Bryan's Cafe

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86176086612770746302009-10-13T13:15:14.858-07:00Bryan's CafeBecause life is short.Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-19005269360203979562007-06-26T00:07:00.000-07:002007-06-26T00:30:20.983-07:00Moving

Bryan's Cafe is moving to a new host at Wordpress. New branding, haha!! Click here to go to my new site.

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-41364639425168024132007-06-25T03:53:00.000-07:002007-06-26T02:22:45.832-07:00Why aren't you promoted?

************************************This is my last post on Blogger as Bryan's Cafe has moved to a new host at Wordpress. New branding, haha!! Click here to go to my new site.************************************One of the fine blogs I like to read is Kathiroly Raj's Wise Life Advice. Maybe it has something to do with my past life I dunno but I can relate to the articles he writes. :-) His latest

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-55840408841872912902007-06-24T18:00:00.000-07:002007-06-24T18:31:48.333-07:005 golden rules for employees

I have a lot of respect for people who are in 9-5 jobs. They are indeed special people who abide by these employee values.1. Compliant. This means accepting that the boss is always right even though you're laughing your head off about your bumbling boss during lunch. By extension it also means doing things you'd rather not do. You know, little things like showing up to work on time and sticking

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-80859478715581329182007-06-22T02:04:00.000-07:002007-06-22T05:38:05.190-07:00Being Happy vs. Being Right, Which is more important to you?

You do know that these two aren't exactly synonymous don't you.Anyway, I was at the airport the other day sending off my sis to Sydney when I witnessed a tense argument between a couple. It seems they had missed their check-in time by 10 minutes and the guy was ticking off his gf/wife for taking her time to pack, causing them to leave their house late. The girl retorted that they were late

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-18470747319300459812007-06-21T22:47:00.000-07:002007-06-21T23:00:27.712-07:00Is high IQ necessary for success?

Not in my books. There are far too many MBAs and PhDs from Ivy league unis out there who flunk badly in the real world. I mean failed businesses, trashed friendships, divorces and shit like that.What I do know is that high IQ people tend to be unhappier than not-so-smart people. Whenever there's a problem, a not-so-smart guy sees one solution but a smart one will see five or six. The smart mind

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-14200371766413176452007-06-19T17:56:00.000-07:002007-06-19T18:04:07.447-07:00What type of friend are you?

Do you fall into any of these categories? Be honest now.1. The Promise Breaker. You make promises to go for mamak or a movie and 9 times out of 10 never show up.2. The Double Crosser. You have a habit of saying nasty things about your friend to other people until they stop talking to your friend. I think this one is for ladies only.3. The Self Absorbed. You can't stop talking about yourself. You

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-61681855757337977142007-06-17T01:37:00.000-07:002007-06-17T01:51:48.327-07:00Father's Day: Why so pathetic

That was my response when I when to PPS & Sarawho expecting to see bundles of Fathers Day blog dedications but only found a handful. So pathetic compared to the oodles of well-wishers on Mother's Day.So what does this mean? That most bloggers don't bother about Father's Day? I dunno but as someone who will be a father (hopefully) some day, it sort of got me thinking. Unlike in my other home (the

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-2147914845669656082007-06-15T08:38:00.000-07:002007-06-15T18:57:48.502-07:00Browser Review: Safari 3 for Windows

This is the 5th day I've used Safari 3 on my Windows XP machine. To cut to the chase here's my review:Things I like1. Sleek gunmetal grey interface2. Fast. Media-rich pages load noticeably faster than with Firefox and IE. No kidding.3. The standard fonts have better contrast than FF and IE and are easier to read, especially if you're into text-heavy stuff like blogs.4. The URL window at the top

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-40167390969797513962007-06-14T18:01:00.000-07:002007-06-14T18:17:57.086-07:00Body or personality is more important: My take

Thanks to the few who graciously responded to my questionnaire on the net and my friends on terra firma, it seems that most girls I asked (more than 60%) seem to prefer guys who are socialites with normal body type. Meaning type a2 according my questionnaire.That means I lost my bet with my buddy Ken: one dinner on the finding that most girls prefer type d3, i.e. an opinionated SOB, big on

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-56868134598177606622007-06-12T05:16:00.000-07:002007-06-12T05:20:32.225-07:00Body or personality, which is more important?

This post is targetted more to girls but guys are welcome to chip in too.Question 1. Which type of character do you find most attractive in a person.a. Social type, nice guy, friendly to everyoneb. Strong silent typec. Flamboyant type, wants to be seen and appreciatedd. Opinionated SOB, big on attitude, swears a lote. Non-conformist, ponytailed, bad dresserf. Natural born leader, a talkerQuestion

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-6413451592303140262007-06-10T20:10:00.000-07:002007-06-10T20:13:05.802-07:00A joker a day

This week starts of with a rant. But that's what I've been doing in the last couple of posts haven't I. Anyway who cares.My jokers for the week (one for each day):1. People who speak extra loudly in a closed public place like a restaurant not caring if the whole world hears them.2. People who arrogantly talk down to others thinking they have THE answer to riches, not realizing the person they're

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-28661291577892603872007-06-09T18:09:00.000-07:002007-06-09T18:17:07.223-07:00Should you acknowledge smses

I have a habit of acknowledging every sms I get by sending back an answer even if its a simple "Ok" or "Yes". My friends, well most of them do the same. None of us like to talk to a brick wall.I know someone who doesn't. His reasons are always, "I was driving". "I'm too busy". "I forgot". "Hah? Must reply meh?".So a few times after sending this friend of mine smses like "Meet you at 7pm in

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-20933578687325707102007-06-08T06:14:00.000-07:002007-06-08T06:15:43.897-07:00Where have all the women gone?

Go to any mamak stall or 24-hour nasi kandar shop and you will notice one thing. There are no she-mamaks. Not one. Okay there might be one or two ladies (non-mamak) helping out but from what I can see, the mamak shop business is monopolized exclusively by men.Anybody know why?Still on this topic. Some mamak shops serve more than roti, tandoori and mee goreng. Some are into western food, thai food

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-58577451296995088712007-06-06T08:31:00.000-07:002007-06-06T20:03:16.207-07:00The last 24 hours

So much has happened in the last 24 hours. Accidents, emergency rooms, leveraged buyouts, migration planning. How I wish the world is this simple.

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-48098929611232411122007-06-04T20:35:00.000-07:002007-06-04T20:40:33.302-07:00How many Malaysians does it take...

...to withdraw money from the ATM?Three according to this picture. One to insert the card, one to key in the PIN, and one to say "Hey what the ^%$! you guys aren't doing it right."It would've been funnny if there wasn't 5 people in line waiting and fidgeting as these three tried to crack the DaVinci code of ATMs. But honestly why is it that in this day and age, its so common to see people still

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-7732259225919685862007-06-03T22:59:00.000-07:002007-06-03T23:04:39.912-07:00Guys emo? Nevar!

To balance out the last post I wrote, I must be fair and say that guys are as emo and irrational as girls too. Yes, we are all happy irrational people.Girl: Why do you love me?Guy: I dunno. I just think you’re nice.Girl: But surely there must be a reason right? Is it my looks, my charm?Guy: (Getting restless) I said I like means I like lah. What time is it?Girl sighs happily. They ride off into

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-89235648636647896892007-06-02T21:21:00.000-07:002007-06-02T21:33:11.168-07:00Logic versus emotion

Sometimes I scratch my head when guys and girls argue. Girl: Why didn't you call me last night?Guy: My handphone battery went dead and I couldn't get home till midnight.Girl: But I waited till 1am!Guy: I was too tired darling. I'm sorry if I kept you waiting.Girl: (sob sob, sniff sniff) You don't love me any more.Guy: Of course I do. I told you I was just too tired and I didn't want to wake you

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-44722616337607345682007-05-29T19:11:00.000-07:002007-05-29T19:18:38.775-07:00Nerds are conquering Formula One

The current formula one season is a non-starter for me. I've been a fan of Mclaren the underdog for years and things have turned around for them. They're now the dominant force.So why do I say its a non-starter? It has something to do with the word underdog. I've always been a supporter of strong underdogs. Teams that have the machinery, guts, talent and attitude but are somehow beaten to the

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-66191535138052217682007-05-28T09:13:00.000-07:002007-05-28T23:53:47.423-07:00Body art. Do you?

Business is booming in New York City. Not tattoo or body piercing shops but the tattoo removal business. That's according to CNN.Apparently many wall street executives and young mothers who once clamored to have tattoos done are now clamoring to get them off, permanently. Enter the laser tattoo removal peeps.We asians are smarter. We've got tatts that wear off after 2 weeks. But I'm not sure

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-16554229689772894392007-05-27T07:24:00.000-07:002007-05-27T07:44:56.190-07:00Celcom football ads

A couple of tv ads by Celcom lingers in my mind although not for the reasons the ad maker would have intended.The first one is the weeping woman who sobs away as she watches a soccer match on telly. I dunno if she's crying because she lost a huge bet or her boyfriend left her but she's clearly distressed.The second one, probably of the same series, is about a man who laughs uncontrollably to the

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-17364985029676785482007-05-24T22:59:00.000-07:002007-05-24T23:17:20.755-07:00Of gays and lesbians

Gallivanter asked an interesting question in his blog: Why is it both men and women accept lesbians as part of society, but not gays. Here's the answer I posted:I'll answer the 2nd part first. Actually I found that many of my male friends have no problem with gays but due to peer pressure, they have to act as if its not ok. Its an image thing. When you're trying to be seen as an alpha male, you

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-44898890813696191102007-05-24T01:48:00.000-07:002007-05-24T19:47:49.552-07:00We can fart

You've heard this one I'm sure.A shopowner woke up one day to discover that a new business had moved in next door. At the front of the shop was a big bold sign that said "Wee Kean Fatt." Not to be outdone, he called up his signage supplier who promptly came and hoisted up the sign "Soh Kean Wee."Ok, I stumbled on a shop that sounded like the first part of the joke. Well sort of.Anybody know a

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-50274624156489260852007-05-22T20:20:00.000-07:002007-05-23T16:55:12.870-07:00Male talents

A bit of self criticism for today. I find its ironic when men associate certain jobs with the 'weaker' sex when it is them who are at the top of the category. Examples:Culinary artsFashion designerInterior designerBotanistFine artsTailorHair stylistMasseuseModeling (some men are more beautiful than women :D)Aren't all these dominated by men?But I must be fair and say that men also top other

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-31045369278839168012007-05-22T00:21:00.000-07:002007-05-22T19:17:45.516-07:00Getting your way by saying No

Some people develop a curious reflex action of starting every sentence with "No lah!!" even though there's nothing to disagree with. Example: A: Yay!! Its Friday, thank god.B: Nahh lah! Friday oso u want to jump up and down.I've been wondering about the benefits of this style of vehement disagreement to nothing in particular and this is what I want to analyze today, because I think there's more

Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590361566438911373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8617608661277074630.post-86296613380330388282007-05-21T07:36:00.000-07:002007-05-21T07:50:35.431-07:00Some random thoughts

At the midnight tai pai thong (big row of hawkers) the other night, a friend - one of the very few who knows I blog - asked me why do I continue blogging when hardly anyone bothers to leave comments. He also noticed that I have no ads. No adsense. No nuffnang. No paid reviews. So why waste my time?This is probably a good place for me to say why I blog. I blog because I want to keep a diary. The

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