Hands to Work And Hearts to God

Getting up the corporate ladder is not difficult at all. It's your continued consistency in behaviour and ability to stay on top that counts. That's performance I guess.

I have mulled over a couple of months now if I should go back to deputise my ex-boss in a subsidiary. Factors that prompted me to go back are as follows.

1. I do not wish to be part of the senior management team that do not think anymore. The culture is so bad that my current boss was almost sucked into it without him knowing it at all. Thinking is so much more an integral part of planning and a process that time and effort should be based on. As a result of "no think through" on the processes, the management loses focus, direction and the way forward. I cannot subscribe to this mentality and will not subject myself to be a yes-man. I believe that we must focus our efforts on the opportunities available but not ALL opportunities. Spreading resources thin, making too many staff multi-task on matters of feeble in nature, divesting in venture and forgoing where the bread and butter come from is too much for me to take and sink in.

2. I have fought the war with loonies for almost 5 years now. I need to seek greener pastures and more room to develop myself. Dealing with internal warlords is much much more difficult than dealing with an external client. I have given sufficient time for my boss to deal with his boss but he almost threw in the towel. It is not that I could not face the reality but heck it has been a lousy 5-year and I have been subdued from delivering my best.

3. Then there is Henry. My ex-boss whom was left in the lurch when it comes to finding his successor. I'd admit that I have learnt a lot from him as a taskmaster and he would continue to surprise me with his antics and his senility (Shhh! He does not take these words too kindly.) But I am sure that he is all so happy to receive me with open arms as he has no one to leave his legacy to. And he's a bloody tough act to follow in exceeding his profit target by 53% last financial year!

4. I guess I am going back to my inner nerd or becoming a "brick & motarian" instead of this online business. While I do admit the future of travel is online but I do get my own autonomous region to manage albeit a much smaller scope of currently what I am handling. (Talk about another warlord in his fiefdom!) But this would allow me to focus and go down on my hands and knees to tighten up screws with a motley crew of 70. I have worked with many of them before and there is also a gang which is young, bright, exciting and have the tenacity to run the extra mile or two.

The downside provided me some reservations not to move.

1. I would be labelled as "the guy who made it all the way to the top and fell all the way down". I am at the top of my game and yet I choose to dirty it all over again. The cyclical downfall is too drastic - making all the way up the corporate food chain and to reach down the limbo stick. The fact that I now occupy prime office space of 400sf and moving down to another half the size does creep in.

2. But most importantly, I feel sad that the company for not being able to utilise me to the best of my capability despite my capability and willingness to climb those peak and dive into the Bermuda Triangle. I feel that the company can actually do much better if realise their mistake earlier and made the positive changes at a quicker pace.

Or perhaps it is my mistake?

Perhaps I have failed to fathom the qualities of being a corporate raider and speak aloud when I was supposedly to be quiet. Perhaps I was too naive to voice out my intention to shift - I should have put up with it and stay in that ladder as long as my fingers can cling onto. Perhaps I should have sunk myself into the mentality of my bosses.

My rise was truly meteoric (yes?) 13 years and all the way there to the corporate office. Perhaps I should have stayed more sober and quietly presenting results which are favourable. Perhaps I was engaged by the retiring forces in the company that put me in a different perspective to view life after retirement and what the company has done for me and what now (after retirement) it will do for me. Too many suppositions, I suppose.

I have made the decision to move. Hands to work and hearts to God. I shall leave it as that for the time being.

Comedy Court

You are not so funny afterall. I have seen you chaps almost every year and you are tired, boring and Indy just had a heart bypass. : )

You've passed your time. Move on and show some really good satire and move away from politics. I have had enough of you. I'm bored larh...

Ghost in Avillion

I have lost count how many times we have stayed and visited Avillion, Port Dickson. However, evertime we visit it, it looks different and has something new to offer. This time, we went there on the 1st day of the Hungry Ghost month and it is said that the 1st Day is where the Gates of Hell opens it door and spirits are left to roam on earth.

I was in Admiral Marina in the afternoon for a meeting and brought the gang there. I left them at APD and came back in time for dinner. Kelly was not too happy about me leaving them for a meeting elsewhere.

Dinner was in PD town a few stone's throw away for the Pasar Malam. We had Curried Paku-Pakis, Stir Fried Sliced Fish with some vege, oysters omelet and ku-lou-yuk. Cost me about RM35. Those dishes can feed 3 adults but we were hungry. Very good meal, best I had so far in PD and without paying any tourist price. I will recommend this place to my colleagues next week when we have our HR Conference there. The place we had our dinner was a detached shop lot, not hygienic but Kelly was ready to put up with it. Family workers and the kitchen is in the front and full monty for all to see. The kitchen was relatively clean, I've seen much worse a kitchen before.

We bought some fish keropok, corn and a pair of RM10 sandals for Kelly. Cheap! I'd rather buy stuffs like that here than near the beaches or the hotel. We even went to the Store and have a look see. We kinda pity the shopowners as the business was appalling. Kelly and I tried to put our thinking caps on and see what sort of life we would have in a sleepy town like PD. No life! No shopping complex and I will turn into an uncle sitting at coffee shop with my legs on a stool drinking kopi-o-kow. Sorry mate, not my cup of tea.

We went back to our hotel and wanted to walk around taking some shots. Chloe was dying to go back to the hotel room and play Princess Bed and Abby was getting restless (and weighty too!) Nevertheless, we still managed to walk around and found a wedding taking place. 7 tables by the beach. This couple must have been bored with ties and shoes. Something similar to a gwailo wedding, they were walking kaki-ayam style. The MC was so cocky and wasn't much fun, at times he was just bordering nasty. The coupled must have done him wrong somewhat. So you single people out there who wants me to become your MC, you better think twice!

While taking some shots like these... (BTW, good hor?)

I took one that looks like this. Aiyoh, Kelly was so terrified that while I was driving, she asked, "I just want to ask lar hor... if you took any pictures of something that you shouldn't in APD" while on our way back to Mantin. What do you mean? I took pictures of people taking a bath? Gosh, have my of any sorts have not been fully revealed to my dear wife as yet?

Good gracious, what could it be? Haiya... ghost only niah....kekkekek... nothing my prayer or my exorcism acts could not handle larh.

Went back to Room 606 at the Cochin finger, whack a few green tinnies and I dunno what happen liao. I slept like a pig and a dog combined. I have always slept well in APD. The rooms are rebuild especially the wooden portion of it. New flooring, roof trusses, bed and wardrobe. they maintain them quite well though for other portions which are made out of tiles, bricks etc.

Woke up and finally saw the gym under construction, doesn't it look like a sore thumb jutting out in grey? I hope they will paint it.

A view from the balcony. My neighbour was trying to peep through and look at my 8 pieces of prime beef, albeit now all rolled into one big beer gut. Nevertheless, I think she was overwhelmed by my handsome voice. Bah, humbug... looks like rain is underway. It rained the whole morning. Kelly was undecided whether we should head out onto the beach before it pours or head out to the restaurant for breaky.

We finally decided to make a mad-dash to the restaurant located about 300m away and greeted with this...

...and this too...

Pity Kelly, she had to climb over it. Who does not dear? An earful again. Breaky was OK. Nothing fantastic to eat though. My sunny side up ended up in fried egg. But the cheese and nasi lemak was face-saving.

Nothing to eat? What is wrong with you daddy?

Abby enjoying her breaky. Can she eat or what?

We sat around and watch people. We saw some Koreans, Gwailos, Pak Arabs, Stinkapurians and Taiwanese. we're the only Malaysian there whacking nasi lemak. Nothing could dampen our spirits when the gang and I are together.

There was this chap who was busy sweeping the floor. Wonder why he did that despite the rain still hammering the side walk. Ah, it must be for the guests so the humpty-dumpty ones might not fall and APD will not get sued.

Raining mar...nothing to do so sleep on daddy's tummy lorh!
Finally, a break in the heavens for the lights to shine. Battle stations everyone! Swimsuit attire.

***My bags are packed and I am ready to go***

On da way to the beach...

Someone decided to gatecrash...
Swell time for my fountain for joy!

You think I might need some suntan lotion?
We quickly check out to reach mantin for lunch with Kelly's mom. We have had better holidays but this is probably the first for Abigail. Ghost or no ghost, we hope she had fun as much as we did.

Functional Meeting Rooms in Sunway Lagoon

Had a meeting at Sunway Lagoon Resort. The meeting room has a very good layout, good design. Hidden power points, jacks and overhead projector.

Free wi-fi at extremely good speed, free brewed coffee, free snacks, free use of projector, free use of meeting room, free lunch, free teabreaks, free flipcharts, free parking. All free!

How I wish my office meeting rooms would be this nice.

A guide for expatriate drivers in Malaysia

Quoted from an email I received from my boss.

Since arriving in Malaysia in 1997, I have tried on many occasions to buy a copy of the Malaysian road rules, but have come to the conclusion that no such publication exists (or if it does, it has been out of print for years). Therefore after carefully observing the driving habits of Malaysian drivers, I believe I have at last worked out the rules of the road in Malaysia.

For the benefit of other expatriates living in Malaysia, and the 50% of local drivers who acquired their driving licences without taking a driving test, I am pleased to share my knowledge below:

Q: What is the most important rule of the road in Malaysia?
A: The most important rule is that you must arrive at your destination ahead of the car in front of you. This is the sacrosanct rule of driving in Malaysia. All other rules are subservient to this rule.

Q: What side of the road should you drive on in Malaysia?
A: 99.7% of cars drive on the left hand side, 0.2% on the right hand side, and 0.1% drive in reverse (be on the look out for drivers reversing at high speed in the left hand lane of freeways, having just missed their exit). Therefore on the basis of 'majority rules', it is recommended that you drive on the left. However, be aware that only 90% of motorcyclists travel on the left hand side - the other 10% ride in the opposite direction or on the sidewalk. Fortunately, motorcyclists traveling in reverse are rarely seen.

Q: What are the white lines on the roads?
A: These are known as lane markers and were used by the British in the colonial days to help them drive straight. Today their purpose is mainly decorative, although a double white line is used to indicate a place that is popular to overtake.

Q: When can I use the emergency lane?
A: You can use the emergency lane for any emergency, e.g. you are late for work, you left the toaster plugged in at home, you are bursting to go to the toilet, you have a toothache or you have just dropped your Starbucks coffee in your lap. As it is an emergency, you may drive at twice the speed of the other cars on the road.

Q: Do traffic lights have the same meaning as in other countries?
A: Not quite. Green is the same that means "Go", but amber and red are different. Amber means "Go like hell" and red means "Stop if there is traffic coming in the other direction or if there is a policeman on the corner". Otherwise red means the same as green. Note that for buses, red lights do not take effect until five seconds after the light has changed.

Q: What does the sign "Jalan Sehala" mean?
A: This means "One Way Street" and indicates a street where the traffic is required to travel in one direction. The arrow on the sign indicates the preferred direction of the traffic flow, but is not compulsory. If the traffic is not flowing in the direction in which you wish to travel, then reversing in that direction is the best option.

Q: What does the sign "Berhenti" mean?
A: This means "Stop", and is used to indicate a junction where there is a possibility that you may have to stop if you cannot fool the cars on the road that you are entering into thinking that you are not going to stop.

Q: What does the sign "Beri Laluan" mean?
A: This means "Give Way", and is used to indicate a junction where the cars on the road that you are entering will give way to you provided you avoid all eye contact with them and you can fool them into thinking that you have not seen them.

Q: What does the sign "Dilarang Masuk" mean?
A: This means "No Entry". However, when used on exit ramps in multi-storey car parks, it has an alternative meaning which is: "Short cut to the next level up".

Q: What does the sign "Pandu Cermat" mean?
A: This means "Drive Smartly", and is placed along highways to remind drivers that they should never leave more than one car length between them and the car in front, irrespective of what speed they are driving. This is to ensure that other cars cannot cut in front of you and thus prevent you from achieving the primary objective of driving in Malaysia, and that is to arrive ahead of the car in front of you.If you can see the rear number plate of the car in front of you, then you are not driving close enough.

Q: What is the speed limit in Malaysia?
A: The concept of a speed limit is unknown in Malaysia.

Q: So what are the round signs on the highways with the numbers, 60, 80 and110?
A: This is the amount of the 'on-the-spot' fine (in ringgits - the local currency) that you have to pay to the police if you are stopped on that stretch of the highway. Note that for expatriates or locals driving Mercedes or BMWs, the on-the-spot fine is double the amount shown on the sign.

Q: Where do you pay the 'on-the-spot' fine?
A: As the name suggests, you pay it 'on-the-spot' to the policeman who has stopped you. You will be asked to place your driving licence on the policeman's notebook that he will hand to you through the window of your car. You will note that there is a spot on the cover of the notebook. Neatly fold the amount of your fine into four, place the fine on the spot, and then cover it with your driving licence so that it cannot be seen. Pass it carefully to the policeman. Then, with aDavid Copperfield movement of his hands, he will make your money disappear. It is not necessary to applaud.

Q: But isn't this a bribe?
A: Oh pleeease, go and wash your mouth out. What do you want? A traffic ticket? Yes, you can request one of those instead, but it will cost you twice the price, forms to fill out, cheques to write, envelopes to mail, and then three months later when you are advised that your fine was never received, more forms to fill out, a trip to the police station, a trip to the bank, a trip back to the police station, and maybe then you will wish you had paid 'on-the-spot'.

Q: But what if I haven't broken any road rules?
A: It is not common practice in Malaysia to stop motorists for breaking road rules (because nobody is really sure what they are). The most common reasons for being stopped are:(a) the policeman is hungry and would like you to buy him lunch;(b) the policeman has run out of petrol and needs some money to get back to the station;(c) you look like a generous person who would like to make a donation to the policewelfare fund; or(d) you are driving an expensive car which means you can afford to make a donation to the police welfare fund.

Q: Does my car require a roadworthy certificate before I can drive it in Malaysia?
A: No, roadworthy certificates are not required in Malaysia. However there are certain other statutory requirements that must be fulfilled before your car can be driven in Malaysia.Firstly, you must ensure that your windscreen is at least 50% obscured with English footballclub decals, golf club membership stickers or condo parking permits.Secondly, you must place a tissue box (preferably in a white lace cover) on the back shelf of your car under the rear window.Thirdly, you must hang as many CDs or plastic ornaments from your rear vision mirror as it will support. Finally, you must place a Garfield doll with suction caps on one of your windows. Your car will then be ready to drive on Malaysian roads.

Q: What does a single yellow line along the edge of a road mean?
A: This means parking is permitted.

Q: What does a double yellow line along the edge of a road mean?
A: This means double parking is permitted.

Q: What does a yellow box with a diagonal grid of yellow lines painted on the road at a junction mean?
A: Contrary to the understanding of some local drivers, this does not mean that diagonal parking is permitted. It indicates a junction that is grid-locked at peak hours.

Q: Can I use my mobile phone whilst driving in Malaysia?
A: No problem at all, but it should be noted that if you wish to use the rear-vision mirror to put on your lipstick (women only please) or trim your eyebrows at the same time as you are using a mobile phone in the other hand, you should ensure that you keep an elbow free to steer the car. Alternatively, you may place a toddler on your lap and have the child steer the car whilst you are carrying out these other essential driving tasks.

Q: Is it necessary to use indicator lights in Malaysia?
A: These blinking orange lights are commonly used by newly arrived expatriate drivers to indicate they are about to change lanes. This provides a useful signal to local drivers to close up any gaps to prevent the expatriate driver from changing lanes. Therefore it is recommended that expatriate drivers adopt the local practice of avoiding all use of indicator lights. However, it is sometimes useful to turn on your left hand indicator if you want to merge right, because this confuses other drivers enabling you to take advantage of an unprotected gap in the traffic.

Q: Why do some local drivers turn on their left hand indicator and then turn right, or turn on their right hand indicator and then turn left?
A: This is one of the unsolved mysteries of driving in Malaysia.

Q. What is the use of the hazard warning lights?
A. Contrary to all international protocol, this four way flashing light is = switched on when the Police are escorting VIPs on the road to warn lesser mortals to move out of the way and not hinder the flow of the motorcade.Taking a cue from the Police, motorists use this at the slightest excuse when it rains to tell other motorist to get out of the way as using their hazard light anoints them with powers that part the traffic, somewhat akin to Moses parting the Red Sea.

Opus Dei

I find Latin an astonishing language that means so much in so little. I would really would like to learn and find new meaning in the old text. Beautiful and an exceptional language.

A Mari Usque Ad Mare - From sea to sea (Motto of Canada)
A Posteriori - Reasoning from effects to causes
A Priori - Reasoning from causes to effects
Ad Astra - To the stars
Ad Eundem - Of admission to the same degree at a different university
Ad Hoc - For this purpose
Ad hominem - To the individual. Relating to the principles or preferences of a particular person, rather than to abstract truth. Often used to describe a personal attack on a person.
Ad Libitum - At one's pleasure, usually abbreviated ad lib
Ad Litem - For a lawsuit or action
Ad Nauseum - To a sickening extent
Ad Referendum - Subject to reference
Ad Rem - To the point
Ad Vitam - For life
Ad Vitam Aeternam - For all time
Ad Vitam Paramus - We are preparing for life (My high school's motto!)
Agnus Dei - Lamb of God
Anno Domine - In the year of our Lord. Usually abbreviated A.D.
Annuit Coeptis - He (God) has favoured our undertakings (part of the great seal of the United States, usually seen on the back of a U.S one dollar bill)
Annus Bisextus - Leap year
Ante Bellum - Before the war. Usually used to describe the United States before the U.S. Civil War (1861-65). Typically spelled antebellum in English.
Ante Meridiem - Before noon. Usually abbreviated A.M.
Armis Exposcere Pacem - They demanded peace by force of arms. An inscription seen on medals.
Ars Gratia Artis - Art for art's sake. The motto of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Audere Est Facere - To dare is to do. Motto of the British football team, Tottenham Hotspur ('Spurs)
Bona Fide - In good faith, sincerely
Carpe Diem - Enjoy the day; pluck the day when it is ripe. Seize the day.
Caveat Emptor - Let the buyer beware
Ceteris Paribus - All things being equal
Cogito Ergo Sum - I think, therefore I am (Rene Descartes)
Corpus Delicti - Literally the body of the crime. The substance or fundamental facts of crime.
De Mortius Nil Nisi Bonum - Of the dead say nothing but good.
Dei Gratia - By the grace of God. This appears on all British, Canadian, and other British Commonwealth coins and is usually abbreviated D.G. (see Fidei Defensor and Indiae Imperator)
Deo et Patriae (For God and Country)
Deus Ex Machina - Literally God from a machine. Describes a miraculous or fortuitous turn of events in a work of fiction.
Deus Vobiscum - God be with you.
Dies Irae - Day of wrath; Day of judgement
Dies natalis - Birthday
Discere Docendo - To learn through teaching
Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus - Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon. This is the motto of Harry Potter’s alma mater, Hogwart’s school of witchcraft and wizardry
Domine dirige nos (Lord, direct us)
Dum spiramus tuebimur - While we breathe, we shall defend. Motto of the U.S 133rd Field Artillery Regiment.
E Pluribus Unum - From many, one (Motto of United States of America)
Errare Humanum Est - To err is human
Et Alia - And others
Et Cetera - And the rest. Often abbreviated etc. or &c.
Ex Cathedra - From the chair, i.e. Speaking from a Bishop's seat or professional chair, speaking with authority. A Cathedra is the seat reserved for a Bishop in a cathedral.
Ex Gratia - Done or given as a favour and not under any compulsion
Ex Libris - From the Library (of).
Ex Officio - According to Office
Ex Post Facto - After the fact
Ex Tempore - Off the cuff, without preparation
Exampli Gratia - For the sake of example, for instance. Usually abbreviated e.g.
Exeunt Omnes - All go out. A common stage direction in plays
Facta Non Verba - Deeds not words
Fide Suorum Regnat - "He reigns by the faith of his people" Inscription on the 1939 Canadian silver dollar, minted to commemorate the 1939 Royal tour.
Fidelis ad Mortem (Faithful unto Death), NYPD motto
Fidelus Paradus" (Faithful & Prepared)
Fidei Defensor - Defender of the Faith. This is usually abreviated F.D. or Fid. Def. and appears on the obverse of British coins. (see Dei Gratia)
Flagrante Delicto - Literally while the crime is blazing. Caught red-handed, in the very act of a crime.
Floreat Regina - Regina, may it flourish. The motto of the City of Regina, Saskatchewan Canada.
Gloria In Exelsis Deo - Literally, Glory to God in the highest. Highest in this phrase means heaven, i.e. Glory to God in Heaven
Habeas Corpus - Literally that you have a body. A writ requiring that a detained individual be brought before a court to decide the legality of that individual's detention.
Habemus Papam - We have a father. The cheer raised by the waiting crowds when a pope is elected.
Homo nudus cum nuda iacebat - Naked they lay together, man and woman. Quoted in The Name of the Rose, First day, Sext.
Ibid. - In the same place (in a book). Abbreviation for ibidem.
Ibidem - See ibid.
Id Est - That is to say. Usually abbreviated i.e.
Iesus - Jesus. There is no 'J' in classic Latin.
Iesus Hominum Salvator- Usually abbreviated IHS this means Jesus is the saviour of all people.
Iesus Nazerenus Rex Iudaeorum - Usually abbreviated INRI. The title card placed on Christ's cross by Pontius Pilate (John 19:19), it means Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.
In Absentia - In their absence
In Actu - In practice
In Camera - In secret or private session; not in public
In Capite - In chief
In Extenso - At full length
In Extremis- In the last agonies
In Forma Pauperis - In the form of a poor person; in a humble or abject manner
In Infinitum - To infinity; without end
In Limine - On the threshold, at the very outset
In Loco - In the place of
In Loco Parentis - In the place of a parent
In Medias Res- Into the midst of affairs
In Memoriam - To the memory of
In Nubibus - In the clouds; not yet settled
In Partibus Infidelium - In parts inhabited by unbelievers
In Perpetuum - To all time
In Pontificalibus - In the proper vestments of a pope or cardinal
In Propria Persona - In his or her own person
In Situ - In its original place; in position
In Statu Quo - In the same state
In somno securitas (In sleep there is safety)
In Terrorem - As a warning; in order to terrify others
In Toto - As a whole, absolutely, Completely
In Transitu - In passing, on the way
In Utero - In the uterus
In Vacuo - In a vacuum or empty space
In Vino Veritas - Truth comes out under the influence of alcohol.
In Vitro - In a test tube (literally glass)
In Vivo - Within the living organism
Indiae Imperator - Emperor of India. Usually abbreviated Ind. Imp. Appeared on the obverse of British and British Empire coins before 1948.
Integer Vitae Scelerisque Purus - Blameless of life and free from crime
Inter Alia - Amongst other things
Inter Alios - Amongst other persons
Inter Caesa et Porrecta - There's many a slip twixt cup and lip
Inter Nos - Between ourselves
Inter Partes - Made between two parties
Inter Se - Between or among themselves
Inter Vivos - Between living persons
Ipse Dixit - Unproven assertion resting on the speaker's authority (literally He himself said)
Lapsus Linguae- A slip of the tongue
Lingua Franca- A common language
Lupus in Fabula- Speak of the devil
Lux Mea Christus- Christ is my light
Manus in Mano- Hand in hand
Manus Manum Lavat- Literally Hand washes Hand. Taken to mean One hand washes the other or scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
Margaritas ante Porcos- Pearls before swine
Mea Culpa- Through my own fault
Mea Maxima Culpa- Through my very great fault
Melitae Amor- Love of Malta
Membrum Virile- The virile member; penis.
Memento Mori- A reminder of death, such as a skull (literally remember that you have to die)
Memento Vivere- A reminder of life (literally remember that you have to live)
Missa Solemnis- Literally, Solemn Mass. The High Mass.
Mitto tibi navem prora puppique carentem- I send you a ship without a bow or a stern. This is a rebus puzzle by Cicero. A ship, navem, without it’s first and last letter spells ave, which means greetings in Latin.
Mollia Tempora Fandi- Times favourable for speaking
Multum in Parvo (Much in Little)
Mutatis Mutandis- With the necessary changes
Nihil Sub Sole Novum- Nothing new under the sun
Nolite te Bastardes Carborundorum- Don't let the bastards grind you down. Not true Latin, as the word Carborundorum is not true Latin, like copacetic.
Non Compos Mentis- Not of sound mind.
Non Sequitur- An inference or conclusion which doesn't follow from its premises (literally It Does Not Follow)
Non Timetis Messor- Don't Fear the Reaper
Nosce te ipsum- Know thyself
Novus Ordo Seclorum- A new order for the ages (appears on the U.S. one-dollar bill)
Nunc Dimittis- Literally Now you send forth. Abbreviation of Luke 2:29.
Nullius in verba (On the word of no one)
Omnia Mihi Lingua Graeca Sunt- It's all Greek to me.
Optimus Parentibus- To my excellent parents. A common dedication in a book.
Opus Dei - Work of God
Ora et labora - pray and work, Funk’s alma mater
Pater Noster- Our Father. The first words of the Lord's Prayer in Latin.
Per Accidens- By Accident
Per Annum- By the Year
Per Ardua Ad Astra- Through Difficulty To The Stars. Motto of the RCAF, RAF and RAAF.
Per Capita- By heads
Per Consequens- By Consequence
Per Contra- On the other side
Per Diem- By the day
Per Fas et Nefas- By right and wrong
Per Incurium- Through carelessness
Per Mensem- Every Month
Per Pares- By his peers
Per Procurationem- By Proxy or Deputy
Per Saltum- By a leap or all at once
Per Se- By or in itself
Per Stirpes - By stocks or families
Persona non Grata - Unacceptable Person
Post Coitem - After sexual intercourse
Post Mortem - After death
Post Partum - After childbirth
Post Scriptum - Written later. A postscript, usually abbreviated P.S.
Post Tenebras, Lux - After darkness, light
Praemonitus, Praemunitus- Forewarned is Forearmed
Prima Facie- At first sight; on the face of it.
Primus Inter Pares- First Among Equals
Pro Bono Publico- For the public good
Pro Forma - For form's sake
Pro Hac Vice- For this occasion only
Pro Rata- Proportionally
Pro Re Nata- For an occasion as it arises
Pro Tanto- So far
Pro Tempore- Temporarily
Pro Utilitate Hominum - ''For the Faith'' and ''In the Service of Humanity/Mankind' - ST John Ambulance motto
Quid Pro Quo- One thing for another; something for something
Quis Custodiet ipsos custodes- Who shall guard the guards?
Quo Vadis, Domine- Where are you going, Lord?
Quod Vide- Which See, usually abbreviated q.v.
Quod Erat Demonstrandum- Which was to be demonstrated. Usually abbreviated Q.E.D.
Quod Erat Faciendum- Which was to be done.
Quod Erat in Veniendum- Which was to be found.
Requiscat in Pace- May he rest in peace. Usually abbreviated R.I.P.
Romani Ite Domum- Romans go home!
Semper Fidelis- Always Faithful. Motto of the United States Marine Corps and H.M.S. Exeter
Senatus Populusque Romanus- For the senate and people of Rome. Often abbreviated SPQR. Seen as a tattoo on Russell Crowe's left arm in the movie, Gladiator.
Sic Semper Tyrannis- Thus ever to tyrants. The motto of the State of Virginia. John Wilkes Booth is supposed to have shouted this phrase as he jumped to stage of Ford's Theater after shooting Abraham Lincoln.
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi- Thus passes away the glory of the world.
Sine Die- Without a day being specified
Sine Qua Non- Indispensable
Sperate Miseri Caveat Felices- When miserable, hope; When happy beware
Sub Poena- Under penalty of …. The source of the English word subpoena which is a writ issued by a court requiring one's attendance at that court.
Sub Rosa- Secretly or in confidence. Literally means under the rose.
Tempus Fugit- Time flies
Trinitas in unitate (United in the Trinity)
Ultima Ratio- Final sanction
Ultra Vires- Beyond the powers or legal authority
Ut Prosint Omnibus Conjuncti (United for the common good)
Ut humiliter opinor - In my humble opinion
Ut Omnes Videant (So That All May See)
Veni, Vidi, Vici- I came, I saw, I conquered
Veritas et Virtus (Truth and Virtue)
Ventis Secundis- Literally with winds aft. With a favourable wind. The motto of H.M.S. Hood. These words were supposedly spoken by Admiral Sir Samuel Hood during the battle of Martinique.
Via Dolorosa- The way of sorrow. The route in Jerusalem followed by Jesus Christ to his crucifixion.
Vice Versa- The positions being reversed
Videlicet- That is to say; To wit; Namely
Vita mutatur, non tollitur- Life is changed, not taken away
Vivat Regina- Long live the queen
Vivat Rex- Long live the king
Viz. - Abbreviation of Videlicet
Ex Obscuris Lux (From Darkness, Light)

Are you a closet blogger?

You have no license to blog. This is akin to not having license to smoke. You are a disgrace to yourself. You use the time the company gainfully employed you to increase it's value but you choose to blog. And when you blog, you would not want to share your intimate stories with your friends. You despise yourself and all bloggers. You suck.

Alrighty, you got me there.

And I got Ahpek and JunHao with me too. You guys suck too!

And JunHao, you suck the most!