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2 simple ingredients for a long lasting relationship

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Humans is on a constant change. It can be drastic or mild but we will not stop changing.

The person you fell in love with years, months, weeks ago might not be the person you fell in love with in the first place. It’s not their fault, it’s not your fault. It’s only human nature. We don’t stop growing, therefore our brain never stops learning. Each of us perceived the World as we want it to at different stages of our lives.

So, how on this God’s green Earth are we able to stay in sync with our loved ones? Communication. Any couple who fails to do so will end up in flames. I might only eat red apples today but you cannot assume that I’ll not switch to green apples after one fine day. It’s important to update your lover what new discoveries you have in life that you wish to pursue. Always work hard to be on the same page.

It doesn’t stop at communication though. Listening plays a role in this picture. Telling your lover what you want will not go well if you don’t bother listening to what your lover wants. A relationship will quickly wither down to complains, complains and complains only. Giving time for your lover to express their feelings might not be a simple matter. You might be willingly and immediately pouring out how your heart feels from time to time but your other half might be reluctant to share or change. So take time to listen to their inner struggles.

On a different note. It’s the royal wedding of Prince William & Catherine Middleton now. I wish them for a happily ever after marriage. You and I are all invited. Head on to the royal channel!

http://www.youtube.com/theroyalchannel

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Embarrassing Moments: Groom faceoff

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Exactly 2 years ago, I was at my friends wedding. A dear friend’s wedding which I’ve known since primary school. Ever since she moved to KL, she has been dating this guy which I’ve not seen till the wedding day itself.

I arrived on time at the wedding. Walk towards the reception and my friend saw me. I greeted and congratulate her and asked her to introduce her husband. He was busy entertaining guests and when he turned around to greet me. We’re both stunned for a moment. I was dressed up way better than he did on his wedding day.

I immediately walked to my table after shaking hands with him. My friends on the table were shocked at the way I dressed up for the wedding too!

And no, I ain’t gonna put any pictures to further embarrass him and my friend.

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What is on every guy’s mind?

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I’m gonna tell the brutal truth about men.

We are horny all the time. 24/7.

The only thing that differentiates us men from one another is the level of hornyness we show to you girls. No matter how innocent a guy is, they are horny. It’s just that they tend not to show or express it. Hence, we have a perception that he’s innocent.

Any straight guy with a right mind would seriously wanna get it on with you. So ladies, please, don’t feel uncomfortable or surprised if that’s all you find us thinking about. It’s only natural, learn to tame it.

“Men really do just wanna get in your pants.”

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Life At Leaderonomics: Things I admire about you…

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At Leaderonomics, we have dedicated a session to teach one another with whatever expertise we have. So last Friday we were given a session by Eric Lau on Trust & Recognition.

At the end of the session we were all asked to answer a few questions in a card and present it to one another. This is what I got.

JAMES.IE :)
Things I admire about you!
a. Passion b. Cheerfulness C. Teachable/humble

Because…
a. Passionate about what you believe in & not ashamed to share it with the world. eg. YEP promo at STAR Edu fair, you engage ppl & make sure they hear you.
b. Always fun to be with, even in stressful situations. Your cheer spreads, esp at camps!
c. eg. When I tell you stuff at camps. You listen, although I’m younger than you . =P

[picture taken during our company Hat Day]

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I Cried On Watermelon Seeds.

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Gullible is the word to describe this story.

I’ve always love the sweet taste of watermelon since young. I have the privilege to eat one whole watermelon by myself every night while watching movies when I’m in Miri because my dad plants em’. Lucky me eh.

Here comes the story. 7 years old, con by my mama on a sunny afternoon. Conveniently sliced watermelon is being served and my brother and I was indulging the soft sweet redness of it. You know how boys can be sloppy eaters when they are young. I swallowed some seeds and told my mama with a bit of a shock. My mama teamed up with my little brother and told me that:

“James, soon you’ll see watermelon sprout from the top of your head.”

What do you expect an innocent boy to think? I took it literally of course! I stopped eating immediately and had a mental picture in my head that how ugly I would look with watermelon sprouting on top of my head. I lower my head and put my arms around my head. From a quiet tear to a slight cry.

After having a fair share of laughing my mama convinced that she was only joking and she had to explain what will happen to the seed before I stop crying. Boo!

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I believe I was melted in a dream.

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I took an evening nap. Something I don’t normally do but lack of sleep recently charmed me into it.

The dream took place in a vehicle(looks like a car but size of a bus) going towards some nature expedition. The setting was lighted up with clear blue skies and brilliant shades of green along side the road. There were other people in the car but no one in particular I know except the one that I was, still and will always be madly in love for.

The funny thing for her to step into this dream is because I’ve not seen her or talk to her for more than half a year now. She was sitting in front of me. When the vehicle stopped and the driver went down to the toilet, I went in front and sat next to her.

We had a small talk but I believe I melted in my dream when she expressed that she wanted to spend some time with me in the following days.

I woke up.

“I had a dream. It’s a very beautiful dream with the girl I was, still and will be madly in love for.”

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6 – 1 = 5 puppies left.

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4 days away from home and living in a peaceful, serenity place where Angels sing to the rise of sun and spirits dance when the moonlight shines. El Sanctuary is the place I am at now. I’m here because of Diode Camp, school leavers camp for May 11th to 16th.

There are so many wonderful things for me to talk about this place for example; the food here has never failed to tingle my taste buds. The puppies lying around the pavement has never failed to capture my attention. The fresh air has never failed to make me feel much more calm. Even a million pictures can never convey my thoughts to you about this rustic place. You have gotta visit this place yourself.

Sadly though, the entry that I brought today ties in with a tragic. I’m here to bring a teary news that the 6 adorable golden retriever puppies that I’ve only get to know about for the past 4 days has caught up with an unfortunate event. 1 of them has chocked himself to death. After eating rapidly, he took a few steps away from the crowd and fall flat on the floor catching his last breath.

I did not get to see this unfortunate event. I believe I will definitely tear if I were to caught the death of the puppy in front of my eyes. Vincent, who is the owner of the little patch of Heaven tried his very best to save him but still God decided to bring him home after living on Earth for 2 months and 4 days. Pictures are all I can share now to remember the adorable puppy by. Rest in peace.

“Life is short, praise more, forgive more, love more.”

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First time on radio.

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I was on the BFM radio this afternoon talking about YEP (Young Entrepreneurship Programme). It’s my first time doing a live radio interview. The last time I heard my voice over the radio was when I was 10. It was a recording of my first runner-up prize for interstate story telling competition. The only picture I could dig up is this.

Radio interview is far less intimidating compared to giving a speech on stage. Mainly because there ain’t a thousand pair of eyes staring at you. But I have to admit I was a bit nervous when Freda Liu said “We’ll be on air in 1 minute.” I can feel my stomach getting sucked in to create a black hole of it’s own. She announced again that there’s 30 seconds left. Luckily I was able to shake it off at the last 5 seconds that she was counting down. Below is how the session went. Don’t quite like it but it’s definitely a good experience.

BFM – Young Entrepreneurship Programme

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I’m quite in love with Utada Hikaru

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Yes I am quite in awe of Utada Hikaru. She recently released the album ‘This Is The One’. (pictured above)

I took some time to listen to the whole album and I must say she’s definitely my type. No one writes songs quite like she does. They are catchy, upbeat and meaningful.

Such art is far lost in the Hollywood pop scene. Everyone indulges in lustful R&B songs, pointless pop songs, vulgar rap songs that just makes my ear bleed.