Singaporean Clay Aiken Fans Alert!

The episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show that features Ruben and Clay post-American Idol wins, as well as Justin Guarini ( who looks like a girl, sorry if I've offended anyone ), was screened on cable's Channel 18 today! I happened to be pre-afternoon shift, so I got it on tape! But fret not. There will be a repeat on the same channel tomorrow at 9am, so set your VCR timers. :) Some parts are a little truncated, but Clay always lights up any show he appears on. And, there're clips from the Rolling Stone photo shoot, about which my mom even said, "Clay looks really good." Beat that!

Latest update on the radio reported that the Iranian twins were fully separated as of 2:30 pm today. However, they remain in "critical condition", after losing a significant amount of blood. Surgery is still ongoing and may take another 24 - 48 hours depending on whether further complications / problems arise. This operaion is the first of its kind in the world, so it is indeed a tremendous milestone for Singapore, which has been fortunate to have the talented Dr. Keith Goh. Our prayers are with him, his team, and the twins.

Short note to link to a blog that lists mine as a regular read of his. I appreciate the compliment. :)

Last but not least, here's something a friend emailed to me. Very uplifting stuff :)

I've learned....

That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

That when you're in love, it shows.

That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.

That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

That being kind is more important than being right.

That you should never say "no" to a gift from a child.

That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

That money doesn't buy class.

That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. Why should I think I can?

That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

That love, not time, heals all wounds.

That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

That when you harbour bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them

That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

That when your newly born child holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

That it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a life threatening situation.

That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.


Hope this cheers up anyone who's feeling a bit down today.