You're the man -- you've finally worked up the nerve to ask out your potential Miss Right.
And there she is, right over there. It's now or never.
You take a step in her direction...
... and suddenly your pits are dripping like springtime in a rain forest, your heart is flip-flopping like a dying fish and your stomach is churning out enough acid to melt steel.
Chill, dude. You know you can't back down now.
You drag your feet to her side. From somewhere, you hear yourself asking those fateful words: "Would you like to go out sometime?"
"No."
What?
She said, "No."
You trudge away, eyes on the floor, praying that no one has witnessed your public humiliation.
Rejection sucks.
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Men make buying gifts for women an impossible task. Birthdays, anniversaries and Valentine’s Day spring up and guys are clueless about what to buy their partners. They tend to add extra pressure to the purchase, thinking no gift is ever good enough. So, they put off shopping until the last minute and race around the mall like lunatics with no plan, forgetting everything they know about their partners, ignoring price tags, and leaving common sense in the car.
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End of story.
Credits - Askmen.com
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Why won't they give us that 1 extra week?
I refer to CNA's poll comments : " H1N1 cases could rise further as students return to schools after holidaying in flu-hit countries. How should schools cope? "
It is evident from the poll that 89% of the voters choose to extend the school holidays BUT the government rejects and plan to resume normal plans. The question is - why? With currently 454 cases of H1N1 in Singapore, why won't the government extend the holidays?
Personally, I don't think there is anything to lose by extending the holidays. The teachers get an extra week of rest, the students would generally be happier, more time spent with their families, lowering the number of people infected ( or TO BE infected ), more free time and the list goes on...
BUT ! The government had choose to go on with the plan to resume school per normal. We all know that the immunity system of a child would be much weaker than an adult's. Must Singapore wait until SOMEBODY dies of H1N1 then declare a holiday?
I, as a student myself, would find that it is wise to extend the holidays as it could contain the H1N1 virus, protect and severely cancel out the risk of an outbreak in schools. ( Then again, who am I kidding? :P )
Sadly, I have no power to make the decision to extend the school holidays or not. Knowing typical Singaporeans, their " kiasi-ness " tells me that they'll send their school weather or not if they've been to holiday on an infected country. Heck, with this much cases ( more than SARS ), the whole of Singapore are doomed to be infected with H1N1.
" The A(H1N1) virus, which was first detected in Mexico in April, has infected nearly 60,000 people around the world in 113 countries and territories, causing 263 deaths. " - CNA
People DO die of H1N1. It is unwise to assume that it is harmless.
I won't type more as it concerns politics. Hopefully...
It is evident from the poll that 89% of the voters choose to extend the school holidays BUT the government rejects and plan to resume normal plans. The question is - why? With currently 454 cases of H1N1 in Singapore, why won't the government extend the holidays?
Personally, I don't think there is anything to lose by extending the holidays. The teachers get an extra week of rest, the students would generally be happier, more time spent with their families, lowering the number of people infected ( or TO BE infected ), more free time and the list goes on...
BUT ! The government had choose to go on with the plan to resume school per normal. We all know that the immunity system of a child would be much weaker than an adult's. Must Singapore wait until SOMEBODY dies of H1N1 then declare a holiday?
I, as a student myself, would find that it is wise to extend the holidays as it could contain the H1N1 virus, protect and severely cancel out the risk of an outbreak in schools. ( Then again, who am I kidding? :P )
Sadly, I have no power to make the decision to extend the school holidays or not. Knowing typical Singaporeans, their " kiasi-ness " tells me that they'll send their school weather or not if they've been to holiday on an infected country. Heck, with this much cases ( more than SARS ), the whole of Singapore are doomed to be infected with H1N1.
" The A(H1N1) virus, which was first detected in Mexico in April, has infected nearly 60,000 people around the world in 113 countries and territories, causing 263 deaths. " - CNA
People DO die of H1N1. It is unwise to assume that it is harmless.
I won't type more as it concerns politics. Hopefully...
This blog now follows : Intellectual Snob
Alright, my English grade in school is USUALLY B3 or A2. Worst case scenario - B4.
Coming from a neighborhood school, my results are already what you can call " Not too bad ".
Ok, now I'm just judging my own work, which is just wrong :P
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Anyway, I figured that I needed to learn or " upgrade " the way I use English into a...higher standard. A standard which is equivalent to those used by the Elites in Singapore. Therefore I found the perfect candidate to " teach " me how to use a higher degree of English in my essays and stuffs like that.
Interestingly, there seem to be a hate for those Elites in Singapore. I am different - I accept the fact that they're in control to dominate me if they wish. Afterall, such is the circle of life.
On a side note, I seem to notice that I learn PLENTY of complicated English words ( I'm just a secondary school student, OK? They still seem complicated to me for the time being. TIME BEING, PERIOD. )
Words such as...
wax lyrical
myriad talent
social segregation
semblance of reciprocity
vicariously
I speak without a twang nor with flowery language
...
and the list goes on.
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BUT IF ONE THING I MUST MAKE CLEAR - IT IS THAT I DO NOT TAKE SIDES.
THE SOLE REASON I FOLLOW HER BLOG IS TO LEARN ENGLISH.
AGAIN - I DO NOT TAKE SIDES. I'M NEUTRAL.
Coming from a neighborhood school, my results are already what you can call " Not too bad ".
Ok, now I'm just judging my own work, which is just wrong :P
--
Anyway, I figured that I needed to learn or " upgrade " the way I use English into a...higher standard. A standard which is equivalent to those used by the Elites in Singapore. Therefore I found the perfect candidate to " teach " me how to use a higher degree of English in my essays and stuffs like that.
Interestingly, there seem to be a hate for those Elites in Singapore. I am different - I accept the fact that they're in control to dominate me if they wish. Afterall, such is the circle of life.
On a side note, I seem to notice that I learn PLENTY of complicated English words ( I'm just a secondary school student, OK? They still seem complicated to me for the time being. TIME BEING, PERIOD. )
Words such as...
wax lyrical
myriad talent
social segregation
semblance of reciprocity
vicariously
I speak without a twang nor with flowery language
...
and the list goes on.
==
BUT IF ONE THING I MUST MAKE CLEAR - IT IS THAT I DO NOT TAKE SIDES.
THE SOLE REASON I FOLLOW HER BLOG IS TO LEARN ENGLISH.
AGAIN - I DO NOT TAKE SIDES. I'M NEUTRAL.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
June 23rd update - Trip
The sun was shining bright on the morning of that Tuesday. The sky was cloudless, looking up to be a seemingly endless region of the color sapphire. The air was humid as always and the heat was beating down on us before we had even started. The calm waters gently hit against rocky walls. The sound of the sea waters rolling coupled up with the breeze of the sea filled me up with enthusiasm. I skipped happily, leading with a party of three to our destination, as I held the rods in my grip. The stroll to our destination was long but it was soothed by the calming sound of the waves as we enjoyed the scenic view. As we passed through the gates, we walked through the aisle, welcomed by fellow fishermen of all age, race and religion. Labrador Jetty was more vibrant than the last time I visited, five years ago.
I placed the rods down and took a breather after the long stroll. We seek refuge from the sweltering heat of the sun inside a small shade area. My father prepared the nets and the rods, while Daniel and Elvin followed me to scout the area to get a brief insight on what we may be catching. Unsurprisingly, the fishes caught were miserable in size. Nevertheless, it was their first time on the jetty and probably their first salt-water fishing trip. The entire atmosphere was just friendly and calming, unlike staying cropped up in my room going stale. The sun was all time bright but thankfully we had, although little, protection against the heat.
My father prepared 5 crab nets and 2 fishing rods. We started out with the crab nets, placing it in various places of the jetty, except the aisle. 15 minutes later when all the nets were placed, I reeled mine in and surprisingly caught a fish - a 1 foot long ( estimated ) Puffer fish. That piqued Daniel's and Elvin's interest but unfortunately that seemed to be the only catch for the day - by Yours Truly.
Other than that, the fishes outsmarted Elvin and Daniel into snagging the bait without getting caught but it was nevertheless fun.
Time really flies when you're having fun; they say. What I had learn that day was the bitter truth that all good things come to an end. I was indeed the piece de resistance of my June holidays - that is, if you count 3 days out of an entire month a holiday, as I still have to return to school for DnT almost everyday. Fact is, I was supposed to return to school EVERYDAY ( well, weekdays but you get the point ) but I had unofficially took 3 day's leave.
That day was the best day of my June Holidays 2009. Hopefully, there will be another fishing trip at the end of the year...just hopefully.
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Signing off for now.
I placed the rods down and took a breather after the long stroll. We seek refuge from the sweltering heat of the sun inside a small shade area. My father prepared the nets and the rods, while Daniel and Elvin followed me to scout the area to get a brief insight on what we may be catching. Unsurprisingly, the fishes caught were miserable in size. Nevertheless, it was their first time on the jetty and probably their first salt-water fishing trip. The entire atmosphere was just friendly and calming, unlike staying cropped up in my room going stale. The sun was all time bright but thankfully we had, although little, protection against the heat.
My father prepared 5 crab nets and 2 fishing rods. We started out with the crab nets, placing it in various places of the jetty, except the aisle. 15 minutes later when all the nets were placed, I reeled mine in and surprisingly caught a fish - a 1 foot long ( estimated ) Puffer fish. That piqued Daniel's and Elvin's interest but unfortunately that seemed to be the only catch for the day - by Yours Truly.
Other than that, the fishes outsmarted Elvin and Daniel into snagging the bait without getting caught but it was nevertheless fun.
Time really flies when you're having fun; they say. What I had learn that day was the bitter truth that all good things come to an end. I was indeed the piece de resistance of my June holidays - that is, if you count 3 days out of an entire month a holiday, as I still have to return to school for DnT almost everyday. Fact is, I was supposed to return to school EVERYDAY ( well, weekdays but you get the point ) but I had unofficially took 3 day's leave.
That day was the best day of my June Holidays 2009. Hopefully, there will be another fishing trip at the end of the year...just hopefully.
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Signing off for now.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
One post for two very important people.
To Mum & Adeline.
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Well, here's a cake ! ( PICTURE TAKEN BY ME ON 09/06/09 )
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Stock watch FOREX 9th June 09
1st June 2009 - Bought USD $100 using SGD $145.10
8th June 2009 - Sold USD $100 for SGD $145.70
What's next?
Day trading.
This will be stimulated in a virtual game first.
Profit/Lost will be recorded and will guide me for the next few months till I can bet on stocks.
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This post is just a filler ( Bare in mind that this is update 4 )
for my next post.
8th June 2009 - Sold USD $100 for SGD $145.70
What's next?
Day trading.
This will be stimulated in a virtual game first.
Profit/Lost will be recorded and will guide me for the next few months till I can bet on stocks.
--
This post is just a filler ( Bare in mind that this is update 4 )
for my next post.
UPDATE 3 - Game review : Crimson Gem Saga
Game title : Crimson Gem Saga
Platform : PSP
Genre : RPG
RATING : 6/10
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Alright fans of Final Fantasy would love this game. This game is something like a merge of Mana Khemia ( leveling and exploring ), Final Fantasy ( battling ) and Jenne d'arc ( cutscenes )
For those looking for a light RPG game to play - this is the game for you. I completed the game UNDER 60 HOURS. There are little quests to do, little monsters to kill and 70% of the time you would just be running around in dungeons and getting killed.
A plus side to the game would be that there are almost no " pests " in the game. Every monster encounter would be bound to give you a challenge. This would last until you reach to a very high level of the game where normal monsters would pose no threat to you. I won't post any spoilers but be warned - the monsters you are facing would definably be of challenge. It won't be just a walk in the park or taking candy from a baby - the monsters could potentially ONE HIT KO your characters - even when they are at level 70 or so ( 80+ should be safe ). It's perfect for those who are tired of going into a sure-win battle and would be sure to keep you thinking of your next move - as one wrong move would cause your entire team to die.
You might be thinking - what about the bosses?
Let me put it in one word - Impossible. ( ok, not exactly impossible, but rather you could spend like 1 hour fighting the boss - in later parts of the game, of course. )
The story line is another plus point. It's hilarious and entertaining. However, the ending was...I'll stop here and let you find out the ending.
The leveling skill system was the most unique - it follows something like mana khemia - a skill tree. You kill monsters - get SP and pump SP into your skill tree to UNLOCK AND ADD that skill. Some skills are hilarious though.
The graphics are nicely done. I couldn't say anything about it though. I don't play by the graphics. Don't expect any 3D skills to come out while you're fighting. It's 2D throughout the game. I didn't take notice of the sound too, sadly.
Story line - 1 ( the ending... )
Skills - 2
Graphics - 1
Uniqueness - 1
Sound - 1
Total - 6.
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Note :
Prepare for a Crimson Gem Saga 2.
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GameFAQ reviews :
With beautiful, high-resolution 2-D artwork, novel battle mechanics, and a classic tale of fantasy, adventure, and heroism, Crimson Gem Saga delivers the pure, classic Japanese RPG play experience PSP owners have been clamoring for since the hardware's launch. Taking full advantage of the crisp, clear PSP screen and boasting a colorful, catchy musical score, Crimson Gem Saga is a blast from the past presented just as you'd expect a modern RPG to be.
Platform : PSP
Genre : RPG
RATING : 6/10
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Alright fans of Final Fantasy would love this game. This game is something like a merge of Mana Khemia ( leveling and exploring ), Final Fantasy ( battling ) and Jenne d'arc ( cutscenes )
For those looking for a light RPG game to play - this is the game for you. I completed the game UNDER 60 HOURS. There are little quests to do, little monsters to kill and 70% of the time you would just be running around in dungeons and getting killed.
A plus side to the game would be that there are almost no " pests " in the game. Every monster encounter would be bound to give you a challenge. This would last until you reach to a very high level of the game where normal monsters would pose no threat to you. I won't post any spoilers but be warned - the monsters you are facing would definably be of challenge. It won't be just a walk in the park or taking candy from a baby - the monsters could potentially ONE HIT KO your characters - even when they are at level 70 or so ( 80+ should be safe ). It's perfect for those who are tired of going into a sure-win battle and would be sure to keep you thinking of your next move - as one wrong move would cause your entire team to die.
You might be thinking - what about the bosses?
Let me put it in one word - Impossible. ( ok, not exactly impossible, but rather you could spend like 1 hour fighting the boss - in later parts of the game, of course. )
The story line is another plus point. It's hilarious and entertaining. However, the ending was...I'll stop here and let you find out the ending.
The leveling skill system was the most unique - it follows something like mana khemia - a skill tree. You kill monsters - get SP and pump SP into your skill tree to UNLOCK AND ADD that skill. Some skills are hilarious though.
The graphics are nicely done. I couldn't say anything about it though. I don't play by the graphics. Don't expect any 3D skills to come out while you're fighting. It's 2D throughout the game. I didn't take notice of the sound too, sadly.
Story line - 1 ( the ending... )
Skills - 2
Graphics - 1
Uniqueness - 1
Sound - 1
Total - 6.
==
Note :
Prepare for a Crimson Gem Saga 2.
==
GameFAQ reviews :
With beautiful, high-resolution 2-D artwork, novel battle mechanics, and a classic tale of fantasy, adventure, and heroism, Crimson Gem Saga delivers the pure, classic Japanese RPG play experience PSP owners have been clamoring for since the hardware's launch. Taking full advantage of the crisp, clear PSP screen and boasting a colorful, catchy musical score, Crimson Gem Saga is a blast from the past presented just as you'd expect a modern RPG to be.
1st update - Essay on a very major event which happened 3 years ago and affected my life till now.
Three years is, undoubtedly, a very long time for all of us. Many events took place over the three years. For me, a special side-story had taken place over the three years and today, that story has came to an end. Although sad, life still goes on.
I had my braces done three years ago. The saga started on the start of my secondary one days and ended on the last year. This saga had dragged on for almost my entire secondary school life and finally it ends today.
When I was still a child, my two front teeth would be the talk of many. I was nicknamed " Bugs Bunny " or " Rabbit ". The malays would usually call me " Gigi " ( Malay for Teeth ). I must admit I hated those nicknames they call me but then again, those teethes of mine inspired many to start a conversation with me, though, I won't say it's a very polite chat.
" Why your teeth so big? " was what I often heard during my primary school days.
I was the " number one customer " to my primary school dental clinic. I had to skip plenty of lessons just to maintain those teeth of mine.
Finally, I was referred to National Dental Clinic to get my teeth right. I must say, it certainly wasn't pleasant. First I had this glass thingy glued on to my teeth. It made it VERY hard for me to chew food. I survived on malt drinks everyday. One day, I got bored and used my tongue to fiddle with it and it came off ( or rather, it BROKE off ).
Then I was given a pink rubber mouth guard. I wore it to school everyday. Every time I opened my mouth, that pink rubber would show and people will go thinking that I'm some sort of weirdo - but that's not the worst. ( see picture below )
Then I was referred to ANOTHER doctor and I was given a headgear to wear for 6 months. I wore it almost everyday - even to school. All eyes were on me. I looked like a complete weirdo and still believe that many people would have that impression of me that way.
Was it embarrassing to wear that to school every day? No.
For once, I actually got respected! I lied to them that it's fixed and glued to my teeth and faked a story that the pain was excruciating but actually it was, in reality, a different story all together. Nonetheless, people stopped bullying me as I schematically planned out everything. I got their pity by faking the pain that my gums were being pierced and everything worked out well.
( Right, I know that some of YOU are reading this blog. It's 3 years since that happened, so let it rest. )
Then it was time to move on to the piece de resistance. The highlight of my teenage years. The event that changed my teenage life - Braces. I underwent several " rites " and stuffs like that - extracting my teeth, elastics, headgear and the list goes on.
I was to report back every month and that would obstruct my studying. It was so often that the school committee had to tell me : " If we see your dental timing like this again, we will not let you leave the school ! You're paying - so why can't you choose to postpone the date ? "
Right. Like I could. The thing was - I was once again on both side of the fence. The dental center WANTS me to go so that they could maintain and finish my problem as soon as possible whereas the school WANTS me to stay and study.
Guess who takes all the blame? Yes, me.
I did not regret though. I must admit I enjoyed the early dismissal. I get to eat Macdonalds in the car for lunch, or else, a famous hawker center around the dental clinic vicinity.
My dentist was a female in her 20's. You could say I enjoyed my experience with her ( don't think dirty now ). I don't know if it's just me or other patients would always think that their dentist are the best. I think it's a shared experience - whosoever that treated you would make you think that he or she is the best around.
I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Florence Wong. Out of due respect, I shall not reveal anything else about her.
After my dental treatment - I would always talk a stroll down the road to reach Chinatown where I would visit my supplier, Mr Kenneth from Pan-In-The-Box. I would visit him whenever I have the chance to. The walk from the dental clinic to Chinatown Point was an enjoyable one. I would experience life in the city every time I walked around there. Suntec city could be seen in the horizon.
Back on story - today is the day I took out my braces AND the day my dentist had to leave National Dental Center. It was so coincidental, maybe too coincidental, that she had to leave on the day I took my braces out. I was planning on postponing the appointment this morning but fortunately, I changed my mind last minute and got to bid her farewell. Although sad that she won't be my dentist anymore - at least I know we will meet again someday. She really has done quite a good job with my teeth - I stopped getting nicknames and people would say that my teeth looks better nowadays.
I will remember this day as it caused a huge impact to my life. Imagine the possibilities if I did not had my teeth fixed - I would looked like a complete idiot. It would rot and decay. She ( and the whole of NDC ) had came to my life and saved my teeth. Now my teeth are one of my greatest assets and I'm damn proud of them.
PICS ( THESE ARE NOT ME - I GOT THEM FROM GOOGLE ) :
Headgear
Mouth Protector
END
Once again, Thank you Doctor Wong and the rest of the NDC crew.
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Update 2 for later. Dinner first.
I had my braces done three years ago. The saga started on the start of my secondary one days and ended on the last year. This saga had dragged on for almost my entire secondary school life and finally it ends today.
When I was still a child, my two front teeth would be the talk of many. I was nicknamed " Bugs Bunny " or " Rabbit ". The malays would usually call me " Gigi " ( Malay for Teeth ). I must admit I hated those nicknames they call me but then again, those teethes of mine inspired many to start a conversation with me, though, I won't say it's a very polite chat.
" Why your teeth so big? " was what I often heard during my primary school days.
I was the " number one customer " to my primary school dental clinic. I had to skip plenty of lessons just to maintain those teeth of mine.
Finally, I was referred to National Dental Clinic to get my teeth right. I must say, it certainly wasn't pleasant. First I had this glass thingy glued on to my teeth. It made it VERY hard for me to chew food. I survived on malt drinks everyday. One day, I got bored and used my tongue to fiddle with it and it came off ( or rather, it BROKE off ).
Then I was given a pink rubber mouth guard. I wore it to school everyday. Every time I opened my mouth, that pink rubber would show and people will go thinking that I'm some sort of weirdo - but that's not the worst. ( see picture below )
Then I was referred to ANOTHER doctor and I was given a headgear to wear for 6 months. I wore it almost everyday - even to school. All eyes were on me. I looked like a complete weirdo and still believe that many people would have that impression of me that way.
Was it embarrassing to wear that to school every day? No.
For once, I actually got respected! I lied to them that it's fixed and glued to my teeth and faked a story that the pain was excruciating but actually it was, in reality, a different story all together. Nonetheless, people stopped bullying me as I schematically planned out everything. I got their pity by faking the pain that my gums were being pierced and everything worked out well.
( Right, I know that some of YOU are reading this blog. It's 3 years since that happened, so let it rest. )
Then it was time to move on to the piece de resistance. The highlight of my teenage years. The event that changed my teenage life - Braces. I underwent several " rites " and stuffs like that - extracting my teeth, elastics, headgear and the list goes on.
I was to report back every month and that would obstruct my studying. It was so often that the school committee had to tell me : " If we see your dental timing like this again, we will not let you leave the school ! You're paying - so why can't you choose to postpone the date ? "
Right. Like I could. The thing was - I was once again on both side of the fence. The dental center WANTS me to go so that they could maintain and finish my problem as soon as possible whereas the school WANTS me to stay and study.
Guess who takes all the blame? Yes, me.
I did not regret though. I must admit I enjoyed the early dismissal. I get to eat Macdonalds in the car for lunch, or else, a famous hawker center around the dental clinic vicinity.
My dentist was a female in her 20's. You could say I enjoyed my experience with her ( don't think dirty now ). I don't know if it's just me or other patients would always think that their dentist are the best. I think it's a shared experience - whosoever that treated you would make you think that he or she is the best around.
I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Florence Wong. Out of due respect, I shall not reveal anything else about her.
After my dental treatment - I would always talk a stroll down the road to reach Chinatown where I would visit my supplier, Mr Kenneth from Pan-In-The-Box. I would visit him whenever I have the chance to. The walk from the dental clinic to Chinatown Point was an enjoyable one. I would experience life in the city every time I walked around there. Suntec city could be seen in the horizon.
Back on story - today is the day I took out my braces AND the day my dentist had to leave National Dental Center. It was so coincidental, maybe too coincidental, that she had to leave on the day I took my braces out. I was planning on postponing the appointment this morning but fortunately, I changed my mind last minute and got to bid her farewell. Although sad that she won't be my dentist anymore - at least I know we will meet again someday. She really has done quite a good job with my teeth - I stopped getting nicknames and people would say that my teeth looks better nowadays.
I will remember this day as it caused a huge impact to my life. Imagine the possibilities if I did not had my teeth fixed - I would looked like a complete idiot. It would rot and decay. She ( and the whole of NDC ) had came to my life and saved my teeth. Now my teeth are one of my greatest assets and I'm damn proud of them.
PICS ( THESE ARE NOT ME - I GOT THEM FROM GOOGLE ) :
Headgear
Mouth Protector
END
Once again, Thank you Doctor Wong and the rest of the NDC crew.
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Update 2 for later. Dinner first.
Monday, June 8, 2009
SHOW REVIEW - BIG MONEY
Alright, for those of you interested in MONEY, this show is for you.
If not, it's still a pretty nice watch. This show closely relates to SOMETHING like Death Note - only it's like Money Note. Get it?
( A cold air chills your body )
Ahhh nvm.
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Anyway, I started watching this show a month ago and it taught me PLENTY of things I about STOCKS AND SHARE.
Yes, STOCKS AND SHARE. The thing about this show is - two clever young men are having a cold war over money. Like Death Note, the battle between Light and L closely relates to this.....except that it's more educational in a sense that they teach you the basics of Stocks and Shares.
Of course, to plenty ( I'm writing for my age group, young adults ), Stocks and Shares won't interest you very much BUT
What if I'm talking about MILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND TRILLIONS of money.
What if YOU can learn how to at least get the basics of stocks and share.
The show will make you go " WOWZERS " over how can a guy make $50000 SGD in 10 minutes just using a computer and a phone. And then, you'll see how money is lost and other stuffs like that.
Defiantly recommended if you love Death Note or Money. This show goes into a bit of Psychology, Revenge, Justice, Love, Emotions etc...
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However, not only this show is about Stocks and Shares - it will RAISE your awareness on bank scams ( yes, like how many lost money from a bankrupt bank )and stuffs like that.
I'll let the reviews do the talking now :
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It's got its premises [Rating: 8/10]
The background to this drama is of course money, mostly in the form of stocks. But that is misleading because this drama is about revenge, justice, and getting even, and even goes a bit into the human psyche (but lots of J Dramas delve into that aspect anyway, it's just a matter of being blatant or not). It's entertaining in a way to see them talk about money in terms of billions of yen, as if money grew on trees. It's also interesting to see how they can try to bring down the antagonist and the bank as well. Again, don't watch this from a realist's position, but rather sit back and let this entertain you, and you just might enjoy it. It's got all the elements of an emotionally fast paced drama filled with cliffhangers each episode. There were misses of course, such as the irrelevent love story that sidetracked the plot, and worse, the seemingly impossibility of always going against the same bank every time. It's a typical root for the hero to win kind of drama.
Reviewed by Hiro Toyo
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Summery?
- The background of the show is about money in the form of stocks.
- Justice, Revenge, Psychology etc. will play a part to spice up the story.
- It's entertaining in a way to see them talk about money in terms of billions of yen, as if money grew on trees.
- Just sit back and enjoy the show - such things have a 0.01% of occurring in real life.
PERSONAL ADD-ON :
- The main character is not your average nerd. He does not have a proper educational certificate and sucks in his study. Due to that, nobody would employ him BUT he found his way to success from stocks and shares.
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OH, before I forgot - the show is in Japanese though. Nonetheless, a good show.
http://www.mysoju.com/big-money/
Enjoy ! ( The ending theme ROCKS ! )
If not, it's still a pretty nice watch. This show closely relates to SOMETHING like Death Note - only it's like Money Note. Get it?
( A cold air chills your body )
Ahhh nvm.
--
Anyway, I started watching this show a month ago and it taught me PLENTY of things I about STOCKS AND SHARE.
Yes, STOCKS AND SHARE. The thing about this show is - two clever young men are having a cold war over money. Like Death Note, the battle between Light and L closely relates to this.....except that it's more educational in a sense that they teach you the basics of Stocks and Shares.
Of course, to plenty ( I'm writing for my age group, young adults ), Stocks and Shares won't interest you very much BUT
What if I'm talking about MILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND TRILLIONS of money.
What if YOU can learn how to at least get the basics of stocks and share.
The show will make you go " WOWZERS " over how can a guy make $50000 SGD in 10 minutes just using a computer and a phone. And then, you'll see how money is lost and other stuffs like that.
Defiantly recommended if you love Death Note or Money. This show goes into a bit of Psychology, Revenge, Justice, Love, Emotions etc...
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However, not only this show is about Stocks and Shares - it will RAISE your awareness on bank scams ( yes, like how many lost money from a bankrupt bank )and stuffs like that.
I'll let the reviews do the talking now :
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It's got its premises [Rating: 8/10]
The background to this drama is of course money, mostly in the form of stocks. But that is misleading because this drama is about revenge, justice, and getting even, and even goes a bit into the human psyche (but lots of J Dramas delve into that aspect anyway, it's just a matter of being blatant or not). It's entertaining in a way to see them talk about money in terms of billions of yen, as if money grew on trees. It's also interesting to see how they can try to bring down the antagonist and the bank as well. Again, don't watch this from a realist's position, but rather sit back and let this entertain you, and you just might enjoy it. It's got all the elements of an emotionally fast paced drama filled with cliffhangers each episode. There were misses of course, such as the irrelevent love story that sidetracked the plot, and worse, the seemingly impossibility of always going against the same bank every time. It's a typical root for the hero to win kind of drama.
Reviewed by Hiro Toyo
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Summery?
- The background of the show is about money in the form of stocks.
- Justice, Revenge, Psychology etc. will play a part to spice up the story.
- It's entertaining in a way to see them talk about money in terms of billions of yen, as if money grew on trees.
- Just sit back and enjoy the show - such things have a 0.01% of occurring in real life.
PERSONAL ADD-ON :
- The main character is not your average nerd. He does not have a proper educational certificate and sucks in his study. Due to that, nobody would employ him BUT he found his way to success from stocks and shares.
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OH, before I forgot - the show is in Japanese though. Nonetheless, a good show.
http://www.mysoju.com/big-money/
Enjoy ! ( The ending theme ROCKS ! )
The Artefact Files
MONDAY 8th JUNE 09
Used the scroll saw to cut acrylic strips.
Acrylic strips broke and were not straight enough.
Changed to wooden stripes.
Wooden stripes works well.
Requested for 6 acrylics - 450x350.
Given 3 acrylics first.
Used sand paper on acrylics.
Used ruler to scrape the acrylics.
Used sand paper again on acrylics.
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END OF DAY.
Used the scroll saw to cut acrylic strips.
Acrylic strips broke and were not straight enough.
Changed to wooden stripes.
Wooden stripes works well.
Requested for 6 acrylics - 450x350.
Given 3 acrylics first.
Used sand paper on acrylics.
Used ruler to scrape the acrylics.
Used sand paper again on acrylics.
--
END OF DAY.
Update 1 [ GUILD OUTING AND EQUINOX UPDATE ]
I'll start with the Equinox update.
CODE-NAMES HAVE BEEN CHOSEN.
Note that the group names follow the 7 groups in the Periodic Table, excluding Group 0, 8 and the special group.
Eugene - Lithium
Charlotte - Mercury
Chuan Teng - Magnesium
Jovene - Thallium
Hansel - Aluminium
Kailun - Carbon
Elvin - Lead
Junwei - Phosperous
Ivan - Arsenic
Daniel - Sulfur
Sherman - Polonium
Alvin - Chlorine
Keith - Iodine
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Let's see how well ( or bad ) this will go.
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GUILD OUTING ON 6 JUNE 2009 ( no picture for the time being )
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Alright so it has been like a few months after the previous meeting and I'm no longer nervous about it.
The first time I went for the guild outing ( at Paris; NOT THE CAPITAL OF FRANCE - but the high-class restaurent at the town area ) - I almost wanted to back out last minute. Alright, enough reminiscing. Time to move on to the present.
On that day I stood outside Guardian at Bugis MRT, waiting for Yun and Liang. They came 10mins after I came. Then we went to Mac and meet the rest of the group.
LIST OF PEOPLE WHO WENT :
Kobe
Mageangels ( from M'sia )
Blee ( from M'sia )
Uncle Sky
White ( from M'sia )
Ichi
Shenbin
Davin
James
v8bubble
Kira
Frey
Me
Shock
Yun
Liang
Tainted
Uncle teh
...and a whole lot more which I either forgotten or did'nt know their names at all.
I'll try and get the picture ASAP and put it in my PSP.
Anyway, we went to eat some steamboat buffet at Bugis. This time round, I was the 2nd youngest. My guildmates are very matured people, with the 3rd youngest being in 3rd year Poly.
Majority of them were either working people or in University...then there was White, Blee and Mage who came all the way from Malaysia just for the outing.
The hilarious thing was - almost every by-passer would think that we're a family O_O
Well, that may be true, to a certain extend.
Either way the entire outing was fun. After the buffet we went to some mall in Bugis to " drink coffee " or something. More accurately - finding a place where we can sit down and chat.
Then..I took the MRT back with Ichi and Shenbin.
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Apologies for writing such an inaccurate and not-very-detailed report with such a simple command of words. Rushing for time.
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I'll start with Update 2 now. It's just a personal note to my future self.
CODE-NAMES HAVE BEEN CHOSEN.
Note that the group names follow the 7 groups in the Periodic Table, excluding Group 0, 8 and the special group.
Eugene - Lithium
Charlotte - Mercury
Chuan Teng - Magnesium
Jovene - Thallium
Hansel - Aluminium
Kailun - Carbon
Elvin - Lead
Junwei - Phosperous
Ivan - Arsenic
Daniel - Sulfur
Sherman - Polonium
Alvin - Chlorine
Keith - Iodine
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Let's see how well ( or bad ) this will go.
--
===
GUILD OUTING ON 6 JUNE 2009 ( no picture for the time being )
--
Alright so it has been like a few months after the previous meeting and I'm no longer nervous about it.
The first time I went for the guild outing ( at Paris; NOT THE CAPITAL OF FRANCE - but the high-class restaurent at the town area ) - I almost wanted to back out last minute. Alright, enough reminiscing. Time to move on to the present.
On that day I stood outside Guardian at Bugis MRT, waiting for Yun and Liang. They came 10mins after I came. Then we went to Mac and meet the rest of the group.
LIST OF PEOPLE WHO WENT :
Kobe
Mageangels ( from M'sia )
Blee ( from M'sia )
Uncle Sky
White ( from M'sia )
Ichi
Shenbin
Davin
James
v8bubble
Kira
Frey
Me
Shock
Yun
Liang
Tainted
Uncle teh
...and a whole lot more which I either forgotten or did'nt know their names at all.
I'll try and get the picture ASAP and put it in my PSP.
Anyway, we went to eat some steamboat buffet at Bugis. This time round, I was the 2nd youngest. My guildmates are very matured people, with the 3rd youngest being in 3rd year Poly.
Majority of them were either working people or in University...then there was White, Blee and Mage who came all the way from Malaysia just for the outing.
The hilarious thing was - almost every by-passer would think that we're a family O_O
Well, that may be true, to a certain extend.
Either way the entire outing was fun. After the buffet we went to some mall in Bugis to " drink coffee " or something. More accurately - finding a place where we can sit down and chat.
Then..I took the MRT back with Ichi and Shenbin.
--
Apologies for writing such an inaccurate and not-very-detailed report with such a simple command of words. Rushing for time.
--
I'll start with Update 2 now. It's just a personal note to my future self.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Kagamine Rin/Len KOKORO KISEKI ( re )
I SPENT AN HOUR ON THIS, SO APPRECIATE IT AND WATCH, PLEASE AND THANK YOU :)
Kokoro - Heart
Kiseki - Miracle
THE FOLLOWING LYRICS ARE WITH HELP OF THE VIDEOS BUT WITH A LITTLE BIT OF ALTERATION BY ME FOR EASIER READING.
Lyrics - ROBOT VERSION ( Kagamine Rin )( its on the video but I'll post it here ) :
A robot made by a lonely scientist
The result could only be called...a miracle.
But it still it isn't enough
Just one thing that cannot be made
Can a " HEART " be made into a program?
A few hundred years passed
Left alone,
The miraculous robot wishes.
" I want to know the thing the man was making till the end of his life : HEART "
Now beginning to move, miracle accelerating
Why do my tears not stop?
Why do my hands keep trembling?
Why is my heartbeat accelerating?
Is this my so desired HEART?
A wonder KOKORO KOKORO a wonder.
I now know how to be happy.
A wonder KOKORO KOKORO a wonder.
I now know how to be sad.
A wonder KOKORO KOKORO infinite.
How deep and painful they are...
Now I'm beginning to notice...
The reason I was born.
Being alone must be sad...
Yes, that day, that time, in every memory,
HEART lives and is now overflowing.
Now I can say,
real and sincere words.
I'm dedicating them to you...
Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!
For giving me birth in this world.
Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!
For the days we spent together.
Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!
For everything you gave me.
Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!
I will sing forever.
Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!
La lala la la~
It was exactly a miracle.
The miracle robot kept singing.
She sang out all her feelings.
But the miracle only lasted for a moment.
The HEART was too powerful for her
Unable to withstand the feelings
The machine shorted
And never to move again.
However, there was a smile on her face.
She looked like an angel.
===
LYRICS - COMBINED VERSION. Kagamine Rin + Len. LOTS OF ADDITIONAL LYRICS - THE MORE TOUCHING VERSION.
Kagamine Rin :
A robot made by a lonely scientist
The result could only be called...a miracle.
But it still it isn't enough
Just one thing that cannot be made
Can a " HEART " be made into a program?
Several hundered years past,
left all alone.
The miracle robot decided to make a wish.
I want to know what the person was working on until the end of his life -
To make for me...that " HEART "
Now beginning to move, miracle accelerating
Why do my tears not stop?
Why do I tremble?
Why is my heartbeat accelerating?
Is this my so desired HEART?
* TIME TRAVELS BACK TO THE SCIENTIST PART AKA GUY VERSION *
Kagamine Len :
A robot made by a lonely scientist
The result could only be called...a miracle.
But it still it isn't enough
Just one thing that cannot be made
Can a " HEART " be made into a program?
I want to teach and share with her the happiness and sadness of mankind.
The miracle scientist makes that wish.
Distress continues as time passes by
A singing voice was left behind and this " HEART "
" I can see myself there inside your eyes. What does that existence mean to you? "
For him, time is not infinite.
But right now, she does not understand yet.
Kagamine Rin :
Why do you cry?
Mysterious KOKORO KOKORO mysterious
He told me how it feels to be happy.
Mysterious KOKORO KOKORO mysterious
The sorrowful things I know.
Mysterious KOKORO KOKORO infinite.
Everything is so deep and painful...
Now, I've begun to realize
The reason I was born.
Being alone must be sad...
Yes...
Kagamine Len ( MY FAVORITE PART ) :
The first miracle was that you were born.
The second miracle was the time we spent together.
The third miracle...not yet...
The third miracle has not occurred yet.
SYSTEM :
A message is being received...
The source is...from the future...
KAGAMINE RIN : KAGAMINE LEN :
I can say It has reached across few hundred years.
true and sincere words. This message,
I dedicate them... A singing voice from an angel of the future,
to you. A song sung straight from her HEART
Thank you! x4 The first miracle was
For bringing me into that you were born.
This world. The second miracle was
Thank you! x4 the time we spent together.
For the days we spent
together.
Thank you! x4 The third miracle was
For everything you gave me a truly sincere HEART from you in the future.
Thank you! x4 The fourth miracle I do not need.
I will sing for eternity. The fourth I do not need.
It was exactly a miracle.
The miracle robot kept singing.
She sang out all her feelings.
But the miracle only lasted for a moment.
The HEART was too powerful for her
Unable to withstand the feelings
The machine shorted
And never to move again.
However, there was a smile on her face.
She looked like an angel.
==
ALL THE LYRICS ABOVE ARE TYPED BY ME AND NOT COPY-PASTED.
I GIVE CREDITS TO THE SUBBERS, THE MAKERS OF VOCALOID AND STAFFS RELATED TO THIS VIDEO.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY-PASTE THESE LYRICS WITHOUT MY PERMISS..ah whatever. You'll still do this anyway.
Time taken to type ALL the lyrics : 1hr.
Enjoy.
REAL LIFE VIDEO :
( EXTREMELY GOOD COSPLAYING )
More details inside this song, if you truly enjoyed the aforementioned two songs.
This song gives me the goosebumps everytime I hear it.
It's awfully touching - too touching in fact.
Some even cried to the tune of this song.
So, I dedicate this song to my dear readers.
Enjoy ! - GENE.
Kokoro - Heart
Kiseki - Miracle
THE FOLLOWING LYRICS ARE WITH HELP OF THE VIDEOS BUT WITH A LITTLE BIT OF ALTERATION BY ME FOR EASIER READING.
Lyrics - ROBOT VERSION ( Kagamine Rin )( its on the video but I'll post it here ) :
A robot made by a lonely scientist
The result could only be called...a miracle.
But it still it isn't enough
Just one thing that cannot be made
Can a " HEART " be made into a program?
A few hundred years passed
Left alone,
The miraculous robot wishes.
" I want to know the thing the man was making till the end of his life : HEART "
Now beginning to move, miracle accelerating
Why do my tears not stop?
Why do my hands keep trembling?
Why is my heartbeat accelerating?
Is this my so desired HEART?
A wonder KOKORO KOKORO a wonder.
I now know how to be happy.
A wonder KOKORO KOKORO a wonder.
I now know how to be sad.
A wonder KOKORO KOKORO infinite.
How deep and painful they are...
Now I'm beginning to notice...
The reason I was born.
Being alone must be sad...
Yes, that day, that time, in every memory,
HEART lives and is now overflowing.
Now I can say,
real and sincere words.
I'm dedicating them to you...
Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!
For giving me birth in this world.
Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!
For the days we spent together.
Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!
For everything you gave me.
Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!
I will sing forever.
Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!Thank you...!
La lala la la~
It was exactly a miracle.
The miracle robot kept singing.
She sang out all her feelings.
But the miracle only lasted for a moment.
The HEART was too powerful for her
Unable to withstand the feelings
The machine shorted
And never to move again.
However, there was a smile on her face.
She looked like an angel.
===
LYRICS - COMBINED VERSION. Kagamine Rin + Len. LOTS OF ADDITIONAL LYRICS - THE MORE TOUCHING VERSION.
Kagamine Rin :
A robot made by a lonely scientist
The result could only be called...a miracle.
But it still it isn't enough
Just one thing that cannot be made
Can a " HEART " be made into a program?
Several hundered years past,
left all alone.
The miracle robot decided to make a wish.
I want to know what the person was working on until the end of his life -
To make for me...that " HEART "
Now beginning to move, miracle accelerating
Why do my tears not stop?
Why do I tremble?
Why is my heartbeat accelerating?
Is this my so desired HEART?
* TIME TRAVELS BACK TO THE SCIENTIST PART AKA GUY VERSION *
Kagamine Len :
A robot made by a lonely scientist
The result could only be called...a miracle.
But it still it isn't enough
Just one thing that cannot be made
Can a " HEART " be made into a program?
I want to teach and share with her the happiness and sadness of mankind.
The miracle scientist makes that wish.
Distress continues as time passes by
A singing voice was left behind and this " HEART "
" I can see myself there inside your eyes. What does that existence mean to you? "
For him, time is not infinite.
But right now, she does not understand yet.
Kagamine Rin :
Why do you cry?
Mysterious KOKORO KOKORO mysterious
He told me how it feels to be happy.
Mysterious KOKORO KOKORO mysterious
The sorrowful things I know.
Mysterious KOKORO KOKORO infinite.
Everything is so deep and painful...
Now, I've begun to realize
The reason I was born.
Being alone must be sad...
Yes...
Kagamine Len ( MY FAVORITE PART ) :
The first miracle was that you were born.
The second miracle was the time we spent together.
The third miracle...not yet...
The third miracle has not occurred yet.
SYSTEM :
A message is being received...
The source is...from the future...
KAGAMINE RIN : KAGAMINE LEN :
I can say It has reached across few hundred years.
true and sincere words. This message,
I dedicate them... A singing voice from an angel of the future,
to you. A song sung straight from her HEART
Thank you! x4 The first miracle was
For bringing me into that you were born.
This world. The second miracle was
Thank you! x4 the time we spent together.
For the days we spent
together.
Thank you! x4 The third miracle was
For everything you gave me a truly sincere HEART from you in the future.
Thank you! x4 The fourth miracle I do not need.
I will sing for eternity. The fourth I do not need.
It was exactly a miracle.
The miracle robot kept singing.
She sang out all her feelings.
But the miracle only lasted for a moment.
The HEART was too powerful for her
Unable to withstand the feelings
The machine shorted
And never to move again.
However, there was a smile on her face.
She looked like an angel.
==
ALL THE LYRICS ABOVE ARE TYPED BY ME AND NOT COPY-PASTED.
I GIVE CREDITS TO THE SUBBERS, THE MAKERS OF VOCALOID AND STAFFS RELATED TO THIS VIDEO.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY-PASTE THESE LYRICS WITHOUT MY PERMISS..ah whatever. You'll still do this anyway.
Time taken to type ALL the lyrics : 1hr.
Enjoy.
REAL LIFE VIDEO :
( EXTREMELY GOOD COSPLAYING )
More details inside this song, if you truly enjoyed the aforementioned two songs.
This song gives me the goosebumps everytime I hear it.
It's awfully touching - too touching in fact.
Some even cried to the tune of this song.
So, I dedicate this song to my dear readers.
Enjoy ! - GENE.
Comic update 2
Well, I said I'll be doing more of these :/
Picture 1 - Me sitting on a bench in the canteen.
Picture 2 - Her and her friend went to the wash basin area.
Picture 3 - They wash hands.
Picture 4 - She splashes water on her friend. ( Note the smiley face )
Picture 5 - See picture attached ( below )
Picture 6 - End.
This happened twice :O
Picture depicts Kyon saying " So cute " to Asahina.
TO HER ( if she ever reads this blog, which I doubt @@ ) : Sorry, I couldn't resist. It's...too cute.
Picture 1 - Me sitting on a bench in the canteen.
Picture 2 - Her and her friend went to the wash basin area.
Picture 3 - They wash hands.
Picture 4 - She splashes water on her friend. ( Note the smiley face )
Picture 5 - See picture attached ( below )
Picture 6 - End.
This happened twice :O
Picture depicts Kyon saying " So cute " to Asahina.
TO HER ( if she ever reads this blog, which I doubt @@ ) : Sorry, I couldn't resist. It's...too cute.
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