We normally react with horror and shock when we're presented with news of young people dying before they should.
Then why don't we react the same way when it's old people who're involved?
They're not any less wanted, are they?
Sunday 15 February 2009
Thursday 12 February 2009
Wednesday 11 February 2009
Monday 9 February 2009
Tagged... Yet Again
Chris tagged me on Facebook, and since I'm such a noob there I've no idea how to get about the notes thingy. So here I am on my blog. And since I'm such a lazy person, I'm just copying and pasting her post and editing where suitable. LOLZ.
Words in italics are Chris's, and words in bold are my edited version. LOLZ.
Rules:
Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.
1. I read fanfiction. Since I was 14. And I still do. LOL. There were times I was even more addicted to the fanfiction than the book/ TV show/ anime itself.
I like reading fanfiction too. Now I'm currently into Bleach and Naruto fanfics. Used to be a rabid Harry Potter fan but the euphoria died down as there were not much room for speculation anymore since the series had already ended, and that means the scope for fanfic has narrowed down like an atherosclerotic artery. But if anyone is interested I'd recommend this: Scorpius Malfoy and the Improbable Plot. Pretty hilarious.
2. I watch lots of Japanese dramas and Korean gameshows. For the good looks and the laughs. LOL.
The only Korean show that I watched and like was Sassy Girl Chun Hyang. Otherwise I think they're full of crappy sappy crying emo ppl which kinda pisses me off. (IMHO that is) Which I will expound further in number 7. The only stuff I watch from Japan and Korea are anime and horror shows. Enough said.
3. I like being alone. For the quiet and the freedom.
I'm a paradox. I prefer my own company, yet I'm afraid of loneliness. Especially since I'm growing older now. LOLZ.
4. I am quite the procrastinator. If I don't do things immediately, they'll most likely end up not completed on time.
Family trait. Enough said. LOLZ.
5. I like black.=)
Me too!
6. My sister has all sorts of weird/funny nicknames by which she calls me.
I call my younger sis all sorts of names. But strangely enough, I've only one nick for my younger bro and that's Slimy!Sheldy. LOLZ.
7. I try not to cry when watching movies/dramas with ppl. If I cry, it's in private.
Somehow I always feel that crying is a sign of weakness. Hence, I seldom cry. But it's kinda weird when you're watching a sad movie and everyone is crying but you. Makes you feel like a cold hearted person. :P But anyways, I cannot tahan people who cry easily for no apparent reason, or people who cry all the time. But I guess I'm being more tolerant nowadays.
8. I'm running out of things to write here. LOL.
Me too. Maybe how mean I actually am?
9. I like cleanliness. I think I may be too fussy/ fastidious about it though.
I'm a messy person. I wouldn't be me otherwise. That's why I like it when Chris gets back from Aus, coz she always clears my messes. LOLZ.
10. I love quotes or meaningful snatches of conversation.
Me too!
11. I love Jacob's low salt high fibre biscuits. Even if some ppl say it tastes like cardboard. And McVities' digestives. And no, I'm not paid to say this.
It tastes like cardboard to me. I like icecream and brownies. I can finish a 2L tub from Aldi in 3 days. No wonder I've put on weight. :/
12. I live in T shirts and shorts. Or tracksuits.
Used to. Now trying to dress better, since I'm getting on in age. LOLZ. (I sound like an old crone).
13. I am currently on a cardiothoracic surgery unit rotation.
I like the CVS the best of all systems. Especially for Pharm Care Presentations and Write Ups.
14. I am the 4th child in a family with 5 children.
I'm the 3rd. Hence I get to experience what it's like with an elder brother, an elder sis, a younger bro and a younger sis.
15. I straightened my hair last year. And one of the comments I got was that my head shrunk in half. XD HAHAHA! =D
My hair has always been straight. But I wouldn't have it any other way. :)
16. I like to sketch. But very out of touch already.
I can't draw to save my life. My bro loves to laugh at them when I was younger (coz he can draw better than me!)
17. I love Mitch Albom books. And Jodi Picoult's too. And a whole lot of other books. =)
I like books. But haven't had much time to read much fiction nowadays. :(
18. I am a coffee addict. The fact that I can get free coffee is not helping me.
Ipoh's coffee (courtesy of Soo Fen) is my current favourite (not counting Starbucks of course). One day my coffee craving is going to make me broke.
21. I am learning how to excel without having to be perfect. Because no human being is perfect, and I'll probably end up burnt out chasing it.
I wish I was a perfectionist. Then I would have achieved much more now.
22. I used to hate the piano. Especially in primary school. But now, it's an indulgence. For which I have to credit my parents and my teacher.
I play the piano as if my fingers were a bunch of bananas. Yep, I suck at it. Hence, I don't miss it.
25. I love spicy food. A bit too much. Though it's no surprise to those who know me. =)
Ok ok la. Moderately spicy for me.
And here's the remaining 4 facts bout me:
- I don't socialize well. And I can't talk well to people I can't connect to (which is most people). Hence I have only a few close pals. But I'd rather have a few meaningful friends than a hundred sunshine pals.
- I can't speak any Chinese dialect/Mandarin. Sigh. Which makes life difficult. :(
- I've always lived in the past. Which is not good but which will end.... um... soon?
- I'm an emotionally constipated person. Haven't said I love you to my parents face to face before. Which is not good.
I didn't tag anyone coz I'm too lazy to. Feel free to do this tag if you're interested.
Words in italics are Chris's, and words in bold are my edited version. LOLZ.
Rules:
Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.
1. I read fanfiction. Since I was 14. And I still do. LOL. There were times I was even more addicted to the fanfiction than the book/ TV show/ anime itself.
I like reading fanfiction too. Now I'm currently into Bleach and Naruto fanfics. Used to be a rabid Harry Potter fan but the euphoria died down as there were not much room for speculation anymore since the series had already ended, and that means the scope for fanfic has narrowed down like an atherosclerotic artery. But if anyone is interested I'd recommend this: Scorpius Malfoy and the Improbable Plot. Pretty hilarious.
2. I watch lots of Japanese dramas and Korean gameshows. For the good looks and the laughs. LOL.
The only Korean show that I watched and like was Sassy Girl Chun Hyang. Otherwise I think they're full of crappy sappy crying emo ppl which kinda pisses me off. (IMHO that is) Which I will expound further in number 7. The only stuff I watch from Japan and Korea are anime and horror shows. Enough said.
3. I like being alone. For the quiet and the freedom.
I'm a paradox. I prefer my own company, yet I'm afraid of loneliness. Especially since I'm growing older now. LOLZ.
4. I am quite the procrastinator. If I don't do things immediately, they'll most likely end up not completed on time.
Family trait. Enough said. LOLZ.
5. I like black.=)
Me too!
6. My sister has all sorts of weird/funny nicknames by which she calls me.
I call my younger sis all sorts of names. But strangely enough, I've only one nick for my younger bro and that's Slimy!Sheldy. LOLZ.
7. I try not to cry when watching movies/dramas with ppl. If I cry, it's in private.
Somehow I always feel that crying is a sign of weakness. Hence, I seldom cry. But it's kinda weird when you're watching a sad movie and everyone is crying but you. Makes you feel like a cold hearted person. :P But anyways, I cannot tahan people who cry easily for no apparent reason, or people who cry all the time. But I guess I'm being more tolerant nowadays.
8. I'm running out of things to write here. LOL.
Me too. Maybe how mean I actually am?
9. I like cleanliness. I think I may be too fussy/ fastidious about it though.
I'm a messy person. I wouldn't be me otherwise. That's why I like it when Chris gets back from Aus, coz she always clears my messes. LOLZ.
10. I love quotes or meaningful snatches of conversation.
Me too!
11. I love Jacob's low salt high fibre biscuits. Even if some ppl say it tastes like cardboard. And McVities' digestives. And no, I'm not paid to say this.
It tastes like cardboard to me. I like icecream and brownies. I can finish a 2L tub from Aldi in 3 days. No wonder I've put on weight. :/
12. I live in T shirts and shorts. Or tracksuits.
Used to. Now trying to dress better, since I'm getting on in age. LOLZ. (I sound like an old crone).
13. I am currently on a cardiothoracic surgery unit rotation.
I like the CVS the best of all systems. Especially for Pharm Care Presentations and Write Ups.
14. I am the 4th child in a family with 5 children.
I'm the 3rd. Hence I get to experience what it's like with an elder brother, an elder sis, a younger bro and a younger sis.
15. I straightened my hair last year. And one of the comments I got was that my head shrunk in half. XD HAHAHA! =D
My hair has always been straight. But I wouldn't have it any other way. :)
16. I like to sketch. But very out of touch already.
I can't draw to save my life. My bro loves to laugh at them when I was younger (coz he can draw better than me!)
17. I love Mitch Albom books. And Jodi Picoult's too. And a whole lot of other books. =)
I like books. But haven't had much time to read much fiction nowadays. :(
18. I am a coffee addict. The fact that I can get free coffee is not helping me.
Ipoh's coffee (courtesy of Soo Fen) is my current favourite (not counting Starbucks of course). One day my coffee craving is going to make me broke.
21. I am learning how to excel without having to be perfect. Because no human being is perfect, and I'll probably end up burnt out chasing it.
I wish I was a perfectionist. Then I would have achieved much more now.
22. I used to hate the piano. Especially in primary school. But now, it's an indulgence. For which I have to credit my parents and my teacher.
I play the piano as if my fingers were a bunch of bananas. Yep, I suck at it. Hence, I don't miss it.
25. I love spicy food. A bit too much. Though it's no surprise to those who know me. =)
Ok ok la. Moderately spicy for me.
And here's the remaining 4 facts bout me:
- I don't socialize well. And I can't talk well to people I can't connect to (which is most people). Hence I have only a few close pals. But I'd rather have a few meaningful friends than a hundred sunshine pals.
- I can't speak any Chinese dialect/Mandarin. Sigh. Which makes life difficult. :(
- I've always lived in the past. Which is not good but which will end.... um... soon?
- I'm an emotionally constipated person. Haven't said I love you to my parents face to face before. Which is not good.
I didn't tag anyone coz I'm too lazy to. Feel free to do this tag if you're interested.
Saturday 7 February 2009
Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
--Reinhold Niebuhr
Thursday 5 February 2009
Monday 2 February 2009
Snow
It snowed today.
Pure white flakes descending from the heavens above, buffeted about by the cold cold winds of Glasgow.
To land on the ground, forming an endless expanse.
The pureness, the untaintedness, the brilliant wonder of it all.
Tis' indeed a pretty world that we live in. :)
Even Mr. Snowman agrees... don't you Smiley Snowy Man?
Pure white flakes descending from the heavens above, buffeted about by the cold cold winds of Glasgow.
To land on the ground, forming an endless expanse.
The pureness, the untaintedness, the brilliant wonder of it all.
Tis' indeed a pretty world that we live in. :)
Even Mr. Snowman agrees... don't you Smiley Snowy Man?The Snow That Never Drifts by Emily Dickinson
The Snow that never drifts --
The transient, fragrant snow
That comes a single time a Year
Is softly driving now --
So thorough in the Tree
At night beneath the star
That it was February's Foot
Experience would swear --
Like Winter as a Face
We stern and former knew
Repaired of all but Loneliness
By Nature's Alibit --
Were every storm so spice
The Value could not be --
We buy with contrast -- Pang is good
As near as memory --
The Snow that never drifts --
The transient, fragrant snow
That comes a single time a Year
Is softly driving now --
So thorough in the Tree
At night beneath the star
That it was February's Foot
Experience would swear --
Like Winter as a Face
We stern and former knew
Repaired of all but Loneliness
By Nature's Alibit --
Were every storm so spice
The Value could not be --
We buy with contrast -- Pang is good
As near as memory --
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