Wednesday, June 21, 2006
i've moved. put a pw just to make it more exclusive. ask from me if u want :)
Thursday, March 09, 2006
why does life have to be so complicated?
wouldn't it be nice if we could return to the days of our ancestors, when life is so carefree, where probably for a minority their only worry is poverty. but even for the poorer, those who could get by 3 meals a day would be contented at that.
in a small cosy village, or even at a countryside, the laughter of children is genuine, the words of fathers are harmless, and motherhood of women is even more undeniable.
a kind of ideal life is one that is sustained for those around you by being the most worthy person you can be.
it would be most desirable if everyone is somewhat cut off from the real world. i am assuming there is enough education for morality and some general knowledge of the world
because only then will every one give attention to one another.
it does not matter if the mind is simple, because a simple heart is what that matters.
we all have only a chance to live. why bring in so many troubles, so much unhappiness?
wouldn't it be better if people lived to care for one another. to show love in all terms to make the world a better place?
the developing world makes the mind more complicated, and the heart more vicious.
Monday, March 06, 2006
i'm actually in a dilemma as to whether i should revive my blog. but i thought i shouldn't think so much. so here i am.
my class should be filling their stomachs in the canteen now as i'm typing this. at home. i officially fell sick on sun. most people would grab at every chance to miss school, but i wouldn't. i was racking my brains over this matter when morn came and i let my slightest bit of unwellness take over my mind.
some people actually inspired me to continue sharing my thoughts through this blog.
i believe no one actually visits this blog anymore but if u HAPPEN to pass by, please drop a tag. =) reviving a blog is like healing a wound. it takes time for things to return to normal.
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this is currently several hours later.
i believe 99% of the people woud agree that health is most important. then why is it that people still put work/homework before it? today's visit to the doc made me want to change my lifestyle. everyday (not every, but most of the), after school i would plan out a rough schedule of the day, try my best to follow it, and diligently do all the homework. no doubt this are evidence of a conscientious student, but at the end of the day, besides completed homework, i got some virus for a bonus. this kind of situation probably doesn't apply to healthy people but it definitely clings onto me. i guess ever since the start of the school i've been putting too much pressure onto myself. and don't we just love the feeling of being under pressure? so we can complete our homework in time, we can ace our block test, etc. unfortunately, now that ive been falling ill time after time, i promised myself i would be more slack. and i hope i do keep my promise. at least for now. earlier bedtime. and more efficiency hopefully. who knows i might do better 'coz i have all the energy there is.
the above was crappish.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
I'm finally back from a long break of busy schedules. But it's not like my schedules are any less tight. Just that two tests are just over (yest and today) and decided I would give myself some breathing space. Sigh, another two tests on Friday. Maybe I shouldn't be complaining, because in comparison to some other classes the amount of stress burdened on us is rather little. One test per term. But in addition to the sia killers, it's needless to mention the torture school is putting us through. One sia presentation is nearing and guess what, I have not reach even half of the whole project! Research, report, product, ALL undone. I should go and brainstorm for some excuses to not be able to churn out everything by then.
For the past two years, since sec2, I have been hooked onto online games. I can play up to 8 hours a day, each day of the week, unless I have something on. Games like gunbound and maplestory. They're such wonderful fantastic inventions! The Japanese and Koreans are really good at such things. But since beginning of this year, I have not touched any of them, unfortunately, due to some administration problems. I tried to salvage the situation but to no avail, so eventually I gave up. Just today wy reminded me of maplestory and my passion for it seems to have rekindled. Like a light bulb just lit above my head, I think I know the root of the problem to the inaccessibilty of the game. I've therefore made up my mind to try at it again.
Somehow as I type this post there is an internal psychological dilemma within me. Part of my mind tells me I have to keep working (anything other than slacking like now) because it's not holiday yet (still a loooong way to go) and the other part of my mind effectively foresees the upcoming holidays and transports it to the present. It's a hard choice. Well, I would choose not to ponder over it. Finish this crappy post, slack abit more, and back to the mundane life. How mechanical. Sigh.
Sunday, July 03, 2005
Thanks everyone who came, ") especially those who stayed till late noon. Although it took longer than expected but we managed to complete it at last. And play something that I've not touched for a few years. ")
Saturday, July 02, 2005
Monday is youth day! Another rare holiday we have for term 3. Next will be National Day? My family hasn't hung up the Singapore flag yet. After youth day celebration, the next event of school will be Arts Fest. Then... National Day celebration, then nothing until the end of years. Unless you count Children's Day?
Actually, in the international laws, children under the age of 18 are categorised as children. The age boundary differs for different countries, but most countries set the standard as 18. So lawfully, we
are children. But it seems in Singapore that only those age 12 and below are children. It's probably the effect of early maturation and desire to breakaway from childishness that has made us the transition bodies between children and youths. Probably also the consequence of pushing our mental and physical abilities too hard, that it stimulates a faster growth, thus setting us apart from children at a younger age.
I watched Discovery channel earlier on. It was talking about Octopuses and their abilities. It is said that Octopuses are very intelligent animals, so researchers have decided to prove, or rather, find out if this saying is true. But of course it is needless to spell out the answer.
A few experiments were done on this particular octopus which I think is their laboratory pet, called Olay. Or Oleh. (Anyway this was how they pronounced it) They tested the octopus's ability to identify colours, sense of touch, shapes and memory. Apparently the octopus could recognise shapes, colours and associate these properties with food. Just like a conditioned reflex. They say octopuses are colour blind, so they see things in gray scale, which makes them even more capable in differentiating colours. It was amazing seeing how the octopus manages to grope its way around with all eight tentacles and complete a mini maze to reach its food (a "delicious prawn") in 2 mins plus.
There are numerous species of octopuses, but a particular species called the
mimic octopus is one of the strongest species in surviving in the wild waters. From its name you can tell it imitates. It can imitate a variety of other sea creatures; it mimics a flounder by flattening its body and gliding on the sea bed; a lion fish by extending its tentacles at the right angles and swimming a bit higher than flounders. Besides that, I also learnt that octopuses can change its body colour and appearance. For example, its body turns brown when beside a rock, and develop spikes likened to that of a porcupine to match the uneven surfaces of rocks.
Didn't Darwin's theory mentioned the survival of the fittest? If humans are the fittest and the most intelligent animals on Earth, why do we have to receive education? Why don't human instincts help us in survival while animal instincts can brave animals through their whole life? Without education. If we didn't have education, would we be degraded to the statuses of other animasl? Why do babies take one year to learn to talk and walk, while other animals can run within hours after their birth? The perplexity of Nature. Yet so marvelling.
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Restless II -
I Hope You Dance. Rendezvous
Estactic
Superb
Terrific
L(eave it to u to decide)
Extremist
Splendid
Spectacular
The rendezvous up there doesn't have any negative connotation. It's only because many of the steps were very sensual and lovers-like.
The stage seemed rather small, but their performance was certainly big. Those rhythmic booms. Flashing disco lights. Flawless smiles radiating from each face. The outbursts of energy from within the (restless) souls. Don't these tell you much about the quality of the show?
I felt so attached to the show I began nodding my head in rhythm to the music even at the beginning. Along the way a few video clips were projected on the screen at the back. They feature the students during rehearsals, a few acted out scenes which are supposed to convey the message of a particular dance, and some others. (I didn't understand most of them)
Besides being rendezvously restless, the dancers demonstrated their versatility by putting up slower, softer dances, but they're the minority. One of them was danced to "You Raise Me Up", and was one of my favourite number. The interesting thing is that we almost got their costumes for syf. Actually both designs are very similar, just that one is red and the other purple.
The stage was like a radio and the performance was like a brand new radio station. They bring us popular, exciting items that exuded a style of their own. But the main point is the continuality of the whole show. No emcees to steal the limelight and repeat whatever we have read in the catalouge, no drawing of curtains which will waste time, no intervals which may kill the burning fire of dance. It was just like the continuing passion for dance, just...restless!
I love the finale. The first finale item was Toy Soldiers, where about twelve male dancers dressed up as those in the book very popular with children - Red suit, black long pants, black hat and white gloves. The gun was very unique, it glowed a neon orange colour for one side and plain black for the other side.
I guess the very first and last numbers were the most impactful dances. The whole dance troupe was mobilised onto stage, synchronizing in harmony and to the music. It was so energetic, so vibrant, so, high? Looking at them dance from downstage I just felt like dancing with them! haha. I think many others would agree too.
Overall this whole show had been a really successful one. Anyone could testify that all the hard work, sweat and tears have paid off for this one night. All I can say is that I regretted not attending Restless I last year.
Dance your life. Live your dance. I Hope You Dance.
