Knowing is not enough
“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” – Bruce Lee
The complicated Big Shot
An educational movie night which led to discussion about finance, justice and reality. There were scribbles, squabbles and discovery of my new favourite quote: “The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to …
Girl say the darnest thing: Polizei & Picasso’s marital happiness
Living my Before Sunrise dream… While admiring some art at Albertina Museum in Vienna: “Do you know why Picasso and his wife had a lot of tension?” “No” “Because Picasso painted ugly portrait of her. She’s not happy to be depicted like a monster” I explained with a straight face I think, for a split second, he …
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Scrambled eggs with truffle cream and spinach
Exquisite breakfast this morning at Park Hyatt Vienna: scrambled eggs with truffle cream and spinach. While scrambled eggs and eggs Benedict are common offerings in hotels, this is truly a rarity.
What does dinasaur tastes like?
Conversation at Vienna’s impressive Natural History Museum “It’s so huge!” I exclaimed “Yes” “Imagine if we slaughter it and have it for dinner. It’ll last us a whole year!” “Yerr” he said with a disgusted look “What?! Maybe dinosaur tastes like chicken” I said defensively Hmm, I truly wonder…
The most profound idea in 2015
Teenage years and twenties saw me drifting between things. I was always neither here nor there. Perhaps it is because of the restraints I impose on myself – to challenge my beliefs and leave my comfort zone, which I hope leads to a balanced life and moderate thoughts. On the bright side, I was mostly …
Happiness is…
Happiness is…realizing that, with my head on my pillow, I have a clear view to the full moon if lift the curtain. I forgot how pretty the moon can be until Murakami’s 1Q84. Privacy also robbed me of things out of my room. But tonight I’ll fall asleep under the moonlight…
Semi-knowledge
“Semi-knowledge is an unavoidable stage between ignorance and the adequate knowledge which so few of us may hope to achieve” Things you learn from the weird, oldest, cheapest book I’ve ever owned. Found this tattered gem for 1 pound at at alley in London. And I got myself a Sompoton, a Kadazandusun musical instrument made …
Penang in Pictures
I’ve been to Penang many times but only fell in love with it earlier this year. Every corner of the old town is not only beautiful in a peculiar way but is rich is history. I found a shop with handmade rattan furniture painstakingly moulded and weaved by an old uncle, hipster cafe serving greek …
GEEK SAYS THE DARNEST THING: Alzheimer vs Parkinson, Not so saccharine
“Sorry, I shouldn’t talk about things that requires you to think when you drive” I realise after a hot debate about the kind of charity that is better – small but frequent (e.g visiting homes), or delayed but impactful (e.g foundation) “No. Do continue. I won’t get Alzheimer as long as I’m with you. You make …
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