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
--
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.
--
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.
--
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.
--
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.
==
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
--
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.
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