The Jokerz

2009-01-13T23:51:00.002+08:00

i've read this some where and would like to share it. read it and reflect on it. somehow...

boston (by augustana)

I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a cashier hand this little boy some money back..

The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.

The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have
enough money to buy this doll.'

Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to
him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?''

The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have
enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''

Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes
while she went to look around. She left quickly.

The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.

Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he
wished to give this doll to.

'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted
so much for Christmas.

She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.'

I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring
it to her after all, and not to worry.

But he replied to me sadly. 'No, Santa Claus can't
bring it to her where she is now.

I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can
give it to my sister when she goes there.'

His eyes were so sad while saying this.

'My Sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that
Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to
give it to my sister.''

My heart nearly stopped.

The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told
daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.'

Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he
was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't forget me.'

'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to
leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.'

Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very
quietly.

I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy.
'Suppose we check again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?''

'OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added
some of my money to his without him seeing and we started to count it.

There was enough for the doll and even some spare
money.

The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me
enough money!'

Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night
before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy
could give it to my sister. He heard me!''

'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white
rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much.

But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.''

'My mommy loves white roses.'

A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I
left with my basket.

I finished my shopping in a totally different state
from when I started.

I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.

Then I remembered a local news paper article two
days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl.

The little girl died right away, and the mother was
left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma.

Was this the family of the little boy?

Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I
read in the news paper that the young woman had passed away.

I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white
roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.

She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful
white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest..

I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed forever... The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine.

And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had
taken all this away from him.

2008-12-29T13:14:00.004+08:00

wells. our blog's been pronounced gg for a while. wells. i am here to do something about it and to bring some chuckles back.

An atheist was taking a walk through the woods. "What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!" he said to himself. As he continued walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes. Turning to look, he saw a 7 foot grizzly charging towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. Looking over his shoulder he saw that the bear was closing in on him. His heart was pumping frantically and he tried to run even faster. He tripped and fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick himself up but saw the bear raising his paw to take a swipe at him. At that instant the atheist cried out: "Oh my God!..." Time stopped. The bear froze. The forest was silent. It was then that a bright light shone upon the man and a voice came out of the sky saying: "You deny my existence for all of these years, teach others I don't exist and even credit creation to a cosmic accident. Do you expect me to help! you out of this predicament? Am I to count you as a believer?" The atheist looked directly into the light. "It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask you to treat me as a Christian now, but perhaps, could you make the BEAR a Christian?" "Very well," said the voice. The light went out, and the sounds of the forest resumed. And then the bear lowered his paw, bowed his head and spoke: "Lord, bless this food which I am about to receive and for which I am truly thankful, Amen."

happy holidays.

can you whisper in my ear

let me know it's alright

2008-11-15T15:59:00.002+08:00

For those interested in photography, i am currently helping UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund For Women).

The opening is tomorrow, (for invited guests only) from 1700 to 2000. The Femmes photography exhibition will run from November 16th to December 14th, at Verve Bar & Bistro (Gillman Village). Those interested in the photos can bid for them at Verve, Online at femmes-singapore.blogspot.com or by email at femmes.singapore@gmail.com.

All proceeds will go to the UNIFEM National Committee, Singapore. This organisation provides financial and technical assistance for innovative programmes and strategies to foster women's empowerment and gender equality in developing countries. It supports programs hat provide women and children with access to education, healthcare, economic independence and a life free from violence and abuse.

Anthem for the (un)dead soul

2008-11-11T23:21:00.002+08:00

hey people. i've done up the new blogskin. (:

haVE fun. and enjoy your holidays! (:

2008-10-15T23:55:00.002+08:00

2008-10-08T22:48:00.002+08:00

heyos people. marketing report's due in like 2 days? jia you people.

and for the up coming exams, mug on.

well. in case you have no idea what the dates for the papers are, here they are.

31-Oct Fri MKTG1199 Marketing Principles 10.00am - 1.15pm 3 Hrs Hall
04-Nov Tue ECON1016 Macroeconomics 1 10.00am - 12.45pm 2.5 Hrs Hall
10-Nov Mon ACCT2060 Introductory Accounting 10.00am - 1.15pm 3 Hrs Hall

and for the jc people,
06-Nov Thu ISYS2059 Business Computing 1 10.00am - 1.15pm 3 Hrs Hall

well. in case you people plan to study in school, here are the place where you can study.

Date Day Venue 1 Venue 2
13-10-2008 Monday LT 3.12 LT 4.06
14-10-2008 Tuesday RM 4.11 RM 4.23
15-10-2008 Wednesday RM 3.18 -
16-10-2008 Thursday Student Lounge only
17-10-2008 Friday RM 4.07 LT 4.26
18-10-2008 Saturday RM 2.16 LT 4.26
20-10-2008 Monday LT 3.12 LT 4.06
21-10-2008 Tuesday RM 4.15 RM 4.25
22-10-2008 Wednesday RM 3.18 RM 4.25
23-10-2008 Thursday RM 2.20 RM 3.18
24-10-2008 Friday RM 3.18 RM 4.09
25-10-2008 Saturday RM 2.15 RM 2.16
28-10-2008 Tuesday RM 3.18 RM 4.19
29-10-2008 Wednesday LT 2.11 RM 3.18
30-10-2008 Thursday RM 3.18 LT 4.19
31-10-2008 Friday RM 3.18 LT 4.26
01-11-2008 Saturday RM 2.15 RM 2.16
03-11-2008 Monday Student Lounge only
04-11-2008 Tuesday Student Lounge only
05-11-2008 Wednesday LT 2.11 LT 4.06
06-11-2008 Thursday LT 2.11 LT 2.18
07-11-2008 Friday LT 2.19 LT 4.26
08-11-2008 Saturday RM 2.15 RM 2.16
10-11-2008 Monday Student Lounge only
11-11-2008 Tuesday RM 3.22 RM 4.25
12-11-2008 Wednesday RM 3.18 RM 4.25
13-11-2008 Thursday RM 3.18 RM 4.18
14-11-2008 Friday RM 2.20 LT 3.21
15-11-2008 Saturday RM 2.09 RM 2.15
17-11-2008 Monday LT 3.12 RM 4.07
18-11-2008 Tuesday LT 2.18 LT 3.20
19-11-2008 Wednesday LT 3.13 RM 4.25
20-11-2008 Thursday RM 4.18 RM 4.19
21-11-2008 Friday RM 4.18 RM 4.19
22-11-2008 Saturday RM 2.15 RM 2.16

JUST WHACK,
*bel'd (:

2008-09-13T01:31:00.002+08:00

RMIT BASH-BLING BLING 6 SEPTEMBER @ZOUK

CELEBRATING THE SETEMBER BABIES BIRTHDAY AT MAC-GREAT WORLD CITY

THE BDAY BOY GETS A KISS FRM THE BDAY GURLS

SEPTEMBER BABIES- BEL,SHAM,RUBY

GIRLS SHOWING SOME LOVEEE.... :p *kinda~

2008-09-09T23:00:00.001+08:00

GOOD LUCK FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS TEST TMR GUYS..

PIT-STOP before Race 2 begins~

2008-09-03T21:26:00.007+08:00

Jokerz OI!!!!

Congratulations on leaping over the 1st hurdle we have in your very 1st Semester in BBMKG. Right now, we are dashing across the 2nd hurdle on the 10th September 2008 which is Accountings. Remember to read up Chapter 1 to 4 of your textbook and attempt the question and example there!

Alright.. Before we head for the 2nd hurdle, there is a pit-stop in front of us which is known as the RMIT Bash "Very White" Bling Bling Party @ Zouk! If you need to get ticket for your friends, hurry now!

Anyway, for the program lining up on 6th September, as many of the Jokers and Jokeress-es are most likely heading off after 10.30pm, the DAY program will be lined up this way:

Meeting up for DIM SUM Outing @ 4.30pm
- Meeting Venue: Aljunied MRT (For those who taking train down)
- Makan Venue: Wen Dou Sek, 温到食, 126
- Address of Makan Venue: 126 Sims Ave
- What you be eating: http://ieatishootipost.sg/2008/04/wan-dou-sek-found-something-to-eat.html

Meeting ALL up outside Zouk @ 7pm
- Meeting Venue: GREAT WORLD CITY
- Purpose: Meet up and Go in together! Don't Ask Why!

~Zouk Party~

After 2230hrs (10.30pm) Programmes:

~UNKNOWN~
WILL BE UPDATING LATER AFTER DISCUSSION!!

MSN MEETINGS MINUTES (Informal)

2008-09-02T21:53:00.000+08:00

Okie Jokers,

As we had a meeting somewhere back then @10.15pm but don't know which date, before sentosa trip, We have come to a conclusion on some stuffs:

The class fund that we collected previously where everyone contributed $3 (for Jamie's Bday) we have come to a conclusion that this class fund will be used as Birthday Fund! And Birthday will be celebrated monthly!! That is to say, for example, some months only have 1 person, then we will celebrate your birthday! In some months we have 6 persons, then we will celebrate 6 persons Birthday at 1 go!

As for each Jokerz Event, we will collect seperately. That is to say, example we have Sentosa Outing, this outing will contributed by those who participates!

As like before, we have some roles in the OG too:

Main Event Organiser: Khai Wan

Treasurer: Yasin

Blog Maintainence: Belinda

Oh ya! If you have any events you wanna propose to the Jokerz Inc, please do so! Have your idea discuss over the MSN by initiating a CLASS CONVO and blog them up once you have some participants on hand that is going! Remember, Organiser can be anyone, not just Khai Wan. Khai Wan's role is just to assist you in your event if you need his help. But Treasurer must be always Yasin!

So long! GOOD DAY!

Test Time...

2008-08-24T15:59:00.003+08:00

Hi Jokerz,

Gentle reminder that the Econ Test is around the corner. 15 MCQ only.

Date of ECON Test: 2nd September 2008

Marketing Test is also coming right after Econ.

Date of Marketing Test: 19th September 2008

Start preparing now and wish everyone good luck!!

2008-08-22T04:01:00.000+08:00

The Guru presents....
'MASS CAMWHORE'

To be continued...
'SELF CAMWHORE-S'
Coming Soon.
Mua. Ha. Ha. Ha.

JOKER S OUTING TO SENTOSA 20.08.08

2008-08-21T23:52:00.000+08:00

2008-08-21T00:31:00.000+08:00

HEY PEOPLE!

BEL HERE!

DINNER THIS SAT? WE ARE THINKING OF GOING STEAMBOAT AT NOVENA! (the one that we used to have at marina...)

its at novena, opposite novena church at novena ville.

tentatively, we are meeting at 6, and those going are, jam, germ, kenneth and me. those going, let me knoe by either tagging or just yah. let me know la. ok? (:

2008-08-18T17:02:00.001+08:00

hey fellas.. yasin here (treasurer)

jus keep u guys an update on the current fund tat we haf:

total initial: $78
expense: $34

CURRENT BALANCE: $ 44.

MJ will discuss with you all on the msn appointment convo in regards: shall we use the funds for the sentosa outing?

Thanks,
Yasin Sulaiman
Crazylegs86

ANNOUCEMENT!!!

2008-08-18T16:19:00.002+08:00

Jokerz OEI!!!!!

MJ had send out emails to everyone in regarding to some issue on the blog, the funds collected previously and also the email attached with the class contacts. Please do check out your email. If those fails to received it, please MSN MJ to get from him.

Will be starting a Official Class Conversation on MSN to discuss this matter on 19th August 2008 (Tuesday), Time of meeting conversation will be from 10pm onwards and end at 11 - 1130pm (2200hrs - 2300hrs / 2330hrs). Please make yourself free and come online to discuss. Decision will be made by majority-vote-win basis.

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Agenda for the meet:

1. Selection of Sem 1 Class Committee
-Roles includes:
*Class Event Organisers (2 person)
*Treasurer (1 person)
*Blog In/Charge (1 person)

2. Funds allocation-Discussion includes:
*How should the funds collected be used?
*For birthday celebrations, should it be done individually or monthly? Think of the pros and cons.

3. Wednesday Sentosa Event
-Who bring what?
-Shoot your doubts.

4. Any Matter Arising and needed to discuss

5. Meeting ends and return back to our whacky chats!

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SIM RMIT - Group Jokerz 1st Outing

2008-08-17T21:57:00.000+08:00

Good day folks!

I am sure many of you had been informed that we are going to Sentosa this Wednesday 20th August 2008, right?

Need to confirm attendance! Please leave your name with the Jokerz Outing Organiser Chairman - Mr Khai Wan.

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Some basic information of the trip:

Venue: Sentosa
Date of Outing: 20th August 2008 (Wednesday)

Time of Assembly: 10am (1000hrs)

Assembly Area: Harbourfront MRT Station
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For those who have Frisbee, volleyball, soccerball and any of a beach games that require any equipment, Please feel free to bring them.

Should you have any enquiry, please shoot them to our Organising Chairman, Mr Khai Wan. Thank you for your co-operations and see you on wednesday morning 10AM!

2008-08-14T14:06:00.000+08:00

people, these are the photos taken on jam-ie's 20th. (: just kope.

oh and me and germie are thinking of going quality or perhaps somewhere else for og dinner say on 23 aug (sat). any takers?

2008-08-10T13:30:00.001+08:00

HI PEOPLE! THIS IS BEL!

i've done up the og blog.

currently, i am thinking of doing a slide show of all the photos taken. can someone offer to do it. i have limited photos.

ok.

and include a birthday calendar. i mamanged to put a calendar in. but not the birthdays. anyone good with their html, please help me. i know nuts about them....

oh....

and the user id and password for this blog, i let you all know during class convo.

please do remind me ok! (:

hope you people like this. mj picked the skin!

Back-Dated: Orientation Pictures

2008-08-04T15:30:00.000+08:00

Jokerz Inc Presents....

"Jokerz + 1 Missing"