Dictionary.com: Tender

ten·der2 (tndr)
n.

1. A formal offer, as:
1. Law. An offer of money or service in payment of an obligation.
2. A written offer to contract goods or services at a specified cost or rate; a bid.
2. Something, especially money, offered in payment.


tr.v. ten·dered, ten·der·ing, ten·ders

To offer formally: tender a letter of resignation.


[From French tendre, to offer, from Old French, from Latin tendere, to hold forth, extend. See ten- in Indo-European Roots.]

me: The real projects for 2006 (1)

I wouldn't exactly call this a quarterly review, but I guess it is as good a time as any other to take stock of 2006. It is difficult to find time to actually structure this post, so consider this a ramble too -

I wonder what I have taken away from my ~18 months' corporate experience - so if this is project management as I learnt it, I'll just have to use it to get my life out of this rut -

1. Packing - While I do not really need a clear table to use my computer effectively it would be nice if it was tidier as it reflects the user's state of mind. Furthermore, the "broken window" theory applies best to this; as a broken window is a sign of a small act of neligence or offence left uncorrected is fundermental to the whole disfunctionality of a city's violence. This example is taken from the book Tipping Point, using the 1970's New York City as a case example. So, the resolution of my chaotic table is the key to ending my chaotic life. I need storage solutions. I need an expert. Yes - you, this June, you are spending a weekend helping me. This will be known as project meja. If successful, I'll move on to cull my cupboard.

2. Food - Inspiration whispered this evening - "I love food, but why does not food love me back?" Irrtitable bowl syndrome, lactose intolerance etc. whateverer - most food that I used to enjoy are now causing me to puke, poo, pass gas, feel nauseous and just feel exhausted. Just like the experience of Morgan Spurdock in "Supersize Me" - Some food just makes me feel plain lousy.Food should energise, nourish and entertain us, sadly, sometimes after a bad episode, I rather think humans should just photosynthesise than to eat for energy needs. For the case of my family business, food should also provide some good bread aka $.

This is a multi objective project - I am unsure if I should split this up into 3 managable ones, but I will figure this out later. Objectives as follow: (1) Find food that I love who loves me back (2) Differentiate, detail and explore potential of all types of Indonesian crusine (At least 5 distinctive types). Explore spin possibilities (3) Snacks of the world/ AP/ Asean - I have to define this a little more over the next couple of weeks, but for the time being, this project will be known as project oiishi

3. Spiritualism - It would be silly to give God ultimatiums, but I certainly can do with several for myself in this aspect. Since I believe in God, why cannot I recognise Him? He is the strength I have never reached out for - instead I always grab instinctively and blindingly at the loved ones and friends around me all the time. So, for every month of the rest of the year, I will commit to at least one major faith or religion. Whatever you are thinking of me at this moment, STOP IT. I am not THAT stupid to convert just to enter a mosque for a month - so give me some faith while I find mine - project alittlefaith.

This is all work in progress and I am sure that there will be more projects in the pipeline for the rest of the year, but for now, let's just go to sleep (before 0030 every weekday night). Just wish me luck.

Quiz: The 5 Love Languages

Damn, I am not surprised. -_-

The Five Love Languages

My primary love languages are probably
Quality Time and Words of Affirmation.

Complete set of results

Quality Time:		8
Words of Affirmation:		8
Acts of Service:		7
Physical Touch:		6
Receiving Gifts:		1

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Unhappiness in relationships, according to Dr. Gary Chapman, is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. Sometimes we don't understand our partner's requirements, or even our own. We all have a "love tank" that needs to be filled in order for us to express love to others, but there are different means by which our tank can be filled, and there are different ways that we can express love to others.
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Carpe Diem

I learn of this phrase while in high school - from my English Literature class and again from my class mate who was rather into the Dead Poets Society - erm, Ethan Hawke I mean. I learnt it, I know it, but I have yet to practice this day-to-day. And that's what I need to appreciate and enjoy my everyday. Carpe diem is:

Latin for "pluck the day". It is also a term often used in navies as an expression of goodwill. The phrase is metaphorically translated into English as "seize the day".

Robin Williams' character as a teacher of a boys' boarding school in the film Dead Poets Society uses it:

"But if you listen real close, you can hear them whisper their legacy to you. Go on, lean in. Listen, you hear it? — Carpe — hear it? —
Carpe, carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary."

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To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time
by Robert Herrick

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying.

The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun,
The higher he's a-getting,
The sooner will his race be run,
And nearer he's to setting.

That age is best which is the first,
When youth and blood are warmer;
But being spent, the worse, and worst
Times still succeed the former.

Then be not coy, but use your time,
And while ye may, go marry;
For having lost but once your prime,
You may forever tarry.