quit job become a bummer
2nd upper class honors degree
juicy couture day dreamer tote
lv damier sauvage clutch bag
video camera
new digicam
holiday @ koh kood island holiday @ some countries out of asia whole collection of philippa gregory's tudor court novels
new gaming computer
new display shelf
bigger wardrobe
new hair dryer
save more money
Maybe I'm the last to know this, but Edward Cullen IS Cedric Diggory!
Really can't see the resemblance between them...
The young and nerdy Cedric (who apparently was Harry's love rival o_O).
The all-grown-up and charming hearthrob.
My next novel collection shall be Twilight! Weeeheeee~
Moments before, I was still worried that I ran out of books to read... tsk~
BTW, I'm now reading The Host, also by Stephenie Meyer. It's really very very very very very nice. It's enticing right from the very first page and makes u keep wanna go on reading!
Now that daylight saving is over, the days are starting to get shorter.
Really missed those days in Germany and France when days are sooooo long. The sun doesn't set till 10 freaking pm. So 10pm over there, is like 7pm over here during daylight saving.
Now, it's not even 7pm here, but the day is already turning grey.
This makes me depressed. =(
I hate night times (although I'm mostly awake only at night. tsk tsk~).
The movie adaptation of My Sister's Keeper is not as weepy as the original novel.
The ending of the film is entirely different from the novel, which totally changed the meaning of the entire story.
I still prefer reading novels than watching the movie adaptations...
****** Spoilers alert*******
In the novel, Anna wins her court case against her parents thus granting her medical emancipation, but she is involved in a car accident that leaves her brain dead. With Anna unable to make decisions about her body, her lawyer, Campbell Alexander, who was given medical power of attorney, thus giving him the power to make medical decisions concerning Anna, gives permission to have Anna's organs donated to Kate. Anna dies, but Kate lives on, believing that Anna took her place in heaven.
However, in the film (and typical Hollywood-style ending), Kate dies of leukemia and Anna is told by her lawyer that she won her case.
Whoever thinks that those nicey nicey guys on K-Drama are for real ought to be give a good kick in their asses.
Korean guys are the worst egoistic freaks I've ever seen in this world.
And I have one sitting right next to me.
What a nightmare!
He speaks alien (read: Japanese), he behaves like alien, he looks like alien (not those charming nice DBSK, Kangta or Kim Jae Won pattern ok!), and he bullies me like alien! *ROARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR*
Sometimes, I wonder if it's worthwhile to give up some things for other things.
One may be your passion, but the path for that seems so bleak and you might end up wasting your time and acheiving nothing but memories in the end.
The other one may be something you don't have control over and have lesser passion for it, but the path for this seems bright and promising, and may be with you for the rest of your life and will define what you would become in future.
It's really tough to choose sometimes.
I've been lost since I was a teenager, and I really can't believe I'm still lost now as an adult.
I'm not a fan of world history, but something a friend mentioned today sparked my interest in the Sino-Japanese War during World War 2.
He mentioned that Japan are not allowed to have combat military forces due to the effects of WW2. I was quite surprised as I have never come across any countries that don't have a combat military. Therefore, I googled about it, and discovered the events which led to this decision eventually.
It's common knowledge on how WW2 started, civil wars, invasions, wars in Europe, wars in China, Axis VS Allies, Resistance forces etc. It really amazes me at how so many wars can take place at so many places at the same time. I totally can imagine the cross-fire scenes, like not an inch on Earth is safe for humans.
Somehow, somewhere, Japan became strong enough to start invading other countries, even to the extent of dropping bombs on Pearl Harbour and taking over US & European lands and resources. They give me the feeling that they think they are unbeatable, which in turn increases their complacency, to the extent that few years later, Japan was issued with the Potsdam Declaration outlining the terms of surrender, the Prime Minister of Japan at that time decided to ignore it.
Shortly after the refusal to surrender, Japan lost Hiroshima to the world's first weapon of mass destruction a.k.a the atomic bomb called "Little Boy" (how cute... Lols~). Before the bomb was dropped on the city, Japan's radar had already sensed the airplanes coming in, but as there were only 3 planes in the air, Japan decided to call off the air raid alert and to ignore the planes.... Goodness... What complacency. Imagine how many residents of the city were totally caught off guard when the bomb detonated.. o_O
After this, Japan was offered another chance to surrender, and as usual (I would call it stubborn to the core), they rejected it, for fear of losing their emperor's throne to outsiders. And so that 2nd "Fat Man" bomb on Nagasaki is really a serves-them-right.
So finally, after tasting 2 weapons of mass destruction, Japan decided to surrender. There is something I truly admire them: even till the last moment, they still insisted on keeping the throne of their emperor. Therefore, the peace treaty was signed with the condition that Japan will be allowed to keep their emperor as the sovereign ruler.
Quote from Wikipedia:
In his declaration, Hirohito referred to the atomic bombings:
"Moreover, the enemy now possesses a new and terrible weapon with the power to destroy many innocent lives and do incalculable damage. Should we continue to fight, not only would it result in an ultimate collapse and obliteration of the Japanese nation, but also it would lead to the total extinction of human civilization.
Such being the case, how are We to save the millions of Our subjects, or to atone Ourselves before the hallowed spirits of Our Imperial Ancestors? This is the reason why We have ordered the acceptance of the provisions of the Joint Declaration of the Powers."
From this speech, one can easily say that Japan still refused to admit defeat even after such serious lost. IMO, they stated that they would surrender to save humanity is their way of saving their country's dignity. Oh well, they have their people to answer to; those who opposed to surrendering have to be appeased somehow isn't it?
After all these, I finally understand why Japan could not build their own combat military. It could be due to remorse for the damages they have caused to the world, or it could be a clause that was part of the peace treaty.
According to Wikipedia:
Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution is a clause in the National Constitution of Japan that prohibits an act of war by the state. The Constitution came into effect on May 3, 1947, immediately following World War II. In its text, the state formally renounces war as a sovereign right and bans settlement of international disputes through the use of force. The article also states that, to accomplish these aims, armed forces with war potential will not be maintained.
Below is the actual text (in official English translation) from the article:
"ARTICLE 9. Aspiring sincerely to an international peace based on justice and order, the Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes. (2) To accomplish the aim of the preceding paragraph, land, sea, and air forces, as well as other war potential, will never be maintained. The right of belligerency of the state will not be recognized."
And they are true to their every word. Therefore, Japan now only have self-defense military forces.
However, all these did not deter the Japanese from their ambitions to conquer the world. Although physically, it's impossible for them to ever try that again, they have succeeded in taking over the world economically. Just look around you, how many appliances and stuffs you have in your homes are Japanese brands? Japanese cars dominate roads in Asia, Europe, UK, US, and maybe even Australia and New Zealand. Japan has one of the highest GDP in the world after US. So, they are kind of domineering the economic market in Asia, which indirectly fulfilled their ambitions of "conquering the world (or at least half of it)"!
2 years ago, I was alrdy complaining that the standard of Miss Singapore has dropped drastically over the years. I can't imagine that this year's Miss Singapore is a complete joke. What happen to the judges? What happen to the selection criteria of being brainy AND beautiful? It's so obvious this girl has no depth and no poise and no grace, only got figure and some looks maybe, which is only qualified for a race queen, and NOT Miss Singapore!
It's no wonder sponsors pulled out from the pageant and the organisers made it such a hush-hush and closed door event. With girls like that, it will be a total disgrace to broadcast it over national TV. Singapore has alrdy been infamous for our "powderful" Singlish and Singnese, we don't need another award for having the world's most "brainless girls". Srsly, it's people like these that made me want to raise my future kids in other countries.
Anyways, I'm glad she knows where she stands and pulled out from being Miss Singapore. At least that helped her kept whatever dignity she still has left by not being a further disgrace over such a prestigious and world-wide Miss Universe pageant. After all, I really admire her courage to take part in the pageant despite her flaws (regardless whether she realizes them or not).
IMO, I think our government should put in more effort in helping the organisers manage such events. Those girls are going to represent Singapore in an international pageant, therefore, proper quality control should be done during the selection! Maybe set up some training schools or whatever to properly educate these girls and teach them poise and grace (like what some countries do). Alot of young Singaporean girls nowadays are totally uncouth and has no depth at all. And I feel sad for our country's future.
Just being abit random here. In Europe and UK, you will still be considered as a youth as long as you are under 26 years old. So that means, I am still a youth for another week! =D Hehehe~ After that, I'll be a young adult, isn't it? Oh well, that's what comes after youth. =P lalala~
P/S: My post has no hidden meaning. I'm not trying to say that myself is very good or anything. It's just my general opinion on a general issue. 所以，请不要以小人之心，度君子之腹！
I'm usually not a vengeful person who will remember the misdeeds ppl done to me for a very long time.
I sorta have selective memory plus short term memory, so will forget some things quite fast. Therefore, it makes me a perfect audience to tell your secrets to. LOL.
Ok, but that's not the point.
The point is, regardless how STM I can get, I can never forget the things which happened during my childhood and teenagehood.
Not that I don't wish to forget, but I just can't forget no matter how hard I tried. With the constant nightmares I still get.... I really don't see how anyone can forget.
Therefore, anyone or anything related to my past who contributed to my miserable childhood and teenagehood, are well remembered by me.
I just hope they still remember what they have done, and feel guilty about it if we were to meet again.
I won't do anything nasty to them, 'coz I don't know how to be nasty in the first place, that's why I always kena bullied.
I don't even know how to react if I ever meet them again. It'll be really awkward, even though it was a kid's thing, but srsly, no excuses! I was a kid once, and never did I once carry tales about people or think of ways to make fun of people!
It just isn't fair to me if "being a kid" gives u all the immunity for being nasty.
I'm so freaking drained and busy that I have no time for blogging. But I definitely got time to voice out the injustice I've suffered!
I freaking hate iPhone and Apple products users who keep thinking that they are more IT savvy and more cool just 'coz they use Apple.
If you were to compare Windows Mobile and iPhone OS, I can point out a million things that Windows Mobile is stronger in.
It doesn't make you anymore superior just 'coz you are an Apple fan.
So what if every product in this world copies from Apple? You Apple fans should feel proud that other brands are taking Apple as a market benchmark and not laugh at those brands!
Everyone has their own brand preference, and no doubt, I'm a die-hard Microsoft and Creative supporter.
I've been using 3 generations of Creative MP3 players and I'm perfectly HAPPY and FINE with it.
So what if I boycott Apple? It's just the same attitude as how you Apple freaks boycott Microsoft, 'coz you think Microsoft is so uncool and so yesterday.
But sorry to tell you the cold harsh fact: Microsoft is still domineering the IT market.
If you want proof at how Microsoft wins Apple hands down, just answer me this simple question: Who is richer? Bill Gates or Steve Jobs? =)
And why? 'Coz every IT product you use in your daily life runs on Windows machines!! The ATMs you are using everyday runs on Microsoft machines! The internet banking that has brought so much convenience to your life is hosted on Windows machines as well. The POS systems that all shops and supermarkets in the world use runs on Windows machines too! Apple where? Still growing on TREES LOR! If you still wanna boycott Windows products, then don't go shopping, don't withdraw money, don't use internet banking!!!
And best part is, 50% of Mac users in this world have Windows installed in their Mac! How contradicting. If Mac OS is sooooo freaking nice to use, why would they want to have Windows installed in their Mac machines? Have you ever seen the other way round? Windows users installing Mac OS in their Windows machine? NO! NEVER!
So, just bug off, and stop showing off your Apple products, you Apple freaks! I'd had enough of your pathetic vanity, like TOTALLY!
Best part is that, I'm actually on the viaduct, so there wasn't any road shoulder for me to stop my car.
Therefore, I was stuck on the 3rd lane as a traffic obstruction for a whole 20 minutes before EMAS recovery came to me.
Kudos to Singapore's highway camera and effective recovery rate.
Lesson learnt that all girls should know how to change car tyres, keep their insurance company's number in the car, or smile and wave to the nearest highway camera if all else fail. Lols.
Why do girls like to create so much drama in their life?
And after creating those drama, they claimed that they did not create nor ask for it.
Why would people give you those drama if you didn't give them a chance to?
It's so contradicting, when you keep saying your life is complicated, you don't know what you want, yet keep leading ppl ard like a fool.
In fact, you know very well what you want. You want all these drama in your life! You want some guy to treat you like a princess, yet you don't want to give him a status. Why? 'Coz if you are in a proper rship with just one guy, you can't enjoy the attention of 10 other guys!
Why should you demand that he remain as your friend when you know jolly well how he felt for you? Why should you give him such agony to see you flutter ard all the other guys? There is no such thing as best of both worlds. It's either you accept him as your somebody, or just tell him to get outta your life to stop hurting him and giving him the wrong ideas!
I just can't stand girls who keep acting like they are the victim, when they are the ones actually hurting everyone ard them. There is so much more to life than all these mama-drama. Stop wasting your time being so childish and hoping that those nice-guys-stint in drama will really happen to you in real life!
Because it WON'T and NEVER WILL. And that's LIFE. Face it.
Harrods! It's so high class inside that the air smells high class, the staff inside also high class, even the toilet also high class! Got towel, hand lotion etc, and got a drinking water dispenser!!!
The Harrods bags sold there is so darn cheap and nice!!!! Abit regret that I never buy it 'coz no time. =(
Tower Bridge across River Thames
Tower of London Reminds me of the scenes in Philippa Gregory's Tudor Court novels. Tsk~
My healthy breakfast, with strawberry flavour Ribena! It's so nice can! Too bad SG don't have... SADDED! =(
London Eye and Big Ben along River Thames
A sea of ang mohs...
And here are 3 stupid Asians trying to figure out what's so nice about lying on the grass... And yes, we love our school! That's our school sweater... teehee~
Me with MJ
Big Ben!
London Cab
London Bus
London Phone Booth
London Pigeon (Ok, this is definitely random)
Trying to pose (failed models) in front of St Paul's Cathedral
Go everywhere also must cam-whore!
名副其实的“马”路
P.S.: Pardon me for the lousy photos. Taken with my antique Sony digicam and I'm too lazy to edit them! Hehehe.. =P
Ever experienced being penniless to the last cent?
Well, I just experienced that today.
I went out alone today without realising that I'm cashless and card-less.
So happily I went shopping, swiped with my credit card, until I went to get some food to eat (where they don't accept cards), happily ordered my food, only then did I realised that I'm totally penniless! The best thing is that I left my freaking ATM card at home!
Isn't it just brilliant?
So I'm like totally penniless, and my cashcard is down to my last 3 bucks (which means I will be stuck in the mall).
For a whole 15 minutes, I felt like killing myself for my absent-mindedness.
Fortunately, thank the almightly God, Allah, Guan Yin Niang Niang, there is a DBS Bank in the mall itself.
If not, I do not know what I can do. Maybe wait for some knight in shining armour to come save me. LOLs.
