainted*
But why am I hesitating??
Well that's because,
1. I need to find a room to move into because I'm gonna be kicked out from my current house soon~!
2. Erm....helping people is great, but I can feel a little isolated and lonely on some nights...living in a huge house all by myself....and with dog(s).
3. Petrol is getting expensive, and I ain't that dumb to waste money on the unnecessaries when I've just gotten myself into a state of poverty, hey? Although I know...money is not everything...
4. One thing I realized so far is that I'm really bad at road directions and I've wasted heaps of time and petrol on the road previously....just because I sucked in land-marking the route I was headin to and lazy to look at Melway~ *sigh*
Advantages?
1. I get to practise driving, an excuse to get my ass off the ground....
2. I'm doing another good deed and she can happily go for holidays with her hubby~!!
3. I feel more independent I guess.....versus lonely?? - lame excuse.
Back to square one, should I? or should I not?
Damn....I hate decisions making and the sense of guilts.
But that doesn't mean I should be doing this for everyone, does it?
However, if I were to be able to house and dog sit for this person, why can't I do it for the other?
If one needs help, the other shall be needing the equal relief too, ain't it?
Considering both are living at the same suburb and somehow in a similar circumstance....
Question is, do I really enjoy doing it?
Even if I am/ain't enjoying it, does that really matter?
No, there's no salary or pocket money doing it.
Because helping people is all about making people happy, and I do feel happy myself when I've done something nice and made someone happy~!
Of course, I am sincere when I said "yes I'ma helpin you" AND abstain from doin any complains.
Well, sometimes we just deserve a corner to do some whinings to our dear ones, don't we?
Right, so should I? or should I not?
I reckon I should help another friend (from work) to house and dog sit again for one month starting mid of August.
Yes, again. *fainted*
But why am I hesitating??
Well that's because,
1. I need to find a room to move into because I'm gonna be kicked out from my current house soon~!
2. Erm....helping people is great, but I can feel a little isolated and lonely on some nights...living in a huge house all by myself....and with dog(s).
3. Petrol is getting expensive, and I ain't that dumb to waste money on the unnecessaries when I've just gotten myself into a state of poverty, hey? Although I know...money is not everything...
4. One thing I realized so far is that I'm really bad at road directions and I've wasted heaps of time and petrol on the road previously....just because I sucked in land-marking the route I was headin to and lazy to look at Melway~ *sigh*
Advantages?
1. I get to practise driving, an excuse to get my ass off the ground....
2. I'm doing another good deed and she can happily go for holidays with her hubby~!!
3. I feel more independent I guess.....versus lonely?? - lame excuse.
Back to square one, should I? or should I not?
Damn....I hate decisions making and the sense of guilts.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Dedicated to koko and ercia
Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
Uploaded by FresHipHop
A remembrance of us listening to this song in the car on our way to SS.......
Monday, June 30, 2008
40 tips for "better life"
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day... Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement,
'My purpose is to___ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy .
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of warm water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree..
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.. Your friends will.Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often, sms or email them.
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for _____. Today I accomplished _____.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed..
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care enough to share.
May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day... Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement,
'My purpose is to___ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy .
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of warm water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree..
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.. Your friends will.Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often, sms or email them.
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for _____. Today I accomplished _____.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed..
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care enough to share.
May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!
Molecular Cloning
"The main idea of molecular cloning is to insert a DNA segment of interest into an autonomously replicating DNA molecule, a so-called cloning vector or vehicle, so that the DNA segment is replicated with the vector.
Cloning such a chimeric vector in a suitable host organism such as E.coli or yeast results in the production of large amounts of the inserted DNA segment.
If a cloned gene is flanked by the properly positioned control sequences for transcription and translation, the host may also produce large quantities of the RNA and protein specified by that gene." - Voet D. & Voet J.G., (2004) Chapter 5, Biochemistry 3rd edition, Wiley.
Cloning such a chimeric vector in a suitable host organism such as E.coli or yeast results in the production of large amounts of the inserted DNA segment.
If a cloned gene is flanked by the properly positioned control sequences for transcription and translation, the host may also produce large quantities of the RNA and protein specified by that gene." - Voet D. & Voet J.G., (2004) Chapter 5, Biochemistry 3rd edition, Wiley.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
It'll all get better in time....
Leona Lewis - Better In Time
It's been the longest winter without you
I didn't know where to turn to
See somehow I can't forget you
After all that we've been through
Go in, come in, thought I heard a knock
Who's there? No one, thinking that I deserved it
Now I realize that I really didn't know
You didn't notice, you mean everything
Quickly I'm learning to love again
All I know is, I'ma be okay
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too, oh yeah
(It'll all get better in time)
Even though I really loved you
I'm gonna smile 'cause I deserve to
(It'll all get better in time)
How could I turn on the TV
Without something there to remind me?
Was it all that easy
To just put aside your feelings?
If I'm dreaming, don't wanna let, hurt my feelings
But that's the path, I believe in
And I know that, time will heal it
You didn't notice, you mean everything
Quickly I'm learning to love again
All I know is, I'ma be okay
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too, oh yeah
(It'll all get better in time)
Even though I really loved you
I'm gonna smile 'cause I deserve to
(It'll all get better in time)
Since there's no more you and me
It's time I let you go so I can be free
And live my life how it should be
No matter how hard it is, I'll be fine without you
Yes, I will
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too, oh
(It'll all get better in time)
Even though I really loved you
I'm gonna smile 'cause I deserve to, yes, I do
(It'll all get better in time)
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too, yeah
(It'll all get better in time)
And even though I really loved you
I'm gonna smile 'cause I deserve to
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Finally~!
P.S. I drove to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) for the first time today~!!!!!
*_*
YaYNesss~
*_*
YaYNesss~
Monday, June 23, 2008
Gratitude.................
"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." ~ Epictetus ~
There are many people in my life whom I do appreciate from the bottom of my heart, in which I haven't put into words or action before, that I think is sage to voice them now rather than later.....or never.
I have my once completed wonderful happy family to feel extremely grateful for.
Yet, I am still blessed to have my current beloved family to love, care and be there for.
I considered myself most lucky to have a few wonderful friends, whom I regard as those who really stood me up when I fell. Those,
Who believed in me when I have ceased to believe in myself.
Who was there for me when she could have been in somewhere else.
Who knows all about me more than myself, and still accept me for who I am anyway.
Shu-Yin,
Thanks for being my best friend and having me as your best friend. The love, the trust and the loyalty of our friendship really meant alot to me. One, which I will hold on to till the end of my life. Best friends are never apart, maybe in distance but not in heart. All that you've done for me, I appreciate them from the bottom of my heart. I miss you and I love you very much.
Soo Huey,
I want you to know how amazing you are. Although I may not fully understand you, but I will always love you for who you are and care for what you do. You are one of a kind who would rush to the friend in need regardless of the work load and any excuses. Thanks for being there for me in melbourne when I was really lost, driving me around to settle my work stuff and making me yummy dimsum early in the morning. I really do appreciate and you know I'm always here for you whenever. Your friendship is a special gift, generously given, happily accepted, deeply appreciated.
Mei Ying,
There's always the memory of when we were sitting together in form 4 & form 5, where we shared all our favourite song lirics and movies..."Keigo" and as we age, there's no more such thing as "Li Hom". Singing together when Puan Chen was busy chalking about addmaths......Essential is the annual catch up, for all-in-one updates. Beautiful friendship is seen through the heart, not through the eye.
Peen Peen, Phaik See, Karen,
A friendship is genuine when two friends can enjoy each others company without speaking a word. Once a good friend, forever a good friend. Just want you guys to know that you always have a place in my heart, and I'll be here for you whenever or wherever just as you would for me.
There are many people in my life whom I do appreciate from the bottom of my heart, in which I haven't put into words or action before, that I think is sage to voice them now rather than later.....or never.
I have my once completed wonderful happy family to feel extremely grateful for.
Yet, I am still blessed to have my current beloved family to love, care and be there for.
I considered myself most lucky to have a few wonderful friends, whom I regard as those who really stood me up when I fell. Those,
Who believed in me when I have ceased to believe in myself.
Who was there for me when she could have been in somewhere else.
Who knows all about me more than myself, and still accept me for who I am anyway.
Shu-Yin,
Thanks for being my best friend and having me as your best friend. The love, the trust and the loyalty of our friendship really meant alot to me. One, which I will hold on to till the end of my life. Best friends are never apart, maybe in distance but not in heart. All that you've done for me, I appreciate them from the bottom of my heart. I miss you and I love you very much.
Soo Huey,
I want you to know how amazing you are. Although I may not fully understand you, but I will always love you for who you are and care for what you do. You are one of a kind who would rush to the friend in need regardless of the work load and any excuses. Thanks for being there for me in melbourne when I was really lost, driving me around to settle my work stuff and making me yummy dimsum early in the morning. I really do appreciate and you know I'm always here for you whenever. Your friendship is a special gift, generously given, happily accepted, deeply appreciated.
Mei Ying,
There's always the memory of when we were sitting together in form 4 & form 5, where we shared all our favourite song lirics and movies..."Keigo" and as we age, there's no more such thing as "Li Hom". Singing together when Puan Chen was busy chalking about addmaths......Essential is the annual catch up, for all-in-one updates. Beautiful friendship is seen through the heart, not through the eye.
Peen Peen, Phaik See, Karen,
A friendship is genuine when two friends can enjoy each others company without speaking a word. Once a good friend, forever a good friend. Just want you guys to know that you always have a place in my heart, and I'll be here for you whenever or wherever just as you would for me.
"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart" - Elizabeth Foley
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
"The best antiques are old friends"
"We always thought we'd look back on our tears and laugh, but we never thought we'd look back on our laughter and cry."
"Advice is like snow; the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind."
"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend."
"True friendship is sitting together in silence and feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had."
"Make new friends and keep the old, one is silver and the other gold"
"It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them."
"I count myselt in nothing else so happy
As in a soul rememb'ring my good friends." - William Shakespeare
"Advice is like snow; the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind."
"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend."
"True friendship is sitting together in silence and feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had."
"Make new friends and keep the old, one is silver and the other gold"
"It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them."
"I count myselt in nothing else so happy
As in a soul rememb'ring my good friends." - William Shakespeare
I miss her....
Finally,
I managed to face my broken heart,
And blog about her, thinking about her,
Her beautiful face, her perfect feature and gesture,
To reminisce how we used to laugh and cry,
Gossip and make fun of each other.
Realizing there's only a one-way comunication with her now,
Truth that she'll no longer reply my emails,
Listening to my excitement or disappointment,
Get excited with me, be sympathetic for me,
Or rather present me a few wise and cheer-up words.
How much I wanna tell her,
Things that I've never told her before,
How gorgeous she is,
How smart and strong she is,
How much influence she has on me,
How proud I am of her,
How much I took her for granted,
How much I was looking forward for her coming to Melbourne so that we can build a cosy house together,
How much have yet we shared,
How heart-breaking to see her email address and yet not being able to forward her funny mails,
How unexpected I was to not be able to see her again after Chinese New Year......
Words are just not enough......never is sufficient.
I managed to face my broken heart,
And blog about her, thinking about her,
Her beautiful face, her perfect feature and gesture,
To reminisce how we used to laugh and cry,
Gossip and make fun of each other.
Realizing there's only a one-way comunication with her now,
Truth that she'll no longer reply my emails,
Listening to my excitement or disappointment,
Get excited with me, be sympathetic for me,
Or rather present me a few wise and cheer-up words.
How much I wanna tell her,
Things that I've never told her before,
How gorgeous she is,
How smart and strong she is,
How much influence she has on me,
How proud I am of her,
How much I took her for granted,
How much I was looking forward for her coming to Melbourne so that we can build a cosy house together,
How much have yet we shared,
How heart-breaking to see her email address and yet not being able to forward her funny mails,
How unexpected I was to not be able to see her again after Chinese New Year......
Words are just not enough......never is sufficient.
Got sucked...
I'm a sucker to many things...
Rather, I'm easily influenced.
Influenced by who?
Influenced to what?
Influence from where?
I am a sucker to heart-breaking love songs.
I get sucked by sales person who's trying to sell their products.
I tend to suck-in whatever people say and forget my own principle right on the spot.
Damn...
Rather, I'm easily influenced.
Influenced by who?
Influenced to what?
Influence from where?
I am a sucker to heart-breaking love songs.
I get sucked by sales person who's trying to sell their products.
I tend to suck-in whatever people say and forget my own principle right on the spot.
Damn...
Friday, June 13, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Words just can't...
There's so much to express and phrase and cry about,
Yet words just can't describe all in one,
Sometimes its just wise to cry aloud,
As tis' as good as Nurofen to ease migraine.
What's happened's happened,
What's meant to be's meant to be,
What else can be done if not to continue to endure,
One of the few optimistic approaches to cure.
Wise man says with wealth and health we obtain happiness,
Yet life's indeed nothing as such as smoothness,
Not until we refrain from all pleasures,
Not until we cultivate pureness.
Good Luck
Yet words just can't describe all in one,
Sometimes its just wise to cry aloud,
As tis' as good as Nurofen to ease migraine.
What's happened's happened,
What's meant to be's meant to be,
What else can be done if not to continue to endure,
One of the few optimistic approaches to cure.
Wise man says with wealth and health we obtain happiness,
Yet life's indeed nothing as such as smoothness,
Not until we refrain from all pleasures,
Not until we cultivate pureness.
Good Luck
Monday, April 21, 2008
Advice from a sage
1. Be busy without being disorganized, and weary without being dispirited.
2. Be busy but happy, and tired but joyful.
3. Its fine to be busy; just don't let it get on your nerves.
4. Work swiftly, but don't tense up; relax your body and mind and never tighten up.
5. Work swiftly in an orderly fashion; never compete with time in a nervous flurry.
6. Don't measure success and gain by wealth and rank; to benefit ourselves and others as best we can is all that matters.
7. To take on tough tasks, one must prepare to touch out complains, and to be in charge is to be in for criticism. Yet complains help foster compassion and patience, and criticism often holds golden advice.
8. Stay at ease under all circumstances, and give whenever conditions allow.
9. The tripartite formula for success is: go with the causes and conditions, seize them as they come, and create them when they don't.
10. Grasp opportune conditions when they come, create them when there are none, and never force a thing to be done.
11. All the ups and downs of life are nourishing experiences for our growth.
12. Deal with matters with wisdom, and care for people with compassion.
13. Rectify deviations with wisdom; accomodate others with compassion.
14. The deeper our compassion, the greater our wisdom and the fewer our vaxations.
15. Simply deal with matters with wisdom and treat people with compassion, without worrying about personal gain or loss. Then we'll never be plagued by vexations.
16. To let the circumstances dictate one's state of mind is human; to let the mind dictate the circumstances is sage.
17. A big duck cuts a big wake; a small duck cuts a small wake. Big or small, each duck will paddle its own way to the other shore - but only if it paddles.
18. If the mountain won't move, build a road around it. If the road won't turn, change your path. If you are unable to even change your path, just transform your mind.
19. Diligence doesn't mean stretching beyond our limits. It means displaying unremitting persistence.
20. A passing boat leaves no trace upon the waters; a bird's flight leaves no trace in the sky. When fleeting success, failure, gain, or loss leaves nno trace upon the heart, the great wisdom of liberation has been achieved.
21. To be accomodating to others is to be accomodating to ourselves.
22. Pressure usually stems from caring too much about externals and other people's opinion.
23. Offer your service with a heart of gratitude, as if repaying a kindness, then you won't feel weary or tired.
24. Always feel gratitude in your heart, and give unstintingly of your wealth, physical strength, mental effort, and widsom.
2. Be busy but happy, and tired but joyful.
3. Its fine to be busy; just don't let it get on your nerves.
4. Work swiftly, but don't tense up; relax your body and mind and never tighten up.
5. Work swiftly in an orderly fashion; never compete with time in a nervous flurry.
6. Don't measure success and gain by wealth and rank; to benefit ourselves and others as best we can is all that matters.
7. To take on tough tasks, one must prepare to touch out complains, and to be in charge is to be in for criticism. Yet complains help foster compassion and patience, and criticism often holds golden advice.
8. Stay at ease under all circumstances, and give whenever conditions allow.
9. The tripartite formula for success is: go with the causes and conditions, seize them as they come, and create them when they don't.
10. Grasp opportune conditions when they come, create them when there are none, and never force a thing to be done.
11. All the ups and downs of life are nourishing experiences for our growth.
12. Deal with matters with wisdom, and care for people with compassion.
13. Rectify deviations with wisdom; accomodate others with compassion.
14. The deeper our compassion, the greater our wisdom and the fewer our vaxations.
15. Simply deal with matters with wisdom and treat people with compassion, without worrying about personal gain or loss. Then we'll never be plagued by vexations.
16. To let the circumstances dictate one's state of mind is human; to let the mind dictate the circumstances is sage.
17. A big duck cuts a big wake; a small duck cuts a small wake. Big or small, each duck will paddle its own way to the other shore - but only if it paddles.
18. If the mountain won't move, build a road around it. If the road won't turn, change your path. If you are unable to even change your path, just transform your mind.
19. Diligence doesn't mean stretching beyond our limits. It means displaying unremitting persistence.
20. A passing boat leaves no trace upon the waters; a bird's flight leaves no trace in the sky. When fleeting success, failure, gain, or loss leaves nno trace upon the heart, the great wisdom of liberation has been achieved.
21. To be accomodating to others is to be accomodating to ourselves.
22. Pressure usually stems from caring too much about externals and other people's opinion.
23. Offer your service with a heart of gratitude, as if repaying a kindness, then you won't feel weary or tired.
24. Always feel gratitude in your heart, and give unstintingly of your wealth, physical strength, mental effort, and widsom.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Reasons I am not happy. With you.
1. Never bother telling me what's going on with your life.
2. Never tell me what you're feeling.
3. Never discuss problems with me.
4. Never call me or text me......................once or twice aweek is NOT enough when you are so far away~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5. Not interested in my daily routine.
6. Made me feel uncared AND unloved.
7. I need to be assured.........................and I have repeated this MANY times, but you never give a damn.
8. I know you are busy and tired and stressed. But these are no lame excuses for not even interested in chatting with me for a blardy 5minutes during yer break~!???!!!??
What do you think theeeessee is all about? Is it obvious or I'm just dumb....?
I am emo enough but this is just aggravating my crabbiness~!
I don't wanna give no shit with this rlsp anymore....
Can I ?
2. Never tell me what you're feeling.
3. Never discuss problems with me.
4. Never call me or text me......................once or twice aweek is NOT enough when you are so far away~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5. Not interested in my daily routine.
6. Made me feel uncared AND unloved.
7. I need to be assured.........................and I have repeated this MANY times, but you never give a damn.
8. I know you are busy and tired and stressed. But these are no lame excuses for not even interested in chatting with me for a blardy 5minutes during yer break~!???!!!??
What do you think theeeessee is all about? Is it obvious or I'm just dumb....?
I am emo enough but this is just aggravating my crabbiness~!
I don't wanna give no shit with this rlsp anymore....
Can I ?
Monday, January 07, 2008
Penetrating the root of the problem...
Absolute impossible for any human beings to exist without facing no problems or worries in their lifetime. According to the Buddha, in order to overcome the problems we must first understand their nature and origin. In actual fact, by mistaking “the unreal for the real” we create enormous problems for ourselves - tis’ so true.
And so here I am, trying to understand the cause of my problem, so to hope there can be no more reason for me to suffer from undue fear, worries and insecurity. If I could view my problem as a tiny-miny one, I would tolerate it to the best of my ability and do what I could to alleviate the suffering. Moreover, one cannot expect overcome a problem completely without facing no other problem, or to the worst, not sacrificing anything physically or mentally.
Therefore, the Buddha introduced this practical method, a method that does not only to patch up a problem here and there simply to satisfy us for the time being. Rather he taught us the way to penetrate to the root of the problem and to find out the main cause of it.
What's the main cause of my problem and how shall I penetrate it???????
Too difficult.......................................................................
And so here I am, trying to understand the cause of my problem, so to hope there can be no more reason for me to suffer from undue fear, worries and insecurity. If I could view my problem as a tiny-miny one, I would tolerate it to the best of my ability and do what I could to alleviate the suffering. Moreover, one cannot expect overcome a problem completely without facing no other problem, or to the worst, not sacrificing anything physically or mentally.
Therefore, the Buddha introduced this practical method, a method that does not only to patch up a problem here and there simply to satisfy us for the time being. Rather he taught us the way to penetrate to the root of the problem and to find out the main cause of it.
What's the main cause of my problem and how shall I penetrate it???????
Too difficult.......................................................................
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Happy New Year 2008~!
HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR~!
Tis a brand new year,
Tis a brand new start,
May this year be more meaningful than ever,
May it bring,
Good luck,
Great health,
Complete success and,
Abundance of happiness,
To everyone.
Tis a brand new year,
Tis a brand new start,
May this year be more meaningful than ever,
May it bring,
Good luck,
Great health,
Complete success and,
Abundance of happiness,
To everyone.
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