There was a very catchy infomercial I heard while I was in the gym today. It was a phone conversation between a guy that was on his way to pick up a girl, but every time he hits the said time that he was supposed to have reached, he pushes back the time for various reasons, n when he finally got there, the girl just walked away. At the end of the infomercial, the pop line was, "say what u mean, mean what u say." I don't know about u, but those words are so well put, there's no better or easier way to express the same. Now, why would something so simple n actually quite "common sense" be on the radio, reminding people the importance of what they say? It tells u a lot about the values being forgotten here...
29 September 2011
Empty Words
Dear pipsqueaks,
There was a very catchy infomercial I heard while I was in the gym today. It was a phone conversation between a guy that was on his way to pick up a girl, but every time he hits the said time that he was supposed to have reached, he pushes back the time for various reasons, n when he finally got there, the girl just walked away. At the end of the infomercial, the pop line was, "say what u mean, mean what u say." I don't know about u, but those words are so well put, there's no better or easier way to express the same. Now, why would something so simple n actually quite "common sense" be on the radio, reminding people the importance of what they say? It tells u a lot about the values being forgotten here...
There was a very catchy infomercial I heard while I was in the gym today. It was a phone conversation between a guy that was on his way to pick up a girl, but every time he hits the said time that he was supposed to have reached, he pushes back the time for various reasons, n when he finally got there, the girl just walked away. At the end of the infomercial, the pop line was, "say what u mean, mean what u say." I don't know about u, but those words are so well put, there's no better or easier way to express the same. Now, why would something so simple n actually quite "common sense" be on the radio, reminding people the importance of what they say? It tells u a lot about the values being forgotten here...
28 September 2011
Confuciously On the Right Track
Dear pipsqueaks,
Its been one of those days where, in a blur, the day ran its course n now its time for bed. Don't take this the wrong way, I was plenty productive in terms of work, but somehow, it felt like I was on automatic, functioning without actually being "here". it's probably easier to describe such a behaviour with driving. U may not be willing to admit- cos it makes u sound like an irresponsible driver if u do- but sometimes when u hop behind the wheel n start the journey, as soon as ur foot steps on the gas pedal, ur mind goes adrift n the next thing u know, u've arrived at ur destination. Don't be so quick to say that's never happened to u. I guarantee that's happened to u at least ONCE in ur life. It's okay tho, driving is kinda automatic. U just "know" how to drive (of course I'm talking about people who've driven for some time) n its practically impossible to forget how to drive. It's just that natural.
Its been one of those days where, in a blur, the day ran its course n now its time for bed. Don't take this the wrong way, I was plenty productive in terms of work, but somehow, it felt like I was on automatic, functioning without actually being "here". it's probably easier to describe such a behaviour with driving. U may not be willing to admit- cos it makes u sound like an irresponsible driver if u do- but sometimes when u hop behind the wheel n start the journey, as soon as ur foot steps on the gas pedal, ur mind goes adrift n the next thing u know, u've arrived at ur destination. Don't be so quick to say that's never happened to u. I guarantee that's happened to u at least ONCE in ur life. It's okay tho, driving is kinda automatic. U just "know" how to drive (of course I'm talking about people who've driven for some time) n its practically impossible to forget how to drive. It's just that natural.
27 September 2011
Gossip Girl-Inspired
Dear pipsqueaks,
Here's the reason why I don't watch dramas, they make me want to scream cos some people are just so lacking in the intelligence department! With falling into traps n all the miscommunication n carelessness...it angers me to watch Sarina get screwed over even though she may, n I mean that in the fairest sense, deserve it. Regardless, "Gossip Girls" season 4 is still my must-see show every tuesday night. For one, it just keeps reminding me that people are not always, if not never, as they seem.
Here's the reason why I don't watch dramas, they make me want to scream cos some people are just so lacking in the intelligence department! With falling into traps n all the miscommunication n carelessness...it angers me to watch Sarina get screwed over even though she may, n I mean that in the fairest sense, deserve it. Regardless, "Gossip Girls" season 4 is still my must-see show every tuesday night. For one, it just keeps reminding me that people are not always, if not never, as they seem.
25 September 2011
Pictures To The Rescue
Dear pipsqueaks,
Okay, so I finally caved n chose the photo frame. Last week when I bought new beddings, I got a RM10 voucher that was valid only for a week, n after walking around enough times these few days contemplating in my head whether or not I should just pick something else instead, I found myself right where I started: in the photo frame section with the exact same choice I made the first time around. Maybe I should explain why I was so relunctant to go with the photo frames...
Okay, so I finally caved n chose the photo frame. Last week when I bought new beddings, I got a RM10 voucher that was valid only for a week, n after walking around enough times these few days contemplating in my head whether or not I should just pick something else instead, I found myself right where I started: in the photo frame section with the exact same choice I made the first time around. Maybe I should explain why I was so relunctant to go with the photo frames...
Colouring My Saturday
Dear pipsqueaks,
Not being able to keep track of the days of the week, weekend hit me hard like after chain-shooting 8 shots- what? Its weekend already? What's happening to the days? Confused...but of course, its a training in progress to LIKE weekends (yes, that's right. I don't like weekends cos its just too much free time for me. I could take a 2-day trip to many of the famous beaches, but going by myself just doesn't feel as enjoyable- I like being able to turn around n share with someone my thoughts about something or simply to say something silly or stupid. That's the fun part about traveling with a companion. Though, just to be clear, I wasn't psycho to talking to my backpack during Singapore "Flying Solo") So began my Saturday...which was surprisingly eventful.
Not being able to keep track of the days of the week, weekend hit me hard like after chain-shooting 8 shots- what? Its weekend already? What's happening to the days? Confused...but of course, its a training in progress to LIKE weekends (yes, that's right. I don't like weekends cos its just too much free time for me. I could take a 2-day trip to many of the famous beaches, but going by myself just doesn't feel as enjoyable- I like being able to turn around n share with someone my thoughts about something or simply to say something silly or stupid. That's the fun part about traveling with a companion. Though, just to be clear, I wasn't psycho to talking to my backpack during Singapore "Flying Solo") So began my Saturday...which was surprisingly eventful.
22 September 2011
Don't "News" Me
Dear pipsqueaks,
Once again, I'm reminded of why I don't watch the news. its hard to explain, but it must hv something to do with the depressing-ness of it all. I mean, I don't expect to hear about rainbows n lollipops or how the world is just fine ( that'd be a total lie anyways), but it's just a real heavy dose- or maybe even overdose- of negative energy crawling out from the tv screen, especially how it's like a full hour of it. Just today, some grandpa fell off a bridge while leaning too far over, but rescue came too late, only in time to declare his death. While the whole story was being told, u could see the body floating face down in the water being dragged to shore, put into a body bag, n carried into the van. Just to be clear, I don't get grossed out by these kinda things cos I'm a crazy crim major n a "crime scene investigation" lover (yes, I also understand that it's totally unrealistic that any crime could be solved within an hour- that's practically the first thing u learn in crim 101) anyways, back to what I was saying, that kinda stuff might be a little too much for the public to see or know for that matter. I'm sure the deceased would appreciate not to be seen on tv under those circumstances.
Once again, I'm reminded of why I don't watch the news. its hard to explain, but it must hv something to do with the depressing-ness of it all. I mean, I don't expect to hear about rainbows n lollipops or how the world is just fine ( that'd be a total lie anyways), but it's just a real heavy dose- or maybe even overdose- of negative energy crawling out from the tv screen, especially how it's like a full hour of it. Just today, some grandpa fell off a bridge while leaning too far over, but rescue came too late, only in time to declare his death. While the whole story was being told, u could see the body floating face down in the water being dragged to shore, put into a body bag, n carried into the van. Just to be clear, I don't get grossed out by these kinda things cos I'm a crazy crim major n a "crime scene investigation" lover (yes, I also understand that it's totally unrealistic that any crime could be solved within an hour- that's practically the first thing u learn in crim 101) anyways, back to what I was saying, that kinda stuff might be a little too much for the public to see or know for that matter. I'm sure the deceased would appreciate not to be seen on tv under those circumstances.
20 September 2011
"Just like a Tattoo"
Dear pipsqueaks,
seriously, could someone plz tell me what's so addictive about these korean/canto/twnese/japenese/u-name-it-nese dramas? u know- wait, there's no way u'd know- but i hv a cousin, whom shall remain nameless, that LOVES dramas. she'd watch them so religiously, its a little scary how much she knows about all these dramas- what time which new episode comes out, who's in which, what's good n what's a waste of time to watch, etc. honestly, i wouldn't be surprised if she'd ace the "world dramas exam"- lol too bad they don't offer such a class in school eh? but that's not my point. i do remember telling her the other day that she should stop watching so "much" dramas (yes, its getting to a point where it's becoming difficult to keep track how many she watched) n go live out her own! yah, it might be fun to watch how all those totally preposterous plots play out, but wouldn't it be so much more exciting to be living in ur own?! it's true that no one's lives can REALLY be that crazy intense, but that's also why u shouldn't get so involved in fiction. it'll blur ur sense of what's real n what's just complete story-tellingly impossible.
19 September 2011
Expect the Unexpected
Dear pipsqueaks,
apparently, it was malaysia day on sunday! (i kept thinking it was the holiday at the end of August, but that was..their confederation day?) they hv way too many holidays here, i can't keep track! it's funny but i don't enjoy long weekends. for one, it gets WAY to crowded in Times Square. on sunday, they had a malaysian day celebration presentation at the main entrance, a martial arts competition on the lower ground open atrium (which is actually RIGHT behind the stage of the main floor presentation, but just one floor down), and some k-pop gathering on the 2nd floor (which was right beside the stage of the main floor presentation, but just one floor up). seriously, who does the planning around here?! there must be some policy that prevents over-occupying the mall with events...cos in that crowd, i can't imagine how i'd make it to the door if an emergency were to occur. but seriously, turning people-phobic here!
apparently, it was malaysia day on sunday! (i kept thinking it was the holiday at the end of August, but that was..their confederation day?) they hv way too many holidays here, i can't keep track! it's funny but i don't enjoy long weekends. for one, it gets WAY to crowded in Times Square. on sunday, they had a malaysian day celebration presentation at the main entrance, a martial arts competition on the lower ground open atrium (which is actually RIGHT behind the stage of the main floor presentation, but just one floor down), and some k-pop gathering on the 2nd floor (which was right beside the stage of the main floor presentation, but just one floor up). seriously, who does the planning around here?! there must be some policy that prevents over-occupying the mall with events...cos in that crowd, i can't imagine how i'd make it to the door if an emergency were to occur. but seriously, turning people-phobic here!
17 September 2011
The Power of Words
Dear pipsqueaks,
Hv u ever wondered just how influential ur words can be? Here was a situation that reminded me the power of words...as usual, lots of travellers in the hotel/service apartment I'm staying at. So it's completely normal to be sharing a fully squished elevator with a room of total strangers. But today was a little different. In a rush, I ran into an elevator occupied by a pair of arabic mother n daughter. I'm sure u've all seen them before: covered from head to toe with only a pair of eyes showing...somehow, I always feel inappropriately dressed when I'm around them, even in my work clothes!
Hv u ever wondered just how influential ur words can be? Here was a situation that reminded me the power of words...as usual, lots of travellers in the hotel/service apartment I'm staying at. So it's completely normal to be sharing a fully squished elevator with a room of total strangers. But today was a little different. In a rush, I ran into an elevator occupied by a pair of arabic mother n daughter. I'm sure u've all seen them before: covered from head to toe with only a pair of eyes showing...somehow, I always feel inappropriately dressed when I'm around them, even in my work clothes!
16 September 2011
Why so Absent-minded?
Dear pipsqueaks,
it's official: I've gone mental. Yesterday night, only 4 days since my last lockout, was yet another act of complete absent-mindedness. Truth be told, there was an acknowledgment that I wasn't at my best...maybe it was from staring at the computer screen all day or just feeling flustered for no apparent reason. I even cancelled gym cos there was a high chance of me falling off the treadmill cos I was so out of it. (An embarassing moment that must not be repeated to another living soul: I actually walked into an elevator door. Tho I have to say, it was completely normal to assume the elevator arrived cos I heard the ding, but due to bad sound barriors, what I heard was actually for the floor above =.=) on the bright side, I didn't bruise my forehead...?
it's official: I've gone mental. Yesterday night, only 4 days since my last lockout, was yet another act of complete absent-mindedness. Truth be told, there was an acknowledgment that I wasn't at my best...maybe it was from staring at the computer screen all day or just feeling flustered for no apparent reason. I even cancelled gym cos there was a high chance of me falling off the treadmill cos I was so out of it. (An embarassing moment that must not be repeated to another living soul: I actually walked into an elevator door. Tho I have to say, it was completely normal to assume the elevator arrived cos I heard the ding, but due to bad sound barriors, what I heard was actually for the floor above =.=) on the bright side, I didn't bruise my forehead...?
15 September 2011
Bullied
Note: after watching more than enough bullies caught on videos, I felt it was appropriate to cheer on the bullied. They may not fight back just yet, but they won't take it for long...cos they'll find their way soon enough.
You feel all alone
Trapped by chains and stone
Like nightmares come to life
Except no one knows
You fear their presence
You fear the pain
You fear it worsens
You fear the shame
Now, you must refocus and regain
All that should be yours again
Let those fears guide the power
The strength to make you stronger
You must be your own defender
Know that the day will come
When you no longer fear
You have survived and won
You feel all alone
Trapped by chains and stone
Like nightmares come to life
Except no one knows
You fear their presence
You fear the pain
You fear it worsens
You fear the shame
Now, you must refocus and regain
All that should be yours again
Let those fears guide the power
The strength to make you stronger
You must be your own defender
Know that the day will come
When you no longer fear
You have survived and won
13 September 2011
Once again, Culture takes the blame
Dear pipsqueaks,
I'll confess this post may sound more like a complaint, but it's a social phenomenon that still baffles me...now, to be fair, I hvnt travelled to every corner of the world (which I don't believe is humanly possible given that we just don't have enough lifetime to do it), but I've seen enough to do a fair comparison. Back to topic, what exactly is culture? If u've ever taken anything related to sociology, u'd know that the definition isn't as simple as we know it. But for this case, we won't go into a thesis discussion on its meaning.
So, simply put, culture is the habit or norm of a group of people. It's what makes a group unique from another. It's history, practice, n conformity all together in one pot. To be considered a part of something (which happens to be a totally natural human craving- after all, we're social animals), is what we all strive for, even tho most people will argue against that cos they wanna be special, unique n different. But the sad truth is- n don't be surprised- its normal to wanna be "involved" in this world somehow.
I'll confess this post may sound more like a complaint, but it's a social phenomenon that still baffles me...now, to be fair, I hvnt travelled to every corner of the world (which I don't believe is humanly possible given that we just don't have enough lifetime to do it), but I've seen enough to do a fair comparison. Back to topic, what exactly is culture? If u've ever taken anything related to sociology, u'd know that the definition isn't as simple as we know it. But for this case, we won't go into a thesis discussion on its meaning.
So, simply put, culture is the habit or norm of a group of people. It's what makes a group unique from another. It's history, practice, n conformity all together in one pot. To be considered a part of something (which happens to be a totally natural human craving- after all, we're social animals), is what we all strive for, even tho most people will argue against that cos they wanna be special, unique n different. But the sad truth is- n don't be surprised- its normal to wanna be "involved" in this world somehow.
Locked Out...Again!
Dear pipsqueaks,
11 September 2011
Movie: Contagion
dear pipsqueaks,
*spoiler alert: the following post talks about a movie that’s currently playing in theatres. Don’t read this yet unless u’ve already seen it or u don’t plan to watch it.
*spoiler alert: the following post talks about a movie that’s currently playing in theatres. Don’t read this yet unless u’ve already seen it or u don’t plan to watch it.
Such a movie makes u wonder about so many things. Patient
zero. How does something so easily preventable snowball into a worldwide
epidemic? U’d think we’d know better by now eh? I mean, really, they’ve been
teaching us all these tips since, oh maybe, preschool! Don’t put stuff in ur
mouth; don’t touch random things; wash ur hands before u eat; stay home when ur
sick...all those years of nagging, u don’t think it’d kick in by the time u’ve
entered the real world? Nope. People just don’t care enough. Yes, u’ve got the
most important things to do, ya-da-ya-da blah blah. But think about it this
way, the whole thing could hv been prevented if the genius chef would’ve
bothered to wash his hands.
10 September 2011
Highschool Sweethearts
this morning, i woke up to some upsetting news, but surprisingly was a while ago- outdated much! anyways, it brought back a lot of memories, good and bad. it sure felt like a lifetime ago when i was in a serious relationship myself. highschool actually. he was very sweet n just the most attentive person. apart from the fact that he can put up with me (which was already a feat in itself), he always put me first. he made me who i am today.
09 September 2011
Weekend: Movies
guess u could say this is one of the bad things about being away from home: weekends get awfully boring! but then again, only boring people get bored (so i read off some girl's shirt the other day), therefore, i gotta keep myself unboreded! now, i get into the habit of watching movies during weekends in KL. for one, it's wayyy cheaper than watching movies in n.america (even if ur comparing to Movie Tuesday deals of $6 a movie) yes, no kidding, movies r about RM12 (so about $4 back at home). but they don't hv things like "scene member" to collect points n stuff...boo!
08 September 2011
Make Time
this is one thing i don't get: how can someone honestly hv NO TIME? i mean, yah u can be as busy as heck, but u must hv time. when ur making ur way somewhere, or waiting for something, or taking a break, or whatever. that's time, isn't it? i mean, it may not be the best use of ur "valuable free minutes" if ur seriously one of those people who max out their days (like my awesome co-worker), but u DO hv time. u hv 24hrs a day to deal with all ur "very important" must-do's, minus off ur sleeping time n ur "alone time" that u need to keep ur sanity. tell me this, hv u ever said, "sure! that sounds cool, i'll check it out when i hv time" or "okay. i'll do that when i'm done with this"? but no matter how u do it, ur most likely gonna be pushing n squishing things in between ur busy schedule that u'll be so overwhelmed. in the end, u'll prob just forget it. that's the problem when u take time. when there's only so much to begin with, if u don't ever set it, u'll prob never get to it. (it's like baking cookies: if u never put it in the oven, all u'll ever get is dough).
07 September 2011
Blogspot headache!
oh my, this's like xanga all over again! trying to make things look nicer, but obviously i'm outdated with how things work now. i can't even make the stupid music box (at the bottom) MOVE to the center =.=". i mean, it could be as easy as plugging the word "center" in the CSS, but i duno WHAT to add WHERE. ahh, none of these codes make any sense no matter how much i research. maybe i'm getting too old for this! if u know what i can do to fix it, instructions much appreciated!
that reminds me, i gotta do finish my Singapore Tour journal!
that reminds me, i gotta do finish my Singapore Tour journal!
04 September 2011
Singapore "Flying Solo" Tour- Day 4
For some reason, the nights seem so much shorter in Singapore…it felt like I’ve just closed my eyes n whoosh, it’s time to wake up already! I do remember dreaming about something, but simply too tired to remember. Apart from the fact that my foot is killing me, my travel companion’s actually quite heavy too (even though I do leave a big chunk of stuff back at YMCA- this is a sign that I’m not fit to occupy a position that requires using a backpack- aka. Student, haha). Anyways, i brushed up n head to breakfast in my PJs since I’ve noticed that no one else bothers to change out of their comfies for breakfast. The fact that it’s literally 15feets from my dorm room kills the idea of changing like what happens to a bug on my work desk (i’m sorry if ur a bug-lover, but if they cross my path, they’re looking for death :P ).
03 September 2011
Singapore "Flying Solo" Tour- Day 3
Oh man, I couldn’t even get up for breakfast before 10am, but that’ s prob cos we didn’t go back till 2ish n by the time I finished showering n everything, it was already 3ish. Lol, I had an awesome time last time! Got to enjoy the best view in Singapore sipping on champagne n chillaxing with my friend n his two other friends. Quite funny that none of us knew one another- except for my friend of course- but we still had a good time just talking about anything! Definitely a couple of interesting characters: one loses things, so everything must be extra large- he prob has the largest phone I’ve ever seen; the other has champagne-phoebia (he drank heineken the whole nite) but still finished my champagne for me cos I’m a proud lightweight lol. Too bad one’s off to UK for 3-year law studies…makes u cherish moments like these even more cos the world keep spinning n u may or may not run into the same ppl ever again! I mean, what were the chances of us all hanging out together last night n what are the chances that the 4 of us would gather again in the future? That’s why u make the most of everything n I sure did all thanks for my friend…I had a wonderful nite =)
02 September 2011
Singapore "Flying Solo" Tour: Day 2
Can’t remember how many times I’ve woken up in the middle of my sleep cos either someone was packing or someone was showering…I guess that’s the thing with dorms, no one has the same schedule n u kinda just do ur own thing. Luckily, all the girls were showered n in bed by 10:30pm that I didn’t hv to wait to use the bathroom. The room was actually full till this morning when the English lawyer-to-be left for home after her 5-weeks internship here. The other is from Philippines n starting work next week, so pretty chillax at the moment. Both of them are quite nice n talkative, so I don’t think they found me annoyingly loud…or at least I hope they didn’t. the last one, I don’t know how, but I keep missing her. Either she was already passed out by the time I came back or she left before I even got up…so having shared a room for almost 2 days, this person is still a mystery to me lol! Maybe it’s good that we don’t run into each other- she might be the one that doesn’t like me. Hahaha although I’m sure the ratio isn’t that high. 1 out of 4 to dislike me, I think I can do a little better than that, even if they’re girls :P
so yah, I had the room all to myself by the time I got up to catch breakfast before 10am. I like how the main color theme is white…it does have a calming effect, seeing white furniture, white walls, n white doors…that reminds me how much I hate my green carpet at my KL apartment. Ugh…anyways. Having tried to go online more than a bagillion times, I gave up. It was prob a good idea cos apparently there have been cases of asus not being able to use the wifi here…so it wasn’t just my laptop. In any case, I can always stop by a mcD or starbucks to post my stuff later…
so yah, I had the room all to myself by the time I got up to catch breakfast before 10am. I like how the main color theme is white…it does have a calming effect, seeing white furniture, white walls, n white doors…that reminds me how much I hate my green carpet at my KL apartment. Ugh…anyways. Having tried to go online more than a bagillion times, I gave up. It was prob a good idea cos apparently there have been cases of asus not being able to use the wifi here…so it wasn’t just my laptop. In any case, I can always stop by a mcD or starbucks to post my stuff later…
01 September 2011
Singapore "Flying Solo" Tour: Day 1
Without an honest nite of good rest, the 6:30am alarm clock was a pain to hear, but what needs to be done needs to be done: I got my butt up, cleaned fresh, finished packing, and rushed to Corus Hotel for the Aeroline bus bay. Now, you’d think there’d be alota taxis waiting downstairs at a mall such as Times Square, but at 7:15am on a Thursday morning? don’t hold your breath on that. The one taxi that was there, the driver was so passed out like he had a party last nite (can’t blame him, it was Malaysia day, so most of them prob went hard-core celebrating anyways). Seeing the ONLY taxi there was unavailable for service, I started to panic cos the check-in time for my 8am bus was 7:30 and it was cutting a little too close to take public transit…n just my luck, someone jumped off right behind the sleeping dragon’s ride, n of course I had to hop on. I didn’t really hv any other options or else I’d be late late late n that would ruin the whole trip considering u can’t just hop on the next bus n all. Pre-booking can be easy, but it can screw u over at times.