Most other days my thoughts centre on who will win the US presedential election, when Dubai will buy Liverpool and who Liverpool is playing are in my thoughts. I also sometimes wander about my lot in life, have I done my housework and if I am too much trouble for my wife.
Then you get a day like today. A day that shows you how fragile this existence we are in really is.
See today as I received a note from one of my soccer boys. (Actually I should not call him a "boy" as he is only a few years younger than me but really, anyone that plays for me is considered a friend or "boy" or one of my "lads".) He informed the team that one of our team mates has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and has been in hospital for a while.
This player, (who shall be called JW here) had a operation last week and although they got most of it out there is still something in there. Worse still it is still malignant so this means that he will have to go through some chemotherapy.
When I read the note, I could not believe it. I had to read it a few times to let it sink in. For one of my boys was seriously sick!
This is not a broken bone or a knee injury. This was life-death stuff.
Even now after a day of regurgitating this news I am still emotional about the whole situation. The fact that someone I know and see most weekends is in this situation really gets to me.
You may not know JW but he has an abundance of determination and heart. So if anyone will give his all in this situation it will be him.
He will need help to remain focussed and staying positive, and I know his girlfriend and family will be there at his side.
As his team mates all we can really do is keep his spirits up and letting him know we care and he will be in our thoughts and prayers.
But this just iillustrates how fragile life can be and how we really should not get so caught up in things like work, money, economic crisis because we could one day have something serious happen to us or a family member or a friend. A situation that shows us how fleeting life can be.
i pray that JW gets through this and will be back doing his step overs soon.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Friday, February 01, 2008
Racism and Diversity
I abhor racism. It is terrible that humans make assumptions about a group or individual based on the colour of their skin or shape of their eyes.
My earliest recollection of racism was when I was about 10 years old and growing up in Perth, Western Australia. I was sitting in the back seat of the family car as we headed home from a friends place.
It was an uneventful drive until some people (who happened to be white, blonde and young) drove past us, but then decided to slow down so they could drive next to us.
They had slowed down to look at my dad because he was wearing his turban. Their windows were down and I can not recall what was said but they were making comments to each other and laughing - about my dad. Back in the 1980's in Perth, a man wearing a turban was about as common as a fat person at a salad bar.
Upon recollection of this event years later, I felt proud that my old man did not react. He knew what was going on, but he kept on driving. I am sure it hurt him but he thought me a valuable lesson that day
The ignorance of someone should not affect you in any great deal.
I strongly believe that most of the time, when people stare at you because you look different, it is because they do not know you or more importantly, your culture. I found that just because someone makes a silly comment that sounds derogatory does not mean they are racist. They just do not know and when you explain it to them, they shall learn and their eyes would have opened to something new. Therefore, they will become appreciative of this new information and may want to learn more.
But then there are some who will not want to learn. That is because they will never know what life is all about. They think their way is always right. But it is wrong.
No religion or culture should exclude another just because they do not fit into their norm. All religions and cultures actually encourage the spread of their ideals in a way that is not confrontational. If you embrace it then good for you, if not, such is life.
But people are a different manner as there is always a small minority that will never want to listen to others. They poison others with their ideals who then close their minds and souls to the wonderful diversity of the world.
In the long run, we should accept that everyone is different. Even those that worship the same deity can have differences of opinions. As a Sikh, I never understood why there was a difference between Christians and Roman Catholics. Yet after some discussions with some people, I understood the difference.
Everything is different, everyone has some peculiarities about them. But overall, everyone should aim to be good and respect one another and help another human being no matter what they look like or who their worship.
Afterall, we are all the same and we all want to live life well.
My earliest recollection of racism was when I was about 10 years old and growing up in Perth, Western Australia. I was sitting in the back seat of the family car as we headed home from a friends place.
It was an uneventful drive until some people (who happened to be white, blonde and young) drove past us, but then decided to slow down so they could drive next to us.
They had slowed down to look at my dad because he was wearing his turban. Their windows were down and I can not recall what was said but they were making comments to each other and laughing - about my dad. Back in the 1980's in Perth, a man wearing a turban was about as common as a fat person at a salad bar.
Upon recollection of this event years later, I felt proud that my old man did not react. He knew what was going on, but he kept on driving. I am sure it hurt him but he thought me a valuable lesson that day
The ignorance of someone should not affect you in any great deal.
I strongly believe that most of the time, when people stare at you because you look different, it is because they do not know you or more importantly, your culture. I found that just because someone makes a silly comment that sounds derogatory does not mean they are racist. They just do not know and when you explain it to them, they shall learn and their eyes would have opened to something new. Therefore, they will become appreciative of this new information and may want to learn more.
But then there are some who will not want to learn. That is because they will never know what life is all about. They think their way is always right. But it is wrong.
No religion or culture should exclude another just because they do not fit into their norm. All religions and cultures actually encourage the spread of their ideals in a way that is not confrontational. If you embrace it then good for you, if not, such is life.
But people are a different manner as there is always a small minority that will never want to listen to others. They poison others with their ideals who then close their minds and souls to the wonderful diversity of the world.
In the long run, we should accept that everyone is different. Even those that worship the same deity can have differences of opinions. As a Sikh, I never understood why there was a difference between Christians and Roman Catholics. Yet after some discussions with some people, I understood the difference.
Everything is different, everyone has some peculiarities about them. But overall, everyone should aim to be good and respect one another and help another human being no matter what they look like or who their worship.
Afterall, we are all the same and we all want to live life well.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
As we close out 2007........
With 2008 approaching, I finally feel inspired to get out and blog a little.
So let me start with a recap of 2007, and what better way to recap then to do some lists. Given it is 2007, I thought we go for the top 7......
So here goes:
Top 7 movies of 2k7:
7. Stardust - This is a movie I saw last night and throughly enjoyed. In the same vein of a far away world with magic and adventure. I think Robert De Niro playing a campy Captain is the reason why it is on the list.
6. Simpsons Movie - This may explain why the last few seasons on TV have been average. They were saving it for this..and we were introduced to Spiderpig!
5. Babel - An amazingly well written movie that intertwines various stories into one. It makes you think how one action can have repercussions on the other side of the world. Great cast!
4. Sunshine - Not your standard sci-fi but moreso a murder-thriller mystery set in out space. It reminded me of 2001 and Alien.
3. I am Legend - Probably contains my worst nightmare, being isolated in a large place, where there are no more people, save for some mutants that lust for blood and can only come out at night. While this may seem lame, the way Will Smith carries himself in this movie is stupefying and he should be considered for some award here.
2. Transformers - Loved the cartoon as a child and I was apprehensive about this given previous bad experiences with remakesfrom TV shows such as "Starsky and Hutch", "Scooby Doo" or "Dukes of Hazard". Not only was the CGI amazing but there was a reasonable storyline. This format should be noted by Hollywood, do not try to change the storyline of the show too much, keep it to what people remember and it will be a hit.
Can't wait for number 2!
1. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - I love the HP books and the movies are a great. Some may moan that the movies miss parts of the book, but generally they include the parts which we want to see.
Honorable mentions: Rocky Balboa, Children of Men, Spiderman 3
Can't wait in 2008: Indiana Jones 4, Harry Potter 6, Rambo 4, The Dark Knight, Juno
So let me start with a recap of 2007, and what better way to recap then to do some lists. Given it is 2007, I thought we go for the top 7......
So here goes:
Top 7 movies of 2k7:
7. Stardust - This is a movie I saw last night and throughly enjoyed. In the same vein of a far away world with magic and adventure. I think Robert De Niro playing a campy Captain is the reason why it is on the list.
6. Simpsons Movie - This may explain why the last few seasons on TV have been average. They were saving it for this..and we were introduced to Spiderpig!
5. Babel - An amazingly well written movie that intertwines various stories into one. It makes you think how one action can have repercussions on the other side of the world. Great cast!
4. Sunshine - Not your standard sci-fi but moreso a murder-thriller mystery set in out space. It reminded me of 2001 and Alien.
3. I am Legend - Probably contains my worst nightmare, being isolated in a large place, where there are no more people, save for some mutants that lust for blood and can only come out at night. While this may seem lame, the way Will Smith carries himself in this movie is stupefying and he should be considered for some award here.
2. Transformers - Loved the cartoon as a child and I was apprehensive about this given previous bad experiences with remakesfrom TV shows such as "Starsky and Hutch", "Scooby Doo" or "Dukes of Hazard". Not only was the CGI amazing but there was a reasonable storyline. This format should be noted by Hollywood, do not try to change the storyline of the show too much, keep it to what people remember and it will be a hit.
Can't wait for number 2!
1. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - I love the HP books and the movies are a great. Some may moan that the movies miss parts of the book, but generally they include the parts which we want to see.
Honorable mentions: Rocky Balboa, Children of Men, Spiderman 3
Can't wait in 2008: Indiana Jones 4, Harry Potter 6, Rambo 4, The Dark Knight, Juno
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
I have recently joined Facebook. I had a few invites to join and it was similar to all those other network websites out there. After a while, I decided to join in and it has been positive.
Facebook could be described as myspace for the more discerning webhead or person. Yeah most of the people I have as friends can vote and drink legally.
I got people from work who are on the facebook with me and some family and friends.
However the part I enjoy about this has been reconnecting with people I lost contact with. Amongst it are some old high school chums (gosh that sounds nerdy) who I have not heard from since the very, very early 90's. It has been that long.
It can be quite addictive and allows one to see how people are doing.
I even asked the friends on facebook to visit this site - yes I am in dier need of traffic to this place.
Guess the articles should be more interesting.
Facebook could be described as myspace for the more discerning webhead or person. Yeah most of the people I have as friends can vote and drink legally.
I got people from work who are on the facebook with me and some family and friends.
However the part I enjoy about this has been reconnecting with people I lost contact with. Amongst it are some old high school chums (gosh that sounds nerdy) who I have not heard from since the very, very early 90's. It has been that long.
It can be quite addictive and allows one to see how people are doing.
I even asked the friends on facebook to visit this site - yes I am in dier need of traffic to this place.
Guess the articles should be more interesting.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
My hump day
I feel sorry for Thailand, they deserved to go through to the quarter finals, unfortunately they were dumped out by Australia.
The 4-0 scoreline flattered them as they scored 3 goals in the last 15 minutes. But Thailand kept us on our toes in that second half and we were lucky not to concede.
But that is football.
Lets hope Malaysia do not get pumped 5 whatever against the Iranians tonight. Hope they lift, but of they could have a crowd to come and support them it would be good. I have my ideas about what they could do but it will take at least 5 to 10 years to bear fruit and you would have to kick a few of the old buggers out.
Read a very interesting article that a new X-files movie may be coming out. Apparently the scripts are with David Duchovny and Gillian Andreson now and should they agree to things production could begin later this year with a release later next year.
This could either be great or terrible. But I am sure Chris Carter (who developed the show) will be writing the script and he does a good job.
Not sure about script details but it could either be set directly after the last episode or a few years later, closer to the invasion day.
Can't wait!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows come out this weekend, only 3 more sleeps to go.
Nt sure if I will be able to read it over the weekend with things to do - my football, housework and gardening but hopefully I gwet a chance.
So can not wait. Being a huge fan, I am sure it will be sad when it ends.
Guess I will have to get on with life.....
The 4-0 scoreline flattered them as they scored 3 goals in the last 15 minutes. But Thailand kept us on our toes in that second half and we were lucky not to concede.
But that is football.
Lets hope Malaysia do not get pumped 5 whatever against the Iranians tonight. Hope they lift, but of they could have a crowd to come and support them it would be good. I have my ideas about what they could do but it will take at least 5 to 10 years to bear fruit and you would have to kick a few of the old buggers out.
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Read a very interesting article that a new X-files movie may be coming out. Apparently the scripts are with David Duchovny and Gillian Andreson now and should they agree to things production could begin later this year with a release later next year.
This could either be great or terrible. But I am sure Chris Carter (who developed the show) will be writing the script and he does a good job.
Not sure about script details but it could either be set directly after the last episode or a few years later, closer to the invasion day.
Can't wait!
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows come out this weekend, only 3 more sleeps to go.
Nt sure if I will be able to read it over the weekend with things to do - my football, housework and gardening but hopefully I gwet a chance.
So can not wait. Being a huge fan, I am sure it will be sad when it ends.
Guess I will have to get on with life.....
Thursday, July 12, 2007
July is Harry Potter Month
I am so bad at blogging right now that I even forgot my password to this!!
But with the Asian Cup on and Liverpool getting as active as a 16 year old boy in a Gentlemen's bar I thought it be a good time to blog on.
But first thing, if you happen to be a 25 plus male who remembers the Transformers cartoon then do yourself a hug favour and watch the movie. Simply awesome. The effects are so lifelike, the movie is surprisingly funny and the storyline is good. The Autobots and Decepticons have been updated and are way too cool!!
More than meets the eye here!!
Also it seems that Harry Potter is the flavour of the month now. The movie just came out and I hope to see it this weekend. looks exciting and I love to see the book come to life. Obviously it wont be an accurante copy of the book, otherwise the movie would be 6 hours long!
But the big event will be next Saturday when book seven comes out (HP and the Deathly Hollows). The big question is about who lives at the end and will Harry die.
I can understand JK Rowling thinking about killing HP, like Agatha Christie killing off Poirot, because then no one else can write stories when she dies.
But will JK face the wrath of millions of children for killing what is essentially their hero. people like my cousin Sherryn are bound to go mental.
So many questions to answer:
Is Dumbledore relaly dead?
Is Snape a bad guy?
Will Ron and Hermione get it on!!!
Will Harry shag Ginny before he carks it....whoops....wrong blog to discuss that!!
In all seriousness, we won't really know until next week.
Personally, I think Snape has not killed Dumbledore. See Proff D once mentioned that he could dissapear without people knowing. So maybe he is alive and well, setting the trap for Voldermort??? And Snape goes into the devil's lair to flush out the bad guys.
Proff D also mentions he trusts Snape implicitly, that is a pretty bold statement to make about someone who is considered dodgy by about 99.99999999% of the world. So is this his ace up his relaitvely wizard like sleeves???
Overall, I believe that Harry will have his mates om his adventure and they will assist him to get to his destiny - the final battle with Voldermort! What a chapter that will be.
The child within me wishes for Harry to beat Voldermort, grab the girl and live happily ever after next to the red haired nerdy kids of Ron and Hermoine.
Yet the artistic side in me thinks that it will a fight to the death and Harry will kill Voldermort and have to sacrifice himself to save his friends!
I have spent a lot of time thinking about what happens in the final book.
But with the Asian Cup on and Liverpool getting as active as a 16 year old boy in a Gentlemen's bar I thought it be a good time to blog on.
But first thing, if you happen to be a 25 plus male who remembers the Transformers cartoon then do yourself a hug favour and watch the movie. Simply awesome. The effects are so lifelike, the movie is surprisingly funny and the storyline is good. The Autobots and Decepticons have been updated and are way too cool!!
More than meets the eye here!!
Also it seems that Harry Potter is the flavour of the month now. The movie just came out and I hope to see it this weekend. looks exciting and I love to see the book come to life. Obviously it wont be an accurante copy of the book, otherwise the movie would be 6 hours long!
But the big event will be next Saturday when book seven comes out (HP and the Deathly Hollows). The big question is about who lives at the end and will Harry die.
I can understand JK Rowling thinking about killing HP, like Agatha Christie killing off Poirot, because then no one else can write stories when she dies.
But will JK face the wrath of millions of children for killing what is essentially their hero. people like my cousin Sherryn are bound to go mental.
So many questions to answer:
Is Dumbledore relaly dead?
Is Snape a bad guy?
Will Ron and Hermione get it on!!!
Will Harry shag Ginny before he carks it....whoops....wrong blog to discuss that!!
In all seriousness, we won't really know until next week.
Personally, I think Snape has not killed Dumbledore. See Proff D once mentioned that he could dissapear without people knowing. So maybe he is alive and well, setting the trap for Voldermort??? And Snape goes into the devil's lair to flush out the bad guys.
Proff D also mentions he trusts Snape implicitly, that is a pretty bold statement to make about someone who is considered dodgy by about 99.99999999% of the world. So is this his ace up his relaitvely wizard like sleeves???
Overall, I believe that Harry will have his mates om his adventure and they will assist him to get to his destiny - the final battle with Voldermort! What a chapter that will be.
The child within me wishes for Harry to beat Voldermort, grab the girl and live happily ever after next to the red haired nerdy kids of Ron and Hermoine.
Yet the artistic side in me thinks that it will a fight to the death and Harry will kill Voldermort and have to sacrifice himself to save his friends!
I have spent a lot of time thinking about what happens in the final book.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Part 1: On the Outside
Name : Def Daddy Dev
Date of Birth : 29 January
Current Status : Alive
Eye Colour : Hazel
Hair Colour : HAHAHAHA
Righty or Lefty : right now it is hanging to the left
Zodiac Sign : Aquarius
Part 2: On the Inside
Your Heritage : Indian
Your Fear : Spiders and heights
Your Weakness: Sangeeta, Jordan and kryptonite
Your Perfect Pizza : Mexican with jalepeno peppers and anchovies
Part 3: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Your thoughts first waking up : Should I call work and tell them I am sick today?
Your bedtime : after 11pm, though I also feel sleepy at 3pm monday to Friday.
Your most missed memory : Beaches of Perth and the AWESOMES!
Part 4: Your Pick
Pepsi or Coke : Pepsi Max
cDees or Burger King : HJ"s baby!
Single or Group Dates : Single
Adidas or Nike : Adidas
Lipton Tea or Nestea : Green tea..HAH!
Chocolate or Vanilla : Chocolate
Cappucino or Coffee : Gloria Jeans Mocha Caramalatte
Part 5: Do You...
Smoke : No
Curse : F@#$ yes!
Part 6: In the Past Month
Drank alcohol : Yes
Gone to the mall : Of course!
Been on stage : No
Eaten sushi : Yes
Dyed your hair : hahahahahaha
Part 7: Have You Ever?
Played a stripping game : I plead the fifth
Changed who you were to fit in : Yes
Part 8 : Marrriage
Age you're hoping to be married : already inthat blissful world right now..now i have to make tea for my wife
Part 9: In A Guy ....i am a guy so i make this for girls
Best Eye colour : who cares as long as she has large breats
Hair colour : as long as there is no hair on the breast
Short or long hair : Brazilian!!
Part 10: What Were You Doing?
1 minute ago : Joining everyone else to answer..this quiz...(stupid questionreally!)
1 hour ago : Must have been working
41/2 hours ago : Sleeping
1 month ago : Planning football training and the upcoming season
1 year ago : Planning my first anniversary
Part 11: Finish The Sentence
I love : doing nothing and watching sport and my wife (I laike very much)
I feel : Excited about the upcoming weekend
I hate : Fake people and cruel people
I hide : my excitement and dissapointments amongst most people. It is all about remaing calm in a storm
I miss : My family and the awesomes back in Perth.
I need : To really lose a few kilograms and get fit.
Ok I hereby tag anyone of the 4 people who read this blog to fill out this questionnaire and let me know their responses.
Name : Def Daddy Dev
Date of Birth : 29 January
Current Status : Alive
Eye Colour : Hazel
Hair Colour : HAHAHAHA
Righty or Lefty : right now it is hanging to the left
Zodiac Sign : Aquarius
Part 2: On the Inside
Your Heritage : Indian
Your Fear : Spiders and heights
Your Weakness: Sangeeta, Jordan and kryptonite
Your Perfect Pizza : Mexican with jalepeno peppers and anchovies
Part 3: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Your thoughts first waking up : Should I call work and tell them I am sick today?
Your bedtime : after 11pm, though I also feel sleepy at 3pm monday to Friday.
Your most missed memory : Beaches of Perth and the AWESOMES!
Part 4: Your Pick
Pepsi or Coke : Pepsi Max
cDees or Burger King : HJ"s baby!
Single or Group Dates : Single
Adidas or Nike : Adidas
Lipton Tea or Nestea : Green tea..HAH!
Chocolate or Vanilla : Chocolate
Cappucino or Coffee : Gloria Jeans Mocha Caramalatte
Part 5: Do You...
Smoke : No
Curse : F@#$ yes!
Part 6: In the Past Month
Drank alcohol : Yes
Gone to the mall : Of course!
Been on stage : No
Eaten sushi : Yes
Dyed your hair : hahahahahaha
Part 7: Have You Ever?
Played a stripping game : I plead the fifth
Changed who you were to fit in : Yes
Part 8 : Marrriage
Age you're hoping to be married : already inthat blissful world right now..now i have to make tea for my wife
Part 9: In A Guy ....i am a guy so i make this for girls
Best Eye colour : who cares as long as she has large breats
Hair colour : as long as there is no hair on the breast
Short or long hair : Brazilian!!
Part 10: What Were You Doing?
1 minute ago : Joining everyone else to answer..this quiz...(stupid questionreally!)
1 hour ago : Must have been working
41/2 hours ago : Sleeping
1 month ago : Planning football training and the upcoming season
1 year ago : Planning my first anniversary
Part 11: Finish The Sentence
I love : doing nothing and watching sport and my wife (I laike very much)
I feel : Excited about the upcoming weekend
I hate : Fake people and cruel people
I hide : my excitement and dissapointments amongst most people. It is all about remaing calm in a storm
I miss : My family and the awesomes back in Perth.
I need : To really lose a few kilograms and get fit.
Ok I hereby tag anyone of the 4 people who read this blog to fill out this questionnaire and let me know their responses.
No juggernauts or scarry stories here
I just have not had the mojo to blog a lot latelty due to a variety of reasons such as busy and work and CBF-itis.
(what is CBF-itis you ask.....well it means can't be, well you guess the last word)
Anyway.....
We await the arrival of my parents from Perth and you know what that means! We gonna eat well for a week. come home from work and there gonna be some of mum's delicious curry or dad's mutton curry.
Man, it is gonna be a gastronomical delight next week.
No EPL so that is a bummer but Melbourne is abuzz with the impeding A-League grand final against Adelaide. Some history between the teams so it will be a great contest. I look forward to it.
Saturday night we shall eb attending my little darling Bhavandeep's engagement so I look forward to that, although they expect a warm night.
oh well.....walk on my friends!
(what is CBF-itis you ask.....well it means can't be, well you guess the last word)
Anyway.....
We await the arrival of my parents from Perth and you know what that means! We gonna eat well for a week. come home from work and there gonna be some of mum's delicious curry or dad's mutton curry.
Man, it is gonna be a gastronomical delight next week.
No EPL so that is a bummer but Melbourne is abuzz with the impeding A-League grand final against Adelaide. Some history between the teams so it will be a great contest. I look forward to it.
Saturday night we shall eb attending my little darling Bhavandeep's engagement so I look forward to that, although they expect a warm night.
oh well.....walk on my friends!
Monday, December 25, 2006
The 100th Blog
Christmas this year has coincided with me contemplating what to write for my 100th blog entry. It is quite a milestone when you make 100 runs in a cricket match, when scoring goals in sports and when reaching that age. So I guess writing the 100th blog has to mean something.
However, first things first:
As for my 100th entry, I thought I would 10 top ten's. Some are fancy, some are boring but generally these are things I want to share. I have decided not to provide an explanation for all things as I may want to revisit them at a later date and expand some more. Also note that some of these top 10's are not in order or reverse order or something or another. I just see what happens as I type.
So here goes with my 10 top 10's (because it adds up to 100 - get it!!)
Top 10 in paperback
10. Emperor series - historical fiction about Julius Caesar
9. Asterix
8. Robbie Fowler's autobiography
7. The Chronicles of Narnia
6. Any book written about Michael Jordan
5. X-men titles (yeah this old and still reading comics)
4. Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby
3. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
2. Harry Potter - can't wait for number 7!
1. Long Walk to Freedom - The Nelson Mandela Autobiography
Top 10 TV shows:
10. Heroes - its new and I like where it is going!
9. Red Dwarf
8. The Simpsons
7. Blackadder
6. Angel
5. Battlestar Galactica (the new version)
4. Veronica Mars
3. Smallville
2. Star Trek - all series
1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
10 things I want to do or happen before I die (not in any order)
1. Sky diving
2. Score a goal in a football match with my friends and wife watching
3. See Liverpool play live at Anfield
4. Get up and sing live at my cousins pub in Malaysia (Bojangles)
5. Have another run with the AWESOMES
6. The world to stop paying attention to Paris Hilton and people of her ilk.
7. Watch a world cup in person with Australia playing in it.
8. A cure for cancer because one Uncle and one friend passed away from it and one Aunt managed to beat it - that is 3 people too many to know who have had cancer.
9. Liverpool win the English Premier League
10. People just getting on with people no matter what and people not being nice to people they know because they want something but because it is the right thing to do (hope that last one makes sense)
Top 10 movies
10. Snatch
9. Matrix trilogy
8. X-men Trilogy
7. Quarbani - my favourite hindi movie of all time which I saw when I was 8 or 9
6. Gandhi
5. The lord of the Rings Trilogy
4. Star Trek 2 - The Wrath of Khan
3. Star Wars Episodes 1 to 6
2. Mississippi Burning
1. Do the right thing
Top 10 musical artists who I would listen to
10. Nirvana
9. Public Enemy
8. John Legend
7. The Jackson 5
6. Arrested Development
5. Smashing Pumpkins
4. Stevie Wonder
3. Prince
2. U2
1. Michael Jackson
I was contemplating a top 10 of songs and albums but that was too difficult given the variety and numbers out there - this is better saved for another time. Instead I embarked on making a list of musical artists who I enjoy listening to. Some are dead and some do not perform anymore but their music is all that matters.
Top 10 people who I am most grateful for having in my life
1. My wife
2. Mum, Dad,my sister and brother.
3-10 (not in any order).
10 things that annoy me
10. Overzealous people who try to force their beliefs on you.
9. People who have no belief system
8. People who take themselves and life way to seriously
7. People who complain and bitch about something but never do anything about it.
6. Football players who do not respect the umpires decision and carry on like twits, especially after I tell them not to talk back to the referee
5. Cruelty to animals - the thought of anyone hurting my Jordan makes me angry!
4. George W Bush
3. Ironic by Alannis Morisette - it so missed the point about what irony is about
2. John Howard
1. People who will not open their mind and will not change for the betterment of society
10 places I love to be at or be doing if I was not at work (all these events involve my wife of course)
10. On the pitch coaching (some would say screaming at) the football team
9. Cottesloe Beach
8. Margaret River
7. Adelaide with the big fella!
6. Yum Cha at Dragonboat Restaurant
5. At the movies watching the latest releases
4. Down the Mornington Penninsula
3. KL - for the shopping and being around my family there.
2. Perth
1. At my parents house in Perth
10 reasons why I heart Liverpool Football Club
10. Being the most decorated club in England
9. What LFC is all about
8. Following them for over 20 years
7. The Rafalution and the possibilities it offers
6. The rivalry with Manchester United
5. The mystic and power of Anfield - as witnessed when we played Chelsea in the 2005 Champions League final
4. The KOP
3. "You'll never walk alone"
2. Robbie Fowler
1. Steven Gerrard
10 things to do in 2007
10. Work more and stop surfing the net/chatting on msn/emailing people
9. Finish redecorating the house
8. Travel somewhere apart from Perth or Malaysia
7. Spell better on my blog
6. Watch less TV
5. Catch up with my cousin Steven and try not to torment him about the Ashes or about the English football team.
4. Stop procrastinating so much
3. Write more and get more articles published with Sportingo
2. Get fit and lose weight
1. Become a father (no one is pregnant yet)
So that is my 100th blog. Hope you enjoyed it. Also let me take this opportunity to wish you a Happy New 2007!
However, first things first:
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and any other holidays that coincide with the 25th December.
As for my 100th entry, I thought I would 10 top ten's. Some are fancy, some are boring but generally these are things I want to share. I have decided not to provide an explanation for all things as I may want to revisit them at a later date and expand some more. Also note that some of these top 10's are not in order or reverse order or something or another. I just see what happens as I type.
So here goes with my 10 top 10's (because it adds up to 100 - get it!!)
Top 10 in paperback
10. Emperor series - historical fiction about Julius Caesar
9. Asterix
8. Robbie Fowler's autobiography
7. The Chronicles of Narnia
6. Any book written about Michael Jordan
5. X-men titles (yeah this old and still reading comics)
4. Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby
3. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
2. Harry Potter - can't wait for number 7!
1. Long Walk to Freedom - The Nelson Mandela Autobiography
Top 10 TV shows:
10. Heroes - its new and I like where it is going!
9. Red Dwarf
8. The Simpsons
7. Blackadder
6. Angel
5. Battlestar Galactica (the new version)
4. Veronica Mars
3. Smallville
2. Star Trek - all series
1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
10 things I want to do or happen before I die (not in any order)
1. Sky diving
2. Score a goal in a football match with my friends and wife watching
3. See Liverpool play live at Anfield
4. Get up and sing live at my cousins pub in Malaysia (Bojangles)
5. Have another run with the AWESOMES
6. The world to stop paying attention to Paris Hilton and people of her ilk.
7. Watch a world cup in person with Australia playing in it.
8. A cure for cancer because one Uncle and one friend passed away from it and one Aunt managed to beat it - that is 3 people too many to know who have had cancer.
9. Liverpool win the English Premier League
10. People just getting on with people no matter what and people not being nice to people they know because they want something but because it is the right thing to do (hope that last one makes sense)
Top 10 movies
10. Snatch
9. Matrix trilogy
8. X-men Trilogy
7. Quarbani - my favourite hindi movie of all time which I saw when I was 8 or 9
6. Gandhi
5. The lord of the Rings Trilogy
4. Star Trek 2 - The Wrath of Khan
3. Star Wars Episodes 1 to 6
2. Mississippi Burning
1. Do the right thing
Top 10 musical artists who I would listen to
10. Nirvana
9. Public Enemy
8. John Legend
7. The Jackson 5
6. Arrested Development
5. Smashing Pumpkins
4. Stevie Wonder
3. Prince
2. U2
1. Michael Jackson
I was contemplating a top 10 of songs and albums but that was too difficult given the variety and numbers out there - this is better saved for another time. Instead I embarked on making a list of musical artists who I enjoy listening to. Some are dead and some do not perform anymore but their music is all that matters.
Top 10 people who I am most grateful for having in my life
1. My wife
2. Mum, Dad,my sister and brother.
3-10 (not in any order).
- DM, Parv and Tharan (also known as the Awesomes;
- Clarence J - for helping me settle into Melbourne and for being a top fella to know;
- The Tatla's of Taylors Lakes - for they really helped me feel like a part of their family when I moved to Melbourne and will forever be grateful to them even thugh the last couple of years they have not seen to much of me;
- Lena John;
- Sunil and Sushil - for all the good memories and times we have had;
- Jes, Sandog and Raj - good times and good friends here in Melbourne;
- Harry and Jen Chemay; and
- My football team.
10 things that annoy me
10. Overzealous people who try to force their beliefs on you.
9. People who have no belief system
8. People who take themselves and life way to seriously
7. People who complain and bitch about something but never do anything about it.
6. Football players who do not respect the umpires decision and carry on like twits, especially after I tell them not to talk back to the referee
5. Cruelty to animals - the thought of anyone hurting my Jordan makes me angry!
4. George W Bush
3. Ironic by Alannis Morisette - it so missed the point about what irony is about
2. John Howard
1. People who will not open their mind and will not change for the betterment of society
10 places I love to be at or be doing if I was not at work (all these events involve my wife of course)
10. On the pitch coaching (some would say screaming at) the football team
9. Cottesloe Beach
8. Margaret River
7. Adelaide with the big fella!
6. Yum Cha at Dragonboat Restaurant
5. At the movies watching the latest releases
4. Down the Mornington Penninsula
3. KL - for the shopping and being around my family there.
2. Perth
1. At my parents house in Perth
10 reasons why I heart Liverpool Football Club
10. Being the most decorated club in England
9. What LFC is all about
8. Following them for over 20 years
7. The Rafalution and the possibilities it offers
6. The rivalry with Manchester United
5. The mystic and power of Anfield - as witnessed when we played Chelsea in the 2005 Champions League final
4. The KOP
3. "You'll never walk alone"
2. Robbie Fowler
1. Steven Gerrard
10 things to do in 2007
10. Work more and stop surfing the net/chatting on msn/emailing people
9. Finish redecorating the house
8. Travel somewhere apart from Perth or Malaysia
7. Spell better on my blog
6. Watch less TV
5. Catch up with my cousin Steven and try not to torment him about the Ashes or about the English football team.
4. Stop procrastinating so much
3. Write more and get more articles published with Sportingo
2. Get fit and lose weight
1. Become a father (no one is pregnant yet)
So that is my 100th blog. Hope you enjoyed it. Also let me take this opportunity to wish you a Happy New 2007!
Friday, December 01, 2006
Thank god it is FRIDAY
Upon reflection I must say that this year is moving faster than a contestant on "The Biggest Loser" to a Krispy Kreme store. I can not believe it is already 1 December 2006!
With this date, comes an exciting time. The introduction of the SCI FI channel on the local cable network. WOO HOO for me, Boo Hoo for Metria.
This means I can get my overfill of Star Trek, Stargate, X-Files, Battlestar Galactica, basically anything with a "star" in the title can be viewed. Along with the explosion of sport that will be available I will be really making my mark to enter the couch potato hall of fame!
Of course, I wait until this paragraph to bitch about the pathetic display by the Pool last day. A 0-0 draw against a depleted Portsmouth at Anfield. What makes this worse is that a win would have pushed us up to 3/4 with the other results. DAMM!!! But I shall bit about it later.
Today is Friday and as Austin would say "YEAH BABY"!
The weekend is upon us and all that. 2 days no work except for the work at home!
Have a good one peeps
With this date, comes an exciting time. The introduction of the SCI FI channel on the local cable network. WOO HOO for me, Boo Hoo for Metria.
This means I can get my overfill of Star Trek, Stargate, X-Files, Battlestar Galactica, basically anything with a "star" in the title can be viewed. Along with the explosion of sport that will be available I will be really making my mark to enter the couch potato hall of fame!
Of course, I wait until this paragraph to bitch about the pathetic display by the Pool last day. A 0-0 draw against a depleted Portsmouth at Anfield. What makes this worse is that a win would have pushed us up to 3/4 with the other results. DAMM!!! But I shall bit about it later.
Today is Friday and as Austin would say "YEAH BABY"!
The weekend is upon us and all that. 2 days no work except for the work at home!
Have a good one peeps
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