What you will read is just my daily rantings. If you feel that you will be offended please fuck off.
The Soul
the name: Jacquine Anne Faith Chow
age: 21 (on 27th August)
zodiac: Virgo
location: Myself
loves: Garcia, Barry, Shirley, Gabriel, Ken, Giri, Mich, Meghan, Vicky, Steph, Rina, Nicole, Heng heng, Stephie, Grace, Jup Jup AKA Clara, Weili...
hates: Nosey people, egotistic people, self proclaimed gentlemen etc...
wants: to find satisfaction in life
needs: to get a life
believes in: myself
fears: death. Not of my own but of my loved ones
doubts: everyone else
incur my wrath at jacquine@gmail.com
- Lord Of the Rings Trilogy!
- Dan Brown
- Tim Burton's Works: The Melancholy Life of the Oyster Boy, Nightmare Before Xmas
- Neil Gaiman's Words: Sandman, Mirrormask
- Luis Royo's Art
i realise this blog has been untouched for years and the things that i used to write about seems trivial in comparison to now.
she seems to be getting worse and it is funny how i can only find comfort in writing about it in a blog. she keeps asking for him even though he has been gone for 4 years. that scares me. it seems that she has aged so much overnight it is heart wrenching to see her this way.
8 years have passed and i think i still feel the same about you. i wish it wasn't but it is. i don't think it would ever change.
Jacquine
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I haven't been writing at all because I lost the interest in writing. Recently somethings have happened and i feel the need for words again. I haven't had this emotion consume me before. It's going to be crashing down soon I know it. I gave up the best thing in the world to pursue my heart. Let's hope the decision was right. Only time will tell.
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As an infant needs nurturing to reach maturity, so does Internet-based communication. Journalism is placed uniquely to bring maturity to Internet-proffered communication. The telephone proved to be a priceless tool for journalists—reporters were quickly connected to sources and editors, facilitating the production and in due course the delivery of information and the Internet has the potential to become the same. The Internet does not erase accessibility issues between journalism producers and journalism consumers, but it does increase the opportunity for feedback and exchange. It is my belief that the future of journalism links indelibly to the exploration and development of interactivity and exchange with on-line customers. This process of feedback in the traditional model of journalism involves effort for readers and viewers. They can write a letter to the editor. They can call or visit the newsroom. If so inclined, and financially able to do so, they can publish or broadcast their own version of events. The joy of the Internet is that with a modem anyone can publish. Anyone can broadcast. In the rapidly changing world of on-line media development, journalism is uniquely positioned to serve as an informational conduit for the cacophonous explosion of information flying as bytes and bits in cyberspace. Journalists sift. The process of sorting a day's information into understandable packaging is a simplified definition of journalism. Journalists contribute to community by reporting community. A greater mission, however, is to connect with that community of readership, to provide the means of engagement that allow that community to coalesce. That is what I foresee for the journalism of tomorrow. Such work is essential today because the fast-paced growth of the Internet begets a genuine concern that adhering to the traditional model of journalism, will isolate journalism from the Internet's financial growth by inattentiveness to the medium's interactive detail. Simply, either media managers offer the means of interconnectivity with their on-line product, or users will gravitate and develop brand loyalty to sites that do. The risk is nothing short of obsolescence. The advantage of this technological revolution is that journalists can use new technology to help communities discover social and political issues and use the knowledge gained to reshape our democratic institutions. It's a major change that should not be met with apprehension, but with expectation for a common good.
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We think we are safe because we are a small nation, but we are not. A 2006 study by independent author Jolly John identified Singapore as “the most network ready country” in the world. This has lead to both a proliferation of computer-based crime in Singapore and to efforts by the Singaporean government to combat such crime. The primary tool for law enforcement officials in Singapore is the Computer Misuse Act which was passed in 1993 and has been amended four times, with the last amendment being in 2005.
Singapore has chosen to follow the model of the United Kingdom by enacting legislation that addresses computer crime and utilizing the existing Penal Code for cyber crime. Computer crime is dealt with in Singapore’s Computer Misuse Act. This law prohibits the obtaining of unauthorized access to computer material, modifying the contents of a computer, obtaining or intercepting any computer service or function, interfering with or obstructing the lawful use of a computer, impeding or preventing access to or impairing the usefulness or effectiveness of any computer program or data, or disclosing a password, access code, or other means of gaining access to a program or data.
A Singaporean law professor, Professor Warren Chik, compared cyber crime laws in the United States, the United Kingdom and Singapore, that Singapore adopted four approaches in combating computer crime. These are:
1) Passing new legislation that creates crimes where activity warrants it;
2) Imposing severe penalties as punishment and as deterrents;
3) Providing law enforcement agencies with additional powers, granting them extra-territorial jurisdiction, and creating new agencies with specially trained experts to deal with this technological crimes;
4) Making it a crime to abet or even to attempt to perpetrate computer crimes.
Agencies created to fight computer crime in Singapore include the Computer Crimes Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department, the Computer Forensics Branch of the Singapore Police, and the Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team. The creation of these units was deemed necessary due to the ever more sophisticated nature of the technology involved in such crimes.
It is easy to confuse the difference between computer crimes and cyber crimes and these are definitions given by the law enforcements.
"Computer crime involves acts that attack the functions of a computer, access to a computer or the Internet, and similar items. They might be called “cyber-trespass”. They are viewed as crimes against a computer. Examples of these crimes are hacking, denying another access to Internet usage, and sending unsolicited or virus-causing electronic mail. Cyber crime, on the other hand, is traditional crime such as fraud, theft, extortion, and the like in which the computer is used as an instrument of the crime. These acts are traditional crimes that are facilitated through the use of a computer."
In 1993, Singapore passed the Computer Misuse Act (Chapter 50A of the Singapore Statutes), which it has amended four times, as recently as 2005. This Act addresses computer crimes and provides for stiff penalties for the violation of the law. It has applied its existing Penal Code provisions for activities that are deemed cyber crime. For example, the release of a virus would fall under the jurisdiction of the Computer Misuse Act, whereas an economic crime (e.g. extortion or securities fraud) would fall under the aegis of the Penal Code.
Most of the provisions of the Computer Misuse Act carry a maximum fine up to $10,000 Singaporean dollars and/or imprisonment up to three years for a first offense. For the second and subsequent offenses, the penalty is a fine up to $20,000 Singaporean dollars and/or imprisonment up to five years. If there was damage caused as a result of the crime, the penalty is a fine up to $50,000 and/or imprisonment up to seven years. If the crime involved a threat to Singapore’s security, or to the banking or other financial, communications, or transportation industries, or to public services including utilities, safety, police, civil defense, or medicine, the penalty is a fine up to $100,000 Singaporean dollars and/or imprisonment up to 20 years.
Cyber crimes are a scary thought to me as I do much Internet bank transactions on a monthly basis. I am unsure if I have ever downloaded this software by accident - as much as I don’t entertain spam mail and download suspicious files, I am still unsure if I have accidentally downloaded it by visiting a site.
Even with the latest technology of two-factor authentication system for Internet banking login, it is still not a 100% safe to do monetary transactions online. If this is not safe enough, would we all resort to going back to the last decade of going to the banks to join the queues to do bank transactions?
I usually do my Internet banking at home when I am certain that my wireless network is untapped, I have a secure firewall and an anti-virus software scanning my computer. I do not attempt to do any transactions outside on other computers as I’m not sure if it is safe to do so. Play safe is the best way to go - especially if its with money and privacy issues.
I hope that this software is not passed on here to Singapore. The security of Internet banking will be compromised if it does. Internet banking has saved much time for many people. I don’t think many of us will be able to cope without Internet banking.
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ever felt like you haven't seen enough of the world? I personally favor Google Earth because it allows me the option to search for places that i have never been to and imagine myself in it. Sound delusional but it's true. Google Earth displays houses, the color of cars, and sometimes even people's shadow and street signs. The degree of resolution available is based roughly on the points of interest, but is mostly at least 15 meters of resolution.
Google Earth uses digital elevation model (DEM) data collected by NASA's Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). This enables people who use Google Earth to view places of interests like Pyramids of Eygpt and Taj Mahal in 3D, instead of 2D like in GPRS offered by the Ipod Touch or IPHONE.
When you type in the search bar for a place, Google Earth jumps to the new location and sends you hurtling toward that spot, plummeting faster and faster until you finally, smoothly glide to a halt in the sky above it.
At the end of the day, Google Earth feels more like an exploration tool than one that i would use for more serious matters ie: getting lost.
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I believe that microsoft surface is the future of the computer age. The Internet has only taken 4 years to reach out to 50 million users therefore microsoft surface would seem to be the next new age's computer platform. Microsft Surface solves one of the oldest problems that comes with most PCs. COMPUTER WIRING! Microsoft Surface is one technology that has no cables or external USB ports for plugging in peripherals like thumb drive. It also has no keyboard, no mouse, no trackball, nothing at all except its screen. It seems that Microsoft Surface trancends the physical realm and links the virtual world with the physical for example, dragging photos into a digital camera just by placing the camera on top of the Surface!
Microsoft Surface is a creation by Bill Gates that looks suspiciously like a coffee table at first sight.
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I started online shopping when i was in secondary school and honestly spent alot of time and money purchasing items. However, when i started poly, i felt indignant about letting people earn money from me as online businesses seemed easy to me. So i started out with re selling items that i bought before which did not suit me. At the start, the items did not sell well as i was lazy and reused the pictures from previous sellers that i had bought the items from. Subsequently, i realised that the pictures were the problem thus i took a whole day, borrowed my dad's digi cam and re took the pictures for all my items.
the problem with this arrangement was that i was not making money but more of claiming back what i had spent, thus i looked for cheap items from overseas that were sold for higher prices locally and posted it on yahoo auction. this continues for about a year before i realise that i risked having items not being able to be sold and that more left over stock meant more money wasted.
9 years down the road, i now do preordering for comics and statues as well as online sprees that do not require me to fork out a cent as the payments are made by the customers before hand. What i serve as is a middle man (or woman) to these people and i earn from a commision base. The intake may be lower but i do not risk having my own money stuck in stocks. I do plan to explore more of online businesses and hope to be able to set up one by the end of this year.
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E-marketing means using digital technologies to help sell your goods or services. These technologies are a valuable complement to traditional marketing methods whatever the size of your company or your business model.
The basics of marketing remain the same - creating a strategy to deliver the right messages to the right people. What has changed is the number of options you have. Though businesses will continue to make use of traditional marketing methods, such as advertising, direct mail and PR, e-marketing adds a whole new element to the marketing mix. Many businesses are producing great results with e-marketing and its flexible and cost-effective nature makes it particularly suitable for small businesses.
The benefits of e-marketingE-marketing gives businesses of any size access to the mass market at an affordable price and, unlike TV or print advertising, it allows truly personalised marketing. Specific benefits of e-marketing include:
Global reach - a website can reach anyone in the world who has Internet access. This allows you to find new markets and compete globally for only a small investment.
Lower cost - a properly planned and effectively targeted e-marketing campaign can reach the right customers at a much lower cost than traditional marketing methods. Trackable, measurable results - marketing by email or banner advertising makes it easier to establish how effective your campaign has been. You can obtain detailed information about customers' responses to your advertising.
24-hour marketing - with a website your customers can find out about your products even if your office is closed.
Personalisation - if your customer database is linked to your website, then whenever someone visits the site, you can greet them with targeted offers. The more they buy from you, the more you can refine your customer profile and market effectively to them.
One-to-one marketing - e-marketing lets you reach people who want to know about your products and services instantly. For example, many people take mobile phones and PDAs wherever they go. Combine this with the personalised aspect of e-marketing, and you can create very powerful, targeted campaigns.
More interesting campaigns - e-marketing lets you create interactive campaigns using music, graphics and videos. You could send your customers a game or a quiz – whatever you think will interest them.
Better conversion rate - if you have a website, then your customers are only ever a few clicks away from completing a purchase. Unlike other media which require people to get up and make a phone call, post a letter or go to a shop, e-marketing is seamless. Together, all of these aspects of e-marketing have the potential to add up to more sales.
Implementing e-marketingThere are three stages to implementing an e-marketing campaign.
Evaluate the marketing options
Email - great for building relationships and keeping your customers up to date with offers, and is less intrusive than telephone marketing. However, growing concerns about spam mean you need to make sure you adhere to government regulations. For more information, see the page in this guide on legal considerations in e-marketing. SMS (short messaging service) - almost everyone has a mobile, so marketing via text messaging is a viable option. However, the personal relationships people have with their phones means marketing needs to be carefully considered.
Websites - a hugely flexible option to meet any marketing need. However, with so many other websites, you need a strategy for getting yours noticed and used.
Plan the rollout phase Look at training implications, especially of building and running a website and think about the costs involved. Decide which staff will require training and allow time for them to adjust to the new system. Do you need to review your customer contacts database? Before beginning a new marketing campaign it can be a good time to reorganise your data. If you're building a website, how are you going to promote it? Will you submit it to search engines? Is it worth paying an agency to boost your rating? It might be wise to start with a soft launch - perhaps just to existing customers to see how the website beds down before you begin to give it stronger marketing support.
Implement e-marketing 1. Roll out any necessary training. 2. Encourage staff involvement and feedback. This will help to smooth implementation, as staff buy-in can make or break a technology project. 3. Consider setting up a cross-departmental taskforce to manage the implementation process - it will help with staff buy-in and ensure that implementation works business-wide. 4. Continually review your practices against e-marketing regulations.
Monitoring the effectiveness of your e-marketing campaign Unless you can find out why people visit your website, you won't know which marketing campaigns have been successful or where to invest more money.
Tracking and site analysis tools A number of suppliers sell tracking tools that can tell you where visitors come from, what they do while on your site and where they go when they leave.
If you search the Internet you might come across a free trial - but bear in mind that you'll need a large amount of data for the results to be significant.
You - or whoever has access to the server hosting your website - will also be able to access a log file - a recorded history of all requests for pages on your site. It includes details of the page requested, the time and source of the request.
The problem with monitoring a log file is that it grows so quickly that you need software to glean anything useful from it. A website analysis tool is a piece of software that you can use to measure the usage patterns of your site. It does this using statistics such as the total number of visitors, the number of new and returning visitors, which search engines they are finding the site through, and which parts of the site they are making particular use of.
Some website analysis tools, such as Analog, are available free from the web. Other popular packages include Wusage and WebTrends.
User surveys The only other way of checking how visitors reach you and whether you're providing what they want is to ask them.
Ideally, you need to know how they found the site, whether it is their first visit and why they're visiting. Pop-up surveys (new pages containing surveys that open in separate windows) are a good way of gathering this type of information - but users may simply ignore them, particularly if you ask too many questions.
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THE NEEDS OF E-BUSINESS SECURITY While putting business systems on the Internet offers potentially unlimitedopportunities for increasing efficiency and reducing cost, it also offers potentially risk.
The Internet provides much greater access to data, and to more valuable data, not only to legitimate users, but also to hackers, disgruntledemployees, criminals, and corporate spies.
Increased Data Access One of the chief e-business benefits of the Internet is “disintermediation.” The intermediate information processing steps that employees typically perform in“brick and mortar” businesses, such as typing in an order received over the phoneor by mail, are removed from the e-business process. Users who are not employees and are thus outside the traditional corporate boundary, includingcustomers, suppliers, and partners, can have direct and immediate online access tobusiness information which pertains to them.In a traditional office environment, any access to sensitive business information isthrough employees. Although employees are not always reliable, at least they areknown, their access to sensitive data is limited by their job function, and access isenforced by physical and procedural controls. Employees who pass sensitiveinformation outside the company contrary to policy may be subject to disciplinaryaction; the threat of punishment thus helps prevent unauthorized access.Making business information accessible via the Internet vastly increases thenumber of users who may be able to access that information. When business ismoved to the Internet, the environment is drastically changed. Companies mayknow little or nothing about the users (including, in many cases, employees) whoare accessing their systems. Even if they know who their users are, it may be verydifficult for companies to deter users from accessing information contrary tocompany policy. It is therefore important that companies manage access tosensitive information, and prevent unauthorized access to that information beforeit occurs.
Much More Valuable Data E-Business relies not only on making business information accessible outside thetraditional company, it also depends on making the best, most up-to-dateinformation available to users when they need it. For example, companies canstreamline their operations and reduce overhead by allowing suppliers to havedirect access to consolidated order information. This allows companies to reduceinventory by obtaining exactly what they need from suppliers when they need it.Streamlining information flow through the business system allows users to obtainbetter information from the system. Now, businesses that allow other businessesand consumers to submit and receive information directly through the Internet canexpect to get more timely, accurate, and valuable information, at less expensethan if traditional data channels were used.Formerly, when information was entered into a business system, it was oftencompartmentalized. Information maintained by each internal department, such assales, manufacturing, distribution, and finance, was kept separate, and was often by physically separate and incompatible databases and applications —so-called “islands of information.” Companies have found that linking islands ofinformation and consolidating them where possible, allows users to obtain betterinformation, and to get more benefit from that information, which thus makes theinformation more valuable.Improving the value of data available to legitimate users generally improves itsvalue to intruders as well, increasing the potential rewards to be gained fromunauthorized access to that data, and the potential damage that can be done to thebusiness if the data were corrupted. In other words, the more effective an e-business system is, the greater the need to protect it against unauthorized access.
Scalability with Large User Communities The sheer size of the user communities which can access business systems via theInternet not only increases the risk to those systems, it also constrains thesolutions which can be deployed to address that risk. The Internet createschallenges in terms of scalability of security mechanisms, management of thosemechanisms, and the need to make them standard and interoperable.Security mechanisms for Internet-enabled systems must support much largercommunities of users than systems that are not Internet-enabled. Whereas thelargest traditional enterprise systems typically supported thousands of users, manyInternet-enabled systems have millions of users.
Manageability Traditional mechanisms for identifying users and managing their access, such asgranting each user an account and password on each system he accesses, may notbe practical in an Internet environment. It rapidly becomes too difficult andexpensive for system administrators to manage separate accounts for each user onevery system.
Interoperability Unlike traditional enterprise systems, where a company owns and controls allcomponents of the system, Internet-enabled e-business systems must exchangedata with systems owned and controlled by others: customers, suppliers, partners,etc. Security mechanisms deployed in e-business systems must therefore bestandards based, flexible, and interoperable, to ensure that they work with others’systems. They must support browsers, and work in multi-tier architectures withone or more middle tiers such as web servers and application servers.
Hosted Systems and Exchanges The principal security challenge of hosting is keeping data from different hosteduser communities separate. The simplest way of doing this is to create physicallyseparate systems for each hosted community. The disadvantage of this approach isthat it requires a separate computer, with separately installed, managed, and software, for each hosted user community, providing little economiesof scale to a hosting company. Mechanisms that allow multiple different usercommunities to share a single hardware and software instance, keep data fordifferent user communities separate, and allow a single administrative interfacefor the hosting provider, can greatly reduce costs for the hosting service provider.Exchanges have requirements for both data separation and data sharing. Forexample, an exchange may ensure that a supplier’s bid remains unviewable byother suppliers, yet allow all bids to be evaluated by the entity requesting the bid.Furthermore, exchanges may also support "communities of interest" in whichgroups of organizations can share data selectively, or work together to provide ajoint bid, for example.
Assurance E-businesses need some form of assurance of the security provided in thetechnology products they purchase. For such assurance, there are internationalstandards used to validate vendors’security claims against established criteria informal evaluations.Security evaluations are carried out by independent, licensed and accreditedorganizations. The evaluation process, from inception to certificate, often lasts upto a full year (and sometimes longer). Vendors who have undergone evaluationsof their products learn to improve upon their development, testing and shippingprocesses as a result of completing the demanding process.Security evaluations are perhaps the most effective way to qualify a vendor’sassertions about its security implementations. Is a product that has not completedsuch evaluations secure enough to run an e-business? Is it secure enough toprotect an organization’s most sensitive data? E-businesses demand that thesoftware and hardware vendors they select ship certified, provably-secureproducts. Assurance afforded by independent security evaluations lets e-businesses be assured of the products they purchase and deploy.
SUMMARY E-business depends on providing customers, partners, and employees with accessto information, in a way that is controlled and secure. Managing e-businesssecurity is a multifaceted challenge and requires the coordination of businesspolicy and practice with appropriate technology. In addition to deployingstandards bases, flexible and interoperable systems, the technology must provideassurance of the security provided in the products.As technology matures and secure e-business systems are deployed, companieswill be better positioned to manage the risks associated with disintermediation ofdata access. Through this process businesses will enhance their competitive edgewhile also working to protect critical business infrastructures from malefactorslike hackers, disgruntled employees, criminals and corporate spies.
They are not updated regularly. If you aren't adding new products or tweaking the descriptions on your items, then you've set yourself up for failure. People like coming back to sites because they want to see "What's New" or "What's Hot." You should be making changes at least once per month.
Things never go on sale. In the land of Blue Light Specials, people expect sale items when they visit an online store. Heck, sometimes the sale button is one of the first things I click on when I go to one of my favorite makeup online stores Sephora.com.
There aren't any coupons offered. This goes along with number 2. Everyone is looking for the best price online. Exclusive coupons are a must and make the consumer feel special. It also helps store owners track where traffic is coming from if they give their coupons a special name based on the magazine or online add they are tied to.
Its hard to find what you're looking for. Nothing is worse than an unorganized site. You should take your consumers top 10 choices and put them on the home page. Also, your items should be one or two clicks away and categorized with common sense.
The product pictures are awful--blurry and amateur. We have a client in Dallas who runs an online store for women's denim and accessories. Since day one, they decided to take their own pictures even though I strongly suggested they hire a professional. Its been 2 years and they still complain their site isn't getting the orders they expected. I remind them of the reason--their pictures. Have they changed them yet? No, I'm still waiting...
Folks, hear me out on this. If you are going to put up a site, its has to be top-notch or don't even bother! Your product pictures should be professionally taken or no one will take you seriously enough to give you their credit card.
The site doesn't tell visitors about the owners. Yes, your site tells your consumers everything about Dolce and Gabbana, but why should I buy their products from you? Every good ecommerce site should tell something about the owners and their philosophies in order to gain consumers trust.
There is no 800 number, address, email or way to contact the owners. Another big one folks. If I can't reach you, that tells me you don't want me to for some reason. I get very suspicious and move on. All three of these things should be there.
The site is designed poorly. Once again, if the site isn't designed professionally and is not engaging, consumers aren't going to take you seriously enough to give you their credit card. Note: Watch your typos carefully. I can't tell you how many people will judge you poorly based on misspelled words!
The Checkout Button isn't prominent. This is a point of frustration for a lot of online shoppers. If they can't checkout easily, they will leave. They won't give you a second chance either.
There is no security key at the bottom of the browser. 90% of online consumers won't buy from a store that doesn't have a secure checkout. That's a huge number of people to turn away.
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Reasons for Success in International E-Commerce: Speaking the Customer's Language Two dynamic forces of our time--globalization and the online movement--continue to flourish in many countries. However, a tremendous export market exists in addressing foreign markets, as going global is no longer considered an alternative but a necessity for business survival. If your business has not gone global, you can bet that your competitors have a plan to get there, regardless of their geographical location. The Web has helped remove barriers between countries, but there are still numerous opportunities to address foreign markets. Today, there are only 7 countries where English is the primary language spoken, some half a billion people, and where the combined economies represent 30% of the world's economy. The combined populations of these countries represent 8% of the world's population. Companies that continue to target this small fraction of the world market will miss out on capturing a large potential market.
According to the latest statistics (http://www.euromktg.com/globstats), 91 million people access the Internet from English-speaking countries, whereas 80 million people access the Internet in other languages. In 1997 the latter group represented only 10 million people--a eight-fold increase in less than two years.
Early this year, European currencies merged to become the Euro, a move that stands to phase out local European currencies by the year 2002. The Euro will enhance competition by forcing companies to concentrate on price, quality, and production. Best for Internet vendors, the Euro will make it easier for non-European companies to enter European markets, and will make it easier for a small company to target most of the European market.
Unfortunately, American businesses usually have a parochial viewpoint, and consider international sales "gravy". They brag that without any translation to their Website, they already have 20% of their traffic from other countries (which usually means English-speaking countries). The fact is, when the world market is properly developed, there are twice the sales volume that come from other countries as U.S. domestic sales. The translation of this figure into dollar figures is quite startling. For every $1,000,000 of US sales, a passive approach gives $200,000 in export sales, whereas an active approach to developing foreign markets gives $2,000,000 in sales. Ten times as much! This simple calculation shows how much sales potential is being missed by not taking foreign markets seriously.
Europeans and Asians have used multiple languages for centuries when selling to one another, recognizing that marketing occurs in the language of the target market. As Willy Brandt, the former German chancellor, once said: "If I'm selling to you, I speak your language. If I'm buying, dann muessen Sie Deutsch sprechen [then you must speak German]."
Recent figures from the Forrester Research state that 80% of European- based corporate sites are multi-lingual. (http://www.searchz.com/Articles/0209993.shtml) With a limited number of U.S.-based multi-lingual Websites available, who do you think will have a better chance of capturing the international online market?
There's a big world outside of English-speaking countries, and if companies don't translate their Website, they pave the way for aggressive competition for international business from other countries.
Written by Bill Dunlap Managing Director, Euro-Marketing Associates ema@euromktg.com
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I found this article that was interesting about E-commerce success
The Secrets to E-Commerce Success By Michael Pastore, The ClickZ Network, Feb 2, 1999 Articles | Contact Michael | Subscribe The explosion of Internet commerce in 1998, especially during the holiday shopping season, proved that selling goods over the Internet is a viable business plan. Some e-commerce providers, however, remain better equipped than others to handle the boom, and thereby find profits in their future. International Data Corp. (IDC) recently conducted a survey of the nation's top e-commerce merchants to find out what strategies work in e-commerce.
Chief among the successful strategies of the market leaders is having clear objectives for corporate e-commerce sites, IDC found. Reaching new customers and increasing customer loyalty were the primary objectives for e-commerce merchants surveyed for IDC's report "The Web Sellers Speak: Learning from the Leaders."
"These leading Web merchants reported that successful online commerce is all about reaching new customers and retaining them," said Juliana Nelson, senior analyst with IDC's Internet and eCommerce Strategies Group.
More than 92 percent of the online merchants surveyed are actively building user loyalty programs, which often involve various forms of customer service, to drive repeat customer traffic, the IDC survey found. Three-quarters of the Web merchants surveyed use personalization and mass-customization features to increase customer.
"Personalized content and products are much more meaningful to the visitor and improve the quality of the experience," Nelson stated.
The IDC study found a crossover effect occurring among business-to- business and consumer online commerce merchants. Companies that sold primarily to businesses are now selling to consumers, and vice versa.
"Merchants must recognize and adapt to this new business-to- business/consumer customer, which is very different from their traditional customer base," said Nelson. "New and innovative thinking on the part of the Web seller is essential for successfully reaching this new customer."
Innovative thinking is critical when targeting international customers as well, according IDC's report. As Internet users increasingly become more global -- IDC research shows that 44 percent of users resided outside of the US in 1998 and 58 percent will by 2002 -- e-commerce is becoming a highly cost-effective method of selling into new markets that are geographically out of reach. Merchants surveyed in IDC's study are very involved in internationalization efforts and are addressing many of the concerns surrounding international commerce as well.
"Due to the pervasive nature of the Internet, merchants must be prepared to agilely handle distribution, logistics, and international commerce issues, which often get extremely complicated, very quickly," Nelson said.
Survey participants also report average costs for building an e-commerce site climbing to nearly $6 million and annual maintenance and promotion costs climbing to $4.3 million and $8.6 million, respectively.
"Merchants told us that the most important lesson they have learned is that they can never rest. The envelope must be continuously pushed for online success," Nelson said.
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I liken Second Life to Sims in the sense that a virtual world is created to satisfy the side of you that craves more than what you have in life. Second Life is even more realistic than Sims as you are able to interact with other players who create characters called Residents in the game. You are even able to do things you can do in real life such as buying property and stock. The possibilities are endless. Non gamers would raise the possibilities that the online social network would take over resulting in a nonexistence of one's actual social life. I beg to differ regarding this view as i am an avid gamer who is able to strike a balance between the virutal and real world. I believe that everything biols down to one wor: CHOICE
One may wonder why play a game that mimics real life but i believe that Second Life is a form of escapism where people can build their dream lives more easily than in this harsh cruel world. Personally, i would prefer the World of Warcraft over Second life any day :)
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 3:57 PM
I believe that despite the internet being available through wireless in selected places such as shopping malls, the access to it will definately get easier and more attainable as it progresses. I believe that there will come a time where every person will be able to pay for a monthly wireless subcription which allows them access it throughout the world as long as they have their password so that others will not be able to pilfer free access. As for its usage, it is likely that more business transactions will be done online, even more than what is done currently as it may be more cost efficient to transact online rather than travelling across the world for meeting. I feel that the term "Future of the internet" can be taken in two ways. Firstly is what will happen to the internet in future and secondly is what the internet can provide us as users in time to come. Therefore, there is no stopping to imagining what would happen for the future of the internet.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 2:38 PM
Honestly, i do not remember how i started using the internet but i believe that it was Singapore's education system that injected the IT genes into us. It was less than 8 years ago where it would be rather expensive to own a computer so as to access the Internet. Now however is unthinkable for one not to be able to access the Internet. I remember the time when the Internet was such a foreign entity to me but now its my relentless need to be online that drives me through my everyday life. The internet has caused the world to shrink metaphorically, transforming it into a global village where everyone can be in touch with anyone anywhere. It is not to make a sweeping statement that everyone has it but its inevitable that the Internet will be woven into the lives of everyone eventually. Seeing the stunning progress that the Internet has made in such a short time, its evident that it will evolve into something that is a necessity much like a hand or leg.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 6:03 PM
This is definately my dream proposal. I'll marry any guy who does this. Seriously.
http://diveabout.multiply.com/journal/item/13/The_Proposal_co_Neil_Gaiman
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 1:39 PM
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Jac. Your are not going to do this again. its 18th Nov 2007. This is the last time you fall for it again. If you do just kill yourself because you will be worse than scum.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 3:49 AM
you know how you try your best not to fall in the same trap but somehow or another you still do? As much as i want to get out of it i feel like I'm in a giant maze. Just running forward but ending up in the same place. I listen to advice and acknowledge it but somehow when it comes to the crucial moments, i fall out of place. As much as i can be involved in a meeting, the world seems to slow down and i become separated from everything around it. Everyone seems to move forward and i get left behind. But that doesn't bother me. Instead something else does, and i cannot comprehend it. I want to get this thorn out of my flesh but it seems like my skin has conveniently healed over it. Every time i try, its like a raw wound again. i'm independent yet needy in so many ways. All i want is my sanity back and i wish i didnt give that away.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 2:41 AM
You are your own decay. I am only a woman. And that's why i need you to complete me. Tha is why i am so alone. Yet you are the one who choses to remain seperated, isolated by your own desires. Then i must take you even if by force. I don't care about consequences. And it will bleed you deeper into decay. How can i fill this emptiness? How can i stop it? The very reason is misconception. Nothing that you do can fill you. You have to alter your state of mind. Change you perspective and view life from a different vantage point. Step outside the shackles of your conciousness.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 12:31 PM
My lecturer says we cant use 4 letter words for our presentations so...
**** morning everyone, today we **** be presenting a lecture about Muted Group Theory. We **** that this presentation **** **** you **** understand the topic better.
I can feel it creeping up. I hate this feeling. Its do or die. Leap or fall. Maybe that's why i decided to do CPR on this dying blog. Not much has striked me in the last few months. Only memories that come crashing like a tidal wave. I have to look forward and keep moving. Forward is the only way.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 4:40 AM
i have so much to handle this week. tons of school work, an exam coming up, old friends to catch up with and things to forget. Not only do i have my own stuff to do, i have to help my darling with his studies as well. Poor boy is neck deep in work and seeing him troubled breaks my heart.
Just how much work can one take? i know that there are probably people out there who has more than me but its my blog so my perogative to complain... sigh.
I need to get my social life back... Its been on life support for about half a year now... sigh... Back to sleep i go now.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 2:04 PM
The irony of life is so sweet and all the more short lived. sometimes everything you believe in can be destroyed in just one day. The eyes that you saw love in could be filled with deceit. The voice that whispers sweet words turn to cold knives that slices your flesh when heard. The same words that were written to you are now to another. These are the things that love encompasses of. Love is so powerful that it can build a man up or tear him to shreds. I always think i have seen the worse and that nothing can beat this. They say in an average lifetime, a person dates 3 serious relationships before settling down. I'm at my third but i don't seeing that happening anytime soon. Right now nothing is for certain. Friends, love, school and work are all variables now. Nothing is for sure. All i can do is stand alone.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 9:53 PM
I think when my heart died it took my faith along. Faith in people, life, love and God. I call myself a Catholic, a believing one. But what am i left with without faith in everything around me. I try to search for it but all i end up with is lost. Maybe i once had a path and yearn to walk again on it. But the weeds and thorns that has grown over it prevents me from doing that. It is the path less taken and now its a path that is lost. I have to find a new way, i have to move, i have to stop standing still. If i stay ill be engulf by the darkness in me and though as bad as it sounds, some part of me wishes for it to take me back where i will feel safe. I don't expect people who read this to make sense of it but if you can, you are probably one of the few who can reach out to me. I hear that voice and it ignites a fury inside me that i have never felt before. Not even with Martin, not even when he cheated on me. What is it about her that makes me tick? i don't know. I don't even know what makes me tick. I'm lost.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 9:45 PM
Cristina, I could promise to hold you and to cherish you. I could promise to be there in sickness and in health. I could say till death do us part, but I wont.
Those vows are for optimistic couples, the ones full of hope, and I don’t stand here on my wedding day optimistic or full of hope. I am not optimistic, I am not hopeful.
I am sure, I am steady, and I know that I’m a heart man. I take them apart, put them back together, I hold them in my hands. I am a heart man.
So this I am sure, you are my partner, my lover, my very best friend. My heart beats for you. And this day, the day of our wedding, I promise you this…
I promise you to lay my heart in the palm of your hands. I promise you me.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 7:36 PM
The only way to conquer loneliness is not to kill it but to live with it. Why fight something that may actually give you your sanity back?
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 8:42 PM
We all long to belong We all need to be needed Loneliness is our disease Still we bite the hand that feeds Where did we go wrong Insecure and self-sufficient Building up walls instead of bridges
Let our lonely hearts collide We're made to live this life Together Together Reach across this great divide Cuz standing side by side is better Together
All the pride we defend Teaches us to pretend Like we can make it on our own But we were never made to walk alone
Let the lines between us disappear It starts now It starts here Yeah
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 8:40 PM
I feel alone. I watch the world go by in slow motion and wished it passed faster. I see people's happy moments go by without cherishing them and i see others crying for a loss that can't be recovered. I am neither. I'm just the watcher.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 3:40 AM
I am awaken rudely by an unwanted phone call. It sent a sharp pierce into my heart. I feel it freezing once again. I think we have swapped places. I'm the cold one now. The irony of life. I stand alone once again.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 3:37 AM
For all the years that I've known you baby I can't figure out the reason why lately you've been acting so cold (didn't you say) If there's a problem we should work it out So why you giving me the cold shoulder now Like you don't even wanna talk to me girl (tell me) Ok I know I was late again I made you mad and then it's throwing the pan But why are you making this drag on so long (i wanna know) I'm sick and tired of this silly games (silly games) Don't figure that I'm the only one here to blame It's not me here who's been going round slamming doors That's when you turned and said to me I don't care babe who's right or wrong I just don't love you no more.
[CHORUS] Rain outside my window pouring down What now, your gone, my fault, I'm sorry Feeling like a fool cause I let you down Now it's, too late, to turn it around I'm sorry for the tears I made you cry I guess this time it really is goodbye You made it clear when you said I just don't love you no more
[VERSE 2] I know that I made a few mistakes But never thought that things would turn out this way Cause I'm missing something now that your gone (I see it all so clearly) Me at the door with you inner state (inner state) Giving my reasons but as you look away I can see a tear roll down your face That's when you turned and said to me I don't care babe who's right or wrong I just don't love you no more.
[CHORUS] Rain outside my window pouring down What now, your gone, my fault, I'm sorry Feeling like a fool cause I let you down Now it's, too late, to turn it around I'm sorry for the tears I made you cry I guess this time it really is goodbye You made it clear when you said I just don't love you no more
[BRIDGE] Don't say those words it's so hard They turn my whole world upside down Girl you caught me completely off guard On the night you said to me I just don't love you more.
[CHORUS 2X] Rain outside my window pouring down What now, your gone, my fault, I'm sorry Feeling like a fool cause I let you down Now it's, too late, to turn it around I'm sorry for the tears I made you cry I guess this time it really is goodbye You made it clear when you said I just don't love you no more
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 2:59 AM
Now that it's all said and done, I can't believe you were the one To build me up and tear me down, Like an old abandoned house. What you said when you left Just left me cold and out of breath. I fell too far, was in way too deep. Guess I let you get the best of me.
Well, I never saw it coming. I should've started running A long, long time ago. And I never thought I'd doubt you, I'm better off without you More than you, more than you know. I'm slowly getting closure. I guess it's really over. I'm finally getting better. And now I'm picking up the pieces. I'm spending all of these years Putting my heart back together. 'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through, I got over you.
You took a hammer to these walls, Dragged the memories down the hall, Packed your bags and walked away. There was nothing I could say. And when you slammed the front door shut, A lot of others opened up, So did my eyes so I could see That you never were the best for me.
Well, I never saw it coming. I should've started running A long, long time ago. And I never thought I'd doubt you, I'm better off without you More than you, more than you know. I'm slowly getting closure. I guess it's really over. I'm finally getting better. And now I'm picking up the pieces. I'm spending all of these years Putting my heart back together. 'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through, I got over you.
Well, I never saw it coming. I should've started running A long, long time ago. And I never thought I'd doubt you, I'm better off without you More than you, more than you know.
Well, I never saw it coming. I should've started running A long, long time ago. And I never thought I'd doubt you, I'm better off without you More than you, more than you know. I'm slowly getting closure. I guess it's really over. I'm finally getting better. And now I'm picking up the pieces. I'm spending all of these years Putting my heart back together. Well I'm putting my heart back together, 'Cause I got over you. Well I got over you. I got over you. 'Cause the day I thought I'd never get through, I got over you.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 2:56 AM
Sorry i haven't visited you Ah Kong. It's not that i don't want to. It's just that i can't bring myself to. I haven't forgotten your long WW2 talks and i always knew that i would miss it one day. I miss you and i'll take good care of Ah ma. Love You.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 2:45 AM
Heartbreaks and heartaches... must we have them in our lives to make the living experience complete? I've been through one heartache (Martin) and one heartbreak (Chris) so am i done with my share of the world's pain? Admittedly i always sound like i ignore the fact that there are greater pains out there like starvation and diseases but i guess that people are narcissistic by nature so that explains it. I see people suffering because of relationships but many still dive head in into one. Are we afraid of loneliness or afraid of being laughed by society for not have another half? For me, i'd say i'm afraid of loneliness, but when i think of being lonely these days i'm no longer as afraid of it as before. Maybe i've grown stronger or perhaps my heart has weakened. I guess ill never know. I've seen relationship failures change people. I thought failure makes one learn to be stronger. But how do we become stronger? Do we become wary of the intentions of others? Or do we attempt to build a wall around ourselves to shelter our feelings from the rest of the world. I never understood why Chris wanted to be alone most of the time and i always found that to be stupid. But now i understand. Seems like breaking up makes you understand the situation better. Now i want to be alone, cold and unfeeling. Hidden away in my safe haven. Word of advice: never be the giving one, never be the fool.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 2:22 AM
Its been a good week... Next week isn't gonna be this good...sigh... work piling from the office and school. I think i'm gonna collapse
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 12:28 AM
I can just feel it creeping up on me, staking out, waiting, trying to hit me ont he back of my head... Stupid me... aging is taking an effect on me. I think that I think too much... sigh...
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 12:44 AM
I liken life to quicksand. Everything is gonna push you down but you got to struggle to keep your head above things.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 12:29 PM
I sat down and counted my blessings today. I looked back and saw some that came and went and i was happy to have them at least once in my life. I also see the ones that are coming and i look forward to it. I look back at the people i've lost and cry for them and i see the ones i have around and know that i should cherish them.
Baby i love you, counting down the days till we go to our happy place
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 10:30 PM
Dear, i know you are working hard, i don't mind spending less time with you. I look forward to having the grey kitty with you. I'd say yes a million times over to being with u. Baby i know we missed spending time together and at times we fight, but it will all be worth it soon. I love you.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 1:11 AM
"I never should have let you go, I would do anything for another chance, i'm not afraid to make a fool out of myself" - Tina (The L Word)
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 1:04 AM
I feel like im looking down into my life and seeing it as a third person. I look upon the things i have done and wished i could take back some. i wish for so much to stop the aching though i can't tell where the pain is coming from. Maybe its a build up maybe is not. I feel like a volcano about to explode and kill the people around me. I hope if i do, noone has to be around to see this side of me. People look at the exterior and pass judgement on you. I just laugh when i see this happening. Its like i'm playing a trick on them and making them believe what i want them to believe. Some people i wish i could rid, some i want to keep close and never let go. Some that i love and want to be with, some that i love but can't have around. My life is passing to fast for me to sit down and catch a breather because when i do, i may miss everything that's in front of me while pondering on the past.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 3:59 PM
Oh my, its been half a year since the last entry... so much has changed in this time. I've seen friendships break and relationship taking a 180 degree turn. Sickens me to see how much damage words can do to someone, even more than taking a knife and slitting your wrists. For one friend in particular, you are the sweetest person i know and seeing him hurt you like that just hurts me too. Perhaps its not my business but seeing you sad makes me sad too. It's easy for me to tell you to leave but trust me when i say i know how you feel. Funny that it's me of all people. Leaving is hard but getting on and over is even harder. All i can say is if you fall, i'll be here to catch you. And when it's all over, we'll laugh and cry together.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 9:18 AM
I'm happy with my mid term results... for once i genuinely mean it... Studies have never been really important to me but this time round, i'm actually taking it much seriously! Surprised at my A for PSY101... since i only took 15 mins... I believed some thought i was kicked out for cheating while others thought i just arrived (points to Shirley). Overall i'm happy with the ways things are now. I'm gonna start counting my blessing.
Gerard and Geraldine now know how to call me Jie Jie properly already! I'm so proud of them! I rush home everyday just hoping that they are sticking their cute little faces to the gate waiting for me to come home. I miss them just talking about them already. Frankly i can't wait to have kids of my own... I still want 12 of them heh...
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 3:13 AM
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Russell Peters was so good.... heh... Thank you RINA for the ticket!!!! :P
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 2:46 PM
Friday, September 29, 2006
Sunday is gloomy,
My hours are slumberless
Dearest the shadows
I live with are numberless
Little white flowers
Will never awaken you
Not where the black coaches
Sorrow has taken you
Angels have no thoughts
Of ever returning you
Wouldnt they be angry
If I thought of joining you?
Gloomy sunday
Gloomy is sunday,
With shadows I spend it all
My heart and i
Have decided to end it all
Soon therell be candles
And prayers that are said I know
But let them not weep
Let them know that Im glad to go
Death is no dream
For in death Im caressin you
With the last breath of my soul
Ill be blessin you
Gloomy sunday
Dreaming, I was only dreaming
I wake and I find you asleep
In the deep of my heart here
Darling I hope
That my dream never haunted you
My heart is tellin you
How much I wanted you
Gloomy sunday
This is a english translation of the hungarian song "Gloomy Sunday". Supposedly everyone who read it committed suicide including the composer... preveiously performed by Bilie Holiday. Of course she died too....
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 10:58 PM
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
I sat down and counted my blessings today. I have someone to "sayang" me, i have great friends from every stage of my life and new wonderful friends from University of Buffalo, what more can i ask for? i no longer am troubled by my family problems cos i have none now. I'm financially capable. I am doing fairly well in school. I am aiming to get my driving license. I have my goals set and i'm moving forwards with no anchors in my life.
Thanks dear for being everything to me. Thank you so much
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 1:43 AM
Sunday, September 24, 2006
i was unwell this week and he made my pork porridge. my leg hurt and he rubbed ointment for me. I love him, my friends love him (i think :P). what more can i ask for?
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 9:54 PM
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Want to wish my special someone happy birthday!!!! 25 yrs old already ah!!!! and to Nicole happy 21st bday!!!! love u!
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 1:04 AM
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
SIM Bash at Cocolatte....
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 4:35 PM
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
I have 2 Communication Projects due in week 6. Now is week 3... ohhh crap... at least i got one down and half for the news clippings... sigh... i want to get better grades this time round. at least a B plus average. hmph...
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 12:17 AM
The Dante's Inferno Test has banished you to the Fifth Level of Hell! Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
I felt stupid today :( i missed comms class but went for CSE lcass... after which i found out was cancelled.... :( sigh.... *boink* in any case, kiasu me has finish my Profile Essay so early that i have nothing to do but watch TV series all day :) my latest obsession: Prison Break
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 3:38 PM
My Pre 21st Birthday celebration 11th August 2006 Costa Sands
Vicky, Me & Archana
Me & Takumi & Snowy looking like a feathery scarf
Lyah, Takumi, Giri, Archana & Princess
The gang during the drinking game
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 10:56 PM
Friday, August 18, 2006
Thailand rocks :) im loving it here :P Good tomyam soup, nice people, great shopping and excellent room service... i dont wanna leave!
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 1:26 AM
Thank you guys for coming for my chalet on the 11th... i had a blast... thanks all who brought me pressies even though my birthday is on the 27th lol...
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 7:04 PM
Monday, August 07, 2006
Managed to get the guts to go to the old commando camp at Changi with Garcia, Barry, Shafique and Eugene... Barry saw shadows, he ran and so did the rest... leaving me behind to walk slowly lol... We were finally joined by another group who went with us all the way to the top where we saw the house... freaking creepy place. I thought i saw someone on the 2nd storey but maybe i saw wrong. Unfortunately Shafique saw it too... In any case, i'm home in one piece and with my feet and face washed and clean... gonna head to bed now. :P Next stop: Lim Chu Kang Cemetary
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 3:55 AM
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Shirley said she is amazed at my self confidence... I don't call it self confidence, i call it nonchalance. A good trait i picked up from someone close to me. No use crying over stuff that happened. Just deal with it and move on. Whether he is still moving with you is another thing.Oh well that's life. People come and go. The only trust worthy person you will ever have is yourself. Then again if you lose your sanity, you lose yourself as well. Nevermind... nothing is forever.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 3:33 AM
Stupid chinese song stuck in my head.... You know which one it is :P and you know i'm talking about you lol....
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 3:32 AM
You are a double standarded, biased, racist who doesn't keep promises. It can't get any worse
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 2:33 AM
I love you still and more everyday since we've met. I wish it feels like US but now its You and Me. Maybe something will happen to make it feel like it used to. I miss you.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 1:01 AM
I was told by someone that my blog is disturbing. Good. I like it that way.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 12:38 AM
21 is catching up on me... less than a month away from it. Part of me wants to embrace it, the other to run away from it as fast as i can. But even before worrying about that, I have Maths and Econs to get through so let me get through those problems first :(
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 12:35 AM
I absolutely love the show The Lake House. I'm usually not a fan of this kinda movies especially romance... Unfortunately love like this never exists so sorry to pop the bubble :P
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 4:56 AM
Selfishness is a quality that is the ugliest in Man. I'm glad to say that i possess little of this quality. Ask anyone around me. However, little of this can be said able the person closest to me who is the epitome of selfishness. Seriously, you won't believe it.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 4:12 AM
Woohoo to me, forgot to blog my econs quiz :P i finally got a 14 over 15 for it... after i worked my ass off... I hope ill do well!
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 2:22 AM
Sunday, July 30, 2006
I had a wonderful time catching up with my old friend Gabby today. Its so rare to have a friend whom you can chat with no matter how long you guys have been apart. I really miss my Confirmation Class days. everything was simple and sweet as it was. All we needed to look forward to is the next weekend for each other's company. Now all i get is a weekend after weekend with nothing to look forward to. I need a GOAL in my life.
I miss you guys so much :)
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 11:26 PM
What's the point of saying its a birthday present when boundaries have to be set? Would it be a present still? What's it suppose to mean when you can't understand a single thing that i'm saying? Was i wrong to think otherwise? Maybe, maybe not. Only time will tell. At this moment i'm hating you more than you know it.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 11:22 PM
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Definately been a great week. nervous for my econs test scores tmr... had stomache ache today :( must have been the chocolate mousse cake Sylvia, justin and i had... but the ache was worth it... cake was fantastic. so much things to do so little time :P
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 1:14 PM
Saturday, July 15, 2006
This has been an exhilarating week for me. I failed my driving because i was nervouse and knocked into a pole on the first part of the test: Parallel Parking. Fortunately, my day went well when LTA called to say my laptop has been found!!!! NO NEED TO PAY $2500 FOR NEW LAPTOP!!!! WOOHOO.... Even better i had perfect scores for maths and english and once again 12 over 15 for my econs. been a great week for me. Lonely but great. So much time to think and clear my head. I finally know what i want.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 5:34 PM
Monday, July 10, 2006
Your Seduction Style: Au Natural
You rank up there with your seduction skills, though you might not know it. That's because you're a natural at seduction. You don't realize your power! The root of your natural seduction power: your innocence and optimism.
You're the type of person who happily plays around and creates a unique little world. Little do you know that your personal paradise is so appealing that it sucks people in. You find joy in everything - so is it any surprise that people find joy in you?
You bring back the inner child in everyone you meet with your sincere and spontaneous ways. Your childlike (but not childish) behavior also inspires others to care for you. As a result, those who you befriend and date tend to be incredibly loyal to you.
Dedicated and responsible, you will always remain loyal to your cause. You are a commanding leader - after all, you can kill someone just by looking at them.
You have a high luck quotient. More often than not, you've felt very lucky in your life. You may be randomly lucky, but it's probably more than that. Optimistic and open minded, you take advantage of all the luck that comes your way.
You seem to be straight forward, but you keep a lot inside. You're laid back and chill, but sometimes you care too much about what others think. You tend to have one best friend you hang with, as opposed to many aquaintences. Some of your past dreams have disappointed you, but you don't let it get you down.
You are a spiritual soul - a person who tries to find meaning in everything. You spend a good amount of time meditating, trying to figure out life. Helping others is also important to you. You enjoy social activities with that goal. You are very generous and giving. Yet you expect very little in return.
Your strength: Getting along with anyone and everyone
Your weakness: Needing a good amount of downtime to recharge
Hard working and driven, a Capricorn will work overtime to win your heart. Be prepared to get wined and dined, even once you're convince that your Capricorn is the one!
Why a Capricorn will love you:
You don't rush things. You know it will take a while for a Capricorn to trust you, and you can wait. Social and outgoing, you can introduce normally shy Capricorn to a great circle of friends.
And nothing I could do could protect me from you that night
Wrapped around your finger, always on my mind
The days would blend 'cause we stayed up all night
Yeah, you and I were everything, everything to me
I just want you to know that I've been fighting to let you go
Some days I make it through and then there's nights that never end
I wish that I could believe that there's a day you'll come back to me
But still I have to say I would do it all again
Just want you to know
All the doors are closing I'm tryin' to move ahead
And deep inside I wish it's me instead
My dreams are empty from the day, the day you slipped away
I just want you to know that I've been fighting to let you go
Some days I make it through and then there's nights that never end
I wish that I could believe that there's a day you'll come back to me
But still I have to say I would do it all again
Just want you to know
That since I lost you, I lost myself
No I can't fake it, there's no one else
I just want you to know
That I've been fighting to let you go
Some days I make it through and then there's nights that never end
I wish that I could believe that there's a day you'll come back to me
But still I have to say I would do it all again
Just want you to know
That I've been fighting to let you go
Some days I make it through and then there's nights that never end
I wish that I could believe that there's a day you'll come back to me
But still I have to say I would do it all again
Just want you to know
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 7:14 PM
Expensive cat toy
OMG... I would do this to my comp lol... as long as its under warranty :P
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 6:59 PM
kittens
SO FREAKING ADORABLE!!!!!!
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 6:57 PM
Quote of the day :Sphynkter
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 6:55 PM
Today's blog entry is to wish Stephie HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Enjoy your adulthood babe cos now u cant turn back :P
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 6:54 PM
I'm so sad. I lost my darling Laptop today. Stupid careless me left it in a cab. Yes u can call me stupid but my mind is filled with my thoughts i can hardly focus. School, Family and my other half. I'm drowning in my own thoughts.
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 11:20 PM
Friday, June 30, 2006
I was reading through some quizzes i did in 2003... below is the result...
1)Starting Time: 10am
>> >>>2)Name: Faith
>>> >>>3)Nickname: jackqueen of the damned......
>>> >>>4)School: ngee ann poly!!!!!
>>> >>>5)Email: devilzangel_27
>>> >>>6)Eyes: brown
>>> >>>7)Height: 1.57m
>>> >>>8)Siblings: cute little sister(but she's 14.... so not little)
>>> >>>9)Missed school: of course kc is e best haha
>>> >>>10)Raining: would love to run nude in e rain haha
>>> >>>11)Set any body part on fire for amusement: hmmm..... dun let me >>>hehe
>>> >>>12)Kept a secret from everyone: all except my baby angel
>>> >>>13)Had an imaginary friend?: nope
>>> >>>14)Wanted to hook up with a friend: wats hook up
>>> >>>16)Ever liked a teacher? : eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
>>> >>>18)Prank called someone: i have beta things 2 do.....but ya i did
>>> >>>19)Been on stage: always enjoyed it haha me attention seeker haha
>>> >>>20)Shampoo: herbal essence aka sex shampoo (named by mum)
>>> >>>22)Colours: Black, white, blue
>>> >>>23)Day/Night: Night
>>> >>>24)Online Smiley: ;)
>>> >>>26)Cartoon Character: powerpuff girls haha
>>> >>>27)Like anyone now?: nope and never will again
>>> >>> ~~~~FRIENDS~~~~~
>>> >>>29)Who's the loudest: ME!!!!!
>>> >>>30)Who's the shyest: ALSO ME
>>> >>>31)Who do you cry with: my darlin angel
>>> >>>32)Been mean: only to female dogs
>>> >>>33)Been sarcastic: always
>>> >>>34)Met someone new: never want to
>>> >>>35)Talked to someone you had a crush on: all e time but it no >>>crush no more
> >>>36)Missed someone: Yeah all e time
>>> >>>37)Hugged someone?: YES love e smell of e person hehe
>>> >>>39)Wished upon a star: for an angel whom i wanted badly
>>> >>>40)Laughed until you cried: hmmm..... yap
>>> >>>41)Watched a sunrise/sunset: Yea, but wished tat a someone was >>>with me
>>> >>>42)Went to the beach at night?: Yeah... when there is a chance
>>> >>>43)Are you happy?: Yes and I would do anything 2 stay tat way
>>> >>> -----DO YOU BELIEVE IN-------
>>> >>>45)God/Devil: Yeah.... prefer e good guy
>>> >>>47)The Big Bang Theory: big bang wat????
>>> >>>48)Heaven/hell: heaven where i can find My angel
>>> >>>49)Who named you?: Fate
>>> >>>50)When was the last time you showered: >last nite haha
>>> >>>51)What is right next to you: another chair....
>>> >>>52)What is your computer desk made of?: metal
>>> >>>53)What are e last 4 digits in your phone number: 2840
>>> >>>54)What are e first 4 digits in your phone number: 6442
>>> >>>54)what was the last thing that you ate?: chicken tenders
>>> >>>55)Where do you want to go on your honeymoon: a quiet place to >>>have a not so quiet time hehe
>>> >>>56)Who do you want to spend the rest of your life with: my ANgel
>>> >>>57)How many buddies do you have on your list?: buddies? dun need >>>them have angel
>>> >>>58)How's the weather right now?: HOT as usual
>>> >>>59)Have you ever smoked pot? : Nope
>>> >>>60)What did you do last night?: I slept like a pig
>>> >>>61)How do YOU eat an Oreo?: open and lick hehe
>>> >>>62)Favorite grps of singers?: backstreet boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>> >>>63)Favorite food/food place? sausage with milk hehe
>>> >>>64)Favorite movies?: Interview with the Vampire,Blade 2, The Lord >>>of The Rings, resident evil
>>> >>>65)Are you too shy to ask someone out?: .... i guess not i asked 4 >>>number first hehe
>>> >>>66)If you could change your name?: wat e fuck for
>>> >>>67)Have you ever been in love?: well i am now
>>> >>>68)What is the stupidest thing you have ever done?: waited like an >>>idiot for a guy who treated me like dirt
>>> >>>69)What will your first son's name be?: Christian
>>> >>>70)What will your first daughter's name be?: Shalaiin :)
>>> >>>71)What's your favorite drink?: COKE
>>> >>>72)Do you like scary or happy movies: SCARY! so i can squeeze my >>>baby
>>> >>>73)On the phone or in person?: i like practicals....
>>> >>>74)Lust or Love?: love
>>> >>>75)do you consider cheerleading a sport?: yes i love it
>>> >>>76)your favourite tv shows? ANGEl haha
>>> >>> 77)do you want your friends to do this survey? anything up to them
>>> >>>
>>>78)Say something nice about the person who sent this: a million >>>words can't express my love for u all i can say is tat frm e >>>bottom of my heart..... I LOVE U>>
After just three years, i can see how much i have changed and to see how much, i decided to retake the quiz...
1)Starting Time: 10.44pm
>> >>>2)Name: Jacquine Anne Faith Chow Jie Yin
>>> >>>3)Nickname: Jac
>>> >>>4)School: University of Buffalo State of New York
>>> >>>5)Email: devilzangel_27@hotmail.com
>>> >>>6)Eyes: brown
>>> >>>7)Height: 1.57m
>>> >>>8)Siblings: little sister(turning 18 this year)
>>> >>>9)Missed school: Yes every moment of KC and Mass Communication
>>> >>>10)Raining: love the rain
>>> >>>11)Set any body part on fire for amusement: no but i know someone who tried setting his fart on fire lol
>>> >>>12)Kept a secret from everyone: yes
>>> >>>13)Had an imaginary friend?: nope
>>> >>>14)Wanted to hook up with a friend: yep
>>> >>>16)Ever liked a teacher? : never
>>> >>>18)Prank called someone: yes
>>> >>>19)Been on stage: used to enjoy it but not anymore
>>> >>>32)Been mean: yes, especially to people who stick their noses where it don't belong >>> >>>33)Been sarcastic: always
>>> >>>34)Met someone new: already did
>>> >>>35)Talked to someone you had a crush on: nope > >>>36)Missed someone: Yeah all e time
>>> >>>37)Hugged someone?: YES love e smell of e person hehe
>>> >>>39)Wished upon a star: for me to have a good life ahead
>>> >>>40)Laughed until you cried: hmmm..... yap
>>> >>>41)Watched a sunrise/sunset: Yea, but wished tat a someone was >>>with me
>>> >>>42)Went to the beach at night?: Yeah... when there is a chance
>>> >>>43)Are you happy?: Yes and I would do anything to stay that way
>>> >>> -----DO YOU BELIEVE IN-------
>>> >>>45)God/Devil: I believe in what i can see
>>> >>>47)The Big Bang Theory: I only know my own kinda big bang theory
>>> >>>48)Heaven/hell: Neither
>>> >>>49)Who named you?: My mum
>>> >>>50)When was the last time you showered:only one person knows that
>>> >>>51)What is right next to you: my mobile
>>> >>>52)What is your computer desk made of?: don't have one
>>> >>>53)What are e last 4 digits in your phone number: 2840
>>> >>>54)What are e first 4 digits in your phone number: 6442
>>> >>>54)what was the last thing that you ate?: chicken burger
>>> >>>55)Where do you want to go on your honeymoon: Thailand, Bangkok, Baiyoke Sky Hotel
>>> >>>56)Who do you want to spend the rest of your life with: Teddy
>>> >>>57)How many buddies do you have on your list?: About 7 good ones
>>> >>>58)How's the weather right now?: HOT as usual
>>> >>>59)Have you ever smoked pot? : Nope
>>> >>>60)What did you do last night?: Sleep like a baby
>>> >>>61)How do YOU eat an Oreo?: open and lick
>>> >>>62)Favorite grps of singers?: Still BSB
>>> >>>63)Favorite food/food place? Bedok 85 Bar Cho Mee
>>> >>>64)Favorite movies?: LOTR all 3 movies, Batman Begins, Interview with the Vampire
>>> >>>65)Are you too shy to ask someone out?: nope im not. I get what i want
>>> >>>66)If you could change your name?: i have grown to like it after 21 years
>>> >>>67)Have you ever been in love?: didn't think i would be again but i am
>>> >>>68)What is the stupidest thing you have ever done?: waited like an >>>idiot for a guy who treated me like dirt
>>> >>>69)What will your first son's name be?: Christian
>>> >>>70)What will your first daughter's name be?: Ashley
>>> >>>71)What's your favorite drink?: COKE
>>> >>>72)Do you like scary or happy movies: SCARY!
>>> >>>73)On the phone or in person?: in person
>>> >>>74)Lust or Love?: lust
>>> >>>75)do you consider cheerleading a sport?: yes i love it
>>> >>>76)your favourite tv shows? Supernatural haha
>>> >>> 77)do you want your friends to do this survey? anything up to them
>>> >>>
>>>78)Say something nice about the person who sent this: a million >>>words can't express my love for u all i can say is tat frm e >>>bottom of my heart..... nothing to say>>
He awaits for me at the end of the tunnel 10:34 PM
