Breaking free of BELL

To the company that refuses to accept that times have changed, seemingly oblivious to fact that consumers now have alternative options. Dared to charge $2.95 "connection fee" for a $0.10 fax. That was the last straw. Even my elderly parents, who have been your customers for eons, have had enough. You have monopolized the telecomm market long enough, have surely made a good buck on the landline network of yours. Yet, customers who stay with you are continually made to pay way more than what is good market value. You practically force customers to leave you with those exhorbitant charges. Why not admit your landline business is a cash cow, even at lower more competitive prices, and be less greedy? I guess you don't really care.

Bell, I am taking my business elsewhere and won't be missing you.

Take note: companies that don't value their customers and keep with the times and retain existing customers will not be around for long.

Remembering Jack Layton

He will be missed by all Canadians. Thank you for having been an important part of the political scene In Toronto, and at the federal level in recent years.

Jack's letter to Canadians

Has it been this long?

Didn't realize my last entry was that long ago. A lot happened during the lapse, life changing events, happy things, health challenges, a job change after 10 years. Understandably, i've been rather busy. Let's get blogging again soon about interesting things, people and places.

My new racquet - Kimoni

Value for money, recommended by a friend. Previously, I only trusted YONEX. But After a few games with this new toy, I am converted. I bought mine in HK, at the Racquet Shop in Mong Kok.

If you can find this brand in Canada, I would recommend to give it a try.

Another TC gem - Eason sings 多少

Find the song on YouTube

I wonder what the song might sound like it TC sang it herself? en Anglais, peut etre?

Where Did All That Time Go?

Work, play, work, play and before you know it 6 months have passed by. Can't complain about life. I enjoy it.

Fall is always a nice time to reflect upon the summer, the year etc.. There's been a lot of things this year on which to put thoughts. I also like the changing colours in the fall....until I rake 10 bags of maple leaves and other yard waste. I like the afternoon walks after work, cool but not cold......but no more with the DST gone until next year.

This is the final stretch of 2009 - when I wake up to darkness and prepare for work, and leave work in darkness, which sets in at 5PM...eventually 4:30 at the earliest. Sigh. This time every year, I am reminded that I am a "light" person, and prefer hot vs. cold...ANYTIME

Some pics from recent vacation to tropical hot in HK. Loved it.

Not because he's singing a TC song

Was surfing round youtube, shopping for new music, when I came across this find. I admit, was drawn to the video first by the fact that someone was doing a cover of a favourite Tanya Chua song. Then when I listened to it, and looked at the the guy's profile, wow he's so unassuming but so talented!

What a beautiful voice and such good musical sense. Two thumbs up!

越来越不懂 by Alfie Chen

Istanbul

East meets West.

Europe cosmopolitan side by side with Turkish traditions.

What an interesting place. Great food. Wonderfully nice people. Overzealous salesmen at every corner! I like to do my shopping RELAXED.

Highlight of the trip: with no plans in mind, just exploring the city, I bumped into colleagues, with whom I had parted a few days earlier, in the middle of a busy street in Istanbul. Decided to take advantage of the company and hung out together for the rest of the fun night.

The old Chinese saying "If destined, even thousands of miles away can we meet"

Red Heels....

Hooked on the tune, and especially love the lyrics:

"I have strong feelings for you
Yet I hardly know you at all
I am going on instinct

You're like the comfort when I am wrapped within my blanket
Yet you are also like the wind. I cannot catch or hold it in my hand"

Cheer up your day with a listen of this song.
See the video on YouTube, named "Red Heels" by Tanya Chua.