Maria - 200 Pounds Beauty

I mentioned before about this Korean movie which was very inspiring (Beautifully You).

I love the songs on the album too, especially this one which has been on my mind since Ive watched the movie - Maria.

Just love the tune, which melody is inspiring - mix of rock & pop, and sung with a beautiful voice of Kim Ah Joong. Her singing is not hoarse, but more towards melodious pop adding the special touch to this song :)



And here, the lyrics in case you would like to sing-a-long

자 지금 시작해 조금씩 뜨겁게
우 두려워하지마
펼쳐진 눈앞에 저 태양이 길을 비춰
우 절대 멈추지마
Maria Ave Maria
저 흰 구름 끝까지 날아
Maria Ave Maria
거친 파도 따윈 상관없지

기적은 이렇게 내 눈앞에 펼쳐있어
우 절대 멈추지마
Maria Ave Maria
저 흰 구름 끝까지 날아
Maria Ave Maria
거친 파도 따윈 상관없지
(Maria)

멈춰버린 심장전체가
걷잡을 수 없이 뛰어와
Maria Ave Maria
저 흰 구름 끝까지 날아
Maria Ave Maria
거친 파도 따윈 상관없지
Maria Ave Maria
저 흰 구름 끝까지 날아
Maria Ave Maria
거친 파도 따윈 상관없지

ja chigeum shijakhae jogeumsshik tteukeop ke
u duryeowohajima
gwelchyeo nunape jeo taeyangi kileul bichwo
u jeoldae meomchujima
Maria Ave Maria
jeo hwin gureum kkeutddaji nala
Maria Ave Maria
keochin pado ttawin sanggwan eopji

ki jeokeun ireohke nae nunipe gwelcheoisseo
u jeoldae meomchujima
Maria Ave Maria
jeo hwin kureum kkeut ttaji nala
Maria Ave Maria
keochin pado ttahwin sang gwan eopsji
(Maria)

meomchwobeorin shimjangjeoncheka
keotjapeut su eopshi ttwieowa
Maria Ave Maria
cheo hwim kureum kkeutkkaji nala
Maria Ave Maria
keochin pado ttahwin sang gwan eopji
Maria Ave Maria
cheo hwim kureum kkeutkkaji nala
Maria Ave Maria
keochin pado ttahwin sang gwan eopji


She moves like she dont care.
Smooth as silk, cool as air.
Ooh, it makes you wanna cry.

She doesnt know your name and your heart beats like a subway train.
Ooh, it makes you wanna die.

Ooh, dont you wanna take her?
Wanna make her all your own?

Maria.
Youve gotta see her!
Go insane and out of your mind.
Maria ave maria.
A million and one candlelights.

Ive seen this thing before.
In my best friend and the boy next door.
Fool for love and fool of fire.

Wont come in from the rain.
Sees oceans running down the drain.
Blue as ice and desire.

Dont you wanna make her?
Ooh, dont you wanna take her home?

Maria.
Youve gotta see her!
Go insane and out of your mind.
Maria ave maria.
A million and one candlelights.

Ooh, dont you wanna break her?
Ooh, dont you wanna take her home?

She walks like she dont care.
You wanna take her everywhere.
Ooh, it makes you wanna cry.

Shes like a millionaire.
Walking on imported air.
Ooh, it makes you wanna die.

Maria.
Youve gotta see her!
Go insane and out of your mind.
Maria ave maria.
A million and one candlelights.


*lyrics translated from various sources online.

Knowing What You Want

One key difference I notice from successful people & the rest is that those who are sucessful always know what they want - it could be a dream, a desire, a goal or an ambition they have deep inside their hearts.

These are not vague ideas, but very specific. The very successful ones can describe their whole dream to the very detail.

It could be their dream house for example, where they can tell you how and building looks like, the architecture, the location of the home, number of rooms, the interior styles of each room, the types of furniture, and the list goes on.

There are others in business who can point directly their dream business - what it does, how big it wish to grow, the concept of the business, etc.

On a smaller scale, there will be times when something crops up, and we just need to make a quick decision, as whether we want to do, and what to do. Again, the statement of knowing what we want is important.

Ive experienced a few friends who just did things because they don't exactly know what they want. Their actions will take a lot of their time and energy and yet not at all bringing them closer to their goal of achieving success. It's a pity because some of them are very talented and ambitious, but have diluted their energy and resources.

Some examples could be going for meetings and seminars which don't add value; or others don't do what they are asked for hence not making actions or decisions complete.

I learnt about this principle and realised that it works for us once we master it. Then, we will have more free time and at the same time achieving our goals - big and small.

Inspiring Book Review: The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho

The story revolves around the main character of a shepherd boy, Santiago whose desires to travel lead him to rare sheeps, walking from town to town selling his wools.

However his care-free life changed when he first wanted to meet again a merchant's daughter after a year. But before he could do that, he stops and met an old man (King of Salem) who then told him to follow his heart (and dreams) - where he is to find treasure in the pyramids.

Along the course of his journey, the boy meets with very intersting characters like gypsies, crystal shop merchant, the caravan & an Englishman, a desert woman - Fatima whom he later fell in love, and finally the alchemist.

These characters played a part in bringing the boy closer to his dreams, and more importantly shaping the thoughts of the boy who began to 'live his dreams' and follow his heart.

Written in a easy to read, and simple way, this book will inspire us to follow our dreams and gut feel. And the thoughts of the boy are well explained which are sometimes similar to our own thoughts - about others and oneself, gives a reflection on our lives as well.



Paulo Coelho is known for his inspiring books. This book is the Brazillian author's second book, which at first only drew 900 copies, but for his determination went on to be a bestseller with now over 61 languages translated and with 40 million copies sold worldwide.

Forbes: Malaysia's 40 Richest

The Malaysians have been having a roaring time, especially with the stronger Ringgit (RM) and surge in stock market. The list compiled by Forbes shows an astounding increase of USD17 billion, from a previous USD26b to USD43b.

The cream of the crop, the richest ten has businesses in shipping, real estate, media, telecommunications, broadcasting, gaming (casino & 4D), resorts & hotels, plantation, shopping malls, banking, manufacturing, port, construction and plantation.

Many of them have been in business for years, with a handful in their forties.

This list clearly shows that Malaysia is a thriving place for business, and that the pie can be shared for all races under the umbrella Malaysian :)