I was watching TV yesterday and there was this talk show about the 5C's that all the girls are looking for. In fact, this is not the first time I've heard about it..... some of my friends mentioned it before.
So, what exactly are these `C's ? Credit card, Condominium, Car, Certificate, Carats. Hmm... whatever happened to love ? Cos it doesn't start with a `c' ?
In that show, they were talking about financial security and stuff like that. But what is it, really ?
It's pride, a friend said. Pride ? Yeah, try bringing your boyfriend back to meet mum on a honda cup. Or even better, try bringing him back on foot from the LRT station. What will the neighbours say ? What will Auntie Sam Pat say ?
`Oh...your daughter is going out with that guy ? Wei, no car wor, can afford the dowry ar ? So, not worth it leh!!!' `Can feed the children meh ? You want to sponsor ar?'
Okay, okay, let's be fair..... I am sure all the aunties and relatives have some good intentions. But to a certain extend, it's true. I mean, come on, you can't even afford your own lifestyle, can you provide a better one for your family-to-be? These days, having a baby is a luxury. All those `milk powders 1,2 & 3' or the `everything in one milk' powders can be very expensive, it's like more than RM50 per tin which is good only for a week or so. And that's not counting disposable diapers, clothes, injections, lotions, shampoo, cradle, etc, etc. On the average, a baby needs about RM500-RM600 per month, maintenance only. Of course, as they grow bigger, it gets higher. Try having another one the next year! Hahahah! Phew! Let's not go into that.
Ok, back to our topic. One colleague recently told me,in view of the current credit crunch and economic crisis, the credit card has been changed to cash instead. Hahaha! Better to have cash on hand than credit you have to pay through, after you marry him.
So personality, caring attitude, lovingness, looks..... all don't count? It helps, she said. Just look at it as a `bonus'.... but then, this types are rare to come by. Hello? Good looking, caring, loving, good personality plus the 5c's and he's still single ? You've got to be kidding me. Oh yes, they do exist, but they prefer to check out my brother!
Well, not all of us need all the 5c's...... some of us do earn more than them. But then, we can never get anyone good, cos the men are just too proud to have their girlfriends earn more than them. The so-called, `guy thing, the unwritten rule. We have to find guys who earn more than us, so, imagine if you are the regional director of a MNC? Not many choices left. Only the dirty old businessmen or spoilt rich man's son.
What do the guys have to say about this ??? Ermm.... let me ask around first and update you people, ok ? So, for the time being..... work harder guys, you are expected to have the 5c's
Enjoy...........and don't take what I write too seriously, it's just for the fun of it!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Meaningful Quotes...
I was listening to Dionne Warwick one day… singing to the lyrics of the song, ‘I’ll never love this way again’ when it hit me. `A fool will lose tomorrow, reaching back for yesterday’
How nicely put… and it made me think…. Why am I spending time moaning and groaning over what people did to me? Instead, I should be spending my time doing something for myself, today, tomorrow and so on.
It’s funny how so much of self analysis, reasoning and endless excuses can be all made to look so silly with just one sentence. Thinking back, many of these quotes have somehow shaped the way I think… the words of the wise…….. some of them are of Buddhist origin.
Here are some quotes mixed with my interpretation, for you to ponder…….
`You yourselves must strive…. The teachers only show the way’.
Be kind to the helpless, be gentle to the young, be generous to the poor and needy, be respectful to the old, be understanding to the ignorant, be compassionate to your enemies…… for someday, you would have been all of these.
Do not do onto others, what you do not want others to do to you.
Live everyday of your life like it’s your last, for one day, it will come true.
Live your life to the fullest so when time is running short and you prepare for death, you’ll be glad that you have lived.
Let go of your past and your past will let go of you.
Though one may conquer a thousand men in a thousand battles, yet, the most victorious person is one who conquers himself.
When one mistakes the unessential to be essential and the essential to be unessential, dwelling in wrong thoughts, never arrives at the essential.
I do not see a useless old man. I see a man who once toiled to be the breadwinner of his family. I see a man who spent sleepless nights worrying about the welfare of his family. I see a man who has had his glorious days. I see wisdom from the lessons that life has taught him. Thus I do not see an old useless man. I see a man who has earned his right to be treated with love and utmost respect.
I do not see a useless old woman. I see a woman spent months laboring on her pregnancy. I see a woman who spent sleepless nights feeding her babies and caring for them till they could fend for themselves. I see a women who sacrificed for her family and stood by her husband through thick and thin. I see wisdom from all her experiences. Thus I do not see a useless old woman. I see a woman who has earned her right to be treated with love and utmost respect.
Within a stone is fire, if not hit, the sparks will not appear. Within the heart of a person is a Buddha, if not cultivated, it will not appear.
Life is like a highway. Don’t move too fast or too slow. There’s always someone ahead of you and there’s always someone behind you. Just move at a pace you are comfortable with and enjoy the ride
Be thankful that you are in the position to give, than to have to receive.
If you can’t love yourself, don’t expect others to.
Well, that’s a lot of pondering to do for the moment…… when I can remember more, I’ll share it with you guys…….. have a great life!
How nicely put… and it made me think…. Why am I spending time moaning and groaning over what people did to me? Instead, I should be spending my time doing something for myself, today, tomorrow and so on.
It’s funny how so much of self analysis, reasoning and endless excuses can be all made to look so silly with just one sentence. Thinking back, many of these quotes have somehow shaped the way I think… the words of the wise…….. some of them are of Buddhist origin.
Here are some quotes mixed with my interpretation, for you to ponder…….
`You yourselves must strive…. The teachers only show the way’.
Be kind to the helpless, be gentle to the young, be generous to the poor and needy, be respectful to the old, be understanding to the ignorant, be compassionate to your enemies…… for someday, you would have been all of these.
Do not do onto others, what you do not want others to do to you.
Live everyday of your life like it’s your last, for one day, it will come true.
Live your life to the fullest so when time is running short and you prepare for death, you’ll be glad that you have lived.
Let go of your past and your past will let go of you.
Though one may conquer a thousand men in a thousand battles, yet, the most victorious person is one who conquers himself.
When one mistakes the unessential to be essential and the essential to be unessential, dwelling in wrong thoughts, never arrives at the essential.
I do not see a useless old man. I see a man who once toiled to be the breadwinner of his family. I see a man who spent sleepless nights worrying about the welfare of his family. I see a man who has had his glorious days. I see wisdom from the lessons that life has taught him. Thus I do not see an old useless man. I see a man who has earned his right to be treated with love and utmost respect.
I do not see a useless old woman. I see a woman spent months laboring on her pregnancy. I see a woman who spent sleepless nights feeding her babies and caring for them till they could fend for themselves. I see a women who sacrificed for her family and stood by her husband through thick and thin. I see wisdom from all her experiences. Thus I do not see a useless old woman. I see a woman who has earned her right to be treated with love and utmost respect.
Within a stone is fire, if not hit, the sparks will not appear. Within the heart of a person is a Buddha, if not cultivated, it will not appear.
Life is like a highway. Don’t move too fast or too slow. There’s always someone ahead of you and there’s always someone behind you. Just move at a pace you are comfortable with and enjoy the ride
Be thankful that you are in the position to give, than to have to receive.
If you can’t love yourself, don’t expect others to.
Well, that’s a lot of pondering to do for the moment…… when I can remember more, I’ll share it with you guys…….. have a great life!
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