Of being grateful

Have we been grateful enough? I've come across some columns mentioning about the art of being grateful. A particular Dr has prescribed someone with a bad history of depression, think about one thing good in his life that he is grateful for every night before he sleeps and wakes up. It does not matter if it is big or small. And the result was extraordinary.

I think it is a human thing to always want more and when things do not go as planned, you can't help anger to rear its ugly head. I speak from a personal account as well on this. Sometimes I do get frustrated over certain plans I have conjured up in my head that did not materialize. Coupled with external pressures, sometimes as a man I just have to swallow it.

Are rich people grateful? I envy those who were born in a well to do family. What are the things they worry about? Do they worry about bills ? or savings? I don't think so. And they tend to get richer. Those who were given this stable 'template' of living by God should really be grateful. I mean I know a person who comes from a rich family. But sadly, he does not work like us, all he does is upgrading his car, his place and at the end of the month just collects rents from the few properties he has been given by his father. What a life. He has things which I can only dream of having. How I wish all that money I could invest it in a way that would be beneficial for my future. How I wish I could give the best life to people around me.

This is maybe heavy to talk about. Sometimes you have planned for 'A' all your life, but somehow you're being shoved to a different plan, different direction altogether like 'X' or 'Z'. At one time, you feel helpless, not knowing what to do. Bad circumstances swallowing you like quicksand, you wonder and look up to the sky looking for answers to your questions - racing through your head as you sink into the quicksand. 'Could things have been different?' I asked.

As the quicksand sinks you in, there you are, hoping a divine intervention to pick you up and bring you back on a steady platform to continue living.

Gratitude keeps people grounded. Knowing what we have and what we don't helps us survive. My mom has always said 'don't compare yourself with those who are doing much better than you, compare yourself to those who are far worse than you, you will see that God is not so mean to you after all'.

I guess so.

Al-Fatihah

I would like to offer my condolences to the late Yasmin Ahmad's family. I offer you my Al-Fatihah ma'am. I think you are a true genius. Nobody makes movies reflecting Malaysia's racial harmony better than you here. Nobody had those guts. Many failed to show it, the best they can come up with were those typical Ali, Ah Tan and Raju lame dialogues. You were different and I really respect what you have done in your films. Your movie gave me hope. Though we have never crossed paths, your work has really touched a lot of people including myself. May Allah S.W.T bless your soul and places you among all the enlightened ones.

Amin.

Smile




Smile
tho’
your heart is aching,
Smile
Even though it’s breaking,
When there are clouds in the sky- You’ll get by,
If you
Smile through your fear and sorrow,
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You’ll see the sun come shining through- For you.
Light up your face with gladness,
Hide every trace of sadness,
Although a tear may be ever so near,
That’s the time you must keep on trying,
Smile- What’s the use of crying,
You’ll find that life is still worthwhile,
If you just smile.

Very touching lyrics. Especially from Chaplin . Very unlike his bubbly clumsy self. What lies beneath is something much more deep and defines the person's psyche. Kinda like Van Gogh's paintings. I hope God reserves a special place for these guys, I feel your struggles man. Hitler was extreme but his journey was extraordinary.

Today's is a day I salute to all the complex characters that have walked this earth. At least they left a profound mark in the world. I wonder what kinda mark I would leave before I go ..

REMPIT !!!!!!

Mother$%^&* rempit rammed my Persona and while attempting to escape, ended up pulling more than half of the front bumpers out. The coward RAN AWAY. I bet he doesn't have license and the fact that he overtook a double line and rammed me while I was in a yellow box zone would clearly make me the obvious winner in court.

I had to cross the middle of the road just to get back my front bumpers. My hatred towards the Rempits have gone up a few notches after this incident. Estimated cost for repairs : RM400-500 , change new bumpers + paint job + workmaship.

Mann, that money would get me all the volumes for Thy Kingdom Come or All Hail Megatron. Sigh.

P/s : If Martin Skrtel met an accident, the cars itself would apologize to him. IT would dent itself further as a punishment.

The Skrtel Joke

I think they made jokes over this guy coz' he looks so damn tough.



Courtesy of liverpoolway.com forums:

They make a Martin Skrtel toilet paper, but it wont take s.hit from anybody.

Martin Skrtel always has s.ex on the first date. Always.

Martin Skrtel has never blinked in his entire life. Never.

Skrtel never “gets laid”, rather: “laid gets Skrtel”.

Martin Skrtel can p.iss into gale force winds.

Martin Skrtel is the ONLY survivor from the Big Bang!

Martin Skrtel was the cause of the big bang.

When Martin Skrtel has s.ex with men, it is not because he is g.ay, but because he has ran out of women.

Martin Skrtel uses ribbed condoms inside out, so he gets the pleasure.

Martin Skrtel only m.asturbates to pictures of Martin Skrtel.

Martin Skrtel was the first man to take a dump on the moon

Martin Skrtel CAN get breakfast in McDonalds after 10.30!

Martin Skrtel can kill two stones with one bird.

If you can see Martin Skrtel, he can see you. If you can't see Martin Skrtel you may be only seconds away from death.

Martin Skrtel does not hunt because the word hunting infers the probability of failure. Martin Skrtel goes killing.

Martin Skrtel has already been to Mars; that's why there are no signs of life there.

Martin Skrtel ordered a Big Mac at KFC and gets it!

Once a grizzly bear threatened to eat Martin Skrtel. Chuck showed the bear his fist and the bear proceeded to eat himself, because it would be the less painful way to die.

If Martin Skrtel is late, time better slow the f.uck down.

There is no such thing as a l.esbian, there are just girls who have never met Martin Skrtel.

God said "Let there be light", Martin Skrtel said "Say please".

There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of animals Martin Skrtel allows to live.

I heard Superman wears "Martin Skrtel" pajamas...

Martin Skrtel once bit a photographer... he is now known as Peter Parker aka Spiderman

Martin Skrtel lost his virginity before his dad.

If it looks like chicken, tastes like chicken, and feels like chicken but Skrtel says its beef, then it's bloody-well beef.

A lighthouse was used in Martin Skrtel's candle light dinner!

Martin Skrtel has had s.ex with everyones mum.

Once Martin Skrtel tested a pair of boot, he said he can't even put Nike on those boot, that's how Umbro was born!

Martin Skrtel never think twice... he doesn't even need to think once!

Martin Skrtel was the first entry in the doomsday book

Martin Skrtel does not catch diseases, he spreads em

Aliens do exist. They're just waiting for Martin Skrtel to die before they attack....which is NEVER

The Mohs Scale has had to be rescaled to accomodate the hardness of Skrtel..........

Martin Skrtel...Once won a Connect 4 game in 3 moves.

Skrtel can speak Braille

Scientists in Washington have recently conceded that, if there were a nuclear war, all that would remain are *****roaches and Martin Skrtel

the bermuda triangle used to be the bermuda square, until martin skrtel slide tackled one of the corners off.

martel skrtel slide tackled the periodic table - he only believes in the element of surprise.

martin skrtel died 10 years ago, but the grim reaper still doesn't have the courage to go and tell him.

If you have five dollars and Martin Skrtel has five dollars, Martin Skrtel has more money than you.

There is no 'ctrl' button on Martin Skrtel's computer. Martin Skrtel is always in control.

Apple pays Martin Skrtel 99 cents every time he listens to a song.

Martin Skrtel can sneeze with his eyes open.

Martin Skrtel can eat just one Lay's potato chip.

Martin Skrtel is suing Myspace for taking the name of what he calls everything around you.

Martin Skrtel doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

Outer space exists because it's afraid to be on the same planet with Martin Skrtel.

Martin Skrtel does not sleep. He waits.

Martin Skrtel is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his left and right legs.

Martin Skrtel is the reason why Wally is hiding.

When Martin Skrtel does a pushup, he isn’t lifting himself up, he’s pushing the Earth down.

Martin Skrtel is so fast, he can run around the world and punch himself in the back of the head.

Martin Skrtel’s hand is the only hand that can beat a Royal Flush.

Martin Skrtel doesn’t wear a watch, HE decides what time it is.

Martin Skrtel can slam a revolving door.

P/s: Don't worry Martin, we still respect you in LFC. Keep doing a good colossal job for us . YNWA.