what a lucky day! =)

Wow, today is the first time I actually won a lottery in the United States. I have bought different type of lotteries before and I finally got one tonight. I actually won a New York Win 4 lottery with fifty cents Straight and Box. The payout will be around $2000+ but I am not sure yet as I haven't collect the winnings yet. Today is definitely a lucky day for me. I really hope that my luck will be good throughout the following months, in terms of financial and most importantly, my career too. But it all depends on God and my motivation. Well, whatever it is, I am definitely happy on this lucky day!

Prison Break: The Final Break

Well, I thought Prison Break ended on Season 4 episode 22 but I was wrong. There is a special 'movie'-like episode, which is episode 23 and 24 combined together. This episode tells the last four years of Michael's life.

After watching it, I think this episode is really great...

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!

The Final Break tells the story of Michael trying to break Sara out of the Miami-Dade penitentiary. Sara is arrested because she killed Christina Hampton (Michael's mother). She was brought into prison and the story begins with Michael and gang finding a way to break her out. This episode is really interesting and fun to watch as you can see the situation in the women's prison. T-Bag and the General is also in the men's prison next to Sara's. Gretchen was there too (quite a nice scene when she helped Sara escape from the guards). The Final Break shows how Sara got the snake-like scar behind her right shoulder. Besides that, it shows how Michael really died. The final scene is really touching where Sara and Linc were watching the cd recorded by Michael before he died. I guess all the viewers are really glad as they are finally free....

In conclusion, a great series with a great ending! Hope we can have more interesting series like this in the US.

第三者

我的好朋友，

或许一霎那的快感令你们觉得很刺激，但我觉得你应该知道，做人家的情妇是真的很不对的。通常这些事都没有好下场。她是一个很情绪化的人，我看得出来她不太稳定。如果将来有什么事发生，我觉得你应该也不好过。所以臣你们还没玩得太过火，我希望你们能停止。其实我也不知道你们已经到什么地步，只希望你们不要再错下去了。你有老婆，她有老公。你有女儿，她也有女儿。两个有家庭的人不应该再这样了。我想跟你谈这件事但我不知要怎么开口。希望老天能把我也说的话告诉你。

你们两个，不要再错下去了。。。

i'm sick :(

My sore throat has been going on for two days. After eating 'char kuay teow' and chicken skewers on Monday, I fell sick. My throat is getting sore and I nearly lost my voice on Tuesday. Besides that, things are getting worse. Got a slight fever, feeling fatigue. I am really crossing my fingers now and can only pray to God that it is not the swine flu which is really scary in New York City now. Need to drink plenty of fluids to replenish myself (that means more trips to the toilet). Hopefully, it is not the swine flu. If not, this is tata for me.

Something Cool in Facebook

Today while browsing in Facebook, I found out a cool secret from one of my friends. While in Facebook, you can do this: Press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, b, a, enter, and then scroll down with your mouse. You will see a cool effect that appears in Facebook. The effect even moves when you type. I never thought Facebook had something like that. The code is originally for a really old video game called 'Contra', where you can start the game with 30 lives if you enter that code. Why would Facebook use this code for this hidden special effect? Well, no one knows now but what I know that the people at Facebook are a creative bunch indeed. Keep up the good work!

Prison Break series Finale

One of my favorite U.S tv series, Prison Break ended last Friday on May 15th 2009. Four seasons altogether, I personally think that it is a great series. The protagonist, Michael Scofield is an intelligent engineer that deliberately rob a bank and went to prison to save his brother, Lincoln Burrows when he was framed for killing the vice-president's brother. And that's how the story starts...

From the breakout in Fox Rivers (Season 1) to the cross-country manhunt (Season 2) to the prison in Panama (Season 3) and finally the operation to steal Scylla (Season 4), I think that four seasons is enough for this series. Although it is a bit sad that this series ended, dragging on too long won't help much either.

The ending of Prison Break is pretty good. Michael died at the last episode because of his sickness. I never expected that at all. The last scene at Michael's grave during sunset is really heartwarming where his close friends and girlfriend gathered to visit him each year. Actually, there are some rumors about Michael faking his death and there would be a special episode discussing the missing four years but those are all fake. The directors of the show discussed with Wentworth about the ending of the character and decided that this is the best ending for Prison Break. Besides that, the other characters also finally got back with their family members.

All in all, Prison Break is a great series. For those who hasn't watch it yet, you should try it. I bet you will love it. Peace out!

Bye Michael Scofield!

Lost Season 5 Finale

After watching the season 5 finale of Lost, I really wondered what will happen next. Lost has always been one of my fav tv shows. The sense of adventure and mystery is always there, always making the viewers guess what will happen next. In season 5, Lost took the viewers into a time-traveling season, where the Losties are seperated, some in the past and some in the future.

I really liked the last moment of the season finale where Juliet fell into the shaft. I thought she died but she didn't. The final scene of the episode shows Juliet trying to detonate the hydrogen bomb by hitting it with a piece of rock. Finally, she succeeded and the screen went white and the episode ended. Many questions are still unanswered and I have some thoughts myself:

1) Did Jacob arrange for the Losties to be on the island? During the flashbacks, it seems that Jacob is involved in one part of their lives.

2) So what will happen now after Juliet detonate the bomb? Will everything return to normal and will they land at the LAX airport? Or more bad things are gonna happen?

Anyway, season 6 will be the last season of Lost and I am really looking forward to it. Hope the show will have a great ending. Producers, dont let us down!

情歌

最近爱上了梁静茹的‘情歌’。 很好听的一首歌，很有感觉得一首歌。 梁静茹已经很久没有出新歌了。而这首歌算是 number one 的。以下是这首歌和歌词，希望你们会喜欢。。。

梁静茹《情歌》歌词：
词：陈没
曲：伍冠谚
编曲：陈建骐

时光是琥珀 泪一滴滴被反锁
情书再不朽 也磨成沙漏
青春的上游 白云飞走苍狗与海鸥
闪过的念头 潺潺的溜走

命运好幽默 让爱的人都沉默
一整个宇宙 换一颗红豆
回忆如困兽 寂寞太久而渐渐温柔
放开了拳头 反而更自由

慢动作 缱绻胶卷 重播默片 定格一瞬间
我们在 告别的演唱会 说好不再见

你写给我 我的第一首歌
你和我 十指紧扣 默写前奏
可是那然后呢
还好我有 我这一首情歌
轻轻的 轻轻哼着 哭着笑着
我的 天长地久

长镜头 越拉越远 越来越远 事隔好几年
我们在 怀念的演唱会 礼貌的吻别
陪我唱歌 清唱你的情歌
舍不得 短短副歌 心还热着
也该告一段落
还好我有 我下一首情歌
生命宛如 静静的 相拥的河
永远 天长地久

Pandemonium!

Lately, a lot of bad things have been happening in my life. I mean, not really 'in' my life, but to the people around me and some people I know. One of my friends just got fired from the place I work yesterday. At that time, she was so angry because of the reason she got fired and she got into an argument with the manager. I was shocked by the sudden turn of events because I never expected that to happen. I can see she was sad and angry at the same time but there's really nothing she can do.

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In my old university, it was sad to see that two of my good friends has fallen out because of a small matter. When I was still there, things were fine. We had dinner together, went to Wal-Mart, play DotA, and stuff like that. But things took a bad turn during the Spring graduation day. I am not sure if it is a misunderstanding or not but since that day, these two friends never talked. I just hope that they can put aside their differences and one of them will take the initiative to say sorry try to make up or something.

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Then my younger bro is in some kind of trouble, again. I can't really discuss his troubles here but I really hope he can solve it on his own since he started it by repeating the same mistake. Please be sensible since you are turning 21 soon and stop doing all the stupid things. At this time, I really wish I have super powers so I can help solve all these problems but...I can only pray and hope for now...~

Happy Mother's Day

It is Mother's Day once again. This year, Mother's Day falls on a Sunday, and the weather is nice and sunny out there. Too bad, I have to work. Anyway, it doesn't matter since I am in the United States and my mum is at my hometown.

Yesterday night, I called and wished her Happy Mother's Day. It was good to hear her voice. How I wished I could celebrate Mother's Day with her. Being in the U.S for about six years, it has been a long time I last met my family and friends. Went back home once in 2004 and that's it. I really hope that I will have the chance to go back soon. Too many catching up to do between family and friends. *thinking*

In the restaurant where I worked, I was really happy seeing people having parties and celebrating birthdays and Mother's Day. There are a few touching moments but I will discuss that in my blog next time.

All right, it is time for me to go to work now. Hope everyone who read this had a wonderful time today. Love your mum, Happy Mother's Day!

Something to learn in Business

Today, I stumbled upon these business parables while I was browsing around. I found them to be quite amusing but true at the same time. So, I decided to share with all of you these funny yet you-can-learn-something business parables.

Parable Number 1:
A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long? The crow answered: "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Management Lesson:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.


Parable Number 2:
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy. Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.

Management Lesson:
Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.


Parable Number 3:
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold; the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While the bird was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon, began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing andcame to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him!

Management Lessons:
1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy.
2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
3) And when you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!


Parable Number 4:
The boy rode on the donkey and the old man walked. As they went along, some people remarked "It was a shame the old man was walking and the boy was riding.! " The man and boy thought maybe the critics were right, so they changed positions. Later, they passed some people that remarked, "What a shame, he makes that little boy walk." They decided they both would walk! Soon they passed some more people who thought they were stupid to walk when they had a decent donkey to ride. So they both rode the donkey! Now they passed some people that shamed them saying "How awful to put such a load on a poor donkey." The boy and man said they were probably right so they decided to carry the donkey. As they crossed a bridge, they lost their grip on the animal and he fell into the river and drowned.

Management Lesson:
If you try to please everyone, you will eventually lose your ass.

All right, did you guys enjoy them? Happy learning..!!

How to tell if an egg is still fresh

While I was thinking what to cook for lunch today, I thought about eggs. I wanted to cook something with eggs but the problem is I forgot how long the eggs have been sitting in the refrigerator and if they are still fresh or not. So, I visited my best friend (Google) and here's what I found out:

Eggs can last about 3 to 4 weeks in the refrigerator. For a more detailed freshness test, you can take them out for a swim. First, take a bowl and fill it with enough water to cover a whole egg. Then, put the egg(s) in the bowl.

Result:
If the egg sink and lie down at the bottom, then it is still fresh.
If the egg stand on one end and bob in the bowl, then it is semi-fresh.
If the egg floats, then it is old and spoiled and should be discarded.

Using this guide, I tested the eggs and it is semi-fresh. But in the end, I went out and bought lunch cause I was too lazy to cook. :p

last day, graduation day, and a birthday...

Today is my last day working at the Fatty Fish japanese restaurant in Glen Cove. Business was pretty slow as it was raining the whole day (it's gonna rain for the next 3 or 4 days too QQ). Although I had only worked for 9 days, it felt like a long time. The friends I met there is a wonderful bunch. Yesterday night, we went for karaoke to celebrate David's green card and sorta, my farewell. Exchanged a few phone numbers so that we can keep in touch. And I am hoping that we can still hang out together some time soon. I am gonna miss them for sure.

Today is also Spring graduation day at IUP. Since I cant attend, I called a few of my friends after I finished work. It has been a long time since I last called them so it was kind of a happy thing for me as I congratulate them for their graduation. Here, I sincerely wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

Lastly, today is also Bryan's birthday. Cant attend too, so just wished him Happy Birthday throught the phone. May he sail smoothly for the rest of his time at IUP. I kinda missed the times that I spent there and how I wished I am there now to witness all these events. Well, I guess for a lonely life at New York City, the best thing I can do is to talk through the phone to catch up the old times from all my beloved friends...

First Day of May

April 2009 came and went in a flash. All of a sudden it is the first day of May, which is also Labor Day where everyone is having a good rest from work or having fun elsewhere.

For me, I had lobster (which I don't really like but ate it cause it's the only food) for lunch which my friend bought to celebrate his victory in getting a green card. I am happy for him too as he can finally be a citizen of the United States. Today, the restaurant is packed and busy like hell. But luckily, I managed to keep my cool today and everything went smoothly. I told my boss that I will be quitting on Sunday as I wished to look for a better job.

Last two days, I read my horoscope and it says for this week, I gotta make sure and decide what I really want in life. As a Gemini, my life is like a butterfly, fluttering to and fro without any purpose, no goals in life. Well, in reality, I have dreams but no goals. My life is like a fantasy movie with no definition in real life. That is why I wanted to change. Living life like this for the past few years is no laughing matter anymore. I really wished for a stable job with a stable income. But alas, that is also too hard for me. Well, I don't know how my life will turn out but I know one thing is for sure, I don't have much time left...