Saviour-V teleports in...
Can't believe I managed to pull off a single run from Bukit Jalil all the way back to Klang, and back again, in the course of an evening.
All for the sake of a friend. Fateh Muntazar's gotten himself a handsome baby boy. Couldn't refuse the idea of visiting him. Especially since the food was pretty good.
Of course, running to catch the last train out of Subang Jaya was rather taxing. Never have I run so fast in my life before. And now, I'm safely back in Bukit Jalil.
Just about to get ready for boring old college. Ahhh, well.
Saviour-V teleports out...
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Monday, January 10, 2005
Saviour-V teleports in...
I don't know why, but there's been a really nasty feeling of paranoia that creeps up my spine whenever I get back to college after a weekend.
I mean, it's an irrational fear, but yet, I can't help but feel scared whenever I walk up the stairs into college on Monday. Really odd.
Has anyone else experienced something like this?
Saviour-V teleports out...
I don't know why, but there's been a really nasty feeling of paranoia that creeps up my spine whenever I get back to college after a weekend.
I mean, it's an irrational fear, but yet, I can't help but feel scared whenever I walk up the stairs into college on Monday. Really odd.
Has anyone else experienced something like this?
Saviour-V teleports out...
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Saviour-V teleports in...
Sometimes, it takes time to get through to a few people. Considering that we've been exposed to a negative world for the bulk of our lives, most of us would be quite wary of anything that we don't know much about.
In as much as I dislike Donald Trump's show, The Apprentice, I have to salute the man for offering the opportunity, albeit to a select few, for some people to vie for the coveted position of high-calibre sub-ordinate.
Of course, there were other things that seemed to make it somewhat doubtful, but I'll mention my quotes on that show some other time.
GemWing teleports in, her eyes closed as she speaks...
You're still a bit cross and irritated about the attitudes of some people. To quote you, "Most people couldn't even see a potential opportunity if it were dangling right in front of their faces.".
GemWing opens her eyes and grins momentarily at Saviour-V, as he casts a slightly tired glance in her direction...
Indeed. Some people seem to be too content with what they've got in their lives, preferring to seek security over freedom. Worse still, when offered the opportunity to gain freedom, they reject it, believing that they'd still be able to achieve it by remaining within what they know.
And some people seem to have quite a laid-back attitude about life as well. Those that go by the adage "que sera, sera," or "Kun, fayakun," or anything similar.
If I remember right, you used to subscribe to those beliefs. It's taken you quite a while to change your mindset over time, albeit slowly. Why, might I ask, DID you change?
A few things change a person's beliefs over time:
1. The books that a person reads. I've had the opportunity to read a few choice books, such as Zig Zaglar's "See You At The Top" and Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad's Business School: For People Who Like Helping People". I've read both editions of the latter, and I've got a bias towards the 2nd edition, due to its clarity and improved information.
2. The tapes that one listens to. Apart from my usual musical repertoire, I've managed to sneak in some time listening to the words of many of my business partners who are involved in the business I'm in. Many of which have become successful millionaires, but have still managed to retain their hearts.
3. The people that a person meets. Reflecting on my past, I was quite ANTI-SOCIAL, and I used to consider human emotions as a mere waste of chemicals.
However, having met the many successful business partners in my business, especially one who is merely 2 years my senior, I began to realize that being a hermit wasn't going to get me much leeway.
Sure, I still have my anti-social moments, even now, but I realize now, albeit slowly, that meeting new people does have its good points.
Sure, I can still swear when I'm under stress, although I'd say that I've tried to increase my patience levels a bit. Besides, when you think about it, swearing's nothing more than a few words that only serve to foul up the moods of you and everyone else around you.
Of course, some may argue with you, asking, "What is all that good for? You're merely just following the steps laid by others!"
Good point there, GemWing. You've been listening quite well.
Sure, some people will often say, "Shit happens, wipe it up, and shit some more." or anything similar. And I can bet that these people have pretty much blazed their own paths in life, taking a lot of pains and aches along the way. A few of these are quite successful people, I know. But surely, it must've taken a long time for them to achieve their goals in life.
Let me tell you all a brief story, if you're interested.
Before Mount Everest was scaled by Sir Edmund Hillary, and his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay, back in 1953, two other climbers had attempted to scale the mountain, only to give up 300 feet (about 90 metres) away from the summit.
Had it not been for the efforts of those previous climbers, the famous duo would never have climbed Everest in the first place. As it turned out, even after many hardships and near-fatalities, the two finally stood on the summit of Everest, setting an achievement for many others to follow.
Even though he isn't an active mountaineer these days, Sir Edmund tirelessly works on many humanitarian projects in Nepal, and has been responsible for establishing a number of schools and medical facilities there.
Because of his efforts, many people are now able to climb Everest with much less effort than he did way back in 1953. Sure, you could still climb Everest with the bare necessities, like he did, but then again, why would you?
Better to gain the most experience within a shorter time period than a long one.
And the best experiences aren't always your own. Learn from others' experiences, especially the experiences of very successful people, and your chances of success will be enhanced many times over.
GemWing nods, before teleporting out...
Anyway, just before I conclude tonight's item, spare a thought for those affected by the tsunamis across Asia. At this moment, over 80,000 have died. A few days ago, it seemed like the deaths would end at about 20,000, but the threat of disease looms over this whole thing.
I'm still a bit shaken by all this, since I nearly lost one of my closest friends to this disaster. If anyone can still afford NOT to care, then try to generate some. This whole thing has been quite an unexpected calamity.
Saviour-V teleports out...
Current Music: Primal Eyes, from the Parasite Eve soundtrack.
Sometimes, it takes time to get through to a few people. Considering that we've been exposed to a negative world for the bulk of our lives, most of us would be quite wary of anything that we don't know much about.
In as much as I dislike Donald Trump's show, The Apprentice, I have to salute the man for offering the opportunity, albeit to a select few, for some people to vie for the coveted position of high-calibre sub-ordinate.
Of course, there were other things that seemed to make it somewhat doubtful, but I'll mention my quotes on that show some other time.
GemWing teleports in, her eyes closed as she speaks...
You're still a bit cross and irritated about the attitudes of some people. To quote you, "Most people couldn't even see a potential opportunity if it were dangling right in front of their faces.".
GemWing opens her eyes and grins momentarily at Saviour-V, as he casts a slightly tired glance in her direction...
Indeed. Some people seem to be too content with what they've got in their lives, preferring to seek security over freedom. Worse still, when offered the opportunity to gain freedom, they reject it, believing that they'd still be able to achieve it by remaining within what they know.
And some people seem to have quite a laid-back attitude about life as well. Those that go by the adage "que sera, sera," or "Kun, fayakun," or anything similar.
If I remember right, you used to subscribe to those beliefs. It's taken you quite a while to change your mindset over time, albeit slowly. Why, might I ask, DID you change?
A few things change a person's beliefs over time:
1. The books that a person reads. I've had the opportunity to read a few choice books, such as Zig Zaglar's "See You At The Top" and Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad's Business School: For People Who Like Helping People". I've read both editions of the latter, and I've got a bias towards the 2nd edition, due to its clarity and improved information.
2. The tapes that one listens to. Apart from my usual musical repertoire, I've managed to sneak in some time listening to the words of many of my business partners who are involved in the business I'm in. Many of which have become successful millionaires, but have still managed to retain their hearts.
3. The people that a person meets. Reflecting on my past, I was quite ANTI-SOCIAL, and I used to consider human emotions as a mere waste of chemicals.
However, having met the many successful business partners in my business, especially one who is merely 2 years my senior, I began to realize that being a hermit wasn't going to get me much leeway.
Sure, I still have my anti-social moments, even now, but I realize now, albeit slowly, that meeting new people does have its good points.
Sure, I can still swear when I'm under stress, although I'd say that I've tried to increase my patience levels a bit. Besides, when you think about it, swearing's nothing more than a few words that only serve to foul up the moods of you and everyone else around you.
Of course, some may argue with you, asking, "What is all that good for? You're merely just following the steps laid by others!"
Good point there, GemWing. You've been listening quite well.
Sure, some people will often say, "Shit happens, wipe it up, and shit some more." or anything similar. And I can bet that these people have pretty much blazed their own paths in life, taking a lot of pains and aches along the way. A few of these are quite successful people, I know. But surely, it must've taken a long time for them to achieve their goals in life.
Let me tell you all a brief story, if you're interested.
Before Mount Everest was scaled by Sir Edmund Hillary, and his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay, back in 1953, two other climbers had attempted to scale the mountain, only to give up 300 feet (about 90 metres) away from the summit.
Had it not been for the efforts of those previous climbers, the famous duo would never have climbed Everest in the first place. As it turned out, even after many hardships and near-fatalities, the two finally stood on the summit of Everest, setting an achievement for many others to follow.
Even though he isn't an active mountaineer these days, Sir Edmund tirelessly works on many humanitarian projects in Nepal, and has been responsible for establishing a number of schools and medical facilities there.
Because of his efforts, many people are now able to climb Everest with much less effort than he did way back in 1953. Sure, you could still climb Everest with the bare necessities, like he did, but then again, why would you?
Better to gain the most experience within a shorter time period than a long one.
And the best experiences aren't always your own. Learn from others' experiences, especially the experiences of very successful people, and your chances of success will be enhanced many times over.
GemWing nods, before teleporting out...
Anyway, just before I conclude tonight's item, spare a thought for those affected by the tsunamis across Asia. At this moment, over 80,000 have died. A few days ago, it seemed like the deaths would end at about 20,000, but the threat of disease looms over this whole thing.
I'm still a bit shaken by all this, since I nearly lost one of my closest friends to this disaster. If anyone can still afford NOT to care, then try to generate some. This whole thing has been quite an unexpected calamity.
Saviour-V teleports out...
Current Music: Primal Eyes, from the Parasite Eve soundtrack.
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Saviour-V teleports in...
May Allah have mercy on us all. While I was busy enjoying myself at a wedding banquet on the 26th, an undersea earthquake occurred close to Indonesia, sending several tsunamis all over Asia!
CNN's recent report on the whole episode.
I nearly lost an old childhood friend when the killer waves hit Phuket.
And I don't know how my other relatives in the northern shores of Penang are doing. At this moment, our country's death toll has reached 53.
I don't want any further deaths.
Saviour-V teleports out...
May Allah have mercy on us all. While I was busy enjoying myself at a wedding banquet on the 26th, an undersea earthquake occurred close to Indonesia, sending several tsunamis all over Asia!
CNN's recent report on the whole episode.
I nearly lost an old childhood friend when the killer waves hit Phuket.
And I don't know how my other relatives in the northern shores of Penang are doing. At this moment, our country's death toll has reached 53.
I don't want any further deaths.
Saviour-V teleports out...
Friday, December 17, 2004
Thursday, December 09, 2004
Saviour-V teleports in...
Things have become QUITE mundane off late. Well, almost everything. Met a few friends, and picked up some more information regarding the business I'm in.
Expansion into Indonesia this April 2005, and India later on in that year, followed by Russia in 2006. Ambitious plans? Perhaps, but looking at the company's past successes, plus the number of millionaires and multi-millionaires that have been generated over the past 20 years, I believe I'm in the right place.
If I pick up the pace much faster than my current progress, I believe I'll be in their ranks soon. 4 to 5 years, approximately. Rome wasn't built in a day, anyway.
I've also noticed that I've gotten a bit more daring off late. Risky move, but they say that many things shape a person, the environment being one of them. Of course, the decision to change has to come from within, and I'm doing that, albeit a bit slowly.
GemWing teleports in...
You rarely call me out these days, Saviour-V. Part of you is changing, yes, but there's another part of you that hasn't changed much, and I hope it stays that way.
Rest assured, GemWing, I haven't really forgotten you.
Ahh, but you seem to be enjoying the company of many a girl these days. Are you really looking for a suitable host body for me, or have you given up hope?
GemWing smiles at Saviour-V's obvious discomfort at that last phrase....
No, I've not given up hope at all. The idea is to choose wisely. Besides, the last thing I need is someone who does not have what it takes to be you in real life.
Knowledge, combat ability, plus a multitude of other skills. You keep saying that, Saviour-V, but how often does someone come up with all those traits?
Saviour-V grins back at GemWing, who now has a questioning look on her face...
For someone who starts out with all that, it's impossible. But such people can be trained to possess those abilities, given time, patience, and their hearts.
And how do you manage to get their hearts into the whole plan, might I ask?
That part, you needn't know. Just trust me, GemWing. I won't let you down.
GemWing laughs momentarily...
You'd better NOT. Besides, I'm tied to you, so any failures you make will reflect back heavily on both of us.
GemWing teleports out (or does she?)...
I wonder how I manage to put up with her attitude sometimes.
Suddenly, Saviour-V gets knocked down by a Platina Boomerang, courtesy of a rather annoyed GemWing...
I HEARD THAT!
GemWing's Platina Boomerang returns to its mistress, who teleports out for real...
Typical. Say your mind, and your Guardian Spirit throws a curveball!
Saviour-V picks himself off the ground, and dusts himself a bit...
Ahh, well. C'est la vie. Such is life.
Saviour-V teleports out...
Things have become QUITE mundane off late. Well, almost everything. Met a few friends, and picked up some more information regarding the business I'm in.
Expansion into Indonesia this April 2005, and India later on in that year, followed by Russia in 2006. Ambitious plans? Perhaps, but looking at the company's past successes, plus the number of millionaires and multi-millionaires that have been generated over the past 20 years, I believe I'm in the right place.
If I pick up the pace much faster than my current progress, I believe I'll be in their ranks soon. 4 to 5 years, approximately. Rome wasn't built in a day, anyway.
I've also noticed that I've gotten a bit more daring off late. Risky move, but they say that many things shape a person, the environment being one of them. Of course, the decision to change has to come from within, and I'm doing that, albeit a bit slowly.
GemWing teleports in...
You rarely call me out these days, Saviour-V. Part of you is changing, yes, but there's another part of you that hasn't changed much, and I hope it stays that way.
Rest assured, GemWing, I haven't really forgotten you.
Ahh, but you seem to be enjoying the company of many a girl these days. Are you really looking for a suitable host body for me, or have you given up hope?
GemWing smiles at Saviour-V's obvious discomfort at that last phrase....
No, I've not given up hope at all. The idea is to choose wisely. Besides, the last thing I need is someone who does not have what it takes to be you in real life.
Knowledge, combat ability, plus a multitude of other skills. You keep saying that, Saviour-V, but how often does someone come up with all those traits?
Saviour-V grins back at GemWing, who now has a questioning look on her face...
For someone who starts out with all that, it's impossible. But such people can be trained to possess those abilities, given time, patience, and their hearts.
And how do you manage to get their hearts into the whole plan, might I ask?
That part, you needn't know. Just trust me, GemWing. I won't let you down.
GemWing laughs momentarily...
You'd better NOT. Besides, I'm tied to you, so any failures you make will reflect back heavily on both of us.
GemWing teleports out (or does she?)...
I wonder how I manage to put up with her attitude sometimes.
Suddenly, Saviour-V gets knocked down by a Platina Boomerang, courtesy of a rather annoyed GemWing...
I HEARD THAT!
GemWing's Platina Boomerang returns to its mistress, who teleports out for real...
Typical. Say your mind, and your Guardian Spirit throws a curveball!
Saviour-V picks himself off the ground, and dusts himself a bit...
Ahh, well. C'est la vie. Such is life.
Saviour-V teleports out...
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Saviour-V teleports in...
From the look of things, it seems that things have become more convoluted on the international front:
1. Flash file concerning the Pentagon Assault, back on 9/11.
2. Comments on the 9/11 Pentagon Strike.
Probably old news, but somehow, things just don't add up. Some reports said 64 people were on board, others said 189. Odd...
Besides, a passenger plane the size of the "Boeing 747" that "supposedly" crashed into the Big P SHOULD have left a lot of residue. And NOT a small, focused hole.
Something is well and truly screwy. I don't like it.
Saviour-V teleports out...
From the look of things, it seems that things have become more convoluted on the international front:
1. Flash file concerning the Pentagon Assault, back on 9/11.
2. Comments on the 9/11 Pentagon Strike.
Probably old news, but somehow, things just don't add up. Some reports said 64 people were on board, others said 189. Odd...
Besides, a passenger plane the size of the "Boeing 747" that "supposedly" crashed into the Big P SHOULD have left a lot of residue. And NOT a small, focused hole.
Something is well and truly screwy. I don't like it.
Saviour-V teleports out...
Monday, November 08, 2004
Saviour-V teleports in...
Just re-testing a few things again. Looks like I just needed to select my formatting options a bit more carefully.
GemWing teleports in a moment later...
Sometimes, you amaze me, Saviour-V. At one point, you can just give up on something, only to return to it with renewed strength after something good comes up.
Yep. Let's hope that I don't need to do too much from here on out.
GemWing teleports out a moment later...
Well, now there's some colour in here. Need to adjust things a little bit more for GemWing, but you'll spot me like this from here on out, hopefully.
Saviour-V grins, and teleports out...
Just re-testing a few things again. Looks like I just needed to select my formatting options a bit more carefully.
GemWing teleports in a moment later...
Sometimes, you amaze me, Saviour-V. At one point, you can just give up on something, only to return to it with renewed strength after something good comes up.
Yep. Let's hope that I don't need to do too much from here on out.
GemWing teleports out a moment later...
Well, now there's some colour in here. Need to adjust things a little bit more for GemWing, but you'll spot me like this from here on out, hopefully.
Saviour-V grins, and teleports out...
Monday, November 01, 2004
Who would have thought?
Last Thursday, an important event of sorts occurred. And yet, it felt less satisfying than my expectations.
Perhaps I really need to get to know more people, especially the girls...^_^;;
Not that the ones here are interested, though....
Just then, GemWing teleports in, and coughs her disapproval of Saviour-V's statement...
A-hem!
...except for ONE GemWing. Yes, I didn't forget you.
Whatever happened back then could be best summed up by Charles Dickens's words from "A Tale Of Two Cities"....
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," right? Yep, my sentiments exactly.
I'm not revealing what that event was, but let's put it this way: It shouldn't have occurred, but it did, and it opened my eyes to a few other things in life.
If I were to deny its occurrence, I'd be denying the experiences I gained from it. On the flip side, acknowledging its occurrence is as if I had no remorse for it.
A truly double-edged sword.
Part of you is glad that it occurred, and another part is regretting that it had occurred in the first place. Am I wrong?
Not at all. There's a few secrets in Life that I must keep, and this is one of them. But I will never deny that event's occurrence, for it did happen, and I have few regrets.
Just fight on, Saviour-V. Do what you believe is right.
GemWing teleports out...
For once, I actually believe so.
Last Thursday, an important event of sorts occurred. And yet, it felt less satisfying than my expectations.
Perhaps I really need to get to know more people, especially the girls...^_^;;
Not that the ones here are interested, though....
Just then, GemWing teleports in, and coughs her disapproval of Saviour-V's statement...
A-hem!
...except for ONE GemWing. Yes, I didn't forget you.
Whatever happened back then could be best summed up by Charles Dickens's words from "A Tale Of Two Cities"....
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," right? Yep, my sentiments exactly.
I'm not revealing what that event was, but let's put it this way: It shouldn't have occurred, but it did, and it opened my eyes to a few other things in life.
If I were to deny its occurrence, I'd be denying the experiences I gained from it. On the flip side, acknowledging its occurrence is as if I had no remorse for it.
A truly double-edged sword.
Part of you is glad that it occurred, and another part is regretting that it had occurred in the first place. Am I wrong?
Not at all. There's a few secrets in Life that I must keep, and this is one of them. But I will never deny that event's occurrence, for it did happen, and I have few regrets.
Just fight on, Saviour-V. Do what you believe is right.
GemWing teleports out...
For once, I actually believe so.
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Anger does many things to people. Today was one such episode.
Even for someone who took an oath not to use his fists unless necessary, I nearly found myself breaking that oath.
In other words, I'm still simmering after that whole episode. Had I acted blindly, someone would've become a bloodied corpse on the college's floor. And said insolence just bombarded my phone with enough vitriol to finance an acid-making factory.
I'm withholding her name for the moment, although I'm tempted to bring it up. If anyone's willing to discuss anger management techniques, please bring them up.
Usual channels. Tag-board or comment-box. Although most of you rarely touch the second channel. Do let me know why, if you will.
Even for someone who took an oath not to use his fists unless necessary, I nearly found myself breaking that oath.
In other words, I'm still simmering after that whole episode. Had I acted blindly, someone would've become a bloodied corpse on the college's floor. And said insolence just bombarded my phone with enough vitriol to finance an acid-making factory.
I'm withholding her name for the moment, although I'm tempted to bring it up. If anyone's willing to discuss anger management techniques, please bring them up.
Usual channels. Tag-board or comment-box. Although most of you rarely touch the second channel. Do let me know why, if you will.
Thursday, September 23, 2004
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
There have been times that I have crossed the line of decency, often without realizing it. I believe, THAT is what makes us human.
We're all prone to making mistakes, some of which others would hardly consider forgiving. But sometimes, I think we should be more acceptive of ourselves.
Having read the rant of a certain Dark KOF made me realize that too much humble pie is JUST as lethal as having too much arrogance.
Yet, occasionally, we're guilty of doing that, either consciously or unconsciously.
It has been difficult adjusting to 24 years of my life-span here on Earth, and there are days that I can get up and praise the Creator, and days when I feel so low that I need a lot of help to get me out of my messes.
Only too true, X. I've noticed that your emotional seal has begun to break.
Saviour-V glances round to find GemWing nearby...
There was a time I thought that emotions were a liability, for they caused pain, and untold hardship. It took a long time for me to appreciate the other side of human emotions, GemWing, but I fear the day that I wake up to find myself considerably less than a human than I already am.
Stay up, X. There may be limited time to do the most important things, but you CANNOT afford to wallow in self-pity for too long. Unless you hold out your hands to embrace the beauty of this world, you may never understand it. Ever.
Ahh, but there are times this heart can be terribly cold and distant. I hope that I can find someone to stay by my side, and warm my heart once again.
GemWing, perhaps you may be my creation, but if something unexpected occurs, seek someone else who may help you.
Don't say that, X. You're more physical than I am. You should have more power than a mere Guardian Spirit.
I'm trying hard to believe that sometimes.
GemWing looks at Saviour-V sadly...
Trust yourself, my love. Only you can do it.
GemWing teleports out, leaving Saviour-V on his own...
We're all prone to making mistakes, some of which others would hardly consider forgiving. But sometimes, I think we should be more acceptive of ourselves.
Having read the rant of a certain Dark KOF made me realize that too much humble pie is JUST as lethal as having too much arrogance.
Yet, occasionally, we're guilty of doing that, either consciously or unconsciously.
It has been difficult adjusting to 24 years of my life-span here on Earth, and there are days that I can get up and praise the Creator, and days when I feel so low that I need a lot of help to get me out of my messes.
Only too true, X. I've noticed that your emotional seal has begun to break.
Saviour-V glances round to find GemWing nearby...
There was a time I thought that emotions were a liability, for they caused pain, and untold hardship. It took a long time for me to appreciate the other side of human emotions, GemWing, but I fear the day that I wake up to find myself considerably less than a human than I already am.
Stay up, X. There may be limited time to do the most important things, but you CANNOT afford to wallow in self-pity for too long. Unless you hold out your hands to embrace the beauty of this world, you may never understand it. Ever.
Ahh, but there are times this heart can be terribly cold and distant. I hope that I can find someone to stay by my side, and warm my heart once again.
GemWing, perhaps you may be my creation, but if something unexpected occurs, seek someone else who may help you.
Don't say that, X. You're more physical than I am. You should have more power than a mere Guardian Spirit.
I'm trying hard to believe that sometimes.
GemWing looks at Saviour-V sadly...
Trust yourself, my love. Only you can do it.
GemWing teleports out, leaving Saviour-V on his own...
Monday, September 06, 2004
Thursday, September 02, 2004
Well, no one seems to be commenting. As usual.
Could be that two comment-boxes ARE confusing, no doubt. Plus, there's an odd bug that hides any commenting efforts made. In either type, I might add. I'll see what I can do about that detail.
Anyhow, not all was rosy with Merdeka Day 2004. 47 years of independence, and YET:
1. Garbage is still something we have to deal with, the morning after. Sickening. KLCC on Merdeka Day was proof of our irresponsibility. I can attest to this, because I was there at 8.00 a.m., 31st August 2004.
2. Crime rates, drugs, and rape cases still dog the local media. Sadness all round, especially for those that have left us.
3. Our Olympic athletes STILL got blown away by the competition down in Athens. Evidently, Athena's knowledge hasn't fully rubbed off on them. Or on us, in most cases.
4. Self-censorship is a dream, for our so-called "well-meaning" Malaysian government INSISTS on covering up anything controversial from our "naive" eyes. Guys, we're not as naive as you think. It doesn't take an expert to find out that most translated Japanese comics have some bits of nudity and/or violence, so why do you insist on using a poor correction fluid job to mask all that?
5. We force our kids to join the National Service, instead of letting them gain patriotism in other ways. Frankly, if even my Nigerian friend could say that, what of everyone else?
Therefore, it's up to us to change how things are run around the world. Or at least, in our own country. Otherwise, such things will only ensure that "Keranamu Malaysia" will come up a 5th or 6th time.
At least the first 2 times had meaning. The rest, however, are proof that we've just been recycling ideas (and doing a poor job of doing that, by the way) and NOT coming up with anything worthwhile.
We have to wake up. Really.
Oh, and the above 5 are just a few things among many others, but these are more relevant to this entry at hand.
Also, Athena's the Greek goddess of knowledge. Not related to any other religion, but still...you'd have thought we'd have learnt something after those 47 years.
Could be that two comment-boxes ARE confusing, no doubt. Plus, there's an odd bug that hides any commenting efforts made. In either type, I might add. I'll see what I can do about that detail.
Anyhow, not all was rosy with Merdeka Day 2004. 47 years of independence, and YET:
1. Garbage is still something we have to deal with, the morning after. Sickening. KLCC on Merdeka Day was proof of our irresponsibility. I can attest to this, because I was there at 8.00 a.m., 31st August 2004.
2. Crime rates, drugs, and rape cases still dog the local media. Sadness all round, especially for those that have left us.
3. Our Olympic athletes STILL got blown away by the competition down in Athens. Evidently, Athena's knowledge hasn't fully rubbed off on them. Or on us, in most cases.
4. Self-censorship is a dream, for our so-called "well-meaning" Malaysian government INSISTS on covering up anything controversial from our "naive" eyes. Guys, we're not as naive as you think. It doesn't take an expert to find out that most translated Japanese comics have some bits of nudity and/or violence, so why do you insist on using a poor correction fluid job to mask all that?
5. We force our kids to join the National Service, instead of letting them gain patriotism in other ways. Frankly, if even my Nigerian friend could say that, what of everyone else?
Therefore, it's up to us to change how things are run around the world. Or at least, in our own country. Otherwise, such things will only ensure that "Keranamu Malaysia" will come up a 5th or 6th time.
At least the first 2 times had meaning. The rest, however, are proof that we've just been recycling ideas (and doing a poor job of doing that, by the way) and NOT coming up with anything worthwhile.
We have to wake up. Really.
Oh, and the above 5 are just a few things among many others, but these are more relevant to this entry at hand.
Also, Athena's the Greek goddess of knowledge. Not related to any other religion, but still...you'd have thought we'd have learnt something after those 47 years.
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Ye olde trade-off. Seems like Blogger's put up a Google Searchbar.
And for some strange reason, it's affected my background image AND the Merdeka post I made previously.
Anyway, just ranting. If anyone manages to see today's date in this post, and the Phoenix image that makes up my background, let me know.
And for some strange reason, it's affected my background image AND the Merdeka post I made previously.
Anyway, just ranting. If anyone manages to see today's date in this post, and the Phoenix image that makes up my background, let me know.
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
31st August 2004. 47 years of Malaysia's independence.
What happened a day before, you might ask?
Flashback: (30-8-2004)
A few days earlier, a close friend of mine, Cassy, invited me over to her birthday party. So, on that day, after classes ended at 17:00 Malaysian time, this is what happened:
1. Walked all the way back to my apartment (reached there at about 17:30 or so).
2. Took a shower and a change of dress (done by about 18:00).
3. Dashed to the nearest LRT station (Sri Petaling) and took the train down to Masjid Jamek (got there around 18:30).
4. Found that the Masjid Jamek's 2nd interchange was shut on one end of the road, so I had to get to it from the other side (done by 18:35 or so).
5. Took the train down to KLCC, and the Mandarin Oriental hotel, where Cassy was waiting. (reached there by 19:00).
One word: VA-ROOM!
Fastest effort I've ever done.
As for the events after that, well....I enjoyed a buffet dinner at Biba's Cafe in Mandarin Oriental, with Cassy and company. Lots of great stuff, but special mention goes to the cod fillets and the pasta I had (with beef bolognaise and carbonarra sauce to boot).
Later, we adjourned to Cassy's room, where some of us spent time playing with her X-BOX (most of the guys went wild over DOA: Extreme Beach Volleyball) and Wayne's PS2 (King Of Fighters: Maximum Impact. Mingnon Beart is my NEW Athena...^_^;;). Some of the others went sight-seeing near KLCC, just to kill time before 23:00.
And then, it came. The final hour when Malaysia would be celebrating her 47th year of independence, and when Cassy would be a year older. We waited for the final ten minutes. The atmosphere was tense. Everyone was waiting for the fireworks to come up.
"10....9....8....7....6....5....4....3....2....1....HEY! Where's the fireworks?" said Cassy, a disappointed look on her face.
"There's going to be a riot in Malaysia if they forget the fancy lights this season," she added, a bit disappointed.
10 minutes later, after some patriotic songs from the crowd gathered round the KLCC (which we saw on national TV), we heard fireworks alright. On the WRONG side of the hotel.
Which caused us ALL to rush out from our room on the 23rd floor, board the lift, and stop at the 3rd floor. And, of course, run out to watch the dazzling display. Never thought you could make firework hearts. First time I ever chased a fireworks display in my life. Magnificent stuff, albeit a bit deafening.
That over, we took the lift back up, and then Cassy got a call from her Mum, a few rooms away. The birthday cake was ready for the birthday girl, but we weren't going to make it easier for her to JUST blow out the candles. Oh no!
Her best friend (I think) stuffed one candle into the cake, and Cass had to pull out the candle with her teeth! Of course, two people (her younger sister being ONE of them) dunked her INTO the cake a little, so once she finally pulled it out, she painted their faces with the chocolate icing! Heh.
Later, some of us went clubbing, while some of us stayed in Cassy's room and played off the X-BOX and the PS2. I was with the latter crowd, of course. After a while, she came back from the club, a little exhausted, and collapsed on the couch until 3:00 a.m. or so. That was when we noticed that the air-conditioning was faulty, so we had to call the repairman to fix things up.
Of course, she told 5 of us to leave momentarily while the guy was coming up, so, at about 4:00 a.m., strange sounds could be heard skulking through Mandarin Oriental's hallways.....the Chicken Demon was on the loose.
After a while, we finally got word that things were OK, so we headed up. That night, we all slept in one room. Yep, that's right. 10 guys and a girl, all splayed out in odd positions throughout the whole hotel room. Except that Cassy had rights to the bed, or some of it, at least.
Got up at 8:00 a.m. As I later observed, it looked like a murder had taken place. I mean, there was even a "corpse" in the corner. Of course, yours truly was also not immune to that situation.
Rushed back to Bukit Jalil after a slight adjustment to my hair, and came round here to get a few things done. Should've stayed for breakfast, though.
Saviour-V sighs...
All in all, it was the finest day of my life. A day I get to be young, for once. It's an experience to remember, and it's something that reminds me that I'm still human, no matter how much I try to deny it.
Thank you, Cassandra. Thank you for your kindness.
What happened a day before, you might ask?
Flashback: (30-8-2004)
A few days earlier, a close friend of mine, Cassy, invited me over to her birthday party. So, on that day, after classes ended at 17:00 Malaysian time, this is what happened:
1. Walked all the way back to my apartment (reached there at about 17:30 or so).
2. Took a shower and a change of dress (done by about 18:00).
3. Dashed to the nearest LRT station (Sri Petaling) and took the train down to Masjid Jamek (got there around 18:30).
4. Found that the Masjid Jamek's 2nd interchange was shut on one end of the road, so I had to get to it from the other side (done by 18:35 or so).
5. Took the train down to KLCC, and the Mandarin Oriental hotel, where Cassy was waiting. (reached there by 19:00).
One word: VA-ROOM!
Fastest effort I've ever done.
As for the events after that, well....I enjoyed a buffet dinner at Biba's Cafe in Mandarin Oriental, with Cassy and company. Lots of great stuff, but special mention goes to the cod fillets and the pasta I had (with beef bolognaise and carbonarra sauce to boot).
Later, we adjourned to Cassy's room, where some of us spent time playing with her X-BOX (most of the guys went wild over DOA: Extreme Beach Volleyball) and Wayne's PS2 (King Of Fighters: Maximum Impact. Mingnon Beart is my NEW Athena...^_^;;). Some of the others went sight-seeing near KLCC, just to kill time before 23:00.
And then, it came. The final hour when Malaysia would be celebrating her 47th year of independence, and when Cassy would be a year older. We waited for the final ten minutes. The atmosphere was tense. Everyone was waiting for the fireworks to come up.
"10....9....8....7....6....5....4....3....2....1....HEY! Where's the fireworks?" said Cassy, a disappointed look on her face.
"There's going to be a riot in Malaysia if they forget the fancy lights this season," she added, a bit disappointed.
10 minutes later, after some patriotic songs from the crowd gathered round the KLCC (which we saw on national TV), we heard fireworks alright. On the WRONG side of the hotel.
Which caused us ALL to rush out from our room on the 23rd floor, board the lift, and stop at the 3rd floor. And, of course, run out to watch the dazzling display. Never thought you could make firework hearts. First time I ever chased a fireworks display in my life. Magnificent stuff, albeit a bit deafening.
That over, we took the lift back up, and then Cassy got a call from her Mum, a few rooms away. The birthday cake was ready for the birthday girl, but we weren't going to make it easier for her to JUST blow out the candles. Oh no!
Her best friend (I think) stuffed one candle into the cake, and Cass had to pull out the candle with her teeth! Of course, two people (her younger sister being ONE of them) dunked her INTO the cake a little, so once she finally pulled it out, she painted their faces with the chocolate icing! Heh.
Later, some of us went clubbing, while some of us stayed in Cassy's room and played off the X-BOX and the PS2. I was with the latter crowd, of course. After a while, she came back from the club, a little exhausted, and collapsed on the couch until 3:00 a.m. or so. That was when we noticed that the air-conditioning was faulty, so we had to call the repairman to fix things up.
Of course, she told 5 of us to leave momentarily while the guy was coming up, so, at about 4:00 a.m., strange sounds could be heard skulking through Mandarin Oriental's hallways.....the Chicken Demon was on the loose.
After a while, we finally got word that things were OK, so we headed up. That night, we all slept in one room. Yep, that's right. 10 guys and a girl, all splayed out in odd positions throughout the whole hotel room. Except that Cassy had rights to the bed, or some of it, at least.
Got up at 8:00 a.m. As I later observed, it looked like a murder had taken place. I mean, there was even a "corpse" in the corner. Of course, yours truly was also not immune to that situation.
Rushed back to Bukit Jalil after a slight adjustment to my hair, and came round here to get a few things done. Should've stayed for breakfast, though.
Saviour-V sighs...
All in all, it was the finest day of my life. A day I get to be young, for once. It's an experience to remember, and it's something that reminds me that I'm still human, no matter how much I try to deny it.
Thank you, Cassandra. Thank you for your kindness.
Monday, August 16, 2004
Now that I've given Blogger's new features a BIT more scrutiny, I've found that NOT everything is perfect, but it's just me.
If you were wondering why my earlier comment had a different font, it was due to the font Blogger assigned to it. Might be useful later on, though, but right now, I've changed its font back to normal.
Additionally, there's a new Blood Phoenix member that'll be with us. A certain Xahra Spears. Or XS for short. Welcome to the team, milady.
As for me, I'm just coming to terms with a number of things. Emotions seem to be both an asset and a liability. Therefore, I cannot discard them entirely, although there was a tendency to do so a few days ago.
Aside from that, I have almost given up hope on finding a host body for GemWing, but I know that I must persevere. Somehow, I'll get one.
GemWing teleports in. Her comforting presence is sensed by Saviour-V, who smiles and turns to face her...
Ahh, my dear GemWing. I knew you'd come round when I mentioned your name.
Indeed. You'll require a lot of effort and faith to help me out. I'm really sorry for troubling you with that selfish request of mine, though.
No worries. Besides, having a physical GemWing might make things a bit more enjoyable along Life's highway. It's a bit lonely here, even with you around. I mean, you being a spirit and all that.
GemWing smiles back at Saviour-V.
But I really thank you for putting up with me. Not many can do that.
Like I said, no problem. Just give me a few good bits of advice here and there.
As long as you're willing to listen, that is. Seems that it's not too often.
Lots of stress there. You know why, right?
Half of which is your own doing. How's your progress in Dim and Jumper Two? And your FYP, as well?
Saviour-V glares at GemWing, who tries - and FAILS - to stifle her laughter...
Well, really! Must you bring THAT up?
Saviour-V looks thoughtful for a moment...
But y'know, you've got a point there.
Didn't I say so? Pay close attention, Saviour-V. You do have the potential to succeed, but you must justify your cause with effort and faith.
Luck's got nothing to do with this, eh?
Uh-uh. No-sir-ee.
Very well. I'll do my best to heed it.
You'd better. There's about 46 days left to the FYP's D-Day.
Too true, that.
I think I've harassed you enough. I'll be off, now. Oh, and to Miss Xahra Spears, may your employment be fruitful. We're counting on you.
GemWing grins at Saviour-V, and blows a kiss at him, before teleporting out...
Indeed.
Current Music: Combustion (Rockman Zero 2: Remastered Soundtrack Album).
See if you can find this soundtrack in Malaysia, comrades.
If you were wondering why my earlier comment had a different font, it was due to the font Blogger assigned to it. Might be useful later on, though, but right now, I've changed its font back to normal.
Additionally, there's a new Blood Phoenix member that'll be with us. A certain Xahra Spears. Or XS for short. Welcome to the team, milady.
As for me, I'm just coming to terms with a number of things. Emotions seem to be both an asset and a liability. Therefore, I cannot discard them entirely, although there was a tendency to do so a few days ago.
Aside from that, I have almost given up hope on finding a host body for GemWing, but I know that I must persevere. Somehow, I'll get one.
GemWing teleports in. Her comforting presence is sensed by Saviour-V, who smiles and turns to face her...
Ahh, my dear GemWing. I knew you'd come round when I mentioned your name.
Indeed. You'll require a lot of effort and faith to help me out. I'm really sorry for troubling you with that selfish request of mine, though.
No worries. Besides, having a physical GemWing might make things a bit more enjoyable along Life's highway. It's a bit lonely here, even with you around. I mean, you being a spirit and all that.
GemWing smiles back at Saviour-V.
But I really thank you for putting up with me. Not many can do that.
Like I said, no problem. Just give me a few good bits of advice here and there.
As long as you're willing to listen, that is. Seems that it's not too often.
Lots of stress there. You know why, right?
Half of which is your own doing. How's your progress in Dim and Jumper Two? And your FYP, as well?
Saviour-V glares at GemWing, who tries - and FAILS - to stifle her laughter...
Well, really! Must you bring THAT up?
Saviour-V looks thoughtful for a moment...
But y'know, you've got a point there.
Didn't I say so? Pay close attention, Saviour-V. You do have the potential to succeed, but you must justify your cause with effort and faith.
Luck's got nothing to do with this, eh?
Uh-uh. No-sir-ee.
Very well. I'll do my best to heed it.
You'd better. There's about 46 days left to the FYP's D-Day.
Too true, that.
I think I've harassed you enough. I'll be off, now. Oh, and to Miss Xahra Spears, may your employment be fruitful. We're counting on you.
GemWing grins at Saviour-V, and blows a kiss at him, before teleporting out...
Indeed.
Current Music: Combustion (Rockman Zero 2: Remastered Soundtrack Album).
See if you can find this soundtrack in Malaysia, comrades.
Friday, July 30, 2004
NOTE (4TH NOVEMBER 2022): This post, originally posted on 30th July 2004, has now been edited to update one URL, and to delete another URL because the site it once linked to is no more. If you do manage to find the pictures of those cool-looking Chinese zodiac animals, do let me know, and I'll put up the alternate source.
Better check out this place quickly, comrades:
"Ironing Out Blood Impurities", a Wired.com report.
Looks like an automatic healing system is almost in the making. Let's hope the technology can be put to good use.
Also, it looks like Blogger's undergone another revamp. That means new options for me, and a bit more interactivity down here. Let's hope things keep improving.
- EDITED SECTION START! -
The next item used to come from an offensive site, but as of the 4th of November 2022, when I revisited this URL, it was apparently shut down for good. What was it, you ask? Well, it was:
The Twelve Animals Of The Chinese Apocalypse.
Excuse the odd way of putting it. I meant to say something along the lines of "The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse", but these animals need NO horses. Besides, one of them's a Horse in his own right...sharp teeth, too.
Maybe I should grab all 12 pictures and make a quiz or something, considering that my visitors are few, and that comments from them are even fewer.
- EDITED SECTION END! -
Which brings me to something I'd like to re-iterate: there's 2 comment-boxes beneath each blog item I post up. Either one or both should show up, depending on your browser settings. Do write something, OK?
Aside from that, I'd like to elaborate a bit on an ol' tale. Still remember my "Of Fish And Fishermen" entry? Well, down in Bukit Jalil, there's a river that cuts through the general area. Not sure if there's any fish there, but someone was there, so it's a sign.
Let's hope he managed to get some fish instead of mud; I saw him pull out a net's load of the stuff earlier on.
Also, for your reading pleasure:
The U Project: Supremacy, a Love Hina fanfic. For those of you who've read the Love Hina manga before, this is an interesting change of pace, but even for those who haven't, this is worth a good read.
Anyway, got to leave. I'll put in a much better entry soon, I promise you.
Current Music: A Stranger Met by the Wind ~From Anti-Soul Mysteries Lab~, (Michiru Yamane - Castlevania Special Music CD).
Great stuff.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Just an observation on humans, in general. There's some information regarding the human body, as far as I can remember.
Something to do with the composition of an average human being. I mean, the stuff that makes up one of us includes about enough glycerine to make a few bars of soap, enough iron to make up a few nails, and some other materials.
When a person dies, all these materials normally return to the ground from which they came. To sustain the next generation that will undoubtly rely on most, if not all, of those things.
Which, in my humble opinion, sometimes makes me question why some people prefer to cremate their dead instead of returning it to the ground. Religious aspects aside, I think that it might be the greatest recycling effort we humans could ever do to preserve our Earth, but I believe that some people may disagree with me.
I mean, there are other ways for us to contribute towards saving the lives of others. Sure, you could contribute your liver or heart to save a kid, or perhaps a kidney or two to save someone else; just make sure that you know the risks of contributing those vital items while you're still alive.
The choice is ultimately yours, of course.
Something to do with the composition of an average human being. I mean, the stuff that makes up one of us includes about enough glycerine to make a few bars of soap, enough iron to make up a few nails, and some other materials.
When a person dies, all these materials normally return to the ground from which they came. To sustain the next generation that will undoubtly rely on most, if not all, of those things.
Which, in my humble opinion, sometimes makes me question why some people prefer to cremate their dead instead of returning it to the ground. Religious aspects aside, I think that it might be the greatest recycling effort we humans could ever do to preserve our Earth, but I believe that some people may disagree with me.
I mean, there are other ways for us to contribute towards saving the lives of others. Sure, you could contribute your liver or heart to save a kid, or perhaps a kidney or two to save someone else; just make sure that you know the risks of contributing those vital items while you're still alive.
The choice is ultimately yours, of course.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Sometimes, there are some people who tend to misunderstand you without realizing it. And when the sparks fly, you end up taking the critical hits.
And when these things happen, I ask myself, "Is it truly better for me to be alone, instead of finding friends to keep me company?"
But when I think about it, the Pandora's Box entry comes to mind, and I understand, albeit briefly. Experiences are useful, but they only offer a limited amount of insight into something. You have to continously seek out newer experiences, but you don't necessarily need to experience them first-hand.
The words of other people are the experiences that they had when they were still on Earth (or, if they're still alive, their current experiences up to their current point of existance).
To rest on your laurels, i.e. experiences so far, without seeking new ones, will bring you towards gradual mental and physical ruin, a fact I'm aware of, and a fact I'm desperately trying to remind myself of.
I hope that I become more wiser now and over time...^_^;;
Now that I think about it, I admit that I was wrong to assume certain things about some people. Remembering my past blog entries makes me feel like deleting them to cover my shame and embarassment during those times I was infected with foot-in-mouth disease, a.k.a. faux pas for anyone who speaks French.
But then again, I think that it's better for me to leave them be. Just to remind myself that I'm still human, even though there were (and sometimes ARE) times when I wanted to become a GOD.
I'll settle for being a human, but that doesn't mean I'll stop seeking perfection. It's a natural thing for anyone, IMHO. We all want the best for ourselves, right?
GemWing watches from the top of a high cliff, far away from Saviour-V....
How true, Saviour-V.
....and grins momentarily, before she teleports out....
And when these things happen, I ask myself, "Is it truly better for me to be alone, instead of finding friends to keep me company?"
But when I think about it, the Pandora's Box entry comes to mind, and I understand, albeit briefly. Experiences are useful, but they only offer a limited amount of insight into something. You have to continously seek out newer experiences, but you don't necessarily need to experience them first-hand.
The words of other people are the experiences that they had when they were still on Earth (or, if they're still alive, their current experiences up to their current point of existance).
To rest on your laurels, i.e. experiences so far, without seeking new ones, will bring you towards gradual mental and physical ruin, a fact I'm aware of, and a fact I'm desperately trying to remind myself of.
I hope that I become more wiser now and over time...^_^;;
Now that I think about it, I admit that I was wrong to assume certain things about some people. Remembering my past blog entries makes me feel like deleting them to cover my shame and embarassment during those times I was infected with foot-in-mouth disease, a.k.a. faux pas for anyone who speaks French.
But then again, I think that it's better for me to leave them be. Just to remind myself that I'm still human, even though there were (and sometimes ARE) times when I wanted to become a GOD.
I'll settle for being a human, but that doesn't mean I'll stop seeking perfection. It's a natural thing for anyone, IMHO. We all want the best for ourselves, right?
GemWing watches from the top of a high cliff, far away from Saviour-V....
How true, Saviour-V.
....and grins momentarily, before she teleports out....
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