Saturday, May 31, 2008
I was listening to my old CDs and came across this song that I really liked but hadn't heard in a long time... 大男人宣言 (Chauvinist's Declaration) by张善为. It's really sweet... cuz he mentions what he expects of his sweetheart, but only because he loves her... it made me think of what i'd look for in a guy too... haha... so here's my list...
older than me (i think older guys are more mature... or so i hope... i have been proven wrong on occasion...)
an intellectual equal (by this i mean that we can connect and have something in common)
has good driving skills (i have my reasons for not wanting to learn to drive, though i very well could if i wanted to...)
has the special ability to understand my thoughts (this, even my family has yet to acquire...)
is punctual, responsible, and doesn't forget or break promises...
can get along with my parents... (my parents would love a boy in the house, i tell you...)
has nice hands...
appearance is secondary... although i like looking at a person's back... especially when he/she is walking... it tells a lot about a person...
older than me (i think older guys are more mature... or so i hope... i have been proven wrong on occasion...)
an intellectual equal (by this i mean that we can connect and have something in common)
has good driving skills (i have my reasons for not wanting to learn to drive, though i very well could if i wanted to...)
has the special ability to understand my thoughts (this, even my family has yet to acquire...)
is punctual, responsible, and doesn't forget or break promises...
can get along with my parents... (my parents would love a boy in the house, i tell you...)
has nice hands...
appearance is secondary... although i like looking at a person's back... especially when he/she is walking... it tells a lot about a person...
what we could have been, 5/31/2008 12:08:00 AM.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
This story was reported sometime ago in the 10pm news... a very touching story about from disastrous Sichuan earthquake.
抢救人员发现她的时候，她已死了，是被垮塌下来的房子压死的
When rescuers found her, she was already dead, crushed by the collapsed house. Through gaps in the rubbles, they could see her posture.
双膝跪着，整个上身向前匍匐着，双手扶着地支撑着身体
Kneeling on both knees, her entire upper body bent forward, held up by her two hands pressed against the ground, as if performing the ceremonial bow in an ancient ritual. Except, her body had been compressed out of shape and looked somewhat eerie.
救援人员从废墟的空隙伸手进去确认了她已�shy;死亡，又在冲着废墟喊了几声，用撬棍在在砖头上敲了几下
A rescuer extended his hand through a gap and confirmed her death. He called out to her, and tapped on the bricks with his shaft, but received no response.
当人群走到下一个建筑物的时候，救援队长忽然往回跑，边跑变喊'快过来'。他又来到她的尸体前，费力的把手伸进女人的身子底下摸索，
As the team walked toward next building, the squad leader suddenly turned back, yelling as he ran, 'Come quick!' He came to her remain, labored to maneuver his hand under her body, searching.
他摸了几下高声的喊'有人，有个孩子 ，还活着'。
He called out following some rummaging, 'There's someone, a child, still alive.'
过一番努力，人们小心的把挡着她的废墟清理开，在她的身体下面躺着
With some effort, rescuers carefully removed the debris burying her, found her child lying beneath her, bundled in a little red blanket decorated with yellow flower prints. He was about 3-4 months old.
因为母亲身体庇护着，他毫发未伤，抱出来的时候，他还安静的睡着
Shielded by his mother's body , he was totally unharmed, sleeping peacefully as he was brought out. His soundly asleep face warmed the hearts of all rescuers on the scene.
随行的医生过来解开被子准备做些检查，发现有一部手机塞在被子里
As the rescue team's doctor unbundled the blanket to examine the baby, he discovered a mobile phone tucked into the blanket. He subconsciously looked at the display, found there was a SMS message.
'亲爱的宝贝，如果你能活着，一定要记住我爱你'，看惯了生离死别的医生却在这一刻落泪了，手机传递着
'My Dear Baby, If you were to stay alive, you must remember that I love you.' No stranger to the pain and sorrow brought by death, the doctor nonetheless wept at this moment. The cell phone was passed around, every person who read the message wept.
The power of a mother's love allowed such a miracle to happen. It just makes me wonder about the magnitude of a human being's willpower and emotions.
On another note, I've been feeling quite down lately. It could be work-related or otherwise, but I've been reading my horoscope lately and they've turned out pretty accurate. Oh well, I just hope it will turn around soon cuz the 'down' feeling is pretty depressing and it's getting harder to maintain a cheerful facade especially when I have a few tasks on hand... I need to sing and get everything out of my system... Anyone up for a spot of karaoke? Drop an SMS or IM me... before I turn mental...
what we could have been, 5/27/2008 11:48:00 PM.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
It's a long weekend and I'm bored... so...
Ever been in a perfect relationship?
There are too many factors that define a perfect relationship... This question is too subjective...
Does someone love you?
Not just someone... Everyone loves me!
Which is more fun, night or day?
Depends on what kind of fun... and the weather, and the people...
Are you wearing any jewelry?
Nope.
Who was your last text message from?
Jian Bin... to inform people about a change of contact number...
What did you eat today?
Home made chicken rice! and then crabs for dinner later... hehehe...
Do you like mustard?
Just a spot, not too much... unless it's honey mustard...
What's the last thing you bought?
Dinner... two days ago...
Do you know your mother's birthday?
Duh... I never forget important events...
Last place you went shopping?
Toa Payoh? I can't remember...
Do you sing in the shower?
All the time... In fact, I sing everywhere...
Ever rode on a jet plane?
Nope. Don't really want to either.
Most irritating thing the opposite sex can do?
Disgusting stuff like spitting, picking noses etc... but then again, it's disgusting for females as well...
Last movie you watched?
Oh my god... Haven't watched a movie in ages... I can't even remember!
Is your shirt new?
Not really... about a month old?
What are you looking forward to?
Nothing... I just know the next week is going to be quite hectic, and i will probably scream murder soon...
Brand of ball pen do you often use?
I don't know... Pilot? I like pencils better...
Do you read?
I love books I can practically eat them...
Who do you want in your life?
Someone who appreciates me for who I am...
Last thing that made you cry?
Haven't cried in a long time... although a story I heard in the news about a mother who held up a falling piece of debris till she died (still holding it up) to protect her baby was pretty touching... (Sichuan earthquake)
Last show you watched?
鲁豫有約
Do you like baseball?
I don't like it, but I don't hate it either... I just don't pay any attention to it...
Least favorite sport?
Soccer?
Last time you went out to eat?
Last night... Dinner with Dad
What are you doing tomorrow?
Tuition... and then nothing... unless someone asks me out...
What did you do yesterday?
Tuition... and then nothing... such a coincidence!
What are you listening to?
Stuff... preparing for a programme...
What are you doing right now?
This?
Bought any clothing items last week?
Nope... Haven't bought anything except food...
Anyone you wish was still in your life?
Probably... but it's been a long time since we last contacted each other...
Do you like quesadillas?
I'm fine with it... Once in a while...
What do you know about the future?
Nothing.
Last person you rode in a car with?
My parents? We just went grocery shopping this morning...
Last person you rode in a bike with?
It's been a long time since i rode on any sort of bike, let alone with anyone...
How old will you be getting married?
With present circumstances, I don't know... but preferably 23? 24?
Last time you ate cereal?
Sometime before I started internship...
Do people hate you?
I don't know, and I don't really care... Hating people is a waste of time...
Do you like your life now?
I'm content, though a little romance wouldn't do any harm...
When showering, do you start thewater and then get in, or get in then start the water?
You have to get in the bathroom first, don't you...
Do you read the labels on your shampoo bottle?
Yep, cuz I like to know what I'm buying... at the very least....
Do you moan in the shower like the people on the Herbal Essences commercials?
Erm... no, but I sing!
Have you ever showered with someone of the opposite sex?
No. But I have given my younger boy cousin a bath though...
Have you ever been forced to shower with one of your siblings?
No. We used to bathe together when we were little to save time though...
Have you ever brushed your teeth in the shower?
Yup.
Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?
I don't use bar soap, so no...
How old do you look?
Some say I look 13, 14... I don't know...
How old do you act?
Probably late 20s... I don't really know... I have times when I just don't want to be mature and just depend on others...
Whats the last song you sang?
一個人 by Jolin.
Have you recently become a member of anything?
No. Don't like being a member of anything.
What are your plans for the weekend?
Nothing. I don't really like going out. People, ask me out!
What's the sexiest thing about Condoleeza Rice?
She has POLITICAL POWER...
Does anything on your body itch right now?
No. I just had a shower.
Does every family have a crazy uncle?
Hell yeah! Hahahah... you should just get to know him...
Have you ever smuggled something into America?
No, haven't even been there...
Does playing the guitar make a girl/guy more attractive?
Usually does... I like guys with talent and nice hands...
Do you live in a city with a good sports team?
We have a pretty OK sports team, but lacks support from the people and SPONSORS...
Have you ever finished off the popcorn and ate the junk from the bottom of the bag?
No... I hardly even finish the popcorn...
Have you ever dated a Goth?
No, don't want to either. Gosh, I have trouble with regular people already... let alone a Goth...
Can you fix your own car?
No, and I don't have to either, seeing as I don't even own a car, and I don't even plan on getting a driver's license anytime soon...
Should guys wear pink?
Yes, but not too much please... I'll dare them to wear Hello Kitty though...
Ever been in a perfect relationship?
There are too many factors that define a perfect relationship... This question is too subjective...
Does someone love you?
Not just someone... Everyone loves me!
Which is more fun, night or day?
Depends on what kind of fun... and the weather, and the people...
Are you wearing any jewelry?
Nope.
Who was your last text message from?
Jian Bin... to inform people about a change of contact number...
What did you eat today?
Home made chicken rice! and then crabs for dinner later... hehehe...
Do you like mustard?
Just a spot, not too much... unless it's honey mustard...
What's the last thing you bought?
Dinner... two days ago...
Do you know your mother's birthday?
Duh... I never forget important events...
Last place you went shopping?
Toa Payoh? I can't remember...
Do you sing in the shower?
All the time... In fact, I sing everywhere...
Ever rode on a jet plane?
Nope. Don't really want to either.
Most irritating thing the opposite sex can do?
Disgusting stuff like spitting, picking noses etc... but then again, it's disgusting for females as well...
Last movie you watched?
Oh my god... Haven't watched a movie in ages... I can't even remember!
Is your shirt new?
Not really... about a month old?
What are you looking forward to?
Nothing... I just know the next week is going to be quite hectic, and i will probably scream murder soon...
Brand of ball pen do you often use?
I don't know... Pilot? I like pencils better...
Do you read?
I love books I can practically eat them...
Who do you want in your life?
Someone who appreciates me for who I am...
Last thing that made you cry?
Haven't cried in a long time... although a story I heard in the news about a mother who held up a falling piece of debris till she died (still holding it up) to protect her baby was pretty touching... (Sichuan earthquake)
Last show you watched?
鲁豫有約
Do you like baseball?
I don't like it, but I don't hate it either... I just don't pay any attention to it...
Least favorite sport?
Soccer?
Last time you went out to eat?
Last night... Dinner with Dad
What are you doing tomorrow?
Tuition... and then nothing... unless someone asks me out...
What did you do yesterday?
Tuition... and then nothing... such a coincidence!
What are you listening to?
Stuff... preparing for a programme...
What are you doing right now?
This?
Bought any clothing items last week?
Nope... Haven't bought anything except food...
Anyone you wish was still in your life?
Probably... but it's been a long time since we last contacted each other...
Do you like quesadillas?
I'm fine with it... Once in a while...
What do you know about the future?
Nothing.
Last person you rode in a car with?
My parents? We just went grocery shopping this morning...
Last person you rode in a bike with?
It's been a long time since i rode on any sort of bike, let alone with anyone...
How old will you be getting married?
With present circumstances, I don't know... but preferably 23? 24?
Last time you ate cereal?
Sometime before I started internship...
Do people hate you?
I don't know, and I don't really care... Hating people is a waste of time...
Do you like your life now?
I'm content, though a little romance wouldn't do any harm...
When showering, do you start thewater and then get in, or get in then start the water?
You have to get in the bathroom first, don't you...
Do you read the labels on your shampoo bottle?
Yep, cuz I like to know what I'm buying... at the very least....
Do you moan in the shower like the people on the Herbal Essences commercials?
Erm... no, but I sing!
Have you ever showered with someone of the opposite sex?
No. But I have given my younger boy cousin a bath though...
Have you ever been forced to shower with one of your siblings?
No. We used to bathe together when we were little to save time though...
Have you ever brushed your teeth in the shower?
Yup.
Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?
I don't use bar soap, so no...
How old do you look?
Some say I look 13, 14... I don't know...
How old do you act?
Probably late 20s... I don't really know... I have times when I just don't want to be mature and just depend on others...
Whats the last song you sang?
一個人 by Jolin.
Have you recently become a member of anything?
No. Don't like being a member of anything.
What are your plans for the weekend?
Nothing. I don't really like going out. People, ask me out!
What's the sexiest thing about Condoleeza Rice?
She has POLITICAL POWER...
Does anything on your body itch right now?
No. I just had a shower.
Does every family have a crazy uncle?
Hell yeah! Hahahah... you should just get to know him...
Have you ever smuggled something into America?
No, haven't even been there...
Does playing the guitar make a girl/guy more attractive?
Usually does... I like guys with talent and nice hands...
Do you live in a city with a good sports team?
We have a pretty OK sports team, but lacks support from the people and SPONSORS...
Have you ever finished off the popcorn and ate the junk from the bottom of the bag?
No... I hardly even finish the popcorn...
Have you ever dated a Goth?
No, don't want to either. Gosh, I have trouble with regular people already... let alone a Goth...
Can you fix your own car?
No, and I don't have to either, seeing as I don't even own a car, and I don't even plan on getting a driver's license anytime soon...
Should guys wear pink?
Yes, but not too much please... I'll dare them to wear Hello Kitty though...
what we could have been, 5/18/2008 05:40:00 PM.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Your past life diagnosis:
I don't know how you feel about it, but you were male in your last earthly incarnation.You were born somewhere in the territory of modern Tibet around the year 1525. Your profession was that of a seaman, dealer, businessman or broker.
Your brief psychological profile in your past life:Bohemian personality, mysterious, highly gifted, capable to understand ancient books. With a magician's abilities, you could have been a servant of dark forces.
The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation:The timid, lonely and self-confident people are everywhere, and your task is to overcome these tendencies in yourself and then to help other people.
I don't know how you feel about it, but you were male in your last earthly incarnation.You were born somewhere in the territory of modern Tibet around the year 1525. Your profession was that of a seaman, dealer, businessman or broker.
Your brief psychological profile in your past life:Bohemian personality, mysterious, highly gifted, capable to understand ancient books. With a magician's abilities, you could have been a servant of dark forces.
The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation:The timid, lonely and self-confident people are everywhere, and your task is to overcome these tendencies in yourself and then to help other people.
what we could have been, 5/10/2008 11:37:00 PM.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Internship has been awesome so far, heaven to what i've heard from others... I have my fair share of tasks and pretty much full control of whatever i want to do, great colleagues... they may be almost a decade older on average, but it is not hard to talk to them... it's interesting to observe what older people talk about and find that they are not so different after all... It's heartening to know that everything we learnt at school is relevant and it's so great to see the producers at work and how they manage to find topics to produce everyday... I don't envy the current affairs part though, cuz you need to know loads of history to be able to give credible analyses of a particular issue... but the hot topics i know now are the rising food prices and the olympic torch relay... hehehe... i've been working on my own programme too... which is great cuz it gives me something to do other than waiting around for people to give me stuff to do... My dreamweaver and web skills have improved by leaps and bounds too... thanks to JW who taught me loads... most probably without meaning to... cuz i didn't do too well in year 1 for EssGra dreamweaver skills test... i've been pretty satisfied with my CD cover designs of late too... so everything's been going pretty well... and 21 more weeks to go...
what we could have been, 5/03/2008 04:09:00 PM.
