Yesterday, we went to one of wee long's friends house, his house is situated in the city, Queens St and opposite of marriot hotel. When we reached the apartment, and the lift opens. WOW! The lift looks like the hotel lift, very class. When the door opens, the corridoor also look likes an hotel, when we entered the room, it is a replica of the hotel room. THe best thing, is the view from there, at the ten floor. YOu have the overview of the marriot hotel and part of the river and the city, it was so nice, as through you are staying in the hotel. We were so envy that place, it was the most beautiful view, from all the house i been to. Is like you are staying in Singapore westin hotel, but this time round is your house, you will be staying for half a year.
There is gym facilities, swimming pool and sanua in the building, so we went to try out their facilties. The whole living environment is so good, but the rent is kind of high because they have to pay AUS$580 a week, but if you got the money that place is worth living in.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Wednesday, July 07, 2004
Star Thrower
3. THE STAR THROWER
INTRODUCTION
Loren Eisley, the American anthropologist, was the originator of this related story. I have heard numerous speakers tell variations of it as part of their motivational talks, and I think it’s a wonderful tale of encouragement for people who are on the point of giving up – and haven’t we all felt like that at some point of time.
THE TALE
A man was walking along the beach when he noticed a young boy apparently picking something off the ground and throwing it out into the sea. As the man got closer to the boy he saw that the objects were starfish. And the boy was surrounded by them. For miles and miles all along the ‘shore’ there seemed to be millions of them.
‘Why in the world are you throwing starfish into the water?’ he asked the boy as he approached.
‘If these starfish are on the beach tomorrow morning when the tide goes out they will die,’ replied the boy, continuing with his work.
‘But that’s ridiculous!’ cried the man. ‘Look around you. There are thousands of miles of beach and millions of starfish. How can you believe that you’re doing could possibly make a difference?’
The young boy picked up another starfish, paused thoughtfully, and remarked as he tossed it out into the waves, ‘it makes a difference to this one.’
MORAL
What is never attempted will never be accomplished; even the smallest of efforts defeats apathy.
REFLECTION
The tale can be used to illustrate the importance of breaking a task down into small, achievable units, and having the faith and confidence to start.
- Who or what are the ‘starfish’ that you want to serve?
- What goal are you trying to achieve at the moment?
- In what way might you break it down into chunks?
- Is your goal worth the effort you might expend, why?
- How will you keep your resolve to start – and finish the task?
INTRODUCTION
Loren Eisley, the American anthropologist, was the originator of this related story. I have heard numerous speakers tell variations of it as part of their motivational talks, and I think it’s a wonderful tale of encouragement for people who are on the point of giving up – and haven’t we all felt like that at some point of time.
THE TALE
A man was walking along the beach when he noticed a young boy apparently picking something off the ground and throwing it out into the sea. As the man got closer to the boy he saw that the objects were starfish. And the boy was surrounded by them. For miles and miles all along the ‘shore’ there seemed to be millions of them.
‘Why in the world are you throwing starfish into the water?’ he asked the boy as he approached.
‘If these starfish are on the beach tomorrow morning when the tide goes out they will die,’ replied the boy, continuing with his work.
‘But that’s ridiculous!’ cried the man. ‘Look around you. There are thousands of miles of beach and millions of starfish. How can you believe that you’re doing could possibly make a difference?’
The young boy picked up another starfish, paused thoughtfully, and remarked as he tossed it out into the waves, ‘it makes a difference to this one.’
MORAL
What is never attempted will never be accomplished; even the smallest of efforts defeats apathy.
REFLECTION
The tale can be used to illustrate the importance of breaking a task down into small, achievable units, and having the faith and confidence to start.
- Who or what are the ‘starfish’ that you want to serve?
- What goal are you trying to achieve at the moment?
- In what way might you break it down into chunks?
- Is your goal worth the effort you might expend, why?
- How will you keep your resolve to start – and finish the task?
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This blogger is going to be loaded with stories and tales, so that people can learn from it.
Other than that will be uploaded with some things about myself.
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