A song that I was listening to as I walked through the quiet darkness on a cold Friday evening. Somehow it brought comfort, somehow a little sadness. Just. A little.
Uncle T
22 Nov 2008
looking towards the storm settling... 12:53 am
The dust is slowly settling. Whilst still walking against the wind, I can at least open my eyes and trudge forward. The sand still finds its way in my eye and skin, and it stings. But at least the storm seems like it is starting to settle.
I never know when the next storm will arise. We never know would we? Even equipped with the best experience, we would never know. But I know that I have done all I can now to weather this particular one. What else is there to do, but to trudge forward?
There are only so many things that are within my control. All I can do is to put my best foot forward in these controllables, and whether the ground beneath me slips, whether the winds blow a little harder, are all beyond me. How then can I blame myself for those?
I must push forward, walking against the headwind. Even if I fall, I have to stand up and push on. 跌倒，就要爬起来。
Uncle T
I never know when the next storm will arise. We never know would we? Even equipped with the best experience, we would never know. But I know that I have done all I can now to weather this particular one. What else is there to do, but to trudge forward?
There are only so many things that are within my control. All I can do is to put my best foot forward in these controllables, and whether the ground beneath me slips, whether the winds blow a little harder, are all beyond me. How then can I blame myself for those?
I must push forward, walking against the headwind. Even if I fall, I have to stand up and push on. 跌倒，就要爬起来。
Uncle T
20 Nov 2008
lost in...something. 6:38 pm
I get out of bed, head for a warm shower, and then I drink juice straight from the carton; that was breakfast.
lost in the glare of surrounding lights.
©2008 *m0thyyku
I have so much to share here:
- Singapore being the only economy projected to have negative economic growth in Asia by the Economist,
- Discussing the morality of Tesco using RfiD technology in tracking customers,
- Whether if its always true moving from informal to formal cooperation amongst people will always necessarily reveal the worst of the Economic man, selfish and calculative,
- The concept of a "walking prayer"; that one does not need to seek a mentally constructed ideal location to pray or find solace, and one simply needs to find this space in our minds,
- How the British fear their own offspring and see children as a danger (Click here for more)...
But I somehow just cannot get down to pondering and then writing about these at length. Each time I try, I get lost in...something. A something that naturally makes me fatigued, makes me mistrust every action of people around, that makes me think I have to stand alone in these coming weeks, having to answer my every action to people around (even when it doesn't concern them), makes me just want to stay in my room. Haven't you had one of these before?
I awoke to pretty sun in the horizon, mingling amongst the green fields of Warwickshire. Now, just mere moments later, the wind has picked up, unsympathetic, the barren branches swaying, nearly laughing, the grass though green are languidly submitting to its surroundings, the jazz seems to be wearing its full melancholic coat...As with the story of my last 8 weeks, which started gloriously and full of hope and energy, has been battered into a form more resembling darker days.
I miss...something. I just pine for...something. I wish I knew what. Do you?
looking for my something. is it inside, or outside?
©2008 ~spokojnysen
Uncle T
lost in the glare of surrounding lights.©2008 *m0thyyku
I have so much to share here:
- Singapore being the only economy projected to have negative economic growth in Asia by the Economist,
- Discussing the morality of Tesco using RfiD technology in tracking customers,
- Whether if its always true moving from informal to formal cooperation amongst people will always necessarily reveal the worst of the Economic man, selfish and calculative,
- The concept of a "walking prayer"; that one does not need to seek a mentally constructed ideal location to pray or find solace, and one simply needs to find this space in our minds,
- How the British fear their own offspring and see children as a danger (Click here for more)...
But I somehow just cannot get down to pondering and then writing about these at length. Each time I try, I get lost in...something. A something that naturally makes me fatigued, makes me mistrust every action of people around, that makes me think I have to stand alone in these coming weeks, having to answer my every action to people around (even when it doesn't concern them), makes me just want to stay in my room. Haven't you had one of these before?
I awoke to pretty sun in the horizon, mingling amongst the green fields of Warwickshire. Now, just mere moments later, the wind has picked up, unsympathetic, the barren branches swaying, nearly laughing, the grass though green are languidly submitting to its surroundings, the jazz seems to be wearing its full melancholic coat...As with the story of my last 8 weeks, which started gloriously and full of hope and energy, has been battered into a form more resembling darker days.
I miss...something. I just pine for...something. I wish I knew what. Do you?
looking for my something. is it inside, or outside?©2008 ~spokojnysen
Uncle T
18 Nov 2008
Where is our Archimedean point? 8:02 pm
Where, or what, is our Archimedean point in our lives? Would it not be nice if we could find our Archimedean point daily before we sleep?
from wikipedia:
"An Archimedean point is a hypothetical vantage point from which an observer can objectively perceive the subject of inquiry, with a view of totality. The ideal of "removing oneself" from the object of study so that one can see it in relation to all other things, but remain independent of them, is described by a view from an Archimedean point.
Uncle T
from wikipedia:
"An Archimedean point is a hypothetical vantage point from which an observer can objectively perceive the subject of inquiry, with a view of totality. The ideal of "removing oneself" from the object of study so that one can see it in relation to all other things, but remain independent of them, is described by a view from an Archimedean point.
The expression comes from Archimedes, who supposedly claimed that he could lift the Earth off its foundation if he were given a place to stand, one solid point, and a long enough lever. This is also mentioned in Descartes' second meditation with regards to finding certainty, the 'unmovable point' Archimedes sought.
Example quote: "We can no more separate our theories and concepts from our data and percepts than we can find a true Archimedean point—a god’s-eye view—of ourselves and our world.""Uncle T
17 Nov 2008
Modus operandi: job losses 10:27 pm
Citigroup has announced plans to cull 75,000 worldwide. (Here for more details).
RBS, the very bank that offered me a handsome employment package just 2 months back, has culled 3,000 jobs.
DBS is cutting 900 jobs across its operations.
We are all soon becoming mere digits on corporate balance sheets. Or are we already just statistics? Is that what we want to be? Are we satisfied just being that?
Perhaps there is something we can do...
Uncle T
RBS, the very bank that offered me a handsome employment package just 2 months back, has culled 3,000 jobs.
DBS is cutting 900 jobs across its operations.
We are all soon becoming mere digits on corporate balance sheets. Or are we already just statistics? Is that what we want to be? Are we satisfied just being that?
Perhaps there is something we can do...
Uncle T
wise words... 8:16 pm
Dear ole Charb recently said:
" a step at a time and you'll walk with the divine."
Uncle T
" a step at a time and you'll walk with the divine."
Uncle T
I know the lonely streets a little better... 8:01 am
The streets were closed to traffic. We therefore had to go round the back. Party revelers littered the streets in disorganised bunches; blinking lights, cans of spirit, laughing, kissing. A carnival perhaps; a busy street. I didn't know this street too well.
The party bursts into a euphoric beginning, laughter, excitement. Soon, as the night wears on and the novelty finds a comfortable rhythm to settle into, the party fades and people leave. The streets clear. I take the bus through empty Coventry streets. Litter dancing on the pavements, Christmas lighting still dancing through the quiet night sky; a quiet streets.
I know these lonely streets a little better.
Uncle T
The party bursts into a euphoric beginning, laughter, excitement. Soon, as the night wears on and the novelty finds a comfortable rhythm to settle into, the party fades and people leave. The streets clear. I take the bus through empty Coventry streets. Litter dancing on the pavements, Christmas lighting still dancing through the quiet night sky; a quiet streets.
I know these lonely streets a little better.
Uncle T
16 Nov 2008
Finding that one person who brings it all together. 10:15 am
We each wear many masks, play many roles daily as we move into different groups. Switching from one to the other takes craft, sensitivity. It also drains you.
We therefore each need to find that someone that allows us each to be a little of everything, someone who allows us to be all our roles all at one.
We are all in search of that someone, aren't we?
Uncle T
We therefore each need to find that someone that allows us each to be a little of everything, someone who allows us to be all our roles all at one.
We are all in search of that someone, aren't we?
Uncle T