Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Recruiting ?!

Recently there were a few 50-60year old somethings visiting the office for interviews. We are shortstaffed and recruiting. Apparently th emanagers settled on an ex-employee.

Today, another crowd came for role plays and interviews. And they were in their early 20s...LOL. The guys on my technical team lustily eyed the new recruit wannabes, as they waltzed in and out of the office in their shiny black suits. To think the only candidates that visited our department were closer to retirement than anything, even I find it unfair!!!

It makes me feel old, and insinuates that no talented young graduate would not want to do our job...But to be positive, I have a job I can handle and allows me to travel around at ease. I would rather be among the elves making things work rather than to be in the limelight selling a Dorian Gray style image.

Year of the Tiger

It was pretty cool that the new Chinese year coincided with Valentine's day this year. Also it was a new moon evening.

It has been a while since I checked the horoscope. So here is a taste of things to come..GRRRRR

"
If you are a typical Snake, you can be quite at home with tending your own wounds and being your own best friend. That ability could be very useful during a year containing ten unfavorable months. Neither the pace nor style of 2010 is likely to be conducive to your peace of mind. Fortunately Snake's natural element, Fire, has the ability to control Metal, this year's ruling element. This should allow you to receive your fair share of that famous Tiger luck. The key is to be very Snake-like. Lay low; wait for opportunites; and strike quickly. Do not measure the year in the number of your successes. Rather, focus on one or two big wins. Pick your battles carefully and exit the scene at the first sign of trouble.


Overview Forecast of 2010 Metal Tiger Year in General

Hot passion meets cold steel with the arrival of the year of the Metal Tiger. This combined sign signifies both the energy to begin activity and the determination to follow it through to the end. Forget about last year's slow plodding. Events set in motion now will pick up speed and continue until either the objective is attained or the whole endeavor crashes and burns.

Bold, cold Metal rules in contrast to last year's pragmatic, calculating Earth. This difference will be all the more dramatic as 2010 is a dynamic, Yang year. Metal's Yang aspect is extremely aggressive and does not tolerate opposition.

Unfortunately Metal has a destructive relationship with the Tiger's fixed element, Wood. In fact this is the fifth in a run of six years governed by an unlucky conflict of elements. This should come as no surprise given the recent history of US and world financial markets, massive numbers of foreclosures in the housing sector, and the terrible tragedy that is Iraq today.

The combination of Metal and Tiger is not, however, a totally negative one. Together they represent the kind of force necessary to accomplish the most difficult tasks. The impossible just might be possible during this exciting time.

Things that have needed to get done but were not due to some blockage will be done or at least see significant progress being made. On the other hand, some that probably should never even have been attempted will also go to completion. This is because the Metal Tiger is associated with a lemming mentality. The Norwegian story goes that, once a group of them starts moving across the fields, they will charge ahead and unthinkingly run straight off a cliff to their doom.

The point is now is the time to attack the most difficult issues you face. You have one of your best chances of achieving a breakthrough. On the other hand, if you still run into stiff opposition, you would do well to consider postponing your attempt to another time. You see, the same force that propels you forward is also with those opposing your efforts. Thinkers can prosper, but lemmings could experience serious setbacks.

Since this is a Metal year, those people born in an Earth one will generally fare better than others of their animal sign, while those born in a Wood one are likely to do worse. It's also slightly negative for those born in a Fire year and mildly positive for Water sign people. Finally, those born in a Metal year will be in their element and do well if their animal sign is compatible with the Tiger but could run into lots of confrontations if not.

The only thing we can say for sure is the year 2010 will be a tumultuous one. This is true for individuals, societies and the human race in general. It's perhaps a better time for knocking down walls than building them. People who thirst for adventure and can reign in their emotions could experience a thrilling and rewarding year. Those who seek peace and harmony might find themselves running for cover more than a few times. "

Really, if that made sense to anyone, explain...

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

'Tsara iafarana' by Rija Ramanantoanina


Rija & Lily - Tsara iafaràna (Bessa)
envoyé par Andraina. - Anniversaire, mariage, premiers pas en vidéo.
Miriorio foana ny angidina
Tsy mahagaga tsy akory f’izay no fombany
Misavoamboana dia midina
Ka mianjera any an-kady rehetra any

Vola no maha-be rehareha
Ka mazàna jamba ny maso voatakony
Nefa ny mibirioka fandeha
Zohin-tsiny lava ka tsy mba madio

Kendreo izay ataonao
Saino lanjalanjao
Mandalo ihany izao rehetra izao
Fidio ny mba ho soa
Nefa tandremo koa
Sao diso aoriana ka voa

Harena sy voninahitra
Rendrarendra tsy hita ifandafarana
Fa mbola hafa maharitra
Ny fitiavana tsara hiafarana

' Nada sou sou' by Rimi Natsukawa ( 涙そうそう-夏川りみ)



I whisper “thank you”, as I leaf through this old photograph album,
to one who always cheered me on, within my heart
And should the memories of that smile I think of,
come rain or shine, fade away into the distance
They return in the days I search for a glimpse of your face, a stream of tears

Almost a habit now, I wish upon the very first star
Looking within the evening skies for you with all my heart
The memories of that smile I think of, in sorrow or joy
And if you can see me, from where you are
I’ll live on, believing that someday we’ll meet again

And should the memories of that smile I think of,
come rain or shine, fade away into the distance.
In loneliness and yearning - my feelings for you, a stream of tears
If only we could meet, if only we could meet - my feelings for you, a stream
of tears.

古いアルバムめくり
ありがとうってつぶやいた
いつもいつも胸の中
励ましてくれる人よ
晴れ渡る日も雨の日も
浮かぶあの笑顔
想い出遠くあせても
おもかげ探して
よみがえる日は涙(なだ)そうそう

一番星に祈る
それが私のくせになり
夕暮れに見上げる空
心いっぱいあなた探す
悲しみにも喜びにも
思うあの笑顔
あなたの場所から私が
見えたらきっといつか
会えると信じ生きてゆく

晴れ渡る日も雨の日も
浮かぶあの笑顔
想い出遠くあせても
さみしくて恋しくて
君への想い涙そうそう
会いたくて会いたくて
君への想い涙そうそう

A prayer for my granny

Today a short wake is held in south Paris to remember and send off my
Gran. I will be burning candles and flipping through photo albums.
It is scary to dissapear in the memory of others...it makes me aware
of how dear memory is.