6/12/2007

Interactive Post

Hey ppl, really sorry for the not-so-informative posts lately. Been busy with exams. I just came across two really cool music videos:-
1) Fall Out Boy - Thnks Fr Th Mmrs
2) Panic! At the Disco - Build God Then We'll Talk

Take a look at these vids I took from YouTube and make a vote at the end of this post.
When my paper finishes on Thursday, I promise I'll get back with informative posts again. Cheers.

Fall Out Boy - Thnks Fr Th Mmrs


Panic! At the Disco - Build God Then We'll Talk









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6/10/2007

UV Nation




Hey everyone, just wanted to get some feedbacks on the latest UV Nation Party which was held at 1 Utama last Saturday. Do share your views regarding the event. Cheers.

6/09/2007

Update: Pictures

Ok guys, here are clearer photos taken from behind my house which really looks like the setting in the game, "Dino Crisis"






For those who have played that game, now tell me, doesn't that setting reminds you of a dino awaiting you behind those gate? I still think it looks better when the sun's down, though I can't get a clear picture even with flash on. Lol.

6/07/2007

What's going on?

What's going on with the world today? So many people out there are in need. Be it poverty or loneliness, they need our help. It just struck me today as I was studying, it was then I realised that the world is after all not that perfect. I mean, for some it seems perfect.

Moreover, in today's ever so developed world, gender inequalities still exist. It's sad to know that even though radical feminist are still fighting over their rights and blame men for the patriachal society that we live in now, women status in the world are still at an all time low in certain undeveloped areas of the world.

Some of the debates on women is that of whether both men and women are given equal rights in everyday life. Food? Income? Politics? Or are they just being seen for their biological factor? Yes, it is still a highly debatable topic, no doubt. However, I just want to create an awareness here that it doesn't matter who we are, we still play an important role in today's contemporary society.

It's good to know that women are now treated as equally as men and are seen more and more as an important entity in prospering the country's economic, etc. In short, women are getting their rights more recognised. As compared to the old Victorian times where women are just used for producing heirs for Kings and their families, things have changed a lot ever since. Could it also be of media influence that 'objectifies' women? So called 'lad mags' like FHM and Playboy are potraying wrong images of women to the world.

Anyway, take a look at this forwarded e-mail I received from a friend:

HUSBANDS FOR SALE!

A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE!There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights. There is, however, a catch — you may choose any man from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building! So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband.

On the first floor the sign on the door reads: Floor 1 – These men have jobs and love the Lord. The second floor sign reads: Floor 2 – These men have jobs, love the Lord, and love kids.The third floor sign reads: Floor 3 – These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, and are extremely good looking. "Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going. She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads: Floor 4 – These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead good looking, and help with the housework. "Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!" Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads: Floor 5 – These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead gorgeous, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak. She is so tempted to stay. But she goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads: Floor 6 – You are visitor 4,363,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store. Watch your step as you exit the building, and have a nice day! Please send this to all men for a good laugh and to all the women who can>handle the truth!


After reading that 'joke' I think that many of you out there are merely stereotyping women. Is it that true that women are hard to please? Yes, I mean, sometimes women can get annoying but so can men. What is all these debates going on about which class is more superior? Men or women? I don't see any logic in these debates. Can someone tell me what's going on?

Currently plugged in to: Saliva - Always

6/06/2007

Pictures

I've posted two pictures taken from the back of my house. I know it's hard to see but for those who have played the game "Dino Crisis" on the PlayStation or the Malay version "Krisis Dino" on the PC, this reminds me exactly of where you have to enter a gate to access the next place. Note the trees on the right and the small stairs leading to the door on the left.







Ok ok, I'll get a better picture next time in the afternoon when the sun's not down yet but until then, "enjoy".

6/05/2007

Being famous

It's funny sometimes how I'd just sit back and think to myself, "Wouldn't it be nice to be famous?"

As we live in this contemporary society, we sometimes feel the need to "belong". Would you prefer to have people around you or just yourself with your silly old shadow like the graphic below?



Well, I must say that it doesn't really matter being alone or not. Sometimes, we as humans need our lil' own 'private space'. It's interesting to also note that it has become a popular culture that we sometimes have the urge to 'get involved'. If not, we'll feel lonely, disappointed, depressed, etc. Fellow readers, this blog is more of a descriptive post. Not too much of an opinion based like the rest.

What do I mean by popular culture? Well, it's simple. Take your own definition of 'popular' with again, your own definition of 'culture' and there you have it. Told you it was simple. Nonetheless, my definition of popular culture would be, "the norm of a social group which somehow pressures others to follow suit". If this would be the case, then it is no wonder we live in a world fill with either happiness or misery.

Take 'fear' for example. Yes, fear. In today's world, everything is accounted to fear. Be it workplaces or even at school, fear plays a major role in the lives of everyone, conciously or sub-conciously. Ever wonder why you wouldn't take that path under a working crane carrying a big pile of metal? Yes, many of you would agree that you have to be stupid to walk under that crane for even a blind man can tell that walking under a working crane carrying a big pile of metal could be dangerous. What if one person started walking under it, followed by another, then another, then everyone would feel that 'it's ok'. Alright, maybe that example isn't that clear-cut but something similar to that, you guys get the idea.

Now, what do all that have to do with today's topic? Simple. Being famous could also be accountable to the 'pressure' we face. Doesn't matter what conforms us to such believes, the media, friends, whatever and whoever. The simple thing is that we as normal humans are just trying to live our lives just like everyone else. (Right, some might say, "I'm living my own life, my way!") Deep down, you guys are just living LIKE everyone else. Back to my topic then. It's so easy that when we see our very favourite own celebrity, we think to ourselves, "I want to be just like them!". Again, looking at our friends being all well-knowned, smart, etc., "I want to be just like them!".

My friends, it's not wrong to have such thoughts if such thoughts only condone you to improve yourselves. Don't get pressured if you can't achieved such levels. Then again, it is after all not good to get envious over someone. As the saying goes, "Be satisfied with what and who you are." I know most of us have already done an excellent job by feeling sastisfied with our current state, but some people out there just want to be 'even better'. Getting 'even better' won't exist if you don't realise your current state. You are who you are. Everyone is gifted. You might not be THAT intelligent, but you MIGHT be athletic, so on and so forth.

Could it be that we are 'pressured' by our peers for the need to fall in love with someone or even start a relationship? But anyhow, be content with what you are and what you have. It's not wrong to move a step further but make sure it does not become your own downfall. As for 'fear', we have seen that life has become safer as human society has experimented and developed its understanding of natural and social processes. Is it not that the virtues that are held up now are passivity rather than activism and safety rather than boldness?

Let it be said then that "you are already famous for being who you are".


(Don't get me wrong, I'm not at all famous.)

Anyway, it's time now for the oh-so-famous Marlboro.

Currently plugged in to: Puddle of Mudd - Famous

Update: N/A

Hey guys, how's everyone doing so far? Stressed out? Happy? Whatever it is, do take good care of yourselves.

Now, just a couple of minor updates and news:

1) Thanks for dropping by this dumb blog and giving feedbacks and leaving tags.
2) Good luck to those are going to or are having exams.
3) Congratulations to those who have finished their exams. (Don't drink and drive, just smoke and fly.)
4) My laptop's dead. (Reasons unknown.)
5) Blogging through my housemate's laptop.
6) Enojy the rest of your days ahead.

Oh, and btw, if there's any of you out there that would want me to touch on a certain subject/matter, send me a feedback and I'll look through it and hopefully, be able to come out with the best of solutions for you.

FYI, I've came across this blog about 'Dirty Little Secrets'. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, here's a little 'sneak preview' with the link at the end of this post.






Find out more here.

Til' next time guys, cheers.

Currently plugged in to: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Your Guardian Angel

6/04/2007

The Sour Side of a Sweet Memory

Reminder: This post might not be suitable for soft-hearted people.

What is a memory? Well, thanks to my hard work, I've managed to get the right definition for the word 'memory'. Memory, according to the Merriam-Webster Online Dict. says that:-
"the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained especially through associative mechanisms"

Now then, let us go back to the topic, "Sweet Memories - Should or Shouldn't It be Remembered?"



Sometimes you sit down and recall, "weren't those times with (insert name here) enjoyable/fun-filled?" then ... you just break down in tears. (and no, this time, it's not from personal experience.)

Yes, some of you might argue that although you've cried, you still want to keep those memories. I've got a better view on it. Just imagine if humans were not equipped with those mechanisms, thus making us not being able to have memories. Don't get me wrong here, I'd cry if I had lost my memories. I mean, who is going to cook my favorite dishes? Who's going to tell me that "The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage" is my best song from Panic! At the Disco? But we're talking about sweet memories, my friends. Yes, once again, the ones above are also included under 'sweet memories' but I'm talking the ones you had with your loved ones, be it ex-loved ones.

Rather than debating the fact on 'should or shouldn't', let us all now put our memories into beneficial use and recall the last time we had fun with our cherished ones. Happy? Sad? Disappointed? Whatever? I don't know. But the fact of the matter is this: Most sweet memories that were recorded in a person's mind would make that person end up sad or in worst case scenarios, teary eyed.

Up till now, I want to thank you all for still going through this post. I hate going straight to the point. Scroll down if you're impatient, if not, simply hit 'X' at the upper right hand corner of the browser. Thank you.

Now then, I'm still not making a stand this time to whether we should or shouldn't have sweet memories as I know it's beyond our powers to not let ourselves have sweet memories. Instead, I'd rather focus on what could be done if it occurs and you feel like weeping again. Follow these simple steps, and hopefully you'll be fine in due time...

1) Recall again. Yes, I said it. Recall that memory again. (Don't ask why but trust me on this one.)
2) Tell yourself that you wouldn't have that particular memory again. (Sounds unreasonable but it's true.)
*3) If you're trying to move on, get a new one. (Simply means, fill your old sweet memory with a new sweet memory)
4) Talk to someone close to you.
5) Listen to good chill-out music. (My blog has heaps of them)
6) If you're still weeping, I'm sorry.

Now, I'd like to go back to point no. 3. I know some if not most of you will be thinking, "J.†.™ is psycho. How can you just wash away that memory just like that to be replaced with a new one? It's impossible!" Trust me, it is possible. Think about it, we go through so many incidents in our lives. Sweet memories happen all the time. The question is, "are you willing to let that memory come/go?"

Therefore, I'd still leave the question open on whether you people would want your "sweet memories" to keep haunting you. I wouldn't care if you're happy with your sweet memories, I'm just concern for those whose sweet memories keep souring their lives. Don't let that ruin your lives. Open up, think smart. Be wise. Don't let your beautiful life be soured by a "sweet memory". I wish all of you the best of luck for your upcoming days and if you're still trying really hard to wash that memory away, pray to God.

If you disagree with me on this topic (which I know you people out there would) send me a feedback. I truly (honestly) apologise if I have offended anyone during the course of this post.

Until next time, guys,





Currently plugged in to: Panic! At the Disco - I Constantly Thank God for Esteban

6/03/2007

Growing Up

Well, i just thought I'd post something based on the title of the song that I'm listening to... But isn't it interesting to know just how sometimes we mention or use those words? Just take a look at the following scenarios:-

a) A behaves in an all childish manner and ticks off everyone around A. B goes up to A and tells him off, "Grow up, A!"

and..

b) X would be celebrating his birthday tomorrow. That night before going to bed, X thought to himself, "Tomorrow's the day when I'm gonna get one year older.. sure feels fast growing up.."

Let's face it, everyone is sure to experience once or more times in either scenarios. Those words just wouldn't get out of your head. (You wished.)

Ok, I know that so far what you've been reading is crap, but thanks for reading on anyway. You people should've known that all these weren't going to make any sense. Grow up.

Well then, what am I actually trying to say here? I just want all of u people reading this post to sit down and think...

Yes, sometimes we come face to face with a difficult situation in our lives. Especially those dealing with age. (and yes, i am talking based on experience) I mean, sometimes, people tend to look down at your abilities considering that you are younger than them where on the other hand, sometimes you have this strange thought that, "oh man, that person sure thinks like a kid given his age" Just how many times have these situations occur in your lives? If your thinking, "those ppl need to grow up"... STOP!

YOU need to grow up. Love it or loathe it, that's the fact all of you out there should understand. Like they say, "you can't start loving someone if you don't love urself". The same thing applies here guys, "you would need to start growing up first".

'Nuff said. Check back in next time for more "informative" reading.

Cheers.

Currently plugged in to: Fall Out Boy - 7 Minutes in Heaven

Simply frustrating..

Have you ever feel like the world is on your shoulders? haha.. nah, just kidding..
Well, it's gonna be a first... A first happy blog that is... Well, not really... Ok, here's the case:

-you've slept for only a mere 3 hours, woke up the next morning and feeling all groggy.. Just trying to get more sleep but just couldn't? Damn..
Oh, better yet, it's not a one-off thing.. It just happens time and time again! Frustrating isn't it? haha.. I bet.. Aren't u people lucky for getting just the right amount of time of sleep.. Good on u!

P.s. For those who were not able to get enough sleep, don't dread it, pop a Panadol. :)


Currently plugged in to: Alkaline Trio - Warbrain

...of broken hearts, torn up letters and the story of a lonely person

Yes... As u can read the title, it clearly says "..of broken hearts, torn up letters and the story of a lonely person" .. The title really caught my attention. Everyone in this world are bound to have such feelings and/or emotions. Ok ok, I'm really trying to make this blog a fun-filled one and not too much being focused on the "emo-ness". Lol.

Alright, think about this, ask yourselves these questions:
"why do i keep feeling so down?"
"why do i keep focusing on the least important things?"

And I'm sure many of you out there would be able to come up with other questions of the same kind, but let me tell u this:- Remember that someone out there, really thinks about how you feel and actually cares for you. For the moment, check out this part of the lyrics of one of my favourite song:

Decyfer Down - Never Lost

"I thought everytime, into another place,
Where I always find, your single saving grace,
Whether I have climbed, or fell into the blue,
I'm never lost from you,
Never lost from you..."

Well guys... Think about those lyrics and start questioning yourselves AGAIN:-
Who is it that really matters most when your feeling down?
Are they be ur family? Friends? Loved ones? or ...
God? ...

Later.

Currently plugged in to: Decyfer Down - Never Lost

First and a lil' Introduction..

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It's good starting out again. So before I actually start blogging, I thought I'd like to share with you guys a mini introduction. I don't know what actually made me feel like blogging again. Yes, I can know some of you out there are saying, "well, it's not like you were a hardcore blogger back then" Well, thanks for the reminder guys, but I do realise that.

I shouldn't really be starting blogging again this near to exams but I just feel like there are just so much that's going through me mind now and the only way I'm gonna get it all out is to... That's right, blog it out! Anyway, back to business:- This blog is mainly and plainly on my life as your not so average boy next door and on the simplest things in life. (call me emo, whatever, but somehow or rather, u know that there are people out there going through most, if not all of the things I'll be mentioning in this blog) Face the truth guys, realise your situation and come back down to reality. One final reminder guys, "guard your heart from all the evil out there.."

Being an optimist or pessimist does not mean that you suck. No. It's just about being who you are and remember that it doesn't pay to be someone else. Be different.

Until next time...