Just wanted to share here, love the song and meaning!!
Translating by the wonderful Ze Moua because I asked her. Thank you sooooooo much!!!
Listen to the song, if you haven't heard it yet....
or just let it play in the background as you go through the lyrics and translations...
Hmong lyrics by Sara Vang
Translations and rap lyrics by Ze Moua
Duce:
peb cov hmoob yuav tsum koom ib lub siab ua ib pab
Our hmong people must come together with one heart and be one
peb thiaj pab tau cov neeg zoo ib yam li chai vaj
So we can help the people like Chai Vang
yog koj yog hmoob ces koj yeej paub qhov tseeb
If you are a Hmong, then you will know the truth
yog tim cov meskas thab plaub chai vaj thiaj li tua neeg
It’s because the American’s fooled around, so he killed
nco ntsoov tias peb tseem tshuav kwv tij neej tsa nyob tom teb chaws nplog
Remember that we still have relatives in the country of Laos
lawv tseem niaj hnub niaj hmo tua rog
Day and night, they are still struggling this war
nai phoo vaj pov koj twb ua tau ib tug nom loj
General Vang Pao, you are a high General
koj kuj hais koj cov meskas kom lawv muab ib co phom loj
Why don’t you ask your American to give us some guns
los rau peb cov menyuam laib uas tseem niaj hnub sib tua sib nkaug tom no
To our little gangsters who are killing one anther
muab lawv yuam los ua ib pab hmoob tub rog,
Force them to be a Hmong military group
muab lawv xa mus pab peb cov hmoob
send them to help our Hmong people
uas tseem niaj hnub sib tua nrog nplog
that are still fighting in Laos
peb cov hmoob tsis muaj cai hais tias peb tua rog thaiv hmoob teb chaws
Our Hmong people has no right to say we are at war for our country
Vim peb nkaum saum nplog roob
because we are in the mountain of Laos
tabsis peb muaj cai hais tias peb tua rog thaiv peb cov neeg hmoob
but we do have the right to say we are fighting for our Hmong people
Pagnia:
txij lub sijhawm no yeah
From this moment on forward yeah
kuv mam sawv nrog koj
I will stand with you
mam nrog koj tuav hmoob lub npe yeah
I’ll hold the Hmong title with you yeahh
thov sawv daws koom tes yeah
Please lets all help each other yeah
Duce Khan *rapping*
We’ve been waiting for a long time with out peace
Slanted eyes got us categories as Asian
Craving for a moment caused by discrimination
Back in Laos our villages are still blazing
My heart aching from the video I’ve seen on youtube
Here is the Hmong movement, it includes you too
We can’t settle for a draw, either you win or you lose
To my generation, it’s time to pay your dues
We survived in genocide so lets rise world wide
And lets do the math, lets multiply
Through the Vang Pao years Hmong peace had been petrify
So lets load it up and cock it back and let it fly
We can’t fight for our country so lets fight for our people
Our ancestor watching over us like bald eagles
Lets shit on our enemies like seagulls
This is just the beginning there will be no sequel
Pagnia:
txij lub sijhawm no yeah
From this moment on forward yeah
kuv mam sawv nrog koj
I will stand with you
mam nrog koj tuav hmoob lub npe yeah
I’ll hold the Hmong title with you yeah
thov sawv daws koom tes yeah
Please lets all help each other yeah
Duce:
kuv mam ua txiv neej yawg uas txhos caug thov
I’ll be the man who kneels down and beg
thov peb cov hmoob pab vaj pov
Beg for our Hmong to help Vang Pao
lawv hais tias peb tsawg tsawg peb ua tsis tau dabtsi
They say we are very few, we can’t do anything
kuv hais tias peb yog hmoob tuag nthi peb tsis yog ua si
I say we are true Hmongs, we are not fooling around
peb tsis yog ua dog dig peb yeej ua tiag tiag
We are not fooling around, we are for reals
peb twb khiav dim peb tsis tau txog siav
we’ve escape and are not out of breath
yog tsis muaj nai phoo peb tsis muaj txoj sia
If we don’t have the General we would have never survived
yog meskas xav paub kev cai cia hmoob qhia
If the Americans want to know how it is, let us Hmong tell them
peb twb pab meskas tua nyab laj
We’ve helped the American fought the Communist
xav hais tias peb yuav tau txoj kev pab rov qab
We thought we were going to receive help in return
xav hais tias yuav tau lub neej tshav ntuj
We thought we were going to live in light (living life in sunlight, metaphor, sunlight is happiness/peace)
ua cas ho tau lub neej los nag
then why are we living our life in the rain (living the life in the rain, it’s a metaphor stating that rain is gloomy, gloomy is sadness)
twb yog vim meskas cov lus ib txwm yog lus dag
it’s because the American’s words had always been lies
peb thiaj li tsa tshuav kwv tij neej tsa
so we still have families and friends
nkaum hauv hav zoov tsis hais lus vim tsis xav mag
hiding in the forest without saying a word because they don’t want to get caught
tsis xav tuag nyob nplog thiab nyab laj teb
They don’t want to die in Vietnam and Laos
thiaj ua ib siab nkaum nyob ib lub neej tos peb
So they hide and live a life waiting for us
Pagnia:
txij lub sijhawm no yeah
From this moment on forward yeah
kuv mam sawv nrog koj
I will stand with you
mam nrog koj tuav hmoob lub npe yeah
I’ll hold the Hmong title with you yeahh
thov sawv daws, sawv daws koom tes yeah
Please lets all, lets all help each other yeah
nco txog lub neej thaum ub lub kua muag poo
Tears falls endlessly as I reminisce of the past
thov, thov kom nej qhib nej ob lub qhov muag oh yeah
Please, please open both your eyes oh yeah
nej mam li paub,
Then you’ll know
nej mam li paub txoj kev, txoj kev tuag oh yeah
then you’ll know the way, you’ll know the way of death oh yeah
txoj kev, txoj kev tuag
the way, the way of death
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
43 weird things said in job interviews
"I'm not wanted in this state."
"How many young women work here?"
"I didn't steal it; I just borrowed it."
"You touch somebody and they call it sexual harassment!"
"I've never heard such a stupid question."
Believe it or not, the above statements weren't overhead in bars or random conversations -- they were said in job interviews.
Maybe you were nervous, you thought the employer would appreciate your honesty, or maybe you just have no boundaries. Whatever the reason, you can be certain that you shouldn't tell an interviewer that it's probably best if they don't do a background check on you. (And yes, the hiring manager remembered you said that.)
We asked hiring managers to share the craziest things they've heard from applicants in an interview. Some are laugh-out-loud hysterical, others are jaw dropping -- the majority are both. To be sure, they will relieve anyone who has ever said something unfortunate at a job interview -- and simply amuse the rest of you.
Hiring managers shared these 43 memorable interview responses:
Why did you leave your last job?
"I have a problem with authority." - Carrie Rocha, COO of HousingLink
Tell us about a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it
"The resolution was we were both fired."- Jason Shindler, CEO, Curvine Web Solutions
What kind of computer software have you used?
"Computers? Are those the black boxes that sit on the floor next to the desks? My boss has one of those. He uses it. I don't have one. He just gives me my schedule and I follow it." - Greg Szymanski, director of human resources, Geonerco Management, Inc
What are your hobbies and interests?
"[He said] 'Well, as you can see, I'm a young, virile man and I'm single -- if you ladies know what I'm saying.' Then he looked at one of the fair-haired board members and said, 'I particularly like blondes.'" - Petri R.J. Darby, president, darbyDarnit Public Relations
Why should we hire you?
"I would be a great asset to the events team because I party all the time." - Bill McGowan, founder, Clarity Media Group
Do you have any questions?
"If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?" - Megan Garnett, Articulate Leadership Team, Articulate Communications Inc.
"What do you want me to do if I cannot walk to work if it's raining? Can you pick me up?" - Christine Pechstein, career coach
"I was a Chamber of Commerce Executive once hiring a secretary. [The candidate asked] 'What does a Chamber of Commerce do?'" - Mary Kurek, Mary Kurek, Inc. Visibility Consulting
"Can we wrap this up fairly quickly? I have someplace I have to go." - Bruce Campbell, vice president of marketing, Clare Computer Solutions
"What is your company's policy on Monday absences?" - Campbell
"If this doesn't work out can I call you to go out sometime?" - Christine Bolzan, founder of Graduate Career Coaching
"How big do the bonuses really get once you make associate? I hear it's some serious cash." - Bolzan
"[The candidate asked,] 'Can my dad call you to talk about the job and the training program? He is really upset I'm not going to medical school and wants someone to explain the Wall Street path to him.' The dad did call. Then that dad's friends called and I ended up doing a conference call with a group of concerned parents ... long story." - Bolzan
"If I get an offer, how long do I have before I have to take the drug test?" - Bolzan
"When you do background checks on candidates, do things like public drunkenness arrests come up?" - Bolzan
"Can I get a tour of the breast pumping room? I heard you have a great one here and while I don't plan on having children for at least 10 or 12 years, I will definitely breast feed and would want to use that room."- Bolzan
"So, how much do they pay you for doing these interviews?" -- Jodi R.R. Smith, Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting
Why are you leaving your current job?
"Because I (expletive) my pants every time I enter the building." - Abbe Mortimore, Human Resources Manager, True Textiles, Inc.
"I was fired from my last job because they were forcing me to attend anger management classes." - Smith
Why are you looking for a job?
"Cigarettes are getting more expensive, so I need another job." - Pechstein
"My parents told me I need to get a job so that is why I'm here." - McGowan
Why do you want to work for us?
"Just for the benefits." - Jennifer Juergens, JJ Communications
"My old boss didn't like me, so one day, I just left and never came back. And here I am!" - Matt Cowall, communications manager, Appia Communications
"I saw the job posted on Twitter and thought, why not?" - Rebecca Gertsmark Oren, Communications Director at The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
What are your assets? (as in strengths)
"Well, I do own a bike." - Pam Venné, principal, The Venné Group
What are your weaknesses?
"I get angry easily and I went to jail for domestic violence. But I won't get mad at you." - Pechstein
"I had a job candidate tell me that she often oversleeps and has trouble getting out of bed in the morning." - Linda Yaffe, certified executive coach
"I am an alcoholic and do not deserve this job." - Deb Bailey, owner, Power Women Magazine & Radio Show
"I'm really not a big learner. You know ... some people love learning and are always picking up new things, but that's just not me. I'd much rather work at a place where the job is pretty stagnant and doesn't change a lot." -- Michaele Charles, Voice Communications
When have you demonstrated leadership skills?
"Well my best example would be in the world of online video gaming. I pretty much run the show; it takes a lot to do that." - Rachel Croce
Is there anything else I should know about you?
"You should probably know I mud wrestle on the weekends." - Venne
When can you start?
"I need to check with my mom on that one." - Bolzan
Use three adjectives to describe yourself
"I hate questions like this." - Katrina Meistering, manager of outreach, National Fatherhood Initiative
Tell of a time you made a mistake and how you dealt with it
"I stole some equipment from my old job, and I had to pay for its replacement." - Meistering
Have you submitted your two weeks' notice to your current employer?
"What is two weeks' notice? I've never quit a job before, I've always been fired." - Meistering
Random responses
"One guy [said] 'it would probably be best' if I didn't run a background check on him. Of course, I did, and learned all about his long, sordid past of law-breaking. Our client actually offered him a job as a staff accountant, but quickly retracted the offer when I had to tell them all about his recent arrest for a meth lab in his basement." - Charles
"[A] guy said he did not have a mailing address, as he was living in a gypsy camp at the airport." -- Sandra L. Flippo, SPHR
"I went into the lobby to pick up a candidate. As he stood up, his trousers fell to the floor! [He said] 'Oh, my gosh -- they told me I needed a suit for the interview. I've got no money -- so I borrowed this thing. It's too big!'" - Beth Ross, executive and career coach
"Wow -- I'm not used to wearing dress shoes! My feet are killing me. Can I show you these bloody blisters?" - Bolzan
"May I have a cup of coffee? I think I may still be a little drunk from last night." - Smith
(During a telephone call to schedule the interview) "Can we meet next month? I am currently incarcerated."- Smith
"[A candidate] was asked whether he could advocate impartially on behalf of the various universities he would be representing since he had attended one of them. He responded, 'Well, I don't like to poop where I eat, but I thought my education sucked, so I certainly wouldn't put that school above the others.'" - Darby
Source
"How many young women work here?"
"I didn't steal it; I just borrowed it."
"You touch somebody and they call it sexual harassment!"
"I've never heard such a stupid question."
Believe it or not, the above statements weren't overhead in bars or random conversations -- they were said in job interviews.
Maybe you were nervous, you thought the employer would appreciate your honesty, or maybe you just have no boundaries. Whatever the reason, you can be certain that you shouldn't tell an interviewer that it's probably best if they don't do a background check on you. (And yes, the hiring manager remembered you said that.)
We asked hiring managers to share the craziest things they've heard from applicants in an interview. Some are laugh-out-loud hysterical, others are jaw dropping -- the majority are both. To be sure, they will relieve anyone who has ever said something unfortunate at a job interview -- and simply amuse the rest of you.
Hiring managers shared these 43 memorable interview responses:
Why did you leave your last job?
"I have a problem with authority." - Carrie Rocha, COO of HousingLink
Tell us about a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it
"The resolution was we were both fired."- Jason Shindler, CEO, Curvine Web Solutions
What kind of computer software have you used?
"Computers? Are those the black boxes that sit on the floor next to the desks? My boss has one of those. He uses it. I don't have one. He just gives me my schedule and I follow it." - Greg Szymanski, director of human resources, Geonerco Management, Inc
What are your hobbies and interests?
"[He said] 'Well, as you can see, I'm a young, virile man and I'm single -- if you ladies know what I'm saying.' Then he looked at one of the fair-haired board members and said, 'I particularly like blondes.'" - Petri R.J. Darby, president, darbyDarnit Public Relations
Why should we hire you?
"I would be a great asset to the events team because I party all the time." - Bill McGowan, founder, Clarity Media Group
Do you have any questions?
"If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?" - Megan Garnett, Articulate Leadership Team, Articulate Communications Inc.
"What do you want me to do if I cannot walk to work if it's raining? Can you pick me up?" - Christine Pechstein, career coach
"I was a Chamber of Commerce Executive once hiring a secretary. [The candidate asked] 'What does a Chamber of Commerce do?'" - Mary Kurek, Mary Kurek, Inc. Visibility Consulting
"Can we wrap this up fairly quickly? I have someplace I have to go." - Bruce Campbell, vice president of marketing, Clare Computer Solutions
"What is your company's policy on Monday absences?" - Campbell
"If this doesn't work out can I call you to go out sometime?" - Christine Bolzan, founder of Graduate Career Coaching
"How big do the bonuses really get once you make associate? I hear it's some serious cash." - Bolzan
"[The candidate asked,] 'Can my dad call you to talk about the job and the training program? He is really upset I'm not going to medical school and wants someone to explain the Wall Street path to him.' The dad did call. Then that dad's friends called and I ended up doing a conference call with a group of concerned parents ... long story." - Bolzan
"If I get an offer, how long do I have before I have to take the drug test?" - Bolzan
"When you do background checks on candidates, do things like public drunkenness arrests come up?" - Bolzan
"Can I get a tour of the breast pumping room? I heard you have a great one here and while I don't plan on having children for at least 10 or 12 years, I will definitely breast feed and would want to use that room."- Bolzan
"So, how much do they pay you for doing these interviews?" -- Jodi R.R. Smith, Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting
Why are you leaving your current job?
"Because I (expletive) my pants every time I enter the building." - Abbe Mortimore, Human Resources Manager, True Textiles, Inc.
"I was fired from my last job because they were forcing me to attend anger management classes." - Smith
Why are you looking for a job?
"Cigarettes are getting more expensive, so I need another job." - Pechstein
"My parents told me I need to get a job so that is why I'm here." - McGowan
Why do you want to work for us?
"Just for the benefits." - Jennifer Juergens, JJ Communications
"My old boss didn't like me, so one day, I just left and never came back. And here I am!" - Matt Cowall, communications manager, Appia Communications
"I saw the job posted on Twitter and thought, why not?" - Rebecca Gertsmark Oren, Communications Director at The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
What are your assets? (as in strengths)
"Well, I do own a bike." - Pam Venné, principal, The Venné Group
What are your weaknesses?
"I get angry easily and I went to jail for domestic violence. But I won't get mad at you." - Pechstein
"I had a job candidate tell me that she often oversleeps and has trouble getting out of bed in the morning." - Linda Yaffe, certified executive coach
"I am an alcoholic and do not deserve this job." - Deb Bailey, owner, Power Women Magazine & Radio Show
"I'm really not a big learner. You know ... some people love learning and are always picking up new things, but that's just not me. I'd much rather work at a place where the job is pretty stagnant and doesn't change a lot." -- Michaele Charles, Voice Communications
When have you demonstrated leadership skills?
"Well my best example would be in the world of online video gaming. I pretty much run the show; it takes a lot to do that." - Rachel Croce
Is there anything else I should know about you?
"You should probably know I mud wrestle on the weekends." - Venne
When can you start?
"I need to check with my mom on that one." - Bolzan
Use three adjectives to describe yourself
"I hate questions like this." - Katrina Meistering, manager of outreach, National Fatherhood Initiative
Tell of a time you made a mistake and how you dealt with it
"I stole some equipment from my old job, and I had to pay for its replacement." - Meistering
Have you submitted your two weeks' notice to your current employer?
"What is two weeks' notice? I've never quit a job before, I've always been fired." - Meistering
Random responses
"One guy [said] 'it would probably be best' if I didn't run a background check on him. Of course, I did, and learned all about his long, sordid past of law-breaking. Our client actually offered him a job as a staff accountant, but quickly retracted the offer when I had to tell them all about his recent arrest for a meth lab in his basement." - Charles
"[A] guy said he did not have a mailing address, as he was living in a gypsy camp at the airport." -- Sandra L. Flippo, SPHR
"I went into the lobby to pick up a candidate. As he stood up, his trousers fell to the floor! [He said] 'Oh, my gosh -- they told me I needed a suit for the interview. I've got no money -- so I borrowed this thing. It's too big!'" - Beth Ross, executive and career coach
"Wow -- I'm not used to wearing dress shoes! My feet are killing me. Can I show you these bloody blisters?" - Bolzan
"May I have a cup of coffee? I think I may still be a little drunk from last night." - Smith
(During a telephone call to schedule the interview) "Can we meet next month? I am currently incarcerated."- Smith
"[A candidate] was asked whether he could advocate impartially on behalf of the various universities he would be representing since he had attended one of them. He responded, 'Well, I don't like to poop where I eat, but I thought my education sucked, so I certainly wouldn't put that school above the others.'" - Darby
Source
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
More Randomness about me
Saw this posted by the lovely Dana @ http://danayoshimizu.blogspot.com/
Besides what I blogged about my family not too long ago, I thought this would be fun to do. This sorta reminds me of the 25 Random Things that I filled out on Facebook earlier this year, but you know what, I love filling out surveys so I'll do this too for Bloggerland. Oh yeah, I did post about My Bucket List at the bottom of this post too, so I'll try to think of new things to list since I can ramble on forever.
Tell your readers 10 things about you that they may or may not know, but are true. Tag ten people with the award, and be sure to let them know they've been tagged. Don't forget to link back the blogger who tagged you.
I'm just not going to tag anyone so just whoever wants to fill it out :)
1. I exercise almost every day. Almost, I said. I will skip a day but that's it. I mainly jump rope. I've been having a love-hate relationship with the scale and my body. Even though I may look like I'm 500 lbs, I actually am 900 lbs instead, hehehehe. I freaking hate my unporportional body shape. Some women may want calves but they can have mine, they are huge (will have to take pics of them to show) but add that with small ankles!
2. I dress like a slob to work. What I mean by that is I don't really care how I look because in the environment where I work, we could dress casual. Therefore, I choose to dress down, particularly with my workout outfits so I could be comfortable taking my walks and walking up/down the stairs. Yes, I used to dress nicer but it's okay. I rather dress down than up so when someone at work sees me out in public, they would say "wow" instead, lol. However, if I know I will be in a meeting or in pics at work, I will dress "nicer" - more like jeans and a cute top, and sometimes will fix my hair, still no makeup, lol.
3. I always want a new hair style but don't really keep up with it. I invest more in getting different cuts now because I am really not stylish. Just in the past 5 years or so, maybe a bit longer, I used to always end up cutting my hair because I didn' t know much about layering my hair entirely throughout. I hate my thick hair being long because I look like a FOB. Plus I used to color my hair all the time just to show that I did something to my hair. However, now I'm learning to just keep my natural hair color, whatever it may be, because I'm tired of damaging my hair. I do have my different hair color and length on MySpace and Facebook. I'll see about posting it here :)
4. Although I love taking pictures of others and scenery, I don't like to be in many pictures because I am very self-conscious with my looks. I only have selective pics that I have cropped myself from group pictures in which I think I look decent.
5. I never had an "official" wedding ceremony. And I actually don't care. Really. Many people have asked me about it. A lot of Asian couples who didn't have their wedding ceremony, actually an American wedding, are having theirs many years later after togetherness and kids. But or me, right now, I rather focus on saving money for my family and me than show off to others how "happy I am." I don't need approval from others for this.
6. Even though I am a movie fanatic, watching so many movies from English to Tamil to Hindi to Telugu to Korean to Mandarin, etc....I listen to just as much music, maybe more. I can not live without music. I'm constantly playing CDs in my car on the way to wherever. Or play music when I'm at home cleaning up. Actually growing up, I was more of a music lover than movie. It's just that good-looking men onscreen made me turn that way :)
7. For some reason, I have a fansination for learning history and other cultures, particularly Asia, but mostly about India. Sometimes my hubby thinks I was a Desi (Indian) girl in my past life. I love everything and anything Indian. I'm not attracted to many Asian guys because most of them look metrosexual, to me. Some people say my hubby could pass for a Desi guy. I will read countless books about India's history, how it shaped Asia, in general. Most people do not know but Buddhism originated in India -- even though it is not practiced in India as much as it is in other parts of Asia - Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, etc.
8. Besides my fasniation for learning history, I am just as amused with geography. I know where most countries are located and their capitals. My mind boggles when I look at old maps. Because now there are so many countries due to democracy or whatever reasons, I love to learn which countries existed in the past and what countries formed because of the reasons. In addition to that, I also learn about the languages in a country. It amuses me that some people think there are languages such as Indian or Egyptian. No such thing. There are many languages in India - Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Bengali, English, Gujarati, etc. Arabic is spoken in these many countries - Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, etc.
9. I'm such a picky eater. Now, I can go to any restaurant and order. I'll just have to pick my own dish. When I say picky, I mean the particular meat and/or veggies used in the dish. I am open to any type of cuisine. To me, there is something in every culture's cuisine that you will like. I don't like most meats - the ONLY meats I eat are chicken and shrimp. Okay, I do eat a few fish, such as tilapia, tuna, and salmon, but other than that, nothing else seafood. Well, I did lie, I do eat some pork and turkey, but not all the time, it's very seldom and only in certain dishes. I'll say 2 or 3 times a year. Just like meat, I am picky about veggies too! I know! But I'm learning to eat more of a variety of veggies. You would think I would be stick skinny...but I love sweets and carbs too much!!!
10. I am terribly afraid of water. It mostly is due to the fact that I can't swim. I do want to learn one day but I'm always afraid of drowning if the water up ahead, most likely natural bodies of water, is going deeper. In my mind, I'm thinking something or someone is going to pull me under. This also is due to the fact that Hmong and Lao folks' urban legends about creatures in the water pulling humans in. This may sound crazy but sometimes when I take a shower, if I daydream too much, I feel that I'm drowning :(
Okay, this is it...hope no one got bored :)
Besides what I blogged about my family not too long ago, I thought this would be fun to do. This sorta reminds me of the 25 Random Things that I filled out on Facebook earlier this year, but you know what, I love filling out surveys so I'll do this too for Bloggerland. Oh yeah, I did post about My Bucket List at the bottom of this post too, so I'll try to think of new things to list since I can ramble on forever.
Tell your readers 10 things about you that they may or may not know, but are true. Tag ten people with the award, and be sure to let them know they've been tagged. Don't forget to link back the blogger who tagged you.
I'm just not going to tag anyone so just whoever wants to fill it out :)
1. I exercise almost every day. Almost, I said. I will skip a day but that's it. I mainly jump rope. I've been having a love-hate relationship with the scale and my body. Even though I may look like I'm 500 lbs, I actually am 900 lbs instead, hehehehe. I freaking hate my unporportional body shape. Some women may want calves but they can have mine, they are huge (will have to take pics of them to show) but add that with small ankles!
2. I dress like a slob to work. What I mean by that is I don't really care how I look because in the environment where I work, we could dress casual. Therefore, I choose to dress down, particularly with my workout outfits so I could be comfortable taking my walks and walking up/down the stairs. Yes, I used to dress nicer but it's okay. I rather dress down than up so when someone at work sees me out in public, they would say "wow" instead, lol. However, if I know I will be in a meeting or in pics at work, I will dress "nicer" - more like jeans and a cute top, and sometimes will fix my hair, still no makeup, lol.
3. I always want a new hair style but don't really keep up with it. I invest more in getting different cuts now because I am really not stylish. Just in the past 5 years or so, maybe a bit longer, I used to always end up cutting my hair because I didn' t know much about layering my hair entirely throughout. I hate my thick hair being long because I look like a FOB. Plus I used to color my hair all the time just to show that I did something to my hair. However, now I'm learning to just keep my natural hair color, whatever it may be, because I'm tired of damaging my hair. I do have my different hair color and length on MySpace and Facebook. I'll see about posting it here :)
4. Although I love taking pictures of others and scenery, I don't like to be in many pictures because I am very self-conscious with my looks. I only have selective pics that I have cropped myself from group pictures in which I think I look decent.
5. I never had an "official" wedding ceremony. And I actually don't care. Really. Many people have asked me about it. A lot of Asian couples who didn't have their wedding ceremony, actually an American wedding, are having theirs many years later after togetherness and kids. But or me, right now, I rather focus on saving money for my family and me than show off to others how "happy I am." I don't need approval from others for this.
6. Even though I am a movie fanatic, watching so many movies from English to Tamil to Hindi to Telugu to Korean to Mandarin, etc....I listen to just as much music, maybe more. I can not live without music. I'm constantly playing CDs in my car on the way to wherever. Or play music when I'm at home cleaning up. Actually growing up, I was more of a music lover than movie. It's just that good-looking men onscreen made me turn that way :)
7. For some reason, I have a fansination for learning history and other cultures, particularly Asia, but mostly about India. Sometimes my hubby thinks I was a Desi (Indian) girl in my past life. I love everything and anything Indian. I'm not attracted to many Asian guys because most of them look metrosexual, to me. Some people say my hubby could pass for a Desi guy. I will read countless books about India's history, how it shaped Asia, in general. Most people do not know but Buddhism originated in India -- even though it is not practiced in India as much as it is in other parts of Asia - Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, etc.
8. Besides my fasniation for learning history, I am just as amused with geography. I know where most countries are located and their capitals. My mind boggles when I look at old maps. Because now there are so many countries due to democracy or whatever reasons, I love to learn which countries existed in the past and what countries formed because of the reasons. In addition to that, I also learn about the languages in a country. It amuses me that some people think there are languages such as Indian or Egyptian. No such thing. There are many languages in India - Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Bengali, English, Gujarati, etc. Arabic is spoken in these many countries - Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, etc.
9. I'm such a picky eater. Now, I can go to any restaurant and order. I'll just have to pick my own dish. When I say picky, I mean the particular meat and/or veggies used in the dish. I am open to any type of cuisine. To me, there is something in every culture's cuisine that you will like. I don't like most meats - the ONLY meats I eat are chicken and shrimp. Okay, I do eat a few fish, such as tilapia, tuna, and salmon, but other than that, nothing else seafood. Well, I did lie, I do eat some pork and turkey, but not all the time, it's very seldom and only in certain dishes. I'll say 2 or 3 times a year. Just like meat, I am picky about veggies too! I know! But I'm learning to eat more of a variety of veggies. You would think I would be stick skinny...but I love sweets and carbs too much!!!
10. I am terribly afraid of water. It mostly is due to the fact that I can't swim. I do want to learn one day but I'm always afraid of drowning if the water up ahead, most likely natural bodies of water, is going deeper. In my mind, I'm thinking something or someone is going to pull me under. This also is due to the fact that Hmong and Lao folks' urban legends about creatures in the water pulling humans in. This may sound crazy but sometimes when I take a shower, if I daydream too much, I feel that I'm drowning :(
Okay, this is it...hope no one got bored :)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
52 Years of Math 1957 - 2009
I got this from a friend in an e-mail forward, just wanted to post here, hehehe
Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her.
She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give
me two quarters , but she hailed the manager for help.
While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried.
Why do I tell you this?
Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:
1. Teaching Math In 1950s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?
2. Teaching Math In 1960s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
3. Teaching Math In 1970s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
4. Teaching Math In 1980s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
5. Teaching Math In 1990s
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living?
Topic for class participation after answering the question:
How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's ok.)
6. Teaching Math In 2009
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80 Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her.
She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give
me two quarters , but she hailed the manager for help.
While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried.
Why do I tell you this?
Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:
1. Teaching Math In 1950s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?
2. Teaching Math In 1960s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
3. Teaching Math In 1970s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
4. Teaching Math In 1980s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
5. Teaching Math In 1990s
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living?
Topic for class participation after answering the question:
How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's ok.)
6. Teaching Math In 2009
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80 Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Satire on common nations from natural news health ranger mike adams
Here are my rules of thumb regarding common nations (satire):
If you want it cheap and dirty, buy from China.
If you want it affordable and usable, buy from Taiwan.
If you want it precise and durable, buy from Japan.
If you want it overpriced and unhealthy, buy from America.
If you want it over-engineered and unjustifiably expensive, buy from Germany.
If you want it expensive but high quality, buy from Canada.
If you want it cheap and fast, and you don't really care if it actually
works, buy from Mexico.
If you want it cool-looking but useless because it's broken, buy from
Korea.
If you want it cheap and late, buy from India (and keep your fingers crossed).
If you want to pay triple taxes on it, buy from the UK.
If you want it to snub your friends and make them feel inferior, buy it from
France.
If you'd rather just talk about buying it instead of actually buying it,
then do it in Italy.
If you don't want it at all, send your money to the email scamming guy in
Nigeria!
Hopefully, you have a sense of humor about all this. Most people find these lists funny, but if you feel offended by this list then feel free to send me a funnier list you write yourself. If it's sufficiently funny (and insightful), I'll publish it.
If you want it cheap and dirty, buy from China.
If you want it affordable and usable, buy from Taiwan.
If you want it precise and durable, buy from Japan.
If you want it overpriced and unhealthy, buy from America.
If you want it over-engineered and unjustifiably expensive, buy from Germany.
If you want it expensive but high quality, buy from Canada.
If you want it cheap and fast, and you don't really care if it actually
works, buy from Mexico.
If you want it cool-looking but useless because it's broken, buy from
Korea.
If you want it cheap and late, buy from India (and keep your fingers crossed).
If you want to pay triple taxes on it, buy from the UK.
If you want it to snub your friends and make them feel inferior, buy it from
France.
If you'd rather just talk about buying it instead of actually buying it,
then do it in Italy.
If you don't want it at all, send your money to the email scamming guy in
Nigeria!
Hopefully, you have a sense of humor about all this. Most people find these lists funny, but if you feel offended by this list then feel free to send me a funnier list you write yourself. If it's sufficiently funny (and insightful), I'll publish it.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Top 15 Biggest Lies
Top 15 Biggest Lies:
15. "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
14. "You get this one, I'll pay next time."
13. "Trust me, I'll take care of everything."
12. "Of course I love you."
11. "I am getting a divorce."
10. "Drinking? Why, no, Officer."
9. "I never inhaled."
8. "She means nothing to me."
7. "Don't worry, when the gauge is on empty I can
go another 20 miles."
6. "Don't worry, he's never bitten anyone."
5. "I'll call you later."
4. "I've never done anything like this before."
3. "Now, I'm going to tell you the truth."
2. "It's supposed to make that noise."
... and the Number One Biggest Lie:
1. "...then take a left. You can't miss it."
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
Man to woman leaving a movie theatre with a dog: "I'm sorry
to bother you, but I couldn't help but notice that your dog
was really into the movie. He cried at the right spots, he
moved nervously in his seat at the boring parts, but most
of all, he laughed like crazy at the funny parts. Isn't that
unusual?"
"Yes. He hated the book."
15. "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
14. "You get this one, I'll pay next time."
13. "Trust me, I'll take care of everything."
12. "Of course I love you."
11. "I am getting a divorce."
10. "Drinking? Why, no, Officer."
9. "I never inhaled."
8. "She means nothing to me."
7. "Don't worry, when the gauge is on empty I can
go another 20 miles."
6. "Don't worry, he's never bitten anyone."
5. "I'll call you later."
4. "I've never done anything like this before."
3. "Now, I'm going to tell you the truth."
2. "It's supposed to make that noise."
... and the Number One Biggest Lie:
1. "...then take a left. You can't miss it."
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
Man to woman leaving a movie theatre with a dog: "I'm sorry
to bother you, but I couldn't help but notice that your dog
was really into the movie. He cried at the right spots, he
moved nervously in his seat at the boring parts, but most
of all, he laughed like crazy at the funny parts. Isn't that
unusual?"
"Yes. He hated the book."
Monday, September 22, 2008
Racist tee shirt or funny one? Tell me....
FYI - just for the record, I do NOT find these tee shirts offensive. I do find them quite funny.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
AAADD- KNOW THE SYMPTOMS
AAADD- KNOW THE SYMPTOMS...
Thank goodness there's a name for this disorder. Somehow I feel better, even though I have it!! -----------------------------------------------
Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.
This is how it manifests:
I decide to water my garden.
As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing.
As I start toward the garage, I notice mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mail box earlier.
I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.
I lay my car keys on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, and notice that the can is full.
So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.
But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first.
I take my check book off the table, and see that there is only one check left.
My extra checks are in my desk in the
study, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Coke I'd been drinking.
I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Coke aside so that I don't accidentally knock it over.
The Coke is getting warm, and I decide to put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
As I head toward the kitchen with the Coke, a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye--they need water.
I put the Coke on the counter and discover my reading glasses that I've been searching for all morning.
I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I'm going to water the flowers. I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen table.
I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I'll be looking for the remote, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.
I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the floor.
So, I set the remote back o n the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill.
Then, I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.
At the end of the day:
the car isn't washed
the bills aren't paid
there is a warm can of Coke sitting on the counter
the flowers don't have enough water,
there is still only 1 check in my check book,
I can't find the remote,
I can't find my glasses,
and I don't remember what I did with the car keys.
Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day, and I'm really tired
I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail.
Do me a favor................. Forward this message to everyone you know, because I don't remember who I've sent it to.
Don't laugh -- if this isn't you yet, your day is coming!
Thank goodness there's a name for this disorder. Somehow I feel better, even though I have it!! -----------------------------------------------
Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.
This is how it manifests:
I decide to water my garden.
As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing.
As I start toward the garage, I notice mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mail box earlier.
I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.
I lay my car keys on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, and notice that the can is full.
So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.
But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first.
I take my check book off the table, and see that there is only one check left.
My extra checks are in my desk in the
study, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Coke I'd been drinking.
I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Coke aside so that I don't accidentally knock it over.
The Coke is getting warm, and I decide to put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
As I head toward the kitchen with the Coke, a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye--they need water.
I put the Coke on the counter and discover my reading glasses that I've been searching for all morning.
I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I'm going to water the flowers. I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen table.
I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I'll be looking for the remote, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.
I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the floor.
So, I set the remote back o n the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill.
Then, I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.
At the end of the day:
the car isn't washed
the bills aren't paid
there is a warm can of Coke sitting on the counter
the flowers don't have enough water,
there is still only 1 check in my check book,
I can't find the remote,
I can't find my glasses,
and I don't remember what I did with the car keys.
Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day, and I'm really tired
I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail.
Do me a favor................. Forward this message to everyone you know, because I don't remember who I've sent it to.
Don't laugh -- if this isn't you yet, your day is coming!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
NEW DRESS CODE:
NEW DRESS CODE:
EFFECTIVE : Immediately
1) You are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary.
2) If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we will assume you are doing well financially and therefore do not need a raise.
3) If you dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your money better, so that you may buy nicer clothes, and therefore you do not need a raise.
4) If you dress just right, you are right where you need to be and therefore you do not need a raise.
Sick Days:
We will no longer accept a doctor's statement as proof of sickness. If you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to come to work.
Personal Days:
Each employee will receive 104 personal days a year. They are called Saturdays & Sundays.
Bathroom Breaks:
Entirely too much time is being spent in the toilet. There is now a strict three-minute time limit in the stalls. At the end of three minutes, an alarm will sound, the toilet paper roll will retract, the stall door will open, and a picture will be taken. After your second offense, your picture will be posted on the company bulletin board under the 'Chronic Offenders' category. Anyone caught smiling in the picture will be sectioned under the company's mental health policy.
Lunch Break:
* Skinny people get 30 minutes for lunch, as they need to eat more, so that they can look healthy.
* Normal size people get 15 minutes for lunch to get a balanced meal to maintain their average figure.
* Chubby people get 5 minutes for lunch, because that's all the time needed to drink a Slim-Fast.
Thank you for your loyalty to our company. We are here to provide a positive employment experience. Therefore, all questions, comments, concerns, complaints, frustrations, irritations, aggravations, insinuations, allegations, accusations, contemplations, consternation and input should be directed elsewhere.
The Management
Pass this on to all who are employed!
EFFECTIVE : Immediately
1) You are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary.
2) If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we will assume you are doing well financially and therefore do not need a raise.
3) If you dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your money better, so that you may buy nicer clothes, and therefore you do not need a raise.
4) If you dress just right, you are right where you need to be and therefore you do not need a raise.
Sick Days:
We will no longer accept a doctor's statement as proof of sickness. If you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to come to work.
Personal Days:
Each employee will receive 104 personal days a year. They are called Saturdays & Sundays.
Bathroom Breaks:
Entirely too much time is being spent in the toilet. There is now a strict three-minute time limit in the stalls. At the end of three minutes, an alarm will sound, the toilet paper roll will retract, the stall door will open, and a picture will be taken. After your second offense, your picture will be posted on the company bulletin board under the 'Chronic Offenders' category. Anyone caught smiling in the picture will be sectioned under the company's mental health policy.
Lunch Break:
* Skinny people get 30 minutes for lunch, as they need to eat more, so that they can look healthy.
* Normal size people get 15 minutes for lunch to get a balanced meal to maintain their average figure.
* Chubby people get 5 minutes for lunch, because that's all the time needed to drink a Slim-Fast.
Thank you for your loyalty to our company. We are here to provide a positive employment experience. Therefore, all questions, comments, concerns, complaints, frustrations, irritations, aggravations, insinuations, allegations, accusations, contemplations, consternation and input should be directed elsewhere.
The Management
Pass this on to all who are employed!
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