As I head out for my morning run, i notice the sun has risen earlier and I am grateful to be able to start my morning on a "brighter" note. Perhaps its the Spring season here in the southern hemisphere...whatever it is, its nice NOT to run in darkness yet maintaining the coolness and calmness of the day...

A New Earth is also the latest webcast series by Oprah Winfrey and Eckhart Tolle where he conducts a review and introduction of his latest book - The New Earth to millions worldwide + downloads available! Already 11million downloads over the last 5 sessions. Check it out here!
Eckhart's first book, The Power of Now was truly something "complicated" and "cheem" to me when I started reading it about 5 years back. I guess I just was not at that level then. Having flipped through it again recently, its all getting clearer...:)

Lately I've also been watching Supreme Master Ching Hai's 24 hour TV which is really all about positive news around the globe, from environmental, humanity to nature and animals. She's an interesting lady indeed....check it out here!

I thought this was really lovely :)

Dying professor, Dr. Randy Pausch knows he is dying. This video will leave you thinking when it's over. Take 10 minutes of your time to watch it. It would do us all some good.
Thanks Zizheng for sharing this...

If you can't see the video, click on http://youtube.com/watch?v=_tIyt8oSLVs or http://youtube.com/watch?v=_8kUTUIveyA

They can be deliriously enjoyable I tell you!
Thats my experience at the latest Singapore Slingers game against the South Dragons.
We Won...108-93 YEAH! And I got a picture with Dato Tony Fernandes - Founder and CEO of AirAsia...woohoo!

Actually, I did put down in my life goals to own an airlines....but I'll also settle for a private jet too :)



There was some half-time entertainment where Free Air tickets to KL & Phuket were kindly
sponsored by AirAsia and given away to the "accurate" few who sank in their baskets.
Of course, it was also the inaugural launch of the SG-KL flight route by AirAsia and I certainly
am looking forward to fly AirAsia soon! *hint hint*....Honestly, I've yet to fly any budget airlines
so far! geeeeez.....where have I been?


Next up...the Million Dollar Shot contest this 13th Feb at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Have you signed up already? 1Million Buckeroos to welcome the Year of the Rat! HUAT AH!
Click here NOW! The answer for the latest question Singapore Slingers vs South Dragons on
30th Jan - What is Rod Grizzard's Number is of course very simply, The Number One dude on
the court...:)

See you guys on 13th Feb!

This is really good stuff from the good old days of my first band I really liked - Guns & Roses!....with an Indian twist!
Click here to view if you can see it! Sorry, the link was Incorrect the last time round!

Been reading Osho's book - Deeds of Wisdom today. This spiritual guru from India really is one of a kind...
profound words....cheemalogy X infinity....actually i'm just not there yet...

eg: He who is willing to disappear attains fulfillment...he who is willing to die achieves life!

Energy...I say ENERGY! Thanks Nic for having me there yet again!
Finally, I felt some energy after the Slingers game. Having seen the Slingers crumple against very good shooting and defending teams the last 2 games, this time round, they shot better and defended much better.

That said, the "Wollong balong balong...gong" Hawks were pretty crappy, couldn't shoot, other than 1 player and was a comedy of errors. A funny conversation ensued between the Goonfather and me as we walked into the stadium

Me: So...who do you think will win?
Goonfather: Of course we lah!
Me: Why you say so?
Goonfather: With a name like Wolonglonglong gong whatever, how not to win!?!?

Interesting point of view ain't it? 1-0 to the Goonfather!

A victory was definitely on the cards within the first quarter and whilst I expected the Slingers to kill of the game in the 2nd quarter, I was left to hold on my breath till the final 2 minutes of the last quarter due to lack of consistency of the Slingers. Thankfully, the Hawks were always 2 steps behind. hmmm..could it be that the AIA Family Night event inspired the Hawks to "buy some insurance" so they did not get THRASHED by too much? wahahaha....Final score, just 113-102!

Key point for me...Winning is about energy. Even if you lose, energy counts! So that one can come back the next time round! Though I was seated further behind then typically, I saw the crowd, I heard them and I could resonate with them much more. The balloon sticks was a great idea, but.....more environmentally friendly, can?? Saw a cartload of them being thrown away....heart pain..Make them reusable please!

And of course, to make the world a better place, I need more ENERGY (to shoot!) and make this $1 MILLION bucks! Just simply go to Million Dollar Shot to register and answer this simple question for the game just past against the Wollongong Hawks.

Q: What is Rod Grizzard's Jersey Number?
Now, that is ONE question ONE of us surely ONES to Answer! Get the hint? :P

Ok, time for some pics...

Check out the pre-inflated balloon sticks..



Now thats how they really look like when puffed up...oh yeah...thats goonfather :P Ain't he cute?! hahaahha!!!



SimplyJean doing some LIVE blogging!



The AIA peeps taking a group photo after having a go at the free throw line for some goodies...



Check out the crowd! And with all the energy and waving and bashing of the balloon sticks..I'm loving it!



How about some energy jumps from Jaymee and Matt?!? They were ROCKING and ROLLING and screaming their hearts out!



And yes...that elusive photo!
Jaymee's hosting Contender Asia which starts this Wed, 16 Jan, 9pm on AXN Channel! Check it out!
And yes, she'll most likely be down at all the remaining Slinger games....so watcha waiting for? Let me know if you would like some tickets (regular seats). I'll "hook" u up with the right folks :) Next match, this Sunday 20th Jan 5pm at the Singapore Indoor Stadium - Singapore Slingers vs the Cairns Taipans

Phil, A million thanks for sharing this!
For those who can't see the link, click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DzHsG7Hk9M&eurl=http://www.tinseltown.co.uk/videos/promo.html

Watch this clip: It is very inspirational. It puts it into perspective the fact that if you pursue your dreams with gritted teeth and all consuming determination with the right plan they can definitely happen.

Abit of a background -

THE STORY

Armed with a vision, Sheeraz took the 24 Hour
dining concept to LA in 2001. But he got kind
of sidetracked and with all the right celebrity
contacts started to produce a Hollywood show.
'Tinseltown TV' now reaches 500 million viewers
every week in over 80 countries, exclusively
making Tinseltown the true Hollywood diner of
London.

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Singapore Slingers, everyone has that chance!

What started out as just an ordinary match against the razorback was soon revealed as just a prelude to what was coming come 13th Feb 2008 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium! What a way to bring in Valentines Day yah?

More info here! I Basically everybody who attends a Slingers’ game from now gets to win a chance at that Million Dollar Shot!

Watch this happening Video below!

At the next Slingers Game on 2nd Jan 2008 and all remaining home matches, you will see the ‘secret question’ for that game which you can then you can register yourself at the million dollar shot site with the right answer to win a chance at the million dollar shot! OK..hint!!! At The last game, the question was....What is the Number of Mike Helms Jersey....and the answer is....???? 25-2!! Or imagine Michael Jordan cruising in now!

Next game is Jan 2^nd - tickets available at all SISTIC outlets – more games you attend in Jan ‘08, more chances to win that million dollar shot @ the last game of the season on Feb 13th! Meanwhile, for more awesome pics of the recent game, go to Simply Jeans blog!

Why I love going to Slingers Games

You get such wonderful service from Precious. Tiger Time!!



Edmund had some good fun with the Goonfather yah? :P

I entered the game 10min in...and was shocked for a moment. The game was quite scrappy
with balls turning over on both sides very frequently! Shots were missed, air ball even!
I was thinking to myself...am I in the right game? Btw, the Brisbane Bullets are the defending champions!

And yet..the Slingers were leading by 10+ points! The Bullets must have been having a
really off night at this stage!

Final score...Slingers triumphed 119-102 with Mike Helms also winning the National Basketball
League Player of the Week Award with 31 points and 8 rebounds! Now thats the way to come
back Mike! woohoo!

Lesson for this week. It ain't matter how ugly one plays, when the results speaks for themselves!



His adoring fans!!

The official match report over here. Looking forward to the next game on 19th Dec!



All the bloggers...Princessa, Sheylara, Andrew, Edmund. Also present were Jason & Lyn, Claudia & family, Derek, Imran and the Goonfather!

And the photo with the man himself - Ash!
Check out www.ratemyturban.com (Ash's very interesting creation!)