Facts or Myths?

Dear Friends,
This Hari Raya, I was hoping for it to be somewhat 'One Malaysia'. Along the 'People First, Performance Now' notion; I was looking forward so much to a 'Ketupat First, Rendang Now' festivity but it was hampered. I had not one open house invite this year; either a diminishing popularity or vanishing Malay friends.

Bored to my bones, I decided to embark on a mission - 'Around the Mall in 180 minutes'. Destination - Sunway Pyramid Mall. www.sunway.com.my/pyramid The mall was sardine packed with visitors both young and old with accents from near and far. As I was walking about, I realised that without a competitive edge, retailers will not endure in this business. I released my Canon Isus 860IS from its holster and distinctly pursued a crash course in 'Retailing Competitiveness 101'. Enjoy my discoveries.

DISCOVERY 1
MYTH: We are always disguised outwardly for the others.

FACT: Only we know our naked truth.

DISCOVERY 2

MYTH: Doing more is perceived as being enterprising.

FACT: Constantly minding your own business is intelligence.
DISCOVERY 3

MYTH: Going slow and steady will win you the race FACT: In any race, it is either hero or zero.
DISCOVERY 4
MYTH: Fiery hotness equals goodness.

FACT: Uglyness equals demise. Looks does matter.
DISCOVERY 5
MYTH: A virgin's experience is always painful.

FACT: Practice makes perfect pleasure.
DISCOVERY 6
MYTH: Being hairy means being horny.

FACT: 'FCUK' is not vulgarism but a need.

DISCOVERY 7
MYTH: Flashing is a crime.

FACT: If you are cat cute, you could even lay a crocodile.
DISCOVERY 8
MYTH: Life is beautiful.
FACT: It is beautiful only if you have legs to kick ass.

DISCOVERY 9
MYTH: Being not 'good enough' is humility.

FACT: Being humble, you would be eaten alive.

DISCOVERY 10

MYTH: The truth always hurts.

FACT: Then repent, the Gospel message in John 3:16 says, "For GOD so loved the world, He gave his only begotten son..."

DISCOVERY 11

MYTH: Beauty + Boobies = Body Perfect

FACT: A perfect body means no implants and staying original.

DISCOVERY 12
MYTH: Dogs are not kosher (halal).

FACT: Being circumcised is.

By the way, 'ketupats' and 'rendangs' are still welcomed.

'Blacked Out'?

Dear Friends,

I decided to assess the ballyhoo of 'Earth Hour' after dinner tonight. I drove around my surrounding neighbourhood, to witness how many buildings will be in total darkness, between 8.30pm for an hour tonight. Envisioning that there will be partial darkness in my wandering around, I was inaccurate in my judgement. Most of the surroundings were brightly ignited and it did not even reflect the slightest 'power failure'. Many showed non-support for this green effort.

This event began in Sydney, Australia in 2007 when two million people switched off their lights. Came 2008, 50 million people around the world participated in this climate change initiative. Individuals like you and me, corporate businesses and the communities at large were invited to turn off lights to 'safe' Mother Earth. For this year, Earth Hour aims to reach out to one billion people in 1,000 cities.

Frankly, a venture like this will not be able to quantify the amount of energy this globe would save. What values is the green message content that will make a difference. It is conjuring the yardstick for public awareness on climate change. This in return will make a difference in our lifestyles as a whole.

As I departed away from my neighbourhood, I encountered the organisation I work for responded positively. I was encouraged. I drove pass Sunway Pyramid Mall and the soundtrack, 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' from the popular animated 'Lion King' was resounding in my mind. I am proud to be associated with an organisation that is enthusiastic about making a difference in preserving the environment. More of their intiatives at: http://www.sunway.com.my/

View video clip at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6qejT3ZPRc

A belief flashed by me on the journey home; reflections of this earth I am living in did not belong to me. My existence here is on borrowed time and borrowed land from my children. Time to come, I will dedicate my part in preserving this earth and restoring it to them unsurpassable.

And yes; during the hour,the lights on the external of my house were all turned off. (unlike my neighbours :p). In that one hour today coupled with all the 'moaning and groaning' in darkness; I sure hope this green initiative was communicated with much competence.

Otherwise, the least the consolation - the population will set to grow in nine months.