Intentions remain Intentions, unless

Quote of the Day - Failure

Failure is not an option. It is a privilege reserved for those who try.

Author Unknown

Culture in Myanmar

So, the Asean Summit is in Singapore now, from the 18 November to 22 November 2007. Which brings us to a little history lesson. Almost every country have been a colony of the bigger European countries back then. Singapore was a British Colony. Malaysia was part of British India and so was then-Burma, now Myanmar. Vietnam had a war with USA back then.

So there is this issue of Myanmar's monks. They were really held under distress by the military and forced to remain in silence. Held by violence. In September this year, there was bloodshed when the monks protest against the repressive military government.

Why did the monks take it in their own hands? They are supposed to be the peace-loving people. Staying out of politics. It all so happened when Burma under colonial rule. The monks also known as "pongyis" (meaning 'great glory') were highly regarded by its people and thus exercised great influence on the people. They played a pivotal role in the anti-colonial, nationalist struggle in the eighteen century.

The monks had a record, a tradition of opposing existing power and thus, here they are demonstrating against the military rule in Myanmar now. They are standing out against the mishandling of the country's economy. They are indeed true to their tradition playing a role in the political of their country.

Nicely done youtube video on the demonstration in September
Monks taking to the streets - Report
Blogger exposing the horrors of the military

Trip to Tibet rally point

So there is a minor confusion going on. Mang will be in Hongkong attend his cousin's wedding in May 2008 and Stuart will be Guangzhou, China and Hongkong with his parents for the same period.

Which brings us to this. Four of us plus Benny may be meeting in Shenzhen Railway station or Guangzhou, MacDonald's. The idea is that we will be taking separated flights and meet in a foreign country. Hey, we are grown ups. So where should we meet next time? At Changi International Airport, nope. The further from our homeland the better.

Adidas Marathon 2007 site

This site got a Runners' Story Page.

I play a part in this site and shared my story with the endurance sports community. Here is the link and this is my page.

The story is also to pay tribute to Mang for being such a wonderful buddy cum coach for all the running. Well, with regards to the 'naked photo'. It is taken after the HK marathon in March 2007.

Impossible is Nothing.

Quote Mang shared with me. "We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves." Woo...

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Woohoo... Mang is so excited that this story is online. And that we should actually publicized this. Oh well, I just say I'm proud that we are in this together. Common interests makes friends bond.

Out of Focus

Ever since I got back from my trip from Taiwan, ROC. My life have been out of focus. Well, I need to set some immediate goals to get it back on track. Its miserable being out of focus, letting my body get the better of me, turning up late for work. I need to take charge again.

Right now, this song so speaks for me.


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