Ask yourself this question honestly..on a scale of 1 to 10, what is your current happiness level? Average, on a daily basis..for eg, some people are a 5 from 0900 - 1700 hrs, and a 8 after 1700hrs, which works out to be about 6.5. Of cos there're people who might have a consistent index 24/7..which can be good(when it's high) or bad(when it's not)
Well, according to the very-not-scientific ZXL index, this is what your level means :
0 - 3 : You're obviously rather unhappy ; Something needs to be done to your life soon. Chances are you'll be better off with most changes(i mean, how much lower can u go right?)
4 - 5 : Hmm, there are probably a few unhappy factors and some redeeming ones in your life. Try and identify which are which and eliminate the unhappy ones, if possible. If not, just try to spend more time on the positive ones to boost the overall level.
5 - 6 : (I suspect a lot of people fall into this category)You are OK with your life. Life is not fantastic, but you can live with it. Chances are you're in a comfort zone. Occasionally, you think of seeking something to make yourself happier but at the same time you're worried that if it doesn't work out, it'll leave u worse off. My advice is to do a risk assessment before you make any drastic changes.
7 - 8 : Life is good for you. Maintain. Do not try and aim for a 10 all the time(refer to below). Accept that life has ups and downs.
9 - 10 : A high usually only reserved for special occasions, such as eating tat divine eclair, getting tat pair of shoes at a bargain price, receiving tat Coach bag for your birthday, bonus time, etc. Enjoy the moment!
Disclaimer : The author accepts no liability for any consequences as a result of following the above advice.
Friday, 22 June 2007
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
Finally!
I finally created my new blog..!
I guess it's not surprising tat i settled on blogspot in the end..given that quite a handful of frens are on blogspot too..most imptly, my blog buddy wei uses blogger..where wei goes, zxl follows..in blogosphere..tat is..haha..
I guess it's not surprising tat i settled on blogspot in the end..given that quite a handful of frens are on blogspot too..most imptly, my blog buddy wei uses blogger..where wei goes, zxl follows..in blogosphere..tat is..haha..
Now gimme some time to create 'the look'..haha..
Sunday, 17 June 2007
Finding the bearings..
One of the tasks in last Saturday's Adventure Race required teams to do some navigation using a compass to find the correct bearings..but..more of the race in the next few days..gimme some time to recover first..no i didn't take part but yes, it's tat tiring being a race-spirator..haha..
It's been quite a while since i found a newspaper article tat i really liked(which is another reason for my less-than-frequent-blogging)..finally came across one tat made me go 'i must blog about this', so here goes..
Finding My Bearings In Maze Of Life (ST 16 Jun 2007)
..She says, 'I've made up my mind to enjoy my life to the hilt'.
She laughs, a little self-conscious. 'Though I can't think beyond a year ahead.'
But perhaps more important than knowing where you're going is knowing where you're at.'
To live consciously, to live the way you want, is to hold a compass that you check from time to time. And, checking it, say 'Right - I know where i am.'
When you can say that, there will be no more mazes left in the world, only unexpected corners
Of cos this is only a very brief abstract of the entire article, which gives the background and explain why ths said character will feel this way. But i think it's a rather accurate reflection of my mentality..which is why i seldom ask people 'What are your plans for the future?' Cos i know if i get asked this question, i'll have no answer..and just like the character, i dun usually see beyond a year(some pple call it commitment phobia)
Maybe next time i'll just answer 'I'll check my bearings first' :)
It's been quite a while since i found a newspaper article tat i really liked(which is another reason for my less-than-frequent-blogging)..finally came across one tat made me go 'i must blog about this', so here goes..
Finding My Bearings In Maze Of Life (ST 16 Jun 2007)
..She says, 'I've made up my mind to enjoy my life to the hilt'.
She laughs, a little self-conscious. 'Though I can't think beyond a year ahead.'
But perhaps more important than knowing where you're going is knowing where you're at.'
To live consciously, to live the way you want, is to hold a compass that you check from time to time. And, checking it, say 'Right - I know where i am.'
When you can say that, there will be no more mazes left in the world, only unexpected corners
Of cos this is only a very brief abstract of the entire article, which gives the background and explain why ths said character will feel this way. But i think it's a rather accurate reflection of my mentality..which is why i seldom ask people 'What are your plans for the future?' Cos i know if i get asked this question, i'll have no answer..and just like the character, i dun usually see beyond a year(some pple call it commitment phobia)
Maybe next time i'll just answer 'I'll check my bearings first' :)
Wednesday, 13 June 2007
It's tat time of the year again..
Adventure Singapore is here again!
Remember our team last year - Team SA? I still remembered vividly how i went down to register for the inaugural race last year..having walked in and out of the office 3x(1st time, no money ; 2nd time, forgot the receipt, 3rd time, finally)
This year..Team SA will be participating again..though the members have changed from 0.5 + 10 + instructor to Ms K and the other 0.5! The race format has changed slightly too..most obviously from a 3-member team to a 2-member team..more disciplines are also involved this year..which kinda explained why yours truly have wisely chose to stay as a spectator this time round..besides, i think our team has provided enough entertainment(and amusement, esp during the water leg) to last everyone for a lifetime.. *.*
And though i'm not in the race this year, it still feels like i'm involved..from attending the briefing to depositing the bikes to hunting for equipment..hmm..Team SA, u owe me one..
Stay tuned for the race report..haha..
Remember our team last year - Team SA? I still remembered vividly how i went down to register for the inaugural race last year..having walked in and out of the office 3x(1st time, no money ; 2nd time, forgot the receipt, 3rd time, finally)
This year..Team SA will be participating again..though the members have changed from 0.5 + 10 + instructor to Ms K and the other 0.5! The race format has changed slightly too..most obviously from a 3-member team to a 2-member team..more disciplines are also involved this year..which kinda explained why yours truly have wisely chose to stay as a spectator this time round..besides, i think our team has provided enough entertainment(and amusement, esp during the water leg) to last everyone for a lifetime.. *.*
And though i'm not in the race this year, it still feels like i'm involved..from attending the briefing to depositing the bikes to hunting for equipment..hmm..Team SA, u owe me one..
Stay tuned for the race report..haha..
Thursday, 7 June 2007
Getting old..or am i?
Hmm..i think i should slowly get back into my blogging mode..so i shall blog..something..or nothing..
Well, the fact is nothing really exciting happened(a sign of slowing down?) in my life these 2 weeks..other than the fact tat i confirmed i'm 'no longer young'(but tat's not very exciting is it?!)
Played badminton yest..and feeling the effects everywhere today..from my back to shoulders to bum(esp bum). I dun rem feeling so sore in the past(or maybe i hadn't played for a while liao), recovery seems to be take tat bit longer nowadays..and my reflexes..always seemed to be half a second slow in retrieving the cock..being a tt player, i used to pride myself as 'quick-reflexed' :Þ
I figure late 20s is really 'not young anymore' in terms of athletic years..read before that athletic performance peaks in the early to mid 20s..and from there, it's a struggle to maintain at tat level..at the recent championships tat i attended..it's not surprising to see even 17, 18 years old overtaking 25, 26 years old players..Also, i was quite surprised to learn tat a lot of the national coaches are not much older than me, perhaps by 2 or 3 years? But rem i mentioned that performance dips after the mid-20s..so i guess that's when a lot of players move on from playing to coaching..
Buuutt....in life, late 20s can still be considered young right?? Though not as fresh-faced as 'just graduated', still not 'over the hill' yet mah..hor?
Maybe it's time to contemplate about life..again..? Sigh..
Well, the fact is nothing really exciting happened(a sign of slowing down?) in my life these 2 weeks..other than the fact tat i confirmed i'm 'no longer young'(but tat's not very exciting is it?!)
Played badminton yest..and feeling the effects everywhere today..from my back to shoulders to bum(esp bum). I dun rem feeling so sore in the past(or maybe i hadn't played for a while liao), recovery seems to be take tat bit longer nowadays..and my reflexes..always seemed to be half a second slow in retrieving the cock..being a tt player, i used to pride myself as 'quick-reflexed' :Þ
I figure late 20s is really 'not young anymore' in terms of athletic years..read before that athletic performance peaks in the early to mid 20s..and from there, it's a struggle to maintain at tat level..at the recent championships tat i attended..it's not surprising to see even 17, 18 years old overtaking 25, 26 years old players..Also, i was quite surprised to learn tat a lot of the national coaches are not much older than me, perhaps by 2 or 3 years? But rem i mentioned that performance dips after the mid-20s..so i guess that's when a lot of players move on from playing to coaching..
Buuutt....in life, late 20s can still be considered young right?? Though not as fresh-faced as 'just graduated', still not 'over the hill' yet mah..hor?
Maybe it's time to contemplate about life..again..? Sigh..
Saturday, 2 June 2007
OMG!
I've actually neglected my blog for more than a month! I dun remember staying away from blogging for so long ever since i joined the blogosphere..
Well well..besides the same ole 'cuse tat i've been busy(yeah right..), the other reason being i'm supposed to move my blog to a non-charging one(since i dun foresee tat i'll be moving out of my LI status anytime soon) and I dun wan to blog add anymore entries tat i might have to 'abandon' in the future..
Anyway, in the past week or so, I actually have some free time which i could have used to blog(or hunt for a new site)..but to blog, i need not only #1 - time but also #2 - internet connection and #3 - power supply(for laptop). Which unfortunately i always end up with only 2 of the 3 requirements in some far-flung corner of the world where i was for tat 8 or 9 days..either i have power supply and time in my hotel room but no connection or i have time and connection but no power supply in the sports hall..or no time and..u get wat i mean..
Okok..pictures paint a thousand words..so here's wat i've been up to recently..www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=tthjh81.74sl8b3d&x=0&y=5ltex6
Till the next blog entry or new blog site..au revior!
Well well..besides the same ole 'cuse tat i've been busy(yeah right..), the other reason being i'm supposed to move my blog to a non-charging one(since i dun foresee tat i'll be moving out of my LI status anytime soon) and I dun wan to blog add anymore entries tat i might have to 'abandon' in the future..
Anyway, in the past week or so, I actually have some free time which i could have used to blog(or hunt for a new site)..but to blog, i need not only #1 - time but also #2 - internet connection and #3 - power supply(for laptop). Which unfortunately i always end up with only 2 of the 3 requirements in some far-flung corner of the world where i was for tat 8 or 9 days..either i have power supply and time in my hotel room but no connection or i have time and connection but no power supply in the sports hall..or no time and..u get wat i mean..
Okok..pictures paint a thousand words..so here's wat i've been up to recently..www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=tthjh81.74sl8b3d&x=0&y=5ltex6
Till the next blog entry or new blog site..au revior!
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