Simply hate guys who open up their legs real big when they sit on MRT and buses especially. We know that your LP is big, but we are not interested and you do not need to show us. Please close up ur legs so that we can get our butts inside and not fall off...
Basically, these guys sometimes occupy almost 70% of the bus seat, leaving little space on the other side and I really have difficulties keeping myself from falling off when the bus takes a turn. I used to try to use my legs to push inside, hoping to 'fight' a little bit more space. Maybe next time I should just use my mouth to ask them, "Excuse me sir, do you mind to close your legs up a bit, I believe you don't have a 10ft (that's the size of a whale's, in case you are wondering) in between your legs. Thanks."
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006
Posting to Destress
Battling with my laziness to complete my assignment now and really stressed up on what kinda bullshit I should put into the paper to make up for the word counts... grrrhhh... help..
Good Old Days
Was talking to Ms. MIA (MJ) earlier about meeting up with poly classmates recently and found that I really missed those good old days during poly when life is just about eat, play and dream about talk about the future...
Then suddenly, realised that I may be one of the lucky one who managed to still really keep in contact most of the mates these years on and off after graduation. Eventhough I haven't really been making a lot of efforts to organise gatherings...
It is a good and kinda nostalgic feeling to meet up and hear about their current situation and to exchange the latest gossip... It's perhaps the only thing that we can keep amidst all the changes that we cannot prevent.
I don't know why it feels kinda sad and lonely when I think about it though.
Then suddenly, realised that I may be one of the lucky one who managed to still really keep in contact most of the mates these years on and off after graduation. Eventhough I haven't really been making a lot of efforts to organise gatherings...
It is a good and kinda nostalgic feeling to meet up and hear about their current situation and to exchange the latest gossip... It's perhaps the only thing that we can keep amidst all the changes that we cannot prevent.
I don't know why it feels kinda sad and lonely when I think about it though.
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Environmentally Political
I was reading this article on the Straits Times yesterday about the Artic Glacier that is melting at a rate that is faster than what the Scientists forecasted a few years back. So now, the sea level is rising at a faster-than-expected rate and in less than 100 years to come, some of the lower lands in US will be underwater soon...
The writer was analyzing why, when such obvious warnings have been announced to the world leaders to curb fossil fuels burning, lowering energy consumption therefore reducing global warming are not heeded.
Politically, environmental issues are just not a priority, as compared to the country's economy, nuclear issues and lately fighting terrorism globally. We all know that the world will die if we do not do something about it, but we just keep thinking that there is still time and resources and it can be done later, after the issues with a 'higher' priority are resolved first.
However, these are just signs to show that we did not take these warnings seriously, and until the time human really do realise, it will all be too late for us. The environment pacts & policies between the countries seem to be somewhat 'cosmetic' or just a strategy to build up political relationship with other countries. Take for example the Kyoto Protocol that is signed by some of the top greenhouse gases emissions countries. This includes US, EU, Australia, India etc. The US, though signed, did not oblige to the protocol to cut down on greenhouse gases emissions, giving the reason that other developing countries (such as China and India) did not sign this Protocol and was also unhappy between the 'unfair' classification between the developing and the developed countries in the Protocol.
Firstly, Kyoto Protocol is really aimed at cutting down greenhouse gases emissions of each country, with the ultimate objective to reduce global warming. If you are really sincere about this, then why in the world would you want to question this 'unfair classification' between the developing and developed countries, and just because you feel that China is exempted, when she is the top greenhouse gases emitter, you will refuse to do it? By the way, according to EIA (Energy Information Administration), US emits more carbon dioxide than China does.
Kyoto Protocol does not have any penalties if it is not obligated, which is why, till now, gives US the chance to play 'why is it that she does not need to do but I have to??' game. Sounds childish? That's exactly the game they are playing now.
Worst, the US president is now more concentrated on war games, nuclear development, fighting terrorism and has, at an earlier period, even attempt to downplay the effects of global warming with human acitivities. Simply saying, environmental issues are not on the agenda right now. And if it is ever going to be, it is most like to come with some political payoffs.
Baiscally, cutting down on greenhouse gasses depends on individual country, and if each country's leader is keen on doing a good job, they will not, in the first place, think about why some countries are not obliged to do the same thing. They never think about this same reasoning when it comes to the nuclear treaty though.
The Austrlians follows the US whenever they go, decided not to obliged to the protocol too, because the PM argued this would stress their job unemployment rate, and that the Australians have done enough on cutting down Carbon Dioxide emission. The opposition Labour Party disagreed, indicating the Protocol as a 'risk-free' and that Australia will have no problem in obligation, since they have done enough to meet the Protocol's standard. They went with the US to sign the Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate, which does not set a minimal limit to reduce greenhouse gasses. Simply, it's a 'own time own target' agreement, which, involves China. Will the US ever sign it, if China is not in? Another point to add, this agreement is a no-obligation agreement. Which means, US can set easily attainable target, and still show that it is 'conern and making an effort to reduce greenhouse gasses'.
This will continue and more 'cosmetic' environmental friendly agreement will come out, while environmental issues will become more pressing in the future. When will it come to a point that politics can be set aside and we truely see the meaning of these agreements?
*Information can found from Wikipedia and Straits Times comments*
*Writer is really analyzing situation base on surface evidence and commentaries from other sources. Writer is not responsible for any misinterpretation of information and comments are purely based on personal thoughts*
The writer was analyzing why, when such obvious warnings have been announced to the world leaders to curb fossil fuels burning, lowering energy consumption therefore reducing global warming are not heeded.
Politically, environmental issues are just not a priority, as compared to the country's economy, nuclear issues and lately fighting terrorism globally. We all know that the world will die if we do not do something about it, but we just keep thinking that there is still time and resources and it can be done later, after the issues with a 'higher' priority are resolved first.
However, these are just signs to show that we did not take these warnings seriously, and until the time human really do realise, it will all be too late for us. The environment pacts & policies between the countries seem to be somewhat 'cosmetic' or just a strategy to build up political relationship with other countries. Take for example the Kyoto Protocol that is signed by some of the top greenhouse gases emissions countries. This includes US, EU, Australia, India etc. The US, though signed, did not oblige to the protocol to cut down on greenhouse gases emissions, giving the reason that other developing countries (such as China and India) did not sign this Protocol and was also unhappy between the 'unfair' classification between the developing and the developed countries in the Protocol.
Firstly, Kyoto Protocol is really aimed at cutting down greenhouse gases emissions of each country, with the ultimate objective to reduce global warming. If you are really sincere about this, then why in the world would you want to question this 'unfair classification' between the developing and developed countries, and just because you feel that China is exempted, when she is the top greenhouse gases emitter, you will refuse to do it? By the way, according to EIA (Energy Information Administration), US emits more carbon dioxide than China does.
Kyoto Protocol does not have any penalties if it is not obligated, which is why, till now, gives US the chance to play 'why is it that she does not need to do but I have to??' game. Sounds childish? That's exactly the game they are playing now.
Worst, the US president is now more concentrated on war games, nuclear development, fighting terrorism and has, at an earlier period, even attempt to downplay the effects of global warming with human acitivities. Simply saying, environmental issues are not on the agenda right now. And if it is ever going to be, it is most like to come with some political payoffs.
Baiscally, cutting down on greenhouse gasses depends on individual country, and if each country's leader is keen on doing a good job, they will not, in the first place, think about why some countries are not obliged to do the same thing. They never think about this same reasoning when it comes to the nuclear treaty though.
The Austrlians follows the US whenever they go, decided not to obliged to the protocol too, because the PM argued this would stress their job unemployment rate, and that the Australians have done enough on cutting down Carbon Dioxide emission. The opposition Labour Party disagreed, indicating the Protocol as a 'risk-free' and that Australia will have no problem in obligation, since they have done enough to meet the Protocol's standard. They went with the US to sign the Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate, which does not set a minimal limit to reduce greenhouse gasses. Simply, it's a 'own time own target' agreement, which, involves China. Will the US ever sign it, if China is not in? Another point to add, this agreement is a no-obligation agreement. Which means, US can set easily attainable target, and still show that it is 'conern and making an effort to reduce greenhouse gasses'.
This will continue and more 'cosmetic' environmental friendly agreement will come out, while environmental issues will become more pressing in the future. When will it come to a point that politics can be set aside and we truely see the meaning of these agreements?
*Information can found from Wikipedia and Straits Times comments*
*Writer is really analyzing situation base on surface evidence and commentaries from other sources. Writer is not responsible for any misinterpretation of information and comments are purely based on personal thoughts*
Friday, March 10, 2006
About Travelling...
Yeah~ set for a trip to Redang~.. '夏日蒙茶茶' here I come~ ^_^ Please imagine me running in 3 dot bikini to the beautiful sun, sand and to the sea~ orr yeee orrr~~
This time am going with my colleagues, hope that it will be really fun~ especially with the snorkelling acitivity available there. Though I cannot swim, I will grab a 'life-saver' hunk and venture out bravely to the water to 'molest' the fishes of Redang...
Reminds me of the other time I went to the Fishing Kelong... It was just great! The fishes are swimming near the toilet just waiting for the food to come from you.. then a few steps away, you see the staff fishing and the next moment, you have fresh bbq seafood from the beautiful water... Aiyah, we still ate that la... it's just the food chain in a shorter, more direct version.
Okay, anyway, am really set for the Redang trip this time, and I think I will grab my dad's fishing rod again and go there fishing with the uncles down there while looking at the babes and hunks playing beach volleyball..
And then, am also saving hard for my year-end trip to Japan (hopefully).. given the condition that I can passe my courses. Then I will go for a good trip to reward myself, maybe I will go with my friend or sister or go alone. But the latter is not really possible, because I will not get any parental's consent. However, I still think I should try travelling alone again. It's really hard to find someone who fits exactly to your interest and where you want to go except yourself, it's really a 100% freedom roaming about the country. Of course, going with friends will give you a broader view of the country, if your friend knew some place that I may not even have researched into.
Aiyah~ just can't wait for this year to quickly pass... so many exciting things waiting for me after this year... ^_^~ 自作孽不可活 ~
This phrase perfectly describes what I am now... January is already in the mids, and now I am biting my fingernails awaiting horrible february to come... (doesn't it rhyme?)
The whole month is basically going to be occupied with lots of classes because it is the starting of the a new, but heavy semster, with both subjects starting off with transport... transportation management and economics....
Tell me how I am suppose to deal~ with you?? (Michael Bolton - How Am I Suppose To Live Without You)
Okay, enough of crap, let's continue with the grandmama's complaint of the day...
Then there is, of course, the language course that's being continued for 2 years, just that I have changed it from a Sunday to Saturday, and I guess I cannot sleep through the classes anymore, because the new teacher quite strict and sweet. Beautiful (oh!) but tough. Unfortunately, she said that she is responsible for classes of the same level, which means that I cannot escape from her clutches to continue my slacking attitude...
Starting Feb, I would be enrolled to a course sponsored by the company, followed by the normal Wednesday drumming practice... provided I can still be alive and continue playing after the Feb performance is over...
Needless to say, on top of all these, the once dream job (bian pia mia) has utterly turned into one with deadlines to meet and tons of things to learn with sooooo little time.
All in all, it goes to say that I will extremely busy like the flips of a rotating fan... and I will miss meeting my friends for at least half a year...
Frankly, I didn't really think of this point until my friend told me that if I continue to be such a greedy girl who thinks too highly of her own capabilities, I will have to sacrifice time to meet with friends and have family gatherings to cope with all the load.
Hey ah ******, thanks for reminding me that, so can you please tell me what is the solution to this? Cut my throat and let all the blood out just like old times cut-the-chicken-throat ritual?
Aiyo... I am like a cloth that is squeezed so dry that not a single engergy juice is left in me... might as well... this is literally suicide.
Sighed -
A bimbo wannabe
- Taking Photos -
I realised that I am never good in the photos, one sentiment that almost surely, most of the women would have. Analyzing the mentality behind it, believe that it must have been due to the complex combination of inferiority in one's look and the strong desire to be that somebody you appreciate. Most of the times, I see myself as one of, if not, the worst in a group photo. Well, if not the most ugly, certainly one that blended in too well with the background. Eventhough, the first look at a group photo would bring my attention to the person, me.
I do think that there are people who are with confident, not inferiority, but who are still not satisfied with their outlook, what they are being projected as in the photos. Of course, there are those who just say it for the sake of not getting yourself into an image of being proud or over-confident. I guess this is maybe an Asian culture (if not, then maybe just Singapore culture?), to seldom say 'hey! I think I look grreat in this photo, oh gosh!.. I just looked so beautiful in that, don't you think so?...'
So, much of the discussion when flipping through recently taken group photos among friends will be 'aww.. look at my hair, what a mess! Doesn't it look like a nest when I stand beside you??.. 'God~! I look so fat in the photos!!!! (this exclaimation is suppose to last for the rest of the day.)'.. 'Hey you look great in this shirt, should have got the same one as yours'.. 'Gosh! Look at my awful face, don't really know how to smile in photos.' etc..
To say yourself looking bad in photos may mean another thing: I am beautiful, but not photogeneic.
Conclusion: **I will try to tell myself this eventhough it may not be the truth...** (hey, I said it MAY NOT be the truth okay...)
Noisy Library...
I wonder if the new National Library situated at Bugis Junction has some changed rules. Today was the first time I stepped into the central lending library session at basement 1, and there was a lot of people there, borrowing and browsing the books. I must say that the library has successfully attracted a hoard of people there, whether or not they are really interested in borrowing any books.
I saw families bringing their children to the library, and what a sight to have the children, lots of them, running around the borrowing machines and lounge area, talking loudly, screaming and crying. Then, there are adults, talking loudly to children, discussing among themselves, without awareness of the people around who trying to read, and frowning.
Was it my mistake that this area is actually not part of the library? I thought that is rather like a lounge outside the library instead of a place for people to sit on the sofas and read. Looking around, I hope to find some 'please keep quiet' sign, and surprsingly, none was found (I hope I missed the sign, rather than it was not put up at all). I gave up trying to read, went to the borrowing machine, got my book and left, with a sigh.
The library, is a place to read, QUIETLY. If parents have any intention to bring their children to the library to borrow books, they should seriously educate them not to run around the shelves like some playground, and to keep QUIET at all times. I really think that parents is serious about bringing the reading habit to the children, they should browse the books with the children, let them know this is a place to learn and not play.
The inconsiderate and rather 'wet market' attitude of Singaporeans has brought a rather unsightly mark to this elegantly and newly built library.
wah~ so fast so fast...
OMG~ i cannot believe one week just passed (left with only 3 hours plus.. [SST]) with a blink of my eyes. After my school project, comes another deadline, and it seems that I cannot make it to the end at all. Especially with so many things to be done at work.. UATs, ALINK, Pegasus, meetings, statistics report, wuwahh~~
Cannot believe that I have not seriously clear my flooding mailbox for this week, with all the reds that just got archived without being read... then receiving phone calls asking me about this and that.. :x
(||:( I think i got so much older after this week, and the coming weeks...
Thi is so mundane, everyday I am doing nothing but blogging all my complains to everyone who happened to read this.. :X hahaha.. I'll try to get something more worthy to read the next time... pls hang on for a little more while.
Holiday ah..~ itsu kuru ka na~
Juz blogging off..
I wanna go overseas!! Been on this tiny island for too long, visited the same old places for soo many times that I am getting really bored.. I need fresh air! I want to go outside to see that bigger moon.. orh...
Tempted to go Hong Kong la~, blame those frequent advertisements on the TVs and all the "ooohh... must go Hong Kong!!" from been-there-done-that friends.. the endless temptations...
However... ah.. restricted financially etc... harsh reality really got me..
Break
My life is whizzing through, like a full-gear Ferrari. Everyday is always busy with the god-knows-what, no time for extra this and that.. whoa.. Even the weekends are not spent on a little look-at-sky activity and reflect on yourself activity. Before I know it, the dark eyebags started coming out, dry skin with outrageous breakout. Aged and looked 10 years older my age, and the heart almost stop pumping after living 200 hundred years of stress in that short 20 over years of life.
Life is too hectic, I would really prefer to take it slowly and even feel the time slipping slowly through the tip of my finger... Instead, I found myself riding an express bullet train, with my colleagues and friends sitting beside me, unknowningly that we may have pass the station of old friends gathering, family get together, or even rest and relax under the evening sun by the balcony. When is the final stop? Why and where are we rushing to? Till the end, have we actually enjoyed the scenery outside with a full 200 km/h blasting forward to nowhere? (or maybe to death itself)?
Gosh.. where is my coffee.. I need a break!
Gloomy Sunday
Gloomy Sunday" aka "Szomoru Vasarnap"
Composed by Rezsô Seress
Sunday is gloomy,
My hours are slumberless
Dear as the shadows
I live with are numberless
Little white flowers
Will never awaken you
Not where the black culture's
Sorrow has taken you
Angels have no thoughts
Of ever returning you
Wouldn't they be angry
If I thought of joining you?
Gloomy Sunday
Gloomy Sunday,
with shadows I spend it all
My heart and I
Have decided to end it all
Soon there'll be candles
And prayers that I say I know
But let them not weep
Let them know
That I'm glad to go
For death is no dream
And in death I'm caressing you
With the last
Breath of my soul
I'll be blessing you
Gloomy Sunday
Dreaming, I was only dreaming
I awake and I find
You asleep in the deep of my heart
Deep
Darling I hope
That my dream never haunted you
My heart is telling you
How much I wanted you
Gloomy Sunday
Composed by Rezsô Seress
Sunday is gloomy,
My hours are slumberless
Dear as the shadows
I live with are numberless
Little white flowers
Will never awaken you
Not where the black culture's
Sorrow has taken you
Angels have no thoughts
Of ever returning you
Wouldn't they be angry
If I thought of joining you?
Gloomy Sunday
Gloomy Sunday,
with shadows I spend it all
My heart and I
Have decided to end it all
Soon there'll be candles
And prayers that I say I know
But let them not weep
Let them know
That I'm glad to go
For death is no dream
And in death I'm caressing you
With the last
Breath of my soul
I'll be blessing you
Gloomy Sunday
Dreaming, I was only dreaming
I awake and I find
You asleep in the deep of my heart
Deep
Darling I hope
That my dream never haunted you
My heart is telling you
How much I wanted you
Gloomy Sunday
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