Skip class

So today i skipped class..when to JB last night for a quick late supper with wife and kid,and back very late..yesterday's topic was so dry,that it made me sleep.

Wassup with HDB? so many rules and regulations, it's almost impossible to keep up with them! I really wonder do the agents all know what HDB rules are?

No wonder agents get paid well, just to know all these info :)

Next step in my career..Real Estate

It has been a long time since i wrote here, except for a few movie reviews. I am very excited to announce my move in Real Estate. A lot of people,including my sister,gave an unprecedented support, because they said, "It's about TIME!"

Haha...

It's not that I have not thought about it. The 3 bastion of sales which is Insurance, Car sales and Real estate, beckoned me for the longest time. I tried insurance but couldn't get past M9 paper. I tried going into car sales,but backed out because of the low low wages(you might think they get paid alot, but NO)..and i have always wanted to try Real Estate, because of the pure love of things associated with it..No,money is only secondary, but the thrill of getting a new house;the interior decor;and a good buy. I just didn't meet the right mentor, until now.

So, finally getting into something i love also, and am looking forward to investing in realty as well..eventually at least.

Thank God, for His wisdom, and timing

So visit my site,and please follow my blog for latest news on the real estate scene here http://property-dad.com

Movie Review: My Name Is Khan

Shah Rukh Khan's movie will invite so big an expectation, you will be hardly disappointed. It's about a guy with Asperger's Syndrome, on a journey to tell POTUS that he's not a terrorist.This is a post 9-11 plot cleverly woven by Karan Johar, to talk about the plight of Muslims,without being too political.

Kajol is exceptional in her acting. But sad to say, for some who has been much exposed to method acting of Dustin Hoffman in Rainman,or even Jerry from the Boston Legal series who has AS,SRK's acting is really not that fantastic.He could have done some more homework on his acting,but safe to say, SRK can still carry the movie, for those who are not aware of this condition."Condition" seems to be a bad word,or lack of a better word, because people who are autistic are exceptionally very intelligent.It's the certain peculiarities that set them apart. SRK manage to capture that essence in certain scenes,but not throughout the whole movie.

Otherwise, I would give it a perfect 5..just for the sake of having the SRK-Kajol-Karan Johar team, i give it a 4*

When you 1st fail,try..then try again

Today as i brought my son to school today, i left him at a distance from the gate. He didn't know that I was still there, as he made his usual small calculated strides. He then reached a ledge thats is about a third of his body length. Normally he uses the ramp to go over the ledge.Most kids just walk over the ledge. But Ryan is different.

Ryan only started to walk when he was two. As such his motor skills developed late.Kids his age run and jump, but he makes calculated moves,being very careful not to fall.Coming back today,I looked at his 1st try. He raised his leg,but couldn't reach the top of it. He then moved to the ramp, but just paused there for awhile. Then he went back to the same place, and watched how the other kids did.

He tried again, this time almost reaching,but almost lost his balance. Just then when I thought he would go back to the ramp, he did what i thought no normal kids will do. He went on all fours,with his heavy backpack and all, literally climbed over the ledge. And a victorious and a proud smile erupted. All this he did, not realising that I was watching him. A tear unconsciously rolled over my cheek.

This may not mean to many people. Afterall, this is such a simple act. But if you see your child struggling to do a simple act, it can break your heart. But this tear was a testament that he is in His good hands. I have always asked God that a kindred spirit can take him under his wings,and groom him to be the gentleman Ryan is destined to be.

When i saw his fighting spirit, I know that he will do well in life. It doesn't matter if he is not an engineer, or a doctor or a pilot.But I know that he is destined to do great things. I saw that when he was born,and admitted in the ICU for 10 days. His doctor said he had a fighting spirit. I saw it then, i saw it now. And I will keep reminding him, when he forgets, that nothing, absolutely nothing can stop him from doing GREAT things. To Him be all glory!

AVATARIZE YOURSELF

AVATAR - Love,Action,Colour all in Titanic proportions

So forgive me, if i'm in love with an golden-eyed blue alien(read:NOT ah lian) hot amazonian babe. I know how Cpt Kirk felt when he mating with aliens.The last time i fell for an amazonian woman was Wonder Woman. Hollywood is still looking for a star that can fill those big shoes.

But it's not the physical aspect that i love. It's how her protective motherly instincts kick in, together with killer instincts that seemed to blend together well. Love, courage, filial piety,passion,anger,calmness and most of all, a woman of wisdom were qualities Neytiri exihibited. These are the epitomes of a woman men will die for...these are the things i fell for.

As for the film, it borders on Bollywood proportions, as it inched towards 2 hours 43 mins of timeline, enough to get one bored.But the action, colour, the visual circus kept me going, even asking for me. As it was in 3D, half the time i was trying to grab Neytiri.I could almost touch and feel her :)

This is definitely Oscar material, gunning for the best film and best director. And why not especially if Cameron took 14 years to make this,he truly deserves it. Of course the story is closely related to the fracas of the Iraq war, and the global deterioration, and the greed of the human race, but it's a good reminder.

I am just wondering how more real it can get, with the technology being improved even further. I will watch again, and I'm giving full marks for this.

5* - Excellent cast,story..and everything about the movie

Cast:Sam Worthington,Zoe Saldana,Sigourney Weaver,Stephen Lang

eLearnForex

Lauching soon 1st week of December 2009, I am definitely looking forward the StayHomeMillionairesClub new e-learning programme, Forex trading.

Look through the papers today and you will see at least 3 ads for Forex trading, and the venues are filled to brim.Nothwithstanding the fact that these guys have made their mark in the forex trade, it's also very expensive, and it starts from $3500 to about $10,000, for a 3-day programme. I don't know about you, but 3 days is so much to cramp your brain with stuff.

Even with self made proprietary tools, one cannot guarantee a grand success after the 3 day programme. What if you have videos(70 of them actually) that guides you through at your own time, in fact you have 6 months to learn them?And a dedicated daily reports plus weekly seminars with the gurus on Forex?All these at a low low price of US$998!and just by recommending one person you get US$900 as commission. That's the business proposition SHMC offers to its candidates.There is NO such programme out there that offers this to people who wants to learn Forex.PLus you get 6 months FREE internet marketing learning programme, so that's a big plus!

It's coming soon so watch for this space.

Movie Review: 2012

It's just another impending disaster movie, and if you have seen one, you have seen them all. Still, this movie has its moments, thou i wouldn't say it's making waves.

Watch it for the graphics, I give it a 2.5 out of 5 stars

WHich Fish are you?

As I was travelling on the road yesterday, i noticed a truck that was carrying fishes in a plastic container.

I then noticed that they were ornamental fishes. Fishes can go at prices that goes in the thousands. So I asked myself, what is it that makes it so special?what makes them so expensive?

I can say it's the colours perhaps.

But guppies have nice colours too. And literally, they are a dime a dozen.

I realised then, that like fishes, we all have different values put on us. Maybe it's how people look at us..

Some of us are ornamemental fishes-not much to do except look pretty.

Some of us are like guppies...Good to look at but really, not much value

Some of us are like Salmon- Always fighting upstream just to survive

Some of us are like the Tenggiri fish- Born to be food for others

Then some are like Sharks, no need to explain that.

But in every fish species, we are bound to be one of them.

So the next time you go to an aquarium, take a nice close look and see, which fish is YOU?

Movie Review: Inglorious Basterds

Another Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece! Gripping from the start, it may not be an action packed movie, but it still has its moments. The character that stands out from the start is the villain jew Hunter, Landa, with his wry clever dialogue delivery,and an excellent protrayal that earned him an award.

The movie centers around a gaggle of Nazi hunters, bent on terrorising the German soldiers by scalping them, leaving one survivor to tell the ordeal, and another interwoven story of a Jewish cinema proprietress, who schemes to kill the entire Nazi soldiers,including Hitler on an opening night.

This has Tarantino written all over, and it's a cleverly written fictional story.

I give it 4.5 out of 5*

Cast:Brad Pitt,Christoph Waltz,Dianne Kruger,Melanie Laurent

Incredible India!

It's almost a week since i arrived in India. What a wonderful experience. First there's a joy to meet up with my family once again,both my own and extended. And the experience of both a laid back society, and a fast paced one,co-existing together, in Kerala.

You will find good and the not-so-good people here.Still the mere co-existence of both, is quite a spectacle sometimes.I had my bad experience with the train rides, and auto-rickshaw drivers. I almost blew up at a rude driver. One stare and he got off scooting away.Nice people are ones who know you are a foreigner, and make it as comfortable for you..

Good times so far, now looking forward for the wedding this weekend, and my first Onam festival in India.

Looking forward to that much.

1 More Week...

It's been close to 2 months since my family has been away. My wife told me that i should be enjoying my "bachelorhood" since they will be away.2 months later, and i still feel like a "lost soul". Friends i meant to catch up with never happened. Things I meant to do never happened. My work has taken my time, so it's status quo in that area.

In short, i just can't be without my family. I miss especially my son Ryan. Asher is barely 2 months old, so i don't feel the attachment yet.I speak to Rekha often, so it's still not so bad. End of the day, no matter how much fights,misunderstandings,tantrums that you think sours a relationship, i still love my family.

Absence do make the heart grow fonder. When my mum was away for 2 weeks, i missed her so much as well. Too many things are taken for granted. I missed fighting and shouting with her, and when she came back, i had to make some things purposely for her to scold me, and that was music to my ears...hahaha..weird rite?

I just wonder if i will miss my dad, if he goes for a trip. We were like 2 bachelors together, but hardly ever exchanging a word, except "Have you eaten". Bur deep down inside, i know that we both love each other. I should thank the good Lord, for the blessings He has shown to me and my family.

Beautiful!..this thing called family

Success Mentoring 101:Self-Motivation

Movie Review: 5 fingers

Martijn (Phillipe), a gifted Dutch jazz pianist, flies to Morocco to set up a food assistance program. When he arrives, however, he and his travel guide, Gavin (Meaney) are quickly kidnapped by terrorists, taken to an undisclosed location, bound and blindfolded. The captors swiftly kill Gavin and then begin methodical attempts to extract information from Martijn about where he obtained the money to set up the program by cutting off his fingers one at a time. Martijn insists that he has no idea where the money came from, though in time it becomes clear that all is not what it seems. As the torture continues, Ahmat (Fishburne) tries his hardest to get answers from Martijn.

<sup>The movie has some subtle acting styles that gives a highly pitched story into a calm collected movie. NO action sequences and it was more like watching a single scene theatre. But i like the ending,very well acted!

Ratings: 3/5*


Starring Ryan Phillipe, Lawrence Fishburne, Gina Torres, Colm Meaney</sup>

Picking The Right Networking Company

Movie Review: My Sister's Keeper

Adapted from the book of the same name, this movie is a poignant tear-jerker about a girl,Anna, who is engineered in-vitro for the sole purpose of helping her sister,Kate dying of cancer. When Kate succumbs to renal failure,and the sister Anna's kidney was to be used for her, Anna decides to sue the parents for medical emancipation,thus relieving her of her "duties"

What transpires in the movie, with it's slow pace and intermittent flashbacks,slowly reveals the relationships between the sisters and the mum,who is the prominent protagonist.

Watchable movie,just get ready with a box of tissues. Cameron Diaz at her best!

Rating: 3/5stars

Starring: Cameron Diaz,Alec Baldwin,Abigail Breslin,Sofia Vassilieva, Jason Patric,Evan Ellingson,Joan Cusack

Movie Review: The Hangover

The hangover is a hilarious movie guaranteed to tickle your funnybone,with s side splitting slapstick.

A roadtrip movie to Las Vegas for a bachelor's party ends up in a hangover and a total loss of memory about the previous night for 3 friends, and with a tiger in the bathroom, a baby, and the missing groom. Rest of the movie unravels the mysterious night they cannot remember, and the pursuit of finding the groom before the wedding the next day.

This is so funny, you have to watch this!

ratings: 4.5 out of 5*

Qualifying Your Team in a Networking Business

In any MLM company, to avoid attrition,and not wasting your precious commodity which is TIME, qualify your people who joins your team. Ask them pertinent questions, and get them committed and be consistent to the tasks.

Testimonial from Kelly

Daniel is forward looking and progressive, a person who supports change, innovation & human advancement. Strongly committed to humanitarian cause and social improvement. On a personal level, very friendly and express a kind of impersonal good will towards others. He’s a good friend and a comrade, who is objective and fair. Truly interested in the good of the whole and only for his own personal well-being

Daniel is someone, who goes through thick and thin with anyone, goal orientated, a hard worker. He is very sincere, not only with his words but also through his actions. He has been very patient in all the questions I have asked him over countless of times. He exudes positive vibes when you meet him, always smiling in any situation. His goal is to succeed, and he will also make sure you succeed along with him. I would like to take this chance to say, Thank you! Daniel for this opportunity at SHMC! Let’s rock & roll !!!
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Movie Review:Taking of Pelham 123

A rather predictable movie by Denzel Washinton and John Travolta. A thriller with a slower pace than expected. A train was hijacked by Travolta,only to be twarted by Washington, is a run-of-the-mill movie.

I expected more turns and twists in this movie but am disappointed inspite of a star cast. As usual Travolta played his best as a villain, but Washington was a disappointment.

Ratings: 2.5 out of 5stars. Wait for the DVD.