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drive time playlist

qoo — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:54:51 +0000

oh oh! before I forget! A playlist makes or breaks a commute.

Word.

Now. I really have to go and contemplate my requirements for the next sprint.

Really.

The Definition of Procrastination

qoo — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:53:12 +0000

When you harass your program manager for dates that he should have given you (for deliverables) and then you watch the date come by, while checking out hulu and updating your blog about sitting on stuff.

Right after, you’re going to take a shower, and tell yourself you need another cup of tea (which will make it your 5th cup today).

I suppose you’ll need it.

Let me get back to procrastinating.

Management and the Empire

qoo — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:24:47 +0000

Poor management abounds, and plagues all organizations. However, it is the leadership skills that can take it back from the brink of extinction.

Classic example: Star Wars. We see from Episodes 1 to 3 that the Jedi, though noble and powerful then, are plagued with self righteous hubris. What happens? Their vision is clouded, they let the Sith in right under their noses. The thing that is going for them is their integrity and their focus on the greater good. They also have a very well established training plan and succession paths are clearly laid out.

In fact, their management trainee program is so good that they spot you, not the other way around. And requirements are so stringent that someone literally had to die to get Anakin enrolled in it; rightly so, cos that dude is a self absorbed whiner. Qui Gon, while well-intentioned, was only focused on Anakin’s “potential”. He ignored the other warning signs like Anakin’s insecurities and incessant whining. Perhaps he thought himself a good mentor, however, he did not take into account his own time with the Jedis might be short-lived and ended up saddling Obi-wan with the baby, so to speak.

We all know how it went down from there. The key takeaway is that it only takes one little cog in the wheel to bring down the Jedi. So while innate skills might be very attractive, personal motivation and attitude is more important. Hiring has to be stringent: never compromise.

Hoppy New Year 兔 you!

qoo — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 06:32:05 +0000

CNY in CA is pretty much a non-event. No worries, I restored balance in the force with an almond milk tea with pearls, and a good dose of Takuya Kimura.

jake gyllenhaal

qoo — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:11:20 +0000

Totally off topic, but have I ever mentioned how Jake Gyllenhaal reminds me of some dude from college. Unfortunately, out of the two dudes in college, he was the one that never happened, and I’ll put it down to bad timing (which incidentally, is the story of my life). A pity, really. But my nieces will now benefit from my mistakes, and will vigourously be taught that you ALWAYS ignore the Dunman High boy, and NEVER pass up on the Chinese High boy.

That’s about right.

I wonder about him each time Jake Gyllenhaal does his publicity rounds for a new movie.

football season is over

qoo — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:01:53 +0000

My team didn’t win, and I’m left wondering if I jinx everyone I seriously root for. It would explain a lot of Michael Chang’s career.

Finally caught Avatar, and yes, while I like 3D as much as the next guy, I’m not all that impressed with the movie. Certainly not US$15/ticket for a matinee impressed, that’s for sure. That’s almost double the usual matinee price.

Anyway, what’s the sudden fascination with Avatars anyway? They’re so 2004.

Let it never be said

qoo — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:57:57 +0000

That romance is dead.

Or ukuleles are uncool.

first bud of the season!

qoo — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:13:29 +0000

Tah dah!!! My first rosebud ever!!! I’m so pleased!

First, the Lily of the Valley aka Hanazawa Rui bloomed, then now my little Bonica, yeah for Spring!

Can’t wait till the larger roses start doing their thing.

Sunday Morning

qoo — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:48:43 +0000

Sunday morning rain is falling.

happy’s 10th birthday

qoo — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:03:46 +0000

It’s my cat Happy’s birthday today. Happy is 10 this year. Strangely I don’t have a picture of her on Flickr. Ah well.

Imagine an uptight, skulky, suspicious and mean black cat.

That’s my Happy. I didn’t name her. My dad did.