'Dance On' cover tune

Hi all!!
Long time no post ...

Showcasing the b/day gift gtr and Line 6 Spider II that the wife bought for me in Dec.

This... a cover tune from the Shadows.

SoundClick artist: Gooose's OMO - page with MP3 music downloads

Nice short easy tune that anyone can play.
The challenge was to keep it clean and 'on the beat'.

First take btw. A bit sloppy at the end tho...

Hope yawl like it!

Our 11 year old daughter as Little 'Pink' Riding Hood!

This public performance was for Danceworks 2009 Category 1 Anti-Drug competition held recently at Toa Payoh Hub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewXjFNJ8SHA&feature=related

Both our daughters have always been the main performers since their kindergarten days. Taking part in national level competitions with moderate sucess.

But now that the elder is in secondary school, her interest has moved to music, She plays the clarinet in her school symphonic band.

Needless to say, we are very proud of them.

More babies? I don't think so :(

So whats my view on this govt initiative for us citzens to 'produce' more?

Hmmm... thats not a hard one. No, for me.

This'll be a sore subject matter for some. But we're all adults right?

RIGHT? ;-)

We're minorities a.k.a. "this countrys' unwanted sons/daughters"

Now, even if 'they' try to hide it, after 43-years of independence, we're still being marginalised. It exists here and now but what can they do about it. Like it or not, racism (sorry... cant find a more subtle word) is sticking around for the long run.

Should we have more children, would you want them to go through the difficulties that you're going through right now?

What is the point of 'higher-learning' when opportunities are scarce for the 'unwanted' ones? If you 'quit' to another country, the chances would be better. Most will rebuke and say that the 'grass is always greener on the other side'. But look down between your feet. Do you see any grass where you're standing? Let alone weeds? I don't.

If you do, well good for you.

How will they survive? Like us? Right now?
I'd rise up from the dead to defend my children if it were ever possible. Thats how much I love them.

The govt 'rewards' its citizens for having more children and this is only for the short-term. Thereafter, you're on your own. Can you afford it? Working 24/7 to provide for all. Your children will not see you around much, your life will.... sheesh! Go do your own thinking!!

However 'just' the meritrocratic systems is, it CANNOT guarantee EQUAL opportunity in everything (jobs/military/govt posts etc) unless legislated.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not suggesting such a thing!! God forbid!! If there is one, the repercussions are unimaginable. As best as they can, our govt is doing a good job. But like everything else in the world today, things could be better.

I wish i could have more kids. Really. But the future for them (on ALL fronts) is BLEAK and I don't see things getting better in time to come.

...and I am sad. :(


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Glassdoor

Hey guys,

First off, i'm not in any way connected to this ppl or am earning any dough from them!

But thought I'd give you a heads-up on this site where you can review/appraise your current or ex-employers. All this, anonymously.

I think it was mentioned in the local papers too.

http://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm

I dont see many SG companies in there but I'm sure it'll be helpful for our jobseekers to dig-in and find out a companys' work culture, renumeration policies, expectations, etc. (the stuff you tend to find out too late) before considering an application.

And of course, for the employers to improve themselves.Its about time too employees are given an opportunity to give feedback without fear of being reprimanded by their bosses or have their suggestions thrown out with the garbage.

Many positive & equally scathing reviews to be read.

So... go take a look!

Knowing when to walk away

“A person may have sufficient intelligence to secure himself a high office but needs virtue to keep that position.

A person may have sufficient intelligence and virtue to secure and keep his office but he will not have respect of the people if he does not treat them with dignity.

A person may be intelligent and virtuous and respected, but he is still imperfect unless he conducts himself with propriety.”

– Confucius (551-479 B.C.)

How true.
The 2nd paragraph… now that brings back baaaaaad memories.

One year. That was the time-frame I gave myself on how much crap I was going to put up with. And “Three-strikes; I’m outta here!” rule.

Heh…come to think of it, it was more than three strikes and it was less than a year since the 'development'.

Others have left ‘cos I suppose they can’t take the slurs much longer. In spite of this, being the steadfast individual that I am, bitterly hung on while wishing for the best. But that didn’t happen.

The day came about. Knowing full well that the next one could just invite criminally unrestrained retaliation, it was time to walk away. As they say in Singapore “Cannot tahan already!”

Regrets? I have many. But not this time round. I’d rather suffer adversity than have my self-esteem and dignity mortified by an individual lacking in respect for others; and sadly for itself too.

So, what about you? How far will you go? When do you think you should walk away?
You don’t have to answer of course ‘cos there isn’t a need for me to know.
Just something for you to think about.


* The 3-Strikes, if I recall correctly…
Strike #1 – an accident
Strike #2 – a coincidence
Strike #3 – a conspiracy


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Father Gooses' Kitchen Adventures

Today, I was preparing lunch and was tearfully peeling onions (okay... only one but it was a BIG one). I came to remember what Mrs Goose said the other day. She said I turned her on with my cooking and that I looked sexy (really Mrs Goose?) when I'm in the kitchen. Hmm... must be the smell of the oyster sauce that got to my face that got her to go nuts. Needless to say, I scored some points that night.

Now, I'm not going to boast and say that I'm a culinary expert or anything like that. But the family loves it when Dad cooks. P-e-r-i-o-d.
(oh yeah... and when dad picks-up, cleans-up, washes-up, irons... etc after them)

Some people say that cooking skills comes naturally to a person. And even if you send someone to a cooking class they still can't cook decent enough for themselves! Heh... I don't know how true that is but I'm sure you've heard the stories. BTW, I'd like to thank guys like Jamie Oliver, The Chef in Black the "two-dudes-on-a-bike" and many others for sharing the 'macho' art of express cooking.

Going back to the first paragraph, I'm still trying to figure out what she meant by that. What's so sexy about a man in the kitchen cooking up some chow for the family? Was it the apron? The cleaver* I held? The toxic fumes?

Hmmm... maybe I'll ask her when she gets back tonight.
And until I get an answer, daddy's NOT cooking when mum is around.

Just kidding kids!


*I just hate small knives. They are so 'un-macho'. LOLz

All you have to do is fall

Alternative title: How not to win the Ms Universe title (but end up the 'falling' star!)
(A tongue in cheek look at this years Ms Universe pageant.)

Forewarning: Contrary to what the blog title says, this is not a Rant!

No. I didn't watch the telecast on the google-box (how many of you did anyway?). But... I read with amusement the coverage given to Ms USA on the 'fall-on-her-behind' show. How could I miss it... it was on Yahoo!, in the news, broadsheets etc.

It IS the talk of this years' pageant. Isn’t it?
Hehe... now that’s funny!

So, without further rambling, here is a tip on falling (you don’t have to be in the top 10 finalist to execute this)

1. Fake a fall.
Not just any fall. A real 'fake' fall. Like trip on your bikini straps/evening dress/shoe straps*, rolling down the steps, right up to the front row seats, kinda fall. (best to take up some stunt lessons to execute this convincingly and injury-free).

* a wardrobe malfunction will 'score points' on the 'convincing' element too.

2. Grace under pressure.
Once you stop rolling (don’t roll more that 4 times), wait a couple of seconds before getting up. Anything more than 5 seconds will have the eager paramedics stumbling all over each other to 'rescue' you. Dust-off, stand up (don't slouch!), take a bow, get back up on the stage and finish your routine with another bow.

Remember!! SMILE your million dollar smile and be GRACEFUL at all times while executing #2.

One other thing. Not a word/sound while executing this. It'll take some training and discipline of course (after all that 'fake' tumbling) but really, I can’t stand public shrieks/screams (ever attended a soccer match with your girlfriend/wife/sister/ …?)

Caution!! You may end up winning the pageant if you get enough sympathy votes. YOU DON'T WANT THIS.


So that’s it. A tongue-in-cheek look.

But maybe you should think twice.
Really.



Psst.... I’m sure getting some flak for this from mum, mother goose, both of my daughters... etc.