Some things in life that puzzle me:
1. Why some people hate vegetables
Such people, in my opinion, need to have their heads examined. What in the world is wrong with vegetables? Vegetables don't cause 17 different types of cancers nor do you suffer from eating too much of them. They are packed with dietary fibre, vitamins etc. In short, they are very healthy. They don't taste bad either. Who can resist juicy sweetcorn coated with piping hot butter? Or crunchy, fresh broccoli?
Incomprehensible, the way some people view eating greens as chewing cardboard.
2.Lack of focus on environmentalism
Environmentalism is seriously what the world needs RIGHT NOW. Peace-talks, international exchanges and terrorism, while very crucial, are secondary to reducing the alarming amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Who's going to be left alive to talk about world peace when global warming spins out of control? It's ironical and obscene that we abuse the very Earth that provides so much for us to lead decent lives. What is worse, our children and grandchildren are ging to pay the price for our outpourings of smoke, rubbish and other crap. Going green worldwide is not going to be easy, but we do not have a choice.
3.Smoking
What a major put-off. Smoking causes a whole range of cancers, chronic bronchitis and other health problems. It turns a beautiful young person into a wrinkled prune who reeks of smoke. These cancer sticks also cause much heartache for loved ones. Which really makes one wonder why anyone would want to put one in their mouth in the first place. I understand that life can suck terribly, but rather than helping you, smoking actually creates more troubles.
4.Why people think I'm cute
Throughout my secondary school years, I've had teachers, seniors and strangers approaching me to tell me that I'm cute. Okay, fine, I admit I'm flattered, but what puzzles me is that why other cuter girls don't seem to get the same attention. Why doesn't anyone tell ________ she's pretty? Perhaps they do but I don't know it. Anyway, what sort of 'cute' am I? The ugly-but-adorable type or the Hilary-Duff-Amanda-Bynes type? I do hope someday, someone will tell me:)
And I will always think of you as the sun*
Sunday, September 24, 2006
The winds of change are blowing. Junichiro Koizumi's chapter in the history of Japanese politics has ended and that of Shinzo Abe's has begun. In Thailand, a coup staged by the military ousted Thaksin Shinawatra from power and seized worldwide attention.
On a local scale, the Gifted Education programme has been done away with, a move I support. About time, I think, as I don't approve at all of segregating bright pupils from the rest of the cohort. Do help maximize the genius in them but not at the expense of denying them oppurtunities to mingle with mainstream pupils, who may be their future work-mates.
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Oh all right, I shall snap out of the formal mode. Just wanna give my 2 cents worth in current affairs. Ah yes, THE PRELIMS ARE OVEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bring out the fireworks! Pop the soda! The past 2 days have been extremely fruitful, in terms of slacking, that is. I surfed the net, did 2 fanarts, watched my beloved Blood+(OMG I LOVE SAYA'S NEW LOOK!!!) and read. Bliss, I tell you. I was certainly a far cry from that streesed-out girl whose eyes are glued to the textbooks. But, man, I'll have to leave lala land by tomorrow to hit the books again, for although the prelims are over and done with, the O levels are not.
My Grandpa and Grandma have just arrived in Singapore from Hong Kong where they live. Yippee:) GTG now, I WILL be back:)
And I will always think of you as the sun*
Friday, September 15, 2006
Once again, my idol Deviantartist Pyromaniac has came up with yet another interesting meme(that's what they're called right?). Speaking of Deviantart, I'm thinking of setting up an account showcasing my lovely works. I know they pale in comparison to masterpieces like Heise, Luciole and Pyromaniac but it'll be nice if I could get tips from others on how to improve.
The 'If I were...' Quiz:
1.- If I were a fruit I'd be... a yellow kiwi.
2.- If I were a colour I'd be... black/pink.
3.- If I were an animal I'd be... a dragon.
4.- If I were a dometic appliance I'd be... a pizza knife.
5.- If I were a book I'd be... "My sister's keeper" by Jodi Piccoult.
6.- If I were a clothing item I'd be... silk scarf.
7.- If I were a jewel I'd be... gold heart-shaped locket.
8.- If I were an object I'd be... swiss army knife.
9.- If I were a car I'd be... a Ferrari.
10.- If I were an element I'd be... water.
11.- If I were a tree I'd be... a sakura tree.
12.- If I were a drink I'd be... lime-lemon H2O.
13.- If I were an ice cream flavor I'd be... white chocolate.
14.- If I were a person I'd be... myself.
15.- If I were a planet I'd be... Mars.
16.- If I were an insect I'd be... butterfly.
17.- If I were public transport I'd be... an MRT train.
18.- If I were a song I'd be... "Wake me up when September ends" by Green Day.
19.- If I were a movie I'd be... X MEN 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
20.- If I were a season I'd be... autumn.
21.- If I were a flower I'd be... a blood-red /pink rose or sakura or any black flower(they do exist).
22.- If I were a job I'd be... journalism.
23.- If I were a cartoon I'd be... X-men Evolution.
24.- If I were a place I'd be... Easter Island.
25.- If I were a gift I'd be... a homemade one.
26.- If I were a memory I'd be... wearing my prettiest smile.
27.- If I were a city I'd be...Kyoto.
28.- If I were a sense I'd be... sight.
29.- If I were a game I'd be... Final Fantasy.
30.- If I were a candy I'd be... a Belgian chocolate.
31.- If I were a time of the day I'd be... twilight.
32.- If I were an invention I'd be... the computer.
33.- If I were a bodypart I'd be... eyes/ hair.
34.- If I were a country I'd be... Singapore/England/Japan.
35.- If I were a flavor I'd be... mildly sweet.
36.- If I were a sport I'd be... Wushu.
37.- If I were a smell I'd be... lush foliage after the rain.
38.- If I were a subject I'd be... an art related one.
39.- If I were a flag I'd be... the UN flag.
40.- If I were a building I'd be... the Esplanade.
41.- If I were a month I'd be...April.
42.- If I were a perfume I'd be... Rose oil.
43.- If I were a gummy candy I'd be...Yupi gummy bears.
45.- If I were a toy I'd be... Stitch plushie
46.- If I were a textile I'd be... black lace.
47.- If I were a shape I'd be... circle/square.
48.- If I were a answer I'd be... yes/no.
49.- If I were a common liquorice I'd be... pure black one.
50.- If I were a word I'd be... love.
And I will always think of you as the sun*
Saturday, September 09, 2006
I still find it hard to believe that Steve Irwin is dead. I haven't watched Crocodile Hunters(except for the one featured the other day in Irwin's memory) but I've read about the famous Crocodile Hunter through magazines. A man famed not only for his way with crocodiles but also his infectious enthusiam and colourful character. Here's an article on his death: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060904/ap_on_en_tv/obit_irwin. One way you can pay tribute to Steve is by inserting the turtle icon : (tu) into your MSN nickname. Apparently, there's a crocodile icon and a stingray one but I don't know where to get those.
Rest in peace, Steve.
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Haven't watched Blood+ for a week. The withdrawal symptoms have yet to set in.
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Prelims next week. Maaaan.
And I will always think of you as the sun*
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
YY Wan has been hit with a strong bout of animania (anime-madness) so she shall devote this post to her beloved Blood+, Cloud, Tifa and whatnots:)
I'm making excellent progress watching Blood+. There's 52 episodes in all and I'm currently at number 32. Haha, watch out Michiyo-san, I'm catching up! I'd like to talk about Diva here: I think it's not her fault she is evil. Before you label me as a sadist, cold-hearted freak or whatever, allow me a chance to explain. Do you really think Diva would have developed a black heart if Joel has locked her up for years and years in the first place? She was 'treated as a test subject' from the time she was born and received 'no education or human contact' plus 'minimal subsistence', so said the current Joel the 6th. Having been subjected to such treatment for a long time, is it any wonder she hated the human race? I am not trying to condone evil; I just want to make people see things from Diva's point of view. By the way, Diva, Saya and Haji are my favourite Blood+ characters. I hate Carl most , when Michiyo-san told me he died in the end I was elated.
Come to think of it, that is how people can evolve into serial killers. Abuse begins at an early age and after years of terror and pain, their spirits are left broken. Full of spite and hatred, they themselves become abusers and seek other people to torture. This is the story of many murderers and rapists; whose atrocious deeds stem from the horrors of childhood.
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Why, I wonder, do many people think Cloud and Aerith make the perfect FF7 couple? Not that I'm anti-Aerith, she's sweet all right,I just think she and Cloud don't make a good match. Tifa and Cloud. Now THAT is more like it. I mean, they've known each other since they were kids and Tifa is the one character who really understands Cloud. So yeah, they'd make a better pair.
This is Cloud and Aerith:
This is Cloud and Tifa:
Ah well, this couple-thingy is subjective. But I still stand by my point of view that Tifa and Cloud is the better match.
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Will some kind soul please tell me of any good websites to download FREE anime music? I'm going gaga over Diva and Season's call but damn, I can't find them on this world-wide web(pun intended).
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Arigato!
And I will always think of you as the sun*
