A Little Wisdom Goes A Long Way.

Well, it's true. The following excerpt (or should I say, ENTRY) was written by Markus on the 22nd of May 2008, a day after Manchester United wrested the European Cup from Chelsea's bumbling fingers. So fitting was this entry, I decided to give it a re-post. Glad we at very least supported the same club.

THE SUM OF THINGS by Markus Ng

“God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed,

courage to change the things that should be changed,

and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.”

Reinhold Niebuhr

The journey of life here on earth is indeed the sum of every single decision we make; to go, to fight, to befriend, to love, to surrender. And yet, it’s so much more. Right now, I choose to surrender. Tomorrow, I fight.

It's not over yet, so I'm gonna keep moving forward. Some things I can change.

Some things, you simply can't.

Well done ManU! To all my Chelsea friends out there, I think you need more wisdom. ;)

End quote.

Your philosophies, words of wisdom and sarcasm will be sorely missed. Go rest now.

Is It Valentine's Yet?

'Cause frankly speaking, I can't wait. :)

1 day, 7 hours and 46 minutes to go... Is that right, 46 minutes.. :S

My Man Markus.

The day's entry comes in the form of a tribute to a friend who went before his time. It also comes a day late, which I am regrettably sorry for, as I am still at a loss for words. I could have never guessed that you'd be laid to rest before any of us, as we were the ones with the many vices. From high-school, I knew you to be a mild-mannered, reverent, inspirational and talented individual. My man, Markus.

We'll always wonder why you had to say goodbye so soon. You were someone we needed here still: to guide, to reform, to look up to and follow suit.

"But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - JRR Tolkien

And you did a whole lotta good with your time, mate. And for that, you've been bountifully rewarded. Pray we're shown the way just like you were, and um.. maybe put in a good word or two for me with The Gaffer? The whole CF epic would do nicely, thanks. :)

It saddens me so to know we'll have to put off our next futsal session for the meantime, but I'll bet the grass, or should I say turf, is way greener on the other side. It was truly an honor having met you, Markus. Godspeed.

Markus Ng - Strife

Fwoosh~

Okay, I realize my last post was about 4 months ago, but that doesn't mean that I update per annum. There's been a rush of To Do's at work, but mostly it's just due to being lazy. Nothing much has happened within that time frame anyway: poker home games, weekend futsal, EPL, WSOP final table in which Peter Eastgate won 9 million smackeroos, EPL, intern Elton Jane coming and going, more poker home games and EPL, year-end PD trip plus DUSOP main event in which Small B won but was eventually owed his winnings, Elton Jane's grand theft auto experience, the opening of Big B's 2nd Capri outlet in Uptown, Obama's inauguration as the 44th President of the United States hand-in-hand with the change of power of DUSOP's president, more EPL concurrent with the event of Manchester United taking over Liverpool at the top of the league standings (hammering Chelsea in the process), CNY hometown visit, the purchase of new shoes, memorable poker bad beats, more late EPL match-ups and of course, poker. NOT FORGETTING the occasional dinner, 'quality time', and shopping sprees with Jo, to be added in between. :)

Okay, so there were many things you've missed. SORRAY.

But in all honesty though, it's much less of a hassle if I update this way.