Have You Aware?

Right now, mobile phones is a part of our life. Ask anyone if they can leave their phone at home for 1 hour. Many will say their can't. Because mobile phone is not just for a call or texting. It done more than that, and I know somebody who treating their phone better than treat their friend O.o....

But how many of us is aware about mobile phone etiquette?

Yes, even they got an etiquette to be follow. And I am aware of it.... so this is is what I found when I type mobile phone etiquette on Google.

1. Safety - Pay attention to the road.
We have growing evidence that cell phones may distract drivers and cause risks for themselves and other drivers. According to a report from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) - "Cell Phones and Highway Safety: 2000 State Legislative Update" http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ESNR/2000cell.htm - "Wireless telecommunication technologies are rapidly becoming a significant concern in regard to highway safety." This report lists many states considering rules and regulations to restrict mobile phone use.
The cell savvy user never uses a mobile phone while driving unless it is "hands free." Not only are both hands free to shift and steer, there seems to be a very significant difference in the degree of attention deficit when using an ear phone. The ear phone makes it much easier to focus on driving.
The cell savvy user is also careful to limit conversations in cars to traffic areas and conditions requiring low amounts of decision-making. In high volume, tricky driving situations, the cell savvy user either turns the phone off or lets it ring.
The cell savvy user pulls over to the side to speak if the conversation is important.
The cell phone bore pays no attention to traffic conditions, drives with phone in hand and may put surrounding cars and drivers at risk. Too focussed on phoning, the cell phone bore often misses what is happening on the road nearby and makes driving moves and decisions at an impaired level. Busy chatting, the cell phone bore may run a stop sign and broadside a car. http://www.geocities.com/morganleepena/ CWD (Chatting While Driving) may cause fatalities.
As the Car Talk brothers warn, "Drive Now - Talk Later."http://cartalk.cars.com/About/Drive-Now/

2. Volume - Speak softly.The cell savvy user is careful to speak in hushed tones, knowing that a mobile phone has a sensitive microphone capable of picking up a soft voice.
The cell savvy user also sets the ring tone at a low level with a tune that is soft, gentle and not annoying.
The more crowded the situation, the quieter and softer the volume of voice and ring.
The cell savvy user moves to vibrate in any situation like a church, a workshop or a meeting where a ringing sound would prove disturbing to other people.
The cell savvy user tries to gain as little phone attention as possible. The goal is to communicate effectively without anybody else noticing or caring.
The cell phone bore speaks loudly and employs loud, obnoxious ring tones at all the wrong times and in all the wrong places. The cell phone bore calls attention to herself or himself.
Some people seem incapable of speaking on their cell phone in a normal tone of voice. Perhaps they are subconsciously worried that the party on the other end cannot hear them very well, so they double and triple their volume. Sometimes it seems as if they are shouting.
Watch the reactions of people near the cell phone bore when the voice or the ringer are too loud. The cell phone bore is not a popular person.

3. Proximity - Keep your distance.Each person is surrounded by a personal space. This space provides feelings of safety and calm, especially in crowded places.
When strangers come into our personal space, it can make us feel uncomfortable.
The smart cell phone user respects the personal space of other people and tries to speak in places 10-20 feet or more away from the closest person.
If there is no private, separate space available, the smart cell phone user waits to speak on the phone until a good space is available.
Sensitivity to other peoples' needs and comforts is a sign of good character.
Crowded rooms, lines and tight hallways are not good places to carry on phone conversations.
Next time you find yourself in a crowded space, watch the reactions of non mobile phone users to those who speak loudly into their phones while standing next to them.
The cell phone bore ignores the private personal space of others and seems oblivious to the discomfort caused by such behavior. Unconscious, unconcerned and unaware, the cell phone bore acts as if no one else matters.

4. Content - Keep business private.Many personal and business conversations contain information that should remain confidential or private. Before using a mobile phone in a public location to discuss private business or issues, the cell savvy user makes sure that there will be enough distance to keep the content private. Some stories, some issues and some conflicts should be saved for times and locations that will allow for confidentiality.
The cell phone bore does not think strategically about content and handles a full range of issues and topics in a wide variety of settings without paying much attention to the surrounding audience. This lack of discrimination can have dangerous consequences as business deals, relationships and future plans may all be endangered by leaks and loose tongues.

5. Tone - Keep a civil and pleasant tone.The cell savvy user knows that others might overhear a conversation, so they are careful to maintain a public voice that will not disturb others. At the same time, the cell savvy user knows that certain types of conversations may require or inspire some tough talk or emotional tones. They reserve these conversations for more private settings. They do not fire employees, chastise employees, argue with a boss or fight with a spouse or teenager on their mobile phones in public settings.
The cell phone bore will sometimes air dirty laundry in public and share emotionally intense conversations with nearby strangers. The cell phone bore will speak in loud and angry tones that often cause other people to move away if they can.

6. Location - Pick your spot.Some locations are better for conversations than others. They offer more privacy and less noise. By keeping the mobile phone turned off much of the time, the smart cell phone user is able to handle incoming calls under good conditions rather than struggling against interference of various kinds such as flight announcements in the hallways of an airport.
The cell savvy user learns which spots will offer the best signal and the best conditions. Rather than hold an important business discussion or negotiation under poor conditions, the cell savvy user waits for good conditions in order to make the best impression and provide a professional communication experience.
The cell phone bore is an anywhere, anytime phoner, taking and making calls in public rest rooms, during church services and riding along in the rental shuttle while squeezed alongside of others. The cell phone bore sacrifices effectiveness and professionalism for convenience and immediacy.

7. Timing - No cell phone before it's time.The cell savvy user thinks about when to turn the phone on or off. There are many situations where it would be rude if a phone rang, interrupting the transaction at hand.
Stepping up to a service counter, entering a restaurant or joining a meeting, the cell savvy user turn off the phone and relies upon voice mail to take incoming calls.
There may be sometimes when a particular incoming call or message requires an exception, but the vast majority of callers do not require immediate access.
The cell phone bore leaves the phone on all the time in all places regardless of the situation. The cell phone bore answers the phone no matter what else is happening and expects others to sit and wait while they chat with the caller.

8. Multi-Tasking - One thing at a time.Some folks are better at juggling many tasks at the same time than others, but there are some things in life that deserve your full attention. The busy person multi-tasking at a desk can be a wonderful model of efficiency, handling, phone, keyboard, coffee cup and remote control all at the same time, but at other times, multi-tasking can be hazardous, rude and inefficient.
The cell savvy user reserves multi-tasking for situations and times when it is safe, convenient and appropriate. Approaching a counter to work through a problem with an airline ticket, the cell savvy user turns off the phone or its ringer to protect the coming transaction from interruption. One thing at a time. Focus. Efficiency. Manners.
The cell savvy user often stops other activities such as typing when a call comes through in order to give the caller, full attention. Free of distraction, the cell savvy user makes the most of the call.
The cell phone bore often juggles multiple tasks at the wrong times in the wrong places and often drops a ball or makes someone else angry.
Stepping to the counter to work out a problem with a ticket, the cell phone bore takes an incoming call right in the middle of the transaction and holds up the employee as well as all the other customers lined up waiting for service. Oblivious to the inconvenience and inefficiency caused, the cell phone bore allows a mobile phone to interfere with the performance of the employee and the needs of the other customers. The cell phone bore puts personal wishes ahead of civility.
-taken from www.phoneybusiness.com-

And as I typing this, I still learning bit by bit of this etiquettes. Since I first get my cell phones, I think it nearly 3 years (blame my short-time, long-time memory loss) I never knew that there is a formal way to use it. Till one day I'm have a chat on my phone somebody tap my shoulder and say to me that I'm talking too loud. By that time, I realized that there was a manner of using a mobile phones! And this is totally important to us ladies... (don't want to look obnoxious, you see) and the one who is work in professional field (we don't want to look like a mess right?).

So I guess it done for today. Please advance those etiquette if you want to. Because sharing is great!

EarCandy#15

I guess this week I will put two earcandy in a week. A few days ago is a crazy hectic days, which is completely turn my life kind of upside down. But I guess this week, I'm just going to be back in my slow track...

So let see my suppose to be selection last week...


Fall Out Boy-Beat It

Last week, all around the world is in shock when the King Of Pop, Micheal Jackson passed away so sudden. And world is mourning and griefing over his loss. I feel a little bit grief too, as I am born in 80's and spending most of my early childhood listening to his songs. And yes, I have a vast collection of his songs but mostly it was in cassette(I still using a cassette player, so nostalgic I am) And as busy bugs coming over me, I'm so glad that I have this song in my computer, even if it is a cover by one of my favourite band. Fall Out Boy. So let the show go on. There might be no more another Micheal Jackson, but other than mourn we should just celebrate the great music that he bring to us.

Am I right?

So Sudden So Sad...

Waking up at the morning just to finding out that King of Pop, Micheal Jackson passed away.Everyone and everywhere in this world felt so shock by it. Because it was so sudden and yes, he is still young. He is just 50 years old. He will be remembered for his music that unite all around the world.

Rest In Piece... MJ...

That's all for now. Will be back later with earcandy...

A Quick Fix...

Again, I know today is not a YouTube Pick day. But just want to put this out. My sister is going to kill me if I don't (nah! I'm just kidding). But I already make a promise to her that I will update her Youtube video once she upload it. So here we go...



That is the video, my cat cleaning my other cat. Just like a truly sister does. and then cleaning herself. Even they are really different ( they are the stray cats) but still can love each other that much. If only, human can love each other like that. Oh, don't get a wrong idea. Not asking you to lick (now this word is taste bitter) but loving people no matter how different they are. Are you getting my point?

Me Blabbering...at midnight! So Blue...

I know that I'm supposed to be in bed, sleeping like a baby. But I already done it 5 hours ago, and now my eyes are open wide. And sleep will be the second thing after I blabbering in this blog.

Did you ever have a crush over someone but you never get them even if you try so hard to tell them?

I guess that everybody have this things in their life. Maybe once, maybe twice or thrice. So if you did not get them, what would you do? Try again until their realize that you are exist or just letting them go and goes on your life like you never know them before?

I happen to get this 'crush' feeling a long time ago while at the college taking IT courses. This is the real crush to a guy. I fall real hard, which is I did not know either he is look so charming or maybe it was his playful manners that caught me. But it just happen, maybe being drove by lust.

I was so shy to talk to him, I mean I can talk to every other guy except him. And I always try to give my best smile and always best at my best so he will realized me. And also try to giving more 'woman' version of me (not working) at least in front of him. But I guess it was not enough as I am not so witty and most of my time is spend with silencing myself.

Then I notice that one of my friend is so close with him. There is a rumor that they are dating but so naive I am, I just brush off that 'fact' and then sharing the content of my heart with her that is including that I got a crush on him. I can see the surprise looks but still I did not notice it.

And not more than a week after spill-out-my-heart moment. It was an official that the two of them is the item. It really crash my heart, as I put all my trust over her ( back in the days, I am so trusty with nearly everyone). And I guess my secret is out too, because there is some other friends that asking if I'm ok when I knew about the news. I feel hurt and angry. Hurt because she did not telling me that she is going out with him and angry for her potty mouth telling everybody my secret. I feel like an idiot, especially when he smile at me. Because I know that he knew I got a crush on him.

Still i tell everyone that I'm so O.K, and try to keep away from this lovely couple. But maybe just wanted to add salt on a wound, she keep updating me every detail of their relationship and yes it is really annoying me. Who really wants to hear everthing like that, I guess maybe gossiper love it.

But their relationship just taking a few months as we are taking our own way after we finishing the courses. Last time I see him is like 5,6 years ago. He is still studying and as I seeing him that day, still being surrounded by girls. We just passing each other, but by the time our eyes meet. We just giving each other a smile. Did I put a hope after that? No Im not. I'm so over him, maybe there is a little bit a thought of him especially when I seeing our picture in my old album. Just wondering where he is and what is he doing, not more than that. Just go on with my life...

I think that is all my blabbering... midnight blabbering. Can't believe I tell you this. But I guess, with just a little follower... nobody will mind about this.

Good night... (Gah! my recent download is so slow! Have to wait till it done!)

P/s: this guy is nothing to do with the one that I mention in previous random question post. It was a different guy. When will I stop 'crushing' and being real? I DON'T KNOW.

YouTube Pick...

Ok. First, I'm a fan of Stephen King. But not too hardcore as I am not reading and watching all of his work. But consider me as a fan because I'm trying so hard to find any of his work either to read or watch.

And this is the amazing webisode of Stephen King's work.N. The original series by him. Being accompany with amazing draw by Marvel Comic artist, this series is so addictive. You did not want to leave it until you finished all of 25 episodes,

Watch it if you want to know what exactly the story of it. Enjoy the great drawing.And your Sunday too.

EarCandy#14

I love this song...perfect soundtrack of summer love.


Boys Like Girls-Thunder.

Ok, unlike last few weeks, today I'm digging my music library. And Boys Like Girl is crossing my mind when thinking about summer love. I'm not sure why am I thinking about summer love... maybe I just have an overdose of reading a good romantic novel, due to my sister buying another work by Cecelia Ahern(the rainbow's end) She is become one of my favorite author now.So in mood huh?.

Enjoy it, fall in love with it. And happy weekend... :)

When Boredom Strucks

She Is A Queen.

Old Man: What a disgusting smile (look away from a queen).
Young Man: You hate her?
Old Man: Yes, I hate her.
Young Man: Why did you hate her?
Old Man: She pretended to be a queen.
Young Man: She was the queen.
Old Man: What? Oh my please kick me to hell.
Young Man: What exactly yoou mean by that?
Old Man: I just kick her butt.
Young Man: Then the king will cut yours.
Old Man: Better run now.
Young Man:No you can't
Old Man: Better run together.
Young Man: No we can't.
Old Man: Why?
Young Man: Because I am a king.
Old Man: Oh no!!!

The old man died a few minutes later causing by heart attack.

-I wrote this a long time ago. This is just a little skit that I wrote on my exam paper. and my first attempt to write a comedy. Maybe it is good or maybe this is the worst ever. But by that time, still so young and everything that pop out from the brain is seem too good to write or do. Hmm... :) -

Random Questions... emm, not actually.

My sister's friend sending this to her. Because she know how we really love to answer this kind of question for the sake of having fun. But I think this question that I'm going to answer is kind of hideous question. Some people who read it might taking it seriously or some might not.

That happen to the one who answer it. Either you mean it of what you type or not.
What about me? I think, that I mean it. I mostly take seriously over a a things like this... sometimes :p

So better go to the question:-

A TYPE OF GUY I WANNA DATE WITH ;) (that's the name of the questions)

1.What kinds of boy do u like?
+like someone that i like

2. Confident or shy?
+confident but got a trouble with stutter... (aww...)

3. Cute or Cool?
+cute

4. Chinito or big eyes?
+emm... big eyes....chinito is A OK too.

5. Friendly or picky?
+friendly

6. Fashionable or casual?
+half fashionabe, half casual

7 Interesting or funny?
+funny and interesting, could not left both.

8. Mysterious or out-in-the-open?
+out-in-the-open

9.Intelligent or witty?
+witty

10.Conversationalist­ or more than words?
+write me a song, OK, conversationalist. But not the one who is talking crap.

11.Rich or middle class?
+middle class is fine

12.Romantic or buddy type?
+half buddy, half romantic

13.Intellectual or sporty?
+intellectual with a known to play sport

14.Cuddly or has to be a good kisser?
+ cuddly

15.nice teeth or nice eyes?
+nice eyes

16.Understanding or patient?
+understanding

17.Musician or athlete?
+musician who used to be athlete....

18.Smoker or non-smoker?
+non-smoker

19.Drinker or non-drinker?
+non-drinker

20.Traditional or go-with-the-flow?
+traditional....

21.Adventure seeker or laid back?
+laid back but with a sense of adventure seeking. Loveto take challenge.

22.Long or short hair?
+not too short, not too long.

23. 170cm?>
+180cm++?

24.Wear glasses or contact lens?
+glasses

25.Good listener or good teller?
+good listener... and good singer (hint,hint)

26. Is there a guy like your type?
+of course... there is someone... being lock inside my heart :p

I Need A Help...

I know today is not YouTube Pick day... but I just could not wait till sunday. I really need to know if I can get this movie anywhere either in link or vcd/dvd. Because I really want to watch it, this is the most hilarious trailer that I seen. And for the record, I already search for it for five(?) days and there is none any of record/cd store selling it.I really want to watch it... And burst myself with crazy laughter!!

For the account, this is a Thai movies and actually I confused for the title...
is it Little White Ghost or See How They Run... :(

YouTube Pick...

I'm so crazy about Sick Of Sarah until I did nothing much in front of the computer other than trying to find the other song of them. Or watching their video in YouTube. So for my YouTbe Pick today, I choose the other song of them... Daisies



I think that I'm digging to their music is their did not sound so hard hitting. the more I heard about their song, I can hear the influence of raggae is there. Not going to deny that I have a love over raggae music too. And it is really different because there are not so many bands especially all girls one bringing this kind of sound. O.k there are the other bands out there but this is the first time I heard that sound blended well. That just my opinion...

Enjoy the weekend...:)

EarCandy#13

Sick Of Sarah-Not listening.

One thing that I love to do when I checkng out music portal or watching a video in Youtube. Clicking randomly at the name of the song/video. Which is always resulting this, findng out a good music(good video too). And that is how I discover Sick Of Sarah.

I love their sounds. So energetic and did not sound like too girly band. Which is maybe this is the first all girl bands that I really love to hear more... Even for the first time when hearing this song, the singer is mistaken of haylie from paramore.

Anyway that's all. Enjoy the music, and weekend too. :)

EarCandy#12

I just discover this song accidentally few days ago...


Gone for good- The shin


I love the guitar tunes(ok, i lost words) that played in this song. It sound so soothing and calm. And this song have a very wonderful lyrics (even this song dedicate from boy to a girl). I'm still searching for the other songs by this bands... It's cool to discover a great music. Right?

Enjoy the music... :)

I Feel Dread...Really...

This is just a little blabbering of mine...

Well, sometimes I just want to be at somewhere, the place that nobody recognised me and start again a life there. As I feel tired to my current life that is for me bring too much boredom and no challenge.

Wishing that I could tour all around the world, so I can meet people and learning something new at the place that I go. I guess that I need challenge. I need it so much that right now I feel dread about my life.

Feeling sorry to the people that I might making them angry or upset. I done it not because of my selfishness. It just all I want is to make my own decision. And hoping that I will never being told by anyone how to do or how to be....It's just that.

I guess that I must stop right now. It is not always I let out some 'hearts' here. But this is how I feel right now. Maybe a little relieved but still, cannot lift a big lump of sadness in my heart. Just hoping tomorrow would be better.

We Can't Deny It, Even We Want To...

This piece of article grab my attention last week...Taken from http://shine.yahoo.com/

-Although we like to think that the people in our lives are well-adjusted, happy, healthy minded individuals, we sometimes realize that it just isn't so. Personally, I've had moments where I'll be skipping through my day, happy as can be, thinking life is grand and BAM, I'll be blindsided by someone who manages to knock the happy wind out of my sails. Sometimes it is easy to write it off and other times, not so much.

Maybe you are a positive person, but when you are around a certain individual, you feel negative. Or, maybe you have an idealistic view of the world and when you are with certain people, you are made to feel silly, unrealistic or delusional. Or, maybe you pride yourself in being completely independent and in control of your life, but when you are around a certain family member, you regress into a state of childhood.

Some of these situations, and yes, these people, can have a tremendously negative impact on our lives. And, although we are all human and have our 'issues,' some 'issues' are quite frankly, toxic. They are toxic to our happiness. They are toxic to our mental outlook. They are toxic to our self-esteem. And they are toxic to our lives. They can suck the life out of us and even shorten our lifespan.

Here are the worst of the toxic personalities out there and how to spot them:

1. Manipulative Mary: These individuals are experts at manipulation tactics. Is a matter of fact, you may not even realize you have been manipulated until it is too late. These individuals figure out what your 'buttons' are, and push them to get what they want.

Why they are toxic: These people have a way of eating away at your belief system and self-esteem. They find ways to make you do things that you don't necessarily want to do and before you know it, you lose your sense of identity, your personal priorities and your ability to see the reality of the situation. The world all of a sudden becomes centered around their needs and their priorities.

2. Narcissistic Nancy: These people have an extreme sense of self-importance and believe that the world revolves around them. They are often not as sly as the Manipulative Marys of the world, but instead, tend to be a bit overt about getting their needs met. You often want to say to them "It isn't always about you."

Why they are toxic: They are solely focused on their needs, leaving your needs in the dust. You are left disappointed and unfulfilled. Further, they zap your energy by getting you to focus so much on them, that you have nothing left for yourself.

3. Debbie Downers: These people can't appreciate the positive in life. If you tell them that it is a beautiful day, they will tell you about the impending dreary forecast. If you tell them you aced a mid-term, they'll tell you about how difficult the final is going to be.

Why they are toxic: They take the joy out of everything. Your rosy outlook on life continues to get squashed with negativity. Before you know it, their negativity consumes you and you start looking at things with gray colored glasses yourself.

4. Judgmental Jims: When you see things as cute and quirky, they see things as strange and unattractive. If you find people's unique perspectives refreshing, they find them 'wrong'. If you like someone's eclectic taste, they find it 'disturbing' or 'bad'.

Why they are toxic: Judgmental people are much like Debbie Downers. In a world where freedom rings, judgment is sooo over. If the world was a homogeneous place, life would be pretty boring. Spending a lot of time with these types can inadvertently convert you into a judgmental person as well.

5. Dream Killing Keiths: Every time you have an idea, these people tell you why you can't do it. As you achieve, they try to pull you down. As you dream, they are the first to tell you it is impossible.

Why they are toxic:These people are stuck in what is instead of what could be. Further, these individuals eat away at your self-esteem and your belief in yourself. Progress and change can only occur from doing new things and innovating, dreaming the impossible and reaching for the stars.

6. Insincere Illissas: You never quite feel that these people are being sincere. You tell a funny story, they give you a polite laugh. You feel depressed and sad and they give you a 'there, there' type response. You tell them you are excited about something and you get a very ho-hum response.

Why they are toxic: People who aren't sincere or genuine build relationships on superficial criteria. This breeds shallow, meaningless relationships. When you are really in need of a friend, they won't be there. When you really need constructive criticism, they would rather tell you that you are great the way you are. When you need support, they would rather see you fail or make a fool of yourself.

7. Disrespectful Dannys: These people will say or do things at the most inappropriate times and in the most inappropriate ways. In essence, they are more subtle, grown up bullies. Maybe this person is a friend who you confided in and uses your secret against you. Maybe it is a family member who puts their busy-body nose into your affairs when it is none of their business. Or maybe, it is a colleague who says demeaning things to you.

Why they are toxic: These people have no sense of boundaries and don't respect your feelings or, for that matter, your privacy. These people will cause you to feel frustrated and disrespected.

8. Never Enough Nellies: You can never give enough to these people to make them happy. They take you for granted and have unrealistic expectations of you. They find ways to continually fault you and never take responsibility for anything themselves.

Why they are toxic: You will spend so much time trying to please them, that you will end up losing yourself in the process. They will require all of your time and energy, leaving you worn out and your own needs sacrificed.

All of these personalities have several things in common. 1) the more these people get away with their behavior, the more they will continue. 2) Unfortunately, most of these people don't see that what they do is wrong and as a result, talking to them about it will fall on deaf ears, leaving you wondering if you are the crazy one. 3) Most of these people get worse with age, making their impact on you stronger with time.

Frankly, life is too short to spend your time dealing with toxicity. If you can, avoid spending mucho time with people who are indicative of these behaviors and you'll feel a lot happier. Have you encountered these personalities? What have you done? Any personalities you would add?-

My words: What kind of toxic personality are you? Are you brave to point it out?
Oh one more personalty that I would love to add.

Bossy Amy: Love bossing around even they can do all the things by themselves. Always making sure that everybody will obey them.

Why they are toxic: they just love when people follow what they saying without much to ask. And thinking people with the other opinion is showing off and need to be discard from their life.

I don't know if bossy is one of toxic personalities... just love to let out my thought of it.