...of Guys' Ego and Girls' Pride...

Hey everyone! Sorry about the long delay for a new post. Well, now that I'm back in Hobart, everything will be up and running again! :) Anyways, before I get started, I just wanted to say that my trip back in Malaysia was really short and it was great meeting up with you guys again! If I wasn't able to meet up with anyone of you, I'll make it up to you people at the end of the year, which means that this blog would not be working as efficiently as it would. BTW, below are some pictures that I took from a trip along the East Coast of Tasmania.


Wombat Jr.


The oh-so-famous Tasmanian Devil


Nice scenery there, no?

Alright then, I've gotten this idea of writing about guys' ego and girls' pride from Vee. Thank you! We were talking and it then hit me that everything that happens seem to revolve around egos and prides. No doubt, guys have the biggest egos around on earth while girls would, if you allow me, have the biggest pride around.

No offense to anyone, but that is the ultimate truth. It's simple, when a guy's ego is blown, they come back attacking, daggers out and punches below the belt. Literally and not literally. Girls do not deserve the harsh words these guys sent their way at all. No, don't get me wrong. I mean, I do like girls but it's not like I'm protecting them and dissing us guys. However, that is to be the truth, unfortunately.

So often do we hear stories about guys hitting girls in a relationship, and not the other way around. Funny. And they say girls are meaner than guys. I mean, the worst a girl could do to a guy is to break-up in front of their face. OK, in a way, that's bad as that inflicts emotional sickness but guys hitting girls? That's physical abuse.

Guys who do such things are d--ks. They probably feel insecure and not having the 'power'. That's just dumb. It's all a psychological factor. In today's society, who said that males are the dominant species? To them, it's like a shallow, temporary high that they get every time they do it. Just like bullies in elementary school. Those bullies grow up, and eventually, some still remain the same. Too bad they can't just learn to mature.

Now, they say it takes two to tango. Fair enough. Apart from talking on and on about guys' ego, let us now talk about a girl's pride. Of course, some, if not most girls have this thing we call pride in them. Well, according to a dictionary, pride simply means: a becoming or dignified sense of what is due to oneself or one's position or character. Therefore, can it be agreed then that when a girl is hurt, she'll do things unexpectedly or sometimes act like someone else? Is it merely to protect her own image? I now need girls to give me feedbacks on this. I might be wrong or I might have missed on lots of things yet to be mentioned. Mind you, pride is considered one of the seven sins. And as the saying goes, "pride comes before fall".

Nonetheless, of course it is wrong for a guy to hit a girl. Pardon me, not only does a guy need to hit a girl to prove that his ego is as big as the size of Russia, but sometimes, the way a guy talks to defend himself, etc. you just know it! Girls on the other hand, when they get hurt or bruised, they would probably 'protect' themselves by acting strange/differently. Guys and girls are nice creatures to hang around with, if you know just how to deal with them.

However, don't get me wrong here. I'm not saying that I fully or 100% totally understand the behavior of both guys and girls, hell, I don't even understand myself fully at times. No kidding. All I want to say here is that arguments and misunderstandings are bound to happen between friends, in relationships, or whatever it is when you interact in a society like this. Sometimes, to solve a problem or to get over something, try and put aside our differences. Talk it out. I know it's hard but it's worth a try. Girls: If a guy still can't get on level terms with you after talking to him slowly, carefully, affectionately, etc. Leave him, he's a pain. You deserve better. Guys: If a girl doesn't get on level terms with you, she's probably having PMS, try another time. No, I'm not kidding. That just MIGHT be the reason on why she's not processing all the things you're saying.

Well, I guess this is all for now. Good luck to you people out there and take care. After all that, it seems to me that my side is probably more on girls, but I guess it's how you perceive it. Later!

Currently plugged in to: 30 Second to Mars - A Modern Myth

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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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.

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.

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

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".

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